Force Orders 1917.

X Not for Circulation outside the Cheshire Constabulary CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY GENERAL ORDERS 1st January. 1917 - 31st December 1917 ~ (Compiled by Mary Quinn Commenced 12th November 2015) General Order No 1 1st January 1917 Increase of Pay The undermentioned members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From Inst Altrincham PC 406 A. Dutton � 1. 18. 6 30th Altrincham PC 334 T. Gould � 1. 17. 4 19th Nantwich No. 157 Sergeant E. Allman � 2. 2. 0 1st Crewe PC 457 J. Brooker � 1. 12. 8 27th Stockport PC 367 J. Arrowsmith � 1. 11. 6 10th Stockport PC 462 F. Critchley � 1. 10. 4 9th General Order No 2 2nd January 1917 Non Pensionable Allowance Referring to General Order 267/1916 the following Supplementary Estimates were submitted to the Standing Joint Committee and cheques for the undermentioned amounts will be forwarded by the County Accountant in due course. Division Month of Jan � Month of Feb � Month of Mar � Total Headquarters 6 7 7 20 Broxton 18 18 19 55 Altrincham 49 49 50 148 Eddisbury 17 17 18 52 Nantwich 16 16 17 49 Crewe 33 33 34 100 Middlewich 21 22 22 65 Northwich 30 31 31 92 Wirral 43 44 44 131 Dukinfield 19 19 19 57 Macclesfield 25 26 26 77 General Order No 3 5th January 1917 Defence of the Realm Liquor Control Lancashire and Cheshire General Order No. 135/1916 is hereby cancelled. The Central Control Board with regard to (Liquor Traffic) has made a further Order with respect to dilution of spirits which comes into operation on 1st February 1917, as follows: The Article "Dilution of Spirits" in each of the Orders of the Board now in force and any Regulations amending the same are from 1st February 1917 revoked and in place thereof the following article shall be inserted. Dilution of Spirits -A- Compulsory (a) No person shall either by himself or by any servant or agent:- 1. Sell or supply to any person in any licensed premises or club for consumption on or off the premises or dispatch therefrom any whisky, brandy, rum or gin unless reduced to 30 degrees under proof. 2 Introduce or cause to be introduced into the area any whisky, brandy rum or gin unless reduced to 30 degrees under proof. Provided always that:- 1. The foregoing provisions of this Article shall not affect the sale or supply of bottles of whisky, brandy, rum or gin which is proved to have been bottle before the 6th day of June 1916. And 11. In the application of the said provisions to the sale or supply in bottles of whisky, brandy, rum or gin which is proved to have been bottled on or after the 6th day of June 1916and before the 1st day of January 1917, this Article shall be read as if the figure 25 were substituted for the figure 30. B- Permissive (B) The sale of whisky, brandy rum and gin reduced to a number of degrees under proof which falls between 30 and 50 is hereby permitted. (C) In determining whether an offence has been committed under the Sale of Food & Drugs Act by selling to the prejudice of the purchase whiskey, brandy, rum or gin not adulterated otherwise than by the admixture of water, it shall be a good defence to prove that such admixture has not reduced the spirit more than 50 degrees under proof. And each of the said Orders of the Board shall be read as if the said Article were inserted therein. (2) This Order shall come into force on the 1st day of February 1917. Copies of the Board's Order have this day been sent to Divisions and the Acting Chief Constable directs that a copy of same will be distributed without delay to all licensed premises including clubs within the whole of the Area under the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary. Constables after serving the Notices will enter the fact in their Duty Books and make a Return containing particulars of service in the form contained in General Order 31/1916. . General Order No 4 5th January 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above:- Altrincham Licensing District No.19 Park Hotel Altrincham Licensee Kate Colgan No 94 Swan Inn Bollington Licensee Frederick Walmsley No. 100 Beer off Stamford Road Bowden Licensee Exors of the late Harry H. Brook and Thomas Brooks Sandbach Licensing District: No. 10 Rose & Crown Archid Licensee Agnes Peover No. 91 Swan Inn Sandbach Licensee Berta Bunley Dukinfield Licensing District: No.3 Astley Arms Dukinfield Licensee Alfred Danks No.65 Letters Beer Off 91 King Street Dukinfield Licensee Fred Gray Runcorn Licensing District: No.3 Elephant & Castle Halton Licensee Blanche E.Aiken No.15 Devonshire Hotel Runcorn Licensee Francis Hasledon General Order No 5 6th January 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- to PC 233 J. Condliffe Stockport Division for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Hazel Grove on 1st January 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No 6 10th January 1917 Billeting The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a further Army Order, which raises as from 1st December 1916, the lower rate of billeting horses with forage from 2s/- to 2s/-4d from 1st December 1916 both for keepers of victualling houses and for private householders. These rates are shown in the new Form of Billeting Notice (Army Form B 55) Named below but a copy of the Army Order will be kept at all Police Stations and Sectional Head Quarters in the County. The Home Office Letter dated 9th January 1917 No. 156, 920/107 forwarded herewith will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other letters from the Home Office. Referring to the General Order 294/1916 a supply of new Army Forms B55 has been this day forwarded to Divisions and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be kept at Divisions and Sectional Stations for use if required. The old Army Forms F55 now at Police Stations will be forwarded to Superintendents Offices where they will be destroyed. Superintendents will report on 17th January 1917 date this has been done. General Order No 7 12th January 1917 Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations 1914 -1916 Regulation of the Sale of Hay and Wheat Straw in Great Britain Referring to General Orders 146, 216, 271/1916 and Memo to Superintendents 10th July 1916 it will be observed that the Regulations provide for two classes of licenses or Orders:- 1. A Sale License 2. An Order to remove the Hay And a specimen of each is forwarded herewith for the information of all members of the Constabulary and the e shown to every member of the Force so that they may know exactly the kind of document which is required to be produced when Hay and Straw is being moved. General Order No 8 15th January 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st February 1917 Duty Scale "C" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Acting Chief Constable: General Order No 9 12th January 1917 Juvenile Offenders The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will take full advantage of Sections 98 and 99 of the Children Act 1908 Section 2 have not been embodied in the Act of 1908, still under the existing Actin the Sections quoted above the Police may, and should in every case where a choir young person is brought before any Court, warn the parent or guardian that he or she must attend the Court, and should they fail the fact of warning and the failure to attend will be brought to the Magistrate. In the case of a parent or guardian being, in the opinion of the Police, responsible in any degree for the ill behaviour of the child or young person, the power under Section 98 will invariably be exercised by the Superintendent. The Chief Constable also directs attention to Sections 17 (2) and 58 of the children Act 1908, which render parents or guardians responsible if a young person or child is found to be in the company of any persons of immoral character or a convicted thief. General Order No 10 16th January 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 24th January 1917, The Sergeants being paid in their new Divisions from 21st January 1817. No.176 Sergeant Samuel Kennerley (married) from Middlewich Division to Crewe Division be stationed at Crewe, vice Lythgoe. No.439 Sergeant Thomas William Lythgoe (married) from Crewe Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Lythgoe. General Order No 11 17th January 1917 Aliens Restrictions Consolidation Order 1916 Referring to General Order 273/1916 and Memo to Superintendents 13th December 1916 a further communication has this morning been received from the Home Office intimating that the instructions contained in the paragraph at the top of page 2 of the Home Office Circular dated 17th November 1916 forwarded to Divisions with the G. O. above named, are not intended to apply to Certificates form (Cert 2a) issued to Belgian Refugees ( copy attached) and these forms will not therefore be withdrawn on the issue of identity books. In the event of the forms having been collected from Belgian Refugees the same will be re- issued by Superintendents. General Order No 12 17th January 1917 Defence Of The Realm Regulations Regulation 40B Sale of Cocaine and Opium Referring to S. G. O. 173/1916 and 298/1916 with reference to the above Regulation, the Chief Constable forwards herewith a copy of a further Home Office letter dated 16th January 1917 No. 312.966 which he directs will be perused by Superintendents and kept with the Home Office letters forwarded with the S. G. O. above referred to. The Chief Constable also directs that Superintendents will forward to him on 20th January 1917 a report as follows:- 1. As to the operation and effects of the Regulation during the past five months. 2. The action taken by Police to enforce the provisions of the Regulations. 3. Any infringements of the Regulations which have been discovered by or come to the knowledge of the Police. 4. Any suggestions which Superintendents have to make in connection with the Regulations. General Order No 13 18th January 1917 Oil for Constables Lamps Referring to G.O. 328/1917 re-above the Chief Constable has been informed by "The John Smith Oil Company Ltd" Danbank, Stockport, Cheshire that they are obliged to raise their price for oil for Policemen's lamps to 3s/-5d- per gallon, less 21//2- percent delivered free at the various Divisional Head Quarters Offices. This has been accepted and the increased cost will take effect from 1st January 1917. Forms F/15 which have already been signed for Quarter ended 31st March 1917, will be amended in red ink and returned to this Office for approval. General Order No 14 20th January 1917 Estimates for Pay & Contingencies for the Months of April May June and July 1917 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Committee on 22nd Instant. If the Police Balances in the hands of Superintendents on 31st March are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amounts of cheques to Superintendents in June 1917. Division Month of April Month of April Month of April Total Headquarters 152 152 152 456 Broxton 219 219 219 6657 Altrincham 676 676 676 2028 Eddisbury 232 232 232 696 Nantwich 206 206 206 618 Crewe 458 458 458 1374 Middlewich 281 281 281 843 Northwich 414 414 414 1232 Wirral 566 566 566 1698 Dukinfield 240 240 240 720 Macclesfield 313 313 313 939 Stockport 418 418 418 1254 Runcorn 282 282 282 846 General Order 15 20nd January 1917 Pensions The undermentioned pensions were granted at a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee on 20th January 1917 in accordance with the Provisions of the Police Act 1890. Under Section 1(a) No. 41 Acting Sergeant Samuel Gregory Wirral Division Pension of �64. 2. 4 per annum To take effect from 1st March 1917 General Order 16 20nd January 1917 First Aid to the Injured The following members of the Constabulary recently attended an examination re above and has been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 297 Davies PC 382 Goodlow PC 444 Fraser 2nd Examination PC 296 Bason General Order 17 29th January 1917 Duty Scales -Severe Weather The Acting Chief Constable directs that during the present severe weather Constables who are performing continuous nigh duty will be allowed fifteen minutes off duty for the purpose of partaking a 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 18 31st January 1917 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Constabulary recently attended an examination re above and has been successful as follows: 3rd Examination PC 24 A. S. Waite Head Quarters General Order 19 1st February 1917 Increase of Pay The undermentioned members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From Inst Nantwich No. 427 Act-Sergeant G. Goodwin � 1. 16. 2 4th Nantwich PC 115 T. Rogers � 1. 18. 6 20th Crewe PC 45 D. Worth � 1. 16. 2 4th Crewe PC 180 E. J. Stokes � 1. 12. 8 21st Crewe PC 429 W. Beesley � 1. 11. 6 2nd Crewe PC 5 J. Rowlands � 1. 11. 6 21st Middlewich PC 122 T. Woodward � 1. 15. 0 2nd Dukinfield No. 379 Sergeant J. Dutton � 2. 5. 6 1st Stockport No. 338 Sergeant T. G. Tarte � 1. 5. 6* 1st Stockport PC 289 W. Gregory � 1. 12. 0 9th Runcorn PC 351 H. Booth � 1. 12. 8 24th *Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay General Order 20 1st February 1917 Prevention of Crimes Act 1908 Part 11 Detention of Habitual Criminals In forwarding the accompanying Home Office Circular marked "confidential" dated 30th January 1917 No. 195604/11 the Chief Constable draws the attention of Superintendents to General Orders 295/ 303/1910 /73 and 182 1911 and he directs that the instructions therein contained will be borne in mind so that the particulars of any case coming within the provisions of Part 2 of the above Act of Parliament may be fully reported to this Office. General Order 21 2nd February 1917 Additional Constables Discontinued The services of the following Additional Constables will be dispersed with from 1st March 1917 inclusive, 2 Constables employed by His Grace the Duke of Westminster at Eaton The undermentioned Constables will consequently be re-numbered as follows:- No. A6 Acting Sergeant W. Teanby Broxton Division will be re-numbered 308. No. A12 H. Thomas Broxton Division will be re-numbered 336. General Order 21 2nd February 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 1st March 1917, the Constables being paid in his new Division from that date. No. 40 Acting Sergeant George Astle (married) from Northwich Division to Wirral Division from Northwich Division to Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Gregory. No. 51 Acting Sergeant Thomas Henry Watson (married) from Wirral Division to Northwich Division, to be stationed at Over, vice Astle. No. 308 Acting Sergeant William Teanby (married) from Broxton Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at West Kirby, vice Watson. General Order 22 3rd February 1917 Statutory Rules and Orders 1916 No. 73 Referring to G. O. 238/1916, the Secretary of State has made an Order dated 25th January 1917 under Regulation 11 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations of 9th October 1916, in two respects. 1. It allows the use of subdued headlights on motor cars which carry as sidelights electric or acetylene lamps or oil or candle lamps with lens fronts, provided such side lights ae obscured as laid down in Part 111 of the Order, that is to say, the fronts are covered with tissue paper or some equivalent medium as required in Paragraph (6) of Part 11 and in addition, are covered with the dise which is described in Part 111 and illustrated in the second Schedule. 2. The restrictions imposed by Part 111 are abolished except as respects ten towns in Essex, Kent and Suffolk. Part 111 does not apply to the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary. A supply of copies of the above Order, have been sent to Divisions and the Chief Constable directs that one copy will be sent to each Section and Sub Section in the County. A copy will also be kept with the Manual of Emergency Legislation containing the Defence of the Realm Regulations. Revised posters summarising the provisions of the Orders of 9th Octobers and 25th October 1917 will shortly be sent to Divisions and the same will be posted, over the red printed posters containing the provisions of the former Order, on all Police and Cattle Disease Notice Boards throughout the County and at other conspicuous places where permission ban be obtained, so that they may be easily perused by the General public. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 29th January 1917 No. 300,000/473 will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Offices with other Home Office Letters on the subject. General Order 23 3rd February 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller, all of which are dated 11th January 1917. 1. The Wheat Restriction Order 1917 A copy of this Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. A further supply is being printed and will be forwarded to Divisions in due course, when Superintendents will be forwarded to Divisions in due course when Superintendents will furnish a copy to each Sectional Section where same will be kept for reference if required. 2. The Sugar Confectionary Order 1917 3 The Feeding of Game Order 1917 A sufficient number of copies of these two Orders is forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. 4. The Milk (Use in Chocolate) Order 1917. 5. The Manufacture of Flour and Bread order 1917. A copy of each of each of these two Orders for each Division will be forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 24 5th February 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Regulation 8 G. Prohibition of the use of Motor Spirit For the purpose of char-a-banc or other like vehicles on any excursions or trips; In forwarding to Superintendents the accompanying copy of Home Office Circular dated 3rd February 1917 No. 310839/122 the Chief Constable draws the attention of the Constabulary to S.G.O. 190 and198/1916 and directs that all ranks will understand that the Regulation therein referred to prohibits the use of charabancs or other like vehicles on any excursions or trips except under certain conditions. Attention is also drawn to the definition of "Motor Spirit" contained in S.G.O. 190/1916:- "The expression "Motor Spirit" means any "inflammable "hydro -carbons including any "mixture of hydro-carbons and any liquid "containing hydro-carbon which is "capable "of being used for providing reasonably "efficient motor power for a motor car" This definition will be applied to "motor spirit" used by char-a-bancs or other like vehicles coming within the above Regulation whether duty has been levied on such motor spirit or not. General Order 25 5th February 1917 Transfer The following transfer till tale place on 1st March 1917, the Constable being paid in his new Division from that date PC 336 Henry George Thomas from Broxton Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Cheadle, vice Pierpoint. General Order 26 5th February 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will take place in the above; Broxton Licensing District: No. 5 Royal Inn Broxton Licensee Ernest Edward Caswell Altrincham Licensing District: No. 123 Nags Head Mobberley Licensee Martha Entwistle No. 166 Beer Off 168 and 170 Northenden Street Lymm Licensee Peter T. Nicholas Bucklow Licensing District: No. 29 Roebuck Inn Mobberley Licensee Needham Leigh Sandbach Licensing District: No. 83 Letters Bradwell Road Sandbach Licensee George Edwards Winsford Licensing District: No.83 White Lion Over Licensee William Henry Kent Wirral Licensing District; No.58 Plasterer's Arms Neston-cum- West Kirby Licensee Sarah Jane Lowe Prestbury Licensing District: No. 17 Meridian Bollington Licensee Mary Ann Unsworth No. 56 Swan Inn Kettleshulme Licensee Peter William Roade No. 114 New Inn Wincle Licensee Harriet Corden Stockport Licensing District: No. 122 Craven Heifer Romily Licensee Ellen Bailey General Order 27 8th February 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller The Seed Potatoes (Grower's Prices) Order 1917 dated19th January 1917: And The Price of Milk Order 1917 No. 68 which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters for reference if required. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 28 9th February 1917 Locomotives on Highway Act 1896 In view of the representations which have been made by the President of the Local Government Board as to the importance of securing that Agricultural operations should, as far as possible be facilitated during the present national crisis, he has decided as temporary War measure, to issue an Order varying the statutory requirements of Sub-Section (4) of Section 28 of the Highways and Locomotives Amendment Act 18178 so to enable the driving wheels of an agricultural locomotive, whilst it is being used on a frost bound road, to be provided with studs. In any other condition of the road, the statutory provisions will apply: The following is a copy of the Order. Article 1 In this Order the expression "agricultural locomotive" has the meaning assigned to it by Section 17 of the Locomotives Act 1898. Article 2 Notwithstanding anything in sub-section (4) of Section 28 of the Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878, the driving wheels of an agricultural locomotive which are shod, with diagonal cross-bars may, while the locomotive is being used on a frost bound road, be provided with studs constructed and attached as follows:- (1) The studs shall be fixed securely in the diagonal cross-bars of the driving wheels of the locomotive at regular intervals and not more than nine inches apart. (2) The studs shall be not less than one inch or more than two inches in diameter and shall have a well-rounded and appropriately semi-circular head. (3) The studs shall project more than and a half inches from the diagonal cross- bars of the wheels. Article 3 This Order may be cited as "The "Locomotive on Highways (Agricultural Locomotive) "Regulations 1917 and shall have effect during the continuance of the present War. General Order 29 9th February 1917 Wild Bird Protection Acts The Notices forwarded to Superintendents this day containing copy of the Order dated 29th January 1917, the provisions of which are identical with the Order of 29th September 1912 for the protection of Wild Birds and their eggs, made by the Right Hon: The Secretary of State, Home Department and which Order is now operative, will be posted upon all Police and Cattle Disease Notice Boards, and at other suitable places such as Sale-yards, Railway Stations, inside school rooms, etc. wherever permission can be obtained, and at places where youths congregate, so that the terms of the Order may be easily perused by the Public. Posters that may be damaged by storm etc. must at once be replaced by fresh ones. 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 help to keep to stop trespassing and annoyance to farmers and others, and prevent damage to fences, crops etc. The Chief Constable directs that the endeavours will be mad by those in charge of Sections to prevail upon Schoolmasters and others having the care of children explain the Order to children under their control and advise them accordingly, and with this object those in charge of Sections will call upon Schoolmasters within their districts and ask them to be good enough to use their influence in this matter and leave with them one or two copies of the Notice. Attention is drawn to S.G.O. 312/1904: On 1st October 1917 Superintendents will report the number of occasions upon which action has been taken under these provisions. A. By cautioning those who have committed or were about to commit an offence. B. by Prosecution of the offenders: General Order 30 9th February 1917 Chester Assizes The Chief Constable notifies the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will commence for the Trial of prisoners will commence at 11am on 26th February 1917. General Order 31 10th February 1917 Disposal of Australian Soldiers arrested and detained by Civil Police Referring to the attached Home Office Letter dated 8th February 1917 No. 323,323 /22 which is forwarded for the information of Superintendents to be kept at Divisional Offices, the Chief Constable directs that, in the event if a non-commissioned offer or man of the Australian Imperial Force being arrested by the Police of this County the Description Return (Army Form 0.1618) and this requisition for an escort will be sent to:- The Assistant Provost Marshall A.J. F. Bhurtpore Barracks Tidworth Hants Telegraphic Address:- "Provost Salaustra Tidworth" "Telephone Number" "54 Tidworth" General Order 32 13th February 1917 Motor Tractor Ploughing The Chief Constable has received intimation that it is intended in the National interest to use a Motor Tractor Plough in the County during the hours of darkness and in order to facilitate he has granted permission for headlights of sufficient power to be carried on such plough to enable to proceed during the night. When travelling along highways, however, it will be necessary for the lights to be screened as required by the Secretary of State's Order. General Order 33 14th February 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Order of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith a supply of copies of The Potatoes 1916 Main Crop (Prices) Orders made by the Food Controller. The Seed Potatoes (Grower's Prices) Order dated 1st February 1917 and he directs that one copy will be kept by Superintendents at Divisional Head Quarters and a copy will be furnished to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 34 15th February 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Acting Chief Constable directs that from 1st March 1917 Duty Scale "D" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Acting Chief Constable: General Order 35 15th February 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 22nd February 1917. The Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 18th February 1917, inclusive: PC 109 Albert Victor Bostock (single) from Broxton Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Astles. PC 489 Charles Astles (single) from Altrincham Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Upton, vice Bostock. PC 243 Thomas Pleavin (married) from Crewe Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Mow Cop, vice Condliffe. PC 457 Alfred Condliffe (married) from Middlewich Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Pleavin. General Order 36 17th February 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Order of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith a supply of copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above 1. The Brewers (Malt Purchase) Order 1917 dated 3rd February 1917 No. 132 2. The Brewers (Sugar Order) Order 1917 dated 8th February 1917 No. 90 3. The Dealings in Sugar Restriction Order dated 8th February 1917 No. 131 Which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters for reference if required. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 37 17th February 1917 Transfers The transfer of Constables Pleavin and Condliffe directed in General Order 35/1917 are hereby cancelled. The following transfers will take place on 22nd February 1917 being paid in their new Divisions. PC 420 Frederick Cooper (married) from Middlewich Division to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Pleavin. PC 243 Thomas Pleavin (married) from Crewe Division to Middlewich, to be stationed at Somerford, vice Cooper. General Order 38 19th February 1917 Relatives or Next of Kin visiting sick Officers, Army Nurses and Soldiers in Hospital in this County or abroad The Chief Constable has been informed by the Home Office that the Army Council have represented that they are anxious to facilitate the journeys of relatives or next of kin summoned to telegram to visit officers, Army Nurses and Soldiers in Hospital in this County or abroad whose health is in a critical condition, when such relatives are not in a position to pay their fares, and they would be glad if the Police could help in the matter. The fares of such persons will be paid from Army Funds on the following conditions and, in the event of application being made to the Police of this County the Chief Constable directs that Railway Warrants third class will be issued in accordance with the following instructions. 1(a) If the hospital is in Great Britain or Ireland a warrant may be issued for one person to the hospital from the Railway station and back. (b)If the hospital is abroad a warrant to London and back may be issued, and this may include 2 persons provided that the visitors are the wife and father and mother, or the father and mother of the soldier; If the wife, father or mother of the soldier: if the wife, father or mother cannot travel alone or pay the extra fare, the fare for a second person from London to France will be paid on production (At Alexandra House) in the case of soldiers or the War Office in the case of commissioned officers or nurses) of satisfactory evidence if inability to travel alone, but in such cases a second warrant for the journey to London should not be issued by the Police. In other cases one visitor only is allowed his or her railway fare from Army Funds. 2. No warrant should be issued except on the production of a telegram in one or other of the following forms: (a) If the hospital is in Great Britain or Ireland "Regret Lieutenant, Nurse or Private " seriously ill at if you wish to " visit him (her at Hospital and are unable to bear expense" take this telegram to nearest Police Station Record Office or Hospital" "Signed ..............................War Office or " you are permitted to visit....................ill at ....................... " you must produce this telegram at War Office "Officers Casualty Department for exchange for permit "If you wish to substitute another name for "visit written authority sanctioning substitute "must be attached to the telegram, if you are " unable to bear expense to London take this "Telegram to nearest Police Station. "Signed................War Office................or Record Office. Or: (b) If the Hospital is abroad "Regret Private ........................reported dangerously "ill at No. ..........Hospital.....................call for " permit at Alexander House Kingsway, London "bringing the telegram, or if you are unable " to bear expense to London, take this telegram "to nearest Police Station, "Signed ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.............War Office or Record Office" or " you are permitted to visit ..........................ill at........ You must produce the telegram at the War Office "Officers, Casualty Department for exchange for a permit. "If you wish to substitute another name for "visit written authority sanctioning substitute "must be attached to the Telegram, if you are" permit at Alexander House Kingsway, London "bringing the telegram, or if you are unable " to bear expense to London, take this telegram "to nearest Police Station, "Signed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,: War Office or Record Office". If such a telegram is produced at any Police Station in the County a railway warrant may be issued as above if it appears to the Police if the Police feel that the person producing it is entitled to have his or her fare paid from the Army Funds the telegram should be endorsed clearly with the words "Railway Warrant issued from .......................to...................and Return and handed back to the person with instruction that it should be kept carefully for the purpose of journey and produce it when required. 4. The words "For which bearer will pay" and "Relative of Officer" "Nurses, or Soldier" should be clearly endorsed upon the Warrant. Brief particulars of the entries on the railway warrant will be entered on the counterfoil. The visitor will present the warrant at the Railway Booking Office to be exchanged for a ticket or pass and it will eventually be forwarded by the Railway Company to the War Office for payment. 5. Full particulars of each warrant issued giving the name and rank of the Officer, Nurse or Soldier, the Hospital the name of the relative and the stations for which it is issued will be reported by the Police Officer concerned to the Superintendent of the Division who will be responsible for at once transmitting the particulars to the War Office (F5) Care should be therefore be taken to obtain these particulars from the applicant before the warrant is issued. A copy of the telegram and the endorsements thereon will be made before same is handed back to the applicant and will be forwarded and retained at Divisional Head Quarters with the report. ( 6) The Police beyond satisfying themselves so far as possible as to the identity of the applicant will be expected to make special enquiries into the means and circumstances of applicants not previously known to them, but they should refuse to issue a warrant if it appears to them that an applicant has sufficient means to reach the nearest Station. Particular of such refusals will also be reported to Superintendents of the Divisions. The accompanying Home Office Letter dated 17th February 1917 No. 324,88/2 will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order 39 19th February 1917 Constabulary Banking Accounts General Orders 173/1890 and 254/1890 are hereby cancelled. In accordance with the following Resolution which was passed by the Finance Committee on 26th January 1917 and approved by The Cheshire County Council on 8th February 1917. Resolved that all Bank Accounts opened in connection with the Cash Accounts of the Officers of the Council (including Education Committee) start in the Bank Books as Accounts of the Cheshire County Council and in the name of the official title of the particular officer of the Council in respect of whose department the Account is opened in lieu pf any such Accounts being opened in the personal names of such Officers and that the County Bankers be furnished by the County Accountants with a list of Accounts and the name in each case of the particular officer authorised to draw thereon and, further, that all cheques drawn on such accounts bear the same official wording as the Bank Accounts. The Chief Constable directs that the Police Banking Accounts will in future be designated as follows:- Superintendent of Police.......................Division............................"Cash Account" All cheques drawn on these accounts must be marked in red ink at the top. "Cheshire Constabulary" and, at the foot underneath the signature of the Superintendent. "Superintendent of Police ........................Division "Cash Account" General Order 40 20th February 1917 Prices to be charged by Holders of intoxicating Liquor Licenses For Meals ect. Supplied to Members of His Majesty's Forces The Chief Constable has this day been forwarded to Divisions a supply of Notices issued by the General Officer Military Authority Commanding -in Chief Western Command as Competent Military Authority, by all licences of premises licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquors in the Western Command (including Mersey Defences) regarding prices to be charged for meals and he directs that a copy of same will be served by the local Police upon all, persons indicted therein within the whole of the area under the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary prior to 28th Instant. Constables after serving the Notices will enter the fact in their Duty Books and make a Return containing particulars of service on the form enclosed in General Order 31/1916. General Order 41 20th February 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Deviation from the Provisions of the Order as to Lights on Vehicles By Red Cross Motor Vehicles It has been brought to the Notice of the General Officer Commanding in Chief Western -Command that the present lighting orders bear very hardly on the Red Cross Ambulances because they work as a rule by night, and often in narrow country lanes. Consequently he has decided to grant them special facilities, if in possession of a written permit from the County Director in which case the regulations to which they conform will be as follows:- 1. Green Sidelights are abolished. 2. When engaged upon Red Cross Service Only. (1) White sidelights may be carried: (a) if electric, acetylene or oil or candle with lens fronts, the front must be covered with one layer of tissue paper or the like substance. (b) the lower half of the reflector is blackened and (c )the red cross emblem which must be at least 4 inches in size, is painted upon the upper half of the glass front on the headlight. The permit must be produced to the Police upon demand. The County Director named above refers to the County Director, British Red Cross Society Cheshire Branch, whose office is at 56 Mosely Street Manchester. General Order 42 26th February 1917 Transfer The following transfer in Runcorn Division took place on 24th February 1917. The Constable being paid in his new Division:- PC 25 John Powis (single) from Runcorn to Moore, vice Astbury. General Order 43 27th February 1917 Regulations made by the Police Authority of the County of Chester With regard to Street Collections The Chief Constable forwards to Divisions copies of the above Regulations which are now in operation throughout the areas within the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary, and he directs that Superintendents will carefully explain the provisions to all members off their Divisions. A copy of the Regulations with Form of application printed thereon will be neatly placed in General Order Books at the page on which this Order is entered. Copies of the Regulations printed on single sheets, will be posted on all Police and Cattle Disease Notice Boards and at other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained, and one will also be placed in a prominent position in the Office Window at each Police Station. Six copies (single sheet) will also be sent by Superintendents to the occupier of each Sectional Station, in order that one may be handed to persons enquiring, who are known to be interested in street collections, at least twenty copies being retained at Superintendents Offices. Three copies of the prints of the Regulations will be sent to Sections and twelve retained at Superintendents Offices, so that those who decide to make application for the permit may be supplied with one copy, and after filling in the necessary particulars, the Form should be sent to the Superintendents who, after making enquiry and writing his report in the space provided for the purpose, will send same to Head Quarters. When the application to hold a street collection is sanctioned the Superintendent of the Division will be informed accordingly, and he will be responsible for intimating the Chief Constable's decision to the applicant and also for seeing that the Regulations are strictly carried out within his Division, General Order 44 28th February 1917 French Consul at Liverpool The Chief Constable intimates for the information of the Constabulary that His Majesty's Government have received notification as the Appointment of Consul for France at Liverpool with jurisdiction over the Counties of Anglesey, Carnarvon, Chester, Cumberland, Denbigh, Flint, Lancaster, Merioneth, Montgomery, Nottingham, Shropshire, Stafford, (with Birmingham) Westmoreland, and York (West Riding) and the Isle of Man, of Monsiur Marie Alexandre - Pallu de la Barriere to whom His Majesty's Exequatur has been issued. General Order 45 28th February 1917 Increase of Pay The undermentioned members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/ per annum From Inst Wirral Inspector A. Sudlow �150. 0. 0 per annum 1st Altrincham No. 365 Sergeant J. Coggar � 2. 4. 4 per week 1st Altrincham PC 109 A. Bostock � 1.13. 10 -do- 26th Altrincham PC 201 F. Roberts � 1.12. 8 23rd Eddisbury PC 322 F. C. Skelcher � 1.12. 8 26th Nantwich PC 66 G. S. Thompson � 1.10. 4 23rd Northwich PC 352 R. R. Smyth � 1. 16. 2 9th Northwich PC 164 A. Painter � 1. 11 6 6th Northwich PC 414 H. Wood � 1. 10. 4 18th Wirral No. 63 Sergeant A. E. Llewlyn � 2. 5. 6* 1st Wirral No. 257 SergeantW. Wakefield � 2. 5. 6 1st Wirral PC 465 E. Swain � 1. 12. 8 1st Dukinfield No.37 Sergeant J. Milner � 2. 4. 4 1std Stockport PC 255 W. Scragg � 1. 12. 8 23rd Stockport PC 288 C. Bate � 1. 13. 10 23rd *Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay General Order 46 2nd March 1917 Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order 1916 The Chief Constable has been required by Home office Letter dated 28th February 1917 No. 330.000 to forward to the War Office (M.I.5.) on Form A.R-C particulars of all aliens of the following Nationalities, now residing in the County. * Chinese * Japanese * Siamese * Persians * Egyptians And he directs that Superintendents will forward to this office on 7th March 1917 a Form A.R.-C and A.R.-D in respect of such alien, for transmission to M. I. 5. on Forms A.R-C and A.R.-D at the same time as copies of the Forms are sent to this Office In Order to assist the War Office in dealing with the difficulties of language M.I.5 are desirous of obtaining in as many cases as possible a specimen of each alien's signature ( if he is able to sign his name) both in Roman Characters and in the character of his own language. In future therefore, when an alien belonging to one of the categories specified is registered he should be required to sign his name for the purpose of the register in both characters and a second signature in both characters should be obtained on the Form A.R-C and forwarded direct to M.I.5 at the same time as a copy of the Form is sent to this Office for entry in the Central Register. Such aliens as have already registered and are now within the County will be called upon to sign the above mentioned Forms in for the purpose of the register in both characters and a second signature in both characters Roman and their own language before the said Forms are sent to this Office on 7th March Instant. Envelopes will be marked "Confidential" and addressed thus:- Colonel Kell C.B. 16 Charles Street Haymarket London S.W M.I.5 War Office If "Nil" a Memo to that effect to be sent to this Office. General Order 47 3rd March 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above: Broxton Licensing District No.1 Chemist Shop High Street Malpas Licensee George Lancley New Owner G. W. Lancley Altrincham Licensing District No. 19 Park Hotel Altrincham Licensee Margaret Nolan No. 135 Beer Off Rush Green Altrincham Licensee Millicent Rowan Bucklow Licensing District: No. 10 White Bear Knutsford Licensee Albert E. Howard Nantwich Licensing District: No 12 Brook Arms Church Minskull Licensee Annie Lite No. 18 White Lion Inn Hankelow Licensee Ellen Leigh No. 19 Broughton Arms Haslington Licensee Gertrude H. Hilditch Crewe Licensing District: No. 61 Spring Tavern Monks Coppenhall Licensee George Lewis Middlewich Licensing District: No. 34 Kinderton Arms Kinderton Licensee Herbert Harrison Congleton Licensing District: No. 114 Swettenham Arms Swetterham Licensee Robert Allen Hanbury Dukinfield Licensing District: No. 75 Woolley Bridge Inn Hollingworth Licensee Benjamin G. Richards No. 84 Crescent Inn Bollington Licensee Lottie A. Hankey Prestbury Licensing District: No. 7 No Sign Alderley Edge Licensee Winnie Haywood No. 39 Lord Clyde Bollington Licensee Mary Stephenson No. 100 Carters Arms Wilmslow Licensee Annie Shaw No. 102 Horse and Jockey Wilmslow Licensee Edith Halliley Stockport Licensing District: No.15 Chemist Shop 3 Woodford Road Bramhall Licensee John Douglas Reynolds Runcorn Licensing District: No 16 Derby Arms Runcorn Licensee George Wm. Clubley No. 26 Mersey Vaults Runcorn Licensee Arthur Royle Yates No. 32 Old Bridgewater Arms Runcorn Licensee William Weston No.95 Weaver Hotel Weston Licensee John Joseph Watson New Owners Messrs Greenall Whitley & Co. Wilderspool General Order 48 5th March 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses Referring to General Order 47/1917 re above "G. W. Lancley" should have been entered as the new Owner of the Chemist Shop at Malpas in the Broxton Licensing District instead of as "Licensee" General order 47 /17 has been amended accordingly. General Order 49 5th March 1917 Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. 1. Potatoes 1916 Main Crop Prices No. 2. 1917 2. Seed Potatoes Prices Order 1917 No. 179. A sufficient number of copies of these two Orders are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. 3. Manufacture of Flour and Bread Order (No 2) 1917 No. 187 A copy of this Order is forwarded to Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 50 7th March 1917 Deductions for Rent at Police Stations The Standing Joint Committee at the Meeting held on 2th January 1917 decided not to make any charge for rent as and from 1st April 1917 to the occupiers of Police Stations in which telephones are installed, in consequence of additional work caused to those in charge and members of their families. General Order 309/1914 is therefore cancelled and no rent whatever will be charged to the occupiers of the following Police Stations:- Division Station Rank of Occupier Head Quarters Chief Constables Office Chief Inspector Broxton Broxton Superintendent Broxton Broxton Acting Sergeant Broxton Hoole Sergeant Broxton Malpas Sergeant Broxton Farndon Acting Sergeant Altrincham Altrincham Superintendent Altrincham Sale Inspector Altrincham Knutsford Inspector Altrincham Lymm Sergeant Altrincham Bowden Sergeant Eddisbury Oakmere Superintendent Eddisbury Oakmere Acting Sergeant Eddisbury Frodsham Sergeant Eddisbury Tarvin Sergeant Eddisbury Tarporley Sergeant Nantwich Nantwich Superintendent Nantwich Nantwich Acting Sergeant Nantwich Audlem Sergeant Crewe Crewe Head Quarters Superintendent Crewe Crewe Ford Lane Sergeant Middlewich Middlewich Superintendent Middlewich Middlewich Acting Sergeant Middlewich Alsager Inspector Middlewich Sandbach Sergeant Middlewich Holmes Chapel Sergeant Wirral Birkenhead Superintendent Wirral Birkenhead Sergeant Wirral Hoylake Inspector Wirral New Ferry Inspector Wirral Neston Sergeant Wirral Ellesmere Port Inspector Wirral Heswall Sergeant Wirral Little Sutton Sergeant Dukinfield Dukinfield Superintendent Dukinfield Dukinfield Acting Sergeant Dukinfield Mottram Sergeant Macclesfield Macclesfield Superintendent Macclesfield Macclesfield Constable Macclesfield Wilmslow Inspector Macclesfield Alderley Edge Sergeant Macclesfield Bollington Sergeant Macclesfield Poynton Sergeant Stockport Hazel Grove Superintendent Stockport Hazel Grove Sergeant Stockport Bredbury Inspector Stockport Cheadle Sergeant Stockport Cheadle Hulme Sergeant Stockport Disley Sergeant Stockport Marple Sergeant Stockport Northenden Sergeant Runcorn Runcorn Superintendent Runcorn Stockton Heath Inspector General Order 51 7th March 1917 Defence of the Realm Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F Ministry of Food Regulation 2f of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. 1. The Freshwater Fish Order No. 251. 2. The Sugar (Restriction) Order 1917 No. 252 A copy of each of the Orders is forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. A note will be made in red ink opposite Article 3 of the Sugar (Confectionery) Order 1917, the effect that the Article is revoked by Article 5 of the Sugar (Restriction) Order 1917. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 52 9th March 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations The Chief Constable forwards to Divisions copies of Statutory Rules and Orders in Council 1917 which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will explain such parts as are considered necessary to the members of their Divisions so that the provisions may be given effect to when occasion arises. The Order will be kept with the Manuel of Emergency Legislation containing the Defence of the Realm Regulations forwarded to Divisions on 19th February 1917 and a note will be made in red ink at the parts of the Regulations which are amended by the above Order in Council as follows:- Regulation 2R 1.The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries may "with a view of preventing or inducing injury "to crops by game birds:- (A) Take or authorise anybody to whom the Board "may delegate powers as respects any "locality to take such action as in the opinion " of the Board or of the body to which the powers "are so delegated may be necessary for such "purpose". (B) "provide for the manner in which game "birds killed in pursuance of the action "so taken may be disposed of: (C ) "by order, authorise the killing and taking "the sale and purchase, and the possession "of any game birds at any time, when "the killing and taking, the sale and "purchasing, or in possession thereof would "otherwise be unlawful" 2. "A person authorised or directed to kill or "dispose of game birds which this Regulation " shall not be required to obtain for such purpose 2a license to kill game, and shall have the "same power of selling game killed by him as if he "had a license to kill game" "Provided that nothing in the Regulations "shall exempt any person from the provisions "of the Gun License October 1917." "3. "This regulation shall apply to Scotland "and Ireland with the substitution for the Board "of Agriculture and Fisheries of the Board of "Agriculture for Scotland and the Department "of Agriculture and Technical Instruction " for Ireland respectively". Regulation 43A:- "No person shall destructor otherwise "interfere with or impede any member of the "military police in the execution of his duties. "and if any person does so he shall be guilty "of an offence against these Regulations". General Order 53 15th March 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Acting Chief Constable directs that from 1st April 1917 Duty Scale "A" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Acting Chief Constable; General Order 54 16th March 1917 Medical Attendance Waverton Section Consequent upon the death of Dr Brierley the Chief Constable directs that in the event of medical services being required for Police purposes in the above Section, Dr Frederick Samuel Rowland, Tattenhall, will be given priority of call. If Doctor Rowland is not available when required another Doctor will be called in. Dr Rowland will examine or treat Constables when necessary on behalf of the Police Authority. Medical Attendance Astbury Section Consequent upon the death of Dr P.M. Davidson the Chief Constable directs that in the event of medical services being required for Police purposes in the above Section, Dr R. B. Davidson Congleton will be given priority of call. If Doctor Davidson is not available when required another Doctor will be called in. Dr Davidson will examine or treat Constables when necessary on behalf of the Police Authority. General Order 55 21st March 1917 Constables rendering assistance as Ploughmen Referring to Memo to Superintendents dated 10th Instant and to the reports provided by Superintendents in accordance therewith, the Chief Constable has, with the consent of the men mentioned, offered to the County War Agricultural Committee, the services of the under mentioned Constables as Ploughmen for a period of fourteen days, within proximity of their residences, and he has been informed by the Mr Potts, the Honorary Secretary to the Committee, that particulars have been forwarded to the Secretaries of the District Committee for the areas in which the Constables reside, and that no doubt application will be made to the Chief Constable for their services to be utilized as Ploughmen. Divisions No. Rank Name Broxton PC 124 Ellis Altrincham PC 306 Boffey Altrincham PC 104 Comberbach Altrincham PC 201 Roberts Eddisbury PC 212 Whitehead Nantwich PC 155 Rodger Crewe No. 209 Acting Sergeant Taylor Crewe PC 180 Stokes Crewe PC 478 Parrish Middlewich No. 148 Sergeant Penny Middlewich PC 202 Leigh Middlewich PC122 Woodward Northwich PC 493 Leigh Northwich PC 164 Painter Northwich PC 229 Lievesley Wirral PC 305 Henderson Wirral PC 434 Ledward Wirral PC 413 Francis Wirral PC 320 Wood Dukinfield PC 281 Davies Macclesfield PC 8 Mather Stockport PC 347 Jackson Runcorn PC 79 Worthington On receipt by the Chief Constable of the application for employment which has been approved by the War Agricultural Committee, the application will be passed by the Chief Constable to the Superintendent concerned who will take the necessary steps to release the Constables for fourteen days and to receive from the employer an agricultural 25s/-per week. The sum received will be retained by the Superintend pending further instructions, but a printed cheque receipt will not at present be given. The apportionment of the sum given by the employer between the Police Authority, Constable must be left for consideration by the Standing Joint Committee. The Constable meantime will continue to be entered on the Pay Sheet and will be paid as usual as a Constable. The Chief Constable has not any objection to other members of the Force, in their spare time or when on leave, giving gratuitous assistance to their near relatives in work upon the land provided that the Superintendents notify beforehand, and approves, and that such work does not prevent Constables taking sufficient rest to enable them to efficiently perform their duties. General Order 56 24th March 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Order of Food Controller Regulation 2 F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith the following Orders made by the Food Controller. 1. The Freshwater Fish Order 1917 No. 251 2. The Sugar (Restriction) Order 1917 No. 252 A copy of each of the Orders is forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. A note will be made in red ink opposite Article 3 of the Sugar (Confectionery) Order 1917 to the effect that the Article is revoked by Article 5 of the Sugar Restriction Order 1917. General Order 57 26th March 1917 Altrincham,Timperley and Bowden Sections Consequent upon the death of Dr Luckman, the Chief Constable directs that in the event of medical services being required for Police purposes in the above Section, Dr ah. G. Cooper 43 Manchester Road Altrincham will be given priority of call. If Doctor Cooper is not available when required another Doctor will be called in. Dr Cooper will examine or treat Constables when necessary on behalf of the Police Authority. General Order 58 28th March 1917 The Lights (England and Wales) Order 27th July 1916 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 containing an order of the Secretary of State dated 22nd March 1917 No. 262 revoking Paragraph 6 of the above Act, which deals with the drawing down of blinds in Railway Carriages, together with copy of Home Office Letter dated 27th March 1917, No. 300.000 /487 on this subject and he directs that the same will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters together with other Home Office Letters on the subject. The Railway Executive Committee have made arrangements for the lights in railway carriages to be extinguished and the fire boxes of locomotives to be screened on all trains running in or into a Warning District where "Air" Raid Action" has been ordered, consequently it will no longer necessary for passengers in railway carriages, which are provided with blinds to keep the blinds lowered at night so as to cover the windows. Copies of the Order of the Secretary of State dated 22nd July 1916 No. 458 forwarded with S.G.O. 172/1916 at all Police Stations, will be amended by striking out paragraph 6 in red ink and a note will be made in the margin opposite the paragraph as follows:- The paragraph as follows:- "Revoked See Order No. 262 dated 22nd March 1917. General Order 59 29th March 1917 Early Closing of Shops during the Winter Months Referring to S.G.O. 250/1916 intimation has been received today from the Home Office in pursuance of Regulation of 10B of the Defence of the Realm has made a supplementary Order fixing 9'o clock instead of 8 as the hour for closing shops on the Thursday before Good Friday in England and Wales. Copies of the Order in Statutory and Orders form will be forwarded to Superintendents in due course, and will be kept with the accompanying Home Office Letter dated 27th March 1917 No. 322,255/130 at Divisional Head Quarters together with other Home Office Letters on this subject. The Police throughout the County will make alteration widely known by warning all shop keepers and other persons concerned. General Order 60 30th March 1917 Defence of the Realm Liquor Control Lancashire and Cheshire Area The Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) has issued a General Order dated 22nd March 1917 regulating the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor on Good Friday in England and Wales. This Order applies to all area or parts of area situate in England and Wales in which an Order of the Board is now in force. The provisions of the Order as far as Cheshire is concerned are as follows:- The hours during which intoxicating liquor may be sold and supplied whether for consumption on or off the premises are the same as on Sundays. Or Clubs or to be dispatched or taken therefrom on Good Friday: Copies of the Order have this day been sent to Divisions and will be distributed without delay to all licensed premises including clubs within the whole of the Area under the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary. General Order 61 31st March 1917 Children Act 1908 Referring to General Order 120/1908 the Chief Constable has received intimation that the Receiving Ward at the Congleton Union Workhouse are not suitable for the accommodation of children, and that the Local Government Board are not prepared to renew their consent for the use of the Institution as a place of detention under Section 108 (4) of the Children Act 1908. The Congleton Union Workhouse cannot therefore any longer be used as a place of Detention and the Magistrate's Clerks concerned will be informed accordingly as necessity arises. General Order 62 31st March 1917 Orders of the Food Controller Under Regulation 2F the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Malt (Restriction) on Shipping Order 1917 No. 259 A copy of the above Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The Food (Conditions of Sale) 1917 No 281 A sufficient number of copies of these two Orders is forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 63 31st March 1917 New Clothing 1916 Issue The Chief Constable directs that the above will be marked and issued and the Cloth Clothing and Caps taken into wear from 1st April 1917. In accordance with a Resolution of the Standing Joint Committee at a Meeting held on 15th April 1st April 1916 members of the Force are allowed to retain free of cost, the old clothing which would under ordinary circumstances have been collected and sold in 1916. An entry will be made on the right hand side of the Clothing Books at Division Head Quarters in the same way as the old clothing had been collected from members of the Constabulary and a note will be made as follows:- 1st April 1916 Retained by permission:- Cap 1914 Issue Tunic or Frock Coat 1914 Issue Dress Trousers 1914 Issue Serge Trousers 1914 Issue Cape 1908 Issue Superintendents Vest 1912 As the Capes 1908 issue, in the possession of those employed as Office Clerks and Groom are not much worn the same will be sent to Head Quarters Stores on 15th April 1917. This will now leave each man in possession of the following garments, the property of the County:- Garments per man Year of Issue Helmets 1901 and 1904 issue Caps 1915 and 1916 issue Great Coats 1913 and 1915 issue Tunics (or Frock Coats) 1915 and 1916 issue Dress Trousers 1915 and 1916 issue Un Dress Trousers 1915 issue Serge Jacket 1913 issue Capes 1911 and 1914 issue Serge Trousers 1915 and 1916 issue Leggings 1911 and 1915 issue Black Gloves 1915 and 1916 issue White Gloves 1915 and 1916 issue Superintendent's Vest 1914 and 1916 issue The Chief Constable directs that the following alterations will be made in the period during which certain clothing etc. is to be worn: Leggings will be worn on day and night duty from 1st December to 28th February also in November and March in wet and inclement weather, at the discretion of the Sectional Officer acting in communication with the Superintendent, who will use every endeavour that there shall be uniformity in the matter of clothing Black Gloves will be worn from 1st November to 30th April instead of "to 31st March" White Gloves will be worn from 1st May to 31st October instead of from 1st April Serge Suit will be worn "from 15th May to 15th October" instead of From 1st June to 30th June to 30th September" Gloves will not be worn on Patrol Duty "From 1st May to 31st October" instead of from 1st April. Tunics, Cloth Trousers, Cloth Trousers and Cap (last issue) will be worn from 1st April to 15th May and from 16th October to 31st October to 31st March, instead of from 1st October to 31st May. Note:- Winter trousers from 1st December to 28th February instead of "from 1st December to 31st March" Instructions Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 21 on Form D. 19 in front of Sergeants and Constable's journal's will be altered accordingly. General Order 64 2nd April 1917 Increase of Pay The undermentioned members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/ per annum From Inst Dukinfield Inspector T. Leigh � 145. 0. 0 per annum 1st Broxton PC 64 W. Watts � 1. 13. 10 per week 9th Crewe PC 397 H. Wynn � 1. 16. 2 15th Crewe PC 408 E. P. Miller � 1. 12. 8 6th Middlewich PC 117 H. Gibson � 1. 18. 6* 3rd Wirral No. 1 Sergeant J. Cash � 2. 2. 0 1st Wirral PC 139 H. Price � 1. 13. 10 22nd Macclesfield No. 83 Sergeant A. W. Rutter � 2. 3. 2* 1st Runcorn No. 132 Act- Sgt L. Mulrenan � 1. 15. 0 1st * Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay General Order 65 31st March 1917 Orders of the Food Controller Under Regulation 2F the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. Swedes (Prices) Order 1917 No. 260 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. . General Order 66 2nd April 1917 Photographing and Sketching Referring to General Order 182/1916 the Chief Constable forwards herewith:- 1. Army Council Instructions of 1917 No. 422 0f 1917 regarding the issue by the Military Authorities of special permits authorising photography or sketching in the areas of more than one Competent Naval or Military Authority.- 2. List of Competent Authorities issued by the Admiralty, which he directs will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other documents on this subject. Special attention is drawn to paragraph 4 on page 3 of Army Council Instruction No. 422 of 1917. General Order 67 3rd April 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above;- Chester Castle Licensing District No. 4 Red Lion Christleton Licensee John George Dean No. 24 Shrewsbury Arms Mickle Trafford Licensee Noah Somerville Bishop Broxton Licensing District No.11 Grey Hound Inn Farndon Licensee Emily Jane Jones Altrincham Licensing District No. 4 Malt Shovel Altrincham Licensee George Hy. Pennington Congleton Licensing District: No 68 Globe Inn Odd Rode Licensee Joseph Warren Northwich Licensing District: No. 7 Beech Tree Inn Barnton Licensee Sarah Martin No. 91 Letters 12 Chester Road Northwich Licensee Isabel Nellie Whitehead No.4 Chemist Shop 3 Chester Street Northwich Licensee Albert Birtwistle Dukinfield Licensing District: No.109 Quiet Shepherd Dukinfield Licensee Joseph Wood Prestbury Licensing District: No. 27 Vale Inn Bollington Licensee Florence Heathcote Stockport Licensing District: No. 10 Traveller's Call Bredbury Licensee Tom Bumby No. 137 Goyt Inn Yeardsley -cum- Whaley Licensee Anne Ellis General Order 68 3rd April 1917 Constables Recommended by the Chief Constables during the Quarter ended 31st March 1917 The following member of the Force has been commended by the Chief Constable during the quarter ended 31st March 1917:- PC 250 E. Davies Nantwich Division for Meritorious Act showing vigilance when on duty resulting in the successful prosecution of William Cliff under the maintenance of Live Stock Orders 1915 and 1916. General Order 69 5th April 1917 First Aid to the Injured The following members of Northwich Division having recently attended an Examination re- above have been successful as follows:- 2nd Examination PC 164 Painter 1st Examination PC 144 Wood And will in consequence wear the Badge of St John Ambulance Association. General Order 70 5th April 1917 Passes Issued to Drivers of Taxi -Cabs Employed in connection With Army Postal Service The Chief Constable directs that drivers employed taxicabs are in possession of the following destinations:- Specimen of Pass The Bearer The bearer ...............................................is in the employment of the Army Postal Service and should be allowed to pass the destination stated by him. His Signature is as below:- Date.........................19............................................................................. Signed F. H. H Williams Lieu Colonel Home Forces D. A. P. S Home Forces To be signed here by the person to whom the pass is Issued.......................................... General Order 71 7th April 1917 Alteration of Time The Chief Constable intimates to the Constabulary that His Majesty's Government have decided that in the night of Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th April 1917 at 2a.m. the time on all Railways, at all Post Offices and other Government Establishments will be put forward the hour to 3a.m. The altered time will be used for all ordinary purposes during the summer. For instance, licensed houses, factories and workshops, and other establishments where hours are regulated by law will be required to observe the altered time. The Government requests that the public to put forward all clocks and watches by one hour during the night of Saturday 7th arrange for their own watches and the clocks at Police and 8th April 1917 and Superintendents and all other members of the Constabulary will arrange for their own watches and the clocks at Police Stations and Magistrates Rooms throughout the County to be altered accordingly. Normal time will be restored at 2a.m. on the morning of Monday September 1917. The chief objective of this measure at the present time is to reduce the number of hours during which artificial lighting is used in the evenings and so save to the nation part of the fuel and oil for lighting, and release large quantities of coal which are urgently needed for purposes arising from the War. All members of the Constabulary will do everything in their power to facilitate the change by any difficulties making it known as widely as possible, removing any difficulties or misunderstandings, and as far as possible requesting all persons to alter their clocks on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. He is particularly important that notice of all License- Holders should be called to the change and they should be instructed that the hours of opening and closing licensed premises will be reckoned accordingly to the altered time "Greenwich time" and advised to make the necessary change in their clocks. Superintendents will therefore arrange for this to be done throughout their Divisions. A supply of Posters containing the above information will be forwarded to Divisions when received, and the Chief Constable directs that a copy will be placed on all Police and Cattle Disease Notice Boards, and, as far as they will go at other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained, and where the same can be easily perused by the Public. The Chief Constable points out that the "Summer Time" does not affect the operation of the Secretary of State's Orders as to Lights, which will take effect, as heretofore, from half an hour, one hour or, one hour and a half , as the case maybe, after actual, local sunset. The hour reckoned by Summer Time, at which such an Order takes effect, will therefore in all cases be one hour later than when reckoned by Greenwich Mean Time, and he directs that care will be taken to allow for this when using "Lighting up Tables" or Tables giving the hours of local sunset calculated for Greenwich Mean Time. General Order 72 7th April 1917 Ministry of Food The Feeding of Game Order 1917 Referring to General Order 23/1917 the Chief Constable has been informed that the Food Controller is anxious that the above Order should be specially brought to the notice of game keepers and keepers of game farm, with a view to preventing the hatching of game birds which it will be illegal to rear by hand, therefore directs that Superintendents will take the necessary steps to bring the provisions of the Order to the notice of all persons who may be concerned. The Police will keep careful observation to see that the Order is complied with, reporting any contraventions to this Office for instructions and for transmission to the Ministry of Food. The accompanying Home Office Letter dated 5th April 1917 No, 325. 367/24 will be kept with the Feeding of Game Order at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order 73 7th April 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Regulation of the Sale of chopped hay, oat and wheat straw Referring to G.O. 155/1916 the following Order has been made by the Army Council. That on any sale in Great Britain of hay and oat straw, chopped or chaffed and mixed, hereinafter called "Chop" and where such chop does not contain more than 20 percent of straw the price shall not exceed such prices as are set out in the Schedule hereunder. Schedule One Maximum prices per ton which a dealer or retailer may not exceed for quantities of 10cwt. And upwards for "chop" England: �7. 10. 0 Scotland: �7. 2. 6 The above prices are deemed to include all costs and charges for "Chop" delivered to the Purchaser- premises- excepting that where it is delivered in returnable sacks or bags a sum equal to 7s/- 6d- may be added to the above prices. Schedule Two Maximum prices per stone which a dealer or retailer may not exceed for quantities of less than 10cwt. And upwards for "chop" England: 1s/- Scotland: 11d- The above prices are deemed to include all costs and charges for "Chop" delivered to the Purchaser- premises- excepting that where it is delivered in returnable sacks or bags a sum equal to one halfpenny per stone may be added to the above prices. Nothing in this Order shall affect the Orders already made prohibiting the lifting of hay and straw excepting under license dated 31st March 1916, and 14thSeptember 1916 , the Orders regulating the price of Hay and Straw. By Order of the Army Council R. H. Brade War Office March 1917 All members of the Force will do their best to make the provisions of the Order known to farmers, dealers and Stock-owners. A supply of Posters and slips containing the provisions of the Order has been forwarded to Divisions when received, and the Chief Constable directs that a copy will be posted at all Market places in the County where Hay and straw are sold, and on all Police and Cattle Disease Notice Boards, as far as they will go, and the latter distributed to persons concerned, a copy being kept at each Police Station for reference. General Order 74 9th April 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations The Paper Restriction Regulations The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of: 1. The Home Office Letter dated 7th April 1917 No. 331/762/7 with reference to the above. 2. Statutory Rules and Order containing the Paper Restriction Order 1917 dated 2nd March 1917 3. Some notes and memoranda issued by the Paper Commissioner of certain points in the Order. 4. Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 No. 269. Containing the Paper Restriction Order No. 2 dated 17th March 1917. 5. A Notice by the Paper Commissioners that the time for the completion of the Posters commenced before 3rd March 1917 has been extended from 24th March 1917 to 21st April 1917, which he direct will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will explain such pointes as may be considered necessary to the members of their Divisions. All the above documents will be kept with the Manual of Emergency Legislation containing the Defence of the Realm Regulations at Divisional Head Quarters. It will be the duty of the Police to keep observation to see that the provisions of the Orders are complied with, but particulars of cases of contravening same will be reported to this Office before proceedings are instituted. General Order 75 10th April 1917 National Service The Chief Constable directs that in the event of members of the Constabulary receiving Forms N. S.V.1 with a request for the same to be filled in and returned to the Director General of National Service, London, they will forward the same to their Superintendents without filling in the answer to the questions contained therein, as members of Police Forces cannot register as Volunteers for Nation Service. General Order 76 11th April 1917 Constable deprived of Medal Badge Pay Pc 349 J. Roberts Wirral Division is deprived of Merit Badge and pay of 2d- per diem from 1st April 1917 inclusive, for: Neglect of duty in not thoroughly investigating a report made to him at Ellesmere Port. General Order 77 11th April 1917 Carriage of Parcels by Rail Owing to a new Regulation requiring that the cost of carriage of all parcels sent by rail shall be prepaid by the sender, the Chief Constable intimates that in future all parcels sent from this Office will be pre-paid therefore nothing should be charged to or paid by the person receiving the parcels. General Order 78 11th April 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Minister of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Seed Potato (Prices) Order No. 295 A sufficient number of copies of the Order is forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The necessary corrections will be made in the Orders in possession of Superintendents referred to in the above. A copy of each of each of these two Orders for each Division will be forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order 79 14th April 1917 Alien Restrictions (Consolidation) Order 1916 Referring to the instructions in the Home Office Circular of 17th December 1916, No. 321,843/4 (top of page) forwarded to Divisions with G.O. 273/1916 that no alien should be in possession of both an identity book and a registration permit, and to the subsequent instruction certificate, and to the subsequent instructions in the Circular of 11th December 1916. (embodied in Memo to Superintendents) of 13th December 1916 that a registration certificate issued to a Belgian refugee by the Registrar General should not be withdrawn on the issue of an Identity Book, The Secretary of State has since been in consultation with the Registrar General as to the possibility of bringing Belgian Refugees and other Aliens under the same rule in this matter as other aliens, and it has been decided to disperse with the special Belgian Refugee registration certificates for use in England and Wales. The procedure will be as follows: 1. When a Belgian refugee changes his address within a registration district, or moves to an address in the Metropolitan Police District, the Registration Officer (Superintendent of Police) will send Notice on Form A.R.-D to the Registrar General. 2. When a Belgian refugee moves from one registration district to another, the Registration Officer of the District which he is leaving will send notice on Form A.R.-D, to the Registration Officer of the new district, as in the case of other aliens and at the same time send a copy of the form to the Registrar General. When the alien has reported his arrival and has been registered in the new District, the Registration Officer of this District will, after verifying that the new address is correctly given, notify the Registrar General by counter signing and sending to him as soon as possible, the Form A. R. -D which he has received from the other district. If the refugee's dependents move with him this should be stated on the Form and their Christian names should be given. If the refugee does not report his arrival in the new district, particulars of his case should be circulated in the new supplement "C" of the Police Gazette, in accordance with the instructions contained in Home Office Circular, dated 12th December 1917 No. 166,422/27, and S.G.O. 300/16. By adopting the procedure explained above:- The Police will be able gradually to withdraw certificates of registration from and to issue identity books without impairing the efficiency of the arrangements for notifying changes of address locally and to the Registrar, and the Chief Constable directs that the instructions set forth above, will be carefully adhered to by Superintendents. A copy of the change report Form A. R. - D will continue to be sent to this Office. In future all Identity Books issued to, or, in possession of Belgian refugees will be endorsed on the front page in red ink "Belgian Refugee". The number of the Identity Book in possession of all Aliens, (including Belgian Refugees) will be entered in entry No. 11 on the Form A. R. -D. As the existing Belgian refugee registration certificates contain a notice to the refugee instructing him to report changes of address with a warning as to the consequences of failing to do so, and the absence of any such notice in future might give the refugee some excuse for disregarding or forgetting the requirements as to reporting changes of address, it will be desirable whenever a refugee reports his intention to change his address that he should be handed one of the notices (Copies of which are forwarded herewith). Further supplies may be obtained from this Office. All Belgian refugees when reporting their intention to change address to the Police should be warned that it will be necessary for them to report their arrival to the Police of the new District, and a note will be made on Form A. R. -D that such has been done. This will also apply to other aliens who may move into new registered districts where they will be required to register. The following other points have arisen in connection with identity books generally. (a) Special attention is directed to the instruction (2) On page 2 of the Home Office Circular 273/1916 as to marking an aliens passport or other documentation of nationality with particulars of the identity book issued to him. Cases continue to occur of aliens obtaining more than one identity book or suppressing the fact that they have one. Superintendents will give this matter special attention. (b) Every opportunity should also be taken to see that an alien is not carrying more than one passport or certificate of nationality, aliens have been found in possession of 2 or 3 Certificates of nationality and a passport as well. All superfluous passports or Certificates of Nationality will be confiscated and forwarded with a short report to this Office. (c ) When an alien leaves the address entered on the outside page and on page 2 of the identity book, his new address should be entered in the blank page for endorsements and remarks at the end of the book, and the entries on the outside page and on page 2 should be corrected and a reference to the new address inserted. In cases where the alien leaves his address for the purpose of a temporary visit only to another area, it will be sufficient if his movements are recorded by dated Police Stamps in the blank pages. (D) It is also desirable that any permanent change of address should be recorded on the duplicate particulars sheet which be recorded on all the duplicated particulars sheet which was filled in at the time the identity book was issued. If the duplicate particulars sheet is not in possession of the Police Office by which the change is recorded in the book, a note should be sent to the proper Office where the book was issued. The same course should be pursued in the event of any important endorsements beign made in the book e.g. conviction or of an order under paragraph (2) of Article 18B. (C) When the blank pages at the end of the identity book are filed up continuation sheets can be used in order to obviate the necessity for the issue of an entirely new book. Applications for these sheets will be made to this Office. In some cases, however, it may be advisable to issue a new book rather than have recourse to dilapidated condition or if it is desired to make endorsements of an important character and there is reason to believe that if a continuation sheet is used for the purpose the alien will make away with it. (F ) When an application is made for the issue of a new identity book in place of one that has been lost, reference should always be made if possible to the duplicate particulars sheet if the lost book, and if a new book is issued the entries in it should be compared with those in the original duplicate particulars sheet which (or a copy) should be obtained from the office where the book was issued, enquiry being made at the same time as to whether anything is known against the applicant. A note as to the loss of the original book should be made in any new book issued and any entries as to convictions, cautions, or orders under paragraph 2 of Article 18B which are ascertained to have been in the original book should be entered in the new one. If the original book was stamped with permission to work on munitions the Minister of Munition (P. M. S. 2 Durham House, John Street Adelphi W. C. 2) should be communicated with and asked to stamp the book afresh, unless there is any objection to this course. In suitable cases particulars as to a lost identity book can be circulated in the new supplement "C" to the Police Gazette. (G) As regards the case of alien seamen, the special form of registration certificate for alien seamen, adopted in September 1915 No. 276, 521 should be adhered to. Alien seamen do not require identity books under Article ( See home Office Circular dated 7th March 1916, under Article 18B as they are one of the classes of aliens exempted from the provisions of that Article ( see Home Office Circular dated 7th March 1916 page 3 (1) forwarded to Divisions with General Order 55/1916. An identity book should not, therefore be issued to an alien seaman unless he is leaving the sea and taking up permanent residence on shore. In every other case the proper document for an alien seaman to carry the special form of seaman's registration certificate issued instead, if he is not already in possession of such a certificate. A note should be endorsed on the certificate. A note should be endorsed on the certificate as to the number, date and place of issue of the identity book, which has been taken away; The book itself being returned to the office of issue with an explanation of the action taken: Care should however be taken to verify that there were no endorsements in the identity book indicating that the holder should not be allowed to leave the Country, e.g. if the identity book is stamped with a permit to work on munitions which has not been cancelled, the book should not be taken away, or a registration certificate issued. If an Order has been made against under paragraph 2 of Article 18B excluding him from any prohibited area, a note to this effect should be made on his seaman's registration certificate. The following document forwarded herewith will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Letters on the subject of the Aliens Restriction Order. 1. Home Office Letter dated 23rd March 1917 No. 332.271/5 2. Copy of Home Office Notice to an alien with respect to changing his address. 3. Home Office Letter dated 3rd September 1915 No. 276.521 on the subject of aliens Restriction (Seamen) Order enclosing;- (a) Order of Letter dated Home Office 2nd September 1915 addressed to Consuls. (b) Specimen of the Seaman's Registration Certificate referred to: General Order 80 14th April 1917 General Order Defence of the Realm Regulations 1. Horses and Mules 2. Cattle, Sheep and Pigs, Agricultural Implements. The Government have decided that it is necessary to obtain at as early as possible (1) A census of Horses (2) A census of Cattle, Sheep Pigs and Agricultural Implements. The Departments responsible for these Returns have asked the Secretary of State to obtain from the Police the same assistance as they rendered so efficiently in the case of the Agricultural Census taken last November. It is most important that the Return should be complete and accurate and should be obtained in a short a time as possible. Orders under Regulation 15 of the Defence of The Realm Regulations will be made by the Quartermaster General, as Competent Military Authority, requiring particular of the animals and implements in question to be furnished on prescribed forms. These Orders will be published in due course in the London Gazette, and copies will be available if required for production in proceedings against persons who fail to comply with the requirements. A specimen of the form of return prepared for the Census of Horses and Mules is enclosed. The Forms for the Census of Cattle and Agricultural Implements will be sent hereafter and will be on similar lines so far as regards the directions on the front page. The Orders of the Competent Military Authority will be framed as to impose on every owner the duty to make a Return whether a form has been served on him by the police or not, and steps are being taken by the Board of Trade and Board of Agriculture to call attention to this duty by notices in the London and provincial newspapers, and by other means, but it appears to the Secretary of State that the best results cannot be obtained unless the Police serve the forms on the owners, and collect them again, as they did in the case of the Agricultural Census. Upon receipt of these Forms Superintendents will arrange for the requisite number of each to be immediately despatched by messenger, or passed by Superintendents themselves, to Sub-Sections of Divisions, to enable the Officer in charge to have one of the two forms, or both forms, if necessary, served upon every owner of:- 1. Horses and Mules 2. Cattle Sheep Pigs and Agricultural Implements When the forms are served on owners they will be warned that they will be collected, that they must be filled up within three days and be kept ready to hand to the Officer when he calls for them, consequently the name of the Police Station need not be entered on the space provided for the purpose on the front page of the Forms. A few copies of each of eh Forms will also be kept at every Police Station to hand to owners who may apply for them, and a list of the persons to whom such are handed at the police Station responsible for seeing that such forms are duly filled in are collected. Arrangements will be made for Sergeants and Constables to collect all the Forms relating to:- 1) A census of Horses (2) A census of Cattle, Sheep Pigs and Agricultural Implements. Immediately after the expiration of three days from the date of service, and, when receiving the Forms the Sergeant or Constable will, as far as possible see that the same are correctly filled in. Any person who has any horses or cattle etc. in his charge and who claims that it is for some other person to make the return should be advised to take what steps he can to see that this is done. If the owner is out of the Country or for other good reason is unable personally to make a Return, a Return should be obtained from some person representing the owner. The work of verifying that each owner makes a return should be carried out by the Police with all possible care, and be completed as soon as possible but the Police will not be responsible for checking the correctness of the particulars returned on the forms, except that, if they should observe that any statements are obviously and to their knowledge incorrect, they should draw the owner's attention to the penalties attaching to the rendering of false pretences. The above instructions apply equally to the Census of Horses and to the Census of Cattle and Agricultural Implements. Immediately the Officer in Charge of each Section or Sub-Section has collected both the forms from every owner he will have them placed in order by "PARISHES" each being kept separate, and send all the forms by messenger to the Divisional Head Quarters Office, or Superintendents will arrange to pick up the same at Sectional Offices. Upon receipt Superintendents will arrange for the two Forms Census of Horses and Mules (Buff Forms) to be cut in two. The right hand sheet should be detached and forwarded to:- Room 14 Board of Trade Gwydyr House London S.W.1 Together with a slip made out as follows:- Cheshire Constabulary Forms forwarded from .......................................Police Station Name of Division Head Quarters Officer The left hand side sheet will be sorted into Parishes, and for the present retained at Divisional Head Quarters Offices:- Note- Particulars of Horses owned by Railway Companies are being obtained direct from the Companies and local Railway Officials should not, therefore, be required to furnish separate Returns. 2. Census of Cattle and Agricultural Implements (White Form) These forms (both Sheets) will be sorted into Parishes and sent complete by Superintendents to:- The Board of Agriculture 17 Newington Causeway London S.E.2 Note;- All dealers in agricultural implements and other persons owning any of the implements specified in this form or returns are required to fill up much of the return as relates to agricultural implements whether or not they are also owners of any cattle, sheep or pigs. When the parcels have been dispatched Superintendents will report to this Order. 1. The date the Forms are received from Head Quarters. 2. The date the Forms are sent to Sections. 3. The date the Forms are received back by the Superintendent. 4. The date the Forms are forwarded from the Superintendent's Office. (a) Census of Horses and Mules (b) Census of Cattle, Sheep and Pigs and Agricultural Implements. A sufficient number of copies of this General Order have been sent to enable Superintendents to forward one to each Section and Sub-Section and the same will be neatly placed in the order Books at Divisional and Sectional Offices, thus avoiding the necessity of copying at Divisional Offices. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 12th April 1917 No. 333.647/5 is forwarded for the information and guidance of Superintendents and will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters Offices with other Home Office Letters. If any extra hours are absolutely necessarily performed by Sergeants and Constables in connection with the above, the Chief Constable approves of Special Service Sheets being submitted by Superintendents to this Office containing particulars of the extra hours performed. If "Nil" a Memo to that effect will suffice. Superintendents will, upon occasions when newspaper reporters call at their Offices, endeavour to have a paragraph inserted in local newspapers drawing attention to the Government's Order directing a census of horses and mules, and cattle, sheep and pigs and agricultural implements, and that all owners of animals and implements will be required, under penalty, to render returns of same in their possession, this Order being directed to the preservation of food supplies. General Order 81 16th April 1917 Aliens Restrictions (Consolidation) Order 1916 Power to close certain premises frequented by Aliens The Chief Constable forwards to Divisions copies of Statutory Rules and Orders 1917, No. 286, containing Order in Council dated 30th March 1917 amending the above, which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents, and kept with the copy of the Aliens Restrictions Order, forwarded with G.O. 273/16 AT Divisional Head Quarters, a note being made in red ink opposite Article 25 as follows:- The new Article gives power to close either altogether or during certain hours or for certain purposes not only clubs, but also premises used for the sale of refreshments to be consumed on the premises, or as a place of public resort or entertainment, if they are within (a) (b) or (c ) of the new Article. If a person who occupies or controls any premises of the kind specified is a British subject, the premises may be dealt with under the Article if they are frequented by alien enemies or undesirable aliens: If the person is an alien, they can be dealt with not only on those grounds but on the grounds that they are conducted in a disorderly or improper manner or in a manner prejudicial to the public safety. The Secretary of State does not propose, as at present advised, to make General orders on the recommendations of Chief Constables from time to time authorising such action as he may approve with regard to specified premises or groups of premises. The Chief Constable therefore directs that Superintendents will carefully go into the matter and report on 25th April 1917. 1. Whether there are any premises in their Division which are used for the sale of refreshments to be consumed on the premises, or, as a place of public resort or entertainment or as a club, and which (a) are frequented by alien enemies: or (b) are frequented by undesirable aliens: or (c ) are in the occupation or control of an alien, and are conducted in a disorderly or improper manner, or in a manner prejudicial to the public safety:- 2. Whether it is desirable that any of the above premises should be made the subject of an Order under Article 25. If so, full details as to the premises with regard to which it is proposed to take action, the nature of the action proposed, whether entire closing or closing during certain hours certain purposes, and the grounds on which action is considered to be necessary, will be given. It will be observed that under paragraph (2) of the Article, the occupier or person having control of any premises closed there under is prohibited from occupying or controlling any other premises of a similar nature without the consent of the Chief Officer of Police of the District in which the premises are situated, while Paragraph (3 ) re-enacts and applies to the premises included in the new Article the power to search contained in paragraph (2) of the existing Article 25. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letters dated 11th April 1917, No. 324,294/14 will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters on the subject of Aliens Restrictions Order. General Order 82 16th April 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Acting Chief Constable directs that from 1st May 1917 Duty Scale "B" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Chief Constable: General Order 83 19th April 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.J of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller:-. Manufacture of Flour and Bread Order No.3 1917 No. 315: A copy of the above Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. Food Hoarding Order 1917 No. 317 Tea (Nett Weight) Order 1917 No. 318 Malt (restrictions) No. 345: A sufficient number of copies of this Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of each of each of these two Orders for each Division will be forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of each of the Orders will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 84 21st April 1917 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for the Months July August and September 1917 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Joint Committee on 21st April 1917. If the Police Balances in the hands of the Superintendents are high on the 30th June 1917 the Chief Constable may cause alterations to be made in the amounts of the cheques to Superintendents in September 1917. Divisions Month of July Month of August Month of September Total Head Quarters 152 152 152 456 Broxton 217 217 217 651 Altrincham 672 672 672 2016 Eddisbury 233 233 233 699 Nantwich 206 206 206 618 Crewe 478 478 478 1434 Middlewich 282 282 282 846 Northwich 424 424 424 1272 Wirral 580 580 580 1740 Dukinfield 241 241 241 723 Macclesfield 312 312 312 936 Stockport 425 425 425 1275 Runcorn 274 274 274 822 General Order No. 85 21st April 19175 Pensions The under mentioned pensions were granted at a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 21st April 1917 in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act 1890, the men having been medically certified as physically unfit for the further performance of Police Duty. Under Section 1(a) To take effect on 1st May 1917:- Inspector John Swords Crewe Division Pension of �93. 0. 0. per annum PC A7 Charles Moore Crewe Division Pension of �64. 2. 4 per annum PC 327 George Brocklehurst Dukinfield Division Pension of �62. 4. 7 per annum PC 205 Richard Waring Runcorn Division Pension of �66. 18. 4. per annum General Order No. 86 21st April 19175 Promotion Appointments and Transfers The following promotions, appointments and transfers will take place on the 14th December 1904. The Constables to be paid in their new Division from the 1st May 1917: Promotion No. 129 Sergeant Charles Hayward Broxton Division to be Inspector at �130.0. 0 per annum, vice Swords, pensioned. No. 290 Acting Sergeant Fred Weetman Macclesfield Division to be Sergeant at �1. 19. 1 per week, vice Hayward promoted. Appointment PC 25 John Powis Runcorn Division to be Acting -Sergeant, vice Weetman. Transfers Inspector Thomas Butler (married) from Head Quarters to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crew, vice Swords and will be employed as Detective Inspector. Inspector Charles Hayward (married) from Broxton Division to Head Quarters, vice Butler. No. 86 Sergeant George Kingman (married) from Altrincham Division to Broxton to Altrincham Division to be stationed at Hoole, vice Hayward. PC 258 Sergeant Charles Fraser Gerrie (married) Altrincham Division, from Sale to Bowden, vice Kingman. No. 133 Sergeant John Thomas Sheerin (married) Altrincham Division will occupy Sale Old Police Station, vice Gerrie. No. 290 Acting Sergeant Fred Weetman (single) from Macclesfield Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Sale, vice Gerrie. No. 25 John Powis Acting Sergeant (single) from Runcorn Division to to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Sutton, vice Weetman. PC 320 Henry Wood (married) Dukinfield Division from Mottram to Dukinfield, vice Wilkinson. No. 225 Henry Alty (married) to Dukinfield Division from Tintwistle, to Mottram, vice Wood. Merit Badges The following Sergeants and Constables are awarded the Merit Badge and pay of 2d- per diem from 1st May 1917, inclusive for long services and good conduct;- No. 254 Sergeant F. Cope Macclesfield Division No, 392 Sergeant A. Hornby Wirral Division PC 115 T. Rogers. Northwich Division PC 373 T. Edwards Wirral Division pc 272 J. Holland Altrincham Division General Order No. 87 24th April 19175 Constables rendering assistance as Ploughmen etc. Referring to General Order 55/1917 the Standing Joint Committee at a Meeting held on 21st April 1917 decided that the amount which may be received for the services of Constables lent as Ploughmen should be apportioned equally between the General Police Rate and the Constable concerned. Superintendents will issue official receipts from the Counterfoil Check Receipt, for the total amount received in respect of each Constable and credit same in Cash Book entering the same in Column "Special Services of Constables" under the heading General Order Rate. Thus:- 2nd April 1917 Services of Constable Employed as ploughman from - to General police Rate Special Service of Constables William Johnson From 1st April to 14th April 14 days Special Services of Constables �2. 10. 0 The amount due to the Constables one half of the total will be entered of the total sum received will be entered on "Special Services Duty Sheet thus;- Nature of Duty Rank & Number Date Employed No. of days Special Duty Ploughman 1st April- 14th April 14 �1. 5. 0 The Columns "Times Employed" and "No of hours "absent from the Station "being altered to "Dates Employed" and No. of Days respectively as shown in the specimen above. Before paying the amounts due to Constables Superintendents will submit to this Office, for the Chief Constables approvals Special Duty Sheets duly filled up as above directed. Constables and their Wives performing War Service" during the period of the present War At a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee at a Meeting held on 21st April 1917 THE Chief Constable requested permission and was authorised to, so far vary the conditions of service, under which all members of the Force were appointed as to permit any members of the Force and their wives performing the Service, during the period of the War, such permission to be conditional on the Chief Constable being satisfied that such War Service will not in any way interfere directly or indirectly with the efficiency of the Constabulary. The Chief Constable therefore issues the following instructions which must be complied with by all ranks wishing to avail themselves of the privilege which has been accorded. Constables Performing War Services Should any member of the Constabulary desire to take up any work on the land he will submit an application through his Superintendent to the Chief Constable and state therein:- (1.) The period and the exact nature and place of employment And; (2.) The remuneration to be received. In the opinion of the Chief Constable the remuneration for this skilled work should not be less that �1. 0. 0 per week, in addition to the necessary food required by the Constable when at work, and should be proportionately larger according to the standard wags of the District. When an application has been sanctioned it will be the duty of the Superintendent to see that the arrangements are clearly understood by the farmer and others concerned, receive the money in due course for the Constable's services, and issue an official receipt for same. The total amount will be dealt with as laid down therein. Constable's Performing War Services In the event of any Constable requiring permission for his wife to undertake War Service, he will make an application on her behalf and submit same through the Superintendent to the Chief Constable, such application to state the period and exact nature and place of employment and the remuneration to be received. 1. The period and the exact nature and place of employment And:- 2. The remuneration to be received. In the opinion of the Chief Constable the remuneration for this skilled work should be less than �1.0. 0 per week in addition to the necessary food required by the Constable when at work, and should be proportionately larger according to the standard wages of the district. When an application has been sanctioned it will be the duty of the Superintendent to see that the above arrangements are clearly understood by the farmer and others concerned, receive the money in due course for the Constable's services, and issue an official receipt for same. The total amount will be dealt with as laid down herein. Constable's wives performing War Services In the event of any Constable requiring permission for his wife to undertake War Service he will make an application on her behalf and submit same through his Superintendent to the Chief Constable, such application to state the period and exact nature and place of employment and the remuneration to be received. He must also state clearly in his application, having due regard to the efficiency of the Police Service, that arrangements have been made which will ensure - while his wife is so engaged the comfort of himself and household. In addition a certificate or undertaking to the following effect, signed by the Constable and his wife will be attached to the report. "We jointly and mutually understand that "in applying for permission for Mrs........................................ "to perform War Service .....................................................at "per week, such work must cease immediately at "the expiration of the War, or at any time on the "Orders of the Chief Constable" In the case of Constable's wives, the remuneration, will be paid direct to them, by those utilising their services and will not be received by Superintendents or entered in any way in Police Accounts. Constable's rendering assistance in spare time Or when on leave of absence: Many Constables may wish to assist farmers and others on the land in spare time or when they are on leave of absence, and the Chief Constable directs that applications to perform work of this nature will be will be submitted to him through Superintendents for approval, the application to state the exact period and nature and place of employment and the amount to be received for the service rendered. Superintendents will make arrangements to receive the amount of the Constable's services, and will pay over the whole amount to the Constable, but will not enter same in any way in the Police Accounts, a record being kept by the Superintendent of the amounts paid over, and the Constable's receipt being attached thereto and filed for record. It will be understood that this spare time employment will not be permitted in any way to interfere with Constables taking sufficient rest to enable them to efficiently perform their Police Duties. Before submitting applications with respect to the employment of Constables or their wives, Superintendents will satisfy themselves and state the nature of the employment is such that it is suitable to be undertaken and cannot in their opinion give rise to any Police difficulties. General Order No. 88 25th April 1917 Wild Bird Protection Acts The Wild Birds Protection (Administrative County of Cheshire) Order 1917 Referring to General Order 29/1917 the Chief Constable has received an intimation that the following Order dated 21st May 1917 has been made by the Secretary of State: "The wild birds Protection (administrative "County of Cheshire of Chester Order of the 29th January 1917, "is hereby suspended (except in the area referred "to in Clause X1 of that Order) until the 21st day "of June next, in so far as it prohibits the taking "or destroying of the eggs of the Black Headed Gull "throughout the administration County of Chester". General Order No. 89 25th April 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Public Meals Order 1917 No. 314. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The Wheat, Barley and Oats (prices) Order 1917 No. 363 The Barley Requisition Order 1917 No. 364 A copy of each of these Orders is forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order No 90 26th April 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Cake and Pastry Order 1917 No. 372 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. General Order No. 91 26th April 1917 Early Closing of Shops during the Winter Months Referring to S.G.O. 250/1915, 264/277 and 59/17 an intimation has today been received that in pursuance of Regulation 10B of the Defence of the Regulation (Consolidation) Regulations, The Secretary of State has made a new Order which is to continue in force until 30th September next the early closing provisions of the Order of 27th October 1916 as amended by the Order 1st December 1916. The Order re-enacts the existing Orders (which expire on 30th September 1917) without change except that with a view to avoiding waste of food during the summer months an additional exemption has been inserted allowing the sale after the closing hour of any fresh fish, tripe or soft fruit which would become unfit or less suitable for food if kept until the following day. The Police throughout the County will make the purport of the above widely known by warning all shop keepers and other persons concerned. The accompanying copy of the Home Office Letter dated 25th April 1917 No. 322.254 will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Letters on this subject. Copies of this Order, printed in Statutory Rules and Order Form, will be forwarded to Divisions as soon as received. . General Order No. 92 26th April 1917 Annoyance on Sundays by Blowing Horns The Chief Constable draws the attention of the Constabulary to the Byelaw on the above subject and he directs that the summer is commencing and Sunday trippers may be expected to visit the County, that Constables will pay special attention. 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 so far as to ensure a strict compliance with the County Byelaws. General Order No. 93 26th April 1917 Garden Robberies Thefts of Flowers 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 often practiced in the early mornings and on Sundays during the time occupiers of the houses are attending Devine Service. General Order No. 94 26th April 1917 Irish Labourers The Chief Constable draws the attention of the Constabulary is drawn to S.G.O 163/1906 with the contents of which Superintendents will see that all Constables are made acquainted with. General Order No. 95 28th April 1917 New Clothing 1916 Issue Referring to G.O. 63/1917 the Chief Constable directs that the 1915 issue of Tunic and Dress trousers will continue instead of new 1916 Issue. General Order No. 96 30th April 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Wheat, Rye and Rice (Restrictions) Order No. 376. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. General Order No. 97 1st May 1917 Medical Attendance Consequent upon the retirement of Dr Clarke, the Chief Constable directs that in the event of medical services being required for Police purposes in the above Section, Dr William Nicholson of Linderholme, Wardle Road, Sale will be given priority of call. If Doctor Nicholson is not available when required another Doctor will be called in. Dr Nicholson will examine or treat Constables when necessary on behalf of the Police Authority. General Order No. 98 1st May 1917 Billeting General Order 208/1917 forwarding a copy of a Royal Orders as to Food and Drink to be furnished in Billets is hereby cancelled and the Chief Constable forwards herewith a copy of a further Royal Warrant for the information and guidance of the Constabulary. Food and Drink to be furnished in Billets George R.J. Whereas we deem it expedient under the powers given to us by the Second Schedule of the Army Act to fix the quantities of food and drink to be furnished to soldiers when accommodated in billets:- Our will and Pleasure is that when the keeper of a victualling house or the occupier of a public building, dwelling house or other premises, is required to furnish meals for a soldier billeted on him, such meals shall consist of the following quantities of food and drink. (a) For Breakfast- five ounces of bread, one pint of tea with milk and sugar, four ounces of bacon. (b) For Hot Dinner - Twelve ounces of meat, previous to be dressed, six ounces of bread, eight ounces of potatoes or other vegetables. ( c) For supper -Five ounces of bread, one pint of tea with milk and sugar, two ounces of cheese. It shall be possible to vary the description of Food and Drink by substituting such equivalents as shall be authorised by the responsible Officer. Given at outer Court at St. James's, this day of March (May?) in the seventh year of our reign:- By His Majesty's Command Derby. General Order No. 99 1st May 1917 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 From Inst Head Quarters Inspector J. R. Dodd � 150. 0. 0 per annum 1st Altrincham PC 456 A. Atherton � 1. 13. 10 per week 7th Eddisbury PC 49 J. E. Lloyd � 1. 16. 2 20th Nantwich PC 284 B. Whitton � 1. 15. 0 25th Crewe No. 209 Act-Sergeant J. A. Taylor � 1. 16. 2 20th Middlewich No. 148 Act-Sergeant R. Penny � 1. 11. 6 4th Northwich PC 229 C. Lievesley � 1. 15. 0 11th Wirral PC 472 E. C. Smith � 1. 13. 10 7th Macclesfield PC 253 T. Mottram � 1. 17. 4 25th Stockport No. 239 Act-Sergeant J. H. Sant � 1. 17. 4 25th Runcorn PC 17A. T. Collier � 1. 15. 0 11th General Order No. 100 1st May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Order of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.G,G Referring to Memo to Superintendents May 1917 forwarding copies of Statutory Rules and Regulations and Rules and Orders 1917 No. 380 containing a new Regulation 2 G.G. the Chief Constable forwards herewith for each Superintendent a copy of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Flour Mills Order No. 377. This Order will be kept with the Manual of Emergency Legislation containing The Defence of the Realm new Regulations at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 101 3rd May 1917 Establishment On the recommendation of the Chief Constable the Standing Joint Committee at a meeting held on 21st April 1917, ordered, subject to the approval of; the Right Hon. Secretary of State, Home Department, that the establishment of the Force be increased by the appointment of a Superintendent in place of an existing Inspector at Head Quarters, and the Home Secretary by letter dated 1st May 1917 No. 115,182/56 having approved of same, the undermentioned promotion will take place from 1st April 1917. Chief Inspector William James Naylor Head Quarters to be Superintendent at �200. 0. 0 per annum, on augmentation. General Order No. 102 4th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations (Consolidation) Regulations No. 30 Sale of Arms and Ammunition Memo to Superintendents dated 27th February 1917 with reference to an Order made by the Competent Authority relating to the above are hereby cancelled. The following is a copy of an Order made by Lieut. General W. Pitcairn Campbell, Commanding in Chief, Western Command with reference to the sale of Arms and Ammunition:- 1. That no person after the date of this Order shall, within the area of Western Command being Wales and Monmouthshire, and the Counties of Lancashire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Cumberland and Westmorland, purchase or transfer, or dispose of any of the following arms and ammunition whatever, or any part or parts thereof: 303 Rifles and Ammunition or Pistols therefore: 45 and 455 Revolvers or Pistols and Ammunition therefore Single -barrel Shot guns Flat-nosed, soft or hollow point Ammunition of whatever character. 2. That without a license from the Competent Authority no person shall, within the said area, sell purchase transfer or dispose of any of the following arms and ammunition or any part or parts thereof; Rifles of any calibre other than 303 Pistols and Revolvers of any length, and of any other calibre than45 and 455: Barrel Shotguns; Air Gun and Air Rifles; Greener's Humane Cattle Killer and Ammunition therefor: All licenses prior to the date of this Order are hereby cancelled. Persons desirous of obtaining licenses should apply in writing to the Competent Military Authority in whose area they reside, the address of such authority being obtainable on application to the local Police. This Order shall not apply to any firearms or ammunition or explosive substance being manufactured or contracts for His Majesty's Government. All Orders under the above Regulation at present in force are hereby revoked as from the date hereof, without prejudice, however to any proceedings in respect of contraventions of such Orders; Given under my hand this Twenty fifth day of April One thousand and Nine hundred and Seventeen: (Signed) W. Pitcairn Campbell Lieutenant -General Western Command The Chief Constable directs that the posters forwarded herewith will be posted upon all Police Notice Boards throughout the County and that the particulars of the order will be made known to all persons interested. General Order No. 103 4th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Public Meals Order 1917 No. 314 The Chief Constable has been requested to assist in bringing the requirements of the above Order of the Food Controller, requirements of above Food Controller, referred to in General Order 89/1917 to the notice of person who will be affected by its provisions. A supply of copies of the Order has this day been forwarded to Divisions, and he directs that the Order and Form of Register which has been prescribed by the Food Controller under paragraph 8 thereof, will be brought by the Local Police to the notice of every person responsible for the management of any hotel, club, restaurant, boarding -house which comes under the Order (all except) those specially exempted under paragraph 6 and 7 and others interested. General Order No. 104 5th May 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above:- Altrincham Licensing District No. 40 Beer Off 14 Russell Street Altrincham Licensee Edith Jane Shaw Wirral Licensing District No.9 Letters Lower Bebbington Licensee Ada May Fletcher Dukinfield Licensing District No.4 Bridge Inn Dukinfield Licensee Joseph Hilton No. 35 Forrester's Arms Dukinfield Licensee William Holland No. 113 Old Oak Tintwistle Licensee Len Wadsworth Prestbury Licensing District: No. 101 Farmers Arms Wilmslow Licensee Catherine Burgess No. 107 No Sign Moor Lane Wilmslow Licensee Thomas William Hurst Stockport Licensing District: No. 47 Rams Head Disley Licensee Emma Holywake No. 65 Freeman's Arms Handforth Licensee Herbert Kidd No.67 Bulls Head Hazel Grove- cum -Bramwell Licensee Jane Forkington No.74 Robin Hood Hazel Grove- cum -Bramwell Licensee Margaret Nicholls No. 92 Dog & Partridge Marple Licensee Ernest Bligh No. 119 Plough Inn Northern Etchells Licensee Elizabeth Pearson Daresbury Licensing District No.20 Ring O' Bells Stretton Licensee Margaret Greaves General Order No. 105 8th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F and 2J of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Seed Potato (Prices) Order No. 3 & No. 4 A sufficient number of copies of the Order is forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The necessary corrections will be made in the Orders in possession of Superintendents referred to in the above. A copy of each of each of these two Orders for each Division will be forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order No. 106 9th May 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of10s/- to PC 273 T. J. Evans Altrincham Division for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Altrincham on 1st May 1917 at great personal risk. . General Order No. 107 11th May 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 18th May 1917: PC 297 John Richard Davies (married) Altrincham Division from Heatley to Ashton-on-Mersey, vice Jones. PC 102 Samuel Jones (married) Altrincham Division from Ashton-on -Mersey to Heatley vice Davies. General Order No. 108 11th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Maize Barley and Oats (Restriction) Order No. 404 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. General Order No. 109 10th May 1917 Government Inspection 1917 The general instructions laid down in General Order 82/1883 will be observed. Books etc. will not be placed in front of the men on parade, but will be kept inside the Police Station, ready for inspection. 1916 Issue of Clothing 1900 and helmets will be worn. Leggings 1914 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 drawn to S.G.O. 164/1899 re Folding Great Coates and Capes: All stations to be ready for Inspection: The Usual Returns: (1) Men employed in other than Police Duties. (2) Sickness (for this year ended 31st December 1916) will be made out and forwarded to this office on 14th May 1917. 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 his arrival, together with Parade State made out on a form as per attached. The Superintendents of Divisions which are not inspected will forward these Returns direct to this Office on 19th May 1917. 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: A neat slip of paper will be put in each book at the place where the entry is made as to same having been last inspected, and also in defaulter sheets to mark the place where misconduct reports where misconduct reports during the last year are entered. Divisions will parade as follows:- Day and Date Division At what Division Time Thursday 15th May 1917 1th April 1901 Macclesfield Macclesfield @Macclesfield at 4.45pm Wednesday 16th May 1917 Dukinfield Hazel Grove @ Dukinfield at 2. 30pm County of ...................... Parade for Inspection by H.M. Inspector of Constabulary...............................1917 Authorised Establishment Additional Constables 1 Present Supdt Insptrs Serg'st Act-Sgt PC Total Sergt Total 2 On Duty 3 Sick 4 On leave 5 Serving with Army or Navy 6. Vacant otherwise than by 5 Total In the above Form Acting Sergeants will be entered in the Column "P.C" General Order No. 110 10th May 1917 Journey of Their Majesties the King and the Queen to Cheshire on 13th May 1917 On Sunday 13th May 1917 Their Majesties The King and Queen will leave Euston Railway Station at 6pm, and will travel by North Western Railway Station at 6pm entering the County of Chester at the boundary between Cheshire and Staffordshire at the south side of Crewe Railway Station at about 9pm at Tattenhall Junction, arriving at Malpas at 10pm. 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 8. 30pm and will remain until the Royal train has passed. Ordinary Dress will be worn. Sunday 13th May 1917 The following detail of the Constabulary will parade at Malpas Railway Station at 9a.m. on 13th May 1917 for Police Special duty there during the night until the Royal train departs at 9.05 a.m. on Monday 14th May 1917. Division Superintendents Sergeants. PC's Total Remarks Broxton 1 - 8 9 Eddisbury - - 2 2 Nantwich - - 4 4 Total 1 - 14 15 * Dress * 1915 Issue * Helmets * Black gloves * Capes * Lamps (ready trimmed) * Superintendent will wear Cap and Frock Coat. Monday 14th May 1917 On Monday 14th May 14th 1917 Their Majesties the King and Queen will leave Malpas at 9.05a.m and travel by via Tattenhall Junction passing Chester at 9. 30a.m for Queen's Ferry. 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 8.45 and will remain until the Royal train has passed. Ordinary Dress will be worn: Monday 14th May 1917 The undermentioned details of the Constabulary will parade as follows on Monday 14th May 1917 at the Chief Constable's Office, Chester at 9. 45a.m for duty at Chester Division Supt Insp Sgts. PC's Total Remarks Head Quarters - 1 - - 1 For Eddisbury - - - 4 4 Police Crewe - - 1 7 8 Special Nantwich 1 - - 2 2 Duty Macclesfield - - 5 6 Runcorn - - 1 3 4 Total 1 1 2 21 25 At the Chief Constables Office Chester at 12noon: for duty at Chester General Railway Station. Division Suptd Insp Sgts. PC's Total Remarks Broxton - - - - 1 For Altrincham - - 1 6 7 Police Middlewich - - - 3 3 Special Wirral - - 1 4 5 Duty Macclesfield - - - 3 3 Stockport - - 1 5 6 Total 1 - 3 21 25 * Full Dress 1916 Cloth Clothing * Helmets * White gloves * Capes to be brought if required * Superintendent and Inspectors will wear Caps and Frock Coats. On Monday 14th May 1917 Their Majesties the King and Queen will leave Chester General Railway Station at 1.30pm and travel by and will travel by London and North Western Railway Station and Great Western Joint Railways, arriving at 2.30pm. Superintendent Ennion Wirral Division and one Sergeant and eight Constables from that Division will parade at Hooton Station at 12. 30 mid-day for duty at certain places near Hooton Railway Station where the Royal train comes to a stand for about twenty minutes at a point on the Chester side of Hooton Railway Station. * Full Dress as above directed. * 1916 Cloth Clothing * Helmets * White gloves * Capes to be brought if required * Superintendent and Inspectors will wear Caps and Frock Coats. On Saturday 19th May 1917 On Saturday 19th May 1917 Their Majesties on Sunday 13th May 1917 Their Majesties the King and Queen will leave Sedburgh Station and travel to London by North Western Railway Station via Lancaster and Crewe, entering the County about 3.45am and leaving it about 4. 30am: 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 8. 30pm and will remain until the Royal train has passed. Special Duty Sheets in connection with the Royal Visit to Chester will be forwarded to the Chief Constable's Office on 17th May 1917 The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged by Superintendents of all Divisions. General Order No. 111 12th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations The Paper Restriction Regulations 1917 Referring to G.O. 74/1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of Revised Explanation of Notes and Memorandum issued by the Royal Commission on Paper, which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept with the documents forwarded with the above Order G.O. in the Manual of Emergency Registration of Divisional Head Quarters. The revised Notes take the place of those forwarded on 9th April 1917 (No. 3) in General Order 74/1917 which will be marked in red ink "See Revised Notes issued by the Royal Commission on 18th April 1917" General Order No. 112 12th May 1917 Recruits of the Belgian Army Referring to arrangement contained in General Order 122/1916 for assisting the Belgian Government in gathering to their Colours Belgian subjects in this country who are liable to military service. The Home office have intimated that by a Belgian decree of the 1st March 1915, requiring all male Belgians born between 1st January 1896 and 31st December 1896 to enrol themselves etc. have now been extended to all male Belgians born between January 1st and December 31st 1897. The Belgian Government have applied to H. M. Government for assistance in carrying this new Decree into effect and the Acting Chief Constable therefore directs that the following steps will be taken in the matter. Superintendents will forward to this Office on 5th May 1916 a Return on the following Form of the particulars of male Belgians who were born between the dates mentioned residing within their Divisions. Cheshire Constabulary ...................................Division Return of particulars of male Belgians born between 1st July and 31st December 1893 in the above Division. Return of the particulars of male Belgians born between 1st January and 31st December 1897. Full Name Address Date of Birth Has applicant been rejected for service in the Belgian Army if so give date Date....................................................Superintendent........................... On receipt of these Returns the particulars will be forwarded from this Office to Major Le Viconte de Beugham India House, Kingsway, London, who will enrol then supply enrolment forms which will be sent to Divisions in due course to be filled up by the Belgians concerned after which the forms will be collected by the Police and returned to this Office and Superintendents will at the same time report if the Forms have been filled up by the Belgians signing same. If a filled up form is not sent in respect of any each Belgian an explanation of the reason should be given for instance, that he refused to fill one up etc. A Summons to appear before the Recruiting Commissioner in London, together with a Railway Warrant for the journey, will be sent in due course to each Recruit and any change of address after the enrolment form has been filled up should be at once reported to this Office. Any male Belgian from between the dates mentioned, who fails to enrol himself before 25th May next, or to attend before the Recruitment Commissioner when summoned, will be considered as a defaulter and this should be brought to the notice of any Belgian who refuses to fill up a Form should be warned that steps may be taken to compel him to discharge his military obligations as Belgian subject. The accompanying circular letter from Home Office dated 28th April No. 268. 194/152 will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters Offices with other Home Office Circulars recently sent from this Office. General Order No. 113 14th May 1917 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 367 Arrowsmith 2nd Examination PC 160 Potts General Order No. 114 16th May 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st June 1917 Duty Scale "C" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Chief Constable. General Order No. 115 17th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Regulation 8 G. Prohibition of the use of Motor Spirit in motor cars for hire The Chief Constable forwards below a copy of Order in Council made under the Defence of the Realm Acts on 10th May 1917: Article 1: Of which contains a new Regulation prohibiting on or after 12th May 1917 the use of Motor Spirit in motor cars let for hire except for in certain cases specified in the Regulation. The Board of Trade are anxious that steps should be taken to ensure that the new restrictions are brought to the notice of Garage Proprietors and other who have cars for hire, and that when this has been done proceedings should be taken in cases of non-compliance. "Whereas by an Order in Council dated the "twenty eighth day of November nineteen hundred "and fourteen. His Majesty was pleased to make "Regulations (called the Defence of the Real Regulation) "under the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation "Act1914. For securing the public safety "and the Defence of the Realm: "And whereas the said Act has been "amended by the Defence of the Realm "(amendment) Act 1915 the Defence of the Realm "(Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1915 and the munitions "of War Act 1915 and other enactments, "And whereas it is expedient further "ti amend the said Regulations in "manner hereinafter appearing: "Now, Therefore His Majesty is pleased "by and with the advice of His Privy Council "to order. And it is hereby ordered that the "following amendments be made in the "said Regulations:- "After Regulation 8 G.G. 8 the following Regulations "shall be inserted "8GG on and after the twelfth day of May nineteen "hundred and seventeen, motor spirit shall not be used "where the letting of the car:- "(a) is in connection with ambulance or hospital "work or the conveyance of wounded soldiers or is to "a duly qualified medical practitioner for the purposes "of his profession:-or "(b)In the connection with naval or military "or munition service or the conveyance of munitions workers "to or from their work: or "(c) is authorised by the Board of Trade for any. "If any person uses motor spirit, or causes "or permits motor spirit to be used, in contravention "of this regulation, he shall be guilty of a summary "office against these regulations. "In this regulation the expression motor "spirit" has the same meaning as in Part 11 of the "Finance (1909-1910) Act 1910 "Nothing in this regulation shall apply to any "motor cab or motor omnibus standing or plying "for hire in any street or public place or in any "railway station: but any question as to whether "or not a car is exempt under this provision shall "be referred to the Board of Trade whose decision "shall be conclusive" The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will take immediate steps for complying with the above Regulation and warning garage proprietors and others who have cars for hire and if after that has been done offences are committed particulars will be reported to this Office. Copies of the Regulation in Statutory Rule form are not yet available, but a supply will be sent to Divisions as soon as they are printed. General Order No. 116 18th May 1917 Chief Inspector Inspector John Richard Dodd Head Quarters is appointed Chief Inspector and will receive increase of pay at �155. 0. 0 per annum from this date inclusive. General Order No. 117 19th May 1917 Police Constables for service in the Army The Chief Constable has received intimation from the Home Office that the War Cabinet has decided that a further supply of men are to be found for the Army from amongst those engaged in essential occupations, including the Police, and he therefore directs that the following unmarried members of the Force will attend in uniform at the Chief Constable's Office at Chester at any time between the hours of 9am and 1pm (whichever is most convenient having regard to the times of (trains) on the dates named below, and will proceed to the Recruiting Office at Chester Castle for medical examination. The necessary Railway Warrants, authorising each Constable to obtain a return ticket to Chester free of charge are forwarded herewith, and will be handed to the Constables in whose names they are made out. Upon arrival at Chester Castle, Constables will do their best to be examined as quickly as possible and afterwards report themselves at the Chief Constable's Office, when they will produce any certificate or card which has been furnished to them. On Wednesday 23rd May 1917:- Divisions No. Rank Name Head Quarters No. 283 Acting Sergeant Leigh Head Quarters PC 24 A. S. Waite Broxton PC 489 C. Astles Eddisbury No. 33 Acting Sergeant J. Jennings Eddisbury PC 322 F. C. Skelcher Northwich PC 89 G. H. Durnell Northwich PC 175 F. Reece Northwich PC 164 A. Painter Northwich PC 215 S. P. Bramhall Northwich PC 144 H. Wood Northwich PC 277 H. Price Dukinfield PC 480 W. F. Kelsall Dukinfield PC 299 C. Finneran Macclesfield PC 253 T. Mottram Macclesfield No. 25 Acting Sergeant J. Powis Macclesfield PC 185 D. Edwards Stockport PC 336 H. G, Thomas Runcorn PC 351 H. Booth Runcorn PC 127 J. Platt Wirral PC 305 Henderson On Thursday 24th May 1917 Divisions No. Rank Name Altrincham PC 363 W. E dwards Altrincham PC 136 ? 156 A. Boothby Altrincham PC 109 A. V. Bostock Altrincham PC 475 E. E. Furniss Altrincham PC 70 G. Oakes Altrincham PC 201 F. Roberts Altrincham PC 422 S. W. Fletcher Altrincham PC 450 J. Hunt Altrincham PC 296 A. Bason Altrincham PC 382 T. W. Goodlow Altrincham PC 444 F. Fraser Crewe PC 466 R. C. Stephenson Crewe PC 457 J. Brooker Crewe PC 5 J. Rowlands Crewe PC 256 P. P. Edge Crewe PC 268 N. Wood Crewe PC 418 P. Dean Crewe PC 419 E. Hughes Crewe PC 429 W. Beesley Crewe PC 185 A. Minister Wirral PC 119 H. Gray Crewe PC 110 J. J. Evans The receipt of this order will be acknowledged by return of post. General Order No. 118 19th May 1917 Cells at Police Stations Master Keys Serious allegations having been made in some Police Areas, by female prisoners against Constables on duty at Police Stations: The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will report whether the instructions contained in S.G.O. 441/1915 are strictly obeyed at each Police Station in the County. General Order No. 119 19th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Regulation 8 G. Prohibition of the use of Motor Spirit in motor cars for hire Referring to S. G. O 115/1917 the Chief Constable has this day been informed that the Board of Trade have authorised the use of petrol in cars hired for the distribution of newspapers and he directs that Superintendents will instruct the members of their Divisions accordingly. General Order No. 120 19th May 1917 Aliens Restriction Order The Chief Constable forwards herewith copy of Home Office dated 18th May 1917 No. 311.425/39 which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept with Circular letters of a similar nature at Divisional Head Quarters for reference if required. General Order No. 121 19th May 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of10s/- to PC 295 Runcorn Division and PC 353 H. Ellis Runcorn Division for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Altrincham on 1st May 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No. 122 19th May 1917 Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations No. 30 Referring to S.G.O. 102917 the Chief Constable directs that in accordance with the Order made by General Officer Commanding in Chief Western Command (copies of which were sent with the General Order above referred to) all applicants for Licenses for the sale and purchase of arms and ammunition should be referred to the Local Competent Military Authority, and not to Head Quarters Western Command. The Competent Military Authorities within the Cheshire Area are as follows:- In the Area of Mersey Coast Defences The Competent Military Authority Mersey Coast Defences 33 Rodney Street Liverpool For the remainder of the County: The Competent Military Authority Mersey Coast Defences 61 Chester Area The Castle Chester It will be understood that for the present licenses are not required for the sale or purchase of the following articles. Shot Gun ammunition such is commonly used for sporting purposes in the United Kingdom. Air Guns and air rifle ammunition: General Order No. 123 22nd May 1917 Defence of the Realm Army Council Orders Defence of the Realm Army Council Order The Chief Constable directs that the Posters forwarded herewith containing an Order of the Army Council relating t the manufacture or sale etc. of chopped hay and straw and prohibits of the use of straw for certain purposes in Great Britain, will be posted on the Police and Cattle Disease Notice Boards at each Police Station and at other places where permission can be obtained. The slips will be handed to persons applying for same. General Order No. 124 22nd May 1917 Defence of the Realm Notice to Farmers, Horsemen, Stockmen and Labourers The Chief Constable directs that the posters forwarded herewith will be posted on all Police Notice Boards and Cattle Disease Notice boards in the County, and at other conspicuous places as far as they will go, particularly at places where they are likely to be read by farmers, Horsemen, Stockmen and Labourers. Persons desirous of obtaining copies of the Poster should be informed that application for the same should be made to the Secretary of the County War Agricultural Executive Committee, Chester. General Order No. 125 22nd May 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Oats and Maize Products (Retail Prices) Order 1916 No 429 The Horses (Rationing) Order 1917 No. 439 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The Dealings in Oats (Restriction) Order 1917 No. 444. A copy of this Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept for reference if required. The purport of each of the Orders will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 126 23rd May 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of �1. 0. 0 to No. 353 Sergeant J. J. Murray Northwich Division for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Northwich on 18tht May 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No. 127 23rd May 1917 Billeting Referring to S.G. O 98/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith a supply of printed slips setting forth the quantity of bread to be supplied with hot dinner, and he directs that one of the same will be attached to each Army Form B55 now in possession of Superintendents or those in charge of Sections. The slip will be neatly gummed at the edge on the back of the form, over the paragraph relating to hot dinners. Superintendents will report compliance with above as regards the Army Forms B55 now in their Divisions. General Order No. 128 25th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.J of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Beans. Peas and Pulse (Restrictions) Order No. 457 To be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 129 25th May 1917 Police Constables for service in the Army Referring to General order 117/1917 the Chief Constable directs that the following unmarried Constables who have passed Class A and who have been selected by the Chief Constable for Army Service will join the Army on 14th June 1917. Arrangements will therefore be made will therefore be made for each man to do at once call at the Local Sub-Section Area Recruiting Unit he desires to join, and at the same time say that Orders have been given for enlistment on 14th June 1917 on which date all the men named will join up at the Local Sub-Section Area Recruiting Office. The Chief Constable is willing to consider applications for 10 days leave of absence in the meantime, from those who have not had any annual leave this year, such leave to expire on 12th June the next day 13th being required for handing in clothes, receiving pay etc. each man to be paid to 13th June 1917, inclusive. The Constables must be informed that according to Army Regulations if a soldier makes an allotment of 3s/-6d per week from his Army pay towards the support of any dependent whom he is bound to support, the same may be increased from Army Funds to 7s/- or 8s/- per week or even more, upon proof being given by the soldier to the Army Authorities as to the real dependency of such relative. Superintendents will before the Constables join the Army, call upon them to report their wishes as to remaining members of the Mutual Benefit Association and also what arrangements have been made for the payment of subscription to the Superintendent as they fall due, such reports to be forwarded to this Office in due course. Superintendents will as early as possible, send a separate report regarding each Constable containing his number and full particulars as to the Unit he has joined, and the Constable will be urged to keep his Superintendent fully informed of any changes of unit or Station so as to facilitate his early return to the Force on demobilisation. Divisions No. Rank Name Head Quarters PC 24 A. S. Waite Broxton PC 489 C. Astles Altrincham PC 70 G. Oakes Altrincham PC 201 F. Roberts Altrincham PC 422 S. W. Fletcher Altrincham PC 450 J. Hunt Altrincham PC 296 A. Bason Altrincham PC 382 T. W. Goodlow Altrincham PC 444 F. Fraser Eddisbury PC 322 F. C. Skelcher Crewe PC 466 R. C. Stephenson Crewe PC 5 J. Rowlands Crewe PC 256 T. J. Edge Crewe PC 268 N. Wood Crewe PC 418 T. Dean Crewe PC 429 W. Beesley Middlewich PC 121 C. Hardy Northwich PC 89 G. Durrell Northwich PC 164 A. Painter Northwich PC 215 S. Bramhall Northwich PC 144 H. Wood Dukinfield No. 299 C. Finneran Macclesfield PC 185 D. Edwards Stockport PC 336 H. G, Thomas Runcorn PC 351 H. Booth General Order No. 130 26th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations 8 G.G Prohibition of the use of Motor Spirit in motor cars for hire Referring to S. G.O 115/1917 and 119/1917 The Chief Constable has received intimation from the Home Office that the Petrol Control Committee have issued a General Order Authority allowing the use of Petrol in motor cars hired for certain specific purposes, which authority reads as follows:- In accordance with The provisions of Section (c) of Defence of the Defence of the Realm Regulation 8GG the letting of a motor car for hire is authorised for the following special purposes. 1.For the conveyance of any goods or burden in the course of trade or husbandry, in a motor car which was constructed or adapted solely for that use, prior to the 12th May 1917. 2.For visiting persons who are dangerously ill and for conveying nurses to attend patients, provided that in each case a certificate is obtained from a duly qualified medical practitioner. 3. For funerals: 4. For conveyance of Police Officers engaged upon their official duties. 6. For conveyance of newspapers for distribution. The Petrol Control Committee wish it to be understood that apart from this authority the provisions of Regulation 8GG should not be regarded as preventing the letting of a motor car for hire to a member of the Royal Family or the Diplomatic Corps, and, they are advised that the Regulation does not apply to a motor car which is let for hire to a single individual for a continuous period of twelve months or more, the hirer in such a case being deemed to be the owner of the car for purposes of taxation and motor spirit license duty. The Chief Constable directs that all members of the Constabulary will carefully note the terms of the above general authority of the Petrol Control Committee, and Superintendents will take steps to immediately warn Garage Proprietors and others who may have cars for hire of the purport of same. The accompanying copy of the Home Office Circular dated 25th May 1917 No. 310, 371 enclosing copy of the Notice issued by the Petrol Control Committee of the Board of Trade will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars on this subject. General Order No. 131 28th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations The Paper Restriction Regulations (No. 3) dated 19th April 1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the above Order made by the Board of Trade under Regulations 2F and 2JJ of the Defence of the Realm Regulations which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will explain such parts as maybe considered necessary to the members of their Divisions. The Order will be kept with the documents forwarded with G.O. 74/1917 and 111/1917 in Manual of Emergency Legislation containing the Defence of the Realm Regulations at Divisional Head Quarter and a note made in red ink as follows:- "See Paper Restriction Order (1917) No. 3 dated 19th April 1917" General Order No. 132 29th May 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Order of the Secretary Of State prohibiting the use of Lights of certain descriptions for purposes of Advertisement or Display The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 No. 478 containing an Order of the Secretary of State dated 22nd May 117, made with a view to effecting some economy in the use of coal by putting a stop to certain forms of wasteful and un-necessary lighting, which reads as follows;- 1. All lights of the following classes and descriptions shall be extinguished and such lights shall not be lighted at any hour except as provided in paragraph (20 hereof:- (a) Sky signs, illuminated facia, illuminated advertisements and other lights used outside or at the entrance to any shop or place of amusement or any premises for the purpose of advertisement or display. (b) Light used inside any shop for the purpose of advertisement or display when the shop is closed for serving customers. 2. This Order shall not apply to any public street light or any other light approved by the Chief Constable of police as necessary in the public interest. 3. The expression "shop" in this Order has the same meaning as, in the shop's Shops Act 1912. This Order shall apply to the whole of England and Wales and shall take effect on or after the 29th May 1917. The purport of the Order will be made known as widely as possible and the Chief Constable directs shop keepers who are accustomed to leave their shop window lighted after the shops are closed for serving customers, and managers of places of amusement who make use of lights for purposes of display before the hour when the general restrictions on lighting take effect, will be specially warned by the Police, a copy of this Order being served, if necessary, on such persons. It will be observed that paragraph (2) of the Order excepts any lights approved by the Chief Constable as necessary in the public interest, it is not intended to interfere with the use of any lights which Superintendents consider reasonably necessary for the lighting of stairways or other approaches to places of amusements etc. or any lights which have already been approved by the Chief Constable under the Lights (England and Wales) Order. Should any application for exception under paragraph (2) be received full particulars will be forwarded to the Chief Constable. A copy of the Order will be kept with the Manual of Emergency Legislation in possession of Superintendents. General Order No. 133 30th May 1917 The Highways & Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878 And the locomotive Highways Act 1896 Wheels of Agriculture Locomotives on Highways Attention having been drawn to the difficulties which have arisen in connection with the use on the roads, and the registration of certain agricultural locomotives, which do not precisely comply with the requirements as to crossbars on wheels contained in sub-section (4) of Section 28 of the Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878, the President of the Local Government Board has decided, in view of the importance of increasing the national food supply, and preventing unreasonable obstacles, being placed in the way of agricultural operations, to issue an Order varying the requirements of the sub-Section so as to legalise the use of the agricultural locomotives in question. The following is a copy of the Order which is dated 24th May 1917:- Article 1 In this Order the expression "agricultural Locomotive" has the meaning assigned to it by Section 17 of the Locomotive Act 1898. Article 11 (1) Where the driving wheels of an agricultural locomotive, to which this Article applies, ae shod with diagonal cross-bars and the cross-bars do not exceed in thickness the limit of three -quarters of an inch prescribed by sun-section (4) of Section 28 of the Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878, it shall not be necessary to comply with the requirements of that sub-section with regard to the width or extent of the cross-bars nor with regard to width of the space intervening between each such cross-bar. (2) This article shall not apply to an agricultural locomotive which exceeds five tons in weight. This Order may be cited as "The Locomotives on Highways (Agricultural Locomotives No. 11) Regulations and shall have effect during the continuance of the present War. General Order No. 134 31st May 1917 Restrictions on the sale of Lead in combination with certain Acids for medicinal purpose The Chief Constable has been informed by the Home Office that by an Order in Council of the 27th April 1917, lead in combination with Oleic Acid or other higher fatty Acids, whether sold or under any other designation (except machine spread plaster) is declared to be a poison and to be included in Part 1 of the Schedule A to the Pharmacy Act 1868, as amended by the Poisons and Pharmacy Act 1908. The effect of this Order is that Diachylon and the other preparations of lead, to which the Order relates, may in future be sold only by chemists and to persons either known to him. Also the box, bottle, vessel, wrapper or cover in which the poison is contained, must be labelled with the name of the article and the word Poison and the name and address of the seller and he the seller must make the prescribed entry of each sale in his Poisons Book. The order has been made in consequence of representation received as to prevalence among women of the practice of taking Diachylon and other preparations of lead, (usually in the form of pills) for the purpose pf procuring abortion. It will be observed that the legitimate use of Diachylon in the form of plaster for the treatment of bruises is not affected. All members of the Constabulary will keep careful observation to see that the provisions of the above Order in Council are not infringed by Chemists or other persons. Full particulars of any breaches of the Order which come to notice will be reported to this Office. The accompanying copy of Home office Letter dated 29th May 1917 No. 301.170/14 will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars.. General Order No. 135 1st June 1917 Coroners Inquests The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to the Coroners (Emergency Provisions) Act 1917 which reduces the minimum and maximum number of jurymen laid down in the Coroners Act, from twelve and twenty three respectively to seven and eleven. Whenever Constables receive from Coroners the usual warrant authorising them to warn a Jury, they will be careful to notice the numbers of men which the warrant directs them to warn and act accordingly. General Order No. 136 1st June 1917 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 From Inst Dukinfield Superintendent R. J. Richardson � 220. 0. 0 per annum 1st Crewe Inspector H. Whitley � 140. 0. 0per annum 1st Broxton No 86 Sergeant G. Kingman � 2. 2. 0 per week 1st Altrincham No. 195 ACT- Sgt J. T. Hankey � 1. 17. 4 29th Altrincham PC 208 A. E. Haslehurst � 1. 15. 0 29th Altrincham PC 29 H. Jones � 1. 13. 10 4th Eddisbury No. 362 Sergeant E. W. Morgan � 2. 2. 0 1st Wirral PC 479 H. Fryer � 1. 12. 8 1st Wirral PC 138 R. E. Brew � 1. 13. 10 4th Stockport No.84 Sergeant T. Thompson * � 2. 5. 6 1st * Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay General Order No. 137 4th June 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F & 2J of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Oats and Maize (Retail Prices) Order No. 482 2 A General License, amending the Bread Order 1917 No. 483 A sufficient number of copies of each of the Orders above are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The necessary corrections will be made in the Oats and Maize Products (Retail Price) Order 1917 in red ink at the top of the Bread Order 1917 No. 189 printed at page 221 of the Manual of Emergency Legislation as follows:- "See General License issued by the Food Controller on 23rd May 1917 No. 483" The purport of the above Order and license will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 138 4th June 1917 Sacrilege As cases of Sacrilege have recently been committed in the Eddisbury, Northwich and Wirral Divisions of 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 shall be warned with regard to the safe custody of money and valuables which are usually deposited in Church's as also to the clearance of the Offertory Boxes. Constables are warned to be especially vigilant and pay special attention to Churches and Chapels. General Order No. 139 5th June 1917 Altrincham Licensing District: The following alterations will be made in the above: Broxton Licensing District No.13 Raven Hotel Farndon Licensee David Judine No. 21 Red Lion Malpas Licensee George Roberts Eddisbury Licensing District No. 5 White Lion Alvanley Licensee Frederick Jackson No. 69 Abbey Arms Oakmere Licensee John Kemp No. 113 Jolly Tar Wardle Licensee Annie Eliza Clay Crewe Licensing District No.33 George Hotel Monks Coppenhall Licensee Ethel Carrie Barnett No. 83 Rising Sun Monks Coppenhall Licensee Lucy Roberts Sandbach Licensing District No.85 King's Arms Sandbach Licensee Miriam Williams General Order No. 140 5th June 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 12th June 1917: PC 460 Robert Henshaw (married) Northwich Division from Davenham to Northwich, vice Williams. PC 100 William Alfred Williams (married) Northwich Division to Davenham, vice Henshaw. General Order No. 141 7th June 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Re Dogs The Chief Constable draws the special attention of the Constabulary to the new Defence of the Realm Regulations with regard to dogs, contained in an Order in Council dated 19th May 1927. Regulation 2 S "(1) Where a dog has been seized as a stray dog by a "Police Constable under the Dog's Act 1906, it may be "destroyed under that Act at any time after the expiration "of three clear days from the time of seizure, unless "on the meantime the owner of the dog has claimed "the dog, and produced his licence in respect of the dog "of which a license is required, and paid all expenses "incurred by reason of its detention: and a notice "served under subsection (2) of section three of the Dogs "Act 1906, on the owner of the Dog which contains a "statement to this effect shall be a sufficient compliance "with that subsection" "(2) Any person who takes possession of a stray "dog shall, unless he immediately returns the dog to "its owner, forthwith hand the dog over to a Police "Constable: and if he fails to do so shall be guilty of "a summary offence against these regulations; and a "dog so handed over to a police constable shall thereupon "be treated as a dog seized by him as a stray dog under the Dogs Act 1906" Regulation 9 DD "it shall not be lawful to hold any exhibition "or show at which dogs are exhibited whether for sale "or otherwise: and if any person takes part in the "control, management, or organisation of any such "exhibition or show, or exhibits any dog at, or sends "for exhibition any dog to, any exhibition, or show "he shall be guilty of a summary offence against "these regulations." These two regulations are part of the measures which the Government, in view of the need for exercising the strictest economy in every direction in the use if food, have decided to take with a view to restricting the number of dogs. It is estimated that there are between three and four million dogs in the County and that the food consumed by them would be sufficient to feed half a million of persons. Moreover on a considerable number of dogs the payment of a license duty is being evaded. The Government consider it important, therefore, that the law relating to dogs should be strictly enforced. Stray Dogs The Chief Constable directs that all ranks will be particularly active in seeing that the provisions of Section 3 of the Dogs Act 1906, on this subject are strictly carried out. The administration of these provisions is facilitated and strengthened by the new Regulation 2S, which:- (a) reduces the period a stray dog has to be kept and fed by the police from seven days to 3 clear days from time of seizure:- (b) requires the owner if he claims the dog to produce his license, or prove that the dog is not one in respect of which a license is required. (c ) makes it obligatory in any private individual taking possession of a stray dog to hand it at once to a Police Constable, unless he returned it immediately to the owner. All ranks will do their best to call the attention of the public to the provisions of paragraph(c ) above:- All dogs seized by, or coming into the possession of members of the Cheshire Constabulary on and after 10th June 1917 will be dealt with as provided in the new Order, that is to say, a dog seized on Monday will be destroyed on Friday - Tuesday - Wednesday and Thursday being three clear days but, it will be understood by occupiers of Police Stations, where such dogs are detained, that, in the event of any particular dog being considered to be a valuable one, the full facts must be at once be reported to the Superintendent of the Division so that the matter of keeping the dog for a longer period than three days may be referred to Head Quarters for the instructions of the Chief Constable. Immediately a stray dog comes into the possession of the Police great care will be taken to see that every possible inquiry is at once made with a view of discovering the owner, more particularly as the period of detention is now three days instead of seven. Attention is drawn to the instructions under Section 3 (2) of the Dog Act 1906, contained in S.G.O 503/1906, directing the notice on Form M37 as to the dog being detained, to be at once served upon or sent by post to the owner and the Chief Constable directs that a few of these Forms will be kept in the possession of the occupier of each Police Station in order that he may forthwith despatch the form, in such cases as may be necessary, direct to the owner making a record in his Duty Book of having done so, and acquainting the Superintendent of the Division with the fact. All forms M36 and M37 now in possession of Superintendents and at Sectional Stations will be altered same as attached. If the owner of a stray dog claims that a license is not required because the dog is a farm dog, he should be required to produce his certificate of exemption from the County Borough Council. Attention is also drawn to the Orders of the Local Authority of the County of Chester as to the wearing of collars by dogs and as to the control of dogs between certain hours to prevent sheep worrying, referred to in S.G.O. 503/1906 and166/1907, under which any dog in respect of which an offence is being committed, may be seized and treated as a stray dog. * Dog Shows * These are now prohibited in all cases: * Licenses Steps will be taken by Police as far as their other duties permit, to see that licenses have been taken out in respect of all dogs within the Districts under Section 9 of the Dog Licenses Act 1867, any person may be required to produce his license to Police Constables within a reasonable time after the Constable shall have requested him to do so, and under Section 23 of the Customs and Inland Revenue Act 1878 proceedings for failure to take out a license may be instructed by the Police and this Superintendents will do in all cases reported to them, unless there are strong reasons why such should not be done. The List of Applications for exemptions in respect of farm dogs furnished to the Police should be carefully examined and objection taken in any case where there is reason to suppose that the dog is not kept and used solely for the purpose of tending sheep or cattle on a farm. Food Under the Wheat Rye and Rice Restrictions Order No. 376 (Restrictions) Order 197 No. 376 and the Maize, Barley and Oats Restriction Order 1917 made by the Food Controller and forwarded to Divisions with G.O's 96 and 108/17 it is prohibited to use certain articles for other purpose than human food;- Any:- Wheat, rye, flour, rice or rice flour, tapioca, sago, manioc or arrowroot or any article containing the same. The accompanying copy of Home office Letter dated 1st June 1917, will be perused by Superintendents, and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with Home Office Letters. The copy of Statutory Rules and Order 1917, No. 475 containing copy of the Order in Council of 19th May 1917, will also be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept with the Manual of Emergency Legislation, a note being made in red ink at those parts by the Order in Council as follows:- See Orders in Council dated 19th May 1917. General Order No. 142 8th June 1917 Government Inspection Referring to General Order 109/1917 intimation has been received that the Government Inspector will visit Cheshire on Friday 15th June 1917. Information as to the Divisions and Stations which will be inspected will be notified hereafter. General Order No. 143 8th June 1917 Recovery of Small Balloons used for target practice by Anti-Aircraft Stations Intimation having received from the Home Office that, with a view to recovery of the small balloons used for target practice by Anti- Aircraft Gun Stations the Field Marshall Commanding -in -Chief, Home Forces has arranged for a label, printed on yellow card, to be attached to all such balloons, asking the finder to hand in the balloon and other and other gear at the nearest Police Station and intimating that a reward of 2s/-6d- will be paid for doing so, the Chief Constable directs that, if any such balloon is brought to a Police Station in this County, the same will be forwarded as soon as possible to the "Anti-Aircraft Defence Commander" at the address given on the label (Leeds, Hull etc. as the case may be)) by the occupier of the Station, who will at once acquaint the Superintendent of the Division of the particulars. The reward will be paid by the Military Authorities direct to the finder (not through the Police) and this will be explained to the finder if necessary, when the balloon is brought to the Police Station. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 6th June 1917 No, 339,053 will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 144 8th June 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 14th June 1917: The Constable being paid in his new Divisions from which date, inclusive: PC 62 George Crank (married) from Head Quarters to Broxton Division to be stationed at Upton, vice Astles. General Order No. 145 8th June 1917 General Order United Kingdom Scheme for recalling Officers and men of H.M. Army who are on leave from overseas in the event of an emergency arising (1) In the event of an emergency arising in the United Kingdom it will be necessary for all Officers and men from oversees who are in this County, to report themselves for duty as soon as possible: (2) Certain Military Centres, conveniently situated for the purpose, have been selected in the various Commands, and Officers and men concerned will be collected at these centres for disposal as their services may be required. (3) The Collecting Centres so far as the Cheshire Constabulary are concerned are:- * Manchester * Liverpool * Birkenhead * Chester * Crewe * Wrexham (4) All Officers and men from overseas on leave in the United Kingdom will have instructions that, in the event of notice being given that an emergency has arisen, they are immediately to report themselves at the nearest Police Station for information as to Military Centre to which they are to proceed. These instructions are endorsed on the furlough Warrants supplied to men proceeding on leave from overseas. (5) All ranks reporting themselves at a Police Station in accordance with the preceding paragraph should be instructed to make their way by any means to transport available, or failing that on foot, to the Centre which they can reach in the shortest time, and to report to the Assistant Provost Marshall on arrival. Their furlough Warrants will authorise them to travel by Railway, if there is sufficient accommodation on the trains. (6) These arrangements apply only to Officers and men from overseas. They do not affect Officers or men on leave from units stationed in this Country, for those recall other arrangements have been made. The Chief Constable is drawing special attention to paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Scheme, directs that careful instructions will be given to every member of the Force that soldiers (Officers and men ) from overseas who report themselves at Police Stations in this County, in accordance with the scheme referred to, in accordance with the scheme referred to, are instructed to make their way to any means of transport available, and failing that, on foot, to that Collecting Centre named above which they can reach in the shortest time, and, on arrival there, to report to the Assistant Provost Marshall. It will be understood that the responsibility for giving public notice that an emergency has arisen, and the arrangements described in the scheme are to be brought into operation, rests with the Military Authorities. All that is required by the Police s is that they should be able to tell all soldiers, coming to Police Stations to what Collecting Centre they are to go, and the Official to whom on arrival they are to report. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 6th June 1917 No. 327/88 0/2 enclosing copy, of the Scheme above referred to, will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 146 9th June 1917 Damage to Allotments The Chief Constable has received intimation from the Home Office that the Board of Agriculture has drawn attention to the amount of damage that is done by trespassers to allotments, and to the injury which may by thereby ensue to the public interests, not only through the actual loss of food crops, but also through discouragement of allotment holders and others who have been working for the increase of the National food supply by this means, and pointing out that, apart from the general law relating to malicious injuries to properties and the stealing of growing plants, it is a criminal offence under the Defence of the Realm Regulation No. 2 N for an person to trespass on any land which has been set apart for the purpose of allotments in pursuance of the Regulations, even- through no damage can be proved, provided that a notice of the provisions of the law has been conspicuously displayed on the land. It appears that there is now a considerable amount of land to which the provision applies, and every effort should be made to enforce it. Where complaints of trespassers have been received the Chief Constable considers that Special Constables Class B might be usefully employed for the purpose of preventing further offences. In cases where proceedings are taken, the Magistrates should be pressed to impose a substantial penalty. It should be pointed out that any trespass which may have the effect of checking the cultivation of the land for the purpose of food production, is at the present time, an offence of a different character, from a trespass on private property in times of peace, and that in the case of land taken over, by the Board of Agriculture, or under the Board's Authority, it is made a Criminal Offence by the Regulation above mentioned. As in some cases it may be found that the damage to allotments is done by children, special attention is drawn to the provisions of Section 99 the parent of the child who has committed an offence may be required to pay a fine or damages, unless he can satisfy the Court he has done his best to prevent the commission of the offence. Schoolmasters will be requested to warn children of the seriousness of this class of offence. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 7th June 1917 No, 325/367/39 will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 147 9th June 1917 Telephone The Chief Constable's House, Milton Brook Lodge, has been connected by Telephone and the number is as follows:- Tarvin No. 41 Superintendents of Divisions will make a note for use in emergency, but ordinary Police communications should be made through Head Quarters Chester. General Order No. 148 9th June 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Cheese (Requisition) Order 1916 No 510 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept for reference if required. The purport of each of the Orders will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 149 11th June 1917 General Order No. 125 11th June 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Meat (Sales) Order 1916 No 250 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept for reference if required. The purport of each of the Orders will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 150 12th June 1917 Government Inspection The Government Inspector will see any member of the Constabulary who may have representation to make to him, or who wish to see him, at the Chief Constables Office, Chester, on Friday 15th June 1917 at 4pm. This will be read to all ranks and Superintendents will report to reach this Office on 14th June 1917 that such has been done, and the name of any member of the Constabulary who desires to avail him-self of the opportunity offered. General Order No. 151 12th June 1917 Government Inspection 1917 Referring to G.O. 142/1917 re above the Chief Constable directs that Divisions will parade as follows:- 15th June 1917 Head Quarters at Chester at 12.30pm 15th June 1917 Eddisbury Division at Oakmere at 2pm. The receipt to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No. 152 13th June 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Beans, Peas and Pulse (Retail Prices) Order 1917: No 54 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of each of the Orders will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. This Book Inspected by Captain W. H. Tomasson M.V. O H. M. Inspector of Constabulary 15th June 1917 General Order No. 153 15th June 1917 Transfer The following transfer will take place on the 19th Instant:- PC 456 Leonard Atherton Altrincham Division from Lymm to High Legh, vice Gould deceased. General Order No. 154 15th June 1917 Raids by Hostile Aircraft Referring to General Order 160/1916 and 232/16 the Home Office have been requested by the Field Marshall Commanding -in- Chief Home Forces, to bring to notice the following General Routine Order of 8th instant, regarding the disposal of bombs and other articles dropped from Hostile aircraft which comes into the hands of the Police, and the Chief Constable directs that if occasion arises, the instructions therein contained will be strictly carried out. The accompanying letter from the Home Office dated 13th June 1917 No. X840/ 852 will be filed at Divisional Head Quarter Offices, with other Home Office Letter of a similar nature. Copy General Routine Order dated 8th June 1917 C. R. 3152/2 (1) 945 Bombs or Articles from Hostile Aircraft Instances have recently been reported in which officers who have no authority for the purpose have demanded from the civil police bombs dropped from hostile aircraft. Bombs and other particles dropped from hostile aircraft and all fragments thereof which are in the custody if the Civil Police are not to be interfered with, except for Officers authorised by General Head Quarters Home Forces, or by the Competent Military Authority for the area acting under Regulation 35B Defence of the Realm Regulations or under instructions from General Officers Commanding-in- Chief. (Signed) F. C. Shaw Major General General Staff Home Forces General Order No. 155 15th June 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st July 1917 Duty Scale "D" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Chief Constable: General Order No. 156 15th June 1917 Funeral of Victims of Ashton -u -Lyne Explosion at Dukinfield 16th and 17th June 1917 The Chief Constable directs that the following details of the Constabulary will parade at Dukinfield Police Station for Police Special Duty in connection with the above, as follows;- At 12.30 pm on Saturday 16th June 1917 Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Stockport - 4 4 Total - 4 4 At 12.30 pm on Saturday 17th June 1917 Division Sergeants Constables Total Remarks Altrincham 1 6 7 Stockport 1 4 5 Total 2 8 12 The receipt of this order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No. 157 19th June 1917 Journey of His Majesty The King From London to Scotland 20th June 1917 On Wednesday 20th June 1917 His Majesty The King will leave Euston Railway Station London special train at 8pm, and pass through Cheshire by the London & 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 11.5pm Wednesday 20th June 1917, travelling via Hartford (L&NW Railway) Acton Bridge, Preston Brook etc. 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 10.35 pm Wednesday 20th June 1917 and remain until the Royal Train has passed. As it is desired this information should be kept strictly private and not divulged beyond the Police Circles the same will be kept confidential. . General Order No. 158 20th June 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of �1. 0. 0 to PC 401 G. Wood Broxton Division, for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Great Broughton on 13th June 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No. 159 20th June 1917 Separation Allowances for (a) wives and Children and (b) Dependents of Soldiers The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of leaflets copied by the War Office giving particulars of the Separation Allowances for wives and children and Dependents of soldiers, and he directs that the same will be sent to Police Stations, a copy being kept there for reference and the remainder handed to persons who may enquire from the Police about such Allowances. The "Regulations" for the issue of Separation Allowance and Allotments of Pay " issued in Booklet form and forwarded to Divisions on 23rd September 1915 are now considerably out of date. General Order No. 160 20th June 1917 Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations Regulation 30 Control of the Sale of Arms and Ammunition Referring to S.G.O. 102/1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith Copy of Army Council Instruction No. 945 of 1917 which has been received this morning:- War Office 15th June 1917 "1. With reference to A.C.1.647 of 1917on the above subject, it has now been decided to bring shot gun ammunition within the provisions of para.3. Class 11 2. Limited standing licenses (DR Form 3a) may be issued at Discretion to applicants who are not already authorised to sell in consequence of their holdings a general standing license (D.R. Form 5 revised) 3. The authority for issuing purchase license for shot gun ammunition (D.R. Form 23A) has been delegated to the War Agricultural County Executive Committees in England, Scotland and Wales, to whom all applications must be made. An Order should therefore be made. General Order No. 161 22nd June 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller. The Sugar (Domestic Preserving) Order 1917 No. 537 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 162 23rd June 1917 Journey of His Majesty the King From London to Scotland 20th June 1917 On Tuesday 26th June 1917 His Majesty the King will leave Tynehead Station Midlothian by special L. & N.W. train at 11.20am and pass through Cheshire by the London & North Western Railway, entering the County of Chester at the boundary between Cheshire and Lancashire on the south side of Warrington Railway Station about 4. 5am Wednesday 27th June 1917, travelling 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 the Constables will be at their posts at 3. 35 am Wednesday 27th June 1917 and remain until the Royal Train has passed. As it is desired this information should be kept strictly private and not divulged beyond the Police Circles the same will be kept confidential. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order No. 163 25th June 1917 The Aliens Restrictions (Natives of Mesopotamia) Order 1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 No. 545 containing an Order in Council dated 13th June 1917 amending Article 25B of the Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order 1916, so as to enable the relaxations already authorised in the case of Christian subjects of the Ottoman Empire to be made in the case of Natives of Bagdad or any other place in Mesopotamia, who are by race Jew or Arabs, which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept with the copy of the Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order 1916 at Divisional Head Quarters. A note will be made in red ink at that part of the Order which is amended by the above Order in Council as follows:- "See Order in Council dated 13th June 1917" If a Turkish subject presents himself to the Superintendent of the Division where he resides and satisfied that Officer that he is either a Jew or Arab by race and also is a native of Bagdad or any other place in Mesopotamia, full particulars will be reported to this Office, when the Chief Constable may, if he is satisfied as to his bona-fides, exempt him from all or any of the provisions of the Aliens Restrictions Order which applies to alien enemies. It will be observed that the benefits of the new Order are not limited to persons of the Jewish or any other religion, but extend to all Turkish subjects who can be considered as being by race either Jews or Arabs and who are subjects of Mesopotamia. On the other hand Jews from Constantinople or Smyma or elsewhere than Mesopotamia, including in particular from Salonika are not entitled to exemption. In the interpretation of the Order the expression "Mesopotamia" may be under stood as equivalent to all the country watered by the lower Tigris and Euphrates (including Mosul on the Tigris and Anah on the Euphrates) down to the Persian Gulf". Before exemption is granted the Chief Constable will require to be satisfied that the alien is entitled to claim exemption under the new Order and that he is a person who may be regarded as in sympathy with the cause of the Allies. If any difficulty is experienced e.g. owing to absence of documentary proof of birth in Mesopotamia, in accepting an application claim the Chief Constable may require the production if statutory declaration by two persons deserving of confidence stating that the alien is by race and birthplace qualified for relief under the new Order and that he is in sympathy with the Allies, cases of doubt will be referred by the Chief Constable to the Secretary of State for decision. On being satisfied of the necessary facts the Chief Constable will grant an exemption on a Form similar to that forwarded herewith. Unless there are special reasons which should be reported, to keep the alien under any of the restrictions, applicable to alien enemies, the exemption will apply to the provisions specified. When an exemption has been granted, a reference to it will be entered in the blank pages of the Alien's Identity Book, which will be forwarded to this Office for that purpose, when application is made. The accompanying copy of Home Office letter dated 19th June 1917, No. 333.037 together with a copy of the Form of Exemption, will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars on the subject or Aliens. General Order No. 164 25th June 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Special Police Area The Chief Constable has been informed that in pursuance of the power conferred on them the Regulation 55a of the Defence of the Realm Regulations the Secretary of State and the Secretary for Scotland have made an Order constitution a "Special Police Area (called the Gretna Green Special Police Area) comprising the site of H.M. Factory, Gretna and portions of the Counties of Cumberland and Dumfries in the vicinity of the Factory. The Order designates as Chief Officer Police Force, the Officer who has been acting as Chief of the Factory Police, and all correspondence relating to police matters arising in the Special Police Area should be addressed to him as follows:- The Chief Officer of Police H. M. Factory Gretna Dumfrieshire The boundaries of the above Special Police Area are defined in a Schedule to the Order which reads as follow:- Schedule Such portions of the Counties of Cumberland and Dumfries are included within a line drawn as follows:- From the Junction of the Rivers Annan and Eden, northward along the east bank River Annan to Brydekirk, Eaglesfield, from Brydekirk along the road by Kutle Bridge, Eaglesfield, Burnfood, the south side of Bellstown Wood and Chapel Knowe to Reamyrigg:from Reamyrigg by the Scot's Dike to the River Esk at Scotsdike : from Scotsdike by the east bank of the Liddle Water of the Old Ford: along the road by Skurrly warble Wood and the High Plains to Peddahill: from Pedderhill to Hogknowe Cottage: from Hogknowe Cottage to Oakshall, Moorhead Cottages, Highmoorhead, Longtown Union Workhouse, Highhallburn and Beaty's Plantation to the River Lyne at Haggiston Holme: from Haggiston Holme: from Haggiston Holme along the West bank of the River Lyne to Westlinton: from Westlinton along the road by Blackford to Harker; from Harker by Harker Station and Rockcliffe to Rockcliffe Ferry on the River Eden: and thence along the channel of the River Eden to its junction with the River Annan. Provided that where the above line is drawn along any road such road shall be deemed to be included in the Special Police Area. It will be observed that the Special Police Area includes the following places in England:- * Longton * Dornach * Gretna Green * Springfield and Kirkpatrick * It does not include Carlisle. General Order No. 165 26th June 1917 Chester Assizes The Chief Constable notifies the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will commence for the Trial of prisoners will commence at 11am on Tuesday 10th July 1917. General Order No. 166 26th June 1917 Defence of the Realm The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 No. 456 containing Order in Council dated 13th June 1917 amending the above, which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will explain such parts as are considered necessary to the members of their Divisions so that the provisions may be given effect to when occasion arises. The Order in Council will be kept with the Manual of Emergency Legislation at Divisional Head Quarters and a note be made in red ink at those parts of the Regulations which are amended by the above Order in Council as follows:- "See Order in Council dated 13rh June 1917" Special attention is drawn to Paragraph 2 of the Order in Council containing a new Regulation No. 2T which makes it a summary offence for an occupier of an agricultural holding in Great Britain to sell or part with the possession of any horse used, or capable of being used for the cultivation of the holding, except with the Authority of a license granted under the Regulation. Any cases of contravention of this Regulation coming to the notice of the Police will be reported to the Chief Constable before proceedings are taken. General Order No. 167 28th June 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations The Paper Restriction Regulations (No. 3) dated 19th April 1917 Referring to G.O. 74/1917 and 131/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the above Order made by the Board of Trade under Regulations 2F and 2JJ of the Defence of the Realm Regulations which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will explain such parts as maybe considered necessary to the members of their Divisions so that the provisions may be given effect to when occasion arises. The Order will be kept with the documents forwarded with G.O. 74/1917 and 111/1917 in Manual of Emergency Legislation containing the Defence of the Realm Regulations at Divisional Head Quarter and a note made in red ink as follows:- "See Paper Restriction Order (1917) No. 4 dated 8th June 1917" General Order No. 168 28th June 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller dated 11th January 1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith for the information of Superintendents copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller under the Defence of the Realm Regulations conferring certain powers on Inspector of Weight and measures and authorising them to prosecute offences before Courts of Summary jurisdiction. This Order will be kept with other Orders of the Food Controller in the Manual of Emergency Legislation at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order No. 169 29th June 1917 Defence of the Realm With reference to Part 2 of the Order in Council dated 13th June 1917 amending the above Regulations, forwarded with S. G. O. 166/1917 containing a new Regulation No. 2t with respect to the sale of horses, the Chief Constable intimates to the Constabulary that the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries have authorised The Cheshire War Agricultural Committee to exercise power of issuing licences under this Regulation. Persons enquiring from the police will be advised to forward their applications to:- The Secretary Cheshire War Agricultural Committee Northgate Street Chester General Order No. 170 2nd July 1917 Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations Regulation 30 Control of the Sale of Arms and Ammunition Referring to S.G.O. 160/1917 The Chief Constable the following is a copy made by Lieut. General W. Pitcairn Campbell, Commanding in Chief Western Command with reference to the sale of gun ammunition. 1. That after the date of this Order no person shall, within the area of Western Command and the Counties of Lancashire. Cheshire, Shropshire, Cumberland and is commonly used for sporting purposes in the United Kingdom unless in possession of a License from a Competent Military Authority. 2. That without a license issued by a War Agricultural County Executive Committee, no persons without the said Area shall purchase shot gun ammunition. Application for a License should be made to the local War Agricultural Executive Committee. Given under my hand this Twenty -second day of June: One Thousand, nine hundred and seventeen (Signed) William Pitcairn Campbell. The Chief Constable directs that all applications received by Superintendents of Divisions for licenses to sell gun- shot ammunition will be forwarded to this Office as to the desirability of a license being granted. The Posters forwarded herewith will be posted upon Police Notice Boards throughout the County and the particulars of the Order will be made known to all persons interested. General Order No. 171 2nd July 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Chief Constable forwards herewith:- 1. Notice of Permit dated 14th June 1917 for dealings in Wheat, Barley (other than Kiln-Dried Barley) and Oats harvested in the United Kingdom in the year 1916. 2. Booklet containing a summary of Food Orders which apply to the public. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A few extra copies of the booklet containing Summary of Orders is forwarded and will be handed to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 172 2nd July 1917 Increase of Pay The undermentioned members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/ per annum From Inst Altrincham Superintendent A. Sutherland �270. 0. 0 per annum 1st Altrincham Inspector T.Sharp �150. 0. 0 per annum 1st Altrincham Inspector J. W. Brazendale �145. 0. 0 per annum 1st Nantwich Superintendent T. H. Garner �230. 0. 0 per annum 1st Wirral Inspector W. O. Howie �145. 0. 0 per annum 1st Macclesfield Inspector G. Gibbon �145. 0. 0 per annum 1st Head Quarters No. 283 Act-Sergeant H. Ross � 1. 13. 10per week 30th Broxton No. 433 Act-Sergeant A. Fryer � 1. 16. 2 -do- 22nd Altrincham No.405 Sergeant R. Davies � 2. 2. 0 21st Eddisbury PC 101 W. Manley � 1. 15. 0 27th Crewe No. 414 Sergeant J. G. Rowbotham � 2. 3. 2 1st Middlewich No. 404 Sergeant S. Bowyer � 2. 3. 2* 1st Northwich No. 386 Sergeant J. Miller � 2. 4. 4* 1st Wirral PC 411 T. J. Woodward � 1. 18. 6 11th Wirral PC 234 J. W. Ankers � 1. 11. 6 25th Dukinfield No. 210 Sergeant D. Nolan � 2. 3. 2 1st Macclesfield PC 484 J. A. Alcock �1. 12. 8 27th Stockport PC 160 J. Potts � 1. 11. 6 25th Runcorn No. 153 Act-Sergeant F. Robinson � 1. 18. 6 3rd Runcorn PC 120 J. Wellings � 1. 15. 0 27th * Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay General Order No. 173 2nd July 1917 Licensing (Consolidation) Act 1910 The Chief Constable directs that in the event of Justices Clerks considering it necessary for the attendance of any members of the Constabulary to give evidence at the Principal Meeting of the County Licensing Committee, to be held as follows:- At The Crewe Arms Hotel at 12.15 pm on Thursday 5th July 1917:- Superintendents will arrange for them to be present at the Meeting. Ordnance Maps with licensed houses marked on them, to be taken to the meeting. Forms M10 containing names of members of the Constabulary attending the Meeting will be sent to this office by return of post. * Dress * Serge Suits * Caps * White Gloves Attention is drawn to Memo to Superintendents dated 22nd November 1906, as to payment of expenses of members of the Constabulary attending the Meeting. General Order No. 174 3rd July 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above:- Altrincham Licensing District No.62 Beer Off 49 Russell Street Altrincham Licensee Jessie Rustige Bucklow Licensing District: No. 19 Beer Off Love Lane Knutsford Licensee Arthur Dickenson No.27 Bulls Head Mobberley Licensee Jessica G. Dobell Eddisbury Licensing District No.38 Royal Oak Kelsall Licensee Harry R. Maddocks Winsford Licensing District: No.90 Old Star Over Licensee Amanda Walker No.130 Jolly Sailor Wharton Licensee Amanda Jane Charlesworth Prestbury Licensing District; No.22 Waggon & Horses Bollington Licensee Annie Rickers No.20 Queens Arms Bollington Licensee Jessie Cumberbirch No. 79 Ryles Arms Sutton Licensee Lavinia Cundliff No. 83 Star Inn Sutton Licensee Nellie Mottershead Stockport Licensing District: No.84 Horse & Jockey Hazel Grove-cum -Bramhall Licensee Henry Parkinson No.124 Foresters Arms Romily Licensee Walter Wright No. 135 Railway Hotel Yeardsley-cum - Whaley Licensee Alfred John Hillier General Order No. 175 7th July 1917 Constables recommended by the Acting Chief Constable During the Quarter ended 31st December 1916 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 quarter ended 30th June 1917. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Middlewich PC 359 D. Whelton Vigilance when on night duty at Odd Rode on 13th June 1917 resulting in the arrest of William Ray for stealing crockery from a canal-boat Northwich No. 369 Sergeant P. Willis Vigilance and determination when on night at Barnton at 12. 15 on 19th April 1917 resulting in the arrest (after a struggle) of three men for fowl stealing at Barnton Northwich PC 175 T. F. Reece Vigilance and determination when on night at Barnton at 12. 15 on 19th April 1917 resulting in the arrest (after a struggle) of three men for fowl stealing at Barnton. General Order No. 176 7th July 1917 Ministry of Food The Meat (Sales) Order 1917 Referring to G.O. 149/1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, containing explanatory notes of the above Order, and he directs that a copy will be served on all Market Authorities and Auctioneers concerned throughout the County. Superintendents will keep on one copy of the leaflet at Divisional Head Quarters and also furnish one to each Sectional Station to be kept for reference if required. General Order No. 177 7th July 1917 Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations Regulation 30 Control of the Sale of Arms and Ammunition Referring to S.G.O. 170/1917 directing all applications for licenses to sell gun-ammunition received by Superintendents to be forwarded to this Office, with a repot as to the desirability of the licences being granted, with a view to saving un-necessary work, directs that instead ilr of Superintendents forwarding the applications to send to Head Quarters, they will after personal enquiry, and if, everything is satisfactory endorse on the application the words "No objection by Police" sign same and hand it back to the applicant for license to sell, and, request him to forward it direct to one or other of the two Competent Military Authorities named below as the case may be:- The Competent Military Authority 61 Chester Areal The Castle Chester Or The General Officer Commanding Mersey Coast Defences 33 Rodney Street Liverpool Should any applications for license To Purchase shot gun ammunition be received by the police they will be dealt with by the Superintendents of the Division, in the same manner as those to sell, but after the Superintendent 's endorsement, they will be sent by applicants to: The Hon Secretary Cheshire War Agricultural Committee Northgate Street Chester In view of the imperative necessity for economy in the use of Lead and other components the Minister of Munitions is desirous of restricting the use if shot gun ammunition to the destruction of vermin and the preservation of crops, and Superintendents will bear this carefully in mind when dealing with applications which are made to sell or purchase, and will object to any such applications for which in their opinion there is not good and sufficient reason or which is made by or on behalf of persons who are wanting in discretion or are not of a sufficient age. Whenever the Superintendent sees reason to object to an application either to sell or to purchase- he will forward the application with his report thereon to the Chief Constable. General Order No. 178 11th July 1917 Destruction of Rats and House Sparrows Referring to the documents forwarded for perusal by Superintendents with a Memo from this Office on 13th June 1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith: 1. The Copy of Home Office Letter dated 11th June 1917 No. 173, 824/ 22 for the information of Superintendents to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other copies Home Office Circulars:- 2. Copies of a Leaflet containing an Extract from Bulletin No. 4 Series Aof the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries dated June 1917. 3. Copies of a Leaflet No. 84 issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries dated June 1917. A sufficient number of copies of both these leaflets is forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A few extra copies are forwarded and will be handed to persons interested who may enquire from the Police. It will be observed from the Leaflets in view of the importance of taking all practicable measures in the present time for protecting the national food supply, the Board of Agriculture have recommended that certain measures should be taken for the destruction of Rat and Sparrow Clubs in the lines indicted in the leaflet. It has been brought to notice that in some cases clubs so formed are encouraging the more or less indiscriminate birds and eggs (including species which are valuable to agriculture ) and in doing so are acting contrary to the recommendation in the leaflet and bulletin, and in contravention of the Wild Birds protect Acts and Orders in force thereunder. The Chief Constable therefore directs that all members of the force will do their best to see that any clubs formed in the County proceed on the lines laid down by the Board of Agriculture and conform to the requirements to the Wild Birds Acts and the Order in Force thereunder. While it is most desirable that rats and sparrows should be destroyed, much mischief will be done if the destruction extends to or birds which live on grubs and insects and protect the food crop. All members of the Force will give this matter their earnest attention such being desirable in the interest of the food supply of the County. General Order No. 179 11th July 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Minister of Food The Chief Constable forwards herewith:- 1. Copies of the Public Meals Order 1917 as amended by the Public Meals Order, No. 2 Order 1917: 2. Notice -Beans. Peas and Pulse (Retail Prices) Order 1917 A sufficient number of copies of these two Orders is forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. General Order No. 180 12th July 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of Statutory Rules and Orders 1917:- No. 65 containing Order in Council dated 28th June 1917 which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents, who will explain such parts as are considered necessary to the members of their Divisions so that the provision may be given effect when occasion arises. The Order in Council will be kept with the Manual of Emergency Legislation containing the Defence of the Realm Regulations and a note will be made in red ink at those parts of the Regulation which are amended by the above Order in Council as follows:- "See the Order in Council dated 28th June 1917" The following alterations will be made in Regulation 40B set out in S. G. O. 298/1916:- Paragraph (b) Section (1) Page 1 The following words will be inserted at the end of para.(b) "and that in the case of prescriptions issued for "national health Insurance purposes on the form "provided by the Insurance Committee the medical "practitioner's address and qualification and the words "Not to be repeated" need not be marked in the prescription. Paragraph (c) the following words will be deleted in red ink: "Except in pursuance of fresh directions duly "endorsed on the prescription by a medical practitioner "name in full and dated". Paragraph (d) of the same page 2 This paragraph will be neatly ruled through in red ink and the following written over same: (d) "The prescription shall be marked with the "date on which it is dispensed, and shall (unless "issued for national health insurance purposes on "the form provided by the Insurance Committee) "be retained by the person, firm or body corporate, and "by whom the prescription is dispensed, and shall "be kept on the premises where it is dispensed, and "shall be open to inspection by any persons authorised "for the purpose by a Secretary of State. General Order No. 181 12th July 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Minister of Food The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Order made by the Food Controller:-- The Public Meals Order 1917 (No. 3) 1917. A sufficient number of copies of this Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The necessary corrections will be made in all copies of The Public Meals Order 1917 (No. 314) at Divisional and Sectional Stations. General Order No. 182 12th July 1917 Destruction of Sparrows Referring to G.O. 178/1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a Press Notice issued by the Board of Agriculture on the above subject, and he directs that a copy of same will be kept at Divisional and Sectional Stations with the leaflets forwarded with G.O. referred to. General Order No. 183 13th July 1917 Ministry of Food The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a General License No. 673 issued by the Food Controller under the Beans, Peas and Pulse (Retail Prices) Order and he directs that one copy will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters and one sent to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. A note will be made in red ink at the top of the copy of The Beans, Peas and Pulse (Retail Prices) Order 1917 No. 511 forwarded with G.O. 152/1917 as follows:- "See General License issued by the License issued by the Food Controller on the 4th July 1917". The purport of the License will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 184 14th July 1917 Estimates for Pay and Contingences for the Months of October November and December 1917 The following are the amounts of the above submitted by the Chief Constable to the Standing Committee on 14th instant; If the Police Balances in the hands of Superintendents on 29th September 1917 are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amounts of cheques to Superintendents in December 1917. Division Month of October Month of November Month of December Total Headquarters 160 160 160 480 Broxton 226 226 226 678 Altrincham 596 596 596 1788 Eddisbury 229 229 229 687 Nantwich 211 211 211 633 Crewe 384 384 384 1152 Middlewich 280 280 280 840 Northwich 394 394 394 1182 Wirral 595 595 595 1755 Dukinfield 226 226 226 678 Macclesfield 313 313 313 939 Stockport 433 433 433 1299 Runcorn 260 260 260 780 Order No. 185 14th July 1917 Pensions The undermentioned pensions were granted at a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee on 14th July 1917 in accordance with the Provisions of the Police Act 1890. Under Section 1(a) Inspector George Gibbon Macclesfield Division Pension of �96. 13. 4 per annum To take effect from 30th September 1917 No. 369 Sergeant Samuel Willis Northwich Division Pension of �81. 2. 2 per annum To take effect from 30th September 1917 General Order No. 186 14th July 1917 Conveyance of Prisoners General Order 182 /1992 is hereby cancelled. Representation having been made to the Committee on pointing out the great savings of clerical labour and the economy of Stationery that recording the smallest details of each item of expense incurred in the conveyance of prisoners to prison, and of submitting a detailed claim for their repayment, could be superseded by a simple system of charging for their for the number of prisoners conveyed at an agreed rate per head per journey, the Prison Commissioners have obtained the authority of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury to negotiate with the various Local Authorities with a view to fixing a rate for future charges . This matter was brought before the Standing Joint Committee at meetings held on 21st April 1917 and 14th July 1917 and it was decided to accede to the suggestion herein contained, the fixed rate being 6s/-6d- per head in respect of all prisoners within the jurisdiction of Cheshire Constabulary conveyed to and from prisons at Liverpool, Manchester and Shrewsbury. It will not, therefore be necessary to render Forms F11.A in future, as a claim, based on 6s/- 6d- per head will be forwarded from this Office in respect of the number of prisoners who have been conveyed during each month of the Quarters ended March, June September and December in each year. This will not in any way interfere with Form F28 and Form 28a which will continue as at present, and be forwarded with other vouchers to this Office at the end of each month. The cost of cab fare from Railway Station to Prison at Manchester will continue to be paid by the Prison Authorities direct. Attention is drawn to G. O. 314/1913 as to telephoning to Messrs Richmond & Son, Gaskin Street, Downing Street, Manchester (Telephone No, Central 3199) for cab to be at station on arrival of a particular train. General Order No. 187 16th July 1917 The Meat (Sales) Order 1917 No. 520 The Meat (Sales) Order 1917 Referring to G.O. 149/1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith for the information and guidance of members of the Constabulary, copies of the official Form of License under the above Order and he directs that one copy will be retained by Superintendents at Divisional Head Quarters and one sent to each Sectional Station to be kept for reference if required. General Order No. 188 18th July 1917 Control of Sketching and Photography Referring to S.G.O. 1829/1916 The Chief Constable forwards herewith for the information and guidance of members of Superintendents, copies of a Book containing Notes of the Control of Sketching and Photography under No. 19 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations which he directs will be kept confidentially by Superintendents, and referred to on occasions when such is necessary. General Order No. 189 19th July 1917 Non Pensionable Allowances The Chief Constable has much pleasure in notifying to the Constabulary that on his recommendation the Standing Joint Committee at a Meeting held on 14th July 1917 consequent upon the high cost of living, and the loss of rest days, decided to increase the War Bonus and other Allowances as follows:- From 1st July 1917 War Bonus:- Married Men From 4s/- to 5s/- per week 1s/- per week for each child at home over 5 years of age 6d per week for each child at home under 5 years old Unmarried Men From 2s/- to 3s/- per week Boot Allowance 6d- to 1s/- per week all ranks Boot Money From 6d to 3s/0 per week all ranks: From 6d to 3s/0 per week all ranks: Superintendents Horse Allowance The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. From � 55. 0. 0 per annum to � 70. 0. 0 per annum This also applies to those Superintendents who have been permitted to use a Motor Car instead of a Horse and Cart. The amounts for War Bonus and Boot Allowance at the increased rates, together with the difference between the old and new allowance on the Pay Sheet will be entered on the Pay Sheet for 14 days ending 28th July 1917, including that for Supernumerary Constables , as follows. War Bonus The amounts to be paid as War Bonus will be calculated as follows;- For 14 days ended on 14th July 1917 1s/ per week increased allowances for married Constables 1s/ per week allowance for each child over 5 years of age and under fourteen years of age living at home. 6d per week allowance for each child under five years old living at home: For 14 days ended on 28th July 1917 and subsequent periods of 14 days Single Men 1s/ per week increased allowance for fourteen days ended 14th July 1917. 3s/ per week increased allowance for fourteen days ended 28th July 1917. The amounts for War Bonus and Book Allowance at the increased rates, together with the difference between the old and new allowances for fortnight ended 14th July 1917 will be entered on the Pay Sheet for fourteen days ending 28th July 1917 including that for Supernumerary Constables as follows:- War Bonus Referring to General Order 282/1916 the amount of War Bonus and Boot Money for 7 days ending 29th September 1917 and 9 days ending 31st December 1917, will each be calculated at the rate of one complete week. In the case of Superintendents and Inspectors entitled to the allowance for children the weekly amount will be multiplied by 52 thus, a Superintendent or Inspector with 3 children all aged over 5 and under 14 years would be allowed for himself a total of 8s/- per week and 3s/- for the three children, a total of 8s/- per week or �20. 16. 0 per annum, being �1.14. 8. each month. Pay Sheets (Form 24) will be neatly ruled as per specimen sent herewith: The Rank and Number will be added after the Signature at the extreme right hand side so as to leave as much space as possible for signature and rank and number. Boot Money Superintendents and Inspectors Superintendents and inspectors 4s/- 4d- being one twelfth of �2.12.0 and the same amount each month. Sergeants and Constables 3s/- being 6d- per week increased allowance for 14 days ended 14th July 1917 and 2s/- for 14 days ending 28th July 1917. Superintendents Horse Allowance each Quarter and entered on Divisional Form F18, will in future be �17. 10. 0. The total amount of War Bonus Allowance will be entered in the Cash Books as directed in General Order 267/1917. Superintendents will be responsible for seeing that the allowances in respect of children are correctly calculated and they will be careful to keep themselves informed as to the number of children at home, and will forward to this Office on 3rd October, January, April and July in each year, a Return on the following form. Cheshire Constabulary .................................Division Statement showing the number of children in respect of whom Allowances have been granted during the Quarter ended. No. Rank Name Over 5 years under 14 years living at Home No. of children living at home under 5 years old Total No. of children at Home We certify that the number of children entered on special columns herein to be correct during the period named and children living at home: Date.......................................................................Superintendent.................. A Return on the above Form made out for the month of July 1917, will be sent to this Office with the Pay Sheet for fortnight ending 28th July 1917. It will be understood that any variations in the number of children living at home, caused by birth, deaths, removals, increase in the ages of children must at once be reported by the Constable concerned to his Superintendent, who will forward such report to this office, to enable the Return, which has been previously rendered, to be corrected up to date, thus making it possible to check the amounts entered on each Pay Sheet in respect of the allowances for children. General Order No. 190 19th July 1917 Non Pensionable Allowance Referring to General Order 189/1917 the following Supplementary Estimates were submitted to the Standing Committee on 14th July 1917 and these amounts will be added to the cheque which will be forwarded by the County Accountant in due course. Division July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Headquarters 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 Broxton 14 14 15 14 14 15 86 Altrincham 34 34 34 34 34 34 204 Eddisbury 14 14 14 14 14 14 84 Nantwich 14 14 15 14 14 15 86 Crewe 19 19 20 19 19 20 116 Middlewich 17 17 18 12 17 18 104 Northwich 24 24 25 24 24 25 141 Wirral 29 29 29 29 29 29 174 Dukinfield 11 11 12 11 11 12 68 Macclesfield 17 18 18 17 18 18 106 Stockport 23 23 24 23 23 24 140 Runcorn 14 14 15 14 14 15 86 General Order No. 191 20th July 1917 Scheme for recalling Officers and men of H.M. Army who are on leave from overseas in the event of an emergency arising In the United Kingdom Referring to G.O. 145/1917 the Chief Constable directs that the Notices headed "Emergency Order" and printed on buff coloured paper, which the Superintendent of Wirral and Runcorn Divisions have already received and which Superintendents of other Divisions will hereafter receive from this Office will be carefully allotted to Sections and Sub-Sections. They will be sent to Sections and Sub- Sections having just been placed in envelopes or packages each of which will be endorsed:- "Emergency Order" "Not to be posted until receipt of definite "Orders to that effect are received from the "Superintendents of the Division" "See S.G.O 145 and 1917 The Packages will be hung up in the same places as the old Mobilization Notices, and be ready for immediate posting in the most conspicuous positions. Referring to Para 3 of the same S.G.O. the following are the places in the Towns mentioned at which Officers and men are required under the Scheme to report themselves to the Assistant Provost Marshal and this information will be given to all Officers and men at the time of reporting places which Officers are required:- Towns To report themselves Manchester The Depot 8th Manchester Regiment Ardwick Green Manchester Liverpool Military Foot Police Head Quarters Birkenhead 14 Slatey Road Birkenhead Chester Chester Castle Crewe Assistant Provost Marshall's Office 236 Nantwich Road Crewe Wrexham The Depot General Order No. 192 20th July 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulations 2F and 2J of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller: 1. The Intoxicating Liquor (output and delivery) Order No. 2 -1917 No. 700 A copy of this Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. A further supply is being printed and will be forwarded to Divisions in due course, when Superintendents will be forwarded to Divisions in due course when Superintendents will furnish a copy to each Sectional Section where same will be kept for reference if required. 2. The Stone Fruit (Jam Manufacturer's Prices) Order 1917: No 694 A sufficient number of copies of these two Orders are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of each Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 193 21st July 1917 Alien Restrictions (Consolidation) Order 1916 Referring to the instructions in the Home Office Circular of 79/1917 the Chief Constable has been informed that the Registrar General, after some three months working the new system of notification of Belgian Refugees changes of address has decided to make certain recommendations subject of temporary removals. The Removals may be roughly divided into two classes:- 1. The "holiday" class: and 2. The "Professional" class. It may be taken as characteristic of the first class that the person removing is absent from expiration of which he returns to his old address. The second class, on the other hand may be taken to comprise all of those cases in which the refugee in the course of following his profession, whether commercial, theatrical or the like, is absent from his registered address for a considerable period, during which he moves from registration district to registration district remaining in none for more than a few days at most. After consultation with the Home Office, the Registrar General has come to the following conclusions. 1. That temporary removals of the "holiday type" except those in which the refugee is entering the Metropolitan Police District need not be reported to him at all. 2. That for a variety of reasons it is desirable that all removals of the "professional" type should be reported to him in precisely the same manner as ordinary changes of address as set out in the General Order referred to above. The Chief Constable therefore directs that the Registrar General's wishes in this respect will be complied with by Superintendents as regards the temporary removals of Belgian Refugees from and into their Divisions, and also that the permanent addresses of any refugees belongs to the "professional" class who are at present residing temporarily in the County will be forwarded at once to the Registrar General Central Register of Belgian Refugees at Somerset House. Superintendents reporting to this office on 28th July 1917, that this has been done. Through the "holiday" removal is no longer to be reported to the Registrar General, the necessity will still exist for such arrivals and departures to be reported by local Constables and Superintendents. General Order No. 194 24th July 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulations 2F and 2J of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller: 1. The Raspberries (Jam Manufacture Prices) Order -1917 No. 702. 2. The 1717 Crop (Restriction) Order 1917 No. 721 A sufficient number of copies of these two Orders are forwarded to enable Superintendent to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. General Order No. 195 24th July 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 11th August 1917, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions. PC 204 Hugh Hazell (single) from Crewe Division to Broxton, to be stationed at Upton, vice Crank. PC 62 George Crank (married) from Broxton Division to Middlewich, to be stationed at Sandbach, vice Harris. PC 200 William Harris (widower) from Middlewich Division to be stationed at Crewe, vice Hazell (cottage not required). General Order No. 196 24th July 1917 Competent Naval Authorities Referring to G.O. 66/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith an Admiralty Monthly Order No. 2291, containing a revised List of Competent Naval Authorities, which he directs will be substituted for the List forwarded with the above G.O. which is now obsolete and will be destroyed. General Order No. 197 27th July 1917 Transfer The following transfer will take place on 8th August 1917. PC 104 Arthur Cumberbatch (married) Altrincham Division from Knutsford to Sale, vice Leigh. General Order No. 198 28th July 1917 Relatives or Next of Kin visiting sick Officers, Army Nurses and Soldiers in Hospital in this County or abroad Referring to G.O. 38/1917 with reference to the issue of railway warrants in certain circumstances to relatives, to enable them to visit Officers Army Nurses and Soldiers in hospital in the United Kingdom, or abroad the Army Council has represented to the Home Secretary that some apprehension appears to exist with regard to the circumstances in which a second person is allowed to accompany a patient's relative to an overseas hospital. The Chief Constable therefore impresses upon members of the Constabulary that unless the visitor to a patient in a hospital abroad are the wife and father, the wife and mother or the father and mother, a warrant for the second person to travel to London and back must not be issued, except when the wife, father or mother is physically incapable of travelling to France alone. This rule is enforced strictly and the fare to London and back for the second person will not be paid from Army Funds if the rule is infringed, it should be pointed out to applicants that if a second person not clearly coming within the above exceptions does travel to London, it must be entirely at his or her own risk and expense, and no promise can be given that permission will be granted by the War Office to proceed abroad. Persons going abroad to see relative in hospital are given all possible attention in London, at Folkestone and Bologne and during their stay in France so as to remove the difficulty for those who are not used to travelling, and the cases in which a companion is necessary are altogether exceptional. The Army Council believe that if the above conditions are strictly observed, un-necessary travelling and consequent disappointment will be avoided. The accompanying Home Office Letter dated 28th July 1917 No. 324.888/32 will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 199 28th July 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st August 1917 Duty Scale "B" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Chief Constable: General Order No. 200 28th July 1917 Motor Car Act 1903 The Local Government Board has issued an Order dated 24th July 1917 directing that additional Index Marks shall be assigned as follows: London County Council L. T County of Kent K. N The above information will be added in red ink to the List of Registering Authorities showing Index Marks etc. forwarded with General Order 458/03 and also in small pamphlet forwarded on 21st September 1904. General Order No. 201 30th July 1917 Transfer The transfer of PC 104 A. Cumberbatch Altrincham Division directed in G.O. 197/1917 will take place on 13th August 1917 instead of 8th August 1917. General Order No. 202 31st July 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Prohibition of Lifting Hay and Straw in Great Britain And Ireland and the Isle of Man The Chief Constable forwards an Order of the Army Council dated 17th July 1917, prohibiting lifting of hay and straw in Great Britain and Ireland and the Isle of Man. 1(a) Supply of Posters containing herewith:- Army Council dated 17th July 1917 prohibiting the lifting of Hay and straw in Great Britain and Ireland and the Isle of Man. (b) Copy of a leaflet containing the above Order 2. (a) A supply of posters containing an Order of the Army Council dated 17th July 1917 containing an Order in Army Council dated 17th July 1917, regulating the sale of chopped hay and oat straw in Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man. (b) Copy of a leaflet containing the above Order. 3. Copy of a leaflet containing instructions as to the procedure for dealing with the hay, wheat and oat straw under the Order of the Army Council referred to in No. 1. And he directs that the posters will be posted on all Police Notice Boards, at Sale-yards and other laces as far s they will go where they can readily be perused by farmers and other persons likely to be interested in the sale of hay and straw. The leaflets will be kept by Superintendents at Divisional Head Quarters. The contents of the Orders will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General order 73/1917 is cancelled the prices named therein being superseded by those contained in the Order of the Army Council dated 17th July 1917. General Order No. 203 1st August 1917 Defence of the Realm Restriction Order No 1. 1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of Statutory Rules and Orders 1917. No. 723 containing an Order restricting the use of motor spirit, the provisions of which are as follows:- 1. No person shall use or consume or cause or permit to be used or consumed any motor spirit for the purpose of proceeding to or from any race meeting, whether the whole or part only of the journey. 2. No person shall use, or permit the use of any vehicle which is propelled or driven by motor spirit for the purpose of proceeding to or from any race meeting, whether for the whole or part of the journey. 3. the distance between a person's place of residence or permanent or temporary, and the railway station nearest thereto, from or to which he can conveniently travel to or from a race meeting, shall not be deemed to be a part of the journey. 4. Nothing in this Order shall permit a person using motor spirit or a vehicle propelled or driven thereby for the purpose of proceeding to or from a race meeting on the reasonable belief of sudden illness, accident, or other sudden or urgent necessity, and the proof of such belief shall lie upon the person using the motor spirit or vehicle. 5. Nothing in this Order shall permit the driving or use of a public omnibus or stage carriage which is propelled or driven by motor spirit, if such public omnibus or stage carriage is actually plying for hire on its ordinary and accustomed route and at its ordinary and accustomed hours. 6. In this Order the expression "motor spirit" has the same meaning as in Part V1 of the Finance (1909-10Act 1910) and the expression "vehicle" includes a motor cycle. 7. If any person acts in contravention of the provisions of this Order he is guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. The Chief Constable directs that all members of the Constabulary will carefully note the terms of the above order, the purport of which will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. The Order will be kept with the Manual of Emergency Legislation at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order No. 204 1st August 1917 Increase of Pay The undermentioned members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/ per annum From Inst Crewe Superintendent H. Thompson �270. 0. 0 per annum 1st Middlewich Superintendent J. Sutton �230. 0. 0 per annum 1st Crewe Inspector E. Dickin �145. 0. 0 per annum 1st Altrincham Inspector J. Dawson �160. 0. 0 per annum 1st Northwich Inspector A. H. Foster �150. 0. 0 per annum 1st Runcorn Inspector J. Breese �145. 0. 0 per annum 1st Altrincham No. 415 Sergeant J. H. J Simms � 2. 3. 2 per week 1st Altrincham PC. 198 W. Marsden � 1. 13. 10 -do- 13th Crewe No. 398 Sergeant J. Upton � 2. 3. 2 1st Middlewich No. 47 Sergeant W. C. Lawson* � 2. 5. 6* 1st Middlewich No. 439 Sergeant T. W. Lythgoe � 2. 2. 0 1st Northwich PC 293 F. Thomas � 1. 11. 6 22nd Wirral No. 220 Sergeant J. Kennerley � 2. 3. 2 1st Wirral PC 443J. Stanistreet � 1. 13. 10 13th Dukinfield No. 356 Sergeant A. Morris � 2. 3 2 1st Stockport No. 211 Sergeant G. Kennerley* � 2. 5. 6* 1st Stockport No. 270 Sergeant A. Allen * � 2. 4. 4* 1st Stockport No. 158 Sergeant J. Yale � 2. 4. 4 1st Runcorn PC 238 F. Oakes � 1. 15. 0 1st * Exclusive of Merit Badge Pay General Order No. 205 6th August 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above: Altrincham Licensing District; No.143 Brooklands Hotel Sale Licensee Richard Smirh & Clara Evans Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 65 Mouldswood Hotel Mouldsworth Licensee Walter Broughton Nantwich Licensing District: No. 32 Forester's Arms Nantwich Licensee Ethel Barnett Dukinfield Licensing District: No.911 Church Inn Dukinfield Licensee Elizabeth Smith No.21 Tame Valley Hotel Dukinfield Licensee Sarah Beswick No.44 Dog & Partridge Dukinfield Licensee Fred Groundy Stockport Licensing District: No. 129 Railway Hotel Romily Licensee Eliza Hough Crewe Licensing District: No. 33 George Hotel Monks Coppenhall Licensee Ethel Barnett No. 59 Old Vine Inn Monks Coppenhall Licensee Robert Orr Congleton Licensing District: No. 67 Crown Inn Odd Rode Licensee Florence Richardson Northwich Licensing District: No. 11 Leigh Inn Little Leigh Licensee Edward Milton General Order No. 206 6th August 1917 Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations Regulation 30 Control of the Sale of Arms and Ammunition Referring to S.G.O. 170/1917 The Chief Constable notifies the Constabulary that Lieut. Sir William Pitcairn Campbell, Commanding in Chief Western Command has made an Order dated 25th July 1917 withdrawing the restrictions placed on the sale and purchase of shot gun ammunition. 1. The Order on the twenty second day of June one thousand nine hundred and seventeen restricting the sale and purchase of shot gun ammunition such as used sporting purposes in the United Kingdom, is hereby cancelled. 2. That in future a license to sell and purchase this description of ammunition will not be necessary. General Order 170/1917 is therefore cancelled. A Supply of poster containing the above Orders is forwarded herewith, and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be posted over those forwarded with the G. O. above referred to on 2nd July 1917. General Order No. 207 6th August 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2.G. of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Cattle and Meat (Returns) Order No. 457 To be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 208 6th August 1917 Identification of Prisoners Having regard to the importance of arrangements for identification of prisoners being carried out in accordance with the home Office Rules the Chief Constable directs that S.G.O.'s 243/1915 and 374/1910 will be read and carefully explained to members of Divisions at the Divisional parades during current month, and a note that such has been done entered in Superintendents Confidential Journals 1917. General Order No. 209 11th August 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Order made by the Food Controller under Regulation under the above. The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. The Pickled Herring (Returns) Order No. 770 The Milk (Returns) Order No. 776 The Flour Mills Order No. 2 1917 No. 774. One copy of the above orders is forwarded to be kept by Superintendents at Divisional Head Quarters. The Winter Beans Order 1917 No. 766. A sufficient number of copies of this Order is forwarded to enable Superintendents to retain one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and also to furnish one to each Sectional Station, to be kept there for reference. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 210 14th August 1917 Gun Practice and Bombing Practice Carried out by Anti-Aircraft Guns and Aeroplanes The Chief Constable has been informed by the Home Office that the Field Marshal Commanding in Chief Home Forces, has intimated with a view to allaying the alarm which is sometimes caused by sounds of gun practice carried out at night or bombing practice carried out at night. Instructions have been given that the local Police are always to be notified of the intention to carry out night practice and the hours between such practice will continue: He therefore directs that on any occasions when such notification of intended night practice is received from the Military Authorities or this Office. Superintendents will circulate the information to all Police Stations where the sounds of the gun fire or bombs are likely to be distinctly heard, and also inform the Chief Officers of Police in the neighbourhood areas, if necessary. When the notification is received at a Police Station, it will be the duty of the Officer receiving the message to pass the information to the local telephone exchange so that the telephone staff may be in a position to give information at once in reply to enquiries addressed to them. The Military Authorities in charge of the practice will be requested, when information is received, to state the area over which it is desirable to distribute the notification. Copy of Home Office Circulars dated 13th August 1917 No. 335.575. /2 attached, will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 211 14th August 1917 Measurement for New Clothing, Caps and Gloves for 1918 Issue Divisions will parade as follows, to be measured for the above:- Division Location and Time Monday 20th August 1917 Location and Time Nantwich Division Crewe Section Remainder of Crewe Division @ Crewe at 12.45 @ Crewe at 3pm @ Crewe at 3. 30pm Tuesday 21st August 1917 Location and Time Malpas and Hatton Heath Farndon Sections Remainder of Broxton Division Head Quarters New Ferry Section @Broxton at 9. 30am @Broxton at 11.30am @Broxton at 10. 30am @ Hoole at 2.pm @ Birkenhead at 2.30pm Wednesday 22nd August 19170 Location and Time Altrincham Division Remainder of Altrincham Eddisbury Division @ Dukinfield at 9. 30am @ Dukinfield at 10.00am @Oakmere at 1. 30pm Thursday 23rd August 1917 Location and Time Northwich Section Remainder of Northwich Division Middlewich Division Stockport Division @Northwich at 9. 0am @Northwich at 9. 30am @ Middlewich at 12.noon @ Stockport at 4. 15pm Friday 24th August 1917 Location and Time Macclesfield Division Dukinfield Division @ Macclesfield at 10am. @ Dukinfield at 2pm Saturday 25th August 1917 Location and Time Runcorn Section Remainder of Runcorn Division @Runcorn at 10am @Runcorn 10. 30 5am 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 hereafter :- For Clothing and Gloves Three lists to be made out, one for the Contractors- Messrs J. B. Pearce 812 Old Ford Road London E 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. 35 Gracechurch Street London E.C 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 last measured. For Leggings: Three Lists will be made out as per General Order 267/92 one to be sent by Superintendents to the Contractors; Messrs Shuttleworth & Sons 38 Bridge Street Chester One for this Office to be sent the day after the parade, the other to be retained by Superintendents: The Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will cause the number and names of all ranks serving in their Divisions (except those who received plain clothes allowance) to be entered in the Forms of measurement. Divisions will parade in Tunics and Belts. Superintendents will acknowledge receipt of this Order. General Order No. 212 15th August 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st September 1917 Duty Scale "A" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Chief Constable: General Order No. 213 24th August 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Order made by the Food Controller under Regulation under the above. The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. The Grain (Prices) Order No. 820 The General License, No. 823 under the Peas, Beans and Pulse (Retail Prices) Order No. 1917. A sufficient number of copies of this Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to retain one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and also to furnish one to each Sectional Station, to be kept there for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. A note will be made in red ink at the top of the copy of the under the Peas, Beans and Pulse (Retail Prices) Order 1917 forwarded with G.O. 152/1917 as follows:- "See General License issued by the Food Controller on 14th August 1917" General Order No. 214 24th August 1917 Acting - Sergeant to revert to Constable No. 308 Acting Sergeant W. Teanby Wirral Division will revert to the rank of Constable for:- Neglect of duty failing to patrol his beat properly and according to duty scale at West Kirby on 15th August 1917. General Order No. 215 29th August 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulations 2F and 2J of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller: 1. The Barley (Restriction) Order -1917 No. 821. 2. The Winter Oats and Rye (Restriction) Order 1917 No. 822 A sufficient number of copies of these two Orders are forwarded to enable Superintend to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire. General Order No. 216 29th August 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/-to PC 94 E. Bell Middlewich Division, for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Alsager on 22nd August 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No. 217 29th August 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulations above The Chief Constable forwards herewith the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller: 1. The Raspberries (Prices) Order -1917 No. 824 A sufficient number of copies of these two Orders are forwarded to enable Superintendent to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. 2. The Tea (Returns) Order 1916 No.863 3. The Apricot Pulp and Bitter Orange Order 1917 No. 868. A copy of each of these Orders is forwarded for each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Orders will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 218 1st September 1917 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 From Inst Northwich Superintendent G. Ennion �260. 0. 0 per annum 1st Runcorn No. Superintend A. Owen �220. 0. 0 per annum 1st Stockport Inspector R. Howard �140. 0. 0 1st Altrincham No. 154 Sergeant J. Lowry � 2. 2. 0. Per week 1st Altrincham No. 258 C. F. Gerrie � 2. 0. 0 21st Eddisbury No. 142 Act-Sergeant C. Tudor � 1. 16. 2 8th Eddisbury PC 43 N. H. Niddrie � 1. 15. 0 7th Crewe PC 436 G. W. Hardy � 1. 15. 0 7th Middlewich PC 333 J. T. Royle � 1. 13. 10 10th General Order No. 219 4th September 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above: Broxton Licensing District; No.19 Farmers Arms Huxley Licensee Joseph Ed. Ryder No.28 Bear & Ragged Staff Tattenhall Licensee William Wooley Sandbach Licensing District: No. 100 Ring O' Bells Sandbach Licensee Alice Downing Dukinfield Licensing District: No.95 White Hart Mottram-in Longdendale Licensee William Bardsley No.109 Quiet Shepherd Tintwistle Owners Manchester Corporation No.110 Angel Inn (formally Crown Inn) Tintwistle Closed Licensee transferred to Crown Inn see below No.111Waggon & Horses Tintwistle Owners Manchester Corporation Licensee Susanna Brockhurst Stockport Licensing District: No. 67 Bulls Head Hazel Grove-cum- Bramhall Licensee James Paton General Order No. 220 4th September 1917 Shooting of Carrier and Homing Pigeons It has been represented to the Secretary of State by the Field Marshall Commanding in Chief Home Forces that a number of complaints have been received of the shooting of carrier and homing pigeons by members of the public. Pigeons are being largely used by the Naval Military Authorities for the conveyance of messages. The Field Marshall is therefore anxious that any practicable measures should be taken to stop the shooting of homing pigeons, which has already resulted in the loss of many valuable birds, and the Chief Constable therefore directs that the members of the Constabulary will keep this matter in view. Copy of Home Office Letter dated 1st September 1917: No. 270. 270.772/104, forwarded herewith, will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 221 5th September 1917 Constables who have attested The Chief Constable considers that is not any longer necessary for those members of the Constabulary who attested under Lord Derby's Scheme to wear Armlets which were then supplied to them. The wearing of the Armlets will therefore be discontinued. General Order No. 222 5th September 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Food Control Committees (Constitution) Order No. 869 A copy of this Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. 2. The Sugar (Registration of Dealers) Order 1917 No, 885. 3. The 1917 Crop (Restriction) Order 1917 No. 896 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 223 6th September 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Meat (Maximum Prices) Order No. 903 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 224 8th September 1917 Ministry of Food The Oat and Maize Products (Retail Prices) Orders 1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a Memorandum containing particulars of licenses issued by the Food Controller under the above Orders and he directs that one copy will be retained by Superintendents at Divisional Head Quarters, and one sent to each Sectional Station to be kept for reference if required. A note will be made in red ink at the top of the Oat and Maize Products (Retail Prices) Orders 1917, and No 429 and 482 as follows: "See Licenses issued by the Food Controller on 20th August 1917:- General Order No. 225 8th September 1917 Promotions Appointments and Transfers The following promotions and transfers will take place on 30th September 1917, and the following transfers on 1st October 1917, the Constables being paid in their new Divisions. Promotions No. 211 Sergeant George Kennerley Stockport Division, to be Inspector at �130. 0. 0 per annum, vice Gibbon, pensioned. No.402 Sergeant George Griffiths Altrincham Division to be Sergeant at �1.19. 1 per week, exclusive of Merit Badge Pay, vice Kennerley, promoted to Inspector. No. 40 Acting Sergeant George Astle Wirral Division to be Sergeant at �1. 19. 1 per week, vice Bratt, pensioned. No. 353 Acting Sergeant Joseph James Murray Northwich Division, to be Sergeant at �1. 19. 1 per week, vice Willis, pensioned. Appointments No 388 Stephen Barber Eddisbury Division, to be Acting Sergeant, vice Murray. No. 317 Henry Taylor Moore Altrincham Division, to be Acting Sergeant, vice Griffiths. No. 202 William Leigh Middlewich Division to be Acting Sergeant, vice Astle. Transfers Inspector Edward Hindley (married) from Altrincham Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Wilmslow, vice Gibbon, pensioned. Inspector George Kennerley (married) from Stockport Division to Altrincham Division, to be stationed at Knutsford, vice Hindley. No. 245 Sergeant John Henry Gould Simms (married) from Altrincham Division to Stockport Division to be stationed at Cheadle, vice Kennerley. No. 402 Acting Sergeant George Griffiths (married) from Altrincham Division from Lymm to Altrincham Division, from Lymm to Altrincham, vice Simms. No. 317 Acting Sergeant Henry Taylor Moore (married) Altrincham Division from Sale to Lymm, vice Griffiths. No. 146 Sergeant Joseph Meredith (married) Broxton Division from Halton Heath to Malpas, vice Bratt, pensioned. No. 40 Sergeant George Astle (married) from Wirral Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Hatton Heath, vice Meredith. No. 202 Acting Sergeant William Leigh (married) from Middlewich Division to Wirral Division, to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Astle. PC 291 Frank Ellison (married) from Stockport to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Buglawton, vice Leigh. PC 233 James Condliffe (married) Stockport Division, will act as Superintendent's Groom and Messenger, vice Ellision. No. 4 Sergeant Davies Worth (married) Northwich Division, from Northwich to Barnton, vice Willis, pensioned. No. 353 Sergeant Joseph James Murray (married) Northwich Division and will remain at Northwich, vice Worth. No.388 Acting Sergeant Stephen Barber (married) from Wirral Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Kelsall, vice Barber. N0. 472 Edward Charles Smith (married) from Wirral Division to Eddisbury Division, to be stationed at Kelsall, vice Barber. General Order No. 226 10th September 1917 Examinations for Promotion The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Constabulary will assemble in plain clothes at Crewe Police Station at 101m on Friday 14th September 1917 for examination for promotion. Each man will bring with him a good black pencil, a penknife and a sandwich or two, as there may not be time to leave Crewe to procure refreshments. Railway fare only will allowed to each man, and Superintendents wills see that the same is correctly entered on Form F17 and charged in September Accounts. Those attending for examination will perform their ordinary night duty on the day they attend, but Superintendents will make the arrangements for so as possible covering the beats during the time they are absent. The receipt of this Order will be acknowledged by Divisions concerned. Acting Sergeants for Promotion to Sergeants;- No. Rank Name Division No. 433 Acting Sergeant A. Fryer Broxton No. 393 Acting Sergeant H. Cameron Altrincham No. 287 Acting Sergeant W. Postons Eddisbury No. 432 Acting Sergeant T. B. Cotterill Eddisbury No. 112 Acting Sergeant E. Green Crewe No. 209 Acting Sergeant J. A Taylor Crewe No. 148 Acting Sergeant R. Penny Middlewich No 292 Acting Sergeant H. Miller Middlewich No. 136 Acting Sergeant M. McKenna Runcorn Satisfactorily passed for the rank of Acting Sergeants;- No. 475 Acing E. E. Furniss Altrincham Division No. 111 Acting Sergeant F. Postles Altrincham Division No. 421 Acting Sergeant W. Latham Altrincham Division No. 43 N. H. Niddrie Eddisbury Division No. 478 Acting Sergeant F. Parrish Crewe Division No. 122 Acting Sergeant T. Woodward Middlewich Division No. 307 Acting Sergeant J. Griffiths Middlewich Division No. 108 Acting Sergeant R. Woodall Northwich Division Satisfactorily passed for the rank of Acting Sergeant:- No. 431Acting Sergeant F. Goulding Wirral Division No.184 Acting Sergeant R. J. Southworth Wirral Division No.305 Acting Sergeant A. Henderson Wirral Division No.289 Acting Sergeant W. Gregory Stockport Division No.194 Acting Sergeant G. W. Garbett Stockton Division No.468 Acting Sergeant J. Wood Stockport Division No.17 Acting Sergeant A. T. Collier Runcorn Division No.120 Acting Sergeant J. Wellings Runcorn Division General Order 227 11th September 1917 Sugar Distribution Scheme The Secretary of the Home Office Department has intimated that in the scheme for distributing sugar to holders the Food Controller is anxious that Police, and where possible Special Constables should be in a position to render assistance by answering enquiries and advising the public as to the proper steps to take in accordance of the instructions laid down. To enable the Police to do this on the points to which the public are more likely to refer to them, printed slips (a supply of which is forwarded herewith) have been drawn up for the purpose named. One of these slips will as far as possible be issued to each member of the Constabulary, but the slips should first have the name of the Food Control District and the address of the local Food Office inserted in the two spaces provided for the purpose. These particulars can be ascertained from the Local Authority as follows:- In England and Wales:- The Municipal Borough Councils and the Urban and Rural District Councils: It will therefore be seen that householders residing in Boroughs should forward their application forms properly filled up and signed, to the place appointed by the Borough Council, and in Urban or Rural Districts to the place appointed by the Urban or Rural District Council. The accompanying copy of the Home Office letter dated 8th September 1917 will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with the Home Office Circulars. General Order 228 12th September 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Order made by the Food Controller under Regulation 2F of the above. The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Bacon, Ham and Lard (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 No. 910. 2. The Cheese (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 No. 911 A sufficient number of copies of this Order is forwarded to enable Superintendents to retain one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and also to furnish one to each Sectional Station, to be kept there for reference. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 229 12th September 1917 Sugar Distribution Scheme Referring to General Order S.G.O. 227/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a Poster containing information for the general public on the above subject, and he directs that a copy will be posted on each Police and Cattle Disease Notice Board throughout the County, and at other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained, and where the same can be easily perused. General Order 230 12th September 1917 Special non Pensionable War Bonus The following is a copy of a Resolution passed at the meeting of Standing Joint Committee held on 14th July 1917: Resolved: On the recommendation of the Chief Constable that a special War Bonus at the rate of 10s/- per week (non-pensionable) be granted to members of the Constabulary (other than the Chief Constable and Deputy Chief Constable) who had completed twenty six years approved service on 1st April 1916, and those who may subsequently complete twenty six years of approved service, such Bonus to be payable only during the continuance of the War, and to those whose services are retained in the Constabulary. The following members of the Constabulary will therefore receive the above special non-pensionable War Bonus:- Division No. Rank Name Northwich Superintendent G. Ennion Stockport Superintendent A. J. Dutton Crewe Superintendent H. Thompson Altrincham Superintendent A. Sutherland Middlewich Superintendent J. Sutton Nantwich Superintendent T. H. Garner Dukinfield Superintendent R.T. Richardson Eddisbury Superintendent G. W. Johnson Head Quarters Superintendent W. J. Naylor Wirral Superintendent T. Ennion Division No. Rank Name Altrincham Inspector W. Brewster Macclesfield Inspector G. Gibbon Northwich Inspector A. H. Foster Dukinfield Inspector P. Leigh Altrincham Inspector J. Dawson Runcorn Inspector J. Breese Stockport Inspector R. Howard Crewe Inspector E. Dickin Crewe Inspector H. Whiteley Wirral Inspector W. O. Howie Division No. Rank Name Northwich No. 178 Sergeant J. Piercy Broxton No.324 Sergeant T. Tarran Stockport No. 84 Sergeant T. Thompson Crewe No. 219 Sergeant E. Bowden Altrincham No. 318 Sergeant T. Roberts Broxton No. 366 Sergeant H. Bratt Wirral No. 114 Sergeant A. Bee Northwich No. 369 Sergeant S. Willis Northwich No. 80 Sergeant P. O' Hara Division No. Rank Name Stockport No. 332 Acting Sergeant A. Price Wirral No. 360 Acting-Sergeant W. T. Broom Altrincham No. 262 Acting -Sergeant H. White Division No. Rank Name Middlewich PC 32 W. Leech Northwich PC 264 J. Griffiths Eddisbury PC A9 D. Davenport Crewe PC 301 A. Jones Middlewich PC 94 E. Bell Stockport PC 347 J. Jackson Wirral PC 349 J. Roberts Stockport PC 357 J. Richards Altrincham PC 87 F. Waite Broxton PC 344 W. Pettinger Nantwich PC 50 J. T. Haywood Nantwich PC 207 H. Skilbeck Eddisbury PC 171 G.H. Watley Stockport PC 28 P. Dolan Arrangements have been made with the County Accountant for paying the amount due up to and including 29th September 1917. After that date the amount due to Sergeants and Constables will be entered on each pay sheet which will be altered as per specimen attached, the amount of special non-pensionable war bonus for nine days ending 21st December 1917 will be calculated at the rate of one complete week. The amount due to Superintendents and Inspectors will be entered on the last pay sheet I each month, being one twelfth of 52% (52 weeks at 18s/-per week). As members of the Force complete twenty six years of service, they will make written application to the Chief Constable through their Superintendents for the grant to them of the special non-pensionable war bonus referred to in the foregoing Resolution of the Standing Joint Committee. It will be distinctly understood that this special bonus will only be granted during the continuance of the War and that it is non-pensionable. General Order 231 14th September 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Butter (Maximum Prices) 1917 Order No. 913 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 232 15th September 1917 Restoration of Normal Time Referring to G.O. 71/1917 the Chief Constable intimates to the Constabulary that His Majesty's Government have decided that in the night of Sunday-Monday 16th and 17th September 1917 at 3am Greenwich time will be restored on all Railways, at all Post Offices and other Government establishments by putting back the clock to 2am. Members of the Constabulary will arrange for their own watches and the clocks at Police Stations and Magistrates Rooms throughout the County to be altered in accordance with the above. General Order 233 15th September 1917 Transfers The transfer of No. 40 Sergeant George Astle directed in G. O. 227/1917 is hereby cancelled:- The following transfer will take place on 1st October 1917, the Sergeants being paid in their new Divisions from 30thSeptember 1917. No. 257 Sergeant William Wakefield (married) from Wirral Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Halton Heath, vice Meredith. No. 40 Sergeant Astle (married) Wirral Division from New Ferry to Ellesmere Port, vice Wakefield. General Order 234 15th September 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st October 1917 Duty Scale "C" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Chief Constable General Order 235 15th September 1917 The Paper Restriction Order 1917 Referring to G. O. 74/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Royal Commission on Paper, under the above Order, dated 20th August 1917 which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept with the documents forwarded with the above G. O. in the Manual of Emergency Legislation at Divisional Head Quarters. The General License takes the place of that referred to in the Explanatory Notes and Memorandum forwarded with the G.O. 74/1917 No. 3 in the documents forwarded with G.O.74/1917, and printed on page 329 of the Manual which will be marked in red ink as follows:- "Revoked: See General License dated 20th August 1917" General Order 236 15th September 1917 Shooting of Carrier and Homing Pigeons Referring to S.G.O 220/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a Poster containing information for the general public on the above subject, and he directs that a copy will be posted on each Police and Cattle Notice Boards throughout the County, and at other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained, and where same can be easily perused. General Order 237 15th September 1917 Journey of His Majesty The King From Windsor to Scotland on 16th & 17th September 1917 On Sunday 16th September 1917 His Majesty the King will leave Great Western Railway Station, Windsor by special L&NW Royal Train at 10am (summer time) and pass through Cheshire by the London & North Western Railway, entering the County of Chester at the boundary between Cheshire and Staffordshire at the south side of Crewe Railway Station about 1.45am travelling via Crewe, Hartford (L&NW Railway) Acton Bridge, Preston Brook etc. 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 1. 30am (summer time) on Monday 17th September 1917. As it is desired this information should be kept strictly private and not divulged beyond the Police Circles the same will be kept confidential. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order 238 17th September 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Hops (Restriction) 1917 Order No. 914 A copy of this Order1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 239 19th September 1917 The Aliens Restriction Order 1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following;- 1. Statutory Rules and Orders No. 873 containing an Order in Council further amending The Aliens Restriction Order. 2. The Home Office Letter dated 15th September 1917 No. A347079/6: 3. Memorandum Office "A" permission to work on Ammunitions New Sample. Memorandum "B" Recommendations as tot Alien Seamen's Registration Cards. Which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will explain such parts as are considered necessary to the members of the Divisions. General Order 240 19th September 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2B of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1.The Flour and Bread (Prices) Order 1917 No. 939 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. 2. The Dried Fruits (Restrictions) Order No. 940 A copy of this Order1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Orders will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 241 19th September 1917 Journey of His Majesty The King From Scotland to London 20th & 21st September 1917 On Thursday 20th September 1917 His Majesty the King will leave Kirklee Railway Station, Glasgow by special L&NW Royal Train at 9. 20am. and pass through Cheshire by the London & North Western Railway, entering the County of Chester at the boundary between Cheshire and Lancashire at the south side of Warrington Railway Station about 2am. on Friday 21st September 1917, travelling via Preston Brook, Acton Bridge, Hartford (L&NW Railway), Crewe etc. As it is desired this information should be kept strictly private and not divulged beyond the Police Circles the same will be kept confidential. The receipt of this Order to be acknowledged by Superintendents concerned. General Order 242 20th September 1917 Examinations for Promotion The Chief Constable directs that the following members of the Constabulary will assemble in plain clothes at Crewe Police Station at 101m on Friday 14th September 1917 for examination for promotion. Satisfactorily pass for the Rank of Sergeants:- No. Rank Name Division No.148 Sergeant R. Penny Middlewich Division No.112 Sergeant E. Green Crewe Division No.287 Sergeant W. Poston Eddisbury Division No.432 Sergeant T. B. Cotterill Eddisbury Division No.433 Sergeant A. Fryer Broxton Division No.136 Sergeant M. Mc Kenna Runcorn Division No.307 Sergeant J. Griffiths Middlewich Division No.431 Sergeant F. Goulden Wirral Division No.108 Sergeant R. Woodall Northwich Division No.122 Sergeant T. Woodward Middlewich Division No.289 Sergeant W. Gregory Stockport Division No.17 Sergeant A. T. Collier Runcorn Division No.120 Sergeant J. Wellings Runcorn Division No 43 Sergeant N. H. Niddrie Eddisbury Division No.194 Sergeant G. W. Garbett Stockport Division No.475 Sergeant E. E. Furniss Altrincham Division No.305 Sergeant A. Henderson Wirral Division No.468 Sergeant J. Hood Stockport Division No.111 Sergeant F. Postles Altrincham Division No.478 Sergeant T. Parrish Crewe Division General Order 243 20th September 1917 Ministry of Food The Flour and Bread (Prices) Order 937 Referring to G.O. 240/1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a Leaflet issued by the Ministry of Food for guidance of Bakers, Flour Retailers, Grocers and Shopkeepers in Great Britain with respect to the above Order, and he directs that the same will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept with the copy of the Order At Divisional Head Quarters General Order 244 24th September 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on 15th October 1917. PC 183 Ernest Edwin Hall (married) from Dukinfield Division to Macclesfield Division, to be stationed at Kettleshulme, vice Wright. PC 163 William Wright (married) from Macclesfield Division to Dukinfield Division, to be stationed at Bollington, vice Hall. General Order 245 25th September 1917 Regulation 2T Prohibition of the Sale of Agricultural Horses The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- 1. Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 No. 559 containing The Sale of Horses Order dated 14th June 1917, made by the Board of Agriculture & Fisheries. 2. Circular Letter to the County Agricultural Executive Committee re issued by the Food P3. 3. Specimen of the Form of License to be issued under The Sale of Horses Order by the Cheshire War Agricultural Committee. 4. The Home Office Letter dated 21st September 1917 No.347.571: 3. Memorandum Office "A" permission to work on Ammunitions New Sample. Which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents who will explain such parts as are considered necessary to the members of the Divisions. The assistance of the Police is desired by the Board of Agriculture & Fisheries to secure stricter compliance with Regulation 2T (referred to in S.G.O. 166/1917) Which provides that the occupier of any agricultural holding in Great Britain shall not sell or part with the possession of any horse used, or capable of being used for the cultivation of the holding, except with the authority of a license granted under the Regulation. By "The Sale of Horses Order 1917" certain authorities are empowered to grant such licenses in the County Agricultural Executive Committees, and the London County Council, Borough Councils and the London County Council. The object of the Regulation is to ensure that all horses which are the property of an occupier of an agricultural holding and are suitable for agriculture shall be available for that purpose. It is essential that farmers should retain a sufficient number of horses to keep their land full cultivated and to secure the object licenses are granted only for the sale of horses which are surplus to the requirements of the holdings, or, in exceptional cases, for the sale of stallions, brood mares and valuable fillies under three years old which are registered in the Stud Book. There is also urgent need of agricultural horses to supply teams to farmers who have undertaken to plough an additional acreage of land for the harvest next year, and, in order that arrangements may be made to meet their requirements, farmers who have horses to spare have been requested to furnish full particulars to the licensing authorities and, such, animals of being used in agriculture must not be disposed of without the knowledge of those societies. In order to check unlicensed sales, it is desirable that the Police should be on the alert. Especially at horse sales and fairs, to detect attempts on the part of occupiers of agricultural holdings to dispose of their horses without a license, or where they have obtained a license, contrary to the conditions on which it was issued. It will be remembered that the Regulations only applies to occupiers of agricultural holdings and that no license is required for the sale of a horse which is not used, and is not capable of being used for agriculture. Licences need not be obtained for the sale of ponies or cobs. The Chief Constable directs that all members of the Constabulary will be on the alert to detect cases of the unlicensed sale of agricultural horses, both by private treaty and at auction, and keep careful observation to see that the conditions of licenses granted under the Order referred to, are not infringed. Reports as to alleged offences having been committed will be submitted to the Chief Constable before proceedings are taken. General Order 246 25th September 1917 The Venereal Disease Act 1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies as following:- 1. Venereal Disease Act 1917, which received the Royal assent on the Act on the 24th April 1917. 2. An Order of the Local Government Board dated 18th July 1917, called The Venereal Disease Order 1917, under Section 1 of the Act 1 o the Act, by virtue of which the provisions of that Section will come into operation in the 15 Counties and 21 Borough named therein from 1st November 1917. 3. Home Office letter dated 31st August 1917, No. 344.8543on this subject and he directs that the same will be carefully perused by the Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarter with other Acts of Parliament . The purpose of the Act is set forth "to prevent "the treatment of venereal disease otherwise than by duly "qualified medical practitioners, and to control the supply "of remedies thereof and its provisions are as follows:- 1. (1) If any Area in which this Section is in operation, "a person shall not, unless he is a duly qualified medical "practitioner, for reward either direct or indirect, treat "any person for venereal disease or prescribe, treat "any person for venereal disease or prescribe any remedy "therefor, give any advice in connection with the treat "ment thereof, whether the advice is given to the person to "be treated or to any other person" 2. This Section shall operate in any area to which "it is applied by order of the Local Government Board, "or in Scotland or Ireland, the Local Government Board "for Scotland and Ireland respectively, and is already "in operation" 2. (1) a person shall not by any advertisement or any "public notice or announcement treat or offer to treat "any person for venereal disease, or prescribe or offer to "prescribe any remedy thereof, or offer to give any advice "in connection with the treatment thereof". (2) On and after the first day of November nineteen "hundred and seventeen a person shall not hold our, or recommend to the public any notice "or advertisement "or,by any written, or printed, affixed to or "any label or words written or printed, affixed to or "delivered with, any packet, box, bottle, phial, or electuaries "plasters, salves, ointments, drops, lotions "oils, spirits, medicated herbs and waters, chemical "and official preparations whatsoever, to be used or "pplied externally or internally as medicines or " medican for the prevention, care or relief of any "venereal disease": "Provided that nothing in this Section shall apply to "any advertisement, notification, announcement, "recommendation, or holding out made or published by " ny local or public authority or made or published "with the sanction of the Local Government Board, or in "Scotland and Ireland respectively, or to any publications "sent only to duly to qualified medical practitioners, or to "wholesome or retail chemists for the purpose of their "business". 3. If any person acts in the contravention of any of the "provisions of this Act, he shall be liable on conviction "or indictment to imprisonment. With or without hard "labour for a term not exceeding two years, or on "summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one "hundred pounds, or to imprisonment, with or without "hard labour, for a term not exceeding "six months" "4. " In this Act the expression "venereal disease" means "syphilis, gonorrhoea, or "soft chance" "5. This Act may be cited as the Venereal Disease Act 1917" Section 1 of the Act which comes into operation in any area to which it is applied by Order of the Local Government Board, declares it illegal for any other than a duly qualified medical practitioner for reward, either direct or indirect, to treat any person for venereal disease, or give any advice in connection with the treatment thereof whether the advice is given to the person to be treated or to any other person: Note Section 1. Has not yet been applied to the County of Chester nor to any of the Borough therein. Section 2: (1) Of the Act:- Which comes into operation with the passing if the Act on 24th April 1917, prohibits public notices and announcements, other than official notices or notices made with the sanction of the Board, with respect to the treatment of venereal disease, or the prescriptions of remedies thereof, or the giving in connection with the treatment. Section 2: (2) Which comes into operation on 1st November 1917:- Is directed against the advertisement or recommendation to the public of any so called for venereal disease by means of any printed or hand -bills, or by labels affixed or delivered with any packet, bottle, etc. containing any such remedies. In view of the evils resulting from the treatment of venereal disease by unqualified practitioners, the Chief Constable directs that all members of the Constabulary will make every effort to render the provisions of the Act effective, and Superintendents will take an opportunity of explaining the provisions of the Act to the members of their Divisions, reporting in their Confidential Journeys for months of October and November 1917, that such has been done. General Order 247 26th September 1917 Fireworks and Bonfires Referring to General Order 79/269 & 272/1915& 234/1916 the Chief Constable has received intimation that the same restrictions regarding fireworks etc. as were in force last year: That no firework displays are allowed to take place in any Coast County (Cheshire included) after half an hour after sunset will again apply this year. Superintendents and other members of the Constabulary will understand and make widely known that no bonfires or the display of any fireworks can take place anywhere in the County unless the permission of the Competent Military Authority under the Defence of the Realm Act has been obtained. Applications should be addressed to the Competent Military Authority under the Defence of the Realm of the District. All persons who are likely to be interested in the matter should be particularly cautioned not to sell fireworks to children under 13 years of age or to anybody unless they are satisfied that everything is in order. General Order 248 29th September 1917 Early Closing of Shops during the Winter Months Referring to S.G.O. 250/1915, 264/277 and 59/17 an intimation has today been received that in pursuance of Regulation 10B of the Defence of the Regulation (Consolidation) Regulations, The Secretary of State has made a new Order which is to continue in force until 30th April 1918 the early closing provisions of the Order of 27th October 1916 as amended by the Order 1st December 1916. Copies of this Order, printed in Statutory Rules and Order Form, will be forwarded to Divisions as soon as received. General Order 249 28th September 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Milk (Prices) 1917 Order No. 939 which revokes the Price of Milk Order 1917 and the Price of Milk Order No. 2. 1917. A sufficient number of copies of this order is forwarded, to enable Superintendents to retain one copy at Divisional Head Quarters, and also to furnish one to each Sectional Station to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters General Order 250 28th September 1917 Constables recommended by the Acting Chief Constable During the Quarter ended 29th September 1917 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 quarter ended 29th September 1917. Division No. Rank Name Meritorious Act Middlewich PC 117 H. Gibson Smartness in effecting arrest of two men named Bale and Williams for breaking and entering the booking office at Goostrey Railway Station on 5th August 1917 and recovery of stolen goods Macclesfield PC 150 J. W. Jackson Smartness in effecting arrest of two men named Bale and Williams for breaking and entering the booking office at Goostrey Railway Station on 5th August 1917 and recovery of stolen goods Macclesfield No. 254 Sergeant F. Cope Smartness in effecting arrest of W. Marshall for breaking and entering the booking office at Chelford Railway Station on 16th September 1917 and recovery of stolen goods Macclesfield PC 438 J. Moore Smartness in effecting arrest of W. Marshall for breaking and entering the booking office at Chelford Railway Station on 16th September 1917 and recovery of stolen goods Runcorn PC 355 N. Ellis Prompt action at Weston on 19th August 1917 resulting in the arrest of Jas. Moores a boatman for stealing rubber felting and lead and recovering stolen property General Order No. 251 28th September 1917 Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller under Regulations 2F Of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Potatoes Order No. 949 No. 949 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The Pickled Herrings Order 1919 No. 964 One copy of this Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 252 1st October 1917 Relatives or Next of Kin visiting sick Officers, Army Nurses and Soldiers in Hospital in this County or abroad Referring to G.O. 38/1917 with reference to the Police issue of railway warrants to persons by telegram to visit Officers Army Nurses and Soldiers in hospital in the United Kingdom, if persons have not the means to pay their fares, the Army Council has asked that a further intimation should be given as to two persons allowed to visit a patient in hospital overseas. Permission for such a visit is given to the wife and father, the wife and mother of the patient, in such cases railway warrants to London and back may be issued by the Police to them if it appears that they have not sufficient means to pay the fare. Further, when the wife, father, or mother of a patient is physically incapable of travelling to France alone, permission may be given by the War Office for a companion who is neither father, mother nor wife but in such a case a railway warrant should be offered by the Police only to the father, wife or mother and not to the companion. It should be pointed out to applicants that if a second person who is neither father, mother or wife of the patient travels to London, it must be at his or her own expense and without his or her own expense and without any guarantee that permission will be granted by the War Office to proceed abroad. The fare of the companion to London will be refunded by the War Office only in exceptional circumstances. Persons going abroad to see relatives in hospitals are given all possible attention in London, Folkestone and Boulogne and during their stay in France, so as to remove difficulty for those who are not used to travelling, and cases in which a companion is necessary or is allowed to proceed are very exceptional. The Army Council believe that if the above conditions are strictly observed, un-necessary travelling and consequent disappointment will be avoided. Attention is drawn to the fact that in the case of relatives summoned to hospitals in the United Kingdom, in no circumstances should a warrant be issued to more than one person and not that a refund of fare will not be made, should a second person's travels at his or her own expense. The Admiralty have requested that the above arrangements should be extended also to the relatives of Naval Officers, Naval Nurses or seamen in hospital;- Travelling warrants should therefore be issued on the production of telegrams sent by the Admiralty or from the Royal Naval Division Record Office or a hospital in similar terms to those sent in Military cases. If the hospital is abroad, relatives of Naval Officers or Nurses should call at the War Office 47. Victoria Street S. W. in order to obtain passes. Care should be taken that the Warrant is endorsed "Naval" and "relative of officers, nurses or seaman. Notice of the issue of a warrant should be sent to the Admiralty (H.G.8.) Whitehall, London S.W. 1and any enquiry on the subject should be addressed to the Secretary to the Admiralty. Home Office Circular Letter of the 28th July 1917 No. 324808/32 is hereby cancelled consequently S.G.O. 198/1917 is also cancelled.. The accompanying Home Office Letter dated 28th July 1917 No. 324.888/32 will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 253 1st October 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Butter (Maximum Prices) 1917 Order No. 965 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 254 2nd October 1917 Consul of Norway at Liverpool The Secretary of State has intimated that he has received from the Foreign Office a communication to the effect that Acting Consul has been appointed Consul of Norway at Liverpool, the Consular District comprising Lancashire, (with the exception of Barrow) and Cheshire. A further communication will be sent when the King's Exequatur issues. General Order No. 255 3rd October 1917 Increase of Pay The undermentioned member of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From Inst Northwich PC 493 J. W. Leigh � 1. 11. 6 1th General Order No. 256 3rd October 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Bacon, Ham & Lard (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 No 910 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Bacon, Ham and Lard (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 No. 974. Issued by the Food Controller under the above Order and he directs that a copy will be retained by Superintendents at Divisional Head Quarters and also to furnish one to each Sectional Station, to be kept there for reference. A note will be made in red ink at the top of the above Order as follows:- "See General License dated 21st September 1917 No. 974" General Order No. 257 3rd October 1917 Air Raid Precautions Summary of Official Recommendations issued for the guidance of the Public A few copies of Home Office Circular continuing the above are forwarded herewith, and the Chief constable directs that they will be distributed to Police Stations throughout the County in order that Police may carefully peruse the same and advise persons enquiring from them accordingly. General Order No. 258 4th October 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above:- Altrincham Licensing District: No 115 Boat House Lymm Licensee Joseph Mc Carthy No 121 Jolly Thrasher Lymm Licensee Annie Gough No. 122 Millstone Inn Lymm Licensee Robert Bould Bucklow Licensing District: No. 6 Lord Eldon Knutsford Licensee Kezia Ellwood Eddisbury Licensing District: No. 42 Cheshire Cheese Frodsham Licensee Prudence Eaton Nantwich Licensing District: No. 48 Three Pigeons Nantwich Licensee Alfred Frederick Jeffries Crewe Licensing District: No. 3 Travellers Rest Monks Coppenhall Licensee Elizabeth Foxley No. 69 Castle Hotel Monks Coppenhall Licensee William Edwin Allcock Middlewich Licensing District: No. 44 Kings Arms Middlewich Licensee Lilian Preckett Sandbach Licensing District: No. 31 Fox Inn Elton Licensee John Darbyshire Northwich Licensing District: No 45 Crown Hotel Northwich Licensee James G. Brain Wirral Licensing District: No. 132 Neston Hotel Neston -cum Parkgate Licensee Robert Leeman Prestbury Licensing District; No.24 Cock 7 Pheasant Bollington Licensee George William Woodcock No.32 Church House Bollington License Martha Tare No.79 Ryles Arms Sutton Licensee George Cooper General Order No. 259 4th October 1917 Geneva Convention Act 1911 Use of the Red Cross Emblem on Vehicles Permit below: Referring to Paragraph (4) of G.O. 132/1916 the use of the Red Cross Emblem on vehicles, the Chief Constable has been informed that, in order to assist the Police in determining whether private persons who display the emblem upon their motor vehicles are entitled to do so, the War Office have decided that the authority for the use of the emblem by such persons shall in future take the form of a printed permit as shown below:-PERMIT ................................the owner of Motor car number .........................is hereby Authorised to display on that car, as a car which is used solely For the conveyance of sick and wounded Soldiers, and has been placed at the disposal of the Military Authorities, ............ Available until ............................................ War Office: Date....................................................................... The only private persons who are authorities to use the Red Cross and to whom such permits will be issued are those whose cars:- (1) Are used exclusively for the conveyance of sick and wounded soldiers: And (2) Have been placed at the disposal of the military authorities for this purpose: And as such there is reason to believe that the emblem is still being displayed by a considerable number of persons whose cars do not fulfil the above conditions of the issue of the new permit will afford an opportunity of checking this practice. It should be noted, however, that the recognised Voluntary Aid Societies: The British Red Cross Society, the Ambulance Association, and the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association, has received a general authority to display the emblem on their ambulances and on vehicles used for the conveyance of stores, and the new permits will not be issued to their drivers nor to the drivers of vehicles belonging to regular medical units. Any case in which there is doubt whether the Red Cross is being properly used, will be referred to this Office so that the Chief Constable can communicate with the War Office. The accompanying copy of Home Office letter dated 2nd October 1917, No. 260/249/249/ 26 will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with the documents forwarded with G. O. 132/1916. General Order No. 260 6th October 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Meat (Maximum Prices) 1917 Order No. 903 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 261 8th October 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Meat Orders (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 No. 903 Referring to G. O. 260/1917 forwarding copies of the above Order, the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of two Memoranda (M.G. Meat 1, & 2) by the Food Controller, and he directs that the same will be carefully perused by Superintendents and retained at Divisional Head Quarters with the copy of the Order referred to. General Order No. 262 9th October 1917 Assizes The Chief Constable notifies the Constabulary that the next Assizes for the County of Chester will commence for the Trial of prisoners will commence at 11am on 22nd October 1917. 1917. General Order No. 263 9th October 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation 2F of the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Potatoes (Postponement of date) 1917 Order No. 998 And he directs that a copy will be kept with the Order referred to at Divisional Head Quarters and Sectional Stations. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 264 9th October 1917 Persons posing as Discharged Soldiers Soliciting charitable contributions The Chief Constable has been informed by the Home Office that the Minister of Pensions has called attention to the case of itinerant musicians, pavement artists, street entertainers and wayfarers and other street entertainers who, by displaying a written notice or otherwise, advertise themselves as discharged soldiers who have been disabled in the War. It is clearly very desirable that men who have not been invalided from H. M. Forces should be prevented from exciting public sympathy in this way, and that men who have been so invalided should not be able to appeal to public charity on the grounds that they have not had the assistance from the State to which their good service has entitled them. The Chief Constable directs that all members of the Constabulary will keep this matter in mind and take steps to investigate the truth of such advertisements when they see them so displayed. If their claim is found to be false, the men should be charged, if there is evidence available, with obtaining or attempting to obtain money by false pretences. If, on the other hand, the case is found to be a genuine one, the man should be referred to hid Local War Pensions Committee: but in any case care must be taken to avoid any appearance of subjecting naval or military pensioners to special supervision by the Police Full particulars of any case of this kind coming to the knowledge of Superintendents will be reported to this Office. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 8th October 1917, will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 265 10th October 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Potatoes Order 1917 No. 849 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Horses (Rationing) Order No. 2 1917 No. 954 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. The Order revokes from 1st October 1917. The Horses (Rationing Order 1917) forwarding G. O. 125/1717 Which will be marked in red ink:- "Revoked" See The Horses (Rationing) Order No. 2 1917 No. 954". General Order No. 266 10th October 1917 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. General Order 267 10th October 1917 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. General Order 268 10th October 1917 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 General Order 269 10th October 1917 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 270 12th October 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Wheat (Channel Islands & Isle of Man Export) 1917 Order No. 1009 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 271 13th October 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Cheese (Maximum Prices) 1917 Order No. 1005 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 272 13th October 1917 Memorandum explaining the Principal Provisions of the Corn Act 1917 as Regards Agricultural wages in England and Wales A supply of copies of the above Memorandum has this day been forwarded to Divisions and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be distributed by Sergeants and Constables (as opportunity presents itself) to farmers and other persons engaged in agriculture, to whom the contents will be likely of interest. General Order 273 15th October 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Horses (Rationing) Orders No. 2 1917 No. 954 Referring to G.O. 265/1917 forwarding copies of the above Order made by the Food the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a Notice containing a warning to horse -keepers, carters and all persons in charge of horses, and drawing attention to the provisions of the Order named, and the Chief Constable directs that a copy will be posted on each Police and Cattle Disease Notice Board throughout the County and at other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained, and where the same can be easily perused. A few of the Notices might, with advantage be placed in prominent shop windows where occupiers are willing to permit same. General Order 274 15th October 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st November 1917 Duty Scale "A" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Chief Constable General Order 275 17th October 1917 Prisoners of War escaped from Internment Camps The Chief Constable has been informed by the Home Office that one or two cases where prisoners of war have escaped from internment camps in this Country and have been arrested by the police or have escaped from French Camps their way to this Country, proceedings have been taken against them under the Aliens Restriction Order for offences such as entering a prohibited area or travelling more than 5 miles without a permit. The agreement concluded in July last at the Hague between the British and German Government imposes certain limits on the punishments to be inflicted on combatant prisoners of war for attempts to escape and for certain offences consequent on or incidental to any such attempt: and it is desirable that all such offences should be dealt with by a military tribunal and, not by a Civil Court, and that any violations of the Aliens Restriction Order of which such prisoners may have been guilty should not form the subject of separate criminal proceedings. Although the agreement does not expressly refer to Civilian prisoners in internment, it is desirable that they should be dealt with on similar lines. The Chief Constable therefore directs that in the event of any escaped prisoner of war being arrested by the Cheshire Constabulary, immediate steps will be taken, if he is a combatant prisoner, in communication with the nearest military authorities with a view to his being handed over to them and dealt with by a Military Court. If he is an internment Civilian he will be returned, under escort to the Camp from which he escaped, to be there dealt with, notification being sent to the Commandant of the Camp. In the case of a Combatant prisoner of war, information as to any offence which he may have committed while at liberty should be given to the Military Authorities, If an escaped Civilian prisoner has committed any crime of so serious a character that it appears desirable that it should be dealt with by a Civil Court, full particulars of the case will be reported to this Office before proceedings are taken. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 16th October 1917 No 342.18./6 will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other Home Office Circulars. General Order 276 17th October 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Bread (Use of potatoes) Order 1917 Order No. 1025 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police General Order 277 17th October 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following;- 1. General Licenses No. 1029 dated 8th October 1917 under The Milk Order 1917 No. 939. 2. General Licenses No. 1030 dated 8th October 1917 under The Public Meals Order 1917 No. 314. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required 3. General Licenses No. 1032 dated 10th October 1917 under The Dried Fruits (Restriction ) Order 1917 No. 940.Public Meals Order 1917 No. 940 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. A note will be made in red ink at the top of each of the above Orders as follows:- "See General License Act .............Dated October 1917" General Order 278 20th October 1917 Estimates for Pay and Contingencies for the months of January February and March 1918 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 December 1917 are high, the Chief Constable may cause alteration in the amounts of cheques to Superintendents on 31st. March 1918. Division Month of January Month of February Month of March Total Head Quarters 162 162 162 486 Broxton 242 242 242 726 Altrincham 645 645 645 1935 Eddisbury 248 248 248 744 Nantwich 227 227 227 681 Crewe 408 408 408 1224 Middlewich 296 296 296 888 Northwich 423 423 423 1269 Wirral 610 610 610 1830 Dukinfield 244 244 244 732 Macclesfield 323 323 323 969 Stockport 465 465 465 1395 Runcorn 293 293 293 819 General Order No. 279 20th October 1917 Pensions The undermentioned pension was granted at a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on 20th October 1917, in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act 1890:. Superintendent Henry Thompson Pension of �81. 2. 2 per annum Crewe Division To take effect from 1st December 1917: General Order No. 280 22nd October 1917 Non Pensionable Allowance Referring to G. O. 267/1917 and 189/1917 the Chief Constable has much pleasure in notifying the Constabulary that as a result of his recommendation of the Standing Joint Committee at a Meeting held on 20th Instant consequent upon the high cost of living and the loss of Rest Days decided to increase the War Bonus paid to the members of the Constabulary as follows from30th September 1917, inclusive: To married men 5s/- to 10s/- per week To unmarried men from 3s/- to 6s/- per week 1s/-per week for each child under the age of 14 years of age and at home, in lieu of the 1s/-6d- respectively granted in July 1917 Special Constables or Constables serving with the Colours. The War Bonus as increased will continue to be paid as laid down in the General Orders mentioned the headings of Pay Sheets being altered as per the accompanying specimen. The monthly allowance to Superintendents and to Inspectors will be calculated as laid down in G.O. 189/1917. As the increased allowance take effect from and including 30th September 1917 it will be necessary to make out a fresh Pay Sheet for the period from that date to 13th October 1917 and the Pay Sheets already sent to this Office are herewith returned in order that the stamps may be removed therefrom to the new Pay Sheets: Both Pay Sheets to 14th and 27th October 1917 will be forwarded so far as to reach Head Quarters on 29th October 1917. The statement as to the number of children to whom allowances are granted directed in G.O. 189/1917 to be sent to this office each quarter end, will contain information only as to children under fourteen years living at home and the heading of the Statement and columns therein altered accordingly. General Order No. 281 22nd October 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following;- 1. The Potato Bags (Returns) Order 1917 No. 1051. A copy of this Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 282 23rd October 1917 Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following;- 1. General License No. 1048 dated 12th October 1917 (b) The Flour and Bread (Prices) Order 1917 No. 937. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. A note will be made in red ink at the top of the Flour and Bread (Prices) Order 1917 No. 937 Forwarded with G. O. 240/1917 as follows: See General Licences No. 1048 dated 12th October 1917 2. The Currants and Sultanas (Requisition) Order No. 1053. A copy of this Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 283 23rd October 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under the above 1. The Potatoes Order 1917 No. 949 forwards herewith copies of an explanatory Leaflet ( L. G. Meat 1) issued by the Ministry of Food regarding the above Order and he directs that the same will be carefully perused by Superintendents and retained by them at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order No. 284 27th October 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under the above The Meat (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 (No. 903) Referring to G. O. 263/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of an Explanatory Leaflet (issued by the Ministry of Food regarding (Meat) issued by the Ministry of Food regarding the above Order and he directs that the same will be carefully perused by Superintendents and trs - 1. The Potato Bags (Returns) Order 1917 No. 1051. A copy of this Order is forwarded to each Superintendent to be to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 285 27th October 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following: 1. General License No. 1362 dated 17th October 1917 under: 2 The Bacon, Ham and Lard (Ham and Lard (Maximum Prices) Order 1917. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The necessary references will be made in red ink in the two Orders under which Licenses are issued. General Order No. 286 27th October 1917 Constable Re-appointed James Whiston having been re-appointed a Constable and sworn in before two justices on 27th October 1917 is taken on the strength of the Cheshire Constabulary from that date. General Order No. 287 Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following;- The Intoxication Liquor (output and Delivery) Order No. 3 1917 and No. 1059 A copy of the above Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order No. 288 30th October 1917 Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders of the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following: 1. The Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 No. 1046 containing the above Order made by the Board Of Trade. 2 .Home Office letter dated 27th October 1917. No. 310.839 269 which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The effect of the Order which comes into force on 7th November 1917 is to prohibit private cars or motor cars or motor cycles of any petrol, paraffin or other inflammable liquid capable of being used for driving a motor engine, except in cars or cycles used for the particular purposes indicated in the Order, the object being to confine the use of petrol and liquid petrol substituted to purposes of trade or business domestic affairs. It has not been found possible to supply with any great detail or precision the purpose for which the use of petrol is permitted. The enforcement of the Order will depend on considerable measure on the discretion of the Police, and, as it is desirable to secure uniformity of action throughout the County, the Chief Constable forwards the following notes which have been drawn up by the Home Office in Consultation with the Petrol Home Office in consultation with the Petrol Control Department. 1. It will be observed that under Paragraph 5. The onus is placed on a person making use of petrol in any motor vehicle to show the purpose for which it is being used is one which is permitted by the Order: The question whether the person using the car is in possession of a valid petrol license is immaterial so far as the present Order is concerned. It should be noted that if a car is being used for a purpose which is permitted by the Order, the carrying of a passenger who is not himself on business is not prohibited. 2. The purpose for which the use of petrol in private cars is permitted, are given in paragraph 3 (a). 3. (a) (1) will cover, inter alia, journeys to the nearest convenient railway station for the purpose of going by train or meeting and conveying to his destination a person who is arriving by train, or fetching from the station or taking to the station for dispatch, luggage or goods, and the purpose for which the railway journey has been or is not made or the nature of the goods is not material, but the use of a private car is not permitted if public vehicles are available for passengers, or the luggage could have been conveyed without undue delay by carrier, or if the person using the car might have conveniently used a horsed vehicle. 3. Under 3 (a) (2) the expression "profession" trade or business" must be interpreted in relation to the individual concerned: For example, it would be permissible for an actor to use his car to a theatre to fulfil an engagement of other convenient means of conveyance are not available, but not for members of the audience to drive to the theatre or minister might use a car to drive to an appointment, but members of the congregation ought not to use their cars to attend the service. 4. it will also be observed that his paragraph permits the use of a motor vehicle for the purpose of a person's profession, trade or business, irrespective of whether that person is himself using the car or it is being used on his behalf. 5. "Necessary household affairs" in 5. (a) (2) may be held to include such shopping as it is necessary to obtain food, fuel, or medical requisites, which cannot be otherwise obtained without undue delay, but not include ordinary shopping nor the conveyance of persons to weddings or entertainment of any kind, or for the purpose of recreation. 6. The scope of the expression "public duty" in 5 (a) (a) (5) is explained in paragraph 1. It will be observed that it includes journeys undertaken by the Police or by Officers of Local Authorities and acting on their behalf in pursuance of their duties, if such journey cannot reasonably be undertaken by other means if conveyance. 7. In 3 (a) (5) "Ambulance work" is not intended to include the taking of convalescent soldiers for drives. 8. Special permits under paragraph 3 (f) will be issued by the Petrol Control Department only to a very limited number of persons such as Ambassadors, Ministers of State and in special cases to members of H. M. Forces to enable them to use their cars where invalidated or on short leave from active service. 9. The Police have authority to stop any vehicles and question the person in charge if they have reason to think petrol is being used in contravention of the Order. Where the registered owner is upon the car, or, in his absence the driver of the car , he should be informed by the Constable that "the onus is placed "on the person making use of the petrol and liquid " petrol substitute- to shown that the purpose for "which it is being used is one is permitted "by the Order" and the statement or explanation of the owner or driver is to be recorded by the Constable in his note book and quoted in his report to the Superintendent. It is not considered possible on desirable for the Police to undertake any strict examination of private cars on the roads but the Chief Constable directs that all members of the Constabulary will be on the alert to enquire into any case in which they have reason to suppose an offence has been committed. Constables will make their enquiries with expedition and every courtesy will be shown to owners and drivers of cars and cycles which it may be necessary to stop in order to obtain information as to the purpose for which petrol is being consumed. Full particulars together with statements of evidence will be sent to this Office before any proceedings are taken for infringements of the Regulation. 10. The present Order does not in any way affect the provisions of Regulation 8 referred to in S.G.O. 190/ and 198/1916 and 24/1917. And Regulation 8G.G. referred to in S. G. O'S 115/ 119/ 130/1917 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations. Charabancs and other such vehicles therefore remain subject to Regulations 8G. The letting of motor vehicles for hire is still subject to the restriction imposed by Regulation 8 G.G. The Board of Trade have ruled that the exception in the last paragraph of the Regulation in favour of motor cars and motor omnibus standing or plying for hire includes hackney vehicles licensed to stand or ply for hire and those which have ordinarily stood at a railway station in districts where no provision has been made for licensing hackney vehicles. Other motor vehicles may not be let for hire save and except: (a) for the purpose mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of Regulation 8. G.G (b)for the purpose mentioned in the General authority issued by the Petrol Control Department on 19th May 1917 (See G.O. 130/1917) . (C)under a special permit issued by the Petrol Control Department. Superintendents will take an early opportunity of explaining the new Regulations and the powers and duties of the Police thereunder to all members of their Division so that the Order may be put into operation at once and be adequately enforced with uniformity of Police action throughout the County. Frequently opportunities should be taken by Superintendents and those in charge of Sections to see that Constables know exactly what their duties are as regards preventing the unlawful use of petrol. A sufficient number of copies of the Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 No. 1046 containing the Order of the Board pf Trade is forwarded to enable Superintendents to furnish one copy to each Section and Sub Section in the County and the same will be neatly gummed in the G.O. and S. G.O. books at the place where General Orders are entered. General Order No. 289 31st October 1917 Strike of Tanners Runcorn The following detail of the Constabulary will be held in readiness to proceed to Runcorn on receipt of instructions from this Office, for duty in connection with the strike. These men will not be kept waiting at Police Stations but continue to perform their ordinary duty. Division Sergeants Constables Total Altrincham - 5 5 Crewe 1 5 6 Eddisbury - 3 3 Wirral 1 5 6 Total 2 18 20 * Second Best Cap * Great Coat * Tunics and Leggings * Second Best Trousers * Black Gloves * Staves * Handcuffs * Lamps Superintendents of Divisions concerned to acknowledge receipt. General Order No. 290 31st October 1917 Ministry of Food The Milk (Prices) Order 1917 No. 939 Referring to G. O. 249/1917 forwarding copies of the above Order the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of: A Memorandum (M. G. Milk 1) for the guidance of Food Control Committee which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and (M. G. Milk 1) and kept at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order No. 291 1st November 1917 Increase of Pay The undermentioned members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week/ per annum From Inst Broxton PC 204 H. Hazell � 1. 16. 2 11th Broxton PC 261 E. Tudor � 1. 15. 0 23rd Altrincham No. 317 Act-Sergeant H. J. Moore � 1. 17. 4 16th Crewe PC 169 A. Elson � 1. 15. 0 16th Wirral PC 399 J. Snelson � 1. 18. 6 13th Middlewich No. 35 Sergeant H. Dodd � 2. 2. 0 1st Middlewich PC 359 D. Whetton � 1. 17. 4 30th Northwich PC 62 G. Crank � 1. 11. 6 28th Wirral No. 244 Sergeant H. Phillips � 2. 2. 0 1st Wirral No. 53 Act- Sergeant W. Poynter � 1. 17. 4 9th Wirral PC 110 J. J. Evans � 1. 12 8 2nd Macclesfield PC 100 E. L. Shaw � 1. 12 8 16th Macclesfield No. 191 Sergeant S. Mc Kenzie � 2. 5. 6 1st Macclesfield No. 147 Sergeant F. J. Hall � 2. 2. 0 1st Stockport PC 224 A. Hall � 1. 12. 8 6th Runcorn PC 146 G. J. Cooling � 1. 18. 6 29th General Order No. 292 1st November 1917 Orders of The Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller re above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Sugar Order 1917 No. 1049 The Beer (Prices and Description) Order 1917 Order No.1058 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The Tea (Provisional Prices) Order 1917 No. 1058 A copy of this Order1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 293 1st November 1917 Fireworks and Bonfires Referring to S. G. O. 247/ 1917 the Chief Constable has received intimation that Regulation 26 of the Defence of the Realm has been amended to read as follows:- 26. No person shall without permission of the Competent Military Authority or some person authorized by him: (1) Display any light or make or keep burning any fire in such a manner as to serve as a signal guide or landmark, or:- (2) Ignite or otherwise make use of any fireworks or other similar device. And if any person acts in contravention of this Regulation he shall be guilty if an offence against these regulations. It will be observed that no fireworks of any kind may be used at any hour, except with the permission of the Competent Military Authority or some person authorized by him: Special attention will be paid by the Police to this matter, and in order so far as possible to make the requirements known particularly among young persons the Chief Constable directs that Schoolmasters will be asked to warn the scholars accordingly. Persons licensed to sell explosives should also be particularly warned. General Order No. 294 2nd November 1917 The Aliens Restriction Order 1917 Referring to Paragraph 1 of Home Office Letter dated 18th September 1917 No. 347079/16 sent with General Order 239/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith copy of an Order made by the Secretary State under paragraph 11 of Article 22Aof the Aliens Restrictions Order applying to work of any of the classes on descriptions specified in the Schedule to the Order the provisions of Article 22a with the modifications shown in the Order. The effect of the State's Order is that any alien employed on any of the kinds of the work specified in the Schedule to the Order must be in the possession of Identity Book stamped with the permission of the War Office in the same way as are alien employed on munitions work. See General Order 98 and 161 of 1916: A specimen of the impression of Stamps used by the War Office in accordance with Article 22a of the aliens Restrictions Order is forwarded herewith for the information of Superintendents. If at any time it comes to the knowledge of the Police that an alien is engaged on munitions work to which Article 22a has now been extended without the permission of the War Office (M1.5A) duly stamped at once be reported to this Office. General Order No. 295 2nd November 1917 Food Regulations Summary or Orders which apply to the Public Fourth Edition - Revised to October 1917 A supply of copies of the above pamphlet is forwarded herewith and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be placed in the hands of each Inspector and Sergeant in the Cheshire Constabulary and a copy hung up in each Police Station so that the contents may be perused by Constables as occasion requires. It will be noticed that the pamphlet contains useful information as to the Orders relating to Food Regulations. General Order No. 296 3rd November 1917 Regulation 40B Sale of Cocaine and Opium Referring to S.G.O. 2981918 and 180/1917 the Chief Constable has been informed that he following amendments were made to the Defence of the Realm Regulation 40B relating to cocaine and opium by an Order in Council on 23rd October 1917:- Regulation 40B shall be amended as follows: 1 by the substitution of the following new sub section for subsection (7) 7. If any person:- (a) prepares opium for smoking : or (b) deals in or has in his possession any opium prepared for smoking: or (c ) being the occupier of any premises permits those premises to be used for the purpose of the preparation of opium for smoking or of sale or smoking of opium prepared for smoking: or: (d) is concerned in the management of any premises used for any such purpose as aforesaid: or (e ) has in his possession any pipes or other utensils for use in connection with the preparation of opium for smoking: or (f) frequents any place used for the purpose of opium smoking:- He shall be guilty of a summary offence against the Regulations" 2. by the substitution of the following new sub-section (8):- (8) Every person who has dealings in cocaine or opium (including sales to persons outside the United Kingdom) shall comply with the following provisions:- (a ) He shall enter or cause to be entered in a book kept for the purpose such particulars with respect to the to all dealings in cocaine or opium effected by him as the Secretary of State may prescribe. (b) He shall make the entry with respect to any transaction on the day on the day in which the transaction is effected: (c ) where her carries on business at more than one set of premises he shall keep a separate book in respect of every set of premises. (d ) he shall keep the book in some part of the premises to which it relates that it shall be at all times available for inspection by other persons so authorised at reasonable times to inspect it. (d) He shall not cancel, obliterate or alter any entry in the book, or make therein any entry which is untrue in any particular. " if any person fails to comply with any of the provisions aforesaid he will be guilty of a summary offence against the Regulations:- It will be observed that the provisions of Sub- Section 7 in regard to opium smoking has been strengthened in order to meet difficulties which have arisen in a number of cases where the Police have found at intervals have found all the utensils and equipment for smoking and persons actually under the influence of the drug but were powerless to take proceedings because the opium could not be found on the premises. It is now made an offence for the occupier of any premises to permit them to be used or for any person to assist in the management of any premises so used or to be in possession of utensils for use in connection with opium smoking or to frequent any place used for smoking. Sub-Section 8 has been amended so as to make more precise the requirements with regard to the records of dealings in cocaine and opium, which are required to be kept by all authorised persons, in particular it is now required that the record must be kept in a book, that the entry shall be made on the day in which the transaction is effected, that separate books shall be kept in respect of separate premises: that the book shall be kept in some part of the premises to which it relates and such shall be available or inspection at all reasonable times: that no entry shall be cancelled, or altered: and that no entry which is untrue in any particular shall be made. Superintendents will at once take steps to bring the new requirements to the notice of chemists and other such persons affected in their Divisions:- S.G. O 298/1916 will be amended by neatly ruling through sub- sections (7) and (8) of the Regulation 40B in red ink. The new sub-section (7) and (8) as set forth above, carefully written on slips of white paper, will be gummed at the side of the General Order, opposite to the Sub-Sections referred to , a note being made in the red ink between the lines of the amended with sub-Section as follows:- "Revoked by Order in Council of 23rd October 1917, and attached substituted, See S.G.O. 269/1917" The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 2nd November 1917 No. 342587/23 enclosing a copy of the amendments to Regulation 40B referred to, will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters with other documents on this subject. October 1917 will be forwarded as soon as received. General Order No. 297 3rd November 1917 Minister of Food Orders of the Food Controller under Regulation under the above The Chief Constable forwards under the above of the following:- 1. The Matches Order 1917 No 945. 2. The Sugar (Sales for Ireland Returns) Order. A copy of each of the above Orders is forwarded for each of the above orders are forwarded for each Superintendents to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 298 5th November 1917 Table of Fees The Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Home Department, having sanctioned the following Table of Fees in pursuance of Section 23 of the Police Act 1890 the same is operative throughout the County. For the service of a summons: notice on warrant under the Highway Act 1835 S.11.0 6d- For the service of any other summons One shilling For the execution of any warrant except a warrant of commitment One shilling and sixpence For the service of a Notice under the Licensing (Consolidation) Act 1910 One shilling For the service of any judgement Order or minute of Order One shilling No fee to be charged in any cases in which the information or complaint has been laid by a number of the Cheshire Constabulary. Superintendents will be careful to bear in mind Table of Fees in mind when informing the Clerks of Justices of the amounts of Police these cases. General Order No. 299 5th November 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will take place in the above: Altrincham Licensing District: No.7 Railway Station Refreshment Rooms Altrincham Licensee Thomas A. Clements No. 134 Beer Off Rush Green Lymm Licensee Fanny Williamson No 11 Grocers Wines & Spirits Sale Licensee Horace A. Clarence Wirral Licensing District: No.42 Dee View Inn Heswall-cum-Oldfield Licensee Caroline Morewood No.51 Ring O' Bells Hoylake-cum-West Kirby Licensee George Herbert Palfreyman No. 141Old Harp Inn Neston-cum -Parkgate Licensee George Herbert Palfreyman Stockport Licensing District: No.129 Railway Inn Romily Licensee Elizabeth Hough Dukinfield Licensing District: No.15 Holly Bush Dukinfield Licensee Edna Moreland No.11 Waggon & Horses Tintwistle Licensee Harry Jones Prestbury Licensing District: No.15 Holly Bush Bollington Licensee Bates Kerfoot No.21 Bulls Head Bollington Licensee Salome Bailey No. 117 Black Swan Lower Withington Licensee Elizabeth Harrison Stockport Licensing District: No.20 Stag & Pheasant Bredbury Licensee Edward Mullins General Order No. 300 6th November 1917 Strike of Tanners Runcorn General Order 239/1917 is hereby cancelled, the strike at Runcorn having been settled. General Order No. 301 6th November 1917 First Aid to the Injured The following member of the Constabulary will attend two or three lectures re above, if more are necessary then application must be made accordingly at a class to be held at The Schools Warrington commencing at 8pm on 16th November 1917. 3rd Examination PC 493 Leigh Nantwich Division General Order No. 302 6th November 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- each to No. 209 Acting -Sergeant J. A. Taylor and PC 325 G.H. Sumner Crewe Division for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Crewe on 2nd November 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No. 303 7th November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller re above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Milk Factories (Restriction) Order 1917 No. 1021 A copy of this Order will be forwarded to each Superintendent to be retained by them at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 304 7th November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food The Winter Beans Order 1917 and the Winter Oats and Rye (Restriction) Order 1917 No. 322 Referring to G. O.'s 209 and 215 of 1917 forwarding copies of the above Orders for Divisional and Sectional Stations, the Chief Constable has been informed that the Food Controller has now made an Order (Statutory Rules and Orders 1917 No. 1106) without prejudice to any proceedings taken thereunder. The copies of the above Order will therefore be marked on the front thereof in red ink "Revoked See G.O. 304 1917" General Order No. 305 7th November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. The Butter (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 Order No.4 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order 1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 306 8th November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller The Chief Constable has received an intimation from the Home Office that the Ministry of Food are receiving reports from various parts of the Country that the Wheat, Rye and Rice (Restriction) Order dated 20th April 1917 forwarded with G. O. 108/1917 and the Barley (Restriction) Order dated 15th August 1917 forwarded with G.O. 215/1917 are not being obeyed. They have accordingly issued a poster warning users of grain of the provisions of the Orders and a supply of these posters has forwarded to Division, which the Chief Constable directs will be displayed within the County. General Order No. 307 9th November 1917 Promotion Appointments and Transfers The following promotions, appointments will take place on the 1st December 1917 and the transfer on 2nd December 1917. Promotions Superintendent Alfred Owen, Runcorn Division, to be Superintendent at Crewe Division, at �240. 0. 0 per annum, vice Thompson, pensioned. Inspector Albert Sudlow from Wirral Division to be Superintendent at Runcorn Division at �130. 0. 0 per annum. No. 237 Sergeant Frederick Lowndes Wirral Division to be Inspector at �130. 0. 0 per annum, vice Sudlow. No. 148 Acting Sergeant Robert Penny Middlewich to be Sergeant at �1. 19. 1 0 per week, vice Lowndes. No. 112 Acting Sergeant Edward Green Crewe Division to be Sergeant at �1. 19. 1 per week, vice Bowden, pensioned. Appointments No.307 John Griffiths Middlewich Division to be Acting Sergeant, vice Penny. No.108 Robert Woodall Northwich Division to be Acting Sergeant, vice Green. No.97 Albert Pass to be Acting- Sergeant Wirral Division, vice Teanby: Transfers Superintendent Alfred Owen (married) from Runcorn Division, to Crewe Division, to be stationed at Crewe, vice Thompson. Inspector Albert Sudlow (married) from Wirral Division to Runcorn Division to be stationed at Runcorn, vice Owen. Inspector Albert Henry Foster (married) from Northwich Division to Wirral Division to be stationed at New Ferry, vice Sudlow. Inspector Charles Hayward (married) from Head Quarters to Northwich Division to be stationed at Over, vice Foster. Inspector Frederick Lowndes (single) from Wirral Division to Head Quarters, vice Hayward: No. 148 Sergeant Frank Webb (single) from Northwich Division to be stationed at West-Kirby, vice Lowndes: No. 148 Sergeant Robert Penney (married from Middlewich Division to Northwich Division, to Alsager, vice Penny. PC 477 William Edge (married) from Crewe Division to Middlewich Division, to be stationed at Scholar Green, vice Griffiths. No. 112 Sergeant Edward Green (married) Crewe Division from Wistaston to Haslington, vice Bowden, pensioned. No. 103 Acting- Sergeant Robert Woodall (married) from Northwich to Crewe Division to be stationed at Wistaston, vice Green. No. 302 James Whiston (married) from Head Quarters to Northwich Division to be stationed at Hartford, vice Woodall. No. 97 Acting- Sergeant Albert Pass (married) Wirral Division from Eastham to West Kirby, vice Smith. No. 410 William Smith (married) Wirral Division from West Kirby to Eastham, vice Pass. Superintendents Owen and Sudlow will forward to the Chief Constable on 15th December 1917 a certificate that they have taken over all accounts, clothing, equipment, station-house, furniture, etc. in their new Divisions. The necessary estimates will be obtained and submitted to this Office not later than 25th November 1917. General Order No. 308 9th November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Regulation 12B Ringing and Chiming of Bells and Striking of Clocks Referring to the above, and to S.G.O's 81/1017 and 121/1917 and as a result the Chief Constable intimates to the Constabulary that the question of relaxing the above restrictions has recently been under the consideration of the Field Marshall Commanding -in Chief Home Forces, and as a result the Competent Military Authority of that part of the County which is outside the area of the Mersey Defences, has given permission for the ringing of bells and the chiming of clocks to be allowed up to 7pm daily, and Superintendents will arrange for Sergeants and Constables to warn Clergymen, Church--Wardens and the other Church and Chapel officials accordingly. As regards that part of the County where is situated within the area of Mersey Defences, necessary for the Church officials and others who desire to have bells rung, to make applications for the same, in writing direct to the Competent Military Authority: The General Officer Commanding Mersey Defences 33 Rodney Street Liverpool And it must be made clear that no bells may be rung within the said area without permission first been obtained. The Police will the responsible in both the above mentioned areas that bells are not rung after 7pm and that the Mersey Coast Defences those responsible for the ringing of the bells are in permission of written permission. General Order No. 309 12th November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Regulation 12B Ringing and Chiming of Bells and Striking of Clocks S.G. O. 308/1917 above is hereby cancelled: Referring to the above, and to S.G.O's 81/1017 and 121/1917 the Chief Constable intimates to the Constabulary that the question of relaxing the above restrictions has recently been under the consideration of the Field Marshall Commanding -in Chief Home Forces, and as a result the Competent Military Authorities have given permission for the ringing of bells and the chiming of clocks up to 7pm daily and Superintendents will arrange for Sergeants and Constables to warn Clergymen, Church--Wardens and the other Church and Chapel officials accordingly. The Police will be responsible that the bells are not rung after 7pm. The above applies to the whole of the County under the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary (including the area of Mersey Defences). General Order No. 310 12th November 1917 Ministry of Food Orders Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- Forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. General License No. 1100 under the Potatoes Order 1917: The (Grocers Returns) Order 1917 Order No.1001: A copy of this Order 1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police General Order No. 311 13th November 1917 Defence of the Realm The Motor Spirit Restriction Order No. 2 1917 With reference of S.G.O. 288/1917 it has been brought to the notice of the Chief Constable that persons who have undertaken part-time work in connection with some of the many Government Departments are driving in their vehicles, displaying the Notice of the Departments they work with, such as :- "Munitions Works" "Food Production" The Chief Constable directs that Constables Constable's shall be warned that they are not to be diverted from doing their duty and stopping such cars, by above, as, as, in his opinion, the occupants are likely to be as great offenders in the unauthorised consumption of petrol as many other users of a motor vehicle. General Order No. 312 13th November 1917 Military Service Referring to General Order 20/1917 and S.G.O. 58/1916 the Chief Constable has received a letter from The Home Office to the effect that the Secretary of State has received a letter from the Home Officer to the effect that the Secretary of State has been informed by the Director General of National Service that it is intended in future to take steps in the arrest of men who fail to present themselves on the day on which they are called up for service without allowing them the fourteen days grace which has been customary hitherto and without previously inserting the names of such absentees in the Police Gazette, and therefore directs that in the event of the Military Authorities requesting the apprehension of an absentee, such request will be carried out although the usual 14 days grace has not expired. General Order No. 313 15th November 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st December 1917 Duty Scale "D" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to in any way alter the Duty Scale in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Acting Chief Constable; . General Order No. 314 15th November 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 28th November 1917 the Constables being paid in their new Divisions from 25th December 1917 PC 261 Earnest Tudor (married) from Broxton Division to Nantwich Division, to be stationed at Hunsterson, vice Rogers. PC 115 Thomas Rogers (married) from Nantwich Division to Broxton Division, to be stationed at Threapwood, vice Tudor. General Order No. 315 16th November 1917 Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- 1. British Cheese Order 1917 Order No.1105 2. The Cattle Feeding Cake and Meal and Millers Offal's (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 No. 1107. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order 1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters The purport of the Order will be made accordingly in red ink on all copies of that Order at Divisional Head Quarters and Sectional Stations. The Order also repeats the provisions of The Cheese (Maximum Prices) Order 1917 No. 1105 forwarded with G. O. 271/1917. General Order No. 316 17th November 1917 Coal required at Police Stations and Magistrate's Rooms Attention is drawn to the fact that the provisions of the Retail Coal Prices Order 1917 places on Local Authority (Urban and other District Councils) the fixing of a schedule of prices as the maximum prices changeable for the sale of coal by retail for domestic purposes, which schedule is made public by advertising in respective areas, which schedule is made public by advertising local newspapers etc.:-. Copies of these advertisements will be obtained and kept at Divisional Head Quarters Offices and care must be exercised by Superintendents and others concerned, in seeing that all charges for coal supplied for consumption at Police Stations are strictly in accordance with the fixed schedule. Copies of the advertisements will also be forwarded to this office on the 3th Instant and the names of the Police Stations affected by the same will be entered in red ink at the top right hand corner. It must be understood by occupiers of Police Stations that coal purchased at the public expense is of only sufficient good quality to meet the reasonable requirements of public rooms in Police Stations. This matter must continue to receive careful attention of Superintendents. General Order No. 317 17th November 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of �10s/- to PC 79 H. Worthington Runcorn Division, for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Stockton Heath on 14th November 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No. 318 17th November 1917 Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller re above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. General License No.1123 dated 6th November 1917, under the Bacon, Ham and Lard (Maximum Prices) Order No. 910. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 319 17th November 1917 Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller re above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Order 305/1917 forwarding copies of the Butter (Maximum Prices ) Order No. 4.1917,Divisional and Sectional Stations, the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of:- The Butter (Maximum Prices) Amendment:- Order No. 1917 No. 1110. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 320 20th November 1917 The Aliens Restriction Order 1917 The Chief Constable forwards herewith copy of Home Office Letter dated 15th November 1917, No. 343995/7, with reference to the procedure to be followed in regard to applications by British born woman for certificates of exemption under Article 25. C. of the Aliens Restrictions Order, which, so far as the Police are concerned will be as follows:- A schedule of particulars in the Form A:- (Copy herewith) signed by the applicant will be referred to the Home Office to the Police with a letter as in Form B. (Copy herewith). If the Secretary of State after the receipt of the Police decides to grant any exemption, the will be notified by a letter as per Specimen D herewith, enclosing the journal ( Form D) herewith enclosing the formal exemption (Form E) together with a copy of the letter sent to the woman (Form C)" (Copy herewith) The woman should then attend at the Police Station where she is registered and produce her Identity Book in in which an entry will be made by the Registration Officer. An identity Book should for this purpose be issued to any woman who does not already possess one. If the application is refused by the Police a letter in Form F (Sent herewith) will be sent to the Police. In the report to be furnished by the Police to the Chief Constable in answer to the letter (Form B) from the Home Office, Superintendents will be particular to see that special attention is paid to the following points: 1. Whether the statements made by the applicant are so far as the Police can ascertain, true:- If the woman claims to be separated from her husband otherwise through his interment or repatriation, this claim should be especially examined. 2. Whether anything is known to the Police to the applicants discredit, or whether she may be accepted as a loyal and respectable woman whose sympathies are wholly with this Country. 3. In what way (if at all) she suffers hardship from the restrictions imposed by the Alien Restriction Order-, For example:- Is she prevented from earning her living, or injured in health, or prevented from joining relatives or prevented from joining relatives or friends in a prohibited area who are willing to give her a home. The Secretary of State will not, save in exceptional circumstances, give relief to women who are living with husband of alien enemy nationality, and, to prevent disappointment, the Police, if consulted by such women, should discourage them from applying or exemption, unless the case is one of an unusual character. General Order No. 321 21st November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. The Butter (Maximum Prices) Order 1917: Order 1917. No. 1122 The Pigs Butter (Maximum Prices) Order 1917: Order No.5 1917. No. 1124 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order 1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 322 22nd November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm The Paper Restriction (Posters and Circulars Consolidation) Order 1917 No. 1078 The Chief Constable forwards herewith a supply of copies of the above Order made by the Board of Trade under the Defence of the Realm Regulations, and he direct that Superintendents will retain one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and also furnish one to each Sectional Station to be kept for reference if required. The Order revokes the Paper Restrictions Order 1917 and the Paper Restrictions Order (No 2) 1917 referred to in G.O. 74/1017 and also the General Licenses of the Royal Commission on Paper referred to in G.O. 74/1917 and 111 and 225/1917 which will be marked accordingly. Copies of a General License dated 8th November 1917 under The Paper Restriction ( Posters and Circulars) Consolidation Order 1917 are forwarded herewith for the information at Divisional Head Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 323 22nd November 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Oil Splitting Order 1917: Order 1917. No. 1134 A copy of this Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. 2. General Licenses No. 1135 under the Sugar (Confectionery) Order 1917 No. 65 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order 1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 324 23rd November 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Census of Live Stock and Return of Requirements of Feeding Stuffs For Stock Owners The food Controller finds it necessary to obtain as early at as soon as possible:- 1. A census of all Live Stock And 2. A return of the requirements of feeding stuff from all Stock Owner. And has requested the Secretary of State to obtain from the Police the assistance in the distribution and collection of the Census Forms as they rendered in the case of the census of animals taken in April 1917:- That Census however will not serve the present purpose, but it is hoped that the census now to be taken will serve as a basis for the collection of future Returns required by the Departments concerned, and will save the necessity recourse to the Police. For this and other reasons it is important that the Census should be accurate and complete, and especially that a return should be finished by every owner. Two Census form have been drawn up:- 1. The form L/S.1 on buff paper which is to be filled in by every person who has on his holding or premises on 2nd December 1917 any cattle, sheep or pigs owned by him. 2. Form L.S.1a on pink paper which is to be filled in by every person who has on his holding on the date mentioned above any live- stock not owned by him. The cattle and meat Returns dated July 28th 1917 made by the Food Controller under Regulation 2G of the Defence of the Realm Regulations requires that:- (1) All persons engaged in the production, purchase, sale distribution, transport storage or shipment of any cattle, or any meat, shall furnish such particulars as to their businesses as may from time to time be specified by or on behalf of the Food Controller, and shall verify the same in such manner as he may direct. (2) For the purpose of this Order the expression "Cattle" shall include in addition to cattle usually so called, Ram, Ewe, whether Lamb and Swine and the expression "Meat" shall mean any Meat obtained from Cattle as defined. And it is under this Order that the present Census is being taken. A supply of the Forms have been sent to Divisions and upon receipt Superintendents will arrange for the requisite number if each to be immediately dispatched by messenger, or passed by Superintendents themselves that to Sections and Sub-Sections in Divisions to enable the officer in charge to serve, or have served:- 1. Buff Form L.S.1 on every person who has on his holding or premises on 2nd December 1917 any cattle sheep or pig owned by him. 2. Pink Form L.S.I A on every person who has on his holding or premises on 2nd December 1917 any cattle sheep or pig not owned by him. 3. Explanatory Leaflet (L.S. Leaflet 1) on every owner of Lives-Stock. A person who is grazing or feeding his own animals, and also others which do not belong to him must fill up both forms, setting out on the buff form the particulars of the animals, and on the pink form particulars of the others. It will be therefore be necessary to ask owners when serving the buff coloured forms whether they have on their premises any stock belonging to other people, if so a pink form will also be served: the latter will not however, be issued unless necessary. All forms must be served before the 30th November 1917, and at the time they are handed to owners they will be warned that the forms will be collected on 3rd December 1917 and must be ready to hand to the Officer when he calls for them: A few copies of each of the Forms will also be kept at every Police Station to hand to owners who may apply for them, and a list of the persons to whom such are handed at the Police Station will be kept by the Officer in charge who will be responsible for seeing that such forms duly filled in are collected. Arrangements will be made for Sergeants and Constables to collect all the forms both buff and pink, on the 3rd, 4th and 5th December 1917 and when receiving the forms the Sergeant or Constable will as far as possible see that the same are fully filled in. If the owner is away or for other good reason is unable to make the return a Return should be obtained from some person representing the owner. The work of verifying that each owner makes a return should be carried out by the P with all possible care, and be completed as soon as possible but the Police will not be responsible for checking the correctness of the particulars returned on the forms, and to their knowledge incorrect, Immediately the Officer in Charge of each Section or Sub-Section has collected both the forms from every owner he will have them placed in order by parishes, each lot being kept separate, and send all the forms by messenger to the Divisional Head Quarters Office, or Superintendents will arrange to pick up the same at Sectional Offices. Upon receipt Superintendents will forward the forms tied up in bundles by Sections to the Live Stock Commissioner for the Cheshire Area, whose address is:- The right hand sheet should be detached and forwarded to:- H. Sweetenham Live Stock Commissioner 49 Northgate Street Chester Each bundle of returns should be clearly marked. (a) Cheshire Constabulary (b) .............................................Police Division Forms forwarded from .......................................Police Station When the parcels have been dispatched to the Live Stock Commissioner, Chester Superintendents will report to this Office:- 1. The date the Forms are received from Head Quarters. 2. The date the Forms are sent to Sections. 3. The date the Forms are received back by the Superintendent. 4. The date the Forms are forwarded from the Superintendent's Office. If any extra hours are absolutely necessarily performed by Sergeants and Constables in connection with the above, the Chief Constable approves of Special Service Sheets being submitted by Superintendents to this Office containing particulars of the extra hours performed. If "Nil" a Memo to that effect will suffice. General Order No. 325 23rd November 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations The Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 2) 1917 No. 753 and The Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 3) 1917 No. 882 The Chief Constable forwards herewith a copy of each of the above Orders made by the Board Of Trade For the information of Superintendents and he directs that the same will be retained by them at Divisional Head Quarters. The Orders consolidate and amend the Tobacco Restriction Order No. (1) 1917 no. 522 printed at page 335 of the Manual containing the Defence of the Realm Regulations etc. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 326 23rd November 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Sugar Order 1917 No. 1049 Referring to General order 292/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of General License No. 1140 under the above and he directs that Superintendents will retain one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and also furnish one copy to each Sectional Station to be kept for reference if required. The necessary reference will be made in the copies of the Sugar Order at Divisional Head Quarters and also furnish to each Sectional Station to be kept for reference if required. The necessary reference will be made in the copies at of the Sugar Order Order at Divisional Head Quarters and also furnish to each Sectional Station. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 327 24th November 1917 Absentees without leave and Deserters from the Army S.G.O 389/1902 is hereby cancelled. Section 4 of the Army (Annual) Act 1917 reads as follows:- 4. After paragraph (8) of section one hundred and fifty four of the Army Act which relates to Deserters and Absentees following paragraph will be inserted:- "(9) Where a person surrenders himself to a "Constable in the United Kingdom as being a "deserter or absentee without leave, the Officer "of Police in charge of the Police Station "to which he is brought shall forthwith inquire "into the case and if it appears to him from "the confession of that person "is a deserter or absentee without leave he. "may cause him to be delivered before a court "of summary jurisdiction under this section "and in such case shall send to the army "Council, or as they may direct a certificate "signed by himself as to the fact, date and "place of such surrender". Absentees and Deserters who surrender It will be observed by the above amendment that when a soldier surrenders himself to the Police as a deserter of absentee without leave it will not be necessary for him in future to be brought before a Court of summary jurisdiction under Section 154 (1) of the Army. Act provided that he appears from his own confession at which he surrenders himself, to be a deserter or absentee without leave. The Police Officer in charge will detain the man in a Police cell and forthwith send a telegram to the General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command Chester on the following lines:- (Sample Telegram) (To) General Officer Commanding in Chief Western Command Chester "No.4186 .........................Private John Simpson "Battalion.........................Regiment (or Battery) "Detained in custody here surrendered himself as deserter (or absentee) from................ (state here, Place from which man absented himself ) Police Sergeant Jones Sandbach Division Part1. Of Army Form 1917 will then be carefully filled in every particular by the Police Officer in charge and after being properly signed will be placed in an envelope and be posted by that night's post to the same Military Officer at Chester who will arrange for the soldier to be taken into Military Custody at the earliest opportunity. Should a Military escort not have arrived after the deserter or absentee has been detained for 48 hours a telephone message to that effect will be sent to the Chief Constables Office, Chester so that steps may be taken for expediting the sending of an escort, it being, in the opinion of the Chief Constable most undesirable for any undue delay to take place. Although it will not be necessary for the Deserter or Absentee to be taken before a court of summary jurisdiction the case will be reported on an Occurrence Form M17 (not 18) entered in the usual way in the Occurrence Book and the "Lock-up Book) but not in the Charge Book) and in the Columns "Decision of Magistrates" will be entered:- "Handed over to escort at ................P.M. on................................... A receipt will be obtained on Form M 15 for any property which may be in possession of the deserter or absentee. Part 2 Of Form 1917 having been detached from Part 1 will be filled in and forwarded by the Police Officer in charge to the Superintendent of the Division, who will be responsible for carefully checking the items of expenses entered therein, signing the certificate at the foot of same and forwarding it to the same Military Officer at Chester. If no expenses have been incurred Part 2 will be sent with the word "Nil" written in the body of same. Absentees and Deserters who are appended by the Police The Army Council have made a slight modification in the practice to be followed when an absentee or deserted from the Army is taken before a Court of Summary Jurisdiction and Army Form 1618 has been modified accordingly: Copies of the new Form are forwarded herewith, a few of which will be handed to each Magistrate's Clerk for his information. It will be noted that the Form has been divided into two parts: Part 1 has being the divided "Descriptive Return" made by the Court. Part 2 containing the statement of Police expenses and the remuneration (if any) of a reward: By the night post to the same Military Officer at Chester who will arrange for the soldier to be taken into Military Custody at the earliest opportunity. Should a Military escort not have arrived after the deserted or absentee has been detained for 48 hours a telephone message to this effect will be sent to the Chief Constable's Office, Chester so that steps may be taken for expediting the sending of an escort, it being, in the opinion of the Chief Constable most undesirable for any undue delay to take place. Although it will not be necessary for the deserter or absentee to be taken before a court of Summary jurisdiction the case will be reported on an Occurrence Form M. 17 (not 18) in the usual way in the Occurrence Book and Lock-up Book (but not in the Charge Book.) and in the Column "Decision of Magistrates" will be entered:- "Handed over to escort at ...............P.M. on ......................... A receipt will be obtained on Form for any property which may be possession of the deserter or absentee. Part 11 of Form O 1617 having been detached from Part 1 will be detached and will be filled in and forwarded by the Police Officer in charge to Superintendent of the Division who will be responsible for carefully checking the items of expenses entered therein, signing the certificate at the foot of same If no expenses have been incurred Part 11will be sent with the word "Nil" written in the body of same. Absentees and Deserters who are appended by the Police The Army Council have made a slight modification in the practice to be followed when an absentee or deserted from the Army is taken before a Court of Summary Jurisdiction and Army Form 01618 has been modified accordingly: Copies of the new Form are forwarded herewith, a few of which will be handed to each Magistrate's Clerk for his information. It will be noted that the Form has been divided into two parts: Part 1 has being the divided "Descriptive Return" made by the Court. Part 2 containing the statement of Police expenses and the remuneration (if any) of a reward: It is anticipated that the new arrangement will facilitate the recovery by the Police of the expenses incurred by them. It will be observed from the directions on the forms that both parts are to be sent to the General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command Chester. As soon as the man has been remanded or committed for safe custody, Part 1 will be detached and dispatched by the Justice's Clerk Western Command Chester on the following lines:- (Sample Telegram) (To) General Officer Commanding in Chief Western Command Chester "No.2164 .........................Private John Thompson "Battalion.........................Regiment (or Battery) Remanded in Custody here (or committed to Prison) as a deserter or absentee from..... ............ (state in the last blank space the place from which the man absented himself) "Detained in custody here surrendered himself as deserter (or absentee) from................ (State here the place from which man absented himself).............................................. Police Sergeant Mottram When the court has finally disposed of the defaulter and a recommendation for a reward (if any) has been made Part 2 of the Army Form o. 16.8 after being filled in by the Clerk to the Justices and signed by the Committing Magistrate, will be handed over to the Police, who will, in writing on the said Form in the spaces provided for the purpose the details of any expenses incurred by the Police, forward it to the Superintendent of the Division, who will be responsible for checking so far as the Police are concerned, and, after signing it, send it to the Military Authority above directed. The necessary entries will be made in the Occurrence, Charge and other Books in the usual manner. Should a Military escort not have arrived after the deserter or absentee has been detained for 48 hours a telephone message to this effect will be sent to the Chief Constables Office, Chester so that steps may be taken for expediting the sending of an escort, it being in the opinion of the Chief Constable most undesirable to any undue delay to take place. Should the deserter or absentee be sent to prison to await escort the expenses of taking him there after committal will not be entered on the Form O. 1618 as such will be claimed in the usual way from Prison Commissioners. If any request is made by the Military for a deserter or absentee to be conveyed by the police, the same will be referred to this Office. It will be understood that the cost of all telegrams sent in connection of absentees and deserters will be included in other necessary items as Police Expenses. When the amounts named on the Forms have been received by Superintendents an official check receipt will be for the Divisional Cash Book and credited in the usual way. Superintendents will forward to this Office on 3rd January, April and October in each year a Return on the following form:- Date in Custody Name No. Rank Battalion / Regiment Date handed over. List of Expenses sent to Military Authorities Amount of Expenses incurred Date amount received from Military Authorities Amount of Expenses incurred No. of Check Receipts � S d Date.....................................19... Superintendent.................................. General Order No. 328 24th November 1917 Defence of The Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders The Pigs (Maximum Prices ) Order 1917 Referring to General order 321/1917 forwarding copies of the above Order the Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of a Memorandum (M. G. Meat 6) and he directs that Superintendents will retain one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and also furnish one to each Sectional Station to be kept for reference if required. General Order No. 329 24th November 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of �1. 0. 0 to PC 493 J. W. Leigh Northwich Division, for praiseworthy conduct in attempting to stop a runaway horse at Northwich on 21st November 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No. 330 26th November 1917 Hostile Leaflets The attention of the Constabulary is drawn to Defence of the Realm 27 c and an amendment of Regulation 51 made by an Order in Council dated 16th November 1917 as follows:- After Regulation 27B the following Regulation will be inserted:- 27. It shall not be lawful for any person "to print, publish or distribute any leaflet relating "to the present War or to the making of peace "unless:- (a)"There is printed on every page copy of the leaflet "the true name and address of the author and " of the printer thereof : and (b) The contents thereof have previously been submitted "to and passed by the Directors of the "Official Press Bureau or some other person "authorises that on behalf of the Secretary "of State:- "and if any person contravenes the foregoing provisions "he shall be guilty of summary offence against "these Regulations and if any person without lawful "authority or excuse has in his possession or on "premises in his occupation or under his control any "leaflet the publication of which would be a "Contravention of the foregoing provisions he shall be "guilty of a summary offence against the "Regulations, unless he proves that he did not know "and had no reason to suspect that the leaflet "related to such matters as aforesaid or that he "had no intention of transmitting or circulating "the leaflet or distributing copies thereof to or "amongst other persons: "Provided that a person shall not be deemed "to have contravened this regulation by reason "only that proof of a leaflet have been printed "for submission to the Directors of the Official "Press Bureau or other persons authorised as "aforesaid. "For the purposes of this Regulation the expression "leaflet includes a pamphlet or circular, but does "not include any newspaper or other publication "which was in existence on the eighteenth day of "November nineteen hundred and seventeen or any "leaflet issued by or under the authority of "His Majesty's Government" In Regulation 27 c: and after the words "printed "publication there shall be inserted the words "other "publication there shall be inserted the words "or of the leaflet" The above have been passed with a view to controlling the printing or distribution of leaflets (including pamphlets and circulars) relating to the present war or the making of peace: It will be seen that it is now a summary offence against the Regulations for any person to print, publish or distribute any leaflet unless: (a) there is printed on every page of the leaflet the true name and address of the author and of the printer thereof and (b) the contents thereof have previously been submitted to and passed by the Director of the official Press Bureau or some other person authorised in that behalf by the Secretary of State. Lists of the leaflets which have been passed and of those which have been stopped by the Press Bureau will be forwarded from the Home Office every week. The leaflets in these lists will be numbered and the lists will be carefully preserved so that they may be easily available for reference under Regulation 51 and proceedings may be taken against the person responsible for printing, publishing or distributing it. The Police should however, act with discretion in this matter. The object of the Regulation is to deal effectively with propaganda in the interest of the enemy, and proceedings should not be taken where the infringement is merely technical or due to oversight and there is no serious or substantial offence. In any case where there is a doubt as to the character of a leaflet, or whether a leaflet is identical with one mentioned in the Press Bureau lists, a copy will be forwarded for transmission to the Home Office for instructions. The Regulation applied to the distribution of existing leaflets; but in the case of leaflets printed and published before the issue of the Regulation time will be allowed for their submission to the Press Bureau it will not be necessary to insist on the addition of the authors name and address until time has been given for existing stocks to be exhausted. This concession will not of course, interfere with the seizure of leaflets which obviously contravene any other Regulation including leaflets, the seizure of which under Regulation 51 has already been directed by the Home Office Circulars. The following is a complete list of these with a few additions:- 1. A cry from the Trenches: Copy of a letter from the Clarion, printed by Blackfriars Press Ltd. 2. A grateful Country: by G. A. Glyde: Printed in National Labour Press Ltd. 3. A know-out Blow: printed and published by New Order Press: 3. Tudor Street London E. 4. An Appeal to Women: By C. Deaspard. Printed In National Labour Press Ltd and printed, by the Women's International League. 5. An open letter to His Majesty King George V by J. H. Ferris: Published by the Brotherhood Church Barton, Leeds 6. A Question for us all: Published by the Christian Peace Crusade 39 Doughty Street W.C. 7. A Statement made by Second Lieutenant S.W.Sasson to his Commanding Officer explaining his grounds for refusing to serve longer in the Army. 8. A Warning; What Conscription can do even in Republican France. Printed by National Labour Press Ltd. or the National Council against Conscription: 9. Belgian and the scrap of Paper: By A.N. Brailsford. Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd. Published by Independent Labour Party; 10 Britain and the War: By C.H. Newman. Published by the National Labour Press Ltd: 11. British Militarism: By C.H. Norman: Published by the City of London of the Independent Labour Party by National Labour Press: 12. Christianity and War: Published at the Cottingham Press E. Yorks: 13. Democracy and Peace: Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd, and Published by the Women's International League: 14. Democracy at Bay: By Cassandra to the British House of Lords and of Commons Greetings: 15. Devils Business: By A. Fenner Brockway. Published by the National Labour Press: 16. Dont Buy War Bonds: No imprint: 17. Every day at the present time August 1917 no imprint: 18. Executed the Story of an East London Boy: Published by the National Labour Press Ltd. 19. For you Mr Worker By W. Paul: Printed and Published by the Socialist Labour Press, 50 Renfrew Street Glasgow: 20. Franco - Russian: By S. Proops: 21. How the War Came: Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd: 22. Is Germany Right? Printed by the National Labour Press and Published by the Independent Labour Party: 23. Letter to Ex Pacifist: By Edward George Smith. Published by Garden City Press Ltd: 24. More than One Thousand Conscientious Objectors: Printed and Published by the National Labour Press Ltd and Published by the No. Conscription Fellowship: 25. Nationality and Patriotism: By H. Norman: Published by the National Labour Press Ltd: 26. Peace at Once: By Clive Bell. Published by the National Labour Press Ltd: 27. Persia &Finland: By N.H. Brailsford: Published by the Independent Labour Party: 28. Repeal the Act: Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd: Printed by the No. Conscription Fellowship: 29. Russia, Turkey and England: By Marmaduke Pickhall: 30. Shall Britain be Conscripts: Printed by the Victoria House Printing Co. Ltd and Published by the No Conscription Fellowship: 31. Six Questions Answered: By Women's Peace Crusade Leaflet No. 3 by the National Labour Press Ltd: 32. Socialism and War: By Sephton Sinclair: Published by the Clarion Press: 33. Some Reasons Why War should be stopped: Published by the Stop the War Committee: 34. The Last War: Published by the Worker's Freedom Group 19 The Haymarket, Bristol: 35. Three Years of War; By Women's Peace Crusade Leaflet No. 1 Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd: 36: Tortures etc. Russia: 1 Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd: 37. Two Years Hard Labour for Refusing to Disobey the Dictates of Conscience: Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd: Published by the No Conscription Fellowship: 38what are we fighting for: By Arnold Lupton: Published by the No Conscription Fellowship: 39. Why: A Question and an Appeal to British Labour: By E. D. Movel: Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd: 40. Why Britain should disarm: By George Benson: Printed by the National Labour Press Ltd: 41. Your King and Country need you: No. imprint: The Regulation does not apply to any leaflet issued by or under the authority of the Department of His Majesty's Government: In some cases the fact that it is issued, for example by the War Aims Committee or by a Government Department, will appear on a leaflet, and in other cases it will be possible from the nature of the document to decide that it does come within the class of leaflets the publication of which it is desired to prohibit, In any case of doubt, a copy of the leaflet should, before action is taken, be submitted to this Office for Instructions. The accompanying Home Office Letter dated 23rd November 1917 No. 352, 206/2 Copy of Regulations and Hostile Leaflets No. 14 will be explained to the members of their Divisions and be kept at Divisional Head Quarters Offices with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No. 331 28th November 1917 Promotion Appointments and Transfers That part of G.O. 307/1917 which refers to the promotion of No. 237 Sergeant Lowndes is at his request cancelled. The following promotion will take place on 1st December 1917. Promotions No.158 Sergeant Joseph Gale (single) Stockport Division to be Inspector at �130. 0. 0 per annum, vice Sudlow. Transfers Inspector Joseph Gale (single) Stockport Division to Head Quarters, vice Hayward. No. 56 Sergeant Frank Webb (single) from Northwich Division to Stockport Division, to be stationed at Bredbury, vice Gale, instead of to West Kirby as per G.O. 207/17. General Order No. 332 28th November 1917 Prices to be charged by Holders of intoxicating Liquor Licenses For Meals ect. Supplied to Members of His Majesty's Forces Referring to G. O. 40/17 relative to the prices charged by Licenses for meals supplied to members of His Majesty's Forces the Chief Constable has today received intimation from the General Officer Commanding -in- Chief Western Command cancelling the Order made by him dated February 1917. The Chief Constable therefore directs that Superintendents will arrange to have the printed copies of the Order collected from licensees and others upon whom the same were issued, and destroyed, and a report sent to this Office on 8th December 1917 that such has been done. General Order No. 333 28th November 1917 The Aliens Restriction Order 1917 Referring to G. O. 294/1917 the Chief Constable has been informed that it is not intended in a case where an alien's identity has been stamped by the Minister of Munitions (M.M. L.1. P.M. T2) that he should be required to have the book stamped afresh by the War Office (M.1.5.A.) there will therefore be necessity to report such cases to this Office as directed in the last paragraph of the General Order above referred to as to the permission obtained from M.M.L.1.P.Sa) holds good. General Order No. 334 29th November 1917 Ministry of Food Orders Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- Forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. The Oats (Retail Prices) Order 1917 No. 1157: The Butter (Distribution) Order 1917 Order No.1163: A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 335 1st December 1917 General Order No. 334 Increase of Pay The undermentioned members of the Force will receive the undermentioned increase of Pay as follows: Division No. Rank Name Increase of Pay per week From Inst Broxton No. 146 Sergeant J. Meredith � 2. 2. 0 14th Eddisbury PC 481 RJ. Richardson � 1. 13. 10 31st Wirral No. 202 Act-Sergeant H. Leigh � 1. 16. 2. 16th Macclesfield No. 25 Act-Sergeant J. Powis � 1. 16. 2 19th Macclesfield PC 8 T. Mather � 1. 15. 0 14th General Order No. 336 1st December 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/-to PC 273 T. Evans Altrincham Division, for praiseworthy conduct in attempting to stop a runaway horse at Altrincham on 26th November 1917 at great personal risk. General Order No. 337 1st December 1917 Early Closing of Shops at Christmastide 1917 The Chief Constable has been informed by the Home office that the Secretary of State has made an Order suspending the General Early Closing Order hour closing hour for shops under No. 10B of the Defence of the Realm Regulations from Monday 17th to Monday 24th December 1917 both day inclusive. The Police throughout the County will make the alteration widely known by warning all shop-keepers and other persons concerned. General Order No. 338 1st December 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Enforcement of Orders made by the Food Controller The Chief Constable forwards herewith for the information and guidance of Superintendents: 1. Copy of Statutory Rules and Orders No. 1130 The Enforcement (England and Wales) dated 9th November 1917 made by the Food Controller under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 2. Copy of Memorandum dated November 1917 issued by the Ministry of Food containing directions to Food Control Committee in England and Wales. 3. The Local Authorities (Food Control) Order No. 3 1917. It will be observed that the intention that the Food Control Committee which has now been set up in all parts of the County should take the initiative in the measures for the enforcement of the Food Orders and that they have accordingly been empowered to prosecute offenders. The powers of inspection and prosecution conferred by provisions orders on Inspectors of Weights and Measures will still exist. The Police will also retain their general powers under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. The powers of enforcement and prosecution hitherto exercised by Local Authorities having been transferred to Food Control Committees are being withdrawn as from 1st January 1918, except where special arrangements have been made for Local Authorities to continue to exercise their powers as explained in para. 13 of the Memorandum before referred to. The Secretary of State has expressed a hope that notwithstanding the responsibilities which are now being placed on the Food Control Committees of the Orders, the Police will cooperate in this most important work with the Committees. The Chief Constable desires that the Police throughout the County will continue to give every assistance to the Food Control Committees or Officials appointed by them. In the opinion of the Chief Constable it is not desirable that the Police should pay visits to shops or to private premises for mere formality or on the chance of detecting some offence. Such visits will be paid no doubt by Officials of the local Food Control Committee, or the Weights and Measures Inspectors. When the Police Officer in the ordinary course of his Police Duty sees an offence committed or receives a complaint, he will at once report the matter to his Superintendent giving the particulars in his presence. On receipt of any such a report the Superintendent will after considering the same, either, (a) Give directions fir further enquiry by the Police with a view to Police proceedings: or (b) Pass on the particular without delay to the Food Control Committee in order that their appointed Officers may make the necessary enquiry and take proceedings as may be directed by the Committee. Whenever Superintendents decide to pursue the course laid down in (a) above they will inform the Local Food Control Committee accordingly. Generally speaking it will be considered as undesirable for the Police to make enquiry or to lay information for offences herein referred to unless there are special reasons necessitating such a course, in which case the facts will be reported to the Chief Constable for his instructions, before information laid. In the opinion of the Chief Constable it is not expedient that any member of the Cheshire Constabulary should be place at the disposal of the Food Control Committee to as their Officer. In view of the issue of these instructions Memo to Superintendent dated 15th August 1917 must be considered cancelled. General Order No. 339 1st December 1917 Licensed Houses Notice having been received that compensation under the Licensing Consolidation Act 1910 in respect of the licensed houses specified below will be paid on 24th December 1917 and that the licenses will expire on 31st December 1917, the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will see that the licensed houses are closed accordingly and, report to him on 3rd January 1917 that such has been done. Name and Situation of Premises Nature of License Remarks Jolly Sailor Hill Street Wharton Winsford Beer House Crown Inn Fully licensed The entry with reference to the above premises in the Police Register of Licensed Houses will be neatly written through in red ink, over which will be written:- "Closed 31st December 1917 Compensation granted" General Order No. 340 4th December 1917 Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller re above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- The Margarine (Maximum Prices) Order No. 1162- A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 341 4th December 1917 Raids by Hostile Aircraft Referring to General Order 48 /191 the particulars furnished by the Police of the time, where and place where bombs were dropped afford to General Head Quarters, Home Forces, such valuable assistance in the identification of the course followed, and bombs dropped by the Aircraft, that they are anxious for these particulars to be given the greatest possible exactitude. If the report merely gives the approximate time and the time of the parish in which the bombs fell, or the nearest town or village, the position of the aircraft may be left uncertain by several miles. What General Head Quarters want to be able to do is to locate the spot precisely on the ordnance survey maps of the scale of one inch to the mile (copies were sent to Divisions on 18th December 1917. The Chief Constable therefore directs that whenever the exact spot where same fell will be given by describing the position by reference to features marked on the Ordnance survey one inch map. 1. "400 yards north-west of Little Mudborough Church 2. "100 yards north of the letter "b" in the word Mudborough and so forth. A copy of Section 1 of the form of report sent with General Order 48/1916 with particulars of an imaginary raid filled in is forwarded herewith and the Chief Constable directs that Superintendents will be particular in giving all the information required on the form when telephoning to this office, particulars of an air raid in the County. All Police reports of casualties should include numbers of H. M. Naval or Military Forces who have been killed or injured, and should distinguish these from the civilian casualties. If any difficulty be experienced in obtaining figures of casualties, owing to reluctance on the part of local naval or military authorities to furnish this information to the Police, the circumstances should be reported at once to this Office. Time / Places Bombs Exp. Inc. Casualties Killed Injured Damage Essex 10. 20 pm Dover Court half a mile East of Tower 2 2 1 - - - Several cottages slightly (�5) 10. 35 pm Bradfield Slipes Farm 1 - - - - - - 1 One house (�50) Building �100. 1 1 10. 45 pm Ardleigh - 2 - - - - - - - - Nil 11 pm Wormingford 100 yards from Church 1 - - - - - - - - Glass in 3 Cottages �1. Station & River 100 yards between Ballintines & Russell Farms 3 2 - 2 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - Shop window damage homes, Signal box & pavement box �500 11. 30 pm Barnfield half a mile W. of Parkgate - - 1 - - - - - - - Haystack and growing crops �75. 11.55 Braintree 1 - - - - - - - - - Nil South of Marshall 12am 1 - - - - - - - - - Slight to permanent way On railway by T" of "Witham - - - - - - - - - Slight to permanent way Totals 10 7 - 1 - 1 2 - No. of H.M. Forces included in above General Order 342 5th December 1917 Police Register of Licensed Houses The following alterations will be made in the above:- Broxton Licensing District No.18 Calveley Arms Hanley Licensee James Barrow Clubbe Bucklow Licensing District No.9 Rose & Crown Knutsford Licensee James Gibson No. 20 Beer Off King Street Knutsford Licensee Helen Kate Norbury Nantwich Licensing District No. 21 Hawk Inn Haslington Licensee Ada Butler Sandbach Licensing District No.29 Red Bull Church Lawton Licensee Joseph Darlington Northwich Licensing District No.86 Travellers Rest Northwich Licensee Algeruon Cawley No. 104 Farmers Arms Rudheath Licensee Fred Broadie Wirral Licensing District No.12 Railway Inn Lower Billington Licensee Patience Rose Ashley No. 182 Seven Stars Thornton Hough Licensee John Henry Pollitt Dukinfield Licensing District No.17 Park Hotel Dukinfield Licensee Arthur Taylor No. 14 Nags Head Dukinfield Licensee Arthur Taylor No. 41 Rising Sun Dukinfield 2 Licensee Mary Crossland Stockport Licensing District No.79 Wright's Arms Hazel Grove -cum - Bramhall Licensee Alice Maud Brayford No. 105 Royal Oak Marple Licensee Jane Stephens General Order 343 5th December 1917 Ministry of Food Orders Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- Forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. General License No.1170 under the Potatoes Order 1917: 2. The Damaged Grain 1917 No. 1182: No.1174: A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and to furnish one to each Sectional Station there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 344 6th December 1917 Ministry of Food Orders Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- Forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Seed (1917 Crop) Order 1917: 2. General License No.1181under the Potatoes Order 1917: The necessary corrections mentioned in Clause 21 and the Fourth Schedule to the Seed Potatoes (1917) Order will be made in the Orders referred to therein at Divisional Quarters and Sectional Stations. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 345 7th December 1917 Local Taxation Licenses Copies of the Notices as to the taking out of Licenses for the year 1918 in respect of * Armorial Bearings * Male Servants * Carriages including Motor Cars and vehicles drawn by Motor Cars Which will shortly be forward by the Clerk of the Cheshire County Council direct to Superintendents will be posted in every parish in the County, on all Church and Chapel doors, Police Notice Boards and at all other places where permission can be obtained, on which public and parochial Notices are usually exhibited. The Notices must be kept posted for the first six weeks in 1918. In the Boroughs policed by the Cheshire Constabulary as well as in Towns and Urban Districts, Superintendents will arrange with local Bill-Posters to post the Posters at the places before mentioned at a reasonable rate which should be arranged before- hand. In purely Rural Districts the posting will be done by the Police stationed in such Districts and if any expense is incurred for providing paste etc. a bill for same will be submitted as herein directed. The account for this work or a memo saying there are none will be forwarded from each Division to this office on the morning of 15th January 1918. The Local Taxation Committee having considered whether or not the practice of sending out Notices of reminder to person who have in the past taken out Dog Licenses should be continued, when it was pointed out that there was no statutory obligation upon the County Council to send out such Notices, it was decided in order to avoid expenditure not absolutely necessary, that for 1918, the Notices of Reminder should not be issued, and Superintendents will cause to be so informed. Farmers and others who desire to claim exemption from License Duty in respect of dogs used for tending sheep and cattle should be advised to apply at the nearest Post Office for the necessary Forms of Declaration. General Order 346 8th December 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Food Control (Milk Requisition) Order 1917: Order 1917. No. 1186 A copy of this Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. 2. The Potato Order (No. 2) 1917 No. 1188 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order 1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 347 6th December 1917 Cutting and Stealing Ever Greens The Acting Chief Constable draws the attention of Superintendents to the following Orders which will be strictly complied with:- Instructions contained in General Order 129/1985 General Order No 348 6th December 1917 Stealing Poultry The Chief Constable draws the attention of the Constabulary to G.O. 169/87 and he directs that Superintendents will see that the instructions contained therein are complied with. General Order No 349 6th December 1917 Water Pipes at Police Stations and Court Rooms The Chief Constable draws the attention of occupiers of Police Stations to G.O. 4/01 with reference to steps being taken with the view of reducing the liability of water pipes to burst. The usual annual return of repairs etc required at Police Stations during the year is not being called for on this occasion, having regard to the absolute necessity of economy having to be exercised all round. Should urgent repairs at any time be required a special report will be sent to this Office. General Order No 350 8th December 1917 Police Station Repairs and Painting, Papering etc The usual annual return of repairs etc. required at Police Stations during the year is not being called for on this occasion, having regard to the absolute necessity of economy having to to be exercised all round. Should urgent repairs at any time be required a special report will be sent to this Office. General Order No 351 8th December 1917 Memo to Superintendents dated 21st February 1908 The following Return for the Year ending 31st December 1917 will be forwarded to this Office on 5th January 1918. General Order No 352 8th December 1917 List of Petty Sessions for the year 1918 Superintendents will correct the enclosed list as far as relates to each Division, both as regards "Petty Sessional" "Annual Adjourned Licensing Meetings" and "Occasional Courts" and return same to this office as soon as possible. General Order No 353 8th December 1917 Notices re Dogs The Acting Chief Constable directs that the Notices issued by the National Canine Defence League, which will probably be forwarded hereafter, will be posted on Police Notice Boards throughout the County as far as they will go. General Order No 354 6th December 1914 Rent Allowance Christmas 1917 The Acting Chief Constable directs that the Rent Allowance due to 31st Instant will be paid on or before 22nd Instant. Prior to signing Div. Forms F19 at the end of the Quarter, Superintendents will be careful to examine the Rent Books to see that the Rent has been paid. General Order No 355 8th December 1917 County Carts The Acting Chief Constable directs that during the first week in January 1918 Licenses for County Carts will be obtained at Post Offices situated within the County Police jurisdiction, and be sent to this Office to charge the cost of same in Police Accounts. General Order No 356 8th December 1917 Sheep worrying by Dogs The Acting 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 No 357 10th December 1917 Ministry of Food Orders Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- Forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all 1. The Sugar (Brewers Restrictions) Order 1917 No. 1185 A copy of this Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. 2. The Testing of Seeds Order 1917. No. 1156 3. The Oats Products (Postponement of Date) Order 1917 No. 1200. 4. General License No. 1199 under the Potatoes Order 1917. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police General Order No 358 10th December 1917 Fire Precautions in connection With Christmas Entertainments etc The Chief Constable directs that Notices printed in red from the British Fire Protection Committee, forwarded herewith containing a Caution as to the protection of fires at Christmas festivities and parties, will be posted on all Police Notice Boards and at other conspicuous places where permission can be obtained. He further directs that copies will be distributed to those on charge of all principal assembly rooms such as premises licensed for Music, Singing and Dancing and under the Cinematograph Act, Hospitals, Asylums, Schools and similar institutions where Christmas Festivities are frequently organised, and, in addition, copies may be handed to the local public and in addition copies will be handed to the local press. General Order No 359 10th December 1917 Defence of the Realm Liquor Control Regulations 1915 Lancashire and Cheshire Area The Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) has issued the following Orders dated 4th December 1917. Relaxing for the days preceding Christmas certain restrictions as to the dispatch of intoxicating liquor from Licensed Premises: On 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st 22nd,23rd and 24th , days of December 1917 the dispatch from licensed premises of intoxicating liquor is authorised for delivery at any place, notwithstanding that the same be not more than five miles distance. Provided always that nothing in the order shall be deemed to authorise the dispatch of spirits on Saturday 22nd day of December 1917: Sale and supply of Intoxicating Liquor on Christmas Day The hours during which intoxicating liquor may be sold and supplied on Christmas Day in licensed premises and clubs, whether for consumption on or off the premises, shall be the same as on Sundays: No spirits to be consumed off the premises shall be sold or supplied in any licensed premises or club, or to be dispatched or taken therefrom on Christmas Day. The above Orders apply to Cheshire and the Chief Constable directs that license holders and secretaries of Clubs will be informed of the contents of the same. General Order No 360 10th December 1917 Hostile Publications In pursuance of the powers conferred upon him by regulation 27B of the Defence of the Realm Regulations the Secretary of State for the Home Department has made an Order prohibiting the importation into the United Kingdom, of the following Publications:- 1. The "Hindus Ghada" a weekly paper published in San Francisco in Urdu and Gurmeikhe by the "Guganntar Ashram. 2. The Ghadr -di- Gary" "(Echo of Military)" poems by the same publishers in the same languages: 3. "Zulum Zulum Goresphai Zulim""Tyranny of the Whiteman's Rule) in Gurmukhi by the same publishers. 4. "British Rule in India" 7th edition published by the British themselves" 7th edition published in New York": Also German edition. 5. India under the British Fist": 6. "India's Loyalty to England" published as 4. 7. "A Manifesto of the Indian National Party" published as No. 4. 8. "A few facts about British rule in India" in English published as No. 1 9. "Reflections on the political situation in India" by Lajhat Rai published in Japan. 10 "British Justice and Honesty" by Sir Walter Strickland published in Italy or Switzerland. 11. "Why India is in revolt against British Rule" published as No.4. 12. "Young India by Lajhat Rai published New York. 13"Deshbkakti Ke Git" Songs of patriotism in Hindi published as No.4 14. India against Britain" in English published as No.1 15. "Is Japan a menace to Asia by Tarak Nathdas, in English, published in Shanghai: 16. "Reflections on the Political Situation in India" by Lajhat Rai originally published in Japan, now reprinted and issued in German and English: 17. "Self -Government for India" published in Stockholm by Aktibolaget Chelies and Company: 18 "For India" by W. W. Pearson M.A.B.Sc published in Tokis, by the Asiatic Association of Japan: In the event of any of the publications being found in the jurisdiction of the Cheshire Constabulary particulars will at once be reported to this Office: The accompanying copies of the Orders dated 27th August 1917 and 30th November 1917 will be kept at Divisional Head Quarters Offices with other Home Office Circulars. General Order No 361 11th December 1917 Pay Sheets 1917 The above will be made out as follows for the year ending 31st December 1918 and Superintendents will pay their Divisions including Supernumerary Constables as directed in Memo to Superintendents dated 13th June 1911 forwarding Pay Sheets to this Office with Weekly States on Monday Mornings. March Quarter From... To.... No. of Days Boot Money War Bonus Married War Bonus unmarried from 1st Jan to12th Jan 12 2/- 20/- 12/- from 13th Jan to 26th Jan 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 27th Jan to 9th Feb 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 10th Feb to 25th Feb 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 24th Feb to 9th Mar 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 10th Jan to25th Mar 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 24 Mar to 31st Mar 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 25th Mar to 31st Mar 8 1/- 10/- 6/- June Quarter From 1st Apr to 13th April 13 2/- 20/- 12/- From 14th Apr to 27th Apr 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 28th Apr to 11th Apr 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 12th May to 25th May 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 26th May to 8th June 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 9th June to 22nd June 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 23rd June to 30th June 8 1/- 10/- 6/- September Quarter From 1st Jul to 13th Jul 13 2/- 20/- 12/- From 16th Jul to 27th Jul 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 28th Jul to 10th Aug 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 11th Aug to 24th Aug 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 25th Aug to 7th Sep 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 8th Sep to 21st Sep 14 2/- 20/- 12/- From 22nd Sep to 29th Sep 8 8d- 10/- 6/- December Quarter From... To.... No. of Days Boot Money War Bonus Married War Bonus unmarried from 30th Sept to12th Oct 13 2/- 20/- 12/- from 13th Oct to 26th Oct 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 27th Oct to 9th Nov 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 10th Nov to 23rd Nov 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 24th Nov to 7th Dec 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 8th Dec to 21st Dec 14 2/- 20/- 12/- from 22nd Dec to 28th Dec 10 1/- 10/- 6/- General Order No. 362 11th December 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Bacon Harris and Lord (Distribution) Order 1917: Order 1917. No. 1201 A copy of this Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters. 2. The Cream (M. G. J 1.) Order 1917 No. 1192 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. A copy of this Order 1917 is forwarded to each Superintendent to be kept at Divisional Head Quarters The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 363 12th December 1917 Use of the Red Cross Emblem on Vehicles Referring to G. O. 259/1917 the Chief Constable forwards herewith a specimen of the card which is to be carried by all members of the Red Cross Society, when using Branch of the British Red Cross work. This card will be accepted by the police as proof of authority to consume petrol under the "provisions of the Motor Spirit Restriction Order provided that the car is actually employed on work or other of the following Hospitals:- The only private persons who are authorities to use the Red Cross and to whom such permits * 2nd Western General Hospital Manchester * Nell Lane Military Hospital Manchester * Queen Mary's Military Hospital Manchester * Lord Derby War Hospital Winwick. In cases in which motor spirit is consumed in vehicles (which are in the opinion of the Police) not being used as before mentioned the circumstances are to be reported by Constables to Superintendents. General Order No. 364 12th December 1917 Ministry of Food Orders Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- Forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Intoxication Liquor (Output and Delivery) 1917 No. 1213: 2. The Seeds, Nuts, Kernels (Requisition) Order 1917 No. 1226: A copy of the above Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 365 13th December 1917 Ministry of Food Orders Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- Forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Bacon Ham & Lard Order (Provisional Prices) 1917 No. 1180. 2. The Pigs (Maximum Prices) Order 1917: A copy of the above Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Quarters. A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order No. 366 13th December 1917 Hostile Publications In pursuance of the powers conferred upon him by regulation 27B of the Defence of the Realm Regulations the Secretary of State for the Home Department has made an Order prohibiting the importation into the United Kingdom, of the following Publications:- Referring to S.G.O. 330/1917 the Government having decided that the Defence of the Realm 27c is to be amended the Chief Constable has been informed that pending further instructions, no action should be taken on the Home Office Circular of 23rd November 1917 No. 355.206/2 forwarded with the G.O. named, except:- 1. To deal with any leaflet printed or distributed without the name and address of the printer or (in the case of the leaflets) the name and address of the author and printer. 2. To seize under Regulation 51 any copies of the leaflets mentioned in the list enclosed in the Circular referred to: Fresh instructions will hereafter be sent to the Regulation 27C. General Order No. 367 13th December 1917 Hostile Leaflets Referring to S.G.O. 330/1917 the Government being decided that the Defence of the Realm Regulations 27C is to be amended the Chief Constable has been informed that pending further instructions no action should be taken on the Home Office Circular of 23rd November 1918 No. 352. 206. 206/2 forwarded with G.O. named except: 1. To deal with any leaflet printed or distributed without the name and address of the Printer or in the case of the new leaflets the name and address of the author or printer. 2. To seize under Regulation any copies of the leaflets mentioned in the list enclosed in the Circular referred to. Fresh instructions will hereafter be sent as to Regulation 27C. The accompanying copy of Home Office Letter dated 12th December 1817 No. 252,206/99 will be kept with other Home Office letters at Divisional Head Quarters. General Order No. 368 14th December 1917 Orders of Defence of the Realm Ministry of Food Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters:- The General Licence, No.1220 under the Dried Fruits (Restriction) 1917. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 369 14th December 1917 Additional Constables General Order 268/1916 is hereby cancelled. At a Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee held on the 20th October 1917 it was decided that the charge for the services of Additional Constables employed at private cost should be increased from �115. 0. 0 per annum to �160. 0. 0 per annum (payable in advance) and that �140. 0. 0 if this latter sum will be credited to the police Rate and �20.0. 0 (to the Pension Fund) This increase commences on 7th January 1918. The Superintendents of those Divisions in which Additional Constables are stationed will render accounts accordingly on 1st January, 1st April, 1st July and 1st October and if the amount due is not received by the 15th of the months named, further application will be made for it. If not received by the 20th day of the day of the month, the matter will be reported to Head Quarters. General Order 370 15th December 1917 Duty Scales -Rural Beats The Chief Constable directs that from 1st January 1918 Duty Scale "B" will be worked by all Divisions. In the event of Superintendents considering it necessary to alter the Duty Scales in consequence of any local occurrence they will do so and report cause to the Chief Constable: General Order 371 17th December 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food Orders made by Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Hardened Fat (Requisition) Order No. 1917 No. 1225 2. The Oils, Oil Cakes and Meats ((Requisition) Order No. 1917 No. 1224. A copy of each of the above is forwarded to each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters and Sectional Stations. 3. The Coffee (Retail Prices0 Order No. 1917 No. 1228 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 372 17th December 1917 Transfers The following transfers will take place on the 1st January 1918:- PC 406 Arthur Dutton (married) Altrincham Division from Baguley to be stationed at Plumbley as additional Constable at the Ammonia Soda Company's Works, vice Edwards (married) and will be re-numbered A.4. PC A4 George Edwards (married) Altrincham Division from Plumbley to Baguley, vice Dutton and re-numbered 406. General Order 373 18th December 1917 Police Districts A book dated October 1917 containing a list of the above and the Population Acreage, Valuation, etc. has this day been forwarded for each Section and Sub-Section in the Constabulary and the Chief Constable directs that the same will be hung up in Offices and kept there for reference. Those books dated June 1913 referred to in G.O. 180/1913 will be collected and sent to this office on 3rd January 1918 with contingent vouchers. General Order 374 19th December 1917 Use of Red Cross Emblem on Vehicles Referring to G. O. 259/363/ 1917 the Chief Constable intimates for the information of the Constabulary that the privilege accorded by the War Office to the East Lancashire Branch of the British Red Cross Society when using motor cars in connection with the Red Cross work, has been extended to the Cheshire Branch of the British Red Cross Society, but only employed on work for hospitals named below. 2nd Western General Hospital Manchester Nell Lane Military Hospital Manchester 1st Western General Hospital, Fazakerley Liverpool Northern Command Hospitals, Huddersfield and Nottingham (Chiefly) Chester War Hospital:-. General Order 375 20th December 1917 Ministry of Food Orders Orders made by the Food Controller under the above The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following:- 1. The Manufacture of Flour and Bread Order (No 2) 1917 No. 1219: A copy of the above Order is forwarded for each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Quarters. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 376 21st December 1917 Clothing, Caps, Gloves and Leggings 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 in good order or otherwise. The Clothing, Caps, Gloves and Leggings must be kept at Divisional Head Quarters in a dry place where they will not become damaged or injured. Clothing, Caps, Gloves and Leggings received for Constables who have been transferred since the Force was measured will at once be sent to the Superintendents of the Division which such men are now serving, those of the Constables who have left the Force to Head Quarters Stores. A memo of the number and names of articles been forwarded to this Office at the same time. General Order 377 22nd December 1917 Motor Car Act 1903 The Local Government Board with a view to securing greater quality in securing the consumption of petrol by encouraging the employment of coal gas for the population of heavy motor cars have made an Order as follows, relaxing the regulations at present governing trailers drawn by heavy motor cars so as to permit the more extended use of trailers for the accommodation of gas holders. Under Article V11 of the Heavy Motor Car Order 1904 as it stands a heavy motor car drawing a trailer is restricted to a speed of five miles per hour. The Order which the Board have issued removes this restriction in the case of heavy motor cards drawing a gas container trailer as defined in the New Order. Accordingly a heavy motor car drawing a gas container trailer will be allowed to proceed at the speed permitted by Article V11 of the order of 1904 in the case of the same heavy motor car when it is now drawing a trailer. It will be observed that in order to comply with the requirements of the Order the un-laden weight of the gas container trailer must not exceed 15cwt and that its wheels must be fitted with pneumatic tyres of soft or elastic material. The Order applies only during the period of the War and twelve months thereafter. Article 1 Subject to the provisions of this Order expressions in the Order have the same meaning as in the Heavy Motor Car Order 1914: Article 2 (11) So much of the Article V11 of the Heavy Motor Car Order 1904 as provides that if a heavy motor car draws a trailer the speed at which the heavy motor car is driven on any highway shall not exceed five miles an hour, shall for the period of the War and twelve months thereafter cease to apply to a heavy motor car drawing a "gas container trailer". For the purpose of this Order a "gas container trailer" is a vehicle:- (a) Constructed or adapted for use, and used solely for carrying a bag or other receptacle for containing gas to be used for the purpose of propelling the vehicle. (b) Nor exceeding in weight un-laden fifteen hundred-weight:- And (c) Having all wheels fitted with pneumatic tyres or tyres made of a soft or elastic material. Article 3 (111) This Order may be cited as the Heavy Motor Car (Amendment) Order 1917 General Order 378 22nd December 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Ships Stores (Control) Order No. 1233 A copy of each of the above is forwarded to each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters and Sectional Stations. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 379 26th December 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Meat (Control) Order No. 1203 2. The Bread (use of Potatoes) Order No. 1917 No. 1246 3. The Sugar Order No. 2 1917 No. 1256 A copy of each of the above is forwarded to each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters and Sectional Stations. 4. General License No.1237 Order 1917 General License No.1248 Order 1917 A sufficient number of copies of the Order are forwarded to enable Superintendents to keep one copy at Divisional Head Quarters and furnish one to each Sectional Station, there to be kept for reference if required. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 380 26th December 1917 Male Alien Enemies The Chief Constable forwards herewith a copy of Home Office Letter dated No. 333, 052/19 dated 24th December 1917 which he directs will be carefully perused by Superintendents and if any request is made by the person appointed by the Minister of National Service, such person will be called upon to produce the letter mentioned therein and if everything is in order he may be allowed to see the Register of Aliens, and the Police will under all the assistance in their power to enable him to obtain the necessary information. General Order 381 27th December 1917 Gratuity The Chief Constable awards a gratuity of 10s/- to Acting Sergeant S. Barber Nantwich Division for praiseworthy conduct in stopping a runaway horse at Nantwich on 19th December 1917 at great personal risk. General Order 382 31st December 1917 Defence of the Realm Regulations Ministry of Food The Chief Constable forwards herewith copies of the following Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which made by the Food Controller. 1. The Meat (Restriction of Retail Prices) Order No. 1259 A copy of each of the above is forwarded to each Superintendent to be retained at Divisional Head Quarters and Sectional Stations. The purport of the Order will be made known to persons who may enquire from the Police. General Order 383 26th December 1917 Additional Constables Discontinued The Services of Constable PC A9 D. Davenport employed as Additional Constable at the Helsby Cable Works, Eddisbury Division will be dispensed with on this date. PC A9 who will be re-numbered 158 will until further orders remain at his present Station and be entered on the Pay Sheet of the Eddisbury Division. 1