Force Orders 1881

X THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRITE AND REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY IT IS INTENDED TO AID THE RESEARCHER AT THE PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE, CHESTER NO COPIES IN ANY DIGITAL FORMAT WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY OR THE TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF POLICING IN CHESHIRE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY GENERAL ORDERS CJP4 VOLUME 3 6th January1881 ~ 31st December1881 General Order Purport Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 6 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3 Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th January 1881 Constable R. Hughes B Division is discharged from the Force for falsely representing himself as a single man. Constable G. Hamlett, D Division is reduced to 24/6d per week for neglect of duty and drunkenness. Constable I. Pickford, J Division is deprived of his Merit Badge and Pay, and Good Conduct Badges, for disobedience of orders, and making a false entry in his Journal. On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the following Constables retire on Superannuation allowances from the 7th instant, Constable J. Wibberley, D Division, �50 0s. 0d per annum and Constable R. Jebb, K Division, �35. 0s. 0d per annum. Constable T. Percival, D Division is transferred to H Division, to be stationed at Crewe. The Chief Constable is pleased on the recommendation of Captain Little to award 5/- each extra Special Duty Allowance to Constable News and J. Davies of D Division for the Capture of a Burglar at Altrincham on the 4th instant during their night duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th January 1881 Constable J. Johnson, D Division is from this date transferred to B Division and will be stationed at Gatley, vice Constable Hughes discharged. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th January 1881 Constable O. Oldham, D Division is dismissed from the Force for insubordination. Superintendents will send in a list showing the rank and allowances received per annum by any Officer or Constable in their Division, for the performance of duties connected with Weights and Measures, Assistant Reliving Officers, Superintendents of Fire Brigades, or any other extra duties. The Chief Constable is pleased to notify that he has received a report from the Deputy Chief Constable that the Sergeants of G or Eddisbury Division have sent in the most creditable reports of Night Visits for December 1880. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th January 1881 Conveyance of Remand Prisoners to Petty Sessions, to and from H.M. Prison Knutsford. Superintendents will forward to this office with their Monthly Accounts from this date, an account on all expenses incurred in the removal of remand Prisoners, to and from Knutsford Jail, in order that the amount may be sent to the Governor, to submit to the Home Office for approval of payment. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th January 1881 Income Property Tax, Schedule "A". It having been decided by the Court of Exchequer (Scotland) that Constabulary Stations/Clerk Surveyor of Taxes. The Commissioners of Supply for the County of Dumfries, are liable to be assed for the Income and Property Tax only, but no other, Superintendents may pay and charge in their Contingent Accounts, any proper demands made upon them for the above named Taxes, they will however be careful in seeing that the premises are not assed beyond their proper value. The following promotion will take place from this date Division Rank and Name Promotion B Constable P. Oakes 28/- per week and 1 Good Conduct Badge G 2nd Class Sergeant W. Crabb 1 Additional Good Conduct Badge G Constable T. Furness 1 Additional Good Conduct Badge G Constable W. Latham 1 Additional Good Conduct Badge G Constable T. Crowther 1 Good Conduct Badge K Constable S. Crank 1 Good Conduct Badge D Constable J. W. Lodge 24/6d per week D Constable James Clews 24/6d per week H Constable Charles Lloyd 24/6d per week L Constable Frank Gee 24/6d per week Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th January 1881 On the recommendation of Superintendent Cooper Constable J. Tinsley, A Division will receive increase in pay to 25/8d per week from this date. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th January 1881 Strike of Colliers at Poynton The following detail of Constabulary under the Command of the Deputy Chief Constable will assemble at the under mentioned places on Tuesday next 18th instant at 10am, old helmets will be worn, 2 Sections of B Division at High Lane, 2 Sections of C Division at Poynton Village and a Reserve of B Division at Stockport. The Superintendents of A and D Divisions will hold in readiness at Hyde and Altrincham, a strength of 20 men, 2 Sergeants and an Inspector, to move to any part required, on receipt of Telegram from the Deputy Chief Constable, who will keep the Chief Constable, during the day well informed of the state of the disturbed Districts. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th January 1881 The Chief Constable is pleased to award 5/- to Sergeant Ennis, and 2/6d each to Constables Parkins and Oldfield, all of G Division, for vigilance on night duty, in the capture of two men for Fowl Stealing, and trusts that all members of the force, will manifest a desire to perform their duties in such a manner, as to secure the prevention and detection of Crime, which the Chief Constable will always be ready to encourage by his notice and approval. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th January 1881 Constable E. Lodge, (comment more than likely incorrect and should read J.W. Lodge) D Division, is transferred to E Division to be stationed at Somerford Booths. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st January 1881 The Chief Constable is pleased to allow Constable T. Wilkinson, K Division to retain a reward of 10/- received by him for services at a Fire at Ellesmere Port on the 24th instant. On the recommendation of Captain Lingard the Chief Constable is pleased to relax the rules in reference to the promotion of the following men in H Division, who will receive pay from the 29th instant, at the under mentioned rates, 2nd Class Sergeant Lewis at 26/10d per week and Constable G. Whitehurst at 25/8d per week. As many letters and reports are received from Sergeants and others, through Superintendents, which are very incorrect in their orthography, they will in future revise all such documents before submitting them to the Chief Constable. In future the deductions from Vouchers for Coal for private use will be one fourth, instead of half the cost of same. The Chief Constable regrets that he is compelled to rescind his Order of the 17th April 1880, relating to stoppages for sickness, which will in future be made in accordance with the instructions given in General Order of the 3rd December 1878. Superintendents will at once take steps to have all the Revolvers and Cutlasses put into a place of safety ready for immediate use. Constable Bancroft, B Division is fined 10/- and dismissed from the Force for drunkenness which he sought to excuse by insinuating that his Sergeant had been guilty of a similar offence in consequence of which the Chief Constable desires that Superintendents will caution all their men that such conduct will not be tolerated. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st February 1881 Constable J. Taylor, A Division will receive pay at 25/8d per week from the 29th ultimo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st February 1881 Constable Herbert Hibbert will be transferred from F to B Division, from the 5th instant to be stationed at High Lane. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th February 1881 Superintendents will forward to this office, the number of married men in their several Divisions on the 1st January 1881. The New Journals sent for Inspectors will be commenced from the 1st ultimo, and the name of the Inspector will be entered at the top of each page. Constables J. Royle and S. Smith of F Division, having completed three years service are awarded 1 Good Conduct Badge and will receive pay at 26/10d per week from the 5th instant. In reference to Paragraph 6 of General Order of the 31st ultimo, Superintendents will see that the Cutlasses and Revolvers therein referred to are clean and in proper order. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th February 1881 Constable E. Dunning is transferred from C to H Division and Constable J. Wright from H to A Division from the 5th instant. Constable J. Woodward is transferred from A to C Division vice Constable Dunning. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th February 1881 Constable J. Nixon will be transferred from C to D Division from the 19th instant to be stationed at Sale (Cancelled 22nd February 1881). Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st February 1881 Constable J. Fryer, F Division is dismissed from the Force for disobedience of Orders and borrowing money from Publicans. The following Constables will receive the increase of pay from the 19th instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate G Constable J. F. Parkins 25/8d G Constable F. Smith 25/8d K Constable J. Woodrow 25/8d K Constable J. T. Robinson 25/8d Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st February 1881 Constable W. Leah, L Division will receive increase of pay to 24/6d per week from the 19th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th February 1881 Constable G. West is transferred from K to J Division and Constable J. Pickford from J to K Division from this date. Constable J. Currie, L Division will receive the increased rate of pay of 25/8d per week from this date. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st February 1881 The Chief Constable desires that Superintendents when framing Misconduct Reports against Constables will make them as clear as possible by entering the time, place and occasion, when the offence was committed thus "Absent from Conference Points at.............at................... and ............................., without which the Record Book at Headquarters cannot be properly kept. Constable A. Taylor, H Division, is discharged from the Force and deprived of his pay for being absent without leave from the 18th to the 24th ultimo. Constable W. Bythell, B Division is dismissed from the Force for drunkenness during his night duty. Constable E. Burr B Division is reduced to 25/8d per week, deprived of 2 Good Conduct Badges and transferred to D Division at his own expense, to be stationed at Sale. Captain Little will transfer a Constable who knows his duty from there to B Division (Constable S. Clarke). Constable J Gibson is transferred at his own expense from K to F Division to be stationed at Runcorn and Superintendent Williamson will send a Constable from there to replace the late Constable John Fryer. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th March 1881 The Right Honourable The Secretary of State, Home Department having sanctioned an increase of men to the Force as recommended by the County Quarter Sessions in October last, the following will be the establishment of each Division from the 7th March 1881. Div CC Supt Ins Sgt's Con Add Total HQ 1 1 1 2 9 14 A 1 1 6 32 40 B 1 4 17 22 C 1 1 2 15 19 D 1 1 6 36 44 E 1 1 6 31 2 41 Cont... F 1 1 4 20 1 27 G 1 4 16 21 H 1 1 5 35 42 J 1 3 10 14 K 1 2 6 42 52 Totals 1 11 9 48 264 3 336 The established strength of K Division between 1st April and 30th September in each year will be increased by two Constables for duty in the New Brighton District. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th March 1881 The following promotions and transfers will take effect on the under mentioned dates. Chief Superintendent W. Egerton, K Division to �200 per annum from the 3rd instant. Inspector H. Dutton, K Division to �100 per annum from the 1st instant. From the 8th March 1881 Sub Inspector N. Large to be Inspector at �90 per annum in C Division on augmentation to be stationed at Wilmslow. 2nd Class Sergeant J. Goudie, B Division to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week in same on augmentation to be stationed at Disley where an additional Section for that District will at once be formed. 2nd Class Sergeant John Rowe, L Division to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week in E Division, to be stationed at Northwich vice Sergeant Cooper transferred to D Division. 2nd Class Sergeant A. Crabbe to be Sergeant at 30/4d per week in G Division on augmentation to be stationed at Tarvin. Constable W. Leah, L Division to be 2nd Class Sergeant. Merit Class Constables with Badge and additional pay of 2d per diem 2nd Class Sergeant Turner, A Division for Meritorious Service, vice Sergeant Rowe promoted. Constable John Oldfield, G Division for activity and zeal on duty vice Inspector Large promoted. Sergeant J. Okell, C Division is transferred to G Division to be stationed at Tarporley and Sergeant Cooper from E Division to D Division on augmentation. Sergeant John Dodd, C Division will be removed from Wilmslow to Bollington vice Sergeant Okell transferred. Constable F. Hindley from C to L Division to be stationed at Trafford. Constable T. Lowe from C to H Division to be stationed at Crewe. Constable W. Moss from A to B Division to be stationed at Bredbury. Constable W. Newns from D to B Division to be stationed at Brinnington. Constable C. Ryder from H to C Division to be stationed at Fulshaw. Constable J. Thompson from A to C Division to be stationed at Rainow. Superintendents will be careful in seeing that the new leggings are properly fitted on each man and that they are not too small. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th March 1881 Constable John Forster, H Division is dismissed from the Force deprived of his pa during his absence without leave from the 7th to the 9th and 11th to the 14th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th March 1881 (out of sequence) Superintendents will be careful in seeing that the Property Tax is deducted from all amounts paid for Chief Rents for Station Houses. The Chief Constable has much pleasure in promoting Constable Currie, L Division to 25/8d per week for his humane conduct to a man found lying at Saughall on the road in a dying state perfectly unconscious on the 22nd ultimo, and trusts that his example will be followed by all members of the Cheshire Constabulary, and that they will always evince a kindly disposition to assist any of the public found under like circumstances. The Chief Constable is pleased to allow Superintendents to recommend any of their single men who have served three years and are in possession of a Good Conduct Badge for permission to marry, a list will be kept at Headquarters from which he will select men for this indulgence whenever the number of married men on the establishment is under the maximum of 200 allowed by the rules of the force. The Chief Constable is pleased on the strong recommendation of Superintendent Hindley to reinstate 2nd Class Sergeant M. Batty as Sergeant in E Division at 30/4d per week from the 12th instant vice Sergeant Major Clifton resigned. Constable W. Martyn D Division is promoted to 2nd Class Sergeant from this date. Constable T. Wally of J Division is promoted to 2nd Class Sergeant and awarded the Merit Badge with pay of 2d per diem from the 12th instant. 2nd Class Sergeant S. Broster G Division is awarded the Merit Badge with pay of 2d per diem from the 12th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd March 1881 The following increase in pay and Good Conduct Badges are granted by the Chief Constable from the 19th instant Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay or Badges E Constables W. Wood, J. Elliott 25/8d E Constables R. Davidson, D. Thomas 1 Additional Good Conduct Badge G Constable L Bates 1 Additional Good Conduct Badge Cont.. K Constables T. Reece. W.McNeill. 1 Additional Good Conduct Badge Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd March 1881 Constable J. Chatterton is transferred from F to D Division to be stationed at Lymm, vice Constable Senior, from the 26th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st March 1881 (out of sequence) Divisions will parade as follows to be fitted with New Clothing, Superintendents will have ready to hand the Measurer on his arrival, a list of all their men, with a column for 'Remarks' for him to fill up in reference to any alterations required for each mans clothing Division Place Time Day Date A Hyde 10am Monday 28th March 1881 B Stockport 3.30pm Monday 28th March C Macclesfield 9am Tuesday 29th March H Nantwich 2pm Tuesday 29th March J Broxton 11am Wednesday 30th March L Chester 3pm Wednesday 30 March E Middlewich 9am Thursday 31st March F Runcorn 4pm Thursday 31st March K Birkenhead 9am Friday 1st April D Altrincham 8.30am Saturday 2nd April G Oakmere 2pm Saturday 2nd April Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this order. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th April 1881 At the recommendation of the Chief Constable, Superintendent Cooper retires on the 15th instant from the Cheshire Constabulary and a Superannuation of �140 per annum. In closing his official connection with Superintendent Cooper, the Chief Constable assures him that he carries with him his personal esteem and regard, and has the gratification of making known to the Force, that to Superintendent Cooper's ready cooperation and zeal, he attributes in great measure the satisfactory condition of "A" Division during the period it was under his command (the Chief Constable) personal and more immediate command as well as at the present time. It must be within the knowledge of most members of the Force that the Chief Constable has on more than one occasion endeavoured to impress on them the great advantages certain to accrue from faithful and diligent service, the career of Superintendent Cooper, fully illustrates the principles he has thus endeavoured to inculcate, who, having thirty five years ago, commenced this long term of service, as a Constable, now retires on his well earned pension, the highest that has ever been granted in the Cheshire Constabulary, and carrying with him in to private life, the respect and esteem of all whom he has been associated as well as their hearty wishes that he may long live to enjoy it. The following promotions and transfers will take place on the 16th instant Captain Lingard of H Division to be Superintendent of A Division at �220 per annum. Superintendent E. Mayho G Division is transferred to H Division at a salary of �165 per annum. Superintendent Plant, J Division is promoted to �165 per annum from the 1st instant. Assistant J. Naylor H Division, to be Superintendent of G Division or Eddisbury Division, at a salary of �130 per annum. Inspector Jesse Leah, L Division to be Assistant Superintendent at Crewe in H Division at a salary of �110 per annum. The Chief Constable is pleased to promote Constable David Davenport, D Division to 25/8d per week in consideration of his Humane and Gallant Conduct in having on the night of the 26th March last, plunged into the Canal at Sale and at great personal risk succeeded in bringing to land one John Holt who was drowning therein and thus done all in his power to save the life of the latter. The Chief Constable thus marks the conduct of Constable Davenport with his High Commendation, as an example to others and more especially the younger members of the Force, and takes this opportunity, as he has on former occasions, of impressing on all ranks, that such behaviour reflects credit on the individual as well as on the whole Force, and is certain to meet with the approval and recognition at his hands. The above orders will be read at the next General Parade of each Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 9th April 1881 The following detail of Constabulary will attend in K Division at the places under mentioned on Good Friday and Easter Monday, and Superintendents will instructions that the men are marched through Liverpool to and from the Landing Stage by the Senior Sergeant or 2nd Class Sergeant present, who will be held responsible for their conduct in the Streets Good Friday at New Brighton Landing Stage at 10 a.m. Division Sergeants 2nd Class Sgt's Constables Total A 1 6 7 D 1 1 2 E 1 4 5 Cont.. F 1 3 4 Totals 4 14 18 New Ferry at 11 a.m. Division Sergeants 2nd Class Sgt's Constables Total F 1 1 2 G 1 3 4 H 1 5 6 Totals 2 1 9 12 Eastham Ferry at 11 a.m. Division Sergeants 2nd Class Sgt's Constables Total E 1 1 2 H 1 3 4 J 1 3 4 L 1 1 2 Totals 2 2 8 12 New Brighton Landing Stage at 10 a.m. Division Sergeants 2nd Class Sgt's Constables Total F 1 3 4 H 1 4 5 J 1 2 3 Totals 1 2 9 12 Recapitulation of the foregoing detail for Good Friday Division Sergeants 2nd Class Sgt's Constables Total A 1 6 7 D 1 1 2 E 2 5 7 F 1 1 4 6 G 1 3 4 H 1 1 8 10 J 1 3 4 L 1 1 2 Totals 8 3 31 42 Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th April 1881 The following detail of Constabulary under the Command of Superintendent Mayho, H Division will attend at the Tarporley Hunt Steeple Chases at 11 a.m. on the 20th instant, and the Chief Constable trusts that the men selected for this duty will as on former occasions present an appearance which will reflect credit upon the Force, and perform their duty with efficiency and courtesy towards the public. Division Rank and Name A Captain Lingard (Mounted). Sergeant Britton, 2nd Class Sergeant Gibson. Constable Devereux. B Sub Inspector Walker, Constable Baddiley. C 2nd Class Sergeant Parrott, Constable Alexander. D Sergeant Gunn. Constable Egerton. E Sergeant Robinson, Constables Dale, Darrock, Elliott, Hodgkinson, Woodrow. F Constables Egerton and Lowndes. G 1 Sergeant and 10 men under Sergeant Johnson who will be selected by the Superintendent. H Superintendent Mayho (Mounted) Sergeant Atherton, Constables Burrows, Hornsey, Lloyd, McGowan and Ryder. J Sergeant Bradshaw, 2nd Class Sergeant Walley. Constables Stockton, Bowyer and Usher. K 2nd Class Sergeants Garside and Whittaker. Constables Barlow, Fords, Lythgoe, Lloyd, Naughton, Woodrow. L Constables Gee and Thomas. Plain Clothes F Superintendent Williamson. G Superintendent Naylor H Assistant Superintendent Leah C Inspector Large K Inspector Dutton L Sub Inspector Downes D 2nd Class Sergeant Sheehan J Sergeant Morgan. New Helmets (with Spikes and Curb Chain down) White Gloves, Regulation Boots, New Leggings and Cape (Rolled) will be worn. The Cane will not be carried except by Mounted Superintendents. The Senior officer or Sergeant of each Division will be held responsible for the order of the men to and from their respective Divisions, and on arrival at Beeston Castle Station the various detachments will be marched under the Senior to the Race Ground and on returning from same. Superintendent Mayho will in compliance with the existing orders thereon forward a report of the day's proceedings to this office. Recapitulation of the foregoing detail. Div Supt Assistant Supt Ins Sub Ins Sgt 2nd Class Sgt Const Total A 1 1 1 1 4 B 1 1 2 C 1 1 1 3 D 1 1 1 3 E 1 5 6 F 1 2 3 G 1 2 10 13 H 1 1 1 5 8 J 2 2 2 6 K 1 2 6 9 L 1 2 30 Total 4 1 2 2 8 7 36 60 Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th April 1881 Hyde Municipal Election Thursday 14th April 1881. The following detail of Constabulary will attend at Hyde at 11 a.m. on the above date under the Command of the Deputy Chief Constable. Division Supt Ins Sgt's PC Total B 1 1 11 13 D 1 2 12 15 H 1 1 Totals 2 1 3 23 29 Sergeants and Constables will appear in Old Helmets, 2nd best clothing, Leggings, Capes (rolled) and White Gloves at 7. 30 a.m. at the Polling Booths. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th April 1881 Sergeant Rowe, E Division is transferred to L Division from the 9th instant and Constable Metcalf from B to C Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th April 1881 The following details of Constabulary will attend at 10.30 a.m. at Hooton in K or Wirral Division on Easter Monday the 18th instant Division Ass Superintendents Sergeants Constables Total H 1 1 L 1 5 6 Totals 1 1 5 7 Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th April 1881 West Cheshire Election 1881, Nomination Day Saturday next the 16th instant being the Nomination for West Cheshire, Superintendent Plant, J Division, will attend at Chester Castle with a Sergeant and six men of his Division at 11. 30 a.m. and Sergeant Rowe and one man from the Reserve, will also attend at the same hour, the men will be dismissed to their Districts as soon as the proceedings are over. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th April 1881 West Cheshire Election The instructions given in General Order of the 16th March 1880, in the General Election with the exception of Paragraph 1 and Clause 3 of Paragraph 12 will be observed to the forthcoming Election for West Cheshire. The following detail of Constabulary will attend at 7.30 a.m. for duty at the under mentioned Booths on the 22nd instant. Booth Location Detail of Constabulary Alsager Superintendent Hindley will send 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables. Audlem Superintendent Mayho will send 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables. Crewe Superintendent Mayho will detail Assistant Superintendent Leah with 1 Sergeant and 6 Constables. Nantwich Superintendent Mayho will attend with 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables. Wrenbury Superintendent Mayho will send 1 Sergeant and 3 Constables. Neston Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail 1 Sergeant and 2 Constables. Cont.. Great Sutton Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail 1 Sergeant and 6 Constables. Upton Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables Liscard Chief Superintendent Egerton will detail 1 Inspector, 1 Sergeant and 8 Constables. Chester Sub Inspector Downes, 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables from L Division. Dunham Superintendent Naylor will send 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables. Frodsham Superintendent Naylor will send 1 Sergeant and 1 Constable, Superintendent Williamson will send 1 Sergeant and 1 Constable. Over Superintendent Naylor will send 1 Sergeant and 3 Constables. Weaverham Superintendent Naylor will send 2 Constables Superintendent Williamson will send 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables. Tarporley Superintendent Naylor will attend with 2 Constables of G Division Captain Little will send 1 Sergeant and 8 Constables. Handley Superintendent Plant will send 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables. Malpas Superintendent Plant will attend with 1 Sergeant and 4 Constables from J Division Captain Little will send 1 Sergeant and 3 Constables. 2 Constables from L Division will attend at the Grand Jury Room, Chester Castle at 5.30 p.m. on duty there during the counting of Votes. Superintendent Plant, 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables of J Division will attend at Chester Castle at 8 p.m. at the declaration of the Poll. Reserves will be formed at 11 a.m. as follows and in the event of any disturbance arising in other Polling Districts, the Senior Officer or Sergeant in charge will telegraph for assistance to the nearest place where Reserves are stationed, and forward duplicate of same to the Chief Constable. At Crewe Div Supt Ins Sgt 2nd Class Sgt Con Total A 1 3 19 23 Cont.. B 1 1 H 1 5 6 Total 1 1 3 24 30 At Nantwich, Commanded by Captain Lingard A 1 1 4 6 B 1 2 1 11 15 D 2 1 19 22 E 1 2 1 9 13 H 1 1 8 10 Totals 2 1 7 5 51 66 At Neston Commanded by Inspector Dutton C 1 2 10 14 E 4 5 F 1 6 8 K 1 1 8 12 Totals 2 4 28 39 At Over Commanded by Chief Inspector Leighton D 1 1 E 2 8 10 Totals 1 2 8 11 At Wallasey Commanded by Chief Superintendent Egerton A 1 6 7 D 1 1 K 1 1 1 9 12 Totals 2 2 1 15 20 All other men in their several Divisions will be held in readiness to move on receipt of Telegram and Superintendents will inform the Chief Constable by post the night previous how many men they have left and where they will assemble on day of Polling. Superintendents and Inspectors will wear Frock Coats, Helmets without Spikes and Belts, other ranks old Helmets and Clothing 1879 issue, old Capes (rolled) Leggings and Black Gloves, Armlets and Metropolitan Staves will be taken. Superintendents will give instruction to all ranks that on no account are Staves to be drawn, except by the Special Order of the Senior Officer or Sergeant present or when they have been assaulted and are likely to be overpowered, as such indiscretion might provoke a disturbance and the Chief Constable trusts that the Constabulary will exercise the utmost forbearance and good temper in dealing with the Public during the excitement of the Election. Superintendents requiring Cards of Instructions for men on duty at Polling Booths will apply at once to this office for same. Superintendents will acknowledge the receipt of this Order punctually by return of post. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd April 1881 Constable J. Gibson, K Division is reprimanded, transferred at his own expense to E Division to be stationed at Northwich for not parading for night duty on the11th instant and being drunk at 2.30am on the 12th instant. Constable John Forster, G Division is dismissed from the Force with forfeiture of pay for being absent without leave from the 10th to the 11th instant, drunk at 9.15pm Monday 12th and absent without leave on the 14th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th April 1881 Superintendents will see that 2nd Class Sergeants discontinue wearing Good Conduct Badges, Sergeants Chevrons being worn instead on the right arm. Superintendents will see that all Good Conduct Badges are removed at once from the right to the left arm of all Constables. Superintendents will impress upon all their men that it is their duty, whether specially detailed for the purpose or not, whenever they are in Court at Assizes or Sessions to see that order is preserved by preventing any noise or talking place any negligence in the performance of this duty will at once be reported to the Chief Constable. The instructions in Paragraph 7 of the Standing Orders of the force dated January 1880 will be strictly carried out and all duties performed in Uniform, unless specifically permitted to appear in plain clothes, any deviation of this Order will at once be reported to the Chief Constable. Officers will wear their belts under their Tunics and Patrol Jackets. Helmets with Spikes will not be worn at Elections, this will be added as an instructions as Number 21 on Form 41/A. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th April 1881 The Chief Constable calls the attention of al ranks to paragraph 7 of the Standing Orders of the Force, and directs that the provisions of the same are rigidly carried out. Plain clothes are in no case to be worn by any member of the Force of whatever rank, during the performance of any duty, unless it is such a nature, absolutely to require the same and when the latter is the case it is only to be done by the distinct order and on the responsibility of the Superintendent of the Division. The Chief Constable regrets that it should be necessary again to call attention to this subject, as he was under the impression that his orders would have been loyally obeyed without repeated reference to them, but as he is reluctantly obliged to come to the conclusion that such has not been the case, and that they have in this matter been neglected even by members of the Force in the higher ranks, it only remains for him to notify that any instance of disobedience in the future, will meet with his severe displeasure and punishment as he will in no case tolerate eye service of evasion of his orders. This order will be read to all the men of each Division at the next General Parade of same. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th April 1881 2nd Class Sergeant P. Walley is promoted to the rank of Sergeant at 30/4d per week in F Division from the 1st proximo vice Handford transferred. Constable Marshall D Division is promoted to 2nd Class Sergeant and transferred to G Division. The following transfers will take place from the 6th proximo, Sergeant Handforth from F Division to E Division, to be stationed at Northwich. Constable W. Lowe from D to B Division to be stationed at Newtown. Constable Proctor from A to B Division to be stationed at Brinnington. Constable Darrock from E to G Division to be stationed at Five Crosses, Kingsley. 2nd Class Sergeant Ennis from G to D Division, Constable Wright from A to K Division and Constable Higginbottom from K to A Division. Superintendents will at once forward all Inspectors Helmets to Messrs Christy and Co, to be fitted with the new patter Mountings and Curb Chains. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th May 1881 Chester Races. The following detail of Constabulary will parade at this office at 11am on the days under mentioned for duty at the above races. Tuesday 10th May under the command of Inspector Large, who will receive from Superintendents a list of the men detailed for duty on the above named day. Division Rank and Name A Sergeants Harrison, Constables W. Miller, J. Butler, W. Thomas, W. Craven and G Davies. B 2nd Class Sergeant W. Leah, Constable S. Coughlin, W. Hill, E. Jones. P. Oakes and W. G. Wood. C Inspector N. Large, Constables J. Alexander, J. Breese and T. Ratcliffe. D Sergeant R. S. McDonald, Constables J. Clews and C. Dawson. L Constable A. Brand. Wednesday 11th May, under the command of Inspector Roche, K Division, who will receive from Superintendents a list of the men detailed for duty on the above named day Division Rank and Name A Sergeant Britton, Constables J. Devereux, J. Fox, F. Lowe and H. Williamson. B Sub Inspector J. Walker, Sergeants B. Gibson, P. Turner, Constables W. Baddiley, W. Lowe, J. Proctor. C 2nd Class Sergeant C. Parrott, Constable C. Ryder. D Sergeant P. Gunn, 2nd Class Sergeant E. Ennis. Constables J. Bracegirdle, T. Egerton. E Sergeant D. Robinson, Constables J. Dale, G. Hodgkinson, J. Woodrow and W. Wood. F Constable A. Egerton. G Sergeant W. Johnson, Constables A. Darrock, W. Fletcher, J. Oldfield, J. Parkins, J. Taylor. H Sergeant J. Atherton. Constables J. Burrows, A. H. Hornsey, C. Lloyd, M. McGowan. J Sergeant E. Bradshaw, 2nd Class Sergeants J. Bowyer and T. Walley. Constables R. Halliday. K Inspector P. Roche. 2nd Class Sergeant J. Whittaker, Constables J. Barlow, T. Burgess, S. Ford, P. Naughton, P. Reilly, J. Woodrow and W. Lythgoe. L Constables F. Gee and S. Thomas. Thursday 12th May, under the command of Inspector Millington who will receive from the Superintendents a list of the men detailed for duty on the above named day. Division Rank and Name D Constables W. Newns, A. Poole and J. Roscoe. E Inspector J. Millington, Constables R. Drury and W. McClean. F Sergeant P. Walley, Constables J. Cooper, J. Gibson, T. J. Kelly, J. Mutter, J. Price. G Constables L. Bates, J. Green and W. Latham. H 2nd Class Sergeant J. A. Lewis. Constables W. Arkley, S. Ford. P. Hammersley. T. Jones and G. Whitehurst. J Sergeant Proudlove. Constables J. Allman, J. Stockton and M. Usher. The following clothing will be worn Inspectors will carry Canes and wear Helmets with Spikes, Curb Chain down, Tunic, New Pattern Leggings, best Boots and White Gloves. Sergeants and Constables Helmets with Spikes Curb Chain down, New Clothing, Capes Rolled, New Leggings, best Boots and White Gloves. Superintendents will see that the men for this duty will have their hair properly cut and that they present as smart as appearance as possible. The usual precautions will be observed during Chester Races, as directed in General Order of the 24th April 1880. Superintendents will forward to this office on the 14th instant on Special duty Sheets an account of the expenses incurred by the Constabulary attending Chester on the days named. Superintendents will acknowledge the receipt of this order by return of post. In future all Returns sent to this office will be entered by ranks in Alphabetical Order. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th May 1881 Constable Burrows, H Division, is transferred, at his own expense, for neglect of duty and drunkenness, to D Division, vice Constable Lowe, from the 7th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th May 1881 West Cheshire Election It is a source of much gratification to the Chief Constable to be able to congratulate the Force on the excellent temper and discipline displayed by it, under, in some cases, very trying circumstances during the late Parliamentary Elections for West Cheshire, this has made more especially prominent at Nantwich on the 22nd ultimo, where but for the forbearance of the Constabulary and the efficient manner in which they were commanded by Superintendent Mayho and Captain Lingard, a serious disturbance might have taken place. Such conducts rebounds to the credit of the whole Force, increases public confidence in it, and in this instance has called forth the commendation of the Magistrates at Nantwich in Petty Sessions Assembled. The forgoing order will be read at the Head Quarters of Divisions by Superintendents at their next weekly parade. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th May 1881 As it appears that all the new clothing has not been received, the detail of Constabulary ordered to attend at Chester Races in General Order of the 14th instant will in order to secure uniformity, wear the clothing for 1880. 2nd Class Sergeant James Cashin, F Division, will revert to his duty as Constable and is reduced from this date to 26/10d per week, with forfeiture of One Good Conduct Badge for drunkenness on duty at Runcorn on the 23rd ultimo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th May 1881 2nd Class Sergeants acting as Clerks in Divisional Offices will wear, old serge uniform during office hours in Summer months and cloth in Winter months. Superintendents will give strict instructions to all his married men, that they are on no account to allow their wives to give information to any persons in their absence on public matters, but to inform all such who may apply at their Stations for same, that they must call again for what they require as a recent Summons Case under "The Contagious Disease (Animals) Act 1878" nearly failed in consequence of a defence set up that the defendant had been told by a Constables wife that a License was not required for the movement of some Cattle. Superintendents will also direct that all reports from their men on any subject must be addressed to them as Superintendent of the Division, who will, if necessary, submit same together with their own report to the Chief Constable. The prefix "Mr" is not to be used when writing to any member holding rank in the Cheshire Constabulary. The Chief Constable observes that some Constables have not been sufficiently instructed in the method of Saluting when carrying Canes: in which case the Canes should be smartly brought to the carry in the off hand; and by the side other than that from which the salute is given. Superintendents will take steps to see that all Constables are properly instructed in this matter. The following transfers will take place from the 14th instant Constable M. Sweeney from H to L Division and Constable A. Brand from L to H Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th May 1881 The transfer of Constable M. Sweeney, H Division as per General Order of the 10th instant is hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on the 13th instant, Sergeant Blair from A to F Division to be stationed at Budworth. Sergeant Dean from F to A Division to be stationed at Stayley. Constable Eaton from A to G Division, vice 2nd Class Sergeant Crabbe promoted. Constable Lowe from A to G Division to be stationed at Over. Constable J. Taylor from A to L Division (Cancelled). Constable M. Sweeney from H to A Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 13th May 1881 Superintendents John Hindley's, E Division name having been inadvertently been omitted in General Order of the 6th instant in reference to the Constabulary at Nantwich on the 22nd ultimo, the Chief Constable has much pleasure in notifying Superintendent Hindley is equally entitled to Commendation for the efficient manner in which he acted on that occasion. Constable Charles Lloyd, H Division is dismissed from the Force for disobedience of Orders and breach of the Conditions of Service in getting married without the permission of the Chief Constable. Constable Charles Craven, A Division is dismissed from the Force for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th May 1881 The following Constables will receive increase of pay and Good Conduct Badges from this date Division Rank and Name Award A Constable T. Pickstock Good Conduct Badge D Constable A. Poole Good Conduct Badge F Constable A. Egerton Good Conduct Badge H Constable W. Basnett Good Conduct Badge H Constable J. Reilly Good Conduct Badge A Constable J. Butter To 25/8d per week A Constable J. Devereux To 25/8d per week C Constable C. Ryder To 25/8d per week F Constable J. Speed To 25/8d per week H Constable W. Arkley To 25/8d per week H Constable J. Hesketh To 25/8d per week J Constable J. T. Lee To 25/8d per week K Constable H. Lloyd To 25/8d per week A Constable W. Miller To 24/6d per week F Constable J. Mutter To 24/6d per week F Constable R.H. Noden To 24/6d per week H Constable J. Blanchard To 24/6d per week H Constable S. Forde To 24/6d per week H Constable A. H. Hornsey To 24/6d per week H Constable T. Jones To 24/6d per week K Constable W. Wright To 24/6d per week Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th May 1881 Constable William McClean, E Division is reduced to 24/6d per week, severely reprimanded, and removed at his own expense to Bredbury in B Division or Stockport Division. Constable W. Moss, B Division is transferred to A Division to be stationed at Godley. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th May 1881 Superintendents will immediate instructions for the removal of all paper labels from all clothing in possession of their men, and that the Cap Peak is cleaned daily before being worn, as at the recent Parade at Knutsford Sessions the Chief Constable had occasion to find great fault on the universal neglect of these simple matters, which Sergeants of Sections ought to be held responsible for. On no account are any members of the Force to be detailed for new duties of any kind without the previous sanction of the Chief Constable, who has recently been informed that two Sergeants were employed without any reference to him, sometime since, in assisting to raise Militia Recruits, any irregularity of this kind in future will meet with his serious displeasure. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th May 1881 Sergeant John Shaw, A Division is reduced to the rank of 2nd Class Sergeant at 28/- per week for gross neglect of duty at Dukinfield on the 21st instant and evincing a want of zeal for the Service by sending three young and inexperienced Constables to quell a disturbance at Dukinfield Hall, whereby one of the aforesaid young Constables brought discredit on the Force by improperly using his staff. Constable H. Pearce, H Division is reduced to 24/6d per week, with loss of two Good Conduct Badges, and transferred to A Division at his own expense for neglecting to account to his Superintendent for monies received from Mrs. Read, Church Coppenhall on the 23rd ultimo. The Chief Constable hopes that he will not have occasion in future to animadvert on such neglect and Superintendents will impress on all under their command the importance of immediate compliance with the Regulations on such matters as the Chief Constable is determined to put down all such irregularities. The following transfers will take place from this date, 2nd Class Sergeant John Shaw from A to G Division to be stationed at Over. Constable T. Furness from G to A Division. Constable L. Bates of G Division will be stationed at Kelsall, vice Furness transferred to A Division. Constable J. Ashton and J. Mottershead from H Division to K Division to be stationed at New Brighton. Constable J. Harrison from C to A Division. Constable G. Rutter C Division, to be stationed at Prestbury, vice Harrison transferred to A Division. The Chief Constable is please on the recommendation of Chief Superintendent Egerton to promote Constable J. Vost of K Division, from 24/6d to 26/10d per week and grant him one Good Conduct Badge, for highly meritorious conduct in pursuing and capturing three notorious pickpockets at the Parkgate Races on the 9th ultimo, who have since been sentenced to long terms of imprisonment, and hopes this man's zeal for the Service may be emulated by the younger members of the Force. On the recommendation of Superintendent Meredith, Constable J. Woodrow, C Division is promoted to 25/8d per week. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st June 1881 2nd Class Sergeant William Warburton, L Division, is appointed Sergeant Tailor and Store Keeper at Head Quarters to whom all Hampers from Divisions containing clothing will in future be addressed. For the latter duty he will receive an allowance of 5/- per month. Sergeant Warburton will be held responsible that the clothing of all Recruits is properly fitted before joining their Divisions, and he will bring to the immediate notice of the Chief Constable any damage done to clothing which he may receive from Divisions, belonging to men who may have left the service, he will also attend at the Chief Constable's office at the termination of each quarter, with his bill for alterations and Stock Book to be audited by the Chief Clerk. The following transfers will take place from the 4th instant, Sergeant Peter Turner from B to D Division, to be stationed at Altrincham. Sergeant Thomas Porter from D to B Division, to be stationed at Cheadle. Sergeant Samuel George Cooper, D Division will relieve Sergeant Thomas Porter at Sale. 2nd Class Sergeant John Shaw from A to H Division, to be stationed at Aston (his transfer in General Order of the 28th ultimo to G Division is hereby cancelled). 2nd Class Sergeant Edward Charles Hicks from D to H Division, to be stationed at Crewe as office assistant to Superintendent Leah. Constable James Oldfield from G to A Division. Constable William Basnett from H to G Division, to be stationed at Weaverham. Constable Richard Halliday from J to L Division. 2nd Class Sergeant Ralph Southern, H Division, will, from this date be borne on the establishment as a supernumerary without pay. Inspectors will in future for Parade purposes, and when attending Assizes, or Quarter Sessions, wear the Block Fronted Elastic side Boots, but on other occasions, or in bad weather, they may at their own option, wear Lace Ups, especially with Gaiters. Superintendents will forward to this office on or before the 6th instant a Return of proposed Married and Single Constables Stations throughout their Divisions, those suggested for Married men will be as limited as the convenience of the Service will admit of, and Cottages rented by the Superintendents for the use of the Constabulary will be inserted in Red Ink. Members of the Force will invariably appear in Uniform, when rendering assistance in the execution of any Legal Process, where their presence is determined necessary to prevent a Breach of the Peace, but on no account are they to give such aid except the person requiring it, is in possession of proper Legal Authority. Sergeants or Constables will on no account undertake this duty without (when practicable) the Orders of a Superior Officer. The Chief Constable regrets that a young Constable was recently allowed to go in plain clothes, on this delicate and important duty, by a Sergeant from whose past experience and long Service in the force, ought to have known better, thereby exposing an inexperienced young Constable to a Civil Action, for which the Chief Constable expresses his extreme displeasure. In future when the parties of the Constabulary are employed on duty are Race Meetings, or on other Public occasions the Senior Officer will include in the Report, directed to be rendered by General Order 2nd August 1879, the particulars of any case of obstruction, to the performance of duty, which may occur, and will also notify the same to the Superintendent of the Division in which the Party has been employed, who will, if necessary, take Proceedings against the Offenders, without delay reporting the result to the Chief Constable. In detailing Parties of Four or Ten Constables to be in charge of a 2nd Class Sergeant. Those consisting of Ten or Twenty Constables to be in charge of a Sergeant with a 2nd Class Sergeant for every Ten men. Twenty to Sixty to be in charge of an Inspector, with a Sergeant, for every Twenty men and a 2nd Class Sergeant according to above scale. Parties over Sixty to be in charge of a Superintendent with Inspector, Sergeants and 2nd Class Sergeants in the proportions before mentioned. When the consist of only Four or less number, a Merit Class Constable, if possible will be detailed or the Senior Constable is to take charge and be responsible. Example...... Strength Supt Ins Sgt 2CSgt Const Total 80 1 1 3 7 68 80 50 1 2 5 42 50 25 1 1 3 20 25 15 1 2 12 15 10 1 9 10 Superintendents will forward to this office on or before the 16th instant a Nominal Return of all Constables in their respective Divisions who are skilled Tradesmen. The Chief Constable is pleased to award the following Merit Badges with pay of 2d per diem from this date, for long and faithful service and exemplary conduct. Division Rank and Name C Constable Charles Bowden D Constable Joseph Roscoe E Constable Robert Davidson G Constable William Latham H Constable Samuel Fowles L 2nd Class Sergeant William Warburton The Chief Constable is pleased, on the recommendation of Chief Superintendent William Egerton, to award Constable Samuel Ford, K Division one additional Good Conduct Badge for length of service. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd June 1881 The following detail of Constabulary will attend at the under mentioned places in K Division on Whit Monday the 6th instant New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am Division Rank and Name A Sergeant Henry Harrison, Constables John Butter, George Davies, John Davenport, John Fox, William Miller, Joseph Orme, John Ratcliffe and William Thomas. B Sub Inspector James Walker, Constables William Baddiley, Stephen Coughlin, William Lowe and John Proctor. D Sergeant Peter Gunn, Constables Samuel Clews, Charles Dawson, William Maddock, and Alfred Poole. J Superintendent John Plant. L Sub Inspector Joseph Downes and Constable James Currie. County Hall Birkenhead (for Bidston) at 10am. Division Rank and Name F Sergeant William Blair, Constables Joseph Cooper, Abner Egerton, John Gibson and Joseph Price. H Sergeants John Atherton, Thomas Fowler, William Arkley. Constables Samuel Burgess, James Dowd, Samuel Ford, Martin McGowan, Peter Hammersley, Arthur H. Hornsey, Thomas Jones, John Reilly and George Whitehurst. New Ferry at 11am Division Rank and Name G Sergeant Albert Crabbe, Constables James Green, Frederick Lowe and John Taylor. J Sergeant Thomas Proudlove and Michael Usher. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd June 1881 The Chief Constable is pleased to make the following promotions and transfers to take effect from the 1st instant Division Rank and Name Promotions/Transfer L Sub Inspector Joseph Downes Promoted to Inspector at �90 per annum. K Sergeant Samuel Shore Appointed Sergeant Major and Drill Instructor to the Force vice Clifton resigned. K 2nd Class Sergeant Joseph Whittaker To be Sergeant at 30/4d per week in succession to Sergeant Major Shore, and will be stationed at Bebington. K Constable Robert Campbell To be 2nd Class Sergeant and is awarded the Merit Badge and Pay of 2d per diem, vice Whittaker promoted L 2nd Class Sergeant William Leah To 26/10d per week. K Constable William Lythgoe To 26/10d per week in consequence of the strong representation of Chief Superintendent Egerton of his general efficiency. K Sergeant Major Samuel Shore Transferred to L Division and will be stationed at Bishopsfield. L Sergeant John Rowe Transferred to A Division to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Shaw reduced. The Chief Constable is pleased to promote Constable William Cooper, K Division, to 26/10d per week from the 4th instant and to award him one Good Conduct Badge for his vigilance on night duty on the 31st ultimo in capturing a man named Charles Edwards at Egremont, for stealing Tools from a Joiners Shop there, for which vigilance and efficiency Constable William Cooper was complimented by the Magistrates who sentenced the Prisoner to three months imprisonment with hard labour and the Chief Constable trusts that this Constables good example may be emulated by the younger members of the Force who may assured that such zealous actions will not pass unrewarded. The Chief Constable regrets to find that much laxity is becoming perceptible in the Force, owing to Paragraph 13 of the Standing Orders relative to Shaving, not being regularly complied with, and he trusts that Superintendents will see that his wishes in this respect are rigidly observed, by bringing to his notice any member of their Division, who through indolence, neglect their personal appearance. The attention of Inspectors and Sergeants, who should be first to observe any non compliance with the orders of the Chief Constable is also drawn to this subject, otherwise serious notice will be taken of such neglect of duty. Superintendents will report on or before the 8th instant what Sums are received, by the respective Lock-Up Keepers in their Division for the Custody of County Court Prisoners. The new Serge Clothing will only be worn when attending Divine Service, Assizes, Quarter Sessions and when the Constabulary proceed on Special Duty out of their respective Divisions or when considering necessary by Superintendents. This Order will not apply to Constables who are only in possession of one suit of Serge Clothing. Chief Constables Office, Chester 4th June 1881 (out of sequence and on page 279 As it appears the new Serge Trousers have been issued by the Contractor without Staff Pockets, the old serge clothing will be worn until further Orders, on the occasions directed in Paragraph 5 of General Order of yesterdays date. In order to ensure uniformity in the appearance of the Buttons and other Metal Ornaments on the Clothing, Superintendents will in future see that only a quick silver composition is used in cleaning same, as it is found that such a mixture does not destroy or discolour the metal. Constables Job Cartwright, B Division and Samuel Clews K Division, are discharged from the Force for inefficiency. Superintendents will in future arrange the Sunday duties of Sergeants and Constables so as to enable them to attend, when practicable Divine Worship in the forenoon, instead of the Sabbath evening. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th June 1881 The following transfers will take place on the 11th instant, Constable George Ennion, from A to H Division. Constable Thomas Burgess E Division, is fined 10/- for drunkenness and transferred to K Division at his own expense. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th June 1881 The transfer of 2nd Class Sergeant Edward Charles Hicks, from D to H Division as directed in General Order of the 1st instant is hereby cancelled. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th June 1881 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the coming Festival at Beeston Castle, near Tarporley on the 20th and 21st instant, and on arrival the Sergeants in charge of the men of their respective Divisions will report themselves to Superintendent Naylor, under who orders all ranks will remain till the termination of their duty Division Rank and Name A Sergeant Henry Harrison and Constable John Ashford C Inspector Nathan Large E 2nd Class Sergeant Peter Royle and Constable William Wood. G Superintendent James Naylor, Sergeant Albert Crabb, Constables William Latham, John Latham, Frederick Lowe. H Superintendent Evan Mayho, Constables William Arkely, Alfred Brand, Samuel Ford, Peter Hammersley, William Harper, Martin McGowan, George Whitehurst. J 2nd Class Sergeants James Bowyer and Thomas Walley, Constables John Allman, Joseph Dunning, John T. Lee, Michael Usher. K Sergeant Joseph Whittaker. L Sergeant Major Samuel Shore, 2nd Class Sergeant Arthur Pettingale, Constables Frank Gee and Francis Hindley. Detectives from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester will also attend. The before mentioned detail will be despatched by the Superintendents of their respective Divisions so as to reach Beeston Castle by 10am on the 21st instant, Caps, New Serge Clothing, Waist Belt, Staff and Case and White Gloves will be worn and the Chief Constable expects that the men selected for this important duty will by their demeanour and vigilance reflect credit on the Force. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th June 1881 As several applications on Form 131 have recently been received on the day when the services of the Constables are required, Superintendents will see they reach the Chief Constable, as directed in the instructions thereon, 3 clear days before the men are wanted, otherwise they will not be submitted, they will also use greater circumspection in forwarding these applications, which must be signed by Persons in authority and responsibility, as the Chief Constable has reason to believe that his concessions in these matters have been abused, he will therefore in future only allow Constables to attend where there are large gatherings of the Public, at Large Fetes for Charitable, and other similar objects, for the preservation of the Peace, and not, upon every occasion of the meeting of Clubs etc, at Public Houses, where the presence of the Constable is only sought for, as a shield to protect the Landlord from the consequences of any illegal act which may be committed, he Chief Constable trusts that he will not be called upon again to allude to this matter, as the attendance of Constables at such places has only a demoralizing effect upon them, and in no way adds to the reputation of efficiency of the Force, which it is the duty of all ranks to maintain. Superintendents will again draw the attention of all their men, to General Order of the 24th July 1878, relating to correspondence, and see that the rules laid down therein, are properly carried out by all ranks, Sergeant William Johnson of G Division is hereby reprimanded for not complying with same. In order to ensure uniformity in keeping accounts, Superintendents will in future charge 1/- per day, or part thereof, for each Prisoner detained in Station Houses under County Court Warrants, whether they are supplied with meals or not, and Credit same in the 17th Clause Return for the month in which the amounts are received. Constable Joseph Alexander Burrows, D Division is severely reprimanded, removed at his own expense to G Division, to be stationed at Over, to forfeiture of Pay, and to be placed under stoppages for being absent without leave from the 4th to the 8th instant, drunk at Crewe at 10pm on the 4th instant, and losing or making away with several articles of his clothing and appointments, and Sergeant Henry Cooper, H Division, is hereby reprimanded for not reporting to his Superintendent that he had seen Constable Burrows at 10pm on the 4th instant at Crewe under the influence of drink, and that the Constable had said "I should be back at Altrincham at 10 o'clock tonight, but I shan't go". Constables who have not been free from Misconduct Reports for the preceding six months will not recommended by Superintendents for leave of absence whether the case has been disposed of by the Chief Constable or themselves. 2nd Class Sergeant Edward Charles Hicks, D Division, is discharged from the Force for disobedience of Orders and breach of the Conditions of Service in getting married without permission of the Chief Constable. Constable James Higginbottom, A Division, is dismissed from the Force with forfeiture of pay, for drunkenness and absence without leave. Constable George Beeley of the same Division is fined 10/- discharged for absence without leave from the 11th to the 12th instant. The following Constables will receive increase of pay at the under mentioned rates from the 18th instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate D Constable Benjamin Hey 24/6d E Constable James Bottom 24/6d E Constable James Griffiths 24/6d E Constable David Thomas 28/- H Constable Samuel Burgess 24/6d H Constable George Lewsley 24/6d On the recommendation of Superintendent John Hindley, the Chief Constable is pleased to restore to Constable Frederick Bebbington, E Division, the Good Conduct Badge forfeited in April 1880. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th June 1881 The following transfers will take place from the 24th instant, Constable Joseph Wright from E to B Division and Constable Richard Halliday from L to E Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th June 1881 It is the painful duty of Lieutenant Colonel Cope, as Deputy Chief Constable to announce to the Cheshire Constabulary the sad intelligence of the death of Captain Arrowsmith, the Chief Constable, which occurred at a late hour, at his residence last night, from heart disease. In making it known, the Deputy Chief Constable expresses a hope that all ranks of the Cheshire Constabulary will pending the appointment of a new Chief Constable, testify their respect for the memory of their late Chief, by their good conduct, and by attention to all the orders he has issued for the benefit, alike of the Public and the Force. By so doing they will best prove the efficiency of his administration, and at the same time they will conform to what would have been his own wishes had his life been spared? Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th June 1881 In consequence of the lamented death of Captain Arrowsmith the duties of the Constabulary will be carried on by Lieutenant Colonel Cope, Deputy Chief Constable, to whom all official letters (usually sent to the Chief Constable) will be addressed to this office. As a last mark of respect to the late Chief Constable, the Deputy Chief Constable desires all the Superintendents and any other members of the Force who may wish to do so, to attend the Funeral at their own expense, at Bishopfields Station in Uniform (Helmets with spikes, Tunics, White Gloves and Crape Band round the left upper arm will be worn) at 10am on Wednesday next to walk to the Grave. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd June 1881 Sub Inspector James Walker is appointed Acting Superintendent, and will take temporary charge of B or Stockport Division, during the Deputy Chief Constables absence. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th June 1881 Lieutenant Colonel Cope, Deputy Chief Constable will inspect J or Broxton Division at 11.30am the 1st proximo, Serge Clothing will be worn, Occurrence Books and Journals to be produced. The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant Constable John Wright from G to E Division, Constable Joseph Wright from E to G Division to be stationed at Kingsley and Constable Richard Halliday from L to B Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th June 1881 The Deputy Chief Constable is desired by Mrs. Arrowsmith to convey to the Cheshire Constabulary, her most grateful acknowledgement of the kindly sympathy shown with her, in her deep distress, by the attendance of so many members of the Force at the funeral of the late Captain Arrowsmith and for the effort, which owing to the long distances, must have been made by most of them present, to pay the last tribute of respect to him whose interest in life was so bound up in their welfare. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th June 1881 The pay of Inspector Henry Dutton, K Division is increased to �110 per annum from the 25th instant. Lieutenant Colonel Cope, Deputy Chief Constable, will inspect H or Nantwich Division at Nantwich at 2.30pm on Friday the 1st proximo, Serge Clothing will be worn, Occurrence Books and Journals to be produced. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st July 1881 On the recommendation of the late Chief Constable the Court of Quarter Sessions has granted a Superannuation Allowance of �50 per annum to Sergeant Henry Ardern, A Division, who will be discharged on the 8th proximo. As there appears to be a misapprehension of the exact meaning of the 18th Clause of the Conditions of Service (Form 116) it will be understood that the 7/6d named therein is deducted and credited in the 17th Clause Return, from all men who leave the Force from any cause, who has served less than twelve months. All old and unserviceable clothing will be collected in each Division and three of the best suites out of same to the Store Keeper at Headquarters, a list of the remainder being forwarded to this office on or before the 8th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th July 1881 Expenses of Conveyance of Prisoners to Jail, after Commitment Only The Lords Commission of Her Majesty's Treasury, having intimated that they are prepared to sanction the repayment of the above expenses, from the 8th December last, Superintendents will send to this office on or before the 18th instant, in duplicate a Return on Form F/11 from that date to the 25th of March last inclusive, and another in duplicate, from the Quarter ended 24th ultimo, and a similar Return each succeeding Quarter. In Column "Subsistence" "Constables" the amount allowed as Special Duty will be entered. Government Inspection 28th July 1881 Superintendents will carefully see that the instructions given in the printed General Order of November last, has been carried out in reference to keeping Books, and that they are all properly made up and indexed. Station Houses and Cells will be white washed where required. Great Coats, Duty and Fee Books, will be arranged as directed in General Order of the 6th September last. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th July 1881 2nd Class Sergeant Edward Ennis, D Division, is promoted to the rank of Sergeant at 30/4d per week, from the 9th instant and transferred to A Division, vice Sergeant Ardern discharged on Superannuation. 2nd Class Sergeant William Leah is transferred from B to D Division, to be stationed at Knutsford and to take charge of the Night Asylum there vice Sergeant Ennis promoted. Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th July 1881 Superintendents may submit to the Deputy Chief Constable the names of any Sergeants or Constables whom they may wish specially to recommend for permission to marry given their reasons for such recommendation. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th July 1881 The Deputy Chief Constable has much pleasure in restoring to Sergeant Benjamin Gibson, B Division, the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per diem from this date. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st July 1881 The following detail of Constabulary will attend for duty at Chester Regatta on the 29th instant and report themselves to Superintendent John Plant on the Committee Ground at 10am Division Supt Ins Sgt 2 C/Sgt PC Total J 1 1 8 10 K 1 1 10 12 L 1 2 3 Total 1 3 1 20 25 Divisions will parade as follows in new clothing as directed in General Order dated 12th November 1879, Form 41/A for Inspection by Captain the Honourable C. G. Legge, Her Majesty's Government Inspector. Division Time Day Date Locations A Thursday 28th July at 11am Hyde B Thursday 28th July 2pm Stockport D Thursday 28th July 3.50pm Altrincham C Friday 29th July 2.30pm Macclesfield H Saturday 30th July 1pm Crewe E Saturday 30th July 3.15pm Northwich J Monday 1st August 9.15am Broxton G Monday 1st August 1.15pm Oakmere L Monday 1st August 4.15pm Chester K Tuesday 2nd August 10.50am Birkenhead F Wednesday 3rd August 10.45am Runcorn The following Stations will be seen Altrincham, Broxton, Birkenhead, Crewe, Runcorn and Stockport all other Stations will be held in readiness The instructions given in General Order 13th April 1879 will be carried out so far as they apply to the present Inspection, and General Orders now in force. Parade States and Forms S/3 will be handed to the Deputy Chief Constable on Parade. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this Order punctually by return of post, together with Forms S/3 and Parade States. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th July 1881 The following detail of Constabulary will attend at the places under mentioned on the 1st proximo Carden Park Fete at 10am Div Supt Ins Sgt 2C/Sgt PC Total H 1 1 8 10 J 1 1 1 7 10 Totals 1 2 2 15 20 The following men will attend in plain clothes, 2nd Class Sergeant William Leah, D Division, Sergeant A. Oldham, E Division, 2nd Class Sergeant P. Royle, E Division, 2nd New Brighton Landing Stage at 11am Div Supt Ins Sgt 2C/Sgt PC Total D 1 1 8 10 E 1 1 10 12 Total 2 2 18 22 Count Constabulary Station Birkenhead at 10am Div Supt Ins Sgt 2C/Sgt PC Total F 1 1 1 14 17 H 2 7 9 Total 1 3 1 21 26 Superintendents will acknowledge the receipt of this Order by return of post. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th August 1881 Constable John Foster, C Division is dismissed from the Force, from the 6th instant, for absence from duty and being found Drunk in a Public House at Wilmslow at 1.20pm on the 28th ultimo. Chief Constables Office, Chester 6th August 1881 Constable Edward Charles Hicks, B Division to be 2nd Class Sergeant from this date. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th August 1881 The under mentioned men will receive increase of pay from the 13th instant Division Rank and Name New Weekly Rate/Badge D 2nd Class Sergeant W. Yearsley 28/- D PC J. Davies 28/- and 1 Good Conduct Badge B PC J. Proctor 26/10d and 1 Good Conduct Badge G PC J. Green 26/10d and 1 Good Conduct Badge A PC H. Williamson 25/8d and 1 Good Conduct Badge G PC A. Darrock 25/8d H PC W. Hopkins 25/8d H PC M. McGowan 25/8d Cont.... K PC R. Davies 25/8d A PC W. Thomas 24/6d D PC T. Egerton 24/6d D PC E. Moores 24/6d D PC T. Dutton 24/6d D PC J. Galway 24/6d G PC W. Fletcher 24/6d H PC A. Brand 24/6d H PC J. Hammett 24/6d H PC E. Martin 24/6d K PC T. Burgess 24/6d K PC J. Beeley 24/6d K PC F. Haddock 24/6d K PC W. H. Mason 24/6d K PC G. Young 24/6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th August 1881 The Deputy Chief Constable directs that from the 13th instant, the Stoppages for Sickness from men who have been unfit for duty beyond 30 days will be one half of their pay, instead of 3/- per diem as laid down in General Order of the 3rd December 1878. Chief Constables Office, Chester 16th August 1881 Constable R. Richardson A Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 23/11d per week, for drinking in a Public House, after the holding of an Inquest in contravention of an Order given by his Superintendent on the same day. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th August 1881 The attention of Superintendents is called particularly to the directions given in page 7 of the "Instruction Book" in reference to their reporting to the Chief Constable without delay any serious crime or outrage which may occur in their respective Districts, together with the steps taken by them in the matter. Constables John Martin and William Davidson Gunn of E Division, having been fined 10/- and Costs each by the Magistrates at Wallasey Petty Sessions for assaulting a Mrs. Povall at New Brighton on the 1st instant, the former is reduced to 26/10d per week from the 13th instant and deprived of one Good Conduct Badge, the latter is dismissed from the Force from the 22nd instant. Sergeant Daniel Robinson of the same Division is reprimanded for inattention and laxity in the performance of his duty in not looking properly after his men on the occasion. Superintendents will at once caution all their Sergeants, that it is their duty, when in charge of men on Special Service to see that they are directed to the lodgings provided for them, instead of allowing the Constables to wander about in search of them after completing their tour of duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd August 1881 The Deputy Chief Constable has observed with regret, the part taken by Sergeant J. Dodd and Constable J. Breese, C Division, in the recent case of using Railway Tickets a second time at Macclesfield whereby a Railway Guard has been fined by the Magistrates. As there is no evidence to show that either Sergeant Dodd or Constable Breese accepted the Ticket with any intent to defraud, and as they both bear good characters, and have been interceded for by Superintendent Meredith, the Deputy Chief Constable cautions them for the future and hopes that all ranks of the Force, will most carefully avoid accepting or purchasing Railway Tickets (except in the authorised way) as such Tickets are in no way transferable. The Deputy Chief Constable cannot understand a man of Sergeant Dodd's age and service acting as indiscreetly as he has done in the matter. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd August 1881 The attention of Superintendents and other Members of the Force is called to the following observations on the recent Government Inspection Greater care must be observed by all ranks in carrying out the instructions given in Clause 3 of General Order of November 1880, in reference to alterations and corrections in Books. Constables employed in extra duty beyond their usual hours as laid down in Duty Scale, will enter same as directed in General Order of November last, under the head of "Deviations". In future all the Constables Journals in each Section will produce for examination by the Government Inspector. Superintendents will inform Constables the reasons why Summonses are not taken out in Cases reported by them. Superintendents will also inform Constables what becomes of the moieties of Penalties and Fees drawn by them and entered in their Fee Books, and explain to them how the Superannuation Fund is maintained, and applied, together with all other information respecting same which may be of interest for them to know. Constables Journals are to remain in the "District" in case of transfer to another part of a Division, instead of being taken by the Constable to his new beat. A.M. and P.M. must be entered in all Books and reports when the time is given, and hours will be divided into 12 portions, as 1.5pm, 1.10pm and so on, not 1.49pm or 1.59pm. The hour a Robbery is committed must invariably be entered in Occurrence Book. Chin Straps are not to be worn under the Chin. Constables absent without leave beyond 24 hours, to be reported to the Chief Constable, together with the steps taken to ascertain their whereabouts. All apprehensions must be shown in Charge Book whether Warrant or otherwise, thus B.W. Prisoners confined in Lock-Ups on charges of Felony will not be charged for their subsistence. The result of all Summonses will be entered in Journals and Occurrence Books, opposite the original entry, in red ink, with date of hearing. If possible a uniform charge of one shilling will be made for the service of School Board Summonses. It will be understood that the Form of reply to be made by al Ranks to questions asked by the Government Inspector should be "Yes Sir" "No Sir" not "Yes Captain" as was done on several occasions at the late inspection. Superintendents will be careful in seeing that Prisoners or Defendants are not charged with the Special Duty Allowance of Constables unless such Constable has actually performed the necessary hours of duty in connection with the case, which would entitle him to such allowance, it appears to be custom in some Divisions to allow these charges to be made indiscriminately, it should be therefore made known that Special Allowances are not granted for every act of duty performed, but only when an officer is necessarily absent from his district a sufficiently long time to entitle him to Special Duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th August 1881 Constable George Hamlett, D Division, is reduced to 23/11d per week from the 27th instant for absence from duty, and making a false statement to his Superintendent. Constable Edward Dunning, H Division is fined 10/- and reduced to 23/11d per week from the 27th instant for Drunkenness at Crewe on the 20th instant and absenting himself from his duty without leave. Chief Constables Office, Chester 27th August 1881 Major Hammersley having been appointed Chief Constable and taken Command of the Force trusts that he will receive the ready and earnest co-operation of all Members of the Constabulary, in order to maintain its efficiency, and to afford the same satisfaction to the Ratepayers which existed under his predecessors. Chief Constables Office, Chester 30th August 1881 Superannuation The Police Committee having passed the following Resolutions, it will be understood that no Constable will be recommended for Superannuation by the Chief Constable unless he is Certified by the Medical Gentlemen hereinafter named to be incapable of further duty. Copy of Resolution above referred to 18th May 1881 "That in future every application for Superannuation be accompanied by the Certificate of an Independent Medical Man and that Captain Arrowsmith (error should read Major Hammersley or Chief Constable) at the next meeting submit the name of a Medical Man at each of the following places, Chester and Stockport. 30th July 1881 That Dr. Bale of Stockport and Dr. Taylor, of Chester are the two Medical Gentlemen to Certify the condition of all officers recommended for Superannuation. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd September 1881 The following transfers will take place from the 3rd instant, Constable William Basnett from G to F Division, to be stationed at Runcorn at his own expense. Constable John Mutter from F to G Division to be stationed at Weaverham. Chief Constables Office, Chester 8th September 1881 Pedlars Act 1881 As the 2nd Section of the above Act removes the necessity of endorsing Pedlars Certificates granted under the Pedlars Act 1871, Superintendents will discontinue same, a copy of the Act will be forwarded to each Division. Petroleum(Hawkers)Act 1881 Superintendents will see that the Provisions of this Act are carried out in their respective Divisions, a copy of which will be sent for their guidance. Constable Samuel Harding, A Division is dismissed from the Force for assaulting Sergeant J. Pennington of the same Division on the 15th instant, for which he has been committed by the Magistrates to Jail for 21 days. It is with regret that the Chief Constable has to draw attention to the many cases of Drunkenness that have lately occurred in the Force. Such Conduct on the part of individuals can only bring discredit on the Force to which they belong and disgrace and ruin themselves. Superintendents will take an early opportunity to impress upon Constables under their charge that such behaviour will not be tolerated in the Cheshire Constabulary. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th September 1881 It is with considerable surprise that the Chief Constable has observed in the Local Press, paragraphs referring to General Orders lately issued by the Force, he wishes it to be clearly understood by all ranks that any information connected with the Force must not be communicated to the Press except through Superintendents to the Chief Constable, and he will then if approved communicate it direct. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th September 1881 In reference to Paragraph 3 of general Order of the 16th August 1879, should any member of the Constabulary be desirous of remaining in his District during his leave of absence, the Chief Constable, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, will give consideration to such applications, and in all such cases the Pass will be made out as per enclosed form. Superintendents will forward to this office on the last day of each month (commencing on the 30th instant) a return on Form Number 139, showing the Conference Points of each Constable of their Divisions for the ensuing month. The under mentioned Sergeants and Constables will receive increase of Pay and Good Conduct Badges as follows from the 17th instant Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges F Sergeant A. Booth 32/- G Sergeant J. Leather 31/6d A Constable J. Tinsley 28/- 5 J Constable J. Dunning 28/- B Constable C. Peers 26/10d 2 B Constable W.G. Wood 26/10d 1 E Constable G. Hodgkinson 26/10d 1 E Constable G. Catherall 25/8d F Constable J. Price 25/8d E Constable J. McHale 24/6d F Constable C. Formston 24/6d F Constable S. Lowndes To be 2nd Class Sgt from 3rd instant Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th September 1881 The Chief Constable in order to give the Members of the Constabulary who wish to obtain leave of absence an opportunity in applying for same as early as the duties of their district will allow, wishes it to be clearly understood that no leave will be granted between the 15th October and 15th March except for short periods under exceptional circumstances. Conveyance of Prisoners, Divisional Form F11 In future the expenses of conveying children to Reformatory and Industrial Schools will not be entered in the Quarterly Return of Persons conveyed to Jail, but conveyance of all Prisoners sent to Jail whether under remand or otherwise will be included in same. A separate Quarter Return (in duplicate) will be forwarded which will give the expenses incurred in conveying remanded Prisoners from Jail to Court, a memorandum being entered in Column of Remarks stating whether such expenses have been received at Jail or otherwise, as the case may be, and in all cases where the amount is paid to the Governor of Prison, the Prisoners subsistence (if any) for the time he is in custody between the hour he is received from Jail and the hearing of the case will be charged in addition to the Railway Fare of the Prisoner and the Special Duty and Railway Fare of the Constables. The memorandum to Superintendents dated 22nd June last is hereby cancelled. In all applications for service of Constables on Divisional Form F1, Superintendents will state on back of same(in addition to information already required) what arrangements they propose to make in order that the men may be supplied with their regular meals. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th September 1881 The following transfers will take place on the 30th instant, Constable Washington from K to A Division and Constable Carrington from K to E Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 3rd October 1881 Clause 9 of General Order 12th November 1879, Form 41/A is cancelled. During wet and inclement weather Sergeants and Constables will carry their Capes, neatly folded, on either arm, Leggings will be worn. Superintendents will be careful to impress upon several men of their respective Divisions that this Order is complied with. The Whistle Chain in future will be worn inside the Tunic or Kersey. Clause 15 of the same Order is also cancelled, and Superintendents will discontinue wearing Spurs when in uniform except when on mounted duty. Superintendents will forward to this office on or before the 17th instant a Return of the Population of each Township in their respective Divisions. Chief Constables Office, Chester 10th October 1881 Constable Isaac Pickford is transferred from K to G Division from the 15th instant, to be stationed at Weaverham. Chief Constables Office, Chester 14th October 1881 Lieutenant Colonel Cope, Superintendent B Division, is appointed Deputy Chief Constable from the 5th August last. The under mentioned men will receive increase in pay and Good Conduct Badges as follows from the 15th instant. Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges A Constable H. Pearce 25/8d A Constable W. Littler 24/6d A Constable J. Wilson 24/6d D Constable T. Hatton 26/10d 1 D Constable J. Chatterton 25/8d D Constable W. Riddlesworth 1 E Constable F. Bebbington 28/- 1 E Constable J. Marshall 28/- E Constable J. Dale 25/8d E Constable H.J. Williams 1 G Constable J. Wright 25/8d H Constable G. Ennion 24/6d J Constable J. Allman 1 J Constable M. Usher 1 K Constable J. Hunt 25/8d K Constable W. Bailey 24/6d K Constable J. Dutton 24/6d K Constable J. Ridgway 24/6d K Constable W. Lythgoe 1 Chief Constables Office, Chester 15th October 1881 The Chief Constable has much pleasure in expressing his high approval of the energetic and gallant conduct of Constable W. Maddock, D Division in capturing Isaac Taylor for stealing Geese at Warburton at 2.15am on the 11th instant, during night duty in the performance of which he received severe injuries. Chief Constables Office, Chester 18th October 1881 Constable B. Bennett to be 2nd Class Sergeant in D Division. Chief Constables Office, Chester 20th October 1881 Constable William Maddocks, D Division is awarded the extra Special Duty Allowance of 5/- for the capture of Isaac Taylor referred to in General Order of the 15th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 22nd October 1881 In future Sergeants and Constables will only have in their possession the following articles of clothing, 2 Great Coats, 2 Tunics, 2 Pairs of Dress Trousers, 1 Pair of Undress trousers, 2 Serge Jackets and 2 Pairs of Serge Trousers. The third Tunic and worst pair of Trousers now in possession will be collected and taken into Store for sale as cast clothing. The Tunic and Trousers of this year's issue will be taken into wear as best clothing on the 1st proximo. Staff Cases will be discontinued as soon as Staff Pockets are put in the trousers supplied this year, which will be done as soon as possible. Superintendents taking care that no unnecessary expense is incurred in so doing. The Staff Case will be collected and kept in store. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th October 1881 The following transfers will take place on the 5th proximo, 2nd Class Sergeant A. Pettingale from L to K Division, to be stationed at Great Saughall. Constable T. J. Robinson from K to D Division to be stationed at Altrincham and Constable F. Hindley from L to D Division to be stationed at Bowdon. Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st November 1881 As the Standing Orders of the Force dated January 1880, are nearly all embodied in the "Conditions of Service on joining" or in the Orders and Instructions for the Guidance of the Cheshire Constabulary the Standing Orders above referred are hereby cancelled, excepting. Number 1 Sergeants and Constables will salute the Officers of the Force (Superintendents and Inspectors) when meeting them, and when addressing them they will stand to attention. Number 6 Members of the Force are not permitted to alter their clothing or equipments without proper authority. Number 7 Every Constable will be in possession of Division Form D/19 revised according to recent orders, and strictly comply with the directions therein contained. Number 13 All members of the Force will wear a Moustache, and Beard if they so wish; the latter must be kept neatly trimmed and not exceed two inches in length. Number 15 All members of the Force who shall at any time have occasion to go or to pass through Chester, on duty, will not fail to report to the Chief Constables Office, and ascertain whether any letters or Parcels are there for their Superintendents, or others. Number 17 Sergeants of Sections, when practicable, will Parade their men both day and night, going on and coming off duty and see that they are sober and in possession of all their appointments and properly dressed. Number 18 All Members of the Force wishing to apply for appointments elsewhere must obtain the permission of the Chief Constable previous to doing so. Number 20 Constable on night duty will see that all Prisoners are carefully searched before being locked up, and visited, when practicable, every half hour during the night; Female Prisoners must always be searched by a Female. The Superintendent will be immediately acquainted with any extraordinary occurrence. N.B. A copy of this Order will always be kept in the Duty Book of each Officer. Chief Constables Office, Chester 11th November 1881 The following Sergeants and Constables will receive increase of pay as from the 12th instant. Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges Broxton Sergeant E. Bradshaw 32/8d Broxton Constable J. Stockton 1 Broxton Constable J. G. Jones 24/6d Altrincham Sergeant J.L. Harrington 32/8d Eddisbury Constable J. Latham 1 Nantwich Constable T. Bailey 25/8d Nantwich Constable R. Briggs 25/8d Nantwich Constable T. Jackson 24/6d Nantwich Constable W. Commins 24/6d Nantwich Constable T. Lea 24/6d Nantwich Constable G. Roscoe 24/6d Nantwich Constable J. Cross 2 Nantwich Constable J. Neild 1 Northwich Constable J. Bladon 24/6d Northwich Constable S.J. Gibson 24/6d Wirral Constable J. Ennion 26/10d Wirral Constable E. Kettle 24/6d Wirral Constable J. Shaw 24/6d Runcorn Constable J. Gibson 25/8d Runcorn Constable J. W. Baker 24/6d Runcorn Constable J. P. Clark 24/6d Constable Crowder will be transferred from G to A Division on the 19th instant to be stationed at Godley. Superintendents are reminded that any suggested alterations, improvements, or repairs to Station Houses must be sent in the first instance to the Chief Constable for his approval, or otherwise, and not to the County Surveyor; and that when Magistrates express a desire in regard to these matters, Superintendents should forward such suggestions, with any necessary observations to the Chief Constable who has control and management of the County Stations and is held responsible by the Court of Quarter Sessions for the state of same. In reference to Number 13 of the Printed General Order 1st November last, Superintendents will inform all their men that the beard allowed to be worn, must be all around the face, not, on chin only in the shape of a "Billy Goat". Constable George Yoxall A Division is dismissed from the Force for absence without leave from the 5th to the 8th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 17th November 1881 Constable F. Lowe, G Division is transferred from Over to Barrow on the 23rd instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th November 1881 Constable J. Woodward, Macclesfield Division is dismissed from the Force for drunkenness. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd November 1881 Constable Thomas Bailey will be transferred on the 26th instant from Nantwich to Wirral Division, at his own expense to be stationed at New Brighton. Chief Constables Office, Chester 23rd November 1881 Sale of Food and Drugs Act 1875 It having been decided at a meeting of the Police Committee on the 16th instant that notwithstanding the 13th Section the County Constabulary have jurisdiction under the above Act in the Borough of Crewe the Superintendent of Nantwich Division will act accordingly. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th November 1881 Consequent upon the Borough of Stalybridge incorporating a portion of the Township of Staley, the following arrangements will be carried out in working that portion of the above Section which remains under the jurisdiction of the County Police. The Matley beat will be transferred to Newton Section. Staley Section will consist of a portion of that Township and the Hamlet of Micklehurst to be worked by one Sergeant and one Constable the former to occupy the Police Station at Millbrook and the latter to be stationed at Micklehurst. One Constable will be transferred from Micklehurst to the Hyde Section and be stationed in that Township. Chief Constables Office, Chester 25th November 1881 Previous Convictions Against Persons Committed for Trial at Assizes and Sessions. In order to secure all the information possible as to the antecedents of prisoners committed for trail, Superintendents will in future, whenever there is a suspicion that a prisoner has been previously convicted, send the Descriptive Return, Divisional Form DD/2 to each Police Division in the County and to any other place where information is likely to be obtained, they will also send before the date of trial to the Governor of the Prison where the prisoner is committed on Divisional Form DD/5, the result of their enquiry respecting such prisoner in order that a record of same may be entered in the Calendar of Persons for trail. Chief Constables Office, Chester 26th November 1881 Constables Naughton and Vost of Wirral Division are specially promoted to the pay of 28/- per week for the energy and intelligence they have displayed during the past year in the performance of their duties. Chief Constables Office, Chester 29th November 1881 Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables will parade as follows to be measured for new clothing Division Location Time and Date Hyde Hyde Tuesday 6th December 10am Stockport Stockport Tuesday 6th December 1pm Macclesfield Macclesfield Tuesday 6th December 3.45pm Nantwich Crewe Wednesday 7th December 9am Northwich Northwich Wednesday 7th December 11.30am Eddisbury Oakmere Wednesday 7th December 1.30pm Reserve Chester Thursday 8th December 10am Broxton Broxton Thursday 8th December 11.30am Wirral Birkenhead Thursday 8th December 3pm Runcorn Runcorn Friday 9th December 9.15am Altrincham Altrincham Friday 9th December 1.30pm Chief Constables Office, Chester 1st December 1881 The following list of clothing to be worn during the under mentioned periods Article From To Caps without covers and white gloves 1st June 30th September Cont...... Serge Suit 1st June 30th September Tunic and Cloth Trousers 1st October 31st May Black Gloves, Cap covers, Leggings 1st October 31st March New Tunic and Trousers, as best clothing, to be taken into wear from 1st October in each year Capes will invariably be taken for wear when on duty in threatening or wet weather Constables will attend Divine Service in uniform, according to the period of the year, unless permitted by their Superintendent to appear in plain clothes Uniform trousers not to be worn with plain coat, except on emergency. All duties to be performed in uniform, except otherwise when directed by a Superintendent. Superintendents and Inspectors to wear stand up collars with patrol jacket. Superintendents and Inspectors to attend Petty Sessions in uniform. Superintendents to wear spurs and trousers strapped down when on Mounted Duty only. Superintendents not to wear plain clothes when parading men in uniform. When attending Races, clothing for the time of year will be worn. When parading for Annual or ordered Inspections, best clothing, helmet with spike, cape rolled and leggings will be worn; white or black gloves according to the season of the year. Great Coats when not worn to be carried in the regulation straps. Helmet without spike to be worn at Elections. Whistle chain to be worn inside tunic. Watch chains with their appendages to be worn inside the coat. Sergeants of Sections will be held responsible that each man is in possession of a copy of these Instructions and will see that they are properly carried out on all occasions, reporting to their Superintendent and deviation there from. Chief Constables Office, Chester 2nd December 1881 Constable John Speed, Runcorn Division for being absent from Conference Points and Drunkenness is reprimanded and transferred at his own expense, from the 10th instant to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Over. Chief Constables Office, Chester 5th December 1881 The under mentioned Divisions will parade as follows to be measured for new clothing and not as detailed in General Order of the 29th ultimo Division Location Time and Date Wirral Birkenhead Thursday 8th December 9.30am Altrincham Altrincham Thursday 8th December 2pm Reserve Chester Friday 9th December 10am Broxton Broxton Friday 9th December 11.30am Runcorn Runcorn Friday 9th December 3.15pm Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th December 1881 Burglary and House Breaking Several cases of Burglary having recently occurred in different part of the County and adjoining Counties, the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will at once see that all their men are fully instructed as to what steps they should immediately take in the event of a burglary or serious robbery taking place in their District for detecting and securing the felons, which in addition to the instructions on pages 24 and 25 of book of "Orders and Instructions" should consist of directions to spread the intelligence by Telegram or other available speedy means to all Constables in the immediate neighbourhood and to the Superintendent of the Division, who will at once forward the information to each Superintendent in the Force and to any other Police Authorities and places where offenders are likely to sojourn and dispose of property. Constables will also be instructed to privately and quietly, without raising an alarm, caution all householders and others in their respective beats to see that their premises are examined and securely fastened before darkness sets in, or they retire to rest. Constables should also always be on the lookout for any strangers or suspicious characters, who may appear in their Districts, especially towards evening, and without delay ascertain their business in the neighbourhood. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th December 1881 In order to check the employment of Constables, otherwise than in Police Duties, the Chief Constable directs that in future the Assistant to the Inspector of Weights and Measures shall alone be allowed to help in looking after the Horse and Cart of Superintendents and such officer must be selected as one well qualified to help with books and accounts of the Division when required, and in consideration of the above the Chief Constable will sanction the day duty being limited by the Superintendents according to the extent of the former services, but he will expect that as an average such officer will never perform less than three hours night duty, neither will he permit services of a private nature to be performed by Constables for which any exemption from Police duties is given, Inspectors and Sergeants will not be allowed to employ Constables in assisting to clean Cells, Station Houses, or in any menial work, for which they receive a money payment and other allowance. The Cheshire Constabulary are reminded that in all official correspondence sent to the Chief Constable he should be addressed by his proper title, see page 3 "Book of Instructions" and that all officers in the Force holding a Military Rank should be addressed in like manner, according to their respective ranks in the Constabulary, the instructions in paragraph 16 of General Order 22nd August last should also be observed in reference in reference to the Chief Constable and these officers. Superintendents will as directed in page 2 of the "Book of Instructions" limit the attendance of Officers and Constables at Petty Sessions and other meetings of Magistrates, and see that they are not detained there after they have discharged their duty in giving evidence, or otherwise, or encouraged to loiter about Courts or Police Stations, at other times when not required for Police Duty. Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th December 1881 Divisional Order of the 2nd instant re transfer of Constable J. Speed from Runcorn to Eddisbury Division is hereby cancelled. Constable G. Lewsley is fined 5/- and cautioned, transferred from Nantwich to Northwich Division, at his own expense for immoral conduct at Crewe, and will be stationed at Minshull Vernon. Constable E. Dunning is fined 5/- and cautioned, transferred from Nantwich to Eddisbury Division, at his own expenses for being concerned with Constable Lewsley in committing the above offence, and will be stationed at Over. Constable S. T. Gibson is fined 5/- and cautioned, transferred from Nantwich, at his own expenses for being absent from duty and drinking in a Public House on the night of the 2nd instant, and will stationed at Crewe, vice Constable Dunning. Constable C. Fell from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Church Coppenhall, vice Bailey transferred to Wirral Division. Constable T. Cowap from Reserve to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Constable Lewsley. The foregoing transfers to take place on the 10th instant. Chief Constables Office, Chester 12th December 1881 The following Constables will receive increase in pay and Good Conduct Badges from the 10th instant. Division Rank and Name Weekly Pay Good Conduct Badges Altrincham PC T. Parry 25/8d Altrincham PC C. Dawson 25/8d Altrincham PC T. Roberts 25/8d Altrincham PC J. Bracegirdle 25/8d Altrincham PC J. Johnson 24/6d Altrincham PC J. Disley 24/6d Nantwich 2nd Class Sergeant J. A. Lewis 28/- Nantwich PC H. Mann 24/6d Northwich PC J.W. Lodge 25/8d Northwich PC J. Wright 24/6d Northwich PC T.G. Green 24/6d Wirral PC J. Hunt 26/10d 1 Wirral PC H. Wilson 24/6d 1 Wirral PC T. Reece 1 Hyde PC A. J. Bourne 24/6d Hyde PC J. H. Dent 24/6d Hyde PC T. Smith 26/10d 1 Stockport PC W. McClean 25/8d Stockport PC W. Lowe 24/6d Chief Constables Office, Chester 7th December 1881 Paragraph 2 of General Order 4th June last is hereby cancelled, and the Uniform Buttons will in future be cleaned in the ordinary way with button stick and brush, without quicksilver composition. The following transfers will take place from the 26th instant. Constable G. Hamlet from Altrincham to Wirral Division, at his own expense for neglect of duty, to be stationed at Neston. Constable W. H. Mason from Wirral to Nantwich Division, at his own expense for borrowing money from a Publicans wife, to be stationed at Nantwich. Constable J. Cross from Nantwich to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Mobberley. Chief Constables Office, Chester 19th December 1881 The following transfers will take place on the 23rd instant and the Constables will be paid up to the 25th instant in their present Division. Constable W. Hopkins from Nantwich to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Sutton, vice Constable Blamire resigned. Constable W. Stubbs from Reserve to Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Hopkins transferred. Chief Constables Office, Chester 21st December 1881 Royal Irish Constabulary Superintendents are desired to make known in their respective Divisions and to all applicants for temporary employment in the above Force, the conditions and requirements for such service, as shown in the placards herewith sent, one of which will be placed in a conspicuous place outside each Head Quarters Station House. Forms for Attestation and Conditions of Service are also herewith sent. The attention of Superintendents is specially called to the instructions in the last paragraph of "Conditions of Agreement and Instructions" in reference to the manner in which Candidates are to proceed after being Attested. The Forms of Attestation and Agreement after being correctly filled in will be sent by Superintendents direct to the Inspector General, Dublin Castle. Chief Constables Office, Chester 24th December 1881 Gawsworth Section Macclesfield Division. In future the Sergeant of the above Section will only visit the Constables stationed at Chelford and Eaton, the officers at Sutton being visited by 2nd Class Sergeant stationed at Macclesfield. Chief Constables Office, Chester 28th December 1881 Constable J. W. Baker, Runcorn Division is transferred at his own expense to Stockport Division, on the 31st instant, and will be stationed at High Lane, vice Constable Beddow resigned. Chief Constables Office, Chester 31st December 1881 In future Constables transferred from Divisions will retain the numerals they are wearing and take with them their Capes and Leggings, and on men leaving the Force the above will be sent with their clothing to Head Quarters. On and after the 1st proximo the General Order Book of Divisions will be kept as follows 1. The Margin will be kept on the outer edge of each page. 2. The General Orders will be numbered consecutively annually. 3. The date of each General Order and Annual Number to be entered in the margin opposite the Order, thus 2nd January 1882, Number 1. 4. General Orders will be quoted thus 1/82 or 80/82 meaning General Order Number 1, 1882 or Number 80 of the same year. The heading Chester etc, and by Order, Chief Clerk need not be entered in Divisional Book. Referring to paragraph 1 of General Order of the 27th January 1879, Sergeants need not in future visit their men of their Sections more than once in each twenty fours on their beats, and the Chief Constable trusts that Sergeants will have the welfare and efficiency of the Force sufficiently at heart, not to allow this relaxation in the visiting of the men of their Sections to interfere with the proper performance of their duties, but that they will now devote the time which thus necessarily becomes unemployed in looking after and generally supervising their Districts, and in watching and visiting any places that may require their special attention. In future the Sergeants monthly visits Divisional Forms D/29 will be forwarded to Head Quarters office not later than the 4th of each month. Superintendents will see that ordinary blacking (not Nubian or other similar composition) is only used by Sergeants and Constables in cleaning belts and leggings. Constables in Town Districts will not carry Canes or Sticks, the Chief Constable, however has no objection to a light walking stick being carried in rural districts. Divisional Order of the 28th instant is hereby cancelled and Constable J. W. Baker, Runcorn Division, is discharged from the Force from the 6th proximo for concealing that he had been dismissed from Wigan Borough Police in September 1880. 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326