Cheshire Observer

AUCTION DIARY. Sales by MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS, Jar. 20—At the SmithSeld, Chester F.tt and Jar. 29-At the Si? Store Stock Jan. O-A t the Old Smithfield Hooton-Fut and Store Stock Fe"). 4—At Fisher's Hotel, No. 45, City-road, Chester-Household Furniture and Effects By MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTA & RICHARDSON Jan. 20-At the Grosvenor Hotel—Cottages in York-street and Christleton-road Jan. 2G-At the Grosvcnor Hotel—Houses in Brook-street and at Newtown Jan. 28—At the Calveley Arms Inn, fleri(iley- Furniture and Elrects Jan. 29 & 30—At the Auction Mart, Foregate- strcet-Fnmitme and Effects Feb. 19-At the Auction Mart, Foregate-street- Furniture and Effects Mareh-At the Auction Mart, Foregate-street- Old Furniture, China, and other Antiques By MESSRS. W. H. NIGHTINGALE & SON. Jan. 2S-At the Road Side Farm, Great Sutton- Farming Stock Jan. 29—At the Ermine Cattle hrt- Fat and Store Stock Mar. I-At The Beachin, Coddington—Live and Dead Farming Stock and Effects By Mr. J. P. CARTER. Jan. 30—At the Cattle Mart, Hgotoii-Fit and Store Stock By MR. J. A. LYON. Jan. 2S-At the Globe Inn, Kelsall—Mis- cellaneous Effects Jan. 30—At Bath House, Rowton, near Chester— Household Furniture and Effects By MR. S. R. FEARNALL. Feb. 5—At Rose Villa, Ij, Garden-lane. Chester- Household Furniture. China, etc. Feb. 12 & 13-At Newton Don, Hoo!e-road— Household Furniture and Effects Mar. 6-At Cheveley Farm, Huntington, near Chester—Farming Stock and Elfects Mar. 20—At Cheveiey Farm, Huntington, Chester —Dairy Utensils, Furniture and Effects By MESSRS, S. ASTON & SON. Jan 22—At the City Auction Rooms—House- hold Furniture, etc. By MR. JOSEPH WRIGHT. Jan. 30 & 31—At lJ'tkinton Hall, T:.l'porley- Household Furniture, Farming Stock, &c. By MESSRS. R. H. WILLIS & CO. Jan. 31—At George-street Chester—Horace, Con- veyances, liarne.ss etc. By MESSRS. FRANK LLOYD & SONS. Jan. 30 & 31-At the North Wales Repository Wrexham—Horses, Cobs and Ponies SALES BY AUCTION. J CHURTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTS AND RICHARDSON. AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, THE AUCTION MART, FOREGATE-ST., CHESTER. Agents for the Norwich Union, and Law Union and Crown Insurance Companies. Tolcgraphio Address: "Mart, Chester." Telephone: No. 210. This Day (Saturday). YORK STREET & CHRISTLETON-ROAD, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. will SELL BY AUCTION, at the Gros- venor Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 20th day of January, 1007, at 3 o'clock p.m. punctually, in Lots, and subject to conditions to be then pro- duced, the undermentioned Freehold COTTAGE PROPERTY:— Lot I.-Two COTTAGES, situate and being Nos. 22 and 21. York-street, in the occupation of Joshua Harding and Richard Plxrnix, at the gross rental of £20. 10s. per annum. Lot 2.—Three COTTAGES, situate on the south "ide of Christleton-road, with gardens, yard and out-offices, in the occupation of Samuel Brostcr, John Couaah and Charles Taylor, at a gross rental of E24. Is. per annum. Lot 2 is situate within five minutes' walk from the Tram terminus at Cherry Orchard. For further particulars apply as to Lot 1 to E. Brassey, Esq., Solicitor as to both Lots to Wm. Shone, Esq., Watergate-street; the Auctioneers; or Messrs. Garnon, Farmer & Co., Solicitors; all of Chester. This Day (Saturday). BROOK STREET and NEWTOWN, CHESTER Important Sale of valuable* Freehold Property, comprising Two Dwelling-Houses and Shop in Brook-street. and 18 Dwelling-Hous»es and Couaires in Newtown, Chester, MESSRS. CHURTON. ELPHICK & CO. 3.VJL, will SELL BY AUCTION, at tbo Gros- venor Hotel, Chester, on SATURDAY, the 26th day of January, 1907, at Three o'clock p.m. punctually, in lots and subject 10 conditions to be then produced, the undermentioned Freehold PROPERTIES— Lot, L—Tho SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 65, Brook str«:t, with the bakehouse, ware- house, stable, etc., in the occupation of Mr. James Millington, Baker. Lot 2—The DW ELLING-HUUSE adjoining Lot 1, No. 63, Brook-street, let on weekly ten- ancy. Gross annual rental, f14. 66. Lot 3.-The Two COTTAGES, being Nos. 24 and 26. Back Biook street. let to weekly ten- Ants. Gross annual rental, £24. 14: N.P,I,ofs 1, 2 and 3 will be first offered in one Lot. Lots 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 and g.-The SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE (No. 7) and Ten DWEL- LING-HOUSES, forming Alma-terrace, being Nos. 9 to 27 inclusive, Lyon-street, Newtown, let to weekly tenants at a gross annual rental of JB152. 15s. Nolo.—Lots 4 to 9 inclusive will first be offered in one Lot, and if not so sold will then be offeiWl in Lots to suit purchasers. Lot lO-Two COTTAGES. Nos. 3 and 5, Trafforrf-street, Newtown. Gross annual rental, JE21. 9- Lot 11.—Throe COTTAGES, Nos. 86, 88 and 90, Trafford-streot, Newiown. Gross annual rental, £ 35. 2s. Any further particulars may be obtained from the Auctioneers or from Messrs. ROYLE & REYNOLDS. Solicitors, All of Chester. On MONDAY NEXT, January 28. At the "CALVELEY ARMS INN," HAND- LEY (half a mile from Tattenhall Railway Station and seven miles from Chester). MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & co. L (instructed by the Exors. of the late Mrs. J. Rose) will SELL BY AUCTION, at 11 o'clock a.m. prompt, a portion of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, including sit- ting-room suite, pring 6tuffed and upholstered in figured plush, walnut work table, rosewood whatnot, four mahogany single chairs, hanging clock in inlaid CIffiC, easy chair, iron bedsteads and bedding, dressing and wash tables, kitchen utensils, wringing and mangiing machine, wheelbarrow, two ladders, and other miscel- laneous efUct. Any further information may be obtained from the Auctioneers, Chester. On Tuesday and Wednesday Next. AUCTION MART. FOREGATE-STREET. CHESTER MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. ,1TJL will SELL BY AUCTION, on TUES- DAY and WEDNESDAY. January 29th and 30th, 1907. commencing each day at 11 o'cloek am. punctually, a largo xsfoitmcut of House- hold FURNITURE and EFFECTS, including mahogany and walnut single and lounging chairs and eouchrs. walnut drawing and dining- room suites, upholstered in leather fwd saddle- bags ditto and brown oak enclosed sideboard s, with plate-glass backs; valuably antique mahog- any secretary bookcase, wi!h lattice r doors, walnut avid mahogany dining, loo. writ- ing and other tables, antique oak dresser, ditto and mahogany comer cupboards, glass, orna- mental and other ohina, oil paintings, prints, I ifne-toned fuii-compass trichord grand and cot- tage pianofortes, violin, Axminstor, Brussels and other carpets, linen, iron and brasa bed- steads, feather bed- birch and painted ammirg and wash tables, mahogany, otLk and gat-in wal- nut obesfcs of drawers, a valuable assortment of tooh" including stocks and dies, wrencihics, ratchet drill, saws, braces and bits, chisels, elc., Foxiix No. 1 cream separator, garden tent, lOft- square, light furniture, lurry, lawn mower, asyt of double harness, bicycfes, and other mis- cellaneous effects. OaJakngnios may be bad from Messrs. Chur- ton. Elphick. Roberta and Richardson, ÅUQ- tioneer, Chester. SALES BY AUCTION. Preliminary Notice. Sale of ANTIQUE FURNITURE, China, Sil- ver, Prints, and other Antiques, at. the AUCTION MABT, F<>REG ATE STREET. CHESTER, TUTESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. bog- to announce that. they will hold the above SALE about the end of March next. Genuine Antiques may be sent in to the Rooms at, any time, and will be stored fioe until the date of ckile. AUCTION MART, FOREGATE-STREET, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTO, ELPHICK & CO. JM. will hold a SALE of MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE and EFFECTS on TUESDAY, l!)th February, 1907. Early entries invited. ESTABLISHED 1858. MESSRS. W. H. NIGHTINGALE AND SON (LATE PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE), I AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS. I FARM STOCK, FURNITURE & MISCELLANEOUS SALES I settled for the same day as held. PROPKRTY SALES ALSO CONDUCTED. All Sales and Valuations conducted on Reasonable Terms. MR. W. H. NIGHTINGALE having had fifteen years practical experience :t Farming, can with every confidence recommend Farmers to place their Sales and Valuations for Unexhausted Improvements. Tenant Right, &c.. in his hands, as their interesta will iu every way be guarded. VALUATIONS also coniucied for Probate Properties, Mortgage, &c. OFFICES: 4. NEWGATE ST., CHESTER. MONDAY NEXT, Jan. 28, 1907. At ROADSIDE FARM, JREAT SUTTON, being six mil-ee from Chester. "jVf ESSRS. W. H. NICI?iNGALE & SON -I- have been favoured with instructions from Mr. Gibson to SELL BY AUCTION, without reserve— CATTLE AND PICS.—N;nc grand young Dairy Cows due to calve about January and February, two grand iu-calf two-year-old Heifers, three* coloury yearling Heifers, joiuig Sow with nine followers. PRODUCE.—Stack of prime Upland Hay, about six tons, eight Sacks of White Oats, three two-ton Stacks of clean Oat Straw. IMPLEMENT'S AND DAIRY VESSELS.— Eud-over-end Churn, Milk Sie/ve. Pans, Mugs, two single iron lever Chee&^ Presses, Cheese Vats, now Wheel Plough by Ransome, double Shell Plough and Marker, Massey-Harris Souffle, Deering new Mowing Machine, three- inch wheel Cart with harvest gearing, Dog Cart with cushions and i&mp-i, sicts of Seed Ilariows, Pig Troughs, La dder, empty Sacks, and other Farming Effects. to commence at Two o'clock prompt. Particulars in catalogues, which may be had at the Farm. or from the Auctioneers, 4, New- gate-street, Chester. On TUESDAY NEXT, Jan. 29th, Ino. AT THE ERMINE CATTLE MART. "jVfESSRS. W. H. MCHTINGALE & SON will SELL BY AUCTION— 90 Fat and Store CATTLE. 425 Fat and Store PIGS. 175 Fat and Store CALVES. 160 Fat SHEEP. Two In-calf cows, Two English Geese and One Gander. First-class trade last Tuesday. On FRIDAY, March 1st, 1907. MESSRS. W. H. TGHTINGALE & SON ?jL have received In?t.iuctiona how Mr. John Lroyll and the Misses Hughes (who are retiring from Farming) to SELL BY AUCTION at THE BEACHIN, CODDINGTON, seven miles from Chester, the whole of their Live and Dead FARMING STOCK AND EFFECTS. Full particulars later on in catalogues. On WEDNESDAY NEXT, at One o'clock. MR. J. P. CARTER'S HOOTON CATTLE SALE. Auction Offices: Newgate Chambers, Chester. TUESDAY, F ebruary 5th, 1907. SIDNEY R. FEARNALL has been favoured, with instructions to SELL BY AUCTION the whole of the valuable and attractive HOUSE. HOLD FURNITURE, China, eto., at ROSE VILLA, 6, GARDEN-LANE, CHESTER. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock prompt. Catalogues from the Auctioneer, Eastgate Chambers, Chester. ALTERATION OF DATE. In Bankruptcy, re W. A. Thomas. By order of the Truœe, E. Andrews, Esq., By or d er of the Trustee, E. An d rews, Esq.t Dioce&an Rooms, Eastgate Row, North, On FEBRUARY 12th and 13th, 1907. SIDNEY R. FEARNALL has received instructions to conduct the Sale of the attractive and valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNI. TURE, China, Pictures, Plate, and Effects, at NEWTON DON, HOOLE-ROAD. Catalogues preparing, which may be had from the Auctioneer, Eastgate Chambers, Chester. WEDNESDAY, March 6th. 1907. Great Agricultural Sale at CHEVELEY FARM, HUNTINGTON, near CHESTER. MR. SIDNEY R. FEARNALL has been II favoured with instructions from the Exors. of the Jate Thos. Salmon, Esq., to SELL BY AUCTION, the whole of the Live and Dead FARMING STOCK and EFFECTS. Auctioneer's Office, Eastgate Chambers, Chester. WEDNESDAY, March 20th, 1907. SALE of DAIRY UTENSILS, HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, at j CHEVELEY FARM, Huntington, near Chester, by order of the Exors. of the late Thos. Salmon, Esq. SIDNEY R. FEARNALL, Auctioneer. Eastgatc Chambers, Chester. THURSDAY, Jan. 31st., at 1 'o'clock. Important to Cab and 'Bus Proprietors, Farmers, Tradesmen, and Others. RH. WILLIS & CO. have bcon favoured R with instructions f?om Mrs. E. Lightfoot and Sons, etc., Goorge-street, Chester, who are disposing of the Stock, through the extension of electric oars to Tarvin Bridge and the comple- tion of the mail contract to Neston, to SELL BY AUCTION, on the premises, as above, 12 Harness Horses, Cobs and Ponies, Busses, Mail Van. Governess Car, Gigs. Shandrics, Traps, Chaffcutter. 2 smart Turnouts complete, Show Cob. Harness and Stable Utensils. The horses are good, steady in single and double harness, and will be worked up to time of SaJe. Tarvin, Chester. 550 HORSES. NEXT WEEK. THE NORTH WALES REPOSITORY, WREXHAM. FRANK LLOYD & SONS will SELL on- FWED' \ESDAY NEXT, January 30th— 300 High-class Harness HORSES, Hunters, Match Pairs, Stepping Cobs and Ponies. A great show. THURSDAY, January 31st 250 Powerful Wagon, Lurry, Van and a few Young HORSES. Parade and Judging 10-30, Sales at 12-15. Catalogues from the Auctioneers. MR. G. FLYNN, from Messrs. Young and Gilling, Chel- tenham, House Agents, &c., will commence business as AUCTIONEER AND HOUSE AGENT, AT LLOYD'S BANK CHAMBERS, on the 11th day of February, 1907. Register of Properties to Let, Sold. &c.. issued. SALES BY AUCTION. TUESDAY NEXT, 29th Jan., at 11 o'clock AT THE SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will J?Li. hold their usual WEEKLY SALE of FAT CATTLE, SHEEP, LAMBS, PIGS and CALVES, comprising 100 prime Fat Bullocks, Heifers and other Cattle, 400 ripe Fat Sheep, 80 ripe Fat Calves. There was an exceptionally good sale last Tuesday for both Beef and Mutton, and this is expected to continue. Entries respectfully solicited. Auction Offices, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. WEDNESDAY NEXT, 30th Jan., at 2 o'clock. AT THE OLD SMITHFIELD, HOOTON. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will jLVi. hold their usual WEEKLY SALE of FAT CATTLE, SHEEP, LAMBS, PIGS and CALVES. A good trade is anticipated for this Sale. Entries respectfully solicited- Auction Offices, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. MONDAY, 4th February, 1907. Under Deed of Assignment. SALE of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS at FISHER'S HOTEL, No. 45, CITY-ROAD, CHESTER, by order of the Trustee, Mr. Walter Conway, Chartered Accountant, Chester. CUNNAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. On MONDAY NEXT, January 28th, 1907. SALE of MISCELLANEOUS EFFECTS, including an exceedingly Handsome Chiming I Clock in mahogany case, with brass dial, West- minster chimes on eight bells and strikes on gong; Antique Walnut Bureau, Gent's Lounge Chair in velvet pile, Rush-seated Armchair, very Handsome Marble Timepiece, C b.p. Di Dedion MOTOR-CAR, to seat three persons Part Dinner and Tea Services, Cutlefy, Wringing and Mangling Machine, &c., removed from Birch House," Kelsall, for convenience of Sale, to the GLOBE INN, KELSALL, at 2.30 in the after- noon prompt. JOHN A. LYON, Auctioneer, &e. Under Distraint for Rent. On WEDNESDAY NEXT, Jan. 30th, 1907. SALE of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Cottage Pianoforte, Trap, Harness and miscellaneous EFFECTS, at BATH HOUSE, ROWTON, near Chester, at Two o'clock prompt. Full particulars on Posters. JOHN A. LYON, Auctioneer. The Largest Spring Sale in Cheshire. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, January 30th and 31st, 1907. AT UTKINTON HALL, TARPORLEY. Great Agricultural Sale of 137 Grand Dairy Cattle, 13 Wagon and Hack Horses and Colts, 100 tons prime Clover and Oat Straw, 125 tons prime Clover and Oat Straw, 125 tons Man- golds, 3,000 bushels Oats, 1,280 boxes of Early Seta Potatoes, the large and modern Collection of Implements and Machinery, the whole of the Dairy Vessels and Excellent HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE. i OSEPII WRIGHT begs to announce that he has been favoured with instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. Samuel Wade to conduct the abore extensive Unreserved Sale. Catalogues may ba obtained from the place of Sale or the Auctioneer, Alpraharo, Tarporley. Luncheon First Day (by ticket) at Ten o'clock. Sales each day at 10-30 prompt. THE CITY AUCTION ROOMS, 14, WATERGATE-STREET, CHESTER (Opposite God's Providence House). Q ASTON & SON hold a SALE at the above Rooms every TUESDAY, at 1-30, throughout the year, for the convenience of Clients having Surplus FURNITURE or GOODS of any description to dispose of. Settlements day following Sale of Goods. Terms moderate. Sales and Valuations of all descriptions con- ducted in town or country. MESSRS. S. ASTON & SON will SELL, ?JL on TUESDAY NEXT, January 22nd, at 1.30 o'clock sharp, a very large collection of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of ghortly:-I-Iandsoni,- American Organ, Dining and Drawing-room Suites, Bedroom Suites, Sideboards. Overmantels, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Hall Stands, Mangles, Bedsteads and Bedding, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Shoe- maker's Sewing Machine, Cradles, Inlaid What- nots, Paintings, Chandeliers, and a great quan- tity of Kitchen Utensils and Cutlery. Sale at 1.30 sharp. ORSES.-Hunters taken to Livery. -LJL Good accommodation. Horses "schooled" for hunting. Colts handled and young horses broken to harness by experienced men. W. H. advises breeders and others to have their Colts that are likely to make harness horses broken in the town. Terms on application to WM. HARRISON, Nicholas-street Mews, Chester. 2674 E. DALE'S PIANOS'ORGANS SPECIAL BARGAIN LIST. Intending Purchasers will find the present a Splendid opportunity to secure a HIGH-CLASS PIANO at a very reasonable price.  TABLE PIANO by Broadwood, 0???? ? <t Mahogany Case; very sweet tone. O M CABINET PIANO by Peachey C???F < ivory keys suitable for learner. OO ROSEWOOD PIANO by Broad- X80 wood special offer. _0"J O WALNUT PIANNETTE by ct, 2* Bord, check action very useful instrument for School, &c. < £ 13.13/ COTTAGE PIANO in Walnut Case, by Warwick panel front. O-f A ?? PIANNETTE in X140 American Walnut Case all improvements, check action, &c. Special offer. O-l K SIX PIANOS by E. Dale, in O?JL<? Walnut and Rosewood Cases, TO equal to new, which have been A use<* for Concerts, &c. Particulars C%??4c< sent post free. 16 COTTAGE PIANO by Smith' -CIL6* Burr Walnut Case; a very fine piano. Price cannot be repeated. c TWO PIANOS by Broadwood, AND check action, ivory keys, &c' £20. Special bargains to clear. The above instruments may be purchased on the Hire System, delivered CARRIAGE FREE on payment of first instalment. E. DALE, 51, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. D gE MOTOR CO., | AUTOMOBILE REPAIRERS 89, BROOK ST., CHESTER. HEPWOETHS OFFER 2 6 IN THE CFI. i DISCOUNT OFF ALL BOYS', YOUTHS' & MEN'S OVERCOATS. 83, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. NORTH & SOUTH WALES BANK LIMITED BALANCE SHEET, AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1906. LIABILITIES. £ s. d. Deposits, Current Account Balances, &e. 10,897,690 4 5 Notes in Circulation 33,090 0 0 Drafts, not exceeding 21 days' date. 3,840 13 7 Acceptances, and Credits under issue 1,024,079 9 9 Bills for Collection, and other items 186,723 12 10 Total Liabilities to Public Z12,145,42107 CAPITAL £ 9. d. Totalsubscribed, £ 3,000,000 0 0 Of which in Reserve liability 2,250,000 0 0 Paid up 750,000 0 0 RESERVE FUND 512,000 0 0 UNDIVIDED PROFITS 20,50910 10 ————-——— 1,282,509 10 10 £ 13,427,933 11 5 ASSETS. £ s. d. Cash in hand, at call or three days' notice 2,610,741 3 2 Investments in Public Securities:— Consols, India Stock, and De- benture and Preference Stocks of first-class English Railways, &0. 1,675,457 3 0 Bills of Exchange 2,119,244 10 8 Advances to Customers, tem- porary Loans on Railway and other Shares, &c. 5,310,092 16 11 Acceptances, and Credits unac- cepted, per contra, 1,024,079 9 9 Bank Buildings—Head Office and Branches 311,118 5 8 Sums in transitu with Branches and Agents and other items 377,200 2 3 £ 13,427,933 11 5 HUGH B. PRICE,  T. ROWLAND IIUGIIES, WM. WATSON, } Directors. T. ROWLAND HUGHES, R. C. BEAZLEY, J General Manager. In conformity with the Companies' Act, 1900, we certify that all our requirements as Auditors have been complied with. We beg to report that we have verified the Cash and Bills of Exchange on hand at the Head Office, and at the Liverpool and District Branches, and have examined the securities representing the Bank's Investments, and those held against short loans and advances to customers, and find them to be in order. We have also examined the above Balance Sheet in detail with the Books at the Head Office and the Certified Returns from the Branches, and, in our opinion, the Balance Sheet is a full and fair one, property drawn up so as to exhibit a correct view of the Bank's affairs, as shewn by the Books of the Bank. 14th January, 1907. HARMOOD BANNER & SON, Chartered Accountants. APPLETON'S I ANNUAL STOCKTAKING AND SURPLUS STOCK SALE IS NOW PROCEEDING. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. MILLINERY, COATS, COSTUME CLOTH. FANCY GOODS, LACES, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, SKIRTS, UMBRELLAS, ETC., ETC. RARE VALUE IN FURS An Exceptional Opportunity To secure Choice Furs at Bargain Prices. IN THE DRESSMAKING DEPT. THE PRICES WILL BE CONSIDERABLY REDUCED DURING THIS SALE. APPLETON'S BRIDGE STREET ROW. J. DELANY, 38, NORTHGATE ST., CHESTER, TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTER. LADIES' GARMENTS in the Newest Designs. RIDING BREECHES, LEGGINGS & KNICKERBOCKERS, A SPECIALITY. ASK FOR ROMOLA," THE CREAM OF OLD SCOTCH WHISKIES. PROPBIBTOR GEORGE BARLOW, WHOLES A LB AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, "THE OLD VAULTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. TELEPHONE 0632. TELEPHONB 0613. J. T. MIL N E. BRIDGE INN. TARVIN ROAD, CHESTER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. ALE & STOUT BOTTLER. BASS'S PALE ALE, i PINTS. 2/- PER DozieN GUINNESS'S EXTRA STOUT, i PINTS 1/10 „ M PINTS (SCREW STOPPERS). BASS'S PALE ALE 3/6 PJCB DozEN. GUINNESS'S EXTRA STOUT 3/3 „ BIRKENHEAD BREWERY CO'S DINNER ALE 2/6.. „ FAMILY ALES, IN 6. 9 & 18 GALLON CASKS FROM 1/- PER GALLON. JJORSE INSURANCE. Stallions, In-Foal Mares, Foals, Hunters, Carriage, Tradesmen's, Farmers' and all Classes of Work Horses Insured Against Accident, Disease or Death. Cheap and Comprehensive Rates, and Prompt Settlement of Claims. For prospectuses, &c., apply to T. J. DUTTON, WAVEUTON, CHESTER. TTLECTRIC LIGHTING-. JLU ESTIMATES FREE. REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. All makes of LAMPS kept in stock, including "Sunbeam," "Ediswan," "Nernat." &c., See. NOTE ADDRPSS- F. J. JONES & SON, 134, FOREGATE ST., CHESTER. Tel. 180, 180A TELEPHONE No. 141. EDGAR DUTTON & SONS, Complete Funeral Furnishers AND CARRIAGE PROPRIETORS, 30, Frodsham-street, Chester. E. D. & SONS, having the Largest Stock of Belgian Horses, Superior Glass and Closed Hearses, Private Broughams and Ooaches are prepared to Supply Funerals cheaper than any tther shop in the City. E. D. ASONStakethe ENTIRE MANAGE. MENT OF FUNERALS in Town or Country with due regard to economy and taste. Infant's Funeral, with a Pair Horse Coach, Coffin and Grave, from 24S. To the Poor or Benevolent, a good Coffin, Schillibeer and Grave complete, 38A. SoLB AGENTS FOR PATENT METALLIC COFFINS. (The trade supplied). Superior WEDDING CARRIAGES for hire, kept only for Weddings, at moderate charges. FRIVATS ADDRESSES: 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables; and WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON, RODINE ][ZEADILY 'IIADICATES RATS. Chemists, Farmers, Householders, and users of Rodine Rat Poison everywhere, are unanimous in their verdict that it makes a Clean Sweep. Prioe 6d., lis., 2s., 3s., 5a.; post 2d.—Harley, Chemist, Perth. Agenta, Cheers and Hopley, Chemiste, Cheater, [BROWN » CO. & W. & F. BROWN CO. CHESTER. 67TH ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE Eight Days only—Commences Friday Next, February 1st, 190,. REDUCED TO REDUCED TO A few Bonnets and Hats at Special Remnants of all Silks Half-price- Half-pr i ce. prices .10/6,12/0,15/0. A few fancy Voile and Material Pyrenean, Flannel, and Washing Dress Lengths, 21/- to 29/6. 10/6 Dressing Gowns. 211- to 35/- 12,H, 19/6. Coloured Moirette, Moreen and A few Paletots and Costumes 5/6. Alpaca Skirts 8' /9,4/11,' 5 6.* Baby Linen, Pelisses, Washing and Remainsofprinted La wns, Delaines, Silk Millinery, 8/6 to 21/- 2/0, 10/6. Muslim, Cotton Voiles. Zephyrs A limited number of Cloth Jackets and Fancy Linens, 8(1. to 1/ and Blouses, to clear 51-. per yard Gù. per yard. Assortment of odd Muffs 10 6 to 15, 6 each. Lace and Muslin Curtains—Odd Odd pairs of Gloves in Kid, Suede, pairs below cost price. &e., 1/11 to 2, 11 i/. per pair. 30 pairs 2 by 3 Double-warp Sheets, Our usual counter of Fancy and 6,9 5/6 per pair. other Goods. Aitides from 1/61 Best quality 5-fram i Stai r, to dear 1/-each. 4/9 yard 3/6 yard. All Leather & Fancy Goods reduced Axminster Carpets, 4/11 yard 3/9 Embroidered Linen and Muslin Art Bedroom Carpets, 59/6 each 42/. each. Blouse Lengths, 10/6, 15/9, 18/G. 5/- each. Linoleums, 4/-per sq. yard 2/- sq. ya.rd. A few lengths of Coloured & Blaek Sideboards, Suites, &c., greatly Braid Trimmings, 2/6 to 3/11 1/-per yard. reduced A quantity of Plain and Fancy Chintz and Cretonnes, 1/ 1/6, 2/ Sd., lid., 1/5. Silks, suitable for Dresses and Chenille Curtains, 45/ 77/6 27/6 '55/ Blouses, 2/11 to 5 6 2/11 to 2/11 yd. Tapestry., 18/- 12/ The above list only represents a few articles from the immense Stock for Sale, but as all goods are the remains of the regular Stock, the quantity of each article is limited. NO CATALOGUES. NO GOODS ON APPROVAL. ELECTION ADDRESS. ] W__M_g!?-I?_ 1 TO THE FREEMEN & ELECTORS OF ST, JOHN'S WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,-A Vacancy having occurred in your Ward, owing to the lamented death of the Mayor (Mr. F. F. Brown), I have been requested by a large and influential deputation to place my services at your disposal. After the magnificent support I received at the la.st November Election, I have no hesitation in again coming forward; feeling confident of success. I am a Freeman of tho City, a member of the Board of Guardians, and a large Ratepayer. Should I have the honour to be elected, I will fearlessly and conscientiously discharge those duties entrusted to me in a straightforward and business-like manner. I am, Your obedient Servant), ALFRED S. DUTTON. 20, Foregate-street, Chester, January 10th, 1907. TO THE ELECTORS OF ST. JOHN'S WARD. LADIES & GENTLEMEN,—I have been ? requested by a number of Citizens to allow myself to bo nominated as a Candidate for the vacaucy occasioned by the much lamented death of the late Mayor, Mr. F. F. Brown, As a Citizen of more than 25 years business experience in your midst I am well-known to many of you. It is my privilege to be able to state that in the event of your electing me I shall be able to give considerable time and careful attention to all matters connected with the government of the City. You may rely upon my strenuous opposition to all inefficiency and extravaganco. The Fair Wage Clause should, in my opinion, be operative in all Corporation Contracts. Having been a resident in your Ward for a great number of years, and with many interests in the City generally, I am encouraged to believe that you will support my Candidature and give me your vote upon the Polling day. I am, Your obedient servant, j ANDREW STORRAR. Bryntirion, Chichester-street, Chester. January 24th, 1907. EDUCATIONAL. PROSPECTUS POST FREE. QMARrS BUSINESS TRAINING kj COLLEGE, St. Oswald's Chambers, St.Wer- burgb-street CHESTER. And at LIVERPOOL ST. HELENS, WARBINGTON and SOUTIIPORT. REASONABLE FEES. Modern Commercial Instruction. Languages, Civil Service Examinations, Professional Pre- liminaries. Each Pupil is taught individually, not in a class. UCHOOL OF COMMERCE, kj 30, DUKE-STREET. BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR BOYS. The usual English Subjects and Typewriting, Shorthand, Book-keeping, Agriculture, all Com- mercial Subjects. Fee, V2. 28. per quarter. YOUNG LADIES AND ADULTS. Five out of six of the situations obtained in Chester for Lady Shorthand Typists. All sub- jects included in one fee. Fees from 22. 2s. EXAMINATIONS. Special preparation for all preliminary examina- tions. No time-sheet. Lessons any day. Fees moderate, according to number of lessons. SHORTHAND. A knowledge of Shorthand worthless without speed. Speed practice every day. No extra charge. HANDWRITING. Models written in sight of pupil by Teacher. No printed headlines. School duties RESUMED TUESDAY, Jan. 15th. PREPARATORY SCHOOL for BOYS. Jt. The Misses CARTWRIGHT, 11, Vicar- age-road, Hoole, Chester., Boys carefully pre- pared for Public School Scholarships. Next term to commence Monday, January 21st. 2540 MISS CARTWRIGHT (Studied in 1 Paris) gives PIANOFORTE LESSONS, 11, Vicarage-road, Hoole. 2G16 MISS DU-ROSE, Teacher of PIANO- ??1- FORTE, Mandoline, Violin, Banjo and Guitar. Terms: 6s. Gd., 8s. 6d., 10a. Gd., 15s. per 24 lessons.-20, Ermine-road. 2574 MISS MAY BARKER gives PIANO- -i?JL FORTE LESSONS at "Springfield," 42, Clare Avenue, Hoole, Chester. Pupils prepared for the Local Examinations of Trinity College of Music, London. Practical and Theoretical. The pupils entered for the theory of music examination held last December passed with a high percentage of marks. Hope, near Mold, visited weekly. 2503 MR. BRUNO, Teacher of BANJO, J?jL GUITAR, MANDOLINE. Also VIOLIN and VIOLA for Orchestral playing. Terms at the STUDIO, No. 7, on the Eastgate Walls. Home Lessons by arrangement. 2064 THE ASSOCIATED BOARD i R.A.M. AND R.C.M. For Local Examinations in Music. Patron His Majesty the King. President: H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G. CHESTER CENTRE. Honorary Local Representative G. R. GRIFFITH, Esq., Grosvenor-street. LOCAL CENTRE EXAMINATIONS. Syllabus A. Theory, March and November. Practical, March April. Entries closo Feb. 6th (or with extra fee, Feb. 14th). SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS. Syllabus B. March April, June July, and October- November. Entries close Jan. 30th (or with extra fee, Feb. 6th). Syllabuses A. and B. can be obtained post free from the Honorary Local Representative or from the Secretary, as below. The Board has pleasure in announcing that the followed Prizes are offered by the donors men- tioned at the forthcoming Local Centre Examina- tions :-GOLD MEDAL, by his Grace tho Duke of Westminster. SILVER MEDAL, by her Grace Katharine Duchess of Westminster. PRIZE (£3. 3s.), by R. A. Yerburgb, Esq. PRIZE (B2. 2s.), by Mrs. Pitcairn Campbell. Particulars as to conditions, etc., can be obtained from the Honorary Local Representa- tive, as above, or from JAMES MUIR, Sec., 14, Hanover Square, London, W. EDUCATIONAL. DOMESTIC TRAINING FOR GENTLEWOMEN. 37, WHITE FRIARS, CHESTER. PRIVATE LESSONS IN COOKERY. Class Lessons given. Schools attended. Terms on application, MRS. T. J. POWELL. Full Diplomas of the Board of Education. PUBLIC NOTICES. -# "r_ CITY SOUP KITCHEN. The SOUP KITCHEN wiil ba OPENED TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) MORNING at 9 a.m. By order of THE MAYOR. Town Hall, Chester, January 25th, 1907. CHESTER & COUNTY UNIONIST CLUB. A SMOKING CONCERT WILL BE HELD AT THE CLUB, THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, AT 8-15 PROMPT. The Chair will be taken by Councillor WiCKHAjr. WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION FOR THE RESTORATION OF SELBY ABBEY. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the above from ONE SHILLING upwards, with the Name and Address of Sender, will be gladly received by Miss DARBY, The Deanery, Chester. The Chester Subscriptions, when collected, will be forwarded to elby by the Countess Grosvenor. CHESTER SAVINGS' BANK. OPEN DAILY 10 TO 3. WEDNESDAY 10 TO 1. MONDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9. Hoole Branch Westminster Schools, FRIDAY EVENING, 7 TO 9. DEPOSITS RECEIVED FROM ONE SHILLING. — CITY AND COUNTY OF CHESTER. THE ATTENTION OF TRADERS, AGENTS, &c., and also of EMPLOYEES and SERVANTS, is called to the NEW ACT OF PARLIAMENT for the Prevention of Corruption in Business Transactions. This comes into force on the First of January, 1907, and provides for the infraction of its provisions, either in Asking or Offering, Giving or Receiving, directly or indirectly, Secret Gifts, Commissions or Discounts, &c., a penalty of Two Years' Imprisonment or a Fine of from Fifty to Five Hundred Pounds, or both, or either or both parties to a Corrupt Transaction. An Influential Committee, pledged to promote and support the efficient working of the Act, hat been formed in London. EDUCATION ACT, 1902. CHESHIRE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance J?t with the provisions of Section 8 (1) of tba Education Act, 1902, that the County Council of the County Palatine of Chester, being the Local Education Authority for the purposes of Part III. of that Act, propose to enlarge the Beeston Council School, situate in the Pariah of Beeston, in the Rural District of Tarvin, by erecting a Classroom for about 30 Children. The School is available for the following area:— PARISH of BEESTON, in the Rural District of TARVIN, and the Parish of PECKFOR. TON in the Rural District of NANTWICH. REGINALD POTTS, Clerk to the Local Education Authority. Dated 18th January, 1907. Section 8 (1) of the Education Act, 1902, provides as follows (1). Where the Local Education Authority or any other persons propose to provide a new "Public Elementary School, they shall give "public notice of their intention to do so, and "the Managers of any existing School, or tho Local Education Authority (where they art, "not themselves the persons proposing to "provide the School) or any ten ratepayers in the area for which it is proposed to .provide the School, may. within three months aftei "the notice is given, appeal to the Board of Education on the ground that the proposed School is not required, or that a School '• provided by the Local Education Authority, or not so provided as the case may be, is "better suited to meet the wants of the "Di-triet that, the School proposed to be "provided, and any School built in contra- vention of the decision of tho Board of "Education on such appeal shall be treated "as unnecessary." TOO LATE FORCLASSIFICATION _1- # Wf ANTED, a superior GENERAL, at once. » Address W 32, "Observer" Officc. YOUNG LADY ASSISTANT required for tho Showroom. Also Af)prentices.-Apply Hannon and Gunning, 92, Fore gate-street. 2680 PARTMENTS WANTED.—Young man rcquires Apartments; bath (h. and c.); terms moderate.—Address G 19, "Observer" Office. 2670 BOOT and SHOE TRADE.—WANTED, WOM, EN and GIRLS for all branches. Constant work.—J. Hodgson-Wynne, The Factory, Tarvin-road. 2679 TO LET, BAKEHOUSE and Loft above, 149, Foregate-street, Chester.—Apply on tht: premises. 2G81 OA DEVONSHIRE PLACE; 3 bedrooms; ÆJ bath. 7s. clear.-E. Noel Humphreys, C.A., Old Bank Buildings, Chester. 2678 TO LET, a good and convenient COTTAGE, No. 10, Albion Place; oentrally situated. Moderate rent.-Apply T. Cotgreave, 40, Lower Bridge-street. 2676