Welsh Newspapers
Search 15 million Welsh newspaper articles
3 articles on this Page
Advertising
TELEPHONE 222. SPECTACLES & EYEGLASSES. FIELD & OPERA GLASSES. BAROMETERS & THERMOMETERS. WALKING STICKS. UMBRELLAS & SUNSHADES. J. D. SIDDALL, OPTICIAN TO THE INFIRMARY, THE CROSS, CHESTER. REPAIRS OF ALL KINDS. Umbrellas and Sunshades Re-covered in all newest i colours. LANTERNS & SLIDES ON SALE OR HIRE. Oxygen and Coal Gas in Cylinders.
Advertising
CHAMPAGNE. LEBEAU & CIE. 1898 VINTAGE 4Ss. Nrrr PER DOZEN. Shipped by Messrs. Moet and Chandon. The Wine of this Brand is the guaranteed pro- duce of tie Champagne district, and at the paice cannot be surpassed in quality." THOS. WELSBY & CO., WINE MERCHANTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. Agents for Messrs. Moet and Chandon, Epernay.
Advertising
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROYALTY THEATRE, XT CHESTER. Proprietor-MR. MILTON BODE. Resident Manager-CHAS. E. S. McLEOD. LAST TWO NIGHTS of Mr. GEO. EDWABDES' Company in AN TO Y." MONDAY NEXT, May 5th, for Six Nights only, Mr. MOEILLOT'S Repertoire Company- MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, May 5, 6 & 7, THE SHOP GIRL." THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY, May 8, 9 & 10, THE CIRCUS GIRL." Box Office open at the Theatre, and at HERBERT ELLIS'S, 71, Foregate-street. THE PIERROTS. TWO WEEKS' SPECIAL PERFORMANCES (Evenings only), in the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEWGATE ST., COMMENCING MONDAY NEXT, MAY 5TH. (No performance Wednesday, May 14). ADMISSION 1/ Gd. and 3d. Doors open 7 30; commence at 8. OUT-DOOR PERFORMANCES COMMENCE WHIT-MONDAY, ON THE LITTLE ROODEE. ADMISSION 2d. Children Id. No Collections. CHESTER RACE MEETING, MAY CTli, 7TH & 8TH, 1902. TUESDAY. MOSTYN TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE. STAMFORD TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE. WYNN STAY HANDICAP. BELGRAVE WELTER HANDICAP. WEDNESDAY. CHESTER CUP, value £ 2,550. PRINCE OF WALES' WELTER HANDICAP. BADMINTON TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE. THURSDAY. GREAT CHESHIRE HANDICAP, value;21,000 DEE STAKES. ORMONDE TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE. THE MAY PLATE. CHARGES OF ADMISSION — Entrance to the Course Is. Dee Stands 2s. Gd., Cup Day 5s.; Grand Stand 5s., Cup Day 15s.; Tattersall's Weekly Ticket £2[08., Daily Ticket :Cl, Cup Day 30s.; County Stand Badges: Gentlemen's JE3; Ladies' £ 2; Reserved Balcony Seats 10s. extra. Applications for Reserved Seats and Badges to Secretary. F. J. WARMSLEY, 29, Eastgate Row (N.), Chester. CHESTER RACES. LITTLE ROODEE, Adjoining Race Course. P. COLLINS, LTD.. (ifiAND CARNIVAL, MONSTER ATTRACTIONS, AND GHAND FREE SIGHTS. LA FAYETTE, The King of the High Rope, Performing twice daily, free of charge. ELECTRIC LIVING PICTURES, MENAGERIE AND CIRCUS, VENETIAN GONDOLAS, ELECTRIC FARMYARD, GIANT STEAM YACHTS, JUMPING HORSES, And Numerous Other Shows, ALL ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRIC LIGHT. H ELfSBY JJOSB F-L, TE, SATURDAY, MAY 17TH, 1902. PROCESSION AT 1-30 P.M. PRIZES FOR DECORATED VEHICLES. SPORTS. DANCING. FIREWORKS. Hon. Sec.: HARRY SMITH, Helsby. CHESHIRE L INES. QHESTEJR RACES. On TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURS- DAY, May 6th, 7th and 8th, 1902, a SPECIAL SERVICE of TRAINS will be RUN from MAN- CIIESTER(Gentral), Stockport(T.D.), Altrincham, Knutsford, NORTHWICH, Hartford, Warrington (Central), Winsford, Cuddington, Mouldsworth, &c., to CHESTER (Northgate Station). On THURSDAY May 8th. a SPECIAL EX- PRESS Passenger Train will leave CHESTER (Northgate) at 4.50 p.m for SHEFFIELD, Don- caster, Lincoln, Newmarket, &c. For particulars of Excursion Bookings, Times of Trains, and full particulars, see bills at the stations. DAVID MELDRUM, Manager. Central Station, Liverpool, May, 1902. MIDLAND RAILWAY. OPENING OF NEW LINE BETWEEN NEW MILLS & HEATON MERSEY. On MONDAY NEXT, MAY 5TH, the NEW LINE between NEW MILLS and HEATON MERSEY will be OPENED for GOODS and MINERAL TRAFFIC. A New Depot has been provided at Cheadle Heath, and one will shortly be opened at Hazel ,Grove (Bramhall Moor Lane). *#* At the Depots ample accommodation for ,dealing with traffic of every description has been provided, including Goods Sheds, Warehouses, Cattle Pens, Tipping Docks, Stacking Ground for Goods and Coal, &e. Orders and other .communications should be ,addressed to Mr. JARVIB, Goods Agent, at Cheadle Heath New Station, or 20, Wellington street, North, Stockport; to .the Station Master at the Hazel Grove (Bramall Moor Lane Goods Depot) when opened or to Mr. W. E. ADIE, Goods Manager, Derby. JOHN MATHIBSON, General Manager. Derby, May, 1902. GAS F I R E S. NEW PATTERNS NOW ON KEW AT THE COMPANY'S SHOWROOMS. NEW REGISTER FIRES, TO FIT REGISTER FIRE GRATES. REGENERATOR STOVES, For Sitting and Retiring Rooms. :N-m-sery Stov-es, fitted with Boiling Burner, for Bedrooms, &c. CONDENSING AND REFLECTING STOVES, for use without Flue, for Corridor.3, Halic, Offices and SHOGA. INSPECTION INVITED. ESTIMATES SUPPLIED FITEIC. GAS COOKERS ON HIRE AT LOOT QUARTERLY RENTALS. CHESTER JJNITEDQAS CO. SHOW ROOMS AND OFFICES, CUPPIN STREET. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO His MAJESTY ISTHER THE KING LATE MAJESTY HITS HME AKJIN E(Si TY i?m QUKEN VICTORIA. BOLLAND'S, CHESTER, CONFECTIONERS. FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT. CAFE & MOKit ROOM WINES AND SPIRITS COFFEE. CIGARS. BOLLAND'S TURTLE SOUP (prepared from Fresh Turtle). CALVES FEET JELLY, Highly recommended for Invalids. LUNCHEON HAMPERS. WEDDING CAKES. As supplied to the Royal Family. An 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXCURSIONS will run as under:- JDj CHESTER RACES.-On WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th (Cup Day), the 5-25 p.m. from CHESTER to RUABON WILL NOT RUN. FRIDAY, MAY 9th, to LONDON for 1, 3, or 5 days from CHESTER. For times, bookings from other stations, week- end excursions, &c., see bills and pamphlets. J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. ROYAL yiSIT TO R HYL. THE OPENING OF THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, RHYL, BY THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES The Prince & Princess of Wales WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, MAY 12TH, AT 12-30 P.M., In a Marquee in the Hospital Grounds. The Ceremony will include a PRESENTATION of PURSES, and Addresses will be deli vered by SIR W. MITCHELL BANKS, THE LORD MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL, THE LORD MAYOR OF BIRMINGHAM, and H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G. TICKETS for Reserved and Numbered Seats in the Marquee, One Guinea each may be obtained from the RON SECRETARY, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl, and will be assigned in order of application. TICKETS for Unreserved Seats, 5/- each; may be obtained from Mr. TREHEARN, Wellington-road, Rhyl. PUBLIC NOTICES. DRAW for CAMERA & ORGANETTE POSTPONED.—Winning numbers will be published in "Cheshire Observer," May 31st. ESULT of AMERICAN ZITHER RDRAW at Chester. Winning Number 228. —Apply 30, Sumpter Pathway, Hoole, Chester.  the undersigned, beg to inform the 11 Public that I have NO CONNECTION whatever with the man that races under the name of "MR. GREENSTONE." (Signed) JOHN J. COWAP. Sealand-road, Chester, April 29th, 1902. HX pHE STOCK EXCHANGE, LIVER- JL POOL. MEMBERS are NOT ALLOWED to ADVER- TISE for Business purposes or to issue Circulars to persons other than their own principals. Lists of Members may be obtained on application to the SECRETARY. CHESTER SOCIETY OF NATURAL yy SCIENCE, LITERATURE & ART. PRESIDENT: J. D. SIDDALL, ESQ. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of this Society will be held in the GROSVENOR MUSEUM, on THURSDAY, 8TH MAY, at Eight o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing Officers and Committee for the ensuing year, and for other business. GEORGE P. MILN. Hon. W. F. J. SHEPHEARD, f Gen. Sees. JANE SWINDLEY, DECEASED. t LL Persons having CLAIMS against the Estate of the late JANE SWINDLEY, wife of Edwin Swindley, of Upton Heath, near Chester, are requested to send particulars to me, the under- signed, without delay. E. S. GILES, 26, Old Bank Buildings, Chester. Solicitor to the Executors. ALL Persons having CLAIMS against the Estate of JOHN MASON, late of Grafton Villa, Upton Park, Chester, Gentleman, formerly of Pitt-street, Liverpool, Wine and Spirit Dealer, deceased, are requested to send particulars of the same forthwith to DIXON & SYERS, 13, Harrington-street, Liverpool, Solicitors for the Executors. 1902. Letter S. No. 8797. In the Chancery of the County Palatine of Lancaster. Liverpool District. In the Matter of the Companies' Act, 1867 and In the Matter of the Companies' Act, 1877 and In the Matter of the SALT UNION LIMITED, and REDUCED; and In the Matter of the Chancery of Lancaster Acts, 1850 to 1890. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by an Order of His Honour the Vice-Chancellor of -the County Palatine of Lancaster made on the 21st day of April, 1902, in the above-mentioned matter, it was ordered that the reduction of capital resolved on and effected by the Special Resolution passed at an ExtraordinaryGeneral Meeting of the Petitioners the Salt Union Limited and Reduced, held on the 30th day of January, 1902, and confirmed at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the said Com- pany on the 17th day of February, 1902, and which resolution was in the words and figures following :— That the Capital of the Company be reduced to £1,400,000, and that such reduction be effected by cancelling the Capital lost or unrepre "sented by available assets to the extent of 94 in respect of each of the Preference Shares in "the Company and to the extent of £ 6 in -respect of each of the Ordinary Shares in the Company, and by reducing the nominal amount of the Preference Shares to £6 per share, and the nominal amount of the Ordinary Shares to £4 per share be and the same was thereby confirmed. And it was ordered that the addition of the words" and Reduced" from part of the name of the said Com- pany for one month from the date of the said Order. And NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that the said Order has been produced to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, and a copy thereof has been delivered to him, together with a Minute approved by the said Vice-Chancellor, in the words and figures following, namely :— The Capital of the Salt Union Limited is hence- forth Cl, 400, 000, divided into 200,000 Ordinary "Shares of S4 each, and 100,000 Preference Shares of C6 each, instead of the original "Capital of E3,000,000 divided into 200,000 Ordinary Shares and 100,000 Preference Shares respectively of CIOeaeb. At the time of the "registration of this Minute the sum of 94 has "been and is deemed to be paid up on each of the said Ordinary Shares, and the sum of £ 6 has been and is deemed to be paid up on each "of the said Preference Shares" and such Order and Minute have been duly registered by the Registrar of Joint Stock Com- panies. Dated this 30th day of April, 1902. BATESONS, WARR & WIMSHURST, 14, Castle-street, Liverpool, Solicitors for the said Company. I HEWITT'S FOR SCHOOL BOOTS. I I EDUCATIONAL. THE QUEEN'S SCHOOL, CHESTER. The SUMMER TERM will begin on MONDAY, May 12th. For Prospectus, information as to Boarding- houses, apply to the HEADMISTRESS, who will be at home to visitors on Saturday, May 10th, both morning and afternoon. rpHE ELMS, FLOOKERSBROOK, CHESTER. JL BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL for GIRLS. English and French certificated resident gover- nesses. Masters attend. Work Resumed May 13. —For particulars or interview, apply Miss NEVILLE. 2926 SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, THE BARS. k3 Principal: MISS LEATON. Visiting Masters for German, Book-keeping, Mathematics, and Elocution. Kindergarten for children under seven. NEXT TERM commences May 12th. 2943 br\ HOUGH GREEN. PREPARA- ?3 ?7 TORY SCHOOL. NEXT TERM begins TUESDAY, May 6th. Vacancies for Boarders.—For prospectus apply Miss SALMON. 2979 STONE VILLA, HOOLE, CHESTER. k? DAY SCHOOL for GIRLS. The MISSES MORCOM will Resume Duties on TUESDAY, the 13th of May, 1902. 2946 KINDERGARTEN & PREPARATORY JCL SCHOOL, 26, UPPER NORTHGATE SCH(?2!?d and Certificated Teachers. Prospectus and Terms on application. SOUTHPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL,  *0 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD. Principal: Miss L. ROWE, B.A. Successful Boarding and Day School. SUMMER TERM begins May 6th. 2818 MISS F. M. MEESON, Associate in Music, of Trinity College, London, Silver and Bronze Medallist of the London Academy of Music, Senior Royal Academy of Music, is open to MusiLc, ESSONS in the following subjects :-i .0,  Theory, Harmony, Counterpoint, and Singing. Schools and Private Families attended. For Terms apply DALE'S Music Shop, 51, Bridge- street Row. Lessons in Harmony and Counterpoint by Correspondence. MR. BRUNO, Teacher of Banjo, Zither Banjo, J)LJL 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. Covent Gardens, the Crystal Palace Opera 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 TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON. JL CHESTER CENTRE. LOCAL EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC. MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE, on 21st June. Last dav of entry 21st May. PRACTICAL, in the week commencing 17th November. Last day of entry 20th October. Chairman of Centre Dr. J. C. BRIDGE, M.A. Local Secretary: Mr. THOS. PATE, 29, Chichester- street, Chester, from whom all particulars may be obtained. PLEASURE CRUISES. THE DEE STEAM BOAT CO. The above Company is the only onex, authorised by His Grace the DUKE OF, WMTMINSTER, to run their STEAMERS regularly to EATON HALL. THE ORMONDE AND BEND OR Will run as follows (Sundays excepted):— I am am am I pm pm pm pm I pm I pm Chester ..dp 9 61 103 to0 1 01 2453304305 SO Chester.dp ?12201 50 l? 20 1 351'1 2111 230 0?5 6 2s0o Iron Bridge 1015 1145 5 45 l l 4 5 Iron Hr'g. d.il015 1145i i | i i 5 45 Ecelestoia 1040 12101235 1 50 2 203 35 4 30 6 10 6 45 Chester. arr 11501 o'l 25?2 40)3 10 4 25 5 7 0 7 30 FARES Chester to Eccleston, 6d. Single; 9d. Return „ Iron Bridge, 8d. Is. Weather and other causes permitting. SPECIAL RUNNINGS FOR BANK HOLIDAYS. jyVERPOOL & N ORTH WA-LES. REGULAR DAILY SAILINGS (Sundays included) COMMENCING SATURDAY, MAT SKD, By Steamer SNOWDON," leaving Prince's Landing Stage at 10-45 a.m. for Llandudno and Beaumaris, allowing 3 hours ashoreaf Llandudn", an l due back ab(ut 7.lbp.m. Special IucraAed Sai ings for Whitsuntide Holidays. Return Day or Week-end Fares. 1st Saloon. 2nd Saloon. Liverpool and Llandudno 5s. Od. 3s. 6d. Liverpool and Beaumaris 6s. 6d. 4s. ed. For particulars as to rates for Season Tickets and all further information apply to the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company. Ltd.. T. G. BREW, Secretary, 40, Chapel-street, Liverpool. Tel. No. b365. SHIPPING. ORIENT-PACIFIC LINE TO AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, CALLING AT FEEMANTLE FOB THE WEST AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS. From LONDON & PLYMOUTH every Fortnight. fF. GREEN & CO. Managers [ANDERSON, ANDERSON & CO. Head Offices: FENCHURCH AVENUE, LONDON For passage apply to the latter firm at 5, Fen- church Avenue, E.C., or at the West End Braneh Office, 16, Cockspur-street, S.W.; or in Liverpool and Manchester to the PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY. Local Agent: H. TAYLOR, Exchange-st., Crewe. TENDERS. HAWARDEN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. fllENDERS are invited for the supply of ROAD i STONES for the maintenance of Roads within the District for the year ending March 31st, 1903. The Stones to be broken so as to pass through and 2 inch gauges, of equal quality, free from dirt, and delivered as required at the following stations :— Hope Village, Buckley Junction, Buckley (Old Station), Hawarden, Knowle-lane, and Watkinson's Sidings (Wrexham, Mold and Connah's Quay Rail- way) Kinnerton, Brougditon Hall, Sandycroft, Queen's Ferry (London & North-Western Railway); and Rossett (Great Western Railway). Tenders are also invited for the CARTING OF STONES from the various Stations, Quarries, and Gravel Pits. Forms of Tender and all particulars may be had on application to the District Surveyor, Mr. WM. NEWTON, Buckley, Chester. Sealed Tenders to be delivered on or before THURSDAY, the 15th day of May, 1902, to ine, the undersigned, endorsed "Tenders for Materials, or Cartage." The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. By Order, HUGH G. ROBERTS, Clerk of the Council. Union Offices, Broughton, near Chester, April 26, 1902. Paperhangings Paperhangings 11 ROBERT WILLIAMS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PAPER- HANGINGS MERCHANT. ALL THE LATEST & NEWEST DESIGNS. The Largest Stock in the City. FROM 2D. PER PIECE. PAINTER, PAPERH ANGER & DECORATOR. Estimates Free for all Town & Country Work. Note the Prices of Papers in the Windows & Address. 73, BROOK STREET, CHESTER. I LOST SIGHT; OR "THE LIGHT THAT FAILED." Kipling's pathetic tale of the artist who lost hit sight, teaches a moral. THE EYES ARE THE BREAD-WINNERS. 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 & Manchegt, Binocular, Marine, and Field Glasses; also age t for Zeiss and Goerz Treider Prismatic Binocularn? ? ALL REPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND PROMPNY. P.^ 23, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTB?. School children's eyesight tested free of clmwo, and glasses supplied at hospital prices, any day af dr I %any day af or 4 p.m., Wednesday excepted. WHAT SHALL WE GIVE 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. MINSHTJLL & MEESON, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. CITY GRILL & 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. SPECIALITE 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. HARRINGTON-RD., SOUTH KENSINGTC \T, LONDON, S. W. A. HARTMANN. Proprietor, (Late Manager of the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, and several other leading Hotels). TERMS FROM 7s. 6D. PER DAY. THE CHESTER ENGINEERING & CASEMENT • MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., GEORGE STREET, CHESTER. GARAGE. MOTOR CARS REPAIRED. The following CARS, &c., are for SALE One 6.1, h.-p. DARRACQ; Tonneau body, to carry four. One CENTURY TANDEM, to carry two. One MOTOR TRICYCLE. One "NEW ORLEANS" CAR, to carry ,two. One 21 2 h.-p. VERTICAL ENGINE-, and BOILER. For prices and full particulars apply as above. R. J. & H. ELLIS, PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS, CHURCH DECORATORS, GILDERS, SIGN WRITERS, PAPERHANGERS. OFFICE 60, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ESTABLISHED 1859. ESTABLISHED A 117 YEARS. TRADE MARK. R. J. FULWOOD & BLAND THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF ANNATTO AND RENNET IN THE WORLD. PRIZES YALUE £150 WILL BE GIVEN TO USERS OF THE ABOVE PREPARATION DURING 1902. Samples and further particulars supply free on application to sole address- STEAM ANNATTO WORKS, HOXTON, LONDON. CHESTER RACES. BAKER & SONS, CONFECTIONERS & REFRESHMENT QONTRACTORS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. BAKERS TO HIS GRACE THE CBBKW" TELEPHONE No. 47. BAKym To His GRAcic THs DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. "BAKERS, CHBSTEB. BAKFIZS? CHmTzFL?*1 I B. & S. ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR SALMON EN MAYONNAISE, DERBY ROUNDS, SPICED BEEF, DECORATED TONGUES, GALANTINES., PIGEON PIES, &c. LUNCHEONS ready from 11 a.m. for the Race Days. HAMPERS FOR THE RIVER PACKED UPON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. PLATE AND CUTLERY ON HIRE. ASK roB RODERICK DHU Old Highland Whisky. To be obtained at almost every Licensed House in the City. B. Nicholson, Agent. J. E. BRASSEY & SON, LTD., 9, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER, SOLE AGENTS FOR DISTRICT FOR RALEIGH CYCLES. Prices from £ 9 10/- cash, with fixed wheel, and £ 10 10/- with free wheel, and two brakes, up to 225. Complete with good class lamp. bell, bag & tools. NOTE-RALEIGH SPECIALITIES, viz., FEATHERWEIGHT MACHINES Original Cross Frames, 2-speed Gears, Optional Free Wheel, Anti- Vibration Handles. Please ask for the Raleigh Catalogue, which will be:found vesy interesting to all Cyclists. As to Free Wheels, MR. C. W. BROWN, Special Expert on Cycle Construction to the C. T. C. M Gazette," says I can recommend the Raleigh to those Cyclists who are on the look out for a really reliable Free Wheel." SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON GRADUAL PAYMENT SYSTEM. CYCLES ON HIRE. REPAIRS & ENAMELLING DONE ON PREMISES. TEN GUINEAS TO TWENTY GUINEAS. 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 TRADING CO., LTD., 100A, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. CYCLES. CYCLES. CYCLES. W. M A HER, SOLE AGENT 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. GUEST & WARDLE, CABINET MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, CHESTER. Special Makers of Ecclesiastical & Institution Furniture TELEPHONE 236. and Fittings. D±JTLm? ?17t?T) FOR FURNISHING GOODS I JDl JTLH\JAL\T I1jI1JIAJ OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ) COMPLETE FURNISHING STORES, AT THE 9 TO 19, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL, LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. FREE DELIVERY. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, POST FREE. | GRAND SPRING SHOW OF MILLINERY AT APPLETON'S, BRIDGE-STREET ROW, CHESTER, 4JLSO FANCY STRAY HATS, TOQUES, Ac. FLOWERS, FEATP .RS, ORNAMENTS, tic. Si 7IAL :— LADIES' iILOR HATS, In all the newest shape in great variety, from 1/6^ MANTLES, JACKETS, COATS, &c., IN ALL THE NEWEST AND MOST APPROVED STYLES & SHAPES FOR THE SEASON. OUR 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. JtVImy REQUISITE IN Ladies' Underclothing- & Baby Linen, A QUANTITY OF CORSETS. TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES, TO BE SOLD AT COST. For Value, Variety and Quality we stilI 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, FOREGATE-ST, CHESTER, AND 1 & 2, WHITE HORSE YARD, PAWNBROKER, JEWELLER & CLOTHIER, DEALER IN FURNITURE, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, PIANOS, FURS, CARPETS, BASSINETTES, &C. Cash Advanced to any amount on any of the above class of Goods. jO A A /—Unredeemed. No worse than new. -?A ?ij ??? Silver English LEVER ??W?A-?TC?H v T. R. Russell & Sons, Liver- pool," gold joints; a written warranty for 25 years given. 1?/?'T??T??? Se? D R E S S LENGTH, extra good quality. ??? 1 ?/? of pledge, cost R25 new. C   ??plendid double barrelled Gù, fb~y noted London maker. O/O 4 TARD — Small Remnants of excellent O quality STAIR CARPETS; 22in wide, dark green pattern. X>Q "I K Lady's DRESSING BAG, I <=?<-?  beautifully fitted, cut-glass bottles, solid silver mounts. A bargain "I & 16/6—Capital Wool Flock BEDS, wi th bolsters and pillows. ?? "I Extra strong well-made J^/O. KITCHEN DRESSER, with high back, 3in. thick white top, on feet I O P?,vely Silver-plated TEAPOT, beauti- I mm! ?? fully engraved. <?-?M ? —Handsome new style Cane CJ/ O MAILCART, single, uphol- stered m art blue, very light and easy-running. present. LovelyTortoiseshell J| L~AXV .I ? and Silver P APERKIFE. -?? "J I "I /—Splendidly-finished SUITE, he-ai y solid walnut frames, oWuVphfo. lstered m rich coloured saddlebags, com- prising couch, pair easies. and 4 small chairs. Fasbi°nable Sable COLLARETTE; real Lll, never worn. ???7 1 ? lf\~Unredeemed. Gent's heaw I ë:KIiI 18ct. government stamped ?'?<jrTUt.TL.? T?A?lj'±?:JT?KT open curb pattern, new 12 months ago. 21/-Sllig,,ttiy damaged on rail, CARPET SQUARE, 3? by 2-. Cheap. X*Q ?/-Very fine OVERMANTEL, in <?? ? tJ walnut, extra size, all bevelled plate glass, btnd-ewved, solid frames, 18/ -Splendid SKIN HEARTHRUG; ?L<?/? large size, well wadded and lined. AA/L ZL/?"? of pledge. Lady's Gold -t!/ English Lever WATCH, bv noted English maker; heavy hall-marked 18ct. gold cases, perfect timekeeper, and has had very little wear. 1 ?/?i THE LOT.-Half-dozen each DINNER -?!?? DESSERT KNIVES, by good OohU e?melid j maker, ivory handles. Never been used. 3 /—Very handsome BASSINETTE; 51 new shape body, extra wide, with reversible hood, two handles. A bargain. Almost new. Good quality Silver- I 1 JLvf/O plated DINNER CRLET. JL. O "| O l £ i—Splendid Set of Iron BED- <?? i.?/? STEADS; full size, heavily mounted with brass, fresh pattern, extra strong sides. ??/?-Pretty 14-day BRACKET CLOCK, «?.f/ vJ D oak case, perfect timekeeper. 6 18/6 Forfeited. Grand Gold I JLO/ U English Lever WATCH extra strong hall-marked cases. A 15-year \ll-7Ítten warranty given. "I O £ \—Nicely furnished solid walnut Octagon _S_ 0 O TABLE, v.'ith tray. BIG STOCK of all kinds of FORFEITED JD GOODS on hand. I TZLEPHOSE No. 141. T?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 I Private Broughams, Coaches, &. Glass- side HearSscehs, illibeer, are prepared tosupplv Funerals cheaper than anv other shop in the City. 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 j a few hours' notice. Undertakers supplied with Hearses and j Can-iages, Coffin-plates, Handles, Linings and Shrouds and Bearers at Moderate Charges. I To the Poor or Benevolent, a good Caron, Schillibeer and Grave complete, 38s. c Agent for METALLIC COFFINS, for Infectious Cases —— PRIVATE IDDRE^SSS I 12, UNION WALK, adjoining- Stables; and WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. TT AIR, COMBINGS MADE UP, 2 PER OZ. COVERLETTE I TAILS OF 1 HXIR FPAMES I TAILI; OF I FROM HAIR FRAMES PURE _ROM. From 3/6 each. R A, I R, T. SEALES BROWN. I 3. LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. I,ettere and Wegraim: Telephone 330 DE.gON8, DRAPIœ. (""H£8TER. CORONATION YEAR FASHIONS OF TO-DAY. DENSONS, 9, 11 & 13, NORTHG-ATE ROW, 19C2. CHESTER. 1902. Spring and Summer Fashions. DENSONS Announce that they are now showing the latest creations of the chief centres of Fashion, to which they respectfully ask your attention. An important feature of the season's productions is the prominence given to goods of home manufac- ture, a feature that has received special encourage- ment from the Queen's desire that only goods made within the Lmted Kingdom shall be worn at the coming Coronation. At the same time, we have provided the mosfe desirable Novelties of Continental origin. Never were our stocks more varied, or in more perfect accord with the latest dictates of Fashion/ It would be lmpœsible to represent our Btock rhan?in? 1 as it j" d?y by day, the latest novelties ?u? ?aAid'74 directly they are obtainable. Our Dress, Mantlemaking and Millinery Depart- ments are under thoroughly experienced" manage- ment, with a staff of well-trained workers. a Our large stock of materials and thoroughly up-to-date) selection of every novelty required In trimmings, &c., enaale us to ensure success in everything we produce. FASHIONS OF TO-DAY IN EVERYTHING FOR LADIES" & CHILDi'EN'S WEAR. DRESS MATERIALS and SILKS. MANTLES. COATS and BLOUSES. COSTUMES & TAILOR-M ADE SUITS. UNDERCLOTHING, CORSETS PETTICOATS in Silk. Muslin, &p. HOSIERY, GLOVES SFSSHADES, LACE. RIBBONS & FLOWERS. Letter Orders receive Special Attention. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. THE ROYAL RANGE OF COBOKATION ROBES. To be worn thus year by all the leaders of Fashion in JAPAN SILKS, GRASS LAWNS, J AND FANCY MUSLINS, Skirt, already made, with materials for Bodice and Trimmings. To be obtained only from THE BRITISH DRESS WAREHOUSE, D E NSONS, DRESS & SILK WAREHOUSE, 9, 11 & 13, NORTHGATE ROW, CHESTER. Delaines. Delaines Delaines. A magnificent assortment for the season in all pretty Floral and Spot Designs, from I 0 to 2/3. DRESS MATERIALS of every description in onJy the ?? fH)n'the Specialists of Fashion. °B WKE ARE THE EARLIEST WITH THE LATEST STYLES. Write for a complete range, returnable in seven days. The Latest Tip for the Silk Season is 4 TUS NO RR." We have decided in our Silk Department to make a special Race Show of Japaneie Silks. Single Tucked J ap, li. Inserted Tucked Jap, "l m' Oyster White Tucked Jap, 2, P: White, Cream and Black Tucked Glace, 2/11 and 3,16. Black and White Oriental Satin, 2 Gi 1 lowered Japs, 2/3 £ 2/iA' Flowered ?T.%M -brc  d? red Japs, for Snioeks, ?- 2 Children's Embroidered Japs, for Smocks, :36in., 2 Gi iNatural Tucked Japs, with ooloured ribbon under lace insertion, 4 6 to 6,11. Fancy^ Coloured Tucked Jape for Blouses, from l/II to 4 11. A Large Variety of Silks of every description. WASHING FABRIC DEPARTMENT. Plain Grass Lawns, 44in., 1111 r ya. Fancy Silk striped Grass L "a g per yard. Figured Grass Lawns 1 04 per yard. Grass Lawn Robes, exquisite designs, 26-, 2"S and 31; Spotted Grass Lawns, 30in.. 1II1, p, r yard. Mercerised Coronation" twills, re west colourings. IGsd. per yard. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. Chiffon Toques and Hats, 3/11 to 1(711 Children's Cotton Hat. l'¡ to 5/11. DENSONS' BOATERS for the Dee. Special prices: 0 £ d„ 1/01, 1¡3¿, 1,í, in to 3/11. Agents for ACHILLE SERRE, The Celebrated Dyer a.Dd Cleaner. i RjCE LIST on Application. DENSONS, 9, 11 & 13, NORTHGATE ROW, CHESTER, Household LiDen Department.. SPECIAL Purchase OF Tablp'cloths The Melrose Bleached TABLECLOTHS, vda. square, 3/6. worth 5 1] The Melrose Bleached Tablecloths, J id, square., 2/11, wortb 4/11. 4 The Melrose Bleached TRAY CLOTES, 1 yd. square, 1131 worth 2 fV.1.. The Melrose Bleached D'OYLEY, 5 hlS, ld., worth 4-. SHEETS. UNBLEACHED SHEETS for Smgie Beds, from 1/11% too; 11. Fnbleacted Sheets for Double Beds, from 3/6 to 611. BLEACHED SHEETS, for Single Beds, from 3/11 to 5/11. Bleached Sheets for Double Beds, from 4"; 'o 12 11. Splendid range of Embroidered HEMSTITCHED SHEETS, full size, from 10/11 to 21 All-Linen Hemstitched Sheets from 18/11 to 30 Special line in EMBROIDERED SHEETS 4 11 to 8/11. QUILTS. COl°rt ALHAMBRA QUILTS, fr? l;li? to 6'?ll. "Vvhite and Coloured HONEYCOM* B QUILTS, from 2/6 to 10/11. White Cotton SATIN QUILTS, frr Sins-Ie Beds, from 3/11 to 811. White Cotton Satin Quilts, for Double Beds from 4/11 to 30/ Splendid assortment of Plain, d and Hem it of Plain an d He stitched PILLOW CASE. Plain and Twill Pillow Cases from 4d. to J I (no inii). Fnlled PiUcw Cases from 5?d. to ? ,3i Fn'lled E,?iibro i de-re d P-I tropi I, -V. to 31'G Fnlled Embroidered PiHow Cases ?roni 1. .?- to 3/G <aH hnen). >1' 1 Herastjtc?ed Pillow Ca?ep from 1 ? to 3 11 TOWELS AND TO vv ELL IN G S. ha" e bougnt over Two Thcu^aud Towels, and are tlu enabled to offer the same at Wholesale Prices. HONEYCOMB, Id. to lO. each. HUCKABACK, 3id. to l/ü1 each. The celebrated Old Bleach Huelral ack Towels. f«H2 1M, 1/1H, 26. ?/d, 4?. White and Brown TURKISH TOWELS, 2?d. ? to l/(> £ Very Large Sizes, from 1/0} to 2/9. 'j THESE TO-?S WE SELL AT TEN PEK r. ? FDER THE ORDIXAKY PlUCKs Writ; TERRY TOWELLING, U v,,d' 411., 6}a.. 8}a. White Terry Towelling. 27 41^3 QjLrt Br;vn IPED TOWELLING, Ú -ide, Ud., 3d. 4d to Hid. O A., TOWELLING, 1 inr: vvi d l^d HljCKABACK 1.. 2d., 4d. We have also H Grp?t Vari,,t? of HONEYCOMB Jf SATIN and GRECIAN TOILET COVERS, ?' TOILET SETS, nUCHESE SETS PIANO ??RS SIDEBOARD COVEHS, TABLE L?w PriS TBAY CLOTHS, ?; at Very  SEE THIS WEEK'S WINDOWS. 1 ,SEE THIS WEEK'S WIN, I)OWS. Ja SUMM"FRn »   and SUMMER URE'ONE8, w],;eh 1o, quality, _beapne?and or?n? des?. a? unsurpassed lve .give be?.v p?cul??f ? veryfe?? ? g? lea??g numbers, which we are convinced it wM J F-y yo? to inspect before pureb' M1 Our quality for Coronation Yeai is the highest, our pnoes the lowest T r  We have a large variety of PRINTED CRE- j TONNES, which, to make room for other numbers, we are c1eanng at 4?d. per yard. &e aJo om. n?w dess in WASHING CRETONNE nt Cid  yard We are confident these will please you at the pnce. Our variety in FURNISHING SA TEENS, at 7M. per yard, is immense We are also, shov.-iiig Ix?tte litl*(,?- in FRENCH   CRETO-?(?rqlla LN -i L?L4 at ?i!? 81d 9id worth i,,r-i)d I p-r ? These are weU JI bu>img -vour CORONATION DECORA- |I TIO:KS, ??-d eii us and inspect our '-?oek Wa shall be pieced to Estimate f(?r D? orations d any ioVi oe pT leased to Estimate for Dec orations of any I  ?ESTSONH?  ?  DENSONS, I 9, 11 and 13, Morthgate How, Chester. I 14, ASTON's. LINOLEUMS, c A I IS & EOGS. ASTONS T 14, WATERGATE STREET. CASH OR CREDIT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. ? 14, WATERGATE STREET* | f.