Cheshire Observer

AUCTION DIARY. i _Au2'Ig- DI! I Baloa by MESSRS. CUNNAH Sc ROBERTS. May IS-At 21, White Friara—Furniture and Effects May 19—At tlia Chester Smithfield-Fat Cattle, Sheep, Lambs. PI gs, and Calves May 20-At the Hooton Sra Itlltield-Fat Cattle, Sheep, .Pigs^vnd Calves I May 20—At the Hooton S ml 't] ifield -Store Cattle I May 21-At the Chester Smithfield-Horses, I Carriages, &e. May 28—At the Chester Sn,ithfleld-Beddin-oüt and Decorative Piants By MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTS & RICHARDSON May 23—At the, Grosvenor Hotel, Chester Dwelling-house in Nicholas-street May 26 & 27—At Brown's Warehouse, Duke-street, Furniture, Pictures, China, &c. May ;jtJU ths Grosvenor Hotel, Chester-j Business Premises in Eastgate Row June 2—At the Auction Mart, Foregate-strect Furniture and Effects June 4—At the Great Western Goods Yard, Chester—Sieepei s &e. July 31 At the: G rosvauor Hotel. Chester— Freehold Estates at Lcdssfir.m, Puddington, and Ne-s By MESSRS. W. H. NIGHTINGALE & SON. May 19—At the Ermine Cattle Mart—Fat and Store Stock. I May 21—At frko Wheat Sheaf Inn, AntioLus— Frceho'd Farm May 23—At. the Blossoms IIotd, Chester-Free- hold Property in Chester. May Building Land and Dwellmg-House By MR. S. R. FEARNALL. May 19-At the Agricultural Hall, George-street, Chester—Cattle, Pigs, Sheep, and Calves May 21—At the Agricultural Hall, George-street, Chester—Prize Show and Sale By MESSRS. S. ASTON & SON. May 19—At the City Auction Rooms—House- hold Furniture and Effects By MR, JOSEPH WRIGHT. May IS-At Beeslon Castle Station Smithfield — Fat and btore Stock By HENRY MANLEY & SONS, LTD. May 27. 23 & 2!)-At tho Crewe Horse Repository —Horses By MESSRS. D. ROBERTS & SON, May 21—At the Hand Inn, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog—Live and Dead Stock and Furniture SALES BY AUCTION. CHURTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTS AND RICHARDSON. AUCTIONEERS. VALUERS. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, THE AUCTION MART. FOREGATEST., CHESTER. ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY. TELEPHONE No. 210. CHRISTLETON BANK, CHESTER. THIS Prooertv, advertised for Sale on Satur- day, May 23rd, 1908, has been SOLD by Private Treaty. CHURTCN, ELPHICK & CO., Auctioneers. CITY OF CHESTER. Sale of Valuable Freehold Dwelling-House, with 11 Yard and Outofficos. MESSRS. CHURTON. ELPHICK & CO. M will PELL BY AUCTION, at tho Grcs- venor 1IOU->1, Gii-^ter, on SATURDAY, 23rd May, 1:1;3, Il. 3 o'clock p.m. punctually, and subject to ccriiKtioiis. the desirable Free-hold D7>ELT,I MG-HOUSE, situate a.nd being No. 6, Nicholas-street, with ya.rd, w.c., coalhouse, and back entrance. Tho Property is subject to a giound rent of C2. 10s. per annum. For ordcis to view, apply to the Auctioneers. Any furthcor information may be obtained from Mr. W. N. Watson, Solicitor, Penryn, Cornwall; or Mr. W. E. Brown, Surveyor, and Messrs. Churton, E'phiek, Roberta and Richardson, Auctioneers, all of Chester. By Order of the Representatives of the late Robert Fraser, Esq., of Greenbank, Chester and Pentre Bychan, near Wrexham. Highly Important and Attractive Sale of Superior Household Furniture, Cut and Engraved Glass, a choice collection of Ornamental & other China, includiugexamplesof Spode, Dresden, Copeland, &c.; Nankin, Satsuma & other Oriental Ware; Cloisonne Enamels, Delf, exqtjlsite,fapaneselvory Carvings, tine Bronzes, valuable Oil Paintings, a fine assortment of Electro-plate, costly chiming and mantel clocks, choice Books, comprehen- sive collection of Stereoscopic Views, Electric Table Lamps and Fittings, Axminster, Indian, and other Carpets, Billiard-room Seats and Platforms, and a variety of miscellaneous Effects, at THE WAREHOUSE, DUKE- STREET, CHESTER, of Messrs. Brown and Co., Chester, Limited. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. I -t?-B- have been favoured with instructions to BELL BY AUCTION, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, May 26th and 27th, 1908, and following day if neceifiary, the above-mentioned Valuable EFFECTS. Catalogues ready shortly TO GROCERS, INVESTORS AND OTHERS. CITY OF CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. JM- will SELL BY AUCTION at the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, on SATURDAY, the 30th May, 1908, at 3 p.m. punctually, the undermentioned Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, namely All that Valuable Corner Block of PROPERTY iituate in Eastgate-street, Eastvate Row, and Newgate-street, in the centre of the City of Cheater, comprising Grocer's and Wine and Spirit Merchant's Shop, with extensive cellarage and (tore rooms, with entrance from Eastgate Row, occupied by Messrs. John Little and Sons Seven Offices over the shop called "Newgate Chambers," occupied by Messrs. Carter, Morgan, Ratcliffe, and Lock wood Two Offices and a Shop Nos. 4, and 8, Newgate-street, occupied by ?^pssrs. W. H. Nightingale and Son, and John Berrie, Ltd. and Eight Offices over the last mentioned Offices and Shop called Grosvenor Chambers," occupied by Mr. R- S. Linneil and others. The whole Block having a frontage to Eastgate-street of 2l £ feet or thereabouts, and to Newgate-street of 124 feet or thereabouts, and producing a gross annual rental of 2387. 103. There is a fine old oak staircase upon the premises. The property occupies a commanding position in the centre of the city, immediately opposite the Grosvenor Hotel, and is a splendid site for busi- ness premises, and is one of the most desirable and valuable blocks of property ever offered for sale in this city. There is an old-established Grocer's and Wine and Spirit Merchant's Business carried on in the shop in Eastgate Row. There is no other shop of its kind in Eastgate or Bridge-street Rows. For further particulars and plan apply to the Auctioneers Messrs. Sharpe and Davison, Solicitors; or to MESSRS. JOLLIFFE & JOLLIFFE, Solicitors, all of Chester. AUCTION MART, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO will hold a Sale of Miscellaneous FURNI- TURE and EFFECTS, on TUESDAY, June 2nd, 1908. Early Entries invited. CHESTER. I Sale of 118 Stacks of Sleepers, Timber and Firewood. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO have received instructions to SELL BY AUCTION, in the Yard adjoining the Great Western Goods Warehouse, on THURSDAY, June 4th, 1908, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. punctually, the under-mentioned TIMBER and SLEEPERS, in Lots, vix :— 78 Stacks of Old SLEEPERS (50 in each Lot). 11 Ditto TIMBERS (20 in each Lot). 29 Ditto FIREWOOD (about 2 Tons in each Lot). Any further information may be obtained from the Auctioneers, Messrs. Churton, Elphick Roberts & Richardson, Chester. SALES BY AUCTION. COUNTY OF CHESTER. Preliminary ISotice of a highly important Sale of Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATES, very pleasantly situate in, and being part of, the Townships of LEDSIIAM, PUDDINGTON, and NESS, intersected by good rDad", and consisting of verv desirable FARMS, AC- COMMODATION LANDS, BUILDING PLOTS, and COTTAGES, and comprising about 1,ZD0 acres. '? ?ESSRS. CHURTON. ELPHICK & CO. 3i li.?-,N-e with instructions to SELL BY AUCTION, at the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, on FRIDAY, July 31st, 1908, the alxnc-mcntioned valuable Freehold ESTATES in suitable lots. Particulars with plans will bo published in due course, and may be obtained, with further information, from the Auctioneers, Messrs. Churton, Elphick, Roberts and Richardson, l?I l r, -?,  l,, a-?i d dies'er or from Messrs. J. Rice Roberts and Laurie, Solicitors, Llangefni, Anglesey. ERMINE CATTLE MART. On TUESDAY NEXT. May 19th, 1908. LYRESSRS. W. II. NIGHTINGALE & S! -?- will SELL BY AUCTION, at the ab?e Mart- 85 Fat and Store CATTLE. 45!J „ „ PIGS. Iii)" „ CALVES. 200 SHEEP and LAMBS. o Fresh HEIFERS, 1 and 2 year old. ANTROBUS, CHESHIRE. On Th;n>xlay N:xt, May 21st, 1908. Sale of Valuable' Freehold Farm at Ant rob as. Cheshire. MESSRS. W. II. NIGHTINGALE & SON 3- will SELL BY AUCTION, on THURS- DAY, May 21, ISCG, at tho Wheat Sheaf Ilia, Antrobus, at 7 o'clock p.m. prompt, and subjoet to conditions to bo then produocd, the following Frceho'd FARM All tliat FARMHOUSE, with outbuildings and 11a. 3r. 30p. of land or thereabouts, situate- at Antrobus, and known as Peed or Peel 11.\11 Farm, being midway between Warrington and Northwich, in Iho ocoeupa.tiO;1 of Mr. Richard C-oppaek, at the annual lent of JE55. Tho Hon so contains dining, drawing, and 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dairy, and wash-house. Outbuildings comprise 2 stall stable, shippon for 5 cows, ana barn with lofts over each, and -;tli ovcr czle h a,-i d Six of tb. fi(.l,l" lie together, and have Ílon"- ages to good I-OLIS. and one field of 2a. 24p. is on the Moss, -about a quarter of a mile- i'tom the hom:<ea,d. For furLlwr padicu1a¡.s and plans apply to the Auctioneer, 4, Newgate-street; or Mossrs. DICKSON, BARNES & DICKS''>N, Solicitors, Chester. On Saturday, May 23!d, 1908. Sale of Valuablo Freehold Property in Chester. MESSRS. W. II. NIGHTINGALE & SON w It SELL BY AUCTION, at the B?os- poms Hotel, Chrster, on SATURDAY, May 23rd, 1908, at 3 o'clock prompt, and subjcct to conditions the following Freehold DWELLING- HOUSES:— DWELLI.N?C,- Lot 1.—All that newly-erected DWELLING- HOUSE, situate and being No. 33, Vcrnon- road (off Soaland-road), Chester, in the occupa- tion of Miss r galdo at the wxkly rent of 6s.. The tenant pays the water rate. The House contains parlour, kitchen, back- kitchen, pantry, vaid, w.c., and 3 bedrooms. Lot 2.—All that DWELLING-HOUSE, situ- ate and being -No, 62, Cornwall-street, Newtown, Chester, in the occupation of Mr. F. Jones, at the weekly rent of 4s. 6d. The House contains parlour, kitchen, back- kitchen, yard and 2 bedrooms. For further particulars apply to the Auction- eers, 4, Newgate-street; or MR. E. S. GILES, Solicitor, O'd Bllnk Builciing-s, Chester. CHESTER. SATURDAY, the 23rd day May, 190S. Sale of Valuable Building Land in Chester and Dwelling-House in Hoole. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, at the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, at 3-15 p.m. precisely, by MESSRS. W. H. NIGHTINGALE & SON. the undermentioned Valuable Freehold PROPERTY, subject to the conditions to be then produced Lot I.-All that Valuable Freehold DWELL- ING HOUSE, being No. 48, William street, Hoole, Chester, in the occupation of Mr. W. Mea- land, at Gs. per week. House contains pit-loui- kitchen, back kitchen, yard, three bedrooms, out- side w.c., and coal shed. Lot 2.-All that Valuable Plot of Freehold BUILDING LAND, containing 420 square yards or thereabouts, on the east side of and with a frontage of 37 feet 3 inches or thereabouts to Newry Park, Brook-Jane, Chester. Lot S.-All that Valuable Plot of Freehold BUILDING LAND, containing 755 square yards or thereabouts, opposite Lot 2. on the west side of and having a frontage of 35 feet or thereabouts to Newry Park aforesaid. Immediate possession of Lots 2 and 3 can be given, which are first-class Building Sites. For further particulars, apply to the Auc- tioneers, 4, Newgate street; or to MKSSKS. MASON & MOORE DUTTON, Solicitors, 19, Newgate-street, Chester. OLD OAK FURNITURE. HAND INN, LLANARMON DYFFRYN CEIRIOG, via Chirk Station. MESSRS. D. ROBERTS & SON will SELL BY AUCTION, at the Hand Inn, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, on THURSDAY, May 21st, IDOS, at 12 o'clock prompt, all the Live and Dead STOCK and HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, comprising several pieces of old oak furniture, viz., antique carved oak cupboard in two pieces, two grandfather's eight-day clocks in oak cases with brass dials, old oak chest, oak corner cupboard, chairs, tables, antique bureau, and oak wardrobe. For further ra-ticulars apply to the Auc- tioneers, Corwcn.. CITY SALE ROOMS, 14, WATERGATE-STREET, CHESTER. Q ASTON & SON AUCTIONEERS A?n VALUERS. VALUATIONS made forPROBATP, TRANSFERS OF BUSINESS, HOTELS, & LICENSED HODSKS, &C. CERTIFICATED BAILIFFS under the Law of DISTRESS AMENDMENT ACT. A SALE is held at the ROOMS EVERY TUESDAY throughout the year, at 1-30, for the convenience of parties having Goods of any description to dispose of. CASH ADVANCED pending realization or Goods purchased outright. Telephone 59. TUESDAY NEXT, May 19th, 1908. SALE of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, removed from Nicholas-street and Abbey-street for convenience of Sale, con- sisting of EXCELLENT PIANO in walnut frame, marqueterio panel, full trichord, iron frame, etc., by Henry Ambridge & Son, London also piano, by Brinsmead, in perfect condition bedroom suites in satin and black walnut, dining and drawing-room suites in saddlebags and leather cloth, heavy brass-mounted bedsteads, complete with wire and wool mattresses, dressing tables and washstands, flock and feather beds, six chests of drawers, WALNUT OVERMANTELS, handsome mahogany bedroom suite, Singer hand sewing machine, carpets, rugs, cornice poles, large quantity of pictures, kitchen tables, chair, fenders, fire steels, toilet ware, mirrors, towel rails, saucepans, iron and brass bedsteads and palliasses, CHILD'S COT, music stool, several good mangles, 10ft. pine counter with sliding doors and mahogany top, garden tools, lamps, OILCLOTHS and LINOLEUMS, 3ft. hair mattress, child's high chair, mahogany couches and sofas, SHANK'S 10-INCH LAWN MOWER also 12-inch Excelsior mower also a large number of miscellaneous lots. Sale to commence at 1.30 prompt. SALES BY AUCTION. MONDAY NEXT, May 18th, 1908. Highly Attractive Sale of Household Furniture, Pictures, Plate, Linen, Glass, China and Effects, at 21, WHITE FRIARS, CHESTER. I MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS arc favoured with instructions from 1\[r. R. Knowle3 (who is giving un housekeeping), to SELL BY AUCTION, without reserve, the whole of the Modern and Costly HOUSEHOLD A PPOINTMENTS appertaining to Hall, Three Entertaining-rooms, Four Bedrooms, Kitchen, &c. Sale to commence at 10-30 prompt. Catalogues may be had at the Auctioneers' Offices, Grosvenor BLuIdingc., Chester. Tel. 188. On view this day two to four o'clock. TUESDAY NEXT, 19th May, 1908. At the CHESTER SMITHFIELD. MESSRS CUNNAH & ROBERTS WIN U1 SELL BY AUCTION- 105 Piifai3 Fat Dairy and Store CATTLE. 450 Ripe Fat SHEEP. íÙ Ripe Fat LAMBS. 159 Fat and Rearing CALVES and PIGS, Baef selling well. Sheep and lambs in good I demand. The Sale commences with Cattlo at Eleven o'clock, Sheep, Lambs and Pigs to follow. Calves sold at Two o'clock. Entries respectfully solicited. Offices, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. WEDNESDAY NEXT, 20th May, 1908. AT THE HOOTON SMITHFIELD. 1Vf~ESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will ?'?- hold their usual WEEKLY SALE of FAT STOCK. Sale at 1.30. Entries respectfully solicited. Auction Offices: Grosvenor Buildings, Chester, On WEDNESDAY NEXT, 20th May. Sale of STORE CATTLE at the SMITHFIELD, HOOTON, by MESSRS. CUNNAII & ROBERTS, at 1.30 .1.'1 to the minute. Entries include 20 good, Young, Fresh Ban-en Cows, suitable for grazing also a two-year-old well-bred S o ;k Bull (Roan); also a grand Young Dairy Cow, good milker, with calf at foot. ON HORSE FAIR DAY. AT THE SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. On THURSDAY NEXT. May 21st. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will hold ]- their usual MONTHLY SALE of HORSES, CARRIAGES, and EFFECTS, on I above date. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock. Entries respectfully solicited. Entri)¡OiIaY, 1908. OA ,4 AAA SELECTED BEDDIG- ??J???'? OUT and DECORATIVE PLANTS, to be SOLD BY AUCTION, at the CHESTER SMITHFIELD, at 11.30 prompt. CUN-NAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. ■ —— — A GRICULTURAL HALL, CHESTER, TUESDAY, 19th May, 190S. 80 Fat and Store CATTLE. 300 SHEEP, LAMBS, Bacon and Pork PIGS. 150 Fat and Rearing CALVES. Sale of Fat Cattle at 10.45 prompt; Pigs and Sheep, 11 a.m.; Calves, One o'clock. THURSDAY NEXT, 21st May, 1908. AGRICULTURAL HALL, CHESTER. FOURTH Great SPECIAL PRIZE SHOW Fa,?d SALE of DAIRY COWS and HEIFERS, BARRENS, STIRKS, YEAR- LINGS and STOCK BULLS, when Prizes will be gi ven for the best Dairy Cow or Heifer, in-calf or fresh calved best Pair of Barrens (for grazing purposes), and for the best Pair of Yearling Hei fers. Sale at Eleven o'clock prompt. An excelleut trade experienced for all classes of Stock at the Last Special Sale, every Lot being disposed of. Further Entries respectfully solicited. SIDNEY R. FEARNALL. Eastgate Chambers, Chester. SALES every MONDAY at 12 o'clock. BEESTON CASTLE STATION SMITH- FIELD. JOSEPH WRIGHT will SELL BY AUC- It TION- 650 Fat and Store CATTLE, SHEEP, Lambs, PIGS, and CALVES. Further entries invited. Offices: Alpraham, Tarporley. 850 HORSES. £50 PRIZES. (Final week for making entries). CREWE HORSE REPOSITORY GREAT MAY HORSE SALES. HENRY MANLEY AND SONS, jf t Limited, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, May 27th and 28fch—Harness Eorsæ, Hunters, Match Pairs, Pedigree Hackneys, Prize-winning Show Horses, Cobs and Ponies. FRIDAY, May 29th—Heavy Town, Lurry and Van Horses, Shires and Cart Colts and Fillies. Many Special Entries already to hand, includ- ing a consignment of High-class Horses, the property of Mr. Walter Winans, Surrenden Park, Kent; 12 from Mr. Wm. Threlkeld, Kirkoswald, Cumberland and 12 Hackney Ponies from Mr. T. P. Robinson, J.P., Wigginton Stud, York. Prize Schedules and Entry Forms on applica- tion. ENTRIES finally close on Tuesday Next, May 19th. AT STUD. ''SALT ROCK," By "Rock Salt" by Iepper and Salt," out of "Gin" by Polardine" (bred by Sir Humphrey de Trafford). Whole coloured dark brown, 14-1. All communications, etc., to M. KENNEDY, 8, Baths-street, Chester. SEASON, 1 9 0 8. ) STUD CARDS. TASTEFULLY PRINTED. MODERATE PRICES. SEE SPECIMENS AT THE OBSERVER PRINTING WORKS, THE CROSS, CHESTER. TELEPHONE No. 141. EDGAR DUTTON & SONS, Complete Funeral Furnishers AND CARRIAGE PROPRIETORS, 30, Frodsham-street, Chester. E. D. & SONS, having the Largest Stock of Belgian Horses, Superior Glass and Closed Hearses, Private Broughams and Coaches are prepared to Supply Funer ds cheaper than any jther shop in the City. E. D. feSONStakethe ENTIRE MANAGE- MENT OF FUNERALS in Town or Country with due regard to economy and taste. Infant's Funeral, with a Pair Horae Coach, Coffin and Grave, from 2is. To the Poor or Benevolent, a good Coffin, Schillibeer a.nd Grave complete, 33s. SOLE AGKNTS FOR PATENT METALLIC COFFINS. (The trade supplied). Superior WEDDING CARRIAGES for hire, kept only for Weddings, at moderate charges. PRIVATE ADDRH38B3! 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables and SPARFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. DAWSON & WEST, PAWNBROKERS, JKWSXLER-S, CLOTHIERS, AND COIIPLETIC HOUSE FURNISHERS. Cash Advanced to auy amount on Gold and Silver Plate, Jewellery, Furniture, Pianos and Organs, Furs, Carpets, and on all portable property. Parcels by Post receive prompt attention cash by return. Private Pledge Oifico. NOTE AODRESS- 54: & 56, FOREGATE-ST., CHESTER. OL Handsoftio Walnut BEDROOM -,L t-3 SUITE; 4ft. Wardrobe, extra large bevelled robing mb-rov. Burr walnut panels nicely carved, large hat drawer, and hanging compartment; Dressing Chest, new design, with large dressing glass, jewel drawers and four large drawers, Burr walnut front: Wash- stand, coloured marble slab and marble back Chamber Cupboard and Towel-rail, all oak lined with two Chairs. The kt complete, JE15. > -J /—Solid Dark Walnut Parlour U. SUITE, comprising Couch, pair of i?r?c roomy Easies, and foor small Chairs, upholstered in fine quality chenille saddlebags spring seats and padded backs; nicely carved. Guaranteed solid walnut frames nice dark pattern, very serviceable.  "| K I— Latest If pattern Child's CT?!? -l.?/ Double MAILCART, "The Tandem" to hold two children, in four posi- tions; reversible front seat; hood, brass levers, celluloid grips; painted and upholstered in dark navy blue. Thick wired -on tyre- strong and nicely finished. II /O* A YARD any length cut. Our noted 1/ZY genuine CORK LINO tile or noral pattern. Laid and delivered free. O PF K I—Fine pair of solid Satin Walnut <  G/ BEDROOM TABLEI Dress- ing Chest, with b?rge mirror, jewel drawers and four large drawers Washstand, marble slab, double row tiled back Towel-rail and Chamber Cupboard oak lined. The pair, £5 5;- 32'/6' -Oak Dining TABLE, American 32/6- pattern three leaves to let in, size Cft. by 3ft. 6:D. extended. Another larger, 38/G. F* AND UPWARDS—Large assortment of the [,ew Child's PUSH-CARTS different makes and designs wood and wicker. —Large roomy Divan EASY CHAIR, 3/ 6 upholstered in good quality tapestry spring back and seat. Well made. "I O/I3~R>RETTY FIRE SCREENS; bevelled 12/6 mirror, hand painted, with solid brass stand and frame. Another larger, at 15 (i. -?? K ANU ?- ?0- A SKT—Several O??e 5 new designs in BEDSTEADS, Brass Rails, Vase3, ?e. Very neat and strong. 00//2—Useful! BOX OTTOMAN, uphol- 2"c?/6- stered in good quality tapestry; dark blue pattern, spring seats, full size. j—Strong Second hand BASSINETTE, takA-t reversible hood painted dark brown. In excellent condition. 0 £ » AND 17 G EACH—The latest makes in 12/6 the new American Base ROCKING CHAIRS, upholstered in Brussels carpet copper springs. Very strong, polished walnut colour.  AND ?-Folding CHAIR BEDS; A 0 complete with cushions. JITH A YARD 36in. wide—Roll of BEDROOM <L? CARPET; dark green pattern. Any length cut; will wear well. Large Stock of FORFEITED JEWELLERY, PLATE, &c., to be Sold Cheap. DAWSON & WEST, PAWNBROKERS, 54 & 56, FOREGATE ST., CHESTER. AT THE OBSERVER PRINTING WORKS SITUATED AT THE CROSS, CHESTER. I PROFESSIONAL MEN, MANUFACTURERS, i TRADESMEN, a.nd MEN OF BUSINESS generally, are respectfully informed that our Printing Department is furnished with an unusually large and select assortment of the best kinds of I Modern, Plain & Fancy Types, ORNAMENTAL BORDERS IN MANY STYLES, &C., &0. LEGAL, COMMERCIAL, AND ARTISTIC PRINTING. PUBLIC COMPANY PROSPECTUSES, ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, PARTICULARS OF ESTATES, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, REPORTS, MANUFACTURERS' ILLUSTRATED PRICE LISTS, CIRCULARS, &o., &o. GENERAL PRINTING (BLACK OR IN COLOURS) of the most extensive cliaracter-frou the Smallest Card or Circular to tho Broadside Placard-executed at the shortest notico. BUSINESS CARDS, LETTER HEADINGS, MEMORANDA, BILL HEADS, ORDER BOOKS, TRADESMEN'S CIRCULARS, VISITING CARDS. AT THE OBSERVER PRINTING WORKS SITUATED AT THE CROSS, CHESTER. TNSURE IN FOAL MARES TV1TH THE IN-FOAL MARES AND FOALS. GEJlTØ BSquIBED. IMPERIAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., LTD. ESTABLISHED 1878. Head Office: 17. Pall Mall East, LONDON, S. W. The "IMPERIAL" OFFERSGRKATEST BENEFITS at LOWEST RATES. FULL MARKET VALUEINSURABLB Full amount paid for Foal if Ca.3t. DOUBLE AMOUNT Paid for FOAL after One Month old (Class B2). FOALS INSURED to 31st DEC., or to EXPIRY of ANNUAL POLICY. CASH PAYMENT for Barren Mares. STALLIONS INSURIID. Lowest rates. CLAIMS PAID, £ 400,000. Prospectuses. &c., forwarded post free. B. S. ESSEX, Manager,  | EDUCATIONAL. t TIUNITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC, I X LONDON. LOCAL EXAMINATIONS. The last days of entry for forthcoming EXAMI- NATIONS at CHESTER CENTRE are as under:— 27th MAY for "M.K." (Theory), .Tune, 1903. 12th OCTOBER for Practical," November, 1908. Chairman of Centre Professor J. C. BRIDGE, M.A., Mus.Doc., Oxon. Local Secretary: Mr. THOMAS FATK, 29, Chi. chester-street, Chester, from whom the current Syllabus and Entrance Forms may bo obtained. (MIIESTER SOHOOL OF ART. ? GROSVENOR MUSEUM. EVENING CLASSES. The SUMMER TERM will commence on MONDAY, May 18th. Class Nights, 0 to 8 p.m on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRI- DAYS. Elementary Drawing, Design, Flower Painting, Life and Outdoor Sketching Class. The EMBROIDERY CLASS will be held on WEDNESDAYS, 6 to 7-30 p.m. The WOOD-CARVING CLASS on WEDNES- DAYS, (j to 8 p.m. The Term will end about July 22nd. The Class Fee for the Summer Term is os. Further information may be obtained from the Headmaster, Mr. W. G. SHIIODER, A.R.C. A. or JOHN DODD, Clerk to the Governing Body. PROSPECTUS POST FREE. S -I'TA-RT'S BUSINESS TRAINING COLLEGE, St. Oswald's Chambers, St. Wer- burgh-street CHESTER. And at LIVERPOOL, ST. HELENS, WARRINGTON and SOUTUPORT. REASONABLE FKKS. Modern Commercial Instruction. Languages, Civil Service Examinations, Professional Pre- liminaries. Each Pupil is taught individually, not in a class. CITY AND COUNTY OF THE CITY OF CHESTER. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. CITY AND COUNTY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, ROODEE. Head Mistress Miss C. J. M. HUBBACK, Ox'ord University Honours. Assisted by Miss L. JOWITT, Oxford University Honours; Miss O. G. LISTER, L.L.A., St. Andrews; Miss A. C. Cox, B.Sc., London University; Miss M. E. COATES, National Froebel Union Higher Certificate Miss J. CRAVEN, Cambridge Higher Local and Board of Education Certifi- cates Miss M. HARRISON, L.L.A., St. Andrews together with Visiting Mistresses for Instruction in Class Singing and Domestic Subjects. Pupils attend the Grosvenor Museum for Instruction in Art Subjects. NEXT TERM begins Monday, May 2oth, 1908. The Head Mistress will be glad to see Parents who may wish to consult her at the School on Saturday, May 23rd, from 11-0 to 12-0. Prospectuses, etc., may be obtained from the Head Mistress and from- A. E. LOVELL. Director of Education. Education Offices: 92, Northgate St., Chester, May 6th, 1908. THE ELMS, FEOOKERSBROOK CHESTER. SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, Conducted by MISS NEVILLE & MISS BECK. Resident Certificated Teachers, English and foreign. Best Masters attend. I Hih-class education, accomplishments, prepara- tion for examinations. Comfortable home. Resident and Day Pupils received. MUSIC a Speciality. Thorough training instrumental. vocal, theoretical. Teachers for all ages and degrees of proficiency. Preparation for Roya Academy and all Examinations. Terms moderate. For prospectus apply Miss NEVILLE. IP) OAltDING AND DAY SCHOOL JO FOR GIRLS, Stone Villa, Hoole. Successful in Cambridge Exams, and Trinity College Music. French Teacher resident.—For prospectus apply Miss MORCOM. NEXT TERM will commence May I I tli. 7293 PHEPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS. The MISSES CART WRIGHT, Ainsdale, Hoole, Chester. Boys carefully prepared for Public School Scholarships. 7266 S HORTHAND, TYPEWRITING, and O BUSINESS TRAINING SCHOOL, 7, Deva Terrace, Chester. Individual tuition in commercial and elementary subjects. Terms moderate. Prospectus free from Miss DAVIES, F.C.T.S., above address. 7342 MR. BRUNO, Teacher of BANJO, GUITAR, MANDOLINE. Also VIOLIN and VIOLA for Orchestral playing, Terms at the STUDIO, No. 7, on the Eastgate Walls. Home and Country Lessons by arrangement. ELLIS'S BARGAINS in Second-hand PIANOS. Oio-A Walnut PIANOFORTE, by XI- Herbert Ellis; trichord, seven octaves, trusses; just been renovated through- out. equal to new. Hire Purchase price 20 Guineas, at 10'C per month. i?OA""A Slightly Soiled Cestrian" <?/?? Model, Class B, Iron-framed PIANO full trichord, check action, and all latest improvements quite new. Hire Pur- chase price 22 Guineas, at 10/6 per month. —A Walnut Upright PIANOFORTE, rJ 1 by John Brinsmead & Sons; inlaid panel, brass sconces, trusses; equal to new. Hire Purchase price 23 G uiiloas, at 12, G per month. OQO—A Rosewood Upright PIANO- FORTE, by Collard & Collard; seven octaves, ivory keys. trichord, inlaid panel, brass sconces, trusses; equal to new. Hire Purchase price 21 Guineas, at 12/G per month. OOQ — A Slightly Soiled, Class F, "Cestrian" PIANO; iron friinle, check action equal to new. Hire Purchase price 26 Guineas, at 12/6 per month. AU the above are in first-clatio condition and warranted for 20 yeara. Quotations include free delivery, free tuning for one year, free exchange within 6 months if not approved of. Railway fare allowed to all purchasers. Send for further particulars and complete list of other Bargains. HERBERT ELLIS, Cestrian Piano Depot, 71, EOREGrATE STREET, CHESTER. WORKS: LOVE STREET. EXECUTORS OF THE LATE EDWARD WILLIAMS HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS, DECORATORS, PLUMBERS, &c., 33, NICHOLAS ST., CHESTER. I HEL'WORTH'S 7 1- NEW STYLES Wlien a man buys one of IIEP'VOHTH'S fine Ready-to-wear Suits, lie pays the highest coinpli- ment to his judgment and good taste. lVIEN'S SUITS, READY-TO-WEA.B ALL THE NEW STYLES, ALL THE NEW MATERIALS, ALL THE NEW COLOURS, 21/- TO 35/- No matter how much you pay, or where you go, you'll get no better valuo than we arc offering every day. J. HEPWORTH & SON, LTD. 83, FOREGATE ST., CHESTER, AND 150 OTHER TOWNS. THE CROSVILLE illOTOPt CO., LTD., CRANE "WTLAR1 CHESTER., Have really for immediate delivery the following NEW, SHOP SOILED, and SECOND-HAND MOTOR CARS AND BOATS: ONE 12-14 h.P., 4cyl., sidc-entrancA, SWIFT, to seat fonr persons; fitted with Cape Car' Hood and Folding Glass Screen; 1;380. ONE 10 h.p., 3 cyl., SWIFT, to seat two with Hood and Screen JE235. ONE 10 h.p., twin cyl., SWIFT, to seat two; with Hood and Screen; 4225. ONE 10-12 h.p., twin cyl., SWIFT, to seat four shop soiled 1:220. ONE 10 h.p., 3 cyl., SWIFT, to seat four shop PoLled; L200. ONE 40-50 h.p., 6 cyl., ARIEL; nearly new; Dnal Ignition, side-entrance, Cape Car* Hood and Screen £ 900 cost XI,300 only run 300 miles. ONE 10 h.p., twin cyl., WOLSELEY £ 00. ONE 5 h.p., single cyl., WOLSELEY; £60. ONE 10 h.p., MOTOR BOAT, <; CROSVILLK 1. 23ft. long, beam 5ft. Sin. to carry too persons; speed nine miles per hour £ 2S0. ONE 50 h.p., Cabin MOTOR LAUNCH, for Estuary or Coasting; length 45ft., beam 7ft.! sleeping accommodation for four persons E700. ERECTING, GAS, OIL, and STEAM ENGINES. OLD CARS MODERNISED. ESTIMATES GIVE V. INSPECTION INVITED. CARS ON HIRE. TELETHONS 26S. T. G. BURRELL, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER, 117, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. GENTS' SUITS, in all the Newest Materials and Colourings, ready to wear, 21/- to 42/ COMPARE not only our PRICE but also cur QUALITY excellence in Quality, Style and Fit, with Economy in Price. FANCY VESTS, the very latest patterns, 4/6 to 10,'6. YOUTHS' SUITS, 14/6 to 37/6. IIARD-WEARING SUITS in New Tweeds and Sergesi BOYS' RUGBY SUITS, 10/6 to 30/ NEWEST MATERIALS, stylishly made. BOYS' WHITBY SUITS, three garments, 6/11 to 25/6. Y) NORFOLK „ two „ 6/6 „ 18/6. SUFFOLK „ three „ 16/6 „ 27/6. SCHOOL SUITS, in every style, at wonderfully low prices. Newest Styles in BOYS' TUNIC SUITS, 5/11 „ 16/6, BOYS' CONWAY and ARRAN „ 8/6 „ 16/6. „ SAILOR SUITS, in Tweeds and Serges, 2/11 to 10/6. EVERY NEW STYLE, along with a largo assortment of old favouritelU TAILORING DEPARTMENT. GENTS' SUITS, to measure, 30/- to 60/ GENTS' TROUSERS, to measure, 10/6 to 18/6. EVERY NEW STYLE of Cloth represented in our PATTERNS, a full set oi which will be sent on request. _—- J- C 11-11 E 8 T E IR "HOME-BREWED" ALU CHESTER NORTHGATE BREWERY CO., LTD, THE BREWERY, NORTHGATE, CHESTER. PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION. PROMPT DELIVERIES by the Company's conveyances; or by Rail, carriago paid to Railway Station. NOTE.-IS THE ONLY BREWERY IN CILIiSTKI1-. MESSRS. F. WOODFIN & CO. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, 20, FRODSHAM STREET, CHESTER. Large and Valuable UP-TO-DATE STOCK kept on the Premises. TELEPHONE No. 455. ~P POWELL, TEL. 26xl. -? COACH BUILDER, COMMERCIAL HALL, FRODSHAM ST., CHESTER. Established over 40 Years. Estimates Given. MOTOR CARS REPAIRED, I RE PAINTED AND RE UPHOLSTERED IN BEST STYLE. WALLACE WILLIAMS, (EXPKIUENCED 35 YEARS) HOUFE DECORATOR, PAINTER, PAPER-HANGER, &c., 71, WATERGATE STREET ROW (NKABLY OPPOSITE TRINITY CHURCH). Pattsrn Books sout on application. Estimates ariven. A good selection of Wall Papers, Enamels and Rody I Mixei Paints in Stock. All Orders personallyp 101 Paints in E attended to. I W CYCLES. A SPECIAL PURCHASE of cllcapl but reliable MACHINES. Edlin Sinclair—Gent.'s. £ 4 15 0 do. Ladies' 4 19 6 do. Boys' 4 10 0 do. Girls' 4 15 0 ALSO Alldays' Gent.'s w 5 5 0 1, Lady's 5 10 0 0^ Above ?re cash prices, but credit terms ?u. (?y payments can be arranged. ACCESSORIES FREE WITH .ABO"&' J. E. BRASSEY & SO LIMITED, CHESTER,