Cheshire Observer

( IFAMPAGNE. LEBEAU & ('IE. 189-1 VINTAGE, 48s. NETT PER DozEN. Shipped by Messrs. Moot and Chandon. The Wine of this Brand is the guaranteed pro- duce of the Champagne district, and at the price cannot be surpassed in quality." AV F, L -4 B Y & CO., lVIE MERCHANTS, B HI DOE STRRET, CFIESTER. Agents for Messrs. Moet and Chandon, Epernay.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. PO YALTY T H EAT RE, J?O YALTY T H E AT RE, CHESTER. Proprietor-MR. MILTON BODE. Resident Manager-CHAS. E. S. McLEOD. LAST TWO NIGHTS of Mr. MILTON R.U'íoI Company in "A HOT NIGHT." MONDAY NEXT, April 21, for Six Nights only, Mr. JOHN A. ATKINS' Company in "THE GRIP OF IRON." Box Office open at the Theatre, and at HERBERT ELLIS', 71. Foregate-atreet. LOOK OUT. FIVE DAYS ONLY. CORN EXCHANGE, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. A GRA-ND FXHTBIT-FON —— OF THE WELL-KNOWN Wilsoii Patent Porcelain Enamelled G-AS COOKERS ANT) HEATING STOVES. AND POPULAR COOKERY LECTURES BY MISS ATKINSON (hit Class Diplomec Yorkshire School of Cookery). OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 28, AT 7.30 P.M., AND WILL CONTINUE DAILY TO FRIDAY, MAY 2ND. LECTURES AT 3 & 7.30 P.M. A D MISSION FREE. ?s ?V!?o-i Patent Porcelain Enamelled GAS f??KE?S will bp s hown in operation, and can be 41ired fr .m The CHESTER UNITED GAS CO. ? Low Quarterly Rentals. HOOTON PARK AND Wirral Hunt Spring Meeting, IFTH AND 19TH APRIL, 1902. STEEPLECHASES AND HURDLE RACES. FIRST DAY. Cre&t Cheshire Steeplechase of £ 1,000. SECOND DAY. Hooton Park Hurdle Race of X 1,000. FIRST RACE 1-30 P.M. EACH DAY. ADMISSION TO COURSE, 1/ SPECIAL TRAINS AT REDUCED FARES. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. LUDLOW RACES.—On April 24 and 25, DAY EXCURSIONS to BROMFIELD "f? ? the Racecourse) will leave HOOTON, ?HESTER, &0. Tickets-, i and pamphlets can be obtained at ? Station. ^jT^JL WILKINSON, General Mana-er. CITY LIVERY STABLES AX!) CITY CARRIAGE WORKS, LATE BARNES BROTHERS, CHESTER. 0ITNLBUSES, WAGONETTES, CHAR-A-BANCS, LANDAUS, P BROUGHAMS & DOG CARTS FOR HIRE Carriages of every Description Built to Order. REPAIRS EXPEDITIOUSLY EXECUTED. Telephone 84 & 84A. G. BARNES, Proprietor. ESTABLISHED 1862. Taos. ROGERS & SONS. (LATE THOMAS ROGERS), PURVEYORS AND EXPORTERS OF THE CELEBRATED WELSH MOUNTAIN MUTTON Price List on Application. Parcels securely packed and despatched by Parcel's Post or G. W.R. at Special Rates. SPECIALITE CHOICE NEW SEASON'S Spring Lamb for Easter 1/- per lb, Special Terms for Hotels, &c. SIRLOINS AND RIBS PRIME HOME-FED OX BEEF, Sid. per lb. Carriage paid. PRIME elsh Mountain Wether Mutton Sides 8d. per lb. Carriage paid. 11UTTON SIDES, 8d. per lb. Carriage paid. HINT) QUARTERS, 9d. per lb. Carriage paid. FORE QUARTERS, 7M. Perlb. Carriage paid. cRvetors OF MEAT & LICENSED GAME DEALERS. the Central Buildings, Llangollen, NORTH WALES. PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. GAS Fl R E S. N.EW PATTERNS Olq VIICW AT THE COMPANY'S SHOWROOMS. 'N4-ENV REGISTER ITRES. TO PIT REGISTER FIRE GRATES. REGENERATOR STOVES, For Sitting and Retiring Rooms. Nursery Stoves, fitted with Boiling Burner, for Bedrooms, &c. CONDENSING AND REFLECTING STOVES, for use without Flue, for Corridors, Halls, Offices and Shops. INSPECTION INVITED. ESTIMATES SUPPLIED FREE. GAS COOKERS ON HIRE AT Low QUARTERLY RENTALS. (JHESTER tjNITED GAq- CO. SIIOW ROOMS AND OFFICES, CUPPIN STREET. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY .A HER THB KING LATE MAJESTY AND ? QUEEN VICTORIA. BOLLAND'S.I CHESTER, CONFECTIONERS. I FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT. I CAFE & SMOKE ROOM WINES AND SPIRITS COFFEE. CIGARS. BOLLANDS TURTLE SOUP (prepared from Fresh Turtle). CALVES FEET JELLY, Highly recommended for Invalids. LUNCHEON HAMPERS. WEDDING CAKES. As supplied to the Royal Family. All Sizes kept in stock. Illustrated Catalogues Gratis. Ball Suppers. Wedding Receptions. Cyclists Catered for. Customers' Cycles Stored without charge. R. BOLLAND & SONS, LTD. Telegrams "Bollands, Chester." Telephone 37. PUBLIC NOTICES. 1 ,I" MR. NESBITT HULL and Family beg to THANK their friends for the kind sympathy shewn to them during their recent sad bereavement.—The Cross, Chester. 2822 MRS. FARRELL (widow of late l.' Inspector Farrell) and the only son Charles desire to THANK their many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement. iu R. HENRY P. HARDING begs to announce that he has REMOVED TO BANK HOUSE, WHITEFRIARS, where he will carry on his father's practice in conjunction with his own, Mr. PAXTQX HARDING having retired from active work owing to ill-health. ROYAL SOCIETY PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. CHESTER AND DISTRICT BRANCH. THE PUBLIC are most earnestly reminded that Toiily by their aid can many Cases of Cruelty be discovered, which it would be impossible for the Inspector to find out. Every one, on seeing an act of cruelty committed, should report the case at once to Inspector BLAKE JONES, 2, Priory- place, Chester, with full details and the name and address of the offender; or the name and address on the vehicle if there be one. It is a rule of the Society that the name of an informant is kept private if desired. EARLY CLOSING. THE BUTCHERS OF THE CITY ASK THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR EFFORTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OTHER SHOP- KEEPERS, TO MAINTAIN THE WEDNESDAY HALF- HOLIDAY. ALL THE PRINCIPAL BUTCHERS' ESTABLISHMENTS NOW CLOSE AT 1 P.M. ON WEDNESDAYS. JOSEPH CREWE, Hon. Sec. to Joint Committee. MEMORIAL TO COMMEMORATE THE REIGN OF HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. CHESTER SUBSCRIPTION LIST. Additional Subscriptions. Local National Memorial Memorial £ e. d. £ s. d. The Independence Lodge of Freemasons, No. 721 2 2 ij. Riv. Fr. Seraphin Honniball 1 1 0. Farther subscriptions are needed, and may be paid to the Mayor, at the Town Hall, or at any of the Chester Banks. SAML. SMITH, Hon. Secretary. Town Hall, Chester, 18th April, 1902. g T J O H N AMBULANCE. Members of this Association are respectfully invited to meet with the Brigade for "FIRST- AID" PRACTICE each ALTERNATE TUESDAY, at 8 p.m., in ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, Hamilton Place, commencing 22nd inst. F. T. MILTON, Superintendent. TECHNICAL DAY SCHOOL, ?L GROSVENOR MUSEUM. FEES £ 1 18s. 4d. per term for Boys residing within the City of Chester; B2 per term for Boys residing without the City of Chester. The TEHM begins on 21st April, 1902. Prospectuses and full information may be obtained from the Head Master, Mr. JOHN A. MCMICIIAKL, B.A., B.Sc.; or JOHN DODD, Clerk to Governing Body. 16, Corn Exchange Chambers. CHESTER SCHOOL OF ART, GROSVENOR MUSEUM. HEAD MASTER: W. G. SCHRODER, A.R.C.A. TERM COMMENCES 21ST APRIL. The Course of Instruction includes, in addition to the ordinary Art subjects, Classes in Drawing & Painting, from the Costume Model, -&c. Ornamental Design. Architecture. Sketching, from Nature, Landscape. Embroidery & Art Needlework. TEACHER Miss M. E. HUXLEY. Woodcarving. TEACHER MR. C. R. WARREN. Prospectuses mav be obtained from JOHN DODD, Clerk to Governing Body. 16, Corn Exchange Chambers. 7l¥ESTER SCHOOL OF ART, \J GROSVENOR MUSEUM. SIX FREE SCHOLARSHIPS, tenable at the above School for Three Years, are OPEN FOR COMPETITION. The Examination will be held on 30th April, at 10 a.m. Forms of application, which must be sent in by 28th April, may be obtained at the Museum, or from JOHN DODD, Clerk to the Governing Body. 16, Corn Exchange Chambers. CHESTER mECHNICAL DAY SCHOOL, JL G itOSVENOR MUSEUM. GROSVENOR FREE SCHOLARSHIPS, tenable at the above School for Three Years, are OPEN FOR COMPETITION. The Examination will be held on April 30th and May 1st, at 10 a.m. Forms of application, which must be sent in by 28th April. may be obtained at the Museum, or from JOHN DODD, Clerk to Governing Body. 16, Corn Exchange Chambers. I HEvVITT'S FOR r SCHOOL BOOTS. PUBLIC NOTICES. CHESTER AND DISTRICT JJOSPITAL SATURDAYFCCOMMITTEE The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above will be held at the TOWN HALL, CHESTER, ou THURSDAY NEXT, April 24th, 1902, at 8 30 p.m. Business:— To receive Annual Report and Statement of Accounts. To Appoint Committee for ensuing year, and other Business. ED. H. THOMAS, Chairman. J. C. H. HANKINSON, Hon. Treas. J. A. CROSBY, Hon. Secretary. THE PCBLIC ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. CITY OF CHESTER. E LECT-RIC LIGHTING DEPART- JL'J MENT. REDUCTION OF METER RENTS. From March 25th last the Rent of Meters for 17 lights has been Reduced from 2s. 6d. to Is. 6d. per quarter. THE KING'S SCHOOL, CHESTER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the JL?( ACCOUNTS of the above School, for the year ending 31st December, 1901, may be inspected at my Office, St. Werburgh-street, Chester, any day between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 18th day of April, 1902. F. B. MASON, Clerk to the Governors. THE QUEEN'S SCHOOL, CHESTER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the ACCOUNTS of the above School, for the year ending 31st December, 1901, may be inspected at my Omce, St. Werburgh-street, Chester, any day between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 18th day of April, 1902. F. B. MASON, Clerk to the Governors. CHESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES. s T. JOHN'S HOSPITAL CHARITY. ALMSHOUSES, ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL. A VACANCY having arisen in the above Charity the Trustees are prepared to receive applications from persons eligible for the same. Applicants must be poor and impotent, of good character, and who are not, and have not at any time, within three years, been in receipt of parochial relief. Applicants must not be under 50 years of age. All applications for the above Charity 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, Northgate-street, Chester. All Forms of Application, duly filled up and signed, must be returned to the Clerk, at his Office, on or before the 30th instant, otherwise the applications will not be entertained. N.B.—Canvassing by or on behalf of the Appli- cants renders them liable to disqualiifcation. HENRY THOS. BROWN, Clerk. Chester, 18th April, 1902. PLEASURE CRUISES. T HE DEE STEAM BOAT CO. The above Company is the only one authorised by His Grace the DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, to run their STEAMERS regularly to EATON HALL. THE "ORMONDE" AND "BEND OR" Will run as follows (Sundays excepted) »m am am ) pm i pm pm i pm pm Chester d p 9 m'IIlpm\pmlpm Cheafer.dp ?9 500 1112r,' ,1 122? 1 50 2 2C 3 35 1 20 155 20 Iron Bridge <015 1145 I | 5 45 Iron Br';? d. 1015 il46 5 45 EeciestonF.?'? )2t0 t2.? 1 ,,o1 2., ki. t 30 1 6 10 Chester ,arr 1130 1 (11 252 403 1(142 .515 t* 1!07 0 FARES Chester to Eccleston, Gd. Single 9d. Return Iron Bridge, 8d. ;ls. Weather and other causes permitting. SPECIAL RUNNINGS FOR BANK HOLIDAYS. EDUCATIONAL. 'r. THE KINGS SCHOOL, CHESTER. HEAD MASTER: REV. J. T. DA VIES, M.A. NEXT TERM begins THURSDAY, May 1st, 1902, at 9 a.m. Candidates for entrance attend at 11 o'clock. For prospectus apply to the Clerk, Mr. F. B. MASON, St. Werburgh-street, Chester. Boarders taken by the Rev. J. R. FULLER. The Head Master will attend at the School on WEDNESDAY, April 30th, from 11 to 12 o'clock, to interview parents. SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, 30, Duke- )0 street, Chester. School Duties RESUMED MONDAY, April 14th. QUMMER TERM, 1902.—Miss MONT- O GOMERY, B A., will RE-OPEN SCHOOL on APIUJ, 30th, at ABBOTS VILLAS. Prospectus on application. 2810 KINDERGARTEN & PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 26, UPPER NORTHGATE STREET. Trained and Certificated Teachers. Prospectus and Terms on application. SOUTHPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD. Principal: Miss L. ROWE, B.A. Successful Boarding and Day School. Summer term begins May lith. 2818 ELOCUTION. PUBLIC SPEAKING, READING, &C. MR. W. H. WATSON. Single Lesson, 5, Ten Lessons, Two Guineas; Ten Lessons in Class, 15/ Visits weekly Chester, Wrexham, Colwyn Bay, &c. Biblical and Shakesperian Reading, Voice Pro- duction, Recitation, Gesture. Highest testimonials from clergymen, colleges, &c, Address: c o Richardson's, 43, Bridge-st. Row, Chester; or 24, Canning-street, Liverpool. MR. BRUNO, Teacher of Banjo, Zither Banjo, 1M. Guitar, Mandoline, Mandola; also Violin and Viola for orchestral playing.—Studio, 7, Eastgate Walls, Chester. SINGING AND VOICE PRODUCTION. M LLE. ANNETTA ZULIANI, Prima Donna Assoluta, (late of the R.I.O. Co vent Gardens, the Crystal Palace O-pcra, and Saturday Concerts, and the original Katherine in Goetz's Opera" Katherine and Petruccio," as produced at Drury Lane), begs to announce that she gives lessons in the above on alternate Mondays at 5, LORNE-STREET, CHESTER. Home Address: 141, Bedford street, South Liverpool. 2302 on TENDERS. HOOLE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. TO ROAD AND STREET CONTRACTORS. PRIVATE STREETS. TENDERS are invited for STREET WORKS I to be executed in the following Streets, viz.:— GRIFFITHS TERRACE (Faulkner-street). PHILLIP STREET (from No. 131, Phillip- street, to Westminster-road). A separate Tender for each Street is to be sent in to the undersigned, addressed to the Chairman of the Council, not later than 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, the 3rd day of May, 1902. and the Council reserve the right to accept the Tender for either Street separately. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Plans may be inspected and particulars obtained at the Office of the undersigned. By Order, ARTHUR E. CALDECUTT, Clerk to the Council. 17, Newgate-street, Chester, 10th April, 1902. J. E. BRASSEY & SON, LTD., 9, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER, SOLE AGENTS FOB DISTRICT FOR RALEIGH CYCLES. Prices from £ 9 10/- cash, with fixed wbeel, and £ 10 10/- with free wheel, and two brakes, up to £25. Complete with good class lamp, bell, bag & tools. NOTE-RALEIGH SPECIALITIES, viz., FEATHERWEIGHT MACHINES Original Cross Frames, 2-spet4 Gears, Optional Free Wheel, Anti- Vibration Handles. Please ask for the Raleigh Catalogue, which will Wfound veisy interesting to all Cyclists. As to Free Wheels, MR. C. W. BRO. N Special Expert on Cycle Construction to the C. T. C. Gazette," says :—" I ctri recommend the Raleigh to those Cyclists who are on the look out for a really reliable Tree Wheel." SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON GRADUAL PAYMENT SYSTEM. CYCLES ON HIRE. REPAIRS & ENAMELLING DONE ON PREMISES CYCLES. CYCLES. CYCLES. W. M A HER, SOLE AG FINT FOR RUDGE-WHITWORTH, SPECIALS 15 15 0 DO. DO. STANDARDS 10 10 0 ROYAL ENFIELD, GIRDER FRAME 15 15 0 DO. DO. MODEL B. 12 12 0 DO. DO. MODEL D. 10 10 0 ALL THE ABOVE FITTED WITH FREE WHEELS & RIM BRAKES. Also Agent for that High-class Machine, Lea-Francis. These Cycles are the best value that money can purchase. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO REPAIRS. ALSO ACCESSORIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. W. MAHER, 34, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. LOOK HERE! HIGH-CLASS GENT'S IONIAN CYCLES, APPLEBY'S HALF-INCH ROLLER CHAIN, LYCETTS SADDLE, FIRST-CLASS PNEUMATIC TYRES (Not Rubbish), BEST-PLATED WESTWOOD RIMS AND SPOKES, RAT-TRAP PEDALS, BOX CROWN, BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED, LAMP AND TOOLS INCLUDED, FOR £7 ONLY. CYCLES built up of Genuine B.S.A. and EADIE Fittings for f9, CLINCHER Tyitrs, BEST FREE WHEEL, AND GENUINE CRABBE BRAKE FOR El EXTRA. Bowdon Brakes, 15/8 Crabbe Brakes, iront..9j7, back 13/11 Best Eadie Hyde Free Wheel Clutch, 10/6; Genuine Dunlop Outer Covers 18/10, Palmers J61 3/5, Warwicks 16/6, Clippers 16/6 ALL ACCESSORIES EQUALLY CHEAP. HORSWILL9 45, QUEEN STREET, CHESTER. TEN GUINEAS TO TWENTY GUINEAS. j IT'S FOR YOU to decide whether Cycling shall be a pleasure or a toil. It all depends upon your choice of machine. By selecting THE SWIFT, FITTED WITH FRICTIONLESS FREE-WHEEL, TWO BRAKES, AND HIGHEST GRADE TYRES, YOU WILL POSSESS THE WORLD'S BEST, And a Cycle that will give satisfaction in every sense of the word. One Guinea paid immediately will secure one of these Royal machines. THE SPORTS TRABLNG CO., LTD., 100A, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. "CESTRIAN" MODEL IRON FRAMED PIANOFORTES. WARRANTED FOR 10 YEARS. FROM 10/6 PER MONTH. THE FINEST PIANOFORTES IN THE MARKET. TO BE OBTAINED ONLY (FROM- HERBERT ELLIS, 71, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. OLD PIANOFORTES RENOVATED AND REPAIRED. FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ESTIMATES FREE. ESTABLISHED 1875. LOST SIGHT; OR "THE LIGHT THAT FAILED." Kipling's pathetic tale of the artist who lost his sight, teaches a moral. THE EYES ARE THE BREAD-WIXNERS. TAKE CARE OF THEM. KNOW THAT THEY ARE RIGHT. HAVE THEM TESTED BY H. C. HOUGHTON, EYESIGHT & SPECTACLE SPECIALIST, LATE MANAGER FOR WOOD, ABRAHAM'S, Liverpool & Manchester. Binocular, Marine, and Field Glasses; also agent for Zeiss and Goerz Treider Prismatic Binoculars. ALL REPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND PROMPTLY. 23, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. School children's eyesight tested free of charge, and g-LitiAee nt iorspitaj prices, any day after 4 p.m., Wednesday excepted. WHAT SHALL WE GIVE I OUR FRIEND? IS A QUESTION FREQUENTLY ASKED. A PICTURE IS A GIFT USEFUL AND REFINED AT THE SAME TIME, IF SELECTED WITH DISCRETION. IT IS SOMETHING EVERYBODY CAN Do WITH, AND EVERYBODY ENJOYS. MINSHULL & MEESON have recently added to their Gallery a large selection of the Newest Pictures in the most modern and artistic frames. TWO NEW PICTURE SHOW ROOMS RECENTLY OPENED. AN INSPECTION INVITED. MINSHULL & MEESON, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. CITY Q.RILL & RESTAURANT 14, FOREGATE STREET, F. COTTIER Begs to inform his Friends and the Public that he has RE-OPENED THE ABOVE PREMISES, and by giving his best attention, hopes to merit a share of their patronage. SPEClALITE COTTIER'S TABLE D'HOTE, FOUR COURSES, 1/6. HARRINGTON HOTEL. FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. Two minutes' walk from South Kensington Station, Imperial Institute and Museums. HA RRINGTON RD- SOUTH KEMSENrGTON, LONDON, S. W. A. HARTMANN. Proprietor, (Late Manager of the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, and several other leading Hotels). TERMS FROM 7s. 6D. PER DAY. CHESTER UNITED GAS CO., ROODEE WORKS, GAS COKE REDUCED TO 7D. PER CWT. BROKEN COKE For Stoves and Household Purposes, 8D. PER. CWT. DELIVERY IN BAGS WITHIN ONE MILE OF CHESTER CROSS, AT 2D. PER CWT. EXTRA. MARCH 8TH, 1902. GAS OFFICES, CCPPIN-STEEET. T. H. BANKS, FURNITURE REMOVER (ROAD OR BAIL) AND GENERAL CARTER. GRAVEL MERCHANT. Office 5, ST. WERIBURGH'kl MOUNT, CHICRTEII. TT AI R COM B I N G S MABK UP, 2 PER OZ. COVERLETTE I TAILS OF  T<?,, HAIR FRAMES PURE F From 3/6 each. H A I R, 5/6 T. 8EALES BROWN. S, IIEECE-ST. (CAB STATION), LIVERPOOL. TELEPHONK No. 141. ] £ DGAR DUTTON & SONS THE OLDEST FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT IN THE CITY, 30, Frodsham Street, Chester. E. D. & SONS, having the Largest Stock of Belgian Horses, Superior Glass and Closed Hearses, Private Broughams, Coaches, & Glass- HearSscehs, illibeer, are prepared to Supply Funerals cheaper than any other shop in the Citv. E. D. & SONS take the ENTIRE MANAGE- MENT OF FUNERALS in Town or Country with due regard to economy and taste. All Coffins made on the premises by Practical Workmen and delivered in Town or Country in a few hours' notice. Undertakers supplied with Hearses and Carriages, Coffin-plates, Handles, Linings and Shrouds and Bearers at Moderate Charges. To the Poor or Benevolent, a good Coffin, Schillibeer and Grave complete, 38s. Agent for METALLIC COFFINS, for Infectious Cases —— PRIVATE ADDRESSES 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables; and WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. JP T X I f V/ H_LVN T If P JLVI OF EVERY DESCRIPTION 9 i? ?? FURNISHING GOODS COMPLETE FURNISHING STORES, AT THE 9 TO 19, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL, LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. FREE DELIVERY. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, POST FREE. I GRAND SPRING SHOW OF MILLINERY AT APPLETON'S, BRIDGE-STREET ROW, CHESTER, ALSO FANCY STRAW HATS, TOQUES, &c. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, ORNAMENTS, &c. SPECIAL LADIES' SAILOR HATS, In all the newest shapes, in great variety, from liffy MANTLES, JACKETS, COATS, &c., IN ALL THE NEWEST AND MOST APPROVED STYLES & SHAPES FOR THE SEASON. OtJR SPECIALITY Perfect-fitting COSTUMES, COATS, SKIRTS, &C., TO ORDER, AT APPLETON'S, BRIDGE-STREET ROW. JOHN A. MATE, 17, BRIDGE STREET ROW, 50 BRIDGE STREET. NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, INFANTS' PELISSES, MILLINERY, OVERALLS, FROCKS, PINAFORES, &c. EVERY REQUISITE IN Ladies' Underclothing & Baby Linen, A QUANTITY OF CORK E T 8. TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES, TO BE SOLD AT COST. For Value, Variety and Quality we still lead the way. IF YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED US, DO SO. IT WILL PAY YOU. WE ARE GENUINE Ladies' & Children's Outfitters, NOT GENERAL DRAPERS, Therefore in a better position to give you the Right Goods at the Right Price. 17, BRIDGE STREET ROW, 50, BRIDGE STREET. ROLAND J)AWSON. 46 & 48,- FORRGATE-ST. CHESTER, AND 1 & 2, WHITE HORSE YARD, PAWNBROKER, JEWELLER & CLOTHIER, DEALER IN FURNITURE, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, PIANOS, FCRS, CARPETS, BASSINETTES, &C. Cash Advanced to any amount on any of the above class of Goods. Ð6 6/-Had very little wear. Grand \JI second-hand real Leather SUITE, mahoganv frames, Rtn?ed bwk& JL?/ ?- t -SIendid ?*? ?? SKIN HEARTH- 1  R G, well-lined. "I 4>/ £ »-Very fine KITCHEN SIDE- BOARD massive home- made one, 6ft. long, shaped front, high back, quantity of drawers and large cupboard. A bargain. 4/6 TO 1216-Large Stock of Cloth HEARTH- TA: U RUGS hand-made. Ð6 "I I — Unredeemed. Hammerless I Breechloading GUN, by noted maker, cost £ 30; left choke, 12-bore Damascus steel barrels, in best of condition. 1/11 A YARD—Roll of 22m. wide STAIR I JL J. CARPET; lovely pattern, excellent wearing quality, any length cut. no 1 Cy —Forfeited. Very neat pattern Long GOLD GUARD; Government hall-marked good as new. "I -f //?—Splendid DRESS LENGTH of Black JL A/ vJ SERGE, 6yds. double width. O Pt £ ? — Out of pledge Exceptionally c?? ?/ sweet-toned HARMONIUM, with stops, knee swell, &c., solid oak caw, ivory keys. Has had very little wear. "I Q/|^—Handsome Brass Rail FENDER; Jt. ?/ ?? new shape.  "I A Splendidlv finished Pair of <??? JL\?/ Satin Walnut Enclosed BED- ROOM TABLES, with extrn. size bevelled j landscape shape mirror, marble slab, cupboard, rail, and chairs. -Well-finished, second-hand KITCHEJ4 <LF # vJ DRESSER, hard whitewood top, high back, 5ft. long. 5 IOf-Excellent 5ft. solid mahogany <^0 11// SIDEBOARD, with high mirror back, massive base, full of drawers, &c. "I /"k /—Capital pair of of good range FIELD G LASSES, in case. 3 Sf-Unredeemed. Gent's very heavy O/ 18ct. Gold BANGLE RINGS, round make; worth this for the gold. "I O Ifi & 16 6-SpIendid WOOL BEDS, with JL?/? bolster and pillows, full size, best quality flocks, strong ticks. Very cheap. 0~| "I O/A—^Capital strong BASSIN- o_Vl JL?/? ETTE wood body, with hood, &c. "I A /-Very good SITTING-ROOM <???? -L??/ SUITE; new two years' ago, and cost £16, heavy solid chairs, upholstered in rich maroon plush, extra big seats to easies and couch. OQ if*—Quite perfect. Stone China DINNER ??/ ? SET, dark blue pattern. Of) "1 I—Beautiful new design HAT and <  ?-' AO/ UMBRELLA STAND, in walnut very firm and well made, mirror back. OQ/A—Pretty small size PIER GLASS, v/ English gilt frame. cR22 "I — Unredeemed. Splendid óIW' J 'PIANO. no worse than new, by Peace, of London," burr walnut case, full trichord, check action, Marguerite panel, iron frame. Tuned and delivered. An excep- tionally good instrument. ESTABLISHED 117 YEARS. TRADE MARK. R. J. FPLWOOD & BLAND THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF ANNATTO AND RENNET IN THE WORLD. PRIZES VALUE 2150 WILL BE GIVEN TO USERS OF THE ABOVE PREPARATION DURING 1902. Samples and further particulars supplied free on application to sole address— STEAM ANNATTO WORKS, HOXTON, LONDON. TELEPHONE 269. GEORGE EDWARDS, REGISTERED PLUMBER, 100 & 102, BOUGHTON, CHESTER. I Gas Fitter, Ltod Light Manufacturer, &0. T.G.BURRELL CABINgT MAKR AND UPHOLSTERER, 57, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER, IS NOW SHOWING NEW SEASON'S GOODS IN DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, DINING-ROOM SUITES, BEDROOM SUITES, HALL & OFFICE FURNITURE, KITCHEN FURNITURE, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, FRENCH CRETONNES, ENGLISH CRETONNES. MADRAS MUSLINS, LACE CURTAINS, INLAID LINOLEUM 3s. PER YARD. CORK LINOLEUM, 1.3J PER YARD. CARPETS & RUGS. FENDERS & FIREIRONS. BRASS KERBS, DOGS & STOPS. SPECIAL CORK LINOLEUM. No. 1 Quality. No. 2 Quality. 3 yds. by 3 yds. lllq 14/- ty „ by 3 yds. 13/9 15/6 4 „ by 3 yds. 15/6 18/6 3,2 1 by 4 yds. 18/6 22;- 4 by 4 yds. 21/9 24/9 Best Maker's Goods, unequalled at the price. Com. pare these with other makers. Sample Patterns sent. BRUSSELS SQUARES. 3 by 3, 36/6 3t by 3, 42/6; 4 by 3, 49/6; 3f by 4, 63/- Reliable Goods, Good Quality, Best Designs. SPECIAL LINES IN WHITE & ECRU CURTAINS. 2/2, 2/6, 2/11, 3/6, 3/11, 4,11 to 211. SEE OUR CIRCULAR. INCOMPARABLE VALUE. CRETONNES & TAPESTRIES. FAST COLOURS, 4 £ d., 6 £ d., 8td., lOtd. to 1!9i Window Blinds of every Description. ESTIMATES FREE. STRAIGHT & BAY POLES, IN WOOD, BRASS & BAMBOO. ESTIMATES FREE. RK-UPHOLSTEBING. RE-POLISHING^ REPAIRING. Best Workmanship. Lowest Prices4 ESTIMATES FREE. T. G. BURRELL Complete House Furnisher, 57, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ASK FOR ROMOLA," THE CREAM OF OLD SCOTCH WHISKIES. PROPRIETOR GEORGE BARLOW, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, THE OLD VAULTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. M R" & MRS. GEO. H. MOORE (Successors to Mrs. Hopkins), WARDROBE DEALERS, 10, WATERGATE ROW (N.), CHESTER, Beg to inform the Public that the above business until recently so successfully carried on by the late Mrs. HOPKINS, has now been taken over bv them and they will be pleased to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen immediately on receipt of letter or post card. They trust by strict Cash Payments and prompt attention to orders to merit confidence and patronage in the future. The Highest Prices gi ven for all Goods Purchased. MISS C. MURPHY, Manageress. EADE'S PILLS. E AJDE'S PLEMS. All who snffar from Goat JL or Rheumatism should E &DFIS PILLS. immediately have recourse U JL to EADE'S PILLS. Hun- E AJ)EIS PILLS. droda of Testimonials have .Ej jt. been reoeived from all E ADE'S PILLS. sorts and condition* of !i 1 men testifying to the WON. EADE'8 PILLS. derful power these Pilla J'J JL have in giving relief in the very worst eases. These Piile are purely VEGETABLE and perfectly gate in their action. INSTANTLY BELIEVE AND RAPIDLY CURE THB WORST FORM OF GOUT, RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, PAINS IN THE HEAD, PACE. AND LIMBS And have the argesrt reoonuaendation ever given any patent medicine of its class. GOUT 16, Barton Crescent, Dewsbury-roood, Leeds. May 2nd. 189t. RHEUMATISM Dear Sir,-It is with nu. bounded pleasure I send you [UW h?es in praMe of ,.oq \? most e?cellest Pills. It is years since I first had imeroo T> 1IECMATI8M =tic (?out. and I had THREE iL? montha in bed with it. 0$ GOUT course I had. the doctor, &net \jT he sweated me down almost tit a skeleton. The NEX» SPRING Z RHEUMATISM baè auottier attack, and was G OUT persuaded by a frieud to try GOUT your tills. I aid so, alKt aim QIUTE sore they prevented my being laid up AGASN. R NBUXATION I WOULD MOT BE WITH* Jtv OUT THEM IF THEY COA* GOUT ONE POUND A BOTTLE. You are quite at liberty te make what ute you me of thisC RNHPENUW MATISM and I shall bt jieaaed to ankwe R any poor NRLFRIRY" who caree to wrlw me (enclosing staziped GOUT address). Wishing you (jvery suooess, JOURS truly, AUHERT M OUKTAllf. EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC P". o Are Sold by all Chemists, in BOTTLES, Is. LTD. ROD 2S. 9d.J or sent post free for Postal Order by the PROPRIETOR GEORGE LADE, 232, GiltsWJ&Ll,(OAr.C. ÅiÙI for and be sure you obtain ]F A GOtJT ANY RHEUMATIC PILLS. EADE'S PILLS. ASTON I89 14, WATERGATE STREET. L. LINOLEUMS, CARPETS & RUGS. CASH OR CREDIT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. < ASTOFs. 14, WATERGATE STREET.