Force Orders 1902 X Not for Circulation outside the Cheshire Constabulary CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY RECORD OFFICE CJP/4/12 GENERAL ORDER 1st September 1902 ~ 30th December 1902 (Compiled by Mary Quinn Commenced 11th June 2014) (Completed 10th July 2014) General Order No. 1 1st January 1902 Persons committed for Trial G.O. 377/1900 and 386/1900 are hereby cancelled. The Chief Constable directs that from 1st January 1902 the instructions contained in G.O. 178/ 94 will be compiled with in all cases of committals for trial. General Order No. 2 1st January 1902 Clothing Caps and Leggings 1902 Immediately on receipt of above Superintendents will forward to the Office the Contractors Invoices, and a report stating whether the articles mentioned therein have been received. The Clothing Caps and Leggings must be kept in the Divisional Store Room, or in a dry place where they will not become injured or damaged. Clothing, Caps and leggings received for 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 Constables who have left the Force to Head Quarters. General Order No. 3 1st January 1902 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 From 1st inst. Altrincham PC 179 H. Lunt £ 1. 10. 4 1st inst. Nantwich PC 210 D. Nolan £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. Dukinfield PC 70 C. Parrott £ 1. 9. 2 2nd inst. Macclesfield PC 162 f. e llwood £ 1. 10. 4 1st inst. General Order No. 4 3rd January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have registered same at the office of the Clerk of the Peace for Cheshire as required by Section 10 of the above Act: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. 137 Samuel Jackson & Son Higher Bebbington N0 4485 Thrashing 2nd Jan 1902 General Order No. 5 6th January 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses. Broxton Licensing District: No. 4 Egerton Arms Broxton Licensee Charles T. Mortimor Altrincham Licensing District: No. 4 Malt Shovel Altrincham Licensee William H. Shaw No. 53 Letters Pownall Street Altrincham Licensee Sophia T. Plant No. 136 Letters Northenden Road Sale Licensee Mary J. Wilkinson Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 100 Letters High Street Over Licensee Robert Malkin Crewe Licensing District: No. 8 Brunswick Hotel Monks Coppenhall Licensee Edward J. Colclough No. 17 Earl of Chester's Own Monks Coppenhall Licensee Alfred W. Derbyshire Northwich Licensing District: No.55 Albert Vaults Northwich Licensee Thomas Fryer No. 56 Angel Hotel Northwich Licensee Victoria Mary Edwards Wirral Licensing District: No.61 Albion Hotel Liscard Licensee Edward Emmanuel Bryant No.180Cheshire Cheese Wallasey Licensee George H. Selfridge Dukinfield Licensing District: No. 45 Seven Stars Inn Dukinfield Licensee Alfred Jones Runcorn Licensing District: No. 7 Village Inn Halton Licensee Thomas Wilkinson No. 53 Bird in Hand Runcorn Licensee G. H. Andrews No.64 Friendship Tavern Runcorn Licensee Samuel Mc Geachin General Order No. 6 6th January 1902 Borough of Reigate Surrey The Head Quarters of the Borough Police Force formerly at Redhill are now transferred to Reigate, and the Chief Constable directs that all future communications intended for the Chief or Head Constable: the Inspector of Weights and Measures: Petroleum, Explosives, Hackney Carriages, or Common Lodging Houses: the Inspector under the Shop Hours Act, Amendment Act, Diseases of animals Act: and Public Health Acts: and Billet Master will be addressed "Chief Constable's Office, Reigate. General Order No. 7 7th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have been granted a licence for same under Section 9 of the above Act: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 16 Walter Carter Manchester No. 11464 General Carrying 6th Jan 1902 General Order No. 8 7th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have been granted a licence for same under Section 9 of the above Act: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Yearly 16 James Warburton Hackneys Lake Congleton No. 2188 Haulage Purposes 6th Jan 1903 General Order No. 9 8th January 1902 Report of an Occurrence Div. Form M/17 A supply of the above Form is forwarded to Divisions and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be used for reporting all occurrences for which there is not already a Form in use. Attention is drawn to G.O. 199/99 as to the form of reports of Occurrences. After the occurrence has been duly entered and the Form will be kept at the Superintendent's Office and filed in the same way as reports of apprehensions, summonses. Etc. General Order No. 10 10th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for four days from 10th instant: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 66 Walter Carter Manchester No. 11464 No. 18 Lancs. General Carrying 14th Jan 1902 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have been granted a licence for same under Section 9 of the above Act: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Yearly 16 18 19 Gartside & Co. Manchester Street Buckton Vale Stalybridge Gartside & Co. Manchester Street Buckton Vale Stalybridge Gartside & Co. Manchester Street Buckton Vale Stalybridge No. 1 No 3 No. 3570 Carrying Coal Drugs etc. from Millbrook Carrying Coal Drugs etc. from Millbrook Carrying Coal Drugs etc. from Millbrook 31st Dec 6th Jan 1903 -do- -do- General Order No. 11 10th January 1902 Extension of the Borough of Stockport Referring to G.O. 360/1901 The Chief Constable has now been informed by the Clerk of the Peace of the Acreage that has been taken over by the Stockport Borough Authorities, and the same is as follows: Name of Township Acreage taken over by Borough Authorities Acreage remaining in the County Bredbury Brinnington Cheadle Hazel Grove-cum - Bramhall 191 193 727 624 2345 452 3514 5448 Total 1735 11759 The acreage of the Stockport Police Division will therefore now be 27, 339. The acreage of the Cheshire Police Area will be 631, 366. The figures respecting the Rateable Value will be published as soon as accurate information is obtained. General Order No. 12 10th January 1902 Alderley Edge Police Station As the above named Police Station has not been appointed an occasional Court House, the allowances of 1s/- per month for cleaning the Occasional Court Room as per G.O. 358/01 is hereby granted. General Order No. 13 10th January 1902 Police Surgeon Referring to G.O. 39/90 Dr G.H. Smith Cranford House Knutsford is appointed Police Surgeon for the Knutsford Section Altrincham Division, vice Dr Appleby. General Order No. 14 11th January 1902 Constables Appointed Thomas Walker and Samuel Woodall having been appointed Constables and sworn in sworn in before two Justices on the 11th January 1902 are taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 15 11th January 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on Saturday 18th instant: Pc 317 Henry Taylor Moore (married) from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Tudor resigned. General Order No. 16 14th January 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Altrincham Division having recently attended an examination re above has been successful as follows; 3rd Examination PC 233 Condliffe General Order No. 17 54th January 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Nantwich Division will attend a course of lectures re above as follows;- At Beech Street School's commencing 7p.m. 20th instant: 3rd Examination PC 18 Crowther PC 299 Whittaker 2nd Examination PC 388 Barber PC 133 Sheerin PC 147 Hall PC 137 Jones PC 173 Mountford PC 290 Roberts PC 210 Nolan 1st Examination PC 236 Buckley PC 362 Morgan PC 53 Poynter PC 247 Dunning PC 275 Newbrook PC 239 Sant PC 350 Evans PC 82 Oakes PC 317 Moore General Order No. 18 14th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 67 Walter Carter Manchester No. 11464 No. 18 Lancs. General Carrying 17th Jan 1902 Note; This license is in operation on 15th and 17th inst. General Order No. 19 17th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 68 Davies Bros. Wrexham No. 7253 No. 1879 Hauling Bricks 20th Jan 1902 General Order No. 20 18th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 69 Walter Carter Manchester No. 11464 General Carrying 19th Jan 1902 General Order No. 21 18th January 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Runcorn Division will attend a course of lectures re above as follows;- At: The Technical School's commencing -7. 45p.m on 20th instant: 3rd Examination PC 373 Edwards PC 61 Gregory PC 372 Wilding 2nd Examination PC 2 Gilpin General Order No. 22 24th January 1902 New Clothing 1902 Issue Immediately after the Chief Constable's inspection of the new clothing a copy of the list of alterations required will be sent to this Office, one furnished to the local tailor, and a copy kept at Divisional Head Quarters. In the event of extensive alterations or new garments being required full particulars, together with the misfits garments will be forwarded to: Messrs Pearce & Co, in order that such may be replaced. When the garments are returned by the Contractor, and the local tailor, Superintendents will report to this office. Garments passed as fitting can be marked but not issued. General Order No. 23 25th January 1902 Constable Appointed John Henry Smith having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 25th January 1902 are taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 24 25th January 1902 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for the Months of April, May & June 1902 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee on 25th January 1902. It will be observed that the balance due from Superintendents on the balance due to or from Superintendents on the 31st December 1901 has been added to or deducted from the amount mentioned. Division Month of January Month of February Month of March Total Head Quarters 158 158 157 473 Broxton 170 170 169 509 Altrincham 542 541 541 1624 Eddisbury 226 225 225 676 Nantwich 411 411 411 1233 Middlewich 450 450 449 1349 North Wirral 525 524 542 1573 South Wirral 262 262 262 786 Macclesfield 225 225 225 675 Dukinfield 250 259 250 750 Stockport 262 262 262 786 Runcorn 278 278 277 833 General Order No. 25 25th January 1902 Pensions The following transfers will take place on 1st February 1902. No. 248 Sergeant George Roscoe from Nantwich Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Neston, vice Martyn pensioned. General Order No. 26 25th January 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 1st February 1902. No. 248 Sergeant George Roscoe from Nantwich Division, to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Neston, vie Martyn, pensioned. General Order No. 27 25th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G.O. 261/1901 and 348/1901 Mr Walter Carter has permission to transfer the license from the locomotive named therein (No 5749) to the Locomotive No. 1464: No. 18 Lancashire license. General Order No. 28 27th January 1902 Promotion The following promotion will take place on 1st February 1902. No. 326 Acting -Sergeant John Lees, Nantwich Division to be Sergeant at £1.13.3 per week vice Martyn pensioned. General Order No. 29 27th January 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 8th February 1902. PC 409 John Brown (married) from Nantwich Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Goostrey, vice Lester. General Order No. 30 28th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have been granted a licence for same under Section 9 of the above Act: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Yearly 20 John Crew Heath House Sandbach No. 1634 General Haulage 19th Jan 1902 General Order No. 31 29th January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G.O s 261/1901, 348/1901, & 27/02 Mr Walter Carter has permission to transfer the license named therein (No. 11464) to the Locomotive No. 1862. General Order No. 32 31st January 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have registered same at the office of the Clerk of the Peace for Cheshire as required by Section 10 of the above Act: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. 138 John Jackson Butley Nr. Macclesfield No. 36,557 Road Rolling 30th Jan. 1902 General Order No. 33 1st February 1902 Constable Appointed Walter Bolsover having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 1st January 1902 is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 34 3rd February 1902 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of pay from 1st inst. Division No. Rank Name Increase of pay per week From 1st inst. Altrincham PC 130 H. Street £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. Nantwich PC 299 J. Whittaker £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. Nantwich PC 247 J. Dunning £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. Nantwich PC 290 W. Roberts £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. Middlewich PC 183 E.E. Hall £1. 6. 10 1st inst. Middlewich PC 334 P. Gould £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. North Wirral PC 165 J. Oultram £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. North Wirral PC 220 J. Kennerley £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. South Wirral PC 124 W. Ellis £ 1. 10. 4 1st inst. Dukinfield PC 406 A. Dutton £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Runcorn PC 31 R. Gilpin £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. General Order No. 35 3rd February 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have registered same at the office of the Clerk of the Peace for Cheshire as required by Section 10 of the above Act: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. 139 John Jackson Butley Nr. Macclesfield No. 36 557 Road Rolling 30th Jan 1902 General Order No. 36 3rd February 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Eddisbury Division having recently attended an examination have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 404 S. Bowyer 2nd Examination PC 198 A. Hodgkiss General Order No. 37 4th February 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses Bucklow Licensing District:- No.1 Angel Hotel Knutsford Inferior Licensee Thomas A. Schofield Nantwich Licensing District:- No.34 Bhurtpoor Inn Newhall Licensee Joseph Amslon No .51 Nantwich Wines & Spirits Stores Nantwich Licensee Edward H. Young No. 71 Cheshire Hounds Nantwich Licensee Joseph Bebbington No. 94 Durham Heifer Willaston Licensee George Griffiths Northwich Licensing District:- No. 20 Letters Northwich Licensee John Clarke No. 75 Vine Tavern Northwich Licensee James A. Gorst No. 105 Ring o' Bells Northwich Licensee William H. Spruce Middlewich and Sandbach Licensing District:- No. 39 Bill's Head Middlewich Licensee Richard Sherratt No. 65 Newton Brewery Middlewich Licensee William Bagnall Wirral Licensing District:- No. 135 Ferry Hotel Paulton-cum- Seacombe Licensee James Dodd No. 158 Victoria Vaults Paulton-cum- Seacombe Licensee Sidney Ernest Freeman No. 187 Travellers Rest Wallasey Licensee Jane Birch Dukinfield Licensing District:- No. 59 Beer Off 29 Peel Street Dukinfield Licensee William Lowndes Owner Alexandra Burrows Prestbury Licensing District:- No. 26 Lord Nelson Bollington Licensee William Bunting No. 104 Robin Hood Rainow Licensee Richard Martin No. 114 Speed the Plough Sutton Licensee Henry Clarke Stockport Licensing District:- No.27 Spread Eagle Bredbury Licensee George Wenham Davies No. 90 Railway Hotel Handforth Licensee Margaret Hewitt General Order No. 38 5th February 1902 Service of Children of 13 years of age and under with Intoxicating Liquors At a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held at Chester Castle on 25th January 1902 it was decided that in consequence of the passing of the Intoxicating Liquor (Sale to children) Act 1901 which came into operation on 1at January 1902 the Resolution passed by the Committee on 1st May 1897 with reference to the above be rescinded, consequently S.G.O's 143/97 and 300/97, G.O's 316/97, 175/98, 224/98, and the last paragraph of S. G.O. 357/01 which relates to the sale of sale of drink to children and memo to Superintendents dated 19th July 1897, 28th September 1897, 23rd.August 1898 and 11th May 1901 are hereby cancelled. As Div. Forms M/14 and M/16 are no longer operative those now in Divisions will be forwarded to Head Quarters on the 15th inst. General Order No. 39 5th February 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 15th instant. PC 359 Recruit David Whelton (single) from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Brown. General Order No. 40 5th February 1902 Intoxicating Liquors (Sale to Children) Act 1901 Referring to that part of S.G.O. 357/01 relating to the above the Chief Constable publishes, for the information of the Constabulary, copy of a Resolution which was passed at a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held at Chester Castle on 25th January 1902. Ordered: "That notwithstanding the provisions of "the Intoxicating Liquor (Sale to Children) Act "1901, this Committee hopes that all Licensed "Victuallers in the County will refuse to "sell or deliver under any circumstances "Intoxicating Liquor to Children under 14 years "of age" The Chief Constable directs that a copy of the Circular containing the above Resolution will be served personally upon every Licensee under the Intoxicating Liquor Laws within the List of beats, who will forward to Superintendents on the following Form, a list of the houses at which such Circulars have been left and on whom the same have been served, these lists will be retained at Divisional Head Quarters, and Superintendents will report to Head Quarters on the 26th instant that each Licensee in their respective Divisions has been personally served with a copy of the said Circular, or if not, the reason why any have been omitted. Cheshire Constabulary .............................................Division .............................................Section List of Licensed Houses at which Circulars relating to Intoxicating Liquor (Sale to Children) Act 1901 have been left. Date Circular served Upon Whom Served Sign of House & Where Situate By Whom Served If Served on Licensee personally Date................................. Inspector or Sergeant......................................... The Chief Constable also directs that in cases of change of Licensees the Circular must be at once served personally on the new Licensee taking charge of the premises, and it will continue to be stated in the last Column of Div. Form M/12 that such has been done. The Chief Constable trusts that Licensees generally will be willing to carry out the suggestions contained in the Resolution of the Standing Joint Committee and refuse to sell or deliver Intoxicating Liquors to children under14 years of age under any circumstances. Although it will no longer the duty of the Police to report to the Licensing Justices the names of licensees who continue to serve drink to children, notwithstanding the resolution of the Standing Joint Committee the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will strictly carry out the provisions of the new Act of Parliament, and that the necessary steps will be taken where it is thought that the that the provisions of the new Act of Parliament are being infringed, to ascertain whether such is the case and if it is found that offences are being committed particulars will be reported to Head Quarters in the usual way. The Chief Constable directs that the provisions of this important Act of Parliament will receive careful attention from every member of the Constabulary, so as to minimise as far as possible any danger that may arise in young children entering licensed premises. Superintendents will report on the 10th April 1902 whether licensees generally are carrying out the suggestions as laid down in the Circular, naming any exceptions. General Order No. 41 5th February 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 71 Geo. Wm. Cussains Homer Street Liverpool No. 4736 No. 8 Liverpool Hauling Hay etc. etc. 6th February Jan 1902 General Order No. 42 6th February 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Dukinfield Division having recently attended an examination have been successful as follows: 2nd Examination PC 257 Wakefield PC 251 Taylor 1st Examination PC 225 Edwards PC 7 Boswell PC 112 Long PC 27 Kettle General Order No. 43 6th February 1902 Wild Birds Protection Act A copy of a new Order dated 29th March 1901 made by the Right Hon. the Secretary of State Home Department, for the protection of Wild Birds and their eggs, and which Order is now in operative, has this day been forwarded to Superintendents, and the same will be posted in accordance with S.G.O. 139/1901. The Chief Constable draws the special attention of the Constabulary to the contents of the General Order named, and directs that the instructions will be strictly adhered to. General Order No. 44 7th February 1902 Small Pox Vaccination As the above infectious disease appears to be spreading throughout the Country the Chief Constable that it is most advisable in the interest of the whole Force and the public generally that all members of the of the Force who have not been vaccinated during the past 6 or 7 years should at once undergo the same. The Chief Constable considers that the above course is all the more necessary when it is remembered that the disease has been found to exist among the tramping fraternity, with which the Police are often brought in very close contact when questioning and otherwise dealing with this class, and also as members of the Constabulary run considerable risks of infection by reason of their duties in visiting lodging houses, tramps wards etc. the necessity for re-vaccination will at once be recognised. Superintendents will report on the 14th inst. the names of members of their respective Divisions Force who are willing to be re-vaccinated and also what arrangements they the Superintendents can make with the various local public vaccination Officers in their respective Divisions for the men to undergo the operation and the lowest charges, if any, per head, that would be made by each of such vaccination Officers, who should be informed of the probably number of men who would be sent for same. The Chief Constable understands that in many districts Public Health Authorities have made arrangements for vaccinations to be performed by their Medical Officers or Public Vaccination Officers free of charge, and in making the necessary enquiries Superintendents will bear this in mind. The Chief Constable that certain cell rugs will be kept especially for tramps, and after being used being used by them will be hung out to air in the cell yard. General Order No. 45 7th February 1902 Vagrancy Sleeting out The Chief Constabulary in looking through the Criminal Statistics for recent years, is glad to observe that proper attention is being paid by the Police to the matter of persons sleeping out and he trusts that such will be continued as there are still too many farm fires in the County not satisfactorily accounted for, some of which have very likely caused either wilfully or accidentally by persons who sleep out. General Order No. 46 7th February 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 72 Walter Carter Manchester No. 2105 No. 15 General Carrying 10th February 1902 General Order No. 47 12th February 1902 Extension of the Borough of Stockport Referring to G.O. 360/1901 and 11/1902 the Chief Constable has been informed by the Clerk of the Peace of the Valuation that has been taken over by the Stockport Authorities and the information respecting Population, Acreage and Valuation is as follows: Township Bredbury: Population taken over by the Borough Authority: 20 Remaining in the County ; 3881 Acreage 191 Taken over by the Borough Authority:2345 Valuation Taken over by the Borough Authority: 486 Total remaining in the County, 23,252. Township Brinnington: Population taken over by the Borough Authority: 404 Remaining in the County ; 81 Acreage 193 Taken over by the Borough Authority:452 Valuation Taken over by the Borough Authority: 3001 Total remaining in the County, 1,858 Township Cheadle: Taken over by the Borough Authority: 2904 Remaining in the County; 3904 Acreage 727 Valuation Remaining in the County 3,514 Taken over by the Borough Authority: 16,189 Total remaining in the County, 40,961 Township Grove -cum- Bramhall Taken over by the Borough Authority: 1857 Remaining in the County: 6011 Acreage 624 Valuation Taken over by the County 10,959 Total remaining in the County, 30,873 Stockport Police Division Population 29,704 Acreage 27,339 Valuation 196,560 Cheshire County Police Area Population 426,713 Acreage 631,366 Valuation 2,669,964. General Order No. 48 12th February 1902 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 will commence for the trial of prisoners on Monday 10th March 1902. General Order No. 49 14th February 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Force Division having recently attended an examination have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination No. 140 Sergeant Gibbon PC 415 Williams PC 310 Dalziel 2nd Examination No. 407 Sergeant Woodcock PC 1 Cash General Order No. 50 15th February 1902 Constable Appointed John Henry Pass having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 15th instant is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 51 18th February 1902 Hooton Races at Hooton on 1st March 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the above Meeting, parading at the undermentioned places; Opposite the Judges Box on the Course at 12 noon for Special Services: Division Superintendents Insp. Sergts PCs Total Remarks Head Quarters - - 1 - 1 Special Altrincham - - 2 9 11 Service Duty Nantwich - _ 1 6 7 -do- Middlewich - 1 1 8 10 -do- North Wirral - 1 1 8 10 Insp. Bramhall @ 10.30a.m. Runcorn 1 - 1 4 6 -do- Total 1 2 7 35 45 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Police Special Duty: Division Suptd. Insp. Sergts PC's Total Remarks Nantwich - - 1 5 6 Police North Wirral - - 1 2 3 Special Duty: Dukinfield 1 - - 2 5 -do- Total 1 - 2 11 14 Great Coats, Second and white gloves will be worn. Capes will be taken for wear if required. Dinner will be provided at Mr Bass's tent at 12 noon for "Special Services" Constables and after partaking of same, the detail will parade opposite the Judges Box a 12.30 p.m. and be posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for "Special Service" on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion, and will parade opposite the Judges Box at the close of the meeting. The detail for "Police Special Duty" will be under the orders of Inspector Dutton and will parade at the Hooton Railway Station, and dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Inspector in charge. 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 to Superintendent Bowyer at the conclusion of the races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there-from the book is to 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 at Hooton Park Races on previous occasions. 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. No stalls of any description to be allowed on the ground. Constables on duty will see that such is not erected. Should there be any prisoners to be escorted from Hooton to New Ferry, Superintendent Ennion will detail a sufficient escort from the Constables of the North Wirral Division, who will be responsible for the safe delivery of the prisoners at the New Ferry Police Station, and then return to their station. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 24th inst.. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station at 12noon. Division No. Rank. Name Special Services Duty Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Special Services Duty Middlewich No 270 Act- Sergt. Ennion -do- Runcorn No. 41 Act- Sergt. Gregory -do- One Manchester Detective -do- Head Quarters No. 376 Act- Sergt. Hayes For Duty at Hooton Hall at 12 noon Special Duty Sheets duly filled in etc. re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters on 4th March 1902. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No. 52 18th February 1902 Police Stations and Court Rooms Cleaning and Coal Allowance All G.O. now in order with respect to the allowances to the occupiers of Police Station for cleaning same, and the Court Rooms attached thereto, and also all G.Os .dealing with allowances for coal at such buildings are hereby cancelled. From 1ST April 1902 the Chief Constable directs that the following allowances will be charged in the Contingent Accounts. The allowances for cleaning will continue to be entered on Div. Form F/13 and charged in the last month of each quarters. Coal will be obtained in accordance with the allowances that Police Stations being charged in the Contingent Account of each quarter and that for Magistrates Rooms in each quarterly Magistrates Rooms Account. Cleaning: Division Name of Police Station Amount for Cleaning per month £. s. d. Amount for Court Rooms per annum £. s. d. Head Quarters C.C. Office Hoole 7s//- - Broxton Broxton Police Station 6s/- 2s/- Farndon Farndon Police Station 2s/- 2s/- Malpas Malpas Police Station 2s/ 1s/- Tattenhall Tattenhall Police Station 2s/- - Altrincham Altrincham Police Station 9s/- 5s/- Altrincham Sale Police Station 9s/- 9s/- Altrincham Lymm Police Station 6s/- 2s/- Knutsford Knutsford Police Station 3s/- 1s/- Bowden Buxton Police Station 1s/- - Eddisbury Oakmere Police Station 6s/- 3s/- Over Over Police Station 2s/- 1s/- Frodsham Frodsham Police Station 2s/- 1s/- Tarporley Tarporley Police Station 2s/- 1s/- Tarvin Tarvin Police Station 2s/- - Crewe Crewe Police Station 8s/- 1s/- Nantwich Nantwich Police Station 11s/- 11s/- Audlem Audlem Police Station 4s/- 1s/- Crewe Crewe Ford Ln. Station 8s/- - Middlewich Middlewich Police Station 10s/- - Northwich Northwich Police Station 12s/- 15s/- Sandbach Sandbach Police Station 5s/- 2s/- Middlewich Holmes Chapel Station 3s/- 2s/- Alsagar Alsagar Police Station 4s/- 2s/- Winsford Winsford Police Station 4s/- - North Wirral Wirral Police Station 1s/- 1s/- Liscard Liscard Police Station 1s/- 1s/- New Brighton New Brighton Station 8s/- 1s/- Hoylake Hoylake Station 5s/- 2s/- Seacombe Seacombe Station. 6s/- 2s/- Birkenhead Birkenhead Police Station 8s/- 8s/- New Ferry New Ferry Police Station 8s/- 2s/- Neston Neston Police Station 4s/- 6s/- Little Sutton Sutton Police Station 4s/- - Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Police Station 8s/- 8s/- Dukinfield Dukinfield Police Station 10s/- 14s/- Mottram Mottram Police Station 4s/- 1s/- Macclesfield Macclesfield Station 10s/- 9s/- Wilmslow Wilmslow Police Station 6s/- 5s/- Alderley Alderley Edge Station 5s/- - Poynton Poynton Station 4s/- - Stockport Hazel Grove Station 13s/- - Cheadle Cheadle Police Station 5s/- - Northenden Northenden Station 4s/- - Runcorn Runcorn Police Station 10s/- 14s/- Stockton Heath Stockton Heath Station 7s/- 5s/- Gt. Budworth Gt. Budworth Station 2s/- - Barnton Barnton Police Station 4s/- - Coal: Division Name of Police Station Amount for Cleaning per month £. s. d. Amount for Court Rooms per month £. s. d. Head Quarters C.C. Office Hoole 18s/-6/-d 8s/- Broxton Broxton Police Station 10s/- 6s/- Farndon Farndon Police Station 4s/- - Malpas Malpas Police Station 4s/ 1s/- Tattenhall Tattenhall Police Station 2s/- - Altrincham Altrincham Police Station 1s/- 1s/- Altrincham Sale Police Station 9s/- 9s/- Altrincham Lymm Police Station 6s/- 6s/- Knutsford Knutsford Police Station 5s/- 1s/- Bowden Buxton Police Station 2s/- - Eddisbury Oakmere Police Station 8s/- 8s/- Over Over Police Station 7s/- 6s/- Frodsham Frodsham Police Station 4s/- 6s/- Tarporley Tarporley Police Station 5s/- 3s/- Tarvin Tarvin Police Station 4s/- - Crewe Crewe Police Station 1s/- 1s/- Nantwich Nantwich Police Station 11s/- 11s/- Audlem Audlem Police Station 4s/- 1s/- Crewe Crewe Ford Ln. Station 8s/- - Middlewich Middlewich Police Station 8s/- - Northwich Northwich Police Station 6s/- 5s/- Sandbach Sandbach Police Station 4s/- - Middlewich Holmes Chapel Station 3s/- - Alsagar Alsagar Police Station 4s/- - Winsford Winsford Police Station 4s/- - North Wirral Wirral Police Station 2s/- 1s/- Liscard Liscard Police Station 2s/- 1s/- New Brighton New Brighton Station 2s/- - Hoylake Hoylake Station 2s/- 1s/- Seacombe Seacombe Station. 4s/- 1s/- Birkenhead Birkenhead Police Station 4s/- 2s/- New Ferry New Ferry Police Station 3s/- 1s/- Neston Neston Police Station 3s/- - Little Sutton Sutton Police Station 2s/- - Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Police Station 3s/- 2s/- Dukinfield Dukinfield Police Station 4s/- 2s/- Mottram Mottram Police Station 2s/- - Macclesfield Macclesfield Station 5s/- 9s/- Wilmslow Wilmslow Police Station 4s/- 3s/- Alderley Alderley Edge Station 2s/- - Poynton Poynton Station 2s/- - Stockport Hazel Grove Station 2s/- - Cheadle Cheadle Police Station 2s/- - Northenden Northenden Station 2s/- - Runcorn Runcorn Police Station 8s/- 4s/- Stockton Heath Stockton Heath Station 4s/- 3s/- Gt. Budworth Gt. Budworth Station - - Barnton Barnton Police Station 2s/- - Note See G.O. 59/1933 General Order No. 53 19th February 1902 Youthful Offenders Referring to S.G.O. 357/1901 The Chief Constable wishes it to be understood that it ought not to be necessary, except perhaps in a few unusual cases, for youthful offenders to be remanded especially if the Police strictly adhere to the practice of allowing children who it may be found necessary to apprehend, to be taken charge of by their parents, or guardians, instead of placing them in cells at Police Stations, such parents or guardians being responsible for the subsequent production of the youth offenders at Court, failing which proceedings by summons should be taken. Every effort should be made to complete the evidence in charges against children at the first hearing in order to avoid the necessity of remands, and if the youthful offender is committed to an Industrial or Reformatory School there should not be any difficulty in arranging the medical examination (if such is necessary) and conveyance to the School named in the Order the same day as the case is disposed of, but if this cannot be possibly be done then the children will be taken to the nearest Workhouse and the Master at such Institution requested to be good enough to see that they are safely kept there until removal by the Police, as the Chief Constable is of the opinion that it is very undesirable for young offenders to be kept in Police cells. The necessity for sending a child to the workhouse, should however, very seldom occur if the above instructions are carried out. It may be useful to here state that the County has some agreement with the following Industrial Schools to take any Cheshire cases therefore delay should not arise by reason of want of Information as to the Industrial School where the children would be received if medically sound etc. Name of Industrial School Whether Boys or Girls Religion Birkenhead Boys Protestant Chester Boys and Girls Protestant Macclesfield Boys Protestant Stockport Boys Protestant Attention is also drawn to the fact that there are always vacancies for suitable boys on board of the Training Ship " Clio". Superintendents and other members of the Constabulary will observe that the object of this Order is to prevent youthful offenders being kept in cells at Police Stations and in dealing with these offenders it will be borne in mind that a much better course is for children to be taken charge by their parents or guardians, or failing that attended to at the Workhouse. General Order No. 54 19th February 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 22nd February 1902. PC 396 William Tudor (single) from South Wirral Division, to Dukinfield, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Ratcliffe General Order No. 55 19th February 1902 Licensed Houses Alteration to Premises The Chief Constable directs that whenever any intimation is given to Superintendents that an application is about to be made to the Justices for their approval to any alterations in licensed houses, such will be reported to him, and at the same time the plan of the proposed alteration will be submitted. In forwarding the above Superintendents will invariably state: 1. Whether the proposed alterations, if carried out, will cause increased drinking facilities and if so, in what respect. 2. Whether the proposed alterations, if carried out, will facilitate or otherwise proper Police Supervision of the premises. 3. Whether the licensed premises can be entered by persons residing in adjoining cottages without the occupants of such cottages (by reason of having common back yards etc.) being obliged to go on highways to enter the licensed premises. 4. Any other information which Superintendents are able to afford to the Chief Constable, and which might assist him in arriving at his decisions as to whether it is desirable for the Police to object to the proposed General Order No. 56 20th February 1902 Small Pox Re- Vaccination Referring to reports from Divisions containing a list of the members of the Constabulary who have expressed their willingness to be re-vaccinated the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will forthwith make arrangements with public vaccination Officers for Constables residing in the respective Districts of such Officers without delay, but it will be understood that if any member of the Force specially desires to be re-vaccinated by his own Medical man the Chief Constable has not any objection thereto, but, of course it cannot be at the County expense. It will be borne in mind that public vaccination Officers are supplied by the Local Government Board with Lymph of the highest quality and purity etc and each public vaccination Officer will, upon request re vaccinate persons residing in his particular district free of charge to the individual. The Chief Constable considers that it is in the interest of the Constables and their families to be re-vaccinated, and he hopes that all members of the Force who have not been re-vaccinated during the past six or seven years will subject themselves to the same, which as a rule causes only slight, temporary, inconvenience. On making arrangements for Constables in Town Beats to be re-vaccinated Superintendents will see that one half of the men are vaccinated one week, and the remainder half the next week. A report to be sent to the Chief Constable on 13th March 1902 containing the names of members of the Force who have been successfully vaccinated. General Order No. 57 21st February 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 63 74 Walter Carter Manchester G. W. Cussans Homer St. Liverpool No. 2105 No. 4736 No. 8 Liverpool General Carrying Hauling Hay etc. 20th Feb 1902 21st Feb 1902 General Order No. 58 21st February 1902 Deaths of Young Children by burning at Unprotected Fire- Grates The Chief Constable directs that the posters relating to the above subject issued by the County Council at the suggestion of the Right Hon. The Secretary of State, Home Department, will be posted on all Police and Cattle Disease Notice Boards, and at other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained, throughout the County. In large urban or populous districts the Police will hand the notices to be a local bill-poster for posting in such districts elsewhere than at Police Stations etc. and arrangements will be made with such bill-poster for the work to be performed at a reasonable charge. The accounts for this will be obtained and forwarded by Superintendents to the Chief Constable on the 28th February 1902. The notices need not be posted in the Municipal Boroughs of Crewe and Dukinfield. General Order No. 59 22nd February 1902 Constables Appointed Arthur Sandland, Reservist having returned from South Africa, and having been sworn in before two Justices on the 22nd instant, is again taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary, from that date. General Order No. 60 22nd February 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 63 Walter Carter Manchester No. 2105 General Carrying 21st Feb 1902 General Order No. 61 22nd February 1902 Removals The following transfer will take place in South Wirral Division on 23rd instant, inclusive: March 1902. PC 74 Arthur Sandland (married) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Liscard, vice Newton, resigned. General Order No. 62 22nd February 1902 Removals The following removals in South Wirral Division will take place on 4th March 1902. No. 92 Sergeant Dick Wharam married, from New Ferry to Neston vice Roscoe. No.248 Sergeant George Roscoe single, from Neston to New Ferry, vice Wharam. General Order No. 63 24th February 1902 Consul General of Italy The Chief Constable has received a communication from the Home Secretary notifying the appointment of Commendatoro Paolo Bajnotti to be Consul -General of Italy at Liverpool, with jurisdiction over the Counties of Chester, Cumberland, Derby, Durham, Hereford, Lancaster, Westmoreland and York: Wales (except Glamorgan) and Ireland, and the same is published for the information of the Force. General Order No. 64 25th February 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. 76 77 78 F.G.Kershaw Zetland Street Huddersfield Walter Carter Manchester G. W. Cussans Homer St. Liverpool No. 2385 No. 37 W. R.York No. 4736 No. 15 No. 4736 No. 8 Liverpool Journey Stockport to Macclesfield and return. General Carrying Hauling Hay etc. 27th Feb 1902 22st Feb 1902 25th Feb 1905 General Order No. 65 27th February 1902 Transfers The following transfer will take place on: 1st March 1901: PC 112 John Herbert Long (single) from Dukinfield Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Birtwistle. 8th March 1901: PC 276 Carl G.F. Rigby (married) from Runcorn Division to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe vice, Acting-Sergeant Lees promoted. General Order No. 66 28th February 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive has been granted a license for same under Section 9 of this Act. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Yearly 28 Joseph Gray Neston Nr Chester St. Ledger No. 6624 Reg. No 125 Hauling Purposes 26th Feb 1902 General Order No. 67 28th February 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 80 Walter Carter Manchester No. 2105 No. 15 General Carrying 28th Feb 1902 General Order No. 68 1st March 1902 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of pay from the 1st inst. Division No. Rank Name Pay Increase per week From Head Quarters PC 1 J. J. Cash £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Broxton PC 115 T. Rogers £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Altrincham PC 112 S. H. Long £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. Altrincham PC 393 F. Wilkinson £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. Nantwich PC 173 H. Mountford £ 1. 6.10 1st inst. Middlewich PC 270 A. Allen £ 1.10. 4 1st inst. Middlewich PC 37 J. Milner £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. Middlewich PC 193 J. P. Taylor £ 1. 6 3 1st inst. North Wirral PC 138 G. Kingman * £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. North Wirral PC 206 W. Groom £ 1. 6.10 1st inst. North Wirral PC 245 J. H. G. Simms £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. North Wirral PC 400 C. Challinor £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. South Wirral PC 204 F. Potts £ 1. 11. 6 1st inst. South Wirral PC A1 W. Stanley £ 1. 10. 4 1st inst. Dukinfield PC 396 W. Tudor £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. Maccclesfield PC 48 J. W. Chappell £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Stockport PC 94 E. Bell £ 1. 11.6 1st inst. Runcorn PC 403 A. Bratt £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. * 2nd inst. General Order No. 69 1st March 1902 Removal The following removal will take place on 8th March 1902: PC 31 Robert Gilpin (married) from Runcorn to Comberback, vice Rigby. General Order No. 70 3rd March 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 8th March 1902: PC 100 Recruit Samuel Woodall (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Atherton. General Order No. 71 4th March 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G. O. 30/02 Mr. John Crewe has permission to transfer the license from the locomotive named therein to the locomotive No. 1565 By Burrell. Referring to G. O. 66/02 Mr Joseph Grey has permission to transfer the license from the locomotive named therein to the locomotive No. 19601 "The Don". The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County, has permission to use same in the County of Chester. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 81 Arthur Wedgewood Sneyd Green Hanley No. 35 No. 57 Staffs Boiler Hauling 5th March 1902 82 G. W. Cussans Homer St. Liverpool No. 4736 No. 8 Liverpool Hauling Hay etc. 5th March 1902 Note: No 81 is in operation on 4th & 5th only inst. No 82. 5th inst.only: General Order No. 72 4th March 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses. Chester Castle Licensing District: No. 13 Bee Hive Hoole Licensee W. H. Farmery No.17 Letters Hoole Licensee Mary Walker No.29 Letters Thornton-le-Moors Licensee John Mathers Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 5 Travellers Rest Alparham Licensee Thomas Johnson No. 17 Dysart Arms Bunbury Licensee Richard Brennan No. 39 Commercial Hotel Frodsham Licensee Josh Mc Walters No. 94 Dig & Whistle Over Licensee William Irving Nantwich Licensing District: No. 40 Boot & Shoe Nantwich Owner Dix & Co. Brewers Sheldon Brewery Hanley Staffs Wirral Licensing District: No. 38 New Inn Greasby Licensee Henry Martin No. 122 Nags Head Neston-cum-Parkgate Licensee Frederick Jones No. 143 Bird in Hand Poulton-cum Seacombe Licensee John Green No. 186 Ring o' Bells Wallasey Licensee Charles Johnson Dukinfield Licensing District: No. 252 Commercial Hotel Werneth Licensee Sarah H. Croston Prestbury Licensing District: No. 33 Swan Inn Wilmslow Licensee / Owners H. Boddington & Co. Brewers Manchester No. 91 Bull's Head Styal Licensee/ Owners Poynton -with-Worth Clarke & Co.Brewers Stockport No. 93 Ship Inn Styal Licensee/Owners H. P. Gregg Esq. Styal No.100 Rising Sun Rainow Licensee Elizabeth Ann Jarman Stockport Licensing District: No. 27 Spread Eagle Bredbury Licensee George Bowden No. 43 George & Dragon Cheadle Licensee John Dutton No. 97 Hare & Hounds Marple Licensee William Vernon No. 106 Railway Hotel Marple Licensee Elizabeth Andrew No. 118 Rising Sun Norbury Licensee Thomas Bradbury General Order No. 73 5th March 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G. O. 229/01 and 264/01 MR Samuel Jackson has permission to transfer the license from the locomotive named therein marked "Maker Burrell"to the "Maker Aveling" General Order No. 74 6th March 1902 Constitution of the Parish of Compstall Into an Urban District The Local Government Board having confirmed the order made by the County Parish of Cpmpstall into an Urban District, the Parish of Compstall will from and after 3rd March 1902, be an Urban District, to be called "Compstall Urban District". General Order No. 75 5th March 1902 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies Div. Form F/6 General Order 69/1901 is hereby cancelled. l5th. January 5th. April 5th. July 5th October In each year: For what Period Police Balance to be taken cognizance of Date due at Head Quarters From 1st January to 31st March 29th September but add or deduct balance due 30th June. 5th October From 1st April to 30th June 31st December but add or deduct balance due 29th September. 5th January From 1st July to April to 29th September 31st March but add or deduct balance due 31st December. 5th April From 30th June to 31st December 30th June but add or deduct balance due 31st March. 5th July Until fresh Forms are printed an extra line will be ruled underneath each line relating to balances at foot of Return, in order that the balance due or from the Superintendent may be deducted from the subsequent quarter as shown below: Add Balance due to } Superintendents at Quarter } ending 31st Dec. 1901 } 71. 10. 3 Deduct Balance due to } Superintendents at Quarter ending 29th September 1901 } 61. 7. 1 10.3. 2 Deduct Balance due to } Treasurer at Quarter ending ........................... Add Balance due to Treasurer Quarter ending.................. } Amount Required £ The date the Estimates are made will be entered at the foot of Div. Form F/6 underneath the signature and residence of the Superintendent signing same: General Order No. 76 7th March 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 83 John Miller Haslington Rd Blackburn No. 2483 No. 10 Blackburn Boiler Hauling 7th March 1902 General Order No. 77 10th March 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 83 John Miller Haslington Rd Blackburn No. 2483 No. 10 Blackburn Boiler Hauling 7th March 1902 General Order No. 78 10th March 1902 Appointments and Removals The following appointments and removals will take place on 15th instant. Appointments PC 250 Thomas Sharp Altrincham Division to be Acting Sergeant, vice White. Removals PC 250 Thomas Sharp Altrincham Division from Dunham Massey to Lymm, vice White PC 352 Alfred Owen Altrincham Division from Knutsford to Altrincham, vice Lowndes. PC 237 Frederick Lowndes Altrincham Division, who has been performing temporary duties at Lymm, to be stationed at Knutsford, vice Owen. General Order No. 79 11th March 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 83 John Miller Haslington Rd Blackburn No. 2483 No. 10 Blackburn Boiler Hauling 9th March 1902 General Order No.80 12th March 1902 Presenting Medals for Distinguished Conduct in the Field The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Chief Constable's Office, Chester, at 2p.m. on Saturday 15th instant, for duty at Chester during the above ceremony. * Broxton Division Superintendent Hicks * Head Quarters No. 107 Sergeant Farnworth * Broxton Division PC 103 Bracegirdle * Broxton Division PC 9 Edwards * Broxton Division PC 339 Mitchell * Broxton Division PC 349 Roberts * South Wirral Division PC 395 Eaton Dress: Helmets and white gloves: Clothing 1901 Issue: Great coats to be brought for use if required: General Order No.81 12th March 1902 New Police Division at Crewe At a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held at Chester on 25th January 1902 it was resolved on the recommendation of the Chief Constable: 1. That a new Police District be constituted out of the present Nantwich Police District, to be called the Crewe Police District, and to comprises the Municipal Borough of Crewe and rural parishes of Barthomly Way, Basford Church Coppenhall, Crewe, Haslington, Leighton, Rope, Shavington - cum- Greasty, Weston, Wilaston and Woolstanton. 2. That the Justices of the Nantwich Petty Sessional Division requested to arrange for all cases arising within the parishes of Rope and Shavington -cum - Greasty being heard and disposed of at the County Petty Sessions held at Crewe, so that all cases arising within the new Crewe Police District may be dealt with at Crewe. 3. That the Police Establishment of such new District consists of the following: 1. Superintendent (1st class) resident at Crewe. 1. Inspector (2nd class) resident at Crewe. 6. Sergeants 35 Constables Total 43 4. That the present Nantwich Police Division be reduced by the extraction therefrom of the parishes comprised within the new Crewe Police District, and that the Police establishment of such reduced District be as follows: 1. Superintendent (2nd class) resident at Nantwich. 3. Sergeants 16 Constables Total 20 5. To permit of the Police Establishment of the purposed new District being given effect to and the Right Honourable the Secretary of State having approved of the same, the alterations will come into operation on the 1st April 1902. Crewe Police Division The Division will consist of the following Townships and will be under the charge of a Superintendent, who will reside at Crewe. Township Population 1901 census Acreage Valuation Remarks Monks Coppenhall Borough of Crewe 42, 074 2179 151,149 Barthomley 292 1961 4737 Basford 69 671 5046 Church Coppenhall 671 795 6048 Crewe 406 2033 14, 571 Haslington 1791 3789 10, 443 Leighton 126 1266 2382 Rope 62 613 1579 Shavington-cum-Greasty 1149 1090 5421 Weston 474 1944 4884 Willaston 494 1430 4717 Woolstanton 133 612 2271 Totals 47,741 18,383 213, 248 The strength of the Division will be under: Section Superintend. Inspect. Sergt. Const. Total Head Quarters 1 - 2 3 Crewe - 1 3 31 35 Haslington - - 1 2 3 Wistaston Sub Section - - - 2 2 Total 1 1 6 35 43 A new Sub Section will be formed as follows: Township Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Haslington 1 1 2 Crewe - - - Weston - 1 1 Barthomley - - - Basford - - Total 1 2 3 Wistaston Sub Section Crewe Division: Township Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Wistaston - 1 1 Leighton - - - Rope - - - Woolstantonwood - - - Shavington-cum- Greasty - 1 Total - 1 2 Nantwich Police Division This Division will consist of the following Townships and will be under the charge of a Superintendent who will reside at the Police Station Nantwich. Township Population 1901 census Acreage Valuation Acton by Nantwich 258 771 2521 Ashton- Juxta- Mondrum 194 1257 3486 Audlem 1455 2348 8521 Austerson 53 950 1432 Baddily 211 1777 3324 Baddington 123 1446 2913 Bartherton 29 428 565 Blackenhall 196 1644 6296 Bridgemere 149 1130 1686 Brindley 127 1250 2257 Broomhall 114 1332 2441 Birereton 408 2981 5052 Burland 581 1610 3819 Checkley-cum Wrinehill 206 1429 4345 Cholmondeston 162 1749 3989 Chorley 132 1400 1984 Chorlton 79 839 5227 Church Minshull 318 2345 3894 Coole Pilate 53 715 1319 Dodcot- cun- Wilkesley 625 5756 10, 237 Doddington 70 597 1155 Edlaston 74 640 1863 Faddily 227 1217 2389 Hanklow 210 712 1811 Hatherton 290 1666 3458 Henhull 102 509 1374 Hough 324 987 2267 Hunterson 165 1570 2147 Hurlston 123 1376 2900 Lea 70 427 657 Marbury -cum- Quoisley 317 2166 4160 Nantwich 7722 703 25, 714 Total 15,168 45,727 125,398 Carried Forward:- Township Population 1901 census Acreage Valuation Brought Forward 15168 45727 125,398 Newhall 718 4159 8462 Norbury 289 1553 2598 Poole 155 762 1915 Sound 234 1089 2355 Stapeley 686 1249 4137 Stoke 191 661 1683 Walaherton 178 883 1385 Willaston 2400 1010 8194 Wirswall 138 973 1864 Woodcott 23 162 534 Worleston 485 1772 4850 Wrenbury -cum- Frith 491 2184 4543 Wybunbury 516 850 2691 Total 21, 672 63, 034 170,609 The strength of the Division will be as shown below: Township Suptd. Insptr. Sergeants Constables Total Head Quarters 1 - - 2 3 Nantwich - - 1 5 6 Willaston - - 1 2 3 Audlem - - 1 2 3 Aston-Sub- Section - - - 2 2 Barbridge -Sub- Section - - - 3 3 Total 1 3 16 20 The following Townships will comprise of the Willaston Section: Township Sergeants Constables Total Willaston 1 1 2 Wynbunbury 1 1 Chorley - - - Hough - - - Lea - - - Walgherton - - - Total 1 2 3 The necessary books etc. for use at the Superintendent's office, Crewe Division, will be forwarded in due course and entries therein to be commenced on 1st April 1902. The Establishment of the Force will be as follows: Division C.C. D.C.C Supertd. Insptr. Sergts. PC's Additional. PC Total Head Quarters 1 1 - 2 3 7 - 14 Broxton - - 1 5 14 3 23 Altrincham - - 1 2 13 45 1 62 Eddisbury - - 1 5 20 1 27 Nantwich - - 1 3 16 20 Crewe - - 1 1 6 35 1 44 Middlewich - - 1 1 10 39 3 54 North Wirral - - 1 2 12 49 1 65 South Wirral - - 1 1 6 23 1 32 Dukinfield - - 1 1 4 21 - 27 ionMacclesfield - - 1 1 4 23 - 29 Stockport - - 1 1 5 24 - 31 Runcorn - - 1 1 5 25 1 33 Total 1 1 12 13 81 341 12 461 General Order No. 82 14th March 1902 Telephone The above having been fixed at Marple Police Station the following information will be added to the list of telephone numbers: Marple No. 5 General Order No. 83 14th March 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 86 Walter Carter Manchester No. 5749 No. 17 Lancs. General Carrying 13th March 1902 General Order No. 84 14th March 1902 Promotions Transfers and Removals Consequent upon the augmentation as per G.O. 81/02 the following promotions, transfers, and removals will take place on 1st April 1902: Promotions Superintendent Samuel George Cooper, Dukinfield Division,to be 1st class, Superintendent at £200 per annum, on augmentation. Inspector Luke Joseph Croghan, Nantwich Division to be second class Superintendent at £170 per annum, vice Cooper, promoted. No. 71 Sergeant Evan Christian, Altrincham Division, to be second class Inspector at £100 per annum, vice Inspector Croghan, promoted. No. 376 Acting -Sergeant John Thomas Hayes Head Quarters to be Sergeant at £1.13.3 per week, on augmentation. No. 226 Acting -Sergeant Edward Hindley, Stockport Division, to be Sergeant at £1.13.3 per week on augmentation. No. 352 Alfred Owen Altrincham Division, to be Sergeant at £1. 13. 3 per week, vice Christian. Transfers and Removals Superintendent David Pearson, single, from Middlewich Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, in charge of Crewe Division. Superintendent Samuel George Cooper married from Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Middlewich, vice Pearson transferred. Superintendent Luke Joseph Croghan, (married) from Nantwich Division to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Cooper promoted. Inspector Evan Christian, married, from Altrincham Division to Crewe to be stationed AT Crewe, vice Coghan, transferred. No. 97 Sergeant William Thomas Pierce, married, Altrincham Division, from Knutsford to Altrincham, vice Christian, transferred, and will perform plain clothes duty. No. 15 Sergeant James Washington (married) Altrincham Division, from Altrincham to Knutsford, vice Pierce removed. No. 118 Sergeant Henry Sheasby, (single) Altrincham Division, will perform patrol duty at Altrincham, vice Washington removed No. 352 Sergeant Alfred Owen Altrincham Division and will be employed as Divisional Office Clerk, vice Sheasby. No. 376 Sergeant John Thomas Hayes (married) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division to be stationed at Crewe on augmentation. No.140 Sergeant George Gibbon (married) from Broxton Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at that Section, on augmentation. No. 356 Arthur Morris, (married) from Altrincham Division, to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Broxton, vice Gibbon, transferred and will be employed as Divisional Office Clerk, and Superintendents groom and messenger. No. 397 Matthew Jones, about to be married, Altrincham Division, from Knutsford, to Bowden, vice Morris transferred. No. 226 Sergeant Edward Hindley, single, from Stockport Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, and will be employed as Divisional Office Clerk. No. 278 James Deignan single, from North Wirral to Stockport Division to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Hindley transferred and will be employed as Divisional Office Clerk. No. 331 Sergeant Joseph Dean Venables, North Wirral Division, will remove from Liscard Police Station, to a private house at Liscard.Hospital, No. 287 Sergeant Thomas Wilson (married) from Nantwich Division, to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard and will occupy the Sergeants quarters at the Police Station, and be employed as Divisional Office Clerk, vice Deignan transferred. PC 305 Thomas Butler married, from Middlewich Division to Nantwich and will occupy the Constables quarters at the Police Station, and be employed as Divisional Office Clerk, vice Wilson transferred. PC 90 Thomas Roberts married, from Crewe Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Butler transferred. No 63 Recruit Thomas Walker, single, from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Roberts, transferred. No 313 Acting Sergeant William Elleker, married, Crewe Division from Weston to Wistaston and will take charge of the Wistaston Sub - Section. PC 114 Alexander Bee about to be married, from Broxton Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Weston, vice Elleker, removed. PC 134 James Clawley, married, from North Wirral Division, to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Dunham Massey, vice Sharpe. Balance Sheets of the accounts of Middlewich and Dukinfield Divisions, each duly signed by the Superinendents concerned will be sent to the Chief Constable's Office on 5th April 1902. The Superintendents of Crewe, Middlewich and Dukinfield Divisions will also forward to the Chief Constable on 15th April 1902, a certificate that they have duly taken over all accounts, clothing, equipment, Station House furniture etc. in their respective Divisions. General Order No. 85 15th March 1902 Constable Appointed William Hinds having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 15th instant is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 86 15th March 1902 Cleaning Allowance The cleaning allowance at Bredbury Police Station will be increased to 5s/- per month from 1st April 1902, and the same will be added to G.O. 52/02. General Order No. 87 18th March 1902 Local Government Act 1894 1. Election of Urban District Councillors } Saturday 5th April 1902 2. Guardians for Urban District } 3. Rural District Councillors } Monday 7th April 1902 The last day for the delivery of Nomination Papers for these elections is 20th March 1902, and the last day for the withdrawal of such Nominations is 25th March 1902. The Poll (where such is necessary) will be taken on the above dates between the hours of 12 noon and 8.p.m. Police will not post notices with reference to these elections. Superintendents will ascertain immediately after the 25th March 1902 in what Districts within their Divisions contests will take place, and forward to this office on the 30th March 1902a return on the form given in G.O. 76/1900 showing situation of Polling Station and the number of Constables it is proposed for duty at or in the vicinity of such Stations etc. Such Constables should partake dinner before commencing duty at 11.45a.m. If no election in Division Return to be sent in "Nil" The General instructions contained in S.G.O. 29/98 will be strictly adhered to and Constables detailed for duty at or near the Polling Stations will be warned accordingly. Attention is drawn to G.O. 335/94 re Police Disabilities Removal Act. Superintendents in whose Division contests take place will report to the Chief Constable on 10th April 1902 the places visited by them, condition of district, if Constables were acting in accordance with Orders, result of election etc. and, at the same time submit claims for Special Service Duty Allowance, if any, on Form F/17. Constables employed on duty at Polling Stations etc. may be granted Special Duty Allowance as follows Those engaged off their districts as per Para.1 of Scale. Those engaged on their districts, and who have necessarily performed more than the usual day's duty of 9 hours, as per para 2 of scale. General Order No. 88 18th March 1902 Appointments The following appointments will take place on 1st April 1902: PC 305 Thomas Butler, upon his transfer to Nantwich Division as Divisional Office Clerk, to be Acting- Sergeant. PC 96 John William Brazendale South Wirral Division, to be Acting- Sergeant. General Order No. 89 20th March 1902 Removals That part of G.O. 84/1902 directing removal of No. 15 Sergeant Washington from Altrincham Division to Knutsford is hereby cancelled. The following removals will take place on 1st April 1902: No. 15 Sergeant Thomas Garner, married, from Altrincham to Lymm, vice Garner. General Order No. 90 22nd March 1902 Eastertide 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the under mentioned places on the following dates: Good Friday 28th March 1902 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 - - 3 2 3 2 Mr. Capner Mr Bradbury Special Services Frodsham Police at 10a.m. for duty at Overton Hills Eddisbury - 2 2 Mr Hoose -do- New Brighton Police Station for duty at Ferries duty at 11a.m.for Duty at The Ferries New Brighton Egremont & Seacombe. Nantwich 1 4 5 Mr. Martin -do- The Promenade Pier The Dock Railway Station at Birkenhead 11.30a.m.for duty at Bidston Hill Recreation Ground. -do- Middlewich 2 2 2 2 Mr Liversage Mr. Thornley -do- -do- For duty at Port Sunlight. South Wirral 1 1 Messrs Lever Bros. -do- Eastham Ferry at 12 noon for duty at Ferry Runcorn 2 2 Mr .H.G. Hill -do- For duty at Gawsworth 12noon. Macclesfield - 1 1 Rev. A. Goldie -do- Northenden Police Station for duty at 10.30am. for duty with boats etc. Stockport - 2 2 Mr. Flint -do- Easter Monday 31st March 1902 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 2 2 Mr Hoose -do- Frodsham Police Station for duty at Overton Hills 10a.m. Eddisbury 2 2 Mrs Hoose -do- Drill Northwich Police Station for duty at Football Match Middlewich 1 1 Mr.Yearsley -do- New Brighton Police Station 11a.m. for duty at the Ferries. New Brighton 16 Egremont 2 Seacombe 2 Nantwich Middlewich 1 1 13 5 14 6 Mr Martin -do- 2 18 20 The Pavillion The Pier The Trams: Egremont & Seacombe Ferry. New Brighton Tower Athletic Grounds 1p.m. Nantwich Middlewich Runcorn Runcorn 1 2 1 1 2 1 Mr Smith Mr Liversage Mr. Greene Mr. Greene Mr Bulmer -do- 1 3 4 The Dock Railway near Birkenhead 11.30 a.m. for duty at Bidston Hill Recreation Ground. Middlewich 2 2 Mr Thornley. -do- For duty at Eastham Ferry 12 noon for duty at the Ferry. Runcorn 2 2 Mr H. G. Hill -do- For duty at Port Sunlight South Wirral 2 2 Messrs Lever Bros. -do- For duty at Gawsworth Macclesfield 1 1 Rev. A. R. Goldie -do- In Addition to the foregoing the following detail (if possible the same Constables as on previous occasions, will parade at Alderley Edge Police Station at 1p.m. on 28th March and 31 March 1902 For Police Special Duty. Dukinfield Sergeants Constables Total For Duty Dukinfield - 2 2 For duty in Village of Alderley Edge. Dukinfield - 2 2 For duty in the vicinity of The Wizard, Alderley Edge Great Coats will be taken in straps for use if required. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 91 22nd March 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days 24th & 25th inst. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 87 P. Collins Gondola Works Walsall No. 1777 No. 66 Staffs. Journey through Shrewsbury to Birkenhead 25th March 1902 The owner of the following locomotive has been granted a license for same under Section 9 of the above Act. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Yearly 23 Johnson Wood & Co. Northwich No. 243 Registered No. 66 Journey through Shrewsbury to Birkenhead 25th March 1902 General Order No. 92 22nd March 1902 Transfers PC 344 Pettinger and PC 86 Phillips North Wirral Division will be detailed as extra Constables for Shore Duty at New Brighton from 1st. April 1902 to 29th September 1902. The following transfers will take place on 1st April 1902; PC 346 Recruit John Henry Pass married, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Phillips. PC 113 Recruit John Henry Smith, married, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Pettinger. PC 383 James Needham, single, from Runcorn Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Sergeant Owen. PC 85 Richard Sandbach, married, from Altrincham Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Whitley, vice Needham. PC 164 James Mullineaux, married, from Broxton Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Broomedge, vice Sandbach. General Order No. 93 24th March 1902 Northenden on Sundays From 6th April 1902 inclusive, one Constable from Dukinfield will parade at Northenden Police Station at 2p.m. each Sunday for Special Police Duty, until his services can be dispensed with, when he will return to his Station, the same night if possible. General Order No. 94 24th March 1902 Irish Labourers The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to S.G.O. 156/98 re - Irish Labourers, the contents of which will receive the careful attention of all ranks. General Order No. 95 24th March 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 1st April 1902: PC 301 Abram Jones, married, from Middlewich Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe Division on augmentation. PC 119 John Waldron married, Middlewich Division from Northwich to Smallwood, vice Jones. PC 18 Edward Crowther married, from Nantwich Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Christleton, vice Mulliaux. PC 157 Edward Allman single, from Middlewich Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Upton, vice Bee. General Order No. 96 25th March 1902 Tarporley Hunt Meeting The following detail of the Police will attend for duty at the above meeting on Wednesday 2nd April 1902. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on the Wednesday 2ndt April 1902. Special Services Division Supt. Inspt's Sergt's PC's Total Remarks Broxton - - 1 3 4 @ 10 am Altrincham - - 1 7 8 @ 10 am Crewe 1 - 1 7 9 @ 9 am Middlewich - - 2 7 9 @ 10 am North Wirral - 1 - 3 4 @ 10 am South Wirral - - 1 4 5 @ 10 am Dukinfield - 1 - 4 5 @ 9 am Runcorn - 1 - 4 5 @ 10 am Total 1 2 7 40 50 Superintendent Pearson at 9. a.m. "Police Special Duty" Division Supt. Insp. Sgts. PC Total Remarks Head Quarters - - 1 - 1 @ 10 am North Wirral - - 1 4 5 @ 10 am Macclesfield - - - 2 2 @ 10 am Total - - 2 6 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, white gloves. Great Coats will be taken in straps to be worn if required. All ranks to be on the alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with public duty, detail the same Constables as previous years, names to be reported to the Chief Constable on the morning of 27th instant: The whole of the above details for duty on the Course will be under the Orders of Superintendent Pearson who will proceed to Tarporley on the evening prior to the Races so as to be ready for duty the following morning. 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 of the Eddisbury Division at 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. The Superintendent of the Eddisbury Division 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 Dukinfield 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 of the Eddisbury Division. Inspector Hoole and Sergeant Gregory will meet at Tarporley Police Station at65p.m.on the day prior to the Races, for plain clothes duty in Tarporley and neighbourhood that night The Superintendent of the Crewe Division will direct two of the Constables of the Crewe Division detailed for duty at the Races to take the Police Stretcher (not wheels) and medicine chest from Crewe Station to the Police tent on the race ground, and the same two Constables will be responsible for removing the stretcher back to Crewe Station upon their return. The Superintendent of the Nantwich Division will direct two of the Constables of the Crewe Section detailed for duty at the Races to take the Police Stretcher (not wheels) and medicine chest from Crewe Division to the Police Tent on the race ground, and the same two Constables will be responsible for removing the stretcher re back to Police Station upon their return. The Superintendent of Broxton, Eddisbury, Nantwich and Middlewich Divisions will make special arrangements for policing the main roads within their respective Divisions leading to Tarporley and the vicinity of Railway Stations at which there is likely to be much traffic during the day of the Races, but particularly the morning and evening when people are going to and returning from Tarporley. Reports as to arrangements made to be sent to the Chief Constable on 29th instant: The Sergeant of the Tarporley Section will secure suitable lodgings at Tarporley for the detail from Dukinfield Division, which will parade at Tarporley Police Station at 6p.m. the day prior to the Races, and be placed at the disposal of Superintendent of Eddisbury Division for patrolling the town of Tarporley from 7.30 to 11.30 pm. thus rendering un-necessary the withdrawal of local Constables for this purpose from their ordinary patrol duty, who should be even more vigilant and energetic on this night, when it is known that so many suspicious persons may be moving about their districts. Should it be necessary such prisoners as cannot be properly accommodated in the cells at Tarporley Police Station on the day of the Races will be sent to Crewe for the night and will be escorted there by the Police on Special duty from the Crewe Section of the Crewe Division and be brought back to the place of case being heard by the escort of Police of the Crewe Section. The duties so far as the prisoners are concerned of the Crewe Section will cease when handed over at Tarporley the next morning from which time the Superintendent of the Eddisbury Division will make sufficient and proper arrangements for the removal to their respective Destinations. In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Police Special Duty Head Quarters InspectorHoole -do- Crewe No. 376 Sergeant Hayes -do- Runcorn No. 41 Acing Sergeant Gregory -do- 3 Detectives Special Services 1 from Liverpool, 1 from Manchester 1 from Birmingham -do- The foregoing will report them-selves to Inspector Hoole at Beeston Castle Railway Station at 10a.m. Special duty sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on the 6th April 1902. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order No. 97 25th March 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 Referring to G. O. 229/01 Mr. S. Jackson has the consent of the County Council for use on 26th March 1902 only. General Order No. 98 26th March 1902 Postal Information The following additional information will be added to the printed lists dated May 1892. * Eddisbury Division * Tarvin Station * Week days an additional despatch at 10a.m. General Order No. 99 26th March 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days 27th & 29th inst. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 88 Preston & Mason Lee Valley Mills Manchester No. 4825 Derbyshire Journey from Charlesworth to Manchester and return. 29th March 1902 General Order No. 100 27th March 1902 Transfers The transfer of PC 85 Sandbach directed in G.O. 92/02 is hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on: 5th April 1902: PC 243 Robert Jones, married, from Stockport Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Long. PC 85 Richard Sandbach, married, from Altrincham Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at High Lane, vice Jones. PC 311 Henry Wilson, married, from Runcorn Division to Whitley, vice Needham. The transfer of PC's Mullineaux to Broomedge and PC Crowther will take place on 5th April 1902 instead of 1st April 1902. General Order No. 101 27th March 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Nantwich Division having recently attended an examination have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 18 Crowther PC 299 Whittaker 2nd Examination PC 388 Parker PC 210 Nolan PC 147 Hall PC137 Jones PC 133 Sheerin PC 290 Roberts PC 173 Mountford 1st Examination PC 236 Buckley PC 362 Morgan PC 53 Paynter PC 247 Dunning PC 270 Newbrook PC 239 Sant PC 350 Evans PC 82 Oaks PC 317 Moore And will in consequence wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 102 29th March 1902 Constables Appointed William Bostock and John Mc Murray having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 29th instant is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 103 29th March 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Eddisbury Division having recently attended an examination have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 98 Roberts PC 401 Wood General Order No. 104 31st March 1902 Removals The following removals will take place on 1st April 1902: PC 10 Thomas Crowther, married, from Runcorn Division to Whitley, vice Needam. PC 372 John Wilding to be employed as groom and messenger, vice Crowder. General Order No. 105 1st April 1902 Increase of Pay Division No. Rank Name Pay increase per week From 1st inst. Broxton PC 18 E Crowther £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. Altrincham PC 413 E.J. Bailey £ 1. 6. 10 -do- Altrincham PC 78 J .Smith £ 1. 8. 0 -do- Altrincham PC 4 D. Worth £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Crewe PC 362 E. W. Morgan £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Middlewich PC 254 F. Hope £ 1. 9. 2 -do- Middlewich PC 214 J. Dodd £ 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral PC 86 W. Phillips £ 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral PC 228 W.Leatherbarrow £ 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral PC 158 J. Yale £ 1. 6. 3 -do- North Wirral PC 364 J. Walker £ 1. 6.10 -do- South Wirral PC 295 J. Davies £ 1. 8. 0 -do- Stockport PC 129 C. Hayward £ 1. 10. 4 -do- Runcorn PC 81 J. P. Gregory £ 1. 8. 0 -do- General Order No. 106 2nd April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 89 P. Collins Gondola Works Walsall Staffs Emperor No.1777 No 66 Staffs Journey from Birkenhead to Wrexham 2nd April 1902 General Order No. 107 4th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has been granted a license for same under Section 9 of the above Act. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Yearly 24 J. Warburton Jnr. Betchton Nr Sandbach Emperor No.1722 Haulage purposes. 2nd April 1902 General Order No. 108 5th April 1902 Constables Appointed Charles Dodd, Albert Fletcher and Albert Simms having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 5th instant are taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 109 5th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G.O.'s 229/01 264/01 and 73/02 Mr Samuel Jackson has permission to transfer the license from the locomotive named therein, marked " Maker Burrell" to the locomotive "Aveling" General Order No. 110 5th April 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses: Eddisbury Licensing District:- No. 3 Tallemache Arms Alpraham Licensee James Garner No.9 Railway Inn Barrow Licensee Lizzie Annie Bentley No. 82 Red Lion Over Licensee Eliza. Lousia Williams Crewe Licensing District:- No.13 Crown Inn Monks Coppenhall Licensee Anthony F. Brown No. 64 Laburnam Inn Monks Coppenhall Licensee Aloysius Duggan No. 82 Wolverton Arms Monks Coppenhall Licensee Henry Riley Nantwich Licensing District:- No.26 Hammer and Pinchers Faddily Licensee John Shenton Middlewich and Sandbach Licensing District:- No.86 Blue Bell Smallwood Owner / Licensee Thomas Salt & Co. Burton-on-Trent No. 128 Noah's Ark Wharton Licensee Thomas Brereton Northwich Licensing District:- No. 67 Fox Inn Northwich Licensee Thomas Platt No. 68 Goldsmith's Arms Northwich Licensee Mary Ann Gadd Runcorn Licensing District:- No.18 Egerton Arms Runcorn Licensee Samuel Houghton No. 29 Nelson Hotel Runcorn Licensee Thomas H. Warder No. 67 Lord Rodney Runcorn Licensee James Butterworth No.64 Friendship Inn Runcorn Licensee Dominic Mc Coy No. 93 Royal Oak Weston Licensee Archibald Haining General Order No. 111 5th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days 9th and 19th instant. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 90 F. Kershaw 10 Zeland Street Huddersfield No 2385 No.27 W. R. Yorks Journey Warrington to Birkenhead and Return 10th April 1902 General Order No. 112 7th April 1902 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 183 E. E. Hall 1st Examination PC 170 G. Reeves And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 113 8th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 91 92 93 Issac Richards. Fair Ground Trafford Park. Salford Wm. Mitchell Hindhills Heywood E.Danks Oldbury Boiler Works Birmingham King Edward No 32 Lancashire "Lancashire Lass" No. 12/1901 Lancs. No. 2035 Worchester May 1st 1901 Journey from Salford to Wilmslow Journey from Salford to Wilmslow Haulage Purposes 9th April 1902 9th April 1902 10th April 1902 Note: * No.91 and 92 are in operation on 9th inst. only: * No. 93 is in operation on 8th, 9th and 10th instant. * Mr Issac Richards and William Mitchell each have permission to draw an excess number of waggons, five loaded waggon on 9th only. General Order No. 114 8th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for three days only: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 94 John Lewis Hope Flintshire No. 7257 No 10 Flintshire 8th March 1902 Haulage of Boilers 9th April 1902 General Order No. 115 9th April 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 19th April 1902: PC 294 John Preston married, from Head Quarters to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Gilpin, removed. PC 197 Recruit Walter Bolsover single, from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Mathers, resigned. General Order No. 116 9th April 1902 Old Clothing Superintendents will collect from themselves, Inspectors and Constables of their respective Divisions the following articles of old clothing: 1 Tunic or Frock Coat. 1900 Issue. 1 Cap. 1899 Issue 1 pair Serge Trousers. 1900 Issue. 1 pair Dress Trousers. 1900 Issue 1 pair Dress Trousers. 1900 Issue. 1 Superintendent vest 1898 Issue 1 Pair leggings 1896 Issue Leaving each man in possession of the following garments: 2 Helmets 1890 and 1901 Issue 2 Caps 1900 and 1902 Issue 2 Great Coats 1899 and 1901 Issue 2 Tunics ( or Frock Coats ) 1901 and 1902 Issue 2 pairs Dress Trousers 1901 and 1902 1 Pairs Undress Trousers 1901 Issue 2 Serge Jackets 1899 and 1901 Issue 2 Pairs Serge Trousers 1901 and 1902 Issue 2 Capes 1894 and 1898 Issue 2 Pairs of Leggings 1899 and 1902 Issue 2 Superintendents Vests 1900 and 1902 Issue Superintendents will select from the whole of the clothing collected the best of the following articles, and forward same to Head Quarters Stores on 20th April 1902, 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. 5th July 1928, for re-issue in case of necessity: 3 Tunics, 3 pairs Dress trousers, 3 Serge Jackets and 3 pairs of serge Trousers. It will be distinctly understood that the Sergeants and Constables Clothing to be sent to Headquarters must be the best of the garments. Sergeants and Constables: 3 Caps largest Size 3 Tunics 3 Pairs of Dress Trousers 3 Pairs of Serge Trousers 3 Pairs Leggings Married men will be allowed as heretofore to purchase the garments collected from them, provided the same are not selected for re- issue. A return will be sent to the Chief Constable on 20th April 1902, on the same Form contained in G.O. 162/97 with the garments entered in the following order. * Tunics * Dress trousers * Serge Trousers * Leggings * Caps Any surplus articles of equipment in Divisions will be returned to Head Quarters Stores at the same time as the above mentioned garments being entered in the column for the purpose in the return named. General Order No. 117 11th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day only: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 95 96 Walter Carter Manchester John Lewis Hope Station Mold No. 2105 No. 15 Lancs. No. 7257 Flintshire General Carrying Haulage Purposes 10th April 1902 10th April 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has been granted a license for same under Section 9 of the above Act. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Yearly 25 Robert Brideson & Son Near Chester No. 30380 No7257 Flintshire Haulage Purchases 7th April 1902 General Order No. 118 11th April 1902 Hooton Park Races at Hooton 18th and 19th April 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above meeting, parading each day at the undermentioned times and places. Opposite the Judges Box 12noon for Special Service Duty:- Division. Suptd. Insp. Sgts PCs Totals Special Services Duty Head Quarters - - 1 - 1 -do- Altrincham - - 2 10 12 -do- Crewe - - 1 6 7 -do- Middlewich - 1 1 9 10 -do- North Wirral - 1 1 8 10 -do- Runcorn 1 - 1 4 6 Inspector Bramhall Total on course. 1 2 7 37 47 @ 10. 30a.m. Outside Hooton Railway Station for Police Special Duty: Division Suptd. Insptr. Sergeants Constables Total Nantwich - - 1 5 6 North Wirral - - 1 2 3 Dukinfield - 1 - 4 5 Total - 1 2 11 11 At Hooton Railway Station at 10.30a.m for Special Service Duty at the Station:- South Wirral Division Suptd. Insptr. Sergeants Constables Total South Wirral - - - 2 2 Dress; 1901 issue of clothing second helmets and white gloves will be worn. Great Coats will be taken in straps for wear if required. Dinner will e provided at Mr E. Bass's tent at 12 noon for the "Special Service" Constables and, after partaking of same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 12.30 and be posted by the Superintendent in charge of their respective duties. The detail for "Special Service Duty" will be under the orders of Inspector Dutton and, will be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Inspector in charge. 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 to Superintendent Bowyer at the conclusion of the races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there-from the book is to 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 at Hooton Park Races on previous occasions. 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. No stalls of any description to be allowed on the ground. Constables on duty will see that such is not erected. Should there be any prisoners to be escorted from Hooton to New Ferry, Superintendent Ennion will detail a sufficient escort from the Constables of the North Wirral Division, who will be responsible for the safe delivery of the prisoners at the New Ferry Police Station, and then return to their stations. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 13th instant. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station at 12noon. Division No. Rank & Name Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Special Services Middlewich No.270 Acting Sergeant Ennion Special Services Runcorn No. 41 Acting Sergeant Gregory Special Services One Liverpool Detective One Manchester Detective Special Services Crewe No.376 Sergeant Hayes for duty at Hooton Hall at 12noon. Police Special Duty Special duty sheets filled in etc. re above will be filled in re above and forwarded to the Chief Constable for approval on 23rd April 1902. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged: General Order No. 119 12th April 1902 Constable Appointed John Barnes having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 12th instant is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 120 12th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for three days, 15th , 16th, 17th inst. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 72 Messrs Danks Birmingham No. 2035 Worcestshire May 1st 1902 Haulage Purposes 17th April 1902 General Order No. 121 12th April 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Macclesfield Division having recently attended an Examination re the have been successful as follows:- 3rd Examination PC 81 Clague PC 312 Fenna 2nd Examination PC 314 Finney 1st Examination PC 291 Ellison And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 122 12th April 1902 Hooton Park Races at Hooton Referring to G.O. 118/02 the Chief Constable directs that the detail from Altrincham and Middlewich Division will be as follows: Division Superintends. Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham - - 2 10 12 Middlewich - 1 1 9 11 Two Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt: General Order No. 123 14th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days 15th and 16th instant: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 98 P. Collins Ltd. Gonola Works Walsall Emperor 1777. 15 Lancs. No. 66 Staffs.19th February 1902 Journey Wrexham to Birkenhead 1902 General Order No. 124 16th April 1902 May Day at Knutsford The under mentioned details of Police will parade at Knutsford Police Station at 11am on 1st May 1901. Division Sgts Cons. Total Remarks Dukinfield 1 4 5 Special Services Stockport 1 4 5 -do- Total 2 8 10 Police Special Duty Division Sgts Cons. Total Remarks Middlewich 1 4 5 Police Special Duty The following Constables will parade at Altrincham Police Station at 9. 45a.m. on the above date for mounted duty at Knutsford: No. 107 Sergeant Farnworth Head Quarters No. 340 Act- Sergeant Myatt Altrincham Division No. 12 Act- Sergeant W. Radcliffe Nantwich Division PC 105 P. Booth Macclesfield * Dress: * Best Helmets. * Tunics. * White Gloves. * Capes Rolled, to be strapped in front of the saddle. These Constable's will mount at Messrs Goddard's Stable's Altrincham at 10a.m. and proceed by road to Knutsford, where they will bait at the George Hotel Stables and afterwards parade for duty as ordered by Sergeant Okell. After finishing their duty these four Constables will ride back to Altrincham and afterwards return to their respective stations. Sergeant Farnworth will take with him from Head Quarters four bridles and breast plates complete. And riding trousers for each man and bring the same back to Chester the same night. In Plain Clothes Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Police Special Duty Altrincham Division No. 97 Sergeant Pierce -do- Middlewich No 370 Act- Sergeant Ennion -do- Head Quarters Division No 376 Act- Sergeant Hayes -do- Runcorn Division No. 41 Act-Sergeant Gregory -do- One Manchester Detective - -do- To parade at Knutsford Police Station at 10.30a.m. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order No. 125 16th April 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 19th April 1902: PC 41O Recruit Albert Fletcher married, from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crew, vice Crowther. General Order No. 126 16th April 1902 New Clothing, Caps & Leggings 1902 Issue The Chief Constable directs that the above will be taken into wear on 1st May 1902. General Order No. 127 17th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 Referring to G.O.s 66/02 and 71/02 Mr Josh Gray has permission to further transfer his locomotive license, the effect of which is that the locomotive "St Ledger" may now be used for haulage purposes, and the locomotive "The Don" can now only be used as a locomotive solely for agricultural purposes. General Order No. 128 17th April 1902 54th January 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the North Wirral Division having recently attended an Examination re above, have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 400 Challoner PC 86 W. Philips PC 245 J. H. Symonds PC 272 J. Holland PC 58 E. H. Elmsley PC 278 Deignan PC 139 J. Edwards PC399 J. Snelson PC 212 J. Whitehead 2nd Examination PC 206 W. Groom PC 138 G. King man PC 209 T. Hackston 1st Examination PC 30 A. Green PC 203 J. Shaw PC 220 J. Kennerley PC 364 J. Walker PC 158 J. Hale PC 367 J. Worrall PC 258 T. Mottram - - And will in consequence wear the Badge of the St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 129 19th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 99 100 E. Danks Boiler Works Birmingham P. Collins Ltd. Gonola Works Walsall No. 2035 Worcestershire May 1st 1901. No. 1779 Emporer Staffs. No. 66 Staffs Haulage purposes Journey Wrexham to Seacombe via Chester 24th April 1902 20th April 1902 Note: No. 99 is in operation on 23rd and 24th and No. 199 on 20th instant: General Order No. 130 19th April 1902 Constables Appointed Henry Garside and William Wilcoxon having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 119th instant is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 131 19th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 99 100 E. Danks & Co Ltd. Boiler Works Birmingham P. Collins Ltd. Gondola Works Walsall No. 2035 Worcestershire May 1st 1901. No. 1779 Emporer Staffs. No. 66 Staffs Haulage purposes Journey Wrexham to Seacombe via Chester 24th April 1902 20th April 1902 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 101 100 Issac Richards Fair Ground Wilmslow. William Mitchell Hindhill St. Heywood No. 32 King Edward No. 1779 Lancashire Lass No. 12 Lancs. Journey from Wilmslow to Hazel Grove Journey from Wilmslow to Manchester 23rdApril 1902 23rd April 1902 Note: Mr. Issac Richards and Mr. William Mitchell have permission to draw five loaded waggons each, on 23rd instant: General Order No. 132 23rd April 1902 First Aid for the Injured The following member of the Runcorn Division having recently attended an Examination re above, have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 61 Gregory PC 373 Edwards PC 372 Wilding 2nd Examination PC 31 Gilpin General Order No. 133 25th April 1902 Transfer The following transfers will take place on 3rd May 1902. PC 271 Henry Whiteley married, from South Wirral Division to Nantwich Division, to be employed at Nantwich as Divisional Office Clerk, vice Butler recalled to Army Service. General Order No. 134 25th April 1902 Chester Races The following details of the Constabulary will parade at this Office as follows:- Tuesday 6th May 1902 at 9a.m. Division Inspectors. Sergeants. Constable's Total Remarks Altrincham - 1 5 6 Special Crewe - 1 5 6 Services Middlewich - 1 6 7 -do- Northwich - 1 7 8 -do- Wirral 1 1 3 4 -do- Total 1 5 29 35 -do- Wednesday 7th May 1902 at 10. 30a.m Division Inspector Sergeants Constable's Total Remarks Altrincham - 1 4 5 Nantwich - 1 3 4 Crewe - 1 11 12 Middlewich - - 10 11 North Wirral 1 - 5 6 South Wirral 1 - 5 6 Inspector Mc Hale Dukinfield - 1 3 4 Macclesfield - 1 3 4 Stockport 1 1 4 5 Runcorn - 1 6 7 Total 2 8 60 70 Thursday 9th May 1902 Division Insptr. Sergeants Constable's Total Remarks Altrincham 1 5 6 Crewe 1 5 6 Middlewich 1 6 7 North Wirral 1 - 7 8 Inspector Bramhall Dukinfield - 1 3 4 Stockport - 1 3 4 Total 1 5 29 35 The detail from Dukinfield Division to lodge at Hoole on nights of the 6th and 7th May 1902. Sergeant Farnworth to secure good lodgings and report places: Clothing of 1902 issue will be worn. * New Helmets * White gloves * Great Coats in straps for use if required. A good dinner will be provided at he "Nag's Head" Cocoa House at 1/- each and the Inspector in charge will collect the amount from each Constable and hand amount to the Deputy Chief Constable same day. The usual extra precautions will be observed in watching roads and railway stations from the Saturday previous to the Races the following Saturday and during Race-week Constables will be drawn more on the main roads leading towards Chester, and will work according to a Special Scale to be made out by the Superintendents. Superintendents will not withdraw men stationed in the vicinity of Chester or on the main thoroughfares leading thereto for duty at the Races. Two Constables from Macclesfield Division and two from Stockport Division will parade at the Chief Constables Office at 4.30 pm on Monday 5th May 1902 and be stationed at Mollington, Eccleston, Boughton and Upton as in previous years in the outskirts of the City. No 5 Sergeant Bottom will visit the extra Constables stationed at the two latter places. Superintendents of Broxton and South Wirral Division will make out the necessary Special Duty Scales for these extra Constable and Constables of beats in the vicinity of Chester and forward a copy of each to this Office on 1st prozimo, and will at the same time report where the lodgings have been secured for the four extra Constables. After performing day duty on Friday morning in the vicinity of Chester the four extra Constables will return to their respective Stations. Two Constables from Nantwich Division will parade at the Chief Constables Office at 9.15 am Tuesday 6th May 1902 for Special Service Duty on the County portion of Chester General Railway Station, and one will lodge at Hoole on the nights of 6th and 7th May 1902. Two other Constables from Crewe Division will parade at the same time and place on Wednesday 7th May 1902 as on that day the Special Services of four Constables are required at the Railway Station. Names of places where lodgings have been obtained for the before mentioned two Constables to be reported to the Chief Constable by Sergeant Farnworth, who will take charge of and visit these four Constables. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 11th May 1902. Superinendents of Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt of this Order by next post: General Order No. 135 26th April 1902 Estimate of Pay and Contingencies for Months Of July August and September 1902 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee on 26th April 1902. If the Police Account Balances in the hands of Superintendents on 30th June 1902 are high the Chief Constable may cause alterations to be made in the amount of the cheque to be forwarded to Superintendents for the money of September 1902. Division Month of July Month of August Month of Sept. Total Head Quarters 157 157 157 471 Broxton 191 191 191 573 Altrincham 512 512 512 1536 Eddisbury 222 222 222 666 Nantwich 172 172 172 516 Crewe 333 333 333 999 Middlewich 438 438 438 1314 North Wirral 530 530 530 1590 South Wirral 273 273 273 819 Macclesfield 244 244 244 732 Dukinfield 225 225 225 675 Stockport 262 262 262 786 Runcorn 265 265 265 795 General Order No. 136 25th April 1902 Pension On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the following pension was granted at meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 26th instant in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act 1890 to take effect from the 30th instant. Under Section 1A:- Division No. Rank Name Pension per annum Head Quarters PC 169 James Bossons £ 50. 18. 4 General Order No. 137 26th April 1902 Constable Appointed Joseph Taylor having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 26th instant is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 138 28th April 1902 Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 The Chief Constable has much pleasure intimating to the Constabulary that upon his recommendation the Standing Joint Committee on 26th instant, unanimously resolved that two extra days leave of absence be granted to each member of the Force during the year 1902, in commemoration of the Coronation of his Majesty King Edward V11. 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. The extra leave may be applied for at the same time when the duties permit of the privilege being allowed. Superintendents will be careful to so arrange that too many Constables 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 adjoining beats. General Order No. 139 28th April 1902 Crewe Division That part of G.O. 81/1902 showing the strength and formation of the Haslington Section and Wistaston Sub Section, in the new Crewe Police Division, is hereby cancelled and the following substituted. The Sections, Sub Sections and strength of the Division will be as follows: Section Suptd. Insptrs. Sergeants PC's Total Head Quarters 1 - 2 - 3 Crewe - 1 3 29 33 Haslington - - 1 3 4 Church Coppenhall Sub -Section - - - 3 4 Total 1 1 6 35 43 Haslington Section Strength of Force Township Sergeants Constables Total Haslington 1 1 2 Shavington -cum - Greasty - 1 1 Rope - - - Weston - 1 1 Barthomley - - - Basford - - - Crewe - - - Total 1 3 4 Church Coppenhall Sub-Station Township Sergeants Constables Total Church Coppenhall - - - Part of Monks Coppenhall - 2 2 Wistaston 1 1 Woolstanwood - - - Leighton - - - Total - 3 3 General Order No 140 28th April 1902 Poynton Police Station The above named Police Station will be taken over by the Police on 1st proximo: The following allowances are granted from 1st proximo. * Coal: 2 tons per annum, to be added to G.O. 52/02 * Cleaning: 4s/-per month. General Order No 141 28th April 1902 Transfers and Removals The following transfers and removals will take place on 3rd instant> No. 121 Sergeant John Millington married, from Altrincham Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Poynton, vice Maddox. No 109 Sergeant William Maddox, married, from Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Millington. PC 392 Alexander Hornby married, Macclesfield Division, from Bollington to Kettleshulme, vice Bossons. No. 313 Acting - Sergeant Ellerker, married, Crewe Division from Wistaston to Church Coppenhall and take charge of that Sub-Section. PC 3 Thomas John Dodd will work the Wistaston Beat. General Order No. 142 28th April 1902 Old Clothing The following prices per article will be charged to members per article who have applied to purchase their old clothing, as per Divisional Returns rendered; Superintendents: Serge Trousers 2s/- per pair Frock Coats 2s/-6 each Serge Jackets 2s/-each Dress Trousers. 2s/-3 per pair Leggings 1s/-6d per pair 2s/-3d pair 2s/-6 each 2s/-6 each Undress/Trousers. 2s/- per pair Inspectors: Frock Coats 2s/- each Serge Trousers 2s/- per pair Dress Trousers 2s/- pair Leggings 1s/-6d per pair Sergeants : Tunics 1s/3d each Serge Trousers 2s/- per pair Dress Trousers 2s/- pair 1 Cap 1/2 d each Superintendents will collect the amount and remit same to Head Quarters on 3rd proximo. It must be distinctly understood that no man will be allowed to purchase any besides clothing in his charge. Superintendents will forward remaining suits consigned as rags to the Contractors:- S. Moses & Sons 65 Mansell Street London. E. Buttons and badges need not be removed from Tunics, Great Coats before sending old clothing to Messrs Moses & Son's. 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 Great Coats Frock Coats Serge Jackets Dress Trousers Un dress Trousers Serge Trousers Caps Leggings Forwarded to Contractors Sold to the Members of the Force. Totals Great Coats General Order No. 143 29th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day only: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 103 104 Issac Richards Fair Ground Hazel Grove E. Danks Oldbury Boiler Works Birmingham King Edward No.32. Lancs 7th August 1901 No. 2035 Flintshire May 1st 1902 Worcestershire Journey from Hazel Grove to Macclesfield Haulage Purposes 30th April 1902 1st May 1902 Note: * No. 103 is in operation on 30th instant only. * No. 4 is in operation on 29th and 30th Instant and 1st May 1902. General Order No. 144 30th April 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day only: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 105 P. Collins Ltd. Gondola Works Walsall No.1777 Emperor No. 66 Staffs. Journey Secombe to Chester 30th April 1902 General Order No. 145 2nd May 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive has been granted a license for same under Section 9 of the above Act: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used.purposes Date License expires. Yearly 27 Josh Grey Neston Near Chester No.6379 Registered No. 103 Haulage Purposes 30th April 1903 Referring to G.O. 66/02 and 227/02 Mr. Josh Grey has permission to transfer licence from the locomotive "St Ledger" to No. 19601 "The Don". General Order No. 146 2nd May 1902 Transfers General Order 141/1902 directing the transfers of Sergeants Millington and Maddox is hereby cancelled. General Order No. 147 2nd May 1902 Poynton Police Station Referring to G.O. 140/02 No. 109 William Maddox Macclesfield Division, will take charge of and occupy the above Police Station on 3rd instant: General Order No. 148 2nd May 1902 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 From 1st inst. Eddisbury PC 117 H. Gibson £ 1. 9. 2 -do- Nantwich No. 302 Sergt J. Dawson £ 1. 14. 5 -do- North Wirral PC 11 J. Breeze £ 1 11. 6 -do- North Wirral PC 35 H. Dodd £ 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral PC 209 T. Hackston £ 1. 6. 10 -do- Dukinfield PC 70 C. Parrott £ 1. 10. 4 -do- General Order No. 149 3rd May 1902 Constables Appointed Charles Fraser Gerrie and Ernest Jeffs having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 3rd inst. are taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 150 3rd May 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day only: No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. 106 E. Danks & Co Ltd. Oldbury Boiler Works Birmingham No.2035 Haulage Purposes 2nd May 1902 General Order No. 151 3rd May 1902 Misconduct Reports The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to G.O. 27/86 above, with reference to Constables defence being addressed to the Chief Constable. General Order No. 152 3rd May 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses: Altrincham Licensing District: No. 1 Red House Great Broughton Licensee William Alexander Simpson Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 9 Old Roebuck Altrincham Licensee Edwin Sumner No. 18 Old Packet House Altrincham Licensee Joseph Kirkland No. 19 Park Hotel Altrincham Licensee Samuel Okell No.71 Letters 23 Cross Street Ashton -on-Mersey Licensee John Josh Hulme No. 111 The Plough Lymm Licensee Frank J. Seed Crewe Licensing District: No. 30 Queens Hotel Monks Coppenhall Licensee Ernest Dytor No. 93 Horse Shoe Monks Coppenhall Licensee Sarah Thompson No. 98 Wine and Spirits (Grocers Shop) Monks Coppenhall Licensee Harry Mayger Wirral Licensing District: No. 38 New Inn Greasby Licensee Charles James No. 74 Primrose Hotel Liscard Licensee William Lodge No. 189 Dee Hotel West Kirby Licensee Sarah Rohladerer Dukinfield Licensing District: No. 62 45 Town Street Dukinfield Licensee Alfred Bardsley No. 241 Commercial Inn Tintwistle Owners Stancliffe Bros. Sutton Brewery Macclesfield Licensee Arthur Brocklehurst No. 248 Crown Inn Tintwistle Licensee Mary Jane Fox Prestbury Licensing District: No. 20 Cotton Tree Bollington Licensee Sharon Barratt No. 25 Rising Sun Bollington Licensee Charles Stewart Paul Stockport Licensing District: No. 2 Royal Oak Hazel Grove cum - Bramhall Licensee Mark Stoner Clayton No. 15 Victoria Inn Hazel Grove Hazel Grove cum - Bramhall Licensee Jane Cottrell No. 119 Robin Hood Hazel Grove cum - Bramhall Licensee Joseph Shottin No. 131 Boat House Romily Licensee Martha Swindells No. 69e Church Street Cheadle Hulme Licensee Walter Jermy No.138 Grey Mare Rainey Licensee Christopher Naden General Order No. 153 3rd May 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 107 108 E. Danks Co. Ltd Boiler Works Birmingham William Fielding Stockport No. 2035 May 1st 1902 No. 15 No. 11764 No. 68 Staffs 30th April 1902 Haulage Purposes -do- 3rd May 1902 5th May 1902 General Order No. 154 5th May 1902 Transfers and Removals The following transfers and removals will take place on the 10th May 1902. PC 116 Samuel Robinson, married from Dukinfield Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Bollington, vice Hornby. PC 40 John Manley, married from Macclesfield Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Kettle PC 57 Samuel Frost married, Macclesfield Division from Styal to Sutton, vice Manley. PC 44 William Gerrard, married Macclesfield Division from Eaton to Poynton, vice Finney. PC 333 Samuel Finney, married, Macclesfield Division from Poynton, to Eaton, vice Gerrard. PC 77 Arthur Moss, married, from Stockport Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Styal, vice Frost. PC 67 James Boyle married, from North Wirral Division, to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Ellsemere Port, vice Whiteley. PC 416 Recruit William Hinds, single, from Head Quarters to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Kettle. PC 215 Recruit Thomas Dutton, single, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Liscard, vice Clawley. General Order No. 155 6th May 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester. * No. 109 for one day. * No. 110 for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 109 110 Preston & Mason Lee Valley Works Charlesworth Mr. G. Ward Harrogate No. 4825 Monarch No. 80 Haulage Purposes -do- 5th May 1902 7th May 1902 General Order No. 156 6th May 1902 Police Sections Coal Allowance Referring to G. O. 57/02 re above the amount of coal allowed for Hazel Grove Police Station will be 5 tons instead of 2 ton. The following allowances are granted from 1st inst. * Coal: 4 tons for Head Quarters Offices. * Coal: 1 ton for Police Station. General Order No. 157 6th May 1902 Visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to Rhyl Monday 12th and 13th May 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Chief Constable's Office at 9.30am on Monday 12th May 1902 for Special Services Duty at Rhyl. Broxton Superintend. Inspector Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham - - 1 4 5 Eddisbury - - 1 9 10 Nantwich - - 1 4 5 Crewe - - 1 3 4 Middlewich - - 1 6 7 North Wirral 1 - 1 8 9 South Wirral - 1 - 8 10 Dukinfield - - 1 4 5 Runcorn - 1 4 5 Total - 2 8 54 65 * All ranks to book for Chester only. * All ranks to wear full dress, 1902 Issue of clothing. * Best helmets * White gloves * Great Coats to be taken for use in straps if required. The Constables detailed for the above duty will be smart, intelligent men of good height and well set up. The names of the Constables detailed will be reported to the Chief Constable by the morning of 8th instant. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in to be forwarded to the Chief Constable on the 15th instant. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order No. 158 6th May 1902 Sheep Worrying by Dogs thereby to farmers The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to the large number of cases of sheep worrying which from time to time occur in various parts of the County, and the consequent serious loss occasioned to farmers and owners of sheep, and the Chief Constable directs that the matter will receive the special attention of Constables when on night duty, with the view as far as possible of preventing sheep worrying. The posters on this subject to be forwarded to Divisions will be at once posted on all Police Notice Boards and at other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained throughout the County, and the slips will be distributed to owners of dogs generally. General Order No. 159 8th May 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 111 112 William Fielding 51 Heaton Lane Stockport E. Banks Oldbury Boilers Birmingham No. 11764 No 68 Staffs. No. 2035 No 42 Worcestershire Haulage Purposes -do- 8th May 1902 4th May 1902 General Order No. 160 8th May 1902 Removal The following removal in North Wirral Division will take place on 10th instant: PC 158 Joseph Yale, single, from Liscard to West Kirby, vice Owen. General Order No. 161 8th May 1902 First Aid for the Injured The following member of the Macclesfield Division having recently attended an Examination re above, have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 392 A. Hornby General Order No. 162 9th May 1902 Removals The removals of PC Finney and Gerrard directed in G.O. 154/02 are postponed. General Order No. 163 9th May 1902 Registration of Cycles Referring to the enclosed Book of Rules etc. with respect to the Registration of cycles, the Chief Constable wishes the manner to be given a fair trial for six months, and he directs that on the 10th November 1902 Superintendents will report to him whether in their opinion any advantage is gained to the public interest by such registration etc. or in any way aids the Police in tracing stolen or missing cycles. General Order No. 164 10th May 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 143 John Minton Howbridge Atherton Manchester Lord Roberts No. 4825 No. 11/ 1901 Lancs. Haulage Purposes 12th May 1902 General Order No. 165 10th May 1902 Constable Appointed Thomas Henry Watson having been appointed a Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 10th inst. is taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 166 10th May 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 114 115 116 E. Danks & Co. Ltd. Birmingham Issac Richards Fair Ground Macclesfield P. Collins Gondola Works Wallsall No. 2035 No. 42 Worcestershire King Edward No. 32 Lancs. 7th August 1902 Emporer No. 1777 No. 66 Staffs. Haulage Purposes Journey from Macclesfield to Newcastle un- Lyne Journey from Chester to Wolverhampton. 10th May 1902 15th May 1902 12th May 1902 General Order No. 167 12th May 1902 First Aid for the Injured The following members of the Force Macclesfield Division having recently attended an Examination re above, have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination No 96 Acting Sergeant Brazendale PC 5 Parry 2nd Examination PC 258 Lowry PC 36 Lea And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 168 14th May 1902 Whit Monday 19th May June 1902 He following detail of the Constabulary will attend at the under mentioned places on the above date for "Special Service Duty". Place & hour of parade : From what Division Insp. Sgt PC Total Name of Applicant At Eccleston Ferry at 12. Noon At Eccleston Ferry at 12. noon Broxton Broxton - - - 3 2 3 2 Mr Capner Mr Bradbury At the Fete Ground Oulton Park at 11.30am At Frodsham Police Station at 12. Noon. For duty Frodsham Athletic Sports Eddisbury Crewe Eddisbury - 1 1 1 - 8 11 - 9 12 Mr Douglas Mr Shore 1 1 19 21 At New Brighton Police Station at 11 a.m. Do ..............at Ferries Do .............at Pier Middlewich Runcorn - 2 18 2 1 20 2 1 Mr Martin Mr Liversage Mr G. Smith Mr Green Do ............. at Palace Nantwich 1 2 3 Do ...............at Trams Do .............. Pavillion Tower Grounds at 11am Dock Railway Station Bidston Hill Recreation Ground 10.30a.m. Nantwich Runcorn Runcorn 1 2 2 3 2 Mr Hale Mr Whelan Mr Wharton Mr Bulmer Mr Thornley Sports at Barnson Athletic Sports Ground 10. 30a.m. The Dock Railway St. Birkenhead 10.30 duty at Bidston Hill recreation ground. Burton Club 12 noon Eastham Ferry Port Sunlight Raby Mere 12. noon South Wirral Broxton 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 Mr Fairclough Mr Wild Mr Hill Mr Gleave Lever Bros. Mr Williamson Gawsworth 12 noon Bosworth Sports 1pm. At Boats Northenden Macclesfield Stockport 1 1 1 1 Rev Goldie Mr O Brien Mr Flint At Port Sunlight South Wirral 1 1 Lever Bros At The Common Runcorn 10 am. 2 2 Mr Marshall Police Special Duty At Alderley Edge Police Station Macclesfield Division 11a.m. Dukinfield 4 4 2 PC' for Duty see below. * Two Constables for duty in the Village at Alderley Edge. * Two Constables in the vicinity of the Wizard at Alderley Edge. General Order No. 169 14th May 1902 Macclesfield Division That following detail of the Constabulary will parade on the dates and at the places mentioned below:- At Lyme Hall: Division Suptd. Inspectors. Sergeants PC's Total Crewe - 1 3 29 33 Total 1 1 6 35 43 At the Police Station Alderley Edge at 1p.m. on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th May 1902 for "Police Special Duty". Division Sergeants Constables Total Middlewich - 4 Total 1 3 4 Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt: General Order No. 170 14th May 1902 Hooton Park Races at Hooton 19th May 1902. That following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the undermentioned times and times and places. Division Superint. Inspectors Sergeants PCs Totals Remarks Head Quarters - - 1 1 2 Special Altrincham - - 4 23 28 Services Nantwich - - 1 8 9 Duty Middlewich - 1 1 5 7 -do- Runcorn 1 - 1 11 12 -do- Total 1 - - - 1 -do- At Hooton Railway Station at 11am for Police Special Duty at the Station. Division Suptd. Inspectrs. Sergts. PCs Totals Remarks South Wirral - - - 2 2 Police Special * Dress: 1902 Issue. * Best Helmets * White gloves will be worn * Great Coats to be taken in straps for wear if required. Dinner will be provided at Mrs Bass's tent at 12 noon for the "Special Service Constables" and after partaking of same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 12.30 pm and be posted by the Superintendent in charge of their respective duties. The detail for "Special Service" on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion and will parade opposite the Judges Box at the above hours and will at close of the Meeting. The detail for Police Service Duty will be under the Orders of Inspector Dutton and will be e dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of Inspector in charge. 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 to Superintendent Bowyer at the conclusion of the races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there-from the book is to 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 at Hooton Park Races for above 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 place outside allotted for that purpose, and if any bookmakers attempt to create a "place" stand etc. for betting elsewhere they will be taken to the Police Office for removal of the Course. On no condition whatsoever will any betting be allowed through the Paddock railings or in members enclosure or on Grand Stand, and nothing in the way of bookmakers to be hung on the railings. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable by Return post. In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole -do- Middlewich Acting Sergeant Ennion -do- Runcorn Acting Sergeant Gregory -do- Crewe No. 376 Sergeant Hayes For duty Hooton Hall 12 noon Also present: Two Liverpool Detectives One Manchester Detective Special duty sheets filled in etc. re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters for the Chief Constable's approval on 22nd May 1902. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged: General Order No. 171 14th May 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 117 George Ward Harrogate Monarch No. 80 R. W. Yorks 19th Dec. 1902 Haulage Purposes 12th May 1902 General Order No. 172 14th May 1902 Establishment On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the Standing Joint Committee at a meeting on 26th April 1902, ordered, subject to the approval of the Right Honourable The Secretary of State, Home Department that: "The Establishment of the Force be decreased by "a Sergeant and increased by a Constable at "Broxton in the Broxton Division" And the Home Secretary by letter dated 10th Ma7 19-2 has approved of same, consequently the authorised strength of the Broxton Division, will from that date be; * 1 Superintendent * 4 Sergeants * 15 Constables General Order No. 173 17th May 1902 Constables Appointments James Coggar and Fred Cooper having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 17th inst. are taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 174 17th May 1902 First Aid for the Injured The following member of the Stockport Division having recently attended an Examination re above, has been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 211 Kennerley General Order No. 175 19th May 1902 Merit Badge The following members of the Constabulary are each granted the Merit Badge and pay of 2s/- per diem from 24th May 1902: Division No. Rank and Name for Long Service and Good Conduct Middlewich Division No. 315 Sergeant H. Thompson Middlewich Division No. 177 Sergeant G.Benfield Eddisbury Division No 54 Acting Sergeant J. Mottram South Wirral Division PC 25 R. Bostock Altrincham Division PC 144 W. Kenna General Order No. 176 21st May 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 118 Walter Carter Manchester No. 5011 No. 37 Lancs. General Carrying 20th May 1902 General Order No. 177 21st May 1902 Hoole Police Station The From 1st June 1902, Hoole Police Station will be treated as a Station situated within the Broxton Division, to which it will belong. General Order No. 178 21st May 1902 Transfers Police Station The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: On 24th Instant: PC 365 Recruit James Coggar single, from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Northwich Division, vice Waldron. On 31st Instant: No.107 Sergeant George Ellis Farnworth married, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Egremont, vice Jackson. No.108 Sergeant William Brewster, single, from Runcorn Division to Head Quarters, to be stationed at Hoole, vice Farnworth. No.155 Sergeant James Henry Bottom married, from Broxton Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Brewster. No.141 Sergeant Robert Jackson, married, from North Wirral Division, to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Hoole, vice Bottom, and will occupy Hoole Police Station. PC 74 Arthur Sandland, married, from North Wirral to Head Quarters, to be stationed at Hoole, vice Hayes, and will occupy the house vacated by Sergeant Bottom. No.169 Recruit Charles Dodd, married, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Gibbs. No.27 Recruit Albert Symms, married, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Boyle. No. 71 Recruit Henry Garside, single, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Liscard, vice Yale. No. 82 Recruit John Barnes, married, from Head Quarters to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Moss. General Order No. 179 22nd May 1902 Egremont Old Police Station The Chief Constable directs that from the 31st instant No. 289 Acting Sergeant Roberts, North Wirral Division will occupy the Egremont Police Station. General Order No. 180 24th May 1902 Injured Persons removed to Hospitals Infirmaries etc. Referring to memo dated 14th November 1901and 2nd May 1902 the Chief Constable intimates for the information of the Constabulary that at a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 26th April 1902, the question of Police watching persons taken to hospitals infirmaries etc. was considered and it was "Ordered" That the Chief Constable be authorised "to engage, at his discretion, the services of "persons other than Police Constables to watch "prisoners taken to hospitals by the Police, "the cost incurred in so doing to be charged "against the General Police Account". The Standing Joint Committee do not wish to cast upon these valuable Institutions any additional expense or responsibility with respect to such cases and will sanction the payment of a reasonable amount to such persons as may be engaged by the Police who perform this work, and in order that such expenses may be legal, it will be necessary in such cases for the injured person, if an offence against the law has been committed , to be actually charged with the Offence before the individual who is selected to watch him, is engaged. The Chief Constable has not any objection to the Police watching such person for a few hours, until arrangements can be made for obtaining a person to be employed for this purpose, who must in every way be suitable and acceptable to the Hospital or Infirmary Authority. Whenever cases of this nature arise, the facts will be immediately reported to the Chief Constable, together with names of suitable persons (male or female, as the case requires) and the terms upon which they will be willing to attend at the hospital for the purpose of watching persons during the time they are kept there. If at any time, in consequence of a violent patient or other cause, it is considered that a Constable should be detailed for this duty, full circumstances should be specially reported to the Chief Constable. It must be borne in mind that these cases should be very exceptional and should only include those where the hospital or infirmary authorities absolutely decline to take the responsibility of taking charge of a patient such as a dangerous suicide. General Order No. 181 24th May 1902 Transfer and Removal The following transfer and removal will take place on 31st May 1902: PC 381 Albert Ollerenshaw single from Eddisbury Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Prenton, vice Lowry resigned. PC 198 Albert Hodgkiss, single, from Eddisbury Division from Over to Rushton, vice Ollerenshaw. General Order No. 182 27th May 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Altrincham Division having recently attended an examination re above has been successful as follows; 2nd Examination PC 413 Bailey 1st Examination PC 89 Powell PC 4 Worth PC 393 Wilkinson And will in consequence wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 183 27th May 1902 Northern Police Orphanage and Convalescent Home Harrogate The Chief Constable having received from the Hon. Secretary of the above copies of the annual report, has forwarded same to Divisions: referring to G.O. 151/1901 he directs that a copy, so far as the number sent will allow, will be handed to each person, who was for the year ended 31st March 1902 a subscriber or donor :- (The subscribers of larger amounts receiving first consideration): To the Building Fund of the Northern Police Convalescence Home, Harrogate. General Order No. 184 28th May 1902 Gipsies The Chief Constable has observed that in some parts of the Count gipsies have been allowed to encamp on the roadside, thus permitted to commit an offence, and he directs that Constables on rural beats will give this matter their attention and prevent such. Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable the names of any Constable of their Divisions whom they observe neglecting this duty. Gipsies generally encamp in such places prior to Fairs, village Fete's, wakes etc. General Order No. 185 28th May 1902 Obstructions on Highways The attention of the Chief Constable is drawn to S.G.O 157/98 with reference to the above. General Order No. 186 29th May 1902 Northern Police Convalescent Home Harrogate In forwarding the annexed notices relative to the above, the Chief Constable wishes to point out with reference to the foot- note on same that all applications from members of the Cheshire Constabulary, who are desirous of entering the Convalescent Home, will continue to be made through the Chief Constable as usual, and not direct to the Lady Superintendent. General Order No. 187 30th May 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the7th June 1902: PC 180 William Leech, married, from Eddisbury Division, To Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Barber. PC 388 Stephen Barber married, from Crewe to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Calveley, vice Jackson. General Order No. 188 30th May 1902 Sale of Food and Drugs Act 1899 The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to S.G.O 357/1900, directing that a copy of the analyst's Certificate will invariably be served at the same time as the summons is handed to defendants, in all cases of proceedings under the above Act. General Order No. 189 30th May 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Altrincham Division having recently attended an examination re above has been successful as follows; PC 412 B. Taylor PC 353 Booth 2nd Examination PC 371 Lockley PC 14 Inglesfield PC 148 Penny And will in consequence wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 190 31st May 1902 Constables Appointments Robert John Pearson and Joseph Caleb having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 31st inst. are taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that General Order No. 191 31st May 1902 Transfers The following Recruits will be transferred from Head Quarters on 7th June 1902: PC 305 Recruit Joseph Taylor Roughsedge single, to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Oakes, recalled to Army Services. PC 396 Recruit Arthur Phillips, single, to Crewe Division to be stationed at Crewe on augmentation. PC 152 Recruit William Wilcoxon single, to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Moreton, recalled to Army Services. General Order No. 192 2nd June 1902 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of pay from 1st instant: Division No. Rank Name Pay increase per week from 1st inst. Broxton PC 415 T. Williams £ 1. 8. 0 -do- Altrincham PC 412 B. Taylor £ 1. 8. 0 -do- Altrincham PC 148 R. Penny £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Nantwich PC 147 F.J. Hall £ 1. 6. 10 -do- Crewe PC 388 S. Barber £ 1. 6. 10 -do- Crewe PC 239 J. H. Sant £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Middlewich PC 146 J. Meredith £ 1. 6. 10 -do- North Wirral PC A8 W. Walton £ 1. 10. 4 2nd inst. North Wirral PC 322 G. Savage £ 1. 6. 10 -do- North Wirral PC 253 T. Mottram £ 1. 6. 3 -do- South Wirral PC 5 J. Parry £ 1. 9. 2 -do- Dukinfield PC 257 W. Wakefield £ 1. 6. 10 -do- Dukinfield PC 7 J. Boswell £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Macclesfield No. 128 Sergeant P. Leigh £ 1. 14. 5 -do- Macclesfield No. 26 W. Kendrick £ 1. 10. 4 -do- General Order No. 193 2nd June 1902 Winnington Park Sports The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Northwich Police Station at 1pm. On Saturday 14th June 1902, for Special Service Duty at the above Sports, to be held in Winnington Park Recreation Ground at 1.30 pm. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 5 6 Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 194 2nd June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 119 Messrs E. Box & Company Liverpool No. 100 Liverpool Haulage Purposes 4th June 1902 General Order No. 195 3rd June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 120 John Minton 3 Willow Street Worcester Lord Roberts No. 2283 No. 11 Lancs. travelling through to Bolton 6th June 1902 General Order No. 196 5th June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for three days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 121 Messrs E. Box & Company Liverpool No. 100 Liverpool Haulage Purposes 7th June 1902 General Order No. 197 6th June 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses: Broxton Licensing House:- No. 5 Royal Oak Broxton Licensee Samuel C. Nickson Altrincham Licensing House:- No. 46 Letters 2 William Street Altrincham Licensee Agnes E. Mercer No. 59 Letters 23 Manor Rd Altrincham Licensee William Jones No. 148 Letters 3 School Rd Sale Licensee John Wm.Faulkner No. 150a Letters 12 School Road Sale Licensee Thomas Burrows No. 155 Stonemason's Arms Timperley Licensee Robert Rogers Northwich Licensing House:- No. 69 Navigation Inn Northwich Licensee John Hitchen No. 85 Wincham Hotel Wincham Licensee Betsy Hitchen Nantwich Licensing House:- No.78 Globe Inn Stapley Licensee Thomas Hughes Middlewich and Sandbach Licensing House:- No. 42 Horse and Jockey Middlewich Licensee Arthur Elton No. 57 Golden Lion Middlewich Licensee Thomas Shepherd No. 82 Castle Inn Ode Rode Licensee James Lancaster No. 110 Oddfellows Arms Sandbach Licensee James H.Sparrow Chester Licensing House:- No. 25 Egerton Arms Little Saughall Licensee Herbert Edward Richards Stockport Licensing House:- No. 98 Horse Shoe Inn Marple Licensee Barbara Graham No. 111 Travellers Rest Marple Licensee Harriet Hough No. 145 Joddrell Arms Yeardsley-cum- Whaley Licensee John Josh Woodhouse Runcorn Licensing House:- No. 16 Derby Arms Runcorn Licensee Elizabeth Coward (the younger) No. 34 Royal Hotel Runcorn Licensee George Curzon No. 35 Railway Hotel Runcorn Licensee Stapleton H. Hughes No. 88 Beer Shop Stanley Street Runcorn Licensee Peter Walker & Sons Warrington General Order No. 198 10th June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 122 123 John Lewis Hope Station Mold Edward Box & Co. Liverpool No. 7257 No. 10 Flintshire 8th March 1902 License No. 10 Liverpool Hauling Purposes Hauling Purposes 10th June 1902 11th June 1902 General Order No. 199 10th June 1902 Postal Information The following additional information will be added to the printed lists dated May 1892. Dukinfield Division: Hours of Dispatch: * 8. 30: * 9. 30: * 10. 45 - 12.25 * 1.35 * 1.35 * 5.5 * 8.25 * And 9.30p.m. Dukinfield Section: * Hours of Dispatch: * Sunday's one despatch at 5.15p.m: General Order No. 200 11th June 1902 Crewe Cottage Hospital Fete The following detail of the Constabulary will parade Police Station at 10.30a.m. Saturday 14th June 1902 for Special Service Duty at the above Fete: Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Nantwich - 4 4 Special Service Runcorn 1 4 5 Duty Total 1 8 9 In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Runcorn No. 41 Acting Sergeant Gregory The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order No. 201 11th June 1902 Horse Stealing Referring to Route 16/02 dated Chief Constables 9th instant, with reference to a horse having been stolen from a field in Tarvin, the Chief Constable points out to the Constabulary that there can be no doubt that the robbery was committed by professional horse thieves. Constables on rural beats will therefore give very careful attention to this class of crime, with a view to prevent further robberies. The Chief Constable thinks it would be as well if Constables warned farmers and others on their districts who have horses out to grass. General Order No. 202 11th June 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 14th instant: PC 258 Recruit Charles Fraser Gerrie, single, from Head Quarters to South Wirral Division to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Tudor. General Order No. 203 12th June 1902 Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 Leave of Absence In consequence of the large number of Constables required for Police Duty at the various places within the County in connection with the above, the Chief Constable directs that no leave of absence will be sanctioned between 25th and 30th instant. General Order No. 204 12th June 1902 Coronation Festivities In consequence of the large number of Constables required for Police Duty in connection with the above, the ordinary Police Patrol must of necessity be withdrawn to a very considerable extent, owing to Constables being engaged in giving Police and protection to the public attending the festivities in connection with the Coronation. The Chief Constable therefore directs that Superintendents will take an early opportunity to warn householders to the above effect, with a view to such householders themselves taking precautionary measures, and so arranging that their houses will not be left without someone in charge. General Order No. 205 16th June 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Middlewich Division having recently attended an examination re above has been successful as follows:- 2nd Examination PC 261 Barlow PC 254 Cope PC 37 Milner General Order No. 206 17th June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 123 Edward Box & Co. Liverpool License No. 10 Liverpool Hauling Purposes 17th June 1902 General Order No. 207 17th June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on undue Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 124 Edward Box & Co. Liverpool License No. 10 Liverpool Hauling Purposes 17th June 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 125 Arthur Wedgwood Hanley License No. 57 Staffs Boiler Hauling 20th June 1902 General Order No. 208 19th June 1902 Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 Coronation Festivities The Chief Constable directs that the Police on duty at above, will take great care to see that the Routes along which processions will pass are kept clear, more particularly, as regards processions of school children who would be easily liable to injury should there be an undue crush. It appears to the Chief Constable that the whole of the Constables in Town Beats will be required to be on duty at the time of processions etc. either on Special Service Duty at Festivities etc. or on patrol duty in the streets to protect life, prevent robberies, regulate traffic etc. and Superintendents are authorised to employ Constables on extra hours over and above the usual 9 hours, as they may think necessary, for Special Service Duty for which Allowance will be granted in accordance with S.G.O. 271/1890. Special Duty Sheets to be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 1st July 1902. Superintendents will arrange as far as possible for Constables on rural beats to be on duty on the routes in the immediate vicinity of places where village fetes, festivities, are to be held, so as to keep clear the lines of procession and prevent any disturbance or interference by ill conditioned people. Application for Special Service Duty, sent with this Order to Divisions, will be returned to Head Quarters with Return due on night of 21st instant. Superintendents will also report at what Stations flag staffs have been raised, and flags received. The Chief Constable directs that all charges for Special Service Duty and credits for Special Services will be passed through July Accounts. Reports as to Police arrangements, which the Superintendents have made in connection with Coronation festivities, will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on the night of the 21st. instant, on the form accompanying this General Order. Cheshire Constabulary ............................Division Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 Return of all Festivities, Fetes, Bonfires, etc. taking place in the above Division in connection with the Coronation Showing the number of Constables detailed for duty thereat. No. of Constables required for Police Special Duty: No. of Constables required for Police Special Duty: Inspectors. Sergeants Constables Total No. of Constables required for Special Service Duty: Inspectors. Sergeants Constables Total Place or Township Form of Activity No. of PC's required Total Nature of Duty Date......................................................Superintendent................................... General Order No. 209 21st June 1902 Constable Appointed Thomas Fowles Reservist, having returned from South Africa and having been sworn in before two Justices on the 21st instant is again taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 210 21st June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for three days and two days respectively. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 126 127 George Holt & Sons Rochdale Ed. Box & Co. Liverpool No. 57 No. 10 Liverpool Hauling Hauling 21st June 1902 21st June 1902 General Order No. 211 21st June 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 21st instant: PC 417 Thomas Fowles, married from Head Quarters to North Wirral, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Sandland. General Order No. 212 23rd June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G.O. 207/02 Mr Wedgewood did not use his Locomotive on 20th instant, and has permission to use same on 23rd instant. The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 125 Arthur Wedgwood Hanley License No. 57 Staffs Boiler Hauling 24th June 1902 General Order No. 213 23rd June 1902 Flags at Police Stations The Chief Constable directs that the flags recently supplied to each Police Station in the County, will be entered on the Inventory Board of County Property, and kept made up in a parcel dry, and put in a suitable place so that the flag cannot get dirty or soiled. The Chief Constable further directs that the occupiers of Police Stations will hoist the flags at sunrise on Thursday 26th and Friday 26th instants, in celebration of the Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11. The flags will be taken down at 9p.m. on each date. General Order No. 214 23rd June 1902 Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the undermentioned places in South Wirral Division on the 26th June 1902 at the hours named below for Special Service Duty. Place and Hour From what Division PC Total Name of Applicant At Eastham Ferry at 12noon Head Quarters 2 2 Mr. H. J. Hill At Bromborough at Constables Station at1p.m. Broxton 2 2 Mr.R.Roberts At Barnston Parish Church 2p.m North Wirral 1 1 Mr. T. Taylor At Raby Mere at 10.30 a.m. North Wirral 1 1 Mr. Williamson Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 215 23rd June 1902 Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 The Chief Constabulary observes that a great number of "Special Service" Constables are applied for at Village Fetes, etc. and as far as possible he has sanctioned such application but, it must be understood that if anything arises in the village or elsewhere in the village requiring Police attention, the Constable on "Special Service" Duty must at once attend the same, and, Constables will be warned accordingly. General Order No. 216 23rd June 1902 Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 The Chief Constable directs that whatever Special Duty Allowance Constables are entitled to for the performance of Police Special Service Duty, at extra hours in consequence of the above, will be entered in Forms F/17 and forwarded to this Office on 5th July 1902. General Order No. 217 25th June 1902 Flags at Police Stations The second paragraph of G.O. 213/02 is hereby cancelled. Dr Selby Flags will not be raised at Police Stations on 26th or 27th instant. A copy of this General Order has been forwarded to the occupier of each Police Station in the County. General Order No. 218 25th June 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G.O. 229/01 Mr S. Jackson has permission to draw an excess of one additional waggon on 24th June 1902. General Order No. 219 25th June 1902 Sergeant Distrated No. 65 Sergeant James Schofield Middlewich Division is disrated to £1. 13. 3 per week for one year and placed at the bottom of list of Sergeants from 21st June 1902 for: Improper conduct when on Special Duty at New Brighton on 19th May 1902. General Order No. 220 25th June 1902 Telephone The above having been fixed at Cheadle Police Station, the following information to be added to lists of telephone numbers, and to G.O. 137/01. Station Telephone Exchange Number Cheadle Cheadle Hulme 5 General Order No. 221 25th June 1902 Town Beats The Chief Constable directs that Constables on "fixed point" duty in Town Beats in very wet and cold, or inclement weather will wear Great Coats and Capes. General Order No. 222 25th June 1902 Medical Attendance General Order 39/90 is hereby cancelled. The following are the names of Medical men who have been appointed to act as Police Surgeons in several Divisions of the County and the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will see that the gentlemen named are called in to attend to all cases of injuries to Constables on duty, attendance upon prisoners in cells, or any other occasion requiring the services of a Doctor in Police cases. Division Section and Sub-Stations Name & Address of Police Station Broxton: Broxton Hoole Hatton Heath Malpas Eccleston Farndon Dr. Brierley Tattenhall Dr Butt Hoole Dr Rowland Tattenhall Dr Pauin Malpas Dr Butt Hoole Dr Parker Farndon Altrincham: Altrincham Sale Wincham Bowden Lymm Timperley Knutsford Dr Luckman Altrincham Dr Nicholson Sale Dr Joynson Witton Northwich Dr Luckman Altrincham Dr De-Jong Heatley Dr Luckman Altrincham Dr Smith Knutsford Eddisbury: Oakmere Frodsham Norley Over Tarporley Tarvin Dunham Hill Dr Smith Weatherham Dr Selby Frodsham Dr Smith Weatherham Dr Okell Over Dr Hewitt Tarporley Dr Moreton Tarvin Dr Selby Frodsham Nantwich: Nantwich Audlem Willaston Aston Barbridge Dr Turner Nantwich Dr Corbet Stain Audlem Dr Turner Nantwich Dr Turner Nantwich Dr Turner Nantwich Crewe: Crewe Haslington Church Coppenhall Dr Hodgson Crewe Dr Hodgson Crewe Dr Hodgson Crewe Middlewich: Middlewich Astbury Alsager Holmes Chapel Sandbach Windsford Dr Melville Middlewich Dr Davidson Congleton Dr Crutchley Alsager Dr Dr Lionel Picton Holmes Chapel Dr Doonan Whitton House Dr Mainwaring Sandbach Dr Okell Over North Wirral: Liscard Hoylake New Brighton West Kirby Woodchurch Wallasey Dr Napier Egremont Dr Brown Hoylake Dr Bell New Brighton Dr Brown Hoylake Dr Napier Egremont Dr Napier Egremont South Wirral: Birkenhead Ellesmere Port Heswall Little Sutton New Ferry Neston Backford Dr Fisher Little Sutton Dr Garson Bebbington Dr Yeoman Neston Dr Fisher Hoole Dr Garson Bebbington Dr Yeoman Neston Dr Butt Hoole Dukinfield: Dukinfield Mottram Dr Parks Dukinfield Dr Auburn Mottram Macclesfield: Macclesfield Alderley Edge Bollington Gawsworth Poynton Wilmslow Dr H. Marsh Cumberland House Dr Ellpatrick Alderley Edge Dr Reeves Bollington Dr Bradley Macclesfield Dr McFarlane Fellows Poynton Dr Gilmore Wilmslow Stockport: Hazel Grove Bredbury Cheadle Disley Marple Cheadle Hulme Northenden Dr Moore Hazel Grove Dr Blades Romily Dr Godson Cheadle Dr Boyle Disley Dr Burton Marple Dr Hardman Cheadle Hulme Dr Williamson Northenden Runcorn: Runcorn Barnton Stockton Heath Sutton Weaver Dr Dougall Runcorn Dr Terry Barnton Dr Parker Stockton Heath Dr Carruthers Halton General Order No. 223 27th June 1902 Processions The Chief Constable was very much surprised to observe in many of the programmes of events with reference to the proposed Coronation Festivities that the Police were entered to form portion of and take part in processions without any reference made to him by those responsible for the management of the same, and he is glad to see that eventually in accordance with his instructions to the Force the Police were struck out of the said programme. In order to prevent any understanding in this matter the Chief Constable directs that no member of the Constabulary will take part in any procession initiated by Local Authorities, or other bodies without first having received his special sanction to do so, and he takes this opportunity of pointing out to the Constabulary that the Police have full scope and opportunity to perform their many duties with vigilance in properly regulating traffic, preventing accidents and keeping the line of the road clear for the processions. General Order No. 224 28th June 1902 Appointments and Transfers The following appointments and transfers will take place on 5th July 1902. Appointments PC 132 George Carrington Middlewich Division to be Acting Sergeant. Transfers No.163 Sergeant John Hunt married, from Eddisbury Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Bowden, vice Bratt. No. 68 Sergeant Walter Bratt, married,from Altrincham Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Frodsham, vice Hunt. No. 132 Acting Sergeant George Barrington, married, from Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Knutsford, vice Jones. PC 409 John Brown married, Middlewich Division from Goostrey to Middlewich, vice Carrington and will act as groom and messenger. PC 110 William Ellwood married, Middlewich Division from Lostock Gralam to Goostrey, vice Brown. PC 337 James Davies married, Middlewich Division, from Northwich to Lostock Grahlam, vice Ellwood. PC 354 Recruit Jeffs, single, from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Davies. PC 8 Recruit William Mather, single from Head Quarters to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Over, and will occupy the unmarried Constables quarters at Over Police Station. PC 5 Recruit William Mather, married from Head Quarters to Dukinfield, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Robinson. General Order No. 225 28th June 1902 Shooting Homing Pigeons The Chief Constable has given permission for notices re above to be posted on Police Notice Boards so far as such can be done without any way interfering with the notices sent from this office and with other Police Notices that it may be necessary to place on such Boards. General Order No. 226 30th June 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Middlewich Division having recently attended an examination re above has been successful as follows; 3rd Examination PC 34 Burgess 2nd Examination PC 334 Gould PC 146 Meredith PC 193 Taylor And will in consequence wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 227 1st July 1902 Setting Fire to Haystacks Referring to Route No. 12 dated Superintendents Office, Crewe, 28th June 1902, describing John Brown, Convict on license, wanted for failing to report, the Chief Constable directs that a careful search will be made by all ranks, particularly those stationed in rural districts for the man referred to, is a dangerous incendiary; in addition to the previous convictions mentioned in above Route he was tried at the Assizes at Chester on the 10th March 1902, for setting fire to haystacks at Weston, near Crewe, on 22nd December 1901 but acquitted, and if this man is not kept under observation he would very probably be the cause of committing further Acts of incendiarism. Every Constable on rural districts will therefore be furnished with a copy of the man's description, and be on alert to secure his apprehension for failing to report. Farmers and other persons residing in rural districts should be warned, so that if a man of Brown's description is seen hanging about their premises, immediate information may be given to the nearest Constable. General Order No. 228 1st July 1902 Transfers The transfers of Constable Ellwood and Recruit Bostock directed in G.O. 224/02 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 5th July 1902: PC 183 Ernest Edwin Hall married, Middlewich Division, from Sandbach to Goostrey, vice Brown. PC 110 William Ellwood married, Middlewich Division from Lostock Grahlam to Sandbach vice Hall. General Order No. 229 1st July 1902 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of pay from 1st inst. Division No. Rank Name Pay increase per week Pay increase per annum From 1st inst Dukinfield Inspector A. J. Dutton £120 Broxton PC 349 J. Roberts £ 1. 11. 6 1st inst Altrincham No. 118 Sgt H. Sheasby £ 1. 16. 2 -do- Altrincham PC 371 J. B. Lockley £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Altrincham PC 397 M. Jones £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Crewe PC 350 H. J. Evans £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Middlewich PC 285 G. Woodward £ 1. 11. 6 -do- North Wirral No. 345 W. O. Howie £ 1. 16. 2 -do- North Wirral PC 414 J. G. Robotham £ 1. 8. 0 -do- North Wirral PC 367 F. Worrall £ 1. 6. 10 -do- North Wirral PC 195 J. T. Hankey £ 1. 6. 3 -do- Dukinfield PC 225 W. Edwards £ 1. 6. 10 -do- Macclesfield PC 347 J. Jackson £ 1. 11. 6 -do- Runcorn PC 348 T. S. Bowyer £ 1. 11. 6 -do- General Order No. 230 2nd July 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive have been granted a license for same under Section 9 of the above Act. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Additional yearly 5 Edward Box Co. Liverpool No 1 Licensed in Liverpool General Haulage 18th Nov 1902 License expires18th Nov 1902 General Order No. 231 3rd July 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 129 Walter Carter Manchester No 5012 No. 5 Licensed in Lancs. General Carrying 2nd July 1902 General Order No. 232 4th July 1902 Transfers The transfers of Acting Sergeant Carrington and Constables Brown, Hall and Davies, and Recruit Jeff's directed in G.O. 224/ 02 are postponed for the present. General Order No. 233 4th July 1902 Constables Appointed. Rowland Condliffe and Martin Foy having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 5th inst. are taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 234 5th July 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Register of Licensed Houses: Eddisbury Licensing District: No 34 Forrester's Arms Delamere Licensee John Nixon Owner Bents Brewery & Co. Liverpool No 15 Shrewsbury Arms Little Budworth Column 14 2 beds and accommodation for supplying refreshments for 20 persons. Column 15 1 stable with three stalls Crewe Licensing District: No. 37 Robin Hood Monks Coppenhall Licensee Walter Hanson No 40 Star Inn Monks Coppenhall Owner Peter Walker & Sons Brewers Liverpool Licensee George Hoare No 54 Duke of Bridgewater Monks Coppenhall Licensee Georgina Hamilton Wirral Licensing District: No 156 Great Float Hotel Seacombe Licensee Thomas Nicholson No 152 Plough Inn Seacombe Licensee Agnes G. Collins No. 156 Revenue Tavern Seacombe Licensee Robert. D.A. Stewart No 188a Hydropathic Hotel West Kirby Licensee John William Davidson No 12 Dog and Gun Lower Bebbington Licensee Thomas Stott Dukinfield Licensing District: No 4 Bridge Inn Dukinfield Licensee John Taylor No. 24 Dukinfield Arms Dukinfield Licensee Edwin Shaw No 64 "Off Beer" Shop Dukinfield Licensee William Jackson Stockport Licensing District: No. 21 Crown Inn Bredbury Licensee Josh Oldham No 254 Hare and Hounds Compstall Licensee The late Elizabeth Turner General Order No. 235 5th July 1902 Town Beats Silent Boots The Chief Constable has reason to believe that his orders as to Constables on town beats wearing silent boots when on night duty have not been strictly carried out and he therefore directs that Superintendents will at once satisfy themselves that all Constables on town beats are in possession of a suitable pair of silent boots and that Sergeants of town bets when parading Constables on night duty will see that such boots are worn. The Chief Constable considers it is absolutely ridiculous for Constables to go on night duty wearing nailed boots, which readily give warning to law breakers and others, of the Constables approach. General Order No. 236 7th July 1902 Transfers The Chief Constable directs that the transfers of Acting Sergeant Carrington, Constables Brown, Ellwood, Davies, and Recruit Jeffs, as directed in G.O.s 224/12 and 228/02 will take place on 12th July 1902. General Order No. 237 7th July 1902 Parish of Wharton At the Court of Quarter Sessions held at Chester Castle on Monday 30th June 1902, it was ordered that from and after the 23rd day of July 1902 the Parish of Wharton in the Middlewich Police Division, should be transferred from the "Middlewich Division and Sandbach" Petty Sessional Division to the Eddisbury Petty Sessional Division, in consequence of which order, all cases arising within the township named, will after the 23rd instant be heard at Over Petty Sessions. General Order No. 238 11th July 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 19th July 1902: PC 381 A. Ollerenshaw about to be married, from South Wirral Division to Middlewich Division to be stationed at Northwich, vice Allman. PC 223 Abraham Bradley, single, from Eddisbury Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Prenton, vice Ollerenshaw. PC 124 William Ellis, single, from South Wirral Division, to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Ince, vice Bradley. PC 419 Recruit John Pearson, single, from Head Quarters to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Parkgate, vice Ellis. General Order No. 239 12th July 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive has permission to use in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 130 Charles Farrell Chester Lady Combermere Salop June 11th 1902 Journey White church to Huxley and back 12th July 1902 Note: Mr Farrell has permission to draw an additional waggon on 13th and 15th July 1902. General Order No. 240 14th July 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive, registered in another County has permission to use in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 131 Issac Richards Fair Ground Burslem Staffs. King Edward No. 32 Lancs. Journey to Manchester 15th July 1902 Note: Mr Farrell has permission to draw five loaded waggons on 5th July 1902 only. General Order No. 241 15th July 1902 Constable Disrated PC 40 John Manley Dukinfield Division, is disrated to £1. 10. 4 per week from 12th July 1902 for:- 1. Absent from his Conference Point Stamford Bridge Dukinfield at 4a.m. on 17th June 1902. 2. Being under the influence of drink and seen coming off the premises of Mr Shawcross Brewery, Park Road, Dukinfield when on duty 17th June 1902. General Order No. 242 15th July 1902 Chester Assizes The Chief Constable has received an intimationfrom the Under Sheriff of the County and hereby notifies to the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will commence for the trial of prisoners at 11a.m on Monday 21st instant. . General Order No. 243 15th July 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the under mentioned dates: On 19th Instant: PC 5 Recruit William Bostoch, married, from Head Quarters to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Robinson. On 26th Instant: PC 51 Recruit Thomas Henry Watson, single from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Taylor. PC 420 Recruit Fred Cooper, single, from Head Quarters to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Parry. PC 412 Recruit Rowland Condliffe, married, from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe on augmentation. PC 418 Recruit Joseph Caleb Starkey, single, from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe on augmentation. General Order No. 244 16th July 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive, registered in another County has permission to use in the County of Chester for two days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 132 133 The District Threshing Co. Bridgfoot Warrington C. Farrell 8 Bold Place Chester No 7968 License 36 Lancashire Lady Combermere Salop 10th June 1902. Hauling Hauling 15th July 1902 18th July 1902 Note: License No. 133 is in operation on 17th and 18th inst. and the owner has permission to draw an additional waggon. General Order No. 245 16th July 1902 Increase of Pay The undermentioned Constable will receive the undermentioned increase of pay from 1st inst. PC 365 Coggar Middlewich Division £1. 8. 0 per week General Order No. 246 16th July 1902 Crewe Athletic Festival The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Crewe Police Station at 12.30p.m on Saturday 19th instant for Special Service Duty at the above. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Crewe 1 2 3 Special Service Middlewich 1 4 5 Duty Total 2 6 8 Capes to be taken for use if required; Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 247 16th July 1902 Government Inspection 1902 The usual instructions laid down in General Order 82/83 will be observed. The Inspectors Return sent herewith, which will be carefully filled in and preserved as no other can be supplied will be made out for the years ended 31st December 1900 and 1901. 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. Clothing 1902 issue and helmets 1901 will be worn. Leggings will not be worn, but be produced with Great Coats and Capes in straps, and be placed two paces in front of each man. Attention is specially drawn to Standing General Order 164/99. 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 1902) will be made out and forwarded to this office on 26th 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 on arrival at parade. 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 Tuesday 5th August 1902 Crewe Crewe @ Crewe 10.45 am Tuesday 5th August 1902 Nantwich Nantwich @ Nantwich 2.30pm. Wednesday 6th August 1902 Head Quarters Chester @ Chester 11. 15am Wednesday 6th August 1902 Broxton Broxton @ Broxton 1. 45pm Thursday 7th August 1902 Eddisbury Oakmere @ Oakmere 10.am Thursday 7th August 1902 Altrincham Altrincham @ Altrincham1. 24 pm. Friday 8th August 1902 North Wirral Liscard @ Liscard 11. 30 am Friday 8th August 1902 South Wirral Birkenhead @ Birkenhead 2pm. Saturday 9th August 1902 Northwich Station Northwich Station @ Northwich 10am Monday 11th August 1902 Macclesfield Macclesfield @ Macclesfield 2. 45 pm Tuesday 12th August 1902 Dukinfield Dukinfield @ Dukinfield 10am Wednesday 13th August 1902 Stockport Hazel Grove @ Hazel Grove 10am Thursday 14th August 1902 Runcorn Runcorn @ Runcorn 12 noon The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged: General Order No. 248 18th July 1902 Noxious Publications The chief Constable directs that Superintendents will enquire and report to him on 26th instant whether any complaints have been received by the Police, or whether anything has come to their knowledge showing that the practice exists of exposing noxious publications for public sale or to public view, more especially to young persons. The general forms which this evil assumes are: 1. Pictures of undraped females are offered to boys by hawkers. 2. Catalogues of art producers are sent to boys implying that photographs of more or less undraped figures will be sent if desired. 3. Quasi medical works or quack remedies of a certain character are offered to the young. 4. Advertisements of quack remedies for sexual diseases and of indecent articles of a so called "preventive" character are posed in public urinals and on roadsides in the County. 5. At places of resort, including Railway Stations, publications are offered for sale which, either in the illustrations or in in the text, or in both, are suggestive of indecency. Superintendents will also report whether they consider the action which the Police are now able to take according to the law is sufficient to abate the evil, if such exists. General Order No. 249 19th July 1902 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for months of October, November and December 1902 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee on 25th January 1902. If the Police Account balances in the hands of Superintendents on 29th September 1902 are high the Chief Constable may cause alterations to be made in the amount of the cheques to be forwarded to Superintendents in November or December. Division Month of October Month of November Month of December Total Head Quarters 211 211 211 633 Broxton 224 224 224 668 Altrincham 501 501 501 1503 Eddisbury 218 218 218 654 Nantwich 181 181 182 544 Middlewich 327 327 326 980 North Wirral 447 447 447 1341 South Wirral 273 273 274 820 Macclesfield 243 243 243 729 Dukinfield 231 231 233 695 Stockport 258 258 258 774 General Order No. 250 19th July 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G.O. 30/ 03 Mr John Crewe has permission to re-transfer the license from locomotive 1565 to the locomotive originally licensed. Viz: 1634. General Order No. 251 19th July 1902 Pensions On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the undermentioned pensions were granted at a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 19th instant, in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act 1890, to take effect from the following dates: Under Section 1a 15th August 1902 Superintendent Alfred Oldham, Stockport Division Pension of £133. 6. 8 per annum. 31st August 1902 PC 218 Peter Hammersley Runcorn Division Pension of £56. 15. 6 per annum. General Order No. 252 19th July 1902 Gratuity At a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 19th July 1902 the following gratuity was granted in accordance of eh provisions of the Police Act 1890. Under Section 24 of 22 Vict, Cap 32: On the recommendation of the Chief Constable: A Gratuity of £1 to PC 322 George Savage, North Wirral Division, for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse and cart at Seacombe on 23rd June 1902. General Order No. 253 21st July 1902 Chester Regatta 23rd July 1902 The following detail of the Police will parade at the Chief Constable's Office on Wednesday 23rd instant for Special Services Duty at the above: Division Constables Remarks North Wirral 2 Special Services Duty General Order No. 254 21st July 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive, registered in another County has permission to use in the County of Chester for three days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 132 Messrs E, Danks & Co. Oldbury Boiler Works Birmingham No 2035 No 42 Worcestershire Haulage purposes 26th July 1902 General Order No. 255 24th July 1902 Marriage of Lady Lettice Grosvenor The following members of the Broxton Division will attend at Sergeant Johnson's Station at Eccleston at 11am on Wednesday 23rd July 1902 for Special Service Duty at the above: Division Constables Remarks North Wirral 2 Special Service Duty General Order No. 256 24th July 1902 Transfer The transfer of Recruit Starkey directed in G.O. 243/02 is hereby cancelled. General Order No. 257 25th July 1902 Motor Cars The Chief Constable directs that special observation will be kept by all ranks on Motor Cars travelling throughout the County, so as to be able hereafter to report at what rate such cars travel at, and Superintendents will be prepared to report to the Chief Constable on 29th September 1902 whether there has been any furious driving on the part of motorists to the danger of eh public, and if so have the local Police been able to successfully cope with the same and bring offenders to justice. General Order No. 258 26th July 1902 Constables Appointed Thomas Butler, Herbert Dodd, George Kettle, John Moreton and William Oakes, Reservists having returned from South Africa and having been sworn in before two Justices on the 26th instant are again taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 259 26th July 1902 Indian Troops visit to Port Sunlight The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at New Ferry Police Station at 2pm on Monday 28th instant for Police Special Duty in connection with the above: Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks North Wirral 1 6 7 Police Special Duty General Order No. 260 28th July 19021902 Bank Holiday 4th August 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at the undermentioned places on above date for Special Police Duty. The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at the undermentioned places on above date for Special Police Duty. Date and hour of parade Division Detail & Rank Name of Applicant At Eccleston Ferry at 12noon. At Eccleston Ferry at 12noon. At Flower Show Chalmondley Park 12noon Broxton Broxton PC x 6 1 Sergeant Mr Bradbury Mr.Capner Mr Wilson At Dunham Parks at 12 noon. Altrincham PC x 2 1 Sergeant Mr. Bullock At Frodsham Police Station for duty at Sports at 12 noon At .Forrester's Fete at Kellsall at 12.00 noon. At Coronation Fete Norley 12 noon Eddisbury Eddisbury Eddisbury PC x 5 Mr Shore. Mr. Greenway Col. Lascelles At New Brighton Police Station for duty at: 11am. For duty at the Ferries. 16 New Brighton, 2 Egremont & Seacombe 4 At Athletic Grounds. At Port Sunlight Palace At the Tram Terminus At the World Fair At the Athletic Grounds 1pm At the Dock Railway for duty at Bidston Hill Recreation Ground at 10.30am. Crewe Nantwich Middlewich Middlewich 2 Sgts. PC's x 20 1 Sgt. 3 PC's 1 Sgt 3x PC's 1 Sergt. 2 x PC's Totals Mr Greene Ravenscroft Mr.Liversage Mr Orgill Mr. Wheelan Mr Bulmer 2 20 22 At Port Sunlight At Eastham Ferry 12noon At Raby Mere at 10.30am South Wirral South Wirral 4 x PC's 4 x PC's Lever Bros. Mr Hill Mr Williamson At Gawsworth at 12 noon Macclesfield 2 x PC's Rev. A.R.Goldie At the Boats Northenden at 10am. Stockport 2 x PC Mr Flint Garden Party Marbury Hall 1pm Sports at Clifton 12.30pm. Runcorn 6 x PC's Mr Goodman Mr Hulse Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 261 28th July 1902 Polo Pony and Galloway Races at Hooton Park The following detail of the Constabulary will attend for duty at the above Races at Hooton Park on 4th August 1902. Division Insptrs. Sergts. PC's Total Remarks Altrincham - 2 12 14 Special Services Middlewich - 1 6 7 -do- Runcorn 1 - - 1 -do- Total 1 3 18 22 To parade at Hooton Railway Station at 11am. Division Insptrs. Sergts. PC's Total Remarks Dukinfield 1 - 5 6 Special Services Dress:- * Serge clothing and caps. * White gloves. * Capes to be taken. Dinner will be provided at Mrs Bass's tent at 12 noon for the "Special Service" Constables and after partaking of same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 12.30pm and be posted by the Inspector in charge to their respective duties. The special attention of the Inspector in charge of detail on the Course is drawn to the instructions as to the disposition of Constable's. Betting etc. contained in General Order 173/99, which will be strictly adhered. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 31st July 1902. In Plain Clothes 1. Inspector Hoole Head Quarters. 2. A Detective from Liverpool. To meet at Hooton Railway Station at 12 noon and proceed from there to Hooton Park: Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re- above will be forwarded to Headquarters for the Chief Constable's approval on 7th August 1902. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendent of Divisions concerned. General Order No. 262 28th July 1902 Warrington and District Agricultural Show 7th August 1902 The following details of the Constabulary will parade at the entrance to the Show Ground, Walton (Runcorn Division) at the following hours on 7th August 1902 for Special Service Duty at the above Show. Division Inspectors Sergeants PC Total Remarks Crewe - 1 6 7 Special Services South Wirral - 1 3 4 -do- Runcorn 1 - 8 9* Two Constables at 8a.m.remainder at 10a.m. Total 1 2 17 20 Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 263 28th July 1902 Acting Sergeant Reduced. No. 207 Acting Sergeant Henry Skilbeck, Stockport Division will revert back to the rank of Constable. General Order No. 264 28th July 1902 Bank Holiday 4th August 1902 The following detail of Police will parade at the Police Station Alderley Edge at 1p.m. on above date for Police Special Duty. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Middlewich - 2 2 Police Special Duty Dukinfield - 2 4 -do- Total - 4 4 General Order No. 265 28th July 1902 Appointments and Transfers The following appointments and transfers will take place on the 2nd August 1902: Appointment PC 271 Henry Whiteley Nantwich Division, to be Acting Sergeant, vice Skilbeck Transfers No. 271 PC 271 Henry Whiteley, married from Nantwich Division, to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle, vice Skilbeck. PC 207 Henry Skilbeck, married, from Stockport Division to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Nantwich Division, vice Worthington. PC 274 Thomas Worthington, single, from Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Bunbury, vice Jackson. PC 150 Joseph Windsor Jackson, single, from Eddisbury Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Walker. No. 342 Acting Sergeant Thomas Butler having re-joined the Constabulary after Service in South Africa is appointed Office Clerk at Nantwich and will occupy the Police Station there. General Order No. 266 29th July 1902 Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 The Chief Constable directs the flags recently supplied to Police Stations will be hoisted at sunrise on Saturday 9th August 1902 in celebration of the Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11. The flags will be taken down at 9p.m. the same date. General Order No. 267 29th July 1902 Coronation Festivities at Altrincham 9th August 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Altrincham Division at 1.30pm. Saturday 9th August 1902, for Special Services Duty in connection with the above: Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 4 5 Special Services Duty Dukinfield 1 4 5 -do- Stockport 2 2 -do- 2 10 12 General Order No. 268 20th July 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 2nd August 1902: PC 421 George Kettle, single, from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, on augmentation. PC 127 William Oakes, single, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Woodall. General Order No. 269 31st July 1902 Fete at Walton Hall Warrington The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Walton Hall near Warrington. Runcorn Division, at 3p.m. on Saturday 9th August 1902. Division Insptrs. Sergts. PC's Total Remarks Broxton - - 2 2 Special Services Eddisbury - - 2 2 -do- Runcorn - 1 6 7 -do- Total - 1 10 11 Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 270 1st August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 135 George Holt & Sons Bury Rd Rochdale No 5072 Hauling 25th July 1902 General Order No. 271 1st August 1902 Alterations to Licensed Houses Referring to General Order 55/02 the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will report to the Justices and to him immediately any alterations to licensed premises as approved by licensing Justices, have been satisfactorily completed and they will at the same time state whether such alterations have been carried out exactly in accordance with plans etc. submitted to the Justices and the Chief Constable. In the event of the alterations not having been completed in the stipulated time, the Chief Constable directs that the fact will be reported to the Justices and to Head Quarters, and the reason why the alterations have not been carried out. General Order No. 272 1st August 1902 Increase of Pay Division No Rank Name Increase of pay per week from 1st inst. Crewe PC 8 T. Smith £ 1. 11. 6* 1st inst. Crewe PC 133 J. T. Sherrin £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. Crewe PC 137 P. T. Jones £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. Crewe PC 236 F. Buckley £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. North Wirral PC 139 J. Edwards £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. North Wirral PC 411 T. Woodward £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. South Wirral PC 153 F. Robinson £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Dukinfield PC 251 J. Taylor £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. Runcorn PC 405 R. Davies £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. * From 7th instant. General Order No. 273 1st August 1902 Transfers The transfers of PC 274 Worthington, directed in G.0 265/02 and PC Oakes, directed in G.O. 268/02 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 2nd instant: PC 274 Thomas Worthington, single, from Nantwich Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe on augmentation. PC 127 William Oakes, single, from Head Quarters to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Wilding. General Order No. 274 1st August 1902 Adlington and District Agricultural Show The following details of the Constabulary will parade at Alderley Edge Police Station at 9a.m. on 6th August 1902 for Special Service Duty at above: Division Inspectors Sergeants PC Total Remarks Altrincham - 1 5 6 Special Services Crewe - - 5 6 Special Services Stockport - 1 3 4 Special Services Total 1 2 13 16 Capes will be taken for use if required. In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Remarks Altrincham PC 221 Mason Special Service Duty No. 370 Acting Sergeant No. 370 Act -Sergeant Ennion -do- Superintendents of Division concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 275 2nd August 1902 Constables Appointed Joseph Canham, Albert Edward and Llewelyn Reservists having returned from South Africa and having been sworn in before two Justices on the 2nd instant are again taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 276 2nd August 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 2nd August 1902. PC 63 Albert Edward Llewelyn, married, having re-joined the Constabulary after service in South Africa, from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Woodall. PC 424 Joseph Canham, married, having re-joined the Constabulary after service in South Africa, from Head Quarters to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Bunbury, Jackson. Joseph Canham, Albert Edward Llewelyn, Reservists having returned from South Africa and having been sworn in before two Justices on the 2nd instant are again taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 277 2nd August 1902 Coronation of His Majesty King Edward V11 Celebration at Sandbach The following details of Constables will parade at Sandbach Police Station at 1pm.for Police Special Duty at the above, on Saturday 9th August 1902. Division Inspectors Sergeants PC Total Remarks Crewe - - 5 5 Special Services Middlewich 1 - 1 Special Services Total - 1 5 6 Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt: General Order No. 278 4th August 1902 Promotions Appointments and Transfer Promotions Inspector John Mc Hale North Wirral Division, to be second class Superintendent at £170 per annum. Inspector John Beeley Altrincham Division to be first class Inspector at £150 per annum. No. 315 Sergeant Henry Thompson Middlewich Division to be second class Inspector at £120 per annum. No. 370 Acting Sergeant Ennion Middlewich Division, to be Sergeant at £ 1. 13. 3 per week, vice Thompson promoted. Appointments PC 11 John Breeze North Wirral Division, to be Acting Sergeant, vice Ennion. General Order No. 278 4th August 1902 Transfers Superintendent John Mc Hale (married) from North Wirral Division, to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Oldham. Inspector John Beeley, (married) from Altrincham Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Hale. Inspector Henry Thompson (married) from Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Alsager, vice Thompson. No. 288 Sergeant Joseph Leonard Downes, (married) Middlewich Division will remain at Northwich Division and continue to perform plain clothes duties. No 11 Acting Sergeant John Breeze (widower) from North Wirral Division, to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Downes. PC 290 William Roberts (married) from Nantwich Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Hoylake, vice Breeze. PC 308 William Knott (married) from Altrincham Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Stretton, vice Hammersley. PC 202 William Roberts (married) from Middlewich Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at High Legh, vice Knott. PC 363 Richard Lee (married) from Runcorn Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Winsford, vice Roberts. PC 186 Samuel Mellor, (married) from Stockport Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Walton, vice Lee. PC 333 Samuel Finney (married) from Macclesfield Division to Stockport Division to be stationed at Handforth, vice Mellor. PC 303 William Bailey (married) Macclesfield Division from Tytherington to Poynton, vice Finney. PC 105 Peter Booth Macclesfield Division, from Hurdsfield to Tytherington, vice Bailey. PC 360 Walter Thomas Broom (married) from Dukinfield Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Hurdsfield, vice Booth. PC 152 William Wilcoxon (single) from Macclesfield Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Broom. PC 422 John Moreton (married) having re-joined the Constabulary after service in South Africa, from Head Quarters to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed AT Wilmslow, vice Wilcoxon. PC 386 John Miller (married), Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle, vice Richardson. PC 357 John Richardson (married) Stockport Division from Cheadle to Bredbury, vice Miller. A Balance Sheet of the Accounts of the Stockport Division, duly signed by Superintendents Oakham and McHale will be sent to the Chief Constable on 18th August 1902, made up to and including 15th August 1902. Superintendent McHale will also forward to the Chief Constable a certificate that he has duly taken over all Accounts, Clothing, Equipment, Station House Furniture, County Cart, Harness etc. in the Stockport Division. General Order No. 279 4th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 136 George Holt & Sons Bury Rd Rochdale No 5072 Hauling 2nd Aug. 1902 General Order No. 280 4th August 1902 Police Licensing District Altrincham Licensing District: No 17 Horse and Jockey Altrincham Licensee Joseph Clarke No 124 Letters Rush Green Lymm Licensee Fanny Rouse No 143 Letters 143 Marshland Road Lymm Licensee Charles Harry Leather Eddisbury Licensing District: No 94 Over Licensee George Scragg No 122 Beer Off Weaverham Licensee Ellen Evans Nantwich Licensing District: No 30 Fox Inn Haslington Licensee Fred. H. Washington No31 Hawk Inn Haslington Licensee Thomas Chesters Northwich Licensing District: No 100 Forrester's Arms Northwich Licensee Harry A. Harper Middlewich and Sandbach Licensing District: No 101 Red Lion Sandbach Licensee Rowland Green No 140 Forrester's Arms Wheellock Licensee Elizabeth Kay Wirral Licensing District: No 163 Letters Ashville Road Oakdale Boulton -cum - Seacombe Licensee William F. Lodge Chester Castle Licensing District: No 44 White House Dukinfield Licensee James Alfred Hatton Owners Richard Clarke & CO. Brewers Stockport No 240 Bull's Head Tintwistle Licensee Eli Rowbottom General Order No. 281 5th August 1902 Government Inspection Referring to second paragraph of S.G.O. 211/99 directing an entry to be made in red ink in the Divisional Office Books and Constable's Offence Sheets, after each such entry in future will be made in the following form namely: "Inspected by The Hon. C. G. Legge His Majesty's "Inspector of Constabulary, Monday 6th August 1902" General Order No. 282 6th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 137 Walter Carter Manchester No 5012 No. 17 Lancs. No 5011 No. 37 Lancs. General Carrying 5th Aug. 1902 General Order No. 283 7th August 1902 Transfers The transfers of PC 303 Bailey and PC 308 Knott directed in G.O. 278/02 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 16th August 1902: No. 303 William Bailey (married) from Macclesfield Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed a Stretton, vice Hamersley, pensioned. No. 308 William Knott (married) from Altrincham Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Poynton, vice Finney. General Order No. 284 7th August 1902 Coronation Festivities at Lower Worthington One Constable from Stockport Division will attend for "Special Service" Duty at the above at 12 noon on Monday 11th August 1902 on the application of Mr. Cheetham, School - Master Lower Withington. General Order No. 285 7th August 1902 Coronation Festivities North Wirra1 9th August 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at New Brighton Police Station at 11a.m. Saturday 9th August 1902 for "Special Service Duty" at Wallasey Ferries. Division Inspectors Sergeants PC Total Remarks North Wirral - 1 6 7 Special Services South Wirral - - - 5 Special Services Total - 1 6 11 Capes to be taken for use if required: Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 286 9th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive has been granted a license for same under Section 9 of the above Act. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Yearly 28 Samuel Jackson Wistaston Nantwich None General Hauling 5th Aug. 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed, in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 138 Preston & Mason Lee Valley Mills Charlesworth No. 4825 Journey to Broadbottom 9th Aug. 1902 General Order No. 287 9th August 1902 Transfer The following transfers will take place on 16th August 1902. PC 423 Herbert Dodd, (single) having re-jointed the Constabulary after service in South Africa, from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Bowden, vice Weaver, resigned. General Order No. 288 9th August 1902 Strike of Colliers at Neston The following detail of the Constabulary will be held in readiness to proceed to Neston, on receipt of instructions from the Chief Constable. Division Insptrs. Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Nantiwich - 1 4 5 Police Crewe - 1 7 8 Special North Wirral - 1 8 9 Duty Runcorn 1 - 5 6 Total 1 3 24 28 Dress: * Second best cloth clothing. * Helmets. * Second best Capes. Lamps will also be taken. The receipt of this order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned. General Order No. 289 13th August 1902 Patriotic Demonstration at Crewe on 16th August 1902. The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Crewe Police Station at 12 noon on 16th instant, for duty in connection with the above Demonstration. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 4 5 Eddisbury 1 2 3 Middlewich 1 6 7 Total 3 12 15 The Chief Constable directs that any Constables who have been stationed at Crewe will be selected for this duty should there be no reason to the contrary: Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks North Wirral 1 5 8 The above Sergeant's and 4 Constables will be utilized for Police Special Duty in keeping the ground where the possession is formed, or at such places on line of route of procession, in its early stages, as may be found necessary, so that the detail can be withdrawn and parade again at Crewe Police Station again at 1. 45 p.m. where refreshments will be provided, and after, partaking of same the Sergeant and four Constables will proceed to Crewe Park for duty there at 2.30p.m. . Inspector Ennion Middlewich Division and PC Sandland Head Quarters will perform plain clothes duty. This order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned General Order No. 290 14th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 137 140 Walter Carter Manchester Preston & Mason Charlesworth No 5012 No. 17 Lancs. No 5 Lancs. No. 326 Foden & Sons Derbyshire General Carrying Journey from Manchester to Charlesworth 13th Aug. 1902 13th Aug. 1902 General Order No. 291 14th August 1902 Licensing Act 1902 2 Edw. V11 Ch 28 Section 14 (1) of the above Act provides. "The general annual licensing meeting in every "licensing district shall be held with the "first fourteen days of the month of "February in each year, and every adjournment "thereof shall be held within one month of "the date of the general annual licensing "meeting" Section 14 (2) provides: "The general annual licensing which "would, but for this Act, be held between "the twentieth day of August and the "fourteenth day September one thousand and "nine hundred and two shall not be held" In consequence of the above, Brewster Sessions will not now be necessary for Superintendents to make reports on Divisional Form S/17. General Order No. 292 15th August 1902 Postal Information The following additional information will be added to the printed lists dated May 1892. Middlewich Somerford An additional delivery of letters at 4.45 p.m. General Order No. 293 16th August 1902 Constables Appointed George Morris and Robert Turnock Reservists, having returned from South Africa are again taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 294 16th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 141 Geo. Holt & Sons Sprodden Rochdale No 5072 Borough of Rochdale 1st May 1902 Hauling 15th Aug. 1902 General Order No. 295 16th August 1902 County Byelaws Certified copies of the above, made on 5th August 1897 and 14th March 1901, are forwarded to Superintendents this day, and the Chief Constable direct that the same will be carefully kept (not fastened) inside the Guard Book for Acts of Parliament at Divisional Head Quarters Office, so that whenever required the same may be produced at Petty Sessions on the hearing of prosecutions for offences against the Bye-Laws. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of the certified copy of these Byelaws. General Order No. 296 16th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 141 Walter Carter Manchester No 5072 Borough of Rochdale 1st May 1902. Hauling 15th Aug. 1902 General Order No. 297 18th August 1902 Acting Sergeant reverting to Constable PC 13 Acting Sergeant Edward Latham Altrincham Division will revert to the rank of Constable from the 30th August 1902. General Order No. 298 18th August 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: On 20th Instant: To be paid in their old Divisions up to and including 23rd instant. PC 274 Thomas Worthington single, from Crewe Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Birkenhead, and will be employed as Superintendents Groom and Messenger. PC 295 John Davies about to be married, from South Wirral Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Worthington. On 28th Instant: To be paid in their old Divisions up to and including 30th instant. PC 13 Edward Latham, married, from Altrincham Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Eaton, vice Gerrard. PC 44 William Gerrard, married from Macclesfield Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Latham. PC 153 Fred Robinson, married, from South Wirral Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Broxton, vice Morris and will be employed as Divisional Office Clerk and Groom. PC 356 Arthur Morris, married, from Broxton Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Port Sunlight, vice Robinson. General Order No. 299 18th August 1902 Constable Discharged PC 112 John Henry Long, Altrincham Division is discharged from the Force from 30th August 1902 for:- Being drunk on duty at Altrincham Division 11p.m. on the 9th August 1902. General Order No. 300 18th August 1902 Colliers Strike at Neston Inspector Wilson South Wirral Division will be substituted for Inspector Egerton, Runcorn Division and the former will hold himself in readiness to proceed to Neston if so directed. General Order No. 301 18th August 1902 Lockup Books The Chief Constable having observed a great want in the numbering of entries in the lockup books, call the attention of occupiers of Police Stations to G.O. 2/93 and direct that all books registering criminal charges should be numbered annually, that is from 1st January to 31st December in each year. Those in charge of Lockup Books who have not complied with the General Order before mentioned will at once make the necessary alterations in the lockup Books in red ink from 1st January 1902 and report to the Chief Constable on 23rd instant that such has been done. General Order No. 302 18th August 1902 18th A list of Inn-keepers and Beer-sellers As the Chief Constable will in future require to know whether licensed houses proceeded against re "Tied" or "Free" and also whether beer houses were licensed prior to 1896, he directs that two extra Constables will be ruled in column "Remarks" on Div. Form 8, each to be headed as follows:- 1. "Tied or Free" 2. "If a beer house was it "licensed prior to 1869" General Order No. 303 19th August 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 4th September 1902, the Constables to be paid in their old Divisions up to and including 6th September 1902. PC A4 George James Cooling, about to be married, from Broxton Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Hinds, and will be re-numbered PC 416. No A4 George Morris having re-joined the Constabulary after Service in South Africa, single, from Head Quarters to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Eaton Hall and will be re-numbered A4. General Order No. 304 20th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 141 Geo. Holt & Sons Sprodden Rochdale No 5072 Boroough of Rochdale 1st May 1902 Hauling 15th Aug. 1902 General Order No. 305 20th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for three days. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 144 No 5072 Borough of Rochdale 1st May 1902 Hauling 15th Aug. 1902 Note:- the above license is in operation on 18th 21st and 24 th instant, and the owner has consent to draw one additional waggon on above dates. General Order No. 306 21st August 1902 Applications to Governors of Prisons for 1. Photographs of Prisoners 2. Finger Impressions of Prisoners As the Registrar of Habitual Criminals, New Scotland Yard, London will not in future require to be furnished with photographs of prisoners when application is made to him for the antecedents of such prisoners. It has been found necessary to abo Form DD 5Alish Div. Form D. D. 5a, now in use and substitute therefor two other forms as follows: Div. Form D.D.5a Application to Governor of: His Majesty's Prison for 14 photographs to be forwarded to Superintendents of Police. Div. Form D.D.5b Application to Governor of: His Majesty's Prison to take finger impressions, and forward same to Habitual Criminals. The new form DD5a will continue to be used by Superintendents to Governors of His Majesty's Prison when -ever it is considered necessary for applications to be made to the Registrar of Habitual Criminals for the antecedents of prisoners under remand, for such offences as are enumerated in S.G.O. 283/98 or the like, and it will be observed that the signature of a Justice of the Peace will not be required to this Form. General Order No. 307 25th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 145 146 Walter Carter Manchester Arthur Wedgewood Sneyd Green Hanley No 5012 No 17 transfer No 5 Lancs. No. 35 No 57 Staffs 4th Nov. 1903 Staffs General carrying General carrying 25th Aug. 1902 25th Aug. 1902 General Order No. 308 27th August 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive has registered same at the Office of the Clerk of the Peace as required in Section 10 of above Act. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. 140 R. L. Hattersley Flixton Lancs. No 8586 J. Fowler & Co. Leeds Road Rolling 26th Aug. 1902 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No of License Name & address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be use Date License expires. Daily 147 148 Charles Farrell Chester William Mitchell 53 Hindhill Heywood Lady Combermere Salop June 11th 1902. Lancashire Lass No 12 Lancs. Journey Tarporley Wetthenhall to Market Drayton 28th inst. Journey from Middleton to Wilmslow via Manchester 28th Aug. 1902 28th Aug. 1902 General Order No. 309 29th August 1902 Return of Volunteers from South Africa As directed in telephone message sent this date the following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Crewe Police Station at 6.30pm 29th August 1902 for Police Special Duty on the occasion of the above: Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Head Quarters 1 1 2 Police Special Duty Broxton - 1 1 -do- Nantwich 1 4 5 -do- South Wirral 1 4 5 -do- Runcorn 1 6 7 -do- Total 4 16 20 Form F/17 containing Police Special Duty allowance, or sums due for extra hours of duty performed, and travelling expenses will be sent to this office by next post. General Order No 310 30th August 1902 Constables Appointed PC's Okell John Ashpital and Thomas Scriven, Reservists having returned from South Africa and having been sworn in before two Justices are again taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary. General Order No 311 30th August 1902 Wrexham Races The following detail of the Constabulary will parade opposite the winning post on the race course at Wrexham at 11.45 a.m. 8on Monday 8th September 1902 for Special Service Duty at Wrexham Races:- Division Inspectors. Sergeants. PC's Total Remarks Crewe - 1 5 6 Special Service South Wirral 1 - 3 4 Duty Runcorn - 1 3 4 -do- Total 1 2 11 14 Dress:- * Best cloth clothing 1902 Issue * Best Helmets. * White gloves. * Capes to be taken for use if required. The above detail will book to Chester only, which Station (general) they will leave by the 11. 10a.m train and on arrival at Wrexham proceed at once to the Race Course. Inspector in charge will book the party on one Railway Warrant from Chester to Wrexham and also back to Chester. Special Duty Sheets will be sent so as to reach this office not later than the morning of the 11th instant. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 312 1st September 1902 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 From 1st inst. Broxton PC 157 E. Allman £ 1. 6. 10 -do- Altrincham PC 355 H. Ellis £ 1. 6. 10 -do- Eddisbury No. 318 Act-Sergeant £ 1. 11. 6 -do- Nantwich PC 316 J. Brown £ 1. 9. 2 -do- Middlewich PC 390 T. C. Houlgrave £ 1. 8. 0 -do- Macclesfield PC 308 W. Knott £ 1. 11. 6 Stockport PC 357 J. Richardson £ 1. 11. 6 -do- Runcorn No. 181 Sgt. T. Carter * £ 1. 16. 2 -do- * Exclusive of Merit Badge pay. General Order No 313 1st September 1902 Altrincham Agriculture Show The following details of the Constabulary will parade at Altrincham Police Station at 9.45a.m, 24th September 1902:- For Duty at the Show Division Inspectors. Sergeants. PC's Total Remarks Eddisbury 1 3 4 Special Crewe 1 8 9 Services Middlewich 1 10 10 Special Runcorn 1 1 6 6 Services Total 1 4 24 29 For duty on highways regulating traffic etc.:- Division Inspectors. Sergeants. PC's Total Remarks South Wirral - 1 3 4 Special Macclesfield - - 4 4 Services Stockport - - 3 3 Special Total - 1 10 11 Services Four Constables from Sale, Lymm, and Knutsford Sections will be detailed by Superintendents for the purpose of assisting the Altrincham and Bowden Sections in protection of property generally. Dress:- Best serge clothing and white gloves. Capes will be taken. In Plain Clothes Inspector Hoole Head Quarters ] Special Service Duty No 370 Sergeant T. Ennion Middlewich Division] Special Service Duty And two Detectives from Manchester "Special Services" The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Altrincham Police Station at 9a.m. on 24th September 1902 for duty at Altrincham Railway Station. Division PC's Total Remarks Stockport 1 1 Special Services Dress as above mentioned. Superintendent's to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 314 1st September 1902 Medals for Men of the 2nd Battalion Cheshire Regiment who have served in South Africa At the request of the District Adjutant, 22nd Regimental District, Chester , the Chief Constable directs that members of the Constabulary will make known, as far as their power, the fact that the Medals of the 2nd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment have arrived at Chester Castle, and that any men who have been discharged or transferred to the Army Reserve can have their medal for South Africa by applying to the District Adjutant, at Chester Castle, either personally or by letter, in the latter case the applicant should render his discharge certificate as a means of identification. In order to give effect to the above Constables will mention the matter referred to all discharged Soldiers of Reservists whom they have reason to believe belong to the 2nd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, and who have served in South Africa, in order that the necessary application may be made as intimated above. General Order No 315 1st September 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on this date 9th instant each Constable to be paid in his new Division up to and including 31st August 1902. PC100 R. Turnock, (married) having re-joined the Constabulary, after service in South Africa from Head Quarters to Altrincham ham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Long. General Order No 316 2nd September 1902 Transfers The following transfer will take place on 9th instant each Constable to be paid in his old Division up to and including 6th instant. PC52 John Wynne, married, from Stockport Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Bostock. PC315 Oness, John Ashpital, married, having re-joined the Constabulary after service in South Africa, from Head Quarters to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle, vice Wynne. General Order No 317 3rd September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County, has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days, 2nd and 3rd instant. No. of License Name & Address of owner of Locomotive Name, No. or any distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive to be used for:- Date License expires. 149 Walter Carter Manchester No 5012 No 17 transfer No.5 Lancaster 27th Sep.1902 General Carrying 3rd September 1902 General Order No 318 4th September 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses. The following alternations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses. No.27 Joiners Arms Altrincham Licensee Frederick W. Wallace Nantwich Licensing District:- No 39 Black Horse Knutsford Licensee Charles Fisher No 44 Golden Lion Nantwich Licensee John Gregory No 50 Nantwich Arms Nantwich Licensee William Taylor No 52 Odd Fellows Arms Nantwich Licensee Harriet Rawson No 64 Talbot Inn Nantwich Licensee Joshua Ledger Northwich Licensing District:- No 40 Railway Inn Northwich Licensee Ebenezer Cleghorn No 94 Roebuck Inn Northwich Licensee Murilto Stagg Dukinfield Licensing District:- No.81 New Inn Hollingsworth Licensee Annie H. Tucker No 188 Shoulder of Mutton Mottram Licensee Elizabeth Aspinall Runcorn Licensing District:- No 8 Anchor Inn Runcorn Licensee Luke Holmes No 23 George Inn Runcorn Licensee Reuben Garvey No 73 Rose and Crown Runcorn Licensee Eliza Jane Warden No 88 No Sign 15 Stanley St. Runcorn Licensee James Carter Daresbury Licensing District:- No 2 London Bridge Appleton Licensee Alfred Cook No 27 Chetwode Arms Whitley Inferior Licensee Stephen Hewett General Order No 319 4th September 1902 Sign Plates Superintendents will forward to the Chief Constable on 8th instant, an application, or Form F/15 to have such of the as above as require it painted, manes of stations to be entered on said Form, and date when last painted. The Crest letters and rims must be painted white on a grounding of dark blue. Sixpence for each sign plate will be allowed as on former occasions, and when the whole have been painted, Superintendents will forward to Head Quarters on 25th inst. attached to Form F/15, a bill for doing the work, and a Certificate made out on the following form. ----------------------------------------------Division The Cheshire Constabulary Dr....................to The under mentioned persons for painting the sign plates fixed at the Constables Stations named below. Station Amount Signature for Amount named in column 2 £. s. d I hereby certify that the sign plates above referred to, have been efficiently painted as directed in General Order 319/1902 Date ..............................................Superintendent.................................... After the Chief Constable has authorised payment of the amount it will be charged in one total heading "Fitting up and Repairs" in Contingent Account for September 1902. General Order No 320 4th September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898. The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County, has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days, 2nd and 4th instant. No. of License Name, No. or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which the Locomotive is to be used. Date License expires. Daily 150 J. Burrow & Sons Leigh Malvern Worcestershire Hauling Boiler 4th Sept1902 No. 9421 23rd June 1902 Worcestershire General Order No 321 5th September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County, has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days 6th and 8th instant. No. of License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 151 Arthur Wedgewood Sneyd Green Hanley No 35 No 57 Licensed 4th Nov. 1902 Staffs General Carrying 8th Sept 1902 To: replace license No. 146 engine alleged by owner, not to have been used on 20th August 1902. General Order No 322 5th September 1902 Wrexham Races. General Order 311/02 is hereby cancelled. The following detail of the Constabulary will parade opposite the winning post on the race course at Wrexham at 11.45 a.m. 8th September 1902:- Division Inspectors. Sergeants. PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1 - 4 5 Inspector Eddisbury - 4 4 Thompson Crewe 1 4 5 Middlewich 1 6 6 Total 1 2 20 20 Dress: - Best clothing 1902 Issue. Best Helmets white gloves, capes to be taken for use if required. The above detail will be under the orders of Inspector Thompson, and will book to Chester only, which station (general) they will leave by the 11.10 a.m. train, and report arrival at Wrexham proceed at once to the Race course and report arrival to the Deputy Chief Constable of Denbighshire on the course. The Inspector in charge will book for the party on one Railway Warrant from Chester to Wrexham and also back to Chester. Special Duty Sheets will be sent so as to reach this office not later than the morning of the 11th instant. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 323 5th September 1902 Wirral and Birkenhead Show at Bebington 10th and 11th September 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the entrance gates to the Show Ground (within a very short distance from (Bebbington Railway Station) as follows, for Special Service Duty at the above. Monday 8th September 1902 Monday 8th Sept Division Hour of Parade Rank Day Duty Total Night Parade Duty Detail Total Detail Division 8.a.m. Insp. Sgts. PCs Total 8p.m Sgts. PCs Total Division North Wirral 8.a.m. - - 4 4 8.p.m. - 2 2 Division South Wirral 8.a.m. - - - - - 2 2 Total - - 4 4 - - 4 4 Tuesday 9th September 1902 Day & date Division Hour Rank day duty Duty Total Night Duty Rank PC Hour Total Tuesday Duty Time Sgts. PCs Total Supt. Sgts. PC 8.p.m South Wirral 8.a.m. 1 5 6 - - 3 8.p.m 3 North Wirral 8.a.m. - - - - 1 5 8.p.m Runcorn 8.a.m. 1 5 6 - 1 8 8.p.m 9 Total 1 5 6 1 8 9 10th September 1902 Day and date Division Hour Day Duty Day Total Night Duty Night Total Wednesday 10th Sept. Division 10am Sgts. PCs Hour Sgts. PCs Altrincham 9.30 1 6 7 8.p.m - - - Nantwich 9.30 - 3 3 8.p.m - - - Crewe 9.30 1 6 7 8.p.m - - - Middlewich 10 am 1 7 8 8.p.m - - - North Wirral 8.30 - 4 5 8.p.m 1 4 5 South Wirral Insp. 1 - - - 8.p.m 4 5 Total 1 3 26 30 Total 1 8 9 11th September 1902 Thursday 11th Sept. Division 10am Sgts. PCs Hour Sgts. PCs Altrincham 9.30 1 6 7 8.p.m - - - Nantwich 9.30 - 3 3 8.p.m - - - Crewe 9.30 1 6 7 8.p.m - - - Middlewich 10 am 1 7 8 8.p.m - - - North Wirral 8.30 - 4 5 8.p.m - - South Wirral Insp. 1 - - - 8.p.m 1 4 5 Total 1 3 26 30 Total 1 4 5 The detail from Middlewich Division will lodge at New Ferry on the night of Wednesday 10th instant and parade for duty at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday 11th instant. The necessary cleaning materials to be taken in order that the Constables will turn out clean and smart. Superintendent Bowyer, will be held responsible that good lodgings are obtained and that the Constables are informed of the address at which such have been secured. Police Special Duty Division Detail Remarks To parade opposite Bebington Railway Station at 10.a.m. on 10th and 11th September 1902 for regulation of traffic etc. on Roads. Sergeant PC's Total Broxton 3 3 Eddisbury 1 4 5 Total 1 7 8 As far as possible the same Constables will be detailed for duty each day and night respectively. In Plain Clothes For Special Service duty to parade opposite the entrance to the Show Ground at 10.a.m. each date. Inspector Hoole - Head Quarters No 41 Acting Sergeant Gregory - Runcorn Division The remainder of the Constables applied for by the Secretary and not detailed in this General Order will be supplied from the South Wirral Division. Dress: Serge Suits, caps, white gloves, Capes will be taken. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 324 6th September 1902 Transfers Postponed The transfers of PC52 John Wynne and Oness Ashpital directed in General Order 316/1902 are postponed. General Order No 325 8th September 1902 Wirral and Birkenhead Show at Bebington 10th & 11th September 1902 That part of General Order 323/1902 directing Runcorn Division to detail one Sergeant for night duty in connection with above on the nights of Tuesday 9th and Thursday is hereby cancelled and South Wirral Division will detail a Sergeant on each of the nights mentioned instead of Runcorn Division. General Order No 326 8th September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotive licensed in another County, has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 152 J. Borrow & Son Leigh Malvern Worchester The Malvern Queen No 9421 23rd. June 1902 Hauling Boiler 6th Sept 1902 General Order No 327 8th September 1902 Cycle Parade and Carnival at Nantwich 17th September 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Nantwich Police Station at 1p.m. on the 17th instant, for Police Special Duty in connection with the above, viz; Police Special Duty Division Detail Remarks Crewe Sergeant 1 PC's 6 Total 7 Police Special Duty Capes will be taken: Superintendents of Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt. General Order No 328 9th September 1902 Military Encampment Eddisbury Division The following members of the Constabulary will parade at Mouldsworth Railway Station at 1.20 p.m. on Friday next 12th instant, and proceed direct to the military camp at Kingswood for Police Special Duty on the public highways in the district during the encampment. No.177 Sergeant G. Benfield Middlewich PC315 O.E. Ashpital PC 194 T. Scriven Sergeant Benfield will be in charge of the above detail. Superintendent Nield will meet the detail at the Encampment Ground at 2.p.m. 12th instant and hand to the Sergeant and Constables the necessary duty scales and must instruct them generally as to their duties. PC423 H. Dodd Altrincham Division will parade at Delamere Railway Station at 1.15 p.m. on Friday next 12th inst. for Police Special Duty on the public highways in the district during the encampment at Flacksmere. (Township of Oakmere) This Constable will be attached to Norley Section and will be met at Delamere Railway Station by Sergeant Griffiths, who will hand to him his duty scale instruct him as to his duties and direct him to the lodgings which have been secured. Dress: Caps. Best serge clothing and capes for day duty. Great coats second best cloth clothes and lamps for night duty. The necessary materials will also be so that the detail may turn out clean and smart. General Order No 329 10th September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive licensed in another County, has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 153 154 Wm. Mitchell Hindhills Heywood Walter Carter Manchester Lancashire Lass No. 12 18th Sept. 1901 No 5012 No. 17 Lancs. 27th Sept. 1901 Journey from Wilmslow to Manchester General Carrying 11th Sept 10th Sept 1902 11th Sept 1902 General Order No 330 10th September 1902 Medical Attendance Dr George Okell Junior, of Over is appointed Police Surgeon for the Over Section and the Winsford Section of the Middlewich Division and his name will be substituted in G.O. 222/1902 for that of his father. General Order No 331 13th September 1902 Constables Appointed PC112 Edward Green having returned from South Africa and having been sworn in before two Justices on 13th instant is again taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 332 15th September 1902 Strike of Colliers at Neston General Orders 288/02 and 300/02 directing a detail of the Constabulary to be held in readiness to proceed to Neston, re above, are hereby cancelled. General Order No 333 15th September 1902 Constable Reduced PC174 Alexander Ruxton South Wirral Division will continue at £1.9. 2 per week for two years for: - Being under the influence of drink when on duty at New Ferry on 10th September 1902. General Order No 334 18th September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive has been granted a licence for same under Section 9 of the above Act. No. of License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Additional yearly 6 Walter Carter Manchester No 132 Lancs. License expires 12th Sept, 1902 General Carrying General Order No 335 8th September 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 24th instant, the constable to be paid in his new Division including 21st instant. PC194 Thomas Scriven (single) from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Nantwich, vice Roberts. General Order No 336 18th September 1902 Additional Constable at New Ferry The services of the additional Constable employed at New Ferry South Wirral Division, will be dispensed with from 30th September 1902. General Order No 337 18th September 1902 Transfers The following transfer will take place on 30th. Inst. viz: PC38 Robert J. Lea (married) from South Wirral Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Dunning. PCA11 William Stanley (married) South Wirral Division will be renumbered 247 and will succeed PC38 Lee at New Ferry. General Order No 338 18th September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive has been granted a licence for same under Section 9 of the above Act. No. of License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 155 Messrs. Frakershaw Getland St. Huddersfield No 2385 W. R. Yorks July 7 1902 Journey Huddersfield to Wrexham and return 23rd Sept. 1902 General Order No 339 19th September 1902 Special Duty Allowance The Chief Constable has recently observed that Special Duty Allowance has been granted to Constables who he considers are not fairly entitled to same, and he directs that Superintendents will give this matter their special attention and personally check the claims for Special Duty Allowance sent in by Constables in order to see that such Constables have been necessarily engaged during the number of hours entered in the claims and that only reasonable and sufficient time is allowed for Constables walking to Courts, Railways etc. General Order No 340 19th September 1902 County Cottages The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to General Orders 35/2384 and 181/87 which directs that Constables occupying County Cottages are under the same responsibility as ordinary tenants, and, must keep the inside of the house in good order as far as papering, painting, whitewashing etc. is concerned. Superintendents will be careful to observe when visiting the cottages, that the same are kept clean and tenantable repair, and that when Constable is leaving from any cause, the cottage he quits is left as good and tenantable order, should such not be the case an estimate for reasonable repairs will be obtained and debited to the out- going tenant. In the event of any disagreement between the out- going and incoming tenant the matter will be referred to the Chief Constable for his decision. General Order No 341 19th September 1902 Amalgamation of Townships The County Council having ordered in pursuance of Section 57/ (1) of the Local Government Act 1888, that the Bredbury and Romiley Urban District shall be enlarged and extended so as to include therein the Rural Parish of Brinnington, and that the Parish of Brinnginton so included in the Bredbury and Romiley Urban District shall be united with the Parish of Bredbury and the Local Government Board having confirmed such Order the same will become operative from and after 29th September 1902 and in all future reports, returns etc. etc. the name of the new Parish will be entered in substitution for the old one which will entirely cease to be recognised in any way whatever. General Order No 342 22nd September 1902 Musical (Summary Proceedings) Copyright Act 1902 The following is a copy of the Musical (Summary Proceedings) Copyright Act 1902, which comes into operation on 1st day of October 1902. 1. A Court Summary Jurisdiction upon the application of the owner of the Copyright in any musical work may act as follows:- If satisfied by evidence that there is reasonable ground for believing that pirated copies of such musical work are being hawked, carried about, sold or offered for sale may, by order, authorise a Constable to seize such copies without warrant and to bring them before the court, and the Court on proof that copies are pirated may order them to be destroyed, or to be delivered up to the owner of the copyright for that delivery. 2. If any person shall hawk, carry about, sell or offer for sale any pirated copy of any musical work, every such pirated work, such pirated copy may be seized by any Constable without warrant on the request in writing of the apparent owner of the copyright in such work, or of his agent thereto authorise in writing, and at the risk of such owner. On seizure of any such copies they shall be conveyed by such Constable, before a Court of summary jurisdiction, and, on proof that they are infringements of copy right shall be forfeited or destroyed, or otherwise dealt with as the Court may think fit. 3."Musical Copyright" means the exclusive right to the owner of such copyright under the Copyright Acts in force for the time being to do or to authorise another person to do all or any of the following things in respect of a musical work: 1. To make copies in writing or otherwise of such musical work. 2. To abridge such musical work. 3. To make any new adaptation, arrangement, or setting of such musical work, or of the melody thereof, in any notation or system. "Musical work" means any combination of melody and harmony, or either of them printed, reduced, to writing, or otherwise graphically produced or reproduced. Musical work written, printed, or otherwise reproduced without the consent lawfully given by the owner of the copyright in such work. 4. This Act may be cited as the musical (Summary Proceedings) Copyright Act 1902 and shall come into operation on the first day of October, one thousand, nine hundred and two, and shall apply only to the United Kingdom. As seizures by the Police under Section 2 of this Act must be at the risk of the apparent owner of the Copyright, or his agent authorised in writing, Constables will satisfy themselves that the person who requests him to seize is the apparent owner or his agent in writing, otherwise a third party might make a request of this kind and have no authority for doing so. It would be advisable that the Constable before acting under Section 2 should require that the written request should contain an expressed statement that the writer is the owner, or his authorised agent (and if the latter, the Constable should before seizure insist in seeing the agents written appointment as such) which written request should also contain the name and full address of the person requesting the seizure. All pirated copies seized by the Police will be taken before a Court of Summary Jurisdiction, and the Constable who made the seizure will be present to give evidence as to same. Notice of the date and hour the Copyright will be brought before the Court of Summary Jurisdiction will be given to the alleged owner of the copyright and to the person from whom same was seized, so as to give both an opportunity of attending. All documents relating to proceedings under this Act coming into the possession of the Police will be carefully kept in the Divisional Head Quarters, for future reference, and a detailed entry will be made in the Occurrence Books of any action on the part of the Police. A copy of the above Act of Parliament has this day been forwarded to Divisions, and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be kept with the other Acts of Parliament in the Guard Book for that purpose. General Order No 343 22nd September 1902 Prohibiting the annoyance of persons attending places of Worship. The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to No. 2 Byelaws for the good rule and government of the County of Chester, made at a meeting of the County Council on 6th August 1897, and, the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will be particular in seeing that the Byelaw is strictly carried out, and that no annoyance or obstruction is caused to any person going to, attending or returning from Divine Service by individuals loitering about or near the entrance of any Church, Chapel or other place of worship. General Order No 344 23rd September 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 30th September 1902, viz: PC315 Oness John Ashpital (married) from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Broadheath, vice Robinson, resigned. General Order No 345 24th September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following locomotive has registered same at the office of the Clerk of the Peace for Cheshire, as required by Section 10 of the above Act. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 141 the Corporation of the City of Chester No 3219 Road Rolling 23rd Sept. 1902 The owners of the following Locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester on 24th September 1902. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 156 Messrs. Kershaw Zetland Street Huddersfield No 2385 . R. Yorks July 7th 1902 Journey to Huddersfield from Wrexham 24th Sept. 1902 General Order No 346 25th September 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the North Wirral Division will attend lectures re above, as below, At: St Mary's School, Liscard, commencing 22nd September 1902. 3rd Examination PC 35 Dodd PC 138 Kingman PC206 Groom 2nd Examination PC158 Yale PC215 Dutton PC203 Shaw PC367 Worrall 2nd Examination PC71 Garside PC195 Hankey PC215 Dutton 2nd Examination At ;- Technical School New Brighton commencing 24th September 1902. PC220 Kennerley PC253 Mottram PC364 Walker At ;- Technical School Seacombe commencing 25th September 1902 3rd Examination x; PC209 Hackston PC290 Roberts 2nd Examination PC30 Green PC165 Oultram PC322 Savage PC417 Fowles 1st Examination PC27 Symms PC113 Smith PC169 Dodd PC346 Pass PC222 Prince 1st Examination PC30 Green PC165 Oultram PC322 Savage 1st Examination PC417 Fowles x .Each to attend two lectures as per General Orders 2977/ 94 and 614 /94 General Order No 347 25th September 1902 Constable Discharged PC40 John Manley Dukinfield Division will be discharged from the Force on 11th October 1902 for:- 1. Absent from Conference Point at Listons Hotel, Dukinfield at 11.p.m 19th September 1902. 2. Drunk on duty in Birch Lane Dukinfield at 11.50 p.m.19th September 1902. General Order No 348 20th September 1902 North Wirral Division The strength of north Wirral Division will be reduced on 29th September 1902 by two Constables who have been performing "Shore Duty" at New Brighton from 1st April 1902. PC189 John Hudson and PC346 John Henry Pass North Wirral Division will be on the Head Quarters strength for pay from the 30th September 1902 but will continue performing duty at their present stations until further orders. General Order No 349 26th September 1902 Unmarried Constables Lodgings The Chief Constable directs that un- married Constables will not in future lodge at places where other lodgers are taken, if such can be avoided, but in the event of it being found impossible for suitable lodgings to be obtained at other places, then the Constable must have a separate bedroom. In the event of more than one Constable lodging at the same place each Constable must have a separate bedroom. Superintendents will report that this Order has been carried out by the 15th October 1902. General Order No 350 26th September 1902 H.R.H. The Princess of Wales Journey to London H.R.H The Princess of Wales will pass through Cheshire by the London & North Western on Saturday 27th instant, entering the County of Chester near the Walton Arches, Runcorn Division about 2.45 p.m. And travelling via Warrington, Acton Bridge, Crewe etc. will leave the County at the boundary between Cheshire and Staffordshire to the South of Crewe Railway Station about 3.30 p.m. The Chief Constable directs that the same special arrangements as were made on the occasion of Her Majesty the late Queen returning from Ireland will again be made by the Superintendents of Runcorn, Eddisbury, Middlewich, Crewe and Nantwich Divisions for Constables to be stationed at all bridges over the line of Railway along which the Royal Train will pass and at other important points where the Railway passes over roads, canals, etc. Special attention being paid to those situated between Railway Stations. Unless circumstances direct otherwise Constables will be on the bridges over the Railway as the Royal Train passes, overlooking the line in the direction in which the train is coming. Constables watching the bridges etc. over which the Railway passes will at the time of the train passing be at a point some 40 or 50 yards away from the bridge on the side nearest the line on which the Royal Train is travelling. Superintendents will warn Constables detailed for this most important duty to use their utmost vigilance to ensure the safe passage of the Royal Train and they must be at or about the place they are directed to watch from 2.15p.m until the Royal Train has passed, and must be particularly alert at the time the train is passing. Before going to the special points allotted to them Constables will visit the line of Railway at such points as they may be able in the vicinity of their posts to see that no unauthorised or suspicious persons are lurking about. General Order No 351 27th September 1902 Constables Appointed PC 218 Harry Wibberley Reservist having returned from South Africa, and having been sworn in before two Justices on 27th instant, is again taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 352 27th September 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following locomotives licensed in other Counties, have permission to use same in the County of Chester No. 157 on 26th inst. and No 158 on 26th 27th and 29th inst. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 157 158 William Fielding Stockport Walter Carter Manchester No. 11764 (68 Staffs) 30th April 02 No 5011 No 37 Lancs. 16th May 1902 Journey from Whaley Bridge to Stockport Hauling 26th Sept. 1902 29th September 1902 General Order No 353 29th September 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 30th September 190. Viz: PC418 Joseph Caleb Starkey (single) from Head Quarters to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Bostock. General Order No 354 30th September 1902 Special Duty S.G.O. 78/87 is hereby cancelled. The Chief Constable directs that in future those in charge of details of Constables sent on Special duty will, immediately after such duty has been performed, report direct to the Chief Constable that that the meeting or occasion at which at which the detail has been present has passed off quietly or otherwise, and state therein whether the Constables have performed their duty satisfactorily, also the hour at which Constables were dismissed to their Stations. General Order No 355 1st October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 159 Issac. Richards Makins Fairground Openshaw Manchester King Edward Journey from Manchester to Macclesfield 1st October 1902 Note: Mr. Richards has permission to draw an additional wagon. Referring to G.O. 352 /02 Mr. Carter is authorised to use his locomotive No. 5011 on all roads in this County on 30th September 1902 and 1st and 2nd October 1902. General Order No 356 1st October 1902 Increase of Pay The following member of the Force will receive the under mentioned increase of Pay from 30th September 1902. PC89 J. Powell Altrincham Division £1. 6. 3 per week. General Order No 357 2nd October 1902 Sergeant Reduced No 39 Sergeant Charles Green, Altrincham Division, will revert back to the rank of Constable at £1.12.8 per week on 30th September 1902 for:- 1. Being under the influence of drink at Altrincham. 2. Disobedience of Orders. General Order No 358 2nd October 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 6th instant, viz : No.39 Sergeant Charles Green Altrincham Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Manley discharged. PC39 Green will be paid in from 30th September 1902 from Head Quarters. General Order No 359 2nd October 1902 Return of 3rd Battalion Cheshire Regiment from South Africa The following details of the Constabulary will parade opposite the County Buildings at Chester Castle at times stated below on 4th October 1902, for Police Special Duty. Division No. Rank Name Location and Time Head Quarters Head Quarters Head Quarters Head Quarters No 108 Sergeant W. Brewster. PC39 C. Green. PC218 H. Wibberley PC74 A. Sandland @ 3.a.m. @ 3.a.m. @ 3.a.m. @ 3.a.m. Broxton Divisions PC415 T. Williams @ 3.a.m. Great Coats will be worn. Division No. Rank Name Location and Time Head Quarters Inspector W. Hoole @ 8 .a.m. Broxton Division Broxton Division No.41 Sergeant R. Jackson PC339 W. Mitchell PCl57 E. Allman PC18 E. Crowther PC103 J. Bracegirdle @ 8 .a.m. @ 8 .a.m @ 8 .a.m @ 8 .a.m. @ 8 .a.m. General Order No 360 3rd October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive has been granted a license for same under Section 9 of above Act No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Additional yearly 7 Walter Carter Manchester No 5012 Licensed in Lancashire to September 1902 General Carrying General Order No 361 3rd October 1902 Constable Discharged PC410 Albert Fletcher Crewe Division is discharged from the Constabulary on 18th instant for:- 1. Being absent from Conference Point. 2. Being under the influence of drink at his Station on 29th September 1902. PC236 Frank Buckley Crewe Division is discharged from the Constabulary on 18th October 1902 for being drunk on duty and illegally arresting two men at Crewe on 27th September 1902. General Order No 362 3rd October 1902 Constables Distributing Notices The Chief Constable directs that Constables on patrol duty will not be detailed to distribute bills or notices, or be taken off their beats if it is necessary for bills or notices to be delivered, then such must be done by a Sergeant or Constable specially detailed for the purpose. When Constables are on patrol duty the whole of their energies should be concentrated on their beats for the purpose of preventing robberies, accidents, regulating traffic etc. and for the numerous objects for which they are placed for duty. General Order No 363 4th October 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will take place in the above:- Altrincham Licensing District:- No. 160 Letters Clay Lane Timperley Licensee James Liversley Carr Wirral Licensing District:- No.153 Prince Alfred Poulton -cum - Seacombe Licensee Clara M. White Dukinfield Licensing District:- No. 30 Crown Inn Dukinfield Owner Openshaw Brewer Manchester No. 45 Seven Stars Dukinfield Owners Garside & Co. Ltd. Brewers Ashton-n- Lymm No. 50 Wheat Sheaf Dukinfield Owners Garside & Co. Ltd. Brewers Ashton-n- Lymm No. 51 Bowling Green Dukinfield Owners Brewers Ltd. Dukinfield No. 52 Nelsons Arms Dukinfield Owner Garside & Co. Ltd. Brewers Ashton-n- Lymm No. 53 New Borough Inn Dukinfield Owner Hydes, Queen Brewery Manchester No. 65 No. Sign Victoria Road Dukinfield Owners Watson & Woodhead Brewers Salford No. 66 No. Sign King Street Dukinfield Owners Edward B. Heap Ashton -n- Lyne Prestbury Licensing District:- No. 43 George & Dragon Gawsworth Licensee Mark Pierson No. 104 Robin Hood Rainow Licensee John Wm. Sharples No. 55 Trafford Arms Alderley Edge Owners Groves & Whitnall Brewers Salford Stockport Licensing District:- No. 43 George & Dragon Cheadle Licensee Fred Thornton General Order No 364 4th October 1902 Promotion The following promotion will take place from 30th September 1902: No 307 Acting Sergeant Thomas Bailey Dukinfield Division to be Sergeant at £1.13.3 per week, exclusive of Merit Badge Pay, vice Green. Transfer The following promotion will take place on Tuesday 7th October 1902, viz: No 307 Sergeant Thomas Bailey (married) from Dukinfield Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Broadheath, vice Green Appointment The following appointment will take place on 11th October 1902. viz: PC224 John George Jackson Stockport Division, to be Acting Sergeant, vice Bailey. Transfer The following promotion will take place on Tuesday on 14th instant: No 224 Acting Sergeant John George Jackson, married, from Stockport Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Bailey. General Order No 365 6th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 160 George Holt & Sons Spodden Rochdale No 5072 Boro'. Of Rochdale 1st May 1902 Hauling 4th October 1902 General Order No 366 6th October 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the South Wirral Division will attend a course lectures re above, as below, At:- New Ferry Schools commencing on 7th instant. 1st Examination PC258 Gerrie PC206 Cooper General Order No 367 7th October 1902 Chester Assizes The Chief Constable has received intimation from the Under Sheriff of the County and hereby notifies the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will commence for the trial of prisoners at Chester at 11.a.m on Monday 3rd November 1902. General Order No 368 7th October 1902 Transfers and Removals The under mentioned transfers and removals will take place on the following dates:- On 14th October 1902: The Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from the 12th instant:- PC211 George Kennerley, married, Stockport Division, from Cheadle to Hazel Grove, and will act as Superintendent's Groom and Messenger, vice Jackson. PC218 Harry Wibberley (about to be married), from Head Quarters to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle, vice Kennerley. 21ST April 1928 The Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from the 19th instant:- PC346 John Henry Pass, married, from Head Quarters (now attached to North Wirral Division) to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Fletcher. PC251 John Taylor (about to be married) from Dukinfield Division to Crewe Division,to be stationed at Crewe, vice Buckley. General Order No 369 8th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 161 Walter Carter Manchester No 1724 Lancs. License No14 General Carrying 7th October 1902 General Order No 370 9th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 162 Isaac Richards Macclesfield King Edward Licensed in Lancs. 7th Aug.1903 Journey from Manchester to Hyde 9th October 1902 X : - Mr Richards has permission to draw an addition wagon. General Order No 371 9th October 1902 Northenden on Sundays Referring to G.O. 93/02 the Chief Constable directs that the Constable from Dukinfield Division will cease performing duties at Northenden on Sundays from this date. General Order No 372 9th October 1902 Measurement for New Clothing, Caps and Gloves for 1903 Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for the above, viz: Division Location and Time Monday 13th October 1902 Head Quarters Hoole & Eccleston Sections Broxton Division South Wirral Divisions North Wirral Division @ Hoole at 9.a.m. @ Hoole at 9 a.m. @ Hoole at 9 a.m. @ Birkenhead 11 a.m. @ Liscard at 2 p.m. Tuesday 14th October 1902 Location and Time Remainder of Broxton Division except Malpas Section Tuesday 14th October 1902. Malpas Section Broxton & Broxton Division. Crewe Division Nantwich Division @ Broxton at 9.15 a.m. @ Broxton at 9.30 a.m. @ Crewe at 12.15p.m. @ Nantwich 3. 30p.m. Wednesday 15th October 1902 Location and Time Macclesfield Division @ Macclesfield at 11.0 a.m. Stockport Division @ Hazel Grove 3. 00 p.m. Thursday 16th October 1902 Location and Time Sale Section and Altrincham Division @ Sale at 10. 00 a.m. Remainder of Dukinfield Division @ Dukinfield at 12.30 p.m. Friday 17th October 1902 Location and Time Northwich Section ( Middlewich Division ) Remainder of Middlewich Division Runcorn Division @ Northwich at 9.15 a.m. @ Middlewich at 11.45 a.m. @ Runcorn 4. 00 p.m. Saturday 18th October 1902 Location and Time Eddisbury Division @ Oakmere 10.00 a.m. In addition to attending the parades for measurement at Divisional Head Quarters Superintendents will also attend at the places where Sections assemble, and have with them ready made out forms on the arrival of the measurer, list of all ranks, on the forms to be hereafter sent as follows:- For Clothing and Gloves: Three lists will be made out, one to be made out, one for the Contractors:- Messrs J & B Pierce & Co. 28. Floral St. Covent Garden London One to this office to be sent the day after the parade the other to be retained by Superintendents. For Caps One list only is required which will be sent to Head Quarters the day after the parade for transmission to the Contractors: Messrs -Christy and Co Ltd 35 Gracechurch Street, London EC3 The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will cause the number and name of all ranks serving in their Divisions to be entered on both forms of measurement for caps and in the column "Size" state the Division in which each man was serving when measured last year. In cases of Constables who have been appointed since the Force was then measured, the size of the cap required will be entered. Superintendents and Inspectors will acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order No 373 10th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotives licensed in other Counties have permission to use same in the County of Chester. No.163 on 7th & 8th instant and No. 164 on 9th instant No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 163 164 E. Banks Birmingham Walter Carter Manchester No. 1497 Lancs. in Worcestershire to 1st May 1903 No. 5130 Hauling General Carrying 8th Oct 1902 9th Oct 1902 The owners of the following Locomotives have been granted a license to use same under Section 9. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires No 29 Garside & Co. Stalybridge Manchester No. 5130 Traffic between Manchester & Buckley Vale 31st Dec 1902 General Order No 374 10th October 1902 Appointment The following appointment will take place from this date, viz: PC221 William Harding Mason Altrincham Division, to be Acting Sergeant. General Order No 375 10th October 1902 County Byelaws Vehicles have lamps after sunset. The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to the provisions of the above Byelaw, and to G.O. 120/01, and the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will strictly carry out the same, now that dark evenings have commenced. General Order No 376 10th October 1902 Constable Discharged. PC261 Henry Barlow, Middlewich Division, having been convicted and fined at Middlewich Petty Sessions on 8th October 1902 on two cases of assault, and also for being quarrelsome and refusing to quit licensed premises, will be discharged from the Constabulary on 2th October 1902. General Order No 377 10th October 1902 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 17th instant, the Sergeants to be paid in their new Divisions up to and including the 18th instant: No. 166 Sergeant Fred Eaton (married) from Crewe Division to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Willaston, vice Simcock. No. 234 Sergeant Richard James Simcock (married) from Nantwich Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Eaton. No. 69 Sergeant Robert Buchanan (married) from Dukinfield Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Middlewich, vice Clays. No. 184 Sergeant Edwin Clays (married) from Middlewich Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Buchanan. General Order No 378 11th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotives licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester for two day 9th and 10th October 1902 No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 165 E. Danks & Co. Ltd Oldbury Birmingham No. 1497 Leics. In Worcestershire to 6th May 1902 Hauling 10th October 1902 General Order No 379 11th October 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Force will attend a course lectures re above: At: Westminster Schools, Hoole commencing on 7.30 p.m. 15th October 1902 3rd Examination x No. 407 Sergeant Woodcock PC1 Cash 1st Examination PC74 A. Sandland PC157 Allman PCA4 Morris X: To attend two lectures as per G.O. 297/316/ 94. General Order No 380 13th October 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 5th instant: PC112 Edward Green, married, from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division to be stationed at Middlewich, vice Barlow, discharged. General Order No 381 16th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotives licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 166 166 167 E. Danks & Co. Ltd. Oldbury Birmingham G. Holt & Sons Oldbury Boiler Works Birmingham Issac Richards Market Place Hyde No. 1497 Leics. In Worcestershire to 6th May 1902 No. 5072 Boro. Of Rochdale 1st May 1902 King Edward Lancs. license 7th Aug 1902 Hauling Hauling Journey from Hyde to Beswick near Manchester 10th October 1902 14th Oct. 1902 16th Oct. 1902 General Order No 382 16th October 1902 First Aid to the Injured Referring to G.O. 379/02 the attendance of PCA4 Morris at the Ambulance Class is cancelled and he will attend the class at Eaton instead. General Order No 383 16th October 1902 First Aid to the Injured PC314 Hubert Finney Macclesfield Division is discharged from the Constabulary from 3rd October 1902 for:- Absent from Conference Point, The Limes Wilmslow at 12.a.m. on 11th October 1902 and found drunk at his station at 1.10 a.m. on 11th October 1902. General Order No 384 17th October 1902 Hooton Park Races at Hooton on 31st October 1902 and 1st November 1902 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above meeting parading at the under mentioned times and places. Opposite the Judges Box at 12.00 noon: - for Special Service. Division Supt. Ins Sgt PC's Total Time & Remarks HQ - 1 - - Broxton - - 1 2 3 At 10 am. Special Services Altrincham - 1 1 8 10 At 10 am. Special Services Eddisbury - - 1 4 5 At 10 am. Special Services Middlewich - 1 - 2 3 At 10 am. Special Services Nth. Wirral - - 1 8 9 At 8.30 am. Special Services Runcorn 1 1 9 10 At 8.30 am. Special Services Total: 1 2 7 37 47 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Police Special Duty:- Division Supt Ins Sgt PC's Total Time & Remarks Crewe - - 1 6 7 10.0am Special Services Dukinfield - 1 1 4 6 10.0am Special Services Total: - 1 2 10 13 At Hooton Railway Station at 10.30 a.m. for Special Service Duty:- Division Supt. Ins. Sgt PC's Total Time & Remarks South Wirral - - - 2 2 Dress: - 1902 issue of clothing, best helmets and white gloves will be worn. Capes will be taken for wear if required. Dinner will be provide at Mrs Bass's tent at 12 noon, for the "Special Service Constables" and after partaking of same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 12.30 p.m. and be at once posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for Special Service on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion, and will parade opposite the Judge's Box at the close of the meeting. The detail for Police Special Duty will be under the orders of Inspector Dutton, and will be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Superintendent in charge. All ranks to be on 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 Grandstand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Sergeant at the conclusion of the Races to Superintendent Bowyer at the conclusion of the Races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there from, the book is to 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 at Hooton Park Races previous occasions. Constables keeping the Course will, after the close of each Race, assemble across the Course opposite the Judge's Box 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, dropping into the positions previously assigned to them. No betting will be allowed anywhere on the Race ground except in the enclosure and place outside allotted for that purpose, and if any bookmakers attempt to create a "place" "stand" etc. for betting elsewhere, they will be taken to the Police Office for removal off the Course. On no condition whatsoever will any betting will be allowed through the paddock railings, or on the Grand Stand, and nothing in the way of bookmakers show cards will be allowed to be hung on the railings. No stalls of any description to be allowed on the ground. Constables on duty will see that such are not erected. Should there be any prisoners to be escorted from Hooton to New Ferry, Superintendent Ennion will detail a sufficient escort from the Constables of the North Wirral Division, who will be responsible for the safe delivery of the prisoner to the New Ferry Police Station, and then return to their station. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 24th October 1902. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station at 12 noon. Division No. Rank and Name For Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Special Services Middlewich No. 370 Sergeant Ennion Special Services Runcorn No. 41 Acting -Sergeant Gregory Special Services Detectives Two Detectives from Liverpool Special Services Detective One Detective from Manchester Special Services Crewe No. 376 Acting Sergeant Hayes Police Special Services Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re - above will be forwarded to Head Quarters for the Chief Constable's approval on 4th November 1902. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No 385 17th October 1902 St John Ambulance Association Attention is drawn to General Order 242/97 and to General Orders mentioned therein relative to Constables attending lectures re First Aid to the Injured, and the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will arrange for such men of their respective Divisions who have not passed the third or final examination, to again attend classes during the coming 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 31st October 1902 where classes are likely to be formed and Constables recommended for attendance. General Order No 386 18th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 169 Edward Danks Co. Ltd Oldbury Boiler Works Birmingham No 1497 Licensed in Worcestershire 1st May 1902 Journey from Oldham to Oldbury 17th October 1902 General Order No 387 18th October 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 20th instant the Constable will be paid in his new Division from and including the 19th inst. PC5 Recruit Martin Foy single, from Head Quarters to Dukinfield, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Taylor. General Order No 388 22nd October 1902 Wilmslow Police Station Inspector Robinson, Macclesfield Division will take charge of and occupy the above new Police Station on Monday, 27th October 1902. The following allowances are granted from 1st November 1902:- Coal 4 tons per annum. Police Station 4 tons per annum. Magistrate's Rooms 3 tons per annum. Cleaning:- Police Station 6/- per month Magistrate's Rooms 5/- per month General Order 52/02 to be altered accordingly. General Order No 389 23rd October 1902 Military Deserters or Absentees Arrangements having been made between The Right Hon. Secretary of State and the Right Hon. Secretary of State, that Department to facilitate the delivery of Military Deserters or absentees into Military Custody, without previous committal to Prison. The Chief Constable directs that whenever a Military Deserter or Absentee is in the custody of the Cheshire Constabulary, the Sergeant, or other members of the Force in charge of the Police Station at which the offender is detained will, immediately he receives the prisoner into custody telegraph to the Officer commanding the man's Regiment, giving shortly the particulars of the case, stating whether or not the man admits the offence, the hour and place at which he will be brought before the Magistrate's, and enquiring whether an escort will be sent to the Court to receive the deserter or absentee. Should the Unit, Regiment or Battery be stationed beyond the United Kingdom, the information must be wired to the Officer commanding the Depot. Sample Telegram To. Officer Commanding ............................... ............................... "No.4186 .........................Private John Simpson "Battalion.........................Regiment (or Battery) "is in custody here as a deserter ( or absentee) "admits (or denies) offence will be "brought before the Justices Sandbach Cheshire "11a.m. 21st instant Will escort be sent to "Court to receive Offender. Wire reply. Police Sergeant Sandbach Cheshire When the prisoner is before the Court the Police will inform the Justices of the facts, and of the contents of the telegram received in reply. If the escort arrives before the Court rises and the desert, he is to be handed over without further delay. The non -commissioned Officer of the escort is instructed to obtain the descriptive Return on Army Form O1618 before leaving the Court. The expenses incurred by the Police in the apprehension of the offender and for his subsistence while in Police custody will be entered in Army Form O1618 which the escort will take back with him to the Regiment. Superintendents will see that in due course credit is given to the Justice's Clerk to the Police Rate for the correct sum. If the escort does not arrive before the rising of the Court the offender will be detained for a few hours at the Police Station in order to be handed over to the escort, which might arrive late. In the event of the reply telegram stating that an escort will not be sent, then application will be made to the Justices to remand the Offender to Prison awaiting escort. General Order No 390 23rd October 1902 Lunacy Act 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 the Justices specially appointed under the above Act will be given to Sergeants in charge of Sections, to be kept for ready reference. General Order No 391 24th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive have been granted a license for same under Section 9 of the above Act. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires 30 F.A.Frost & Sons Chester No 8606 Enterprise Hauling 22nd October 1902 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 170 Walter Carter Manchester No 5011 16th May 1902 Hauling 23rd Oct 1902 General Order No 392 24th October 1902 Old Police Station at Wilmslow No 335 Sergeant Thomas Woollam, Macclesfield Division, will occupy the above Police Station from 1st November 1902, from which date 8s/-8d/- per month will be deducted from the pay of the Acting Sergeant for rent and be entered on Pay Sheet. General Order No 393 25th October 1902 Constables Appointed George Astle and Alfred Roylance, having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices, on 25th instant are taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 394 25th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires 171 172 Arthur Wedgewood Hanley F.& A Kershaw Huddersfield No 35 licensed to 4th Nov. 1902 Staffs No 2385 W.R. Yorks. 7th July 1902 Hauling Journey Aston -u- Lyme to Liverpool via Warrington & Return 30th Oct 1902 29th Oct 1902 General Order No 395 25th October 1902 Estimates for Pay & Contingencies for the Months of January February and March 1903 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Committee on 25th October 1902. If the Police Balances in the hands of Superintendents on 31st December 1902 are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amounts of cheques to Superintendents in February or March. Division Month of April Month of May Month of June Total Headquarters 143 143 142 428 Broxton 195 195 195 585 Altrincham 490 480 489 1468 Nantwich 170 170 169 508 Eddisbury 219 219 219 657 Crewe 333 333 333 999 Middlewich 427 427 429 1281 North Wirral 508 507 507 1522 South Wirral 259 259 259 777 Dukinfield 215 214 214 643 Macclesfield 244 244 243 731 Stockport 280 280 280 840 Runcorn 253 253 253 759 General Order No 396 27th October 1902 Hooton Races 31st October and 1st November 1902 That part of G.O. 384/02 showing the detail for Special Service Duty and Police Special Duty at the above is hereby cancelled and the following will be substituted. To parade opposite the Judge's Box on the Course at 12 noon for Special Service Duty. Opposite the Judges Box at 12.00 noon: - for Special Service Duty. Division Supt. Ins Sgt PC's Total Time & Remarks Headquarters - 1 - - Broxton - - 1 2 3 At 10 am. Special Services Altrincham - 1 1 10 11 At 10 am. Special Services Eddisbury - - 1 4 5 At 10 am. Special Services Middlewich - 1 - 2 3 At 10 am. Special Services Nth. Wirral - - 1 8 11 At 8.30 am. Special Services Nantwich - - 1 2 3 Runcorn 1 - 9 1 At 8.30 am. Special Services Total: 1 2 6 38 47 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Police Special Duty:- Division Supt. Inspectors. Sgts. PC's Total Time & Remarks Runcorn - - 1 6 7 Police Special Duty Dukinfield - 1 1 4 6 Police Special Duty Total: - 1 2 10 13 Superintendents will report to the Chief Constables required from their Divisions. General Order No 397 27th October 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on Monday 3rd proximo, the Constable being paid in his new Division from 1st inst. inclusive:- PC7 John Boswell (married) from Dukinfield Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Finney. General Order 398 28th October 1902 Hooton Races 31st October and 1st November 1902 That part of G.O. 396/02 showing the detail for Special Service Duty and Police Special Duty at the above is hereby cancelled and the following will be substituted. To parade outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Police Special Duty. Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Police Special Duty:- Division Supt. Ins. Sergeants PC's Total Time & Remarks Eddisbury - - 1 2 3 Police Special Duty Dukinfield - 1 2 3 Police Special Duty Runcorn - - 1 6 7 Police Special Duty Total: - 1 1 10 13 Superintendent Nield will report to the Chief Constable by next post the names of the Constables detailed from Eddisbury Division for this duty. In Plain Clothes That part of G.O. 384/02 directing Sergeant Hayes, Crewe Division, to attend is hereby cancelled. No.97 Sergeant W. J .Pierce, Altrincham Division, will attend for duty at Hooton Hall at 12.noon. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order 398 29th October 1902 Police Reservists Act 1902 At a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 25th October 1902 it was decided on the recommendation of the Chief Constable that where a Constable of the Cheshire Constabulary has been called out for permanent service as a member of the Army Reserve, in pursuance of the Royal Proclamation of the 7th day of October 1899, his period of Service under that proclamation shall be reckoned in the computation of approved service for the purpose of any pension or gratuity under the Police Act 1890: Consequently the Chief Constable is pleased to allow the following periods of Army Service of the under mentioned Constables, who were called out to re- join their Regiments, as approved service in the Cheshire Constabulary. Head Quarters PC7 A. Sandland from December 1899 to 21st February 1902 2 years 57 days PCA4 G. Morris from 18th October 1899 to 15th August 1902 2 years 307 days Altrincham Division No 322 Sergeant A. Owen From 30th December 1899 to 31st December 2 days From 1st March 1900 to 26th July 1901 1 year 148 days Total 1 year 150 PC23 H. Dodd From 18th October 1899 to 25th July 1902 Total 2 years 281 days PC100 R. Turnock from 30th December 1899 to 15th August 1902 Total 2 years 229 days PC315 O. J. Ashpital From 30th May 1900 to 29th August 1902 Total 2 years 92 days Eddisbury Division PC424 J. Canham From 8th January 1900 to 1st August 1902 Total 2 years 206 days Nantwich Division No. 342 Acting Sergeant T. Butler From 30th December 1900 to 2nd January 1900 2 days From 7th April 1902 to 25th July 1902 110 days Total 114 days PC 194 T. Scriven From 21st November 1899 to 29th August 1902 Total 2 years 283 Crewe Division PC421 G. Kettle From 7th April 1902 to 25th July 1902 110 days Total 110 days Middlewich Division PC112 E. Green From 18th October 1899 to 12th Sept 1902 Total 2 years 330 days North Wirral Division PC58 C. H. Emsley From 29th November 1899 to 26th April 1902 Total 1 year 158 days PC 417 T. Fowles From 30th December 1899 to 28th Jan 1900 30 days From 1st March 1900 to 2oth June 1902 2 years 11 months Total 2 years 142 days PC63 A.E. Llewelyn From 30th December 1899 to 28th January 1900 30 days From 31st July 1900 to 1st August to 1st August 1902 2 years 2 days Total 2 years 32 days Macclesfield Division PC422 J. Moreton From 30th December 1899 to 23rd February 1900 61 days From 3rd July 1900 to 7th June 1901 312 days From 7th April 1902 to 25th July 1902 101 days Total 1 year 118 days Stockport Division PC28 H.W. Wibberley From 27th December 1899 to 26th September 1902 Total 2 years 274 days Runcorn Division PC127 W. Oakes From 7th April 1902 to 25th July 1902 110 days Total 110 days In accordance with the above the under mentioned Constables will receive increase of pay as follows from 1st November 1903:- Division No. Rank Name Pay Increase per week from 1st inst. Head Quarters PC74 A. Sandland £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. Broxton PCA4 G. Morris £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. Altrincham PC423 H.Dodd £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. Altrincham PC100 R. Turnock £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Altrincham PC315 O. Ashpital £1.10. 4 1st inst. Eddisbury PC424 J. Canham £1. 10. 4 1st inst. Nantwich PC194 J. Scriven £1. 9. 2 1st inst. Crewe PC421 G. Kettle £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. Middlewich PC112 E.Green £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. North Wirral PC58 E.H. Emsley £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. North Wirral PC417 T,Fowles £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. Macclesfield PC422 J. Moreton £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Stockport PC218 H. Wibberley £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. Runcorn PC127 W. Oakes £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. General Order 400 29th October 1902 Removals The following removals in Altrincham Division will take place on 1st November 1902. PC423 H. Dodd (single) from Bowden to Altrincham Division, vice Wilkinson. PC393 F. Wilkinson (single) from Altrincham to Bowden, vice Dodd General Order 401 29th October 1902 Transfer The transfer of Constable Boswell, directed in G.O. 397/02 is postponed. General Order 402 29th October 1902 Flags at Police Stations The Chief Constable directs that in future the flags supplied to Police Stations will be hoisted at 9.a.m. on the dates mentioned below, in celebration of the following events and will be taken down again at 9 p.m. each day. 23rd January Kings Accession Day 1st March St. David's Day 17th March St. Patricks Day 23rd April St George's Day 24th May Empire Day 3rd June Kings Birthday 23rd June Empire Day 9th August Kings Coronation Day 9th November Kings Birthday 30th November St. Andrews Day 1st December Queen Alexandra's Birthday General Order No 403 30th October 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day, 30th October 1902. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires 173 Messrs Preston Mason. Valley Mills Charlesworth No 326 licensed in Derbyshire to 17th December 1902 Haulage 30th Oct 1902 General Order No 404 1st. November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires 174 Arthur Wedgewood Sneyd Green Hanley No 35 No 57 Licensed to 4th Nov. 1902 Staffs. Hauling 1st Nov 1902 General Order No 405 1st. November 1902 Constables Appointed William Capper, John James Sheldon and Robert William Whitley, having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on 1st instant, are taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. William Capper ] From 1st November 1902 John James Sheldon ] From 1st November 1902 Robert William Whitley ] From 3rd November 1902 General Order No 406 1st. November 1902 Increase of Pay Increase of Pay In accordance with the above the under mentioned Constables will receive increase of pay from 1st instant. Division No. Rank Name Pay Increase per week from 1st inst. Altrincham PC124 J. W. Inglesfield £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. Altrincham PC244 J. Myatt £ 1. 11. 6 1st inst. Altrincham PC343 W. Nichols £ 1. 11. 6 1st inst. Eddisbury No.284 Sgt. R. T. Richardson £ 1. 16. 2 1st inst. North Wirral No 178 Sgt. J. Piercy £ 1. 16. 2 1st inst. North Wirral PC363 G. Rowlands £ 1. 11. 6 1st inst. North Wirral PC30 A. Green £ 1. 8. 0 1st inst. North Wirral PC222 J.P. Prince £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. North Wirral PC203 J. Shaw £ 1. 6. 3 0- 1st inst. South Wirral PC274 T. Worthington £ 1. 9 0 1st inst. Macclesfield No 73 Sergeant T. Wainwright £ 1. 16. 2 x: 1st inst. Macclesfield PC116 S. Robinson £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Runcorn PC239 S. Rowlands £ 1. 10. 4 1st inst. x: Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay 0- From 2nd Inst. General Order No 407 3rd November 1902 First Aid to the Injured The under mentioned members of the Force will attend lectures re- above as follows;- At: The Technical School, Middlewich commencing at 8p.m. 22nd January 1902. 2nd Examination PC170 Reeves 1st Examination PC112 Green At: The Technical School, Dukinfield, commencing at 8. 30. on Tuesdays. 3rd Examination PC257 Wakefield 2nd Examination PC 7 Boswell PC225 Edwards 1st Examination PC2 Clouth ? PC 5 Foy PC152 Wilcoxon At: The class at Wilmslow commencing on 6th November 1902. 2nd Examination PC291 Ellison At: The Mechanics Institute Hazel Grove commencing about 15th November 1902 1st Examination PC82 Barnes At: Cheadle Institute commencing about 14th January 1902 2nd Examination PC218 Wibberley At: The Technical Institute, Runcorn commencing at 8.p.m. on 10th November 1902 1st Examination PC405 R. Davies PC294 Preston X: to attend two or three lectures as per G.O. 297/94 and 316/94 if more lectures are necessary then apply. General Order No 408 3rd November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive licensed in another County have permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 175 Preston & Mason Charlesworth No 326 Licensed in Derbyshire to 17th Dec. 1902 Haulage 3rd Nov. 1902 General Order No 409 3rd November 1902 County Cottages The Chief Constable directs that all Constables occupying the above will sign the new Divisional Form M/1 acknowledgment re cottages, a supply of which has this day been forwarded to Divisions, the forms must also be signed by a witness, and forwarded to Head Quarters. Whenever a change in the occupancy takes place, the new tenant will sign the form above mentioned which must subsequently be sent to Head Quarters. General Order No 410 4th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 176 W. Mitchell 53 Hindhill St. Heywood Lancashire Lass Licensed to 18th Sept. Dec. 1903 Journey Denton to Hyde 5th Nov. 1902 General Order No 411 5th November 1902 Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses:- Chester Castle Licensing District:- No. 17 Hull Licensee Harry G. Preaston Eddisbury Licensing District:- No. 9 Railway Inn Barrow Licensee Alick Peake No. 21 Tollemache Arms Clotton Hoofield Licensee Ellen Merrill No 44 Albert Inn. Frodsham Licensee Howard Baker No 71No Sign Beer Off Norley Licensee Samuel Johnson No 104 Bell and Lion Tarporley Licensee G. Harry Astall Crewe Borough Licensing District:- No 50 Burton Hall Hotel Monks Coppenhall Owners Cooper & Co. Brewers Burton on Trent Licensee Arthur Wood No 57 Globe Inn Monks Coppenhall Licensee Thomas Grocott Middlewich & Sandbach Licensing District:- No. 13 Red Lion Betchton Licensee Percy Cotton No. 117 Letters Sandbach Licensee John Mason Northwich Licensing District:- No. 18 Walton Arms Northwich Licensee Christopher Davies No.107 Waterman's Arms Northwich Licensee Frederick Holland Wirral Licensing District:- No.66 Great Britain Hotel Egremont Licensee Henry Robertson No. 79 Tower Hotel Liscard Licensee William J. Armstrong No.30 White Lion Childer Thornton Licensee Joseph Shipley No.117 Chester Arms Neston-cum- Parkgate Licensee William Taylor Sleddon No.108 Red Lion Hotel Willaston Owners Birkenhead Brewery Co. Ltd Liverpool Licensee Joseph William Moss Dukinfield Licensing District:- No.43 Dog & Partridge Dukinfield Licensee Frederick W. Hallsworth No. 192 Forrester's Refuge Mottram Licensee Henry Martin General Order No 412 6th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive licensed in other Counties have permission to use same in the County of Chester: No. 177 on 4th and 5th inst. and No. 78 on 7th instant. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 177 178 Geo. Holt & Sons Spodden Rochdale Preston & Mason Lee Valley Mills Charlesworth No 5072 Boro' of Rochdale 15th May 1902 and 1st May 1902 No 326 Licensed in Derbyshire to 17th Dec. 1902 Haulage Haulage 5th Nov 1902 7th Nov. 1902 General Order No 413 7th November 1902 Stealing Horses A distinct attempt at horse stealing a horse was made at Kings Marsh, in the Broxton Division on 5th instant, by a man whose only description is that he wore a long dark overcoat, which came below his knees. The Chief Constable directs that all ranks, especially Constables stationed on rural districts will be alert for this class of robbery and warn farmers accordingly. Owners of horses grazing in fields, or kept in outlying places should be requested to at once report to the Police if such are found missing, so that no time be lost to get on track if animals be stolen General Order No 414 7th November 1902 Assizes The Chief Constable directs that whenever any remark is made by H.M. Judge of Assizes relative to the conduct or action taken of any member of the Cheshire Constabulary, particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable by the senior Officer or Constable attending the Court, should the Chief Constable not be present himself. General Order No 415 7th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1902 Referring to G.O. 412/02 Messrs Geo. Hunt & Sons had permission to use their locomotive on 6th instant, instead of 5th instant. General Order No 416 8th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G.O. 412/02, Messrs Preston and Mason have permission to use their locomotive on 10th instant, instead of 7th instant. General Order No 417 10th November 1902 Burglary and Attempted Burglary As several cases of burglary or attempted burglary have recently taken place in the County the Chief Constable directs the attention of all ranks to this class of robbery, and hopes that the person or persons committing these offences may be brought to justice. The Chief Constable has, while moving about the County recently been struck with the number of "travellers" on the roads, and Constables on rural beats should be especially alert to prevent begging, sleeping our and other illegal practices by such persons. General Order No 418 10th November 1902 Postal Information The following additional information will be added to printed lists dated May 1892 Middlewich Division Lache Dennis Letters dispatched as follows:- Weekdays: 6 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. Money Order Office opened, hours of business 8 a.m. to 6.p.m. General Order No 419 11th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in other Counties has permission to use same in the County of Chester on 7th and 8th instant. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 179 Arthur Wedgewood Sneyd Green Hanley No 35 Licensed to 4th Nov 1902 Hauling 8th Nov 1902 General Order No 420 12th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in other Counties has permission to use same in the County of Chester from 11th to 15th instant. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 180 Geo. Holt & Sons Sprodden Rochdale No5072 Boro' of Rochdale 1st May 1902 Hauling 15th Nov 1902 General Order No 421 12th November 1902 Sergeant Reduced No.281 Sergeant William Thomas Altrincham Division is reduced to £1.14.5 per week on 15th November 1902 for misconduct. Removals The following removals will take place on 15th instant. No.136 Sergeant James Leah (married) from Altrincham to to Timperley, vice Bailey. No.281 Sergeant William Thomas (married) from Sale to Altrincham, vice Leah. No.307 Sergeant Thomas Bailey (married) from Timperley to Sale vice, Thomas. General Order No 422 12th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive licensed in other Counties have permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 181 Preston & Mason Lee Valley Mills Charlesworth No 326 Licensed in Derbyshire to 17th Dec. 1902 Haulage 14th Nov 1902 General Order No 423 14th November 1902 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Force will attend a course of lectures re- above as follows;- At: Messrs Brunner Mond & Co. School Winnington commencing at 7.30 p.m. on 18th instant 1902. 3rd Examination X:- PC365 J. Coggar 1st Examination PC197 Bolsover PC354 E. Jeffs X:-To attend two or more lectures as per General Orders. 297/94 / 316/94 if more lectures are necessary then apply. General Order No 424 15th November 1902 Establishment On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the Standing Joint Committee at aa meeting on 25th October 1902 ordered "That subject to approval of the "Secretary of State for the Home Department "the Police Establishment of the Dukinfield "and Runcorn Police Districts respectively "be decreased by one Constable, and that "of the Stockport Police District increased "by two Constables" And the Home Secretary by letter dated 12th instant has approved of same, consequently the authorised strength of the Dukinfield, Stockport and Runcorn will be as follows:- Division Superintendents Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Dukinfield 1 1 4 20 26 Stockport 1 1 5 26 33 Runcorn 1 1 5 31 31 General Order No 425 15th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 Referring to G.O. 117/72 Messrs Robert Bridson & Son have consent to draw one van extra from 15th to 20th instant, inclusive, for the purpose of hauling vans to Hartford along main etc. roads. General Order No 426 18th November 1902 Table of Fees The Right HON. Secretary of State for following Table of Fees pursuance of Section 23 of the Police Act 1890 the same is operative throughout the County. For execution of Warrants, other than ] s. d Warrants of commitment each ] 1 6 For service of summonses, Orders of ] Courts of Summary Jurisdiction and ] Notices Each ] 1 0 For service of summons, notice or ] Warrant in any proceeding under ] The Highway Act Each ] 0 6 It will be observed that the above scale of Fees is exactly similar to the one which has hitherto been in operation, except as regards to the last paragraph relating to the change for services of summonses, notices or warrants in any proceedings under the Highway Act. Which, will in future be, -/6d. Superintendents will be careful to bear this in mind when informing Clerks to Justices of the amount of Police expenses in these cases. General Order No 427 19th November 1902 Transfer Cancelled The transfer of PC7 J. Boswell from Dukinfield Division to Macclesfield Division, directed in G.O. is hereby cancelled. Appointments Transfers and Removals The following appointments, transfers and removals, will take place on 26th November 1902 the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 23rd instant, inclusive. Appointments PC324 Thomas Tarran Macclesfield Division to be Acting Sergeant. No. 348 Thomas Spencer Bowyer Runcorn Division to be Acting - Sergeant. Transfers and Removals PC 368 George Dudley (married) from Dukinfield Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Northenden, on augmentation. PC40 Recruit George Astle (single) from Head Quarters to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Finney. PC416 George James Cooling (married) Dukinfield Division, from Dukinfield to Crowden, vice Dudley. No 324 Acting Sergeant Thomas Tarran (married) from Macclesfield Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Bredbury on augmentation. PC94 Edward Bell (married) from Stockport Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Henburn, vice Tarran. PC 7 John Boswell (married) from Dukinfield Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Bredbury, vice Bell. PC196 James Jones (married) from Stockport Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Boswell. PC338 Thomas George Tarte (married) from Runcorn Division, to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Romiley, vice Jones. PC348 Acting Sergeant Thomas Spence Bowyer (married Runcorn Division, from Runcorn to Stockton Heath, vice Tarte. PC40 Recruit George Astley (single) from Head Quarters to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Finney. General Order No 428 19th November 1902 Rent Allowance Rent, Rates, etc. of Cottages occupied by Constables The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to G.O. 104/96 directing Superintendents to carefully check that the amount entered in Constables rent books agrees with that on Form F/19 and also directing that in cases where rates, taxes, etc. are paid by Constables, the receipts for such to be submitted by the Constables to the Superintendent, who is responsible for carefully checking same, and seeing that the sums so paid, together with the actual rent, make up the total amount on which the rent allowance was based. The receipts for rates etc. to be retained by Superintendents: General Order No 429 19th November 1902 Military Deserters or Absentees Referring to S.G.O. 389/02 the Chief Constable forwards a list (No 85 dated October 1902) of the Stations of the Army, also copies of "Movement Notices" No 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40 containing alterations in the Stations up to date, which he directs will be carefully kept at the Police Stations named below ready reference. Particulars of the various changes which from time to time take place will be forwarded as occasion requires, and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be kept with the original list, and be referred to whenever the Station or Depot of any particular Regiment is required to be ascertained. Divisional Head Quarter Offices Sale. Knutsford. Over. Tarporley. Northwich. Sandbach. Frodsham. See S.G.O. 432/02 445/ 02 461/02 8/ 03 16/03 21/03 29/03 35/03 40/03 46/ 03 60/ 03 64/03 76/03 88/03 86/03 93/ 03 General Order No 430 19th November 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive licensed in other Counties have permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 182 Preston & Mason Lee Valley Mills Charlesworth No 326 Licensed in Derbyshire to 17th Dec. 1902 Haulage 4th Nov 1902 General Order No 431 23rd November 1902 Transfers Postponed The transfers of Acting Sergeants, Tarran and Bowyer, and Constables Bell, Boswell, Jones and Tarte directed in General Order 427/02 are postponed until 3rd December 1902 the Constables to be paid in their Divisions from 30th November 1902, inclusive. General Order No 432 29th November 1902 Military Deserters or Absentees Referring to S.G.O 429/02 the Chief Constable forwards revised "Movement Notice" No 41/1903 General Order No 433 1st December 1902 Increase of Pay Division No. Rank Name Pay Increase per week from 1st inst. Eddisbury PC198 A. Hodgkiss £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Crewe PC275 F. Newbrook £ 1. 6. 10 1st inst. Crewe PC53 W. Poynter £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. Crewe PC317 H. T. Moore £ 1. 6. 3 1st inst. Middlewich PC359 D. Whelton £1. 6. 3 1st inst. North Wirral PC170 G.Reeves £1. 6.10 1st inst. Dukinfield PC399 J.Snelson £ 1. 9. 2 1st inst. Dukinfield PC36 H. Kenny £1. 9. 2 1st inst. Stockport PC2 T. Couth £1. 6. 3 1st inst. Stockport PC87 F. Waite £1. 11. 6 1st inst. Stockport PC149 G. Smith £1. 11. 6 1st inst. Dukinfield PC278 J. Deignan £1. 10. 4 1st inst. Dukinfield PC416 G.J.Cooling £1. 9. 2 £1. 9. 2 General Order No 434 3rd December 1902 Promotion The promotion of No.407 Sergeant J. Woodcock Head Quarters, referred to in G.O. 308/01 is hereby confirmed. General Order No 435 3rd December 1902 Pay Sheets 1903 The above will be made out as follows for the year ending 31st December 1900, and Superintendents will pay their Divisions in each alternate week on Friday and Saturday and forward pay sheets to this Office with weekly states due on Monday mornings. March Quarter from 1st Jan to 10th Jan inclusive No. of days 10 Boot money 9d/- to 10th Jan. inclusive No. of days Boot money -/9d from 11th Jan 24th Jan. 14 1/- from 25th Jan to 7th Feb 14 1/- from 8th Feb. 21st Feb 14 1/- from 22nd Feb. 7th March 14 1/- from 11th March 24th March 14 1/- from 8th March 21st March 10 -/9 June Quarter from 1st April to 11th April inclusive No of days 11 Boot money -/10 11st April No. of days Boot money -/10 from 12th April 20th April 14 1/- from 26th April 9th May 14 1/- from 10th May 23rd May 14 1/- from 24th May 6th June 14 1/- from 7th June 20th June 14 1/- from 21st June 30th June 10 -/8 September Quarter from 1st July to 11th July inclusive 11 days Boot money -/10 to 14th July No. of days Boot -/10 money from 15 July 28th July 14 1/- from 29 July 11th August 14 1/- from 12th Aug. 25th Aug. 14 1/- from 26th Aug. 8th Sept 14 1/- from 9th Sept. 22nd Sept. 14 1/- from 23rd Sept 29th Sept. 10 -/8 December Quarter from 3th Sept to 10th Oct .inclusive No of days 11 Boot Money --/9 30 Sept.- 31st Dec. No. of days Boot money -/9 from 30th Sept 13th Oct 14 1/- from 29 July 10th Feb 14 1/- from 14th Oct 27thOct. 14 1/- from 28th Oct 10th Nov. 14 1/- from 11th Nov. 28th Dec. 14 1/- from 9th Dec 22nd Dec 14 1/- from 23rd Dec 31st Dec 9 -/9 General Order No 436 3rd December 1902 Wilful Damage to Bridges The Chief Constable has recently observed that damage has been occasioned to County Bridges by names, initial etc. having been cut thereon and being otherwise defaced and is of the opinion that the same is done chiefly on Sunday afternoon when idle young men are loafing about, and he directs that Constables will observe whenever any damage is committed to bridges and will visit such places, in plain clothes on Sunday afternoons, with the view of detecting offenders. General Order No 437 3rd December 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in other Counties has permission to use same under Section 9 of the above Act. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Yearly 31 John Mason Lee Valley Mills Charlesworth No 4825 Licensed in Derbyshire to 17th Dec. 1902 Haulage purposes 1st Dec 1902 General Order No 438 4th December 1902 Public Health Acts Amendment) Act 1890 Part 1V Music and Dancing A doubt having arisen as to whether it is legal for the Police to lay information for offences committed against the above, the Chief Constable directs that all breaches of Part IV of the Act coming to the knowledge of the Police, will be at once reported to him together with statements of evidence, in order that he may consider the same, and give instructions whether or not the particulars are to be forwarded for prosecution to the Local Authority under the Public Health Acts. General Order No 439 5th December 1902 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alternations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses. Altrincham Licensing District:- No.5 Navigation Hotel Altrincham Licensee Thomas Mc Nait No.35 Tatton Arms Altrincham Licensee William Redfern No.51 Letters 16 John St. Altrincham Licensee William Eltoft No.47 Letters 10 Regent St. Altrincham Licensee Jesse Bailey No 70 Waggon & Horses Ashton on Mersey Licensee Thomas Cox No 138 Carters Arms Sale Licensee John Sidney Cartwright No 145 Letters45 Old Hall St. Sale Licensee Nathan F. Stubbs No.152 Hare & Hounds Timperley Licensee William Plant Buckley Licensing District:- No.3 Cross Keys Knutsford Licensee Joseph Gatley No.9 Rose & Crown Knutsford Licensee Mary Ann Molyneux Northwich Licensing District:- No.72 Sportsman Inn Northwich Licensee Sarah Taylor Middlewich and Sandbach Licensing District:- No.52 Plough Inn Middlewich Licensee Samuel Wilkinson No.67 Horse Shoe Inn Newbold Astbury Licensee John Thom Lawton Chester Licensing District:- No.24 Greyhound Inn Great Saughall Licensee John Thom Lawton Prestbury Licensing District:- No.13 Waggon & Horses Bollington Licensee Thomas Bradbury No.55 Trafford Arms Alderley Edge Licensee Charles Gosling bury Stockport Licensing District:- No 46 Junction Inn Cheadle Licensee Hannah Turner No 106 Railway Hotel Marple Licensee William Heywood No 107 Farmers Arms Marple Licensee John Thomas Barton 111 Travellers Rest Marple Licensee Samuel Wyatt Runcorn Licensing District:- No.24 London & North Western Hotel Runcorn Licensee James Robinson Hall No 16 Derby Arms Runcorn Licensee William Tinkler Crosby No 37 Ship Inn Runcorn Licensee Charles Leyland No 46 Nelson Inn Runcorn Licensee Thomas Ernest Gillgrass No 92 Prospect Inn Weston Licensee George Brooks Jones General Order No 440 6th December 1902 Constables Appointed Alfred Arthur Barnard and John Kelford having been appointed Constables, and sworn in before two Justices on 6th instant, are taken on the strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 441 6th December 1902 Water Pipes at Police Stations etc. The Chief Constable draws attention to occupiers of Police Stations to General Order 4/91 with reference to steps being taken with the view of reducing the liability of water pipes to burst. General Order No 442 6th December 1902 Stealing Poultry The Chief Constable draws the attention of Constables to G.O. 169 /87 and directs that Superintendents will see that the instructions therein are complied with. General Order No 443 6th December 1902 Cutting and Stealing Evergreens Superintendents will see that the instructions contained in G.O. 129 /85 will see that the instructions therein are complied with. General Order No 444 9th December 1902 Transfers The following Recruits will be transferred from Head Quarters on 13th instant. PC412 Recruit Alfred Roylance (single) to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Condliffe. PC236 Recruit John James Sheldon (single) to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Weatherby. PC410 Recruit Robert William Whitby (married) to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Starkey. General Order No 445 11th December 1902 Military Deserters and Absentees Referring to S. G.O. 429/02 the Chief Constable forwards herewith revised Movement Notice No 42. General Order No 446 11th December 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owners of the following Locomotive have registered same at the office of the Clerk of the Peace for Cheshire as required by Section 10 of the above Act. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires 142 Congleton Rural District Council No 4973 Congleton Rural District Council Road Rolling 10th Dec 1902 General Order No 447 12th December 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for two days. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 143 Charles Farrell 8 Bold Place Chester Lady Combermere Salop June 11th 1902 Journey Wrexham to Neston & from Neston to Hooton and back. 12th Dec 1902 General Order No 448 13th December 1902 Sergeant Reduced No 281 Sergeant William Thomas, Altrincham Division will resort to the rank of Constable at £1. 11. 6 per week on this date for: 1. Neglect of duty in not keeping his journal properly. 2. Neglect of duty by not visiting some of the Constables in his Section. Between 21st November and 6th December 1902 General Order No 449 13th December 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 17th December 1902, the Constable to be paid in his new Division from 14th instant, inclusive. viz PC281 William Thomas (married) from Altrincham Division to Crewe Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Roughsedge, resigned. General Order No 450 13th December 1902 Promotion, Appointments and Transfer Promotion The following promotion, appointment and transfer twill take place on 2oth December 1902. Appointments No.219 Acting -Sergeant Edward Bowden, Broxton Division, to be Sergeant at £1.13.3 per week, vice Thomas. PC269 William Jones Middlewich Division, to be Acting Sergeant, vice Bowden. Transfers No. 219 Sergeant Edward Bowden (married) from Broxton Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Thomas. No 269 Acting Sergeant William Jones (married) from Middlewich Division, to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Farndon, vice Bowden, promoted. PC52 John Wynne (married) from Stockport Division, to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Alsager, vice Jones PC391 John Prosser (married) from Altrincham Division, to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle, vice Wynne. General Order No 451 15th December 1902 Annual and Adjourned Licensing Meetings Return Form Nature of Return Date due at Head Quarters Return A Licensed Houses against which proceedings have been taken, or complaints etc. made during the year ending 31st December 1902 1st January Return B New Licenses to be applied for Notice of Intention to apply, endorsed as to date of receipt by Superintendents Date due at Head Quarters 14 days before Licensing Meeting also Adjourned Meeting. Form S/17 Superintendent's draft report year ended 31st December. Copies of Notices of objection which the Chief Constable has ordered. After the Chief Constable has approved of Report Form S/17 copy of same, to be forwarded to the Justices at least 7 clear days before Licensing Meeting 10 days before Licensing Meeting. Form S/17 Fair copy , as approved by Chief Constable 2 days before Licensing Meeting Return C Result of application for new Licenses, Superintendents detailed report of result of Meeting or Resolutions, or Remarks of Justices etc. 2 days after Licensing Meetings & Adjourned Meetings. Cuttings from local newspapers as to Licensing Meetings and Adjourned Licensing Meetings. As soon as obtainable after Licensing Meetings and Adjourned meetings. Return D Music, Singing and Dancing Licenses granted 20th March Return E Billiards and Bagatelle Licenses granted 20th March Specimen Forms A. B. C. D. and E. herewith:- Dismissed cases, and those in which the Chief Constable has ordered the license to be cautioned will not be entered on the "Black list" on Form 8/17. In the event of any license being convicted, or any complaint being made against a Licensee subsequent to 31st. December and prior to the date of Licensing Meeting, Superintendents will forthwith forward to the Chief Constable, properly filled in, Part 1 and 2 of Return "A" in order that he may consider whether there are just grounds for Police objection to renewal. If there is any case against a licensee pending at the date of the Licensing Meeting application will be made to the Licensing Justices for the renewal of the license to stand over until the Adjourned Licensing Meeting. The Police Register of Licensing Houses and Licensed Victuallers Book will always be taken by Superintendents to the Licensing Meeting and Adjourned Licensing Meeting. Persons who have made complaints against Licensees will be informed by Superintendents of the date and hour Licensing Meetings will be held, in order they may attend, should they so wish. Superintendents will be prepared to afford the Licensing Justices full information on all matters to be brought forward, or that are likely to arise, especially as to :- 1. Existing Licensed Houses. 2. Objections to existing licenses. 3. Premises for which new licenses are being applied for. Care will be taken by Superintendents to have at Court accurate information and evidence as to: Whether house objected to, is simply used for drinking purposes, or whether it affords bona fide accommodation for lodgers etc. Class of persons frequenting house Manner Licensed House has been conducted. Number and class of Licensed Houses in the vicinity Distances, of two or three of the nearest Population of the locality and proportion to each Licensed House Requirements of District etc. and whenever it is considered necessary the Sergeant will attend Licensing Meetings to give evidence on any of the above points, and others that may be considered expedient. In the event of Licensing Justices adjourning any application for the renewal of a license, and directing Superintendents to serve Notice of objection, it will be borne in mind that such Notice should be commenced: "I ................................Superintendent of Police of the "..................................Division in the County of Chester "do by directions of the Licensing Justices "sitting at the Annual Licensing Meeting held "at ............................on the ............... "day of .........................hereby give you "notice etc. And should contain fully and clearly the grounds of objection. ( Whiffen V Bligh, Queens Bench Divisions) If Superintendents have reason to request Licensing Justices to adjourn any application for the renewal of License, with the view of ultimately serving Notice of objection, they should a the time of making such request, formally state in open Court that they object to the renewal of the said License, and afterwards serve necessary Notice etc. (Daykin V Parker Court of Queen's Bench 17th April 1894) Superintendents will remember that when the Licensing Justices are considering an application for the renewal of a license, evidence of conviction against a previous license-holder is admissible, in support of any objection on the grounds of "disorderly" character" of house. R. V. Justices of Miskin Higher, Queens Bench Division. "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY RETURN "A" ............................................Division Return of Licensed Houses in above Division against which against which:- 1. Proceedings have been taken during the year ended 31st December. 2. Complaints of any kind whatever have been made either by Public or Police as to management. 3. Matters of every kind and nature relating to unsatisfactory conditions, or plan of premises such as Back or Side entrances made without proper Police Supervision. Insanitary conditions, Structural defects, Structural alterations made without authority of Licensing Justices, or not carried out accordingly to Order of Justices etc. No. as per Column 1 of Police Register of Licensing Houses Licensing Districts Nature of License Sign of House and where situated Nature of offence or complaint against Licensed premises Result of hearing or steps taken by Police in consequence of complaints date of any prior conviction against the licensed premises and result Superintendents consider that the renewal of the License should be objected to by Police, if so state fully on what grounds and if not why? Or they consider complaints should be brought to notice of Licensing Justices. 28 Eddisbury Beer On Carters Arms Delamere. Permitting drunkenness 14th September 1902. Dismissed with a caution No. Not sufficient grounds Not sufficient grounds 79 Eddisbury Full Golden Lion Over Permitting drunkenness 24th October 1902. Fined 20/s and costs 8/s-6/-d No. The house is now under new management it has been well conducted since conviction Fined 20/s and 8/s- costs 360 Chester Castle Beer On Park Hotel Ince Selling drink to a drunken person 1st Nov 1902 Fined £5 and costs 7 license endorsed 12th May 1897 to pay costs 7s/- 6d/-. 13th June 1898 fined 20s/- & costs 26th Aug 1899 fined 40s/-& costs This house is badly conducted and is a resort for persons of low character poachers, etc it is not required in the district. The Police C.C. Approves of objection would recommend Solicitor Acting for the Police 110 Eddisbury Full Red Lion Inn Tarvin Complaint received from Mr. Cooke the Hon. Sec. Anfield Cycling Club the Licensee refused to provide tea on 24th Aug 1902 Nil. Nil No. Propose entering complaint on Form 8/17 26 Eddisbury Full Bull & Stirrup Harbouring thieves, poachers and prostitutes etc. Reported to Police Constable 7th August 1899 Fined 20s/- and costs 10s/- There has been one conviction and a new tenant has lately taken over the business 71 Chester Castle Full Jolly Carter Hapsford Back entrance opens into a yard common to 4 cottages. Proper Police supervision thereby frustrated. Reported to Police Constable Nil No Purpose Entering complaint on Form 8/17. With a view to Justices making an order. 62 Eddisbury Beer Off Letters Delamere Structural alterations made without Justices consent Reported to Police Constable Nil No Purpose reporting same on Form 8/17 Two Justices 48 Chester Castle Beer On Sportsman Arms Failing to carry out structural alterations sanctioned at last Brewster Sessions Reported to Chief Constable Nil No Purpose reporting same on Form 8/17 Two Justices Date ...................................................... This Return: to be forwarded so as to reach Head Quarters, on 1st January. If necessary two or more forms to be used:-. Note; The following forms were originally hand written over two complete pages, they may be viewed presented as original in landscape as intended:- CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY RETURN B Return of all applications for new licenses including Music, Singing, Dancing, and Billiards. ..................................Division Column 1 of Licensing Police Register of Licensed District Houses Nature of present License if any Name of Applicant Sign of House & where situated, if a shop state whether Grocer or Chemist etc. Nature of License to be applied for. Do: Superintendents consider the application should be opposed: if so state fully on what grounds. Also state number of licensed Houses in vicinity, distance from two nearest licensed Houses and any other particulars which will assist the Chief Constable in arriving at a decision. 26 Eddisbury Beer On John Smith Travellers Rest Additional "Wine On" Yes: this additional License considered is not required in the neighbourhood, there are 4 fully Licensed Houses within a radius of 1and a half miles and a beer house "On" 200 yards away and fully Licensed House 300 yards away. Very little property has been erected during the past year and there is sufficient drinking accommodation. 16 Eddisbury Beer Off Thomas Gardener Letters Sandiway Additional "Beer On " Yes: Not required. There are 3 fully Licensed Houses within a radius of 2 miles from these premises. Two nearest are fully 200 yards and 300 yards respectively 53 Eddisbury Beer On Harry Wilson Thatched Tavern Over Full No: The Licensee is willing to surrender two Licenses No.. 53 & 54, subject to a provisional full License being granted. No 53 which is proposed to take down and rebuild. Nearest licensed houses are a beer-house "On " 100 yards away & a full license 200 yards distant. Nil Nil George Jackson House to be erected High Street Calveley Full "provisional" Yes. Not required. There are already 4 fully licensed beer houses in this neighbourhood, which are sufficient to meet the requirements. Nearest licensed house, a beer house 200 yards distant, a full license 100 yards away. Ten new houses have recently been erected close to where it is proposed to build this licensed house. Date:-..........................................................................................continued This Return to be forwarded so as to reach Head Quarters on 1st January to the Chief Constable 14 days before date of Licensing Meeting also adjourned Licensing Meeting together with Notices of intention to apply, duly endorsed as to date of receipt. "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY RETURN "C" ............................................Division Result of Applications for New Licensing Sessions Held at .............................................on the................................. Column 1 of Police Register Licensed Houses Licensing District Name of Applicant Sign of House and where situated Nature of License If opposed and by whom Result of application Remarks by Chairman if any. 26 Eddisbury Beer On John Smith Traveller Rest Kelsall Additional "wine on Y Police & Residents Refused Nil Nil Eddisbury nil George Jackson House to be erected in Calveley Full Provisional Y Police Refused Nil 44 Eddisbury Beer Off Wm. Smith Letters Tarporley Additional Beer Off. Y Police Refused Nil 53 Eddisbury Beer Off Harry Wilson Thatched Tavern Over Full N Granted provisional License As Licensee undertook to surrender two licenses 53/54 subject to old premises being taken down and rebuilt Date...............................................................Superintendent ..................... This Return to be forwarded so as to reach Head Quarters two days after Licensing Meeting also adjourned Licensing Meeting. Note; These forms above were hand originally hand written over two complete pages, they may be viewed presented as original in landscape as intended. CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY RETURN "D" ............................................Division Return of Music, Singing and Dancing, Licenses granted at Annual Licensing Meeting and Adjourned Meeting......................... Register If Licensed House Name of Licensee Name of House or Premises Township Whether premises licensed for sale intoxicating Liquors or not Nature of License Term of License Hrs. of opening & closing Suptd. Remarks on conduct of places previously licensed well conducted Music Singing from 12th Feb to 11th Feb 1904. Term of License 12th Feb 1903 Dancing From 12th Feb to 11th Feb 1904. 12 noon to 10.pm 2p.m. to 11 p.m. 44 James Smith John Jones Rams Head "Oddfellows" Hall Over Frodsham Y N Music 12. Feb to 11th Feb 04 Singing 12. Feb to 11th Feb 04 well conducted CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY RETURN "E" Return showing the number of Billiard and Bagatelle Licenses granted at Annual Licensing Meeting and Adjourned Meeting 19.............. Police Register if a Licensed House Name of Applicant Description of Premises Township Term of License Hours between the Billiards or Bagatelle Rooms are open Class of person who frequents the premises If ever visited by the police Suptd. Remarks well conducted Respect-able 21 Wm. Harris George Wilson Bears Paw Cocoa Tarporley Tarporley 1903/04 1903/04 6am. to 10pm 6am. to 10pm Working class Working class Footballers Yes frequently Well conducted This Return: to be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 20th March in each year. General Order No 452 15th December 1902 2. Edward V11. Chap. 28 Copies of this important Act of Parliament, which comes into operation on 1st January 1903, are forwarded herewith for the information of the Constabulary, the Chief Constable at directs that they will be kept in the Guard Books at Head Quarters and in the Standing General Order Books in Sections. The Act will be carefully perused by Sergeants, and such Superintendents, Inspectors and Sergeants and such parts of the same as refer to, or come within, the powers of the Police, , in, explained to Constables, in order that the provisions may be enforced. There are a number of amendments in the Law as to drunkenness, and in the Licensing Laws provision now being made for the registration of Clubs, and the Chief Constable considers it well to draw attention to the principal provisions, so far as they affect the powers and duties of the Police. Part 1 Amendment of the law as to drunkenness Section 1 Under this Section the Police are empowered to arrest persons found drunk and incapable, and such persons may when expedient be detained in custody until they can be brought before the Petty Sessions or a Magistrates and need not be released on their own recognizance, when sober, as has been practice hitherto. Constables will exercise discretion in apprehending such persons, and bear in mind that if safety to themselves, and not to the annoyance of others, they should not interfered with. It is only when drunken that persons appear to be incapable of taking care of them-selves that the power of arrest is given, which power now extends to persons drunk and incapable on licensed premises. Section 2 Makes it a special offence to be in charge of a child, apparently under the age of seven years, and give power of arrest. This offence can be adjudicated on by two Justices or a Stipendiary Magistrate only. It is important, not only with the view of suppress, preventing drunkenness, but also of checking and as far as possible, the very great danger to young children, who are unfortunate enough to be in charge of drunken parents or guardians, that the Police should do their utmost to enforce this Section, and where a drunken man or woman is in charge of a child apparently under seven years of age, such persons should be apprehended. Whenever an arrest is made the child must be taken from the prisoner, and, if possible sent home, should there be any suitable person there to take care of the child, but if it is impossible for the Police to find a place where the child can be properly attended to, then arrangements should be made for the child to be taken to the nearest Workhouse. On no account will the Police allow a child, to be placed in a cell with a drunken parent or guardian. The Police will arrange for the child to be under the age of seven years old to be brought to the Court at the hearing of the case, so that the Justices may form an opinion as to whether the child is apparently under the age of seven years. See - Sub Section 3. Section 3 Is intended to remove a doubt as to whether the power of Justices to require persons to recognizances or give surety to be of good behaviour extends to cases of drunkenness. If any person found over commits a breach of the terms of his recognizances he will be, reported for such, and brought before the Justices. In the event of a person who has been ordered to enter into recognizances removing to another place during the period referred to in such recognizances, full particulars will be sent to the Police of the District to which the person removed. Section 4 This is a very important Section, and throws the onus on the licensee of showing that he has taken all reasonable steps to prevent drunkenness on his premises. This alteration should have the effect of materially assisting the Police in prosecutions against licensees charged with permitting drunkenness. The Police will continue to assist publicans in keeping the law by warning the person in charge of the premises if they see a drunken person entering the house, and in helping, at the or his agent, to expel from licensed premises, any person who is drunk, violent, quarrelsome or disorderly. Although the licensee himself is responsible for the proper conduct of his licensed premises, the Chief Constable again points out that he entirely disapproves of any member of the Constabulary watching a drunken person enter a licensed house and after giving sufficient time for such person to be served with intoxicating liquor, visiting the premises with a view to reporting the licensee for an offence against the licensing laws. Section 5 Makes habitual drunkenness a ground for granting a separation order under the Summary Jurisdiction (Married Women) Act 1895 etc. It will be the duty of the Police, when as directed by the Court, to remove an inebriated wife to a Retreat under the Habitual Drunkenness Act, and in all such cases the Police Escort must be accompanied by a matron or other trustworthy woman, unless he, be assisted by the husband or a relative. Expenses incurred by the police in removing a female inebriate under this Section will be entered on Pink Form, and the expenses of female escort engaged by the Police to accompany the prisoner will be entered on the form sent with the S.G.O. 227/94 and be sent to the Chief Constable for his authority to pay, and when sanctioned and paid will be included in Contingent Account Div. Form in column " Conveyance "etc." the cost of the Police escort being on one line, and that of the female escort on the next. Instructions under this Section will be forwarded hereafter, by the Police Authority with reference to Sub-Section (3) Section 6 Prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquor for a period of three years to persons declared by the Court to be Habitual Drunkards, and provides that Regulations shall be made by the Police Authority. Section 7 Imposes a penalty on any person, who, on licensed premises, procures or attempts to procure, drink for consumption on or off the premises by a drunken person or who shall aid and abet any drunken person in obtaining same. Constables, upon being applied to by licensees, will assist them in obtaining the names and addresses of any person offending against this Section. If the Police themselves see any offence against this Section committed, they will, on their own initiative, take proceedings. Section 8 The interpretation of a "public place" is very important, and will in future enable the Police to act, in cases of drunkenness in any place to which the public have access, including such places as Piers, Promenades, Athletic, Fete and football Grounds, Agricultural Show Grounds etc. Part 11 Amendment of Licensing Laws Section 10 Has for its object the dealing with, what are generally known as "Grocers " Licenses" The first Sub - Section requires, with certain exceptions, that a Justice's license shall be obtained in the case of every Excise license under which liquor may be sold by retail to be consumed off the premises. The Second Sub-Section removes the existing limitation on the discretion of Licensing Justices to refuse a license for the sale of liquor by retail to be consumed off the premises, save as in Sub - Section (4) The Police will therefore be enabled to object to new applications for "grocers" licenses and to the renewal of similar licenses now in existence, save as in Sub - Section (4) just in the same manner as in the case of other licenses. Section 11 Is intended to increase the control of Licensing Justices over the structure of licensed premises. It will be the duty of the Police to see that no alterations of the character defined in this Section are made without the consent of the Licensing Justices has been first obtained and in the event of any such alterations being unlawfully made, or commenced, the Police will warn the licensee concerned of the requirements and submit to the Chief Constable a detailed report of the extent of the alterations, in order that he may consider whether to direct the Superintendent to lay an information under Sub- Section (2) The plans referred to in this Section although deposited with the Clerks to the Licensing Justices will, no doubt, be open to the inspection of the Police whenever a sight of same is necessary for any purpose connected with the carrying out of the Licensing Laws and will be found useful in accurately ascertaining the exact limits of licensed premises. It is important that the Police should know what rooms or parts of licensed premises are used for the sale of drink, as distinguished from those rooms or parts not so used, as is their duty to see that only on such public parts is the sale of drink permitted. Whenever any intimation is given to Superintendents that an application is about to be made to the Justices for their approval to any alterations in licensed houses such will be reported to the Chief Constable, and at the same time a plan of the premises showing proposed alterations will be submitted to the Chief Constable. See General Order 55/02 for instructions. Whenever an Order is made under Sub- Section 4 for alterations to licensed premises Superintendents will report details to the Chief Constable, and be particular in observing that the terms of such orders are faithfully carried out. If application is made to the Licensing Justices for consent to alter licensed premises without Superintendents having had an opportunity of inspecting the plans and sending same to Head Quarters for the Chief Constable's instructions, the fact will be brought to the notice of the Justices with a request that consideration of same may be deferred. Section 14 Provides that the General Annual Licensing Meeting shall be held within the first fourteen days of the month of February in each year, and every adjournment thereof shall be held within one month of the date of the General Annual Licensing Meeting Section 15 Is intended to secure that what are generally known as protection orders or temporary authority shall not be granted without the Police having an opportunity of making proper enquiries (at least one week notice to be given to the Superintendent of Police). The Chief Constable directs that upon receipt of these notices Superintendents will make full and careful enquiries as to the character and suitability of the person desiring to obtain temporary authority to sell, and satisfy them-selves beyond all doubt that such person is in every way qualified to hold a license. The Police of the districts in which such person has resided or is known will invariably be communicated with as to what is known about him, and requested to verify testimonials etc. and if the answers are not satisfactory or there are reasonable grounds for believing that the applicant is unsuitable to hold a license, Superintendents will oppose the application, as it is most important that only suitable persons of good character, steady habits etc. should be entrusted with license, Superintendents are held responsible and that the enquiries before directed are made in every case of application for temporary authority, etc. Section 16 The object of this Section is to secure that transfers shall be granted only after proper enquiry, and provides, among other things, that 14 days- notice must be given to the Police Superintendent in all cases of application for application for transfers. The Police enquiry as to character and suitability of proposed licensee, directed under Section 15 will be invariably made. Superintendents will inform Licensing Justices when considering these applications when considering these applications. Whenever an Order is made under Sub- Section 2 as to preventing repeated applications for transfers, the particulars of such order will be entered in Licensing Victuallers Book in red ink, on the next line after last entry concerning licensed house in question thus: "No further applications for transfer to be made "before ..........................................or as the case may be...................................................................................................... Superintendents will have the said book at Court, and be careful to refer to same in all cases of applications for temporary authority transfers etc. to see if any such order has been made to give the Court information as to the number of changes in licensees, and if possible, cause of such changes. Section 17 Amends the law in regard to "occasional Licenses" and should be strictly adhered to. It will be the duty of the Police Superintendents to submit to the Court any information required touching the expediency of granting an occasional license, and in order to obtain any information that may be required Superintendents will at once, on receipt of notice, enquire as to the grounds on which application is to be made, the necessity, or otherwise for such a license, and whether there is likely to be any drunkenness or disorder and further, if the event is a periodical one, enquiries will also be made as to how the licensee conducted his business on prior occasions, and if any drunkenness or disorderly conduct was the result. Whenever occasional licenses are granted Superintendents will remember that is the duty of the Police to see that the conditions, hours etc. on which the licenses are granted are strictly adhered to, and the necessary instructions will be given by Superintendents to the local Police as necessity arises. Part 3 Registration of Clubs Section 24 Provides for the Registrations of Clubs occupying premises which are habitually used for the purpose of a club, and in which intoxicating liquor is supplied to members or their guests. Section 25 Directs that the Clerk to the Justices shall keep a Register of such Clubs within his Division. The object of this portion of the Act is to secure the inclusion in the Register of all Clubs within the scope of the Act, whether good or bad, in order that their existence, their membership, their rules etc. may come under the cognizance of the Police and others. Unsatisfactory, if the information contained in the Return made by the Secretary is inadequate or unsatisfactory, there may arise a suspicion that the Club is a bogus Club, or otherwise of an unsatisfactory nature, and the Chief Constable, upon receiving reports from Superintendents, will consider whether the Police are upon to take steps under Section 28 or Section 29. The Register is to be open to the inspection of an Inspector or Superintendent of Police without fee at all reasonable hours. Section 26 Makes it an offence to supply, or sell, or keep for supply or sale, intoxicating liquor in an unregistered Club, and Section 27 to supply liquor in a Registered Club for consumption off the premises, except to a member (personally) on the premises. Section 28 Provides that a Court of Summary may make an order directing a Club to be struck off the Register on the grounds named therein. In the event of an order being made by the Justices the Police of the district in which The premises are situate will be particular in observing that the terms of such order are strictly enforced. Section 29 Enables a Justice of the Peace to grant a search warrant, and if the Police have at any time good grounds for supposing that a Registered Club is mismanaged (see Section 28 for grounds of which a Club may be struck off the Register) or that intoxicating liquor is sold or supplied at an unregistered Club, the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable. A Superintendent, Inspector or Sergeant will always be present at the execution of a warrant under this Section, and every care will be taken to properly inspect the premises named in the warrant; written notes should there and then be made of what is observed, the names and addresses of persons etc. found on the premises, and the books, papers etc. that may be seized, so that full and accurate information may be subsequently give to the Justices. The result of the execution of the Search Warrant will be forthwith reported to the Chief Constable, who will then give further orders as to laying information for Summons. The Police are not authorised to enter Clubs except by Search Warrant. General Instructions All offences committed by licensees or Secretaries of Clubs under this Act will be promptly reported to the Chief Constable, who must at the same time be furnished with statements of evidence as directed in General Order 277/98 which will be understood to apply hereto. Full particulars will also be reported to the Chief Constable whenever the Police are of the opinion that there are good grounds for making an application for a Warrant to search the Club premises, for a Club to be struck off the Register, or believing that a false return has been made by a Club Secretary, or any other infringement, or supposed infringe of that part of the Act respecting Clubs. Whenever the Justices order alterations to be made to Licensed premises, or sanction alterations on application, Superintendents will on completion of same inspect the premises and report to the Court and Chief Constable whether such have been faithfully executed in accordance with plans etc. If members of the Constabulary are in doubt as to how to act in any particular matter, they will apply to Superintendents who will, if necessary, refer the question to the Chief Constable for his instructions. Copies of this S.G.O. are forwarded herewith for Sections, and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be neatly placed (not copied) in Sectional Order Books, together with a copy of the Act of Parliament also sent herewith. General Order 453 15th December 1902 Annual Licensing Meeting The following General Orders and Memos to Superintendents have been consolidated by G.O. 451/02. General Orders 216/91 224/91 177/92 217/93 218/93 225/93 89/94 219/94 289/94 156/96 207/98 204/99 244/99 271/02 And Memos; To: Superintendents dated:- 23rd August 1892 20th July 1894 10th August 1894 24th August 1894 5th December 1895 13th March 1896 25th July 1896 3rd August 1896 7th August 1897 9th August 1899 30th August 1899 14th August 1900 General Order 454 15th December 1902 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 29th instant. PC29 John Hulse (married) from North Wirral Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Prosser. PC189 John Hudson, attached to Head Quarters, will be paid on the strength of North Wirral Division from and including 21st instant. General Order 455 15th December 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 184 Mr Wm. Mitchell 53 Hindhills St. Heywood Lancs. Lancashire Lass Licensed to 18th Dec. 1902 Lancs. Journey Hyde to Denton 16th Dec.1902 General Order No 456 16th December 902 First Aid to the Injured Referring to G.O. 407/1902 the following member of Dukinfiield will attend the class at Dukinfield: 1st Examination PC410 Whitley General Order 457 17th December 1902 Locomotive Act 1898 The owner of the following Locomotive licensed in another County has permission to use same in the County of Chester for one day. No. of Registered License Name and address of owner of Locomotive Number or other distinctive marks on Locomotive Purpose for which Locomotive is used Date License expires Daily 185 186 Moss Side Brick Co. Marine Rd. Manchester. Charles Farrell Bold Place Chester Licensed to 12th June 1903 Lancs. Lady Combermere Salop June 11th 1902 Hauling Journey Neston to Birkenhead 12th Dec.1902 17th Dec 1902 General Order 458 18th December 1902 Transfers cancelled The transfers of Constables Hulse and Hudson directed in G.O. are hereby cancelled. Transfers The following transfers will take place on 31st December 1902, the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions. PC75 Ebenezer Hughes (married) from Macclesfield Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Prosser. PC189 John Hudson (married) from Head Quarters but attached to North Wirral Division, to Macclesfield Division, vice Hughes. General Order 459 23rd December 1902 Clothing and Caps 1903 Immediately on receipt of the above Superintendents will forward to this office the Contractors invoices, and a report stating whether articles mentioned therein have been received, and in good order or otherwise. The clothing and Caps must be kept in the Divisional Store Room or in a dry place where they will not become injured or damaged. Clothing and Caps received for Constables who have been transferred since the Force was measured will at once be to the Superintendent at the Division in which such men are now serving, and those for Constables who have left the Force to Head Quarters. General Order 460 23rd December 1902 Transfers The transfer of PC Hudson directed in GO.O. 458/02 is hereby cancelled. The following removal and transfer will take place on 3rd instant. PC94 Edward Bell (married) Macclesfield Division from Henbury to Bosley, vice Hughes. PC 189 John Hudson (married) from Head Quarters, but attached to North Wirral Division, to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Henbury, vice Bell General Order No 461 26th December 1902 Military Deserters and Absentees Referring to S. G.O. 429/02 the Chief Constable forwards herewith revised Movement Notice No 43. General Order No 462 27th December 1902 Constable Appointed Arthur White having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 27th instant is taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 463 30 December 1902 Promotion The following promotion will take place on the 1st January 1903. No. 24 Acting Sergeant Thomas John Morris North Wirral Division, to be Sergeant at £1. 13. 3 per week, vice Buchanan deceased.