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Public '-Anne ttitcemeiito. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. CHESTER GENERAL INFIRMARY. A N'NUAL CHARITY BALL WILL BE HELD AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, ON TUESDAY, THE 7TH JANUARY, 1998. Educational. PBOSPECTU8 POST FREE. SMART'S BUSINESS TRAINING COLLEGE, St. Oswald's Chambers, St. Wer- burgh-street CHESTER. And at LIVERPOOL, ST. HELENS, WARRINGTON and SOUTHPORT. REASONABLE FEES. Modern Commercial Instruction. Languages, Civil Service Examinations, Professional Pre- liminaries. Each Pupil is taught individually, "lot in a class. Een&ers. F' F r" F' INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SHIP "CLIO." THE Committee of the "Clio" Industrial Training Ship, otf Bangor, North Wales. ARe prepared to receive TENDERS for the SUppy of any of the following Articles, for Six or Twelve Months, from the 1st January, 1908:- Bread, Flour, Fresh Beef, Fresh Suet, Fresh Bones, Crystal Sugar, Navy Blue Serge, Salt, Pepper, Peas, Milk, Vegetables, Potatoes, Lentils, Cocoa, Golden Syrup, Soap (yellow and carbolic), Biscuits, Tea, Shirting, Gren- drill, Blue Jean, Swansdown, Flannel, Blue Cloth Suits for officers, Serge Suits for officers, officers' Blue Cloth Caps, Blankets, Canvas, Leather, &c. The Committee do not bind themselves to cept the lowest or any Tender. Particulars and Forms, upon which alone TENDERS will be received, may be obtained from THE undersigned. Tenders, duly completed, together with lt4lldard samples, to be sent in not later than 16th December, 1907. FRED G. LANGDON, Captain Superintendent. Industrial Training Ship "Clio." off Bangor, North Wales. Dated 2nd December, 1907. OlIESIlIRE COUNTY LUNATIC ASYLUM, AT UPTON, NEAR CHESTER. TENDERS FOR PROVISIONS, &c. PEONS willing to CONTRACT for supply- ATIFR'*18 Asylum with THE.undermentioned CLES for the "MONTHS, COIR- Jiencing the 1st day of January, 1908, are RE- QUESTED to send in Sealed Tenders for the saine on or before MONDAY, the idtltotecember, addressed to "The Chairman of the County Asylum Committee, Upton, Chester," and endorsed "Tender for Pro- visions, &c." Butchers' Meat, Provisions, Tea, Groceries, Flour, Buttermilk, Salt, Tobacco, Soap. Drapery Goods and Bedding, Shoe Leather, &c. Coals and Slack, and Coke. Ironmongery, Timber, Building Materials, Baskets and Brushes. Paints and Oils. COFFINS and Interments. Forms of Tender may be had on application to the STEWARD of the Asylum, and the articles to be supplied must be equal in quality to the ^MPLES and patterns which may be seen at the ,P Y'UM, between the hours of 10 and 12 on OBJJJAY and WEDNESDAY, the 10th and 11th December. The Committee do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender, and they wish it to be distinctly understood that as regards the Quality of the articles to be supplied they will Tiost rigidly enforce the contracts to be entered MT" in pursuance of the Tenders. ALEXR. HORNBY, Clerk to the Asylum Committee. l T pLon, Chester, 29th Nov., 1907. WATER! WATER! WATER! K RIDGWAY & SONS, KXGlxNEERS, MINERALS BORERS. WELL SINKERS, AND PUMP MAKERS. HOT Air Engines, Hydraulic Rams, Wind Wheels -Vater Wheels, Pumps, and all kinds of Machinery Fixed or Repaired, &c. 8. LOWER BRIDGE-STREET, CHESTER. FIRES WITHOUT I)UST. COAL is as much OUT-OF-DATE for the Heating of Rooms occasionally used such as Drawing, Sitting and Bedrooms, as Tallow Candles are for lighting purposes. GAS FIRES are under absolute control, ,.re perfectly healthy when connected wlLh chimney, and avoid all dust and dirt. GAS FIRES can be had for Cash, °1' on the Three Years' Hire Purchase SYSTEM, inclusive of cost of fixing. INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHTING. TRR MOST BRILLIANT & INEXPENSIVE ILLUMINATION IN EXISTENCE. TAJ. LATEST DESIGNS in DECORATIVE FITTliNGS for Inverted or Upright Burners, tuay be seen also Large Selection of Best ENGLISH GLASS SHADES and GLOBES. 8JIops, WAREHOUSES, and PUBLIC BUILDINGS can be Lighted to better ^VANTAGE with High-power UPRIGHT LAMPS or CLUSTER INVERTED LAMPS, at MUCH LESS COST than any other method. T]PIP, LATEST DESIGNS of a GAS APPLI- U NOES are now on view, and all Gas burners are cordially invited to inspect Satne at the SHOWROOMS of the CHANTER united GAS CO. t.; l; J!.P J N STREET, CLUSTER. Public Notices. .r> CITY OF CHESTER, AND COUNTY OF THE SAME CITY, TO WIT. SIR HORATIO LLOTD, KNIGHT, Recorder. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the City and County of the City of Cbester will be holden at the TOWN HALL, in the said City, on MONDAY, the 6th day of JANUARY, 1908, at HALF-PAST TEN o'clock in the Forenoon precisely, when and where all persons bound to appear are required to attend. Dated this 9th day of December. 1907. N. A. ERNEST WAY, Clerk of the Peace. N.B.—Instructions for Indictments are to be sent to the Office of the Clerk of the Peace on or before the 31st instant. CITY OF CHESTER, AND COUNTY OF THE SAME CITY, TO WIT. SIR HORATIO LLOYD, KNIGHT, Recorder. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PORTMOTE and PENTICE COURTS for the City and County of the City of Chester will be holden at the TOWN HALL, in the said City. on MONDAY, the 6th day of JANUARY, 1908, at llALF-PAST TEN o'clock in the Forenoon. Dated this 9th day of December, 1907. J. H. DICKSON, Town Clerk and Registrar. COUNTY PALATINE OF CHESTER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the COUNTY PALATINE OF CHESTER will be holden at the CASTLE OF CHESTER, in and for the said County, on MONDAY, the 30th day of December, 1907, at Half-past Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, when the Grand Jury will be empannelled. The hearing of all Appeals arising within the Petty Sessional Divisions of Broxton, Chester Castle, Dareabury, Eddisbury, Nantwioh, Runcorn, Winsford, and Wirral, forming the Chester District, and the trials of all prisoners committed from the last-mentioned Divisions, will take place at such Sessions. The Grand and Petty Juries for the Chester District must be in attendance at the Castle of Chester, at the Opening of the Court on MONDAY, the 30th day of December, 1907, at Half-past Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. THE COURT will be Adjourned to the COURT HOUSE, KNUTSFORD, on WED- NESDAY, the 1st day of January, 1908, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. The hearing of all Appeals arising within the Petty Sessional Divisions of Altrincham, Bucklow, Dukinfield, Middlewich, Sandbach, Congleton, Northwich, Prestbury and Stockport, forming the Knutsford District, and the trials of all prisoners committed from such Divisions, will take place at such Adjourned Sessions. The Grand and Petty Juries for the Knutsford District must be in attendance at the Court House, Knutsford, at the Opening of the Courb on WEDNESDAY, the 1st day of January next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. REGINALD POTTS, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Chester. Chester, 9th December, 1907. THE REVEREND CANON G. R. FEILDEN, DECEASED. Pursuant to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Victoria, cap. 35, intituled "An Act to further amend the law of property and to relieve Trustees," NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all Creditors and other persons having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of THE REVEREND GEORGE RAMSAY FEILDEN, deceased, late of Bebington Rectory, Bebington, in the County of Chester (who died on the 13th day of October, 1907, and whose Will was proved by Ramsay Robert Feilden, one of the Executors named in the Will, in the Principal Probate Registry of the High Court of Justice on the 22nd day of November, 1907), are hereby required to send in writing particulars of their Claims or Demands to the undersigned, Laces, Wilson, Todd, Stone, Fletcher and Hull, of 1, Union Court, in the City of Liverpool, on or before the 7th day of January, 1908. And Notice is also hereby given, that at the expiration of the last-mentioned day the said Executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the said Executor has then had notice, and that the Executor will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Claim the said Executor has not had notice at the time of dis- tribution. Dated this 7th day of December, 1907. LACES, WILSON, TODD, STONE, FLETCHER & HULL. GAS COKE. HOUSEHOLDERS may economise their coal consumption by using 0 COKE ALONE, or MIXED WITH COAL. The Combined Fuel can be used for all Fires and gives GREATER HEAT, is Cleaner, lasts longer, looks bright and cheerful, and is the 0 CHEAPEST FUEL. The CHESTER UNITED GAS CO. deliver quantities of 5Cwt. or more, in BAGS, at IOu. per Cwt., including Cartage and Porterage within One Mile of Chester Cross; or LOOSE in Carts at 8D. per Cwt., cartage extra. ORDERS received at the GAS WORKS, ROODEE or OFFICES and SHOWROOMS CUPPIN STREET. CHESTER. MESSRS. F. IVOODFIN & CO. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, 20, FRODSIIAM STREET, CHESTER. A Large and Valuable UP-TO-DATE STOCK kept on the Premises. TELEPHONE No. 455. HAIR COMBINGS MADE UP, 2/- PUB oz. CJVERLEi'TE I TAILS OF FROM I T, CJVERLEi'TE I TAILS OF FROM I HAIR FRAMES, PURE 1 From 3/6 each. | HAIR, J Ol O T. SEALES BROWN, I 3, LEEOE-ST. (Car Stotion), LIVERPOOL. JkJLk. By Iloyal Warrant to His Majesty the King. BOLLAND'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW. SPECIAL SHOWROOM NOW OPEN —— if COSAQUES from the most celebrated English and French Makers. 0 (SPECIAL CHEAP LINES FOR SCHOOL TREATS, Ac.) Handsome BOXES of Chocolates, Crystallised Fruits, &c. ENGLISH AND FRENCH NOVELTIES. IN GREAT VARIETY. CHRISTMAS CAKES, SHORTBREAD, PLUM PUDDINGS, MINCE MEAT. BOLLANDS' FAMOUS PRESSED BEEF. BOAR'S HEADS, TRUFFLED GAME PIES, BONED AND FORCED TURKEYS, GALANTINES, CESTRIAN PASTE and other HOME-POTTED DAINTIES FOR SANDWICHES, SAVOURIES &0. PRICE LISTS POST FREE. Telegrams: BOLLANDS, CHESTER. TELEPHONE 37. XMAS PRESENTS & YULETIDE GIFTS. JOSEPH BECKETT & Co. ARE NOW SHOWING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF USEFUL GOODS SUITABLE FOR XMAS PRESENTS. FUR DEPARTMENT- SPECIAL ATTENTION IS INVITED TO THE LARGE STOCK OF RUSSIAN and CANADIAN SABLE STOLES and MUFFS. Also a great variety of MARTEN, SQUIRREL, Fox & other Furs at Moderate Prices' FUR COATS, in Squirrel, Caracul, Seal, Musquash also some very handsome MOTOR COATS, in Fur and Cloth-lined Fur. FOR EVENING WEAR- BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF BALL AND EVENING DRESSES, in Ninon de Soie, Chiffon, Messaline, Lace, &c., from 59/6 to 15 Guineas. LACI & SEQUIN HOBES for covering- Siilr Slips from 29/6 each. 0 FANS, GLOVES and EVERY REQUISITE for the Ballroom. YULE-TIDE GIFTS. A Large Stock of WARM and USEFUL PRESENTS, suitable for CHARITABLE PURPOSES, including :-DRESS LENGTHS, in black and navy serge, 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 & EA8TGATE STREET, CHESTER. EXECUTORS OF THE LATE EDWARD WILLIAMS HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS, DECORATORS, PLUMBERS, &c., 33, NICHOLAS ST., CHESTER. _r>o: ISAAC WILLIAMS & SON, REGISTERED PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS & GAS FITTERS, CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. Plumbers' Brasswork of all descriptions; Patent Water Closets, Lavatories, Baths, &c. Glass of all qualities and patterns kept in Stock :r,. BROWN & CO., EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER, Are now Showing a Great Variety of SPECIAL NOVELTIES suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, UMBRELLAS, I LACE COLLARS, FISCHUS, TIES. DRESSING GOWNS & JACKETS, FANCY CAPS & APRONS, Specially Selected Stock of FANCY ARTICLES. DRESS LENGTHS, in Washing and Woollen Fabrics. DOWN QUILTS AND CUSHIONS. SABLE STOLES AND MUFFS, FUR COATS, &c. ROBI (patent) CYCLING MUFFS. Latest Novelty. AN INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. GFIB GROSVENOR NURSERIES, -Yfflff HANDBBIDGE. L t A- cil FRUIT TREES, ROSES, SHRUBS, WJG QUICKS, HOLLIES, &C. s INSPECTION INVITED. REASONABLE PRICES. CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. MCHATTIE & CO., CHESTER. Size 8 by 5!in. Handsomely bound. 2 From Cloth 2/ to 10/6 Pigskin. THE PIG BOOK. INVALUABLE BOOKS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS. "Kissing don't last, Cookery do. "-GEORGE MEREDITH. THE "365" SERIES OF COOKERY BOOKS. Size 6in. by 4in. Tastefully bound in red cloth. 1/- net. each. 1. 365 BREAKFAST DISHES. 4. 365 DESSERT DISHES. 2. 365 IJUNCHhON DISHES. 5. 365 BREADS & BISCUITS. 3. 365 DINNER DISHES. 6. 365 CAKES & COOKIES. | These handy little volumes provide dainty and appetising dishes for each meal for every day in the year. The recipes have been selected to suit the various seasons, and are thoroughly practical. They will be found of great assistance to those who have in charge the preparation of meals, and will be welcomed by all lovers of good cuisine. They contain just such information as will be helpful and invaluable to every housekeeper. D™ RAG TOT BOOKS. An Immense Variety. From ONE HALFPENNY to 10/6 Each. LONDON: DEAN & SON, 160a, FLEET ST., E.G.; AND OF ALL CHESTER BOOKSELLERS. ^■—WWW—.LU '■ CHRIS TMAS BREW I N G S THE 7- BIRKENHEAD BREWERY COMPANY I LIMITED, BREWERS AND WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, I THE CHRISTMAS BREWINGS of our Famous MILD and BITTER ALES, SPECIALLY BREWED for Household consumption, aow ;wdv for Delivery, in SPLENDID CONDITION, and Supplied in 6. 9 & 18 GALLON CASKS. AT PRICES FROM 1/- TO 1/8 PER GALLON. ORDERS DELIVERED BY THE COMPANY'S OWN DRAYS DAILY, FREE OF CHARGE in City, Suburbs and Surrounding Districts. WINES AND SPIRITS. f otjw^TATTTTWQ £ 0ar Famous 01d SCOTCH and IRISH Blends of WHISKEY (5 years old), 18/- per Gallon,, „ SPECIAL 1 a I a „ Jioval SCOTCH „ Jameson's IRISH WHISKEY (7 „ „ 20/- » PNCC3 FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS AND FULL PRICE LISTS APPLY TO I CHESTER OFFICE & STOK^S: 12, FRODSHAM STREET, CHESTER. FRANK COVENEY, Ágent. —fcole agents in the District for COMBE & CO.'S Celebrated LONDON STOUT. BUY SOMETHING USEFUL H. F. THOMAS (Late LAMONT & SON), Has a Large Variety of Artistic OCCASIONAL FURNITURE sucn AS CHESTERFIELD SETTEES, COMFORTABLE EASY CHAIRS, WRITING BUREAUS, CARD TABLES, CORNER CUPBOARDS, MUSIC CABINETS, &c. DOWN QUILTS, &a INSPECTION INVITED. 31, Eastgate Street, Chester. TXL,: NO. 52. -+- CHRISTMAS SEASON, 1907. GEO. HENRY LEE AND CO., LTD., BASNETT ST., LIVERPOOL AN UNIQUE DISPLAY OF NOVELTIES For Personal Wear and Household Decoration, Christmas Presents & New Year Gifts INCLUDING RICH FURS, RICH SILKS AND DR. ESS MATERIALS, COSTUMES, BLOUSES &c. SILVER AND ELECTRO PLATE METAL AND CABINET GOODS, LEATHER WARE, PARISIAN JEWELLERY AND FANS, ART NEEDLEWORK. ALSO A GRAND DISPLAY OF TOYS, GAMES, MECHANICAL APPARATUS, DOLLS, MINIATURE VILLAS, FURNITURE, &o. The most beautiful and varied collection of Toys G. H. L & Co. have ever shown. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SENT ON REQUEST. An EARLY VISIT is recommended. G. H. LRR & (;0.. LIVERPOOL. AT THE "COURANT" PRINTING WORKS SITUATED AT THE CROSS, CHESTER. PROFESSIONAL MEN*, MANUFACTURED. TRADESMEN, and MEN OF BUSINESS generally, are respectfully informed that our Printing Department is furnished with an unusually large and select assortment of the be.-it kinds of Modern, Plain & Fancy Types. ORNAMENTAL BORDERS IN lolANY STILES. &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 charaeter-from the Smallest Card or Circular to the Broidsida Placard-executed at the shortest notica. BUSINESS CARDS, LETTER HEADINGS, MEMORANDA, BILL HEADS, ORDER BOOKS, TRADESMEN'S CIRCULARS, VISITING CARD3 AT THE "COURANT" PRINTING WORKS SITUATED AT CHE CROSS, CHESTER