The Chester Courant and Advertiser for North Wales

[ CHAMPAGNE. LEBEAU A CIE. 1898 VINTAGE, 48s. NETT PER DOZEN. Shipped by Messrs. Moet and Chandon. OJ The Wine of this Brand is the guaranteed pro- duce of the Champagne district, and at the price cannot be surpassed in quality." ITHOS. WELSBY & CO. WINE MERCHANTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. Agents for Messrs. Moet and Chandon, Epernay

IJuiiitc Announcements. "P 6 V A LT Y T H E AT RE, CHESTER. Proprietor-IR. MILTON BODE. Basident Meuager-CHAS. E. S. McLEOD. LAST FOUR NIGHTS of Mr. GEO. EDWARDKB' Company in "SAN TOY." MONDAY NEXT, May 5th, for Six Nights only, Mr. MOUILLOT'B Repertoire Company- DAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, May 5, 6 & 7, THE SHOP GIRL." THUKSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY, May 8, 9 & 10. THE CIRCUS GIRL." Box Office open at the Theatre, and at HEHBERT EMJS'S, 71, Foregate-street. LOOK OUT. FIVE DAYS ONLY. CORN EXCHANGE, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. A GRAND EXHIBITION OF THE WELL-KNOWN Wilson Patent Porcelain Enamelled GAS COOKERS AXD HEATING STOVES, AND POPULAR COOKERY LECTURES BY MISS ATKINSON (1st Class Diplomee Yorkshire School of Cookery). OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 28, AT 7.30 P.M., AND WILL CONTINUE DA TLY TO FRIDAY, MAY 2ND. LECTr RES AT 3 & 7.30 P.M. A D M I S S I O N FREE. The Wilson Patent Porcelain Enamelled GAS COOKERS will ho shown in operation, and can be Hired from The CHESTER UNITED GAS CO. at Low Quarterly Rentals. CHESTER RACE MEETING, MAY 6TH, 7TH & 8TH, 1902. TUESDAY. MOSTYN TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE. STAMFORD TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE. WYNNSTAY HANDICAP. BELGRAVE WELTER HANDICAP. WEDNESDAY. PRTWun CUP, value £ 2,550. £ *™9 £ PF WALES' WELTER HANDICAP. BADMINTON TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE. THURSDAY. GREAT CHESHIRE HANDICAP, value £1,000 DEE STAKES. ORMONDE TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATE. THE MAY PLATE. CHARGES OF AInIISRIO: Entrance to the bourse Is. Dee Stands 2s. 0d., Cup Day 5s ■ Grand Stand 5s., Cup Day 15B. Tattersall's Weekiy Ticket £ 2 10s., Daily Ticket £ 1, Cup Day 308. County Stand Badges: Gentlemen's k3; Ladies' £ 2; Reserved Balcony Seats 10s. extra. Applications for Reserved Seats and Badges to Secretary. F. J. WARMSLEY, 29, Eastgate Row (N.), Chester. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXCURSIONS will run as under :— CHESTER RACES.—On WEDNESDAY MAY 7th (Cup Day), the 5-25 p.m. from CHESTER to RUABON WILL NOT RUN. FRIDAY, MAY ittli, to LONDON for 1, 3, or 5 days from CHESTER. For times, bookings from other stations, week- end excursions, &-c-, see bills and pamphlets. J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. 0HESHIRE T INES. (J UK 8 T ER RAC-FS. On TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURS- DAY. May (5th. 7th and 8th, 1002, a SPECIAL SERVICE of TRAINS M ill be RUN from MAN- CHESTER (Central), Stockport(T.D.), Altrincham, Knutsford, NORTHWICH, Hartford, Warrington (Central), Winsford, Cuddington, Mouldsworth, &c., to CHESTER (Northgate Station). On THURSDAY, May 8th. a SPECIAL EX- PRESS Passenger Train will leave CHESTER (Northgate) at 4.50 p.m for SHEFFIELD, Don- caster, Lincoln, Newmarket, &c. For particulars of Excursion Bookings, Times of Trains, and full particulars, see bills at the stations. DAVID MELDRUM, Manager. Central Stat ion, Liverpool, April, 11)02. WYVERN HOTEL MEWS, MALPAS. H. G. AINGWORTH. PROPRIETOR. To the Nobility and Gentry. H. G. AINGWORTH begs to inform the Public that he has taken over the old-established Posting Business in connection with the above Hotel. WEDDING EQUIPAGES, PICNIC PARTY OMNIBUSES "WAGONETTES & PRIVATE CARRIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR HIRE. FUNERALS COMPLETELY FURNISHED, Up-to-date business methods throughout. ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Telegrams: Aignworth, Malpas." GAS FIRES. NEW PATTERNS NOW ON VIEW AT THE COMPANY'S SHOWROOMS. NEW REGISTER EIRES, TO FIT REGISTER FIRE GRATES. REGENERATOR STOVES. For Sitting and Retiring Rooms. Nursery Stoves, fitted with Boiling I n Burner, for Bedrooms, &e. CONDENSING AND REFLECTING STOVES, for use without Flue, for Corridors, Halls, Offices and Shops. INSPECTION INVITED. ESTIMATES SUPPLIED FREE. GAS COOKERS ON HIRE AT Low QUARTERLY RENTALS. CHESTER JJNITED GAS CO. SHOW ROOMS AND OFFICES, CUPPIN STREET. By SPECIAl, ^TOH'E'H'TH1S APPOINTMENT ^>RINC,! °F WALES. W. & F. BEOWN & CO., CABINET MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. TTOUSE AGENTS. PROPRIETORS OF WAREHOUSES FOR STORING FURNITURE. VANS FOR REMOVING FURNITURE LOW PRICE AND RATEri ALFRED PARKES, Ladies' Tailor, Outfitter, and Practical Furrier. EARLY SPRING NOVELTIES In all Departments are now being shown with a Special Display of Millinery. DRESS and MANTT.E MAKERS have the Newest Designs for Early Spring, and are prepared to execute all orders promptly. A. P A R K E S, MAGAZIN DES MODES, BRIDGE-ST. ROW, CHESTER. Hours of Business—DAILY from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. public Notices. po. I the undersigned, beg to inform the Public that I have NO CONNECTION whatever with the man that races under the name of "MR. GREENSTONE." (Signed) JOHN J. COWAP. Sealand-road, Chester, April 29th, 1902. CITY OF CHESTER. ELECTRIC LIGHTING DEPART- JCJ MENT. REDUCTION OF METER RENTS. From March 25th last the Rent of Meters for 17 lights has been Reduced from 2s. 6d. to Is. 6d. per quarter. ALL Persons having CLAIMS against the Estate of JOHN MASON, late of Grafton Villa, Upton Park, Chester, Gentleman, formerly of Pitt-street, Liverpool, Wine and Spirit Dealer, deceased, are requested to send particulars of the same forthwith to DIXON & SYERS, 13, Harrington-street, Liverpool, Solicitors for the Executors. Educational. HE KING'S SCHOOL, CHESTER. HEAD MASTER REV. J. T. DAVIES, M.A. NEXT TERM begins THURSDAY, May 1st, 1902, at 9 a.m. Candidates for entrance attend at 11 o'clock. For prospectus apply to the Clerk, Mr. F. B. MASON, St. Werburgh-street, Chester. Boarders taken by the Rev. J. R. FULLER. The Head Master will attend at the School on WEDNESDAY, April 30th, from 11 to 12 o'clock, to interview parents. ARNOLD HOUSE SCHOOL, CHESTER. REV. A. H. FISH, B.A., B.Sc.; A. T. WATTS, ESQ., B.A., B.Sc. (late Scholar of Peterhouse, Cambridge), WITH RESIDENT AND VISITING MASTERS. The NEXT TERM will begin THURSDAY, MAY 1st. SCHOOL OF COMMEPTCE, 30, Duke- ks street, Chester. School Duties RESUMED MONDAY, April 14th. 1155 RJHE QUEEN'S SCHOOL, CHESTER. The SUMMER TERM will begin on MONDAY, May 12th. For Prospectus, information as to Boarding- houses, apply to the HEADMISTRESS, who will be at home to visitors on Saturday, May 10th, both morning and afternoon. RI^HE ELMS, FLOOKERSBROOK, CHESTER. A BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL for GIRLS. English and French certificated resident gover- nesses. Masters attend. Work Resumed May 13. —For particulars or interview, apply Miss NEVILLE. 1199 HAMPTON LODGE, 12, LIVERPOOL- ROAD. PREPARATORY BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS and KINDER- GARTEN will RE-OPEN THURSDAY, 1st Mav. At BASTION HOUSE, PRESTATYN, Miss GREEN receives BOARDERS, from six to twelve. Resident and visiting masters. For terms apply to Mrs. GHEEX, Hampton Lodge. QUMMER TERM, 1902.—MISS MONT- k? GOMERY, B.A., will RE-OPEN SCHOOL on ArHIY, 30th, at ABBOTS VILLAS. Prospectus on application. 1170 SOUTHPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, ks SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD. Principal: Miss L. ROWE, B A. Successful Boarding and Day School. SUMMER TERM begins May 6th. 1171 "T7DUCATI0N IN GERMANY —FRL BLUTH .Wiesbaden, Neuberg, 7 (late of ^eor?»e s High School, Edinburgh), is coming to Chester in June for personal interviews with parents who wish to send their daughters to Germany in the Autumn. MISS BLUTH receives a limited number ot Girls for Board and Education. French and ^ernuin conversation, good music, commodious Tgegro,lnd^ 75 Guineas. References mofit- 8 ° er Pupils. Interview by appoint- ■•11Ga ] 122 A C A R D. SURVEYS, VALUA- rV 1 1(/, • References and Arbitrations Under- Madp Far^ ltWh r}T?ken 0u- and Estimates Made. Formerly had long experience as extensive building contractor. Author of "Beckett's Provincial Bunders Price Book. RICHARD BECKETT, LLANGOLLEN ATT AW ASSURANCE CO. XJL -I JLJ K KJ LIMITED. (Fireand Life). Established 1808. Claims paid over £ 15,000,000. Unconditional and Whole World Life Policies with Large Bonuses. "Discounted Bonus" Assurances. Applications for Agences invited. J. WILBER FORCE MARSDEX, Branch Manager, 9, Tithebarn-street, Liverpool. ISAAC WILLIAMS AND SON, REGISTERED PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS, & GAS FITTERS, -t- CUPPIN STREET, CHESTER. Plumbers' Brasswork of all descriptions; Patent Water Closets, Lavatories, Baths,-&c. Glass of all qualities and patternakeptin Stock. iii BROWN & Co., EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASO IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. MILLINERY, COSTUMES & BLOUSES, SILKS, DRESS FABRICS, SUNSHADES, LACES. HAND EMBROIDERED LINENS. LOST SIGHT; OR "THE LIGHT THAT FAILED/' Kipling's pathetic tale of the artist who lost his sight, teaches a moral. THE EYES ARE THE BREAD-WINNERS. TAKE CARE OF THEM. KNOW THAT THEY ARE RIGHT. HAVE THEM TESTED BY H. C. HOUGHTON, EYESIGHT & SPECTACLE SPECIALIST, LATE MANAGER FOR WOOD, ABRAHAM'S, Liverpool & Manchester. Binocular, Marine, and Field Glasses also agent for Zeiss and Goerz Treider Prismatic Binoculars. ALL REPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND PROMPTLY. 23, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. School children's eyesight tested free of charge, and glasses supplied at hospital prices, any day after 4 p.m., Wednesday excepted. pleasure Cruises. .£" THE DEE STEAM BOAT CO. The above Company is the only one authorised by His Grace the DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, to run their STEAMERS regularly to EATON HALL. THE" ORMONDE" AND" BEND OR" Will run as follows (Sundays excepted):— I am j am am pm pm pm pm pm pin 0 10301130 1 0 1 30 2 45 3 30 4 30 5 SO Eccleston F. 501120 1220 1 50 2 203 35 4 20 5 20 6 20 Iron Bridge!l015(1145 |5 45 Iron Br'g. d. 1015ill45 i 5 45 EcclestonF. 1040 121012351 50 2 20 3 35 4 30 6 10 6 45 Chester. arr 1130)1 0 1 25'2 40|3 10)4 25 5 20 7 0 7 30 FARES Chester to Eccleston, 6d. Single; 9d. Return Iron Bridge, 8d. ;ls. Weather and other causes permitting. SPECIAL RUNNINGS FOR BANK HOLIDAYS. BOUGHTON FERRY. T' HIS FERRY is NOW OPEN to the PUBLJC Daily. Access from the WATERWORKS STAGE, BARREL WELL 'HILL. FARES Single, One Penny; Return, Three- halfpence each person. JJIVERPOOL & J^ORTH Y^ALESF REGULAR DAILY SAILINGS (Sundays included) Commencing SATDEDAY, MAY 3RD, By Steamer "SNOWDON," leaving Prince's Landing Stage at 1045 a.m. for Llandudno and feaumaris, allowing3 hours ashore at, Llandudn anti due buck about 7-16 p.m. Special Increased Sailings for.W h itsixd tide Holidays, Return Day or Week-end Fares. 1st Saloon. 2nd Saloon. Liverpool and Llaitdudur) 5s. M. 3s. 6d. Liverpool and Beaumaris 6s. 6d. 4s. 6d. For particular, as to iates for Season Tickets and all further information apply to the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company, Ltd.. T. G. BREW, Secretary, 40, Chapel-street, Liverpool. Tel. No. (¡306. Shipping. II I T E STAR LINE. 'V ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LIVERPOOL to NEW YORK, via QUEENSTOWN. WEDNESDAY SKRVICE. FRIDAY SERVICE. TEUTONIC. Wed ,May 7 CYMRIC 1'ri., May 9 OCEANIC.Wed., May 14 CELTIij Fri., May 23 MAJESTIC. Wed May 21 CYMRIC, Fri..June 6 GERMANIC. Wed,May 28 | CELTIC Fri., June 20 Third Class Passage at Low Rates, including Outfit free of charge to New York, Boston, Philadelphia, or Baltimore. Superior accommodation at moderate fares for Saloon and Second Saloon; also through bookings to China Japan, New Zealand,and Australia. Forfurtlierparticularsupply to W. COVENTRY,41, Watergate-street, Chester; or to ISMA Y, IDIRIE & CO., LIVERPOOL, 17, Cockspiir-street, S VV., and > T 34, Leadenhall-street, E.C., J-LONDON. ITLDKB, I)K.M1\STE14 8c CO. (BEAVER LINE.) ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LIVERPOOL TO QUEBEC AND MONTREAL. MONTFORT Aran, 29 LAKE CHAMPLAIN MAY 6 Passengers booked through to all parts of Canada and United States. Superior accommodation at lowest rates for First, Second, and Third Class Passengers only. Special terms to Families aud Parties intending to emigrate. Apply to ELDE L\, DEMPSTER & CO., African House, Water-street, Liverpool DOMINION LINE ROYAL, MAIL STEAMERS. TO CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. PASSENGER SAILINGS FROM LIVERPOOL. DOMINION Quebec & Montreal May 1 COLONIAN Portland, Me May 7 COMMONWEATII Boston May S Through Tickets issued to all inland points. Excellent accommodation for S.doon, Second Saloon, and Third Class Passengers at moderate rates. Third Class passengers are provided with outfit, and forwarded from Boston to New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore, without extra charge. All passengers embark at the Prince's Landing Stage. For further particulars apply to RIOHARKS, MILLS und Co., 24, James-street, Liverpool. Neto IJufeltcatioHS. THE CHESHIRE SHEAF." NOW READY, VOL. III. OF THE THIRD SERIES. EDITED BY THE REV. FRANCIS SANDERS, M.A., VICAR OF HOYLAKE; AND WM. FERGUSSON IRVINE, Ho. SECRETARY OF THE RECORD SOCIETY. THE First, Second and Third Volumes of the New (Third) Series of the CHESHIRE SHEAF, reprinted after revision from the Chester Courant, together 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, BIRKENHEAD. ESTABLISHED IN 1835. THE MINING JOURNAL, RAILWAY AND COMMERCIAL GAZETTE. THE OLDEST MINING PAPER. THE MINING JOURNAL can he purchased on Saturday mornings at all Railway Bookstalls and Newsagents throughout the United Kingdom for 6d. EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISEMENT OFFICES 41;, QUEEN VICTORIA ST., LONDON, E.C. 1VTISS KATE BEI^SJLEY receives Pupils for RECITATIONS, STAGE, &c. Attends CHESTER THURSDAYS. Bazaars and At Homes." For terms, address care of Me Eisrs, Phillipson and Golder, Eaatgate Row; and 18, Bold-street, Warrington. m sttttL HACKNEY STALLIONS. CRUSADER (292I>, by Rufus (1343), Dam, Camilla (611), by Dorrington, by Den- mark. Dark chestnut, 15-1. hands, a fine goer, and a prize winner. CJAUGHALL SQUiRE, by Rowton CJAUGHALL SQUiRE, by Rowton KJ Vinca, by Grand Fas'ion II. Dam, Device, by Excelsior. A black, >-2 a fine goer, with quality and action. PONY STl LLION. SAUGHALL MAC IC, by Berkeley Adonis (5234). Dan., Lady Magic (9138); 13-2 hands a beautiful bay ith black legs. For Cards and all par-tic, rs apply Owner. JAMES STORRAR, UR., M.R.C.V.S., Ne- gate-street, Chester. ,11 S E A S O -902. T'HE CASTLE FLLLL STUD OF SHIRE STALLIONS, I The Property of JOHN W. KENWORTHY, Esq., J.P. SHIRE HORSE SHOW, LONDON, 1902. Four Animals by the above Stud Horses were Prize j Winners. I DELAMERE SURPRISE (17929), JL/. BROWN, FOALED 1897. Sire, Harold (3703). Dam (9941), Essex Beauty, by Spark (2497). Won Prizes 1901 Third, Royal Lancashire, at St. Helen's Second and Reserve for Shire Horse, Medal, Cheshire Show, at Chester. 1902-Fifth, Shire Horse Show, London. Terms, j67 7s. Tenant Farmers, C5 5s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. DELAMERE COMBINATION (18672), 11) BAY, FOALED 1899. Sire, Rokeby Portland (15798). Dam (19777) Delamere Edith, by Creswell Perfection (12900). Won Prizes :-1899-First and Cup, Warrington; First, Altrincham. 1900—Two Firsts, Wirral and Birkenhead. 1901—First and Shire Horse Gold Medal, Royal Lancashire, at St. Helen's; First, Cheshire Show, at Chester i^irst, Altrincham. Terms, £ 7 7s. Tenant Farmers, £ 5 5s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. DELAMERE VICTOR (18673). Black, 11) FOALED 1§99. Sire, Bury Victor Chief (11103). Dam (18589), Mere Lofty, by Harold (3703). Terms, j35 5s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. DELAMERE RINGMASTER (19534), ID BAY, FOALED 1900. Sire, Rokeby Portland (15798). Dam (22200), Moulton Bangle, by Bar None William (10903). Won Prizes:—1900—First, Wirral and Birken- head Fourth, Ashbourne. Terms, £4 4s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. DELAMERE B.P. (18671), Bay, Foaled 1899. Sire, Crofton Matchless (1.567). Dam (18748), Pratts Violet, by Meash-am Chief (6124). Won Prizes :—1899—Second, Wirral and Birken- head First, Chester Foal Show First & Champion, Hooton Foal Show. Terms, jE3 3s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. KHARTOUM II. (18120), Chestnut, JjL FOALED 1898. Sire, Xerlces II. (15943); G. Sire, Prince Harold (14228). Dam (19777), Delamere Edith, by Creswell Perfection (12960). Won Prizes in 1898—First & Champion, Whalley Second, Uttoxeter. 1900-T"0 Firsr and Reserve for 50 guinea Challenge Bowl,' Wirral and Birlcen- head First and Champion, 0 -shire County Show, at Congleton. Terms, £4 4s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. MONACO (11S79), L>ark Bay, Foaled 1889. Sire, Monk (2629); G. Sire, Lincoln (1350). Dam (3048), Breaston Queen, by Merry Lad (2626); G. Dam, Blossom, by Hydraulic >1130). Monaco won Prizas :—1895—First, Gloucester- shire 1897—Second, Ormskirk; Second, Ruftord; Second, Ormskirk and Southport; First, Worsley. 1899—First and Champion, Cheshire Show, at Northwich First, Wirral and Birkenhead First, Altrincham. 1900—First, Shire Horse Show, London; First and 50 guinea Challenge Bowl, Wirral and Birkenhead. 1901—Second, Shire Horse Show, London. Terms, S4 4s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. ROKEBY PORTLAND (15798), BAY, FOALED 3891. Sire, Harold (3703). Dam (10:35), Lily (Sherratt s), by Don Carlos (2416). Won Prizes: 1895-First, Oxfordshire; Third, Royal Show at Darlington; Third, Peterborough; Second, Yorkshire First, .Warwickshire First, Moreton-in-Marsh. 1896—Fi st, Shire Horse Show, London First, Peterborough- Terms,944s.; Groom's Pee, 2s. 6d. APOSTLE (14455), Black, Foaled 1891. Sire, Bar None (2388). Dam (2718), Rampton Cloddy 11. "Won Prizes: 1892—First, Shire Horse Show, London First and Cup, Ormskirk. 1893— Highly Commended, Shire Horse Show, London. 1894- Sixth, Shire Horse Show, London First, Worsley First and Cup, Wirral and Birkenhead; First, Cheshire. 1895-Third, Shire Horse Show, London Third, Royal Lancashire, at Preston Second, Cheshire; First, Worsley First, Wirral and Bir- kenhead. 1896—Fourth, Shire Horse Show, London; Reserve, Royal Lancashire, Southport. 1900, Second, Shire Horse Show, London. Terms, 93 3s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. DELAMERE FRIAR (17292), Dark ID BROWN, FOALED 1897. Sire, Apostle (14455). Dam (12251), Ercall Countess, by Lincolnshire Lad II. (1365). Won Prizes: 1897—First, Ormskirk and South- port Second, Lincolnshire; First with Dam, Yorkshire Second, Royal Lancashire First and Medal, Whalley First, Wirral and Birkenhead First, Market Drayton. 1898—First, Royal Lanca- shire. 1899-First, Cheshire; First and Second, Wirral and Birkenhead. 1900—First, Cheshire County Show at Congleton. 1902—Third, Shire Horse Show, London. Terms, £ 3 3s. Groom's Fee, 2s. Gd. DELAMERE HAREFOOT (17926), 11) BROWN, FOALED 1898. Sire, Harold (3703). Dam, (UWl) Essex Beauty, by Spark (2497). Terms, P-3 3s. Groom's Fee, 2s. 6d. PRIZES AT FOAL SHOWS-Mr. Kenworthy will give a First Prize of B5, Secoiid B3, Third S2, this autumn at the Chester, Hooton, Crewe, and War- rington Foal Shows, for Foals got by any of his Shire Horses. Applications for nominations and other particulars apply to JAMES CLIFF, Castle Hill, Kelsall, near Chester.—Telegrams CLIFF, KELSALL. SEASON 1902. STUD CARDS TASTEFULLY PRINTED AT MODEBATE PltlCD3 AT THE COURANT PRINTING WORKS THE CROSS, CHESTER. EDWARD WILLIAMS, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, .ML COLOURER, PAPER-HANGER, &c., 33, NICHOLAS STREET, CHESTER. Paper-Hangings of the Newest Designs kept in Stock. Pattern Books sent out to Select from. Estimates given for Town or Country Work. JOSEPH BECKETT & CO. ARE NOW PREPARED WITH THE LATEST NOVELTIES OF NEW DRESS FABRICS & SILKS. These include CREPE DE CHINE, CREPE LINON, CREPE NEIG EDSE, MOUSSELINE DE SOlE, VOILES, EOLIENNES, SILK FOULARDS PRINTED JAPAN SILKS, FRENCH MUSLINS, GRASS LAWNS MERCERISED LAWNS, SATEENS, ART LINEN, &0. PRINTED MOUSSELINE DE LAINE and CHALYS', for SHIRTS and FROCKS. Fast Colours, d. to lSid. per yard, 27 to 30 inches wide. NAVY AND BLACK "COUNfESS OF CHESTER" SERGES For Seaside and Country Wear, li7 to 4/11 per yard. NEW COSTUMES. NEW BLOUSES. NEW MILLINERY. Patterns of all the new goods now ready and sent free on application. Post orders will receive prompt and careful attention. EASTGATE ROW & EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. I j HAWARDEN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. I BSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS for the HALF-YEAR ended LADY DAY, 1902. RECEIPTS. £ s. d. EXPENDITURE. p 8. d. Balance brought forward from last half- Maintenance and Repair of District Roads 659 10 9 Balance brought forward from last half- Maintenance and Repair of District Roads 659 10 9 fX'oveh™ 367 1 1 of District Eoada 144 J i For General Expenses 1275 (, 0 Sundry Expenses (Highways) 2 3 3 For Special Expenses 119 3 1 Sewerage Works S8 16 4 Grant under Agricultural Rates Act, WaterWorks 22 2 2 For Special Expenses 119 3 1 Sewerage Works 38 16 4 Grant under Agricultural Rates Act, WaterWorks 22 2 2 1896 ■■• ••• ••• 98 4 11 Hospitals (maintenance of patients). 88 15 0 From Flintshire County Council in Cost of Disinfectants 0 11 4 respect of Salaries of Medical Officers Expenses under Infectious" Diseases Act 4 6 5 °f Health and Inspector of Nuisances 78 3 6 Registrar's Fees I Q n Contributions m respect of fmprovement Education Authority m in o respect of Salaries of Medical Officers Expenses under Infectious Diseases Act 4 6 5 °f Health and Inspector of Nuisances 78 3 6 Registrar's Fees I Q n Contributions m respect of fmprovement Education Authority m in o of District Roads 46 4 0 I Analyst's Fees 8 18 6 Private Improvement Works 016 9 Sundry Expenses (Sanitary). 0 13 1 Fees and Contributions 216 0 Private Improvement Works 17 4 Bank Interest 210 2 Establishment Charges. 34 5 10 Chester Port Sanitary Authority. 2 10 0 I Legal Expenses 3 9 6 Net Balance n. 589 10 11 £1889 19 6 JEM8919 6 I The Accounts of the above-melitioned Council, of which the- foregoing is an Abstract, were AUDITED by WALTER YOUNG, Esq., District Auditor on the 17th day of April 1902. 22nd April, 1902. HUGH G. ROBERTS, Clerk to the Council. fi*" LAWN MOWERS, ROLLERS & OTHER GARDEN REQUISITES. ALL OF THE BEST AND AT THE MAKERS' LOWEST PRICES. THE LARGEST STOCKS TO SELECT FROM. PRICED LISTS P08T FREE. DICKSONS, se!LT™Zee"E' CHESTER. A. RICHARDSON9S CHESTER MODEL IRON PIANOS ARE THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY. THEY STA-NL) LIKE A ROCK. NO FICTITIOUS OR SOLICITED TESTIMONIALS, BUT THE BEST AND MOST RELIABLE LOCAL REFERENCES GIVEN 21 GUINEAS CASH. Three Years' System, 15s. 2d. per Month. A. RICHARDSON'S POPULAR IRON PIANO, 14 GUINEAS CASH. 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, BLUTHNER, KAPS, WALDEMAR. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-CLASS SECOND-HANDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. A. R IC HARD S ON, 43, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER; AND BANK BUILDINGS. REGENT STREET, WREXHAM. LAWN MOWERS co 1-. L BY ALL THE LEADING MAKERS. TRIAL ALLOWED. SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. MCHATTIE & CO., SEED MERCHANTS, CHESTER. I TT AIR COMBINGS MASK UP, 21- PER OZ. COVERLETTE I TAILS OF ") From HAIR FRAMES PURE £ Jv" From 3/6 each. | HAIR, ) 5/6 T. SEALES BROWN. 3, LEECE-ST. (CAR STATION), LIVERPOOL. JJOCHE'S HERBAL EMBROCATION. HOOPING COUGH The celebrated ffectua OOPING COUGH cure without internal TTOOPING COUGH -edicin e. -■—r AfiPTwo rniTfiTT Of all Chemists price TTOOPING COUGH 4s. per bottle. Sole Wholesale Agents: BRONCHITIS w. EDWARDS I SON, 157, Queen Victoria- CROUP street, London. I ROCHE' HERBAL EMBROCATION CANADIAN HAY As specially selected by T. R. EVANS. CANADIAN HAY CANADIAN HAY CANADIAN HAY CANADIAN HAY CANADIAN HAY CANADIAN HAY CANADIAN HAY CANADIAN HAY ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE SUPERIOR TO ENGLISH GROWN. T. R. EVANS, 11, DALE-STREET, LIVERPOOL. LARGEST DIRECT IMPORTER. 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