Cheshire Observer

GOOD DINNER VVINFS. i SHERRY, CLARET, l HOOK, BLRLHJNDY. I Excellent Qualities at Moderate Priori. THO8- WELSBY & CO. ) WINE M EKC H ANTS. i BarDGE STREET, CHESTER.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. STX >OYAUTT rrREArrltE. CHESTER. MODA Y NEXT, DEC. B. 1903 ?Q 0-40 and during the week, twice mRhtty. LAST WEEK OF TIIE VARIETY SiiASOJf. Starring EnKas-ement and First Appearance in Chester of MEPIIISTO, the Mysterious. T. E. JOHNSTONE, Actor Vocalist. TWO COUNTEES, Humorists and Harmonic „ Dllettits. The T??r. D??-.ing Nugget, DANCIT, <?.een ,t10 Golden Clog. HALMA, the Juvenile Scotch Juggler. HERBERT and LINDON, Comedians and Ureal anc. PREMIER IMPERIAL PICTURES with the Absolute Latest Out. Starring Return Engagement of W. L. MURRAY, loliian Gladiator. PRICES AS USUAL. ROYALrlY Til KATRE* CHESTER. PANTOMIME SEASON. I!)08.I. MR MILTON BODE and MIL EDWARD COIIIITON have much pleasure in announcin that the Y" maa Annual to be produced on BOXIN^ DAY, DECEMBER idrn (MATINEE at 2 o'clock, Evening 7.30), will be entitkd- PUSS IN BOOTS," Written by V. Stevens. rroiUiced by O. nrvJon-Ph'll pa. ALL SAINTS', HOOLE. SAljE OF W O R K TO-DAY (SATURDAY), AT 2-30 AT BOYS' SCHOOL, TO BE OPENED BY MISS RICHARDSON (CATENHURST HALL). CHESTER MUSICAL SOCIETY. THE SECOND SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT O IN THE MUSIC HALL, On MONDAY, December 14tb. at 8 p.m. ROSSINI'S "STABAT MATER," and MISCELLANEOUS SELECTION. Principal Vocalists: Miss WINIFRED MARWOOD. MMt.M sa Miss SAITA SILVERS. Mr. CHARLES SALTNDERS, Mr. MONTAGUE BORWELL. Full Orchestra and Chorus of 160 Performers. Tiekets-õ/ 3/6, 1/6, 1/ at Messrs. Phillipson and Golder's. THE KING-S SCHOOL, CHESTER, In Aid of the New Pavilion Fund. THE RIVALS" SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th, at; 2-30 MONDAY, DECEMBER 21st, at 8. Ladies' Amateur Orchestra. FIRST SEATS (numbered and reserved), 2/0 SECOND, 1/ Plan at Messrs. MINHHULL AND MKKSON. TOWN HALL, CHESTER. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th, 13th. 14th and 15th, 1909. J11 0 U R DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES In aid of the funds of the National Fire Brigades' Union Widows and Orphans' Benevolent fund (Provincial), Chester Fire Brigade W-Oiof nd Recreation Fund, Cheste- 101106 Alded Clothing, Associati' fT.? ??'distin?uished patronage of the MAYOR, SHERIFF, ALDERMEN, MEMBERS of the TOWN COUNCIL, The RIGHT HON. LORD STALTIRIDGE, ALFRED MOND. Esq., M. P., SIR HORATIO LLOYD, HIS HONOUU JUDGE Moss, R. A. YKRBURGH, Esq., and many other local ladies and gentlemen. THE MENANDER AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB (Established 1904). (Producers of the Music Hail Successes of 1907 and 1908, "Caste" and "Lady Huntworth's Experiment"). Will present its Nineteenth Production. (Under the direction of Mr. D. E. OLIVER. Stage Manager Mr. R. G. HOWICK). DANDY DICK The Fatuous Four Act Farcical Comedy, by A. W. PINElto. Reserved Seat Tickets, price 3?. and 28., can be obtained from Messrs. GARNKTT and SON, Bridge- street, Chester (Tel. 60). Please book eajly. Remember the Widows and Orphans; the sick and Disabled Men of the Chester Fire Brigade; and help to Clothe and protect the poor Children who are compelled to trade in our streets. D. E. OLIVER, Hon. Sec., 98, Watergtite Flags, Chester. CHESTER UNITED GAS CO. GAS FIRES FOR DINING-ROOM, GAS FIRES FOR DRAWING-ROOM, GAS FIRES FOR BEDROOMS. Some of the Advantages obtained— REGULAR TEMPERATURE, IMPROVED VENTILATION, NO DUST OR LABOUR. COMPLETE CONTROL. All the LATEST PATTERNS IN STOCK, and can be had on the THREE YEARS' HIRE PURCHASE SYSTEM. Fixed at quoted prices, inclusive of Cost of Fixing, GAS HEATED STEAM RADIATORS for Churches. Public Halls, Workshops, &c. The most perfect system of heating ab a minimum cost. INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHTING SECURES THE MOST BRILLIANT AND INEXPENSIVE ILLUMINATION IN EXISTENCE. SHOPS. WAREHOUSES, and PUBLIC BUILDINGS can bo Lighted to better advantage with High-power UPRIGHT LAMPS or CLUSTER INVERTED LAMPS, at MUCH LESS COST than by any other method. The LATEST DESIGNS of GAS APPLI- ANCES & FITTINGS are now en view. Inspection cordially invited. CHESTER UNITED GAS CO. OFFICES & SHOWROOMS— CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. JIE W I friir ll f 19 S.I ,I 0 R SCHOOL BOOTS. • CHRISTMAS SEASON, 1908. BROWN & CO (CHESTER) I J Il\IITED. l ARE NOW MAKING AN IMPORTANT DISPLAY OF NOVELTIES 'II OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS. I DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. I Specially Selected Stock of SILVER and ELECTRO WARE. ¡ Latest Novelties in LEATHER GOODS, BELTS, etc. i NECKWEAR I OF ALL KINDS GLOVES j FICHUS i UMBRELLAS LACE COLLARS 11 XDKERCHIEFS SCARFS APRONS AND CAPS JEWELLERY COTTON DRESSES WOOLLEN FABRICS DOWN QUILTS CUSHIONS FANCY LINENS DRESSING GOWNS AND JACKETS I' SILK HLOUSE LENGTHS S Ie IltTS Ii Special Value in Choice FURS, FUR-LINED COATS. i SHIRTS and BLOUSES, TEA JACKETS, etc I FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. OCCASIONAL CHAIRS EASY CHAIRS OCCASIONAL TABLES i WRITING TABLES BUREAUS CARD TABLES BUHL TABLES ETC., CTC. ORNAMENTS. Dresden, Vienna, Worcester and Mettlae VASES & BOWLS MOVABLE FIGURES "Miss Hook of Holland" and others; very quaint. ETC., ETC. COAL VASES | in Copper, Brass, j Antique Copper, Mahogany and Oak, j Newest Shapes. IRON CAULDRONS Plain & Brass, or Copper-mounted, I ETC., ETC. | OAK FLOWER TUBS Mtthogany Inlaid PALM STANDS OAK COAL CABINETS i: CARVED INDIAN STANDS, MOORISH INLAID TABLES, ETC! ETC. JNSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. An. GOODS MARKED PLAIN FIGURES. EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. (JHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A present that is appreciated is a pleastire to the giver. Provisional Pebbles can be fitted in Solid Gold, Rolled Gold, Solid Nickel, or Steel Frames, as suitable Presents the Sight tested afterwards without fnrther charge. A good selection of Barometers, Barographs, Aneroids, Fancy Thermometers, Prism Binoculars, Field and Opera Glasses. H. C. HOUGHTON, B.O.A. (Optolopist), BYESIGJLIT & SPECTACLE SPECIALIST. rAt. mA..r four- Woon, AimAirAaia, Liverpool and Manchester. ONLY ADDRESS- 23, EASTGATE ST., CHESTER. REPAIRS DONE ON THE PREMISES CHEAPLY AND PROMPTLY. TEL. No. 21Y3. —MWB——WB—■MM PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. r\W!NG TO THE WITHDRAWAL — OF THE EDUCATION BILL LORD HUGH CECIL'S MEETING ADVERTISED TO BE HELD AT THE MUSIC HALL, DECEMBER lurn, I S P 0 S T P 0 N E I) MATTHEW HENRY'S CHAPEL (Unitarian), off WATERGATE-STREET, CHESTER. A SPECIAL COURSE OF SUNDAY EVENING SERMONS will be delivered by REV. D. JENKIN EVANS (Pastor). SUBJECTS: Dec. 6th-11 What is Unitarianism ?" 13-" Why I atii a Unitarian." „ 20—" The Unity of God." „ 27—"The Humanity of Jesus." All sreekers for truth cordially invited. (' Services, 6.30 p.m. 9236 ST. FRANCIS' CHURCH, CHESTER. gERMONS during ADVENT BY THE VERY REV. Fr. Alplionsns Provincial, O.S.F.C. SUNDAY, DEC. 13—" THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD." 11 DEC. 20-"THEGREAT ADVENT' i BY SPECIAL REQUEST. (CHILDREN'S CONCERT (In aid of Homes for Retired Church Teachers, will be repeated in the MUSIC HALL, On SATURDAY. 19th DECEMBER, 1908, At 7.30 p.m. For particulars see bills. Hon. Sec., R. ATHERTON, 8, Overleigh-road, Chester. CHESTER SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION ES T E D J) F 0 1) MUSIC HALL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IGTII, 1908. Afternoon at 2.30. Chairman: THE WORSHIPFUL THE SHERIFF OF CHESTER. Evening at 7. Chairman: THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER. POPULAR PRICES. For Particulars see Posters and Window Bills. DANCING. ■ ■ THE NEWGATE QUADRILLE PARTY JL will hold their first LONG NIGHT in the i ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEWGATE-STREET, on TUESDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 15th. DANCING 8 till 2. TICKETS 2s. MARCHANT'S BAND. XMAS PRESENTS & YULETIDE GIFTS. JOSEPH BECKETT & Co. ARE NOW SHOWING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF USEFUL GOODS SUITABLE FOR XMAS PRESENTS FOR EVENING WEAR BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF EVENING GOWNS. SPECIAL. YOUNG LADIES' EVENING GOWNS IN LOUISINE SILK, AT 69/6, IN ALL COLORS. READY FOR WEAR. LACE AND SEQUIN ROBES for Covering Silk Slips from 29/6 each, FANS, GLOVES, & EVERY REQUISITE FOR THE BALLROOM. YULE-TIDE GIFTS. A LARGE STOCK OF WARM & USEFUL PRESENTS, SUITABLE FOR CHARI- TABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING DRESS LENGTHS, IN BLACK AND NAVY SERGE, 8/11, 10/6, 12/6 AND 15/6 EACH PRINT DRESS LENGTHS, 2/11 TO 4/11 EACH; KNITTED PETTICOATS, BODICES, MEN'S CARDIGANS, JACKETS, GLOVES, ETC. EASTGATE ROW & EASTGATE ST., CHESTER. SHOWELL'S BREWERY CO., LTD. ALES and STOUTS ARE NOTED FOR THEIR PURITY AND EXCELLENCE. PRIZE MEDAL BREWERS'EXHIBITION, 1908 Supplied in 41, 9, 18, and 36 Gallon Casks, at Prices from 1/- to 2/- per "GALLON.  BREWED ONLY FKOM THE PUREST ENGLISH BARLEY, MALT, AND ENGLISH HOPS. SOLE AGENTS:- H. MARTIN & CO., CHESTER. WHIST DRIVES. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION For SELECT PARTIES, at the BELGRAVE HOTEL, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. DAINTY CATERING. TERMS MODERATE. WALLACE WILLIAMS, (EXPERIENCED 35 YEARS) OUSE DECORATOR, PAINTER, PAPER-HANGER, &c., 71, WATERGATE STREET ROW (WEARLT OPFOSITZ TRINITT CHUBCH). Pattern Books Bent, on application. Estimates <?iven. A good selection of Wall Papers, Enamels and Beady Mixel Paints in Stock, All Orders personally attended to. REMOVALS. ALLAN MORRIS & CO. 6, ST. WERBURGII MOUNT, (OPPOSITE CATHEDRAL) CHESTER. LOWEST RATES. EXPERIENCED PACKERS. EXCELLENT ROOMS FOR STORAGE. ESTIMATES FBJM. TEL. 204. AND 316. RICHARD JONES SPECIAL SHOW OF GOO I) S SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. LACE AND SILK BLOUSES, ICIIILI)REN'S PARTY FROCKS, PINAFORES, GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS. UMBRELLAS, CAPS AND APRONS, LACE SCARVES AND FANCY BOXES. &c. NECKWEAR. A VISIT IS CORDIALLY INVITED. I RICHARD JONES & Co., r LIMITED. C H E S T E R. BASS & CO. 9S ALES. GUARANTEED TO BE BREWED SIMPLY AND SOLELY FROM MALT AND HOPS, AND UNSURPASSED FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE. In 9-Gallon and IB-Gallon Caslis:- All qualities of "BITTER," "MILD," & STRONG." In Bottle "PALE ALE," "LIGHT TABLE ALE," and No. 1 STRONG." LISTS ON APPLICATION. AGENTS-THOS. WELSBY & CO., WINE MERCHANTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, BRING THE CHILDREN to See the GRAND XMAS BAZAAR AT THE RUBBER SIIOP, 8. ST. WERBURGH STREET. TEDDY BEARS, GJd. to 15/6. RUBBER TOYS, ()d. to 12U MECHANICAL TOYS, G}d. to 15/G. M. t0 21-. Lady's and Goats' WINTER OVERCOATS, 21/- and upward,t Lady s and Gent's MOTOR COATS, in Fur, Leather and Eteecp, lined, H'- and Howards Children's Lady's and Gent's WATERPROOFS, 12 6 upw?rd?. HOT-WATER BOTTLES, 3/9. GOLOSHES, 2!G. SNOW BOOTS, .\11. ENEMAS, I/1U. HOT-WATER BOTTLNEUS, RSING APHON8, lld. BED SHEETING, 1/6, etc. SEE WINDOWS. THE WILLIAMS RUBBER CO. 8, ST. WERBURGH STREET, CHESTER. "NOT HOW CHEAP BUT HOW GOOD." For YULETIDE GIFTS THE UNITED MILLS CO., ltd. Have NOVELTIES in FANCY LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, COSIES TABLE CENTRES, &c., &c. Up-to-date Value in LADIES' UNDERWEAR, Ac. SHOWROOMS, SECOND FLOOR. Extreme Value in Heavy WINTER CURTAINS, PORTIERES, &c. DOWN QUILTS, TABLE COVERS, LACE CURTAINS, BLANKETS, SHEETS, and QUILTS, Ac„ <Sc. LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO CLUBS, CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, &0. The UNITED MILLS CO., Ltd., 12, St. Werburgh-St., Chester. ALSO AT MANCHESTER, SOUTHPORT, WIGAN, PRESTON and SHREWSBURY. BUTT & CO., LTD., Draw particular attention to their SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLAYS ¡ FOR XMAS PRESENTS Exclusive and Highly Artistic Designs in JEWELLERY. Useful and Ornamental NOVELTIES in Solid Silver. Practical and Necessary Articles in SILVER PLATE. Watches, Clocks, Optics, Cutlery, Dressing-Bags, &c. IMMENSE STOCK. UNEQUALLED CHOICE. COMPETITIVE PRICES. CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. 32, EASTGATE ROW & 26, EASTGATE ST., CHESTER. AI'I'I.KTONs BUILMRH STIIBET Iif> \V' '1 SPECIAL SHOW OF NKW GOODS PK;ULI.\«R,Y ADAPTED TO THE NEEDS O*' THE PUKSSNT SEASON, Comprising a Beautiful Selection of FURS Of all Descriptions at MQDKRATE P, i. SEE WINDOWS. The New Scotch Knitted Wool GLOVES fu; \V a!km; Jjriving, or Motormg. FUR-LINED, KID, LEATHER GLOVES, in variety. Knitted Wool and Silk SCARVES, in | Newest Styles and Colours. Shetland Wool SCARVES for Day or Evening Wear. Ladies' BELTS, up-to-date Styles, in Metal. Leather, Silk, &c. Ladies' Lace "id and Hand-worked I Irish Linen & Cambric HANDKERCHIEFS Li(lieg' an(I Gent's Silk, Plain, and E m broidered H A NI) K E RC HIE FS. I M 11 RBI, L A S A Choice Selection of Han 11e3, and Reliable Covers. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF PLAIN | AND EMBROIDERED MUSLIN APRONS j ALL PRICES. I The FANCY DEPARTMENT Is also replete with a very large assortmeub of Goods suitable for the Season, comprising I PURSES, BAGS, I PERFUMES, NEEDLECASES, I BROOCHES, BEAD NECKLETS, I HATPINS, &c. I A VERY CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF FANS In FEATHER, SILK, & GAUZE. I APPLETONS BRIDGE-ST. ROW, CHESTER. BOOKS I Folt CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT DISCOUNT PRICES. Splendid New STOCK at DISCOUNT PIUCKS. PRIZE BOOKS A SPECIALITY. Large Stock. Low Prices. Catalogues Free. A Choice Selection of CALENDARS, CHRISTMAS CARDS, DIARIES, TEXTS, MOTTO CARDS. BIBLES PRAYER & HYMN BOOKS, PURSES, PHOTO FRAMES, FOUNTAIN PEKS, and FANCY GOODS. Private XMAS CARDS, from 2/- to 10 per doi CHAPMAN'S BOOK DEPOT; TOWN HALL SQUARE, CHESTER. ELLIS'S BARGAINS in Second-hand PIANOS. ?? | -fl —A Rosawood PIANOFORTE by <?? &- iL Broa.dridge and Co. ivory keys, panel front, brasi sconces..J u.-t beeu reno- vated throughout. Hire purchase price lo Guineas, at 10s. t>d. per month. £ ($ — A Walnut American ORGAN by S?'?sLO Estey Or?s?n Co. ten ROpS, mirror (O;J li:stey Org-.n Co.; teii stopi, in,r,or pric 15 {j?ineaa, at 10?. Gd. per month. 3X5d^ l /I A Walnut PIANOFORTE, by 3!? f L 4Herbort Ellis seven octaves, cellu-  ?oiJ key, trusses, inhid pane!, hass s('once; appearance equal to new. Hire purchaso pneo, 16 Guineas at 10/0 per month. 143-A Walnut PIANOFORTE, by < Herbert Ellis, 7 octaves, celluloid keys, trusses. inlaid panel, brass sconces, equal to new. Hire Purchase Price 20 Guineas, at j 10,0 per Month. A Rosewood Upright Overstrung CL?P' Grand PIANOFORTE, Boys and I V oi"t. of Berlin ?ii I?te?t improvements; slightly shop soiled only. Original price 40 Guineas. Hire purchase price33 Guineas, at 21, per month. j aS—A noewood Upright Iron Gmnd & PIANO, by Krause. of Bedin: ?)) latest improvements; slightly shop soiled only. Hire purchase price ;¡¡. at 08. per month. K—A Rosewood Upright Iron Gr?nd X30 Piano, by John Brmsmead & Son3, All latest improvements. Has not been used. Hiro purchaso price 38 Guineas, at 2J per month. All the above are in first-cla" condition and warranted for 20 years. Quotations include Ireo delivery, free tuning for one year, free exchange within 6 months if not approved of. Railway taro allowed to all purchasers. Seud for further particulars and complete lie. of other Bargain* HERBERT ELLIS, Cestrian Piano Depot, 71, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. WORKS: IJOVE STREET. TSAAC WILLIAMS & SON. REGISTERED PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS &, GASFITTERS CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. PLUMBERS' BRASS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Patent Water Closets, Lavatories, Baths. See. GLASS in all Qualities and Patterns kept in Stock-