Force Orders 1909

X Not for Circulation outside the Cheshire Constabulary CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY GENERAL ORDERS 1st January 1909 ~ 30th December 1909 (Compiled by Mary Quinn Commenced (6th May 2015) General Order No. 1 1st January 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from 1st instant: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From 1st inst. Broxton PC 99 J. Phillips � 1. 9. 2 -do- Altrincham PC 382 J. Powis � 1. 8. 0 - Nantwich PC 286 C. Shuker � 1. 9. 2 - Northwich PC 202 W. Leigh � 1. 8. 0 - North Wirral PC 370 C. Jackson � 1. 9. 2 - North Wirral PC 248 J. Winstanley � 1. 6. 10 - North Wirral PC 430 M. Bradshaw � 1. 6. 3 - Dukinfield PC 8 T. Mather � 1. 6. 3 - General Order No. 2 2nd January 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of December 1908 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of December 1908. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Head Quarters Detective Inspector Hoole Prompt action and clever investigation at Broughton resulting in the arrest of James Dunning for fowl robbery Broxton PC 309 J. Wainwright Perseverance in making enquiries into the fowl robbery named above helping to bring the thieves to Justice. Broxton No. 339 Sergeant Mitchell. Acting with vigilance on 22ndDecember 1908 resulting in the arrest of Harry Moulton & Charles Latham for stealing four turkeys at Huxley during the night on 21st December 1908 and returning the turkeys. Altrincham PC 326 W.J. Palmer Keen observation and vigilance at Knutsford on 29th November 1908 resulting in the arrest of William Atkinson committing a burglary a1 12 midnight Eddisbury Nil Nantwich Nil Crewe Nil Middlewich PC 307 J. Griffiths Good observation when on duty 14th December 1908 resulting in the arrest of Henry Rylance at Minshull Vernon and recovering the stolen property Middlewich No. 172 Sergeant Fryer Acting with good judgement at Somerford Booths on 15th December 1908 resulting in the interception of 8 poachers. Middlewich PC 81 T.F..Clague Acting with good judgement at Somerford Booths on 15th December 1908 resulting in the interception of 8 poachers. Middlewich No. 417 Sergeant G. Walton Prompt action at Church Lawton at 12 midnight resulting in interception of four poachers Middlewich No 24 Sergeant Morris Vigilance at Hoylake 28th November 1908 resulting in the arrest of Robert Russell for stealing harness and recovering stolen property Northwich Nil South Wirral Nil North Wirral PC 232 T. Ollerenshaw Rendering good assistance in obtaining the information in this case at Hoylake 28th November 1908 resulting in the arrest of Robert Russell for stealing harness and recovering stolen property Stockport PC 136 M. McKenna Vigilance when on night duty at Stockport- Etchells on 20th November 1908 resulting in the arrest of Frederick Andrews and John McLennan for breaking automatic machine at Chelford and Alderley Edge Railway Station. Dukinfield Nil General Order No. 3 4nd January 1909 Transfer The transfer of PC 415 T. Williams (married) from North Wirral Division to Runcorn Division directed in General Order 356/08 will take place on 12th January 1909, the Constable to be paid in his new Division from 10th instant, inclusive. General Order No. 4 4nd January 1909 Colliers Strike at Bredbury The Chief Constable directs that the following detail of the Constabulary will be held in readiness to proceed to Bredbury (Stockport Division) on receipt of instructions from the Chief Constable. Division Inspector Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 - 4 5 Crewe - 1 4 5 Northwich 3 5 Dukinfield 1 3 4 Macclesfield 3 3 Total 1 2 17 20 Dress : Caps Second best clothing Including Winter Trousers Two Capes Two Great Coats Second Best Helmet Leggings Lamps The Receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No. 5 7th January 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses Altrincham Licensing District: No.32 Old Pear Tree Altrincham Licensee John Rowan No. 35 Rising Sun Altrincham Licensee Michael Nolan No. 56 Letters New Street Altrincham Licensee Thomas Council No. 99 Letter Vicarage Street Bowden Licensee Robert Williams No.97 Stamford Arms Bowden Licensee Boddington & Co Brewers Manchester Column 13 House Tied to owners No. 163 Letters 45 Old Hall Street Sale Column 13 House Tied to owners Eddisbury Licensing District: No.104 Red Lion Tarporley Licensee Peter Lawley Middlewich Licensing District No.50 Talbot Inn Middlewich Licensee Fanny Peake Congleton Licensing District No. 68 Globe Inn Ode Rode Licensee John Chadwick Northwich Licensing District No. 3 Navigation Inn Barnton Licensee William Walker No. 40 Bowling Green Station Road Northwich Licensee Harry Albert Harper Dukinfield Licensing District No. 58 Off Beer Shop 29 Peel Street Dukinfield Licensee Alan Mills No. 99 Cheshire Cheese Mottram Licensee William Tinker No. 101 Gardner's Arms Mottram Licensee Albert Holdgate Winsford Licensing District: No. 82 Wheat Sheaf Over Licensee Alfred Barlow Northwich Licensing District: No. 76 Forrester's Arms Northwich Licensee Eddie Kettle No.51 Green Dragon Northwich Licensee Edmund Proctor Stockport Licensing District: No.2 Commercial Hotel Bredbury Licensee James H. Entwistle No. 19 Railway Hotel Bredbury Licensee Charles William Howe No.93 Hare & Hounds Marple Licensee James Higginbotham No.133 Dog & Partridge Yeardsley -cum- Whalley Licensee Mary Jane Walker Runcorn Licensing District: No. 8 Village Inn Halton Licensee George Hampton Jones No.47 Queens Head Vaults Runcorn Licensee Joseph Richardson Owner Richard Forshaw Collins Green Burtonwood Lane Brewer General Order No. 6 7th January 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the Constabulary having recently attended an examination re above have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination No. 365 Acting Sergeant J. Coggar Northwich Division PC 14 J. W. Inglesfield Macclesfield Division 2nd Examination PC 427 G. W. Goodwin PC 289 H. Gregory Northwich Division PC 229 C. Lievesley PC 40 G. Astle Northwich Division PC 281 J. Davies Macclesfield Division 1st Examination PC 108 R. Woodall Eddisbury Division PC 101 H. Manley Northwich Division PC 246 S. A. Midgley Northwich Division PC 118 T. Pollard Northwich Division PC 422 Leech Northwich Division PC 169 A. Elson Northwich Division PC 455 H. Saunders Northwich Division And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association General Order No. 7 12th January 1909 First Aid to the Injured That part of General Order 312/08 with reference to members of the Constabulary attending a course of lectures re above at Beech Street Schools Crewe is hereby cancelled; The following members of the Crewe Division will attend a course of lectures re above to be given at the Beech Street School's Crewe commencing on 19th January 1909. 3rd Examination PC 21 Bate PC 125 Stockton PC 151 Dumble PC 215 Carrol PC 350 Worth 2nd Examination PC 43 Niddre PC 127 Whalley 1st Examination PC 155 Rodger PC186 Skilling PC 410 Smith PC 449 Millward PC 453 Gerrard PC 454 Hall PC 457 Hebdige PC 458 Fradley PC 465 Telfer PC 466 Stephenson PC 469 Warburton PC 472 Wilson PC 446 Andrews PC To attend two or three lectures as per General Orders 297/316/94 if more are necessary then apply. General Order No. 8 13th January 1909 Transfers The following transfers in Altrincham Division will take place on 19th January 1909. PC 367 William Gerrard (married) from Sale to Bowden, vice Dolan. PC 28 Dolan (married) from Bowden to Sale, vice Gerrard. General Order No. 9 13th January 1909 Postal Information The following alteration will be made in Printed Lists dated May 1892: Division Station Telegraph Office Broxton Hatton Heath Christleton General Order No. 10 14th January 1909 Routes Information The Chief Constable directs that in future whenever it is necessary to forward routes or information to the City and Borough of Newcastle-upon- Tyne Superintendents will cause three copies of informations as to property stolen and twelve copies of informations as to persons wanted, to be forwarded to the Chief Constable City Police, Newcastle -upon- Tyne. Descriptions of the property stolen will appear in the printed property bills issued by the Newcastle upon Tyne Police as heretofore, but where a large quantity has been stolen or where it is necessary that the information should be immediately circulated at least 12 copies should be sent. General Order No. 11 16th January 1909 Transfers The transfer of Constables Gerrard and Dolan Altrincham Division directed in General Order 8/09 are postponed until further orders. General Order No. 12 19th January 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Middlewich Division will attend a course of lectures re above to be held at the Technical Institute, Middlewich at 5pm on 10th February 1909. 3rd Examination PC 307 Griffiths 2nd Examination PC 17 Collier * To attend two or three lectures as per General Orders 297/316/94 if more are necessary then apply. General Order No. 13 20th January 1909 Transfer The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: On 23rd January 1909 PC 473 David Dawson (married) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Hoylake, vice Clough. On 2nd February 1909: (The Constable to be paid in his new Division from 31st January 1909: PC 433 Alfred Fryer about to be married, from Crewe Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Port Sunlight, vice Collins. General Order No. 14 21st January 1909 Constables regulating traffic on Highways From personal conversations the Chief Constable is of opinion that Constables stationed in Rural Districts are not brought sufficiently on to the main roads during day duty, he directs that Superintendents will make arrangements so that from 1st March 1909, Rural Constables in each day's duty have three points on main roads passing through their districts, such points to be fixed at Villages, cross roads and other dangerous places where vehicular traffic may require regulating: The Constables will remain at each of these points half an hour and carefully note in their Memo Books the number of cars and other information as directed in General Order 132/05. They will understand that they are stationed at the points among other things so as to prevent accidents, and they will be careful to see that all vehicles, motors or otherwise keep on the proper side of the road as laid down in Section 78 of the Highway Act 1835 and referred to in General Order 216/08. The Chief Constable is continually receiving complaints about the manner in which vehicular traffic (including motors) is driven on the highway and the necessity for such complaints has frequently come from his own personal observation. Whether these complaints arise from the public being more ready to refer to the Chief Constable, than formally, or to the Police not doing their duty, he is unable to say but the latter must not be the case: If the Police see that the law as laid down in the Highway Act and the orders given are carefully obeyed, there would not be so many complaints or accidents. General Order No. 15 23rd January 1909 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for the Months of April May and June 1909 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Committee on 20th instant. If the Police Balances in the hands of Superintendents on 31st March 1909 are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amounts of cheques to be forwarded to Superintendents in June. Division Month of April Month of May Month of June Total Headquarters 150 150 150 450 Broxton 200 200 200 600 Altrincham 581 581 581 1743 Eddisbury 208 208 208 624 Nantwich 174 174 174 522 Crewe 398 398 398 1194 Middlewich 245 245 245 737 Northwich 352 352 352 1056 North Wirral 675 675 675 2025 South Wirral 321 321 321 963 Dukinfield 225 225 225 675 Macclesfield 275 275 275 825 Stockport 344 344 344 1032 Runcorn 257 257 257 771 Supplementary Estimates for Pay & Contingencies for Month of March 1909 The following supplementary Estimates for the month of March 1909 for the Divisions named below were also submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee on 23rd instant: North Wirral Division: �550. 0. 0 Stockport Division: �300. 0. 0 General Order No. 16 23rd January 1909 Pensions The undermentioned Pensions were granted at a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee on 23rd instant, in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act 1890: Under Section 1A Inspector D. Robinson Macclesfield Division: Pension of �86.13.4 per annum. Inspector H. Bramhall North Wirral Division: Pension of �80.12.0 per annum. No. 331Sergeant J. D. Venables North Wirral Division: Pension of �58. 9. 2 per annum. No. 163 Sergeant J. Hunt Stockport Division: Pension of �60. 6. 11 per annum. No. 164 Acting Sergeant J. Mullineaux Altrincham Division: Pension of �52.16.0 per annum No. 260 Acting Sergeant L. Moulson South Wirral Division: Pension of �52. 16. 0 per annum. General Order No. 17 25th January 1909 Duty Scales Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st February 1909 Duty Scale "B" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable. General Order No. 18 25th January 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: On 27th January 1909 To be paid in their new Divisions from 24th instant inclusive: PC 474 Herbert Huxley (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Liscard, vice Williams. PC 477 William Edge (single) from Head Quarters to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Robertson. PC 476 Fred Platt (single) from Head Quarters to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Pointon. On 3rd February 1909 To be paid in his new Division from31st instant. PC 70 Alfred Darrall (married) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Fryer. General Order No. 19 26th January 1909 New Clothing and Caps 1909 Issue Divisions will parade as follows for the fitting on of the above and must "fall in" at the hours named dressed in new great coats, tunics, dress trousers, caps and black gloves. Superintendents will see that those Constables who have to leave by train etc. are fitted first so as to enable them to return to their Stations without delay. Division Location and Time Monday 1st February 1909 Location and Time Head Quarters Broxton Division @ Hoole at 2pm @ Hoole at 2. 30pm Tuesday 2nd February 1909 Location and Time Runcorn Division South Wirral Division North Wirral Division @ Runcorn at 9. 30am @ Birkenhead at 12.45pm. @ Liscard at 3. 30pm Wednesday 3rd February 1909 Location and Time Eddisbury Division Altrincham Division @ Oakmere at 10.0 a.m. @ Altrincham 2. 0 p.m. Thursday 4th February 1909 Location and Time Macclesfield Division Stockport Division Dukinfield Division @ Macclesfield at 9. 15am. @ Hazel Grove at 12.15pm @ Dukinfield at 4. 30pm Division Location and Time Friday 5th February 1909 Location and Time Northwich Division Middlewich Division Crewe Division @ Northwich at 9. 30am @ Middlewich at 1.30pm @ Crewe at 4.45pm Saturday 6th February 1909 Location and Time Nantwich @ Nantwich at 10.15am The representatives of the Contractors will attend for the purpose of noting the necessary alterations required to the Clothing and a Return, in triplicate, on form given at the foot of this Order, will be prepared, by the Superintendents and all requisite information alterations noted thereon, at least two lines being allowed for each man. A copy of this Return will be forwarded to this Office, one kept at Divisional Head Quarters and one sent to the Contractors. Superintendents will be particular in seeing that the waist seam of the Tunics is flush with the bottom of the belt and that the skirts fit easy over the hips and that they do not open in front or behind. In the absence of the Chief Constable Superintendents will be responsible that all misfits are pointed out to the Contractors representatives, that he garments requiring alteration are fully entered in the Return before-mentioned Clothing which requires will be returned to the Contractors. After all the garments requiring alteration have been received back from the Contractors, Superintendents, a report will be sent to Head Quarters stating whether the ordered alterations have been properly executed and if they have not, such articles will be again returned to the Contractors. Messrs Christy & Co. 35 Gracechurch Street London E.C. 3 Together with the misfits which cannot be exchanged. When the correct sizes have been received by Superintendents from Contractors, a report will be forwarded to Head Quarters. The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged. Alterations requested for New Clothing 1907 Issue. Form Below No. Rank Name Tunics Dress Trousers Undress Trousers Serge Jackets Capes Caps For Gloves No. Rank Name White Gloves Black Gloves Date .....................................Superintendent.......................................... General Order No. 20 27th January 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Altrincham Division will attend a course of lectures re above to be held at the Springfield Council Schools, Sale commencing at 8pm 3rd February 1909. 3rd Examination * PC 109 Jones PC 372 Richardson 2nd Examination PC 208 Haslehurst PC 235 W. Brittain PC 333 Lewis PC 329 Brennan PC 421 Latham PC 303 Walker 1st Examination PC 447 Bishop PC 414 Corry PC 464 Hay PC 79 Worthington PC 461 Adamson PC * To attend two or three lectures as per General Order 297/316/94 if more are necessary then apply. General Order No. 21 28th January 1909 New Clothing Caps, Gloves 1909 That part of General Order 19/09 directing Altrincham, Eddisbury, Dukinfield, Macclesfield and Stockport is hereby cancelled and the Divisions named will parade as follows: Wednesday 3rd February 1909 Location and Time Macclesfield Division Stockport Division Dukinfield Division @ Macclesfield at 9. 15a.m. @ Hazel Grove at 12. 15p.m. @ Dukinfield at 4. 30pm Thursday 4th February 1909 Location and Time Eddisbury Division Altrincham Division @ Oakfield at 10am @ Altrincham at 2.pm The Superintendents of above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No. 22 30th January 1909 Constables Appointed Henry Alty, Samuel Bailey, Joseph Probin, Charlie Hardy and David Leigh having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on 30th instant are taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary: The three former from the 30th January 1909, the two latter from31st January 1909: General Order No. 23 30th January 1909 Chester Assizes The Chief Constable has received an intimation, from the Under Sheriff of the County, and hereby notifies to the Constabulary, that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will commence for the trial of prisoners at 11am on 17th February 1909. General Order No. 24 1st February 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Constabulary will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from the 1st Instant: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/per annum From 1st inst. Altrincham PC 406 A. Dutton � 1. 11. 6 -do- Middlewich PC 113 J. H. Smith � 1. 10. 4 Northwich No. 161 Sergeant J. Millington � 1. 14. 5* - Northwich No. 279 Sergeant J. Dutton � 1. 14. 5 - Northwich PC 394 A. Cotterell � 1. 9. 2 - North Wirral PC 197 W. Bolsover � 1. 10. 4 - North Wirral PC 154 J. Lowry � 1. 10. 4 - North Wirral PC 119 H. Gray � 1. 8. 10 - South Wirral No.336 Sergeant T. Scott � 1. 14. 5 - Stockport No. 338 Sergeant T. G. Tarte � 1. 14. 5 - Stockport PC 122 T. Woodward � 1. 6. 10 - *Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay. General Order No. 25 1st February 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of January 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of January 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Head Quarters Nil Broxton Nil Broxton Nil Altrincham PC 184 J. Southworth Tact and courage at Ashton on Mersey on 24th December 1908 when assaulted by Joseph Smith Eddisbury PC 361 G. Bancroft Keen observation and perseverance at Kingsley on 17th January 1909 resulting in the arrest of Robert Briscoe for fowl stealing and recovering stolen property. Nantwich Nil Crewe Nil Middlewich PC 34 J. Burgess Keen observation and good judgement at Wimboldsley on 12th January 1909 resulting in the arrest of a deserter from Escort at Crewe Railway Station. Middlewich Nil Northwich Nil South Wirral PC 258 C.F. Gerrie Vigilance at Thornton Hough on 31st December 1908 resulting in the arrest of John Parry for fowl stealing and recovering the stolen property. North Wirral Nil Stockport Nil . Macclesfield Nil Dukinfield Nil Runcorn Nil General Order No. 26 4th February 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses Chester Castle Licensing District No. 6 Old Trooper Christleton Licensee William Parkington Altrincham Licensing District: No.22 Victoria Tavern Altrincham Licensee William Ronald Cowgill No. 29 Grape Inn Altrincham Licensee Terence Hughes No. 62 Letters Russell Street Altrincham Licensee Raymond Aspinall Bucklow Licensing District No. 1 Angel Hotel Knutsford Licensee Francis Constance Morris Crewe Licensing District No. 67 Masonic Arms Monks Coppenhall Licensee Louisa Tortington No. 45 White Lion Monks Coppenhall Licensee Sarah Elizabeth Settle Sandbach Licensing District No. 11 New Inn Betchton Licensee James Moss Winsford Licensing District No. 80 Red Lion Over Licensee Matilda Jones No. 125 Red Lion Wharton Licensee John Joseph Needham Wirral Licensing District: No. 82 Marine Hotel Liscard Licensee Arthur William Burton No.186 Boot Inn Liscard Licensee Thomas Irvine Overington Dukinfield Licensing District No. 29 Bridge Inn Dukinfield Licensee John William Firth Prestbury Licensing District: No. 38 Steam Engine Bollington Licensee John Hilton No.49 Harrington Arms Gawsworth Licensee Thomas Henry Shaw No. 81 New Brighton Sutton Licensee Fred Burgess Stockport Licensing District: No.91 Crown Inn Marple Licensee Hugh Rodger Grocer's License 12 Confectioner's Shop Stockport Road Marple Licensee Sarah Eleanor Whitelock General Order No. 27 6th February 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- to PC 397 H. Wynn Dukinfield Division for courageous conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Dukinfield on 3rd February 1909. General Order No. 28 10th February 1909 Probation of Offenders Act 1907 Petty Sessional Divisions Name and Address of Probation Officer Name and Address of Probation Officer for Children Altrincham Daniel Clarke, Manchester Road, Broadheath Altrincham Fred Smith Oxford Road Altrincham Broxton Charles Wright 26 Watergate Street Chester Bucklow Daniel Clarke, Manchester Road, Broadheath Altrincham Chester Castle Charles Wright 26 Watergate Street Chester Miss Mary Wright The Rescue Home Chester Congleton Frederick Clarke Police Court Missionary Frederick Clarke Police Court Missionary Daresbury J. J. Frith 19 Forest Street Knutsford Road Latchford - Dukinfield Nil - Eddisbury Frederick Clarke Police Court Missionary Northwich Frederick Clarke Police Court Missionary Northwich Middlewich Frederick Clarke Police Court Missionary Northwich Frederick Clarke Police Court Missionary Northwich Nantwich Charles Bright 3 Station View Wellington Road Nantwich Frederick Clarke Police Court Missionary Northwich Northwich Frederick Clarke 17 Shipbrook Road Northwich Frederick Clarke 17 Shipbrook Road Northwich Prestbury Nathan Birbeck Storey 54 Westbond Street Macclesfield And John Bowie Stark South Oak Lane Wilmslow - Runcorn Peter Josh Illidge 54 Devonshire Square Runcorn Miss Emma Hankinson 45 Waterloo Road Runcorn Sandbach Frederick Clarke 17 Shipbrook Road Northwich Frederick Clarke 17 Shipbrook Road Northwich Stockport George James Prickett and Sarah Ann Prickett 17 Crescent Road Stockport - Winsford Frederick Clarke 17 Shipbrook Road Northwich Wirral Miss Helen Byrne Potter Cottage Seabank Road Seacombe Miss Emma Ayres 104 Littledale Road Seacombe Charles Hallett 87 Trafalgar Road, Egremont Charles Wright 26 Watergate Street Chester Frank Russell Mortimer Street Birkenhead - Borough of Crewe Rev. T. B. Field West Avenue Crewe And Rev. Fisher Short 95 Hungerford Road Crewe - Borough of Dukinfield Nil General Order No. 29 10th February 1909 Ladder Robberies The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to G.O. 344/93 which the Chief Constable directs will again be carefully explained by Superintendents to all ranks, and he hopes that the matter will not lose the attention of the Police. It is now some years since robberies of this nature were committed in Cheshire, and another visit may be paid at any time, it therefore behoves all members of the Constabulary to keep a sharp look and bear in mind the General Orders on the subject, which will be read and explained to all ranks. General Order No. 30 10th February 1909 Wild Birds Protection Acts 1880, 1894, 1896 The posters forwarded to Superintendents this day containing copy of an Order for the protection of wild birds and their egg made by The Right Honourable Secretary of State for the Home Department will be posted upon all Police Notice Boards and all other places where youths congregate, so that the terms of the Order may be easily perused by the Public. Whenever the Posters are damaged by storm etc. must at once be replaced by fresh ones. In large Urban or populous places the services of the local bay be engaged, provided bill poster may be engaged provided his charges, the amount of which should be ascertained beforehand, together with an account of the expenses incurred by Members of the Force(if any ) will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 218th March 1909. The Chief Constable directs that the Constabulary generally, and particularly those stationed in rural districts will make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the Order, and energetically enforce its provisions within their respective districts, as by so doing they will not only carry out the object of the Acts and Order, (the protection of wild birds and their eggs) but also keep to stop trespassing and annoyance to farmers and others, and prevent damage to fences, crops etc. The Chief Constable also directs that endeavours be made by those in charge of Section to prevail upon School Masters and others to explain the Order to those under their control and advise them accordingly, with this object in view Inspectors and Sergeants will call upon the Schoolmaster's within their districts and ask them to be good enough to use their influence in this matter and leave them one or two copies of the poster. Attention is drawn to S.G.O. 312/04 General Order No. 31 11th February 1909 Ball at Eaton Hall The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Chief Constable's Office at 7pm on Monday 22nd February 1909 for Special Service at the above; No. 230 Sergeant S.Rowlands Stockport Division PC 157 E. Allman Broxton Division PC 372 C. H. Richardson Altrincham Division PC 381 A. Ollerenshaw Northwich Division No. 158 Acting Sergeant J. Yale North Wirral Division PC 232 T. Ollerenshaw North Wirral Division PC 95 M. M. Thorburn South Wirral Division Dress Caps Great Coats Capes will be taken for wear if required Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt: General Order No. 32 12th February 1909 Parish of Whatcroft At a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held at Chester Castle on 23rd January 1909, it was resolved on the recommendation of the Chief Constable that the present Middlewich Police Division be reduced by the extraction therefrom of the Parish of Whatcroft. Parish Population 1901 Census Acreage Whatcroft 141 1246 And that the Parish of Whatcroft ,be added to the present Northwich Police Division and the same having received the approval of the Home Secretary by letter dated 9th February 1909 No. 115182/16 the alteration will take effect from this date. All Police returns, forms, books etc. will be altered accordingly. General Order No. 33 13th February 1909 Motor Car Act 1903 The Local Government Board have issued an Order dated 5th February 1909, directing that a fifth index mark "L.D." shall be assigned to the London County Council, in addition to the index marks "A" "L.B" and "L.C." already assigned to that Council. This information will be entered in red ink on the list of Registering Authorities showing Index Marks, etc. forwarded with General Order 458/03 and also in small pamphlets forwarded on 26th September 1904. General Order No. 34 13th February 1909 Merit Badge Awarded No. 41 Acting Sergeant Samuel Gregory Altrincham Division is awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d per diem from 14th instant for Long and Meritorious service General Order No. 35 13th February 1909 Ball at Eaton Hall General Order 31/09 dated 11th instant re above is hereby cancelled. General Order No. 36 15th February 1909 Motor Car Act 1903 Licenses to drive Motor Cars The Chief Constable forwards herewith a list of the drivers of Motor Car Drivers License's expired during the month of January 1909 and which have not been renewed, and he directs that the local Police will observe whether the person named in the lists are continuing to drive either motorcars or motor cycles, in which case Constables will courteously request to see their driving licenses, at the same time informing them that the receipt of information from Head Quarters that such licenses have not been renewed, when probably the drivers will at once apply for the renewal. Result to be reported to Head Quarters by 28th instant: General Order No. 37 15th February 1909 Football Match at Blacon The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the entrance to the Football Ground at Sealand Road, Blacon at 2.15pm on 20th February 1909 for Special Service Duty. Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Broxton - 3 3 Mr Fletcher Crewe 1 2 3 Total 1 5 6 Superintendents of Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 38 15th February 1909 Police Surgeon Referring to G.O. 222/02 Doctor C. Hewer Tarporley is appointed Police Surgeon for Tarporley Section, Eddisbury Division, vice Doctor Smart, resigned and Doctor Sidney Wilkinson Birkenhead, for Divisional Head Quarters, South Wirral Division, vice Dr Tweedie, resigned. General Order No. 39 17th February 1909 Finance Act 1908 And Order of his Majesty's Privy Council made in pursuance thereof. The Chief Constable forwards herewith Delegations for Superintendents of Division and the Inspectors at Sale, Over and Hoylake to act under the above Act of Par, which will be carefully retained, and on transfer etc. the same will be returned to this office. Superintendents are at present only empowered to lay information against persons for carrying guns and keeping dogs without licenses, in which cases offenders will be proceeded against in the usual way, but reports for offences of using Armorial Bearings, keeping male Servants and Carriages, and Killing or Dealing in Game without licenses will be forwarded by Superintendents to the Chief Constable for his instructions as to whether proceedings must be taken or otherwise. Inspectors will act as "Observation" Officers within the limits of their respective P0lice Elections and report through their Superintendents to the Chief Constable. Further instructions as to carrying out the provisions of the above Act will be forwarded hereafter. General Order No. 40 19th February 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Dukinfield Division having recently attended an examination re -above have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 420 Cooper 2nd Examination PC 238 F. Oakes 1st Examination PC 29 H. W. Falconer PC 8 T. Mather And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 41 20th February 1909 Examinations for Promotion The Chief Constable intimates the following is the result of the recent Examinations for promotion: Satisfactorily passed for the rank of Inspector: No. Rank Name Division No. 24 Sergeant T.J. Morris North Wirral Division No. 351 Sergeant A. Sudlow Eddisbury Division No. 250 T. Sharp Northwich Division Satisfactorily passed for the rank of Sergeant: No. Rank Name Division No. 365 Acting- Sergeant J. Coggar Northwich Division No. 270 Acting Sergeant A. Allen Stockport Division No. 396 Acting- Sergeant A. Philips Nantwich Division No. 257 Acting Sergeant W. Wakefield Altrincham Division Failed No. 386 Acting - Sergeant J. Miller Altrincham Division No. 308 Acting Sergeant W. Knott Altrincham Division General Order No. 42 20th February 1909 Promotions and Appointments The following promotions and appointments will take place on 1st March 1909: Promotions No. 24 Sergeant Thomas John Morris North Wirral Division to be Inspector at �120. 0. 0 per annum, vice Bramhall, pensioned. No. 351 Sergeant Albert Sudlow Eddisbury Division to be Inspector at �120. 0. 0 per annum, vice Robinson, pensioned. No. 37 Acting Sergeant Issac Milner Stockport Division to be Sergeant at �1. 13. 3 per week, vice Hunt, pensioned. No.365 Acting Sergeant James Coggar Northwich Division to be Sergeant at �1. 13. 3 per week, vice Morris. No.396 Acting Sergeant Arthur Philips Nantwich Division to be Sergeant at �1. 13. 3 per week, vice Sudlow. PC 257 Acting Sergeant William Wakefield Altrincham Division to be Sergeant at �1. 13. 3 per week, vice Venables, pensioned. Appointments PC 332 Alfred Price Macclesfield Division to be Acting Sergeant vice Milner. PC 81 Thomas Frederick Clague Middlewich Division to be Acting Sergeant vice Coggar. PC 157 Edward Allman Broxton Division to be Acting Sergeant vice Moulson, pensioned. PC 362 Edward William Morgan Eddisbury Division to be Acting Sergeant vice Phillips. PC 405 Robert Davies South Wirral Division to be Acting Sergeant vice Mullineaux, pensioned. PC 258 Charles Fraser Gerrie South Wirral Division to be Acting Sergeant, vice Wakefield. The above named and several other members of the Constabulary will be transferred on 1st March 1909. General Orders to follow: General Order No. 43 22nd February 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 1st March 1909: Inspector Charles Dean (married) from Runcorn Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Robinson pensioned. Inspector Albert Sudlow (married) from Eddisbury Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Dean. No. 396 Sergeant Arthur Philips (married) from Nantwich Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Tarporley, vice Sudlow. No. 362 Acting Sergeant Edward William Morgan (married) from Eddisbury Division to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Aston, vice Philips. PC 6 Alfred Weatherby (married) from Altrincham Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Kelsall, vice Morgan. PC 381 Albert Ollerenshaw (married) from Northwich Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Rostherne, vice Weatherby. Inspector Thomas John Morris (married) North Wirral Division from Hoylake -cum- West Kirby, vice Bramhall pensioned. No. 365 Sergeant Jamed Coggar (married) from Northwich Division to NorthWirral Division, to be stationed at Hoylake -cum- West Kirby, vice Morris. No. 81 Acting Sergeant Thomas Frederick Clague (married) from Middlewich Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Over, vice Coggar. PC 241 Thomas Bebbington (married) from Stockport Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Somerton, vice Clague. PC 364 John Walker (married) Stockport Division from Hazel Grove to Bredbury, vice Bebbington. No. 37 Sergeant Issac Milner (married) Stockport Division from Bredbury to Disley, vice Hunt pensioned. No. 332 Acting Sergeant Alfred Price (married) from Macclesfield Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Bredbury, vice Milner. PC 48 John Williams Chappell (married) Macclesfield Division from Prestbury to Great Warford, vice Price. PC 4 Davies Worth (married) from Altrincham Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Prestbury, vice Chappell. PC 314 John Kelford (married) from Altrincham Division to Hale, vice Worth. No. 257 Sergeant William Wakefield (married) from Altrincham Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Venables. No. 356 Acting Sergeant Arthur Morris (married) from South Wirral Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Wakefield. No. 258 Acting Sergeant Charles Fraser Gerrie (married) South Wirral Division from Thornton Hough to New Ferry, vice Morris. PC 297 Mathew Leigh (married) from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Thornton Hough, vice Gerrie. No. 157 Acting Sergeant Allman (married) from Broxton Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Backford, vice Moulson pensioned. PC 45 Colin Worth (married) from North Wirral Division to Broxton Division to be stationed at Upton, vice Allman. No. 308 Acting Sergeant William Knott (married) Altrincham Division from Knutsford to Lymm, vice Mullineaux pensioned. No. 405 Acting Sergeant Robert Davies (married) from South Wirral Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Knutsford, vice Knott. PC 61 Joseph Perrrin Gregory (married) South Wirral Division from Ellesmere Port to Whitby, vice Davies. PC 5 Martin Foy (single) from Crewe Division to South Wirral Division to be stationed at Ellesmere Port, vice Gregory. PC 27 Albert Symms (married) Macclesfield Division from Wilmslow to Bosley, vice Bell. PC 94 Edward Bell (married) Macclesfield Division from Bosley to Wimslow, vice Symms. PC 104 Daniel Davenport (married) South Wirral Division from Bromborough to Higher Bebington, vice Wyse. PC 23 Alexander Wyse (married) South Wirral Division from Higher Bebington to Willaston, vice Groom. PC 206 William Groom (married) South Wirral Division from Willaston to Bromborough, vice Davenport. PC 1 John James Cash (married) from Middlewich Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Birkenhead, vice Hyman, resigned. No. 368 Acting Sergeant George Dudley (married) from Nantwich Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Middlewich, vice Cash. PC 412 Charles Wilfred Tudor (married) Nantwich Division from Willaston to Nantwich, vice Dudley and will act as Divisional Office Clerk. PC 377 George Passey (married) Nantwich Division from Nantwich to Willaston, vice Tudor. General Order No. 44 25th February 1909 Duty Scales Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st March 1909 Duty Scale "A" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable. General Order No. 45 25th February 1909 Transfers The transfers of Sergeant Philips, Acting Sergeant Morgan, PC Weatherby and Ollerenshaw directed in G.O. 43/1909 are postponed until further Orders. PC 241 Thomas Bebbington (married) from Stockport Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Symms. PC 94 Edward Bell (married) from Macclesfield Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Somerford, vice Clague. General Order No. 46 25th February 1909 Football Match at Blacon The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the entrance to the Football Ground at Sealand Road, Blacon at 2.15pm on 27th February 1909 for Special Service Duty. Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Broxton - 2 2 Mr Fletcher Crewe 1 1 2 Total 1 3 4 Superintendents of Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 47 26th February 1909 Removal PC 169 A. Elson Northwich Division will move into and occupy the Cottage at Northwich vacated by Constable Ollerenshaw. General Order No. 48 27th February 1909 Football Coupon Betting Several prosecutions have recently taken place in which men have been charged under the Street Betting Act with distributing notices or handbills giving instructions how to make bets by means of the coupon system, and the Appeal Court has now decided that the method adopted brings the person charged under the Act named. The Chief Constable therefore directs that this matter will receive the attention of the Police and especially plain clothes men, and if persons are found committing this offence, proceedings will be taken against them. General Order No. 49 27th February 1909 Constable Appointed Joseph White having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 27th instant, is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary, from that date. General Order No. 50 27th February 1909 Dogs Order 1906 Several cases of sheep worrying having recently occurred in the County, the Chief Constable draws the attention of the Force particularly those stationed in Rural Districts to the necessity of seeing that all Orders under the Dogs Act as to Dogs wearing collars, keeping dogs up at night are rigidly carried out. General Order No. 51 1st March 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Runcorn Division will attend a course of lectures re above to be held at the Technical School Runcorn, commencing at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2nd instant. 2nd Examination PC 22 W.A. Lidgett General Order No. 52 1st March 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from 1st instant: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/per annum From 1st Inst Altrincham Inspector W.J. Pierce � 130. 0. 0 per annum -do- Altrincham Inspector A.Owen � 130. 0. 0 per annum - North Wirral Inspector T. Wilson � 130. 0. 0. per annum - Head Quarters Inspector T. Ennion � 130. 0. 0 per annum - Altrincham PC 287 W. Postons � 1. 8. 0 per week - Altrincham PC 194 G.W.Garbett � 1. 6. 3 -do- - Nantwich PC 181 A.J. Trafford � 1. 6. 3 - Crewe PC 115 J. Rogers � 1. 11. 6 - Middlewich PC 311 J. Taylor � 1. 9. 2 - Northwich PC 307 J. Griffiths � 1. 8. 0 - Northwich PC 289 H. Gregory � 1. 6. 10 - Northwich PC 422 E. Leech � 1. 6. 3 - North Wirral PC 135 F. Hesketh � 1. 6 10 - North Wirral PC 188 J. Hedge ? � 1. 6. 3 - South Wirral PC 1 J. J. Cash � 1. 11. 6 - Stockport PC 346 J. Pass � 1. 10. 4 - Runcorn PC 294Jj. Preston � 1. 10. 4 - General Order No. 53 2nd March 1909 Transfer The following transfer will take place on the 1st instant. PC 193 David Leigh (single) from Head Quarters to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Williams. General Order No. 54 3rd March 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of February 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of February 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Head Quarters Nil Broxton Nil Broxton Nil Altrincham Nil Eddisbury Nil Nantwich Nil Crewe No. 210 Acting Sergeant Dolan Acting with promptness and energy resulting in the arrest of Harry Boswell & George Albert Poole for horse stealing at Crewe on 13th February 1909. Middlewich Nil Middlewich Nil Middlewich Nil Middlewich Nil Middlewich Nil Northwich Nil South Wirral Nil North Wirral Stockport No. 230 Sergeant Rowlands Vigilance, good observation and discretion resulting in the arrest of John E. Kean for stealing a bicycle from New Mills Station Derbyshire and recovering the stolen property Dukinfield Nil General Order No. 55 3rd March 1909 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 13th March 1909. PC 186 Robert Skilling (single) from Crewe Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Worth. General Order No. 56 3rd March 1909 Hooton Park Races at Hooton 12th and 13th March 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above Meeting, parading at the undermentioned places and times each day:- Outside the Judge's Box On the Course for Special Service Duty. Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Broxton - 1 2 3 @11am Altrincham - - 1 6 7 @12noon Eddisbury - - 1 3 4 @12noon Nantwich - - 1 3 4 @12noon Crewe - - 1 5 6 @11am Middlewich - - 1 3 4 @12noon Northwich - 1 - 4 5 @12noon North Wirral - 1 - 6 7 @12noon South Wirral - - - 1 1 @8am for duty at stables yard Runcorn 1 - - - 1 @11am Total: 1 2 6 33 42 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Altrincham - 1* - - 1 * Inspector Richardson Dukinfield - 1 1 5 6 At 11a.m Special Services Duty Runcorn - - 1 6 7 Total: - 1 2 10 14 At Hooton Railway Station at 10. 30am.for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks South Wirral - - 1 2 2 At 10.30a.m Special Services Duty Dress:- 1908 issue of clothing Black gloves Greatcoats Capes will be taken for wear if required. Refreshments will be provided by the Race Committee at 12.30pm for the "Special Services " detail and, after, partaking of the same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 11.30am and 12.30pm each day and be posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for Special Service on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion, and after partaking of tea will return to Stations. The detail for Police Special Duty will be under the orders of Inspector Richardson and will be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Superintendent in charge. All ranks to be on alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses, etc. on the Course will at once refer the complainant to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Office at the back of the Grandstand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Sergeant at the conclusion of the Races to Superintendent Sunderland at the conclusion of the Races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there from, the book is to be forwarded to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with the public service detail the same Constables who have performed duty at the Hooton Races on previous occasions. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 8th March 1909. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station 12 noon Division No. Rank and Name For Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Special Services Crewe Inspector Swords -do- Northwich No 250 Sergeant Sharp Altrincham No. 386 Acting Sergeant Miller Dukinfield PC 36 Kenny Liverpool Two Liverpool Detective Manchester One Manchester Detective Head Quarters No. 419 Act-Sergeant Pearson Duty at Hooton Hall 12noon Refreshments will be provided by the Race Committee at 11.45am for the "Special Services " detail and, after, partaking of the same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 11.30am and 12.30pm each day and be posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for Special Service on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion, and after partaking of tea will return to Stations. The detail for Police Special Duty will be under the orders of Inspector Richardson and will be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Superintendent in charge. All ranks to be on alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses, etc. on the Course will at once refer the complainant to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Office at the back of the Grandstand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Sergeant at the conclusion of the Races to Superintendent Sunderland at the conclusion of the Races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there from, the book is to be forwarded to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with the public service detail the same Constables who have performed duty at the Hooton Races on previous occasions. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 8th March 1909. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station 11.30am Division No. Rank and Name For Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Special Services North Wirral Inspector Ennion -do- Altrincham Act- Sergeant Miller Crewe Act- Sergeant Nolan North Wirral No 250 Sergeant Sharp Altrincham Acting Sergeant Lowndes Dukinfield PC 36 Kenny Manchester One Manchester Detective No. 419 Sergeant Pearson No. 419 Act-Sergeant Pearson For duty at Hooton Hall 12 noon Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters, for the Chief Constable's approval on 3rd April 1909. The receipt for this Order to be acknowledged: Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters, for the Chief Constable's approval on 16th March 1909. The receipt for this Order to be acknowledged: General Order No. 57 4th March 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses Altrincham Licensing District: No.1 Axe & Cleaver Altrincham Owners Wilsons Brewery Co. Manchester and Mortgagees. The Haydock Park Race Course Co. Ltd. The Haydock Park Course Co. Ltd. 19 Dickenson Street Manchester No. 3 George & Dragon Altrincham Owners Messrs Barratts Trustees of late Samuel Barratt C/O W.H. Robinson Valuees Cromwell Flags, Blackfriars Manchester. No. 5 Navigation Inn Altrincham Owners Hardy's Crown Brewery Manchester Column 11 Nil Column 13 Tied House to owners Owners Exors Geo. Arrowsmith 2 St Ann Road Altrincham Manchester No. 18 Old Packet House Altrincham Owners Exors of George Arrowsmith Manchester Road Altrincham Manchester No. 28 Crown Inn Altrincham Owners John H. Davies 2 St Ann Passage Manchester No. 35 Rising Sun Altrincham Owner Mary Elizabeth Baguley Administrators of John Siddeley Altrincham Column 13 Free House No 58 Letters Manor Road Altrincham Column 11 John H. Davies 2 St. Ann Passage Manchester No. 65 Letters Ashley Road Altrincham Owner William Smith Bowden No. 73 Letters Railway Street Altrincham Column 11 Kenny J. Dean & George H. Wainwright Altrincham No. 79 Plough Inn Ashton -on- Mersey Owners Hyde Brewery Co. Manchester No. 81Waggon & Horses Owners Mortgages British Law Fire and Insurance Co. Ltd London No. 96 Griffin Inn Bowden Owners Wilson's Brewery Manchester Mortgages British Law Fire and Insurance Co. Ltd London No 98 Letters Vicarage Lane Bowden Owner John Ackerley Vicarage Lane Bowden No. 99 Letters Vicarage Lane Bowden Owners Groves & Whitnall Brewers Salford Column 11 Nil Column 13 Tied House to owners No. 109 Unicorn Inn Hale Owners Exors of E. A. Warburton Farmer Hale No. 111 Letters Hall Road Hale Owners Wilson's Brewery Manchester Column 11 Nil No 114 Letters Victoria Road Hale Owner W. A. Perkin Cedar Road Hale No. 121 Jolly Thresher Lymm Owners Exors. Of the late G. L. Dewhurst Beechwood Hall Lymm No. 124 Plough Hotel Lymm Owners Exors. Of the late G. L. Dewhurst Beechwood Hall Lymm No. 125 Railway Hotel Lymm Owners Trustees of the late John Perrin Lymm per Jno Dale, Albert Road Hale No. 136 Letters Eagle Brow Lymm Owners Of the late G. L. Dewhurst Beechwood Hall Lymm No. 142 Swan Inn Rostherne Owners The Cheshire Public House Trust Ltd Northgate Street Chester No. 152 Letters School Road Sale Owners Trustees of the late W.Simpson W, Howard Goulty 37 Brown Street Solicitors Mc Chester & Nathan Meadcroft 15 Oak Street &Thomas Street Manchester Column 11 J. Reid Blair Alexander Road Chester No 157 Letters 19/21 Chapel Street Sale Owners Exors of the late E. W. Joynson Dunham House Bowden No. 166 Letters 170 Northenden Road Sale Owners Exors of Ann Wood 170 Northenden Road Sale No. 172 Hare & Hounds Timperley Owners Dunham Stelfox Navigation Road Altrincham No 179 Letters Clay Lane Timperley Owners William Cutler London Trustee of the late Jno White Timperley No. 180 Letters Deansgate Lane Timperley Owner Mrs Elizabeth Latham Timperley Grocers No. 3 Timperley Chemist Shop 12 The Downs Altrincham No 12 Grocers Shop 24 School Road Sale Owner Exors of the late E. W. Joynson Dunham House Bowden No. 13 Grocers Shop 71 School Road Sale Owner Trustees of the late T. Seymour Mead St. George's Hall Medlock Street Manchester Bucklow Licensing District No. 3 Cross Keys Knutsford Owners Chester's Brewery Co Manchester Nantwich Licensing District No. 79 Lamb Hotel Willaston Licensee Margaret Lovatt Middlewich Licensing District No. 38 Carbineer Inn Middlewich Licensee Louisa Elton Congleton Licensing District No. 68 Globe Inn Ode Rode Licensee Chas Tharme Northwich Licensing District No. 7 Beech Tree Inn Barnton Licensee Samuel Martin No. 5 Shepherd's View Barnton Licensee George Barnes Wirral Licensing District No. 92 Victoria Hotel Liscard Licensee George Siemon No. 190 Ship Inn Wallasey Licensee Louisa Keen Runcorn Licensing District No. 41 Waterloo Hotel Runcorn Licensee James William Brown No 45 Moulder Arms Runcorn Licensee Michael Coan No. 68 Marine Arms Runcorn Licensee Jno Henry Edge No. 72 Rose and Crown Runcorn Licensee William Andrew Malcolm General Order No. 58 4th March 1909 Duty Scales - Severe Weather The Chief Constable directs that during the present severe weather Constables who are performing six hours continuous night duty will be allowed fifteen minutes off duty for the purpose of partaking hot coffee at Police Stations and directly the weather becomes milder this indulgence will be discontinued such being immediately reported to the Chief Constable. General Order No. 59 5th March 1909 Transfers The transfers of Sergeant Philips and Acting Sergeant Morgan, PC Weatherby and PC Ollerenshaw directed in G. o. 43/09 will take place on 8th instant. General Order No. 60 6th March 1909 Constables Appointed David Cross, David Edwards, John Kelly, William George Guy Short and Daniel Worth having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 6th instant, are taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 61 6th March 1909 First Aid to the injured PC 121 Recruit Charlie Hardy Head Quarters having passed the First Examination re above is entitled to wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order No. 62 6th March 1909 Transfer Further to telephone messages of this date the transfer of Sergeant Philips, Acting Sergeant Morgan, Constables Weatherby and Ollerenshaw directed in G.O. 59/09 are postponed until further orders in consequence of the severity of the weather. General Order No. 63 8th March 1909 Transfers The Chief Constable directs that the transfers of Sergeant Philips and Acting Sergeant Morgan directed in G.O. 43/09 will take place on Thursday 11th instant. The transfers of Constables Ollerenshaw and Weatherby directed in G.O. 43/09 and Constable Elson directed in G. O. 47/09 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 11th March 1909. PC 381 Albert Ollerenshaw (married) from Northwich Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Kelsall, vice Morgan. PC 6 Alfred Weatherby (married) from Altrincham Division to Northwich Division, to be stataioned at Northwich, vice Ollerenshaw. PC 326 W. J. Palme (married) Altrincham Division from Knutsford to Rostherne, vice Weatherby. PC 169 Alfred Elson (married) from Northwich Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Knutsford vice Palmer. General Order No. 64 8th March 1909 Re Murder & Robbery by Alexander Edmondson and William Ward The Chief Constable directs that the Printed Bills containing portraits of the above and forwarded herewith will be posted on all Police Notice Boards throughout the County, and all Constables will be made thoroughly acquainted with appearance and description of this man "Edmondstone" attention is also drawn to Woodcut Portrait & Description of William Ward shown on front page of Police Gazette dated 5th March 1909 who it is stated attends meetings and travels the Provinces, and Constables will be vigilant in keeping a look out for this man also. General Order No. 65 9th March 1909 Transfers The transfers of PC Ollerensahw and Weatherby direct in General order 63/09 is hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 11th March 1909 the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 7th Instant. PC 341 William Jones (married) from Northwich Division to Eddisbury Division to be stationed at Kelsll, vice Morgan. PC 6 Alfred Weatherby (married) from Altrincham Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Winsford, vice Jones. General Order No. 66 9th March 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 13th instant; PC 121 Charlie Hardy (single) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Foy. PC 164 Joseph Probin (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard, vice Rockliff. PC 180 Joseph White (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Leigh. General Order No. 67 9th March 1909 Merit Badge Award The following Sergeant and Constables are awarded the Merit Badge and Pay of 2d/- per diem from 7th March 1909. No. Rank Name Division No. 11 Sergeant John Breese South Wirral PC 315 O. J. Ashpital Macclesfield PC E. Gidman Stockport General Order No. 68 9th March 1909 Jubilee Convalescent Fund The Chief Constable intimates to the Constabulary that he has subscribed the sum of �1. 0. 0 from the above to the Men's Convalescent Institution Rhyl, North Wales which will enable a Constable recovering from a serious illness to become a convalescent patient of this Institution should necessity for such arise. General Order No. 69 9th March 1909 Finance Act 1908 And Order of His Majesty's Privy Council made in pursuance of thereof Returning to General Order 39/09 the Chief Constable forwards herewith instructions to Officers delegated by the County Council to carry out the powers and duties hitherto exercised and performed by Officers of the Inland Revenue in connection with licenses for: A. Armorial Bearings B. Male Servants C. Carriages including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives D. To kill and deal in game E. Guns F. Dogs And he directs that copy will be supplied to each Superintendent, Inspector, Sergeant, Acting Sergeant and rural Constable as per Div.Form S/5 in the Constabulary, who will peruse same and make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the contents of the pamphlet. The Chief Constable draws special attention to the Duties defined on pages 13, 14 and 15 of the Instructions. The Chief Constable has forwarded a supply of five different Forms for the purpose of making reports to this Office re above to Divisions, and he directs that for the present they will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters pending further instructions. Lists containing the names and addresses of all persons who have taken out licenses in respect of- A. Armorial Bearings B. Male Servants C. Carriages including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives D. To kill and deal in game E. Guns F. Dogs will be forwarded to Divisions as soon as they are received from the Clerk of the County Council. In the meantime all members of the Force will be particularly observant when on duty and make themselves acquainted with the persons who use all or any of the above so that when the time comes and the lists are received Constables will already have become acquainted and have gained some knowledge of the persons who should have taken out licenses. General Order No. 70 10th March 1909 Local Government Act 1894 Election of District Councillors 1. District Councillors } Saturday 2. Guardians for Urban Districts } 3rd April 1909 3. Rural District Councillors } Monday 5th April 19093 The last day for delivery of Nomination Papers is 18th March 1909, and the last day for the withdrawal of such Nominations is 25th March 1909. The instructions laid down in General Order 78/89 will be carefully adhered to by Superintendents. The Return showing where contests will take place etc. will be sent so as to reach this Office on 27th March 1909 and at the same time submitting claims for Special Service Duty Allowance, if any on Form F/17. General Order No. 71 12th March 1909 Telephone The above having been fixed at the Constabulary Station, Bidston North Wirral Division, the following information will be added to the Lists of Telephone numbers. Station Bidston Number 1683 Birkenhead General Order No. 72 13th March 1909 Licenses to drive Motor Cars The Chief Constable forwards herewith a list of the drivers of Motor Car Drivers License's expired during the month of February 1909and which have not been renewed, and he directs that the local Police will observe whether the person named in the lists are continuing to drive either motorcars or motor cycles, in which case Constables will courteously request to see their driving licenses, at the same time informing them that the receipt of information from Head Quarters that such licenses have not been renewed, when probably the drivers will at once apply for the renewal. Result to be reported to Head Quarters by 28th instant: General Order No. 73 13th March 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 5s/- to No. 213 Sergeant A. Cooper and PC 450 F. Cowin for courageous conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Sale on 9th March 1909. General Order No. 74 15th March 1909 Transfers The undermentioned transfers will take place on the following dates: On 22nd March 1909 The Constable being paid in his new Division from 21st instant, inclusive; PC 247 William Stanley (married) from South Wirral Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Altrincham, and will occupy the cottage vacated by Constable Kelford. On 23rd March 1909 The Constables paid in their new Divisions from 1st April 1909, inclusive. PC 217 Alfred Appleton (married) from Macclesfield Division to Stockport Division to be stationed at Hazel Grove and will occupy the cottage vacated by Constable Walker. PC 320 Harry Wood (single) Macclesfield Division from Wilmslow to Poynton and on his marriage will occupy the cottage vacated by Constable Appleton. PC 97 Albert Pass (single) from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division to be stationed at New Ferry and on his married will occupy the cottage vacated by Constable Stanley. PC 17 Arthur Thomas Collier (single) from Middlewich Division to be stationed at Nantwich, and don his marriage will occupy the cottage vacated by Constable Passey. General Order No. 75 15th March 1909 Shore Duty PC 344 W. Pettinger and PC 434 T. Ledward North Wirral Division will be detailed as extra Constables for Shore duty at New Brighton from 1st April 1909 to 29th September 1909. General Order 76 Northenden on Sundays 15th March 1909 From 9th April 1909 a Constable of the Dukinfield Division will parade at Northenden Police Station at 2 pm on 9th, 11th, 12th April 1909 and each Sunday thereafter for Police special Duty until his services can be dispensed with. On 30th May 31st May 1909 and each Sunday thereafter two Constables of the Dukinfield Division will parade at Northenden Police Station at 2pm for Police Special Duty until their services can be dispensed with when they will return to their Stations, same night if possible. . General Order 77 16th March 1909 Government Inspection 1909 The usual instructions laid down in General Order 82/83 will be observed. The Inspection Return (White Form) a copy of which is forwarded herewith for each of the Divisions named below will be carefully filled in and preserved, as no other can be supplied, will be made out as directed in G.O. 82/83 and will be made out as directed in General Order 82/83. The Return under the Persons apprehended and: Return 1 of Indictable Offences of every description Return 11 The value of property stolen or obtained by false pretences, Will be made out for the years ended 31st December 1907 and 1908: Special attention is drawn to the heading of the latter Return, which differs from the previous Return and the Superintendents will be careful to see that the Return is prepared in accordance with the headings. Copies of Div. Form S/3 are forwarded to each Division and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be carefully made out by each Superintendent and sent to Head Quarters on the 31st instant. The Return under the Prevention of Crimes Act will give the number of persons in the Division on date of Inspection. Books etc. will not be placed in front of the men on parade, but will be kept inside the Police Station, ready for inspection. Clothing 1908 issue and helmets 1901 will be worn, except Broxton Division which will parade in 1909 issue of clothing.. Leggings will not be worn, but be produced with Great Coats and Capes in straps, and be placed three paces in front of each man. Attention is specially drawn to Standing General Order 164/99. All recruits who have joined Divisions since the date of last Inspection will "fall in" in single rank on the left of the Division, at two paces distant. All stations to be ready for Inspection: The Usual Returns: (1) Men employed in other than Police Duties. (2) Sickness (for this year ended 28th February 1909) will be made out and forwarded to this office on 19th March 1909. Superintendents will prepare a list of Constables reported while serving in their Divisions for misconduct, since date of last inspection showing offence and decision, and hand same to the Chief Constable together with all other Inspection Returns on arrival on parade. Neat slips of paper will be placed in all books where the entry is made as to same having been last inspected, and also in Defaulter Sheets to mark the place where misconduct reports made during the past year are entered. Divisions will parade as follows: Day and Date Division At what Division and Time Thursday 25th March 1909 Dukinfield @ Dukinfield at 11.15a.m. Thursday 25th March 1909 Stockport @ Hazel Grove at 1pm Friday 26th March 1909 Middlewich @ Middlewich at 2.30 p.m. Saturday 27th March 1909 Broxton @ Broxton at 1. 30pm Saturday 27th March 1909 Nantwich @ Nantwich at 3. 30pm Monday 29th March 1909 Head Quarters at Chester @Chester at 10. 15am Monday 29th March 1909 South Wirral @ Birkenhead at 12.45pm Monday 29th March 1909 Runcorn @Runcorn at 3pm Saturday 25th April 1903 Macclesfield @ Macclesfield 12.15 noon. All Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this order: General Order 78 16th March 1909 Government Inspection 1909 The Government inspector will be ready to see any member of the Constabulary other than the Divisions who may have any wish to make or who may wish to see him, at the Chief Constable's Office Chester at 10am. This will be read to all ranks and Superintendents will report on 22nd on Monday 29th March 1909 that such has been done General Order 79 18th March 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates; On 20th March 1909 PC 260 Henry Alty (single) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Hunt deceased. On 27th March 1909 PC 309 John Wainwright (married) from Broxton Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Greasby, vice Barnard. PC 437 William Clyde Wood (single) from North Wirral Division to Division, to be stationed at Christleton, vice Wainwright. General Order 80 20th March 1909 Constables Appointed William Banks, William Henry Hallam, Harry Price and William John Lodge, having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on 20th instant, are taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order 81 20th March 1909 Transfers The transfers of PC 309 John Wainwright Broxton Division and PC 437 William Clyde Wood North Wirral Division directed in General Order 79/09 are hereby cancelled. General Order 82 22nd March 1909 Children's Act 1908 Copies of the above Act which comes into operation on 1st April 1909 are forwarded herewith, together with Explanatory Letter from The Home Office and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be kept in the Guard Book at Divisional Head Quarters. The Act will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will clearly explain the important parts of same to Constables in order that the provisions may be enforced. Special attention is drawn to the following Sections of the Act: Section 2Infant Life Protection Constables on duty will notice places at which one or more infants are nursed or maintained and report same to Superintendents who will inform the Local Authority Section 5 Removal of infants improperly kept Section 6 Deaths of infants to be notified to the Coroner Section 8 False Statements Section 12 Punishment for Cruelty to Children and young persons Section 13 Suffocation of Infants Section 14 Causing Children to beg Section 15 Exposing Children to risk of burning Section 16 Allowing Children or young persons to be in brothels Section 17 Encouraging or favouring seduction or prostitution of young girls Section 18 Or prostitution of young girls Section 19 Powers to take into Custody without a warrant, offenders and to release on bail Section 20 Detention of a child or young person in places of safety Section 24 Warrant to search or remove a child or young person Section 26 Power as to habitual drunkards Section 39Selling tobacco to Children and young persons Section 40 Duty of Constables to seize tobacco and search boys but not girls Section 41 Sale of tobacco by automatic machines Section 58Children likely to be sent to Industrial Schools Section 72Escape from Schools Section 75Contributions by parents for maintenance of child or youthful offender Section 76 Expenses of conveyance to certified Industrial Schools Section 94 Bail for children and young person's arrested Section 95Children and young person's kept in detention Section 96 Association with adults during detention in Police Stations Section 100 Removal of disqualification attached to Felony Section 102Restrictions on punishment of children and young persons Section 108 Provision of places of detention by Police Authorities Register to be kept at Court Houses and Police Stations Section 109 Provisions as to custody of children and young persons in places of detention Section 110 Expenses of maintenance of children or young persons Section 111 Juvenile Court Section 115 Children other than infants in arms not permitted in Court during trial of other persons Section 116 Prohibition of purchase of old metals from persons under 14 Section 117 Prohibition against taking pledges from persons under 14 Section 118Power of Police to apprehend vagrants who prevent children receiving education Section 119 Giving intoxicating liquor to a child under 5 years of age Section 120 Exclusion of Children from bars of licensed houses Section 126 Guardians to provide for reception maintenance of Children and young persons in Workhouses. Until the places of detention for juvenile offenders are provided by the Police Authority under Section 108 they will, when under remand or awaiting trial, be dealt with as at present. Special attention is drawn to paragraph in Page 4 of Home Office Letter dealing with Section 114 of the Act as to Police Matron being in attendance in Court. General Order 83 22nd March 1909 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 27th March 1909: PC 431 Fred Goulden about to be married North Wirral Division from Seacombe to Greasby, vice Barnard. General Order 84 24th March 1909 Government Inspection 1909 Referring to General Order 77/09 the Chief Constable directs that Eddisbury Division will parade for the above at Oakmere Police Station on Friday 26th March 1909 at 4pm. The Superintendent of the above Division to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order 85 24th March 1909 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 27th March 1909, the Constable to be paid in his new Division from 1st April 1909, inclusive; PC 185 David Edwards (single) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Skilling. General Order 86 26th March 1909 Transfer The transfer of PC 431 Fred Goulden North Wirral Division as directed in General order 83/09 is hereby cancelled. General Order 87 27th March 1909 Duty Scales- Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st April 1909 Duty Scale "C" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable. General Order 88 27th March 1909 Constable Appointed Percy Firth Thompson having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 27th instant is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order 89 31st March 1909 Wirral Hunt Point to point Races at Shotwick South Wirral Divisions 2nd April 1909 The following Members of the Constabulary will parade at the Race Ground which is close to the Yacht Inn, Woodbank. (Capenhurst, is the nearest Railway Station) at 11.30am, on Friday 2nd April 1909 for duty at the above. For Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Runcorn 1 4 5 Sergeant in charge to report himself to R. Johnson Houghton at the place above mentioned at 11.30am In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Remarks North Wirral Det. Inspector Ennion For Police Special Duty Head Quarters Act-Sergeant Pearson -do- Superintendent Sutherland South Wirral Division will be in charge and he will arrange for the attendance of one Sergeant and two Constables from the distant parts of this Division for Police Special Duty on the roads, regulating traffic etc. The Ambulance Stretcher (not wheels) from New Ferry Police Station to be taken by Superintendent Sutherland. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable for approval on 5th April 1909. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order 90 1st April 1909 Tarporley Hunt Meeting The following detail of the Police will attend for duty at the above meeting on Wednesday 14th April 1909. Special Services Division Supt. Inspectors Sergeant's PC's Total Remarks Broxton - - 1 3 4 @ 10 am Altrincham - 1 - 7 8 @ 10 am Crewe 1 - 1 7 9 @ 9 am Middlewich - 1 3 4 @ 10 am Northwich - - 1 4 5 @ 10 am North Wirral 1 - 3 4 @ 10 am South Wirral - - 1 4 5 @ 10 am Dukinfield - - 1 4 5 @ 9 am Runcorn - - 1 5 6 @ 10 am Total 1 2 7 40 50 Superintendent Pearson at 9. a.m. "Police Special Duty" Division Supt. Insp. Sgts. PC Total Remarks Head Quarters - - 1 - 1 @ 10 am Nantwich - - 1 4 5 @ 10 am North Wirral - - - 2 2 @ 10 am Total - - 2 6 8 All the above will parade opposite the Judge's Box punctually at the hours named, and again at the same place at the conclusion of the meeting. Dress: Clothing 1908 Issue, Best Helmets. White gloves Great Coats will be taken in straps to be worn if required. All ranks to be on the alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with the public duty detail the same Constables as previous years. Names to be reported to the Chief Constable to arrive on the morning of 8th April 1909: The whole of the above detail for duty on the Course will be under the Orders of Superintendent Pearson. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses etc. on the Course will at once refer the Complaint to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Tent, on the ground, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Sergeant to the Superintendent of the Eddisbury Division at Tarporley Police Station at the conclusion of the races, by whom it will be forwarded to the Chief Constable, after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained. Constables keeping the Course (except those on duty in the field next to the Road, and those at Bookmakers ground) will forthwith after the close of each race assemble across the Course opposite the Judge's Box, and stand in two's, back to back, at three paces interval facing that part of the course from which they have come. On the "saddling" bell being sounded in the paddock, the Constables will move in separate lines clearing the course as they advance and, dropping into positions previously assigned them. On no condition whatever will any betting, be allowed through the paddock or railings, or on the Grand Stand, and nothing in the way of bookmaker's show cards etc. will be allowed to be hung on the railings. No betting will be allowed excepting in the enclosures, and if any bookmakers attempt to create a "place" or " stand" etc. for betting elsewhere they will be warned , and if they persist they will be taken to the Police Tent for removal from the Course. No stall of any description to be allowed Constables on duty will see that such are not erected. The Superintendent of the Eddisbury Division will detail three Constables of the Eddisbury Division to be at the Entrance of the Race Course at 6.am.to keep out the field people with horses and carts, who have no business there. As soon as the detachments from Crewe and Dukinfield Divisions arrive at 9 a.m. the Constable's will be relieved and they will be detailed for duty on the Roads as may be directed by the Superintendent of the Eddisbury Division. Inspector Hoole and Sergeant Pierce will meet at Tarporley Police Station at 5p.m. on the day prior to the Races, for plain clothes duty in Tarporley and neighbourhood that night The Sergeant performing plain clothes duty at Crewe Railway Station will pay particular attention to Crewe Railway Station on the afternoon and evening of the day before the Races, and if anything of importance is noticed necessitating Police action at Beeston or Tarporley he will forthwith telegraph particulars to Inspector Hoole, who will be at Tarporley Police Station. The Superintendent of the Broxton, Eddisbury Nantwich and Middlewich Divisions make special arrangements for policing the main roads within their respective Divisions leading to Tarporley, and the vicinity of Railway Stations which there is likely to be much traffic during the day of the Races: but particularly the morning and evening, people are going to and returning from Tarporley. Reports as to arrangements made to be sent to the Chief Constable on 7th April 1904. The Sergeant of the Tarporley Section will secure suitable lodgings at Tarporley for the detail from Dukinfield Division, which will parade at Tarporley Police Station at 6p.m. the day prior to the Races, and be placed at the disposal of Superintendent of Eddisbury Division for patrolling the town of Tarporley etc. from 7.30 to 11.30 p.m. thus rendering un-necessary the withdrawal of local Constables for this purpose from their ordinary patrol duty, who should be even more vigilant and energetic on this night, when it is known that so many suspicious persons may be moving about their districts. Should it be necessary such prisoners as cannot be properly accommodated in the cells at Tarporley Police Station on the day of the Races will be sent to Crewe for the night and will be escorted there by the Police on special duty from the Crewe Section of the Crewe Division, and be brought back by an escort of Police of the Crewe Section. The duty so far as far as the prisoners are concerned of the Crewe Section will cease when handed over at Tarporley the next morning, from which time the Superintendent of the Eddisbury Division will make sufficient and proper arrangements for their respective destinations. In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Police Special Duty Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole -do- -do- Altrincham No 79 Sergeant Pierce North Wirral Inspector Ennion Head Quarters Act-Sergeant Pearson Liverpool- Salford One Detective Manchester One Detective The foregoing will report them-selves to Inspector Hoole at Beeston Castle Railway Station at 10. 3oam 14th April 1909. The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Tarporley Police Station at 10am on the 14th April 1909 for duty in the village of Tarporley, and will work in accordance with duty scales arranged by the Superintendent of the Eddisbury Division, which will be forwarded to the Chief Constable for approval. Police Special Service Division Sergeant Constables Total Remarks Macclesfield - 3 3 Stockport - 3 3 Total - 6 6 These six Constables will return to their Divisions as early as possible on morning of the 15th April 1909. Special duty sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 17th April 18th April 1909. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order 91 1st April 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from the 1st Instant: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/per annum From 1st inst. Northwich Superintendent S .G. Cooper �240. 0. 0 per annum -do- Altrincham PC 184 J. R .Southworth � 1. 6. 3 per week Eddisbury No. 58 Sergeant C.H. Elmsley � 1. 11. 6 -do- - Eddisbury PC 254 F. Cope � 1. 14. 6 - Crewe PC 350 F. Worth � 1. 8. 0 - Northwich PC 246 E. H. Midgsley � 1. 6. 0 - North Wirral No. 63 Sergeant A. E. Llewelyn � 1. 14. 5 - North Wirral PC 39 G. Davies � 1. 8. 0 - North Wirral PC 221 T. Latham � 1. 6. 10 North Wirral PC 302 H. Whittaker � 1. 6. 3 North Wirral PC 186 R. Skilling � 1. 6. 3 - South Wirral PC 97 A. Pass � 1. 8. 0 - General Order 92 1st April 1909 Wild Birds Protection Acts An Order dated 13th March 1909 has been made by the Right Honourable The Secretary of State, Home Department slightly amending the protection of Wild Birds and their Eggs in the County of Chester. Amended Posters have been forwarded to Divisions and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be placed over those sent with S.G.O. 30/09. Bills, if any, for this work will be sent to the Chief Constable on 12th April 1909. Whenever the posters are damaged by storms etc. they must be replaced by fresh ones. General Order 93 2nd April 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 8th April 1909: PC 408 Fred Hilditch (widower) Altrincham Division from Tabley to Bowden, vice Street. PC 130 Harry Street (married) Altrincham Division from Bowden to Tabley, vice Hilditch. PC 428 David Williams Altrincham Division on his marriage will occupy the cottage vacated by Constable Street. General Order 94 3rd April 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of March 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of March 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Broxton Nil Altrincham Inspector H. T. Pierce Perseverance at Partington on 21st March 1909 resulting in bring fowl thieves to justice Eddisbury Nil Nantwich Nil Crewe Nil Northwich Nil Middlewich Nil South Wirral Nil North Wirral PC 119 N. Gray Acting with good discretion on 10th March 1909 at Liscard resulting in the arrest of John Jones alias, Lowe who had broken into a shop. Macclesfield Nil Dukinfield Nil Stockport No. 279 Sergeant Shaw PC 76 J. Turner pc 391 J. Prosser PC 291 F. Ellison Vigilance and seen observation at Cheadle on 10th March 1909 resulting in the arrest of William Edwards and John Smith for staling fowl at Cheadle and recovering the stolen property. Runcorn Nil General Order 95 3rd April 1909 Children Act 1908 Referring to Section 14 of the above Act and last paragraph but one on Page 4 of the Circular Letter from Home Office, dated 13th March 1909, the Chief Constable directs that whenever it is necessary for a "Police Matron" to be present in Court, it will be understood that such a person will be the one who acts as Female Searcher at the Police Station where the Court is held. General Order 96 3rd April 1909 Eastertide 1909 The following details of the Constabulary will attend the under mentioned places on the following dates. Good Friday 9th April 1909 For Special Service Duty Place & hour of parade : Division Sgt PC Total Name of Applicant Eccleston Ferry at 10.am Eccleston Ferry at 10am Broxton Broxton - 2 2 Mr Capner Mr. Bradbury Mersey View Overton Hills at 11am Eddisbury - 2 2 Mr. T. Hoose Football Match Crewe 9.45am Crewe - 2 2 Mr. Blomerley The Palace New Brighton 2pm North Wirral - 2 2 Mr Collins The Docks Railway Station Birkenhead at 11.30am for duty at Bidston Hill 11.30am Middlewich 1 2 1 2 Mr Castle Port Sunlight Football at Sealand Road 2.15pm Sth Wirral Broxton 1 2 2 Lever Brothers Northenden 1pm duty at Boats Stockport - 2 2- Mr. West Easter Monday 12th April 1909 for Special Service Duty Place & hour of parade : Division Sgt PC Total Name of Applicant Eccleston Ferry at 12 Noon Eccleston Ferry at 12 noon Broxton -do- - 2 2 2 2 Mr Capner Mr. Bradbury Mersey View Overton Hills at 11am Eddisbury 1 2 3 Mr Hoose Football Match Crewe 9.45am Nantwich 1 1 Mr Jones Tea Party at Co-Operative 4pm Crewe 1 3 4 Mr Ball New Brighton Police Station 10.30am. Altrincham Crewe Runcorn Mr Martin 2 10 12 Tram Terminus New Brighton Crewe - 1 1 Mr Greene Tram Terminus Seacombe Crewe - 1 1 Mr Greene Fair Ground New Brighton Crewe - 1 1 Mr Ravenscroft The Promenade Pier The Palace Crewe Crewe Crewe - - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 Mr Liversage Mr. Collins The Docks Railway Station for duty at Bidston Hill Middlewich - 2 2 Mr Castle Port Sunlight Burtonwoods 11am Eatham Ferry 12 noon South Wirral -do- - 1 1 Lever Bros Mr. Parry Mr. Hill Northenden 1pm duty at Boats Stockport - 2 2 Mr West In Addition to the foregoing the following detail the same Constables as on previous occasions will parade at as follow; Alderley Edge Police Station at 12noon On 9th and 12th April 1909 Division Sergeant Constables Total For Duty Dukinfield - 2 2 For duty in Village of Alderley Edge. Dukinfield - 2 2 For duty in the vicinity of The Wizard. Alderley Edge Total - 4 4 Great Coats to be taken for use if required: Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to this Office on 15th April 1909 doe the Chief Constable's approval. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order 97 6th April 1909 Finance Act 1908 Referring to General Orders 39/09 and 69/09 the Chief Constable will in due course forward to Superintendents separate lists giving the names and addresses of persons resident in several Parishes in the Count who have taken out the following licenses for the year 1909. A. Armorial Bearings B. Male Servants C. Carriages including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives D. Dogs And further lists containing information as to the persons who have taken out: C. Carriages including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives D. Licenses to kill and deal in game E. Gun Licenses F. Dogs Will be sent hereafter: Immediately on receipt of either of the lists Superintendents will transmit same to those in charge of Sections. In Town Beats the lists will be kept in possession of those in charge, except where "Officers are appointed" in which cases the latter will remain. In Rural Beats the lists will be handed to Constables of such Beats. Those to whom Such Lists have been delivered will be responsible for keeping them clean, and in their respective Envelopes. The lists will be carefully perused so they make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the information contained in same and they will be responsible for ascertaining whether the persons named in the respective lists are liable to take out any other Licenses than those shown in the lists and also whether there are any other persons residing on their Beats not named in the Lists. A. Armorial Bearings B. Male Servants C. Carriages (including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives) F. Dogs And further lists containing information as to the persons who have taken out: C. Carriages including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives D. Licenses to kill and deal in game E. Gun Licenses F. Dogs It will be understood that it is now the duty of the Police to see that all persons residing in the County take out such of the Licenses before mention as they are not liable for, and the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will recognise that it is important for them to bear this in mind when on patrol duty and make such observations as may be necessary with the view of reporting to Superintendents to particulars of any case where it is believed the law is being evaded. Sergeants and Constables will be justified in personally enquiring in to cases of carrying a gun or keeping a dog without a license, reporting to Superintendents in the usual manner on Div;Form16/19 but as omissions to take out licenses for dogs may be in many instances due to forgetfulness, particularly in the early part of the year, proceedings will not be taken before 1st March in any year, and the Police will during the month of February warn persons who keep dogs and have not taken out licenses, and request that same may be obtained. After 1st March information will be laid by Superintendents for offences of carrying a gun, or keeping a dog without a license, without reference to Head Quarters unless Superintendents are of opinion that there are many special reasons to the contrary where a caution would meet the case, provided that the necessary Licenses are forthwith taken out. In the case of Licenses for: A. Armorial Bearings B. Male Servants C. Carriages (including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives) F. Dogs Sergeants and Constables will keep careful observations and whenever they have good cause to believe that a break of the Law has been committed they will report particulars to Superintendents, but will not themselves make enquiry at the place or from the individual concerned, as such can only be legally done by one to whom the necessary authority has been delegated as an "Officer" under The Finance Act 1908. When Superintendents receive such reports they, or one of the Inspectors who have been specially appointed "Officers" will themselves make enquiry, and if it is found that Licenses have not been taken out. They will inform the person responsible: the cases must be reported to the Chief Constable on the Forms provided. These reports will be sent so as to arrive at the Chief Constable's Office each Tuesday morning, care being taken that the required information is clearly stated under the several headings. It will be understood that all reports against persons for carryings guns or keepings dogs without a license will be entered in Occurrence Books in the usual way. "No. 114 Constable Edward Pleavin reports Charles "Edwards of 14 John Street, Altrincham for "...........................without having a license "At Rostherene on 14th April 1909" Other cases will not be entered in the Occurrence Books until Superintendents are satisfied that such are proper ones to be reported to the Chief Constable on Forms provided. As it is important that the Lists should be kept in the envelopes clean and in good order, the Chief Constable directs that at the time the same are handed over to those responsible for them a receipt will be taken on the following Form. Cheshire Constabulary .......................................Division List of Licenses taken out Parish to which List relates Number of Sheets Date handed over Signature of Constable receiving same In the event of the transfer of any member of the Force in whose possession the lists herein referred to have been place, he same will be handed to the Successor and Superintendents will check that this is invariably done at the same time instructing the new Constable as to what is required of him in this matter. The Lists and envelopes will be returned to Head Quarters on the following dates, in order they may be utilised for next year. On 15th December those relating to Armorial Bearings, Male Servants, Carriages (including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives) Dogs On 15th July those relating to Killing and dealing in Game, Guns General Order 98 7th April 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above: Broxton Licensing District No. 29 Sportsman's Arms Tattenhall Licensee Ada Challinor Eddisbury Licensing District No. 207 Forrester's Arms Tarporley Licensee Thomas Goulding Nantwich Licensing District: No.42 Roebuck Inn Nantwich Licensee Exors of the late Mary Grocott Licensee Samuel Morris Poulson No. 90 No. Sign Wrenbury -cum- Frith Owners Exors of the late Edwin Haycock Licensee Leah Haycock Congleton Licensing District No. 64 Brownlow Inn Newbold Astbury Licensee Frank Bracegirdle Middlewich Licensing District Grocers No. 6 Chemist Shop Wheelock Street Middlewich Licensee Frances Annie Holland Northwich Licensing District: No.16 Grocers Shop Church Road Davenham Owners and Licensee Emma Bankcroft No. 28 New Inn Marston Licensee George Daniel Davies No. 26 Red Lion Marston Licensee Mary Ann Harding Dukinfield Licensing District: No.36 Railway Hotel Dukinfield Owners and Licensee William Thomas No. 41 Rising Sun Dukinfield Licensee John Richards No. 70 "Off Beer" 124 Park Road Dukinfield Licensee Richard Sandiford Prestbury Licensing District No. 103 Wilmslow Licensee Thomas Bailey General Order 99 7th April 1909 Police Surgeon Referring to G.O. 222/02 Doctor H. M. Williamson Northenden is appointed Police Surgeon for the Northenden Section Stockport Division. General Order 100 7th April 1909 Occasional Court at Tarporley The Justices of the Eddisbury Petty Sessional Division s have appointed the new Police Station at Tarporley as an Occasional Court House in substitution for the Justices Clerk's Office. General Order 101 7th April 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- to PC 122 Thomas Woodward Stockport Division for prompt action in stopping a runaway horse at Hazel Grove on 3rd April 1909. General Order 102 10th April 1909 Cheshire Hunt Point to Point Races 15th April 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade for duty at Beeston Castle Railway Station at 9.45am on Thursday 15th April 1909 for duty at the above:- A conveyance will meet the detail at Beeston Castle Railway Station on the arrival of 9.39am train (Crewe). For Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Broxton 1 6 7 Total 1 6 7 The Sergeant in charge to report himself to Mr J. L. Birkett Esq at 10a.m. In Plain Clothes Head Quarters Detective Inspector Hoole Crewe Division Inspector Swords Dress 1908 Issue of Clothing Best Helmets White Gloves Great Coats to be taken for use if required Capes will be taken in straps to be worn if required. Superintendent Beeley Eddisbury Division will be in charge and will arrange for the attendance of One Sergeant and three Constables for Police Special Duty from distant parts of this for Police Special Duty on the Roads regulating traffic etc. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constables Office for approval 18th April 1909. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned. General Order 103 12th April 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Constabulary having recently attended an examination re -above have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 21 Bate Crewe Division PC 151 Dumble -do- PC 125 Stockton PC 350 Worth 2nd Examination PC 43 Niddrie Crewe Division PC 127 Walley Crewe Division 1st Examination PC 155 Rodgers PC 442 Davies PC 453 Gerrard PC 458 Fradley PC 469 Warburton PC 446 Andrews PC 454 Hall PC 465 Telfer PC 410 Smith PC 449 Millward PC 457 Hebdige PC 466 Stephenson PC 472 Wilson And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order 104 12th April 1909 Children Act 1908 Public Warning The Chief Constable has this day forwarded to Divisions copies of a notice issued by the Home Secretary under the above Act, which he directs will be posted upon Police Notice Boards at various Police Stations throughout the County and the same will be renewed when necessary. Three Copies forwarded for use at each Police Station. General Order 105 12th April 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: On 13th April 1909: PC 479 William John Lodge (single) from Head Quarters to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Elson. PC 24 David Cross (married) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Ledward. PC 293 William George Guy Short (married) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Pettinger. On 19th April 1909: PC 223 Abraham Bradley (married) from South Wirral Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Greasby, vice Bernard. PC 431 Fred Gouldon about to be married, from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division to be stationed at Neston, vice Bradley. General Order 106 12th April 1909 Earl of Chester's Imperial Yeomanry Yeomanry Point to point Races at Birch Heath near Tarporley 20th April 1909 The following Members of the Constabulary will parade at the Tarporley Police Station at 10.45am on Tuesday 20th April 1909 for duty at the above: For Special Services Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Crewe 1 4 5 The Sergeant in charge to report himself to Major G. Cooper Earl of Chester Imperial Yeomanry at 11am Total 1 4 5 Dress 1908 Issue of Clothing Best Helmets White Gloves Great Coats Capes to be taken in straps to be worn if required In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Remarks Head Quarters Det. Inspector Hoole Police Special Duty Crewe Inspector Swords -do- Superintendent Beeley Eddisbury Division will be in charge and he will arrange for the attendance of one Sergeant and two Constables from the distant parts of his Division for Police Special Duty on the roads regulating traffic etc. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded for the Chief Constable's approval on 25th April 1909. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned: General Order 107 14th April 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Constabulary having recently attended an examination re -above have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 145 Lawrence Nantwich Division 1st Examination PC 145 Rowlands Nantwich Division And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order 108 16th April 1909 Earl of Chester's Imperial Yeomanry Yeomanry Point to point Races at Birch Heath near Tarporley Eddisbury Division 20th April 1909 The following Members of the Constabulary will parade at the Tarporley Police Station at 10.45am on Tuesday 20th April 1909 for duty at the above: For Special Services Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Nantwich 1 2 3 Crewe 1 4 5 The Sergeant in charge to report himself to Major G. Cooper Earl of Chester Imperial Yeomanry at 11am Total 2 6 8 Dress 1908 Issue of Clothing Best Helmets White Gloves Great Coats Capes to be taken in straps to be worn if required In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Remarks Head Quarters Det. Inspector Hoole Police Special Duty Crewe Inspector Swords -do- Superintendent Beeley Eddisbury Division will be in charge and he will arrange for the attendance of one Sergeant and two Constables from the distant parts of his Division for Police Special Duty on the roads regulating traffic etc. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded for the Chief Constable's approval on 25th April 1909. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned: General Order 109 16th April 1909 Transfers PC 27 Albert Symms Macclesfield Division will be attached to Head Quarters from 27th instant. Transfers The following transfers will take place on 27th Instant the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 27th instant: PC 149 George Smith (married) Macclesfield Division from Alderley Edge to Bosley, vice Symms. PC 10 Charles Gosage about to be married from Crewe Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Alderley Edge, vice Smith. PC 263 Henry James Lynes (single) Stockport Division from Hazel Grove, vice Edmonds. General Order 110 19th April 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Constabulary having recently attended an examination re -above have been successful as follows: 3rd Examination No. 258 Acting Sergeant Gerrie PC 2 Bates General Order 111 19th April 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 27th Instant the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 25th instant: No. 92 Sergeant Dick Wharam (married) from South Wirral Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Williams. No. 330 Sergeant Albert James Bourne (married) from Altrincham Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Bee. No. 143 Sergeant Edward Williams (married) from Runcorn Division to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale, vice Bourne. General Order 112 20th April 1909 May Day at Knutsford The following detail of Police will parade at Knutsford Police Station at 11.am on 1st May 1909. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Dukinfield 1 5 6 Special Services Macclesfield 1 5 6 Total 2 10 12 - For Special Services Capes to be taken Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Middlewich 1 3 4 Northwich 1 5 6 Police Special Duty Total The following Constables will parade at Altrincham Police Station at 9.45 am. on the above date for mounted duty at Knutsford. For Special Services No. Rank Name Division Remarks No. 340 Sergeant Myatt Broxton Special Services No. 169 Elson Altrincham -do- PC 105 Booth Dukinfield PC 315 Ashpital Macclesfield Dress: Helmets Tunics 1908 White gloves Capes rolled, to be strapped in front of the saddle These Constables will mount at Messrs' Goodall Stables, Altrincham, at 10a.m. and proceed by road to Knutsford, where they will bait at the George Hotel Stables, and afterwards parade for duty as ordered by Superintendent Oskell. After finishing their duty these four Constables will ride back to Altrincham, and, afterwards return to their respective Stations. Sergeant Myatt will parade at Hoole Police Station at 9pm 30th April 1909 when four Constabulary Bridles and breast plates complete, and riding trousers for each man will be handed to him, which he will take to Altrincham on the morning of 1st proximo and bring back to Chester same night, afterwards returning to his station. In Plain Clothes Division No. Rank Name Police Special Duty Special Services Crewe Inspector Swords Northwich No.250 Sergeant Sharp -do- -do- Runcorn PC 295 Davies Dukinfield PC 36 Kenny Manchester One Detective To parade at Knutsford Police Station at 10.30a.m. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order 113 20th April 1909 Hooton Park Races at Hooton 30th May 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above Meeting at Hooton 30th April and 1st May 1909 parading at the undermentioned places and times. Special Service Duty Outside the Judges Box on the Course Division Supr Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Remarks Broxton - - 1 3 4 @11am Eddisbury - - 1 3 4 @11.45am Nantwich - - 1 3 4 @11.45am Crewe - - 1 7 8 @11am Northwich - 1 - - 1 @11.45am North Wirral - 1 1 6 8 @11am Stockport - - 1 4 5 @11.45am Runcorn 1 - - - 1 @11.45am Total 1 2 6 26 35 To parade outside Hooton Railway Station at 11am Police Special Service Duty Division Hour of parade Inspt Sergt. PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 10am 1* - - 1 Inspector Richardson* Dukinfield 10am - 1 5 6 Runcorn 10am - 1 6 7 Total 1 2 11 14 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 10.30am Police Special Service Duty Division Hour of parade Inspr Sergt. PC's Total Remarks South Wirral 10am - - 2 2 Dress- 1908 Issue of clothing Best Helmets White Gloves Capes to be taken for wear if required The remainder of the Constables applied for by the Secretary of the Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Show Ground, and not detailed in this General Order will be supplied from South Wirral Division. Constables detailed for night duty will remain until relieved by the day duty Constables the following morning. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re above, also from South Wirral Division will be forwarded to Head Quarters for the Chief Constable's approval on 19th instant. Refreshments will be provided by the Race Committee at 11.45 am for the "Special Service" Constables, and after partaking of same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 12.30 pm and be posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for Special Service Duty will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion and will parade opposite the Judge's Box at the close of the meeting and after partaking of tea will return to their Stations. The detail for Police Special Duty will be under the orders of Inspector Richardson will parade at the Hooton Railway Station, and be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Superintendent in charge. All ranks to be on alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses, etc. on the Course will at once refer the complainant to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Office at the back of the Grandstand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Sergeant at the conclusion of the Races to Superintendent Bowyer at the conclusion of the Races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there from, the book is to be forwarded to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with the public service detail the same Constables that performed duty at Hooton Park Races previous occasions. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 24th April 1909. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station at 12noon. Division No. Rank and Name For Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Special Services North Wirral No 370 Sergeant Ennion -do- Altrincham Acting Sergeant Miller Crewe Acting Sergeant Nolan North Wirral Acting Sergeant Lowndes Head Quarters No. 419 Act- Sergeant Pearson Manchester One Manchester Detective Crewe No. 376 Sergeant Hayes Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters on 3rd May 1909 for approval by the Chief Constable. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned. General Order 114 20th April 1909 Transfers That part of General Order 109/09 directing the transfers of PC 149 J. Smith and PC 10 Gosage is hereby cancelled. Check PC Smith Number above in book PC 149 Smith check? The following transfers will take place on 27th Instant the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 25th instant: PC 201 George James Smith (married) from Stockport Division to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Bosley, vice Symms. PC 10 Charles Gosage about to be married from Crewe Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Heald Green, vice Smith. General Order 115 20th April 1909 Transfers The transfers of Sergeants Wharam, Bourne, Bee and Williams directed in General Order 111/09 are hereby cancelled. General Order 116 20th April 1909 Chester Races 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at this office as follows. Tuesday 4th May 1909 Division Inspectors. Sergeants. PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1* 1 5 6 *Inspector Crewe - 1 5 6 Garner Middlewich - 1 3 4 Northwich 1 3 4 North Wirral - 1 7 8 Dukinfield - 1 3 4 Runcorn - - 3 3 Total 1 5 29 35 Wednesday 5th May 1909 Division Inspectors. Sergeants. PC's Total Remarks Altrincham - 1 10 11 Nantwich - 1 3 4 Crewe - 1 5 6 Middlewich - 1 4 5 Northwich - 1 6 7 North Wirral *1 - 10 11 *Inspector South Wirral 1 - 5 6 Lees Dukinfield - 1 3 4 Macclesfield - 1 3 4 Stockport - 1 4 5 Runcorn - 1 6 7 Total 2 9 59 70 Thursday 6th May 1909 Division Inspectors. Sergeants. PC's Total Remarks Altrincham 1* - 5 6 Crewe - 1 5 6 *Inspector Middlewich - - 3 3 Richardson Northwich 1 3 4 North Wirral - 1 7 8 Dukinfield - 1 3 4 Stockport 1 - 3 4 Total 1 5 29 35 The detail from Dukinfield Division to lodge at Hoole on the nights 4th and 5th May1909 Sergeant Sandland to secure good lodgings and report places. Clothing 1903 Issue will be worn. Best Helmets White gloves. Great Coats in straps for use, if required. Capes for use if required. A good dinner will be provided at the Nag's Head Cocoa House at 1s/-each, and the Inspector in charge will collect that sum from each Constable and hand amount to the Deputy Chief Constable same day. The usual precautions will be observed in watching roads and Railway Stations from the Saturday previous to the Races until the following Saturday, and during race week Constables will be drawn more on the main roads leading towards Chester and will work according to special scale to be made by Superintendents. Superintendents will not withdraw men stationed in the vicinity of Chester, or on the main thoroughfares leading thereto for duty at the Races. Two Constables from Macclesfield Division and two from Stockport Division will parade at the Chief Constable's Office at 4.30p.m on Saturday 1st May 1909 and be stationed at Mollington, Eccleston, Broughton and Upton as in past years for duty in the outskirts of the City. No. 141 Sergeant Jackson will the extra Constables stationed at the two latter places. Superintendents of Broxton Division and South Wirral Division will make out the necessary Special Duty Scales for these extra Constables and Constables of beats in the vicinity of Chester and forward a copy of each of this Office on 29th April 1909 and will at the same time report where lodgings have been secured for these four extra Constables. After performing day duty on Friday morning in the vicinity of Chester the extra Constables will return to their respective Stations. Two Constables from Nantwich Division(in full Dress) will parade at the Chief Constables Office at 4.30pm on Tuesday 4th May 1909 for Special Service duty on the County portion of Chester Railway Station and will lodge at Hoole on the nights of 4th and 5th May 1909. Two other Constables from Crewe Division (also in full dress) will parade at the same time and place on Wednesday 5th May 1909, as on that day the special services of 4 Constables are required at the Railway Station. Names of places where lodgings have been obtained for the before mentioned two Constables to be reported to the Chief Constable by Sergeant Sandland who will take charge of, and visit these four Constables. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 9th May 1909. Superintendents will acknowledge this Order by next post. General Order 117 26th April 1909 Motor Car Acts 1896 and 1903 Motor Cars (Use and Construction) Amendment Order 1909 The Local Government Board have had under consideration the decision of the King's Bench Division of the High Court in the case of Burton-v Nicholson, in which the Court upheld the conviction of the Apellant for an offence against Sub- Division 1V of the Motor Cars (Use and Construction) Order 1904, in driving his motor car on the left or near side of a tramcar, which was stationary, instead of passing it on the right or off side, the tramcar having been moving in the same direction as the motor car. It was not intended that the provision in the Sub-division should be regarded as an inflexible rule to be applied without regard to the actual circumstances, and looking to the decision of the Court as to its effect the Board have come to the conclusion that it is desirable to rescind both Sub-division (3) and Sub-division (4) of Article 1V of the Order, and to leave the matters at present dealt with by these Sub- divisions to be governed by the ordinary law applicable to other classes of vehicles. They have accordingly issued an Order rescinding the Sub-divisions referred to. General Order 118 26th April 1909 Duty Scales - Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st May 1909 Duty Scale "D" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable. General Order 119 26th April 1909 Transfers The undermentioned transfers will take place on 28th April 1909, the Constables being paid in their New Divisions from 25th April 1909, inclusive. PC 3 John Kelly (married) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Pass. PC 277 Harry Price (single) from Head Quarters to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Wood. General Order 120 27th April 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 4th May 1909, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 2nd May 1909. PC 30 Albert Green (married) from South Wirral Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Roberts. PC 59 Ernest Roberts (single) from Altrincham Division to be stationed at Higher Bebington, vice Green. PC 225 William Edwards (single) from Stockport Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Scott. PC 126 Henry Scott (single) from Macclesfield Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle Hulme, vice Edwards. PC 82 Arthur White (married) from Broxton Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Davies. PC 39 Garnet Davies (married) from North Wirral Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Threapwood, vice White. General Order 121 27th April 1909 Annoyance on Sunday by blowing Horns The Chief Constable draws the attention of the Constabulary to the Byelaw made by the Cheshire County Council on the 13th November 1902 on the above subject and he directs now that the summer is commencing and Sunday trippers may be expected to visit the County, that Constables will pay special attention to the same. Garden Robberies As the season is now approaching when the above offences are generally committed, the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will be alert to prevent same. It will be borne in mind that flower stealing is an often practiced in the morning and on Sundays during the time occupiers are attending Divine Service. Irish Labourers The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to S. G.O. 163/06 with the contents of which Superintendents will see that all Constables are made acquainted. General Order 122 28th April 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 6th May 1909, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 2nd May 1909. No. 192 Sergeant Mathew Scott (married) from Altrincham Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Liscard, vice Turner. No. 384 Sergeant James Turner (married) from North Wirral Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Scott. General Order 123 29th April 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the Constabulary having recently attended an examination re above have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination North Wirral Division PC 77 Best PC 227 Davies PC 370 Jackson South Wirral Division PC 431 Goulden PC 97 Pass 2nd Examination North Wirral Division PC 135 Hesketh PC 221 Latham PC 103 Worrall 1st Examination North Wirral Division PC 75 Breese PC 242 Cartwright PC 451Condliffe PC 436 Hardy PC 261 Tudor PC 188 Hedge PC 302 Whittaker PC 462 Ferguson PC 463 Galbraith PC 120 Wellings PC 460 Bates And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association General Order 124 30th April 1909 First Aid to the injured The following member of the South Wirral Division having recently attended an examination re above have been successful as follows; 2nd Examination PC 95 M. M. Thorburn General Order 125 1st May 1909 Estimates for Pay & Contingencies for the Months of July August and September 1909 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Committee on 1st Instant If the Police Balances in the hands of Superintendents on 30th June 1909 are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amounts of cheques to Superintendents in September. Division Month of July Month of August Month of Sept Total Headquarters 164 164 164 492 Broxton 194 194 194 582 Altrincham 577 577 577 1731 Nantwich 203 203 203 609 Eddisbury 167 167 167 501 Crewe 392 392 392 1176 Middlewich 242 242 242 726 Northwich 339 339 339 1017 North Wirral 663 663 663 1989 South Wirral 316 316 316 948 Dukinfield 216 216 216 648 Macclesfield 266 266 266 298 Stockport 335 335 335 1005 Runcorn 256 256 256 768 General Order 126 1st May 1909 Non Pension Allowance On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the Standing Joint Committee has granted the following non pensionable allowance from 1st May 1909. General Order 127 1st May 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from 1st instant: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From 1st Inst Head Quarters PC 27 A. Symms � 1. 10. 4 -do- Altrincham PC 117 H. Gibson � 1. 11. 6 - Altrincham PC 326 H. J. Palmer � 1. 9. 2 Altrincham PC 235 W. Brittain � 1. 8. 0 - Altrincham PC 303 H. Walker � 1. 8. 0 - Altrincham PC 132 L. Mulrennan � 1. 6. 10 - Eddisbury PC 152 W. Wilcoxon � 1. 10. 4 - Eddisbury PC 440 D. Bayley � 1. 8. 0 - Nantwich PC 145 A. R. Lawrence � 1. 6. 10 - Crewe PC 91 W. Green � 1. 9. 2 - Middlewich PC 71 H. Garside � 1. 10. 4 - North Wirral PC 189 W. T. Roberts � 1. 6. 10 - North Wirral PC 138 H. Taylor � 1. 6. 3 - South Wirral PC 431 F. Goulden � 1. 8. 0 - General Order 128 1st May 1909 Gratuities The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 5s/- to No. 176 Sergeant T. Kennerley Macclesfield Division for prompt and courageous conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Poynton on 28th April 1909. General Order 129 3rd May 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of April 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of April 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Head Quarters Nil Broxton Nil Broxton Nil Altrincham Nil Eddisbury Nil Nantwich Nil Crewe Nil Middlewich No. 259 Sergeant Tracey Perseverance in following up details resulting in the arrest of John Wilkinson and Thomas Sproston for stealing ducks at Middlewich and recovering three of them. Middlewich PC 239 Sant Perseverance in following up details resulting in the arrest of John Wilkinson and Thomas Sproston for stealing ducks at Middlewich and recovering three of them. Northwich PC 19 Short Diligence in the performance of his duty at Over on 1st April 1909 resulting in the arrest of William Mc Dean for loitering with intent to commit an offence and also assaulting the Constable in the execution of hid duty. South Wirral PC 77 Best Acting with good observations and vigilance on duty at Wallasey resulting in the arrest of Samuel Henderson and William Russell for stealing two overcoats, and 2 rugs at Liscard and recovering the stolen property. North Wirral Nil Stockport Nil . Macclesfield Nil Dukinfield Nil Runcorn Nil General Order 130 3rd May 1909 Transfers The transfer of P C 82 A. White Broxton Division and PC 39 G. Davies, North Wirral Division, directed in G.O. 120/09 are postponed until further orders. General Order 131 3rd May 1909 Poisons and Pharmacy Act 1908 A copy of the above Act of Parliament and the Regulations made therein by His Majesty's Privy Council are forwarded herewith for each Superintendent, and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be kept in the Guard Books for Acts of Parliament for ready reference. It will be observed that the Regulations provide that applicants for licensing authorising the sale of poisonous substances to be used exclusively in Agricultural or Horticulture for the destruction of insects, fungi or bacteria, or as Sheep dips or as weed killer shall give notice of their intention to apply for such licenses by registered post to the Chief Officer of the Police of the Police area in which the premises are situate. In the event of Superintendents receiving such notices the same will be forwarded to Head Quarters together with a Return on the accompanying forms, one form being used in respect of each application. General Order 132 3rd May 1909 Dogs The Chief Constable directs that when Constables are enquiring whether there are any persons in the County keeping dogs without licenses they will take the opportunity of seeing that dogs wear collars with the name and address of the owner in accordance with the requirements. Where such is found not to be so the owner of the dog will be warned of the necessity of getting a proper collar and the Police will within a fortnight afterwards see whether such has been done, if not and such dogs are still on public highways, proceedings will be taken. General Order 133 5th May 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above: Altrincham Licensing District No. 3 George & Dragon Altrincham Licensee Mary Ann Arnold No.32 Old Pear Tree Altrincham Licensee John Sweeney No. 36 Rose & Shamrock Altrincham Licensee John Rowan No. 54a Letters 24 Stamford Road Altrincham Licensee Samuel Bullock No. 69 Letters 28 George Street Altrincham Owner Samuel Stone 28 George Street Altrincham Licensee Samuel Stone No. 103 Rope & Anchor Dunham Massey Licensee Andrew J.Kilpatrich No. 110 Railway Tavern Hale Licensee Mary Jane Williamson No. 124 Hough Hotel Lymm Licensee William Rowland Clegg No. 75 Church Inn Timperley Licensee Frank Taylor Bucklow Licensing District No. 8 Royal George Knutsford Licensee Joseph Knowles No. 22 Letters Brook S Knutsford Licensee Percy Botwright No.39 Parkgate Inn Peover Superior Licensee Samuel Clarke Eddisbury Licensing District No.40 George & Dragon Tarvin Licensee Jno Frederick Davies Crewe Licensing District No.76 Laburnum Inn Alsager Licensee Alfred Thornley Sandbach Licensing District No.5 Plough inn Monks Coppenhall Licensee Jane Bailey No. 53 Cheshire Cheese Sandbach Licensee Joseph Barlow No.91Swan Inn Sandbach Licensee Edwin Henry Sunderland Wirral Licensing District No.25 Bromborough Hotel Bromborough Licensee Isabella Jones Dukinfield Licensing District No. 49 Black Horse Dukinfield Licensee James Frankland No.54 Railway Hotel Dukinfield Licensee Frank Marshall Prestbury Licensing District: Grocers No. 3 Grocer's Shop Poynton License allowed to lapse Daresbury Licensing District: No. 9 Hatton Arms Hatton Licensee Lavinia Kirkham General Order 134 5th May 1909 May Festival at Holmes Chapel 15th May 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Holmes Chapel Police Station at 1pm on 15th May 1909 at the above. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Crewe 1 2 3 Special Service Duty Middlewich - -do- Total - 3 3 Capes will be taken. In Plain Clothes For Police Special Duty No. 250 Sergeant Sharp Northwich Division No. 210 Acting Sergeant Nolan Crewe Division Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order 135 8th May 1909 Constable Appointed Alexander Henderson having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 8th instant, is taken on the Strength of Cheshire Constabulary from that date General Order 136 11th May 1909 Visit of H.R.H. Princess Louise The Duke of Argyll to the Lancashire Navy League Lea Training Home at Liscard on 14th May 1909 The under mentioned details of the Constabulary will perform duty as follows:- To parade at such places as the Superintendent of the North Wirral Division may direct for a long line of route as directed by the Chief Constable. Division Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Remarks North Wirral 2 4 35 41 To parade at Liscard Police Station at 11am for Special Service Duty at the Navy League Home, Liscard. Division Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Applicant South Wirral - 1 2 3 Captain Williams To parade at Seacombe Police Station at 11am for Special Service Duty at the Ferry. Division Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Applicant Crewe - 1 2 3 Mr Martin Dress 1908 Issue of clothing Best Helmets White Gloves To be worn with by all ranks Capes to be taken for wear if required. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order 137 11th May 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 15th May 19090. PC 351 William Henry Hallam (married) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Quinlan. PC 425 Daniel Worth (Single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Goulden. General Order 138 13th May 1909 Consumption of Gas at Police Stations The Chief Constables has observed that there has been a considerable increase in the consumption of Gas at some of the Police Stations in the County, and he directs that occupiers of Stations will exercise care in seeing that there is no waste or unnecessary burning of gas. Attention is drawn to General Order 68/01 33/95 and 369/94 with reference to the occupiers of Stations being present when the representative of Gas Company takes the index of the meter in order that they may see that the figures which are subsequently entered in the account are correct. General Order 139 13th May 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Middlewich Division having recently attended an Examination re above has been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 307 J. Griffiths General Order 140 14th May 1909 Children Act 1908 Section 40 Seizure of Cigarettes & Tobacco etc The Chief Constable directs that whenever any member of the Constabulary seizes cigarettes tobacco or cigarette papers under Section 40 of the above Act, the particulars of same will be duly reported on Div. Form M/17 and sent through Sectional Offices to Superintendents of Divisions, and will be entered in the Occurrence Books in the usual way. The cigarettes seized will be taken charge of by Superintendents who will be responsible that the same are burned, such being the method of disposal by the Standing Joint Committee on the 1st day of May 1909. Attention is drawn to Section 43 of the Children's Act 1908 with respect to the expression "cigarettes". General Order 141 15th May 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 5s/- to PC 232 T. Ollerenshaw North Wirral Division for prompt action in stopping a runaway horse at Morton on 25th April 1909. General Order 142 15th May 1909 Constables Appointed Rowland Dicks and Leonard James Robinson having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 15th instant are taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order 143 15th May 1909 Old Clothing Instructions will shortly be issued by the Chief Constable directing Superintendent to collect from themselves, Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables of their respective Divisions the following articles of old clothing:- Garments per man Year of Issue 1 Cap 1907 issue 1 Great Coat 1905 issue 1Tunic or Frock Coat 1907 issue 1 Pairs Dress Trousers 1907 issue 1 Pair Un Dress Trousers 1907 issue 1 Serge Jacket 1905 issue 1 Pair Serge Trousers 1907 issue Leaving each man in the possession of the following garments, viz: Garments per man Year of Issue 2 Helmets 1890 and 1901 issue 2 Caps 1905 and 1909 issue 2 Great Coats 1907 and 1909 issue 2 Tunics (or Frock Coats) 1908 and 1909 issue Superintendents and Inspectors one Tunic 2 Pairs Dress Trousers 1908 and 1909 issue 1 Pair Un Dress Trousers 1908 and 1909 issue 2 Serge Jackets 1908 and 1909 issue 2 Capes 1904 and 1908 issue 2 Pair Leggings 1905 and 1908 issue 2 Superintendent Vests 1906 and 1908 issue Sergeants and Constables 2 Pair White Gloves 1909 issue 2 Pair Black Gloves 1907 and 1909 issue Superintendents 2 Pairs of Black Gloves 1908 issue 1 Pair Brown Dog skin Gloves 1908 issue Inspectors 2 Pairs of Black Gloves 1908 and 1909 issue 1 Pair White Gloves 1909 issue When the Chief Constables instructions to collect the clothing are received, Superintendents will select from the whole of the clothing (including Divisional Office Clerks and Superintendents, Grooms and Messengers, unless they desire to purchase same) the best of the following articles which will be forwarded to Head Quarters for re issue in case of necessity and will at the same time send such garments of their own and Inspectors clothing as is not desired to purchase. Sergeants and Constables 2 Helmets 1 Tunic 1 Pair Dress Trousers 1 Pairs Un Dress Trousers 1 Serge Jackets 1 Pair Serge Trousers 1 Pair black gloves Superintendents will select from the Whole of clothing collected (including Divisional) Office Clerks and Superintendents, Grooms and Messengers, unless they desire to purchase same) and forward same to Head Quarters Stores as soon as possible after the Inspection for re- issue in case of necessity and will at the same time send such garments of their own and Inspectors clothing is not desired to purchase. Sergeants and Constables 3 Caps Largest size 3 Great Coats about 39 inches breast 37 inches waist and 54 inches length 3 Tunics 3 Serge Jackets about 39 inches breast 36 inches waist and 32 length 3 Pairs Un Dress Trousers about 38 inches waist 34 inches leg 3 Pairs Un- Dress Trousers about 38 inches waist 34 inches leg 3 Pairs Serge Trousers about 38 inches waist 34 inches leg Married men will be allowed as heretofore to purchase at the Contractor's prices any of the garments collected from them, provided the same are not selected for re-issue. A Return will be sent to the Chief Constable on 25th May 1909on the same form as that contained in General Order 162/97 with garments entered in the following order: Caps, Great Coats, Tunics, Undress Trousers, Dress Trousers, Serge Jackets and Serge Trousers:- Containing a list of garments which will be collected from each man and showing the clothing they desire to purchase. Any surplus articles of equipment in Divisions will be returned to Head Quarters Stores at the same time as the above mentioned, garments being entered in the column for the purpose in the Return named. It will be understood that Superintendents are not to collect the Old Clothing until directed to do so by the Chief Constable but the return herein directed to be forwarded will be carefully prepared in order that the final disposal of old clothing may agree therewith. General Order 144 17th May 1909 Northern Police Orphanage and Convalescence Home The Chief Constable has selected the undermentioned names from the list of those nominated to attend the General Council of the Northern Police Convalescent Home and Orphanage at Harrogate at 2.15pm on Tuesday 25th May 1909. Runcorn Division Inspector Sudlow Altrincham Division No. 12 Sergeant Ratcliffe Who will accordingly proceed to Harrogate on Tuesday morning and attend the meetings as delegates representing the Constabulary: The above delegates will report any observations they may have to make to the Chief Constable on the 27th May 1909. List of expenses to be sent to the Chief Constable General Order 145 17th May 1909 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 22nd May 1909: PC 459 Percy Firth Thompson (single) from Head Quarters to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Middlewich, vice Collier. General Order 146 18th May 1909 Licensed Houses Notice having been received that compensation money of the persons entitled to Compensation in respect of the said premises will be paid to them on 2nd June 1909 and that the licenses will expire on the 9th June 1909 and the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will see that the licensed houses named below are closed accordingly and report to him on 11th June 1909 that such has been done, and that the premises are closed. Name & Situation of Premises Nature of license Remarks Star Inn Weaverham Full Alehouse Leigh Arms New Brighton Beer & Wine On & Off Ferry Hotel Rurncorn Beer & Wine On & Off Cornwall & Devonshire Arms Beer On & Off Mill Stone Inn Runcorn Beer On & Off Rose & Shamrock Runcorn Beer On & Off The entry with reference to the above Houses premises in the Police Register of Licensed Premises will be neatly ruled through in red ink, over which will be written also, in red ink "Closed 9th June 1909 " "Compensation granted". General Order 147 19th May 1909 Chester Assizes The Chief Constable notifies to the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will commence for the trial of prisoners at 11am on Thursday 3rd June 1909. General Order 148 19th May 1909 Special Services at Rostherne Village Saturday 22nd May 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Post Office in Rostherne Village Altrincham Division at 2pm on Saturday 22nd May 1909. For Special Service Duty Division Inspector Sergeant Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 1 6 8 Total 1 6 8 For Police Special Duty Division Inspector Sergeant Constables Total Remarks Head Quarters *1 - - 1 *Inspector Hoole in plain clothes Crewe - 1 4 5 Northwich - *1 6 7 *Sergeant Sharp in plain clothes Total 1 2 10 13 The detail from Crewe and Northwich Divisions will proceed by train leaving Northwich at 1.10pm arriving at Ashley at 11.39pm On the arrival of the detail at Rostherne Post Office Inspector Richardson will post the uniform Constables to their duties. Ordinary Dress will be worn Capes to be taken Superintendent will as far as possible detail Constables for this duty, who may, at any time, have been stationed in the Rostherne District. Receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by the Superintendents of Divisions concerned. General Order 149 20th May 1909 May Queen Festival at Lymm The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Lymm Police Station at 11.45am on 3rd June 1909 for Special Service duty at the above: Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Northwich 1 2 3 Mr J. W. Ashton Runcorn - 2 3 Total 1 5 5 Capes to be taken The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendent of Divisions concerned. General Order 150 21st May 1909 Establishment On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the Standing Joint Committee at a meeting held on 1st May 1909 ordered, subject to the approval of The Right Honourable The Secretary of State, Home Department, that the Establishment of the Force be increased by the appointment of an Inspector, and the Home Secretary, by letter dated 17th May 1909 No. 115 182/17, having approved of the same, the undermentioned promotion will take place from18th instant:- No.380 Sergeant John Richard Dodd, Head Quarters to be Inspector at �120. 0. 0 per annum on augmentation. General Order 151 24th May 1909 Whit Monday 31st May 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at the under mentioned places on the above date for "Special Service Duty". Date and Hour of Parade From what Division Insp. Sgt PC Total Name of Applicant At Eccleston Ferry at 12. Noon Eccleston Ferry at 12. noon Broxton Broxton - - - 2 2 2 2 Mr Capner Mr Bradbury At The Fete Ground Oulton Park Eddisbury Div. at 12.00noon Eddisbury Crewe 1 1 1 5 1 9 6 22 10 Mr Newton Totals 1 2 25 28 At Middlewich Police Station for duty at Sunday School Anniversary 1.30pm Middlewich 1 1 Mr. Powall At Sandbach Police Station for duty at Sports 12 noon Middlewich 1 1 Mr. Powall Mr Forshaw Mr Broad At New Brighton Police Station at 11. 30 a.m. For duty at Ferries, New Brighton and Seacombe. Promenade Pier New Brighton 11am Old Buildings At the Trains New Brighton At the Fair Ground Northwich Runcorn Runcorn Runcorn 2 - - - - - 12 2 1 1 2 1 41 2 1 1 2 1 Mr Martin Mr Green Mr Wilkie Mr Ravenscroft Mr Liversage At the Summer Garden 11am At the Palace 11am Runcorn 1 1 1 2 1 3 Mr Clowes Mr Collins At The Dock Railway Station near Birkenhead for duty at Bidston Hill Recreation Ground at 10.30am. At Sports at Greasby 1pm Runcorn North Wirral 2 2 Mr Clarke Mr Opie Do .........At Palace Runcorn 1 3 4 Mr Collins At Oddfellows Anniversary 11am Prenton South Wirral 1 1 Mr Wild Burton Woods Burtonat 11am South Wirral 1 1 1 1 Mr Gladstonell At Port Sunlight 12noon South Wirral 1 1 Lever Bros. Ltd. At Hooton Hall for night duty South Wirral 1 1 Mr Carruthers At Anniversary Higher Bebington 1pm at 12.30. At Eastham Ferry 12 noon South Wirral South Wirral 1 1 1 1 Mr Ledson Mr Webb At Raby Mere at 11am South Wirral 1 1 Mr Williamson At Sports 12.30pm Macclesfield 4 4 Mr Mather At The Boats at Northenden 11am Stockport Mr Williamson At Alderley Edge Police Station Macclesfield Division at 1p.m. Detail Dukinfield 4 4 *See detail PCs * See entry Alderley Edge Police Station Macclesfield Division re 4 PCs at Alderley Edge * 2 PC'S for duty in the village of Alderley Edge & 2 PC's in the vicinity of the Wizard Alderley Edge. Capes will be taken for use if required. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in to be forwarded to the Chief Constable's approval on 3rd June 1909. The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged by all Divisions concerned. General Order 152 24th May 1909 Hooton Park Races At Hooton 1st June 1903 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above Meeting, parading at the undermentioned places:- Outside the Judge's Box on the Course: at 12.noon for Special Service Duty. Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Altrincham - - 2 14 16 @11am Nantwich - - 1 6 7 @12 noon Middlewich - - 1 5 6 @12 noon Northwich - 1 - - 1 @12 noon South Wirral - - 1 1 @8am for duty at stable yard Dukinfield - 1 - 1 @12 noon Macclesfield - - 1 4 5 @12 noon Stockport - - 1 3 4 @12 noon Runcorn 1 - 1 @11am Total: 1 2 6 33 42 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Altrincham - *1 1 * Inspector Richardson Dukinfield - - 1 9 10 Stockport - - 1 2 3 Total: - 1 2 11 14 At Hooton Railway Station at 10.30 a.m. for Special Service Duty at the Station Division Suptd Insptr. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks South Wirral - - - 2 2 Special Services Duty Dress 1908 issue of clothing Best Helmets White gloves Capes will be taken for wear if required. Refreshments will be provided by the Race Committee at 12 noon for the "Special Services " detail and, after, partaking of the same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 12.30 p.m. and be posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for Special Service on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion, and after partaking of tea will return to Stations. The detail for Police Special Duty will be under the orders of Inspector Richardson, and will be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Superintendent in charge. All ranks to be on alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses, etc. on the Course will at once refer the complainant to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Office at the back of the Grandstand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Sergeant at the conclusion of the Races to Superintendent Sutherland at the conclusion of the Races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there from, the book is to be forwarded to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with the public service detail the same Constables that performed duty at Hooton Park Races previous occasions. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 29th instant. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station 12 noon Division No. Rank and Name For Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Special Services Crewe Inspector Swords Northwich Sergeant Sharp -do- Altrincham Acting Sergeant Miller Dukinfield PC Kenny Manchester One Manchester Detective Head Quarters One Lancashire Detective Crewe No. 419 Sergeant Pearson Duty at Hooton Hall 12noon Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters, for the Chief Constable's approval on 4th June 1903. The receipt for this Order to be acknowledged: General Order No 153 24th May 1909 Macclesfield Division Whit Week The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at the under mentioned places on the above date and at places mentioned below:- At the Police Station, Alderley Edge at 1pm on 3rd, 4th and 5th June1909 for Police Special Duty. Division Detail` Detail Total Name of Applicant for Services Sergeants. PCs Northwich - 4 4 2 x PC duty at Alderley Edge - 2 x the vicinity of the Wizard Total - 4 At the Police Station Bollington at 12.30 p.m. on 5th June 1909 for Special Service Duty at the Cricket Club Sports. Division Sergeants. PCs Total Name of Applicant for Services Altrincham 1 3 4 Crewe - 3 4 Messrs Harrop & Cumberbirch Dukinfield 1 7 8 Capes will be taken for use if required Special Duty Sheets duly filled in to be forwarded for the Chief Constable's approval on 8th June 1909. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order No 154 24th May 1909 List of Petty Sessions for the Year 1909 The Justices of the Chester Castle Petty Sessional Division having decided that Petty Sessional Courts shall in future be held at Ellesmere Port at 11am on alternate Wednesdays. The first Court is fixed for Wedensday30th June 1909 and cases arising within the undermentioned Parishes in the South Wirral Police Division, will, from the date named be heard at the Petty Sessional Court at Ellesmere Port Stanlow Stanney Great Stanney Little Stoke and Whitby The cases from the Parishes named will be heard at Chester Castle Petty Sessions after 19th June 1909. General Order No 155 24th May 1909 Duty Scales - Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st June 1909 Duty Scale "B" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable. General Order No 156 25th May 1909 Constables Number Changed PC 79 W. J. Lodge Northwich Division will be re-numbered 38C. General Order No 157 27th May 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of � 1.0. 0 to PC 127 W. H. Whalley Crewe Division for courageous and determined Conduct at a fire discovered by him when on patrol duty at Crewe on 23rd May 1909. General Order No 158 27th May 1909 Poisons and Pharmacy Act 1908 Referring to General Order 131/09 the following is a list of Licenses granted under the above Act at a Meeting at the Sanding Joint Sub Committee at a Meeting held at Crewe on Wednesday 26th May 1909 and which are in operation from that date to 31st March 1910. Name Address Trade or Occupation Arthur Newport Tattenhall Ironmonger James Coleysmith Bunbury Tarporley Drug General Stores Walter Dale Church Street Kelsall Druggist General Order No 159 27th May 1903 Licensed Houses Consequent upon the recent Annual and Adjourned Licensing Sessions, the following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses:- Altrincham Licensing District: No. 45 "Beer Off" Pownall Street Altrincham License Refused No. 21 Tatton Arms Altrincham Column 16 88 yards "Beer-house Off" Column 18 1 - 227 No. 47 Letters Altrincham Column 16 69 yards "Beer-house Off " Column 18 1 - 227 No. 53 Altrincham Column 16 89 yards "Beer-house Off" Column 18 1 - 227 Summary of Parish Altrincham Column 6. / 37 Column 7 / 74 Column 11 1- to 227 Total of Summary Column 6. / 77 Column 7 / 182 Column 11 1- to 318 Prestbury Licensing District: Grocer's License No 3 Grocer's Shop Park Lane Poynton License allowed to Lapse Stockport Licensing District Grocer's & Licenses New License granted to Chemist Bramhall Column 1 15 Column 2 Hazel Grove -cum - Bramhall Column 3 Chemist's Shop 3 Woodford Road Column 4 1 Column 10 No. Column 11 Henry S. Boulderstone, Beechwood, Hazel Grove -cum- Bramhall Column 12 Walter Woodruff Column 13 Chemist General Order No 160 29th May 1909 Constable Appointed William Thompson having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 29th instant is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 161 29th May 1909 Finance Act 1908 Local Taxation Licenses Referring to General Order 97/09 the Chief Constable forwards herewith the Lists of giving the names and addresses of persons residing in the several Police Divisions who have between the 13th March and 5th May 19099 taken out licenses for:- Armorial Bearings Male Servants Carriages (including Hackney Carriages) Dogs These supplementary Lists will be dealt with exactly in the same manner as those forwarded with the General Order named and kept in the envelopes for their respective Parishes. General Order No 162 29th May 1909 Antecedents of Prisoners Referring to General Order and S.G.O. 174/1906 directing that Constables engaged in cases which are committed for trial at Assizes or Quarterly Sessions should be invariably informed of the result of Police enquiries as to prisoner's character, antecedents, mode of living etc. so that the Constables may be able to give such information to the Court, the Chief Constable further directs that at the time the photographs of the prisoners are forwarded to Divisions for the purpose of being placed in the photograph books, immediately after the trial, Superintendents will at the same time send to Divisions a chronograph summary of the history of the prisoners, and upon receipt of this the Chief Constable directs that the information will be neatly entered on the blank page on the left of that on which the photograph is placed, so that when the photograph book is opened the prisoners photograph, description, history etc. will be complete. The attached specimen is forwarded for the guidance of Superintendents, and the information circulated to Divisions will be on somewhat similar lines. General Order No 163 31st May 1909 Macclesfield Division Whit Week The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Lyme Hall, Macclesfield Division for Special Service Duty at Lyme Park ( Disley is the nearest Railway Station) at 10am on 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th June 1909. Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Stockport - 3 *3 Arthur C. Leslie Esq agent for Lord Newton * ( to include one Acting Sergeant Capes will be taken for use if required Special Duty Sheets duly filled in to be forwarded for the Chief Constable's approval on 8th June 1909. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order No 164 31st May 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Altrincham Division having recently attended an examination re above have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination PC 109 Jones 2nd Examination PC 208 Haslehurst PC 235 Brittain PC 333 Lewis PC 329 Brennan PC 421 Latham PC 303 Walker 1st Examination PC 447 Bishop PC 444 Correy PC 464 Hay PC 79 Worthington And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association General Order No 165 1st June 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from 1st instant: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From 1st Inst. Head Quarters No. 419Act- Sergeant R. J. Pearson � 1. 10. 4 -do- Broxton PC 51 J. H. Watson � 1. 10. 4 - Altrincham No. 324 Sergeant T. Tarran � 1. 16. 2 - Altrincham PC 354 E. Jeffs � 1. 10. 4 - Altrincham PC 33 J. Jennings � 1. 9. 2 - Altrincham PC 372 C. H. Richardson � 1. 9. 2 - Altrincham PC 333 E. Lewis � 1. 6. 10 - Altrincham PC 441 J. Correy � 1. 6. 3 - Eddisbury PC 108 R. Woodall � 1. 8. 0 - Nantwich PC 17 A. T. Collier � 1. 6. 10 - Crewe PC 125 T. Stockton � 1. 8. 0 - Crewe PC 284 B. Wilton � 1. 6. 10 - Northwich PC 90 T. Roberts � 1. 11. 6 - Northwich PC 229 C. Lievesley � 1. 6. 10 North Wirral PC 89 W. Jones � 1. 6. 3 South Wirral PC 258 Acting Sergeant Gerrie � 1. 10. 4 Dukinfield PC 420 F. Cooper � 1. 10. 4 General Order No 166 1st June 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of May 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of May 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Broxton Nil Altrincham Nil Eddisbury PC 146 J. Meredith Diligence in the performance of his duty resulting in furnishing information to Lancashire Police which led to the arrest of William Ryan wanted in the County Nantwich Nil Crewe Nil Middlewich Nil Northwich Nil South Wirral Nil North Wirral No. 237 Acting Sergeant F. Lowndes Diligence in the performance of his duty resulting in the arrest of Robert Marflett at New Brighton on 28th April 1909 wanted for horse staling in Rutland and Staffordshire. North Wirral PC 232 J. Ollerenshaw. Vigilant on night duty patrol on 26th May 1909 resulting in the arrest of a man named William Morris who had committed Burglary at Bidston Lodge. Dukinfield Nil Northwich Nil Stockport Nil Runcorn Nil General Order No 167 2nd June 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 5th June 1909:- PC 331 William Banks (single) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Gostage. PC 305 Alexander Henderson (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Kelly. General Order No 168 2nd June 1909 Tarporley Police Station No. 396 Sergeant A. Phillips Eddisbury Division will take charge of and occupy the above new Police Station on 1st June 1909. The following allowances are granted from 1st June 1909:- Police Station Court Room Coal 2 tons per annum Cleaning 5s/- per month Coal 1 ton per annum Cleaning 3s/- per month General Order No 169 3rd June 1909 Special Services at Rostherne Village 5th June 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Post Office in Rostherne Village Altrincham Division at 2pm on Saturday 5th June 1909. For Special Service Duty Division Inspector Sergeant Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 1 6 11 Northwich - 1 - 1 Total 1 2 9 12 On the arrival of the detail at Rostherne Post Office Inspector Richardson will post the uniform Constables to their duties. Ordinary dress will be worn Capes to be taken The following detail at Rotherne will be held in readiness to proceed to Rostherne on receipt of instructions to do so. Division Inspector Sergeant Constables Total Remarks Altrincham - 1 8 9 Northwich - 1 8 9 Total - 2 16 18 The Receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by the Superintendents of Divisions concerned. General Order No 170 5th June 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above; Congleton Licensing District No. 20 Robin Hood Buglawton Licensee Norman Cope No.65 Bleeding Wolf Odd Rode Licensee William Hy Wood No. 114 Sweetenham Arms Sweetenham Licensee Daniel Lawrence Wirral Licensing District No.163 Rose & Crown Poulton -cum - Seacombe Licensee Maria Hughes Stockport Licensing District No. 5 Horsefield Arms Bredbury Licensee Edwin Helliwell No. 7 Navigation Inn Bredbury Licensee Samuel Thompson No. 62 Bull's Head Handforth Licensee George William Varley No. 79 Wright Arms Hazel Grove - cum-Bramhall Licensee John Hopwood Harper Runcorn Licensing District No. 12 Bull's Head Runcorn Owners George Shaw & Co. Ltd Leigh Brewery Leigh Licensee Mary E. Faulkner Runcorn Licensing District: No.12 Stanley Arms Runcorn Owners George Shaw & Co. Ltd Leigh Brewery Leigh Lancashire No.50 Brunswick Inn Runcorn Owners George Shaw & Co. Ltd Leigh Brewery Leigh Lancashire No. 52 Bird in Hand Runcorn Owner George Shaw & Co. Ltd Leigh Brewery Leigh Lancashire No.61 Fox Tavern Owners George Shaw & Co. Ltd Leigh Brewery Leigh Lancashire No. 82 Union Banks Owners George Shaw & Co. Ltd Leigh Brewery Leigh Lancashire Runcorn Licensing District: No.71 Rutters Vaults Runcorn Licensee Louisa Maddocks No.86 Waterman's Arms Runcorn Licensee Alice Washburn Daresbury Licensing District: No. 22 Ship Inn Walton Superior Licensee Thomas Williamson Licensee Alice Washburn General Order No 171 5th June 1909 Aliens Act 1905 The attention of the Chief Constable is drawn to General Order 174/07 and the copy of a Circular Letter dated Home Office 30th May 1907 and Metropolitan Police Order which accompanied the said General Order with respect to the expulsion of Criminal Aliens from the United Kingdom. As such expulsion is entirely dependent on the action of the Courts in making recommendations for the expulsion of Aliens convicted by them and of the Police in securing that the question of expulsion is fully considered by the Courts, the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will in all cases, where persons brought before Justices come within the provisions of the Act, take special care that the facts are clearly brought to the notice of the Courts in order that the question of expulsion may be fully considered at the time the offences charged against such aliens are being dealt with as it is most important that Criminal Aliens, where possible, should be expelled from the County as provided for by the Act of Parliament named above. General Order No 172 5th June 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 15s/- to PC 115 T. Pollard Northwich Division and commends him for his prompt and courageous conduct at a fire discovered by him when on patrol at Northwich on 2nd June 1909. General Order No 173 5th June 1909 Constables Appointed John Hood and Alexander MacIver having been appointed Constables and sworn in before tow two Justices on 5th instant are taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary, the former from 5th instant and the latter from 6th instant. General Order No 174 7th June 1909 Merit Badge The following Sergeants and Constables are awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d/- per diem from 6th June 1909 for long and meritorious service:- No. 345 W.O. Howie North Wirral Division No. 114 Sergeant A. Bee South Wirral Division PC 391 J. Prosser Stockport Division General Order No 175 7th June 1909 Transfers The following transfer will take place on 12th instant the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 13th instant, inclusive: PC 372 Charles Henry Richardson (married) from Altrincham Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Galbraith. General Order No 176 7th June 1909 Northern Police Convalescent Home and Orphanage Harrogate Northern Police Orphanage and Convalescence Home The Chief Constable has selected the undermentioned names from the list of those nominated to attend the General Council of the Northern Police Convalescent Home and Orphanage at Harrogate at 3.15pm on Friday 2nd July 1909: The above delegates will report to make to the Chief Constable on the 4th July 1909, any observations they may have to make, at the same time forwarding a list showing expenses incurred. Nantwich Division No. 211 Sergeant Kennerley Northwich Division No. 250 Sergeant Sharp General Order No 177 8th June 1909 Motor Car Act Identification Marks Referring to S.G.O. 132/05 directing Constables when on patrol duty to note in their Memo Books the identification marks of every motor car, tricycle and motor bicycle that passes them, the Chief Constable has reason to believe that in some instances the instructions contained in the same General Order are not complied with and he directs that Superintendents will call the attention of all ranks to this matter and see that Constables are particular in carrying out the instructions. Superintendents will occasionally examine Constables Memo Books to see that the General Order is obeyed. General Order No 178 9th June 1909 Transfer The transfer of PC 372 Charles Henry Richardson (married) from Altrincham Division Directed in G.O. 175/09 is hereby cancelled. General Order No 179 10th June 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Stockport Division who recently attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 3rd Examination PC 203 C. E. Wade 2nd Examination PC 122 T. Woodward 1st Examination PC 263 H. J. Lynes And will in consequence wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No 180 10th June 1909 Transfers The transfers of PC 82 Arthur White Broxton Division and PC 39 Garnett directed in General Order 120/09 will take place on 17th June 1909, the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 13th June 1909, inclusive: General Order No 181 10th June 1909 Licensing Act 1904 The Chief Constable directs that in the event of Justice's Clerks considering it necessary for the attendance of any members of the Constabulary to give at the Principle Meetings of the County Licensing Committee to be held as follows: At Chester Castle on Thursday 17th June 1909 at 11.15am: By adjournment at the Court House, Knutsford on Friday 18th June 1909 at 10.30am: Superintendents will arrange for them to be present at the Meeting. Ordnance Maps with Licensed Houses marked thereon to be taken to the Meeting. Forms M10 containing the names of members of the Constabulary attending the Meeting will be sent so as to reach this Office on 16th June 1909. Clothing for the Season of the year will be worn: Attention is drawn to Memo to Superintendents dated 22nd November 1906, as to the payment of expenses of members of the Constabulary attending these Meetings. . General Order No 182 11th June 1909 Licensing Act 1904 Old Clothing Referring to General Order 143/09 the Chief Constable directs the Superintendents will at once collect of old clothing enumerated in the Returns recently submitted to Head Quarter it will be understood that the figures entered in the Returns sent to Head Quarters must be strictly adhered to. Superintendents will forward to Head Quarters Stores on 17th June 1909 such articles of Superintendents and Inspectors Uniform which they do not desire to purchase, together with the three suits of Sergeants and Constables and the garments remaining for sle will be consigned as Rags to S. Moses & Sons 65 Mansell Street London. Buttons and badges need not be removed from Tunics, Great Coats before sending old clothing to London. Bags will be sent by the Contractors as usual. On receipt of which, the clothing must be sent forthwith. Superintendents not to pay any Carriage: The following prices will be charged to members of the Force who have applied to purchase their old clothing as per Returns rendered. Superintendents Superintendents. Caps -/2d each Great Coats 5s/-each Frock Coats 3s/- Undress Trousers 2s/-9d- per pair Dress Trousers. 2s/-9d-per pair Serge Jackets 1s/9d-each Serge Trousers 2s/-9d- per pair Inspectors Inspectors Great Coats 4s/-each Frock Coats 2s/-6d each Serge Jackets 1s/-6d-each Dress Trousers. 2s/-6per pair Undress Trousers 2s/- per pair Serge Trousers 2s/-6d- per pair 1 Cap -/1d- Trousers 2s/-6d- per pair Sergeants and Constables Constables Great Coats 2s/-9d each Undress Trousers 2s/- 3s- per pair Serge Trousers 2s/-3d per pair 1 Cap 1/2d each Tunic 1s/-6d- Dress Trousers 2s/03d per pair Serge Jackets 1s/-3d- each Superintendents will collect the amount and remit same to Head Quarters on 17th instant: As soon as the clothing has been dispatched Superintendents will forward to Head Quarters a statement showing the number of each garment forwarded to Contractors, and sold to married men respectively thus:- Forwarded to Contractors Great Coats Tunics Dress Trousers Un- dress Trousers Serge Trousers Serge Jackets Totals Sold to Members of the Force Totals Amount received from Members of the Force .................................�....s.......d........ General Order No 183 12th June 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the Middlewich Division having recently attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 1st Examination No. 371 Sergeant J. B. Lockley General Order No 184 14th June 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the Runcorn Division having recently attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 2nd Examination PC 22 W. A. Lidgett General Order No 185 16th June 1909 Transfer PC 107 H. Hazell Nantwich Division will from 19th Instant, be temporarily stationed at Farndon until further orders for duty there in consequence of the influx of persons in connection with the strawberry picking. The following transfer will take place on the 2nd Instant: PC 421 Walker Latham (single) Altrincham Division from Sale to Timperley, vice Richardson. General Order No 186 17th June 1909 Wallasey District Hospital Gala at Liscard Park 5th July 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Liscard Police Station at 11.30am on 5th July 1909 for duty at the above Gala to be held at Liscard in the Central Pasark Liscard at 12 noon: Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Crewe 1 7 8 Mr William Sutton Northwich 1 4 5 Runcorn 6 6 Total 2 17 19 Capes to be taken: Superintendents of Divisions to acknowledge receipt: General Order No 187 21st June 1909 Chester Castle Petty Sessions Referring to General Order 154/09 the following dates have been fixed for the Justices of the Chester Castle Petty Sessional Divisions for the holding of Petty Sessional Courts of Chester, and the Church Institute, Ellesmere Port, from June to December 1909: At Chester Castle at 11.30a m June July August September October November December 7 -21 7 -21 4 - 18 2 - 16- 30 13 -27 11- 18 At Ellesmere Port at 11am June July August September October November December 30 14-28 11- 25 8 -22 6- 20 3-17 1- 5- 29 The above information will be added to Divisional Forms M/32. General Order No 188 23rd June 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 1st July 1909: PC 341 William Jones (married) from Eddisbury Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Galbraith. PC 440 Daniel Bayley about to be married, Eddisbury Division from Northwich Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Kelsall, vice Jones. PC 19 William Short (single) from Northwich Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Clotton Hoofield, vice Bayley. General Order No 189 24th June 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 1st July 1909: PC 242 Richard Cartwright, about to be married North Wirral Division to North Wirral Division from Seacombe to Liscard, vice Cartwright. PC 430 Mathew Bradshaw (married) North Wirral Division, from Seacombe, vice Cartwright. General Order No 190 26th June 1909 Duty Scales - Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st July 1909 Duty Scale "A" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable. General Order No 191 26th June 1909 Constable Appointed James Tomlinson having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 26th instant, is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 192 26th June 1909 Transfers The transfers of Constable's Jones, Bayley and Short directed in General Order and Short are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 1st July 1909; PC 341 William Jones (married) from Eddisbury Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Over, vice Edwards. PC 440 Daniel Bayley (about to be married) Eddisbury Division from Clotton Hoofield, to Kelsall, vice Jones: PC 373 Thomas Edwards (single) from Northwich Division to Eddisbury, to be stationed at Clotton Hoofield, vice Bayley. General Order No 193 2nd July 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of pay as follows:- Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week Increase of Pay per annum From 1st Inst. Crewe Inspector J. Swords � � 125. 0. 0 -do- Broxton PC 309 J. Wainwright � 1. 9. 2 - - Broxton PC 256 H. Whitby � 1. 8. 0 - - Altrincham No. 84 Sergeant T. Thompson � 1. 14. 5 - - Altrincham PC 208 A. Haslehurst � 1. 6. 10 - - Altrincham PC 447 C. W. Bishop � 1. 6. 3 - - Altrincham PC 450 F. Cowin � 1. 6. 3 - - Altrincham PC 156 A. Boothby � 1. 8. 0 - - Eddisbury PC 445 F. E. Thomas � 1. 6. 3 - - Crewe PC 155 H. Rodger � 1. 6. 3 - - Crewe PC 442 A. Davies � 1. 6. 3 - - Crewe PC 446 J. Andrews � 1. 6. 3 - - Crewe PC 449 B. Millward � 1. 6. 3 - - Crewe PC 127 G. H. Whalley � 1. 8. 0 - - Northwich PC 101 W. Manley � 1. 6. 10 - - North Wirral PC 443 W. Wycherley � 1. 6. 3 - - North Wirral PC 444 H. Farran � 1. 6. 3 - - North Wirral PC 448 T. Shore � 1. 11. 6 - - North Wirral PC 451 A. Condliffe � 1. 6. 3 - - North Wirral PC 123 T. Grocott � 1. 6. 3 - - North Wirral PC 228 C. Smith � 1. 6. 3 - - North Wirral PC 452 T. Roberts � 1. 6. 3 - - North Wirral PC 411 T. Woodward � 1. 11. 6 - - South Wirral PC 297 H. M. Leigh � 1. 9. 2 - - South Wirral PC 5 M. Foy � 1. 10. 4 - - South Wirral PC 139 J. Edwards � 1. 11. 6 - - Dukinfield PC 98 A. Edmonds � 1. 9. 2 - - Macclesfield PC 153 F. Robinson � 1. 11. 6 - - Runcorn PC 120 J. Wellings � 1. 6. 10 - - General Order No 194 2nd July 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of June 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of June 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Head Quarters Detective Inspector Hoole Diligent enquiry resulting in the arrest of John Taylor at Manchester 1st June 1909 for stealing heifers at Christleton and recovering stolen heifers. Head Quarters Inspector Taylor Prompt action in spreading information resulting in the apprehension of William Own for stealing a bicycle at the Bache, Chester Broxton Nil Altrincham Nil Eddisbury Nil Nantwich No. 214 Acting Sergeant J. Dodd Keen observation 23rd June 1909 resulting in the arrest of Dorothy Fowler for stealing a coat at Whitchurch and recovering the stolen property Nantwich No. 211 Sergeant G. J. Kennerley Vigilance whenever on duty at Hankerlow 23rd June 1909 resulting in the arrest of Charles McIntosh for burglary at Hankerton and recovering the stolen property in addition to other property of a burglary at Market Drayton on 23rd June 1909 Nantwich PC 251 J. Taylor Vigilance on night patrol on 4th June 1909.... North Wirral Inspector Ennion Diligent enquiry resulting in the arrest of four men on six charges of housebreaking in North Wirral and recovering the stolen property Middlewich Nil Northwich Nil South Wirral No. 280 Sergeant H. W. Bellhouse Vigilance when on duty at Lower Bebington resulting in the arrest of William Own for stealing a bicycle at Upton near Chester and recovering the stolen property South Wirral PC 56 F. W. Webb Vigilance and determination when on duty at 2.10 am on 30th May at Higher Bebington on 16th June 1909 capturing Joseph Redhead for stealing ducks at Higher Bebington and recovering the stolen ducks. Stockport PC 357 J. Richardson Diligent enquiry resulting in the arrest of Elsie Smith at Manchester 26th June 1909 for stealing jewellery at Bredbury and recovering stolen property. Macclesfield Nil Dukinfield PC 8 W. Mather Good observation and vigilance when on duty at 5.15am 3rd June 1909 at Dukinfield resulting in the arrest of William Walsh for stealing a harness bridle and cart at Dukinfield and recovering the stolen goods Dukinfield PC 435 M. Moore Vigilance and observation at Mottram on 11th June 1909 resulting in the arrest of M. Wicker for stealing a box of Biscuits and recovering the stolen property. Runcorn Nil General Order No 195 2nd July 1909 Visit of Their Royal Highnesses The King and Queen to Huyton Lancashire On Monday 5th July 1909 Her Majesty the Queen will leave London Euston by Special Train at 9.55am and will be joined at Rugby by His Majesty The King at 11.28am. The Royal Train will proceed to Huyton Lancashire passing through Cheshire by the London & North Western Railway entering the boundary of Chester between Cheshire and Staffordshire on the South Side of Crewe Railway Station at about 12.50noon travelling via Crewe. Winsford, Hartford, Acton Bridge, Runcorn and Edge Hill Liverpool: The Chief Constable directs that the usual precautions etc. will be taken and that Constables will be at their posts at 12.20noon on Monday 5th July 1909 and remain until the train has passed. Superintendents of the Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt. General Order No 196 2nd July 1909 Vehicular traffic keeping to proper side of the road The Chief Constable draws the attention of the Constabulary to G.O.s 159/06, 228/06 and 216/08 with reference to the Police being particular in seeing that the highways are kept clear of obstructions, and that the drivers of vehicles especially heavy ones, when meeting or passing other vehicles, keep to their own proper side of the road so as not to in any way impede or obstruct the thoroughfare, this also especially refers to motor cars and other vehicles keeping on their side of the road when going round corners, particularly "blind corners" Negligence and carelessness on such occasions is dangerous and a fruitful source of accidents. General Order No 197 2nd July 1909 Inspector Struck Off Inspector J. E. Leah Crewe Division is struck off the Strength if the Cheshire Constabulary from 23rd June 1909 for absenting himself from duty without leave. General Order No 198 2nd July 1909 Royal Visit to Warrington 6th July 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Borough Police Office, at Warrington at 12. 15 pm on Tuesday 6th July 1909 for Special Service Duty within that Borough on the occasion of the visit of Their Majesties The King and Queen. Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Altrincham - 1* - 9 10 Inspector Richardson * Eddisbury - - - 5 5 Nantwich - - - 5 5 Crewe - - 1 9 10 Middlewich - - - 5 5 Northwich - - 1 7 8 North Wirral - - 1 9 10 South Wirral - - 1 7 8 Stockport - - 1 6 7 Runcorn - 1- - 6 7 Total: - 2 5 68 75 Dress: Best Helmets 1909 Issue White Gloves Capes to be taken for use if required: Superintendents will select smart and well set up Constables for this duty. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order No 199 2nd July 1909 Promotion and Transfers The following promotion will take place on 1st July 1909: No. 250 Sergeant Sharp Northwich Division to be Inspector at �120. 0. 0 per annum, vice Leah. Transfer Inspector Thomas Sharp (married) from Northwich Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Leah to take place on the 7th July 1909, the Inspector being paid in his new Division from 1st instant, inclusive: General Order No 200 2nd July 1909 Transfers The undermentioned transfers will take place on 3rd July 1909, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 1st instant, inclusive; PC 3 Rowland Dicks (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Ferguson. PC 463 Leonard James Robinson (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Galbraith. General Order No 201 3rd July 1909 Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Show at Bebington On 13th.14th, and 15th July 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the entrance to the Show Ground which is within a very short distance of Bebington Railway Station, on the three days named above;- For Special Service Duty Division Hour of Parade Insp. Suptr. Sergts. PCs. Total Remarks Crewe 9.30 a.m. - - - 4 4 Special North Wirral 8.30 a.m. - - - 4 4 Service Runcorn 9.30 a.m. 1 - 1 4 6 Duty 1 - 1 12 140 To parade outside Bebington Railway Station on 13th, 14th and 15th July 1909 for : Police Special Duty Division Hour of Parade Inspector Sergeant Constables Total Broxton 10 a.m. - - 3 3 Eddisbury 10 a.m. - 1 4 5 Nantwich 10 a.m. - - 3 3 Total - 1 10 11 Dress: Cap Serge Clothing White gloves. Capes will be taken for wear if required. The remainder of the Constables applied for by the Secretary for duty at the Wirral and Birkenhead Show Ground, and detailed in this G. O. will be supplied from South Wirral Division. The detailed for night will remain until relieved the following morning duty until the following morning. The same Constables as last year if practicable, on each of the three days: Special Service Duty Sheets duly filled in re above, also from South Wirral Division will be forwarded to Head Quarters for the Chief Constable's approval on the 18th instant. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 202 5th July 1909 Transfers The following transfers in North Wirral Division will take place on 12th July 1909. PC A8 Gorge Kingman (married) from Bidston to Liscard and will act as Superintendents groom and messenger and will be re-numbered 86. PC 86 William Dodd (married) Eddisbury Division from Liscard to Bidston Hill and will be re-numbered A8. General Order No 203 5th July 1909 Royal Visit to Warrington Referring to G.O. 198/09 the Chief Constable directs that the Runcorn Division will detail 1 Inspector and 6 Constables instead of 1 Sergeant and 6 Constables General Order No 204 7th July 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses Chester Castle Licensing District No. 24 Shrewsbury Arms Mickle Trafford Licensee James W. Hunter No. 30 Wheat Sheaf Inn Little Saughall Licensee Elizabeth Ann Jones Altrincham Licensing District No.58 Letters Manor Road Altrincham Licensee Alfred Barker No.115 The Boat House Lymm Licensee Joseph Thomas Lea No. 152 Letters 23 School Lane Sale Licensee James Underwood Thornton No. 6 Grocer's Shop The Cross Lymm Owner / Licensee Frank Warburton Crewe Licensing District No. 4 Brunswick Hotel Monks Coppenhall Licensee Mary Ellen Coleclough Middlewich Licensing District No. 38 Carbineer Inn Middlewich Licensee Arthur Elton Dukinfield Licensing District No.28 Shoulder of Mutton Dukinfield Licensee Joseph Cooke No.71 Chapman Arms Hattersley Licensee Eliza Hinchcliffe No. 99 Cheshire Cheese Mottram Licensee Nancy Ann Tinker No. 136 Station Inn Yeardsley -cum -Whalley Licensee John Joseph Arden Owners Heaven Brothers Brewery Bollington No. 117 Beer Off Palatine Road Northenden Owners William Thomas Wright 23 Palatine Road Northenden Stockport Licensing District No.50 White Lion Disley Licensee James Hyde No. 101 Sportsman's Arms Marple Licensee Arthur Smith No. 136 Station Inn Yeardsley -cum -Whalley Licensee John Joseph Arden Owners Heaven Brothers Brewery Bollington No. 117 Beer Off Palatine Road Northenden Owners William Thomas Wright 23 Palatine Road Northenden General Order No 205 9th July 1909 Nantwich Police Station The allowance granted by General Order 52/02 for cleaning the above mentioned Police Station is hereby cancelled. The following allowance is granted from 1st July 1909: Cleaning of the Police station 11s/-s per month Cleaning Magistrates Court 11s/- per month General Order No 206 9th July 1909 Royal Visit to Warrington The Chief Constable has received a communication from the Chief Constable of Warrington expressing his appreciation of the valuable services rendered by the detachment of the Cheshire Constabulary detailed for duty within the Borough of Warrington on the above occasion, and the Chief Constable is glad to intimate this for the information of the Force. General Order No 207 9th July 1909 Crewe And District Agricultural Show At Sandbach 4th August 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Sandbach Police Station at 7.45am on the 4th August 1909 for Special Service Duty at the above Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Nantwich - 3 3 Mr J. G. Hall Crewe 1 4 5 Total 1 7 8 Capes to be taken: The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No 208 9th July 1909 Examination for Promotion The Chief Constable intimates that the following Acting Sergeants have satisfactorily passed an Examination for promotion at Chester on 8th July 1909. Altrincham Division No. 386 Acting Sergeant J. Miller for the Rank of Sergeant Head Quarters No. 419 R. J. Pearson for the Rank of Sergeant General Order No 209 9th July 1909 Promotion and Transfers Promotion The following promotion will take place on 11th July 1909: No. 386 Sergeant John Miller Altrincham Division to be Sergeant at �1.13.3 per week exclusive of Merit Badge Pay, vice Sharp promoted as Inspector: . Transfers No. 386 Sergeant John Miller married) from Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Northwich and will perform plain clothes Duty, vice Sharp. PC 262 Henry White (married) Altrincham Division from High Legh to Sale, vice Miller and will act as plain clothes Constable. PC 334 Patrick Gould (married) Altrincham Division from Sale Moor to High Legh, vice White. General Order No 210 13th July 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of �1. 0. 0 to PC 184 J. R. Southworth Altrincham Division for gallant and courageous conduct in rescuing Elizabeth Massey from drowning at Sale on 10th July 1909 and also attempting to recue William Massey at the same time and place. General Order No 211 13th July 1909 Transfer The following transfer in Altrincham Division will take place on 17th July 1909: PC 333 Edwin Lewis (single) from Sale to Sale Moor, vice Gault. General Order No 212 13th July 1909 Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Show At Bebington on 13th,14th.and 15th July 1909. Referring to G.O. 201/09 The Chief Constable directs the details for Special Service, and Police Special Duty at the above will take with them their Great Coats as well as Capes for wear if required. General Order No 213 14th July 1909 Murder and other Serious Crime In the event of a case of murder or other serious crime being reported to the Police special attention will be paid by the Constable first arriving on the premises to the following instructions. Such premises or place where the crime has been committed should be at once be secured by the Police to prevent any interference by anyone as it is of the greatest importance that nothing should be done which is likely to destroy possible clues, pending the arrival of a more experienced Officer to whom information should be sent by the most rapid means. The surroundings of the crime should as far as Possible be left untouched and the Police Offices should be posted with strict instructions to prevent any person from entering or disturbing the premises in which the crime took place. In cases of murder it is especially desirable that noting should be done (except where it is necessary for imperative reasons0 to alter the position or the conditions of the victim's body and that none of the traces of the crime should be removed. The victim's body should not in the first instance be washed, neither the bloodstains in the house be obliterated. Similarly it is necessary to deprive the inmates of a house in which a crime has occurred of the opportunity of removing or destroying articles which might subsequently be found to have a bearing on the investigation. At the same time measures should be taken to exclude sightseers or persons with no knowledge of the facts. It is important that nothing should be permitted on the scene of the crime likely to obliterate or remove any trace of it, or initiate the conclusions to be drawn from the position of any articles which may have any bearing on the circumstances attending the crime, or in legal terms, on the corpus delicti. The Chief Constable directs that this Order will be explained to all ranks and a report sent to the Chief Constable on the 15th August 1909, that such has been done and that all members of their Divisions are acquainted with same. General Order No 214 14th July 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- to No. 213 Sergeant A. Cooper Altrincham Division for courageous conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Sale on 12th July 1909. General Order No 215 17th July 1909 Poisons and Pharmacy Act 1908 Referring to General Orders 131/09 and 158/09 the following is a list of Licenses granted under the above Act at a Meeting of the Committee held at Crewe on Friday 16th instant and which are in operation from that date to 31st March 1910. Name Address Trade or Occupation John Birkenhead 19 Washway Road Sale Hardware Stores Seeds etc. Boosey & Son Northwich and Middlewich Nurserymen Caldwell Brothers The Nurseries Knutsford Nursery men/ Seed Merchants etc. Clibrans Altrincham Nurserymen John Robson Bowden Nurseries 27 The Downs Altrincham Nursery men/ Seed Merchants etc. General Order No 216 17th July 1909 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for the Months Of October November and December 1909 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Committee on 17th instant; If the Police Balances in the hands of Superintendents on 29th September 1909 are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amounts of cheques to Superintendents in December. Division Month of October Month of November Month of December Total Headquarters 165 165 165 495 Broxton 198 165 165 594 Altrincham 596 165 165 1788 Nantwich 205 205 205 615 Eddisbury 173 173 173 519 Crewe 390 390 390 1170 Middlewich 253 253 253 759 Northwich 346 346 346 1038 North Wirral 657 657 657 1971 South Wirral 315 315 315 945 Dukinfield 220 220 220 660 Macclesfield 269 269 269 807 Stockport 341 341 341 1023 Runcorn 255 255 255 765 General Order No 217 17th July 1909 Pensions The undermentioned pension granted at a meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 17th instant in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act 1890 to take effect from 1st August 1909 Under Section 1A Superintendent J. Downes Macclesfield Division: Pension of �133. 6. 8 per annum. No. 92 Sergeant D. Wharam South Wirral Division: Pension of �64. 17. 9 per annum No. 73 Sergeant T. Wainwright Macclesfield Division: Pension of �64. 17. 9 per annum PC 111 Boaler Northwich Division Pension of �56.15. 6 per annum: PC 283 C. Nicolls Crewe Division Pension of �50. 18. 4 per annum: General Order No 218 17th July 1909 Crewe & District Agricultural Show at Sandbach 4th August 1909 Referring to G.O. 207/09 the Chief Constable directs that three Constables of the Northwich Division will parade at Sandbach Police Station at 10.30am on 4th August 1909 for Police Special Service Duty in connection with the above. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 219 17th July 1909 Finance Act 1908 Local Taxation Licenses On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the County Council has sanctioned an annual allowance of �10. 0. 0 to Superintendents and �5.0.0 to those Inspectors who are appointed to act as "Observation" Officers who are appointed for carrying out the provisions of the above Act and the Standing Joint Committee has this day approved of such being received as non- pensionable Allowance. General Order No 220 19th July 1909 Transfers The following transfer will take place on the 20th July 1909, the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from the 18th instant, 1909: PC 462 William Tomlinson (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Brough. PC 468 John Hood (single) from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Lytham. . General Order No 221 20th July 1909 Finance Act 1908. Local Taxation Licenses Referring to G.O. 97/09 and 161/09 the Chief Constable forwards herewith lists giving the manes and addresses of persons resident in several Police Divisions who have between 9th and 30th June 1909 taken out licenses for: Armorial Bearings Male Servants Carriages (including Hackney Carriages) Dogs These Supplementary Lists will be dealt with exactly in the same manner as those forwarded with the General Orders named, and kept in the envelope for the respective Parishes. General Order No 222 20th July 1909 Promotions and Transfers Promotions The following promotions will take place on 1st August 1909. Detective William Hoole, Head Quarters, to be second class Superintendent, at �170.0.0 per annum. Inspector William Thomas Pierce Altrincham Division, to be Detective Inspector at �130.0. 0. per annum. Inspector Thomas Sharp (married) from Crewe Division to Altrincham Division, to be wmployed in Detective Duty, vice Pierce. Inspector Albert Sudlow (married) from Runcorn Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Sharp. Transfers The following transfers will take place on 3rd August 1909 each to be paid in his new Division from 1st August 1909, inclusive. Superintendent William Hoole (married) from Head Quarters to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Macclesfield, vice Downes. Detective Inspector William Thomas Pierce (married) from Altrincham Division to Head Quarters, vice Hoole. Inspector Thomas Sharp (married) from Crewe Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, to be stationed at Altrincham and be employed in Detective Duty, vice Pierce. Inspector Albert Sudlow (married) from Runcorn Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Sharp. A Balance Sheet of the Accounts of the Macclesfield Division duly signed by Superintendents Downes and Hoole will be sent to the Chief Constable on 5th August 1909, made up and including 31st July 1909. Superintendent Hoole will also forward to the Chief Constable on the 24th August 1909, a certificate that he has duly taken over all Accounts, clothing, equipment, station house furniture etc. in his new Division. General Order No 223 20th July 1909 Macclesfield Division Inspector Charles Dean Macclesfield Division will take charge of that Division from 1st August 1909, inclusive, until the arrival of the new Superintendent. General Order No 224 24th July 1909 Constables Appointed Robert Henshaw and Thomas Parker having been appointed Constables and having been sworn in before two Justices on 24th instant are taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabualry from that date. General Order No 225 24th July 1909 Duty Scales - Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st August 1909 Duty Scale "C" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable. General Order No 226 26th July 1909 Bank Holiday August 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend at the undermentioned places on above date for Special Service Duty. Special Service Duty Place & Hour of Parade From what Division Sgts PC's Total Name of Applicant for Services At Eccleston Ferry at 12 noon At Eccleston Ferry at 12 noon To parade at Hookers Brook Hoole Flower Show Chalmondy Park 12noon Broxton -do- -do- -do- - - 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 Mr Capner Mr Bradbury Mr Broughton Mr Flack 1 6 7 At Flower Show at Sandiway 12.30 Eddisbury 1 5 6 Mr May Forresters Fete Kelsall at 10am At Sports Frodsham at 10.am At Forrester's Anniversary Kelswall 10am Eddisbury Eddisbury - - - 1 2 1 1 2 1 Mr Shore Mr Wright Mr Shore Mr Tollemache At Dance at Barthlomley at 3pm Crewe - 1 1 Mr Skene At The Lake Pickmere 9am at Fete at Winnington 12noon Northwich Northwich 2 2 2 2 Mr Hesketh At New Brighton Station 11am At Ferries for duty New Brighton Station for duty at Cycles at12 noon Crewe Northwich 2 12 14 Mr Martin 3 15 18 For duty at Services @ New Brighton Police Station 11am. Egremont & Seacombe 11am For duty at Services @ New Brighton Middlewich Runcorn Crewe - 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 3 Mr Green Mr Liversage Mr Wilkie Mr Ravenscroft At Port Sunlight 12 noon South Wirral - 1 1 Lever Brothers At Eastham Ferry at 12noon South Wirral - 2 2 Mr Hill At Burton Woods at 11am South Wirral - 1 1 Mr Stone At Sports at Bebington 10am South Wirral - 2 2 Mr Nield At Roby Mere at 11am South Wirral - 1 1 Mr Williamson At Roman Lakes At 10am Stockport - 1 1 Mr Furniss At the Boats Northenden at 11am Stockport - 2 2 Mr Livenstone For Police Special Duty At Alderley Edge at 1pm 2 Constables for duty in the Village of of Alderley Edge Dukinfield 2 x Police Constables 2 Constables for duty in the vicinity of The Wizard Dukinfield 2 x Police Constables Capes will be taken for wear if required: General Order No 227 26th July 1909 Hooton Park Races at Hooton 2nd August 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above Meeting, parading at the undermentioned places:- Outside the Judge's Box On the Course: at 12.noon for Special Service Duty. Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time and Remarks Altrincham - 4 18 22 .* Inspector Richardson Middlewich - - 1 7 8 At 12noon Northwich - 1 1 7 9 At 12noon South Wirral - - - 1 1 8.30am for duty at stable yard Dukinfield - - - - 1 At 12noon Runcorn 1* 1 - - 1 At 11am Total: 1 2 6 33 14 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Altrincham - - 1 6 7 At 11a.m Special Services Dukinfield - 1 1 4 6 At 11a.m Special Services Duty Total: - 1 2 10 13 At Hooton Railway Station at 10.30 a.m. for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks South Wirral 1* - - 1 * Inspector Richardson Dukinfield - 1 9 10 Stockport - 1 2 3 Total 1 2 11 14 At Hooton Railway Station 10. 30am for Special Service Duty at the Station Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Remarks South Wirral - - - 2 21 Total - - - 11 14 Dress Serge Clothing Caps White Gloves Capes to be taken for wear if required Refreshments will be provided by the Race Committee at 12 noon for the "Special Services " detail and, after, partaking of the same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 12.30 p.m. and be posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for Special Service on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion, and after partaking of tea will return to Stations. The detail for Police Special Duty will be under the orders of Inspector Richardson and will be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Superintendent in charge. All ranks to be on alert to prevent pocket picking and other illegal practices. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses, etc. on the Course will at once refer the complainant to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Office at the back of the Grandstand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Superintendent Sutherland at the conclusion of the Races to Superintendent Bowyer at the conclusion of the Races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there from, the book is to be forwarded to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interfering with the public service detail the same Constables that performed duty at Hooton Park Races previous occasions. Names of Constables detailed for above duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 28th July 1909. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station at 12 noon. Division No. Rank and Name For Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Hoole Special Services Crewe Division Inspector Swords Northwich Sergeant Miller -do- Altrincham PC White Dukinfield PC Kenny Head Quarters No. 419 Sergeant Pearson Duty at Hooton Hall 12 noon Detective One Manchester Detective Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters, for the Chief Constable's approval on the 6th August 1909. The receipt of this order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order No 228 26th July 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Stockport Division who recently attended an Examination re above have been successful as follows; 1st Examination PC 323 Kenny And will in consequence wear the Badge of St. John Ambulance Association. General Order No 229 26th July 1909 Examination for Promotion The Chief Constable intimates the following is the result of the recent Examinations for promotion: Satisfactorily passed for the rank of Inspector: No. Rank Name Division No. 102 Sergeant A. Foster Stockport Division No. 226 E. Hindley Crewe Division No. 345 W.O. Howie North Wirral Division No. 128 P. Leigh Altrincham Division No. 271 H. Whiteley Altrincham Division Satisfactorily passed for the rank of Sergeant: No. Rank Name Division No. 325 Acting Sergeant G. H. Sumner Altrincham Division No. 158 Acting Sergeant J. Yale North Wirral Division General Order No 230 26th July 1909 Promotions and Transfers The following promotions will take place on 1st August 1909. Promotions No. 102 Sergeant Albert Foster Stockport Division, to be Inspector at �120.0. 0 per annum, vice Pierce. No. 158 Acting Sergeant Joseph Yale North Wirral Division to be Sergeant at �1.13. 3 per week vice Wharam No. 325 Acting Sergeant George Henry Sumner Altrincham Division to be Sergeant at �1.13. 3. per week, vice Foster. No. 270 Acting Sergeant Alfred Allen Stockport Division to be Sergeant at �1.13. 3. per week, vice Wainwright. Transfers The following transfers will take place on 3rd August 1909. Inspector Albert Foster (married) from Stockport Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Shuker. No. 230 Sergeant Stephen Rowlands (married) Stockport Division from Hazel Grove to Northenden, vice Foster. No. 270 Sergeant Alfred Allen (married) Stockport Division from Cheadle Hulme to Hazel Grove, vice Rowlands. No. 66 Sergeant Thomas Finchett (married) from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Neston, vice Wharam. No. 313 Sergeant William Elleker (married) North Wirral Division from New Brighton to West Kirby, vice Finchett. No. 158 Sergeant Joseph Yale (single) North Wirral Division from Liscard to New Brighton, vice Elleker. PC 236 John James Sheldon (married) from Broxton Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Liscard, vice Yale. PC 134 James Clawley (married) from Altrincham Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Broxton, vice Sheldon and will act as Divisional Office Clerk and groom. No. 325 Sergeant George Henry Sumner (married) from Altrincham Division to Macclesfield Division to be stationed at Bollington, vice Wainwright. PC 429 Peter O'Neill (single) from Northwich Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Seacombe, vice Roberts. PC 101 William Manley (single) Northwich Division from Over to Barnton, vice O' Neill. PC 118 Thomas Pollard 9single) Northwich Division from Northwich to Over, vice Manley. PC 425 Thomas Roberts (married) from North Wirral Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Pollard. General Order No 231 27th July 1909 Crewe Memorial Cottage Hospital Fete at Crewe 7th August 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Crewe Police Station at 12 noon on Saturday 7th August 1909: For Special Service Duty Division Insp. Sgts PCs. Total Name of Applicant Altrincham 1 - 8 9 Broxton - 1 3 3 Mr J. H. Pearson Hon. Secretary Eddisbury - - 2 3 Stockport - - 5 5 Total 1 1 18 20 Police Special Duty Division Hour of Parade Insp. Sgts Constables Total Remarks Nantwich 10 a.m. - 1 3 3 Middlewich 10 a.m. - 1 5 6 Northwich 10. a.m. 1 - 7 8 Runcorn - 1 6 7 Total 1 3 21 25 Dress: Cap Serge Clothing White gloves. Capes will be taken for wear if required. In Plain Clothes Inspector Pierce Head Quarters Police Special Duty No. 376 Sergeant Hayes Altrincham -do- Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 232 27th July 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 3rd August 1909: PC 327 George Brocklehurst (married) Northwich Division from Northwich to Marston, vice Boaler. General Order No 233 27th July 1909 Warrington and District Agricultural Show At Walton Park 19th August 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the entrance to the Show Ground Walton Park near Warrington, (Runcorn Division) at the following hours on 13th August 1908 for Special Service Duty at the above Show for Special Service Duty. The Inspector will report himself to Mr H. Beresford Melville Esq Secretary on the Show Ground at 9am. Special Service Duty Division Hour of Parade Insp. Suptr. Sergts. PCs. Total Remarks Altrincham *9.0 a.m. 1 - - 5 6 * Inspector Richardson Eddisbury 10.am - - - 3 3 Crewe 10am - - 1 5 6 Middlewich 10am - - - 4 4 Northwich 10am - - 1 4 5 South Wirral 10am - - 1 3 4 Total 1 - 3 24 28 Capes to be taken: In Plain Clothes at 11am for Special Service Duty Head Quarters Detective Inspector Hoole Northwich Division No. 250 Sergeant Sharp Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 234 28th July 1909 Transfer Referring to G.O. 185/09 The Chief Constable directs that PC 107 H. Hazell now performing duty at Broxton Division will return to his Station in the morning of the 30th instant; General Order No 235 31st July 1909 Crewe Memorial Cottage Hospital Fete at Crewe 7th August 1909 That part of General Order 231/09 directing 1 Sergeant and 5 Constables of the South Wirral Division to parade at Crewe Police Station at 12 noon on Saturday 7th August 1909 for Special Service Duty at the above is hereby cancelled, the following details at the above will parade instead For Special Service Duty Division Insp. Sgts PCs. Total Name of Applicant Broxton - 1 3 3 Mr J. H. Pearson Hon. Secretary Eddisbury - - 2 3 Total - 1 5 6 Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 236 31st July 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 10th August 1909: The Constable to be paid in his new Division from 8th proximo, inclusive- PC 149 George Smith (married) from Macclesfield Division to Northwich, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Brocklehurst. General Order No 237 3rd August 1909 Increase of Pay 1909 The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of pay as follows:- Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week Increase of Pay per annum From Inst. Stockport Inspector J. Dawson - � 125. 0. 0 -1st Altrincham PC 329 M. Brennan � 1. 6. 10 - 10th Altrincham PC 421 W. Latham � 1. 8. 0 - 18th Altrincham PC 461 J. Adamson � 1. 6. 3 - 22nd Altrincham PC 464 W. A. Hay � 1. 6. 3 - 29th Nantwich No. 211 Sergeant G. Kennerley � 1. 14. 5 - 1st Crewe PC 454 T. G. Hall � 1. 6. 3 - 8th Crewe PC 457 F. Hebdige � 1. 6. 3 - 8th Crewe PC 453 P. Gerrard � 1. 6. 3 - 15th Crewe PC 458 E. A. Fradley � 1. 6. 3 - 15th Crewe PC 215 L. Carroll � 1. 8. 0 - 18th Crewe PC 21 W. Boaler � 1. 8. 0 - 25th Crewe PC 465 W. Telfer � 1. 6. 3 - 29th Middlewich PC 316 J. Brown � 1. 11. 6 - 7th Northwich No. 385 Sergeant J.J. Robinson � 1. 16. 2 - 1st Northwich PC 455 H. Saunders � 1. 6. 3 - 8th North Wirral PC 242 R. Cartwrught � 1. 6. 3 - 8th North Wirral PC 456 J. Downward � 1. 6. 3 - 8th North Wirral PC 275 H. Bland � 1. 6. 10 - 17th South Wirral PC 95 M. M. Thorburn � 1. 6. 10 - 17th Dukinfield PC 29 H.G. Falconer � 1. 6. 10 - 24th Dukinfield PC 238 F. Oakes � 1. 6. 10 - 24th Macclesfield No.47 Sergeant W. C.Lawson � 1. 14. 5 - 1st General Order No 238 3rd August 1909 Carnival at Mold The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Crewe Police Station at 11am on Saturday 7th August 1909: A suitable train leaves Chester General Station at 10.20am on 7th August 1909 for Special Services Duty at the Recreation Ground at Mold; For Special Service Duty Division Insp. Sgts PCs. Total Name of Applicant Head Quarters - - 1 1 North Wirral - 1 6 7 Acting Sergeant Pearson Dukinfield 1 - 5 6 Macclesfield - 1 5 6 Total 1 2 17 20 Dress: Serge Clothing 1909 Issue Bes Helmets White gloves. Capes will be taken for wear if required. The above will include Acting Sergeant Pearson Head Quarters and PC Kenny, Dukinfield Division for plain clothes duty. Special Duty Sheets duly filled in to be forwarded for the Chief Constable's Approval on 10th instant: Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 239 3rd August 1909 Examinations for Promotion The Chief Constable intimates that the following is the result of the recent examinations for promotions. Satisfactorily passed for rank of Acting-Sergeant PC 86 G. Kingman North Wirral Division PC 381 A. Ollerenshaw Northwich Division PC 244 W. Phillips Macclesfield Division PC 153 F. Robinson Macclesfield Division PC 133 J. Sheerin Crewe Division PC 56 F. Webb South Wirral Division PC 218 H. Wibberley Altrincham Division General Order No 240 3rd August 1909 Appointments The undermentioned Constables are appointed Acting Sergeants from 10th August 1909: PC 381 A. Ollerehshaw Northwich Division, vice Allen. PC 232 Thomas Ollerenshaw North Wirral Division, vice Yale. PC 218 Harry Wibberley Altrincham Division, vice Sumner PC 86 George Kingman North Wirral Division. Transfers The following transfers will take place on 10th August 1909; The Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 8th August 1909 inclusive: No. 381 Acting Sergeant Albert Ollerenshaw (married) from Northwich Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle Hulme, vice Allen. No. 232 Acting Sergeant Thomas Olllerenshaw (married) North Wirral Division, from Moreton to Liscard, vice Dodd. No. 218 Acting Sergeant Harry Wibberley (married) Altrincham Division, from Altrincham Division to Bowden, vice Sumner. General Order No 241 5th August 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 10th August 1909; PC 162 William Wright (married) North Wirral Division from New Brighton to Moreton, vice Ollerehshaw. PC 208 A. E. Haslehurst Altrincham Division will be employed as Superintendent's groom and messenger. General Order No 242 5th August 1909 Acting Sergeant Reduced No. 371 Acting Sergeant John Burgess Lockley Middlewich Division will revert to the rank of Constable from 12th Instant for; Being drunk on duty in Heath Lane Sandbach on 1st August 1909: Appointments The following appointment will take place on 12th August 1909: PC 254 Frank Cope Eddisbury Division to be Acting Sergeant, vice Lockley; Transfers The following transfers will take place on 12th August 1909: The Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 8th August 1909, inclusive: No. 254 Acting Sergeant Frank Cope (married) from Eddisbury Division to Middlewich Diivision, to be stationed at Sandbach, vice Lockley. PC 371 John Burgess Lockley (married) from Middlewich Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Alpraham, vice Cope. General Order No 243 6th August 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above: Altrincham Licensing District; No. 29 Grapes Inn Altrincham Licensee John Dykes No.46 Letters Lloyd Street Altrincham Licensee Charlie Lloyd No.51 Letters John Street Altrincham Licensee Frederick Stokes No.57 Letters Manor Road Altrincham Licensee Rose Johnson No.56 Letters New Street Altrincham Licensee Edward Frederick Williams No. 123 Nag's Head Altrincham Licensee David Mc Bride No 2 Grocer's Shop George Street Altrincham Licensee Hugh Mason Nantwich Licensing District; No.53 Wickstead Arms Nantwich Licensee Walter Kennerley Bebington No. 60 L&NW Railway Arms Nantwich Licensee Patrick John Durkin Congleton Licensing District: No. 69 Oddfellows Arms Odd Rode Licensee Henry Robinson No.74 Three Horse Shoes Odd Rode Licensee Albert Edward Bevan Wirral Licensing District; No.46 Green Lodge Hoylake cum West Kirby Licensee Florence Bollinger Dukinfield Licensing District; No.61 Off Beer Shop Dukinfield Licensee John Buxton No.74 Organ Inn Hollingsworth Licensee John William Wibberley No. 80 New Inn Marley Licensee Mary Wilde Prestbury Licensing District; No.18 Turners Arms Bollington Licensee Charles Woodhead No.69 Setter Dog Rainow Licensee Joseph Wetton Stockport Licensing District; No.44 Commercial Inn Compstall Licensee Ellen Bradbury No. 106 Travellers Rest Marple Licensee Edward Jackson Ellis No. 91 Crown Inn Marple Name of Sign altered to "Crown Hotel" Name of Sign altered to "Crown Hotel" No. 7 Grocer's Shop Station Road Cheadle Hulme License allowed to lapse General Order No 244 7th August 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of July 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of July 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Head Quarters Act-Sergeant J. G. Robotham Praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse in Egerton Street Chester on 4th June 1909. Broxton No. 296 Sergeant R. Howard Prompt action at Eccleston on duty 5th July 1909 in rendering assistance to a man and woman who had over balance a bot and fallen in the River Dee Altrincham Nil Eddisbury Nil Nantwich PC 361 G. Bancroft Diligent enquiry at Kingswood resulting in the recovery of �11. 4.0 missing from a bedroom. Nantwich Nil North Wirral Nil Middlewich Nil Northwich Nil South Wirral PC 395 A. Eaton Keen observation when Special Duty in Warrington 6th July 1909 resulting in the arrest of Harry Blake for stealing an overcoat from Ellesmere Port on 28th May 1909. Stockport PC 249 J. Bradbury Vigilance when on duty at Compstall resulting in the arrest of John T. Tyler a notorious reputed fraud on 23rd July 1909. Dukinfield Nil General Order No 245 7th August 1909 Constable Appointed Walter Barden having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 7th Instant is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 246 9th August 1909 Bunbury Horticultural Show 11th August 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Entrance to the Smithfield near Spurstown Hall for Special Service Duty at the above: Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Crewe 1 3 4 Mr. Robert Vickers Total 1 3 4 Capes to be taken for wear if required. Superintendents of Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt. General Order No 247 11th August 1909 The King's Police Medal His Majesty The King has been pleased to issue a Warrant under His Majesty's Royal Sign Manual, instituting and creating the above New Medal, which will be awarded to members of Police Forces or properly organised Fire Brigades who have performed acts of exceptional courage and skill, or exhibited conspicuous devotion to duty. The qualification for the grant of the Medal, are as follows: (a) Conspicuous gallantry in saving life and property or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risks incurred to be estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the Officer concerned. (b) A specially distinguished record in administration or Detective Service. (c) Success in organising Police Forces or Fire Brigades or Departments, or in maintaining their organisation under special difficulties. (d) Special Services in dealing with serious or widespread outbreaks of crime or public disorder, or of fire. (e) Valuable political and secret services. (F) Special Services to Royalty and Heads of States (g) Prolonged Service but only when distinguished by very exceptional ability and merit. General Order No 248 11th August 1909 Stealing Fruit Now that fruit is ripening and coming into season, the Chief Constable draws the attention of the Constabulary to G.O. 239/04 re above, and he directs that the same will receive special attention, particularly by those Constables in Rural Districts General Order No 249 11th August 1909 Merit Badge Award The following Sergeants and Constables are awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d/- per diem from 8th August 19096th June 1909 for long service and good conduct- No. 324 Sergeant T. Tarran Altrincham Division No. 84 Sergeant T. Thompson Altrincham Division No. 166 Sergeant F. Eaton Crewe Division No. 219 Sergeant E. Bowden Crewe Division PC 231 J. Waite Macclesfield Division General Order No 250 11th August 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates, the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions, inclusive. On 14th August 1909: PC 228 Alexander McIver (single) from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Clawley. PC 372 James Tomlinson (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Wright. On 18th August 1909: PC 9 George Edwards (married) Macclesfield Division from Wilmslow to Alderley Edge, vice Smith. PC 430 Michael Moore about to be married, from Dukinfield Division, to Macclesfield, vice Edwards. General Order No 251 13th August 1909 Mid Cheshire Farmers Show at Knutsford On 5th September 1908 The undermentioned details of the Constabulary will parade as follows for duty in connection with the above Show. At the Entrance to the Show Ground at the times stated below for Special Service Duty. Special Service Duty Division Inspector Sergeant Constables Total Remarks Altrincham at 7.30am - 1 5 6 Inspector Pierce at 11am South Wirral at 7.45am - 1 - 1 Mr W. Page Lower Peover Middlewich at 9am - - 4 4 Stockport at 9am - - 5 5 Total 1 1 14 16 At Knutsford Police Station at 9.30 for the purpose of regulating traffic etc. Division Inspector Sergeant Constables Total Northwich - 1 4 5 Total - 1 4 5 Dress: Serge clothing White gloves Capes to be taken: In Plain Clothes Inspector Sharp Altrincham Division Special Service Duty The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned General Order No 252 14th August 1909 Transfer The following transfers will take place on the 19th August 1909, the Constables to be paid in his new Division, inclusive. PC 107 Hugh Hazell (single) from Nantwich Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Broadbottom, vice Moore. General Order No 253 16th August 1909 Transfer The following transfers will take place on the 19th August 1909: PC 75 Albert Breese (single) North Wirral Division from West Kirby to New Brighton, vice White. PC 180 Joseph White (single) North Wirral Division from New Brighton, to be stationed at West Kirby, vice Breese. General Order No 254 18th August 1909 Wrexham Races The following detail of the Constabulary will parade opposite the Winning Post on the Race Course at Wrexham at 11.40a.m.on Monday the 23rd August 1909 for Special Service Duty at Wrexham Races. Division Inspector Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Broxton - 1 2 3 Inspector Altrincham *1 - 6 7 Richardson * Northwich - 1 5 6 Runcorn - - 4 4 Total 1 2 17 20 Dress: Best Serge clothing 1909 Issue: White gloves Caps Capes to be taken for use if required The above detail will be under the orders of Inspector Richardson Thompson, and will book to Chester only, which Station ( General ) they will leave by the 11.10 train, and on arrival at Wrexham proceed at once to the Racecourse and report arrival to the Deputy Chief Constable of Denbighshire on the Course. The Inspector in charge will book for the party on one Railway Warrant from Chester to Wrexham and also back to Chester. Special Duty Sheets will be sent so as to reach this Office not later than the morning of the 26th August 1909. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 255 19th August 1909 Middlewich and District Agricultural Show 15th September 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Wilmslow Police Station at 9am on 15th September 1909 for Special Service Duty.at the above Show. Division Insp Sergeants Constables Total Name Of Applicant Northwich - 1 4 5 Mr. James Elliot Total - 1 4 5 Capes to be taken for wear if required. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned General Order No 256 21st August 1909 Constables Appointed Michael Donlon, Frederick Harvey, Samuel Jones, Thomas Marsh, Frederick Postles and William Wright, having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on the 21st instant are taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary. General Order No 257 21st August 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- to PC 293 G. G. Short, North Wirral Division for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at New Brighton, on 17th August 1909. General Order No 258 23rd August 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 30th August 1909: The Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 29th August 1909, inclusive: PC 22 William Arthur Lidgett (married) Runcorn Division from Runcorn to Stockton Heath vice Bates. PC 217 Albert Appleton (married) from Stockport Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Lidgett. General Order No 259 25th August 1909 Duty Scales - Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st September 1909 Duty Scale "B" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable General Order No 260 25th August 1909 Carnival And Candlelight Procession at Wilmslow 2nd September 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Wilmslow Police Station at 1pm on Thursday 2nd September 1909, for Police Special Duty in connection with the above; Stockport Division three Constables; Superintendent of Division concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 261 28th August 1909 Transfers The transfers of PC 22 Lidgett Runcorn Division and PC 217 Appleton Stockport Division directed in G.O. 258/09 are postponed until further Orders. General Order No 262 30th August 1909 Journey of Her Royal Highness Princess of Wales from London to Scotland On Wednesday 1st September 1909 Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales will leave Euston Railway Station London at 8pm. and pass through Cheshire by the London and North Western Railway entering the County of Chester at the boundary between Cheshire and Staffordshire on the south side of Crewe Railway Station at about 10. 45 on Wednesday 1st September 1909 travelling via Crewe, Hartford, Acton Bridge, Hartford and Preston Brook.. The Chief Constable directs that the usual special arrangements will be taken and the Constables will be at their posts at 3am on Sunday 4th instant and remain until the Royal train has passed. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 263 30th August 1909 Transfers The following transfer will take place on 31st August 1909 the Constable to be paid in his new Division from 29th instant, inclusive. PC 460 Robert Henshaw (single) from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice Haslehurst. General Order No 264 30th August 1909 Altrincham Agriculture Show 2end September 1909 The undermentioned detail of the Constabulary will attend for duty at the above Show on Wednesday 22nd September 1909: For Duty at the Show Division Superintendent Sergeant Constables Total Remarks Crewe - 1 8 9 8. 30am Middlewich - 1 4 5 8.30am Northwich - 1 8 9 Mr Hall Esq. South Wirral 1 - 4 5 9.45am Runcorn - 1 4 5 9.45am Total 1 4 28 33 For Special Police Duty regulating traffic etc. Division Inspector Sergeant Constables Total Remarks Eddisbury - - 2 2 To parade at the Altrincham Police North Wirral - - 4 4 Station at 9.45am Dukinfield - - 4 4 Macclesfield - - 4 4 Stockport - 1 4 5 Total - 1 18 19 Two Constables from Sale, Lymm and Knutsford Sections will be detailed by Superintendent Okell for the purpose of assisting Altrincham and Bowden Sections in protecting property generally. One Constable from the Sale Section Altrincham Division will be detailed for Police Special Duty in regulating traffic outside Altrincham Railway Station. Two Constables from Altrincham Division will be detailed for Duty at the Show Ground at 8pm on 21st September and 22nd September 1909. Dress Best Serge Clothing White Gloves Capes will be taken The Chief Constable directs that as far as possible same Constables will be detailed for duty as last year. In Plain Clothes Inspector Pierce Head Quarters Remarks No.386 Sergeant Miller Northwich Division Special Service Duty Two Detectives From Manchester -do- The Receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No 265 31st August 1909 Weaverham Parish Church Pageant The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Entrance to Hefferstone Grange, Weaverham Eddisbury Division at 1pm on Saturday 4th September 1909 for Special Service Duty at the above. Northwich Division 1 Sergeant 5 Constables Applicant W. J. Chetwynd Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 266 1st September 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week Inst. Altrincham PC 109 J. Jones � 1. 6. 10 7th Crewe PC 151 A. T. Dumble � 1. 8. 0 1st Crewe PC 43 W. H. Niddrie � 1. 6. 3 7th Crewe PC 410 H. Smith � 1. 6. 3 5th Northwich PC 118 T. Pollard � 1. 6. 3 5th North Wirral PC 436 J. H. Hardy � 1. 6. 10 7th South Wirral PC 282 J.T. Todd � 1. 8. 0 15th Macclesfield PC 323 T. Kenny. � 1. 6. 10 7th Runcorn PC 22 W. A. Lidgett � 1. 6. 10 7th General Order No 267 1st September 1909 Weaverham Parish Church Pageant The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Entrance to Hefferstone Grange, Weaverham Eddisbury Division at 1pm on Saturday 4th September 1909 for Special Service Duty at the above. Northwich Division 1 Sergeant 5 Constables Applicant W. J. Chetwynd Crewe Division 4 Constables General Order No 268 2nd September 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: To be paid in his new Division from 5th instant, inclusive- On 6th September 1909 PC 92 Thomas Parker (married) from Head Quarters to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Northwich, vice Ollerenshaw. On 14th September 1909 To be paid in their new Divisions from 12th instant, inclusive- PC 68 Walter Bratt (married) from Northwich Division to North Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Cross, resigned. PC 256 Harry Whitby (married) from Broxton Division to Northwich Division to be stationed at Hartford, New Brighton, vice Bratt. PC 283 Michael Doulan (single) from Head Quarters to Broxton Division to be stationed at Hoole, vice Whitby. General Order No 269 4th September 1909 Constable Appointed Alick Powell having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 4th Instant is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 270 6th September 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the Police Register of Licensed Houses. Altrincham Licensing District No.14 Bridge Inn Altrincham Licensee Charles Frank Colutti Dean No.26 Bricklayer's Arms Altrincham Licensee Elizabeth Ann Farrand Middlewich Licensing District No. 49 Royal Oak Middlewich Licensee James W. Hunter Northwich Licensing District No.15 Oddfellows Arms Davenham Licensee Frederick Alfred Pulham No.47 Fox Inn Northwich Licensee Frank Prince Runcorn Licensing District No.10 Boat House Runcorn Licensee Hannah Pugh No.16 Derby Arms Runcorn Licensee Harry Reece No. 26 Mersey Vaults Runcorn Licensee James F. Goodban No. 47 Queens Head Vaults Runcorn Licensee Thomas Chorley No.62 Forrester's Arms Runcorn Licensee Mary Jane Warburton No. 68 Marine Arms Runcorn Licensee John Millington No.85 Welsh Harp Runcorn Licensee Thomas Frain No. 88 No. Sign Runcorn Licensee Sarah Crowther No. 94 Waterman's Arms Runcorn Licensee Frederick Thomas Jakeman Daresbury Licensing District No. 1 Wheat Sheaf Runcorn Licensee James Blackshaw Bradbury General Order No 271 8th September 1909 Garden Party at Walton Hall Runcorn Division 11th September 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the Entrance to Walton Hall Grounds, Runcorn Division at 1. 15pm on 11th September 1909 for Special Service Duty at the above Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Altrincham 1 5 6 Mr W. Bainbridge Runcorn - 4 4 Total 1 9 10 Capes to be taken: The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No 272 10th September 1909 Altrincham Agricultural Show 22nd September 1909 That part of General Order 264/09 directing Sergeant and 4 Constables from Middlewich Division for Special Service Duty at the above Show is hereby cancelled and the following substituted. Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Middlewich 1 5 6 At 8.30am Runcorn 1 5 6 At 9. 45am Total 2 10 12 Details from other Divisions remain as General Order 264/09. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt, General Order No 273 15th September 1909 Northenden on Sundays Referring to General Order 76/09 the Chief Constable directs that the Constables from the Dukinfield Division will ease performing duty at Northenden on Sundays after this date. General Order No 274 15th September 1909 Temporary Transfer No. 358 Acting Sergeant William Cutts, Crewe Division will be stationed at Little Budworth from 20th to 30th September 1909, during the absence of Constable Woodall. Acting Sergeant Cutts is authorised to act as Cattle Disease Inspector during the time he is stationed at Little Budworth. General Order No 275 17th September 1909 Transfers The transfers of Constables Lidgett and Appleton directed in G.O. 258/09 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on the 20th September 1909, the Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 19th August 1909, inclusive: PC 120 Joe Mellings (single) Runcorn Division from Runcorn to Stockton Heath, vice Bates. PC 219 Albert Appleton (married) from Stockport Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Mellings. PC 73 Walter Barden (married) from Head Quarters to Stockport Division to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Appleton. PC 102 Samuel Jones (single) from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Lewis. PC 163 William Wright (single) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Nickolls. PC 470 Thomas Marsh (single) from Head Quarters to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Nantwich, vice Hazell. General Order No 276 18th September 1909 Motor Car Act 1903 Licenses to drive Motor Cars The Chief Constable forwards herewith a list of the drivers of Motor Car Driver's Licenses expired during the month of August 1909, and which have not on the 17th September 1909 been renewed , and he directs that the local Police will observe whether the person named in the lists are continuing to drive either motorcars or motor cycles, in which case Constables will courteously request to see their driving licenses, at the same time informing them that the receipt of information from Head Quarters that such licenses have not been renewed, when probably the drivers will at once apply for the renewal. Result to be reported to Head Quarters by 30th Instant and the lists returned. General Order No 277 18th September 1909 Constable Appointed Thomas Parrish having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on 18th Instant is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No 278 18th September 1909 Finance Act 1908 Referring to G.O. 97/09 and 161/09 the Chief Constable forwards herewith lists giving the manes and addresses of persons resident in several Police Divisions who have between 9th and 30th June 1909 taken out licenses for: Armorial Bearings Male Servants Carriages (including Hackney Carriages) Dogs These Supplementary Lists will be dealt with exactly in the same manner as those forwarded with the General Orders named, and kept in the envelope for the respective Parishes. General Order No 279 20th September 1909 Altrincham Agricultural Show 22nd September 1909 General Order 272/09 with respect to the above is hereby cancelled, and the number of Sergeants and Constables from Middlewich and Runcorn Divisions to be detailed for Special Service Duty at Altrincham Show will be as follows:- Northwich Division Sergeant Constables Total Time Middlewich Division 1 4 5 @ 8. 30am Runcorn Division 1 4 5 @ 9.45am Total 2 8 10 Details will now be the same as originally fixed in G.O. 264/09. Superintendents of Middlewich and Runcorn Divisions to acknowledge receipt: General Order No 280 21sth September 1909 Opening of Brunner Free Library at Northwich 23rd September 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Northwich Police Station at 11am on Thursday 23rd September 1909 for duty in connection with the above:- For Special Service Duty on the application of Mr J. A. Cowley Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Runcorn 1 5 6 Mr J. A. Cowley For Police Special Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 8 9 Eddisbury - 4 4 Crewe 1 7 8 Middlewich 1 4 5 Total 3 23 26 Dress Full Dress White Gloves Capes to be taken for use if required Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No 281 22nd September 1909 "Shore" Constables at New Brighton The Strength of the North Wirral Division will be reduced on 29th September 1909 by two Constables who have been performing "Shore" duty at New Brighton from 1st April 1909: The following transfer will take place on 30th Instant: PC 123 Thomas Groucott (single) from North Wirral Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Reeves. PC 186 Robert Skilling (single) from North Wirral Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Hazel Grove, vice Lynes. PC 456 Joseph Downward (single) North Wirral Division from New Brighton, to Seacombe, vice Skilling. General Order No 282 23rd September 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Eddisbury Division having recently attended an Examination re above has been successful as follows:- 2nd Examination PC 290 F. Weetham General Order No 283 23rd September 1909 Measurement for New Clothing, Caps and Gloves for 1910 Divisions will parade as follows, to be measured for the above:- Division Location and Time Monday 27th September 1909 Location and Time Head Quarters Hoole & Eccleston Sections Broxton Division @ Chester at 5.30pm @ Hoole at 1pm @ Hoole 30pm Tuesday 28th September 1909 Location and Time Liscard Section Seacombe Section New Brighton & Wallasey Sections Remainder of North Wirral Division South Wirral Division Runcorn Division @ Liscard at 9. 30am @ Liscard at 10.30am @ Liscard at 10. 30am @ Liscard at 12.45pm @Birkenhead at @ Runcorn at 3pm Wednesday 29th September 1909 Location and Time Dukinfield Division Remainder of Dukinfield Stockport Division Macclesfield Division @ Dukinfield at 9. 30am @ Dukinfield at 10.00noon @Hazel Grove at 12noon @ Macclesfield at 3.45pm Thursday 30th September 1909 Location and Time Altrincham Section Sale Section Remainder of Altrincham Division Eddisbury Division Northwich Division @Altrincham at 9. 0am @Altrincham at 9. 30am @ Altrincham 10am @ Oakmere at 1.15pm @ Northwich at 9.45am Friday 1st October 1909 Location and Time Middlewich Division Nantwich Division Remainder of Broxton Division @ Middlewich at 10am. @ Nantwich 1.15pm at 2pm @Broxton at 4.45pm Saturday 2nd October 1909 Location and Time Crewe Section Remainder of Crewe Division @ Crewe at 4.45pm @ Crewe at 10.45am In addition to attending the parades for measurement at Divisional Head Quarters, Superintendents will also attend at the places where Sections assemble, and have with them ready made out on arrival of the measurer, a list of all ranks on the forms to be herewith. For Clothing Three lists to be made out, one to be sent by Superintendents to the Contractors for the Contractors- Messrs Pearse & Co 28 Floral Street Covent Garden London One for this Office, (one to be sent the day after the parade) the other to be retained by Superintendents. For Caps One list only is required, which will be sent to Head Quarters the day after the parade, for transmission to the Contractors, Messrs Christy & Co. Ltd. The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will cause the number and names of all ranks serving in their Divisions to be entered on the forms of measurement for caps, and in column "Size" state the Division in which each man was serving when measured last year. In the cases of Constables who have been appointed since the Force was then measured, the size of the cap required will be entered. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order No 284 25th September 1909 Celebration of Lord Vernon's coming of age at Poynton Park 29th September 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Northwich Police Station at 11am on Thursday 23rd September 1909 for duty in connection with the above:- For Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Runcorn 1 5 6 Macclesfield - 4 4 G. Greenwell Esq Total 1 9 10 Capes to be taken for use if required: Lodgings will be obtained at Poynton for the nights of 28th and 29th September 1909 for the detail from Altrincham Division which will return to their Stations by the first available train on 30th Instant. Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No 285 25th September 1909 Duty Scales Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st October 1909 Duty Scale "A" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable General Order No 286 27th September 1909 Measurement for New Clothing, Caps and Gloves 1910 The dates for the parade of Crewe and Macclesfield Divisions to be measured for the above, as per General Order 283/09 are hereby cancelled and the following will be substituted therefor: Wednesday 29th September 1909: Crewe Division at 3pm Saturday 2nd October 1909: Macclesfield Division at Macclesfield at 10.30a.m. Superintendents of Crewe and Macclesfield Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No 287 29th September 1909 St John Ambulance Association Attention is drawn to General order 242/97 and the General Orders mentioned therein, relative to Constables attending lectures and First Aid to the injured and the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will arrange for such men of their respective Divisions who have not passed the third or final examination to again attend classes during the coming winter. Special attention is drawn to General Order 359/95 re attendance at Classes formed under the auspices of the Technical Instruction Committee of the County of Council. Superintendents will report to the Chief Constable on 30th October 1909 where classes are likely to be formed and Constables recommended for attendance. General Order No 288 1st October 1909 Constable for Duty at Withington, Macclesfield At Weekends From the 2nd Instant one Constable from Crewe Division will proceed by the 4.0pm train to Chelford and parade at the Constable's Station at 5pm each Saturday for Police Special Duty in the Gawworth Section, Macclesfield Division until Monday morning when he will return to his Station by train leaving Chelford at 9.29am unless there are reasons to the contrary. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No 289 1st October 1909 Chester Assizes The Chief Constable notifies to the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester for the County of Chester will commence for the trial of prisoners at 11am on 21st October 1909. General Order No 290 1st October 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay. Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week Inst. Altrincham PC 79 H. Worthington � 1. 6. 3 3rd Eddisbury PC 412 A. Roylance � 1. 10. 4 25th Nantwich PC 467 A. Rowlands � 1. 6. 3 3rd Crewe PC 116 S. Robinson � 1. 11. 6 23rd Crewe PC 393 A. Cameron � 1. 6. 3 30th Crewe PC 466 R.C.Stevenson � 1. 6. 3 3rd Crewe PC 472 F. Wilson � 1. 6 3 31st Northwich No 274 Act-Sgt T. Worthington � 1. 11. 6 2nd North Wirral PC 103 C. Worrall � 1. 8. 0 4th North Wirral PC 75 A. Breese � 1. 8. 0 27th North Wirral PC 471 G. Lewis � 1. 6. 3 3rd Macclesfield PC 40 G. Astle � 1. 10. 4 25th General Order No 291 1st October 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the months of August and September 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of August and September 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Broxton PC 124 W. Ellis Keen observation at Malpas on 27th September 1909 resulting in the arrest of John Owen wanted for larceny in Shropshire Altrincham PC 408 F. Hilditch Keen observation and vigilance when on annual leave on 10th September 1909 resulting in the arrest of Jacob Mellor for stealing a horse at Wheelock and recovering the stolen horse Altrincham PC 44 J. Hilditch Keen observation and vigilance when on annual leave on 10th September 1909 resulting in the arrest of Jacob Mellor for stealing a horse at Wheelock and recovering the stolen horse Eddisbury PC 363 G. Rowlands Keen observation at Frodsham on 6th August 1909 resulting in the arrest of Francis Hooper for stealing 2 gramaphone records at Runcorn and recovering the stolen property Eddisbury PC 361 G. Bancroft Keen observation at Walton Show on 19th August 1909 resulting in the arrest of William Walker for stealing an overcoat at Walton Inferior and recovering the stolen property Eddisbury PC 363 G. Rowlands Keen observation at Walton Show on 19th August 1909 resulting in the arrest of William Walker for stealing an overcoat at Walton Inferior and recovering the stolen property Nantwich PC 53 W. Paynter Vigilance when on duty at Brindley 3am 22nd August 1909 resulting in the arrest of Joseph Smith who was found in enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose. Macclesfield PC 13 e. Latham Acting with courage and determination at Gawsworth at 3.45 am 5th August 1909 in tackling poachers who assaulted the Constable and afterwards followed them up resulting in them being brought to Justice. North Wirral Inspector Ennion and Acting Sergeant G. Kingman Displaying tact and shrewdness at New Brighton 18th August 1909 resulting in the arrest of James Campbell for obtaining �1909. 10. 0. In London by false pretences and recovering �766. 0. 0. Middlewich PC 71 H. Garside Keen observation when on duty at Cranage on 21st September 1909 resulting in the arrest of Samuel Whiles and Jane Stokes Case 47 Police Gazette 17th September 1909 Northwich Nil South Wirral Stockport PC 357 J. Richardson Perseverance and tact at Bredbury near Manchester on 15th September 1909 resulting in the arrest of John Bowe, Augustine Bennett and Reginald Johnson for stealing tools and recovering the stolen property Dukinfield Nil Runcorn Nil General Order No 292 1st October 1909 First Aid for the Injured The following members of the Stockport Division will attend a course of lectures re above to be held in the Co-operative Hall Hazel Grove, commencing at 8pm on 12th Instant: 3rd Examination PC 122 T. Woodward 2nd Examination PC 263 H. J. Lynes PC 186 R. Skilling 1st Examination PC 73 W. Barden To attend two or three lectures as per General Orders 197/316/94 if more are necessary then apply. General Order No 293 4th October 1909 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- to PC 282 J. T. Todd South Wirral Division for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Whitby on 10th September 1909 General Order No 294 4th October 1909 Chaff Cutting Machines (Accidents) Act 1897 The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to S.G.O. 342/97, G.O. 245/07 and 245/07 with reference to the duties of the Police under the above Act and the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will again explain the provisions of the Act to all members of their Divisions who will bear the in mind and see that the requirements are strictly observed. Superintendents will enquire and report to the Chief Constable on 15th October 1909. 1. Whether there is any reason to believe that the requirements of the Act are not properly carried out in this County. 2. Whether any infringement of the Act has come under the notice of the Police. 3. Is it the practice for the police when visiting farms to observe whether any Chaff Cutting Machines worked by motive power are so constructed as to comply with that Act as regards the prevention of accident. General Order No 295 5th October 1909 Prevention of Crimes Act 1908 Juvenile Offenders Copies of the above Act of Parliament which came into operation on 1st August 1909, together with copies of Home Office Circular, dated Whitehall, 6th September 1909are forwarded herewith and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be carefully perused by Superintendents in order that the provisions of the Act may, when necessity arises, be strictly complied with. The Act and Circular will be kept together in the Guard Book at Divisional Head Quarters. A Form which will be used by the Prison Authorities for seeking the information as to character of offenders etc. is shown in Schedule to Home Office Circular letter, and, in order that such information may be forthcoming without delay, the Chief Constable directs that in any case in which the Police are responsible for the prosecution of an offender coming within this part of the Act, Superintendents will at once proceed to obtain the information which is likely to be required, in anticipation of a request from the Prison Governor, so that the form of enquiry when received may be correctly filled in and returned without delay. Habitual Criminals Whenever a prisoner is in custody for an indictable offence and such person is likely to be committed for trial, Superintendents will enquire and consider whether having regard to the previous convictions, mode of life etc. such person comes within the provisions of Part 11 of the Act, if so the full facts will be reported to the Chief Constable when reporting the fact of prisoner's committal, or as soon hereafter as possible, and Superintendents will at the same time report whether the case is one or not in which the consent of the Director of public Prosecutions should be applied for in order that the further charge of being a "Habitual Criminal" may be inserted in the indictment. Superintendents will not in any case apply direct to the Director of Public Prosecutions, but should refer the case to the Chief Constable. The report of a Superintendent who may recommend that the offence of being a "Habitual Criminal" should be added to the indictment under which a person is charged will supply the information as follows. 1. Of the age of the prisoner. 2. Of the dates of release from Prison in addition to the dates when sentences are passed. 3. Of the prisoner's mode of life as between the expiration of one sentence and the commencement of another. 4. Of the evidence which is available outside the recorded convictions to support any general allegation of bad character, or of the prisoner being the associate of criminals or suspected persons, or of the prisoner persistently leading a dishonest or criminal life. General Order No 296 5th October 1909 Journey of Her Royal HighnessThe Princess of Wales From Scotland to London On Wednesday 6th October 1909 Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales will leave Aberdeen at 7. 50pm for Euston and pass through Cheshire by the London and Northern Western Railway, entering the County of Chester at the boundary between Cheshire and Lancashire on the South side of Warrington Railway Station about 4.15a.m on 7th Instant, travelling via Preston Brook, Acton Bridge, Hartford, Winsford and Crewe: The Chief Constable directs that the usual precautions etc. will be taken and that Constables will be at their posts at 4am on Thursday 7th October 1909 and remain until the train has passed. Superintendents of the Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt. General Order No 297 7th October 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the North Wirral Constabulary will attend a course of lectures re above, as follows; At Riverside Schools Seacombe commencing at 8pm on 7th October 1909: 3rd Examination PC 103 Worrall 2nd Examination PC 242 Cartwright PC 261 Tudor PC 248 Winstanley PC 451 Conliffe 1st Examination PC 3 Dicks PC 138 Taylor PC 180 White PC 275 Bland PC 305 Henderson PC 425 Worth PC 430 Bradshaw PC 444 Farran PC 463 Robinson PC 462 Tomlinson PC 474 Huxley PC 443 Wycherley At The Technical Schools New Brighton commencing at 8pm 14th October 1909: 3rd Examination PC 221 Latham PC 135 Hesketh 2nd Examination PC 256 Downward PC 75 Breese PC 302 Whittaker PC 188 Wedge PC 436 Hardy PC 119 Gray 1st Examination PC 372 Tomlinson PC 89 Jones PC 164 Probin PC 288 Smith PC 234 Sands PC 189 Roberts PC 351 Hallam PC 293 Short PC 448 Shore PC 471 Lewis PC 473 Dawson To attend two or three lectures as per General Orders 297/316/94 General Order No 298 7th October 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above; Police Register of Licensed Houses Broxton Licensing District No. 28 Bear & Staff Tattonhall Licensee William Patrick Coleman Eddisbury Licensing District No. 18 Swan Inn Bunbury Licensee Charles Cordery Nantwich Licensing District No. 87 Royal Oak Worleston Licensee James Jannion Crewe Licensing District No. 47 Raven Inn Monks Coppenhall Licensee Arthur Wickham Wirral Licensing District No.54 Stanley Hotel Hoylake-cum-West Kirby Licensee Frederick John East No.64 Letters 1Eaton Road West Kirby Hoylake-cum-West Kirby Licensee Sarah Woolf and Samuel Woolf No.95 Commercial Hotel Liscard Licensee William M. Vaughan No. 107 Royal Oak Inn Liscard Licensee George Bent No. 151 Swan Hotel Poulton -um-Seacombe Licensee J. Miles Jones No. 17 Dog & Gun Lower Bebbington Licensee Frederick William Taylor Dukinfield Licensing District No. 81 Coach & Horses Matley Licensee John Hobson No. 10 Grocer's The Brewery Park Road Dukinfield Owners Exors of the late Hrenry & Lena Shaw and Joseph Pownall Prestbury Licensing District No. 73 Ship Inn Style Licensee Herbert Edward Roberts No. 115 Old Crown Winale Licensee James Goldstraw Stockport Licensing District No.46 Grocer's Shop Compstall Lessees J. Lees Ltd Brewers Manchester Licensee Betsy Hunt No.54 Mouse Trap Disley Licensee George Ashcroft No.92 Dog & Partridge Marple Licensee Jno Moreton Worthington No. 109 Marple Owners William Sharples Martin Street, Newhill Licensee James Williamson Lessees Heaver Bros. Bollington General Order No 299 8th October 1909 Journey of His Majesty The King From Scotland to London On Monday 11th October 1909 His Majesty The King will leave Ballater Station at 9. 20am for London and pass through Cheshire by the London and North Western Railway, entering the County of Chester at the boundary between Cheshire and Lancashire on the South side of Warrington Railway Station at about 6. 15pm on 11th Instant, travelling via Preston Brook, Acton Bridge, Hartford, Winsford and Crewe (due at 6.45pm where the Royal train will stop for a few minutes) The Chief Constable directs that the usual precautions as to watching bridges etc. will be taken and he Constables will be at their posts at 6 pm on 11th October 1909 and remain until the Royal Train has passed. Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No 300 8th October 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the Altrincham Division will attend a course of lectures re above, to be held at St. George's School Church Street, Altrincham, commencing at 7. 30pm on Wednesday 13th October 1909: 3rd Examination PC 132 Mulrennan PC 326 Balmer 2nd Examination PC 450 Cowin PC 194 Garbett PC 184 Southworth PC 181 Trafford 1st Examination PC 228 MacIver PC 460 Henshaw PC 102 Jones PC 468 Hood PC 461 Adamson To attend two or three lectures as per General Orders 297/316/94 if more are required then apply. General Order No 301 8th October 1909 Ladder Robberies The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to G.O. 344/93 which the Chief Constable directs will again be carefully explained by Superintendents to all ranks, and he hopes that the matter will not lose the attention of the Police. It is now some years since robberies of this nature were committed in Cheshire and another visit may be paid at any time, it therefore behoves all members of the Constabulary to keep a sharp look and bear in mind the General Orders on the subject, which will be read and explained to all ranks who will be most particular to notice strangers and suspicious characters generally. Vagrancy - Farm Fires The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to G.O. 155/93 and S.G.O. 267/98 which will be read to all ranks) it is of the upmost should rigidly enforce that part of the Vagrant Act relating to this offence and thus prevent farm fire. Prohibiting the Annoyance of Persons attending Places of Worship The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to the County Byelaw relating to the above and the Chief Constable directs that all ranks will be particular in seeing that no annoyance or obstruction is caused, to any person, going to, or coming from Divine Worship by individuals loitering about or near the entrance of any Church, Chapel or other place of Worship Vehicles having lamps attached after sunset The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to the County Byelaw relating to lights on vehicles, and as the time of the year now approaching when dark evenings may be expected, the Chief Constable directs that Constables especially those in the vicinity and outskirts of urban districts, will give careful attention in this matter. General Order No 302 12th October 1909 Journey of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales from Scotland to London On Wednesday 13th October 1909 His Majesty The Prince of Wales will leave Perth at 10am. for Euston London and pass through Cheshire by the London and North Western Railway, entering the County of Chester at the boundary between Cheshire and Lancashire, on the South side of Warrington Railway Station at about 4. 15p.m on Thursday 11th Instant travelling via Preston Brook, Acton Bridge, Hartford, Winsford and Crewe. The Chief Constable directs that the usual precautions as to watching bridges etc. will be taken and he Constables will be at their posts at 4am.on 14th October 1909 and remain until the Royal Train has passed. Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No 303 12th October 1909 Prevention of Crimes Act 1908 Referring to the latter part of General Order 295/09 as to information on four points being required when Superintendent's recommend that the offence of being a "Habitual Criminal" be included in the Indictment the Chief Constable points out that the dates of release from "prison" referred to in Paragraph 2 therein, can, as a rule be obtained by carefully searching the Weekly Lists of Discharged Prisoners issued from the Convict Supervision Office. General Order No 304 13th October 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the Dukinfield Division will attend a course of lectures re above, to be held at St. Mark's Schools, Church Street,Dukinfield ,which commenced on the 8th Instant. 3rd Examination PC 238 Oakes 2nd Examination 29 Falconer PC 8 Mather 1st Examination PC 123 Groucott PC 476 Platt *To attend two or three lectures as per General Orders 297/316/94 if more are required then apply. General Order No 305 16th October 1909 Motor Car Act 1903 Licenses to drive Motor Cars The Chief Constable forwards herewith a list of the drivers of Motor Car Driver's Licenses expired during the month of September 1909, and which have not on the 17th September 1909 been renewed , and he directs that the local Police will observe whether the person named in the lists are continuing to drive either motorcars or motor cycles, in which case Constables will courteously request to see their driving licenses, at the same time informing them that the receipt of information from Head Quarters that such licenses have not been renewed, when probably the drivers will at once apply for the renewal. Result to be reported to Head Quarters by 30th Instant and the lists returned. General Order No 306 16th October 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the Macclesfield Division will attend a course of lectures re above, as follows: To be held at The Sunday School Bollington commencing at 7. 30pm. on the 20th Instant. 3rd Examination PC 40 Astle PC 281 Davies At the Friends Meeting House, Water Lane, Wilmslow commencing at 7.45pm on 20th Instant. 2nd Examination PC 323 Kenny 1st Examination PC 277 Price *To attend two or three lectures as per General Orders 297/316/94 if more are required then apply. General Order No 307 16th October 1909 First Aid to the injured The following members of the Northwich Division will attend a course of lectures re above, as follows: To be held at The School Room, Winnington, commencing at 8pm on Tuesday19th October 1909. 3rd Examination PC 289 Gregory PC 229 Lievesley PC 427 Goodwin 2nd Examination PC 246 Midgeley PC 424 Leech PC 455 Manley 1st Examination PC 425 Parker PC 452 Roberts PC 380 Lodge *To attend two or three lectures as per General Orders 297/316/94 if more necessary then apply. General Order No 308 19th October 1909 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 23rd Instant 1909: PC 111 Frederick Postles from Head Quarters to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Sale, vice Brittain. General Order No 309 23rd October 1909 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for the months of January February and March 1910. The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Committee on 23rd instant. If the Police Balances in the hands of Superintendents on 31st December 1909 are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amounts of cheques to Superintendents on 31st. March 1910. Division Month of January Month of February Month of March Total Headquarters 160 160 160 480 Broxton 195 195 195 585 Altrincham 569 569 569 1707 Eddisbury 207 207 207 621 Nantwich 169 169 169 507 Crewe 378 378 378 1134 Middlewich 243 243 243 729 Northwich 336 336 336 1008 North Wirral 652 652 652 1956 South Wirral 315 315 315 945 Dukinfield 214 214 214 642 Macclesfield 260 260 260 780 Stockport 338 338 338 1014 Runcorn 253 253 253 759 Supplementary Estimates for the Month of December 1909; The following supplementary Estimates for the Month of December 1909 was also submitted to the Standing Joint Committee on 25th Instant: Macclesfield Division: �70. 0. 0 General Order No 310 25th October 1909 Duty Scales - Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st November 1909 Duty Scale "C" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable General Order No 311 26th October 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: On 1st November 1909: The Constable's being paid in their new Divisions from 31st October 1909. PC 14 John William Inglesfield (married) from Macclesfield Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Wynn. PC 397 Harry Wynn (married) from Dukinfield Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Bollington, vice Inglesfield. On 8th November 1909: The Constable's being paid in their new Divisions from 7th November 1909. PC 470 Thomas Marsh (single) from Nantwich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Warburton. PC 104 Daniel Davenport (married) from South Wirral Division to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Nantwich, vice Marsh. PC 139 James Edwards (married) South Wirral Division from Eastham to Higher Bebington, vice Davenport. PC 344 William Pettinger (married) from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Eastham, vice Edwards. PC 170 Frederick Harvey (married) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Pettiger. PC 285 George Woodward (married) Middlewich Division from Mow Cop to Buglawton, vice Whelton. PC 137 Benjamin Thomas Jones (married) Middlewich Division from Wheelock to Mow Cop, vice Woodward. PC 110 William Ellwood (married) Middlewich Division from Sandbach to Wheelock, vice Jones. PC 359 David Whelton (married) Middlewich Division from Buglawton to Sandbach, vice Ellwood. PC 94 William Bell (married) Middlewich Division from Somerford to Alsager, vice Lloyd. PC 112 Edward Green (married) Middlewich Division from Rode Heath to Somerford, vice Bell. PC 49 John Edward Lloyd (married) Middlewich Division from Alsager to Rode Heath, vice Green. PC 173 Harry Mountford (married) Middlewich Division, from Booth Lane to Goostrey, vice Brown. PC 316 James Brown (married) Middlewich Division from Goostrey to Booth Lane, vice Mountford. General Order No. 312 26th October 1909 Hooton Park Races 20th November 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above Meeting, parading at the undermentioned places and times. Outside the Judge's Box On the Course: at 12.noon for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Broxton - - 1 2 3 @ 11am Altrincham - - 1 5 6 @ 12 noon Eddisbury - - 1 2 3 @ 12 noon Nantwich - - - 2 2 @ 12 noon Crewe - - 1 3 4 @ 11am Middlewich - - 1 2 3 @ 12 noon Northwich - 1 - 2 3 @ 12 noon North Wirral - 1 - 2 3 @ 11am South Wirral - - - 3 4 @ 8am for duty at stable yard Runcorn 1 - - - 1 @11am Total: 1 2 5 21 29 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Altrincham 1* - 1 2 *Inspector Richardson Crewe - - - 2 2 Stockport - - 1 2 3 Runcorn - - 1 6 7 Total: - 1 2 11 14 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 10.30 a.m. for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks South Wirral - - - 2 2 At 10.30a.m Dress:- 1909 issue of clothing Black Gloves Leggings Greatcoats Capes will be taken if required. Refreshments will be provided by the Race Committee at 11am for the "Special Services " detail and after, partaking of the same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 11.30 am and 12.30pmand be posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for Special Service on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion and after partaking of tea will return to Stations. The detail for Police Special Duty will be under the orders of Inspector Richardson and will be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Superintendent in charge. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses, etc. on the Course will at once refer the complainant to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Office at the back of the Grandstand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Sergeant at the conclusion of the Races to Superintendent Sutherland at the conclusion of the Races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there from, the book is to be forwarded to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interference with the public detail the same Constables that performed duty at Hooton Park Races on previous occasions. Names of Constables detailed for duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 13th November 1909. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station 12 noon Division No. Rank and Name For Special Services Head Quarters No. 419 Act-Sergeant Pearson Special Services Crewe Inspector Swords Dukinfield Acting Sergeant Miller Northwich Sergeant Miller -do- North Wirral Act-Sergeant Lowndes Liverpool Two Liverpool Detective Manchester One Manchester Detective North Wirral No, 86 Act-Sergeant Kingman *Duty at Hooton Hall 12noon Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters, for the Chief Constable's approval on 24th November 1908. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged: General Order No. 313 27th October 1909 Motor Car Act 1903 : Referring to Memo to Superintendents dated 13th March 1905 and 5th October 1906 directing early intimation to be given to drivers of motor car found committing offences against the above Act. The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will understand and impress on Constables, that whenever it is possible, such intimation must be given at the time the offence is committed, but in cases where this course cannot be adopted Superintendents will themselves take the earliest possible opportunity of informing the drivers that the particulars of an alleged offence have been reported to the Chief Constable for his consideration as to whether proceedings shall be taken, and at the same time state the nature of the offence and the district in which it was committed, as the Chief Constable considers that persons liable to a prosecution are entitled to be so informed without delay. General Order No. 314 27th October 1909 Constable for Duty at Withington, Macclesfield At Weekends Referring to General Order 288/09 the Chief Constable directs that the Constable from Crewe Division will cease performing duty at Macclesfield at weekends from this date. General Order No. 315 28th October 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 8th November 1909, to be paid in their new Division from 7th November 1909: No. 310 Sergeant Frederick Dalziel (married) from North Wirral Division to Crewe Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Bowden. No. 191 Sergeant Samuel McKenzie (married) from Altrincham Division to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at Wallasey, vice Dalzill. No. 240 Sergeant Arthur Young (married) from Dukinfield Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Altrincham, vice McKenzie. No. 325 Sergeant George Henry Sumner (married) from Macclesfield Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Dukinfield, vice Young. No. 47 Sergeant William Christian Lawson (married) Macclesfield Division from Gawsworth to Bollington, vice Sumner. No. 219 Sergeant Edward Bowden (married) from Crewe Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Gawsworth, vice Lawson. General Order No. 316 28th October 1909 Transfers The transfers of PC 14 William Inglesfield and PC 397 Harry Wynn directed in G.O. 311/09 are postponed until further Orders. General Order No. 317 30th October 1909 Search and Attendance upon Female Prisoners Referring to General Order 233.09 granting an Allowance to females for searching and attendance upon female prisoners the Chief Constable is surprised to find that in some cases the allowance named has been charged in respect of female prisoners moved from Out Stations to Divisional Head Quarters for the purpose of appearing before the Magistrates and where they have been detained only for short periods. The Chief Constable wishes it to be known that the allowance will only be granted to the female attendants at the Stations where the prisoners are temporarily detained pending trial or being conveyed to Prison except in special cases which must be referred to the Chief Constable for sanction. General Order No. 318 30th October 1909 Constable Appointed Simeon Pass having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 30th Instant, is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 319 30th October 1909 Census of Horses and Vehicles Horse-Drawn and Mechanically Propelled Suitable for Military Transfer On 1st December 1909 the Constabulary will be called upon to furnish a Return on Forms, to be provided of Horses and Vehicles horse-drawn, mechanical propelled, suitable for Military transport within that part of the County of Chester under the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary. Inspectors or Sergeants in charge of Sections will be responsible with the assistance of Constables, for obtaining accurate information to enable the Return to be carefully prepared, and, in order that Superintendents may see the nature of the information that will be required a copy of the Return is herewith forwarded for each Superintendent, Inspector and Sergeant. The Chief Constable directs that between now and the end of November 1909, steps will be taken for ascertaining where horses or vehicles which are required to be entered in the Return are kept, except at such places as Superintendents have reported that it would be advisable for the owners or agents to be written to which the Chief Constable will do) as per Memo To Superintendents dated 26th August 1909, so that immediately upon the receipt of a supply of Forms, those concerned will upon receipt of supply of Forms, will be able at once to proceed to get the necessary details for the purposes of the Return. The name of the Sectional Police Station will be entered opposite "Police Station" in the heading of Form "A" and the nearest Railway Station and Telegraph Office to the Sectional Station will be shown in the spaces provided. The Rank of the Inspectors or Sergeant in charge of the Section will be entered opposite "Name" and Number of Police Constable". The Return for each Section will be made out by Parishes i.e. Townships, alphabetically and the name of each Parish will be entered in red ink in Column "Address in full", thus;- Parish of Allostock Fir Tree Farm Northwich Road. Round House Knutsford Road. The Mount Middlewich Road. Parish of Bayley Column: "No. of Horses in Possession. It will be understood that Stallions, brood mares and unbroken horses, and horses under 4 years old are not to be entered in the Return, which is restricted to broken horses and under of 4 years old and over. Animals under 13-2 hands will not be included in the Return. Animals under 13-2 hands and 14 -2 hands will be classified as ponies and be entered in Column 6. Animals under 14-2 hands will be included in Columns 3, 4, 5 as the case may be. Column " Horse-drawn Vehicles" (Waggons, carts etc. suitable for transport) As appears from the heading, landaus, broughams, dog carts and other private carriages will not be entered but only those vehicles which are considered suitable for transport purposes, and which are capable of carrying not less than 5 cwts. Column " Water Carts and Water Tanks on Wheels" (including those belonging to (Local Authorities) for watering roads or for other purposes as well as carts belonging to private owners. Water carts which are mechanically propelled will also be included. These Water carts or tanks should be entered separately and the carrying capacity of each entered opposite page. Column "Mechanically Propelled Vehicles Suitable for transport " The Military Authorities attachment much importance to the Maker's Number being given in each case, and to prevent any misunderstanding a note has been added to the heading of Column 14 to explain that the registered number is not wanted. It will be clear from the headings that ordinary motor cars carrying less than 10 persons are not to be included in the Return. The particulars required for the Return will be sought respectfully and tactfully and in the event of reluctance being expressed by any of the occupiers to furnish all the information required, the Police will explain that the Return is solely for the Military Authorities in case of invasion and will not be used in any way for the purpose of taxation. Should any difficulty be experienced in obtaining the information required, the name and address of any person objecting will be reported to the Chief Constable, so that if he thinks, fit, he may personally pay a visit to such person. Superintendents will report on 20th November 1909 the number of Forms "A" that will be required in each Section in their Divisions. General Order No. 320 1st November 1909 Transfers The transfers of Sergeants directed in G.O. 315/09 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 8th November 1909. No. 325 Sergeant George Henry Sumner (married) from Macclesfield Division from Bollington to Gawsworth, vice Lawson. No. 47 Sergeant William Christian Lawson (married) Macclesfield Division from Gawsworth to Bollington, vice Sumner. General Order No. 321 1st November 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay from 1st instant: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/ per annum From Inst. South Wirral Superintendent A. Sutherland �200. 0. 0 per annum 1st Altrincham No. 384 Sergeant J. Turner � 1. 16. 2 per week 1st Altrincham No. 191 Sergeant J. McKenzie � 1. 14. 5 -do- 3rd Altrincham PC 428 D. Williams � 1. 8. 0 6th Altrincham PC 198 A. Hodgkiss � 1. 11. 6 16th Altrincham PC 169 A. Elson � 1. 6. 10 1st Northwich No. 269 Sergeant W. Jones � 1. 16. 2 1st North Wirral PC 236 J. J. Sheldon � 1. 9. 2 5th North Wirral PC 77 J. Best � 1. 8. 0 13th North Wirral PC 399 J. Snelson � 1. 11. 6 14th North Wirral PC 473 D. Dawson � 1. 6. 3 14th North Wirral PC 474 H. T. Huxley � 1. 6. 3 16th North Wirral PC 234 Sands � 1. 6. 10 16th North Wirral PC 261 E. Tudor � 1. 6. 10 23rd South Wirral No. 342 Sergeant T. Butler � 1. 16. 2 per week 16th Dukinfield PC 36 H. Kenny � 1. 11. 6 6th Macclesfield PC 416 G. J. Cooling � 1. 11. 6 6th Stockport PC 263 H. J. Lynes � 1. 6. 3 14th Runcorn PC 475 E.E. Furniss � 1. 6. 3 14th General Order No. 322 1st November 1909 First Aid to the Injured PC 440 Bayley Eddisbury Division will attend two or three lectures re above as per General Orders 297/316/94 if more are necessary then apply, for third Examination at a class held at Duddon each Thursday commencing at 7.45p.m. General Order No. 323 3rd November 1909 Alteration of the Boundary of the Wirral and Chester Castle Petty Sessional Divisions The following is a copy of an Order made by the Court of Quarter Sessions held at Knutsford on 18th October 1909 with reference to the above;- Ordered upon consideration of the Statement, laid before the Court at the last Quarter Sessions that from and after the 1st day of April 1910. The Boundary of the Wirral and Chester Castel Petty Sessional Divisions be altered by excluding the Parishes of Netherpool and Overpool from the former Division and including them in the latter Division. The Book of Petty Sessional Divisions dated April 1907 to be altered accordingly. General Order No. 324 4th November 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Constabulary will attend a course of lectures re above to be held at The Council School, Over, commencing at 7.30pm on Monday 8th December 1909, 2nd Examination PC 108 Woodall Eddisbury Division PC 118 Pollard Northwich Division 1st Examination PC 19 Short Northwich Divisiion General Order No. 325 6th November 1909 Non Pension Allowance On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the Standing Joint Committee has granted the following non pensionable allowance from 1st June 1909. General Order No. 326 6th November 1909 Transfers The following augmentation of the Force as recommended by the Chief Constable and approved by the Standing Joint Committee on 23rd October 1909, has been sanctioned by the Right Honourable The Secretary of State, Home Department, by letter dated Whitehall 5th November 1909. South Wirral Division: Two Constables. The Strength of the Force will therefore be as follows from 5th November 1909 (exclusive of Additional Constables) General Order No. 327 9th November 1909 Establishment of the Force The following augmentation of the Force as recommended by the Chief Constable and approved by the Standing joint Committee on the 24th October 1908 has been sanctioned by The Right Honourable Secretary of State Home Department by letter No. 115182/4 dated Home Office 3rd November 1908. North Wirral Division: One Constable. *The strength of the Force will therefore be as follows from 3rd November 1908 (exclusive of additional Constables). Division CC Dep. C. C. Superintendents Inspectors Sergeants Constables Total Head Quarters 1 1 - 3 2 7 14 Broxton - - 1 - 4 15 20 Altrincham - - 1 4 10 56 71 Eddisbury - - 1 - 4 18 23 Nantwich - - 1 - 3 16 20 Crewe - - 1 - 5 41 49 Middlewich - - 1 2 5 22 28 Northwich - 1 1 9 29 40 North Wirral - - 1 5 10 67 *83 South Wirral - - 1 1 6 31 39 Dukinfield - - 1 1 4 20 26 Macclesfield - - 1 1 4 26 32 Stockport - - 1 1 7 30 39 Runcorn - - 1 1 3 24 29 Totals 1 1 13 20 76 402 513 * Exclusive of two Constables for Shore Duty at New Brighton from 1st April to 29th September in each year. General Order No. 328 9th November 1909 Parish of Irby At a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held at Chester Castle on 23rd October 1909 it was resolved on the recommendation of the Chief Constable that the present North Wirral Police Division be reduced by the extraction therefrom of the Parish of Irby. Parish Population 1901 Census Acreage Irby 146 842 And that the Parish of Irby be added to the present South Wirral Division and the same having received the approval of the Home Secretary to take effect from 30th September 1909. All Police returns, forms, books etc. will be altered accordingly. General Order No. 329 10th November 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above: Altrincham Licensing District: No.15 Faulkens Arms Altrincham Licensee Fred Thompson No.20 Station Hotel Lymm Licensee Jane Anne Brewster No. 108 Cheshire Midland Hale Licensee Jno Charles Ingham No. 148 Lindow Tavern Lymm Licensee Charles Oliver No. 155 Carters Arms Sale Licensee Joseph Earnshaw No. 178 Railway Inn Timperley Licensee Dorothy Ann Greaves No. 11 Grocer's Shop 23 School Lane Sale Licensee Frederick William Lee & W. H. Addesslow Exors of Late Sir John Mark Sandbach Licensing District: No.81 Black Bear Altrincham Licensee Arthur Hawbleton Wirral Licensing District: No.118 Coach & Horse Moreton Licensee Jno. Alfred Critchley No.148 Leasowe Castle Hotel Poulton -cum - Seacombe Licensee William Bryan No. 14 Wellington Hotel Lower Bebington Licensee John Fraser No.125 Chester Arms Neston -cum- Parkgate Licensee Henry Rothwell No. 137 White Horse Neston -cum- Parkgate Licensee Albert Henry Lowe Daresbury Licensing District: No.8 Rams Head Grappenhall Licensee James Dainteth General Order No. 330 11th November 1909 Transfers The transfers of PC 14 John William Inglesfield Macclesfield Division and PC 397 Harry Wynn Dukinfield Division directed in G. O. 311/09 will take place on 17th November 1909, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 14th instant, inclusive. The following transfers will take place on 17th November 1909: PC 434 Thomas Ledward (married) North Wirral from New Brighton to Woodchurch, vice Bebington. PC 418 John Bebington (married) North Wirral from Woodchurch to New Brighton from Woodchurch to New Brighton, Ledward. General Order No. 331 11th November 1909 Finance Act 1908 Referring to G.O. 97/09 and 161/09 221/ 09 and 278/09 The Chief Constable forwards herewith lists giving the manes and addresses of persons resident in several Police Divisions who have between 28th day of August 1909 and the 31st October 1909 taken out licenses for: Armorial Bearings Male Servants Carriages (including Hackney Carriages) Dogs These Supplementary Lists will be dealt with exactly in the same manner as those forwarded with the General Orders named, and kept in the envelope for the respective Parishes. General Order No. 332 13th November 1909 Constable Appointed James Molyneux having been appointed a Constable and sworn in before two Justices on the 13th Instant is taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 333 13th November 1909 Sacrilege As several cases of Sacrilege have been committed in this County, the Chief Constable draws the attention of the members of the Force to this class of offence and directs that Clergymen and others to be requested to see that money is not allowed to remain in the Offertory Boxes, and to be particular in having the plate connected with the Church secure or removed to a place of safety. Constables will especially vigilant to visit and examine Churches etc. on night duty to see that all is secure and safe. General Order No. 334 15th November 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: On 18th November 1909 The Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 14th instant inclusive; PC 227 John Stanley Davies (single) from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Heswall on augmentation. PC 24 Alick Powell (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Davies. On 22nd November 1909 PC 346 John Henry Pass (married) Stockport Division from Bredbury to Gatley, vice Jackson. PC 347 John Jackson (married) Stockport Division from Gatley to Bredbury, vice Pass. General Order No. 335 15th November 1909 Hooton Park Races 20th November 1909 Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Altrincham - - - 1 1 @ 11am Crewe - - - 2 2 @ 12 noon Stockport - - 1 2 3 @ 12 noon Total - - 1 5 6 @ 12 noon Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt and report names of Constables detailed to the Chief Constable by return of post. General Order No. 336 18th November 1909 Hooton Park Races 20th November 1909 That part of General Order 312/09 directing Inspector Pierce to attend the above for plain clothes duty is hereby cancelled and the Chief Constable directs that the following will ttend for plain clothes duty instead. No. 419 Acting Sergeant Pearson Head Quarters, vice Inspector Pierce to parade outside Hooton Railway Station at 12 noon on the above date. No. 86 Acting Sergeant Kingman North Wirral Division for duty at Hooton Hall at 12noon, vice Pearson. General Order No. 337 22nd November 1909 Somersetshire Constabulary The Chief Constable intimates for the information of the Constabulary that the head Quarters of Somerset Constabulary has been removed from Glastonbury to Taunton and that the Address of the Chief Constable for Somerset will in future be as follows; The Chief Constable County Buildings Taunton. General Order No. 338 23rd November 1909 Gorsehall Murder Dukinfield The Chief Constable directs that the following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Dukinfield Police Station at 9. 45am on Wednesday 24th Instant for Police Special Duty during the holding of the Inquest in connection with the above:- For Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 3 4 Stockport - 4 4 G. Greenwell Esq Total 1 7 8 Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No. 339 24th November 1909 Motor Car Act 1903 Licenses to drive Motor Cars The Chief Constable forwards herewith a list of the drivers of Motor Car Driver's Licenses expired during the month of October 1909, and which have not on the 23rd November 1909 been renewed , and he directs that the local Police will observe whether the person named in the lists are continuing to drive either motorcars or motor cycles, in which case Constables will courteously request to see their driving licenses, at the same time informing them that the receipt of information from Head Quarters that such licenses have not been renewed, when probably the drivers will at once apply for the renewal. Result to be reported to Head Quarters by 30th Instant and the lists returned. General Order No. 340 24th November 1909 Political Meetings The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to Para; 1 of S.G.O. 304/1900 directing that a sufficient number of Constables should be detailed for duty in close vicinity of places where political meetings are being held, and the Police on duty at such places will be careful to note whether there is any strong feelings shown on either side and when reporting to the Chief Constable in accordance with the above mentioned S.G.O. they will state the result of their observations on this point. General Order No. 341 25th November 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the undermentioned dates: On 27th November 1909 The Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 14th instant inclusive; PC 478 Thomas Parish (single) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Williamson. PC 7 William Nelson (single) from North Wirral Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Pensby on augmentation. On 1st December 1909 The Constables to be paid in their new Divisions from 28th November 1909, inclusive; PC 266 George Leigh (married) Stockport Division from Disley to High Lane, vice Jackson. PC 150 Joseph Windsor Jackson (married) Stockport Division from Disley to High Lane, vice Leigh. PC 10 Charles Gostage (married) from Stockport Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Walker. PC 303 Herbert Walker (married) from Altrincham Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Heald Green, vice Gostage. General Order No. 342 25th November 1909 Census of Horses and Vehicles Horse Drawn & Mechanically propelled Suitable for Military Transport The Chief Constable has this day forwarded to Divisions a supply of Forms "A" for use in connection with the above and he directs that the Returns will be carefully prepared in accordance with the instructions contained in G.O. 319/09 and forwarded to this office on 4th December 1909 by Superintendents, care being taken that the Returns from each Section are respectively fastened together. A alight correction will be made on the third Sheet of G.O. 319/09 under the heading "Mechanically propelled Vehicles Suitable for Transport" second paragraph of which should read as follows; "It will be clear from the headings that ordinary "Motor cars carrying less than 10 persons are not to be "included" in the Return". General Order No. 343 25th November 1909 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Crewe Division will attend a course of lectures re above to be held at The Beech Street Schools, Crewe, commencing at 7.pm on January 11th 1910. 3rd Examination PC 43 Niddrie PC 127 Walley PC 215 Carroll 2nd Examination PC 453 Rodger PC 453 Gerrard PC 410 Smith PC 442 Millward PC 457 Hebdige PC 465 Telfer PC 458 Bradley PC 466 Stephenson PC 472 Wilson PC 121 Hardy 1st Examination PC 70 Darrall PC 260 Wright PC 185 Edwards PC 260 Alty PC 331 Banks PC 470 Marsh PC 458 Bradley PC 466 Stephenson PC 472 Wilson PC 478 Parrish * To attend two or three lectures as per General Order 297/316/94 General Order No. 344 25th November 1909 Duty Scales - Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st December 1909 Duty Scale "D" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable General Order No. 345 27th November 1909 Finance Act 1908 Referring to G.O. 97/09 and 161/09 221/ 09 and 278/09 The Chief Constable forwards herewith lists giving the manes and addresses of persons resident in several Police Divisions who have between 28th day of August 1909 and the 31st October 1909 taken out licenses for the year 1909, The Chief Constable has been informed that it will not be necessary for the said Lists to be returned to this Office, consequently they will be retained by those members of the Force in whose possession they now are, for reference. Should any change of Station take place by those in charge of these lists great care will be exercised in handling same over to a successor. General Order No. 346 27th November 1909 Constables Appointed Nathan Barber, Ernest Davies and John Tudor having been appointed Constables and sworn in before two Justices on 27th Instant are taken on the Strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 347 29th November 1909 Gorse Hall Murder Dukinfield The Chief Constable directs that the following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Dukinfield Police Station at 10am on Wednesday 1st December 1909 for Police Special Duty at the Police Court during the hearing of the case in connection with the above:- The same detail will also parade on the following day 2nd December 1909, one hour before the opening of the Court which will be obtained by the Sergeant in change from Superintendent Croghan 1st December 1909. For Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 3 4 Stockport - 4 4 Total 1 7 8 Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No. 348 30th November 1909 Gorse Hall Murder Dukinfield That part of General Order 347/09 directing one Sergeant and three Constables of the Altrincham Division to parade at Dukinfield Police Station at 10am on 1st December 1909 and, one hour before the opening of the Court on 2nd December 1909, during the Hearing of the case in connection with the above is hereby cancelled. General Order No. 349 1st December 1909 Increase of Pay The following members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week Inst. Broxton PC A4 J. Whiston � 1. 9. 2 17th Altrincham PC 314 J. Kelford � 1. 10. 4 6th Crewe PC 70 A. Darrell � 1. 6. 3 12th Northwich PC 19 W. Short � 1. 6. 3 5th North Wirral PC 82 A. White � 1. 10. 4 27th North Wirral PC 248 J. Winstanley � 1. 8 0 8th North Wirral PC 430 M. Bradshaw � 1. 6. 10 28th South Wirral PC 477 W. Edge � 1. 6 3 12th Dukinfield PC 8 T. Mather . � 1. 6. 10 14th Dukinfield PC 476F. Platt � 1. 6. 3 12th Macclesfield PC 320 H. Wood � 1. 9. 2 17th General Order No. 350 1st December 1909 Transfers The following transfers will take on 8th December 1909 to be paid in their new Divisions from 5th instant, inclusive. No. 143 Sergeant Edward Williams (married) from Runcorn Division to South Wirral Division, to be stationed at Heswall, vice Scott. No. 336 Thomas Scott (married) from South Wirral Division to Runcorn Division, to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Williams. General Order No. 351 2nd December 1909 Constables commended by the Chief Constable during the month of October 1909 The following members of the Constabulary have been commended by the Chief Constable for Meritorious Acts, praiseworthy conduct etc. in the performance of their duties during the month of October 1909. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Head Quarters Nil Broxton Nil Altrincham Detective Inspector T. Sharp Vigilance while on duty at Hoole resulting in the arrest of William Buckley for false pretences. Also For the Detectives ability in effecting the arrest of James Newall and William Lofthouse for breaking into a Golf Club Pavilion Eddisbury No. 62 Sergeant S. Dickin and PC 131 G. Walley Diligence and energy in the performance of duties in effecting the arrest of William Pritchard and Thomas Smith at Manchester for fowl Stealing at Mouldsworth. Nantwich Nil Middlewich No 417 Sergeant W. Walton Acting with good observations and vigilance s duty resulting in the interception of 4 poachers on 1st October 1909. Middlewich No. 172 Sergeant W. Fryer Acting with vigilance s duty at Somerford on 13th November 1909 resulting in the seizure of nets, bags bludgeons belonging to poachers. Northwich PC 256 H. Whitby Acting with vigilance when on duty on 2nd October 1909 resulting in the arrest of two men for stealing potatoes at Hartford. Northwich No. 274 T. Worthington Good observation and vigilance at Northwich at 5. 30am on 8th October 1909 resulting in the interception of two poachers North Wirral No. 365 Sergeant J. T. Coggar Acting shrewdly and promptly in arresting two fowl thieves at Hoylake and recovering portion of the stolen property North Wirral PC 195 J. T. Hankey Acting shrewdly and promptly in arresting two fowl thieves at Hoylake and recovering portion of the stolen property South Wirral PC 95 M. M. Thorburn Keen observation when on duty at New Ferry 23rd October 1909 resulting in the arrest of a notorious thief Arthur Dean wanted for house breaking at Frodsham. Stockport Nil Dukinfield PC 98 A. Edmonds Acting with considerable intelligence at Dukinfield on 13th November in the case of a serious accident Runcorn Nil General Order No. 352 4th December 1909 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above: Altrincham Licensing District No.56 Letters New Street Altrincham Licensee Annie Tabener No.121 Jolly Thresher Lymm Licensee Thomas A. Richards No. 136 Letters Eagle Brow Lymm Licensee Catherine Sophia Gregson No.43 Brooklands Hotel Sale Owner / Licensee Eleanor Mary Adami No. 157 Letters 21 Chapel Road Sale Licensee William Eaton Coop No. 181 Letters Stockport Road Timperley Licensee Albert Rhodes No. 11 Grocer's Shop 25 School Road Sale Licensee Richard Martin Bird Eddisbury Licensing District No. 8 Railway Inn Barrow Licensee William Frederick Edwards No. 35 Bears Paw Frodsham Licensee Annie Youd Nantwich Licensing District No.89 Cotton Arms Wrenbury-cum-Firth Licensee Alfred Hind No.21 Hawk Inn Haslington Licensee Edward Reeves Partridge Crewe Licensing District No. 81 Crown Inn Monks Coppenhall Licensee Samuel Darbyshire Dukinfield Licensing District No.15 New Inn Dukinfield Licensee Louis Leeming No.25 Talbot Inn Dukinfield Licensee David Whitmore No.64 Off Bee Shop 11 Victoria Street Dukinfield Licensee Alfred Rigby Faulkner No. 73 New Street Hollingsworth Licensee John Clarke No. 84 Crescent Inn Mottram Licensee John Walker No. 108 George & Dragon Tintwistle Licensee Charles James Goodman Prestbury Licensing District: No. 37 Redway Tavern Bollington Licensee James Whittle No. 39 Lord Clyde Bollington Licensee George Nevitt No. 86 No. Sign Great Warford Licensee Elisha King No. 107 No Sign Wilmslow Licensee James Robertson General Order No. 353 4th December 1909 Transfers The transfers of No. 143 Sergeant Williams Runcorn Division and No. 336 Sergeant Scott South Wirral Division directed in G.O. 350/09 are postponed until further orders. General Order No. 353 (Duplicated in Book) 4th December 1909 Gorse Hall Murder Dukinfield The Chief Constable directs that the following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Dukinfield Police Station at 10am on Tuesday 7th December 1909 for Police Special Duty at the Police Court during the hearing of the case in connection with the above:- The same detail will also parade on the following day Wednesday 8th December 1909, one hour before the opening of the Court which will be obtained by the Sergeant in change from the Deputy Chief Constable on the 7th Instant. For Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 3 4 Stockport - 4 4 Total 1 7 8 Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No. 354 6th December 1909 Visit of The Right Hon. Winston Churchill to Crewe 9th December 1909 The Chief Constable directs that the following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Crewe Police Station at 5.30pm on Thursday 9th December 1909 for Police Special Duty in connection with the above: For Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Nantwich 1 4 5 Middlewich 1 4 5 Northwich 1 6 7 Total 3 14 17 Dress Great Coats Leggings will be worn Capes to be taken for use if required Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order No. 355 6th December 1909 Cutting And Stealing Evergreens Superintendents will see that the instructions contained in G.O. 129/85 are complied with. General Order No. 356 6th December 1909 Stealing Poultry The Chief Constable draws the attention of the Constabulary to G.O. 169/87 and he directs that Superintendents see that the instructions are complied with. General Order No. 357 6th December 1909 List of Petty Sessions for the year 1910 The Chief Constable direct that you will correct the enclosed List, so far as relates to your Division, both as regards "Petty Sessional" and "annual" and "Adjourned Licensing Meetings" and " Occasional Courts" and return same to this Office as soon as completed. General Order No. 358 6th December 1909 Water Pipes at Police Stations, Court Rooms etc The Chief Constable draws the attention of occupiers of Police Stations to G.O. 4/91 with reference to steps being taken with the view of reducing the liability of water pipes to burst. General Order No. 359 7th December 1909 Hooton Park Races at Hooton 27th December 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will attend the above Meeting, parading at the undermentioned places and times:- Outside the Judge's Box On the Course: at 12.noon for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Broxton - - 1 3 4 @ 10.30am Altrincham - - 1 6 7 @ 11. 15am Eddisbury - - 1 2 3 @ 11.15am Nantwich - - 1 3 4 @ 10. 30am Crewe - - 1 4 5 @ 11am Middlewich - - 1 2 3 @ 11. 15am Northwich - 1 - 3 4 @ 11.15am North Wirral - 1 - 3 4 @ 10. 30am Runcorn 1 - - - 1 @10. 30am Total: 1 2 6 26 35 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 11a.m. for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks Altrincham 1* - - 1 *Inspector Richardson Dukinfield - - 1 5 6 Runcorn - - 1 6 7 Total: - 1 2 11 14 Outside Hooton Railway Station at 10.30 a.m. for Special Service Duty Division Suptd Inspt. Sergt. PC's Total Time & Remarks South Wirral - - - 2 2 At 10.30a.m Dress:- 1908 issue of clothing White Gloves Leggings Greatcoats Capes will be taken if required. Refreshments will be provided by the Race Committee at 11am for the "Special Services " detail and after, partaking of the same the detail will parade opposite the Judge's Box at 11.30 am and 12.30pm posted by the Superintendent in charge to their respective duties. The detail for Special Service on the course will be under the orders of Superintendent Ennion and after partaking of tea will return to Stations. The detail for Police Special Duty will be under the orders of Inspector Richardson and will be dismissed to their Stations at the discretion of the Superintendent in charge. Constables receiving information of Robberies, Losses, etc. on the Course will at once refer the complainant to the Sergeant in charge of the Police Office at the back of the Grandstand, who will enter full particulars in a book provided for the purpose, which book must be handed by the Superintendent Sutherland at the conclusion of the Races to Superintendent Sutherland at the conclusion of the Races, and after the requisite information for Divisional purposes has been obtained there from, the book is to be forwarded to the Chief Constable. Superintendents will as far as practicable without interference with the public detail the same Constables that performed duty at Hooton Park Races on previous occasions. Names of Constables detailed for duty to be sent to the Chief Constable on 20th December 1909.. In Plain Clothes To be at Hooton Railway Station 12 noon Division No. Rank and Name For Special Services Head Quarters Inspector Pierce Special Services Crewe Inspector Swords Northwich Sergeant Miller Northwich Sergeant Sharp -do- Manchester One Manchester Detective North Wirral Acting Sergeant Kingman Duty at Hooton Hall 12noon Special Duty Sheets duly filled in re above will be forwarded to Head Quarters, for the Chief Constable's approval on 29th December 1909. General Order No. 360 7th December 1909 Visit of The Right Hon. Winston Churchill to Crewe 9th December 1909 That part of G. O. 354/09 directing Sergeant and 6 Constables from Northwich Division to parade at Crewe Police Station at 5. 30pm on Thursday 9th Instant for Police Special Duty is hereby cancelled and the following detail will parade at the times and place named instead. For Special Service Duty Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Northwich 1 6 7 Total 1 6 7 Superintendents of the above Divisions to acknowledge receipt of this Order: General Order 361 7th December 1909 Licensed Houses Notice having been received that compensation under the Licensing Act 1904 in respect of the licensed premises specified below will be paid on the 22nd December 1909 and that the Licenses will expire on the 29th December 1909 and the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will see that the licensed houses named below are closed accordingly and report to him on 31st December 1909 that such has been done, and that the premises are closed. Name & Situation of Premises Nature of license Remarks Roebuck Inn Nantwich Full License Lingard Arms Nantwich Full License The Red Cow Middlewich Full License Horse & Jockey Full License Railway Inn Northwich Alehouse White Horse Inn Dukinfield Beer On and Off Without Wine Hare & Hounds Mottram in Langdale Full License The New Brighton Inn Sutton Macclesfield Ante 1869 Beerhouse Bird in't Hand Runcorn Beer "On" The Fox Tavern Runcorn Beer "On" Rutter's Vaults Runcorn Beer "On" The Sloop Inn Runcorn Beer "On" The Prospect View Halton Beer "On" The Parish Volunteer Cheadle Beer "On" New Inn Bredbury Beer "On" The entry with reference to the above Houses premises in the Police Register of Licensed Premises will be neatly ruled through in red ink, over which will be written also, in red ink "Closed 29th December 19091909 " "Compensation granted". General Order 362 7th December 1909 Visit of His Majesty The King to Eaton Hall 13th December 1909 The following members of the Constabulary will parade at the Chief Constable's Office, Chester, at 22noon on Monday 13th December 1909 and be prepared to perform duty at Eaton Hall from Monday 13th December to Friday 17th December 1909. Division No. Rank Name North Wirral No. 63 Sergeant A. E. Llewelyn Eddisbury No. 396 Sergeant A. Philips Nantwich No.211 Sergeant G. Kennerley Altrincham PC 423 H. Dodd Altrincham PC 326 W. J. Palmer Northwich PC 380 W. J. Lodge Northwich PC 452 T. Roberts Crewe PC 350 F. Worth North Wirral PC 195 J. T. Hankey South Wirral PC 433 A. Fryer South Wirral PC 95 M. M. Thorburn Each Constable will bring with him the following articles of police Clothing and the box or parcel containing same must be properly labelled with the number and name of the Constable. For Day Duty For Night Duty Great Coat 1909 Issue Great Coat 1907 Issue Tunic 1909 Issue Tunic 1908 Issue Dress Trousers 1909 Issue Dress Trousers 1908 Issue Cape 1908 Issue Cape 1904 Issue Best Helmet 1901 Issue Second Best Helmet 1890 Issue White Gloves 1909 Issue Black Gloves 1908 Issue Leggings 1908 Issue Lamp Each Constable will bring with him any necessaries such as brushes, razors, etc. to enable them to be prepared in every way to turn out clean, smart and well shaven and must be in possession of silent boots. After the return of the Constables to their Districts Police "Special Duty" Sheets marked in red ink "Visit of The King to Eaton Hall" duly filled in and will be forwarded to the Chief Constable's Office for his approval. During the visit of Their Highnesses the King and Queen from Monday 13th December 1909 to Friday 17th December 1909, the Sergeants and Constables will wear Best Helmets for day duty. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. General Order 363 9th December 1909 Visit of His Majesty The King to Eaton Hall 13th December 1909 That part of General Order 362/09 directing No. 365 Sergeant J. Coggar, PC's J.J. Sheldon North Wirral Division, to parade at the Chief Constable's Office, Chester at 12noon on Monday 13th December 1909 for duty at Eaton Hall from 13th to 17th December 1909, in connection with the above, is hereby cancelled, and No. 396 Sergeant A. Philips, Eddisbury Division and PC 350 F. Worth Crewe Division will parade at the time and place named, instead. Superintendents of Division concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order 364 9th December 1909 Visit of His Majesty The King to Eaton Hall On Monday 13th December 1909 His Majesty he King will pass through Cheshire by the L&NW Railway, and will enter the County at the Boundary between Cheshire and Staffordshire on the South side of Crewe Railway Station at about 3.30pm travelling via Crewe and Beeston to Chester arriving about 4.50pm. The Chief Constable directs that the usual precautions as to watching bridges etc. will be taken and the Constables will be at their posts at 3pm on 13th Instant, and remain until the Royal train has passed. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order 365 9th December 1909 Visit of His Majesty The King to Eaton Hall The following members of the Constabulary will parade at the Chief Constable's Office, Foregate Street, Chester, at 9. 20am on Thursday16th December 1909 for Police Special Duty in connection with the above. For Special Service Duty Division Supdt Insp. Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Broxton 1 - - - 1 Crewe - 1 3 4 North Wirral - - 1 3 4 South Wirral - 1 2 3 Total 1 1 2 8 12 Full Dress will be worn Great Coats Legging Black Gloves Capes for use if required The above detail will be sent by conveyance from Chester to parade at the West Lodge at 10.15am. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order 366 9th December 1909 Visit of His Majesty The King to Eaton Hall The following members of the Constabulary will parade at the Chief Constable's Office, Foregate Street, Chester, at 9. 20am on Thursday 16th December 1909 for Police Special Duty in connection with the above. For Special Service Duty Division Supdt Insp. Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Broxton 1 - - - 1 Crewe - 1 4 5 North Wirral - - 1 5 6 South Wirral - 1 - 4 5 Total 1 1 2 13 17 Full Dress will be worn Great Coats Legging Black Gloves Capes for use if required The above detail will be sent by conveyance from Chester to parade at the West Lodge at 10.15am. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order 367 9th December 1909 Journey of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales from Liverpool to London On Saturday 11th December 1909 at 11.15am H.R.H The Prince of Wales will leave Edge Hill Station, Liverpool and pass through Cheshire by the London and Northern Western Railway, entering the County of Chester between Cheshire and Lancashire near Runcorn Railway Station at about 11.2am in Saturday 11th Instant, travelling via Runcorn, Sutton Weaver, Acton Bridge, Hartford (L&NW) Winsford and Crewe. The Chief Constable directs that the usual precautions as to watching bridges etc will be taken and the Constables will be at their posts at 11am on Saturday 11th Instant, and remain until the Royal train has passed. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order 368 10th December 1909 Temporary Transfer PC 125 Valentine Stockton Crewe Division will be transferred temporarily to Macclesfield Division on 13th Instant and will be stationed at Bollington, vice Bennett. General Order 369 11th December 1909 Census of Horses and Vehicles horse drawn and Mechanically propelled suitable for Military transfer Referring to G.O. 342/09 The Chief Constable directs that all unused Forms a will be returned to this Office on the 14th Instant. General Order 370 14th December 1909 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 7th December 1909, the Constable to be paid in his new Division on the 14th instant. PC 27 Simeon Pass (single) from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division to be stationed at Liscard, vice Nelson. General Order 371 15th December 1909 Return Journey of H.R.H. His Majesty The King from Chester to London 17th December 1909 On Friday 17th December 1909 His Majesty The King will leave Chester General Railway Station at 1pm on route for London, travelling via Beeston and Crewe per L&NW Railway. The Chief Constable directs that the usual precautions as to watching bridges etc.will be taken and the Constables will be at their posts 12.30pm on 17th Instant and remain until the Royal train has passed. Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order 372 15th December 1909 Visit of His Majesty The King to Eaton Hall Referring to General Orders 365/09 and 366/09 The Chief Constable directs that the same Constables will be detailed for duty at Eaton Hall on both Thursday 16th and Friday 17th December 1909. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents of Divisions concerned General Order 373 15th December 1909 Pay Sheets 1910 The above will be made out as follows for the year ending 31st December 1909, and Superintendents will pay their Divisions in each alternate week on Friday and Saturday and forward pay sheets to this Office with weekly states due on Monday mornings. March Quarter From 1st Jan to 8th Jan inclusive No. of days 8 Boot money 7d/- to 8th Jan. inclusive No. of days 8 Boot money -/7d From 9th Jan 22nd Jan. 14 1/- From 23rd Jan to 19th Feb 14 1/- From 20th Feb. 5th March 14 1/- From 6th March. 6th March 14 1/- From 7th March 19th March 14 1/- From 20th March 31st March 12 -/11 June Quarter from 1st April to 9th April inclusive No of days 8 Boot money -/7d 10th April No. of days 9 Boot money -/7 From 10th April 23rd April 14 1/- From 24th April 7th May 14 1/- From 8th May 21st May 14 1/- From 22nd May 4th June 14 1/- From 5th June 18th June 14 1/- From 19th June 30th June 11 -/11 September Quarter From 1st July to 9th July inclusive No. of days 9 Boot money -/7- to 9th July No. of days 9 Boot money -/7 From 10th July 23rd July 14 1/- From 24th July 6th August 14 1/- From 7th Aug. 20th Aug. 14 1/- From 21st Aug. 3rd Sept 14 1/- From 4th Sept. 17th Sept. 14 1/- From 18th Sept 29th Sept. 10 -/11- December Quarter From 30th Sept to 8th Oct .inclusive No of days 9 Boot Money -/8- 30 Sept.- 31st Dec. No. of days 9 Boot money -/7 From 9th Oct 22nd Oct 14 1/- From 23rd Oct 5th Oct 14 1/- From 6th Nov 19th Nov. 14 1/- From 20th Nov 20th Nov. 14 1/- From 21st Nov 3rd Dec 14 1/- From 4th Dec 17th Dec 14 1/- From 8th Dec 31st Dec 13 -/11- General Order 374 17th December 1909 Football Match at Sealand Road Blacon 27th December 1909 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at the entrance to the Football Ground Sealand Road Blacon (South Wirral Division) at 1-45pm on 29th December 1909 for Special Service Duty at the above: Division Sergeants Constables Total Name of Applicant Head Quarters 1 - 1 Broxton - 2 2 Mr Fletcher Crewe - 1 1 Total 1 3 4 Superintendents of Divisions concerned will acknowledge receipt. General Order 375 18th December 1909 Clothing Caps, Gloves 1909 Immediately on receipt of the above, Superintendents will forward to this Office the Contractor's Invoices and a report stating whether the articles mentioned therein have been received and in good order or otherwise. Superintendents will enter on the invoices the number of chevrons (3 bar & 1 bar respectively) Merit Badges, Merit Stars and Ambulance Badges received. The Clothing and Caps must be kept in Divisional Store Room, or in a dry place where they will not be injured or damaged. Clothing and Caps received for Constables who have been transferred since the Force was measured will at once be sent to the Superintendents of the Division in which such men are now serving and those Constables who have left the Force to Head Quarters. General Order 376 20th December 1909 Motor Cycle "1.O. 65" The Chief Constable has received information that a Motor Cycle bearing the above number bearing the above identification number was seen at Stretford on 16th October 1909. The number referred to was issued by the County of Kerry Registration Authority in respect of a motor car and the motor cycle therefore carried a false identification mark. The Chief Constable directs that a careful look out will be kept and in the event of a cycle bearing the above number being seen in this County the necessary information will be obtained from the person in charge and the circumstances reported to the Chief Constable. General Order 377 20th December 1909 Notices re Dogs The Chief Constable directs that the Notices forwarded herewith issued by the National Canine Defence League, will be posted on Police Notice Boards throughout the County as far as they will go. Sheep worrying by Dogs The Chief Constable takes this opportunity of drawing the attention of the Constabulary to the fact that he has lately received several reports of sheep worrying by dogs in different parts of the County and he specially draws attention to the Order of the Local Authority with reference to dogs being kept up during the night. Constables on night patrol will be particular in seeing that the requirements of the Order are observed and warn dog owners accordingly. General Order 378 20th December 1909 Constable Disrated PC 337 J. Davies Northwich Division is disrated to �1.10.4 per week from 19th December 1909. For gross neglect of duty, and,not, reporting a serious occurrence when brought to his notice on 21st November 1909. General Order 379 22nd December 1909 Local Taxation Licenses The Chief Constable directs that copies of the Notices with reference to the taking out of Licenses for the year 1910 in respect of Armorial Bearings, Male Servants, Carriages including Hackney Carriages and Light Locomotives,(including Motor Cars and Vehicles drawn by motor cars.) which will shortly be forwarded by the Clerk of the Cheshire County Council to Superintendents, will be posted in every Parish in the County, on all Police Notice Boards and on all Church and Chapel doors and other public places where permission can be obtained, on which public and parochial notices are usually exhibited. In the Boroughs policed by the Cheshire Constabulary as well as in Towns and urban Districts. Superintendents will arrange with a local billposter to post the Notices on the places before mentioned at a reasonable rate which should be arranged beforehand. In purely Rural Districts the posting will be done by the Police stationed in such Districts. The accounts for this work will be forwarded to the Chief Constable on 15th January 1910. General Order 380 22nd December 1909 Police Stations and Court Rooms The cleaning allowances granted by G.O. 52/02 in respect of Bredbury and Marple Police Stations are hereby cancelled. The following allowances will be granted from 1st January 1910: Station Cleaning allowance Bredbury 7s/- per Month Marple 6s/- per Month General Order 381 23rd December 1909 Duty Scales - Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st January 1910 Duty Scale "A" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence the particulars will be reported to the Chief Constable General Order 382 30th December 1909 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 1st January 1910. PC 299 James Molyneux (single)from Head Quarters to North Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Brighton, vice Powell.