This paper has been written from notes of a 
Lecture delivered before the Chester Society of 
Natural Science, Literature, and Art, on March 4th, 
1915. It is printed by the generosity of Charles 
Kingsley’s friend, Mr. Thomas Shepheard, who has 
kindly allowed me.to make it rather longer than the 
actual lecture. I have in two or three places 
profited by the very interesting speeches which 
were made by the Lord Bishop of Chester and other 
Members of the Society to modify or complete what 
I said. May I respectfully and affectionately thank 
all who were present for the more than kind 
welcome they gave me on this my first entry into 
the life of Chester outside the Cathedral. 
A. NAIRNE. 
