Cheshire Observer

AUCTION DIARY. -r' ..hI "Salea by MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK. ROBERTS A RICHARDSON. Oct. 29-At the Auction Mart, Foregate-street- Household Furniture and Effects Nov. 2-At the Grosveuor Hotel, Chester-Free- hold Cottages in Newtown Nov. 6-At Wirral House, Northgate-street- Household Furniture and Effects NOT. 12-At the AuctioujMart, For egate- street- Household Furniture and Effects By MESSttS. CUNNa.ll tioBBRTb. Oct. 28-At Fox Hill, Frodsham-Live and Dead Farming Stook and kffects. Oct. 29—At the Cheater bmitiiiield-Fat and Store Cattle Oct. 29—At the Smithfield, Chester-Wethers and Lambs Oct. SO-At the Smithfield, Hooton—Fat and Store Cattle Nov. 4-At Sealand Farm—Farming Stock and Effects Nov. 7—At Chester Smithfield-Horses, Traps, Carriages and Harness Nov. 21-At btoreton grange—Farming Stock and Effects By MESSRS. PICKERING NIGHTINGALE. Oct. 29-At the Ertame Aart-Ftit and Store Stock Oct. 30—At Duduon Loige, Duddon-lAeifers. &c. Nov. 4-At the Mart, Flint-Fat and Store Stock By MR. J. r. UAUi-fciK. Oct. 28-At Heath Farm, Upton—Farming Stock and Effects Oct. 30—At Hooton SmithfLeld-Fat & Store Stock Nov. I-At Dee House farm, Quesn's Ferry- Farming Stock and Effects By MESSRS. CHALLINOR, ROWSON & cHALLixNOJti. NoT. 2-At the Blossoms Hotel, Chester-Free- hold Properties in the City of Chester By MESSRS. BRANCH & LEEXE. Oct. 30 & 31-At 45, Nicholas-street, Chester- Household Furniture, Library of bookis, &e. By MESSRS. H. MANLEY & SONS, LTD. Nov. 13,14 & 15—At the Crewe Repository—Horses a ALES BY AUCTION. -I-I On Tuesday Next. Sale of excellent Household i, uruiture, Pianoforte, Harmonium, China, Paintings, Engravings, Carpets, shop-Counter, Scaffold Poles, and other Effects at the AUCTION MART, FoREGATE- bTKEKT, CHEd IER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. will J?L? SELL BY AUCT1UN onTuIGSDAY, October 29th, 1901, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. punctu- ally, an assortment of excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, including dining and drawing-room suites, antique carved oak cabinet, antique oak, mahogany, walnut oval and loo and other tables, richly carved oak sideboard with plate-glass back, walnut pedestai ditto, chiffonnier, cottage pianoforte by Broadwood," harmonium in oak case, inlaid mahogany dwarf bookcase, couches, several sets of iron aud brass French bed- steads and bedding, seven ash, walnut and satin walnut bedroom suites, excellent mahogany ward- robe, two walnut ditto with plate-glass doors, chest of drawers, antique oak linen chests, maho- gany and walnut dressing and wash tables, toilet ware, chimney glass in gilt frame, oak dresser, Turkey and Brussels carpets, wringing and mangling machines, shop counter, clocks, fenders and tire-irons, china, cutlery, oil paintings, engravings, two trunks, and other miscellaneous effects. N.B.-Catalogueis may be had from the Auc- tioneers, Messrs. CHDBTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTS, and RICHARDSON, cheater. NEWTOWN, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. ] will SELL BY AUCTION, at the Gros- venor Hotel, Chester, on SATUKDAY, November 2nd, 1901, at J p.m. punctually, the undermentioned Valuable FREEHOLD CUT l'AUES in the follow- ing or such other lots as may be decided upon t the time of bale, and subject to conditions to be then produced:— LOT 1.—Ail that Valuable Freehold COTTAGE, being No. 35, Traiford-atreet, Chester, in the occu- pation of Mr. R. sales. LOT 2.—All that Valuable Freehold COTTAGE, -being No. 37, Trafforu-atreet, Cheater, in the occu- pation of Mr. E. La vies. LOT 3.—All that Valuable Freehold COTTAGE, being No. 39, Trafford-street, Chester, in the occu- pation of Mr. b. luweil. For further particulars apply to the AUCTIONBEKS, Mr. E. A-.TDKKW8, Estate Agent, iNewgate-street; or to MR. F. B. MASON, at. Warburgh-street, Chester. Sale of valuable Household Furniture, Glass' China, Plate, Cutlery, Pictures, and other Effects at WIRRAL iiuuab, NORiHGAi £ tifEltEi-, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. have l, received instructions from M.'s. E. H. Tottenham, who is going abroad, to SELL BY AUCTION, on WKDUKSDAT, November 6th, 1901, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. punctually the above-mentioned HOUSEHOLD FURNIiURE and EFFECTS, including dressing and wash tables, chests ot drawers, iron and brass bedsteads, dressing glasses, mahogany wardrobe, book- shelves, china cabinets, sitting and bedroom suites, overmantels, chimney glasses, whatnots, excellent fire-proof sate by Wathers, Singer's treadle sewing machine in good order, fine-toned cottage pianoforte by Maunder, Brussels and tapestry carpets, linoleums, feather beds, window curtains, the electric light tittings throughout the house, hat and umbrelia stands, walnut and cnahogany sideboards, knife cleaner, wringing and mangling machine, tea and dinner services, kitchen and culinary utensils, and other useful miscel- laneous effects. N.B.—Catalogues may be obtained from the Auctioneers, Messrs. CHUKTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTS, and RICHABDSON, Chester. AUCTION MART, FOREGATE-STREET, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO wHl l.' SELL BY AUCilO?, on TUESDAY, 12th November, 1901, an assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, removed for con- venience of sale. ERMINE CATTLE MAltT, CHESTER. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE will SELL JL BY AUCTION at the ERMINE SALE, »KIT TUBSDAY— 750 Head of STOCK Grand Young COW close on calving (2nd calf) On WEDNESDAY NEXT, October 30th, 1901. Sale of Horse, Cob and 20 Heifers, at DUD DON LODGE, DUDDON, 65 mÜ"s from Chester. PICKERING & NIGH iING ALE have received M instructions from Mr. T. Rowlands, to hold his FIRST ANNUAL SALE of liElFE ILS, viz.- 20 grand two-year-old bhorthorned Heifers, hand- some half-bred bay HORSE, 15hds. lin., rising five- year-old, steady and tast in harness; capital bay COB, 13fhds., rising five-year-old, steady in harness. NOTE.-It is believed that most of the heifers are in-oalf for early spring profit. ¡ Sale to commence at Two o'clock prompt. FCKERING A NIGHTINGALE will hold their I .JL next SALE at FLINT, on MONDAY, November 4th, 1901. On MONDAY NEXT, October 28th, 1901. Sale of 18 Head of Cattle, 5 Pigs, 5 Horses and Ponies, Turnips, Mangolds, Carts, Implements, acd Household Furniture at HEATH FARM, UPTON, near CHESTER. MR. J. P. CATT ( fR has been favoured with '.J.. inatrucûonø from Mrs. Lamb (who is leaving the farm) to SELL BY AUCTION the whole of the FARMING STOCK and EFFECTS. Particulars on posters. Sale to commenee at One o'eloek prompt. 2. Newgate-street, Chester. On WEDNESDAY NEXT, at One o'clock. MI JL J. P. CARTER'S HOOTON STOCK .T SALE. Entries respectfully solicited. On FRJDAT NEXT, November 1st, 1901. I Sale of Dairy Cattle, Horses, Produce, Carts, Gears, Harness, Implements, Dairy Utensils and I Effects at DEE HOUSE FARM, QUEEN'S 1 FERRY. MR. J. P. CARTER has been instructed by J?JL Mr. S. E. Lloyd (who is giving up farming) to SELL BY AUCTION the whole of the valuable FARMING STOCK, DAIRY VESSELS and EFFECTS. Particulars on posters or from the AHCTIONXM, 2, Newgate-street, Chester. Sale comauBOM at One prompt. CHESTER. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Antique Mahogany Bureau, Gentleman's Wardrobe, Dwarf and Cylinder-front Bookcases, Antique Glass and China, Linen, Cottage Pianoforte by A. Allison A Co., a few Water-colour Drawings and Paintings, Engraving's, Cabinet China, two Talking Parrots, and about 1,500 vols, of Mis- cellaneous Books, by ESSUS. BRANCH & LEETE, on WEDNES- DAY and TUORSDAT, 30th and 31st instant, at Eleven o'clock each day, on the premises, No. 45, Nicholas-street, Watergate-street, Chester t4e whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE', Library of Books, and other Effects. IN THE FITTING-ROOMS. Ebonised and gilt ormolu bracket clock, chiming thequarters, walnutwood overmantel, French eques- trian bronzes, mahogany pedestal writing desk with slope, walnutwood enclosed bow-fronted sideboard with canopy glass back, mahogany dining suite in patent cloth, two pedestal bookcases with glass doors, mahogany dining table with leaves, chande- liers, oilpaiuting of the Virgin and Child, by an old master Sheep." J. Morris; engravings after I -Sir E. 1-andseer and H. Schmalz: handsome inlaid -bureau and cylinder-fronted secretaire bookcases in mahogany, marble mantel clocks, Queen Anne high-b ck chairs, Brussels carpets, brass fenders and appliances, ormolu and Sevres mantel clock and ipir of cand elabra, pair of dwarf pedestal china "a.btI"tI. In walnu!; and tulip woods, walnut- wood oliiftounier with mirror back, full-compass cottage pianoforte by A. Allison and Co., in walnutwood Oriental, Spode, Kaga, Crown Derby and other brie-abrac; a few water-colour draw- inga by G. "«*-». Jbe1S»k™0^3H- HUt™, &0 THE BED900its. Brass-mounted half-tester and French bedsteads with spring mattresses, gentleman's antique mahogany pedestal wardrobe, chests of drawers, medicine cupboards, birch, walnut, and mahogany dressing tables and washstands, oblong cupboard with sliding doors and marble top, chairs, towel rails &c. together with the kitchen utensils, Ac. The MISCELLANIES comprise the household linen, out table glass, china, and the library of I books I To be viewed on Tuesday, the 29th inst., when a italogues may be had en the premises, or at the offices of Messrs. BRANCH & LEETE, 60, Hanover- etriet. Liverpool. < SALES BY AUCTION. On MONDAY NEXT, October 28th, 1901. Important Sale at FOX HILL FARM, 12 miles from Helsby Station and 2 miles fromFrodsham. MESSRS. CUNNAH A ROBERTS are favoured jH'i- with instructions from Eaton Spekm,i Esq. who is giving up the farm), to E ZL, AUCITuN. the whole of the Valuable FARMING STOCK, comprising— HORSES.—Bay cart gelding, bay cart mare, in foal to Garnet Combination black hackney mare bay cob gelding and black cob gelding, both 4 years old, 15hds., quiet in harness two pedigree hackney mares, 4 and 5 years old, quiet in harness, with good action and bay yearling hackney tiiiy, by "Elevator." C. T r L ¡.; —11 grand young dairy cows and heifers. 2 pure-bred Jersey cows, 7 heifers, 3 heifer calves a;1d sto/.k bull. SHEKP.—19 pure-bred Shropshire ewes, 26 black-faced Scotch ewes, nine Clun ewes, 23 cross- bred ewe and wether lambs, 17 ripe fat wethers and three pure-bred rams. Pigs, Poultry and Produce.^ CARTS, Ac.—Strong spring lurry, strong cart, and light cart, water cart, spring float, luggage cart and tennis cart by Lawton." IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS.—Dairy Utensils, Gears and Harness; and the Modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock punctually. Catalogues may be obtained at the AUCTION ICERS' Offices, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. On TUESDAY NEXT, at Eleven o'clock, at the SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will hold their usual WEEKLY SALE of Prime FAT and STORE CATTLE, Sheep, and CALVES. Further entries respectfully solicited. LAST SALE OF THE SEASON. On TUESDAY NEXT, October 29th. AT THE SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS are l, favoured with instructions from Mr. W. E. Swetenham, to SELL BY AUCTION, at Two o'clock— 65 Good Strong Cheviot WETHERS, bred in Sutherland. 40 Strong two and three-year-old Black-faced WETHERS; also 8 Pure-bred Leicester Ram LAMBS, from Mr. W. Bower, The Manor. On WEDNESDAY NEXT, at One o'clock. AT HOOTON SMITHFIELD. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will hold their usual WEEKLY SALE of FAT and STORE CATTLE, Sheep, Pigs and CALVES, including t-everal newly-calved Yorkshire Cows. Further entries respectfully solicited. On MONDAY, November 4th, 1901. At SEALAND FARM, three miles from Chester, and one mile from Saughall Station. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS are favoured with instructions from Mr. John Jeffery (who is leaving) to SELL BY AUCTION the whole of the FARMING STOCK, comprising- Ho ICSES.—Black cart gelding, 5yrs., 16hds., quiet in all gears bay cart mare, 4yrs., 15hds. 3in., quiet in all gears bay gelding, 4yrs, 16bds., quiet and good worker in all gears; grey mare, aged, 16hdd. lin.. quiet and grand worker; brown gelding, 6yrs., 17hds., quiet and grand worker; black harness mare, aged, quiet to ride and drive brown hackney mare, 5yrs., 14hds. 3in. CATTLE,—Cow, with calf at foot; Cow due to calve in January, eight choice fat two-year-old heifers, two well-bred barren heifers, very fresh barren cow, and six choice coloury yearling and 10 month old heifers. POULTRY, &c.-Ten couples of young fowl, and three couples of ducks; collie dog (good worker). Pht)DUCE.-About 500 measures of yellow oats. CART, Implements, Tools, Dairy Utensils, Gears, Harness, and Pare of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock prompt. Catalogues may be obtained at the Auc- TIONKE&S' Offices, Grosvenor Buildings, Cheater. On THURSDAY. November 7th. CHESTER HORSE FAIR. At THE SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERIS will hold ?UL their usual MONTHLY SALE of ? HorseE-, Carriages, Traps, and Harness. Entries I are respectfully solicited. Sale at One o'clock with Horses. On THURSDAY, November 21st. SALE of FARMING bTOCK and EFFECTS at STORETON GRANGE, by order of Mr. Jas. Wright, who is leaving. CUNNAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. CITY OF CHESTER. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. CHALLINOR, ROWSON and ULL CHALLINOR, at the Blossoms Hotel, Chester, on SATURDAY, the 2nd November, 1901, at 3 p.m., subject to conditions, the following Valuable FKKBTTOLD PitoPERTIEs LOT 1. All that very Desirable and Spacious Corner sHuP and DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 20, Gloucester-street, Newtown, Chester, in the occu- pation of Miss E. Williams as tenant. The House contains parlour, kitchen, three bedrooms, and linen closet. There ia also a large cellar, good yard and w.c. Lot 2.—All that Valuable and Extensive WARE- HOUSE, three storeys in height, No. 12 in Commonhall-street, Chester, with the Building at the rear thereof, all in the occupation of Mr. W. Alun Davies as yearly tenant. For further particulars apply to the Auc- TIONEERS, St. Werburgh-street, Chester or to Micssus. DICKSON, BARNES DICKSON, Solicitors, Chester. 600 HORSES. C40 PRIZES. CREWE HORSE REPOSITORY. HENRY MANLEY AND SONS, LIMITED. jtiL WEDNESDAY, November 13th, SPECIAL SELECT SALE of HUNTERS. THURSDAY, Nov. 14th, HARNESS HORSES, SHOW COBS and PONIES. FRIDAY, Nov. 15th, HEAVY TOWN HORSES, LURRY and VAN HORSES, and CART COLTS. Entry Forms and Prize Lists ready. Entries Close Monday, November 4th. ft ASTON & SON, CITY AUCTION ROOMS, 14, WATERGATE STREET, CHESTER. These Rooms are always open to receive FURNITURE and other GOODS for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Terms moderate. Prompt settlement. Sales conducted in town or country. S. ASTON & SON, Auctioneers, &c., Regent-street, Wrexham; Watergate-street, Chester. GRAND SUCCESS OF DOBBINS MANURES. The following awards have been won by Customers during this year at the Shows, as follows, viz.:— 25 PRIZES at CHESTER 15 „ „ TARPORLEY 28 TATTENHALL 12 „ It KNUTSFORD 8 „ ALTRINCHAM I 29 „. LIVERPOOL FOR ROOTS, VEGETABLES, GRAIN, &c. GROWN WITH THE AID OF OUR MANURES. NOT J: ADD B. B8 8 P. DOBBINS, MANURE MANUFACTURER, CHESTER. TusraoHB No. 141. EDGAR DUTTON & SONS, COMPLETE FUNERAL FURNISHERS Jj AND COACH PROPRIETORS, 30, F RODS HAM-STREET, CHESTER, MW prepared to supply I'Nmerab Che&W than other firm in the City, E. D. A so. having purchased a Select Stoek of BKLOIAH HORSES, splendid Glass and Closed HUBSU. MOURNING COACHES, and BROUGHAMS. Private Broughams supplied tor infants' Funerals. E. D. A Sons take the ENTIRE MANAGE- MENT OF FUNERALS, in Town or Country, with due regard to Economy and Taste. Coffins made and delivered in Town or Country at a few hours' notice. All Coffins made on the Premises by Practical Workmen. [Infants' Funerals complete with a Pair-horse Coach from loe.] Uearaes, Broughams, & Wedding Equipages on Hire at Moderate Charges. Ihe Trade supplied with every Requisite. PRIVATE ADDRESSJtiB 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables; and WBLLFIELD HO USE tJjEWTQN. ISAAC WILLIAMS" SON, -L REGISTERED PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS, GAS FITTERS, CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. PLUHBERS' BRASS WORK or ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Patent Water Closets, Lavatories, Baths, &o. Gutsa .Q all Qualities and Patterns kept in Stock. PUBLIC NOTICES. -n. DRAW for BICYCLE, at 12, St. John- street. Winning number, 9. 1258 1901. T ARPORLEY HUNT CLUB. On WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, at ONE o'clock, the following PRIZES will be given at Tarporley, by the Club :— I.-For the best FOUR-YEAR-OLD MARE or GELDING, suitable for Hunting purposes. First, ClO; recond,.25; third ,13 II.—For the best THKEE-YEAR-OLD MARE or GELDING, suitable for Hunting pur- poses. First, 98; second, 94. W'" Horses competing for these Prizes to jump Two Flights of Hurdles. III.—A JUMPING COMPETITION, for Horses that ha.ve never won a First Prize in a Jumping Competition. First, £ 5; second, £ 3. IV.—i?or the best "YEARLING" by the Tar- porley Hunt Club Nomination. First, X7; second, £ 3 third, X2. The above Competitions are restricted to Horses Bred and Owned by bona-fide Farmers, whose sole occupation is farming, within the limits of the Cheshire Hunt. The Hunt Club Committee reserve to themselves the power of declining entries for any of the above Prizes. N.B.—The Prize Money will be paid at "The Swan," immediately after the conclusion of the Jumping. ENTRIES to be made to T. F. LINNELL, Esq., Duddon Lodge, Tarporley, on or before SATURDAY, November 2nd, 1901. NOTICE TO PARENTS. L ABOLRR CERTIFICATES. H.M. INSPEC FOR OF SCHOOLS will hold a SPECIAL EXAMINATION at ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, at 9 a.m., for the purpose of granting Certificates of Proficiency. TOTAL EXEMPTION. No child can leave School or be employed under 12 years of age, or any chiid between 12 and 14 years of age, unless such child has passed the 6th Standard (by individual examination) in Read- ing, Writing and Arithmetic. PARTIAL EXEMPTION. No child can be granted partial exemption under 12 years of age. To obtain partial exemption a child must pass the 5th or higher Standard in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, and the parent must show, to the satisfaction of the School Attendance Committee, that the child is to be beneficially and necessarily employed, and obtain from them a Labour Certificate. All children over 12 years of age requiring a Certificate of Proficiency, or Labour Certificate, must be present for examination, and their names given to the principal teacher of the School they attend, not later than Wednesday, November 6th. SAML. SMITH, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Chester, October 24th, 1901. MRS. SARAH ORME, DECEASED. ALL persons having any CLAIM against the Estate of Mrs. SARAH ORME, late of 26, Hough Green, Chester, are requested to send particulars forthwith to WALKER, SMITH & WAY, Solicitors, Chester. TENDERS. h- CrrY & COUNTY BOROUGH OF CHESTER. TENDERS FOR POLICE CLOTHING. THE WATCH COMMITTEE of the City of TChester are prepared to receive TENDERS to supply on or before the 10th day of February, 1902, the undermentioned CLOTHING, viz. :— 3 Police Inspectors' Uniform Suits 5 Police Sergeants' Uniform Suits 37 Constables' Uniform Suits Forms of Tender may be obtained at the Public Office, Town Hall. The Tender, with Samples of Cloth, to be sent in to the Public Office, Town Hall, addressed To the Chairman of the Watch Committee," and endorsed" Tender tor Police Clothing," on or before the 4th day of December, 1901. The Committee do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Specimens ot the Clothing may be seen, and all other information obtained, at the Police Office. SAML. SMITH, Town Clerk. Chester, 22nd October, 1901. CHESTER UNION. Supplies to the Children's Separated Homes, situate at W rexham-road, Chester, Dodleston, and Little Saughall. To Bakers, Butchers, Grocers, Provision Dealers, Drapers, Coal Merchants, Farmers and others. THE Guardians of the Poor of the Chester TUnion invite TENDED for the supply of the following ARTICLES from about the 11th November to the 25th March, 1902, viz. :-Bread, Fiour, Oatmeal, Beef, Mutton, Suet (English fed), Butter, Margarine, Cheese (Cheshire), Bacon, Lard, Groceries, Chandlery, Drapery Goods, Boots and Shoes, New Milk, rggs. Clothing, and Coals. Particulars may be known, and forms of tender obtained, fully specifying the Articles to be Con- tracted for on application to me. Contractors may Tender for one Home only or for the three. The Articles must be delivered free of charge at the several Homes or such place or places, and in such quantities as the Guardians or their Officers direct. Accounts amounting to X5 and upwards will be paid monthly, under £5 quarterly. Sealed tenders endorsed tender for to be delivered at the Board Room, Union Workhouse, Hoole, with samples tif practicable) not later than 9.30 a.m. on TUESDAY, the 5th day of November, 1901. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept I the lowest or any Tender. By order, WILLIAM TURNOCK, Clerk to the Guardians. Forest House, Chester, 26th Oct., 1901. EDUCATIONAL. HERB VEERMAN. Professor of the JLJL Violin, having REMOVED to 34, KING- STREET, has VACANCIES for PUPILS. For terms, etc., apply at the above address. 918 MISS P. M. MMESU? Associate -ijJL in Music of Trinity College, London, Silver and Bronze Medallist of the London Academy of Music, Senior Royal Academy of Music, is open to give LESSONS in the following subjects:- Piano, Theory, Harmony, Counterpoint, and Singinp. Schools and Private Families attended. For Torms apply DALE'S Music Shop, 51, Bridge- street Row. Lessons in Harmony and Counterpoint by Correspondence. I S3 MAY BARKER (Silver .l.' Madali.t), and late pupil of Madame Douglas-Adams (Perores Gwalia Pencerddes), gives LESSONS on the Pianoforte at Springfield," Clare-avenue, Hoole, Chester. Pupils prepared for Examinations. 1168 MR. BRUNO, Teacher of Banjo, Zither Banjo, Guitar, Mandoline, Mandola; also Violin and Viola for orchestral playing.—Studio, 7, Eastgate Walls, Chester. 1152 ID ANCING.-MIZSD&mics EDWARDS and MAJOR'S Children's Class Saturdays, Junior and Adult Classes Tuesdays, at the NEW- GATE ASSEMBLY ROOMS. Private Lessons by arrangement.-All paiticulars from Mr. CHAPMAN, Bookseller, St. Werburgh-street, Chester. 1118 ID ANCING, DEPORTMENT, CALIS- THENICS.—MADAME D'EGVILLE (of London), Cousin and Pupil of the celebrated Madame Michau, will hold CLASSES, &c., in FOREGA'l'E STREET, CHESlEK. Private and County Classes attended. -Adult Evening Classes twice weekly. Address 10, Queen's-road, City- road, Chester. 1057 SHIPPING. I. ORIENT-PACIFIC LINE TO AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA. CALLING AT FBEMANTLK FOB THE WEST AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS. From LONDON & PLYMOUTH every Fortnight. Muunin f F" GREEN & CO. M- era [ANDERSON, ANDERSON & CO. Head Officen: FENCHURCH AVENUE, LONDON For passage apply to the latter firm at 5, Fen- ehunh A.venue, K C or at the West End Branoh Office. 16, Cookspar-street, S. W. PUBLICATION. ZADKIEL'S ALMANAC FOB 1902 contains Voice of the Stars, Forecasts of Storms, Birthday Influences, Horoscope of H.M. the King, Articles on the Life and Reign of Queen Victoria, Unlucky Wedding Days, etc. N.B. Zadkiel foretold the war in Sonth Africa, the crisis in Turkey, the outbreak of eruptive fever in Sep- tember, and many other events.-London GLEN and Co., 14, Red Lion Court, Fleet-street. Price 6d.. by post 7d. TRUSSES! TRUSSES! J. W. HUKE, Being theoretically and practically acquainted with the nature and treatment of HERNIA, keeps always in Stock, or makes to Measure with the least possible delay, TRUSSES of every descrip- tion and quality, adjusting and fitting them with the greatest care. J. W. HUKE, CHEMIST, THE DISPENSARY, 89, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. BE. F. THOMAS, SUCCESSOR TO LAMONT AND SON, 1 CABINET MAKERS & UPHOLSTEREUS. LAMONT & SON. EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER, OCT. 7TH, 1901. WE beg to inform you that we have, from W this date, disposed of the Business of LAMONT & SON" to MR. H. F. THOMAS, who has been for many years connected with best class Cabinet-making and Upholstery firms. We desire to thank, you for the confidence placed in the late firm of LAMONT & SON, and trust that it will bo extended to Mr. H. F. THOMAS as their successor. All accounts due to the late firm should be paid to Mr. H. F. THOMAS, at Eastgate-street, Chester. Yours respectfully, E. M. LAMONT, "J Executors of AA TL,.AAMMOONJMT v >■ thetate A. LAMONT, s? LAMONT. (LAMONT & SON), J Senr. H. F. THOMAS. EASTGATE-STREET, CHESTER, OCT. 7TH. 1901. Telegrams-" LAMONT." Telephone, 52. I beg to ask for your kin d support, now that I have taken over the business of Messrs. LAMONT & SON, and to say that I should respect any confidence placed in me. My knowledge of furnishing residences and public buildings is extensive, and comprises every description of interior decoration. I hope to be favoured with your esteemed enquiry when anything appertaining to my business is required. Yours obediently, H. F. THOMAS. A. RICHARDSON'S CHESTER MODEL IRON PIANOS ARE THE BEST VALITJE FOR MONEY. THEY STAND LIKE A ROCK. NO FICTITIOUS OR SOLICITED TESTIMONIALS, BUT THE BEST AND MOST RELIABLE LOCAL REFERENCES GIVEN 21 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 15s. 2d. per Month. A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR IRON PIANO, 14 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 10s. 6d. per Month. A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR AMERICAN 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 MAKERS. SOLE AGENCIES: STEINWAY, BECHSTEIN, BLUTHNEB, KAPS, WALDEMAB. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-CLASS SECOND-HANDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. A. RICIIIARDSON9 43, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CIIESTER; AND BANK BUILDINGS. REGENT STREET, WREXHAM. HOYLAND'S OVERCOATS, 10/6 TO 42/- RAINPROOFS AND MACKINTOSHES. 107, FORE GATE- STREET, CHESTER. IE. D ALE" CHESTER AND YV-P/ CAPwNARVON9 AJY FOR HIGHEST CLASS HIRIE SYBTICM FX om CASH. AND — LOWEST Illiitnt*! 0»tile|M mi Vm on OPPHOstion. COMPETITIVE 7 PRICES Vy/ Z PIANOS PRICES From lot- MMIUJ » ORGANS From 6/- MwrtU* and wummud for 10 you$. /C\\ TUNING REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. Ordan hy Fool receive pnayt aUrallM. lizam Oman szowsooms- 51, BRIDGE-ST. ROW, CHESTER. SOLE AGENT FOR THE PIANOLA: E. DALE, 51, BRIDGE-STREET ROW, CHESTER. INSPECTION INVITED. T. H. BANKS, FURNITURE REMOVER (SOA,D OB BAIL) AlID GENERAL CARTER. GRAVEL MERCHANT. Office: 5, ST. WEKBURGH'S MOUNT, CAKSTCR* Paperhangings Paperhangings!! ROBERT WILLIAMS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PAPER- HANGINGS MERCHANT. ALL THE LATEST & NEWEST DESIGNS. The Largest Stock in the City. FROM 2D. PER PIECE. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER & DECORATOR. Estimates Free for all Town & Country Work. NotethePricesof Papers in the Windows & Addr"& 73, BROOK STREET, CHESTER. TzLxpAoss 222. I SPECTACLES & EYEGLASSES, U FIELD AND OPERA GLASSES. BAROMETERS AND THERMOMETERS. WALKING STICKS. UMBRELLAS & SUNSHADES. J. D. SIDDALL, OPTICIAN TO THE INFIBMABT I THE CROSS, CHESTER. REPAIRS OF ALL KINDS. Umbrellas and Sunshades Re-oovered in all newest colours. LANTERNS & SLIDES ON SALE OR HIRE. Oxygen and Coal Gas in Cylinders. CCIDENTS OF ALL KINDM. L RAILWAY ACCIDENTS, EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY, INSURED AGAINST. THEFT INSURANCE & FIDELITY BONDS GRANTED BY THE EAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSUR- ANCE COMPANY. Established 1849. Claims paid £ 4,300,000. 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. A. VIAN, Secretary. AGENTS .— Chester. Mr. J. J. CUNNAH, Grosvenor Buildings. [ II Mr. J. E. HASWELL, Corn Merchant. IR. J. & H. E LLIS, PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS, CHURCH DECORATORS, GILDERS, SIGN WRITERS, PAPERHANGERS. opiricic. 60, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ESTABLISHED 1859. EADE'S PILLS. JjlADXrS piLLS. HjAPgS pILLS. ADWO pILLS. E ADE'S PILLS. E ADE'S pILLS. All who Buffer from Gout or Rheumatism should immediately have recourse to EADE'S PILLS. Hun- dreds of Testimonials have been received from all sorts and conditions of men testifying to the won- derful power these Pills have in giving relief in the very wont eases. These Pills are purely vegetable I and perfectly safe in their action. INSTANTLY BELIEVE AND RAPIDLY CUBS THE WORST FORM OF GOUT, RHEUMATISM. RHEUMATIC GOUT, PAINS IN THE HEAD, FACE, AND LIMBS, And have the argeat recommendation ever given any patent medicine of ita olass. GOUT E UM ATISM GOUT J^ilEUlt ATISM I GOUT R H HUMAI'ISM GOUT IR El MUM A*l ISM G OUT RHEUMATISM QOUT 11.16 Burton Crescent, Dewsbary-road, Leeds May 2nd, 18M. Dear Sir,—It is with un- bounded pleasure I send you a few lines in Pmmq of year most excellent P. It ia six years since I Brat fad #hau. nmMo Gout. and I ad, three months in bed with it. Of course I had the doctor, and he sweated me down almost to a skeleton. The next spring I had another attack, and was persuaded by a friend to try your fills. I did so, and am quite sure they prevented my being laid up again. I WOULD jNOT BE WITH. OUT THEM IF THEY OOftT OftE POUND A Bol-TL.E. You are quite at liberty to make what Use you like of thief and I shall be pleased to answer any poor sufferer who caret to write me (enclosing stamped address). Wishing you everr success, yours truly, ALBERT MOOISTAIB. EADB'S GOUT AND EHEUMATIC PILLs Are Sold by all Chemists, in Bottles, la. lid. Mid 2s. 9d.; or sent post free for Postal Order by the Proprietor GEORGE EADE, 232, QOSWKLL-EOAD. E.C. Ask for and be sure you obtain BADE'S GOUT ANY RHEUMATIC PILLS. EADE'S PILLS. TE GYPSY SINGER. THE GYPSY S IN GER. IYLIE GYPSY SINGER. 'l'HE GYPSY SINGER. OUR NEW SERIAL. OUR NEW SERIAL. OUR NEW SERIAL. OUR NEW SERIAL. We have pleasure in announcing that we have arranged for the publication in our columns of a Sensational Story, entitled— T HE GYPSY gINGER. BY MRS. GEORGE CORBETT, AUTHOR OF "THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL," A MERE MASQUERADER," WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD," A FAIR BLOCKADE RUNNER," ETC. COMMENCES TO-DAY (SATURDAY). TO-DAY, (SATURDAY). TO-DAY (SATURDAY). TO-DAY (SATURDAY). OUR NEW SERIAL, THE GYPSY SINGER, Will be found sensational in character, and convincingly written. It will, we are sure, interest and please; and our readers should make a point of perusing the Opening Chapters, which appear in our issue of TO-DAY. THE v- P 8 y SINGER. THE QYPSY SINGER. THE GYPSY SINGER. THE GYPSY SINGER. OUR NEW SERIAL OUR NEW SERIAL OUR NEW SERIAL COMMENCES TO-DAY (SATURDAY). TO-DAY (SATURDAY). JJOLAND J)AWSON, 46 & 48, FOREGATE-ST.. CHESTER. AND 1 & 2, WHITE HORSE YARD, PAWNBROKER, JEWELLER AND CLOTHIER, DEALER IN FURNITURE, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS. PIANOS, FURS, CARPETS, BASSINETTES, &0. Cash Advanced to any amount on any of the above class of Goods. £1 £ *—Four feet solid walnut oval C?f? JL -Jg L 410 TABLE, on four claw carved stand, beautifully inlaid and polished. 2f-t A YARD.—Out of Pledge; 72 inches /I-J I wide, roll of very thick striped MATTING, everlasting wear; very cheap.  /—Extra strong Gent's EASY Q-i I ~| I f pi CHAIR, has been made for an invalid very massive and heavy. A TO 12/6 EACH.—Immense Stock of Cloth Tc/ 6HEARTHRUGS, all sizes and patterns lowest possible price. jOZ? ~t l £ \—Second-hand SUITE, heavy O??L? JLO/ v) walnut frames, covered seats and backs in good saddlebags; have only been in wear twelve months; couch, pair easies and six ordinaries. 18/6-Grand made double-topped KITCHEN IO/ TABLE, extra strong, with drawers, &c.; thoroughly seasoned.  ~f t^?—Well-finished medium size r~*w'toil JL?/\) solid maholtnv CHEST OF DRAWERS, made of oak inside, rounded fronts. 81 —Lady's cane-seated and back ROCKING C?/ ? CHAIR; very comfortable.  j—Grand SOFA, polished walnut f mme, extra high back, covered in good wearing leather cheap, ■j Q//>-Forfeited; HISTORY OF ENGLAND, J_?/ ?? in three volumes. O-g -f K/—Handsome BASSINETTE, in 0%/l -LO/ tan, double handles, reversible hood, upholstered in leather, strap springs. "J ~f /•—Lovely Black French Merino DRESS J | Vf LENGTH; good quality.  "I K /—Very handsome SIDEBOARD, 0? ? JL?/ in oak, 4ft. long, with beautiful high mirror back. canopy and pillar top fitted with drawers, cellarette cupboard, &c.; splendidly finished. AO/O —Pretty dark blue and gilt china TEA SET, 40 pieces. 3 "I O £ £ —Forfeited; Lady's oWO I <Zfi( O 15 oarat Hall-marked Gold WATCH, with pansy enamelled on back, beautiful diamond in centre; quite a new pattern of watch a perfect timest. 21/-so1id mahogany second-hand CARD dmdJL/ TABLE, folds up. 6e45 51-Reliably made pair of mahogany oWU O/ DUCHESSE TABLES, with extra thick legs, large size shaped bevelled mirror, quantity of small drawers, thick marble slab. O/^J—Lovely pair of real Dresden JL?/\) FIGURES, under shades. O K I—Very handsome, quite new <?0 O/ design OVERMANTEL, all best bevelled plate, solid walnut frames; very large. J!E!6-Beat quality silver-plated TEA POT JL<tM/? newest shape. jOQ o £ AND £ 2 18/6. WRINGING <?? <)/? MACHINES, all newest improvements, top lever brass capped Sycamore rollers, patent turn down handles; all rollers guaranteed. 1 Q/—Splendid pair of solid oak HALL AO/ ? CHAIRS good condition. OO f O l £ £ — Beautiful set of Parisian oC?M lo/ v) BEDSTEADS, in iron and brass mounts, new design; quantity of cheaper sets. —Pretty octogan walnut TABLE, very 4M ^jbIV) firm flower stand beneath. <?f?? ? "f O /^5—Unredeemed Grand Silver oWtflW AmO EngHah Lever WATCH, strong heavy cases, capped and jewelled extra; warranted. TOMATO SAUSAGES. 10D. PER LB. PURITY OF INGREDIENTS GUARANTEED. MADE ON THE PREMISES AT J. LITTLE & SONS, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. Telephone 180; after 5.30 p.m., 180A. "CT J. JUN?S & CO., F ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, SELLER STREET ELECTRICAL WORKS, CHESTER, Estimates Free. Repairs promptly attended to. LAMPS, from 9d. to 1/3. All kinds of MOTOR CARS Repaired. Private Address: 102, Brook-st. Established 1832. CART and LURRY TARPAULINS, \J 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 & SONS, Crane-street, Viotoria- road, and 4, Coal Exchange, Chester. LOST. „ LOST, or STRAYED, from Belmont Ifou,4p, JLJ Volunteer-street, Young PPJRSIAN GREY CAT.—Anyone returning it will be rewarded. FOUND. -r-' F OUND, Terrier BITCH, Sunday evening. If not claimed in three days will be sold.- Address K 36, Observer" Office. 1264 PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS JL OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES :— HOUSES TO BE LET APARTMENTS WANTED, HOUSES WANTED, APARTMENTS TO BE LET, SITUATIONS WANTED, MISCELLANEOUS WANTS, SITUATIONS VACANT, LOST OR FOUND, ARTICLES TO BE SOLD, BIBTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. are now inserted in The Cheshire Observer at the following rates Not Exceeding Twenty Words- ONE INSERTION 1/- Two INSERTIONS 1/6 THREE INSERTIONS 2/- Not Exceeding Thirty-Five Words- ONE INSERTION 1/6 Two INSERTIONS 216 THREE INSERTIONS 3/- WANTED. WANTED APPRENTICES for Dressmaking. v T Apply Miss Johnson, 4, Bolland's-court. GENERAL SERVANT WANTED.-Mrg GEdwards, 28, Lorne-street. 1251 APPP.ENTICE.-Debac and Sheaff have a Vacancy for a respectable YOUTH as above. l~\ENSONS have a Vacancy for a YOUNG _L? LADY in the Mantle Show-room.-9, 11, and 13, Northgate Row. 1265 TJT' MARTIN &rCO?Grocer87Chester. have a H • Vacancy for a respectable Youth as IMPROVER. 1227 GENERAL SERVANT (middle aged preferred) GWANTED, immediately.-Apply, Saturday (five o'clock), 10, Queen's-road, Chester. OFFICE BOY WANTED. Wages to commence 6s. per week.—Address B 60, "Observer" Office. 1254 WANTED, Young Lady as IMPROVER, also Young Lady as APPRENTICE,—J. A. Mate, Ladies' Ouffitter, 50, Bridge-street. Chester. WANTED, respectable YpUTH for an office, neat writer.- Apply at once, C. P. J. Observer Office, Chester. TYPEWRITING ORDERS executed with aocuracyand promptness and at reasonable charges, by H. Gandy, 44, Garden-lane, Chester. W-ANTED, a respeotable GIRL a bout 18 years w old, with references.—Apply Priddey, 30, Boughton, Chester. 1266 A PARTMENTS (about 15/-) WANTED by a Gentleman in business in Chester.-Address S 20, Observer" Office. MILLINERYT— APPRENTICES WANTED. Apply W. T. Williams, 33, Foregate- street. WANTED, NURSE, experienced, single- handed. Apply, stating wages, Mrs. Foden, Burleydam, Whitchurch, Salop. 1205 WANTED, APPRENTICES to the Dress- TV making.—Apply Hand & Williams, White Friars, Chester. 1219 WANT ED respectable ERRAND BOY.- Apply Manager, Boots, Ltd., Dispensing Chemist, 24, Eastgate-street. 1184 ANTED. good BODICE HANDS. for first- TV class work.—Apply Miss Calvert, 10. Northgate-row, E. 1244 YOUNG LADY ASSISTANTS WANTED, for JL Christmas Card Department. Apply Manager, Boots, Cash Stationers, 24, Eastgate- street. 1241 DRESSMAKER w AN1sal¡;;ko;'I' Deomfortable home; competent to cut, fit, and manage; good chance smart second 'hand.— Address 0 16, Observer Office. 1242 WANTED, a BOY, to deliver goods and make W himself generally useful.—Apply F. J. Latham, Brush Manufacturers, 80, Lower Bridge- street. 1247 YOUNG LADY seeks Engagement as SEWING JL MAID; good dressmaker, highly respectable. At liberty now.—Mrs. Littler, Trinity Registry, Chester. 1129 fd ILLINERY.-DENSONS have a Vacancy for an Experienced MILLINER and IMPROVER for the Workroom.-9, 11, and 13, Northgate Row, Chester. 1248 W- ANTED, good COOK-GENERAL; early Vv riser. Good wages and comfortable home; another servant kept. Mrs. Barton, Overton, Frodsham. EXPERIENCED NURSE or NurseryGv;-ss EWANTED; good needlewoman youngest child five years old.—State salary required and full particulars, W 68, "Observer" Office. WANTED, GIRL about 16, to assist with light V V housework and young baby.—Mrs. Scholes, 1, Selbourne road, Chorlton-cum-liardy, near Manchester. 1171 WANTED, a smart YOUTH with two years' W experience Grocery and Provision trade.— Apply Secretary, Mold Junction Co-operative Society, stating age and wages required. LADY (experienced) wishes few hours TEACH- JLJ ING daily in Chester, Mathematics, Classics, English, Drawing; excellent testimonials and references.—Address T 35, Observer Office. COOKS Waiting Engagements ages over 30 wages 930 to £ 35; excellent references. KITCHENMAID, day or half; dairy and baking. —Mrs. Littler, Trinity Registry, Chester. 1230 P AYING GUEST. A widow lady living alone, JL wisheo to meet with a Paying Guest who would be companionable, in the neighbourhood of Hoole, near Station.—Address D 32, Observer Office. 1259 WANTED, by March 25th next, in the V T vicinity of Chester, a superior COTTAGE, with few acres attached, suitable for poultry farm. Rent and particulars to Hamilton, 9, Lawn Lodge, Lawn-road, Southampton. 1213 LABOURER WANTED on the Eaton Home Farm must be able to milk, and wife to milk when required. Cottage and garden close to work.—Apply Mr. Phillips, Woodhouse, Aldford, Chester. ISTRICT AGENT WANTED, able to give one or two days per week to appointing and assisting sub-agents in good farming centres round Chester knowledge of horses and good connection amongst farmers essential. Remuneration by Balary and commission.—The County Live Stock and the Farmers' Fire and Accident Insurance Associations, Limited, Clifford-street, York. fA RS. RED'S REGISTRY, Abbey Buildings, Chester.-WANTED, Mother and Daugh- ter for Cottage Laundry, Waitresses, Useful Sewingmaid (one lady), Hotel Generals, Housemaid Waitresses, Cooks (£14 to £40), Kitchenmaids, Soullerymaids. Cook Housekeeper (bachelor gentleman), UP^II Groom, Footman, Under Butler, (5ft. 8jin. i, Cocks for Chester (L16 to £ 30), Waitress for two in family (E24), Hotel Cooks, Laundrymaids (good wages), Housekeeper (one gentleman, must milk), Nurses (25 to 35), Under Servants. 1253 MAIL CARTS FOR THE MILLION.-We JLTjL are now showing a grand assortment of MAIL CARTS, Perambulators and Hassinettes for the season. From 30 to 40 different pat- terns to select from at extremely low figures. An inspection cordially invited before you pur- chase elsewhere. Repairs of all kinds. Mail Carts and Bath Chairs for hire.—A. WKNTWOBTH, Cow-lane Bridge, Chester. MISCELLANEOUS. BEST COALS and GAS COKE at lowest prices. Quotations on application. — Evans & Co., 3, Newgate-street, Chester. 1104 MO FT RAM BROTH BRS, Wholesale Fruit Merchants, 8tockport. Open to Buy APPLES and RABBITS. Any quantity. 1113 WRINGING MACHINES, new and second- tv hand. Hollers turned up. All kinds of Repairs to Mangles. -H aselden, Wood Turner and Mangle Roller Maker, Delamere-st., Chester. 1234 B ILLIAITJ) TABLES.-All sizes in stock, for JO cash or hire, at lowest possible prices. Altering Cushions to up-to-date style a speciality. First-class workmanship; satisfaction guaranteed. —J. W. Bowyer, Billiard Table Builder; 4, city. road, Cheater. 1106 IL ADIES.-A post-card addressed Bradford M Dress Warehouse, Shipley, Bradford, will bring you patterns of Poplins, Armures, Cashmere Velours, Amazons. Beavers, Cords, Royalettes, Prints, Foulards, etc. Black and coloured Cash- meres, plain and fancy black Alpacas, 3s. lid. full dress lengths, carriage paid. MAGNIFICENT CYCLE RIDING SCHOOL. -m- Please note our School is Open all the year round for Pupils. Particulars and reasonable terms on application.—A. WENTWORTH, Central Cycle Wojks and Riding School, Cow-lane Bridge, Chester. LADIES, Buy your DRESSES, FLANNELS, Flannelettes, Blouse Materials from the BRADFORD DRESS WAREHOUSE, Shipley, Bradford. Patterns free. Wide Flannelettes and Blouse Fabriet3,, 4!d. yard. Smart finished Venetian Suitings, Tartans, Habit Cloths, Alpacas and Cashmeres 3s. lid.; full dress length. Carriage paid. -+. ( UVIL S ERVICE APPOINTMENTS \? No OTHKB EMPLOYMENT !S THEIR EQUAL FOR— (1) PEBMANENCY. (I) PLEASANT WORK, (3) PROMOTION, aud (4) PENSION. MALFt3 under 2, £ WALKS under 20 years, willing to study a few months to tfuiu one of the splendid situutioiis should write for Prospectus to the Secretary, SKERRi'S COL L,E G E, 5, BOLW STREET, LIVERPOOL. During year 1900 no fewer than 1.326 of our Students passed their examination. 2nd Division Clerkships, Age 17 to 20  Assistants of Customs, Age 18 to 21 ? MEN. Assistants of Excise, Age 19 to 22 1 MEN. PostOBiceCtefkaMpa, Age 15 to .8 >  Boy Copyist Clerkships, Age 15 to 18 j OYS. Women Clerkships. Age 18 to 20  Girl Clerkships, Age 16 to 18 )- LADIES. Post Office Clerkships, Age 15 to 18 J Since ail appointments are made by Open Competitive Examination all liave an equal chance of success. Prospectus Post Free. ✓ TO BE LKT .A II W ILL 1 A M m. BROWN, T* LAND AND ESTATE aGENT, SURVEYOR, & VALUER. 39, PEPPER STREET. CHESTER. T U K E L}I: T 44, Gladstone-road, Cambrian-view. Rent X16. House, Stock's-laue, Huugbton. X30. Lower Bridge-street, roomy House. 98, Tarvin-road. £ 18. 12, Chester-street, Saitney. Rent .£16. 18, Spital-walk, Boughton. El 6s. 8d. per month. 10, William-street, Hoole. 6a. 34, Walker-street, Hoole. 6s. 6d. and rates. Watergate-street Row. 6s. per week. Several offices, 84. Northgate-street. Union Hall, Eoregate-street, Rooms for Storage and Workshops, &c. TO BE SOLD:— Valuable Building Land at Hoole, and Dwell- ing-Houses in various parts of the city. House, near Sealaud-road. X-200. COTTAGE, TO LET 15, Law-street, Hoole.- Apply 48, Frodsham-street, Chester. 1193 EULLY-LIOKNSED HOUSE TO LET near FCheater.-Addresi3 W 69, Observer Office. 0 LET, APARTMENTS? sitting and one or Ttwo bedrooms with or without board con- venient.-5, Chichester-street. 1239 0 L T, Four Acres of good Old PASTURE TGRASS, reasonable terms.-Address S 21, '• Ubserver Office. 1257 QUPERIOR APARTMENTS TO LET, one o sitting and one or two large bedr«oms.—Mrs. Edwards, 133, Richmond-place. Boughton. 1256 T- 0 LEf,Two Acres GRAZING. Brook-lane Tnear Stations and Market, well fenced.- Apply 6, Coal Exchange, Chester. 1224 1ABLE and WAREHOUSE, Water Tower- D street, TO BE LET. — Apply Northgate Brewery, Chester. HMO LET, 30, Lord-street, containing three bed- JL rooma, two sitting-rooms, bath (h. & c.).- Apply Black Lion, Boughton. 1222 COMFORTABLE APARTME NTS, suitable for gentleman within easy distance of General Station.—Apply 6, Derby-place. Hoole-road. 1232 FULLY LICENSED PUBLIC HOUSE in FChester TO BE LET.-Apply Northgate Brewery, Chester. ABBOT'S NOOK, No. 5, TO BE LET; all Amodern conveniences. Rent £ 22 10s.- Apply 109, Foregate-street, Chester. C OMFORTABLE APARTMENTS, for two young men or women.-67, Walter-street, Newtown. 1167 GOOD HOUSE, 78. per week clear; bath, smal Ggarden, pleasant situation. For Nov. 12.- Apply H. Crowder, Hoole-rood. 1223 T 0 LET, SITTING-ROOIIS and Bedrooms; A bath, hot and cold water.-34, Upper Northgate-street. 1146 SITTING and one or two BEDROOMS, TO LET central. Terms moderate.-2, Gros- venor-place, Chester. 1262 HOUSE, TO LET, 155, Westminster-road, M N lobbied off parlour, kitchen and scullery, three bedrooms 5s. 6d. per week.—Apply 157. HOUSE RENT FREE for four months to M t respectable couple without children.— Apply Rector, Thornton-le-Moors, Chester. 1243 ELL furnished APARTMENTS, good cook- TV ing and attendance bath, h. and c. water. -32, Lome-street. 1261 HOUSE TO LET, 1, South-view, Eaton-road. JLJL Apply T. Geeson, 11, Bridge-street Row or 17, Cheyney-road, Chester. Rent, 115. 1245 PARTMENTS TO LET, two minutes from station comfortable bed and sitting-room, bath (h. and c.) Terms moderate.-Apply Mrs. York, 13, Halkyn-road, Chester. 1228 APARTMENTS for two Gentlemen, sitting- room and two bedrooms; terms moderate, with or without board. 11, Upper Northeate- street. 1173 y^UPBKIOR APAHrMH?Tc!, with or without o Board; centro of city. Good cooking and attendance moderate terms. Address A 71, Observer Office. 1131 TWO respectable MEN can have comfortable, JL clean LODGINGS, with board, 12s. 6d. per week. Very homely. No children.—Address R 63, Observoer" Office. 1160 'r"()LFjT, No. 7, Halkyn-terrace, Rossett; £ 1 5s. JL per month clear. Also No. 5 to be Let Furnished-Apply Mrs. Parry, Blossoms Hotel, Chester. SUPERIOR ROOMS TO LET, suitable for gentleman; bath-room (h. & c.) and every convenience. Ten minutes from the Cross. Re- ference-s exchanged.-27, Bouverie-street. 1210 COMFORTABLE APARTMENTS suitable for Gentleman, piano. 10s. per week, attendance and good cooking.—Address V 32, Observer Office. 1250 TO LET, "ATHOL," Brook-lane, Chester; two entertaining, four bedrooms, bath- room, and garden back and front. Rent, ;626 .-Apply E. Andrews, 6, Newgate-street, Chester. 1108 FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET, in private ?f house, close to Central Station; no other lodgers or children; suitable for a gentleman or two gentlemen friends.—Apply 10, Queen's-road, City-road. 1155 PLEASANTLY SITUATED. Comfortable JL SITTING and BEDROOM, in a lady's house, with good cooking and attendance weekly terms, two guineas; an elderly lady preferred.— G 45, Observer Office. 1169 TO LET, good STABLING, in midst of Cheshire JL Hunt; seven boxes and saddle-room, all separate; brick and slate building; good drainage. Paddock for exerciso.- Apply F. Dutton, Dud- deston Farm, Huxley, near Chester. 1220 TO LET (immediate possession), Detached TVILLA RESIDENCE, Ebenezer Cottage," Dee Banks, containing drawing and dining-rooms, kitchen, scullery, four bedrooms, bath-room, and cellar. Good garden.—Apply Edwin Green, Dee Banks. TO LET, superior FURNISHED HOUSE, Teentral and pleasant part of Chester, five bedrooms, bath (h. & c.), drawing, dining, and breakfast rooms, kitchen and pantry, electric light. Terms moderate.—Apply to Mr. J. P. Carter, Auctioneer, Newgate Chambers, Chester. Tele- phone No. 323. TO LET, Two very Eligible VILLAS, in Stocks TLane, containing drawing and dining-rooms, four bedrooms, bath-room (h. & c.), kitchen, pantry, &c.; standing back from road in garden excellent views of river and surrounding country. Immediate possession. Rent 228.-Apply Williams, Accountant, 7, St. Werburgh-street. 1249 TO BE SOLD. ,r- FOR SALE, PIANO, nearly new can be seen JO any time; warranty from makers.-Appiy 5, Chichester-street, Chester. 1238 FOR SALE, 50 PREFERENCE SHARES FX5 per cent. Peter Walker & Son ( £ 10 fully paid).—Apply Bridgmans, Solictors, Chester. ON SALE, 12 couple of good working young PERItETS.-Apply 13, Chapel-lane, Bough- ton, Chester. 1139 FlásTLASS TURF for relayinør; -f. FPotting Turf. Good Soil Is. per load.-H. Crowder, Hoole-road. 1202 LAMPS and OIL STOVES, also Slow Combus- JLJ tion Stoves. Fresh Stock in all departments to be seen. J. E. Newman, Ironmonger, 12, Bridge-street, Chester. GOOD SECOND. HAND CYCLES ON SALE. Gents' and Ladies', on approval. Prices from £ 2 up, at Brassey & Son, Ltd., 9. Foreg ate- street, Chester. BEST English PEAT MOSS; four tons de- Blivered to any station. Not half the price of straw. Errington, Potato Salesman, George- street, Chester. 951 PIANOFORTE, second-hand, walnut case, JL panel front, ivory keys, 7 octaves, sweet tone. Price J614 14s. A bargain.—G. E. Robotham, 78, Northgate-street, Chester. 1192 TO BE SOLD, the business of a Cycle Dealer Tend Repairer, in Chester; shop in a good position and at moderate rent.—Apply H. J. Price, Chartered Accountant, Newgate-street, Chester. TW" O PLOUGHING ENGINES FOR SALE, by JL Fowler and Co., requiring new fire boxes, 8 h.p. engines, will be sold cheap price, E225- Inspection and full particulars, apply to Mr. J. Browning, Howard's Farm, Sealand, GUN, 12-bore double breechloader, top lever, Geentral nre, left choke, rebounding locks, extension rib, walnut stock, new, good killer, perfect condition. £ 2; approval, carriage paid.- I U. u. ueorge, r oxnam-road, Holloway, London. TO FARMERS.—Complete OUTFIT, in splendid JL condition, consisting of ENGINE & BOILER, Chaff-cutter, Kibbler, Pulper, and Millstones- Offered immense bargain for quick sale.-Ratcliffe and Sons, HiLwarden Iron Works, Chester. FOR SALE, in good condition, one pateat FSteam TIPPING CAUT for road hMlage and general work, by Manns, Limited, of Leeds price £ 300.—J. and E. Ison & Son, Ashby-de-la- Zouch. ml ( DON T COUGH-USE X £ )ON'T COUGH-USE J_)ON'T COUGH—USE There is absolutely no remedy so speedy and effectual. 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