Cheshire Observer

PUBLIC ANNOU NCEMENTS. _n, R 0 '7" t ô fT I' I O Y A L A i i II ii A i 00. I \jH Pror-rietc" 11. I. :^IL.O.N Ü) D £ ■^AST TWO NIGHTS of Mr. WILSON BABKETT'S CJICITT J. MAiNXMAiN." EASTER ATTRACTION. FASTER MONDAY and remaining Five NIGHTS, MATINEE Easter Monday at 2-30 p.m., A :?!" T"' ? P ? ? ?' II R. ARTHUR HOBISIM* and LONDON COMPANY in "Bill Ad.¡IDS" & "Dandy Dan." • Book Early to Secure Seats. THIRD ANNUAL CRüvV N i r .DDlilUl), MUSIC HALL, CHESTER, FASTER MONDAY, APRIL 13TH, 1903. Under most Distinguished Patronage. RECORD ENTKIKS IN 0HOIK,S, SOLOISTS, &C. ARTISTES MISS MAY JOHN, R.A.M. (Double Medallist); MISS EDITH RANDLES (Liverpool and Douglas Concerts) MR. D. FFRANGCON DAVIES (The World's Best Baritone). Adjudicator: Roland Rogers, Esq., Mus.Doc. Presidents: His Worship the Mztyoi- oi Flint (T. W. Hughes, Esq. I: The Worshipful the Mayor of Chester (.iohn Roberts, Esq., M.D.). Conductor: .John Owens, Esq., Chester. C-"o ning Ceremony by the Mayoress of Chester ?(AMTi-ss Robeits) at the Grand Evening Concert. PrM?*? fpeu—Aftf?on, 1 p.m., c?tnm?nce 1-8 p m. PfOttm*Lt '???'"?' 6 p.m., c i.'in euee 6 30 ? m. prompt. Bf.f?,? ?'? ma b" h"d by p?t, priye ijd., from the?? ??? 7. H?il'ou.street. AB"'??.K—?Rtjerve.!S?ts. Afternoon, 28.6d ?v&n. iu~ «. l,s>wble Kese>-»ed, bs Fir?tbe?tsnud West Gin-?a-??., ?erhoon,2s.; Ev..umg,?H.6d; Double t'ii st Se.??? Heeoiid Stilts and Sid* (iallorit-B At'eriiOon, js  :tnd Sid?'?alturi's At cnOoD I 6c, 1E ?. t?ox of asl! a?d Top G?Hery, Is. Re served S?H.? may 'wt ho. ked ?t JUgo & coder's Admission to Preliminary Tp??' ?'?ic ij?H, 10 31 ? m for Non Comp?tt..rs. t;d. pAf *a °' the Hail at Messrs. Phillips?u & (j?idur's. All ??yjwkin' of oetat, is .92t CHESTER MUSICAL SOCIETY. 20TH SEASON, 1U03. THE FIRST SUBSCRIPT!* iN CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE MUSIC HALL, 'D', TUESDAY NEXT, APRIL 14TH, AT 8 P.M. The Programme will include Tschaikowsky's CONCERTO, For Pianoforte & Orchestra. Co wen's "ODE TO THE PASSIONS." AND OTHER ITEMS. SOLO PIANOFOInE- MR. FREDERIC LAMOND. VOCALIST— MR, DENIS o, s U L L I V A"N'. FULL ORCHESTRA & CHORDS. Tickets and all information at Messrs. PHILLIPSON and GOLDER'S. MUSIC HALL, CHESTER. SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, AFTERNOON AT 3. D nder the Distinguished Patronage of His Worship the lavor and Mayoress, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Katharine Duchess of West- minster, the Countess Grosvenor, etc., etc., etc. MISS EVALYN AMETH fij (LEADBETTER), VIOLINIST, WILL GIVE A RECITAL ASSISTED BY KERR WILHELM BACKHAUS, PIANIST. CONDUCTOR ■■ lR. EUSTACE TURNER. Reserved Area, 5, Reserved West Gallery, 3/ lld Seats in Area, 2/ Side Galleries and Back fceats, 1/ TICKETS & Plan at Messrs. PiirLLirsON & GOLDER'S. A few Press Extracts of her Concert at St. James' ?1, London:— "Her success was complete, she Nvill take her Place in the front rank of Lady Violinists. *ucorporated Society of Muticicins Journal. H er plaving of Paganmi's Moise l antasie was 'Certainly a remarkable achievement. — .n F/l'l5. One of the most promising of the new colilells. '?Da? Teleqraph.  "An exceedingly talented Violinist.Momil1g Post. P EKLIMINAKT. MADAME DOUGLAS ADAMS' THIRD A p E RA TIC P E ltFO R MAN C E CONSISTING OF GOUNOD'S GRAND OPERA, "FAUST," ly LONDON ARTISTES AND CHORUS by PUPILS, Magnificent Dresses, Scenery, Lime Light, and Effects, MUSIC HALL, APRIL 21ST, 1003. Plan now openit Messrs. PHILLIPSON & GOI.OKH'S. ELOCUTION. PUBLIC SPEAKISe, VOICE PRODUC- TION, RECITATION, SHAKESPEARIAN READINC. Mu. W. H. WATSON.—Private Lessons. 5, Phonetic and Breathing Exercises for prevention of clerical or teacher's throat. Prospectus (testimonials from Clergymen, Colleges, Press Notices), 24, Canning-street, Liverpool; and ^RICHARDSON S, 43, Bridge-st. Row. Chester and Wroxhain vi,iited. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. ON T?RTD\Y April 17, a 2, 4, 6 or 9 days' 0 EXCURSION ? LONDON (FOOTBALL: FINAI TIE ASSOCIATION C B^Y ); DERBY COUNTY) will run from T &e. JL IWR Jbills, pamphlets, particulars of week- end ?ugement? &c., c?n be obtained at the Station. ? ? ?iLKINSON. General Manager. THE QHESTER JJNITED QAS CO. GAS FIRES. CONSUMERS ARE SPECIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT NEW STOCK OF FIRES -Of the latest pattern, comprising all the most modern improvements. FOR DRAWING ROOMS. SEVERAL NEW PATTERNS OF ARTISTIC DESK-X. 1 FOR GENERAL DOMESTIC USE. Fires of all patterns with or without boiling attach- ments, and economical in consumption. FOR BUSINESS PREMISES.¡: CoHBtKKl'?RH, GML?M&BOILI? BURNER. | Reflector Stoves of Various Designs for use Without Hue. FIRES ON RENTAL. I o encourage the use of ifrst-T-lass Fives the Company j 'Will supply ])ire purchase icntal I ystcm at rates from os. per Quar!:cr. Fixed r;'cc. Fitters will be sent on application to examine and Suggest suitable pattern of Fires, &e.. and Estimates Vrill be given free. Offices & Show Rooms: Cuppin Street. BOLLAND'S, CHESTER. BY ROYAL WARRANT TO k, tH A J E T Y HER THFC KNG IIATB MAJESTY IND QOKBH ViCieRIA. RESTAURANT & CAFE. WEDDING CAKES. RACE HAMPERS. A LARGE VARIETY OF [EASTER EGGS AXD Ein i'iilt NOVELTIES. ROYAL ALMOND AND BUKY nIMNEL CAKES. R. BOLLAND & SONS, LTD. TELEPHONE it', TElegranvs Hollands, Chester." QUUilX I TO Y^TEAK. QLASSES? ALL SUCH QUESTIONS ARE WILLINGLY ANSWERED AND GLASSES ONLY RE- COMMENDED WHERE NECESSARY, li. u. HOUGHTON, EYESIGHT SPECIALIST, LATE MANAGER FOR WOOD, ABRAHAM'S, Liverpool & Manchester. 23, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. ALL REPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND PROMPTLY. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. GROSVENOR MUSEUM. AN EXHIBITION .é1.. OF SPRING FLOWERS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH & IfÆH. OPENING CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY, AT 3 P.M. BY CAPT. MAcGILLYCUDDY (Bache Hall), (President of the Paxton Society). Prices of Admission First Day, from 3 toGp.M., Is. f,oir, 6 to 9 p.m., 6d. Second Day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 6d. Tickets may be had from Mr. JOHN Snrox, 4, Eastgate-row; Messrs. DAVIES and SHEPHEARD, Bridge-street Row; and Mr. J. D. SIDDALL, The CRUSS" G. P. MILN, Hon. Sec. "CLARION" GUILD OF HANDICRAFT p X H I BIT I ON, JQJ ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEWGATE ST., CHESTER, GOOD FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & EASTER MONDAY, Will be Opened GOOD FRIDAY, at 4 p.m., by WALTER CRANE. Will be Opened SATURDAY, at 1 p.m., by ROBERT BLATCHFORD (iNunquara). Will be Opened EASTER MONDAY, at 2 p.m., by THE COUNTESS OF WARWICK. Admission each day, Is.; Season Tickets, 2s. The Exhibition will close at 8 p.m. on FRIDAY; 6 p.m. other days. (HESHIE LINES. TARPORLEY HUNT STEEPLE- CHASES. On WEDNESDAY, April 15th, 1903, CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued to CUDDINGTON, as under;- CHESTER (NORTHGATE) .dep. 9 35 a.m. CUDDINGTON arr. 9 52 a.m. The Tickets will be available to return from Cuddington by any ordinary train on day of issue. Arrangements have been made for a good supply of Vehicles to meet the Trains at Cuddington to convey passengers to Tarporley. For fares and full particulars ee bills. DAVID MELDRUM, Manager. Liverpool Central Station, April, 1903. HOOTON PARK AND WIRRAL HUNT RACES, APRIL 17TH AND 18TH. FRIDAY. Hurdle Race of 1,000 sov. National Hunt Flat Race of 200 sov. SATURDAY. Cheshire Steeplechase of 1,000 sov. FIRST RACE ABOUT 1.30 EACH DAY. ADMISSION TO COURSE, 1/- Excursion Trains-See Railway Companies Notices. WIRRAL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. JJOOTON PARK RACES. NOTICE TO CAR PROPRIETORS AND DRIVERS. As HACKNEY CARRIAGE and OMNIBUS BYE-LAWS are now in force in the Wirral Rural District no DRIVERS of VEHICLES will be j allowed to PLY FOR HIRE at Hooton Park Races on the 17th and 18th inst., unless both Vehiclestrid Drivers are LICENSED before that date. Applications for Licenses should be made to Superintendent BOWYEK, County Hall, Abbey- street, Birkenhcad. J. E. S. OLLIVE, Clerk. 54, Hamilton-street, Birkenhead, 3rd April, 1903. PLEASURE CRUISES. J HE DEE STEAM BOAT CO. ;"rHE DEE SI BOAT CO. The above Company is the only one authorised by His Grace the DVK: OF WESTMINSTER, to run their STEAMERS regularly to EATON HALL. | TIIE "ORMONDE" AND "BEND OR" Will run as follows (Sundays excepted) :— i am am. a m pm F pm ( pm ) p\1 poi Chester.dp j;> 0;i080ili:J«"> 1 o!tS0.?45'3<i()? »> Clie,gl?er (Flp 19 ) 50,11?1?? 1 502 20? :? ? 2^[5 U0 I Iron Bride t?!5ill4N' ( ( p, ? 45 j h-f?n?r'?.d. 1C1.1145.. ?.. ) ) ?5 45 EeclestonF. 11040 121011235 1 50 2 2C'3 ??4 :0? 45 Chester.M'rH:M)l 0,1 ?'t! 40? .0?3.5,5 20'7 0 FARES Chester to Eecleston, tid. Single; 9d. Return Iron Bridge, 8d. Is. Weather and other causes permitting. SPECIAL RUNNINGS for GOOD FRIDAY and BANK HO: DAY. I SAAC WILLIAMS & SON, REGISTERED PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS & GAS FITTERS, CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. I I PXJTJMBERS' BRASS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Patent Water Closets, Lavatories, Baths, &c. Glass in all Qualities and Patterns kept in Stock. I I ? I Ir I I I 1-iWt,ill 8 FOR SCHOOL BOUTS. I I A I I INTERNATIONAL BANKING JL CORPORATION, THREADNEEDLK HOUSE, BISHOPSGATE STREET, LONDON, E.C. Head OFFIOE1, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. Capital paid in$3,400,000= £ 616,500 Surplus ditto 400,000- £ 616,500 $6,800,000 £1,233,000 Capital & surplus authorised$10,000,000— £ 2,055,000 MANILA. SAN FRANCISCO. BRANCHES. SINGAPORE. YOKOHAMA. MEXICO. BANKERS. I SHANGHAI. I HONG KONG. NEW YORK WESTERN NATIONAL BANK. BANK OF ENGLAND. NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF LONDON < ENGLAND, LIMITED. J UNION OF LONDON AND SMITHS ( HANK, LIMITED Deposits will be received at the following rates per cent, per anituir For two years or more 4& per oent. For one year 4 For six months. gi Interest at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum will be allowed on minimum monthly balances, provided they do not fall below L200. Letters of Credit and Drafts are issued on the Bank's Branches and Agents; bills negotiated or sent for collection, and banking business generally transacted. PUBLIC NOTICES. THE Vic-tit of Holy Trinity, Farcham, JL is most GRATEFUL for the kind GIFT sent to him anonymou8]Y from Chester. I  OF CITY AND COUNTY BOROUGH OF CHESTER. PUBLIC JAEKEXJ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that from and after this date, the PUBLIC MARKET will be CLOSED at 12 NOON on all BANK HOLIDAYS, and at 4 O'CLOCK P.M. on WEDNESDAYS. By Order, SAML. SMITH, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Chester, 6th April, 1903. "GOREU DAWN, DEA! UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES PERMANENT BUILDINGS FUND. 'A PUBLIC MEETING AL WILL BE HELD 1, THE COUNCIL CFIAMBRR, TOWN HALL, CHESTER, Ox WEDNESDAY NEXT, APRIL 15, 1903, In support of the above Fund. THE CHAIR WILL BE TAKEN BY THE MAYOR OF CHESTER, AT 7.30 P.M. The Meeting will be Addressed by the RT. HON. LORD KEN YON, PRINCIPAL H. R. REICHEL, M.A., LL.D., PUOFESHOU J. E. LLOYD, M.A., and others. All the Welshmen of Chester, and all those who sympathise with the efforts made on behalf of Higher Education in North Wales are cordially invited to attend. CHESTER AND DISTRICT HOSP JTALSATUHDA Y COMMITTEE The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above will hf\ held at the TOWN HALL, CHESTER. on THURSDAY NEXT, April 16th, 1903, at 8.30 p.m. Business: To receive Annual Report and Statement of Accounts To Appoint Committee for ensuing year, and other Business. ED. H. THOMAS, Chairman. J. C. H. HANKINSON, Hon. Treas. J. A. CROSBY, Hon. Secretary. TIIR PURLIC ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. CHESTER UNION. PROBATIONER NURSES. TIIE Guardians of the Poor of the Chester Union require the services of Two PROBA- TIONER NURSES for their Workhouse Infirmary. Salary BH per annum first year, 21-2 second year, and £ 18 the third year, with rations (no stimulants), residence, washing, and in-door uniform. Forms, with particulars of the appointment, can be obtained on application to me. Candidates must not be less than 21 years of age or more than 35. Applications to reach me not later than 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, the 17th instant. By Order, WILLIAM TURNOCK, Clerk. Forest House, Chester, 2nd April, 1903. CHESTER UNIOX. CHESTER UNION. j THE Guardians of the Poor of the Chester JL Union invite applications for the Appoint- ment of a FOSTER-MOTHER to the Children's Home at Uptou-by-Chester. Salary £ 25 per annum with furnished apartments and rations. The appointment will be made subject to the provisions of the Poor Law Officers' Super- annuation Act, 1896. Applications in the hand- writing of the Candidates, with copies of three testimonials of recent date, stating age, previous occupation, and what experience the applicant has had in the care and bringing up of children, and must be sent to me on or before 10 n.m. on FRIDAY, the 17th inst. Selected candidate will be written to. By Order. WILLIAM TURNOCK, Clerk to the Guardians. Forest House, Chester, 8th April, 1903. PUBLIC NOTICES. I MRS. CHARLES FLETCHER begs to convey her sincere THANKS for the many J expressions of sympathy received from friends in her sudden bereavement 29, Mount Pleasant, Saltney. 6001 CHOLMONDELEY PARK. ALL the GATES and DRIVES in this PARK A will be LOCKED on FRIDAY NEXT I (GOOD FRIDAY), and the Public will not be { admitted. I' Cholmondeley Estate Office, -1 April 6th. 1903. HAWARDEN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. PUBLIC HEALTH ACTS. BYE-LAWS AS TO SLAUGHTER-HOUSES. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 11th day of April 1903, there will be deposited in the Board-room of the Guardians at the Union Workhouse, Broughton, in the County of Flint, the revised drafts as provisionally approved by the Local Government Board and printed copies of Bye-laws relating to Slaughter-Houses, which are proposed to be made by the said Rural District Council, and such copies will remain so deposited and open to the inspection of any ratepayer during Office-hours without fee or reward, until the 12th day of May next, when application will be made to the Local Government Board to confirm the said Bye-laws. A copy of the proposed Bye-laws will be supplied to any ratepayer on application and on payment of the cost of printing such copy or copies. The said Bye-laws will relate to the contributory places of Hawarden. Hope, and Saltney, in the said District, and in respect of which the Local Govern- ment Board have granted to the said Rural District Council urban powers for the regulating of Slaughter- Houses and other matters. HUGH G. ROBERTS, Clerk to the Council. Council Offices, Broughton, near Chester, 7th April, 1903. ELECTION ADDRESS. HOOLE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, APRIL 1. 1903. To the Electors of the East Ward. T ADIES & GENTLEIEN,-Y..Te beg to thank I JLi you most sincerely for doing us the honour of Electing us as your Representatives in the Council. We shall earnestly endeavour to discharge the duties to your satisfaction. Believe us, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servants, GEORGE DOBSON, THOMAS WOOLLAM. EDUCATIONAL. # I. TECHNICAL DAY SCHOOL, JL GROSVENOR MUSEUM, CHESTER. HEADMASTER :-MR. JOHN A. McMICHAEL, B.A., B.Sc. SUMMER TERM COMMENCES 20th APRIL, 1903. The School is provided with well-equipped Workshops and Laboratories. The curriculum includes Practical Science, English Subjects, Languages, Shorthand, Drawing and Manual Training. FEES.— £ 1 13s. 4d. per term for Sons of Rate- payers in the City of Chester. £ 2 per term for other Boys. For further information apply to the HEAD- MASTER, or JOHN DODD, Clerk to the Governing Body. 16, Corn Exchange Chambers /CHESTER SCHOOL OF ART, C) GROSVENOR MUSEUM. HEAD MASTER: W. G. SCHRODER, A.R.C.A. SUMMER TERM COMMENCES 20TH APRIL, 1 1903. The Course of Instruction includes, in addition to the ordinary Art subjects, C&sses in Drawing & Painting from the Costume Model, &c. Ornamental Design. Architecture. Sketching, from Nature, Landscape. Embroidery & Art Needlework. TEACHER: Miss M. E. HUXLEY. Woodcarving. TEACHER MR. C. R. WARREN. Prospectuses may be obtainect, from JOHN DODD. Clerk to the Governing Body. 16, Corn Exchange Chamliers. ME. BRUNO, Teacher of Banjo, Zither Banjo, Guitar, Mandoline. Mandola; also Violin and Viola for orchestral playing.—Studio, 7, Eastgate Walls, Chester. Ten lessons, half-guinea 26 lessons, one guinea. 5633 | LOST. ?QY "# LOST, four Scotch SHEEP. marked blue on i_J face. Finder rewarded T. Hinde, Butcher, | Upton. 6022 T. G. BURRELL, TAILOR & CLOTHIER. 117, FOB KG ATE STREET, CHESTER. SPECIAL SHOW OF BOYS', YOUTHS' AND MEN'S CLOTHING, A 'q FOR THE EASTER TRADE. A Grand Assortment of the popular BOYS* CONWAY SUITS, in Navy and i'i Fancy Tweeds, 6/6 to 13/6. ( >¡OYS' SAILOR SUITS, Navy and Tweeds, 2/6 to 8/11. The BOYS' NORFOLK SUIT, 6/6 to 20/ The BOY& THREE-GARMENT SUIT, 7/6 to 25/- The BOYS' RUGBY SUIT, 10/6 to 27/6. The YOUTHS' LONG TROUSERS „ 12/6 to 30/- TH {EE SPECIAL LINES IN MEN'S CLOTHING. STYLE FIT AND FINISH EQUAL IN EVERY RESPECT TO TAILOR-MADE GOODS. NAVY, SERGE and TWEED* SUITS, 21/ 25/6, 30/ BLACK COATS and VESTS, 12/6, 18/6, 21/ TWEED TROUSERS, 6/6, 8/6,10/6 TAILORING- DEPARTMENT. A Splendid Assortment of Patterns in Stripes and Mixtures- for GENTS' TROUSERS. to Order, 10,6. Other Prices, 12/6 to 21/ GENTS' LOUNGE SUITS, to measure, in all the Newest Colourings, 30/-to 55/ We beg to, call SPECIAL ATTENTION to our NAVY SERGE SUIT, to measure, at 35/ Made from an absolutely Fa^t Indigo Dye Sole Agent for EXCELSIOR, QUADRANT & ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOR BICYCLES. W. MA HER, 34, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, I SOLE AGENT FOR THE DISTRICT FOR; RUDGE WHITWORTH, ROYAL ENFIELD, LEA FRANCIS, r AND ROVER CYCLES. PRICE P,10 10 0 & UPWARDS. All fitted with Free Wheels, Plated Rims, Brooke's Saddles, and Two Rim or Back Pedalling Brakes. THE ABOVE MAKERS STAND IN THE FORE RANK AS CYCLE MANUFACTURERS. THESE FIRMS ARE GIVING GREAT ADVANTAGES TO PURCHASERS, THIS YEAR. The Improvements which they have made in appearance makes them the most Up-to-date in the Market. THE LARGEST STOCK TO SELECT FROM IN CHESTER A GOOD SELECTION OF TYRES. ALSO LUCAS LAMPS, BELLS, &e. TRAILERS FOR SALE & HIRE. LICENSED TO SELL MOTOR SPIRIT. Repairs Promptly & Reasonably Executed on the Premises. CATALOGUES SENT BY POST ON APPLICATION. AN INSPECTION INVITED. Always on hand a good lot, of Secondhand Machines to be Sold Cheap WHY NOT HAVE THE BEST ? WHEN ORDERING YOUR NEW MOUNT, SEE THAT IT IS AN ARIEL. THE STANDARD OF TO^IXAY. WITH FREE WHEELS, PLATED-RIMS, AND ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, FROM £ 10 10 0 TO £16 16 0 INSPECTION INVITED. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE TO THE SPORTS TRADING CO., LTD., 100A, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER: J. E BRASSEY & SON LTD., 9, FORVGVTE STREET. CHESTER. OFFER THE FOLLOWING WELL-KNOWN "RALEIGH" CYCLES AT THE UNDERMENTIONED NETT CASH PRICES GENT'S GAZELLE X10 0 0 GENT'S No.4 RALEIGH X12 0 0 II GENT'S No. 14, Cross Frame R16 0 0 LADY'S GAZELLE X10 0 0 LADY'S No. 2 RALEfOH X12 0 0 LADY S No. 13, Special Frame X16 0 0 All the above Cycles are Fitted with Free Wheel & 2-Rim Brakes. The Three Speed O..ar can be fitted to anv of the above Cycles at an additional cost of j83. THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE FIRST-CLASS ACCESSORIES. INSPECTION INVITED. ENAMELLING AND REPAIRS DONE ON PREMISES BY COMPETENT MEN. GOOD CLASS CYCLES FOR HIRE. TO FURNISH FOR CASH AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES DIL LM I7UD COMP1ETsTOR°Ef'8HIS" roil VISIT THE STORES, FOR — PIONEER ?.??.?po.. I c- i i A SPLENDID STOCK. I FREE DELIVERY OVER 4011- to any I Railway Station in Great Britain. SEND FOR LARGE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE. I KING EDWARD VII. DRINKS & ENJOYS ROÅL C  s- CHINA TEA. SK ALFRED EVANS SELLS CHINA TEA AT 3/- PER LB. CARRIAGE OR POST PAID ON ANY QUANTITY. ALFRED EVANS SELLS A BLEND WITH V CHINA TEA ADDED Vi I f AT 2/6 PER LB. CARRIAGE OR POST PAID ON ANY QUANTITY. ALFRED EVANS SELLS A BLEND WITH MORE CHINA TEA ADDED AT 3/- PER LB. CARRIAGE OR POST PAID ON ANY QUANTITY. THESE BLENDS ARE MADE FROM THOSE HIGH-CLASS TEAS WHICH ALFRED EVANS IS SO FAMOUS FOR. ALFRED EVANS, (GOLD MEDALLIST) HIGHI-CLASS TEA EXPERT (HIGHEST IELONO-URS) 51, FOREGATE-ST., & BRANCHES IN ALL PARTS OF CITY. I SPRING FASHIONS. I APPLETON'S, Bridge Street Row, ARE NOW WELL REPRESENTED WITH A CHOICE SELECTION OF THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, AND LADIES' COATS, SKIRTS, COSTUMES, LACES, LACE RUFFLES, LACE COLLARS AND CAPES, LACE COFFEE COATS 8PECIAL, Gloves, Ribbon, Hosiery, &c., TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES A SPECIALITY. INSPECTION INVITKD. APPLETON'S BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER P. POWELL, COACH BUILDER. COMMERCIAL HALL, FRODSHAM STREET, CHESTER. CARRIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BUILT TO ORDER. ESTIMATES GIVEN. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED AT REASONABLE PRICES. ESTABLISHED 1868. JQELICACIES FOR THE SEASON. DAINTY, NOURISHING, CHEAP. ASK FOR BEAUVAIS' SOUPS, Brawn, Potted Meat, Minced Collops & Sausages, AS SUPPLIED TO THB ROYAL KITCHENS. Every tin guaranteed the best procurable and of absolute purity. To be had from all the leading Grocers in Chester. MCCON NELL'S OLD IRI14R WHISKY OLD IRISH ? IS THE OLD STYLE POT STILL WHISKY PURK WHOLESALE AGENT: GEORGE BARLOW, "THE OLD VAULTS," BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. R. J. & H. ELLIS, PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS, CHURCH DECORATORS, GILDERS, SIGN WRITERS, PAPERHANGERS. OFFICE :— 60, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ESTABLISHED 1859. GENUINE BONE FERTILISERS Specially prepared under the supervision of experienced scientists to SUIT ALL CROPS. HIGHEST QUALITY. ANALYSIS GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE. Bone Phosphate & Chemical Co., Ltd. CASTLE WORKS, FLINT. Full particulars from DICKSONS (Limited), SEED MERCHANTS, CHESTER Paperhangings Paperhangings! Ro BERT WILLIAMS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PAPER- HANGINGS MERCHANT. ALL THE LATEST & NEWEST DESIGNS. The Largest Stock in the City. FROM 2D. PER PIECE. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER & DECORATOR Estimates Free for all Town & Country Work. Note the Prices of Papers in the Windows & Address. 73, BROOK STREET, CHESTER. TRUSSES! TRUSSES! J. W. HTJKE, Being theoretically and practically acquainted with the nature and treatment of HERNIA, keeps always in Stock, ar makes to Measure with the least possible delay, TRUSSkS of every descrip- tion and quality, adjusting and fitting them with the greatest care. J W HAJKE, CHEMIST, THE DISPENSARY, 89, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. TaLtntoMK No. 141. -UDGAR DUTTON & SONS TBI OLDEST RUKERAL I&TARLIONXIMT IN TBE CITT. 30, Frodsham Street, Chester. E. D. & SONS, having the Largest Stock of Belgian Horses, Superior Glass and Closed Hearses, Private Broughams, Coaches, & Glass- side Scbillibeer, are prepared to Supply. Funerals cheaper than any other shop in the City. E. D. SONS take the ENTIRE MANAGE- MENT OF FUNERALS in Town or Country with due regard to economy and taste. All Coffins made on the premises by Practical Workmen and delivered in Town or Country in a few hours' notice. Undertakers supplied with Hearaes and Carriages, Coffin-plates, Handles, Linings and Shrouds f and Bearers at Moderate Charges. To the Poor or Benevolent, a good Coffin, Schillibeer and Grave complete, 38s. Agent for METALLIC COFFINS, for Infections Cases PBIVATX ADDRESSES; I 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables; and 1 I WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. | SPRING FASHIONS. W. E. LINDOP BEGS to announce his F"CRST DELIVERY of NEW JACKETS, COSTUMES, DRESS FABRICS, LADIES' DELAIE SHIRTS. LADIES' TWEED JACKETS, 13. f¥1 to 59s 6d LADIES' TAIIÁ>R-MADE"'COSTUMES, new shapes, 26s. 6d to 65a LADIES COSTUME SKIRTS 38 to 44- inch*, long, "black and ooloured," 6EV lid. to 36s. 6D. LADIES' DELAINE SHIRTS, exclusive desihns, perfect fitting; AS. 1] d. to 15s. Rd. NEW DRESS FABRICS. Patterson application. DRESSMAKING Perfect Fit; Newest Styles. W. E. L I N D O P EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. C. D. JONES IS SHOWING A LARGE AND GHOIOS ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' SHIRTS, COLLARETTES, GLOV&S, AND FANCY DRAPE HY. Atso A SPLENDID VARIETY OF INFANTS' PELISSES, CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, AND MILLINERY, FROCKS, PINAFORES & OVERALLS, SUITABLE FOR EASTER TRADE. 53, Foregate Street, Chester. ]^OLAi\ O VV'SOi\\ 46 & 48, FOREGATE-ST., CHESTER, AND 1 & 2, WHITE HORSE YARD, PAWNBROKER, JEWELLER & CLOTHIER. DXALEB IN FURNITURE, JEWKULEKF, SILVJSB AND ELECTBO-PLATKD GooDS, PIANOS, FuRS. CAHPKTS, iiASeiXBTTKS, SEE. Cash Advanced to any amount on any of the above nlass of Goods. ^eaut;^u^ large size real Velvet Pile "I LO/U ABLE-COVER, grand quality, nice P-itt-em, ?xe l?yds. square. 1 K/—Special bargain. LADY'S -4?*? 15/ CWLE, second-hand, in ood condition good tyres, lamp, bell, &c complete. 35/-JtuU ffize CHEST OF DRAWERS; mahogany colour Smaller one at 26/6. Both well made, with locks. Inlaid MUSICAL kJP BOX, plays ten latest tunes; perfect order, etjuwl to new. £2 I N /—Handsome large size DIVAN <_????— 'L<-?/ CHAIR; upholstered in best quality ?ddteba?a, strong frames, spring seat& 7/43 Pe.,t quahty full size Wool FLOCK J1 L?/? MATTRESS, strong ticks. 1 C? /— TKH PAtH—Sohd Ok HALL CHAIRS, -EL?/ fancy carved backs. QF^/—Extra I?rgc size Ladies' TRAVELLING BASKET, covered in thick black c?nvM, and best brown leather straps; patent brass lock, tray. &c. Worth douhle. 10/0 —FULL '?- Light Brown SKIN RUG, U Hned. &c. L* "I K -Pair of soHd WALNUT <3??3 JL?/ DRESSING TABLES; dresam? ch<?t, with large size bevelled dressing glass, jewel drawers. wa-shstand with marble slab, tiled back, towel rail and chamber cup- board. Thoroughly seasoned and well-made. -| O/—Medium size GLADSTONE BAG; AO/ O in best quality cowhide, leather straps, lock, SEE., in good condition. £ *—Forfeited Very neat, solid Silver CARD 410 CASE. Genuine KRUGER SOVEREIGN, ??/ \-? in mint condition. QFCL IF*—Small size secondhand MARBLE 0?/? CLOCK; best French movement, white dial, strikes hours and halve?, guaranteed. t?/?-Strong CHILD'S CHAIR, latest patent, four positions. patent,foAulr l V?.Illen CLOTH RUGS; 6 Ex.r,t size. ??/ ?? our special line. ^*7 "6 4 !—Forfeited by special a?ree- OJWJ-JFI L # JLXJL ment. Gent's 18ct. Gold En lish Lever WATCH, and Gent's heavy 15ct. solid GOLD DOUBLE ALBERT, curb pattern dug lot has cost C30 new. 0 K I—pledge. Best quality plated ??/ SPIRIT STAND; two large cut-glass bottles, with patent lock, &c. BEAUTIFUL Hand painted TOILET 1 AO/ O SET, decorated with real burnished gold. All perfect 25/-English LEVER WATCH, by good maker; solid silver cases, capped and fully jewelled. Guarantee for 10 years. 0 K /—Very heavy solid 18ct. GOLD MEDAL, <L)?/ suitable for pendant. 9-Strong and well-made solid mahogany 0%^ SIDEBOARD, antique design brass handles, bevelled gteiss back. Cost Clb when new, in perfect condition. A bargain. new, *-Best quality silver-plated DINNER A1 U/O CRUET, four cut-glaM bottles; guar- anteed to wear white. Cheap. /F I 1 A PAIR—Job line of Men's Tweed  t ]- TROUSERS; si7^ lined and weH- made, different patterns. !35/-T-GF-enI uine forfeited pledge. Silver-plated OD/ TEA and COFFEE SERVICE; tea-pot, coffee-pot. sugar-bowl and jug. '112/6 nip SET—Hand-painted VASES, large  1 I—Solid Wahmt DINING-ROOM <?? SIDEBOARD :beveiled plate glass back, massive pillars, cupboards and drawers. HAIB COMBLNGS MADK UP, 2/- PER oz. COVERLETTE  TAILS OF 1 FROM HAIR FRAMES, PURE V From 3/6 each. H A I R 5/6 T. 8EALES BROWN, 3, LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. EADE'S PILLS. J^ADE'S jpiLLS. JGADE'S jpiLLS. JGLADE'S PILLS. JGJADE'S JJILLS. All who suffer from Gout or Rheumatism should imme- diately have recourse to EAD)ESPILLS. Hundreds of Testimonials have been re- ceived from all sorts and conditions of men testifying to the wonderful power these Pills have in giving relief in the very worst cases. These Pills are purely vegetable and perfectly safe in their action. INSTANTLY RELIEVE AND RAPIDLY CURE THE WORST FORM OF GOUT, RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, PAINS IN THE HEAD, FACE, AND LIMBS, And have the largest recommendation ever given I any patent medicine of its class. ^JOUT. ?jr R HEUMATISM. G OUT. JJHEUMATISM. G OUT. JGHEUMATISM. G OUT. n HEUNIATISM. G OUT. R HEUMATISM. G OTTT. I R HE, UMATISM. AFTER TWO PILLS SHE. FELT EASIER 26, Rutland-street, Brompton-road, S.W. April 2oth, 1902. Sir,—I feel bound to write and state my wife's case. She was taken very ill with gout some weeks ago, and was- in hed. not being able to put her foot to the ground. I made up my mind to try your Pills, and gave her two. AFTER A FEW HDURS HE FELT EASIXR. She took one more in the afternoon, and I wa", llprised to find her up from bed when I came home in the evening. In two or three days she was quite well again. Youra truly. A. FORD. Mr. George Eade, 232, Goswell-rd., London. EADETS GOUT & RHEUMALFXC PILLS Are Sold by all Chemists, in BottJeg" 1/11 and 2/0 or sent post free for Postal Order by the Pro- prietor, GEORGE EADF., 232, Goswell-road,_E.C. Ask for and he sure you obtain. GOIVAJCD RHEUMATIC PILLS. EADE'8 PILLS. „ HAVE BOUGIIT THE WHOLE OF A LONDON 31ANUFACTURER9S 1 ONHAAT' t A_l S, STOCK OF DINING AND DRAWING HOOM SUITES, -kSTON WA?T?ROATE STREET. AND THEY WILL BE SOLD AT PRICES LESS THAN THECOST OF MAKING. 14, WATERGATE STREET.

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