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) OLD SCOTCH & IRISH I WHISKIES OF THE FINEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. OF THE FINEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. TH0A WELSBY* CO. .J j N I j WINE MERCHANTS, 1 I" l. ¡' 1. b, J BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. I' ROYALTY THEATRE, -> CHESTER. Proprietor: MR. MILTON BODE. LAST TWO NIGHTS OF "QUALITY STREET," By J. M. BARRIE. From the Vaudeville Theatre, London. USIC HALL, CHESTER. THE ELIZABETHAN STAGE SOCIETY. DECEMBER 5TH-MATINEE AT 3-30- "COMEDIE OF ERRORS." DECEMBER 5TH—EVENING, AT 8 O'CLOCK— DOCTOR FAUSTUS." DECEMBER 6TH-MATINEE AT 3-30- "DOCTOR FAUSTUS." DECEMBER 6TH-EVENING, AT 8 O'CLOCK— "COMEDIE OF ERRORS." Prices -5s., 3s., 2s., is. Plan and Tickets at Messrs. PHILLIPSON and GOLDER, Eastgate Row, Chester. QUEEN SCHOOL, CHESTER. DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE i IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS. NEWGATE-ST., MONDAY, DEC. 12TH, AT 8 P.M., TUESDAY, DEC. 13TH, AT 3 P.M.. OF GASKELL'S FAMOUS NOVEL, "C R A N F OR D" (Dramatised Version). Preceded by scenes from ALICE THROUGH A LOOKING GLASS." Proceeds in aid of the Cot Fund and other School purposes. Reserved Seats, 2s.; admission, Is. Plan and Tickets at Messrs. PHILLIPSON & GOLDER, Eastgate Row. KING'S SCHOOL, CHESTER. AMATEUR THEATRICALS, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, AT 2-30 P.M.; THURSDAY, DEC. 15, AT 8 P.M. "THE BARON'S WAGER." Octave, Baron de Gerandot Mr. H. ROLT. Clothilde, Marquise de Marsay. Mrs. L. CALDWELL. AND "THE CRITIC," Played by the Boys. Front Seats (numbered and reserved), 2s. 6d. Second, Is. Seat Plan opens at Messrs. MINSHULL and MEESON'S, on December 1st. THE pARR Y pROCTOR OLD ENGLISH BALLAD CONCERT IN THE MUSIC HALL, WEDNESDAY, NEXT, DECEMBER 7, 1904. ARTISTES MISS JESSIE MOORHOUSE, Soprano. MISS EDITH RANDLES, Contralto. MR. SIDNEY BROWN, Chester Cathedral, Alto. MR. W. EGERTON SNELSON, Tenor. MR. A. M. PROCTOR, Chester Cathedral, Baritone. MR. W. A. HOPTON, Bass. THE CAVALIER QUARTETTE. MR. EDWIN HATTON, Solo 'Cello, and MR. LOUI PARRY, Humorist. Reserved Seats (Plan at Messrs. Phillipson and Golder's), 3s. West Gallery and Back of Area, 2s.; Side Galleries, Is.; Upper Gallery, 6d. Doors open at 7-30. TICKET HOLDERS ONLY will be admitted at 7-15 (Northgate-street entrance) Concert at 8 o'clock. BOOK YOUR SEATS EAITLY. JYJUSIC HALL, CHESTER. TO-DAY at 2-30 and TO-NIGHT at 7-30. SATURDAY, DEC. 3RD. ENORMOUS ATTRACTIONS. SCENES FROM THE BALTIC FLEET OUTRAGE. ALL THE LATEST SUBJECTS. GRAND CAKE-WALK CARNIVAL, 910 IN CASH PRIZES. Lio. First, £ 6; Second, £ 3; Third, £1. Audience to be the judges. Popular Prices :2s.. Is., Gd. Children Half-price to the Matinee. Early Doors to avoid the crush. 1481 For COMFORT and WARMTH order at once a GAS FIRE, to be Fixed in BEDROOM, DRAWING- ROOM and HALL. A LARGE SELECTION of the NEWEST and LATEST DESIGNS of FIRES for the Coming Season is now on View, and can be seen in operation at the GAS COMPANY'S SHOW- ROOMS NO DIRT. NO DUST. NO LABOUR. ALL FIRES QUOTED FIXED FREE, and •e&n be supplied ON HIRE (on Three Years Hire and Purchase System). SHOP STOVES, SPECIALITIES FROM 2/- PER QUARTER. BEDROOM & SJTTINGROOM STOVES, FROM 2/6 PER QUARTER. Incandescent Gas Burners. The Company undertake ENTIRE MAIN- TENANCE, including— CLEANING OF BURNERS. RENEWAL OF MANTLES, RENEWAL OF RODS, RENEWAL OF CHIMNEYS, At an laelusive Charge of 9d. per Burner per Quarter. NOW ON VIEW, new patterns of WELSBACH INCANDESCENT LAMP and LUCAS LIGHTS. Estimates Frae. All particulars -GO enquiry at Gas Co.'s Offices & Showrooms, CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. HOW YOU CAN T ELL! AJ- SYMPTOMS WHICH INDICATE EYE TROUBLE, And which demand the attention of an Optologist, are easy to distinguish :— Blurring of print when reading. Seeing objects double. Confusion of objects, relieved by closing the eyes. When the eyes are easily tired. A necessity for holding a book or paper nearer or farther away than the normal 14 inches. And an inability to recognise passing acquaintances in the street. ALL POINT TO THE NECESSITY OF EYE AID. H. C. HOUGHTON, EYESIGHT & SPECTACLE SPECIALIST, Late Manager for WOOD, ABRAHAMS, Liverpool and Manchester. 23, EASTGATE ST., CHESTER. Repairs done on the premises Cheaply & Promptly. JAMES COTTLE, LTD., CONFECTIONERS AND BRIDE'S CAKE MAKERS, 20, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, LORD ST., CHURCH ST., BOLD ST., &0., LIVERPOOL. CHRISTMAS CAKES, ORNAMENTED, 1/- AND 1/4 PER POUND 1 PLUM CAKE, 1/- PER LB. VICTORIA CAKE, containing Cherries and other Fruit, 1/- per lb. SPECIAL VALUE IN LUNCH CAKES, 8d. per Lb. AND RICH BUNLOAF, 6d. & 8d. per lb. MINCEMEAT, IOD PER POUND. JARS FREE. All Made from the Finest Ingredients. ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED TO ANY PART OF THE TOWN AND DISTRICT. TELEPHONE No. 314. JAMBS COTTLE, LTD., 20, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER REMOVALS. ALLAN MORRIS & Co. 15, GODSTALL CHAMBERS (LATE 5, ST. WERBURGH'S MOUNT), CHESTER. LOWEST R KTES. EXPERIENCED PACKERS. ESTIMATES FREE. TEL. 204-. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE PRIZE CHOIR — WILL REPEAT THE COMPETITIVE ANTHEM ON SUNDAY EVENING NEXT, AT GROSVENOR PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, SERVICE 6-30. PREACHER: REV. D. HUGHES. Northgate Congregational Church. GRAND RECITALS BY MR. JOHN DUXBURY, of Manchester, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, AT 3 P.M. (IN THE CHURCH), THE BOOK OF JOB." MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH (IN THE SCHOOL), THE CHRISTMAS CAROL." The Chair will be taken on Sunday afternoon by HENRY R. WALKER, Esq. Silver collection. On Monday the Chair will be taken by F. AMOS, Esq., at 7.45. Admission by ticket, Is. and 6d. each "THE ROYAL ENTERTAINERS." MR. HARRY LISTON, MISS LORD LUMLEY, ETC., NESTON, DEC. 5; HUXLEY, DEC. 6; NORLEY, DEC. 8 AND 9. 1485 CHESTER GENERAL INFIRMARY. President for the Year HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. Chairman of the Board of Management: COLONEL E. EVANS-LLOYD. ANNUAL CHARITY BALL, AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, ON TUESDAY, THE 3RD JANUARY, 1905. Patron: The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Chester (Robert Lamb, Esq.) DANCING from 9.30 p.m, to 2 30 a.m. TICKETS—Ladies' 10/ Gentlemen's 12/6. An extra charge of 1/- will be made on each Ticket taken after 31st December, 1904. To be had at the- GROSVENOR HOTEL, the QUEEN HOTEL, the BLOSSOMS HOTEL Messrs. PHILLIPSON and GOLDKR'S, Messrs. MINSHULL and MERSON'S, and Mr. ARTHUR BLAYNEY'S, Booksellers. CHESTER VOLUNTEER BALL. The ANNUAL BALL (in augmentation of the Funds of the Chester Artillery and Rifle Volunteers) will take place at the GROSVENOR HOTEL, on THURSDAY, the 12th of JANUARY, 1905. Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock. Lady's Ticket, 10/ Gentleman's Ticket, 12/6. Donations will be received by E. D. DICKSON, Lieut. 2nd V.B. C.R., Drill Hall, Chester; Messrs. MINSHULL & MEESON, Mr. A. BLAYNEY, and Messrs. PHILLIPSON & GOLDER, Booksellers; and at the HOTEL. T. J. SMITH. Col. 2nd (Earl of Chester's) V. V. C. Regt. WILFORD N. LLOYD, Col. 1st Ches. R.G. Artillery (Vs). RIF L E BALL. THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS of Tthe 2nd Vol. Batt. Cheshire Regiment will hold their 21ST ANNUAL BALL at the GROSVENOR HOTEL, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 1905. DANCING. THE CESTRIAN QUADRILLE JL PARTY'S LONG NIGHT will take place on THURSDAY EVENING, 15th December, at the HOLBORN, Foregate-street. Tickets: Non-Members, 2s. I HEWITT'S FOR SCHOOL BOOTS. f ) Telephone: No. 37. Telegrams: "Bolland's, Chester." CONFECTIONERS & WEDDING CAKE MAKERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY HER LATE THE MAJESTY QUEEN K I N G VICTORIA. BOLLAND'S EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR GIFTS. SPECIAL SHOWROOM NOW OPEN. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW OF JpOREIGN AND ENGLISH NOVELTIES. QHRISTMAS CAKES, NEW & ARTISTIC DECORATION. COSAQUES, IN ENDLESS VARIETY, FROM 6D. PER BOX. Special.-GIANT COSAQUES, containing50 assorted Toys. PARISIAN NOVELTIES. JJANDSOME BOXES CRYSTALLISED FRUITS, &c. SPECIALITIES. QHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDING, RIUDY BOILED FROM 28. BACII. B OLLANDIS CELEBRATED MINCEMEAT. BOARS' HEADS, BONED & TRUFFLED TURKEYS, GAME PIES, BONED PHEASANTS, PRESSED BEEF, JELLIES, ICE. 'TURTLE SOUP, MADE FROM FRESH TURTLE, Thick or Clear. J- Highly Recommended for Invalids. pETIT FOURS, PETIT GATEAUX, for AFTERNOON TEA, RECEPTIONS, &c. BALLS, RECEPTIONS, CONVERSAZIONES, &c., &c., for All Parts of the Country on Moderate Terms. Estimates Free. WINES. Small Bottles of CHAMPAGNE, suitable for Invalids. HIRE OF PLATE, GLASS, CHINA. WAITERS. COOKS. ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED & DESPATCHED BY RETURN. PRICE LIST FREE BY POST ON APPLICATION, ALSO WINE LIST. R. BOLLAND & SONS, Ltd., Chester. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEWGATE ST., CHESTER. A GRAND ARTIFICIAL FLORAL EXHIBITION,7 I BY CRIPPLED GIRLS, Will be OPENED by KATHARINE DUCHESS OF WESTMINSTER, On TUESDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 6th, at 3 p.m. HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR (ALDERMAN ROBERT LAMB) WILL PRESIDE THE MAYORESS WILL ALSO BE PRESENT. The Very Rev. the Dean of Chester will be present at the Opening Ceremony, MARCHANT'S & MASSA BROS.' Celebrated BANDS will give their services for the good of the cause. FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. The Founder, JOHN A. GROOM, will give a brief EXPLANATORY ADDRESS on the Work and its Progress. A contingent of Crippled Girls will be in Exhibition showing their work, among whom will be the Chester Girl, taken in the homes two years ago. All those interested in helping the helpless to self-help are earnestly requested to attend the Opening Ceremony. There will be no collection or subscription list. MUSIC in the afternoon and evening. REFRESHMENTS may be obtained in the Rooms. ADMISSION FREE. ALFRED DOWNES, Manager. PUBLIC NOTICES. #- CITY OF CHESTER. GENERAL HOLIDAY.—CHRISTMAS, 1904. IN compliance with a REQUISITION JL numerously and influentially signed, and presented to me, I respectfully recommend that TUESDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF DECEMBER INSTANT, be observed as a GENERAL HOLIDAY within the City. the City. ROBERT LAMB, Mayor. Town Hall, Chester, 1st December, 1904. ALL SAINTS', HOOLE. THE DEDICATION JL OF THE CLOCK AND CHIMES (erected in accordance with the wishes of the late CHARLES BROWN, Esq., J.P., by his Executors) will take place (D.V.) ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 7TH AT 3-30 P.M. The Service will be conducted by The Ven. The Archdeacon of Chester. The Clock will be set in motion during the Service. T EMPERANCE HALL, GEORGE ST. The TEACHING of the NEW CHURCH (SWEDENBORGIAN). LECTURE ON TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, DEC. 6. ON Shall We Know Our Friends in the Next World," BY REV. JOSEPH ASHBY, OF SOUTHPORT. Commence at 8. Admission free. Relevant questions invited. SALE OF WORK AND CHRISTMAS TREE IN Queen St. Congregational Lecture Room, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH AND 15TH. PUBLIC NOTICES. ON WEDNESDAY NEXT. ST. PAUL'S, BOUGHTON. A GRAND SALE OF WORK WILL BE HELD IN THE CAMPBELL MEMORIAL HALL, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 1904. OPENING CEREMONY AT 2.30 P.M. BY LADY HOWARD. ENTERTAINMENTS, CONSISTING OF FANCY DANCING, TABLEAUX, SMELLING, HAT TRIMMING, And various other interesting Competitions. THE STALLS WILL COMPRISE Plain and Fancy Work in great variety, Bric-a-Brac. Fruit, Flowers, Provisions, Farm Produce, &c. Admission: 2.30 to 5 p.m., Is.; 5 to 7, 6d.; after 7, 3d. F. EDWARDS, M.A., Vicar" JOHN ROBERTS, Hon. Sec. CITY ROAD WESLEYAN CHURCH. A SALE OF WORK WILL BE HELD IN THE SCHOOL ROOM, ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DEC. 8TH & 9TH. OPENING CEREMONY ON THURSDAY-BY MRS. ALFRED MOND, AT THREE P.M. NOTICE. THE PREMISES, No. 96, FOREGATE- STREET, CHESTER (now occupied by Messrs. MARTIN & Co.) WILL SHORTLY BE OPENED AND THE BAKERY, &c., BUSINESS CARRIED ON BY S. FIELDSTEAD, Late Foreman for the last 23 years. RICHARD JONES' HAVE AN EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OF USEFUL PRESENTS, FOR THE COMING SEASON, AT BOTH ESTABLISHMENTS. RICHARD JONES & CO. LD, DRAPERY AND FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENTS, BRIDGE STREET & EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. ]DALE 8 PIA-NTOS TUNING. OUR TUNERS VISIT ALL PARTS OF CHESHIRE \-7 AND NORTH WALES. TOWN AND DISTRICT CHARGES:-GRANDS, FIVE SHILLINGS UPRIGHTS, THREE-AND-SIXPENCE. WE SHALL BE GLAD OF EARLY ORDERS, IN VIEW OF THE PRESSURE WE ALWAYS EXPERIENCE AT THIS SEASON. G REAT REDUCTION IN GRAMOPHONES. GENUINE GRAMOPHONES, 30/ FORMER PRICE. 25. 10/ SOLE AGENT FOR THE PIANOLA, 50 GUINEAS. THE METROSTYLE PIANOLA, 60 GUINEAS. DALE'S SPECIAL PLAYER, 25 GUINEAS. RECITALS DAILY, 51, BRIDGE STREET ROW, 51. I CHINA AND GLASS STORES AND FANCY BAZAAR, 81. FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. FIRST SHOW OF TOYS FOR XMAS. SEE WINDOW FOR PRICES. J A. RICHARDSON'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. I 14 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 10s. 6d. per Month. I 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 NTA ERB. SOLE AGENCIES: STEINWAY, BECHSTEIN, BLUTHNEB, KAPS, WALDEMAB. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-CLASS SECOND-HANDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. A. RICHARDSON, 4,3, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER; I AND BANK BUILDINGS. REGENT STREET, WREXHAM. WEAR ]Dt-11-7 j\N "1 G 98 BOOTS. 88, BROOK STREET, CHESTER. 'J'HINGS I WORTH NOTING. ¡ SCOTCH TWEED SUITS, For Business Wear £ 2 15 0 TROUSERS, In Cashmere and Cheviots 6 15 6 RIDING BREECHES, In Fancy Tweeds and Breeches Cloths 110 THESE ARE ALL MADE IN ALBERT DENSON'S INIMITABLE STYLE. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSABLE. ALBERT DENSON, 6, ST. WERBURGH ST., CHESTER. AUTUMN FASHIONS. W. E. LINDOP IS NOW SHOWING New Goods in all Departments. JACKETS, MANTLES, TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES, COSTUME SKIRTS, BLOUSES, SKIRTS, DRESS FABRICS, UMBRELLAS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETING, DAMASK TABLECLOTHS, TOWELS. SPECIAL.—Ladies' TWEED JACKETS, Lined Fur, 29s. lid. to 84s. English "TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES," 25s. 6d. to 69s. Gd. COSTUME SKIRTS, 6a. lid. to 59s. Gd. DRESS FABRICS.—All-wool Hopsack, Is. Hid.; New Shades. Scotch Hopsack, 2s. lid. and" 3s. 6d. Black and Navy Hopsack, Is. ll" 2s. 2s. lid. splendid Value. BLANKETS, 8s. lid. to 25s. 6d., bought before the advance in price. DAMASK TABLECLOTHS, Double Damask, special Value, 7s. lid., 10s. 6d., 10s. 9d., 12s. 6d. DRESSMAKING.—Newest Styles, Perfect Fit. Patterns on application. FASHIONABLE FURS. Bought direct from the Manufacturers. Real Sable NECKLETS, 79s. 6d. to £33. Beau Martin NECKLETS, 35s. Gd., 49s. Gd. to £ 16. 16s. Real Marmot NECKLETS, 10s. lid., 14s. Gd., 16s. Gd., 22s. 6d., 29s. 6d. 6d., 22s. 6dN., ECKLETS, 29s. 6d 39s. Gd., 45s. 6d. Real Skunk NECKLETS, 298. 6d.. 39s. 6d.. 458. 6d. Real Caracul NECKLETS, 29s. 6d. to 70s. NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. W. E. Lintlop, Eastgate Row, Chester. Christmas 1904, New Year 1905 APPLETONS, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER, ARE SHOWING AN IMMENSE STOCK OF Useful and Fancy Goods, SUITABLE FOR XMAS PRESENTS, NEW YEAR GIFTS, &0., AND INVITE INSPECTION. CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS, NEW YEAR GREETING CARDS, In Great Variety. FANCY BOXES, PURSES, BAGS, NEEDLECASES, WORKBOXES, PERFUMES, FANS. FANCY BROOCHES, JEWELLED HAT PINS, NECKLETS. &c. FURS. FURS. FURS, The most reliable Skins and Fashionable Shapes in MUFFS, STOLES, NECKLETS, COATS, CAPES, &c., &c., at Special Summer Prices. Ladies' Fancy MUSLIN APRONS, Is. to 3s. Gd. Ladies' BLOUSES for Day and Fvening Wear, in Silk, Muslin, Delaine. Ladies' Lace Bordered and Embroidered HAND- KERCHIEFS, from 4^d. each. Ladies' Cambric Initialed Handkerchiefs, 4id. Ladies' Silk Initialed Hankerchiefs, Is. %d., Is. (id., Is. 9d. Ladies' Silk-lined Suede and Kid GLOVES, 2s. 3d., 2s. 6d., 3s. 6d. Ladies' Wool and Cashmere Gloves, from 7¥t. per pair. The New GOLF JERSEY, all colours. WINTER HOSIERY in Variety. WINTER SKIRTS, New Shapes, New Colours. Ladies' "Wolsey" Winter UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, choice selection, newest handles and best frames. For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the above are extremely Useful and Suitable. EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD IN QUALITY, EXTREMELY LOW IN PRICE. BALL DRESSES, Newest Styles and Materials at Moderate Prices. COATS and SKIRTS a Speciality. DRESS, MANTLE AND COAT MAKING In all its Branches, by most Experienced Workers, at APPLETONS, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY YOUR NEW OVERCOAT, AND "ASHFORD," ON THE CITY ROAD, Is the place you ought certainly to go in order to Supply this Reasonable necessity. Gents' RAINCOATS, 21/ 25/6, 30/ 35, Gents' CHESTERFIELD, 16/6, 21/ 25/6, 30/ Gents' WATERPROOF COATS, 15/6, 21/ 25/6, 30/ YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, 8/6 10 6, 12/6, 14/6, 16/6, LITTLE BOYS' OVERCOATS, (4 to 11 years of age), 4/11 to 13s. Splendid assort- ment. MEN'S CLOTH TROUSERS, 4s. lid. to 13s. Splendid assortment. MEN'S Winter-weight CLOTH SUITS, Newest Cut, 18/11 21/ 25/6, 30/ 35/ R. T. ASHFORD, 8, CITY RD., CHESTER. HAIR COMBINGS MADE UP. 2/- PER OZ. COVERLETTE I COVERLETTE From 3?6 each. TAILS OF 1 FROM I PURE HAIR, DI6 I T. SEALES BROWN, 3. LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. WELCOME CHRISTMAS. DENSONS GRAND XMAS SHOW AND SALE OF FANCY GOODS Suitable for Christmas Presents IS NOW IN FULL SWING. A Magnificent Selection of Seasonable, Artistic and USEFUL PRESENTS, to suit all Classes, Tastes and Pockets. PERFUMERY, WRITING CASES, DESKS, JEWEL BOXES, PHOTO ALBUMS, FANCY STATIONERY, CALENDARS 1,000,000 XMAS CARDS TO SELECT FROM. New and Exclusive Designs. An Enormous Selection of BOOKS Of every kind, from the Rap Untearable PICTURE BOOKS for Infants to COPYRIGHT NOVELS by Modern Authors for the young person. j Suitable BOOKS for SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESENTATION. UNEQUALLED :"OR VARIETY AND KEEN PRICES Our LADIES' ECK- WEAR AND LACE DEPARTMENTS are replete with exclusive NOVELTIES for the Christmas Trade. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR GOODS in Great Variety. A record selection. FITTED WORK BASKETS, quite the latest Useful Presents for Christmas. Fancy NEEDLE CASES, no,tj and dainty desisrns at popular prices. SANTA CLAUS bids you Welcome TO DENSONS. DENSONS CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL AND FANCY FAIR. THE WORLD'S BEST IN PRESENTS is here collected for your choosing. t ?>1^N^SONS9tmaS Time made Happier by a visi to VSONS. PRESENTS FOR YOUNG. PRESENTS FOR OLD. PRESENTS FOR ALL. THE BEST OF EVERYTHING & EVERY- THING OF THE BEST. SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. FOR THE YOUNG FOLK. GAMES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. A DISCOUNT of 2d. in the Is. allowed off all Games. TABLE CRICKET, PUFF CROQUET, PEG QUOITS, HUNT CUP, DRAUGHTS, CHEss. Hal ma, Darts, Salmon Gaffing, Tidleywinks, And a host of others, will be found in DENSONS FANCY DEPARTMENT. Densons Grand Xmas Bazaar. FANCY NEEDLEWORK GOODS OF ALL KINDS. The largest, best, and most novel collection we have yet fhewn. Fancy Goods from India, Japan, Teneriffe, Persia, and all the Oriental markers will be found in Immense Variety. DENSONS will with pleasure, upon request, send their PRIVATE CHRISTMAS OAlID BOOKS to any address. These are by the best, publishers, and early application is desirable, before the best are selected. DENSONS give the best value in Boxes, at ;).d., \;1<1., Is. The 3^d. box contains 6 Cards and Envelopes. The 6J,d." 12 Id. Cards and Envelopes. The Is. 30 good Cards and Envelopes. This is the best value that has ever been offered in the trade, either in London or the Provinces. CHRISTMAS DRESS PRESENTS. 1aids' Black CASHMERE DRESS LENGTHS now ready, neatly banded and suitably worded, six-yard length, for 5s. lid. Best dye. Also at 8s. lid. and 10s. lid. Warm Useful MELTON DRESS LENGTHS, in Grey, Brown, Black, Na.vy. Mixture, 4s. lid. for six yar d six yards. Ditto, 5?. lid. for six y?rds. Ditto, 7s. M. for six yards. Very suitable lot of Black and Navy SERGE DRESS LENGTHS, six yii-ds fur as. lid., 8s. lid., 9s. 6d., 10s. Cxj. These Goody are exceptionally good value, being a special purchase for the Christina.s trade. Handsome Silk & Delnine BLOUSE LENGTHS, neatly boxed, with floral design on cover, from 4s. lid. to 26s, Useful Striped SKIRTING, in 21 and 3-yard lengths, from Is. lid. to fis. lid. Silk- stnped. DENSONS, 9,11 & 13, NORTHGATE ROW CHESTER. A C CI DENTS OF ALL KINDS, EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY, ACCIDENT AND DISEASE (SMALL POX, SCARLET FBVRR, TYPHOID, DIPHTHERIA, APPENDICITIS, &C. ), BURGLARY & FIDELITY INSURANCE. RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSUR- ANCE COMPANY. Established 1849. Claims paid £4,600,000. 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. A. VIAN, Secretary. AGENTS :— Chester. Mr. J. J. CUNNAH, Grosvenor Buildings. Mr. J. E. HASWELL, Dee Tower. (Agents required in unrepresented districts.) ASTON'S-SALE BY AUCTION EVERY TUESDAY 1.30-ASTOFS CITY AUCTION ROOMS, 14, WATERGATE STREET, CHESTER. GOODS RECEIVED ANY DAY FOR FOLLOWING TUESDAY'S SALE.