The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

pOET VINE. I I FINE OLD VINTAGE WINES, OLD-BOTTLED WINES OF LIGHTER TYPES. OLD WINES FROM WOOD. TIIOS. WELSBY & CO. WINE MERCHANTS. ESTABLISHED 1813. STREET, CHESTER.

public Unnouiunnents. JJO Y ALT Y H EAT RE, CHESTER. Grand Comic Pantomime, BABES IN THE WOOD EVERY EVENING AT 7 30. Matinees every Wednesday & Saturday AT TWO O'CLOCK. CHILDREN HALF-PRICE. FULL CHORUS. PRETTY DRESSES. GOOD FUN. NEW SONGS. NEW GAGS. EARLY DOOltS MATINEES, 1-15. EVENING, 7 o'clock. MADAME MUSIC HALL, BLANCHE CHESTER. MARCIIESI — "One of Queen Victoria's FRIDAY favourite singers." AFTERNOON > ——— JANUARY 17, i At 3 o'clock. VECSEY — TII E WONDERFUL PRICES HUNGARIAN VIOLINIST. 1/'» 1,01 u at rn o „ Plan and Tickets at RMC QCEKN'says:- Meg8l.S> I>H1LL]1,SON ""YhHn VecseyplaY 1 can- and GOLDER, East- not help wetping." gate Row. I .I:f"" I MUSIC HALL MISCJIIA CilEblER. ELMAN. —— TUESDAY, ¡ THE, GREATEST JANUARY 21sT, MUSJCAL GEN;US OF At Thrco* THE AGE." PRICES: 1/ 1/6, 2/ 3/ 5/ MISCIIA Plan and Tickets at Messrs. PHILLIPSON ELMAN. and GOLDER, East- gate Row. )IOYAL COURT THEATRE, Ak LIVERPOOL. NrCIITLY at., Mr. Robt. Arthur's Twelfth iiie-"CINDEftELLA." The exceptional]v strong Company includes HARRY LAUDER. Matinees at 2, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Box Office, 11 to 4 aVo at Crane's, Church St. fjPHEATRE ROYAL, Manchester. TriK LLOMK OF PANTOMIME. DAILY AT 2 AND 7. John Hart's BRILLIANT PANTOMIME, Tr-BAI) THE SAILOR. Included in the Great Company engaged are HARRY TATE, 'WILLIAII STEPHENS (of" The Earl and the Girl" fame), COLIN Coor, ROWLAND HILL, OVERTON MOYLK, FOUKMAX & FANNAN, &c. LouIK COLLIER, ETHEL DUNBAR, SUSY VINING, MAHEL An-i:u, MINNIE Mum, ENID MEEK, LITTLE EDiTH MAY, ELLA RETFORD, CAllLOTTA LEYEY, BliiLLiANT D Soonory, Froufrtics, Music, B.-litvts, P, occasions Diiuci'S, Songs, &c. tOX OVHOii opeu bail-, 9 to c-30. '1'noKB No. 4671. Ci.'ilJren unlt-r 12 te<i to Matinjos at usual re,1 acti(,n. npHE WINTER ASSEMBLY WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE U lîUSVEXOR HOTEL, ON THURSDAY, the 9th day of JAN., 1908. P.AYLEY'S (LIVERPOOL) BAND has been engaged. DANCING to commence at 9-30 p.m. TICKETS:—Ladies', 10/ Gentlemen's, 12 G. To b 3 had at the Grosvenor Hotel; Messrs. I'lULLivsoN an 1 GOLTiWÙJ and Messrs. MINSHULL and MKESO.VS, Booksellers. Grosvenor Hotel, lith December, 1007. JTIRES WITHOUT j)U £ T. COAL is as much OUT-OF-DATE for the Heating of Rooms occasionally used such as Drawing, Sitting and Bedrooms, as I Tallow Candles are for lighting purposes. GAS FIRES are under absolute control, are perfectly healthy when connected with chimney, and avoid all dust and dirt. GAS FIRES can be had for Cash, or on the Three Years' Hire Purchase System, inclusive of cost of fixing. Incandescent GAS LIGHTING. THE MOST BRILLIANT & INEXPENSIVE ILLUMINATION IN EXISTENCE. THE LATEST DESIGNS in DECORATIVE FITTINGS for Inverted or Upright Burners, may be seen ;11so Large Selection of Best English GLASS SHADES and GLOBES. SHOPS. WAREHOUSES, and PUBLIC BUILDINGS can be Lighted to better ad vantage with High-power UPRIGHT LAMPS or CLUSTER INVERTED LAMPS, at MUCH LESS COST than any other method. THE LATEST DESIGNS of a GAS APPLI- ANCES are now on view, and all Gas Consumers are cordially invited to inspect same at the SHOWROOMS of the fBKSTBE UNITED GAS CO. CUPLLN STKEJiT, CHESTER. Public Announcements. ,°" THE CAMPBELL HALL. ENTERTAINMENT JL-li FIXED FOR JANUARY 14TH IS UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED. NATIONAL SOCIETY PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN. DON'T FORGET "Lady Hunt worth's Experiment" MUSIC HALL, CHESTER, JANUARY 15th and 16th, In aid of the Funds of the above Society. C II ESTER VOLUNTEER BALL WILL BE HELD AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, ON WEDNESDAY, 22ND JANUARY, 1908. BAILEY'S BAND. DANCING to commence at Nine o'clock. TICKETS: Lady's. 10/ Gentleman's, 12/6; from Messrs. PHILLIPSON and GOLDER, and Messrs. MINSHULL and MEESON. DONATIONS received by M. FIIOST, Lieut. 1st Ches. R.G. Artillery (V.), Drill Hall, Chester. A. HERVEY TALBOT, Lt.-Col. 2nd (Earl of Chester's) V.B. Ches. Regt. F. J. BONNALIE, Lt.-Col. 1st Ches. R.G. Artillery (Vol.) Public potters. "1" AN EXHIBITION OF OILPAINTINGS BY MR. W. RIDDELL, AND PAINTINGS OF HORSES By MISS TURNER, late of Aid ford, nr. Chester, WILL BE HELD AT MESSRS. PHILLIPSON & GOLDER'S, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER, FROM 13TH TO 18TH JANUARY, 1908. QITY SOUP KITCHEN. The Soup Kitchen was Opened on Monday last. SUBSCRIPTIONS will be thankfully received at the Town Hall. FRED. J. BECKETT, Hon. Secretary. City Accountant's Offices, Town Hall. January 7th, 1903. THE CHESTER UNITED GAS COMPANY. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the XN Seventy ninth ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Chester United Gas Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Cuppin- street, Chester, on MONDAY, the 17th day of February, 1908. at Noon, to receive Report and Accounts for the Half-year ended 31st December, 1907; to declare Dividends for the Half-year ended 31st December, 1907 to elect Directors in place of those retiring; to appoint Auditor for the ensuing year; and for the General Business of the Company. I NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that the TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be Closed from the 4th proximo until the said 17th day of February, both dates inclusive. Dated this 6th day of January, 1908. JAMES G. FROST, Deputy Chairman. FRED. A. PYE, Secretary. -_u- m "jVTORTH & SOUTH WALES BANK, 1.1 LIMITED. ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EIGHTH DIVIDEND. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Dividend at the rate of 1G per cent, per annum for the Half-year ended 31st ultimo, on the Capital of the Company (making a total distribu- tion for the Year of 15 per Cent), will be paid to the Shareholders, on and after the 17th inst., at the Head Office and the various branches, and at the London and Westminster Bank, Lotlibury, London. The Income Tax will, as usual, be paid I by the Bank. The TRANSFER BOOKS will be Closed from thi date to the 17th instant inclusive. By order of the Directors, T. ROWLAND HUGHES, General Manager. Liverpool, 3rd January, 1008. '"r .<o-30.> ilailfoags. W. n ExcunSlON. MONDAY and TUESDAY, January 13th and 14th.—DUNSTALL PARK RACES. CHEAP TRIPS to WOLVERHAMPTON. Leave Chester 8-0 and 10-45 a.m. For details see bills, or send postcard to Stations or Ofiices, or Divisional Superintendent, Chester. "Southern Ireland, its Lakes and Landscapes," price d., at Principal Stations. 1 JAMES C. INGLIS, General Manager. -a. __H' .-H Shipping. QANADA BY ALLAN LINE. The Only Line with Govt. Contract for Canadian Mails, and the ONLY TURBINE STEAMERS TO CANADA. EXPRESS WEEKLY SERVICE. Shortest Sea Passage—Cheapest Route. FREE FROM ENGINE ODOURS, NOISE AND VIBRATION. Finest Hotel Appointments, Unequalled Service. Special Low Through Fares to all parts. Apply ALLAN LINE, 103, Leadenhall-street, E.C., 5i, Pall Mall, London 19, .J an: eg.street, Liverpool; or CIIAS. WRIGHT, 26, Watergate- street, Chester. MISS KATE 13EESLEY JJJL receives PUPILS for RECITATION, STAGE. ELOCUTION. Attends Chester Thurs- days.—"I was delighted with your work.Geo. Grossmith.—Yor terms address c/o Messrs. Phillip- son & Golder's, Eastgate Row, Chester; or 18, Bold-street, Wurringtop 1 W. & F. BROWN & CO. CABINET MAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. Beg to announce that they have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Patent "SESAME" T i DOOR MECHANISM For CHESTER and District and for NORTH WALES. ESTIMATES given for New Doors complete, or for Altering1 C) and Adapting Existing Doors. The "SESAME" DOORS are now fixed at Messrs. Brown's Drapery Establishment, where they may be Inspected. JOSEPH BECKETT AND CO.'S STOCKTAKING SALE NOW PROCEEDING. A SPECIAL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. A A EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. Educational. ,r- SESSION 1907-8. CHESTER QCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ART O AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. The different Departments will Resume Work as follows:— AT THE GROSVENOR MUSEUM, The CITY and COUNTY SCHOOL for Boys, on TUESDAY, lith January, 1908. The EVENING Science, Technical, Commercial, and LANGUAGE CLASSES and the ART SCHOOL will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, Gth Jan. DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT (entrance from Castle-street). TECHNICAL CLASS IN COOKERY will com- mence 7th January. Fee for 10 lessons, 3/0. The EVENING CONTINUATION SCHOOL for Boys and Young Men wiil Re-open at ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL, VICAR'S LANE, on MONDAY, 6th January. For full particulars %s to Time Tables, Fees, &c., see Prospectus, which may be obtained at the Grosvenor Museum or at 1G. Corn Exchange Chambers, Chester. JOHN DODD, Clerk to the Governing Body. CHESTER SCHOOL OF ART, W GROSVENOR MUSEUM. HEATJ MASTER W. G. SCHRODER, A.R.C.A. TE;IM COMMENCES 7TII JANUARY, 1908. The Course of Instruction includes, in addition to the Ordinary Art subjects, Classes in Drawing & Painting, from the Costume Model, &c. Ornamental Design. Architecture. Sketching, from Nature, Landscape. Embroidery & Art Needlework. TEACHER M:ss MITCHELL. Wood carving. TEACHER MR. J. W. GREEN. Prospectuses may be obtained from the Museum or JOHN DODD, Clerk to the Governing Body. 1G, Corn Exchange Chambers. R^LITY AND COUNTY SCHOOL FOE BOYS GROSVENOR MUSEUM. HICAD MASTER MI. JOHN A. McMICHAEL, B.A., B.Sc. THE SCHOOL RE OPENS 14TH JAN., 1908. The School is provided with well-equipped Workshops and Laboratories. The curriculum includes Practical Science, English Subjects, Languagos, Shorthand, Drawing and Manual Training. FEES:— £ 1. 13s. 4d. per Term. For further information apply to the HRAD- MASTER or JOHN DODD, Clerk to the Governing Body. 16, Corn Exchange Chambers. Educational. ARNOLD HOUSE SCHOOL, CHESTER. J. G. GARNETT, M.A. (Cantab). REV. A..H. FISH, B.A. B.SO. (Lond.) The School provides Preparation for the Public Schools and Universities, for Professional and Business Life. The Premises include Physical and Chemical Laboratories, Gymnasium and Playing Field. There is a Preparatory Department for Young Boys, under the charge of a Lady Graduate. Boarders, for whom there are a few vacancies, are taken at the School House. arc taken at the School House. Illustrated Prospectus on application. NEXT TERM BEGINS JANUARY 21sT. THE QUEEN'S SCHOOL, CHESTER HEAD MISTRESS MISS BEATRICE CLAY, B.A. (Lwid.), The NEXT TERM begins on THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th. The Head Mistress will be at home the preced- ing day to parents who may wish to consult her. The KINDER-GARTEN is open to boys and girls between the ages of three and eiglJt years. Application forms and prospectuses may be obtained at the School, or from Mr. F. B. MASON, HI. Newgate-street, Chester. PROSPECTUS POST FREE. T QMARrs BUSINESS TRAINING I kJ COLLEGE, St. Oswald's Chambers, St. Wer- burgh-street CHESTER. And at LIVEUSOOI., ST. HELENS, WARRINGTON and SOUTHPORT. REASONABLE PI RES. Modern Commercial Instruction. Languages, Civil Service Examinations, Professional Pre- liminaries. Each Pupil is taught individually, liminaries. Each Pupil is ta.ught individually, not in a class. 'n LAND IMPROVEMENTS, DRAINAGE, FAInI BUILDINGS, LABOURERS' COTTAGES, ARTISANS' DWELLINGS, COUNTRY MANSIONS, WATER SUPPLY, &C. THE GENERAL LAND DRAINAGE AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY. Incorporated by Act of Parliament in 1849. I DIRECTORS CHARLES G, BOLAM, Esq., Chairman. E. P. MONCKTON, Esq. The Hon. CECIL T. PARKER. Surveyor: Mr. George North. THIS Company advances money for all purposes of Land Improvement, both Agricultural and General, including the erection of Farm Build- ing;, Labourers' Cutties, Artizans' Dwellings, and the erection of or additions to Country Man- sions. lie-cittmit to,, of Waste Land, Water Supply. and the formation of Strcp-tstiid Sewers, &c. If preferred, the Company will execute these Im- provements for Landowners by its own Staff. The outlay and all attendant expenses may be charged upon the Estate for any term of years not exceeding 40. j No investigation of title necessary, no notices required to be given either by advertisement or otherwise, and no legal expenses incurred. Applications to be addressed to Messrs. BIRCH, CULLIMORE & DOUGLAS, Solicitors, Friars, Chester; or to the Offices of the Company, Palace Chambers, 9, Bridge-street, Westminster, London, S.W. R. E. HEBBLETIIWAITE, Secretary. GREAT HOUSEHOLD LINEN SALE A Splendid Opportunity for Replenishing the Stock at, BARGAIN PRICES. BLEACHED DAMASK CLOTHS 2 Yards Square. ALL LINEN. Sale Price 3/6. I A FEW SOILED BLANKETS VEUY MUCH REDUCED. COTTON & LINEN TURKISH TOWELS Slightly Soiled at Bargain Prices. COTTON PILLOW CASES, BUTTONED, 2 3^ the Half Dozen. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. THE WHOLE STOCK REDUCED. KICHAED JONES & CO., LTD. CHES TER. 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. Size 8 by 5Jin. Handsomely bound. 2 From Cloth 2/ to 10/6 Pigskin. THE PIG BOOK. INVALUABLE BOOKS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS. "Kissing dont last. Cookery do."—GKORGE MEREDITH. THE "365" SERIES OF COOKERY BOOKS. v Size Gin. by 4in. Tastefully bound in red cloth. I/- net. each. 1. 365 BREAKFAST DISHES. 4. 365 DESSERT DISHES. 2. 365 LUNCH: ON 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. MM B AG A TOT BOOKS. An Immense Variety. From ONE HALFPENNY to 10/6 Each. I LONDON: DEAN & SON, 160a, FLEET ST., E.G.; AND OF ALL CHESTER BOOKSELLERS. _n EXECUTORS OF THE LATE E DWARD WILLIAMS HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS, DECORATORS, PLUMBERS, &c., 33, NICHOLAS ST., CHESTER. ACCIDENTS OF ALL KINDS, SICKNESS, EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY, Burglary & Fidelity Guarantee Pisks INSURED AGAINST BY THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSUR- ANCE COMPANY. Capital (fully subscribed) £ 1,000,000 Claims paid P,-),Wo,ooo 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. A. VIAN, Secretary. AGENTS :— Chester.Messrs. CUNNAR & ROBERTS, Grosvenor Buildings. .Mr. J. E. HASWELL, Dee Tower. (Agents required in unrepresented districts.) TELEPHONE NO. 141. EDGAR BUTTON & SONS, I Complete Funeral Furnishers AND CARRIAGE PROPRIETORS, 30, Frodskaui-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 Funerals cheaper than any )ther shop in the City. E. D. & SONS take the ENTIRE MANAGE- MENT OF FUNERALS in Town or Country with due regard to economy and taste. Infant's Funeral, with a Pair Horse Coach, Coffin and Grave, from 24s. To the Poor or Benevolent, a good Coffin, Schillibeer and Grave complete, 3Ss. I SOLE AGENTS FOR PATENT METALLIC COFFINS. (The trade supplied). Superior WEDDING CARRIAGES for hire, kept only for Weddings, at moderate charges. PRIVATE ADDRESSES t 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables and SPARFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. BUY SOMETHING USEFUL H. F. THOMAS (Late LAMONT & SON), Has a Large Variety of Artistic 0 OCCASIONAL FURNITURE SUCH AS CHESTERFIELD SETTEES, COMFORTABLE EASY CHAIRS, WRITING BUREAUS, CARD TABLES, CORNER CUPBOARDS, MUSIC CABINETS, &c. DOWN QUILTS, &a INSPECTION INVITED. 31, Eastgate Street, Chester. TEL No. 52. 1- GEO. HENRY LEE &• CO. LIMITED, LIVERPOOL. HALE-YEARLY SALE GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIAL LINES on Thi-ö and Following Days. | j 20 to 46 Basnett St., Liverpool, i MESSRS. F. WOOD FIN & CO. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, 20, FRODSHAM STREET, CHESTER. Large and Valuable UP-TO-DATE STOCK kept on the Premises. TELEPHONE No. 455. AT THE "COURANT" PRINTING WORKS SITUATED AT THE CROSS, CHESTER. PROFESSIONAL MEN, MANUFACTURERS, TRADESMEN, and MEN OF BUSINESS generally, are respectfully iuformed that our Printing Department is furnished with an unusually large and select assortment of the best kinds oi Modern, Plain & Fancy Types ORNAMENTAL BORDERS IN MANY STYLES. &C., &C. LEGAL, COMMERCIAL, AXD ARTISTIC PRINTING. PUBLIC COMPANY PROSPECTUSES, ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, PARTICULARS OF ESTATES, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, REPORTS, MANUFACTURERS' ILLUSTRATED PRICE LISTS, CIRCULARS, &c., &c. GENERAL PRINTING (BLACK OR IN CJLOCRS) of the most extensive character—from th& Smallest Card or Circular to the Broidsida Placard-executed at the shortest notice. BUSINESS CARDS, LETTER HEADINGS, MEMORANDA, BILL HEADS, ORDER BOOKS, TRADESMEN'S CIRCULARS, VISITING CARD3 AT THE "COURANT" I PRINTING WORKS SITUATED AT THE CROSS, CHESTER. UAVE YOUR OLD SACKS such as Ashwii-th, Bibbv, Moiassiue or a ay Seco-i'd-hti.'d Sack". WE WILL BUY THEM FOR CASH, or Exchange to value :i: new bag's, cart coves, horse clulk-, etc. Upon r-ceipt of a postcard we wi I send printed addressed labels. R, DAVIE, SENR,, LTD., 28, BRUNSWICK ST., LIVERPOOL. ESTABLISHED 1870. HA I R (Toil B I N GS MADE UP, 2,- PER Oz. COVERLETTE TAILS OF Vnnif HAIR FRAMES, PURE 1 0* From 3 6 each. HAIR, J O, 6 T. SEALES BROWN. 3, LEECE ST. (Car Station), LIVERPOOL.