Cheshire Observer

AUCTION DIARY. Sales by MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTS & RICHARDSON. Nov. 18—At No. 74. Hough Green Household Furniture and Effects Nov. 25-At the Auction Mart. Fr rugat,e-street— Miscellaneous Furniture and Effects Nov. 26—At the Shotton Hotel, Shotton-Building Land at Connah's Quay Nov. 28-At No. 76, Hough Green-Household Furniture and Effects Dec. 4—At the Tramway Stable Yard, City-road 30 Tram Horses By MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS. Nov. 15—At the Blossoms Hotel, Chester—Freehold Properties at H-ole and Wavurton Nov. 18 At the Smithfield, Chester Fat and Store Stock Nov. 19 At the Smithfield, Hooton Fat and Store Cattle De 9-At Chester Smithfield-Christmas Sale of Fat Cattle Dec. 10—At Hooton Smithfield-Christmas Sale of Fat Cattle Dec. 11—At Chester Smithfield-Christmas Sale of F:tt Piffs Dec. 18—At Chester Smithfield-Christmas Sale of Poultry Bv MESSRS. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE. Nov. 17—At the Mart, Flint-Fat and Store Stock Nov. 18-At the Ermine Cattle Mart—F_at and Store Stock, &e. Nov. 19-At the Beeches Farm. Sai-ighall-Farming Stock, Implements, Dairy Vessels, &c. Nov. 27—At The Grove, Thornton Hough-House- hold Furniture, Farm Produce, &c. Dec. 8-At the Flint Cattle Mart-Christmas Sale of Fat Stock Dec. 15-At the Ermine Mart—Christmas Sale of Fat Pigs Dec H)-At the Ermine Mart—Christmas Sale of Fat Cattle. Sheep, and Calves By MR. J. P. CARTER. Nov. 19—At Hooton Smithfield-Fat and Store Stock By MR. H. PARRY JONES. Nov. 20 & 21-At Sea View, Holyhead-Household Effects By MESSRS, FRANK LLOYD & SONS. Nov. 18, 19 & 20—At the Repository, Wrexham— Horses Dec. 4 & 5—At the Cheshire Repository, Crewe- Horses SALES BY AUCTION. On Tuesday Next. Nr. 74, HOUGH GREEN, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & co. -M-. have received instructions from Major Grove, who is going abroad, to SELL BY AUCTION, on TUESDAY, 18th November, 1902, at 11 a.m., the excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNI- t? 11 a. and EFFECTS, including stained dining- room suite, superior ditto telescope dining table, walnut sideboard, handsome ebonised china cabinet, mahogany writing table with nine drawers, iron and brass bedsteads, walnut, pine and painted wardrobes, dressers and wash tables, deal kitchen dresser, china, wringing and mangling machine and other Effects. Catalogues may be had from the AUCTIONEERS. AUCTION MART, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON. ELPHICK & CO. will SELL BY AUCTION, on TUKSDAT, 25th November, 1902, an assortment of superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS. CONNAH'S QUAY, FLINTSHIRE. Important Sale of Valuable Freehold BUILDING LAND, situate at Connah's Quay, close to the Connah's Quay Station, on the L. & N.-W. Rail- way, and within a short distance of the Sbotton Station on the Wrexham, Mold and Connah's Quay Railway, with extensive frontages to the main Holvhead-road, sub-divided into 17 lots. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. m will SELL BY AUCTION, at the Shotton Hotel, Shotton, on WEDNESDAY, November 26th, 1902, at 3 o'clock p.m. punctually, in lots and subject to conditions, the undermentioned valuable BUILDING LAND, situate in Connah's Quay, on the north side of the main Holyhead-road, having extensive frontages thereto, and containing together 4,169 square yards or thereabouts. The property has been conveniently divided into pfots, containing from 244 to 379 square yards, and is very eligible for the erection of Shops, Houses and Cottages, for which there is a great and increasing demand, owing to the industrial develop- ment of the neighbourhood. Particulars, plans, and conditions of sale, with any further information may be obtained on application to Messrs. CHURTOS, ELPHICK, ROBERTS and RICHARDSON, Auctioneers, Chester; or to MESSRS. CANNING & KYRKE, Solicitors, Chard, Somerset. ALE of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and n EFFECTS at 76, HOUGH GREEN, CHESTER, 28th November, 1902. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. Preliminary Notice of Sale of a first instalment of Valuable Tram Horses, at the TRAMWAY STABLEYARD (off City-road). CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. M have received instructions from the Chester Corporation to SELL BY AUCTION, on THURSDAY, December 4th, 1902, commencing at Eleven o'clock punctually, a first instalment of thirty or more valuable and active TRAM HORSES, now working on the Chester Tramways. Catalogues will shortly be published. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE will SELL P BY AUCTION at the MART, FLINT, on MOXDAY NEXT. November 17th, 1902, 200 head of Fat and Store STOCK. Sale at 1.30 p.m. CHRISTMAS SALE, MONDAY, Dec. 8th, 1902. ERMINE CATTLE MART. CHESTER. MESSRS. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE JM- will SELL BY AUCTION at the ERMINE CATTLE MART, on TUESDAY NEXT,— 600 Head of STOCK 5 Young COWS close on point of calving 20 Tons of Swede TURNIPS On WEDNESDAY NEXT, Nov. 19th, 1902. I Sale of 7 Cows, Horse, Fat Pigs, Poultry, Dairy Vessels, and Implements of Husbandry, at the BEECHES FARM, SAUGHALL. 10 minutes' l walk from the Station, and 3 miles from Chester. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE have re- P ceived instructions from Mrs. Shone (who is giving up farming) to SELL BY AUCTION the whole of her Live and Dead FARMING STOCK, portable fowl house and 23-stave ladder. Sale to commence at One o'clock prompt. On THURSDAY, November 27th, 1902. Sale of Hay. Potatoes. Mangolds, Turnips, Outside Effects and Household Furniture at THE GROVE, THORNTON HOUGH, two miles from Spital Station, six miles fron' Birkenhead, and ten miles from Chester. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE have received I) instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. Samuel Coleman, to SELL BY AUCTION the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FARM PRODUCE and EFFECTS on the above- named date and premises. Sale to commence punctually at Eleven o'clock. Full particulars in catalogues, which may be had on the premises or from the AUCTIONEERS, 4, New. gate-street, Chester. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE will hold their CHRISTMAS SALE at the ERMINE CATTLE MART, CHESTER, for PIGS, on MONDAY, Dec. 15. and on TUESDAY. Dec. 16, 1902, for CATTLE, SHEEP, and CALVES. Entry forms now ready, and can be had from the A CCTIOf EERS. On Thursday and Friday Next. SEA VIEW, HOLYHEAD. A highly important sale of rare and valuable antique and modem Household Furniture, old China, Ornaments, Pictures, Table Glass, China and Earthenware, Curios, Carpets, &c. MR. H. PARRY JONES has been favoured with instructions bv Warwick A. Green. Efn R.N. (who is leaving the town), to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on the premises as above, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, November 20th and 21st, 1902, the valuable assemblage of superior and high- class HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, comprising:— The appointments of the entrance hall, morning- room, dining-room, drawing, smoke-room, five spacious bedrooms, two kitchens, sculleries, pantries, bath-rooms, wash-houses, out-door effects. Amongst the principal lots are the following :— Massively carved walnut wood bookcase, oak knee- faole table, very choice chippendale drawing-room cabinet, two overmantels to match, handsome Queen Anne comer cabinet, antique square glass china or curio display cabinet, several occasional tà chairs, vases, old china vases, curios, the noble and very imposing walnut wood sideboard, with massive carvings and shield mirrors at the back heavy and elaborately-carved oak dining table, carved walnut-frame dining-room suite (nine pieces, upholstered in roan leather, stuffed with hair), handsome 'lÙnut wood overmantel, hall stand, four carved oak hall chairs, a very handsome rosewood droom suite, also an exceptionally well- made txxluoom suite in satinwood. comprising 7ft. trio robe per 4ft. 6in. pedestal duchesse table and marble top washstand, three chairs, pedestal cup- board and towel rail (all very handsomely carved); solid ash Sootch bedroom suite, two handsome all brass bedsteads (relieved with pearls), with drapings, four brass and iron bedsteads, several chests of drawers, dressing tables, washstands, toilet ware, cu-pets in Axminster, Brussels, and Orientals, all tfoe linoleums, curtains, poles, brass curbs and fenders, sweet-toned cottage pianoforte, new 21 years ago all the garden appliances, wash- house appointments, &c. All the above were new2 yeats ago, and supplied by Mr Edward Parkhouse direct from the Art and Craft Exhibition, Plymouth. Sale to commence each day at 11 a.m. prompt. Detailed Catalogues will be issued after November lDth, 1902. Exchange Buildings, Holyhead. SALES BY AUCTION. This Day (Saturday). HOOLE & WAVERTON, NEAR CHESTER. Sale of Valuable Freehold RESIDENTIAL and BUSINESS PREMISES. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS have JVM received instructions to SELL BY AUC- TION at the Blossoms Hotel, Chester, on SATUR- DAY. the 15th day of November, 1902, at 3 o'clock p.m. punctually, the following desirable PROPER- TIES LOT 1.—All that Semi-detached MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, known as Witton Lodge," situate on Hoole-road, near the City of Chester, in the occupation of F. Downes, Esq. The House contains entrance hall, laid with Minton tiles, two entertaining rooms, five bedrooms, boxroom, kitchen, back kitchen, two pantries, bath- room, w.c wash-house, &c., and there is a good garden back and front. LOT 2.—All that MESSUAGE or DWELLING- HOUSE and PREMISES, formerly known as The Brown Cow Public-house, but now occupied as a private dwelling-house, situate at Waverton, in the County of Chester, in the occupation of Mr. H. T. Brown. Also all that MESSUAGE or DWELLING- HOUSE and CORNER SHOP and Premises, adjoiming the last-mentioned premises, in the occu- pation tlf Mr. John Draper. The first-named Premises contain four rooms downstairs, and two cellars, and four bedrooms and two attics upstairs; and the remainder of the premises comprise large corner shop, sitting-room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bakehouse, stabling, coach-house, granary, large implement and store warehouse, and the usual conveniences. There is also a good garden and yard. The whole of this Lot stands in a remarkably good position, having frontages to the Whitchurch and Egg Bridge roads, and is well adapted for the business of a baker, butcher, or general provision dealer or stores. For further particulars as to Lot 2, apply to Messrs. SHARPE & DAVISON, 12, Abbey-square, Chester and as to both Lots to the AUCTIONEERS, Grosvenor Chambers, Chester; or to E. BRASSEY, Solicitor, 9, St. John-street, 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. PIGS, & CALVES. Entries respectfully solicited. On WEDNESDAY NEXT. AT HOOTON SMITHFIELD. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will hold .l.Y.I. their usual WEEKLY SALE of FAT and STORE CATTLE, Sheep, Tigs and CALVES. Entries respectfiilly solicited. CHRISTMAS SALES BY MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS.-Prizes J.; to the value of £lW. On TUESDAY, Dec. 9th, at CHESTER SMITH- FIELD. On WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10th, at HOOTON SMITH- FIELD. On THURSDAY, Dec. 11th, Special Sale of PIGS at CHESTER SMITHFIELD. On THURSDAY, Dec. 18th, Special Sale of POULTRY at CHESTER SMITHFIELD. For Prize Lists and Entry Forms apply to the AUCTIONEERS, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. On WEDNESDAY NEXT, at One o clock. MR. J. P. CARTERS HOOTON STOCK IrJL SALE. Auction offices, Newgate Chambers, Chester. 750 HORSES. NEXT WEEK. NORTH WALES REPOSITORY, WREXHAM. FRANK LLOYD & SONS will SELL on FTUF-SDAY NEXT, Nov. 18th, 250 Hunters and HARNESS HORSES, 22 MATCH PAIRS. WEDNESDAY. 19th, 200 Small Horses, Show Cobs and Ponies, CARRIAGES and HARNESS. THURSDAY, 20th, 300 Town Horses. Lurry and Parcel Carters, and YOUNG HORSES, being the great sale of the year. Parade 10.30. Sale 12. Catalogues ready. Crewe Sales, Dec. 4th and 5th. The last for 1902. 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. SALES BY TENDER. WREXHAM AND EAST DENBIGHSHIRE WATER COMPANY. SALE BY TENDER of £ 8,000 of ORDINARY STOCK entitled to a Maximum Dividend of 7 per cent. per annum. Last Dividend;24 18s. per cent. Minimum price of issue C125 per 9100. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in accord- ance with the Provisions of the Wrexham Water Order, 1898, the Directors of the Wrexham and East Denbighshire Water Company intend to SELL BY TENDER EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS of ORDINARY STOCK. The Stock forms part of the additional Capital created under the powers of the above mentioned Order, and will rank for dividend up to 7 per cent. per annum, being entitled to seven-tenths of that payable on the Consolidated Stock, which at present receives 7 per cent. per annum. The Stock will be issued in lots of £100, and the minimum price, below which no Tender will be con- sidered, is JE125. The purchase money to be paid to the Company's Bankers as follows:—One half on the 1st January, 1902, and the balance on the 1st April, 1903. Copies of the Order may be seen, and further particulars obtained at the Company's Offices, Erton-street, Wrexham. Tenders endorsed Tender for Ordinary Stock" to be sent to the undersigned on or before FRIDAY, the 28th November. iN o special form of lender required. By order of the Directors, FREDERICK STORR. Engineer and Secretary. Waterworks Offices. November 5th, 1902. NESTON AND PARKGATE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. DOR SALE BY TENDER, a CORNISH JC BOILER, 16 feet by 5 feet. Taken down in order to substitute larger boiler. Can be seen at the Neston Waterworks at any time. Tenders, endorsed "Boiler Tender," to be sent to the SURVEYOR, Town Hall, Neston, before THURSDAY, the 27th November. TENDERS. COAL CONTRACT. THE HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING COM- PANY, LIMITED, Chester, are prepared to receive alternative TENDERS for the Supply of SLACK and COAL for their Works. (A) For the first six months of the year 1903. (B) For the whole of the year 1903. Further particulars as to quantity, etc., can be obtained at the Works. TENDERS* THE Directors of the CHESTER WATER- TWORKS COMPANY invite TENDERS for the Supply of SLACK required by the Company, for Six and Twelve Months, from 1st January, 1903. To be sent in on or before November 25th, 1902. WM. S. MOSS, Secretary. 15, Newgate-steet, Chester, Nov. 14th, 1902. ZADKIEL'S ALMANAC FOR 1903.— Containing Voice of the Stars, general predic tions, articles on the recent Volcanic Eruptions, Kepler's Astrology, omens, etc.. now on sale by all booksellers. N.B. Zadkiel foretold the great earthquakes, the railway disaster in India, the education controversy, and many other events.— London: Glen & Co., 14, Red Lion Court, Fleet- street. Price Sixpence, by post Sevenpence. TILCPHOAC No, 141. "PDGAR DUTTON & SONS TZX OLDIST VUXERAL ZBTAMLISNXNVT IN TRZ CITY. 30, Frodsham Street, Chester. E. D. & SONS, having fcfae Largest Stock of Belgian Horses. Superior Glass and Closed Hearses, Private Broughams, Coaches, & Glass- side Schillibeer, are prepared to Supply Funeral the i t y cheaper than any other shop in the City. E.D. ft 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 COFFINB, for Infection Cases —— raiYA-rx ADDRIJSIS i 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables; and WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. PUBLIC NOTICES. ROYAL SOCIETY PREVENTION OF CRUELT-X TO ANIMALS. CUXSTKR AND DISTRICT BRANCH. THE PUBLIC are most earnestly reminded that JL only 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. INVESTMENT. THE CORPORATION OF CHESTER are Tprepared to receive, free of expense to lenders, LOANS of not less than 1:100 on security of the rates, and the revenues of their property, markets, and undertakings— (1.) Either for 3, 5, or 7 years, but at rg ±qi redeemable meantime at, I  option of the Corporation by, ? ??.?ti 6 months notice,  or (2.) For 3, 5, or 7 years, but subjects at 23 5/. to repayment and redemption I at £ 3 jy_ meantime by 6 months notice < *'? ??' on either side,   ?? Communications to CITY ACCOUNTANT, Chester. SAML. SMITH, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Chester, 22nd July, 1902. MARY BECK, DECEASED. ALL Persons having CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon the Estate of MARY BECK, late of 65, Talbot-street, Newtown, in the City of Chester, Widow, deceased, are requested to send particulars of the same forthwith to me, the undersigned. G. H. EVANS, Northgate Chambers, Chester, 4625 Solicitor to the Executors. JOHN JONES, DECEASED. ALL Persons having CLAIMS or DEMANDS /? upon the Estate of JOHN Jo?ES, late of Christleton, in the County of Chester, Builder, deceased, are requested to send particulars of same to us, the undersigned, on behalf of the Executors of the Will of the deceased, before ths 15th November, 1902. DICKSON, BARNES & DICKSON, Solicitors, St. Oswald's Chambers, Chester. Re JONATHAN WHITBY, DECEASED. Pursuant to the Act of Parliament 22nd and 23rd Victoria, cap. 35, entitled An Act to further amend the Law of Property to relieve Trustees." "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all .i?t Creditors and other persons having any CLAIMS and DEMANDS against the Estate of Jonathan Whitby, late of Tarvin, in the County of Chester, Gentleman, deceased (who died on the 11th day of September, 1889, and whose Will was proved by Mary Jane Whitby, one of the executors thereof, on the 29th day of November, 1889, in the Chester District Probate Registry), are hereby required to send in particulars of their Claims and Demands to me, the undersigned, on or before the 20th day of November next. And NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN, that after that day the Trustee will proceed to dis- tribute the Estate of the Deceased now in his hands, amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims of which he shall then have had notice, and that he will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Claims or Demands he shall not then have had notice. Dated this 29th day of October, 1902. E. BRASSEY, 9, St. John-street, Chester, Solicitor for the Trustee. Be WILLIAM COOPER, DECEASED. Pursuant to the Act of Parliament 22nd and 23rd Victoria, cap. 35, entitled "An Act to further amend the LAW of Property and to relieve Trustees." N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that &U JL1 Creditors and other persons having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS against the Estate of WILLIAM COOPER, late of Ledsham, in the County of Chester, Labourer, deceased (who died on the 1st day of September, 1902, and to whose estate Letters of Administration were granted to William Cooper on the 29th day of September, 1902, by the Chestei District Probate Registry), are hereby required to send in particulars of their Claims and Demands to me, the undersigned, on or before the 30th day of November next. And NOTICE IS HEREBY 'ALSO GIVEN, that after that day the said Administrator will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims of which he shaU then have had notice, and that he will not be liable for ihe assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Claims or Demands he shall not then have had notice. Dated this 31st day of October, 1902. E. BRASSEY, 9, St. John-street, Chester, Solicitor for the Administrator. I EDUCATIONAL. EDUCATIONAL. MISS BU ROSE receives PUPILS on i 3. i the Pianoforte, at 66; Mandoline and Banjo, 10/6 per 24 lessons. Pupils', homes visited easy terms. Miss DU RQSE is open for Engage- ments for Dances and Musical Parties; competent musician.-20, Ermine-road. 4634 HERR VEERMAN, Solo Violinist, JLJL attends Chester, and receives PUPILS Thursdays and Fridays. For terms apply at ROBOTHAM'S Music Shop, Northgate-street; or 29, Greek-street, Stockport. MR. BRUNO, Teacher of Banjo, Zither Banjo, Guitar, Mandoline, Mandola; also Violin and Viola. for orchestral playing.—Studio, 7, Eastgate Walls, Chester. Ten lessons, half-guinea 26 lessons, one guinea. 4004 DANCING. MESDAMES EDWARDS Dand MAJOR'S CHILDREN'S CLASSES at the Newgate Assembly Rooms, on SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, and the JUNIOR and ADULT CLASSES at the Holbom Assembly Rooms, on TUESDAY EVENINGS. Private Lessons by arrange- ment. All particulars at CHAPMAN'S Library, 8, St. Werburgh-street, Chester. 4428 I GAS COKE. PRESENT PRICE AT GAS WORKS. Best Gas Coke, For General Purposes, 7d. per cwt. Broken & Riddled Coke, For Greenhouse, and Slow Combustion Stoves & Household Use, 8d. per cwt. Quantities of not less than 5cwt. delivered in Bags within One Mile of Chester Cross, and carried in at 2d. per cwt. extra; no further cost for porterage. THE CHESTER -LT'NITED G AS CO. OFFICES: CUPPIN STREET. ESTABLISHED 1862. THOS. JJOGERS & YONS (LATE THOMAS ROGERS), PURVEYORS & 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. CHOICE New Season's Lamb 7id. per lb. Carriage paid on Side or Whole Lambs. Special Terms for Hotels, &c. SIRLOINS AND RIBS CHOICEST HOME FED OX BEEF AT POPULAR PRICES. PRIME Welsh Mountain Wether Mutton Sides 7id. per lb. Carriage paid. HIND QUARTERS, 8jd. per lb. Carriage paid. FORE QUARTERS, 7d. per lb. Carriage paid. PURVEYORS OF MEAT & LICENSED GAME DEALERS. The Central Buildings, Llangollen, NORTH WALES PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY ?OJ.ICITEP. CARPETS. CARPETS. H. F. THOMAS, SUCCESSOR TO LAMONT & SON, IS AT PRESENT OFFERING A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CARPET SQUARES IN VARIOUS MAKES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. JAPANESE CARPET SQUARES, FROM 12/6 I ART KIDDERMINSTER „ „ 15/- BRUSSELS „ „ 35/- AXMINSTER& WILTON „ 75/- FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CORK CARPETS, RUGS & MATS. 00_.0 EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. §FARM IMPLEMENTS I FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER USE. !???t CHAFF CUTTERS, PULPERS & GRINDING MILLS ?eM?S? IN ALL SIZES. PLOUGHS, HARROWS & CULTIVATORS, CARTS, LURRIES, SHANDRIES & DAIRY UTENSILS. ALL BY BEST MAKERS AT LOWEST PRICES. LARGEST STOCK TO SELECT FROM. INSPECTION INVITED.  D Corn Exchangoe C DICKSONS imp)??.nse, CHESTER. 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 FOUNA, ARTICLES TO BE SOLD, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS, are now inserted in The Cheshire Observer at the following rates:- NOT ECE"ErHNGTw1t W oims- ONE INSERTION 1/- Two INSERTIONS 1/6 THREE INSERTIONS 2/- NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY-FIVE WORDS- ONE INSERTION. 1/6 Two INSERTIONS 2/6 THREE INSERTIONS. 3 WANTED. DRESSMAKER WANTED for indoor work.- Louville," City-road. 4640 COOK (Experienced) at liberty; temporary or day cooking.—B 89, "Observer" Of lice. 4628 WANTED, good GENERAL, reference, 22 to W 30, 8s. per week; washing out.—Apply Stephenson, 52, St. Thomas-street, North, Oldham. PORTER (Outdoor); none but those accustomed JL to delivery work need apply.—Co-operative Society, Black Diamond-street. Chester. WANTED, at once, experienced GENERAL, W about 20 years.—Apply Stanley Arms, Brook-street. Chester. 4650 W ANTED, LODGINGS, by a respectable TV Young Man for 10s. weekly.—Address Z 61, Observer Office. 4661 SMART GENERAL at once for Public Business, a good references required, good wa.gs given.— Higginson, 14, Northgate-street (house up passage). RESSMAKERS. WANTED, an experi- enced SKIRT HAND, immediately. Apply Richard Jones, Eastgate-street. WANTED, a Young Lady ASSISTANT, for TV the Christmas Card Department. -Ilnsbull and Meeson, Eastgate Row. GIRL, Young, WANTED, as General, for Gfaniily of two washing put 3ut.—Mrs. Nixon, 57, Clare-avenue, Hoole, Chester. 4642 WANTED, a respectable BOY for shop work, W etc. one just left school preferred.— Balmford's, 67, Brook-street. LADY (Catholic) REQUIRES Morning or JLJ Afternoon ENGAGEMENT, English, fluent French, Music, Singing. Tuitions solicited.—L 87, Observer Office. 4623 ADY OFFERS COMPANIONSHIP, with JLJ assistance in light duties, for good home and laundry. Servants.—" Beta," 25, Bouverie-street, Chester. APl'KEN"1?K3E, for high-class Retail Gro&ry ?JL and Provis?n trade, neighbourhood of Neston. Salary, £100 for five years.-Apply Mann and Crossthwaite, Ltd., Bold-street, Liverpool. ORGANIST WANTED, for Guilden Sutton' Church; would suit one wishing to gain experien,?. Some remunerafÍon.Apply' to the Vicar. ♦ 4645 WANTED, a smart Youth as APPRENTICE W V to Cabinet-making. — Apply Charles E. Heywood, Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer, 59, Watergate Row. 4572 HOME WORK FOR WOMEN.—Pleasant JLJL easy work at SEWING SLIPPERS good wages to steady workers.—Apply J. Hodgson Wynne, the Factory, Bulkeley-street, Tarvin-road. WANTED to PURCHASE small HOUSE, w V containing one or two sitting-rooms, three bedrooms, and bath-room.—State full particulars, price, and situation, by letter, to T 68, office of this Paper. MAN, WANTED, to work a Stallion in a cart and see to him in the travelling season. Free cottage. State age, family, wages, and references.—Mr. Benson, Estate Office, Embley Park, Romsey, Hampshire. WANTED, RESIDENT REPRESEN- V.V TATIVE, for importing firm in Green and Dried Kruits. Must be energfctit, commission only. Apply Wilson & Coventry, Ltd., 21. Dale-street, Liverpool. COMPETENT GROUNDSMAN SEEKS con. J stant EMPLOYMENT. Relaying Cricket or Tennis, or altering Grounds; good worker and testimonials.—Apply Newman, Gladstone-road, Neston, Cheshire. 4622 M ILK, MILK.-Freeth & Pocock are now JULi. Booking DAIRIES for the ensuing season. All churns found and prompt payments.—Apply Freeth & Pocock, Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, S.E. W ANTED, CARETAKER, for the Presby- V V terian Church of England, Newgate-street. Salary £18 per annum. -Applications with references as to character to be sent to Mr. William Ferguson, 26, Northgate-street, on or before the 24th instant. WANTED, in Chester and district, by the Vv Royal London Friendly Society, COI, LECTORS and CANVASSERS; whole or spare time. Best terms, interest in books, every assistance given.—Apply personally, or by letter, to Super- intendent, 133, Boughton, Chester; or 9, Waterloo- road, Widnes. 4574 MRS. RED'S REGISTRY, Abbey Buildings. Ohestar.—VVANTBJD, COOKS, £ 18 to £45, Generals, Kitchen and Scullery maids 1£10 to £ 20), Parlourmaids (£18 to £ 26), Nurse- Housemaids, Nurses, Housemaid Waitresses, Page (£10, all found), Head and Under-Housemaids, Coachman, married (El. cottage, &c ), Housemaid- Waitress, two in family (£20). Under-Servants. Vessel Cleaners and Houseiraids for farms. Cooks for near Chester (JS20 to £25), Laundrymaids, Cook for Scotland, two in family (£\.0 to £ 45). 4652 I QOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS. EXCISE, CUSTOMS, POST OFFICE, BOARD OF TRADE, &c., are open to YOUTHS between 15 and 22 years of age, and to YOUNG LADIES between 15 and 18. They carry with them good commencing salaries, sure and regular promotion, and peisions. An EXAMINATION IN HANDWRITING ARITHMETIC, COMPOSITION, Geography, &c., has to be passed. A few months special preparation is required it may be carried on at home in leisure hours. Particulars in "Civil Servicj Guide," Post Free from the Secretary, SKERRY'S COLLEGE, 5, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL. 1499 Students Passed their Examinations Last Year. SHIPPING. ORIENT PACIFIC LINE To Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. ROYAL MAIL SERVICE. LEAVE LONDON every ALTERNATE FRIDAY, for the, above Colonies; calling at PLYMOUTH, Gl-, MARSEILLES, NAPLES, PORT SAID, and COLOMBO. Managers F. 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 to the Branch Office, 16, Cockspur-street, Charing Cross, W. Local Agent: H. TAYLOR, Exchange-st., Crewe. TO BE LET. WI L L I A M E. B R O W N" TT LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, SURVEYOR & VALUER, 39, PEPPER STREET, CHESTER. TO BE LET:- 86, Gladstone-road, Cambrian-view. £ 18. Several Offices, 86, Northgate-street. 21, Leonard-street, Saughall-road, 68" 9d. Capital Lock-up Shop, Frodsham-street. RentZ35,. Boston Temperance Hotel. j660. 99, Tarvin-road. £ 16. 6, Nicholas-street, three sitting and six bedrooms, bath, &c. Rent £ 45. Queen's Park View, Handbridge. Rent 218. House and Shop, Watergate Row. St. Mark's-terrace, Saltney. 6s. 6d. 6, Paradise-row. £ 25. 27, Halkyn-road. £ 28. Lee's Buildings, Princess-street. House and Shop; rent £17. Union Hall, Foregate-street. Rooms for Storage and Workshops, &c. TO BE SOLD:— Valuable Building Land at Hoole, and Dwelling- Houses in various parts of the city. BERESFORD ADAMS, LICENSED VALUER, LAND, ESTATE & INSURANCE AGENT, 22, NEWGATE-STREET, CHESTER. TO BE LET:- House, Clare-avenue. ZIS 4s. (including rates). House, Brook-street. £ 26. House, Flookersbrook. £ 45. House, 32, Granville-road. JB18. House, Garden and Stable, Liverpool-road. £ 90. ttouse and Garden on Tram route. £ 30. House, Brook-lane. £ 35. 12, Lorne-street, 1:26. House, Newry Park, £28. House, Grange-road, £ 26. Stillington," Newtoa-lane. FOR SALE:- Five Cottages, Hoole. £ 1,125. Four Cottages. k235 each. House, Boughton. "0. Two Houses. Hoole. 1:1,840. House, four bedrooms, two sitting rooms. ;E400. House (Brighton Villa). JB375. Two Houses, Newton. £ 1,450. House, Boughton. 4:340. Two Houses. jBMHC. Several Houses. £360 each. T0 LET, HOUSE, 37, Pyeeroft-street. -Apply Mrs. Hooley. Bridge-street. 4W2 APARTMENTS (superior), with or without board.—No. 7, Chichester-street. 4585 f I )0 LET, 44, Filkins-lane, Tarvin-road; bath, J- &c.—Apply F. Jones, Rosslyn, City-road. 1?J 0. 2, PeM-1 Villas, Pearl-lane, 'l'ar, .N good HOUSE and garden. Rent W. M. weekly. -Williams, 9, St. Werburgh-street. 4648 COM!) OR 1 ABLE HUME offered to one or two ei ladies in quiet fainily. Pie Ant part of Cheater.—Address T 66, Observer Ottice. 4575 WO or three Gentlemen received as PAYING JL GUESTS pleasant house, overlooking river. AddressP 70, Observer", Office. ? 4536 OMFORTABLE APARTMENTS for business ladies 15 minutes from Chester Cross bath (h. & c.). -Address E 30, Observer" Office. 4639 RASS.-LEY for CATTLE and HORSEa. V* safe and plenty of water.—Apply City Arms, Frodsham-street, Chester. 4627 rpO LET, at Hope Cottage, 20, West Lorne- JL street, nicely furnished SITTING-ROOM and Two BEDROOMS. Bath room, &c. 4604 O LET, 7, ST. MARK'S-TERRACE, Saltney; Tsix-roomed House, with bay window: garden back and front.—Apply Mrs. Mumford, Saltney. -| SEALAND ROAD.-TO LET, a good JL\?. six-roomed HOUSE pleasantly situated. Semi-detached wash-house. Good open back.- Apply 48, Frodsham-street. 4555 To LET, HOUSE, No. 16, Leonard-street, TChestor; rent £ 19 10s. per annum. Also House, No. 18, Sydney-road, Chester; rent 6s. 9d. per week.—Apply Bridgman's, Solicitors, Chester. C OLWYN BAY. Comfortable APART- MENTS; south aspect. Terms very moderate for winter months. Address B 90, Observer" Office, Chester. 4633 i BE LET, No. 5, Crane-street, containing three entertaining-rooms, six bedrooms, etc.— Apply to Messrs. Wakefield, Jackson and Dodd, 16, Com Exchange Chambers, Chester. —Good HOUSE, Hoole; two large 94q. s^inK» all modern conveniences also HOUSE o. and 7s. 6d. per week.-Adams, Agent, Newgate-street. 4750 FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET immediately JL for Winter months; on line of trams. All modern conveniences.—Address G 73, "Observer'' Office. Chester. 4631 A I^AJ^TMENTS.—Gentleman desires to highly A. RECOMMEND ROOMS. Very comfortable. Would suit two gentlemen to join.—Apply 33 Cheyney-road. 4665 BRIMHAM," 68, Tarvin-road, Chester; two sitting and four bedrooms, bath, and garden. Rent ;226.-Apply to Mr. W. E. Brown, Estate Agent, 39, Pepper-street, Chester. 4663 HILL SIDE," BICKERTON.—Two miles t t_ from Broxton Station three entertaining and four bedrooms; stabling, garden and croft rent C26.-Apply to Mr. W. E. Brown, Estate Agent, 39, Pepper-street, Chester. 46(54 riAO LET, No. 9, Sandy-lane, Boughton, Teontaining parlour, kitchen, and two good bedrooms, cleaned throughout; immediate possession; rent 5s.- 6d. per week clear.—Apply S. Whitlow, The Boot, Eastgate-row (N.), Chester. CHRISTLETON, two miles from Chester.- Semi-detached VtLLA., two uitting-rot.ma, four bedrooms, garden, &c. Immediate possession. Apply Barker, Coppack & Wickham, St. Werburgh Chambers, Chester. 4554 r|>0 LET, No. 3, Victoria-crescent, Tarvin-road; JL parlour, kitchen, back kitchen and pantry, three bedrooms, bathroom (h. & c.), &c. 7s. per week.—Apply by letter, A. Sturt, 41, Wrexham- street, Mold. 4641 f|AO BE LET, excellent FAMILY HOUSE, JL No. 94, Watergate Flags, containing three reception and six bedrooms, with good kitchens, bath, w.c., &c.-Apply G. Brown, 22, Newgate- street. TO JOINERS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. TO BE LET, good HOUSE and WORK- SHOPS, No. 28, Newgate-street, lately occupied by William Stanyer.—Apply Roberts and Martyn, 22, Newgate-street. UPERIOR Furnished DRAWING-ROOM o and Two large BEDROOMS TO LET, bath, h. and c. water. First class cooking and attend- ance. Terms n.oderate for permanency.—Apply 67, Bridge-street Row. 4613 AN elderly widow with no family would LET Aher furnished kitchen, scullery, and one or two bedrooms at a low rent, or a combined room no attendance; early possession.— Address Y 60, "Observer" Office, Chester. 4649 MHO LET, 27, Cambrian View, containing two JL entertaining-rooms, four bedrooms, bath (hot and cold), kitchen, scullery, and outside wash-house. Nice garden Jback and front; greenhouse. Rent £ 35.—Warmsley, Jones & Co., 29, Eastgate Row North, Chester. —TO LET, Desirable Eight-roomed Q28-HOUSE, recently decorated electric light, bath, lavatory, h. and c. Well stocked con- servatory off dining-room, greenhouse in rear fitted with heating apparatus, all in good order. Tenant going abroad,- Apply Rarnsgate Villa. Tarvin- road or T. N. Pritchard, Grocer, Christleton-road. TO BE LET. OQ TRAFFORD STREET. rent 4s. per week. <?CF, -Apply E. Noel Humphreys, 9 & 11, Old Bank Buildings, Chester. 4636 FARADAY HOUSE, 43, City-road. -Sitting- JP room, with one or two bedrooms, all con- venience central. Moderate terms. 4607 -t ?* WATER TOWER VIEW; rent 5s. 6d. 11), per week three bedrooms.—Apply E. Noel Humphreys, Old Bank Buildings Ch^st^r HOUSE, 33, Catherine-street, &e«aana-iuau ?ey 11 at No. 39).-Apply Mr. Ward, 87, Christle- ton-road. Rent 6s. 6d. per week. 4644 k!ii HOP. with capital House and Buildings, at U Saltney, Chester; suit a baker or butcher. Rent E40.-Apply to Mr. W. E. Brown, Estate Agent, 39, Pepper-street, Chester. 4610 ft?OLETNo?165,ChristIeton-road.—Full 0 LET No. 165, Ubristleton D iamond- Tparticulars George Hotel, Black Diamond- treet, Chester. 4653 TO BE LET Two gooaCUTiA???n?uo?.-), TNos. 18 and 22, Albion-place; very centrally situated.—Apply T. Cotgreave, 40, Lower Bridge- street. 4656 fl?O LET, Two good COUNTRY COTTAGES Twith gardens, 1? miles from Chester; rents 4s. 6d.-Arthur P. Smith, Grosvenor Chambers, Chester. 4Ci5 0 LET, COMMODIOUS PREMISES, suitable Tfor stores and workshop; also BUILDING suitable for stabling, situate Seller-street.—Apply F. J. Jones & Son, 112, Foregate-street, Chester. TO BE SOLD. PERAMBULATORS and MAIL CARTS. JL Some great bargains to be had at J. E. Newman's, Ironmonger, 12, Bridge-st., Chester. I"^OR SALE, DOG-CART, also light LUGGAGE FCART, in good condition.-Address R 81, Observer" Office. 4573 f I ^O BE SOLD (cheap), a fashionable MAIL JL CART, with hood. Also BICYCLE (gent's). Apply 6, Louise-street, Chester. 4583 T0 BE SOLD, MUSGRAVE STOVE, No. 2 JL Suitable for large hall or small place oi worship.—Apply to Shaw, G, Bridge-street. Chester 1 PEDIGREE LARGE WHITE V UKKWMiKr^ JL PIGS FOR SALE, of choice breeding.— Particulars apply Dodd & Sons, Mollington, Chester, j A LARGE "EUREKA" GAS COOKER, by Wright, very little used suit refreshment rooms, &c.-Addres8 P 72, Observer Office. FOR SALE, handsome Chestnut COB, rising JP four years suitable for polo or harness.— Apply Loggerheads, Mold. L'ORSALE, cheap, now fixed at Alun Mills, Jj Mold, nearly new, 6 tons WEIGHBRIDGE, by- rooltyjt,-Aivply Kd. Sizer, Ltd., Engineers, Hull. 4630 mo BE SOLD, DWELLING-HOUSE on the JL east side of and No. 48, Curzon street, Saltney, now in occupation of Charles Dawson.- Apply E. Brassey, Solicitor, Chester. lb )OR SALE, PORTABLE SHED, gable roof, 9ft. JD by 6ft., three glazed windows, and lk pitch- pine varnished tongued and grooved boards cheap to clear.-Horswill, 45, Queen-street, Chester. IONi>ECTIuNERY (Sweets)and TEA ROOM. t Old Established BUSINESS FOR SALE. Best position in town. Splendid opening for young lady.—Address X 92, "Observer" Office. 4593 mo BE SOLD, a CARRIER'S BUSINESS, Tbetween Chester and Farndon also a Single- Horse BUS, with removable top also HOUSE and Harness. -May be seen at the Ring-o'-Bells, Chester, between 11 and 4. MISCELLANEOUS. WRINGING MACHINES, new and second- hand. Rollers turned up. All kinds of Repairs to Mangles.—Haselden, Wood Turner and Mangle Roller Maker, Delamere-st., Chester. 4527 BUY "Mother Oats," fresh and sweet. Save ?-B the Coupons and get the Valuable Prizes. Commence to-c?y.—At all Alfred Evans' Branches, Chester. i:»APfCEL'SALjlAN AC, 1903. Contains J_L/ Hints to Farmers and Gardeners. Birthday information. When to buy, sell, speculate, court, marry, &e. Price W., by post 7d.—Foulsham, 4, Pilgrim-street, E. (i. and all Stationers. ttA ICHARDSON, Tailor. GENTLEMEN'S U.LUTHING0L..b;A.N..b;D, Altered, Repaired, Turned. Own Materials made up.—Richardson's, 23, Grosvenor-street.— Wonderful Trousers, made to measure, 6/11. 4528 J-iRl6T,VIA6 CAltliS.- Undoubtedly the most popular Christmas Card is a PHOTOGRAPH of yourself enclosed in a neat case, with suitable motto. A choice assortment at G. Atkinson s, Art Photographer, Northgate-street, Chester. 4619 .B RADI"UUD DREtiS VVAKJiHUU SE.— -8.J Ladies' handsome ZIBELINE DRESS LENGTHS. Autumn colourings, 3/11 carriage paid. Flannelettes Blouse Materials. Patterns free.— Bradford Dress Warehouse, Shipley, Bradford. (^lOUTH AFRICA, AMERICA, <fcc.—Secure ,0 BERTHS in advance by "Union-Castle" and "Cunard" Lines. Pamplets and particulars free. District Booking Office, 26, Watergate-street, Chester. 4666 KOBT, W. KILLON Coal Exchange, Chester, .L\J Supplies SPAR GRAVEL, Chippings, NiaeAdam, &c., for drives and walks; SLEEPERS and^TlMBERS for fencing; WElsh, and Buxton Building and Agricultural. LIMES. Quotations giveri to any station. Telephone 70. 4553 I> )\'1'8, Mice, Moles and Beetles greedily eat JL? HARKISON'S "RELIABLE" HAT POISON. 4U_ats and Dogs will not touch it. Vermin dry up and leave no smell. Price 1/2, 2/3, 3/8, postage 2d.-Geo. W. Harrison, Chemist, Broad- street, Reading. Agents for Chester Cheers and Hopiey, Chemists, Northgate-street. IMPORTANT TO MOTHEltS.-very mother JL who values the health and cleanliness 01 ner child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" .NURSERY POMADE. One application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In tins, -fid. and 9d. Postage Id.-Geo. W. Harrison, Chemist, Broad-street, Reading. Agents for Chester, Cheers & Hopley, Chemists, Northgate- street; Connah's Quay K. Lloyd Jones, Chenist. Medical Hall. 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 purposes, Decorations if required. Prompt atten- tion to enquiries either for Sale or Hire of above.— Apply DA VIES & SONS, Crane-street, Victoria road. and 4, Coal Exchange, Chester. LOST. LOST, in Chester Music Hall, or on way to J Hoole, on Thursday night, small GOLD L OSHTo, ole, BROOCti. Rewar d on returning AMETMYMT BROOCH. Reward on returning same to Observer" Office. THE NESTON & PARKGATE HYGIENIC LAUNDRY & CLEANING JjL COMPANY, LIMITED. LAUNDBYAIEN, DYEKS & FBHRCR CLEANERS. SHIRTS AND COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Special Prices quoted for Hotels, Restaurants, and institutions. All classes of DYEING & FRENCH CLEANING done on the most improved principles. GENT'S AND LADIES' CLOTHS A SPECIALITY. Our Vans Collect and Deliver Free in Birkenhead and District, West iiirby and kioviake, Hooton aau iirom- borough, Little ttottou, and Ouester anu District. PRICE LISTS SIHT uN APPLICATION. WORKS: NESTON, CHESHIRE. RECEIVING OFFICJC Theatre Buildings, City Koad, Chester. R. J. & H. ELLIS, PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS, CHURCH DECORATORS, GILDERS, SIGN WRITERS, PAPERHANGERS. OFVICE :— 60, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ESTABLISHED 1859. T. H. JBANKS, FURNITURE REMOVER (llOAl> OIL RAIL) AND GENERAL CARTER. GRAVEL MERCHANT. Jffioe: 5, ST. WKBBUROH'S MOUNT, CHESTER Paperliaugiiigs Paperhangiiigs! 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. I Note the Prices of Papers in the Windows & Address. i 73, BROOK STREET, CHESTER. ERTJIT DEPARTMENT. THE SIG-AR-RO STORES. G. DUTTON & SON Beg to acknowledge with thanks the great support they have received in increased business, since their opening of a partly separate department for the sale of Choice Dessert Fruits. THEY DIRECT ATTENTION to the JL Show of "THE HARVEST OF THE WORLD" in their windows. An Object lesson on the sources of many of the goods sold by the Grocer. THE MOST RECENT ARRIVALS -L include DATES, Tunis and Egyptian; PLUMS, French, this year a very short crop. PLUMS, Californian, this year an abundant crop. CRANBERRIES, Cape Cod, delicious for tarts, puddings, sauces, &c. ENGLISH APPLES are this year very JLj scarce. CANADIAN APPLES fill the gap. A large harvest, chiefly of good quality. To large consumers we can supply excellent red apples at 18s. per barrel of about 1301b., a little over three-half-pence per pound. Why not try a barrel at the beginning of the season? Or half the quantity can be supplied for 10s. CHRISTMAS PUDDING FRUITS are now in full variety. G. DUTTON & SON, THE SIG-AR-RO STORES, 100, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. THE TESTIMONY OF A TRAVELLED I AMERICAN: "MB. ANKEHS, Your Establishment, and its equipment for Scientific and Practical Purposes, are the most complete of any I have seen for the use of Amateur Photographers. I have just made a photographic tour of Europe." THE LARGEST STOCK OF PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS APPLIANCES, &c.. IN CHESTER. A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MOUNTS, OVER 30,000 TO SELKCT FROM. XMAS MOUNTS IN GREAT VARIETY. PLATES, PAPERS AND, FILMS. ENLARGEMENTS A SPECIALITY. AMATEURS' NEGATIVES DEVELOPED and PRINTED by any process, at Reasonable Prices. PHOTOS AND PICTURES MOUNTED & FRAMED COMPLETE. WITH SPECIAL MACHINERY. W. H. ANKERS, 6, CITY ROAD, CHESTER. TELEPHONE 357. HOLBORN ASSEMBLY ROOMS FOREGATE-ST., CHESTER. Persons requiring Rooms during the Winter Season for DINNERS, EVENING PARTIES, RECEPTIONS, SMOKING CONCERTS, &c., WILL FIND EVERY CONVENIENCE FOR SAME AT ABOVE ADDRESS. SPECIAL STAND ON BALCONY FOR ORCHESTRA. TERMS MODERATE. i. Proprietor, JOHN KENDRICK. YES; YOU LONG FOR A Cup of really Refreshing, Rich, Appetising Tea every day, I SO BE SURE YOU BUY "MAYPOLE" TEA THE VERY BEST COSTS  1/ 6 A LB. ONLY /6 A LB. WHY PAY MORE? L ■ < GOOD & RELIABLE Maypole Teas at 1/4,1/2 & 1/- a lb. These justly celebrated "MAYPOLE" TEAS are a perfect Blend selected by the ablest Experts from the very finest leaf, and are a marvel for the money. Sold in sealed Packets at our 3GO Branches throughout the Kingdom. MAYPOLE DAIRY Co., LIMITED, 8, WATERGATE-ST., CHESTER.