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LIGHT WINES FOR ORDINARY USE. CLAEET, HOCK, MOSELLE CHAMPAGNE, SAUTERNE, &c. Pleasant Wines of good style at Moderate Prices. FINE TAWNY PORT. THOS. WELSBY & CO. WINE MERCHANTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER

fubltc gtuitoimcements. ROYALTY THEATRE, CHESTER. PROPRIETOR; MR. MILPON BODE. ENORMOUS RECEPTION OF "A MESSAGE FROM MARS!" LAST FOUR NIGHTS, JAN. 20 TO 23. Book Early to Secure Seats. MONDAY NEXT, .Tan. 25th, for Six Nights only, and MATINEE, SATURDAY, Jan. 30, at 2-30, "THREE LITTLE MAIDS." Box Plan now Open. IN VIEW OF THE APPROACHING MARRIAGE OF lyfR. HENRY J. TOLLEMACHE, it has been decided by many of his Friends to make a suitable PRESENTATION to him on the occasion, and also in recognition of the valuable services he has rendered the County, both in Parlia- ment and in County affairs. A Subscription List has been opened and Sub- scriptions are not to exceed Two Guineas. The Committee hope that the subscription list may be representative of the whole County. SUBSCRIPTIONS may be paid to- THE NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK, Chester. PARRS BANK, NORTH AND SOUTH WALES BANK, „ LLOYDS BANK, BANK OF LIVERPOOL, or any of their Branches; or to any Chairman of a Polling District in the Eddisbury Division. SIR PHILIP B. GREY-EGERTON, BT., HUGH LYLE SMYTH, EsQ., Honorary Treasurers. M A L P A S. ESIGNATION OF THE RECTOR. A MEETING of the SUBSCRIBERS to the TESTIMONIAL FUND will be held IN THE JUBILEE HALL, TO. DAY (WEDNESDAY), JANUARY 20TH, AT 7 O'CLOCK P.M., To decide what form the Presentation shall take. # The Committee desire to intimate that Subscrip- tions can still be received by any of the appointed Collectors up to the date of the above Meeting. S. H. SANDBACH, Treasurer. H. MERCER, Hon. Secretary. CHESTER MUSICAL SOCIETY. ) PRACTICES will be RESUMED JAN. 25th. There are Vacancies in the Chorus, and Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to join are requested to write to DR. BRIDGE, Christ Church Vicarage. CHESTER B L-UE COAT BALL. A BALL IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE CHESTER BLUE COAT SCHOOL, WILL BE HELD AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, CHESTER, ON THURSDAY, THE 11TH FEBRUARY, 1904. DANCING WILL COMMENCE AT 9.30 P.M. HERR WURM'S WHITE VIENNESE BAND Is SPECIALLY ENGAGED. TICKETS :—Gentlemen, 12/6 each Ladies, 10/ may be obtained from the GROSVENOR HOTEL, Messrs. PHILLIPSON and GOLDER, Messrs. MINSHULL aid MEESON, and Mr. BLAYNEY, Chester. ROBERT LAMB (MAYOR). FRANCIS SKIPWITH, Hon. Treasurer. I J. SHERIFF ROBERTS, 1 Hon. C. P. SMITH, I Secretaries. THE WELSH CHURCH (ST. MARTIN'S, NICHOLAS-STREET). A GRAND BAZAAR WILL BE HELD IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEWGATE STREET, CHESTER, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AND 11TH, 1904. PATRONS: HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR. MR. R. A. YERBURGH, M.P. The BAZAAR will be Opened at 2-30 p.m. each day. ADMISSION — First Day, 1/- until 5 o'clock; after 5 o'clock, 6d. Second Day, (id. until 5; after 5 o'clock, 3d. Chaplain: REV. 0. ALBAN THOMAS. ISS KATK B15 K8 LEY (Pupil of Miss BATEMAN, London), RECEIVES PUPILS FOR RECITATIONS, STAGE, &c. CONCERTS AND AT HOMES ATTENDED. Address Miss KATE BEESLEY, care of Messrs. Phillipson & Golder, Eastgate Row, Chester and 18, Bold-street, Warrington. PHOJLCTI CUT ELOWERS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS. PRICES MODERATE. D EASTGATE ICKSONS, STREET, V_^ HESTER THE CHESTER JJNITED GAS CO. HAVE YOU TRITOD A GAS FIRE For Bedroom use 1 If not, try one on the new Hire Purchase System. MOST COMFORTING AND CONVENIENT. NO DIRT. NO DUST. NO LABOUR. A Gas Fire lighted before retiring at a cost of ONE PENNY per hour is one of the greatest boons. New b patterns for the season are now on view, and can be had on Quarterly Rentals on the Three Years' Hire Purchase System. NO CHARGE FOR FIXING. SHOW ROOMS AT THE GAS OFFICE, CUFPIN STRE m G R O W N & Q O CHESTER. SPECIAL OFFER. DRESS LENGTHS of Coloured Tweeds, ZD Plain Cloths, Serges, Suitings, &c., 10/6, 12/6, 14/6, 16/6, 18/6, 21/. li KS. SILKS. Black MERVEILLEUX, the gown length, 49/6 Black PEAU DE SOIE, the gown length, 58/6. Black ARMURE, the gown length 73/6. STOCKTAKING SALE commences MONDAY, FEB. 1st, 1904. A. P ARK ES. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS (PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING) IN ALL FURS & EVENING GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, COMMENCING ON JANUARY 6TH. ALFRED PARKES, MAGAZIN DES MODES, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. public IJottccs. RATIONAL HEALTH SOCIETY. CHESTER BRANCH. A COURSE OF LECTURES, upon HOME NURSING" will be given by MISS TERRELL, of the London National Health Society, at ST. MARTIN'S ROOM, NICHOLAS-STREET, ON TUESDAY EVENINGS, AT EIGHT P.M., Commencing FEBRUARY 2nd. A Course of Lectures, on "Hygiene," will also be given by Miss Terrell, in St. Martin's Room, on Friday Evenings, at Eight p.m. The Course of Lectures, 2/ Single Lectures, 6d. i 1 HESTER UNIVERSITY EXTEN- \J SION ASSOCIATION, AFTERNOON LECTURES, GROSVENOR MUSEUM, CHESTER. MISS ROYDEN Will deliver a Course of Six Lectures on Alternate THURSDAYS, at 2-30 p.m.. on "SHAKESPEARE'S WOMEN." FIRST LECTURE. NEXT THURSDAY, JANUARY 21sT. TICKETS for the Course (10/6), may now be ob- tained from, and Subscriptions paid to, Messrs. PHILLIPSON and GOLIJER, Messrs. MINSHULL and MEESON, the CURATOR at the Museum, or from the Hon. Sec., Miss OKELL, Barrow, Chester. Student's Tickets, 7/6.—These can be obtained only from the Secretary. UHESTER GENERAL INFIRMARY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Governors will be held in the TOWN HALL (by kind permission of the Mayor), on TUESDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 1904, at Twelve o'clock noon. By Order of the Board of Management, F. J. WARMSLEY, Secretary. Board Room, January 5th, 1904. pARR'S BANK LIMITED. CAPITAL: AUTHORISED AND ISSUED 28,542,500 PAID UP 21,708,5W RESERVE FUND £ 1,708,500 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the 39TH ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of this Company will be held at the Cannon-street Hotel, London, E.C., on THURSDAY, THE 28TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1904, at One o'clock p.m., for the purpose of declaring a dividend to be payble on the 4th February electing Directors and Auditors; and conducting the Ordinary Business of the Com- pany. The Transfer Books will be closed from Wednes- day, 20th January, to Thursday, 11th February, both days inclusive. By Order, R. W. WHALLEY, General Manager. Bartholomew Lane, London, E.C., 16th January, 1904. CHESHIRE MILK PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION. President: THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF CREWE. The FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING of Members of the above Association will be held at the CREWE ARMS HOTEL, CREWE, on MONDAY, January 25th, 1904, at 1.30 p.m. The Right Hon. the EARL OF CREWE will preside. AGENDA: To confirm Minutes of General Meeting, held on January 26th, 1903. To receive and adopt the Annual Report and State- ment of Accounts. To elect New Members. To elect the following Officers for the ensuing year President, Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Analyst, Solicitor, Auditors, and Secretary. To elect the Council. The following members retire by rotation, and are eligible for re-election :— Land Owners: H. Hey wood-Lonsdale. IVI i> J-F p;.i.„jaon, TGSTJ., Uol. Dixon. lenant farmers: Messrs. D. E. Byrd, W. B. Sadler, W. Thompstone, Thomas Davies, Charles B. Davies, and Thomas Parton. To appoint the following Committees Finance, Parliamentary, Surplus Milk. Anv other business. JAS. SADLER, Secretary. Botterley Hill, Nantwich, January 18th, 1904. ROBERT ITHELL, DECEASED. Pursuant to Act of Parliament 22 and 23 Vic., cap. 35, intituled An Act to further amend the Law of Property and to relieve Trustees," NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all -131 Creditors and other persons having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS against the Estate of ROBERT ITHELL, late of 10, Blackfriars, in the City of Chester, Gentleman, deceased (who died on the 11th day of December, 1902, and whose Will was proved in the Chester District Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty's High Court of nil-06 °n t*le 2nd day of March, 1903, by John Culliinore, Joseph Musgrave, senior, and John Higgles, all of Chester, the Executors therein nameq;, are hereby required to send the particulars m writing o their Claims or Demands to us, the undersigned, on or before the First day of March, 1904, after wbi0h date the said Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims and Demands of which they shall then have had notice, and they will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose Claims or Demands they shall not then have had notice. Dated this 29th day of December, 1903. BIRCH, CULLIMORE & DOUGLAS, Friars, Chester, Solicitors for the said Executors. ANNUAL SALE. H F TIL OIAS, LATE LAMONT & SON, CABINET MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND CARPET FACTOR, Begs to announce that prior to STOCK-TAKING, the whole of his Stock will be offered AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. EASTGATE STREET, CHESTIR. ATLAS ASSURANCE GO., LTD (FIRE AND LIFE). ESTABLISHED 1808. 4 Claims paid over 915,000,000. Unconditional and Whole World Life Policies with Large Bonuses. Partnership Assurances. Applications for Agencies invited. Really active Agents paid liberally, especially for Life Business. J. WILBERFORCE MARSDEN, Branch Manager, 9, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool. The Largest and Most Varied Stocks in the Empire." FOREST & FRUIT TREES, EVERGREENS, ROSES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS, &C., PRICED CATALOGUES POST FREE. DICKSONS SEED^VAEEHOILSES, CHESTER. r ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE AT THE PIONEER COMPLETE FURNISHING STORES 9 to 19, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL, THIS DAY AND UNTIL FEBRUARY 27. ("GENUINE BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. DURING CARPETS MADE & LAID FREE. LINOLEUMS LAID FREE. BLINDS MADE FREE. CURTAINS HEADED FREE SALE. GASFITTINGS FIXED FREE, AND LSPECIAL EXTRA DISCOUNT OFF HOUSEHOLD LINENS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. A NEW DEPARTURE. Owin £ to the large number of applications received from all parts of the Country from those deirous of furnishing on the Accommodation System of Payment, and who wish to secure the benefit of the PIONEER LOW CASH PRICES, the Proprietors have decided to open a NEW DEPARTMENT for this purpose It is not intended to disturb the present Highly-successful System of IK » Cash Prices marked m Plain Figures, but Goods will be supplied on deferred payments at the CASH PRICES, plus a small percentage according to the length of time required. LC^ a complete reversal of the present order of things generally prevailing, where ENORMOUS PKIUES are charged to those who do not wish to pay cash at the time of purchase. FULL DETAILS OF THE EQUITABLE SYSTEM ON APPLICATION. Goods over 40/- Delivered Free to any Railway Station in Great Britain. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES SEND FOR SALE & LARGE ILLUSTRATED GENERAL CATALOGUES-FREE. A S A. RICHARDSON'S CHESTER MODEL IRON PIANOS ARE THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY. THEY STAND LIKE A ROCK. NO FICTITIOUS OR SOLICITED TESTIMONIALS, BUT THE BEST AND MOST RELIABLE LOCAL REFERENCES GIVEN. 21 GUINEAS C Å S H. 8'J!' Three Years' System, 15s. 2d. per Month. i < A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR IRON PIANO. 1 4 G U I N E A S C A S H Three Years' System, 10s. 6d. per Month. A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR AMERICAN ORGAN HIGH MIRROR TOP, TWO KNEE SWELLS, 12 STOPS 12 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 9s. 4d. per Month. INSTRUMENTS BY ALL THE HIGH CLASS MAKERS. SOLE AGENCIES: STEINWAY, BECHSTEIN, BLUTHNEK, KAPS, WALDBMAB. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-CLASS SECOND-HANDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. A. RICHARDSON, 4t:-J BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER; AND BANK BUILDINGS. REGENT STREET, WREXEAM. Shipping. ALLAN LINE TO CANADA, UNITED STATES, RIVER PLATE AND INDIA. SAILINGS FROM LIVERPOOL. Jan. 21.PRETORIA* Halifax, N.S. Jan. 23.BUENOS AYREAN.Halifax & Philadelphia Jan. 23.MoNTEVIDEAN.Monte Video& BuenosA yres Jan. 28 LAURENTIAN .Halifax & St. John, N.B. Jan. 30.CITY OF SPARTA.Calcutta OCEAN RATES :—To Canada, Saloon from Bll; Second Cabin, £ 7 10s. Third Class, £5 10s. To India, t37 10s. and £27 10s. For full particulars apply to "ALLAN'S," 103, Leadenhall-street, London, E.C., and 19, James- street, Liverpool; or CHARLES WRIGHT, 26, Water- gate-street, Chester. HOW TO DEAL IN STOCKS & SHARES.— Write for handbook to local branch of LONDON AND PARIS EXCHANGE, LTD. B COMMERCE COURT, 11, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. Correspondence invited on all matters of share dealing. Call-options explained. Americans and Africans bought on small margin. MANCHESTER BRANCH: Bindloss Chambers 4, Chapel Walk. I Vublication. THE H CHESHIRE SHEAF." NOW READY, VOL. III. OF THE THIRD SERIES. EDITED BY THE REV. FRANCIS SANDERS, MSA., VICAR OF HOYLAKE; AND WM. FERGUSSON IRVINE, HON. SECRETARY OF THE RECORD SOCIETY. THE First, Second and Third VtltllneB of the JL New (Third) Series of the CHHBHIBE SHEAF, reprinted after revision from the Ohester C our ant, t ogether with a full Index of Names and places, are now ready for issue to Subscribers. PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS, 6/- NETT. Application for eopies to be sent to— MR. WM. FERGUSSON IRVINE, 56, PARK ROAD SOUTH, BIRK*WSBAD. ESTABLISHED 1779. LOWE &T SONS, GOLDSMITHS, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. UP-TO-DATE IN 1804. UP-TO-DATE IN 1904. OVER A CENTURY OF EXPECE IN THE GOLD, SILVER, & JEWELLERY L TRADE. 100 YEARS AGO. The following Extract, from the CHESTER COUBANT" dated January 24th, 1804, will be interesting to our numerous Customers:- Chester, 18th Jan., 1804. I GEORGE LOWE, Goldsmith, Jeweller, Watch-maker & Cutler, Removed from his late situation at the Cross, to No. 5, BRIDGE STREET ROW, Is happy to seize this opportunity of presenting his sincerest and most grateful acknowledgments to a liberal public, for tne very ample encouragement with which it has favoured him in the above branches of business the continuance or extension of which, it shall at all times be his unremitted endeavour to merit, by constantly having on sale A very extensive and select assortment of the Best, most Finished, Genteel and Fashionable ARTICLES in his line of trade, that can be met with in the United Kingdom, and by accommodating purchasers on the very lowest terms. go- The highest value given for old gold or | I silver plate, watches, diamonds, and jewellery goods of every description. Note-The same address as in Jan., 1804, BRIDGE-ST. ROW, CHESTER GRASS SEEDS, CLOYERS, PASTIJRE MIXTURES, GRAIN, LAWN SEED, VEGETABLE \5WREF QTFL?"NSL SEEDS, BEANS, PEAS, FLOWER SEEDS, POTATOES, I &c., &c. ALL FIRST QUALITY RE-SELECTED STRAINS. LISTS OR ANY INFORMATION FROM MCHATTIE & CO., CHESTER DEAN'S BOOKS. A SPLENDID SERIES OF JUVENILE REWARD BOOKS. THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN. Edited by D. HAYMAN. HAUFF'S FAIRY TALES. Edited by CECILY M'DONELL. LEATHER STOCKINGS. By FENIMORE COOPER. ROBINSON CRUSOE. By DANIEL DEFOE. NOW-A-DAYS. Edited by Mrs. F. G. GREEN. LONG, LONG AGO, OR NUKSERY RHYMES RETOLD. By M. WATERSON. SIZE, LARGE POST 8VO. (OR 7 IN. BY 51 IN.), 2/6; OR GILT EDGES, 3/6. 4 The above are handsomely bound in deeply embossed pictorial boards, and make most attractive volumes. Each book is profusely illustrated, containing numerous illustrations in black and white, besides coloured plates. BIG ANIMAL PICTURE BOOK. SIZE, CROWN FOLIO (OR 12 IN. BY 16t IN.), 6/ 2 This is the largest and most magnificent juvenile work that has ever been offered to the public. Here the favourite domestic animals are pictured in heroic size, and great care has been taken in the colouring and printing. There are twelve full-colour pictures, and each picture has descriptive matter of the animal's habits, with original illustrations on the opposite page. Bound in dark blue English Vellum cloth. Cover design in inks and gold embossed. In a printed wrapper. ASK TO SEE DEAN'S RAG BOOKS. LONDON: DEAN A SON, LTD., 160A, FLEET STREET, E.C. E. DALE, CHESTER AND CARNARVONG FOR X HIGHEST CLASS /^S> HLEE STSTEM rv 7 OB CASH. 7 AND LOWEST Illustrated Catalogue »ent Free on application. COMPETITIVE A. — vy PIANOS PRICES From JOJ- Monthly. IN ORGANS From 5/- Monthly. | "V/ y/ AU Inetrnments Delivered Free exchanged if not approved of; and warranted for 10 years. v/ — TTJNING & REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. y Orders by Post receive prompt attention. HEAD OFFICE & SHOWROOMS- 51. BRIDGE-ST. ROW, CHESTER. 1 SoLE ÅGENT FOR THE PIANOLA: E. DALE, 51, BRIDGE-STREET Row, CHESTER. INSPECTION INVITED. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO His ^.LJE8TT En KING QCEMT VICTORIA. BOLLAND'S, EASTGATE ROW,. CHESTER. WEDDING CAKES, As supplied to H.M. THE KING. RESTAURANT.—TABLE D'HOTE DAILY, 3 at d 4/6. Cafe and Smoke Po.)rn.-Wines, Spirits, L iqueu i- Coffee. BOARS' HEADS, BOXED ,.c"D TRUFFLED TCBKETS, GAME PIES, BONED PHEASANTS, PRESSED BEEF, JELLIES, CHEAMS, ICES, &C., See. TURTLE SOUP. Made from fresh Turtle, thick or clear. Highly recommended fo. Invalids. Bolland's Celebrated Boxes of Dainty Cakes 3/6, 7/ postage free. BALLS, WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND BANQUETS Catered for in all parts of the country. Estimates sent by return of Post. HIRE OF PLATE, GLASS, CHINA WAITERS. ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AND DESPATCHED by First Tram or Post as required. Price List & Wine List free by Post on application- R. BOLLAND & SONS, LTD. Telephone: No. 37. Telegrams: Bolland's, Chestar. STOCK-TAKING SALE. J OSEPH GECKETT & QO.'S ANNUAL SALE — vat MX On SATURDAY, JANUARY 2nd, And will Continue throughout the Month. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HOUSEHOLD LINENS, BLANKETS AND DOWN QUILTS, COSTUMES, MANTLES, MILLINERY, AND BLOUSES, SABLE STOLES, CRAVATS AND MUFFS, CARACUL COATS, AND FUR-LINED PALETOTS, WOOLLEN DRESS LENGTHS IN BLACK AND ALL COLORS, AT 5/6, 6/6, 7/6, 8/11, 10/6 AND UPWARDS. CURTAINS, CARPETS, AND FURNISHING GOODS, ALL AT REDUCED PRICES. EASTGATE ROW, AND EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. TT AIR COMBINGS MADE UP, 2/- PER OZ. HAIR FRAMES, PURE J- COVERLETTE I TAILS OF 1 FROM HAIR FRAMES, PURE J- From 3/6 each. J HAIR, J 5/6 T. SEALES BROWN, 3. LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. ROCHE'S HERBAL EMBROCATION. HOOPING COUGH The celebrated effectual JJOOPING COUGH enrewittwwtinternal HOOPING COUGH medicine. Of all Chemists price Of all Chemists price HOOPING COUGH 4/. per bottle. Sole Wholesale Agents: BRONCHITIS W. EDWARDS & SON, iD 157, Queen Victoria- OUP street, London. ROCHE'S HERBAL EMBROCATION. AT THE "COURANT" PRINTING WORKS, SITUATED AT THE CROSS, CHESTER. PROFESSIONAL MEN, MANUFACTURERS, TRADESMEN, and MEN OF BUSINESS generally, are respectfully informed that our Printing Department is furnished with an un- usually large and select assortment of the best kinds of MODERN, PLAIN & FANCY TYPES, ORNAMENTAL BORDERS IN MANY STYLES &c., &c. ♦< LEGAL, COMMERCIAL, & ARTISTIC PRINTING, PUBLIC COMPANY PROSPECTUSES, ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, PARTICULARS OF ESTATES, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, REPORTS, MANUFACTURERS' ILLUSTRATED PRICE LISTS, CIRCULARS, &c., &c. «. GENERAL PRINTING (BLACK OB IN COLODBS; of the most extensive character—from the Smallest Card or Circular to the Broadside Placard— executed at the shortest notice. BUSINESS CARDS, LETTER HEADINGS, MEMORANDUMS, BILL HEADS. ORDER BOOKS, TRADESMEN'S CIRCULARS, VISITING CARDS. | AT THE "COURANT" PRINTING WORKS, SITUATED AT THE CROSS, CHESTER.