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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. P O Y A L T Y T H K AT H E, CHESTER. Proprietor; Mil. MILTON BODE. LAST TWO NIGHTS of Mr. HABIn: ROGERS ON and Company in the Historical Burlesquo- "HERNE THE WIZARD HUNTER" MONDAY NEXT, April G, for Five Nights only, Mr. WILSON BARRETT'S GreLit Plav— THE MANXMAN." LOOK oi-T FOR ARTHUR ROBERTS. EASTER WEEK. Box Plan now open. 31 USIC HALL, CHESTER. SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, AFTERNOON AT 3. Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Worship the Mayor and Mayoress, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Katharine Duchess of West- minster, the Countess Grosvenor, etc., etc., etc. MISS EVALYN AMETHR (LEADBETTER), VIOLINIST, WILL GIVE A RECITAl, ASSISTED BY HERH WILHELM BACKHAUS, PIANIST. CONDUCTOR MR. EUSTACE TURNER. Reserved Area, 5, Reserved West Gallery, Second Seats in Area, 2/ Side Galleries and Back Seats, 1/ TICKETS & Plan at Messrs. PHI-LLIPSON & GOLDEP.'S. A few Press Extracts of her Concert at St. James' Hall, London:- ■" "Her success was complete, she will take her Place in the front rank of Lady Violinists: incorporated Society of Musicians Journal. "Her playing of Paganini's Moise Fantasie was certainly a remarkable aeliieN,ertient.-D(i il,y.Y,eivs. One of the most promising of the new comers." -Daily Telegraph. "An exceedingly talented Violinist. "-Morning Post. THIRD ANNUAL 'C ROW N P. i,,s, CROWN gIt-ITEDDFOD, MUSIC HALL, CHESTER, EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 13TH, 1903. Under most Distinguished Patronage. RECORD ENTRIES IN CHOIRS, 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 Mayor of Flint (T. W. Hughes, Esq.); The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Chester (John Roberts, Esq., M.D.). Conductor: John Owens, Esq., Chester. Crowning Ceremony by the Mayoress of Chester (Miss Robei ts) at the Grand Evening Concert. Doors open-Afteriioou, I p.m., commence 1-30 p m. prompt; Evening, 6 p.m., coniu.ence 6 30 p.m. prompt. Book of Words may be h,u1 by post, price d., from the Secretary, 7, Hauiilton-sfreet. ADMISSION—Keserveil Keats, j> fterno^n, 2s. 6d Even. insr, o-t. Gil. DuuHe Reserved, 58 First bents and West Gallery. Afternoon, 2s.; Evening, 28. 6d Double First Seats, 4s. Second Sents ,iiid Si(le Galleries, Afternoon, Is. 6d.; Eveninsr, 2s. Back of Hall and Top Gallery, is. Reserved and West Gallery Seats may be booked at Messrs. Phillipson & holder's Admission to Preliminary Tests, Music Hall, 10 30 a. in., for Non-Competitors, Gd. Plan of the Hall at Messrs. Pbillipson & Gtslder's. An early booking of Seats is advisable 5921. ELOCUTION. PUBLIC SPEAKING, VOICE PRODUC- JL TION, RECITATION, SHAKESPEARIAN READING. MR. 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 Wrexham visited. GROSVENOR MUSEUM. AN EXHIBITION JUL OF SPRING FLO W E R S WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH & 1GTH. OPENING CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY. AT 3 P.M. UY CAPT. MAC GILLYCUDDY (Baehe Hall), (President of the Paxton Society). Pric-esof Admission First Day, from 3 to<" p.m., Is. ft-oir. C; to !) p.m., (jd. Second Day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Cd. Tickets may be had from Mr. JOHN SLMON, 4, Eastgate-row; Messrs. DAYIJCS and SHEPHEARD, Bridge-street Row and Mr. J. D. SIDDALL, The Cross. Early application for these is very desirable. G. P. MILN, Hon. Sec. LONDON & NORTH-WESTERN & GREAT WESTERN JOINT RAILWAYS. E ASTF,,P, EXCURSIONS. FROM CHESTER (GENERAL). On WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, ) GOOD FRIDAY, SATUHDAY, TO SUNDAY, EASTER MONDAY, V MANCHESTER. 10, 11, I TUESDAY, April 8, U, 10, llA 12, 13, 14. J On GOOD FRIDAY, April 10,) ?' at UA5, 11.25 ?.m 2.5p.m. BIRKENHEAD^, On EASTER MONDAY, April 13, f LI\ E itPOOL, ?t tU5, 0.20, 10.20, 11.40 J AND c ?.m., 12.45, 1.10, 2 50 p.m. NEW BRIGHTON. For full particulars as to times, fares, periods, and return arrangements, see small bills. W. THORNE, Superintendent. S hrewsbury, April, 1903. G lk',EAT CENTRAL RAILWAY. Easter Holiday Excursions. FOR PARTICULARS OF EXCURSIONS AND WEEK-END ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNEC- TION WITH THE ABOVE HOLIDAYS SEE ABC PROGRAMMES AND HANDBILLS, WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE STATIONS OR ANY OF THE COMPANY'S TOWN OFFICES OR AGENCIES. SAM FAY, General Manager. Manchester, 11)03. THE "CHESTER UNITED GAS 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 DESIGN. FOR GENERAL DOMESTIC USE. Fires of all patterns with or without boiling attach- ments, and economical in consumption. FOR BUSINESS PREMISES. COMBINED FIRE, GRILLKR & BOILING BURNER. Reflector Stoves of Various Designs for use Without Flue. FIRES ON RENTAL. To encourage the use of first-clnss Fires the Company will supply Fires on 3 yeztrs7 hn-e purchase rental ysteiu at rates from 5s. per Quarter. Fixed Free. Fitters will be sent on application to examine and suggest suitable pattern of Fires, &c., and Estimates will be gi ven free. ,?'i I be g-ven free. Offices & :how Booms: Cuppin Street. BOLLAND'S, CHESTER. BY ROYAL WARRANT TO HIS MAJESTY J ',Jh, HER THE KINU LATE M AJESTT AND QUEEN VICTORIA. RESTAURANT & CAFE. _n_ WEDDING CAKES. RACE HAMPERS. A LARGE VARIETY OF EASTER EGGS AND EASIER NOVELTIES. ROYAL ALMOND AND BURY SIMNUL CAKES. R. BOLLAND & SONS, LTD. Telephone 37. Telegrams Hollands, Chester." ROYALTY _& CYCLING. In view of the large pttronage which has been given to Motoring by Royalty generally of late, it is interesting to note that H.R. H. the Prince Ðf Wales still maintains his love for Cycling. As an evidence of this, Messrs. RUDGE-WHIT- WORTH, LTD., have to-day supplied His Royal Highness with the latest development of Britain's Best Bicycle," in the shape of one of their "Aero- Specials. Sole Agent for Chester & District: W. MAHER, 34, BRIDGE-STREET, Chester. Feb. 7, 1903. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. | A RAW for Columbia PHONOGRAPH. -L? Winning number, 342. 5957 "CLARION" GUILD OF HANDICRAFT EXHIBITION, 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 (Nuiiqu-im). 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 G p.m. other days. EXHIBITION OF GAS QOOKING & HEATING A PPARATUS, MUSIC HALL, CHESTER, MONDAY, MARCH 30TH, TO FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD, 1903. Messrs. John Wright & Co., London and Birmingham (the oldest & largest Manufacturers of Gas Cooking and Heating Apparatus in the World), WILL HOLD AN EXHIBITION In the above Hall on the days mentioned. MISS ELLA LAMONT, M.C.A., First Class Diplomee Liverpool Training School of Cookery, will give a series of LECTURES on COOKERY at 3 and 7.30 p.m. each day. ADMISSION FREE. At every Lecture there will be practical demonstra- tions of Cookery with WRIGHT'S Celebrated Steel-Lined "EUREKA" GAS COOKER, which may be seen in operation at the Exhibition from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Eureka" G as Cooker may be hired from THE QHESTER jJNITED GAS CO. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AN AGRICULTURAL, DOG, POULTRY & PIGEON SHOW, WILL BE HELl) AT CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, ON WEDNESDAY, 29rn JULY, 1903. H. LISTER READE, ESQ., Hon. Sec. TARPORLEY HUNT STEEPLE- CHASES, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 TH, 1903. Under National Hunt Rules, FIRST RACE AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. ENTRIES CLOSE ON TUESDAY NEXT, APRIL 7TH. The CHESHIRE FARMERS' STEEPLE- CHASE of 84 sov. "The TARPORLEY HUNT STEEPLECHASE of 40 sov. The TARPORLEY HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE.—Closed with 21 subs. The LADIES' PURSE, of 40 sov., for bona-fide maiden hunters. The ARDERNE STEEPLECHASE, of 40 sov., for all horses. The CHESHIRE FARMERS' HALF-BRED STEEPLECHASE, of 55 sov. A SELLING STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 40 sov. ENTRIES, accompanied by entrance money, to be made in writing, to Mr. T. F. LINNELL, Duddon Lodge, near Tarporley (telegrams Tarvin); or to Messrs. WEATHERBY & Soxs, 6, Old Burling- ton-street, London, W. or to Messrs. PRATT & Co., 9, George-street, Hanover-square, London, W. or to Mr. T. BRINDLEY, 14. Upper Merrion-street, Dublin, by 10 p.m., on TUESDAY, APRIL 7th. N.B.-ENTRIES for the POINT-TO-POINT STEEPLECHASES Close AI-RIL 13th, to Mr. T. F. LINNELL. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. I EASTER HOLIDAYS. JUJ EXCURSIONS will run from CHESTER (G.W.R.) as under:- MONDAY, April 0, DAY TRIPS to WREX- HAM (VISIT of LORD ROBERTS). THURSDAY, April 1), to GLOUCESTER, Cheltenham, Worcester, Malvern, Stratford-on- Avon, Leamington, Warwick, OXFORD, &c., for 5 or 6 days to Reading and LONDON for 3, 5, 6, or 9 days to Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth, for 15 days or less; to Winchester, Southampton. Portsmouth, Bournemouth, &c., for 5, 8, 10 or 15 clays; to Bristol and Bath, for 3, 5, G, 8, 10 or 15 days to Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton, Ilfracombe, Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth, Penz;l:ice, and other stations in the West of England, for 5, 8, 10, or 15 days and to Guernsey and Jersey to return any week-day from April 13 to 23 inclusive; a.nd to Brighton, Hastings, Eastbourne, Ramsgate, Margate, &c., for 5, 8, 10, or 15 days. THURSDAY, April «), GOOD FRM- AY and EASTER MONDAY, to Wellington, Wolver- hampton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Kidderminster, Birmingham, &c., to return as per bills. THURSDAY and SATURDAY, April 9 and 11, to Hereford, Tintern, Newport, Aberdare, Cardiff, Swansea, Carmarthen, Tenby, Pembroke, New Mil ford, and other stations in South Wales, for 8 days or less GOOD FRIDAY and EASTER MONDAY. 1),\Y TRIPS to Wrexham, Ruaton. Llangollen, Oonven Bala, DolgcHev, Barmouth, Oswestry, and Shrewsbury and (\,i EASTER MONDAY ONLY to Festiniog and Blaenau Festiniog-, HALF-DAY 'lRIPS to Wrexham, Ruabon, Chirk I and Llangollen. I For times, particulars of SPECIAL TRAINS, DISCONTINUANCE and alterations in the Ordinary Service, Excursions hom other stations, ?V???-En<? Arrangements, &c., see time tables, btUs and pamphlets. J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. 1- HEWITT'S FOR SCHOOL BOOTS. I QUGrHT I TO I WEARGLASSES ? ALL SUCH QUESTIONS ARE WILLINGLY ANSWERED AND GLASSES ONLY RE- COMMENDED WHERE NECESSARY, H. C. H O U GrH T O N, EYESIGHT SPECIALIST, LATE MANAGER FOB WOOD, ABRAHAM'S, Liverpool & Manchester. 23, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. ALL REPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND PROMPTLY. PUBLIC NOTICES. MRS. MINSHULL and Family beg to IlL tender their sincere THANKS to the many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy with them in their recent sad bereavement. Saighton Hall. Chester, April 2nd, 1903. 5929 THE LATE MR. J. MINSHULL, OF SAICHTON HALL. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN PEPPER-STREET CHAPEL, ON SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 5TH, AT G.30, Conducted by REV. W. D. GUNSTONE and REV. J. BENSON. QUEEN-ST. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. REV. A. T. PIERSON, D.D., OF AMERICA (from Mr. Meyer's Church, London), will Preach SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH. Morning, 10-45. Evening, G-30. CHESTER WORKING BOYS' HOME. VJ Patron: THE LORD BISHOP OF CHESTER. THE Annual Meeting & Prize-giving WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 1903, IN THE REFECTORY OF THE CATHEDRAL (By kind permission of the Dean and Chapter). THE PRIZES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY MRS. R. A. Y E R B U R G H An ADDRESS will be given by R. A. Y E R B U R G H, ESQ., M P THE CHAIR WILL BE TAKEN AT 8 P.M. I CHURCH OF ENGLAND ZENANA MISSIONARY SOCIETY. I ANN TJ A L ~M EETINGr THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD, AT 3 P.M., IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, CHESTER. The VEN. ARCHDEACON GORE will preside. An Address will be given by MISS STRONG. CITY & COUNTY BOROUGH OF CHESTER. NOTICE. JjM) U C A T I O N ACT, 1902. i1.J By direction of the Board of Education, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Council of the County Borough of Chester, that under Section 17 of the above-named Act, a fecheme for establishing and constituting an Education Com- mittee has been submitted for approval to the Board of Education. Any objections or suggestions respecting the Scheme may be made to the Board of Education in writing within 21 days from the date of this Notice, addressed to "The Secretary, Board of Education, Whitehall, London, S. W. Printed copies of the Scheme may be inspected tree of cost, on each week-day during the said period, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Offices of the Council of the County Borough of Chester, and at the Office of the Board of Education at Whitehall. Copies of the Scheme can also be obtained free of cost at any Post Office in the area of the Council. Dated 27th March, 1903. (Signed) SAML. SMITH, Clerk to the Council of the County Bororgh of Chester. Town Hall, Chester. CITY AND COUNTY BOROUGH OF CHESTER. BOAHD OF EDUCATION. APPOINTED DAY. Order made under Section 27 (2) of the Education Act, D02. WHEREAS by Sub-section (2) of Section 27 of the Education Act, 1902 (hereinafter referred to as the Act it is enacted that the Act shall, except as expressly provided, come into operation on the appointed day, and the appointed day shall be the Twenty-sixth day of March, Nineteen hundred and welltv_s,xtll d. y, Ilot i;?ing inoi-e than three, or such other day, not being more than eighteen months later, as the Board of Education may appoint, and different days may be appointed fr different purposes and for different provisions of the Act and for different councils. AND WHEREAS by an Order dated the Sixteenth day of March, Nineteen hundred and three, the Board of Education have fixed the First day of April, Nineteen hundred and three, as the appointed day for the purposes of Sub- section (5) of Section 23 of the Act, NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Education, pursuant to the Act and every other power enabling them in that behalf, hereby appoint as the appointed day for the councils named in the Schedule to this Order, for all purposes and pro- visions of the Act, except for the purposes of Sub-section (5) of Section 23 of the Act, THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, NINETEEN HUN- DRED AND THREE, or such later day or days as the Board may, for any such purpose or provi- sion of the Act, for any such council hereafter appoint. Given under the Seal of Office of the Board of Education this Twenty-fourth day of ? March, Nineteen hundred and three. j ? ROBERT L. MORANT, L——J Acting Secretary. The Schedule includes The Council of the County Borough of Chester. SAML- SMITH, Town Clerk. 27th March, 1903. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the COUNTY OF CHESTER will be held at the COVItT HOUSE, KNUTSFORD, in and for the said County, on MONDAY, the tith day of April next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when the Grand Jury will be eujpamielled The hearing .of all Appeals ari.si.n? witlun the Hundred s of Bueklow, 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 tor the Knutsford District must be in attendance at tho Court House, Knutsford, at the opening of the Court on MONDAY, the 6th day of April next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. THE COURT will be Adjourned to the Castle of Chester, on WEDNESDAY, the 8th day of April next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. The hearing of all Appeals arising within the Hundreds of Broxton, Eddisburv, 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 Court on WEDNESDAY, the 8th day of April next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. REGINALD POTTS, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Chester. Chester, 16th March, 1903. INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION, TIIREADXKEDLE HOUSE, BISHOPSGATE STREET, LONDON, E.G. Head Office :-1, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. Capital paid in$3,400,000= £ 616,500 Surplus ditto §3,400,000— £ 616,500 $6,800,000 EI,233,OW Capital& surplus authorised$10.000,000_ = £ 2,055,000 BRANCHES. SAN FRANCISCO. SINGAPORE. SHANGHAI. MANILA. YOKOHAMA. HONG KONG. I MEXICO. BANKERS. NEW YORK WESTERN NATIONAL BANK. R BANK OF ENGLAND. ) NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF LONDON < ENGLAND, LIMITED. J UNION OF LONDON AND SMITHS (_ BANK, LIMITED. Deposits will be received at the following rates per cent. per annum For two years or more 41 per cent. For one year 4 For six months. 3h Interest at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum will be allowed on minimum monthly balances, provided they do not fall below £200. 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. DR. ROBERT OLDFIELD'S CHARITY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the l?) ACCOUNTS of the above Charity, for the year ending 31st December, 1902, may he inspected at my Office, Northgate House, Chester, any day between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 3rd day of April, 1903. HUBERT POTTS, Clerk to the Governors. ADVERTISEMENT OF CANCELLING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chief N Registrar of Friendly Societies has pursuant to S. 77 of the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, by writing under his hand, dated the 30th day of March, 1903, CANCELLED the Registry of the NEW BRIGHTON WORKING MEN'S CLUB AND INSTITUTE (Register No. 1399), held at 110, Victoria-road, New Brighton, Liverpool, in the County of Chester, on the ground that the Society has ceased to exist. E. W. BRABROOK, Chief Registrar. PLEASURE CRUISES. THE DEE STEAM BOAT CO The above Company is the only one authorised by His Grace the DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, to run their STEAMERS regularly to EATON HALL. The "ORMONDE" & "BEND OR." THESE STEAMERS WILL NOT COMMENCE TO RUN UNTIL GOOD FRIDAY, in consequence of alterations to be made. IVERPOOL AND NORTH WALES. EASTER SAILINGS. p.s. "ST. ELYIKS," THURSDAY, 9th April, atl-30p.m. for Llandudno and Beaumaris (with a connection for Bangor and Menai Bridge), due back 8-15 p. m. GOOD FRIDAY, SATURDAY, EASTER SUNDAY, MONDAY, & TUESDAY (10th to 14th April) 10-45 a.m. for Llandudno, Beaumaris, Bangor, and Menai Bridge, allowing nearly four hours ashore at Llandudno. Due back about 7-15 p.m. FARBS FOR EASTER. Llandudno. Menai Straits. 1st Saloon Return. 5/- 616 2nd Saloon Return 3/6 4/6 For further particulars and Contract Rates apply to the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Com- pany, Ltd. T. G. BREW, Secretary, 40, Chapel- street, Liverpool. Tel. 6366. SHIPPING. ORIENT PACIFIC LINE TO Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. ROYAL MAIL SERVICE. LEAVE LONDON every ALTERNATE FRIDAY, for the above Colonies, calling at PLYMOUTH, GIBRALTAR, MARSEILLES, NAPLES, PORT SAID, and COLOMBO. '{ /F. GREEN & CO. I ANDERSON, ANDERSON & CO. Head Offices: FENCHURCH AVENUE, LONDON. For Passage apply to the latter firm at 5, Fen- church Avenue, E.C.; or to the Branch Office, 16, Cockspur-street, Charing Cross, W. Local Agent: H. TAYLOR, Exchange-st., Crewe. EDUCATIONAL. _F R. BRUNO, Teacher of Banjo, Zither Banjo, 1' Guitar, Mandoline, Mandola; also Violin and Viola for orchestral playing.—Studio, 7, Eastgate Walls, Chester. Ten lessons, half-guinea 26 lessons, one guinea. 5633 TELEPHONE 269. GEORGE EDWARDS, REGISTERED PLUMBER, 100 & 102, BOUGHTON, CHESTER. Gas Fitter, Lead Light Manufacturer, &c. COOKERY FOR HOUSEWIVES We have pleasure in informing our readers that we shall publish, commencing this week, a series of articles, specially written by MRS. ALFRED PRAGA, ON COOKERY. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE ARTICLES 1. Nourishing Soups and How to Pro- vide Them. 2. Fish Cookery Made Easy. 3. How to Roast, Braise and Boil. 4. Vegetable Cookery Made Easy. 5. What to do with Cold Meat. 6. Dainty Hot Suppers—Cheap, but Good. 7. How to Use Up the Scraps. 8. Quickly-Prepared Breakfast Dishes. 9. Light Savouries. 10. Easily-made Sweets—Puddings and Pies. THE SERIES COMMENCE IN THE "CHESHIRE OBSERVER" THIS WEEK (4th April). BICHABD JONES. WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF LADIES' BLOUSES, COSTUMES, MILLINERY AND MANTLES. AND SHOULD BE PLEASED TO SHOW THEM. THEY ARE MOSTLY EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS. AT POPULAR PRICES. NEW SEASON NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. 11 & 13, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. IT. G. BURRELL, TAILOR & CLOTHIER, 117, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. SPECIAL SHOW OF BOYS', YOUTHS' AND MEN'S CLOTHING, FOR THE EASTER TRADE. A Grand Assortment of the popular BOYS? CONWAY SUITS, in Navy and Fancy Tweeds, 6/6 to 13/6. BOYS' SAILOR SUITS; Navy and Tweeds, 2/6 to 8/11. The BOYS' NORFOLK SUIT, 6/6 to 20/ The BOYS' THREE-GARMENT SUIT, 7/6 to 25/- The BOYS' RUGBY SUIT, 10/6 to 27/6. The YOUTHS'LONG TROUSERS „ 12, G to 30/- THREE SPECIAL LINES IN MEN'S CLOTHING. STYIX, 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 Ftist Indigo Dye. MODELS OF PERFECTION. SWIFT CYCLES FOR 1903. THE MARLBORO' SWIFT at Ten Guineas stands right out from the usual popular price models. Fitted with the famous Swift hall-tearing free wheel, two brakes and plated rims it ma.y be truly described "The World's Best" value. THE RANELAGH SWIFT at Twelve Guineas is a representative criterion of what a really high-grade cycle should be. Exquisitely enamelled and lined in colours. THE CLUB SWIFT at Fourteen Guineas is a handsome mount and is certainly the best that money can buy. Fitted with registered design unbreakable forks and chain stays. THE SWIFT ROYAL (hitherto known as the famous No. 1) at Seventeen Guineas. „ The World's Best. THE SWIFT FEATHERWEIGHT at Nineteen Guineas is as strong as it is light. MODELS FITTED WITH DUNLOP OR WARWICK FIRST GRADE TYRES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS IF DESIRED. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. THE SPORTS TRADING CO., LTD., loüA, FOREGATE STREET. CHESTER. I 56 NORTHG-ATE-ST. (?EAR THE ABBEY GATEWAY), CHFSTRR, MARCH 23RD, 1903. I MESSRS. E. ASTON & CO. NEWSAGENTS, Ac, OF NORTHGATE ROW, HAVING GIVEN UP BUSINESS, I HAVE PURCHASED THEIR NEWSPAPER CONNECTION, AND TRANSFERRED THE SAME TO MY ADDRESS. I heg to solicit a continuance of the patronage hitherto accorded to them, and will give the same my best attention Yours obediently, W. C. THOMAS. J. E. BRASSEY & SON LTD., 9, FOREGATE STREET. CHESTER, OFFER THE FOLLOWING WELL-KNOWN "RALEIGH" CYCLES AT THE I UNDERMENTIONED NETT CASH PRICES GENT'S GAZELLE X10 0 0 GENT'S No. 4 RALEIGH X12 0 0 GENT'S No. 14, Cross Frame £16 0 0 LADY'S GAZELLE £ 10 0 0 LADY S No. 2 RALEIGH 211 0 0 LADY'S No. 13, Special Frame Y, 16 0 0 All the above Cycles arc Fitted with Free Wheel & 2-Rim Brakes. j The Three-Speed Gear can be fitted to any of the above Cycles at an additional cost of £ 3. THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE FIRST-CLASS ACCESSORIES. INSPECTION INVITED. ENAMELLING AND REPAIRS DONE ON PREMISES BY COMPETENT MEN. GOOD CLASS CYCLES FOR HIRE. SPRING FASHIONS. APPLETON'S, Bridge Street Row, ARE NOW WELL REPRESENTED WITH A CHOICE SELECTION OF THE LATENT NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, AND LADIES' COATS, SKIRTS. COSTUMES, LACES, LACE RUFFLES. LACE OOLLARS AND CAYES, LACE COFFEE COATS SPECIAL, Gloves, Ribbon, Hosiery, &c., TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES A SPECIALITY. INSPECTION INVITED. APPLETON'S i BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER R. J. & H. ELIIS. j PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS. CHURCH DECORATORS, I 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 ESTAB. Agmf 1785. TRADE MARK. R. J. FULLWOOD & BLAND, I The Largest & Oldest Manufacturers of ANNATTO RENNET (LIQUID, POWDER & TABLETS), AND OLEO BUTTER COLORINE IN THE WORLD, WILL GIVE PRIZES VALUK £170 DURING 1903. The above preparations are used and recom- mended at all the principal Dairy Institutes in England and Scotland. 70 per cent. of the British Cheese is 'made with the use of them. SAMPLES SUPPLIED FREE ON APPLICA- TION TO STEAM ANNATTO WORKS, HOXTON, LONDON. TSAAC WILLIAMS & SON, REGISTERED PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS & GAS FITTERS, CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. PLUMBERS' BRASS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Patent Water Closets, Lavatories, Baths, &c. Glass in all Qualities and Patterns kept in Stock. TKLCPROKK No. 141. TpDGAR DUTTON & SONS TBI OLDIST FUNERAL IKtUISHHIlT [lr THE CUT, 30, Frodsham Street, Chester. E. D. & SONS, having the Largest Stock of Belgian Horses, Superior Glass and Closed Hearsea, Private Broughams, Coaches, & Glass- side Schillibeer, are prepared to Supply Funet-its cheaper than any other shop in the City. ebea D & SONS take the ENTIRE MAN AGE. 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 m a few hours' notice. Undertakers supplied with Hearses and Carriages, Coffin-plates, Handles, Linings and Shrouds and Bearers at Moderate Charges. To the Poor or Benevolent, a good Coffin, Schillibeer and Gruve complete, 38s. Agent for MLLæ COFFINS, for Infections Ca.se8 —— PRIVATE ADDRESSES } 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables; and I WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. Paperhangings! Paperhaiigmg> ROBERT WILLIAMS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL P APKR. 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. TO FURNISH FOR CASH AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES I T^TA]kTTlT] T~\ COMPLETE FURNISHING ( ? HL JK UJ ST0RES> IVII SIT THE PIONEER 9 TO i? BOLD-ST., LIVERPOOL ?, FOR CASH ONLY. I A SPLENDID STOCK. J FREE DELIVERY OVER 40/- to any 1 I Railway Station in Great BriWn. I SEND FOR LARGE ILLUSTRATED ) CATALOGUE FREE. -_u- SPRING FASHIONS. W. E. LINDOP Begs to announce his FIR'ST DELIVERY of NEW JACKETS, COSTUMES. DRESS FABRICS, LADIES' nLNE SHIRTS. LADIES' TWEED .J ACKET8. 13R: 6d. to 59s. 6d. LADIES' "TAILOR-MADE"' COSTUMES, new shapes, 25s. 6d to (>5s. aha.pca, COSTUME SKIRTS, 38 to 44 inches lo blac-Ic and eoloured," 63 lld? to 35s M  LADIA' DEFINE SHIRTS, exclusive designs, perfect fithng: &1 11 d. to 15s. (;? :NE\V DRESS FABRICS. PMtLJrBH on applicatjon. DRESSMAKING :—Perfect Fit; Newest Styles. W. E. L I i? nop EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER^ C. D. JONES IS SHOWING A LARGE AND CHOICES ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' SHIRTS, COLLARETTES, GLOVES, AND FANCY DRAPERY. ALSO A SPLENDID VARIETY OF INFANTS' PELISSES, CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, AND MILLINERY, FROCKS, PINAFORES & OVERALLS, SUITABLE FOR EASTER TRADE. 53, Foregate Street, Chester. RULAN 1) DA WSONII 46 & 48, FOREGATE-ST., CHESTER, AND 1 & 2, WHITE HORSE YARD, PAWNBROKER., JEWELLER & CLOTHIER, DEALER IN FURNITURE, JEWELLERY, SIL VEa AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, PIANOS, FuRS, CARPETS, BASSINETTES, &c. Cash Advanced to any amount on any of the above class of Goods. ie -Handsome pair of solid Mahogany DUCHESSE TABLES, dressing table with large oval dressing glass and jewel drawers, washstand with large white slab and back, solid towel rail and two chairs. Complete. K—First-class make Upright GRAND a e 2 5-Firt-clasi ma k e 'Jpright GRA?NI) -PIAO, iron frame, check action, tnebord, double Acon. Tuned and delivered. O A A I—Solid Walnut BOOK CASE, 3ft. <?-t?/-? t "Jb/ '!in. wide, by 7ft. high. Plate g)s doors, rrovable shelves, cupboards and drawers beneath, locks, &c. A bargam. octagon "I £ £ /< £ £ —Very pretty Walnut Stained octagon -L<?/ 6TABLF, tum?d Ie?. Nice size. K /—Beautiful pair of PINK LUTRK". cut ?<?/ pt&?a dt-op?, double rows. Decorated with real gold. <?<?/?—Cheap. Bamboo WHATOT and ?<?/? CUPBOARD. shelve for ornaments uad bevelled mirror in back.   ?ble Necklet SQUIRREL Jt?/t) TAILS. Hardly wona. ^3—Cut of pledge. Extra large size pair fLJ&l I ? of rMI ,'apane VASES, ?tands Oin. high. Beautifully decorated.  A YARD.-RoH of excellent BEDROOM I/ f CARPET, floral pattern, lyd. wide. Any length cut. A Extra strong. Full size set of .tl- 4/ii BEDSTEADS, thick b. rails, knobs, &c., with pair of straw mattresses. —Grand pair of long distance FIELD GLASSES, Paris make, double lenses, with leather case and strap. jOO I i\j — Forfeited. Real Marble w4:3 J??/ TIMEPIECE, 14 days, strikes on Kong hours and ?Ives, \M)bJc ruby escape- ment, opal dial,; bronze ornaments. Guaranteed for 20 years.  /—Beautiful square of Velvet Pile ?B? ?/ CARPET, size 3 by 3yds. Deep border, splendid quality Cost double. ijC^ f"7—Unredeemed. Special contract Gent's Keyless English LEVER WATCH, 18c. Hall marked cases, best plate. move- meat fully jewelled, compensation balance, special stop works, centre seconds. A written warranty, 25 years, given. 1 O* I *>21/—To clear. Parcel of ladies' S mtif Black CAPES, all sizes. The very best cloth and nicely trimmed. Usual price from 21?- to £ 2 10/- e?'h. ,t]L Cotim-todeCHATR, <??JL ?-?/ ?-? solid birch? polisbe?l mahogany, movable seat, pan, &c. Complete. f* Hi— Pair of best Sheffield nke CARVING 6KNIFE and FORK. /—New design, solid brass STOOL, brass ??J? L/ handles and knobs. "1 /—Neat and well-made, small sixe, oblong 1- CARD TABLE, solid walnut and top inlaid, turned legs. Very strong. 2/1 "I AND 3,6 ewh.-Pareel of beautiful /J L sheep skm bassinette RUGS. ^Forfeited. Six volumes of C ASSELL'S -Li/? NATURAL HISTORY, coloured plates. Not soiled. "Itl Ud IkI !—Three Dress Lengths of fine qualit JL?/?) BLUE SERGE, 6yds. Double widtn in each. 1.4 p* I—Seeond-hand solid birch WARD- fL#/ ROBE. Full length. Bevelled robing mirror, carved panels, long drawers, hooks, &c. Complete. ?1 -t??/—Handsome PRESENT CASE ?t?JL ?.??/ of four siher salts and spoons. 21/-Extra' strong and well-made DINING TABLE thick legs on castors. L P-1 ut of pledge. Singer's Treadle 0 SEWING MACHINE, covers, &c. Complete. 1 K £ —^ bargain. Four-fold DRAUGHT SCREE. rrfect condition. HAIR COMBINGS MADE Up, 2/- PER OZ. COVERLETTE I TAILS OF FROM HAIR RAlES. PURE From 3,6 each. HAIR, J 5/6 T. SEALES BROWN. 3, LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. EADE'S PILLS. E ADE'S PILLS. All who suffer from Gout or 1 Rheumatism should imme- EADE'S p ILLS. diately have recourse to 1 EADK'S PILLS. Hundreds of E IA.DE'S p ILLS. Testimonials have been re- ceived from all sorts and E ,I ADE'S ILLS. conditions of men testifying Û 1 to the wonderful power these l PiUs 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 IX THE HEAD, FACE, AND LIMBS, And have the largest recommendation ever given any patent medicine of its class. OUT. AFTER TWO PILLS SHE ?jr FELT EASIER Y> HEUMATISM. 26, Rutland-street, ia i Brompton-road, S.W., GOUT. Apni 2Hth. 1M2.. ?'!T Sir,-I feel bound to write T> HEUMATISM. mid m?te my wife's c?e. he tal,(,ii very ill with gout GOUT. some weeks ago, and was in bed, not being able to putter RH EUMATISM. foot to the ground. I i\ade ill up my mind to try your ills, GOUT. and gave her two. AFTER A FEW INCURS T> HEUMATISM. SHE FELT E/AII*. all She took one more m the GOUT. afternoon, and I wa&s rprised Jr to find her ..? frow W when RHE UlATISM. T came home m thetvemng. In two or threa da>she was OUT. m>ce well egain Yours cruly. A. Foul). RHEUMATISM. Mr. Georga Ear. 232. Goswell-i-, London. EADE'S GOUT & RHEU^\TI< BILLS Are Sold br all Chemists, in Bottles, H and 219;: or sent p,t free <or Postal Orderly the Pro- prietor, GEORGE EADK, 2:32". GOSV'xd, E.C. Ask for and be sure you obiam lL s GOUT ANU I RHEUMATIC PILLS. 1 EADE'S PFRLS. "'TSTON's. 14. WATERGATE STREET. HAVE BOUGHT THE WHOLE OF A LONDON MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OF DINING AND DRAWING ROOM SUITES, AND THEY WILL BE SOLD AT PRICES LESS THAN THECOST OF MAKING. ASTONS. 14, WATERGATE STREET.