The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

LIGHT "TINES Foa OBDIXAET USE. CLARET, HOCK. MOSELLE, CHAMPAGNE, SAT-TERNE, &c. Pleasant Wines of good style at Moderate Prices. FINE TAWNY PORT. THOS. WELSBY & CO. WINE MERCHANTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

Public Announcements, SOUSA COMING! MUSIC HALL, CHESTER. JULY 10TH, FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT 3, FRIDAY EVENING AT 8. SECOND VISIT OF SOUSA 2 BAND The Renowned American Combination of 52 SOLO INSTRUMENTALISTS, ASSISTED BY MISS ESTELLE LIEBLING, VOCALIST. MISS MAUD POWELL, VIOLINIST. MR. ARTHUR PRYOR, TROMBONIST. CONDUCTOR: MR JOHN PHILIP SOUSA. This Wonderful Band has appeared by Royal Command before his Majesty the King on two occasions. PRICES:—Reserved Area, 5/ Reserved West Gallery, 3s. Plans now open at PHILLIPSON & GOLDER, East- gate Row. SOUSA COMING! LAWN TENNIS. The Whitchurch Tournament WILL BE HELD O.v JULY 15TH AND 16TH, 1903. Entry Forms and all particulars from COLIN S. SMITH, Whitchurch, Salop. The Llangollen Tournament WILL BE HELD ON JULY 17TH AND 18TH, 1903. Entry Forms and all particulars from J. C. W. PEAKE, Llangollen, North Wales. TABLE TENNIS AND PING-PONG. THE DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLPNT SHIRE TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE have a few VACANCIES for Clubs for next ,Season.-For particulars apply to T. ROBERTS, Hon. Sec., 8, Villiers-street, Wrexham. UPTON H OR TICULTUAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW AND FETE WILL BE HELD AT UPTON LAWN (by kind permission of JOHN M. FROST, Esq.), ON WEDNESDAY, 29TH JULY, 1903, GRAND DISPLAY OF FRUIT, FLOWERS, AND VEGETABLES. SPORTS, including OPEN FLAT and BICYCLE HANDICAP RACES. COLLINS' ROUNDABOUTS, &c. DANCING, 6 TO 10 P.M. The 1st Flints. Royal Engineers Vol. Band Z) (by kind permission of Major R. C. DAVIES) will be in attendance. Further particulars may be had on application to the Hon. Secretary, CHARLES DEAN, Thev Acres, Upton. HOOTON PARK RACES, FOLLOWED BY Grand POLO MATCH, Wirral v. York," SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH. FIRST RACE ABOUT 1-15 P.M. ADMISSION TO COURSE, 1/ GRAND STAND AND PADDOCK, 4/ REDUCED RAILWAY FARES. WREXHAM RACES MONDAY NEXT, JUNE 29th. FIRST RACE AT TWO P.M. RECORD ENTRIES, INCLUDING ALL THE BEST PONIES AND GALLOWAYS IN TRAINING. CHEAP TICKETS from Chester (both routes), Liverpool (both routes), Hooton, Neston and Park- gate (both routes), Whitchurch, and over 100 other Stations. For Times and Fares see Railway Com- panies' announcements. -+- ~OW TO DEAL IN STOCKS & SHARES. Write for handbook to local branch of LONDON AND PARIS EXCHANGE, LTD, B COMMERCE COURT, 11, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. Correspondence invited on all matters of share dealing. Call-options explained. Americans and Africans bought on small margin. THE CHESTER UNITED GAS CO. SECURE CLEANLINESS AND COMFORT AND COOK BY GAS. GAS COOKERS, FIXED ON HIRE, At Rentals from 1/- per Quarter. ABSOLUTE CONTROL. NO WASTE IN COOKING. NO DIRT OR HOT KITCHENS. A Larpjc Selection of COOKERS is on view in the Show Rooms, and Fitters will be sent free of cost on shortest notice to examine, advise and estimate for suit. able Stove. NEW STOVES FIXED FREE, ON HIRE AND PURCHASE SYSTEM, THREE OR FIVE YEARS, AT LOW QUARTERLY RENTALS. Offices & Show Rooms: Cuppin Street. I AR To H.R. H. THE By SPECIAL PRINCE OF NVALM. W. & F. JJROWN & Co., CABINET MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. HOUSE AGENTS, PROPRIETORS OF WAREHOUSES FOR STORING f T FURNITURE. VANS FOR REMOVING FURNITURE. Low PRICE AND RATES. Puiiltc Announcements, GRESFORD LADIE^CLUBT™ THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL Will be held, under the patronage of MRS. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN, On MONDAY, 13th JULY, 1903. PROCESSION TO START AT THREE. TEA ON THE GREEN AT FOUR O'CLOCK. DANCING will commence immediately after tea. The Rhosrobin Institute Brass Band will attend. Admission to the Green and Tea, Is. 6d; after tea, Is.; after Six, 6d. Convenient Services of Trains from Chester and Wrexham to Gresford. GEORGE CROMAR, Secretary, Rossett. THE GRESFORD & DISTRICT ROSE CLUB. THE 24TH EXHIBITION of CUT ROSES AND OTHER FLOWERS WILL BE HELD IN THE GROUNDS OF ANNEFIELD (kindly lent by Mrs. Townshend), ON FRIDAY, JULY 17TH, 1903. The BAND of the 2nd (Earl of Chester's) V.B. CHESHIRE REGIMENT will be in attendance (by kind permission of Colonel T. J. Smith). ADMISSION From 2 to 5 p.m., One Shilling; from 5 to 9, Sixpence. DANCING, 6 to 9 p.m. For convenient Trains, see Railway Company's time tables. For SCHEDULES and further information apply to Hon. Secretaries, Major G. H. F. ROBERTSON, "GladwynMr. ELLIS WILLIAMS, "Wyresdale." REFRESHMENTS will be provided upon the ground at moderate charges. CHRISTLETON F RTJIT & FLOWER SHOW, CHEESE SHOW, FOAL SHOW, TURN-OUTS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 1903. Schedules, &c., from the Hon. Sees., S. EARLAM & J. H. SALMON. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXCURSIONS will run as under from CHESTER :— MONDAY, June 29, DAY TRIP and HALF-DAY TRIP to WREXHAM (RACES). DAY TRIP to WREXHAM, Ruabon and LLANGOLLEN. THURSDAYS, July 2 and 16, to SHREWSBURY, Wellington. Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Birm- ingham, Worcester, Malvern, Gloucester, Chelten- ham, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick, Leamington, Oxford, &c., for G days, and to Reading and LONDON for 6 or 8 days. FRIDAYS, July 3, 10 and 17. to LONDON for 1, 4, 7. or 8 days. SATURDAY, July 4, DAY TRIP to GRESFORD, Wrexham, Ruabon and LLANGOLLEN. Tickets, bills, pamphlets, particulars of Weekly and Week-end Excursions. Country Lodgings, &c., can be obtained at the Stations. SUMMER HOLIDAYS. For full particulars of EXCURSIONS to LON- DON, WEST OF ENGLAND. NORTH and SOUTH WALES, WEYMOUTH, CHANNEL ISLANDS, from certain stations on the Great Western Railway, see programmes and bills which, together with lists of Lodgings, information of Week-end Excursions, can be obtained at the Company's Offices and Stations. TRAIN ALTERATIONS, JULY. — Several IMPORTANT ALTERATIONS will be made in the TRAIN SERVICE on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, for particulars of which see Time Tables and Notices to be obtained at the Stations and Offices of the Company. BY ORDER. C H E S H I R L I N E S PRINCIPAL TRAIN ALTERATIONS FOR JL JULY. WEEK DAYS. A NEW EXPRESS will leave Manchester (Central) at 11.45 a.m. for Aberystwyth, Barmouth, and Cambrian Coast Stations. A RETURN EXPRESS will leave Barmouth at 11 35 a.m. and Aberystwyth at 12.15 noon, for Manchester (Central) A NEW EXPRESS will leave Manchester (Central) for Liverpool at 9.0 a.m. in connection with the Isle of Man and North Wales steamers sailing at 10.30 and 10.45 a.m. respectively. A NEW EXPRESS will leave Liverpool (Central) for Manchester at 6.30 a.m. in connection with the Isle of Man Company's steamer leaving Douglas at midnight. A NEW EXPRESS TRAIN will leave Man- chester (Central) for Southport on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 9.5 a.m., returning from Southport at 9.5 p.m. ADDITIONAL TRAINS will leave Manchester (Central) for Chester on Saturdays at 9.30 a.m., 12.55 p.m., and 1.50 p.m.. returning from Chester (Northgate) at 2.20 p.m., 7.40 p. na., 8.35 p.m., and 9.40 p.m. First and Third-class Lavatory Carriages are attached to all the through trains. For particulars and other train alterations for July see Cheshire Lines time tables. DAVID MELDRUM, Manager. Liverpool, June, 1903. lEtmcattonal. ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Tenderden-street, London, W. Instituted 1822. Incorporated by Royal Charter 1830. The METROPOLITAN EXAMINATION of Musical Composers, Performers, and Teachers. Successful Candidates at which are created LICEN. TIATES OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, and have the sole right of appending the letters L.R.A.M. to their names. The exammations are held during the Summer and Christmas vacations. IMPORTANT NOTICE. -Candidates desiring to be examined during the first period (September, 1903) must enter their names and remit the entry fee of Five Guineas, not later than the 30th JUNE. Syllabus, Entry Forms, and all further infor- mation may be obtained on application to J. T. HUGHES, Esq., 21, White Friars, Chester or to F. W. RENAUT, Secretary. TOMATO PLANTS. STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. Leading varieties, for immediate planting, inside or outside. SPECIAL PRICES ON APPLICATION. DICKSONS Nurseries, CHESTER 4B BItOwN & co., EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. STYLISH SUMMER GOWNS In all the NEW MATERIALS now in vogue. VOILES, ETAMENES, VOILE DE CHINE, CREPE DE CHINE, CREPE VOILE, LINENS, MUSLINS, DELAINES, And many other delightful Fabrics. SHRUNK FLANNEL SUITINGS, 52in. wide. 3s. per yard. vublic Notices. CHESTER GENERAL INFIRMARY. SPECIAL APPEAL for DISCHARGING THE BALANCE of £2,400 due to the Treasurer. I DONATIONS, &c., ALREADY PROMISED. £ s. d. Amount previously acknowledged. 1457 12 0 Miss Hayes, 25 0 0 Miss Lloyd Griffith (Holyhead) 21 0 0 Chester Co-operative Society, Ltd. 10 10 0 Mr. H. S. Birch 5 5 0 Mr. Richard Jones 2 2 0 Messrs. J. Beckett & Co 2 2 0 Messrs. J. Mu,tgrave & Co 2 2 0 Rev. A. E. Ostrehan 1 1 0 B1526 14 0 ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS WHO HAVE PROMISED TO AUGMENT THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS. £ s. d. £ s. d. Chester Corporation from 25 0 e to 50 0 0 per annum Mr. Urmston 1 1 0 2 2 Oforlyr. THE QHESTER UNITED GAS CO. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that from the 1ST JULY next the Charge for GAS SUPPLIED SOLELY FOR GAS ENGINES BY SEPARATE METER WILL BE REDUCED TO 2/- Net per 1,000 Cubic Feet. The Supply must be by Separate Meter and for Gas Engines only, and the Supply Pipes must at all times be available for inspection by the Com- pany's Servants. Consumers wishing to avail themselves of the above Reduction should make early application, so that necessary inspection of Supply Pipes, &c., may be made prior to the above date. By Order, FRED. A. PYE, General Manager. Gas Offices, Cuppin-street, Chester, 2nd June, 1903. COUNTY OF CHESTER, TO WIT. TVT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that -Ll the next GENERAL QUARTER; SESSIONS of the Peace for the COUNTY OF CHESTER will be holden at the CASTLE OF CHESTER, in and for the said County, on MONDAY, the 29th day of June, 1903, at half-past Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, when the 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 such Hundreds, will take place at such Sessions. The Grand and Petty Juries for the Chester District must be in attendance at the Castle of Cnester, at the opening of the Court on MONDAY, the 29th day of June, 1903, at half-past Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. THE Court will be Adjourned to the Court House, Knutsford, on WEDNESDAY, the 1st day of July, 1903, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when another Grand Jury will be empannelled. The hearing of all Appeals arising within the Hundreds of Bucklow, Macclesfield, and Northwich, forming the Knutsford District, and the trials of all prisoners committed from the List-mentioned Hundreds will take place at such Adjourned Sessions. The Grand and Petty Juries for the Knutstord District must be in attendance at the Court House, Knutsford, -at the opening of the Court on WEDNESDAY, the 1st day of July, 1903, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. REGINALD POTTS, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Chester. Chester, 9th June. 1903. CITY OF CHESTER, AND COUNTY OF SAME CITY, TO WIT. HIS HONOUR SIR HORATIO LLOYD, RECORDER. XT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the J3I next 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 TUESDAY, the 30th day of June, 1903, at HALF-PAST TEN o'clock in the- forenoon precisely, when and where all persons bound to appear are required to attend. Dated this 2nd day of June, 1903. 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 25th instant. CITY OF CHESTER, AND COUNTY OF THE SAME CITY, TO WIT. His HONOUR SIR HORATIO LLOYD, RECORDER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the iX PORTMOTE and PENTICE COURTS for the City and Countv of the City of Chester will be holden at the TOWN HALL, m the said City, on TUESDAY, the 30th day of June, 1903, at HALF-PAST TEN o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 2nd day of June, 1903. SAML. SMITH, Town Clerk and Registrar. CHESHIRE SUMMER ASSIZES, 1903 THOMAS BLAND RGYDEN, ESQUIRE, SHERIFF. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the precept of the Honourable SIR ALFRED WILLS, Knight, and the Honour- able SIR ARTHUR MOSELEY CHAN- NELL, Knight, two of the Justices of His Majesty's High Court of Justice, Justices of our Sovereign Lord the King, assigned to take the next Assizes for the County of Chester, the said Assizes will be opened at the CASTLE OF CHESTER, on Saturday, the Eighteenth day of July, 1903, and all Justices of the Peace, Mayors, Coroners, Escheators, Stewards, Chief Constables, Sheriff's Officers. Bailiffs of Hundreds, Prosecutors, Persons bound by Recognizances, Jurors summoned to attend on the several Inquests, and others concerned, are required to give their attendance at ELEVEN o'clock in the morning on MONDAY, the TWENTIETH day of JULY, 1903, at which time the business of the Assizes will commence. Dated this 11th day of June, 1903. HADDEN TODD, Under Sheriff. JOHN CULLIMORE, Acting Under Sheriff, Friars, Chester. N.B. SPECIAL JURY ACTIONS WILL NOT BE TAKEN UNTIL TUESDAY, the TWENTY-FIRST day of JULY, 1903, at 10-30 a m. SUMMER FASHIONS I I MRS. ALFRED PARKES BEGS TO ANNOUNCE HER RETURN FROM LONDON, WITH THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FOR THE COMING SEASON. MAGAZIN DES MODES, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. ;0 H. F. 1HOMAS, LATE LAfONT- a; SON, CABINET MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. ALL BEDDIXG MADE FROM THE BEST PURIFIED MATERIALS ON THE PREMISES. OLD BEDDING PURIFIED AND RE-MADE. 31, EASTGATE-ST.. CHESTER. Public Notices. CHESHIRE RIFLE ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ABOVE ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, CHESTER, AT 2-30 P.M., ON MONDAY, THE 29TH INSTANT. The Chair will be taken by MAJOR-GEN. H. HALJbAM PARR, C.B., C.M.G., Commanding the North-Western District. CHESHIRE COUNTY LUNATIC ASYLUM, AT UPTON, NEAR CHESTER. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1888, AND THE LUNACY ACT, 1890. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JOHN FREDERICK ADAMS. ESQUIRE, the District Auditor for the North Western Counties Audit District, has appointed the AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS of the Cheshire County Lunatic Asylum, at Upton, near Chester, and of the Clerk, Treasurer, and other Officers of the Asylum, for the year ended 31st March, 1903, to commence on FRIDAY, the 17th July, 1903, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the said Asylum, when and where the Clerk of the said Asylum, and also the Treasurer forenoon, at the said Asylum, when and where the Clerk of the said Asylum, and also the Treasurer and other Officers thereof, who are bound to account at such Audit, and severally required to attend. And NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of such Accounts, duly made up and balanced, together with all account books, deeds, contracts, vouchers, and receipts relating thereto, may be seen at the said Asylum seven clear days before the Audit, betwen the hours of Ten a.in. and Three p.m. Dated this 18th day of June, 1903, ALEXK- HORNBY, Clerk to the Visiting Committee. Centers. THE CHESTER UNITED GAS COMPANY. TENDERS are invited for the DEMOLITION of the BUILDINGS known as "The Jam Works," Roodee, Chester and for the PURCHASE and REMOVAL of the MATERIALS according to specification, copy of which may be obtained from the Engineer, Mr. J. C. BELTON, at the Gas Works, I Roodee, Chester, where also plan of the Buildings may be inspected. The Company do not bind themselves to accept I the highest or any Tender. Tenders to be sent in, to the undersigned, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 1st July, 1903. FRED. A. PYE, General Manager. Gas Offices, Cuppin-street, Chester, 15th June, 1903. CHESTER UNION. CONTRACT FOR COAL, SLACK & COKE. NOTICE, IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Guardians of the Poor of the Chester Union will meet at the Board Room, Hoole, on TUESDAY, of ^une> 1903, at 10 a.m., to receive TENDERS for the supply of HOUSE COAL. SLACK and COKE, from the 1st July to the 31st December, 1903. Printed Forms of Tender (no other can be used), and particulars as to the quantities required may be obtained on application to me or to the Workhouse Master. The Coal, Slack and Coke to be delivered free of charge at the Workhouse, or such other place or places, and in such quantities as the Guardians or their Officers desire. Accounts will be paid monthly. Sealed Tenders to be delivered at my Office not later than 10 a.m. on MONDAY, the 29th June, 1903. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. By order, WILLIAM TURNOCK, Clerk to the Guardians. Forest House, Chester 16th June, 1903. PUNCTURE. A HOLIDAY SPOILT IS PLEASURE LOST. Thousands of Cyclists ride in fear of Punctures. WHY FEAR 1 when the National Puncture Pre- venter will prevent all Punctures, without any Reduction of Speed. Hundreds of Testimonials! Phenomenal Success p Thousands already Sold. The only 1 PREVENTER 3 on the Market which guarantees to 2 prevent all punctures or refund the P"1 money. ra Average weight loz. Price 2/- single, 3/6 per pair. When ordering jJtate size of wheels Sole Patentees ctnd Inventors TheNational Cycle Manufacturing Co. 27 & 28, KING WILLIAM-ST., LONDON, E.C. Our B5 5s. Cycles have a world wide reputation. Send for List. PUNCTURE. TELEGRAms: TBLEPJ No. 47. | "BAKERS, CHESTHE." BIKER & SONS, (JAKERS TO HIS GRACE THB DUKE OF WESTMINSTER) FANCY I READ & BISCUIT BAKERS, HIGH-C '.ASS CATERERS & REFRESHMENT CONTRACTORS, BRIDE CAKE MANUFACTURERS, 48, BRIDGE-STREET, CHESTER. SPECIALITIES—SPICED BEEF, RAISED PIES. Boxes of FANCY CAKES (for Afternoon Teas). ICES. CHOIR. SCHOOL & TENNIS PARTIES. LUNCHEON HAMPERS FOR BOATING ARE SUPPLIED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. HOT LUNCHEONS READY FROM 12 O'CLOCK DAILY. PLATE, CUTLERY, &c., ON HIRE. LAWN MOWERS ROLLERS & OTHER GARDEN REQUISITES. ALL OF THE BEST & AT THE MAKERS' LOWEST PRICES. THE LARGEST STOCK TO SELECT FROM. PRICED LISTS POST FREE. DICKSONS EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. HARVEST BEERS. THE BIRKENHEAD BREWERY, Co. LIMITED BEG TO INFORM THE FARMERS, ETC., IN THE DISTRICTS OF CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES THAT THEY SUPPLY THEIR SUPERIOR ALES, BREWED FROM THE FINEST MALT & HOPS, FOR HARVEST PURPOSES. IN CASKS OF 9 GALLONS, 18 GALLONS, 36 GALLONS, 7/6 15/- 30/- OFFICES AND STORES: 12, FRODSHAM STREET, CHESTER, FRANK COVENEY, Agent. ORDERS SENT BY POST WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. ATLAS ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (FIRE AND LIFE). ESTABLISHED 1808. Claims paid over £ 15,000,000. Unconditional and Whole World Life Policies with Large Bonuses. Partnership Assurances. Applications for Agencies invited. Really active Agents paid liberally, especially for Life Business. J. WILBERFORCE MARSDEN, Branch Manager, 9, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool. CHESTER NORTHGATE BREWERY CO., LTD. l BEEWERIXS NORTHGATE, CHESTER. KELSTERTON, FLINTSHIRE. I WINE & SpiRir STORES: 7, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. i Telegrams: NORTHGATE BREWERY." Telephone No. 19. HARVEST ALE. BRIGHT SPARKLING ALEI AT 1/- PER GALLON. SUPPLIED IN 4i. 9, 18. & 36 GALLON CASKS. MILD AND BITTER ALES. WINES AND SPIRITS. PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION. ORD ERS ADDRESSED TO THE BREWERY WILL RECEIVE PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION. A. EICHAKDSON'S CHESTER MODEL IRON PIANOS ARE THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY. THEY STAND LIKE A ROCK. NO FICTITIOUS OR SOLICITED TESTIMONIALS, BUT THE BEST AND MOST RELIABLE LOCAL REFERENCES GIVEN 21 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 15s. 2d. per Month. A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR IRON PIANO. 14 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 10s. 6d. per Month. A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR AMERICAN ORGAN HIGH MIRROR TOP, TWO KNEE SWELLS, 12 STOPS. 12 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years* System, 9s. 4d. per Month. INSTRUMENTS BY ALL THE HIGH CLASS MAKERS. J SOLE AGENCIES: STEINWAY, BECH8TEIN, BLUTHNER, KAPS, WALDEMAB. I A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-CLASS SECOND-HANDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. A. RICHARDSON, 43, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER; AND BANK BUILDINGS, REGENT STREET, WREXHAM. LARGEST FURNISHING GOODS STOCK IN THE PROVINCES AND LOWEST PRICES IN THE KINGDOM. P T 0 N Tf! Til "R COMPLETE FURNISHING STORES, ■ JL \~s JL 1 I JLli 9 TO 19, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL. Station in Great Britain. SEND FOR LARGE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE. WORTH HAVING. BOLLAND'S, CHESTER. BY ROYAL WARRANT TO HIS MAJISTY dfe flit HER THE Kiss LATE MAJESTY ASD QUEEK VICRERIA. RESTAURANT AND CAFE. TABLE D'HOTE DAILY. 3/- and 4/6. WEDDING CAKES, As supplied to the Royal Family. AU Siieg kept in stock. IllmtraUi Catalog Gratis. WEDDING RECEPTIONS. Bolland's Celebrated Boxes of Dainty Cakes 8/6, 7/ POSTAGE tree. HAMPERS for River Parties. LARGE AND SMALL ROOMS FOR PICNIC PARTIES. Cyclists Catered for. Customers' Cycles Stored without charge. R. BOLLAXD & SOXS, LTD. Telephone 3y. Telegram* Bollands, Chester." SUMMER FASHIONS. JOSEPH BECKETT & CO. ARE NOW SHOWING ADVANCED FASHIONS FOR SUMMER_ WEAR. LARGE STOCK OF I CRASH & LINEN COSTUMES IN THE NEWEST SHAPES. FLANNEL COATS AND SKIRTS IN NEW SHAPES. BLACK VOILE & ETAMINE SKIRTS, LINED SILK, IN GREAT VARIETY, FROM 49/6 TO 8 GUINEAS. "SPECIALITY ALPACA SICILIAN SKIRTS, IN WHITE, CREAM, NAVY & GREY, In all sizes, 21 9 each. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, BONNETS, HATS AND TOQUES. BLOUSES, COFFEE COATS, RUFFLES, LACE COLLARS, PARASOLS k- EN-TOUT-CAS, &c. EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. MADAME HAMIEY IS XOW SHOW1N!} DAINTY NOVELTIES Including RUFFLES, PELERINES, LACE, CHIFFON and TULLE STOLES. New 'LINEN CRASH BLOUSES, with Real Lace Fittings. An Elegnat Selection of SILK and MUSLIN PETTICOATS. NOVEL SUNSHADES. BRIDGE ST. ROW, CHESTER. TT AIR COMBINGS MADE Up, 2 PER OZ. COVERLETTE TAILS OF 1 FBOM HAIR FRAMES, PURE } From 8/6 each. HAIR, J 0/6 T. SEALES BROWN, 3, LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. AT THE "COURANT" PRINTING WORKS, SITUATED AT THE CROSS-, CHESTER. PROFESSIONAL MEN, MANUFACTURERS, TRADESMEN, and MEN OF BUSINESS generally, are respectfully informed that our Printing Department is furnished with an un- usually large and select assortment of the best kinds of MODERN, PLAIN & FANCY TYPES, ORNAMENTAL BORDERS IN MANY STYLES, &c., &c. LEGAL, COMMERCIAL, & ARTISTIC PRINIING, PUBLIC COMPANY PROSPECTUSES, ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION PARTICULARS OF ESTATES, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, REPORTS, MANUFACTURERS* ILLUSTRATED PRICE LISTS, CIRCULARS, &c., &c. GENERAL PRINTING (BLACK OR IN COLOURS; of the most extensive character-from the Smallest Card or Circular to the Broadside Placard- executed at the Ehortest notice. BUSINESS CARDS, LETTER HEADINGS, MEMORANDUMS, BILL HEADS, ORDER BOOKS, TRADESMEN'S CIRCULARS, VISITING CARDS. AT THE "COURANT" PRINTING WORKS, SITUATED AT THE GROSS, CHESTER.