Cheshire Observer

IKLBPHONB 222. ESTABLISHED 1815. SPECTACLES »» I TLL K' -X,^SYTR EG^ L ASSESi Y FOR ALTL SIGHTS. EYEGLASSESJ kr ALL pMc?. Greatest care and attention in Suiting. FIELD& OPERA GLASSES, BAROMETERS. &c. J. D. SIDDALL, OPTICIAN TO THK INFIRMARF, ACROSS, 4, BRIDGE ST., CHESTER. UMBRELLAS & Walking Sticks. LANTERNS AND SLIDES ON SALE OR HIRE. OXYGEN ALWAYS IN STOCK. I REPAIRS OF ALL KINDS.

p PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROYALTY THEATRE, C HE ST ER. 6-4? MONDAY NEXT. MY25! 1û8 9-0 and during the week, twice DIhtly. ? 0 ^tarring Enga?omant. for one week only, of ? ?VIS & GLEDHILL, Trio of World. j famed Roller Cyclists, in their wonderful Motor and Cycle Racing Act on their own Patent track. X AND MELVILLE, the great American Son? IDusttntors, in their novel specialty  vocai Pictures. ^ARR^ LISBON AND BERT BARKER, The original Comedians, in a scre?mingty ?ll?B & u, ?tomrising. ?B & SIBB. "Gertrude and Will," Refined  Double Tra?-ze Artistes. ?4189 LOLA PATEY the Little Dutch Colleen. J?D CURTIS and PICCANINIES, Black and licJ^hite Speciality Artistes. T.u r" KYMROS, Welsh V oealists and Comedy 1 ^uettists. 4rA\«H- ,EttlAL BIOSCOPE, with Latest Pictures. •^Starring Engagement of the World Renowned V. ST. CLAIR, Topical Vocalist and Song Composer, in his latest London successes and I tJ- local incidents. ll^alVariety Priocs of Admission. Smok, m. permihtt.e^da EW BRIGHTON TOWER GALA OPENING OF THE SKASON. TO-DAY (SATURDAY), MAY 23an. ^-THLKTIC GROUND, 3-30 AND 8-30 P.M. DAlLY, CLTMIAIINS-BROWN WILD WEST AND [ INDIA.N CONGRESS. Indians, Cowboys, Mexicans, Trappers, Bucking Horses, etc. IN THE THEATRIC, 2-30 AND 7-30 DAILY. ^LICAN'S GREAT "OLD PLANTATION SHOW." 40 Negro Singers, Dancers, Coon Pouters, etc. 100 World'S BEST PARK ATTRACTIONS. Free BAND CONCERTS Afternoon & Evening, ^utiful BALLROOM open to Dancers all day. ■ „ r„ t.»». -tT- ■■ *» all day. Open Daily from 10 a,m. to 10 p.m. ADMISSION SIXPENCE. WHIT-MONDAY, JUNE BTII, 1908. MILITARY FETE Will be held (by 1. rid par n:lllll of Sir P. GHB*-EGKI>TU.>. 13art.), in OTJLTOS PARK, PARK OPENS AT 1 O'CLOCK. 4k Spacious Tcnt for DANCING will be provided. THREE BANDS in Attendance. Military Tournament. Gritntl Polo Match. l'EN AND LOCAL DRIVING CLASSES and ATHLETIC SPORTS (to commence at 1-30 p.m. prompt). JIJl1 entries positively close WEDNESDAY, 3RD. Aries for Athletic Sporta and Driving Classes 1)6 made to J. LWWW, Cote-Brook. Tarporley. ??AND J)l Y OF FIREWORKS ??er perm??'. "b/ C. T. Brock and Co.. 0 fj3tal p?a?a, London, .TEAa. Ir- 3 GO p.m., 18. lid. and b. Caterer, I Mr. JORS BAKK???tenhalh MERRY GO-ROUNDS, SHOOTING GAL- LERIES, SWING BOATS. ETC. For Railway arrangements, see Railway Co. 's "Pocial bills. <> N.U, The Stations for Oulton Park are Cud- '?ton, Delamere, Whiate and Beeston Castle. Cb8pecia.1 Bicycle Enclosure will be provided at a elalttgl Of 3d. per bicycle, under the Superm- n ence of the Committee. ADMISSION TO THE PARK Is.; Children or twelve). 6d. F 0 Change given and no Pass Out Checks. Or full particulars, see posters and handbills. () G. È. NEWTON, Hon. Secretary, ■lton Park, Tarporley. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HARGRAVE .N UAL PAIUSH FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 24TH JUlt;, 1008. THOS. BOOTH, Hon. Sec. C ASTON-BY-SUTTON. iSAlE or WORK 1'1ID' AT THE SCHOOL, T? "?RSDAY. MAY 28TH, lW8, AT 3 I\M. j??NTRIBUTIONS to FdUcy and Piam Work, Jun v 6' T. Sweets, Dairy and Basket 8ta!la, ft pie may be sent by Post to SUTTON W""IRINGTON. Rev. C. WHAT. TESTER UNITED GAS CO. GAS COOKERS, Best Makers, Fixed on Hire. ? ?est Makers, Fixed on Hire. GAS FIRES. Of All Patterns, Quoted at Prices Inclusive of Fixing. tCANDESCENT GAS LIGHTING. Selection of Various Patterns of BlJIiNERS and FITTIXGS are kept in stock also a Large Variety of Cst English Glass SHADES, &c. articul A "d E ar Attention is paid to Enquiries for Gas Supply for Special Apparatus. A)1 Orders attended to Promptly by Otnpetent Fitters. titn. —— ates Free and Inspection Invited at tbe- ^HO\VKOOM AND OFFICES: tJPPIN ST.. CHESTER. THE LIGHT OF AN ASTKJMAT. What is an Astiginat, people ask. An Astigmat is a person whose Eye3 are affected with that optical defect called Astigmatism, or otherwise "Mixed vision." To get all information abaut your Eyes, consult II. C. IIOUGIITON, BO A., OPTOLOGIST (Formerly Manager for WOOD-ABRAHAMS, Liver- pool and Manchester). NOTE ONLY ADDRESS— 28, EASTGATE ST, CHESTER. TEL. No. 21Y3. All REPMRS done on the premises, cheaply and promptly. THE QOMME RCIAL HOTEIJ St. Peter's Churchyard, Chester, WILL BE OPENED BY R. POWELL, MESSRS. HOLLAND A SON, ON MONDAY NEXT, MAY 25TH. PRIVATE AND PIC-NIC PARTIES CATERED FOR. HOT LUNCHEONS from 12 noon till 2. TEAS, etc. Well-known Brands of WINES, SPIRITS, etc., at Popular Prices. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. ,< GRAND GALA AND SALE OF WORK To be held at SEALAND, Dr. Chester, 0.' vrmiJiNliiaDA Y, JUiNlii iim, 1003 ATHLETIC SPORTS. A First-Class Programme has been arranged, including the following OPEN EVENTS, for wb4ch PRIZES to the value of S15. 15f. will be offered, viz. :— 120 YARDS FLAT RACE HANDICAP. 220 11 1. 11 4 MILE CYCLE RACE 1 TUG-OF-WAR. For full particulars, Entry Forms. etc., apply to H. CAUNCE, Hon. Sec., Sealand, nr. Chester. COMPETITIONS. Valuable Prizes (Open to All Corners) will also be offered for competition for- BEST BAKED BREAD, CAKES, BOUQUETS, VEGETABLES, and other Classes to be announced later. Full particulars and Entry Forms on application to MRS. MILLIGAN, Sealand, near Chester. CHESTER WOMEN'S UNIONIST ASSOCIATION. TIIIANNUÂIJ MEETING OF THTS ASSOCIATION WILL BK HELD IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEWGATE-ST., CHESTER, ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, MAY 27TH, 1908, AT EIGHT P.M. Mr. & Mrs. YERBURGII may bo present. B. C. FROST. President. C. KEITH DOUGLAS, Hon. Sec. VICTORIA ROAD NEW CHURCH THURSDAY NEXT, at 8 o'clock, the REV. W. R. HORNER will LECTURE on "SWKDENBORG THE PHILOSOPHKR" Admission free. All invited. CHESTER ESPERANTO WEEK, MAY 25TH TO 29TII. QPECIAL LECTURE by PROFESSOR O CHRISTEN, F.B.E.A., MONDAY, May 25th. Chairman: R. H. LANCKLEY. Commence 8 p.m. prompt. TICKETS 1/- and 6d. each. 7458 CHESTER CATHEDRAL yOLUNTARY NAVE CHOIR. There are several VACANCIES. Membara are required to attend Service at 6-30 p.m. on SUNDAYS and Practice at 8 p.m. on FRIDAYS. Application should be made (by letter) to DR. BRIDGE, Christ Church Vicarage. CHESTER CATHEDRAL. THERE are VACANCIES for Probationary -5- CHORISTERS. Candidates must be be- tween the ages of 8 and 11, able to read well, and of respectable parentage. They receive— 1. A first-class Education (including Shorthand) at the Choir School. Head Master Rev. H. M.A. Second Ma.stcr: Mr. A. E. THOMAS, M.A. 2. Statutable payment to Choristers, B3. Gs, 8d. yearly. 3. Bonus on leaving, varying according to length of service and good conduct. (Former Choristers have drawn as much as £30). 4. Free instruction in vocal music and in organ or pianoforte whenever a boy shews suffi- cient ability. 5. Under the now scheme ex-Choristers may, after leaving the Cathedral, continue their education at the King's School at half fees. Apply at the Cathedral Practice Room on SATURDAYS, between 9-30 and 10-15 a.m. JOSEPH C. BRIDGE, M.A., Mus.Doc., Master of the Choristers. CITY AND COUNTY OF THE CITY OF CHESTER. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. AN ORGANIZING TEACHER of DOMES. A. TIC SUBJECTS REQUIRED, who shall possess full Diplomas fronfa Training School of Cookery so recognised by the Board of Education or equivalent Diplomas issued by the Board, in Cookery, Laundry Work, and Housewifery; at a salary of £100 per annum, rising by annual increments of £ 5 to zCI25 per annum. Also a SECOND TEACHER of DOMESTIC SUBJECTS REQUIRED, who shall possess such Diplomas in Cookery and Laundry Work, at a salary of CSO per annum rising by annual incre- ments of £ 5 to £100 per annum. Duties in each case to begin on 1st September, 1908. Applications, stating age, qualifications and precedent experience, enclosed in sealed envelopes and endorsed. "Special Subjects Instruction" and addressed to the Chairman of the Education Committee, 92. Northgate-street, Chester, to be I received on or before TUESDAY, 9th June, 1908, with copies of not more than three recent testi- monials, and the names of not more than three persons, to whom further reference may be made. Reasonable travelling expenses of reeled candidates will be paid bv tb.) Committee. A. E. LOVELL. Secretary to the Commiitoe. 1 Education Offices, 9J, Northgate-street, Cheater, May 21st, 1908. HE WIT I'S FOR SCHOOL BOOTS. BROWN & CO., CHESTER, LIMITED, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER, Will offer on MONDAY NEXT and Following Daya, a MANUFACTURER'S CLIAltINQJ LOT OF DRESS MATERIALS, NEW TWEEDS, SUITINGS, ETC., ETC. THE ENTIRE LOT WILL BE OFFERED AT ONE PRICE- 1/3i PER YARD, f OR 10/- THE DHESS LENGTH OF 8 JARDS. PATTERNS SENT ON APPLICATION. FASHIONS. JOSEPH BECKETT & c0 Are now prepared with Advanced Fashions for the Coming Season, in MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUME8, BLOUSES, &c. PRETTY GOWNS in Chiffon Taffetta, Shantung, Voile and other Fashionable Fabrics in the Newest Colours. A LARGE VARIETY OF j. DELAINE, ZEPHYR and COTTON YOII^v DRESSES IN STRIPES AND CHECKS, AT MODERATE PRitES, CREAM SERGE & ALPACA COSTUMES. „ „ SKIRTS. FLANNEL COSTUMES, DUST CLOAKS. Beautiful Collection of NOVELTIES in NECKWEAR, Lace, Chiffon and Ninon SCARVES, Ostrich and Coque Feather BOAS & STOLES SUNSHADES, PARIS & VIENNA BELTS, &c. EASTGATE ROW & EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. CONNAH'S QUAY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Urban District Council of Connah's Quay will on THURSDAY, the 28th May, 1908, proceed to the Re-appointment of MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH, at a salary of £30 per annum, in accordance with Article III. of the General Order of the Local Government Board of the 23rd March, 189L. THOMAS W. HUGHES, Clerk to the Council. Council Offices, I Connah's Quay, May 18th, 1908. ——————— TENDERS. h- ARMY CONTRACTS. SEALED TENDERS for SUPPLIES to Military Hospitals and Detention Barracks, for the period of one year, from 1st July, 1908, at the various Stations in the Western Command, will be received at the undermentioned office, until 12 o'clock noon, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th May, 1908. I Forms of Tender, with list of Stations, can be obtained on application to the Assistant Director of Supplies and Transport. Head Quarter Office, Chester, 15th May, 1908. I PLEASURE CRUISES. q THE DEE STEAM BOAT CO. The above Company is tho only one authorised by His Grace the DUKK oi, WESTMINSTER, to run their STKAMKRS regularly to EATON HALL. THE ORMONDE and BEND OR WILL RUN AS FOLLOWS (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED) — am am am pm; pan pm| pml pmi pat Chostar .dp??5103o!n?l 0?30'?4..5330'430!53') Eccle!iuF. ? 10!0 112?!122')[15Jj'¡2 20;3 35 4 20 5 20!6 20 Iron Prid? !ll45j I i ? Irou n;dg- 'IU45-1 | :5 45j Iron Br'dgP i 1030'1210 12.35! 1 50'2 2C 3 33 4 30 6 1CU ..4.5 Eccleston 101,i 45 CUester.arr illl5^1 Ojl 25 2 1014 2?15 2017 C17 33 FARES: CHESTER to EOCLBSTOX, Gd. Single 9d. Return. liton BriLgm, Sd. is. 11 Weather and other causes permitting. Special Runnings for Bank Holidays. LIVERPOOL& NORTH WALES DAILY SAILINGS (Sundays includAil), from Prince's Stage (Weather, Ac poru.it ing). A.M SI". Ef.ViKS, for 10 4 fi IiLAWr>UDNO (4 lion s asho-fi). BEAU- MARIS, IJA -"(JOl. .ilfc^Al JJfHOUE, due baos 7.;(1 111. a/ti- IJLAN \lUDl\U AN D flACK-3/6 For Fares, Contract Rate-, &c., apply Liverpool and North Wales Stoani^hip Co., T,td., T. G. BUKW, Sec., 40, Chapel-street, Liverpool. Tel. 5955 Central. Contracts: Week 12s. 6d. Fortuight 21s. Month. 30s. Through Bookings Daily, from Principal Stations. pRIME CANTERBURY LAMB. In consequence of repeated orders, DODD & SONS, BUTCHERS, 33, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, Are adding to their Business a REGULAR SUPPLY OF GENUINE CANTERBURY LAMB. NOTE ADDRESS—33, BRIDGE STREET EXECUTORS OF THE LATE E DWARD WILLIAMS HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS, DECORATORS, PLUMBERS, &c., 33, NICHOLAS ST., CHESTER. CYCLEsT" I A SPECIAL PURCHASE of cheap, 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 Aildays' Gent.'s 5 5 0 „ Lady's 5 10 0 Abovo are cash prices, but credit terms and easy payments can be arranged. ACCESSORIES FREE WITH ABOVE. J. E. BRASSEY & SON LIMITED, CHESTER. | TSAAC WILLIAMS & SON, ISAAC W!S & SON, PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS & GASFITTERS, CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. PLUMBERS' BRASS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Patent Water Closets, Lavatories, Baths, &c. GLASS in all Qualities and Patterns kept in Stock. MANICURING. "BEAUTY IN A NUTSHELL." C^ULTO.—1908 consignment to hand. Beauti- C fully pink, firm as a rock, almost unbreak- able. The brilliancy of this Magic Polish will last one week. One crayon will last 6 months. Refuse I "Something just as good," there is only one Culto 1 for the Finger Nails. 1/1 Post Free from THOMAS BELVOIR & CO., Dept. C. New Soathgate, N. GIRLS' DAINTY FROCKS IN ZEPHYR, VOILE AND SERGE, Beautifully Cut anti Finished, In All Sizes. LADIES' WHITE MUSLIN BLOUSES 2 9 4/11, 5/11, 6/11. I VERY SPECIAL VALUE. LADIES' DRESSES "SRU PRETTY STYLES, 15/11. VOILE, ALPACA & SILK DRESSES. IN ALL STYLES. RICHARD JONES & Co. LIMITED, CHESTER. PREMISES COMING DOWN. CLEARANCE SALE. GUEST & WARDLE TELEPHONE 209. FOREGATE ST., CHESTER. ^OSAJPST. OWING to the property coming down, and h?ng unable at present to secure suitable premises 0 WING to the property coming down, and I ? o?n?u-llo at present to secure S" itable premiseg OURLAL^EEWARE COMLEL) TO DISPOSE OF THE WHOLE OF OUR LAE STOCK OF FURNITURE. BEDROOM SUITES, DINING AND DRAWING ROOM SUITES CABINETS, SIDEBOARD? HALLSTANDS CABINF,TS, FANCY CARVED-TOP TABLES, OAK LINEN CHESTS, WICKER CHAIRS, BOOKCASES. BEDDING BF,DSTF,ADS, PRING MATTRESSES. FLOORCLOTHS WBEIDCSKTEED A?DS. ??'?9. BLACK AND COPPER HEARTH SUITES, ?CARP?ETS, RUGS, LINOLEUMS, MAILCARTS A Quantity of SECOND HAND FURNITURE all offered at Greatly Reduced Prices. We shall continue to make up our Special Well-known Guaranteed BEDDING, and offer at Greatly Reduced Prices. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. We shall continue to execute SPECIAL ORDERS, REPAIRS. RE-UPHOLSTERING, etc.. at our WORKS. QUEEN ST., and trust to receive the kind support of our Customers. THE E THE EDITOR'S ADVICE- "I WOULD RECOMMEND A RALEIGH."—CYCLING EDITOR, « The Qtteen." RALEIGH S, SOME OF THE MODELS- FOR NETT 12 MONTHLY CASH PAYMENTS. POPULAR RALEIGH £6, 178. 6:1. 12, 7d. ROAD RACER or FEATHERWEIGHT £ 7. 19s. 6d 1" l is 8d. STANDARD MPRMD LS. 198. 6d. 10s Gd. Gent, s Special 10s. Od. 19s. 3d. MODELE SUPERBE, with 3 Speed Gear and } „ 1.- ro'l ')8 lOd Oil Bath Gcarcaso ( -C ?- ?, ?. Od. ? 38s. lOd. RALEIGH GAZELLE, Gent.'s £ 5. 15a. Od. lis. Od. Do, do. Lady's £ (>. Os. Od Its. 6d. Od Us fid RALEIGH JUVENILES from £ 5. Os. 0d! 9s. 2d. nIGHI.Y.PLATED (including Rims) and B?utifu!!y Fmished in BLACK ENAMEL.  ANY Makk °1' ACCESORIES. CARn£DK OLD CYCLES TAKEN IN EXCHANGE. GOOD SECONDHAND CYCLES FOR SALE. SOLE DISTRICT AGENTS, p:fZ*for J. E. BRASSEY & SON, I WJ1j OLOSE o,w.ou». THK RALKIGH." LIMITED,  CHESTER. — THE MOST MARVELLOUS INVENTION IN THE CYCLE WORLD FOR 1908 IS THE GOLDEN SUNBEAM, Fitted with Six Variable Gears which we are Sof-F, AGENTS for, also for ROYAL ENFIELDS. ROVERS AND SWIFT CYCLES, WHICH NEED NO COMMENT, AS THEY ARE KNOWN TO BE THE BEST. The above can be Fitted with Two or Three Speed Gears at option. THE BEST VALUE AND LARGEST STOCK TO SELECT FROM IN CHESTER. HIGH-CLASS MAKES, £5 AND UPWARDS. Second-hand Machines taken in part payment. ACCESSORIES AND TYRES OF THE BEST MAKES AND OF EVERY DESCRIPTION KEPT IN STOCK. Catalogues sent on Application. REPAIRS done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. NOTE THE ADDRESS- TELEPHONE 510 W. MAHER & SON, 34, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, CHESTER HOMEBREWED" ALE CHESTER Northgate BREWERY Co., LTD. THE BREWERY, NORTHGATE, CHESTER. PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION. PROMPT DELIVERIES by the Company's conveyances; or by Rail, carriage paid to Railway Station. NOTE.-IS THE ONLY BREWERY IN CHESTER. WHERE DOES A FRENCH WOMAN GET HER CHARM? To a great extent from her DRESS. A FRENCH WOMAN is careful aboutl the finishing details, such as Gloves, Veils, Boots, etc., etc. She recog- nises that it is tn°, "tout ensemble" which tells. DEN SONS cater for their patrons by supplying all the Latest Novelties in Dress Details. D&NSOIsS BUYERS securc all the Newest Ideas which appear in the leading centres of fashionable life, and a glance over their stock will show that they are U-p-to date in every Department. DENSONS' GREAT SPRING SHOW STRAW & MILLINERY DEPARTMENTS. FOR THE HOT WEATHER RUSIT, DJBNSONS have a per feat stock of Up-to- date MILLINERY at Popular Prices. CRINOLINES, BRAIDS, L H C) ft N 8, BURNT STRAWS, and SPOT NET HATS. CHILDREN'S HATS, FOR ALL AGES. > ,¡k. r DRESS STUFF DEPT. Special EXHIBITION SHOW ot CREAM FABRICS CREAM MOTOR SERGES, CREAM CHEVIOTS & COATINGS, CREAM SICILIANS t MOHAIRS, CREAM STRIPED FANCIES. All the above arc the latesttnd newest makes, and the best value that can be produced. SILK DEPARTMENT- Special Purchase of GLACE SILKS, double edge, in nearly every colour, at IIG2L per yard. This is DENSONS usual 1/lli cloth, and when sold it is questionable whether it can ba repeated. DENSONS would draw their Customers' serious attention to this Rcmarkablo Lino of GLACE SILKS. DENSONS Special and Extraordinary Display of all the Latest Productions in— PARASOLS, UMBRELLAS All the smartest finishes. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF FEATHER N EC KWE AR. The correct thing for tile current fashion if a FEATHER RUFFLE. Full Coloured COQUE FEATHER BOAS, liOin. long, in Natural, Saxe, Cinnamon, Moss, Myrtle and every other shade, 4/6, 6/11, Sill up to 22/0. White and Coloured OSTRICH BOAS, 54in. long, 10/6, 14/11, 10; 11 up to 35/ A LARGE AND VARIED SELECTION OF Real and Imitation LACES, SCARVES, VEILINGS, SHIRTS, BLOUSES, ROBES, EMBROIDERIES, TULLES, CURTAINS, CAN BE OBTAINED AT DENSONS 9,11 & 13, NORTHGATE ROW CHESTER (AND AT DENBIGH).