Cheshire Observer

I CHAMPAGNE. LEBEAU & eTE 1898 VINTAGE. 48s. NETT PER DOZEN. I Shipped by Messrs. Moet and Chandon. The Wine of this Brand is the guaranteed pro- duce of the iJhampagne district, and at the price cannot be surpassed in quality." THOS. WELSBY & CO., ¡ WINE MERCHANTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. Agents for Messrs. Moet and Chandon, Epernay.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROYALTY TIIEAT-RE, CHESTER. Proprietor-MR. MILTON BODE. Resident Manager—OIIAS. E. S. McLEOD. LAST TWO NIGHTS of Mr. MOUILLOT'H Repertoire Company in THE CIRCUS GIRL." MONDAY NEXT, May 12th, for Six Nights only, Mr. J. E. NIGHTINGALE'S Company, under the direction of Mr. ARTHUR E. GODFREY, in "WHAT BECAME OF TOTMANV Mr. BILLY HARMAX. "Tinbad, the Sunday School Teacher," as Totman.) JJOX Office open at the Theatre, and at HERBERT Ij'Lw's, 71, Foregate-street. CHESTER RACES. LIT T L K It, 0 0 11) E E, Adjoining Race Course. P. COLLINS. LTD., GRAND CARNIVAL MONSTRE ATTRACTIONS AND GRAND FREE SIGHTS. Staying To-n ight & baturday over .LA FAYETTE will carry MR. C. CORDERY, the Nag's Head, Foregate-street, on the HIGH WIRE TO-NIGHT and SATURDAY, by special rfequest. ELECT1MC LIVING PICTURES. SPECIAL LOCAL ATTRACTIONS, including '{'be R?ee for the Chester Cup. Carabine, the tinner, passing the post. l}e ErnploytR leaving the Hydraulic Works. ?ery-d?y life {? Eastgate and Foregate-streets. ?tuateers and Artillery entering the Roodee on Sunday last for service. THE TALK OF THE CITY. VEKETIAN GONDOLAS, ELECTRIC FARMYARD, GIANT STEAM YACHTS, JUMPING HORSES, and numerous other Shows, ALL ILLUMINATED BY ELECTRIC LIGHT. RELSBY li t)E ]"J£rE, SATURDAY, MAY 17TH, 1902. PROCESSION AT 1-30 P.M. PRIZES FOR DECORATED VEHICLES. SPORTS. DANCING. FIREWORKS. Hon. Sec. HARRY SMITH, Helaby. iVTESTON AND DISTRICT CRICKET ? CLUB FETE & AMATEUR ATHLETIC a?ORT.? (under A. A.A. Lnw?. nnd N C.U. Kums. Liver- pool ce. win be li M ?u the pivttily situated ???'?u?at L'AKK.TATE.ne.irChester.on WHI1'- .?' ??? I th, 1!¡' cuMma?in? at 2 p?m. /•.pJ I* r'YK.NTS.—Yards, Quaker mile, and One  ?' ?' ?'?'? Steeplechase, J?U Yards Hurdl", ?n.? ?!"?'? ?? t,cJe, One and Two Mile Bicycle, Cue Mila °Vice Htc?cte HacH. All handicaps. SMCtmud I)e,,key ?&ccs. ?evei Urass Track. Cheap return tickets froi ^Jlverpool Litudiu?-Ht?u, Bn'keuh?d. Itock k'?i ry, ?Reh*"?o", S?aconite, C'tesM', aLd other stations on t t, eill, a.ud N.? aud G.W Kahwa.ys, and Great Central  Kntr. f .rms and all pu'ticu?rs from T. J. -??VE, f?rh?.t?. Dear Ch,,ter. Hun, ?See. PRELIfIN Alt Y NOTICE THE FIFTY-NINTH J ÐESTON QASTLE j^ESTIVAL TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 AND lH, 1902. HOOTON PARK WHITSUNTIDE STEEPLECHASES AND HURDLE RACES ILL BE HELD ON WHIT-MONDAY. FIRST RACE, ABOUT 1-45. ADMISSION TO COURSE: ONE SHILLING. SPECIAL TRADIH AT REDUCED FAKES. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS. EXCURSIONS will leave CHESTER (G.W.R.) STATION as under:- FRIDAY, May 1G, to Winchester, PORTS- MOUTH, SOUTHAMPTON. Bournemouth, &c., for 5, 8, 12, or 15 days; to BATH and BRISTOL for 4, fI,, 11, or It) days and to WESTON- for 4, f), Taunton, M i ne h ea d Barnstap l e, SUPER-MARE, Taiinton, linehead, Bamstaple, 1L1 RACOMBE, EXETER. Dawlish, Teignmouth, TORQUAY, PLYMOUTH, Truro, Falmouth, fct. Ives, PENZANCE, &c., for 5, 8, 11, or 15 days. FRIDAY, Mav 16, and WHIT-MONDAY, to H, EREFORD, Rtiss, Newport, CARDIFF, SWAN- SEA, Carmarthen, TENBY, Pembroke, NEW AJIJLFORD, &c.. for 4, 5, or 8 davs to Wellington, ,I OL YERHAITOX (EXHIBITION), West ^roinwicli, Dudley, Kidderminster, BIRMING- HAM, WORCESTER, Malvern, GLOUCESTER, CHELTENHAM, Stratford-on-Avon, LEAM- IN Oxford, Reading, LONDON, Eridport, to return ?u per orcliesi., WEYMOUTH, &c., to return as per Uls and to BRIGHTON, Hastings, EAST- BOURNE, Ramsgate, Margate, &c., for 5, 8, 12, tlr 15 days SATURDAY, May 17, to GUERNSEY and hl{SEY for a fortnight or less. VVHIT-MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, nd SATURDAY, Mav 1!), 22, 23, and 24, DAY to Wrexham, LLANGOLLEN, Oswestry, ,HR E W SBU R Y, Corwen, Bala, Festiniog, DOL- ^-LLEY, BARMOUTH, &c. Tickets, bills, pamplets, &c., can be obtained at the Stations. J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. GAS F I R E S. NEW PATTERNS Now ON VIEW AT THE COMPANY'S SHOWROOMS. NEW REGISTER FIRES, TO FIT 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. COOKERS ON HIRE AT Low QUARTERLY RENTALS. lJHESTR JJNITED GAS CO. aow ROOMS AND OFFICES, CUPPIN STREET. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY .JSLJSL? HER THE KING ?'??? LATE MAJESTY THE-Ki.N W QDKEN VICTORIA. BOLLAND'S, CHESTER, CONFECTIONERS. FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT. CAFK & SMOKE ROOM WINES AND SPIRITS COFFEE. CIGARS. BOLLAND'S TURTLE SOUP (prepared from Fresh Turtle). CALVES FEET JELLY, Highly recommended for Invalids. LUNCHEON HAMPERS. WEDDING OAKEN. As supplied to the Royal Family. All Sizes kept in stock. Illustrated, Catalogues Gratia. Ball Suppers. Wedding Receptions. Cyclists Catered for. Cicstomers' Cycles Stored without charge. R. BOLLAND & SONS, LTD. Telegi-arits: Bollands, Chester." Telephone 37. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. .# PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SANDYCROFT FESTIVAL I AND SPORTS, SATURDAY, JULY 12TH, 1902. P. COLVILLE KELLY, Hon. Sec. W. HARRISON, Assist. Sec. PUBLIC NOTICES. .n NOTICE. IpATON HALL will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on WHIT MONDAY FOR THAT DAY ONLY. RRHE STOCK EXCHANGE, LIVER- i 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. T. JOHN AMBULANCE. Gentlemen holding First Aid Certificates are invited to attend at ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, HAMILTON PLACE, for PRACTICE with the Brigade, at 8 p.m., each alternate TUESDAY, commencing 13th inst. F. T. MILTON, Superintendent. CHESTER FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. A PUBLIC MEETING WILL HE HELI) IN THE TEMPERANCE HALL, GEORGE-ST., ON MONDAY NEXT, MAY 12TH, 1902, TO CONSIDER THE EDUCATION BILL." ADDRESSES will be given by REV. A. J. VINER, OF OLDHAM; S. MOSS, EsQ., M.P.; AND OTHERS. CHAIR TO BE TAKEN AT EIGHT O'CLOCK BY ALDERMAN JOHN JONES. NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB FOR CHESTER. A GENERAL MEETING of this Club will be held on WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, May 14th, at 7-30, in the LOWER ROOM, TEMPERANCE HALL, GEORGE-STREET. All interested cordially invited. First Outings Wednesday, May 21st, and Satur- day, May 24th. CHESTER AND NORTH WALES ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC SOCIETY. The GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the Members of the Society will be held on TUESDAY, the 13th day of May, 1902, at 7-30 p.m., in the LECTURE THEATRE of the GROSVENOR MUSEUM, and at the conclusion of the Meeting the VEN. ARCHDEACON BARBER will read a Paper, entitled— RAY,PH HWDEN The discovery of his tomb in Chester Cathedral, with some interesting particulars and correspondence connected therewith and DR. STOLTERFOTH will exhibit, by means of lantern slides, a series of the CITY CHARTERS dating from A.D. 1171 to A.I). Ifi89. WALTER CONWAY, General Secretary. The next Visit to the Cathedral will be held about the end of May, when an ascent of the Tower will be made, the Triforium and Clerestory Passages being visited on the way. It may be found necessary to limit this visit to Memliers of the Society only. Grosvenor Museum, Chester, 5th May, 1902. OWEN JONES' EXHIBITIONS AT THE KING'S SCHOOL, CHESTER. THE Trustees of the Municipal Charities of JL Chester offer for Competition among duly qualified Candidates TWO EXHIBITIONS in the .Junior Department at the King's School. The subjects for examination are-Knowledge of Holy Scripture, Arithmetic, History, Geography, and English Grammar. Marks will be given for Latin also. The Trustees reserve the right of withholding the Scholarships if candidates of sufficient merit do not present themselves, and no one can be elected who cannot come up to the standard mentioned in the Clauses 54 and 55 of the Scheme for the Government of the School. The Competitions are open to Boys of good character and sufficient health, who are fson.s of persons eligible to participate in the Charity of L)weii Jones. I Exhibitioners will be elected for one Year only in the first instance, but the time for which they hold their Exhibitions may be extended by the Trus tees at their discretion according to circum- stances. Regard will be paid to the relative ages of the Candidates in the Examination and the awarding of the Exhibitions. Candidates must be oveK 8 and under 15 years of age, and they must send in their applications, together with certificates of character (on forms which may be obtained from the undersigned), by the 19th instant, when they will be informed of the time of the Examination. HENRY THOMAS BROWN, Clerk to the Trustees. Northgate-street, Chester, May 9th, 1902. TENDERS. TO LIME MERCHANTS. THE Corporation of Birkenhead arc prepared jL to receive TENDERS for the Supply of 1,000 Tons or thereabouts of LIME for Gas Purifying, delivered free into their Gas Works during the ensuing Twelve months, and as directed by the Gas Engineer, Mr. T. O. PATI:KSON, from whom forms of tender, and all particulars, may be obtained. Tenders, sealed and endorsed Tender for Lime," to be sent in to me not later than 5 p.m. on THURS- DAY, the 22nd May, 1902. The Corporation do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender.—By Order, ALFRED GILL, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Birkenhead, 2nd May, 1902. i HEWITT'S FOR SCHOOL BOOTS. EDUCATIONAL. HIGHER GRADE WESLEYAN JLL SCHOOLS, ST. JOHN STREET. CHESTER. PRINCIPALS MR. A. W. LUCAS, F.G.S., &c. (Boys). Miss M. ROSTHERNE (Girls). Miss K. HENRI (Juniors). These Schools afford a sound business education at moderate cost. Pupils have gained 28 Scholarships at the King's School, 46 Scholarships at the Technical School, 9 Scholarships at the Schools of Science and Art, and 2 Scholarships at the Queen's School, with many similar distinctions. Prospectus and terms on application to the PRINCIPALS. The Schools RE-OPEN on MONDAY, May 12th, 1902. 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. rriHE ELMS, FLOOKERSBROOK, CHESTER. TBOARDING 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. 2H26 SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, THE BARS. t0 Principal: MISS LEATON. Visiting Masters for German, Book-keeping, Mathematics, and Elocution. Kindergarten for children under seven. NEXT TERM commences May 12th. 2943 OA HOUGH GREEN. PREPARA- 30, TORY SCHOOL. NEXT TERM begins TUESDAY, May 6th. Vacancies for Boarders.—For prospectus apply Miss SALMON. 2979 QTONE VILLA, HOOLE, CHESTER. O DAY SCHOOL for GIRLS. The MISSES MORCOM will Resume Duties on TUESDAY, the 13th of May, 1902. 2946 MR. BRUNO, Teacher of Banjo, Zither Banjo, Guitar, Mandoline, Mandola; also Violin and Viola for orchestral playing.—Studio, 7, Eastgate Walls, Chester SINGING AND VOICE PRODUCTION. MLLE. ÅNNETTA JZuLIANI, 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 PLEASURE CRUISES. THE DEE STEAM BOAT CO. The above Company is the only one authorised by His Grace the bUKE OF WESTMINSTER, to run their STEAMERS regularly to EATON HALL. THE "ORMONDE" AND "BEND OR" Will run as follows (Sundays excepted):— EcelesL,O.l.l dp am am am pm | pm Pm pm pin i pm Chp.st-e.r ,03,11,,0, '45!,P,oo?,,1' Ecclesto.ll:F.b 5U 1]20) 1220 1 50 2 201,i 35 4 20 5 :wlô 20 Iron BridF 1114-51 .1.5 4.5 Iron iir'g. d.vlOlo 1145 i i 5 45 EcelestonF i 1O-W 1210 1235i't ?o 2 20 3 35 4 30 6 10 G 45 Chester. arr'1130 1 0 1 25 2 4013 1014 25 1 5 4 ?20O 16 5 14(5) 1(3.,i5 7 (,73t' FAIŒ Chester to Eccleston, Gd. Single 9d. Return Iron Bridge, 8d. ;ls. Weather and other causes permitting. SPECIAL RUNNINGS FOR BANK HOLIDAYS. LIVEHPOOL & NORTH WALES. REGULAR DAILY SAILINGS I (K'unda>s included) By paddle-steamer "SNOWDON," leaving Prince's Landing Stage at 10-45 a.m. for Llandudno and I'eaumaris, allowing3 hours ashore at Llandudn", ana due bek about 7-15 p.m. Special lucrfMed Sailings for Whitsuntide H, Jidays. Rewrn ?ay rWeek-ey?db'ares. 1st Saloon. 2nd Sa;oon. Liverpool and Llandudno 5s. Od. 3s. b'd. Liverpool and Beaumaris Gs.6d. 4s. (id. For particulars as to lates for Se >6on Tickets and all further information apply to the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company, Ltd.. T. G. BREW, fcecretary, 40, Chapel-street, Liverpool. Tel. No. b3bt>. ISLE OF MAN EXPRESS MAIL JL STEAMERS (Sundays excepted). t/- DAY EXCURSIONS P/- From LIVERPOOL. I Weekdays to I Saturday, lOtli 4 puj I From DOUGLAS. I Weekdays to 15th. 9 am I Daily, Friday, May 16th to 27th I Daily 10.3'' am and 2 pm Daily IGth t-022ud :23Uniht Saturday?, 17th and 24th, 5 plIl iiud 130 night Whit Monday I am 9 am aud 4pm I I Daily 9 am aud 4 pm I Whit Monday, 6 pm und 12.30 night I Everv Monday 12.30 Lm i 2 th and 21st 12 30 night DAY EXCURSIONS DAILY, MAY 16th to 27th. Fore Cabin, 4s Saloon, 6s. From Liverpool .111 30 am I Douirlas arrive 2 lbpm I From Douulas .4, pm Liverpool due about7.15 pm Also Whit Monday, from Liverpool, 1 a.m. and 10.30 a.m., returning at 4 p 1ll 6 p.m., or 12.)1) night. DAY EXCURSION TICKETS are issued by all 12.30 night steamers from Liverpool. Saturday midnight passengers return Sunday midnight. LIVERPOOI, TO BAMSEY, direct, Saturdays, from 17th, 12.30 noon; via Douglas, 15th, 11.30 a.m.; Kith, 22nd, and 23rd, at 2 p.m. Hall Caine's Little Man Island," and sailings free. Postage id. Tickets can be obtained at any time at Water-street Office. Passengers, their Luggage, Lire Stock, and Goods con- veyed subject only to the conditions of carriage of the Company, as exhibited in their offices mid on board their s?amer? LO.M. STEAM. PACKET CO., LrD., Douglas. SHIPPING. kl k' _r -'F.F ORIENT PACIFIC LINE TO AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, CALLING AT FBEMANTLB FOB THE WEST AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS. From LONDON & PLYMOUTH every Fortnight. ( F. GREEN & CO. Managers £ ^NDKRSON, 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 Branch 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. LOST S I G H T: OR "THE LIGHT THAT FAILED." Kipling's pathetic tale of the artist who lost his sight, teaches a moral. THE EYES ARE THE BREAD-WINNKRS. TAKE CARK 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 glasses supplied at hospital prices, any day after 4 p.m., Wednesday excepted. WHAT gHALL 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. MINSHULL & 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 KENSINGTON, 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 (H 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 2h h.-p. VERTICAL ENGINE and BOILER. For prices and full particulars apply as above. 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. OF COURSE YOU K TOW TH T TO-DAY THE ARIEL CYCLE ? IS THE STANDARD. AND IS TO BE OBTAINED AT £ 10 10s. TO £ 15 159. FKE. WHEELS AND ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. INSPECTION INVITED. THE SPORTS TRADING CO., LTD., 100A, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. CYCLES. CYCLES. CYCLES. W. MAHER, 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 be8t value that money can purchase. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO REPAIRS. ALSO ACCESSORIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. W. MAHER, 34, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. J. E. BRASSEY & SON, LTD., 9, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER, SOLE AGENTS FOR DISTRICT FOR RALEIGH CYCLES. Prices from tg 101- cash, with fixed wheel, 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-speed Gears, Optional Free Wheel, Anti- Vibration Handles. Please ask for the Raleigh Catalogue, which will be'found veiiy interesting to all Cyclists. As to Free Wheels, MR. C. W. BROWN, Special Expert on Cycle Construction to the C. T. C. 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. 1 CYCLES ON HIRE. REPAIRS & ENAMELLING DONE ON PREMISES. A. RICHARDSON'S CHESTER MODEL IRON PIANOS ARE THE BEST VALUE 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, BLUTHNER, KAPS, WALDEMAR. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-CLASS SECOND-HANDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. A. RICHARDSON, 4,3, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER; AND BANK BUILDINGS, REGENT STREET, WREXHAM. -=.=.===- PTRWWR FOR FURNISHING GOODS 1 jLw??J?JLjj? 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. STILL AHEAD! ANOTHER AND GREATER SUCCESS. AT THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION HELD AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL HALL, LONDON, SEPTEMBER 24, 25, 26, 1901. ALFRED ALFRED EVANS?-. CHESTEE, IN THE THHEE TEA BLENDING COMPETITIONS OPEN TO THE WHOLE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, WAS AWARDED FOR HIGH-CLASS TEAS THE FIRST PRIZE, l HIGHEST FOR HIGH-CLASS TEAS THE GRAND GOLD MEDAL AND DIPLOMA. ? ? HONOURS. FOR MEDIUM-CLASS TEAS THE SILVER MEDAL AND DIPLOMA. FOR ORDINARY TEAS THE SILVER MEDAL AND DIPLOMA. BUY YOUR TEA FROM A SPECIALIST. JOHN A. MATE, I 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 C 0 R 8 B T S TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES, TO BE SOLD AT COST. For Value, Variety and Quality we Etill 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 & 43, FOREGATE-ST, CHESTER. AND 1 & 2, WHITE HORSE YARD, PAWNBROKER, JEWELLER & CLOTHIER, DEALER IN FURNITURE, JEWELLERY, SILVER AKD ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, PIANOS, FURS, CARPETS, BASSINETTES, &C. Cash Advanced to any amount on any of the above class of Goods. O y 4)/—Unredeemed; lovely three I V/ stone diamond RING, in heavy 18 carat setting; beautiful large size white stones. '<?/?—Splendid set of FIRE BRASSES: very massive. OO /—Well-finished, full-size CHEST <?? O/ OF DRAWERS, polished birch only been in use short time. C) —Full-size pure wool flock MATTRESS: JLCW \? strong tick. f) K 1 K I—Complete small size BED- <?<L? AO./ ROOM SUITE, in blue enamel, wardrobe with full length mirror, pair tables, chairs,. rail. &e. complete. I £ £ —Forfeited half-dceen solid silver O TEA SPOONS grand condition. f 1 ? /—Grand-toned ORGAN, with oWTC JL\?/ stops, knee swell, &c.. in solid oak case: exceptionally good instrument. "ft)//?—Very ifne oualitv: dark blue serge -L?/ ?) DRESS LENGTH. 4 yi A /—Just forfeited new silver English 'db/ lever WATCH, by T. R. Russell and Sons; Church-street. Li verpool, allimprove- ments a 25 years' written warranty given. 81 —Massive pair of brass CANDLESTICKS. V# 13 inches high. OO -I pr /-Strong, weH-made KITCHEN DR.ESSER. with high back, three inch thick, white top, full of drawers and cupboards. ^36) I—Very handsome black figured silk 0?/? CAPE, .ery full, newest pattern, beautifully trimmed a bargain. jfi K ~| pf I—Unredeemed, never worn <???3 AO/ gent's double ALBERT, long link pattern, very heavy Government stamped. JLCJ/ /^J—Magnificent skin HEARTHRUG. quite perfect very cheap. O A "I /—Out of pledge sweet-toned -_w PIANO, walnut m-w, ivory keys; in good condition repolished and delivered. Jd L /—Grand made, white hardwood double- i. topped KITCHEN TABLES. £9 i f\l~ Splendidly-finished SUITE, JLv/ heavy walnut frames, uphol- stered and carved backs, covered in beautiful pattern floral saddlebags, olive green border in plush. "I O l £ —Lovelv dark blue and gilt TOILET loIO i. SER'?ICE, perfect. Ofl 18/6-Capftl FEATHER BED, O'? ?M AO O never been used, extra size, pure linen tick, best of feathers, with bolster and pillows to match an exceptional chance. OO £ ± & 32,6-ReliaWe finished COUCHES ?C?/ O and SOFAS, in leather OQ "f /—Splendid pair of heavy solid (?<[) t mahogany EASY CHAIRS, upholstered in horse hair very substantial. jr* A YARD.—Four yards wide. best quality 6/ O LINOLEUM good pattern QO /—Beautiful new design MAIL- ??_/?) Ml CART, in cane, all latest improve- ments. upholstered in art blue leather. Quantity of Carpets, Hearthrugs, Oilcloths, &c., on hand. AIR C O M B I N (J 8 MABK UP, 2,- PER oz. COVERLETTE HAIR FRAMES From 3/6 each. | TAILS OF ") I PURE £ t HAIR, ) FROM 5/6 T. SEALES BROWN. 3, LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. T. H. B A N K S, FURNITURE REMOVER (ROALI OIL RAIL) AND GENERAL CARTER. GRAVEL MERCHANT. Offioe 5. ST. WICRBR. P.GEI'S MOUNT. CYTIENTPtt. MR.& MRS. GEO. H. MOORE (Successors to Mrs. Hopkins), WARDROBE D AL ERS, 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 by them, and they will be pleased to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen immediately on receipt of letter or post card. Thev trust by strict Cash Payments and prompt attention to orders to merit confidence and patronage in the future. The Highest Prices given for all Goods Purchased. MISS C. MURPHY, Manageress. Telephone is-o. HI. T& ?DGAR DUTTON & SONS THE 0LI)EST fvkeral wlBUBDIOT l 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- side Schillibeer, are prepared to Supply Funerals cheaiter than anv other shop in the Citv. E. I). & SONS take the ENTIRE MANAGE- MENT OF FUNEKALS 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 end Carriages, Coffin-plates, Handles, Linings and Shrouds and Bearers at Moderate Charges. To the Poor or Benevolent, a good Coffin, Schillibeer and Grave complete, 3Ss. Agent for METALLIC COFFINS, for Infectious Cases —— PRIVATK ADDR««SES 12. UNION WALK, adjoining Stables: and WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. Established 1832. CART and LURRY TARPAULINS, LONG and LOIN CLOTHS for Horses. COAL and CORN SACKS, equal in price and quality to any in the kingdom. Ladders, Blocks. Pulleys, Rope of all sizes. TENTS suitable for all I purposes, Decorations if required. Prompt atten- tion to enquiries either for Sale or Hire of above.— tion to DA VIES & SONS, Crane-street, Victoria road, and 4, Coal F-xeh ? Chester. FULL TIDE! Our Season Trade is now at its Best. Daily deliveries of the Choicest Products of the Manufacturing World. Daily Distribution by our Parcel Vans, bringing new interest and delight to numberless homes. OUR WINDOWS ARE ATTRACTING CROWDS. Coronation Colours and Styles are giving a refined gaiety to the scene wholly nnknown at ordinary times. ARE YOU FULLY SUPPLIED FOR THIS EVENTFUL SEASON ? OUR BUYERS have had a free hand, and they report large and important selections of Beautiful Goods. On View in Showrooms and Windows this week and next. Displays of surpassing brilliance. In fact, our establishment throughout simply teems with attractions in every department. Quality, I Style and price in harmony with our well-known reputation. MILLINERY. The extreme refinement of tones and tints, and beautiful harmony of novel effects, all seen at a glance. We have an immense display, inexpensive enough for the most frugal, beautiful and elaborate enough for the highest in the land. The shapes and styles this season are absolutely unique. OUR BITYER has just returned with an immense assortment of all the latest Parisian Models. These will be found in our Millinery Showroom, and will create a great amount of interest. Our prices for these goods will be found also to be perfectly satis- factory. We have a large quantity of BOATERS, prices ranging from 9M. to 1,11. GOWNS. The colours and regulations for Coronation attire are noted by our Modistes, and the favoured styles are reproduced in all grades of our Gowns, even for Ladies who have no expectation whatever of taking part in the ceremonials. Loyalty to the Throne is a predominating influence that now governs fashion in every grade of life. BLOUSES. FANCY MUSLINS, 1 Hi to 7/6. FANCY DELAINE BLOUSES, 3/11 to 12 11. J AP SILK BLOeSES. Cream and Coloured. 4/6 to 25, All the Latest Transparent Yokes and Lace Insertions. PRINT BLOUSES, 1 to 5/11. JAP SILK SKIRTS, beautifully trimmed. 86 to 30/ READY-MADE DRESS SKIRTS, in all the new Blacks and Coloured Fabrics, 1,111'2 to 29 /(j. HOLLAND AND MUSLIN SKIRTS AND COSTUMES, GRASS LAWN AND V'P 1. I I SKIRTS AND COSTUMES, TAILOP-MADE COSTUMES, AND RUSSIAN BLOUSE COSTUMES, In all the New Blues, Greens, &-e. CORSETS in all the Leading Makes. NEW SPRING STOCK OF LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING AND BABY-LINEN. FANCY GOODS. Our Stock of Neckwear and Fancy Goods, Laees Ruffles, Ribbons, Silks and the like, was never so ample, so interesting, fascinating even. as now We have all the best Novelties as they appear. The greatest amount of trouble is taken bv us to get the Choicest Fancy Goods the world produces. Up- to-date was our motto, and the secret of our success last Centurv it will continue to be the same with us in this. DENSONS, 9, 11 and 13, Northgate Row, Chester. COKOXATIOX (IF STYLE. CORONATION OF VALUE. D E N S 0 N S COMFORTABLE SUMMER FOOTWEAR. TO WALK EASY is a Comfort and Pleasure all the way. IT DOESNT COST MUCH EITHER, that is. if you wear DENSONS' COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR. Newest and Most Fashionable Shapes for Spring Wear. Grand Show of SUMMER TANS DENSONS FOR ECONOMY, Comfort, Health and Pleasure secured by wearing DENtONS reliable and well-tested of I Ladies and Children's Boots and Shoes. BUY OUR BOOTS and secure real comfort. Half-Guinea Boots a Speciality. Agents for the celebrated HAVELQCK BRA DENSONS FOR ELEGANCE. A CHARMIV; KAXi.f. OF ARTISTIC SHOE In Black and Colours. WALKING SHOES. 2 11 to 15/6. Black and Brown CANVAS SHOES, ? The HAYELOCK, 10C REPAIRS NEATLY EXEccTEn. DENSONS F 0 £ R C O M F i GIRLS' AND BOYS' B, For Seaool and Pky,. BUTTON BOOTS, 1l to R, J1. BAR SHOES. l/ The Choicest ana Best Goods have for the Young Folk. STRONG BOOTS, S'U JUST THE SORT TO BUY BOOTS MADE TO DENSC 9,,11 & 13, LN01RTHC CHESTE I ASTONV ASHiNs 0 L Et ks CARPETS Rt Gs -LSTON'. 14, WATERGATE STREET. CASH OR CREDIT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. 149 WATERGATE STREl