Cheshire Observer

AUCTION DIARY. r- Sales by MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS. Feb. 27—At the Chalet, Queen's Park, Chester— Household Furniture and Effects I Feb. 28—At the Chester Sniithfield-Fat Cattle, Sheep, Pigs and Calves Mar. 1-At the Hootoa Old Snilthfield-Fat Cattle Sheep Pig3 and Calves March 2-At the Smith-field, Chester—Roses, Ornamental Shrubs, efco. Mar. 6—At 25, Wit, Chester-Household Furniture and Effects Mar. S— At the Neston Hotel, Nesron-Freehold Property at Nekton Mar. 'J—At the Chester Smithfield-Stock Bulla and Store Cattle Mar. 10—At 40, St. Martin's FLeldls—Carriages, Harness and Stable Effects. Mar. 15-Ac Ca,stle Hiil, KeLsall, Cliester-Dairy Cattle March H)-At Pensby, Wirr:J.l-Fu:niure and Out- door Effects March 20—At L' pton House, Chester-Furniture and Appointments By MESS S,S. CHURTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTS & RICHARDSON. Feb. 20—At the Auction Mart, Foregate-street— Trees, Shrubs and Rosea Mar. I-At 2D, Lord-street, Cheater-Household Furniture and Eifects Mar. 7—At the Auction Mart, Foregate-street— Furniture and Effects Mar. 21-At the Auction Mart, Foregatestreet- Miscellaneous Furniture, &e. By MESSRS. PICKERING- & NIGHTINGALE. Feb. 27-At the Flint Cattle Mart-Fat and Store Stock Feb. 28-At the ElmineCattle Mart-Fat and Store Stock March I-At Point Farm, Sealand—Live and Dead Farming Stock By MR. J. P. CARTER. Feb. 27—At Padding-ion—Live- and Dead Farming Stock By MESSRS. CHALLINOR. ROWSON AND CHALLINOR. Mar. 7—At the Blossoms Hotel, (hester-P-io poity in Hooie, Obester By MESSRS. ASTON & SON. Feb. 21—At the City Auction Rooms, Chester- Furniture and Effects By MR. JOSEPH WRIGHT. Mar. 2 & 3—At The Chestnuts. Tarporley—Live Stock, Produce, Household Furniture, &c. By MESSRS. HENRY MANLEY & SONS, LTD. Mar. 21 to 24—At the Crewe Horse Repository- Light and Heavy Horses By MESSRS. FRANK LLOYD & SONS. March 8. 9, LO. lo, 16 & 17—At the North Wales Repository, Wrexham—Horses SALES BY AUCTION. CHU RTON, E LP HICK, ROBERTS AND RICHARDSON, AUCTIONEERS, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS. THE AUCTION MART, FOREG ATE STREET, CHESTER. Agents for the Norwich Union, and Law Union and Crown Insurance Companies. Furniture Stored in Dry Rooms, Good Cellars to let. This Day (Saturday). AUCTION MART. FOR EG ATE STREET, CHESTER. M ESSR, CHL)".LjN, ELPHICK & co. JM wiu SELL BY AUCTION, on SATURDAY, 25th February, ljOij, a large and varied assortment of choice Ornamental and Evergreen TREES and SHRUBS, including Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Conifers, Aueub.us Laurels, Hollies, Limes, Elms, Abies, See. Standard. Dwarf and Climbing ROSES of the best named varieties; also a quantity of FRUIT TREES, including Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Black and Red Currants, &c. The Sale will commence at 1 p.in. punctually. Particulars may be had from the Auctioneers. On Yvedneoday Next. At Nu. 29, LORD-STREET, offTARVIN ROAD, CHESTER. MESSRS, CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO.  hav8 rec??n-Mi instruc?ans to SELL BY AUCTION, en WEDNESDAY, Lit March. 1905. at 2 p.m.. UK- HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS of the late M;, Marsh, including superior stained drawuig-iooai suite, upholstered m plush, e-bonised china. cabinet with four glass cSootrs, etc., walnut whatnot, oak overmantel, four mahogany chairs in leather, excellent stained bed roant s-uite, iron and brass bedsteads, carpets, trass and otner fenders, i-eg'jiator clock, tinw- pteoe, pietuies. ■dinner service-, wringing machine, roller blinds, ga.s fittings, and other effects. Preliminary Notice of Sale of Excellent HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, removed for convenience of Sale from Hough Green to the I AUCTION MART, FOREGATE STREET, I CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. AJLoL have received instructions from a gentlemn. h?ive recei?,t-Ai frf-,m a '?LL BY who is changing his residence, to SELL BY AUCTION, on TUESDAY, 7th March, 1905. at 11 a.m., the above-mentioned Furniture and Effects. Catalogues will shortly be published. AUCTION MART, FOREGATE-STREET, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & co will JML hold a SALE of Miscellaneous FURNI- TURE and EFFECTS on TUESDAY, 2i;.t Match. 1905. FLINT CATTLE MART. On MONDAY SEX-T. 27th February, 190r, I MESSRS. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE as the above Mart will hold their usual Sale of 250 Head of Prime Fat STORE STOCK. Further entries are solicited. ERMINE CATTLE MART. On TUESDAY NEXT, 28th February, 1905. At the above Cattle Mart, MESSRS. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE L wM will hold their weekly sale of 600 Head of STOCK, including two Cows, close on calving 50 boxes of Duke of York Potato Set.?. Sale will commence punctually at 11.30 a.m. No-,F.-After this week. on account of the large number of CALVES comin4 to the Sale, NO SUNDRIES will be offered till after the EASTER SALE. On Wednesday Next, March 1st, 11*05. MESSRS. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE JjJLt have been favoured with instructions from Mr. Parrv. POINT FARM, SEAL AND. to SELL BY AUCTION, the whole of the Live and Dead FARMING STOCK, on WEDNESDAY, March 1st. 1906. Further particulars in future advertisements. Sale to commence at One o oiock. On MONDAY NEXT. AT PUDDING TON. (Two miles from Burton Po:nt Station, G.C.R., 2 £ miles from Ledsham Stat on, L. and N. W, Railway, and 7 miles rro.n (i'uwrj. MR. J. P. CARTER is favoured with instruc- tions from Mr. William Ellis (who is leav- ing the farm), to SELL BY AUCfTION, the who. of hi, Live and Dead FARMING STOCK and EFFECTS, viz. — CATTLE. 7 choice young Dairy Cows, 3 well- bred voloxiry in-calf Heifers, 3 ooloury Yearling Heifers. Yearling Bull, and Rearing Heifer calf. HORSES.—Powerful Cart Gelding, 6yrs. old, 16hds.; active Bay Clirt Marcs, 8yrs. old, 15.2hds. (these two are grand workers and quiet in all gears); well-bred promising Bay Cart Fiiiy, rising- 2yrs. old. White Oats, 7 of Clover and Ryo Grass, quantity of Oat Straw, Swde Turnips, and about, 30 hampers of Potatoes. IMPLEMENTS. CARTS, GEARS AND DAIRY VESSELS; also cO couple of well-bred yoiuig Fowl, 2 Ducks and 1 Drake. Sale to-coii-irnoiice at One o'clock. Aucbm Offices, 2, Newgate-street, Chester. Freehold Pronertv in HOOLE CHESTER, to be SOLD" BY AUCTION BY MESSRS. CHALLIOR, ROWSON & CHALLTNOR, on TUESDAY, the 7th da,y, c-f Marc-h, 1905, at the Biossoms Hotel, Chester, at 5 o'clock p.m. prompt, and' subject to conditions to be then and tiieie pro«iiioy<i and read- All those two Freehoid MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, situate and being No< 11 end 13, Pantou-place. Hooie, Chester. The Property is newly-built, and in a good neighbourhood. The Pro-perty will first be offered in one lot, and if not sold will be divided For further particulars apply to the Aunt:o!>eel"s at their Offices. St. Werburga-street. Chester; OT to LINAKER & LINAKER. Solicitors, Runcorn. Q ASTON & SON, CITY AUCTION ROOMS. 14. WATERGATE STREET, CHESTER. These Roonis are always open to receive FURNITURE and other GOODS for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Terms moderate. Prompo settlement. Sales conducted lu town or country. S. ASTON & SON, Auctioneers, &c., Regenc-ntreet, Wrexham WatergHte-street, Cheater. CITY AUCTION ROOMS, CHESTER. TUESDAY NEXT. February 28th. 1.30.  ASTON & SON will SELL BY AUCTION ?< FURNITURE and EFFECTS, comprising sundry items of parlour, bedroom and kitchen furni- ture, including two walnut overmantels, lengths of oilcloth and linoleum, sundry lots of clothing. &e. On view Monday Next. Sale Tuesday, February 28th, 1.30. -_u 1,000 HORSES. £ 60 j CREWE HORSE REPOSITORY. THE GREAT SPRING PRIZE SALES, WHICH SXTEND OVER TOUR DAYS. ENRY MANLEY & SONS, LIMITED. I DATES AS FOLLOWS — TUESDAY, March 2lst, to FRIDAY, March 24th (inclusive). Four 10-guinea Cups awarded for Harness Horses, Pedigree Shires (male and female), and Shire Geld- ings. Prize Lists and Entry FonDs ready. Enter Z, to secure good position. SALES BY AUCTION. In Bankruptcy, by order of the Official Receiver, re Ernest Williams. On MONDAY NEXT, February 27th, 1905. At the CHALET, QUEEN'S-PARK, CHESTER. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS have received instruccions to SELL BY AUC- TION the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS. Sale to commence at 1-30. Auction Offices Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. TUESDAY NEXT, 28th February, 1905. AT THE SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will hold HH. their usual WEEKLY SALE of FAT CA EELE, SHEEP, PIGS and CALVES. Entries respectfully solicited. Sale commences at 11.15 prompt. Auction Offices, Grosveaor Buildings, Chester. WEDNESDAY NEXT, 1st March, 1905, at 1 o'clock. AT THE OLD SMITHFIELD, HOOTON. \/f ESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will hold M their usual WEEKLY SALE of FAT CATTLE, SHEEP, PIGS and CALVES, includ- ing 50 grand Clun Forest Ewes, in lamb to Shropshire and Leicester Rams. Entries respectfully solicited. Auction Ottices. Grosvenor Buildinsrs. Chester. THURSDA 2nd March, 1905, at 11.30. SALE of a Choice Consignment of DWARF, STANDARD and CLIMBING ROSES, FLOWERING and ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, CLIMBING PLANTS, RHODODENDRONS, RASPBERRY CANES, etc., etc., at the SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. OUNNAH & ROBERTS, Auotioneers. MONDAY, 6th March, 1905. A TTRACTIVE SALE of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects at 25, WHITE- FRIARS, CHESTER, by order of Mrs. Roberts. CUNNAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. NESTON, CHESHIRE Freehold Dwelling-hoase and Cottages, situate in Li verpool-road. Neston, close to Neston and Parkgate Station, and three-quarter-mile from Neston Station, to be SOLD BY AUCTION by MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS at the I 1 eton Hotel. Neston, on WEDNESDAY, the 8th day of March. 1935, at 4-30 punctually, in One or Two Lots as may be determined upon at the time of Sale, and subject to conditions, the Compact EREEHOLD PKOPERTY, comprising— The substantially built and convenient DWEL- LING-HOUSE, known as "ELM VILLA," now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Gray, containing entrance-hall, two sitting-rooms, kitchen, back- kitchc-a, pantry, four good bedrooms, w.c. and cellar, also large wash-house (with boiler), coal-house, closet, and tool-house Gas is laid on, and there is a front garden, good poultry run, and large kitchen garden. THREE GOOD COTTAGES, adjoining, each' containing two bedrooms, kitchen and back-kitchen. Water laid on from the Neston Urban District Council supply. The Property contains 1,882 square yards or thereabouts, and is now let at the nett annual rental of £ 40. Early possession. J For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester or to Messrs. GAMON, FARMER & CO., Solicitors, St. Werburgh-street, Chester. THURSDAY. 9th March, 1905, at 11 o'clock. ANNUAL SALE OF STOCK BULLS and STORE CATTLE at the CHESTER SMITHFIELD. Entries close on March 3rd. C'JNNAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. On FRIDAY, March 10th, 1905. Important Sale of CARRIAGES. HARNESS, and STABLE EFFECTS, at No 40, ST. MARTIN'S FIELDS. CHESTER. MESSRS. CLNN?H & ROBERTS are jL?-iL favoured with instructions from Dr. Elliott (who is giving tip keeping horses) to SELL BY AUCTION his Carriages, Harness and Stable Effects, including a e-rettlar-fronted double brougham, for single or pair horses; a light-run- ning gig, and a pheston sleigh; all in perfect order and condition, built by J. A. Lawtcn and Co. 4 sots of double and single harness; lady's and ger.t's hunting saddles, bridles, clothing and stable utensils. Sale at 2.30 prompt. WEDNESDAY, 15th March, 1905. IMPORTANT Sale of zrand DAIRY CATTLE JL at CASTLE HILL, KELSALL, Chester, by order of J. W. Kenworthy, Esq. CUNNAH & ROBERTS. Auctioneers. THURSDAY. 16th March, 1905. SALE of FURNITURE and OUT-DOOR S EFFECTS at PENS BY, WIRRAL. CUNNAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. MONDAY, 20th March, 1905. OTICE of the Attractive Sale of the FURNI- TIU' RE and A PPOI. 131 TURE and APPOINTMENTS at UPTON HOUSE, CHESTER. CUNNAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. Preliminary Notice. \/f ESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will i?JL shortly offer for SALE BY AUCTION, and subject to conditions, all that Attractive and Valuable Freehold FAMILY RESIDENCE, known as "ABBOT'S COTTAGE," Liverpool-road, Chester, situate in its own Grounds, which contain 2,700 square yards, or thereabouts, within easy reach of the City and railway stations, and which litn,i if desired could be used as eligible building sites, with frontages to Liverpool and Victoria- roads. For further information apply to the Auctioneers, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester or to R. S. ST. C. NICHOLSON, Solicitor, Cathedral Chambers. Chester. THURSDAY and FRIDAY NEXT, March 2nd and 3rd. AT "THE CHESTNUTS," TARPORLEY. Important Sale of Live Stock. Farm Produce, Implements, Gears, Harness, Saddlery, and excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, com- prising handsome mahogany sideboard, massive mahogany din ing-table, mahogany chairs, pier- glasses. walnut piano, drawing-room chairs, Brussels and other carpets, handsome mahogany wardrobe, brass and other bedsteads, prime feather beds, washstands, dressing-tables, and other bedroom furniture, handsome oak and mahogany housekeeper's cupboard, mahogany secretaire, mahogany chests of drawers, &c., &c. JOSEPH WRIGHT begs to announce that he has been instructed by Thos. Cawley, Esq. (who is removing) to conduct the above attracti ve Sale. Catalogues from Place of Sale; or the Auctioneer, Alprahan:. Tarporley. 1250 HORSES. 80 GUINEAS PRIZES. THE LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. NORTH WALES REPOSITORY, WREXHAM. T71RANK LLOYD & SONS invite Entries ij for MARCH 8, 9 & 10-LIGHT HORSES 15, It) & 17-HEA VY HORSES and SHIRES. Entries finally close by Monday's Post, Feb. 27th. TENDERS. COUNTY OF CHESTER. CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY. c O-NTRACT FOR PRINTING AND STATIONERY. Persons desirous of Tendering for the Printing and Stationery required for use by the Cheshire Constabulary can obtain a copy of the Conditions and Specifications from the Chief Constable, at his Office, in Chester, between the 20th and 24th February, both days inclusi ve. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. CONTRACTORS willing to TENDER for the SEWERING, PRELIMINARY ROAD FORMATION, EDGING and CHAN- NELLING in connection with the laying-out of a Building Estate adjoining Messrs. Walkers, Parker and Co.'s Leadwork3 at Chester, are requested to send their names to me, along with a deposit of £ 2. 2s., which will be returned on receipt of a bona-fde Tender. Quantities will be forwarded assoon as ready. No pledge given to accept the lowest or any Tender. JOHN LITTLE, Civil Engineer. Viaduct Chambers, Carlisle, February 20th, 1905. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CHESTER. TO CONTRACTORS. THE Council invite TENDERS for the PAVING Tof BACK PASSAGES between Ermine-road and Halkyn-road, in the Township of Newton-by- Chester, in accordance with Plans and Specification, which have been prepared by the Council Surveyor, and which may be seen at the Office of Mr. R. CxciL DAVIES, 14, Newgate-street, Chester. Tenders, in envelopes, endorsed Tender for Back Passages," must be delivered to me not later than WEDNESDAY, the 1st March, 1905, at the address given below. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. By Order, WILLIAM TURNOCK, Clerk to the Council. Forest House. Chester. 8th February, 1905. CITY & COUNTY BOROUGH OF CHESTER. TO PRINTERS AND STATIONERS. THE Corporation are prepared to receive TENDER L-For executing the Printing- Work required in the several departments of the Corporation, from the 26th March, 1905, to the 25th March, 1906; and 2.—For supplying the Stationery required in the before-mentioned several departments, for the last-mentioned period. Forms of Tender, with conditions, may be obtained from me on application, and specimens of the Printed Forms and Stationery, may be inspected at the Town Hall, on and after the 22nd instant. Sealed Tenders must be sent in addressed to the Chairman of the Finance Committee," Town Hall, Chester, and endorsed Tender for Printing," or Tender for Stationery" respectively, on or before the 10th day of March, 1905. The Corporation do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. J. H. DICKSON, Town Clerk. Town Hall. Chester, 17th February, 1905, PT-TBLIC NOTICES. t 1HESTER SAVINGS' BANK, j J OPEN DAILY 11 TO 2. SATURDAYS 11 TO 3. MONDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9. Hoole Branch Westminster Schools, FRIDAY EVENING, 7 TO 9. DEPOSITS RECEIVED FROM ONE SHILLING. CHESTER EDUCATION COMMITTEE. CITY AND COUNTY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. An ASSISTANT MISTRESS, with Univer- sity qualifications, is REQUIRED in May to teach principally Mathematics and Elementary Science in above School and in Pupil Teachers' Centre attached to it. Class-singinsr, Junior English, and Games desirable also. Salary £110, rising by annual increment of £5 to JS130. Apply to the HEAD MISTRESS before March 8th. The travelling expenses of the selected Can- didates will be paid by the Committee. A. E. LOVELL, Secretary to Committee. Education Offices, 92, Northgate-st., Chester, 22nd February, 1905 THE CHESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES. QWEN JON h' CHARITY. The Trustees of the above Charities are prepared to receive applications for Educational Grants from Owen Jones's Charity, in accordance with the provisionsof Clause 88 of the Scheme of the Charity Commissioners of the 29th March, 1892, for the administration of the Charity. All applications must be made in writing, on the prescribed Form, which may be had on application to the Clerk to the Trustees, at his Office, 53, Nortbgate-atreet, Chester. The Applications, duly filled up and signed, must be returned to the Clerk, at his Office, on or before THURSDAY. the 10th March next. Anyapplica- i tion sent in after that date cannot be entertained. HENRY THOMAS BROWN, Clerk. 53, Northgate-street, Chester, 24th February, 1905. QUALIFICATION. Such part of the income of the Charity as is to be applied to Educational purposes is under the scheme to be applied for the benefit in the first place of children of deserving and necessitous poor persons who are or have been bona-fide residents in the city of Chester, and who are Freemen of that city, and members of one of the. Companies of that city, and subject to this preference the income of the Charity shall be applied in like manner for the benefit of children of any deserving and necessitous persons bona-fide resident in the city of Chester. PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE CO., JL LIMITED. ANNUAL REPORT For the Year ending December 31st, 1904. Presented at the Forty-first Annual General Meeting, held at the Offices of the Company, London Bridge, City, EC., Friday, February 17th, 1905. The Directors have pleasure in presenting the Report and Statement of Accounts for the past year, and in oalling the attention of the Share- holders to the very satisfactory advance made in the Company's business. Although the year has been one in which great depression in trade has obtained, the progress made still calls for congratulation. During the last three years the income has increased by 2376,380, being at the rate of nearly 38 per cent., and in the same period the Assets have increased by £ 998,632, or by 69 per cent. The following figures shew the respective advances made:- INCOME. ASSETS. 1901 £1,0015.988 1904 1,382,368 2,428,414 A Valuation of the business as at December 31st last has been submitted to the Company's Consult- ing Actuary, R. M. Moore, Esq., who reports a surplus of £538 8!); after providing for all liabilities. INCOME. —The Total Income for the year amounted to £ 1,382,368. 0s. 9d., being an increase of 297,489. 12s. 5d. over that of the previous year. This includes £ 195.878. 18s. 2d., income in the Ordinary I Blanch, which is £ 20,286. ÕS. Od. greater than the previous year. The number of Policies issued during the year in this branch was 11,401, assuring I the sum of 9939,564. Os. Od., and producing a Now I Annual Premium Income of 238,933. lis. 7d. It I has to be borne in mind that in the past year 52 weeks' premium INCOME was received against 53 weeks in the previous year. PREMIUMS (DECEMBER, 1904).—The new Policies issued during the year number 1,278,740 and the Premium Income on the Policies in force on the Company's books now amounts to 1'1,433,624. 9s. 7d. CKAIMS.—The Company has paid 63,879 Life Claims, Grants and Matured Endowments during the year, amounting with Bonuses, to £ 435,847. 4s. 10d., which, added to the sums previously paid in claims since the establishment of the Company, make a total of £1.26J,282. 3s. Id. ACCUMULATED FUNDS.-The total funds, with Capital paid up, now amount to £ 2,428,414. 12s. 8d., showing an increase for the year of k361,935 4s. 10d. This is the largest annual increase to the funds yet recorded by the Company. By Order, P. J. FOLEY, Managing Director. See Reports and Opinions of the Press as to the remarkable pi ogress made by the Company. Wanted, additional Representatives in all dis- tricts. To good business men liberal terms and certain success.-Apply to the Managing Director at the Chief Office, Adelaide Buildings, London Bridge, City, E.C.; or to the District Superin- tendent, W. E. WAINE, 68, Watergate-street, Chester. MISS MARY CLARKE, DECEASED. ALL persons having any CLAIMS against the jOL Estate of Miss MARY CLARKE, late of The Beeches, Upton Park, Chester, who died on the 22nd of January, 1905, are requested to send par- ticulars thereof to me, the Executor, without delay. W. J. CLARKE. The Beeches, Upton Park, February 6th, 1905. 2080 CHARLES NAPIER HULL, DECEASED. ALL persons having any CLAIM or DEMAND J*TL against the Estate of the late CHARLES NAPIER HULL, of Pendre House, Coleshill-streefc* Flint, J.P., who died on the 28th day of November, 1904. are requested to send particulars on or before the 1st day of March, 1905, to BOYDELL & TAYLOR, 2, Pepper-street, Chester, Solicitor for the Administrator. SHIPPING. CANADA—ALLAN LINE new Twin- screw Steamer Turbine "VICTORIAN" sails from LIVERPOOL for HALIFAX and ST. JOHN'S 23rd March. Book early. District Agency: 26, Watergate-street, Chester. Booking Office for all parts of the World. N.B.: Agriculturists Wanted by Canadian Govern- ment. Lists and particulars free. Bookings also to Canada by the Dominion Line and by the C.P.R. and Atlantic Lines. CANADA-FREE GRANTS OF LAND. The ALLAN LINE being under contract with the Government of Canada for conveyance of mails, anyone writing to the Company at 19, James- street, Liverpool, or 103, Leadenball-street, London, will obtain revised handbook, maps, and latest general information free of cost. JDUTTON BROS., PAWNBROKERS. JEWELLERS, CLOTHIERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, 105, FOREGATE STREET, AND 25 AND 27, LOWER BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. MONEY LENT on Gold and Silver Jewellery, Carpets, Furs, &c., &c. /—Just forfeited. Six Lady's Solid Gold ?JL/ KEYLESS WATCHES, genuine bargain& j—Out of pledge. Long REGULATOR CLOCK, brass weight, turned pillars. Delivered and fixed free. a*3/ /-Handsome Pair of OILPAINTINGS, in <L)?/ deep gilt frames. Forfeited pledge. Opy/—Very fine pair of Bronzed STATUE 0 ? ? WARRIORS, in perfect condition. pf j—Massive solid Brass FIRESTOOL, genuine bargain. Forfeited pledge. —Handsome Antique BRASS KERB, f3 V// 4 feet long. Forfeited pledge. QQ /•>—W!NE and SPIRIT CASE, with 39/ W glasses, cards, &c., secret drawer. Carved oak. A I £ *—Our special line in PHONOGRAPHS, ^ry 13 largest stock in town. RECORDS from 9d. each, latest titles. A £$—Large BRASS HORN, connections, ?E/ ?_? stands, &c. in stock. NEW IDEAS AND NEW METHODS The old-fashioned methods are out of date. The old-fashioned, the clumsy, and the unattractive should be put away for ever. To nothing does this apply more forcibly than to your printing ATTRACTIVE PRINTING Is just as essential to a business man as a desk or counter; and it is one of the best of advertisements. A shoddy sheet of notepaper or a shoddy bill head is one of the worst of advertisements UP-TO-DATE! What you want is smart up-to-date printing, up-to-date type, up-to-date style 1 These you will get at reasonable prices, and quickly too, at the OBSERVER OFFICE, THE CROSS, CHESTER. TWENTY-FIVE SHILLINGS! MARVELLOUS IS THE ONLY WORD TO EXPRESS THE VALUE IIEPWORTII 8 ARE OFFERING IN MEN'S SUITS, MADE TO ORDER, AT 25/- Now on View in HEPWORTH'S WINDOW, 83, FOREGATE ST., CHESTER. HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? J. HEPWORTH & SON, LTD. PROPRIETORS. 15C BRANCH SHOPS. A. RICHARDSON'S CHESTER MODEL IRON PIANOS ARE THE BEST VALUE- FOR MONEY. THEY STAND LIKE A ROCK. NO FICTITIOUS OB SOLICITED TESTIMONIALS, BUT THE BEST AND MOSI RELIABLE LOCAL REFERENCES GIVEN 21 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 15s. 2d. per Month. A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR IRON PIANO. 14 GUINEA.S CASH. Three Years' System, 10s. 6d. per Month. A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR AMERICAN ORGAN HIGH MIRROR TOP, TWO KNEE SWELLS, 12 STOPS 'it 12 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 9s. 4d. per Month. INSTRUMENTS BY ALL THE HIGH CLASS MAKERS. SOLE AGENCIES: STEINWAY, BECHSTEIN, BLUTHNER, KAPS, WALDEMAK. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-CLASS SECOND-HANDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. A. B ICBTABDSON, 43.. BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER; AND BANK BUILDINGS, REGENT STREET, WREXHAM. TO BE SOLD. BICYCLE FOR SALE, Lady's Royal Enfield. -58, Foregate-street. 2235 RT GRE-ËN-MA-ILCART-ioii-SALE, in good condition.—Apply 10, Black Friars. 4 4—Broad wood PIANO, rose- oWv) ? JL??/ wood, br&aa aconcea. Perfect condition; good tone.—D?le, 51, Bridge at. Row. ALEIGH 2-h.p. MOTOR CYCLE, E20, oost £ 52; chain drive, all accessories. Little uaed.-Bra,saey, Foregate-street, Chester. 2254 S EED BEANS. A quantity for SALE. Excel- lent sample.—Apply J. Dale, Broughton Hall, Cheater. 2144 MAIl. CARTS and PERAMBULATORS— HjL New Opening Stock just arrived.-J. E. Newman. Ironmonger, 12. Bridge-street. -UOR SALK a BOY'S BIOYOLE also Gent's Bicycle.—To be seen at R. Poynton's Livery Stables, Liverpool-road. 2209 SPLENDID 2-h.p. F. N. MOTOR CYCLE; K-3 any trial; beautifully steady goer. A bar- gain.-HorswiU, 45, Queen-street, Chester. 2251 A Small Stationery and NEWSPAPER BUSr: NESS TO BE SOLD, cheap.—Apply 9, Brrok-atreet, Chester. 2224 PENNY-IN-SLOT POL YPHON. Good as new. JL Original price, JE16. 16s. With six tunes in- cluded. Bahgain, a. 10s.-I)ale, 51, Bridge-st. Row. ITK>R SALE, two young Collie, pedigree j registered, PUPPIES.-ati be seen at the Yankee Bar, Brook-street, Chester. 2089 OK-—Second-hand PIANO, by John Broadwood dUU and Sons; walnutwood case, ivory keys, check action. Guaranteed in excellent condition.—R. A. Axtens, 10, Whitefriars, Chester. 2255 BROUGHAM (New), very light, seat four in- side; brake, indiarubber tyres, lamps, &c. No reasonable offer refused. —McKee, Coach Builder, Wrexham (late Morgan's, of London). 2203 d A OOD MILK BUSINESS, situate in central U- thoroughfare of Chester. with good dairy attached to house.—Address G 71, Observer Office. 2198 mO BE SOLD, HOUSE, with nice Garden; isituate 62, Pyecroft-street, Chester.—For particulars, apply to Emmanuel L. Smith, Surveyor, etc.rg_:t, Chester. 2109  Splendid Cottage PIANOFORTE for A DISPOSAL, quite new. Maker, Conn and Conn, Ioikdon. "-Address S 35, "Observer" Office. 2088 TmANCY?BUSINES?in the Rows FOR SALE, Fhighest class connection, best position, good reasons for selling.—Address V 25, "Observer" Office 2231 nnO CLOSE AN ESTATE.-Two or four I desirable HOUSES in Henshall-street. Always well let.—Apply to Mr. W. E. Brown, Estate Agent, 39, Pepper-street, Chester. 2220 r r OOLS for JOINERS and Edge Tools for all JL Trades. Fine steel, careful tempering,, highest quality, reduced prices.—Brassey, Iron- monger, Chester. ROWN GELDING, 15.2. aged; perfectly J? quiet and sound; will p as anything. Has been regularly driven by Dr. Elliott. Suitable for lady's light carriage horse. Only private owners apply.—24, Nicholas-street. 2250 MOTOR-CAR.—Capital 12 h.p. touring Motor- HJL car roof, driving-glass and detachable glass- sides. Guaranteed in new condition. Cheap.— Address D 432, Birchail's Advertising Offices, Liverpool. 2208 C RESTER.-WERVIN NEW HALL, four miles from Chester, substantially built com- modious Residence; three reception, seven bed- rooms, all lofty and of good size, capital cellarage, coach-house and stabling. The buildings are at present in an incomplete state. The pleasure grounds and gardens comprise about five acres, and additional land can be had.-Apply to Mr. W. E. Brown, Estate Agent, Chester. 2221 ALLDAYJS- .L-IL GxNT.'s MATCHLESS, S7 0 0 net cash. LADy'8 ENCHANTRESS, „ Lucas' Accessories free with above. THE GOVERNMENT HAS ORDEEKD 800 CTCLES FROM MESSRS. ALLDAYS. As MORE THAN 50 LEADING MAKBBS COMPUTED, THIS CONTRACT MEANS AN EXCELLENT TESTI- UONUI AB TO DESIGN, QUALITY AND MAL YALUE. The Cycles are fitted with free, wheel and two rim brakes, bright parts heavily plated, and the re- mainder highly finished in black enameL The new pattern frame for Lady's Cycles gives ample room for essy mounting and dismounting. 1 Gent.'s Tricycle, Sparkbrook, in good condition ;pA. lw- 1 Gent.'s Tricycle, James, do. do. C5. lot- J. E. BRASSEY & SON, LTD.. CHESTER A C CID EN T S OF ALL KINDS, EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY, ACCIDENT AND DISEASE (SKALL POX, SCABLKT FKVBB, TYPHOID, DIPHTHKBIA, APPENDICITIS, &0.), BURGLARY & FIDELITY INSURANCE. KAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSUR- I ANCE COMPANY. Established 1849. Claims paid £4,800,000. 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. A. VIAN, Secretary. AGENTS :— Chester. Mr. J. J. CONNAH, Grosvenor Buildings. „ Mr. J. E. HASWELL, Dee Tower. (Agents required in unrepresented districts.) MISCELLANEOUS. 'I N OTICE.-MRS. HINDLEY (McKee), Regia- tered Midwife, has Removed frcm 41 ed f  em 41, Garden-lane, to 46, Upper Northgate-street. WIRE NETTING from Halfpenny per yard, Ty at W. Clarke, Cheese Vat and Milk Tankard Manufacturer, 52, Frodsham-street, Chester ?T?NT?D, HEARTS OF AK MEMBERS ?,aw r, atnd Meeting "City Arms." Monday, toattendmeeotf i at.elegate, 26, (5 p,m.—Particulars of Delegate, 26, Watewrate- street." 2206 LADIES' DRESS LENGTHS, stylish colour. _?J ings. Voiles, Canvas, Cr6pes, Knop Tweeds. ?11. Carriage paid. Patterns free.-Bradford Dress Warehouse, Shipley, Bradford. 1959 TENNYSON, Horticultural Builder, Crane A • Bank, Chester. Greenhouses, Garden frames, &c., at the shortest notice. First-class testimonials. Estimates free. 2234  BE GIVEN AWAY to every purchaser of a ? 22ct. solid GOLD WEDDING RING, one doeen good quality Teaspoons. Prices from 16/- to 52/6.-Rowley's, Cow Lane Bridge, Chester. HOW to obtain a House rent free, and a -t-JL Pension. It can be. done for a small monthly payment during the next five years. Write, men- tioning this paper, for "Practical Thrift," to P.T. Department, 72, Bisbopsgate-street Without, E.C. LATEST WASHING AND WRINGING _iLJ MACHINES. Rollers turned up. All kind of Repairs to Mangles.—Haselden, Wood Turner and Mangle Roller Maker (Works), Delamere-street, Chester. REAT BARGAINS in CYCLES, both New Gaud Second-hand. Also a large stock of 1904 pattern TYRES, including all makers, at their reduced prices. W. Maher. 34, Bridge street, obeater. R OBT. W. KILLON, Coal Exchange, Chester, Supplies SPAR GRAVEL, Chippings, M&cadaw. &c., for drives and walks; SLEEPERS and TIMBERS for fencing; Welsh and Buxton Building and Agricultural LIMES. Quotations given to any station. 2211 IF the Baltic Fleet were as good and as reliable JL as our 16/- LEVER WATCHES, they would never be beaten, not even by all the navies in the world. Guaranteed splendid timekeepers, and dust- proof. We give with every Watch a written guaran- tee for 1ft years, and also contract to keep it in order for 1/- a year.—Note Address Rowley's, Cow Lane W- BY are ROWLEY'S WATCHES like a VV bursted drum? Because they cannot be beaten for quality, cheapness, and timekeeping. We sell the strongest and finest Silver Keywind English Lever Watches in the market, from C2. 14s. 6d. to a 10&. A written guarantee to keep in order for 1/- a year given with each watch. Warranted 50 years. Also a large variety of cheaper qualities in stock.—Rowley s, Cow Lane Bridge, Chester. Established 1832. OART and LURRY TARPAULINS, LONG and LOIN CLOTHS for Horses, COAL and CORN SACKS, equal in price and quality to any in the kingdom. Ladders, Blocks, Pulleys, Rope of all sizes. TENTS suitable for all purposes, Decorations if required. Prompt atten- tion to enquiries either for Sale or Hire of above.-— Apply DAVIES A. SONS, Crane-street, Victoria road. and 4. Coal Exchange, Chester. J. T. MILNE. BRIDGE INN, TARVIN ROAD, CHESTER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. ALE & STOUT BOTTLER. BASS'S PALE ALE, PINTS 2/- PimDozzs. GUINNEWS EXTRA STOUT, 4 Pints 1/10 PINTS (SCREW STOPPERS). BASS'S PALE ALE 3/6 FSB DOZEN. GUINNESS'S EXTRA STOUT 3/3 „ „ BIRKENHEAD BREWERY CO'S DINNER ALE 216 FAMILY ALES, IN 6, 9 & 18 GAWMM* CASKS, PROM: 11- PER GALLON. W. J. CHESTER. Cross Foxes, Boughton, Chester, ALE & STOUT BOXfLEK BASS'S PALE ALE, i PINTS 2i- Pua DMRN. TRT-TMAN, HANBURY, BUXTON- IMPERIAL STOUT, PTs. 2/6 „ SPECIAL STOUT, Pre. 1/10 „ to PINTS (SCREW STOPPERS). WHITEBREAD'S ALES 2/6 & 3/- „ WHITEBREAD'S STOUT 2/6 & 3/- „ TRUMAN & HANBURY'S STOUT 2/6 & 3/- TRUMAN & HANIftURY'S ALES BURTON ALES 2 6 ff BURTON STOUT 2/6 Any Quantity from One Dozen delivered in Town or Suburbs. Orders by post wiU receive prompt attention: pREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HOUSES TO BE LET. APARTMENTS WANTED, HOUSES WANTED, APARTMENTS TO BE LET, SITUATIONS WANTED, MISCELLANEOUS WANTS, SITUATIONS VACANT, LOST OB FOUND, ABTIOLES TO BE SOLD, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS, are now inserted in The Cheshire Observer at the following rates:— NOT EXCEEDING TWENTY WORDS- ONE INSERTION. 11- Two INSERTIONS 116 THREE INSERTIONS 2/- NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY-FIVE WORDS— ONE INSERTION. 1/5 Two INSERTIONS 216 THREE INSERTIONS 3/- WANTED. WANTED, at once, experienced IRONERS.— Vv Apply Sealand Laundry. 2228 rjlAILORTNG.—A pood VEST MAKER TWANTED, female. good employment.- Address G 70, "Observer" Office. D RESSMAKING. -WANTED, at once, ex- perienocd BODICE HANDS.—Apply Richard Jones and Co., Ltd., Eastgate-street. D RAPERS.-JUNIOR or IMPROVER for high-class trade.—Address J 66, "Observer" Office. State wage required, age, and experience. WANTED, a strong LAD for a builder's yard. VV Apply Wm. Browne, 14 and 16, Castle- street. 2239 WANTED, thoroughly experienced SKIRT VV HAND, also experienced BODICE HAND. —Apply J. Beckett & Co., Chester. W ANTED, a steady GIRL, or Woman, for ▼ » housework.-Apply 6, Pepper-street, Chester. 2256 V ACANCY for F AMIL Y W ASIÏWG at tbe V House of Mercy, Lache-lane. Chester.—Apply by letter to the Lady Superintendent. 2207 w ANTED, a good GENERAL; three children. V v No washing. -Apply Mrs Duffield, Kenil- worth, Shavington avenue, Hooie. 2162 WANT ED to DISPOSE OF 8 to 10 Loads of tV BROKEN BRICKS and STONES suitable for repairing roads Can be had free.—Apply J. Guckenheim, Boot Maker, Watergate-st., Chester. WANTED, to Purchase HOUSE, near General V V Station, pleasantly situated two reception, four bedrooms, bath-room, &e. -Address J 64, Observer" Office. 2098 YOUÑG LADY, competent in Book-keepl JL and Shorthand, DESIRES SITUATION, two years' experience; excellent testimonials.— Address N 26, Observer Office 2232 ESTABLISHED 1853.-Required, SERVANTS in every capacity. Good characters indis- pensible; excellent homes offered.—Brown's Registry, 8, White Friars. 2063 WANTED, a FAMILY WASHING, by an W experienced person in country.—Address R 79, "Observer Office. 2225 IMPROVER, WANTED, to the Tailoring and Outfitting.-Albert Denson, 6, St. Werburgh- street Chester. M RS. HUGHES, Park Registry. 136, Fore- erate-street, Chester, good SERVANTS of all classes REQUIRED immediately, Private and Hotel; must have good references. 2245 SHREWSBURY ARMS. Frodsham-st.. Chester. WANTED, a good COOK. Must be honest and sober, also have two references from present and previous employers. 2222 P AR,NL ING. -Well-ed ucated and experienced IP Young Man requires SITUATION as Working Assistant, under experienced farmer. Small salary. -Southorn, Broseley, Salop. 2156 OOT TRADE. An experienced YOUNG LADY REQUIRED good opportunity for improving. -State -,tgo, wages and experience to 0 49, Observer Office. 2229 POSTAGE STAMPS.—WANTED, to buy, JL Collections (old and new) FOREIGN STAMPS.—Particulars to Collector, 43, Lightfoot- street, Hoole. 2227 m RS. WILLIAMS, Servants' Registry, 141, St. Anne-street, Chester.-Housc-mald- Waitress Disengaged. Cook Wanted, small dairy; also Generals and Kitchenmaid. 2265 TRINITY- REGISTRY, Chester.—Mi:riLittler -)L requires Cooks. Waitresses, Housemaid, Housekeepers and Generals disengaged. Good situations for reliable maids. Stamp for reply. W ANTED, Three good PLAIN COOKS t'1' (Protestants), JE24 to £ 30); good refer- enoes required. Generals disengaged, from £ 14. —Mrs. Bowden, 20, Pepper-street, Chester. XPERIE.NCEI) CANVASSER and Collector EWANTED for Chester and district by a large credit firm. Knowledge of court recovery necessary. Fixed salary and commission.—Address T 52, Observer" Office W ANTED DOUBLE FRONTED SHOP W (Lock-up preferred) in best marketing thoroughfare of Chester; suitable Tea and Provision business.—Apply, giving full particulars, measure- ments, rent, &c., to Box 20, c/o Wills, Ltd.. 151, Cannon-street, London, E.C. A YOUNG MAN of good appearance and joL a?dre?t WANTED, to represent a urst-clasa Company. Good remuneration and prospects of early promotion to a capable man. Highest references indispensable.—Address Cooke," office of this journal. 2157 MRS. RED'S REGISTRY, Abbey Buildings, IML Chest-er.-NVANTED, COOKS, B18 to £ 40; Kitchen and Scullerymaids, Indoor Man- servant, wife as cook, £50 to £ 55; Generals, £10 to £ 20; Waitresses, Housemaid-Waitresses, Vessel Cleaners and Housemaids, Cook-General, two in family. £ 18; Second and Third Housemaids, Staff Maid, 7s. per week, age 30 to 35; Matron for Orphanage; Nurse-Housemaids; Housemaid- Waitress, for Rectory, JE20. 2253 TO BE LET. BERESFORD ADAMS, II LICENSED VALUER, LAND, ESTATE & INSURANCE AGENT, 22. NEWGATE-STREET. CHESTER. TO BE LET:- House, Syney-road. 6s. 9d. weekly. House, V icar's Cross. jBiH. House, Hoole. £25. House, at Sandycroft. 3s. 6d. weekly. House, City Walls. £ 28. House, Mason-street. £l!J. House, Hoole-road. 945. Houses, Newry Park. £23, £ 28 and £30. Offices, Northgate Row. FOR SALE:- Seven Cottages, Boughton. tl,335. Two excellent Villas. £ 900. House and Garden; suburban. £ 475. Four Cottages (nearly new). gl)w. Two Cottages, Water Tower-view. Price JB360. One Cottage, Water Tower-view. jSlSO. House, Uuppin-street. 1290. ACCOMMODATION LAND, about 11 acres ATO LET.Apply Walker, Smith and Way, Solicitors, Chester. TO LET, No. 22, CRANE-STREET a good, TCOIIIIDO(Iious family dwelling-house; also 20, Whit-e Friars. Moderate rents.—T. Cotgreave, 40, Lower Bridge-street. 2252 li BURNISHED, 5, STANLEY-PLACE, Chester; Jj three entertaining and seven bedrooms.— Apply to Mr. W. E. Brown, Estate Agent, 39, Pepper-street, Chester. 2218 TO LET, HEATH VILLA, Boughton Heath, containing, sitting, three bedrooms, kitchen, etc.; good garden.—Apply Mrs. Roberts, 6, Black Friars. 2258 C OAIFORTABLF, BED & SITTING-ROO.Vl J offered to a permanent gentleman in small well-furnished house; terms moderate. No other boarder taken.—Apply 21. Nicholas-street. 2159 OQ GLADSTONE AVENUE; 6 rooms. 3 6> 4 Exoellent garden. Part newly decorated. —Apply to Mr. R. T. Morgan, Solicitor, 2, New- gate-street. 2185 TO BE LET or SOLD. furnished or unfur- nished, LUDHAM HOUSE, Crane-street, Cheater. Good stabling-Particulars on applica- tion to G. Mortimer. 2259 e\UPllliil01i LODGINGS, ?-ve minutes' walk k? from Cross; Trams pass door. Terms 4s. 6d. weekly, or 14s. with board. No children.—Address 0 48, Observer" Office. Chester. 2154 f fl AO BE LET, Bumpers-lane. Sealand, Chester, JL a newly-erected DWELLING HOUSE, together with 23J Acres of excellent Market Garden Land, with suitable outbuildings. Immediate possession.—Apply Barker & Rogerson, 12, White Friars, Chester. TO BE LET, from 25th March, Semi-detached t RESIDENCE, known as Garthlyn, Kilmorey Park, Chester, four minutes' walk from General Railway Station, containing three entertaining looms, 8 bedrooms, 2 dressing rooms, bath and W.o., kitchcns.-For rent and particulars apply W. H. Nightingale, Auctioneer, Chester. TO BE LET, from 25th March next, modern- Tbuilt semi-detached RESIDENCE in Dee Hills P&rk, Chester; pleasantly situated, over- looking Dee, and close to General Station, Trams, Park and River. Fitted throughout with electrio light and bells.—Particulars apply J. P. Carter, Auctioneer, Newgate-street, Chester;, (Telephone, No. 323.) 2257 I FOR SALE, by private treaty, modern Free- FOR!iold DWELLING-HOUSE, together with 3a. Ir. 4p. of Land, situate 3! miles*from Chester. The rfouse contains two entertaining rooms, kitchen, ,lfcrge pantry, scullery and 4 bedrooms, with good yard and outbuildings; garden in front and large fruit garden in rear,, stocked with choice young fruit trees. The property also includes a four-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings and garden.—For further particulars apply to 2sfo Henry G. Hope, Solicitor, Eastgate, Chester. NORTH W ALES.-LLANRHAIADR HALL, i.1 near DENBIGH.—TO BE LET, handsome Elizabethan Mansion, beautifully situated in the Vale of Clwyd; five large entertaining-rooms, thirteen bed and dressing-rooms, &c. Good water supply. Large stabling, &c. Close to station, parish church, and telegraph office. Productive walled gerden grounds, 6 acres. Rent £ 120; or with 16 acres Grass Land, R160. Hunting, shooting o b ta i nable. -A and fishing obtainable.—Apply to Parry Jones and Francis, Solicitors, Denbign; or W, and F. Brown I and fishinSg olicitom Denb?t ea; t". 2532 and Co., Eastgate Row, Chester. 2532 TO BE LET j -c- W itNk i:D STtTE W N ¡ SURVEYOR & VALUER, 39, PEPPER STREET, CHESTER. 1\ TO BE LET:- 29. Halkyn-road. ;C28. 53, Egerton-street; capital House and Shop. 3, Chichester-street. Union Hall, Foregate-street. Rooms for Storage and Workshops, &c. I 86, Gladstone-road. £18. Yard and Building, Garden-lane. 4s. I IS. Spital-walk, House with large garden and yard. 63. 6d. per week. I 13, Sumpter-path way, Hoole. 6s. 6d. weekly. I 56, St. Anne's-street. 78. 3d. 43, Queen-streec. 923. 3. Newgate-street; several Offices. "Highfield," Kilmorey Park. £50. Capital House, 11, Saint John-street. 7, Lumley-road. Furnished or Unfurnished. Stocks-lane, Boughton. j330. 39, White Friar-. M. 18, New-street. House with yard and building. 6s. 6d. Several Desirable Cottages. W AKEFIELD, DODI) & THORNELY, TV LAND, ESTATE & INSURANCE AGENTS, 16, CORN EXCHANGE CHAMBERS, CHESTER. TO BE LET:- 74, Hough Green. 76, Hough Green. Two Houses, off Brook-lane. £ 23. 15, Crane-street. 13, Crane-street. House and Shop, Lower Bridge-street. FOR SALE. Building Land, in suitable plots, situate north end of city, close to 'bus route.  WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, Etc., 9, St. J • Werburgh-street, has TO LET :— 40, South-view, Sealand-road. 7s. weekly. Leonard House, Leonard-street. 7s. 6d. weekly. 2, Pearl Villas, Tarvin Bridge. 6s. 6d. weekly. 5. Pickering-street. 6s. 6d. weekly. Cottage, Hoole Bank. 5s. weekly. 2219 Q WATER TOWER VIEW TO LET.- JL?, Apply Messrs. Sharpe and Davison, 12, Abbey-square. 2212 COTTAGE and GARDEN, would suit man with small family.—Address Mr. Thos. Shaw, Hatton Heath, near Chester. To BE LET, TEMPERANCE HOTEL, No. 2, JL Francis-street, Chester; two minutes from General Station. Rent ;620.-Apply as above. N- O. 111BROOK-STREET:from 1st March, J?t now let as Tailor's Shop.—Apply E. Noel Humphreys, Old Bank Buildings, Chester. 2:&46 /TREAT SUTTON.-TO LET, HOUSE, with Gfour bedrooms, garden in front.-Apply S. Davies, Estate Office, Mollington, Chester. TO BE LET, small Fully-Licensed PUBLIC- THOUSE, Flint. For particulars apply Ledsham, lA, Nicholas-street, Chester. TO LET, 9 HEWITT STREETT?oo!?— TApply W. F. Edwards, 18, Church-street, Newtown, Chester. 2167 mO LET, 47, PARKGATE-ROAD, bath and JL w.c. separate. Apply 49, Parkgate-road, Chester. 2086 TO LET, HOUSE, Filkin's-lane; rent 7s. 3d M per week clear.—Apply John Law, Boughton Heath. 2266 APARTMENTS, or Board Residence, wlith mother and daughter. Bath, h. and c. water. Terms moderate.—Wanstead Villa, 5, Louise-street. COTTAGE TO LET at Upton Heath.—Apply George Austin, The Gables, Upton, Chester. 2120 C OMFORTABLE APARTMENTS for young Ladies or young men in business sitting-room, piano.—(Near General Station), 38. Egerton-street. TO LET, No. 34, ST. MARK'S TERRACE, JL Saltney; rent 5a 9d. per week and water ra.te.-Apply Hy. Vernon, Builder, Chester. TO LET, 155, WESTMINSTER-ROAD, Hoole; JL three rooms above, and three below. Good yard and w.c. Rent 5s. 6d. clear.—Apply J. Mars- land opposite. 2237 TO BE LET, from 25th March, "THE JL LAURELS," Tarvin-road—2 sitting-rooms, 4 bedrooms, small garden, etc.—Apply Churton, Elphick and Co., Chester. TO LET, good clean HOUSE, two sittmg-rooma. Tmodern conveniences. Splendidly situated. 8s. per week and water rates, monthly.-Apply 18, Clare-avenue, Hoole. 2173 TO Be LET, BRYN-ISSA, 7, Raymond-stroot, JL containing two sitting-rooms, four bed- rooms, bath, h. and c., two kitchens. Rent JB50. —Apply 8, Church-street. 2123 C3 TARVIN-ROAD, Chester two sitting- ?J'C?. rooms, four bedrooms, bath-room. Greenhouse and small garden.—Apply to Mr. W. E. Brown, Estate Agent, 39, Pepper-street, Chester. 2219 CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHESTER.-TO BE LET (occupation June 25th), HOUSE in Chicheater-street; two sitting and seven bedrooms, bath, &c., good kitchens and garden. Rent 230.- Apply Thos. Johns, Northgate-street. TOLET, at Lion Brewery, Pepper-st., Chester, STABLING, three stall's, with loft over; Good yard accommodation for vehicles. Showroom and Storerooms all on ground floor.-Apply on the premises. 2210 COMMERCIAL HALL, Foregate-street and Frodaham-street.— ROOMS TO LET, suit- able for workshops or storing furniture. Ground floor 2s. each, 1st floor Is. 6d. each per week free. -Apply to W. Williams, 35, Foregate-street, Chester. 2216 TO LET, with immediate possession, the con- Tvenient RESIDENCE, No. 4, Abbey square, containing three entertaining rooms, five bedrooms, bath, w.c., and usual offices.-Apply to Messrs Barker, Coppack and Wick Lam, St. Werburgh Chambers, Chester. MARMALADE CUTTERS I FOR HIRE. HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY Off EVERY DESCRIPTION. RANGES & STOVE GRATES MARBFCE AND WOOD CHIMNEY PIECES, TILED HEARTHS. ANDREW STORRAR AND CO. (Partners- R. F. BILLINGS & R. A. SQOIBB,) I FOREGATE ST., CHESTER. PERFECTION 221 "PENSION" TEA. Yes, th& very best, the most perfect "MAYPOLE" TEA: ONLY 1/8 A LB. Most Reliable Maypole Blends at Is. 6d., and Is. 4d, a lb. So why pay 2/2 or more for so-called Pension" Tea without a pension and not half as good as MAY POLE? MAYPOLE DAIR1" CO., LIMITED, 8* WATERGATE STREET, CHESTER. 380 BRANCHES THROUGHOUT THE KINGDOM. R. J. & H. ELLIS, PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS, CHURCH DECORATORS, GILDERS, SIGN WRITERS, PAPERHANGERS. OPPICE 64, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ESTABLISHED 1859. TELEPHONE, No. 26Y1. ESTABLISHED 1745. HIGH-CLASS PROVISIONS. JOHN GRIFFITHS, CHEESEMONGER AND FAMILY PROVISION MERCHANT, 17, EASTGATE-ST., CHESTER. CHESHIRE, CHEDDAR AND STILTON CHEESE TORK HAMS. WILTSHIRE BACON SMOKED OR PALE. Cooked Hams and Bath Chaps. GALANTINE OF CHICKEN, HAM AND TONGUE, TURKEY & TONGUE. OX TONGUES IN GLASSES, VARIOUS SIZES. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. TWO GUARANTEES. ANALYSIS. We guarantee high Analysis, antFelaim that these are more complete and binding than any others given in our line of business. REPUTATION. We have built up a very extensive Business on the principle that our name will form a guarantee as to quality, purity, and feeding value for all Cakes and Meals manufactured by us. We cannot, therefore, afford to use other than THE VERY BEST AND SOUNDEST MATERIALS OBTAINABLE. FOR PARTICULARS OF SILCOCKS' CAKES & MEALS, Apply to Local Agents, T. & E. PAYNE, THE MANOR, MICKLE TRAFFORD, NR. CIIESTLM. Or direct to R. SILCOCK & SONS, UNION STREET, LIVERPOOL. CvRf '& STJN SUN  ?'FIRE OFFICE.. -CEO? Funds in Hand-Y.2,535,800. For all particulars apply to the following Agents:— CHESTER MESSRS. CHEERS & HOPLEY, 6, Northgate-street. MESSRS. W. DENSON & SON, Northgate. MALPAS MR. THOMAS MULLOCK, Cuddincton Heath,