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joublic Announcements, "J"o.J'r-' ROYALTY THBATRE, CITY ROAD, CHESTER. Sole Proprietor and Responsible Manager: Mr. JAS. W. CARTER. FIRST TIME IN CHESTER. TONIGHT & DURING THE WEEK, 'THE IRON MAIDEN.' Scenery and Effects by Messrs. C. Rider Noble, Northampton; and R. Flanagan, Manchester. Incidental Music by Benjamin Barrow, London. MONDAY NEXT, OCT. 18TH, 1897, And Five Following Nights, 'RUN OF LUCK,' From Drury Lane Theatre, London. CHESTER ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. PRACTICES for the WINTER begin THURS- DAY, October 21st. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to Join the Society should apply to J. T. HUGHES, Esq., 21, Whitefriars, or the Rev. J. Louis BEDFORD, 10, Abbey-square. MUSIC HALL, CHESTER. TREMENDOUS SUCCESS NOW OPEN! NOW OPEN!! Nightly at 7-45. Doors open at 7-15. GRAND SPECIAL DAY PERFORMANCES on Wednesdays & Saturdays at 3. Doors open at 2-30. PRICES OF ADMISSION :—3s., 2s., Is., and 6d. Seats may be booked and Plan of the Hall seen at Messrs. Phillipson & Golder's. MR. JOSEPH POOLED MYRIORAMA! — SIGHTS OF THE WORLD! Just added-The Turco-Greek War, The Jubilee Procession in London, The Loss of H.M.S. Victoria, and a Magnificent Senic Spectacle, entitled The Derby Day. Important Engagement, at Enormous Expense, of the Improved CINEMATOGRAPH! The most Marvellous Invention of the present Century. ENGIST and ORSA, Musical Grotesques and Eccentric Comedians. WEST and SELBY, in their Comic Conjuring Sketch, entitied 'I Showed 'Em.' MISS MAY FINCH, the Charming Serio-Comic Song and Dance Artiste. HERR VOGELER. the Celebrated Tight Wire Walker, in New & Graceful Feats of Funambulism. MR.V. JEAN DE HENAU, Artist of the Brussels Royal Academy. This Artist will Paint an Oil Painting in ten minutes with his feet, concluding with his Extraordinary Musical Entertainment. MDLLE. BEN A ALADINA, who will introduce her extraordinary Troupe of Performing Cockatoos. MR. FELIX SOMERS, the Facial King, in his New Entertainment, entitled — People we know,' introducing Celebrities past and present. MR. FRED MAYER, Guide, Elocutionist, Humorist, Vocalist. &c. THE MARVELLOUS SALETOS, Continental Gymnasts, in their unique Entertainment. THE WHOLE ACCOMPANIED BY A GRAND ORCHESTRAL BAND! CHESTER GYMNASIUM. NOW OPEN. DAY & EVENING CLASSES FOR LADIES, GENTLEMEN, & CHILDREN. For further particulars, apply at the Gymnasium 35, LOWER BRIDGE STREET. TARVIN PARISH BAZAAR THIS DAY AND THURSDAY. GO AND SEE IT. ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 19TH AND 20TH. ANNUAL DAIRY SHOW WILL BE HELD IN THE MARKET HALL, CHESTER. On TUESDAY, at 9 o'clock a.m., Judging of CHEESE, BUTTER, DAIRY PRODUCE, &c., will commence. At ONE o'clock the SHOW will be OPEN to VISITORS. Admission ONE SHILLING EACH. On WEDNESDAY, at 9-30 (simultaneously with the Opening of the GREAT OCTOBER CHEESE FAIR), the SHOW will be OPEN to VISITORS. Admission ONE SHILLING EACH. AT 2-30, Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster Will DISTRIBUTE the AWARDS to the Success- ful Exhibitors in the ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN HALL. His Grace the DUKE OF WESTMINSTER will take the Chair prompt at 2-30. Reserve Seats, ONE SHILLING. Entrance through the Show. CHESTER FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION. THE 6TH ANNUAL SHOW OF DOGS, POULTRY, PIGEONS, AND CAGE BIRDS WILL BE HELD IN THE VOLUNTEER DRILL HALL, CHESTER, On NOVEMBER 2nd & 3rd, 1897. LIBERAL PRIZE MONEY! LOW ENTRY FEES! NUMEROUS SPECIAL PRIZES! Schedules may now be obtained from EDWARD ANDREWS, Secretary. 6, Newgate-street, Chester. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. ON MONDAY, Oct. 18th, a TWO or ITVE DAYS' EXCURSION to LONDON will leave CHESTER at 9-0 a.m. Tickets and Bills can be obtained at the Stations. J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. TVTISS KATE BEESLEY, PROFESSOR OF ELOCUTION (Pupil of Miss BATEMAN, London), RECEIVES PUPILS FOR RECITATIONS, STAGE, &c. CONCERTS AND AT HOMES ATTENDED. Address: Miss KATE BEESLEY, care of Messrs. Phillipson & Golder, Eastgate Row, Chester. T. H. BANKS BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Business of COAL & GRAVEL MERCHANT, FURNITURE REMOVER (ROAD OR RAIL), AND GENERAL CARTER, ftrried on by Mr. W. DAVIS. at ST. WERBURGH MOUNT and CANAL BASIN WHARF, where all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. I v v By SPICCIAL ToH.R.H.THR APPOINTXZZ;T PRIIQC]C OF WALES. WALES. IW. & F. BROWN & Co.) CABINET MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, EASTGATE BOW, CHESTER. I JJ OUSE AGE N T S.! PROPRIETORS Of WAREHOUSES FOR STORING FURNITURE. VANS FOR REMOVING FURNITURE. Low PRICE AND RATES. public flatices. S. MARY'S PARISH CHURCH. JJARVEST PESTIYAL, SUNDAY, OCT. 17TH, AND WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20TH. SERVICES-SUNDAY: 7 A.M., 8 A.M., 12-15 P.M., Holy Communion. 11 A.M., Matins, and SERMON by VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER. 3-30, Children's Service, ADDRESS by REV. A. RADFORD. 6-30, Full Choral Evensong, and SERMON by VEN. ARCHDEACON GOLDWYER LEWIS, Rector of Aldford. Offertories throughout the day for the Chester Infirmary. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20TH. 10-30, Matins; 7-30, Full Choral Evensong and Sermon. H. GRANTHAM, Rector. ROYAL ALBERT ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS AND IMBECILES OF THE NORTHERN COUNTIES, LANCASTER. (Under the Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen.) The GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the ROYAL ALBERT ASYLUM will be held (by kind permission of the Right Worshipful the Mayor) at the TOWN HALL, CHESTER, on THURSDAY, October 21st, at Twelve o'clock, noon. His Grace the DUKE of WESTMINSTER, K.G., will preside, and will be supported by the Right Worshipful the MAYOR (B. C. Roberts, Eeq); the Right Rev. the LORD BISHOP of CHESTER the Right Hon. Sir JOHN T. HIBBERT, K.C.B., Chair- man of the Central Committee of the Asylum and Edward Lawrence, Esq. (Liverpool), Vice-Chair- man. Other influential Friends of the Institution will also attend the Meeting. JAMES DIGGENS, Principal and Secretary. Royal Albert Asylum, Lancaster. APPEAL. The Royal Albert Asylum is now full, there being 600 young Imbeciles under care and training, and numerous applications for admission. An Exten- sion of the Institution is contemplated, with a view to provide accommodation for 150 additional patients and to facilitate better classification. The Central Committee, therefore, earnestly APPEAL for DONATIONS to the EXTENSION FUND. OCTOBER 16TH, 1897. CHESTER LIFEBOAT SATURDAY. OCTOBER 16TH, 1897. JAMES H. DICKSON, LOCAL SEC., GROSVENOR CHAMBERS, NEWGATE STREET. CITY OF CHESTER, AND COUNTY OF THE SAME CITY, TO WIT. HIS HONOUR SIR HORATIO LLOYD, RECORDER. 1\TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next 1>| GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the City and County of the City of Chester will be holden at the TOWN HALL, in the said City, on FRIDAY, the 15th day of October, 1897, at HALF-PAST TEN o'clock in the forenoon precisely, when and where all persons bound to appear are required to attend. Dated this 10th day of September, 1897. SAML. SMITH, Clerk of the Peace. N.B.—Instructions for Indictments are to be sent to the Office of the Clerk of the Peace on or before the 8th prox. CITY OF CHESTER, AND COUNTY OF THE SAME CITY, TO WIT. His HONOUR SIR HORATIO LLOYD, RECORDER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PORT- MOTE and PENTICE COURTS for the City and County of the City of Chester will be holden at the TOWN HALL, in the said City, on FRIDAY, the 15th day of October, 1897, at HALF-PAST TEN o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 10th day of September, 1897. SAML. SMITH, Town Clerk and Registrar. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the COUNTY OF CHESTER will be holden at the COURT HOUSE, KNUTSFORD, in and for the said County, on MONDAY, the 18th day of October next, at half-past eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when the Grand Jury will be empannelled. The hearing of all Appeala arising within the Hundreds of Bucklow, Macclesfield, and Northwich, forming the Knutsford District, and the trials of all prisoners committed from such Hundreds, will take place at such Sessions. The Grand and Petty Juries for the Knutsford District must be in attendance at the Court House, Knutsford, at the opening ot the Court on MONDAY, the 18th day of October, at half-past eleven o'clock in the Fore- noon. The COURT will be Adjourned to the Castle of Chester, on THURSDAY, the 21st day of October next, at eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when another Grand Jury will be empannelled. The hearing of all Appeals arising within the Hundreds of Broxton, Eddisbury, Nantwich, and Wirral, forming the Chester district, and the trials of all prisoners committed from the last-mentioned Hundreds will take place at such Adjourned Sessions. The Grand and Petty Juries for the Chester District must be in attendance at the CAstle of Chester, at the opening of the Conrt on THURSDAY, the 21st day of October next, at eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. REGINALD POTTS, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Chester. Chester, 27th September, 1897. iftucattonal. ARCVILLE COLLEGE. A EAST PARADE, RHYL. FBIVCIPAL MISS MERCIER, assisted by fully qualified Resident and Visiting Teachers. Pupils may be prepared for the following: Universities' Local Examinations, College of Precept, rs, South Ken- sington (Science and Art), Royal College and Academy of Music, and Trinity College; Music. French, German, and Spanish are taugbt conversa- tionally and grammatically. Entire charge of girls whose parents are abroad. Home comforts and care. MR. H. BAYMAN, Teacher of the Violin (late Conductor and Solo Violin of the Arion Orchestral Concerts), Visits Chester weekly. Testimonials and press critiques on appli- cation.-Cremona House, 199, Edge-lane, Liverpool. THE ASSOCIATED BOARD JL OF THE R.A.M. & R.C.M. FOR LOCAL EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC. President: H.R.H. THE PBINCE OF WALES, K.G. THOMAS THRKLFALI., Esq., Chairman. The Hon.G. W. SPENCERLTTTELTON,C.B,DeputyChairman. Local Centre Examinations. See Syllabus A. School Examinations. See Syllabus B. Copies of either Syllabus, in which important altera- tions will be found, post free on application to the Central Office. 32, Maddox- street, London, W. SAMUEL AITKEN, Hon. Sec. NORTHGATE BREWERY COMPANY'S PRIME CHESTER ALES. SPECIAL HER MAJESTY APPOINTMENT THE QUEEN AND H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. B P.OWN & Co., MERCERS, CHESTER. LATEST NOVELTIES. FRENCH MILLINERY. FRENCH MANTLES, CAPES. TAILOR-MADE COAT AND SKIRTS. BLACK AND COLORED SILKS. NEW DRESS FABRICS. EXCELLENT FIT AND LATEST STYLES IN DRESSMAKING. hotels, f&jjtiros, &c. .í'r" H E S W A L L. OTEL VICTORIA. RESIDENTIAL HOTEL. I Delightful climate. Highly recommended by the Medical Profession, being sheltered from the North and East winds by the Heswall Hills. Magnificent views of the River Dee and Welsh Mountains. Healthiest and most picturesque part of Cheshire. SPECIAL TERMS FOR WEEK ENDS. Apply MRS. REES, Manageress. Telephone 2205. ]HYL.-VISITORS will find every comfort at It the NEW MARINE HYDRO during the present season. Close to golf links. Facing the sea. OUTHPORT SUNNYSIDE HYDRO. k3 Phys.: Dr. BARNARDO. Summer and Winter Residence; one of the handsomest buildings in Southport, centrally situated, replete with every comfort; fine sea view, near parks, pier, and trams. Summer terms from 6s. per day, including Turkish, Russian, and other Baths; Massage and Galvanism. J. BOOCOCK, Proprietor, Sfjipphtg. E W Z E A L A N D NEW REDUCED FARES. REDUCED FARES. Intending Settlers approved by the Agent-General receive Passages at Reduced Rates by the NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.'S and the SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION CO.'S Steamers. Apply to AGENT-GENERAL FOR NEW ZEALAND, 13, Victoria-street, London, S. W. Also to Agents for the above-mentioned Com- panies.-T. HORABIN, 16,Newgate-street, Chester. WHITE STAR LINE. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. NOTICE.—The Steamers of this Line follow the specified Outward and Homeward Tracks adopted by the leading Liverpool and New York Steamship Companies. LIVERPOOL to NEW YORK, via QUEENSTOWN, every WEDNESDAY. GERMANIC..Wed., Oct. 201 BRITAK NIC ..Wed., Nov. 3 .TEUTONIC. Wed., Oct. 27 ) *MAJESTIC..Wed., Nov. 10 Second Cabin will be carried on the voyages marked thus* Cotton not carried on Passenger Steamers. Steerage Passage at Low Rates, including Ouifit free of charge to New York, Boston. Philadelphia, or Baltimore. Superior accommodation at n-oderate fares for Saloon and Second Cabin; also through bookings to China, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. For further particulars apply to w. COVENTRY, 41, Watergate-street, Chester; or to ISMAY, IMRIE, and CO., 10, Water-street, Liverpool. BEAVER LINE. LIVERPOOL TO QUEBEC AND MONTREAL WEEKLY. Lowest Through Rates to TORONTO, HAMIL- TON, LONDON, WINNIPEG, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, CHICAGO, BUFFALO, DETROIT, and the principal towns in NEW BRUNSWICK, &c. Superior Accommodation at lowest rates for Saloon, Second Cabin and Steerage Passages. For Freight or Passage apply to D. & C. MACIVER, Managers, Albert Square, Manchester, and Tower Buildings, Liverpool. M" COLD IN CANADA. KLONDYKE. All who desire information 'respecting Klnnilyli. and the Golddelds of Ontario and British Columbia should write to ALLAN BROS. & CO., 19, James St., Liverpool, for their MAPS and LEAFLETS regarding the above and the AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES OF CANADA, which are HIlt FREE. CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, c MEXICO, TEXAS, For Health, Pleasure, and Profit. Reliable information as to FRUIT GROWING FARMING, HUNTING, FISHING, &c., sent free. Tours and Single Trips affording choica of several routes. Lowest rates for all classes.—Apply to RUD. FALCK, General European Agent, Southern Pacific Company, 25, Water-street, Liverpool; 18, Cockspnr-street, S.W., and 49, Leadenhall-street, E.C., London. SEASON 1897-8. iJiOMATO gAU SAGE (ORIGINAL). Now commenced making. LOCH FYNNE KIPPERS. SMOKED ENGLISH TONGUES AND BATH CHAPS. J. L ITTLE & GONS, 1, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. RICHARD JONES' I AUTUMN SHOW OF MILLINERY, MANTLES, AND CHILDREN'S OUTFITTING. TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED FELT HATS IN NEWEST SHAPES. FRENCH & ENGLISH MODELS. (MANTLES. LEADING LINES IN JACKETS AND CAPES. BLACK SERGE CLOTH CIRCULAR CAPE, with real Astrachan collar 12/11 COLOURED BEAVER CLOTH CAPES, in Fawn, Brown, Myrtle, etc., 1Q/11 Trimmed Black Thibet Collar 14/11 BLACK & COLOURED CLOTH JACKETS, Reefer and Cross-over ~| O /"I "1 Shapes.—Special value jL.md} J L BLACK & COLOURED ESQUIMAUX CLOTH JACKETS, in Five Q K A Leading Shapes, Black and all colours MO/U NEW RUSSIAN & SAC BACK SHAPES, in Black and Coloured Jackets Qyf in a splendid range of cloths, all prices to about CHILDREN'S OUTFITTING. NEWEST SHAPES IN CHILDREN'S PELISSES, CHILDREN'S WALKING COATS, AND INFANTS ROBES. IMMENSE VARIETY. LADIES' FLANNELETTE AND WOVEN WINTER UNDER-CLOTHING—VERT SPECIAL. A VISIT OT INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY INVITED. EICHAED JONES, 50, 52, 54, 56, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. BAKERS TO TELEPHONE NO. 47. HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF TELEGRAMS WESTMINSTER, K.G. BAKERS, CHESTER.' BAKER & SONS, FAMILY AND FANCY BREAD BAKERS3 CONFECTIONERS, REFRESHMENT CONTRACTORS. t. WEDDILFO RECEPTIONS. BALL SUPPERS. BANQUETS. ESTIMATES GIVEN. SOUPS, ENTREES, ICES, JELLIES, SPECIALITIES, SPICED BEEF, RAISED VEAL AND HAM PIES. CHRISTENING, BIRTHDAY, AND SCHOOL CAKES, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY AND DESIGN ALWAYS ON HAND. BOXES OF FANCY CAKES SUITABLE FOR AFTERNOON TEA OR DESSERT. SENT BY POST OR TRAIN TO ALL PARTS. LUNCHEONS SERVED FROM 12.30. CYCLISTS CATERED FOR. PLATE, CUTLERY, &c., ON HIRE. publications. JUST PUBLISHED. LON GR I D G E'S GLOSSARY OF MINING TERMS, With Illustrations & Geological Survey Map Signs. PRICE, 2s. 6d. POSTAGE, 2d. It is a book which will naturally be much appreciated amon holders of mining shares, as it will render the technicalities of a report intelligible to the uninitiated.' -Financial Times. Perhaps the distinctive feature pertaining to this Glossary is the illustrations which are appended, showing various forms of veins, deposits, faults, &c.'—Invention. Of great tise to all who are actively associated with practical mining.—South Africa. THE MINING JOURNAL,' 18, Finch Lane, E.C., and 3, Dorset Buildings, Salisbury Square, E.C. "1 OOQ- BE YE WISE AS —-| QQQ lo"0 SERPENTS lOt/O Forewarned is Forearmed. The Battle of Life. Success or Adversity. In the mysterious Influences of the Planets are the secrets of all things. Solomon says-There is a time to sow and a time to reap; a time to love and a time to hate. In all times of doubt and uncertainty consult RAPHAEL'S ALMANAC for 1898. Armed with this, bid misfortune defiance. Art thou in doubt concerning the future ? A Gardener? A Farmer? or a Lover in distress? Consult its pages. Wouldst thou travel ? remove ? ask favors P buy? sell or speculate? seek work? hire servants? Consult its pages ere thou begin thy task. One word of caution :-See that thou hast RAPHAEL'S, 128 pages for 6d., post free 7d. On sale at all Booksellers and Bookstalls, or sent direct from W. FOULSHAM & Co., 4, Pilgrim-street, Ludgate Hill, E.C. I New Edition. Just published, post free, 6 stamps. A TREATISE ON NERVOUS DISEASES and WEAKNESS in MEN, with a description of the most common-sense and Scientific Treatment I ever introduced. A. J. LiciWIl, 92 and 93, Great Russell-st., London. CYCLES! CYCLES!! CYCLES! RIDE 'MAZEPPA' CYCLES, HIGHEST GRADE. 1897 Patterns now ready. Call and inspect our special LADY'S PNEUMATIC Price £10 10 0 GENT'S do. do. flO 0 0 Complete with all accessories and guaranteed for twelve months. Cash or easy payments. Write for our catalogue. GEORGE & CO., CYCLE FACTORS, SCOTLAND ROAD, LIVERPOOL, opposite Crane & Sons. Telephone 1915. BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS. FOR BLAIR'S GOUT PILLS. RHEUMATISM, GOUT, LUMBAGO, BLAIR'S GOUT PILLS. SCIATICA. The acute pain is -DLAIR'S GOUT PILLS. "OLAIR'S GOUT PILLS. of all Chemists,Stores r» &229, Strand,London. DON'T COUGH—USE J)ON'T COUGH—USE J)ON'T COUGH-USE There is absolutely no remedy so speedy and effectual. One lozenge alone gives relief; can be taken by the most delicate. KEATING'S LOZENGES KEATING'S LOZENGES KEATING'S LOZENGES If you cannot sleep for coughing, one Keating's Lozenge will set you right. Any Doctor will tell you they are UTTERLY UNRIVALLED. UTTERLY UNRIVALLED. XJTTERLY UNRIVALLED. Sold everywhere in tins 13Jd each, or free on receipt of stamps from THOMAS KEATING, Chemist, London. FASHIONABLE DRESS MATERIALS. NEW REPP CLOTH, 3116 in Autumn Tints. WOOL POPLINS, 2/3 a Firm Cloth very Fashionable. LL WOOL SILFC&ES, l/6~ very Durable. REPP BROCATELLA, 1/11 Handsome Designs, beautiful Colours. CHEVIOT TWEEDS, 1/9 c Suitable for Cycling. COVERT COATING, 3/- \-J Best West of England Manufacture. HABIT CLOTHS, 2/- -LJL Fashionable Autumn Colourings. OAKES& GRIFFITHS EASTGATE STREET. HOT OGRAPHY -t- OF THE HIGHEST CLASS ONLY. SPECIALLY SUCCESSFUL IN CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS, WEDDING GROUPS, CRICKET AND ATHLETIC GROUPS G. WATMOUGH WEBSTER, THE STUDIO, 33, BRIDGE-ST. ROW, CHESTER. IMPORTANT. HOvV TO BUY YOUR F URNITURE 1 AT THE BEDSTEADS LOWEST ^JARPETS ^JURTAINS y POSSIBLE FURNISHING DRAPERIES AND PRICES JgVKBY REQUISITE J ——-—— R FURNISHING FOR CASH -C VISIT THE pIONEER piONEER ["PIONEER QOMPLETE J^URNISHING gTORES, 9 TO 19, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL. THE PRICES AT ALL TIMES ARE THE LOWEST IN THE KINGDOM. THE AUTUMN SALE IS NOW TAKING PLACE AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL 30TH INST. THE ADVANTAGES OFFERED ARE. UNQUESTIONABLE. CALL AND INSPECT THE SPLENDID STOCK, AND NOTE THE LOW PRICES. PAHPETS MADE & LAID FEES. ALL GOODS OVER 408. DELIVERED FREE LINOLEUMS a LAID FREE. TO ANY RAILWAY STATION IN BLINDMAI»» FREE. GEEAT BRITAIN. CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION FREE. HOW TO MAKE MONEY. Every Investor and Speculator should write for Pamphlet, shewing how large profits can be made without hazardous risk or speculation. Unusually favourable terms combined with security. Testi- monials. Press opinions, &c. JE5 and upwards can be invested and return large profits. Weekly settlements. HOWARD, MARSHALL & CO., 4, Copthall Chambers, E.C. AT THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION HELD AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL HALL, LONDON, OCTOBER 5TH, 6TH, AND 7TH, 1897, ALFRED EVANS, TEA MERCHANT, CHESTER, WAS Q T) T> T R/ T? SILVER MEDAL AWARDED X _K ± ZI Sh & DIPLOMA, FOR SUPERIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ART OF BLENDING FINEST QUALITY TEAS IN COMPETITION WITH THE WHOLE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO fi&jh TH« OF WALES. R. BOLLAND & SONS, CONFECTIONERS, EASTGATB ROW, CHESTER. FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT Cyclists Catered for. Customers' Cycles Stored without charge. WINES. TURTLE SOUP. CALF'S-FOOT JELLY. Highly Recommended for Invalids. AFTERNOON TEA. ICES. COOKED HAMS, TONGUES, GALANTINES- PRESSED BEEF, RAISED PIES. Ball Suppers. Wedding Receptions. HIRB OF PLATE, &C. WAITERS. WEDDING CAKES. 411 Sites kept in stock. Illustrated Catalogues Ghrati*, T: "BeUandi. Che^ttr." Telephme BY. AUTUMN GOODS. JOSEPH B ECKETT & CO. Are now prepared with a Large Stock of NEW AUTUMN DRESS FABRICS, COAT AND SKIRT COSTUMES, GOLF CLOAKS AND JACKETS, AUTUMN MILLINERY. FURS. A Large Stock of NEW FURS in Seal Paletots and Capes, Electrique Seal r'o.re?. Fur lined Cloaks, Cravats in Sable, Skunk, Fox, and other Furs. N.B.—Ladies are reminded that the present ? the best time for the Altering and Re-modelling of Seal Jackets and other Furs. Estimate's furiiifcked. EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. W RIGHT'S HAIRDRESSING ROOMS. Electric Power Hair Brushing. HENRY LANCELEY & SON, ENGINEERS, BROOK STREET, CHESTER, MANUFACTURERS OF STEAM ENGINES, SAW BENCHES, BUILDERS IRONWORK, IRON & BRASS CASTINGS REPAIRS TO STEAM ENGINES OF ALL KINDS GENERAL MACHINERY, &c. ISAAC WILLIAMS AND SON, REGISTERED PLUMBERS, GItAZIEES, & GAS FITTERS, CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. Plumbers' Brasswork of all descriptions Patent Water Closets, Lavatories, Baths, &c. Glass of all qualities and patterns kept in Stock. COUNTY OF CHESTER. LIGHTS ON VEHICLES. THOS. WOOD & gON, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, Have a Large Selection of the REGULATION LAMPS. EDWARD WILLIAMS, HouSE AND SIGN PAINTER, -M COLOURER, PAPER-HANGER, &c., 33, NICHOLAS STREET, CHESTER. Paper-Hangings of the Newest Designs kept in Stock. Pattern Books sent out to Select from. Estimates given for Town or Country Work. THE PROPRIETORS OF THE CHESTER COURANT BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE AT THEIR PRINTING WORKS, THE CROSS, CHESTER, THE BEST AND LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF NEW TYPE, AND THAT THEY CAN SUPPLY EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Fancy & Commercial Printing ZD WITH PROMPTNESS AND ECONOMY. COMMERCIAL PRINTING. AUCTIONEERS' CATALOGUES, AUCTIONEERS' POSTERS, AUCTIONEERS' STATIONERY. LEGAL PRINTING OF ALL KINDS. MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, DIVIDEND WARRANTS, PROXY FORMS. GENERAL PRINTING SUCH AS NOTE-HEADS, BILL-HEADS, INVOICE FORMS IN EVERY VARIETY, CONCERT PROGRAMMES, CONCERT POSTERS, TRADESMEN'S CIRCULARS, LABELS, TICKETS, &0. BOOKBINDING. LITHOGRAPHY. 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