Cheshire Observer

t FINE OLD I SCOTCH WHISKIES. rrHOS. WELSBY & Co., WINE MERCHANTS, I BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. T> OYA LI Y THEATRE, NIL RSTER. BODE LAST TWO NIGHTS of Mr. George Edwardes5 Company in "SAN TO Y," From Daly's Theatre, London. MONDAY NEXT, MAY 11th, for Six Nights only, RETURN VISIT OF THE D'OYLY CARTE REPERTOIRE OPERA COMPANY. A ALDFORD PARISH FETE, WEDNESDAY NEXT, MAY 13TH. SALE OF ALL KINDS OF ARTICLES. REFRESHMENTS. DANCING. MUSIC. STEAMER from Chester to the Iron Bridge at 1-30 p.m.; returning to Chester from Iron Bridge, 6-30 p.m. ADMISSION to Field Sixpence. Admission to Dancing Enclosure: Sixpence. Fete to oommence 3 p.m HOOLE GRAND SPORTS & FETE Will take place IN THE GROUNDS OF "THE FOLLY" (By kind permission of Miss Lucy BROWN), ON WHIT-MONDAY, JUNE 1ST, 1903, UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. PRIZES VALUE E 4 0. PROGRAMME. OPEN EVF.NTS. Bicycle Races, one mile handicap, two miles handicap Pony Race, one mile Donkey Race; Firemen's Reel Cart Competition; Flat Races, 100yds. handicap, 220yds. handicap, Half- mile handicap, Tug-of-war (teams of eight). LOCAL EVENTS.—Quoiting Competition, open to Hoole, Newton and Christleton, Entries close May 16th Foot Races for Ladies, Girls and Boys; Egg and Spoon Race for Girls. Entries close May 26th. Particulars and Entry Forms from Mr. S. J. WEAVER, 6, Derby-place, Hoole, Chester. LOCAL EVENTS.—Sewing, Knitting. Writing and Drawing Competitions, Bouquets of Wild Flowers, Decorated Mailcart and Bassinette competition. Particulars and Entry Forms from Mr. H. J. GEE, 23, Faulkner-street, Hoole. REFRESHMENTS on ground, &c., &c. BAND of the 2ND V.B. CHESHIRE REGI- MENT (by kind permission of Colonel T. J. Smith), will play during the day. DANCING in the evening. Gate open at 1 p.m. Sports commence 1-30 p m. ADMISSION :—One Shilling to 6 o'clock Sixpence after 6 o'clock. Children half-price. Further particulars from T. J. BOUGHTON, Hon. See.. 25. Halkvn-road. Chester. GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY. HAYDOCK P ARK RACES. On FRIDAY and SATURDAY. May 15th and IGth, CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued to HAYDOCK PARK (Racecourse Station) from CHESTER (NORTHGATE) at 9-35 a.m. Tickets, bills, etc., at the Station and usual Agents. Manchester, 1903. SAM FAY, General Manager. 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" AND "BEND OR" "Ill run as follows (Sundays excepted) tim am am pm Chester dpI (4 01-1030 11301 0 P'n pm p- pm pm Chester" ,dP! ?"O?i 1130 lP%|iP30 2 45j .Tsoifsoj.? ^30 ??.?-!?!ll2oil220  20 3 35:4 20?5  20 nffgaSMSffl"* a** D-on Br'?. d. 1015 1145. i 5 45! telestonF. 1040 ?1210 iii5ill?o 12'*?C 13'k 4 30 ?? .5 4,5! 45 Chester. arr H301 0?125;240S104255207 0730 FARES Chester to Eccleston, Gd. Single 9d. Return Iron Bridge, 8rl. ls. Weather and other causes permitting. SPECIAL RUNNINGS for BANK HOLIDAYS. LIVERPOOL AND NORTH WALES. 1 J REGULAR DAILY SAILINGS (Sundays included), Commencing Saturday, May 9th. By paddle-steamer "Snowdon," leaving Prince's Landing Stage (weather and circumstances per- mitting) at 10-45 a.m. for Llandudno and Beau- maris, allowing 3 hours ashore at Llandudno, and due back about 7-15 p.m. Special increased Sailings for Whitsuntide Holidays. Day or Week-end Fares. Llandudno. Beaumaris. 1st Saloon Return. 5/- 6i6 2nd Saloon Return. 3/6 4/6 For particulars as to Rates for Season Tickets and all further information apply to the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Co., Ltd., T. G. BnEw. Secretary, 40, Chapel-st., Liverpool. Tel. No. 6366. SAIL and ROWING BOATS for HIRE on the lower reaches of the Dee.—W. ROBERTS, Yacht Builder, Crane Bank, Chester. 6192 EDUCATIONAL. QCHOOL for GIRLS and KINDER- GARTEN, THE BARS. SUMMER TERM commences MAY 11th. Principal: Miss LEATON. MISS EMILY GILES, A.R.C.M. (Teaching and Solo Performance Certificates), gives PIANOFORTE LESSONS AT 57, TARVIN ROAD, CHESTER, OR AT MR. A. RICHARDSON'S, MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 43, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. For Terms apply to 57, Tarvin-road, Chester.  Te"ber of Banjo, Zither Bamo, IVI Mandolme, Mandola also Vio in £ v T10,U for orchestral playing.-Studio, 7, feS?6* w Chester- Ten lessons, half-guinea :26 leg.,?ons, one guinea. ?633 THE ,C-IRESTEP, TTNITIIID G AS CO. GAS FIRES. CONSUMERS ARE SPECIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT NEW STOGK OF FIRES Of the latest pattern, comprising all the most modern im prot«ements. FOR DRAWING ROOMS. i. NEW PATTERNS OF ARTISTIC DESIGN. FOR <;ENEIUL DOMESTIC USE. Fires of ail patterns with or without boiling attach- and economical inegasumption. FOR BUSINESS PREMISES. COMBINED FLUE, GW-LER & BoUMG BURNER. Beflector Stoves of Various Designs for use Without Flue. FIRES ON RENTAL. TT. encourage the use of iirst-class Fires the Company Willi supply Fires on 3 years' hire purchase rental ¡.;r¡"em at rates from 5s per Quarter. Fixed Free. Fitter* will be sent on application to examine and .-•uggeai suitable pattern of Fires, &c., ami Estimates win be gw.cn free. offices & Show Rooms Cnppin Street. BOLLAND'S, CHESTER. I BY ROYAL WARRANT TO I HIS MAJESTY J HES I THE KING M????? LATE MAJESTY AND  QOKEN VICTORIA. RESTAURANT & CAFE. WEDDING CAKES, As supplied to the Royal Family. All Sizes kept in stock. Illustrated Catalogues Gratis. WEDDING RECEPTIONS. RACE HAMPERS. ORDERS NOW BEING BOOKED FOR CHESTER RACE MEETING. Cyclists Catered for. Customers' Cycles Stored without charge. R. BOLLAND & SONS, LTD Telephone 37. Telegrams Bollands, Chester." RACE GLASSES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION KEPT IN STOCK. H. C. HOUGHTON. SIGHT SPECIALIST, LATE MANAGER FOR WOOD, ABRAHAM'S, Liverpool & Manchester. 23, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. ALL REPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND PROMPTLY. PUBLIC NOTICES. TAMES DAVIES, 3, Abbotts' Meads, ft Parkgate-road, desires to THANK all kind friends for sympathy shewn in his recent sad and sudden bereavement. 6296 WANTED, News of THOS. BENNION, *V who came to Chester about 19 years ago.- Enquirer, his Sister, ELIZABETH HOLDING, Steele Heath, near Whitchurch. 6269 RESULT of RAFFLE (May 4th) for Gold-mounted PIN and Box of CIGARS :— 1st, 264 2nd, 316. CHURCH OF ENGLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. A PUBLIC MEETING IN THE INTERESTS OF THE WOODARD SCHOOLS, WILL BE HELD AT THE CASTLE, CHESTER, ON MONDAY NEXT, MAY 11TH, 1903, AT 2-30 P.M. Chairman THE PROVOST OF DENSTONE. Supported by: RT. HON. THE LORD KENYON, SIR ARTHUR HEY WOOD, BART., REV. R. BEVISS THOMPSON, AND OTHERS. 0271 CHESTER SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE, LITERATURE & ART. President: REV. A. H. FISH, B.A., B.Sc. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE GROSVENOR MUSEUM, ON THURSDAY, 14TH INST., AT 8 O'CLOCK P.M., To receive the Annual Statements of Accounts and for other business. GEORGE P. MILN, ) Hon. W. F. J. SHEPHEARD, J Gen. Sees. CITY & COUNTY BOROUGH OF CHESTER. PORTRAIT OF THE LATE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. The Right Worshipful the Mayor has opened a fund to defray the cost of obtaining a reproduction of the Portrait of the late Duke of Westminster, by Sir J. E. Millais, R.A., to be placed in the Town Hall. ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION. £ s. d. James Pye 0 10 0 Further Subscriptions will be received by the undersigned. SAML. SMITH, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Chester, 8th May, 1903. CHESTER TECHNICAL DAY SCHOOL, GROSVENOR MUSEUM. DR. ROBERT OLDFIELD'S SCHOLARSHIPS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that THREE FREE SCHOLARSHIPS at the above School are open for Competition to Boys born in the Palish of St. Michael, Chester, but in default of fit Boys so qualified, the Scholarships will be freely and openly competed for by Boys born in the City of Chester. The Examination will be held on THURSDAY, May 21st, 1903, at 10 a.m. For Forms of Application, which must be filled in and returned not later than TUESDAY, May ISth, and for further particulars apply to HUBERT POTTS, Clerk to the Governors of Oidfield's Charity. Northgate House, Chester, May -8th, 1903. OWEN JONES' EXIIIBITIONS AT THE KING'S SCHOOL, CHESTER. The Trustees of the Municipal Charities of Chester offer for Competition among duly qualified Candidates TWO EXHIBITIONS in the Junior Department at the King's School. The subjects for examination are—Knowledge of Holy Scripture, Arithmetic, History, Pjeography, and English Gramniax. Marks will be given for Latin also. The Trustees reserve ithe right of withholding the Scholarships if candidates of sufficient merit do not present themselves, and no one can be elected who cannot come up to the standard mentioned in the Clauses 54 and 55 of the .Scheme for the Govern- ment of the School. The Competitions are .open to Boys of good character and sufficient health, who are eoass of persons eligible to participate in the Charity of Owen Jones. The Exhibitioners will be elected for one Year only in the first instance, but the time for which tkfoY will hold their Exhibitions may be extended by the Trustees at their discretion according to circumstances. Regard will be paid to the relative ages of the Candidates in the Examination and the awarding of the Exhibitions. Candidates must be over 8 and under 15 years of age, and they must send in their applications, together with certificates of character (on forms which may be obtained from the undersigned), by the 16th instant, when they will be informed of the time of the Examination. HENRY THOMAS BROWN, Clerk to the Trustees. 53, Northgate-Cheater, Í;iI.'y 2nd, 1903. HEWITT'S FOR SCHOOL BOOTS. I t J. E. BRASSEY & SON LTD., II 9, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER, OFFER THE FOLLOWING WELL-KNOWN "RALEIGH" CYCLES AT THE UNDERMENTIONED NETT CASH PRICES :— GENT'S GAZELLE X10 0 0 I GENT'S No. 4 RALEIGH X12 0 0 I GENT'S No. 14, Cross zCl6 0 01 Frame 0 0 LADY'S GAZELLE Xlo 0 0 LADY'S No. 2 RALEIGH 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 Gear can be fitted to any of the above Cycles a' an additional cost of £ 3. THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE FIRST-CLASS ACCESSORIES. INSPECTION INVIT J). ENAMELLING AND REPAIRS DONE ON PREMISES RALEIGH MOTOR CYCLES STOCKED. INSPECTION INVITED. GOOD CLASS CYCLES FOR HIRE. 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 ball-bearing free wheel, two brakes and plated rims, it may 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 DCNLOP OR WARWICK FIRST GRADE TYRES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS IF DESIRED. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. THE SPORTS TRADING CO., LTD., 100A, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. A. RICHARDSON'ST 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 ORGAIN 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. SOLE AGENCIES: STEINWAY, BECHSTEIN, BLUTHNER, KAPS, W ALDEMAB. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-CLASS SECOND-HANDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. 1 A. RICHARDSON, 43 BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER; AND BANK BUILDINGS. REGENT STREET, WREXHAM. TENDERS. CITY AND COUNTY BOROUGH OF CHESTER. TENDERS for the Supply of SLACK, are invited I by the Corporation of Chester, for 12 months ending the 30th June, 1904, or (alternatively) for six months ending the 31st December, 1903. Approximately 4,500 tons will be required during the year, to be delivered, as and when required, in the Boiler House at the Electric Light Works, New Crane-street, Chester. Form of tender and conditions may be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, and must be sent to that office addressed to The Lighting Committee" endorsed Tender for Slack" not later than the 23rd May next. The Corporation do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. By Order, SAML. SMITH, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Chester, April SOth, 1903. TO LIME MERCHANTS. THE CORPORATION OF BIRKENHEAD T are prepared to receive TENDERS for the Simply of 1,000 Tons or thereabouts of LIME for í'4 "XT_1_ Gas Purifying delivered free into tneir ua- wui^ during the ensuing Twelve Months, and as directed by the Gas Engineer, Mr. T. O. Paterson, from whom Forms of Tender, and all particulars, may be obtained. ?n?ers sealed and endorsed "Tender for Lime," to be sent in to me not later than Five p.m. on THURSDAY, the 21st May, 1903. The person whose Tender may be accepted will be required to enter into a Contract containing a clause as to the pavment of the rate of wages, and the observance of the hours of labour recognised and agreed upon between the Trades Unions and the Employers in the locality in which the work for o" arrviiQ# out the contract is to be performed. TheOorporation do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. By order, ALFRED GILL, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Birkenhead, 1st May, 1903. Paperhangings I Paperhangiiigs I ROBERT WILLIAMS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PAPER- HANGINGS MERCHANT. ALL THE LATEST & NEWEST DESIGNS. The Largest Stook in the City. FROM 2D. PER PIECE- PAINTER, PAPEEH ANGER & DECORATOR. Estimates Free for all Town A Country Work. N otetba Prices of Papers in the Windows & Address. 73, BROOK STREET, CHESTER. SHIPPING. ORIENT PACIFic LINF, 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. ? Managers ANDERSON, ANDERSON & CO. Head Offices: FENCHURCH AVENUE, LONDON. For Passage apply to the latter firm at 5, Fen- church Avenue, E.G.; or to the Branch Office, 16, church Avenue i 6 h a  ng Cross, W. Cockspur-street, Charing Cross, W. Local Agent: H. TAYLOR, Exchange-st., Crewe. SEASON 1903. ? EATON STUD, CHESTER. "TUST CAUSE" (The property of the Duke of WESTMINSTER), Is a beautiful chesnut horse, 4 years, 16 hands high, with bone and substance, and is one of the best bred horses in England. He is by "Best Man" (by "Melton"), out of "Farewell" (winner of the 1000gs.), by "Doncaster," out of "Lily. im«" /dam of "Ormonde.") Will serve a limited number of approved Mares Thoroughbreds at elO 10s.; ;Half-breds at £1)G8. (Groom's fee included.) Apply to MR. R. CHAPMAN, Eaton Stud, Chester, for Nominations, without which no Mare will be served. R. J. & H. ELLIS, PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS, CHURCH DECORATORS, GILDE: HS, SIGN WRITERS, PAPERHANGERS. OFFICE 60, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ESTABLISHED 1859. T. G. BURRELL, TAILOR & CLOTHIER, 117, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER, HOLDS THE SMARTEST, MOST UP-TO-DATE, AND RELIABLE STOCK OF BOYS', YOUTHS', AND MEN'S CLOTHING IN THE CITY. I Always Something New. No Better Value can be Obtained. BOYS' SAILOR SUITS, in Navy and Tweed, 2/11 to 10/6. Boys' CONWAY SUIT, in Serges and Tweeds, with fancy D.B. vest, 6/6 to 15/6 Boys' BELTED TUNIC SUIT, for boys from 3 to 6 years old, 9/6 to 13/6. The ever popular NORFOLK SUIT, in a large variety of colourings, 6/6 to 21/ Boys' WHITBY (three-garment) SUITS, 7/6 to 25/ Boys' RUGBY SUITS, for boys 12 to 16 years old, 10/6 to 27/6. YOUTHS' LONG TROUSER SUITS, 12/6 to 30/ MEN'S TWEED and NAVY SUITS. 21/- to 42/ Men's BLACK JACKETS and VESTS, 12/6 to 30/ Men's TWEED TROUSERS, 6/6 to I3i6. Men's RAINPROOF COATS, guaranteed rain-resisting, 23/6 to 37/6. T. G. BURRELL, 117, FO REGA TE STREET, CHESTER. Sole Agent for EXCELSIOR, QUADRANT & ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOR BICYCLES. W. MAHER, 34, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, SOLE AGENT FOR THE DISTRICT FOR RUDGE WHITWORTH, ROYAL ENFIELD, LEA FRANCIS, AND ROVER CYCLES. PRICE £ 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, &c. 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-DAY. WITH FREE WHEELS, PLATED RIMS, AND ALL TH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, FROM P,10 10 0 TO me 16 0 INSPECTION INVITED. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE TO THE SPORTS TRADING CO., LTD., I 100A, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. E. DALE, CHESTER AND CARNARVONG FOR CX HIGHEST CLASS HIRE SYSTEM AND T OR CASH. AND LOWEST Illuatrated Catalogues «ent Frei on application. COIVPETITIVE PIANOS PRICES y From 10/" Monthly. IN ORGANS C\ From 5/- Monthly. ——— y All Instruments Delivered Free exchanged if not approved of; and warrante d for 10 years. V/ /R\ TUNING & REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. y/ Orders by Post receive prompt attention. HEAD OFFICE & SHOWROOMS— 51, BRIDGE-ST. ROW. CHESTER. SOLE AGENT FOR THE PIANOLA: I E. DALE, 51, BRIDGE-STREET ROW, CHESTER. INSPECTION INVITED. P^JA ^TTN IN T^ COMPLETE FURNISHING STORES PIONEER 9 TO 19. BOLD STREET. LIVERPOOL. P I () N E E:. R COMPLETE FURNISHING STORES, JL j LOWEST PRICES TIlE KINGDOM FOR CASH ONLY. THE SPLENDID STOC& THE FINEST OUT OF LONDON, IS WORTH ATTENTION THE S ^E«^ WHO ^IgH TO FURNISH AND SAVE ON THEIR OUTLAY. Send for Illustrated Catalogues Free.—All Purchases over 40/ are Delivered Free to any Railway Station in Great Britain. SPRING XASHIONS. 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 SPECIAL, Gloves, Ribbon, Hosiery, &c., TAILOR MADE COSTUMES A SPECIALITY. INSPECTION INVITED. 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. MCCONNELL'S  WHIOKY OLD IRISH IS THE OLD STYLE POT STILL WHISKY PURE WHOLESALE AGENT GEORGE BARLOW, "THE OLD VAULTS," BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. G-ENUINE BONE FERTILISERS I 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 DlCKSONS (Limited), SEED MERCHANTS, CHESTER. TELEPHONE 269 GEORGE EDWARDS, REGISTERED PLUMBER, 100 & 102, BOUGHTON, CHESTER. Gas Fitter, Lead Light Manufacturer, &e. ACCIDENTS OF ALL KINDS, EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY, ACCIDENT AND DISEASE Small Pox, Scarlet Fever, Typhoid, Diphtheria, &c.). BURGLARY & FIDELITY INSURANCE. RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSUR- JtJL ANCE COMPANY. Established 1849. Claims paid £ 4,500,000. 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. A. VIAN, Secretary. AGENTS Chester. Mr. J. J. CUNNAH, Grosvenor Buildings. Mr. J. E. HASWELL, Corn Merchant. MANURES & FEEDING CAKES. i Credit till Cash in one Oct. 1. Month. Per ton. Per ton. Blood and Bone -M-nure £ 3 0 0 £ 2 17 0 Bone Phosphate £3 0 0 k2 17 0 Natural Fertilizer £2 15 0 £2 12 3 Superphosphate 26/28 £2 17 6 £2 12 6 Four Ton lots 2s. 6d. per ton less. Manufacturers of Boiled and Riw Bones, Turnip, Mangold and Potato Manures. Prepared Bones, Pure Dissolved Bones, &c., &c. See Catalogue for Manures of every description. Also makers of Oil Cake, Feeding Cake, Linseed Cake, Cotton Cakes, Decorticated and Undecorticated Calf Meals, Spices, Condiment, Lamb Food, Pig Food, &c. Best quality of Agricultural Seeds of all sorts, which are carefully tested before being sent out. Prizes offered for Swede, Mangold, and Clover competition. Ashworth's Cakes are receiving more favourable comments to-day from a farmer s standpoint than all other makes combined. For further information apply to Local Agents or Registered Office. JOSEPH ASHWORTH & SONS, LD., CF BONE AND MANURE WORKS, OIL AND CAKE MILLS, SEED WAREHOUSES, Frodsham Bridge, via Warrington. EADE'S PILLS. E AI)E*,S PILLS. All who suffer from Gout or y JL Rheumatism should imme- EADE'S ~1~>ILLS. diately, have recourse to MR EADE'S PILLS. Hundreds of EADE'S TRILLS. Testimonials have been re- JL ceived from all sorts and EADE'S UILLS. conditions of men testifying to tbewonderful 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 any patent medicine of its class. A OUT. R> HEUMATISM. Pti) G OUT. RHEUIATISI. G OUT. n HEU-NIATISM. G OUT. T) HEUMATISM. G OUT. T3 HEUMATISM. G OUT. JgHliuMATISM. AFTER TWO PILLS SHE FELT EASIER! 26, Rutland-street, Brompton-road, S. W. April 26th, 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 bed, 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 HOURS SHE FELT EASIER. She took one more in the afternoon, and I was surprised to find her up from bed when I came home in the evening. In two or three days she was quite well again. Yours trulv. A. FORD. Mr. George Eade, 232, Goswell-rd., London. EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC PILLS Are Sold by all Chemists, in Bottles, 111 and 2/9 ] or sent post free for Postal Order by the Pro-  2 Go-well-roa d l E. C prietor, GKOHGE EADE, 332, Goswell-road, E.C. Ask for and be sure you obtain EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS. EADE'S PILLS. SPRING FASHIONS. W. E. LINDOP Begs to announce his FIRST DELIVERY of NEW JACKETS, COSTUMED, DRESS FABRICS, LADIES' DELAINE SHIRTSJf LADIES' TWEED JACKETS, 13s. t. to 59s. M. LADIES TA ILOR-MADE COSTUMES, nenf shapes, 25s. Gd to 1;5s. LADIES' COSTUME SKIRTS, 38 to 44 inct,.Pd long, "black and coloured," 6s. lid. to 35s. 6d. LADIES' DELAINE SHIRTS, exclusive designs. perfect fitting 3s lid. to 15s. Gd. NEW DRESS FABRICS. Patterns on application^ DRESSMAKING :—Perfect Fit; Newest Styles. W. E. LINDOP, EASTGATE ROW. CHESTER. JOHN A. MATE, 17, BRIDGE STREET ROW, j 50, BRIDGE STREET. — NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. INFANTS' PELISSES, MILLINERY, OVERALLS, FROCKS, PINAFORES, &C. EVERY REQUISITE OF Ladies' Underclothing- & Baby Linen, A QUANTITY in CORSETS. TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES, TO BE SOLD AT COST. For Value, Variety and Quality, we still leitd the way. IF YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED US, DO SOI IT WILL PAY YOU. WE ARE GENUINE Ladies' & Children's Outfitters NOT GENERAL DRAPERS, Therefore in a better position to give you thq Right Goods at the Right Price. 17 BRIDGE STREET ROW, 50, BBIDGE STREET. ROLAN D ])A \:V ON 46 & 48 FOREGATE-ST., CHESTER, AND 1 & 2, WHITE HORSE YARD, PAWNBROKER, JEWELLER & CLOTHIER, DEALER IN FURNITURE, JEWELLKHY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, PIANOS, FURS, CARPETS, BASSINETTES, fee. Cash Advanced to any amount on any of the class of Goods. "I "8 K /— Handsome ?Ht and Alabast T c?JL LO/ TIMEPIECE, under largo glass shade, stand, &c. Guaranteed good time- keeper. i I—Out of p!e(!?. Gmt.? English SILVER 8 j WATCH, by Po\veH, Chester" capped and jewelled, solid silver c;ises. Warranty foe 10 ye?ra. "I OI Till? LOT—Lftrpre :■-i/.o Solid Steel 12/- KITUHE FENDERS, STOOL, &nd ASHPAN. Forfeited 01 ~i O /?—Good 8Long KITCHEN CT^IL JL^i/O SOFA, upholstered in Crockett's best leather doth; carved back, polihed walnut. O-j -t I — Hecond-hrnd 'VRIGITG- <5W l JLO/ MACHINE. Best hardwood rcHers, top screws. Only used few times. Coso £ 2 15/- 1/§ £ *— Set of 3f t, BEDSTEADS, brass rails L"JP/ v) and knobs Complete. 1 6") !—Best quality. Ee,ti-o-plited DINING URUET, four (-.t-?s bottles, pl?te? on pure ik-?ite iiic-til. "|1 /—The BKhROOM SUITE, <??JLJL JL X I comprisi;? Wardrobe, with full length bevelled robing mirror, Dressing Chest with bevelled dressing glass, jewelled, &c., Washstand, marble slab, double row tile back, towel rail, and three Upholstered Chairs. p? /—Handsome OVERMANTEL, frLiie,,i, Ix-.veHeci glasses, ??helves for ornaments, &c Very cheap. If*-Solid ?. lunt HALL STAND, r?'? JL?/?.) w)th !wonzc copper hooks, marble slab, bevelled mirror brush drawers, &c., ?ft. 6in. by 2ft. £ 1) I—Exceptional ?r?ain. Strong I,rge ?i?:e I ien ]nUSER. with cupboards, and &'ven 11rawrR, high back, four small drawers and shelf, thoroughly well- made and polished mahogany, brass handle1-. UD. A Y ARD- Rdl of Tapestry S T A J it CARPET any length cut. "I Isize Br.?s PLil FENDER with JLmI \) Dogs Rttnched -| m If*— 3 feet DRESSING CREST fom 1- 7 6 3 feet D R EI-'?' )L ? ? dmwers C?n be naed as dressing table. 32/6-Full size CHEST of DRAWERS, O polished mahcg:my. well mMie. /» 1?6, and 14<)—Q')?tity of bpst JL?/?, quality red Ve!vet Pile HEARTH? RUGS different pattern and sizes. 1 I O /fi f^eni.'i UMBRELLA silk cover, O rolled gold us011) 1 s, Fox frame, fKy* f/ Xfy *—Gent.'s Walking STICK Malacca cane, solid silver top. jCIPJ "j 1Gent.'s CYCLE; h?st make, <?? ? Jt ?J'/ free wheel with bRek-pedalling brake, Dunlop tyres. Latest improvements, -F /"k/ and 12,ti A SKI.—A few second-hand JL?/?. sets of full ?ed BEDSTEADS, guaranteed complete. -fl —Thick fuil sized Wool FLOCK JLt/?) MATTRE?SE?.sood ticks. -g /—Real Crown Derby TEA SET, <r*-| I i?/ 40 pieces. Pei fect. 00 P? /-v. ?ry h.?nd? tne re?l Marbla TDIEPIECE, chimes hours &nd halves on gong; Yi??o ruby escapement; bronze ornaments. Guaranteed. Forfeited. Gem's single stono <?//JL? DIAMOND R [b. 18c. god ;hank <:law setting good stone. IijACH— Two Ladies' Black Clota 6/6 WINTER CAPES. Usual price 30/- JL<0J?//? ?—???sonie TO! LET SET, Decorated t €p with real gold :?d hand-rainted. Guaranteed perfect. Ocy O/ /—Very prettv. Pair of massive JA1A-N»T- ESE VASES, stands 1'Oin. high. Well worth double. NN AND UPWART-S.—Stock of good quality FEATHER BEDS ami Lmen Ticks. AIR 0 O M B I N e s MADE UP, 2/- PER OZ. | COVERLETTE TAIT.S OF FROM HAIR FRAMES, J'VRE V I From 3/6 e?ch. HAIR, )/6 T. SEALES BROWN, 3, LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. TcLcrHOKK v. 141. XpDGAR DUTTON & SONS 1&11 OLDZST FCSERAL SITAPILIGHKZVT IN THE CITT, 30, Frodsham Street, Chester. E. D. & SONS, ??.K the Larg?st Stock of Belgian Horses, Su?nor G??d Closed HeM?, Private Broughams. CoMhea,&GI? Mde ScbiMibeer, areprPparedtpSuppIy?uner&ia c'.ieaper than ny other sú1? in the> City.  MENT OF FUNERALS in Town or Country with due regard to economy and tasto. All Coffins made on the prem?s by Practieal Workmen and delivered in Town or Country in a few hours' notice.  Undertakor« supplied with Hearses and C?Ti? Co9in-p?te?H?d!e9L?n?Md 'Ca zia :? MdBe?r.?Mode?teLh?r? To the Poor or Benevolent, a. good Coffin, I | Schillibeer and Grnv e complete, 388. Agent for METALLIC COFYI8. for lnfeotioc-  C&aea I TRIVATE ADDR?eMt • ] 12 UNION WALK, adjoining Stables; *nd j WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. HAVE BOUGHT THE WHOLE OF A LONDON MANUFACTURER'S AST'O' N' A8TO?S STOCK OF DINING AND DRAWING ROOM SUITES, STON 14 WATERGATE STREET. AND THEY WILL BE SOLD AT PRICES LESS THAN THE COST OF MAKING. 14, WATERGATE STREET.