Cheshire Observer

  OLD ? FINE OLD SCOTCH WIIISKIES. T HOS. WELSBY & CO.. WINE MERCHANTS, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROYALTY THEATRE, CHESTER. Proprietor: Mtt. MILTON BODE. BOXING DAY (SATURDAY), DEC. 2GTH, AT TWO P.M., GRAND CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, "THE FORTY THIEVES," UNTIL EURTHEK NOTICE. MATINEES—BOXING DAY AT 2 P.M., ANL) EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY. GOREU ARF. ARF DYSG. 15TH CHESTER CHRISTMAS EISTEDDFOD AT THE MUSIC HALL, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 1903. ARTISTES MISS MAGGIE PURVIS (SOPRANO), MISS ROSINA BENYON (THE NEW WELSH CONTRALTO), MR. GWILYM RICHARDS (TENOR), MR. IVOR FOSTER (BASS), MISS R. A. EVANS (ACCOMPANIST). PRICES OF ADMISSION.—Afternoon Reserve, 2s. 6d. Evening Reserve, 3s. 6d.; Double Reserve for Afternoon and Evening, 5s. First Seats and West Gallery, Afternoon 2s., Evening 2s. 6d. Bodv of the Hall and Side Gallery, Afternoon Is. 6d.. Evening 2s. Top Gallery and Back of Hall, Afternoon Is., Evening Is. Plan of the Hall at Mr. A. Richardson's, 43, Bridge-street, Row, Chester. Programme and Book of W ords, 2d., by post 2JD. D. REES EVANS. Hon. Sec., 18, Northgate-street. SONS OF CESTRIA LODGE, 1.0.0., M.U. THE ANNUAL BALL JL WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, 1903. TICKETS Lady's, 2 Gent.'s, 2 15; Double, 3 0. CHESTER GENERAL INFIRMARY. President for the Year HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. Chairman of the Board of Management: COLONEL E. EVANS-LLOYD. ANNUAL CHARITY BALL, AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, ON TUESDAY, THE 5TH JANUARY, 1904. Patron The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Chester (Robert Lamb, Esq.) In addition to the List previously published, the following Ladies have kindly consented to become PATRONESSES: Mrs. J. S. Latham, Liverpool-road. Chester Mrs. Warren Trevor, Redland House, Chester Mrs. E. Gardner, 9, Abbey-street, Chester Mrs. John Rogers. 88. Watergate-street, Chester Mrs. W. H. Lowe Christleton Mrs. G. H. Reynolds Rock Mount, Chester Miss Richardson, Capenhurst Hall Mrs. Park Yates, Ince Hall Mrs. Barker, Heron Bridge Mrs. Qnellyn Roberts, 90, Watergite Flags Mrs. Sheriff Roberts, The Gables, Chester Mrs. Arthur Heywood, Christleton Lodge DANCING from 9.30 p.m. to 2.30 a.m. TICKETS—Ladies' 101-, Gentlemen's 12G. An -extra charge of 1'- will be made on each Ticket taken after January 2nd, 1904. To be had at the GROSVENOR HOTEL, the QUEEN HOTEL, the BLOSSOMS HOTEL; Messrs. PHILLIPSON and GOLDEK'S, Messrs. MINSHULL and MEESON'S, and Mr. ARTHUR BLAYNEY'S, Booksellers. CHESTER GENERAL INFIRMARY. SPECIAL APPEAL. The Board of Management beg to acknowledge with grateful thanks the receipt of the following additional Donations to the fund being raised towards the debt of £ 2.400 due to the Treasurers at the end of the year 1902,- £ s. d. AMOUNT previously acknowledged .1754 4 0 WM. JOHNSTON, ESQ., Bromborough 25 0 0 R. BROCKLEBANK, ESQ., TARPORLEY 25 0 0 MORDEN RIGG, Esq., Newton Cottage. 25 0 0 J. IFI. Welsford, Esq., Hoole House 22 1 0 A. E. B. Fair. Esq, Tittenball 21 0 0 Mr. and MRS. Rueben ROBERTS, The Nook. 21 0 0 C. Davison, Esq., Fairfield, Connah's Quay 21 0 0 Lloyd's Bank Ltd., PER F. SKIPWITLI, ESQ. 21 0 0 Oswald OKELL, ESQ., Dee Hills Park 21 0 0 Dr Robert Oldfield's Charity" 20 0 0 Anonymous. 10 0 0 Hall 0 0 Uvedale B. CORBETT, E.q., CRABWALL ?9 ? ? Mrs. Wood. Weaverham 000 Mr.&Mrs. F. H. Illingwortli,Liverpool-rd, 5 0 0 Mrs. Hayes, FRODSLIAM 5 n 0 Mrs. Ambrose Dixon, Christleton Bank.. O 0 0 Rev. Canon Upperton, Chester 0 0 Messrs. Griffiths Bros.. Chester 500 Miss Lucy Brown, The Folly" r)00 H. W. BUDDICOM, ESQ., PENBDW, Mold. 4 0 0 D. A. V. Colt Williams. Esq., Manley Hall LI 3 0 Chas. SHAW, Esq., Buiil-)iiry 3 0 Hubert Potts, Esq.. Northgate House. 3 0 0 John Gamon, Esq., Chester 220 Miss E. Johnson Roberts, WESTPOINT 2 2 0 A. 0. WALKER, Esq., Ulcombe, Maidstone 2 2 0 R. B. Whittingham, BRIDGE-STREET 2 2 0 Reginald B. Dixon, Esq., 10, Nicholas-st. 2 2 0 Beresford Adams, Esq., Newgate-street 110 2051 2 0 F. J. WARMSLEY. Secretary, 29, Eastgate Row, J*. THE CHESTER UNITED GAS CO. \? u \y  HAVE YOU TRIED A GAS FIRE Bedroom use ? If not, try one on the new Hire Purchase System. MOST COMFORTING An 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 patterns for the season arc 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, CUP PIN STREET. CHRISTAIAS PRESENTS. A Present that is appreciated is a pleasure to the giver. GOLD, ROLLED GOLD, SOLID NICKEL, or STEEL FRAMES, fitted with provisional PEBBLES, tor PRESENTS, the Sight tested afterwards, without further charge. A good selection of BAROMETERS, BARO- GRAPHS, Patent ANEROIDS, Fancy THER- MOMETERS, FIELD and OPERA GLASSES. H. C. HOUGHTON, OPTOLOGIST, EYESIGHT AND SPECTACLE SPECIALIST (late Manager for Wood, Abrahams, Li ver- pool and Manchester), 23, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. REPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND PROMPTLY. THE "CHANCELLOR" CAFE J- CHESTER. NEARLY OPPOSITE ROYALTY THEATRE. TEA AND COFFEE, ALE AND STOUT, Melton Mowbray Pies, hot and cold. Grilled Chops and Steaks. Bovril, Sandwiches. OPEN AFTER THE THEATRE. Beds 1/6. Open on Sundays at 4 o'clock. Chocolates. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE WINTER ASSEMBLY J- WILT, TAKE PLACE AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, ON MONDAY, the 11th day of JAN., 1904. Patronesses: H.S.H. tho Duchess of Teck Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster Her Grace Katharine Duchess of Westminster, Combermere Abbey Her Grace the Duchess of Buckingham and Chandos The Countess Grosvenor, Saighton Lady Arthur Grosvenor, Broxton Old Hall Lady Cunliffe, Acton Park The Hon. Mrs. Trelawny, Shotwick Park The Hon. Mrs. G. T. Kenyon, Llanerch Panna, Ellesmere The Mayoress (Mrs. Robert Lamb) Mrs. Barnston, Crewe Hill Mrs. Dixon, The Clappers, Gresford Mrs. Dixon, Astle Hall, Chelford Mrs. France-Hayhurst. Bostock Hall, Middlewich Mrs. James G. Frost, Boughton Hall Mrs. John M. Frost, Upton Lawn Mrs. Christopher Kay. Davenham Hall Mrs. Wilford LLoyd, Eccleston Hill Mrs. Horace Mayhew, Broughton Hall Mrs. Reginald Potts, The Dale Mrs. B. C. Roberts, Oakfield Mrs. William Rogers, 104, Watergate-street Mrs. T. B. Royden, Frankby Hall Mrs. Sandbach, Cherry Hill, Malpas Mrs. H. Lvle Smyth, Barrowmore Hall, Chester Mrs. Tomkinson. Willington Hall, Tarporley Mrs. Yerburgh, 25, Kensington Grove, London Patrons: The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire (Earl Egerton of Tatton) H.S.H. the Duke of Teck. Saighton His Grace the Duke of Westminster. Eaton Lord Arthur Grosvenor, Broxton Old Hall Rt. Hon. Georsre Wyndham. M.P., Saichton Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart. Aston Park, Wrexham Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart.. Wvnnstay, Rnabon The Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M.P., Llanerch Panna, Ellesmere The High Sherif fof Cheshire (T. B. Royden. Esq.), Fran kbv Hall The Right'Worshipful the Mayor (Major Lamb, V.D ) Geo. Barbour. Esq.. Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall T,ic, tit. -Colonel Dixon. Astle Hall, Chelford T. H. Dixon. Esq.. The Clappers. Gresford Col. France-Hayhurst, Bostock Hall. Middlewich Christouher Kay. Esq.. Davenham Hall Col. Wilford LLovd. Eccleston Hill Horace Mayhew. Esq., Broughton Hall. Chester Hup-h LyIp Smyth. Esq.. Barrow more Hall, Chester S. H. Sandbach, Esq., Cherry Hill. Malnas H. J. Tollemache, Esq.. M.P.. Dorfold Hall, Nant- wich James Tomkinson, Esq., M.P., Willington Hall, Tarporley Horace Trelawny. Shotwick Park R. A. Yerburgh. Esq.. M.P., 25, Kensington Grove. London Steward s: Harry Barnston, Esq., Crewe Hill -Tames U. Frost. Esq.. Bouglifon Hall Reginald Potts. Esq., Thn Dale TV C Roberts, Esq.. Oakfield William Rosrers, Esq., )04. Watercffte-street Chnn. B. Rovds. Eso.. Grosvenor Club E. W. Esq.. San down-terrace R. N. H. Verdin, Esq.. Darnhall Hall CLAYTON'S BAND. Dancing to commence at 9-30 p.m. TICKETS — Ladies'. 10s. Gentlemen's 12s. 6d. To be had at the Grosvenor Hotel. Messrs. Phillip- son and Golder's. Messrs. Minshull and Meeson's. and Mr. Arthur Blayney's. Booksellers. Grjsvenor Hotel, 9th Dec., 1903. QHESTER VOLUNTEER BALL. ) — The ANNUAL BALL (in augmentation of the Funds of the Chester Artillery and Rifle Volunteers) will take place at the GROSVENOR HOTEL, on THURSDAY, the 14th of JANUARY, 1904. PATRONS His Grace the Duke of Westminster Earl Egerton PATRONESSES Her Grace the Duchess of Buchingham and Chandos Her Grace Katharine Duchess of Westminster The Marchioness of Cliolmondeley The Countess of Shaftesbury Lady Margaret Ormsby-Goie Lady Broughton Mrs. Adair, 7, Stanley-place Mrs. Barnston, Crewe Hill. Farndon Mrs. Brocklebank, The Roscote, Heswall Mrs. H. T. Brown, Westminster-avenue, Chester Mrs. Geo. Churton, 96, Watergate Flags Mrs. J. G. Churton, Manor House, Neston Mrs. Johnson Dickson, Mayfield, Chester Mrs. Ambrose Dixon, Christleton Bank Mrs. Fair, Brook House, Tattenhall Mrs. Gibbons Fi ost, Mollington Banastre Mrs. John Frost, Upton Lawn Mrs. Hamilton, 16, White Friars Mrs. C. E. Hope, Bank House, Burton, Ne3ton Mrs. King, 26, Nicholas-street Miss Kelsall, Abbot's Court Mrs. Wilford N. LLoyd, Eccleston Hill Mrs. C. M. Nicholson, Mollington Mrs. Okell, Manor House, Barrow Mrs. Ommanney, 2, Eversley Park Mrs. Park-Yates, Ince Hall Mrs. W. Rogers, 104, Watergate-street Mrs. B. C. Roberts, Oakfield Mrs. Swetenham, Moston Hall Mrs. Stafford, Fern Rock, Queen's Park Mrs. Crosland Taylor, Ravenbear, Helsby Mrs. J. R. Thomson, Bank House, Chester Mrs. Way, Stanley-street Mrs. Wollev Dod, Edge Hall, Malpas Mrs. Swinford Wood, Bodlondeb, Conway Mrs. Yerburgh, Woodfold Park, Blackburn STEWARDS. The Officers of the 1st C. and C.R.G.A.(V.) The Officers of the 2nd V.B.C. Regt. George S. Bonnalie, Esq. Lieut.-Col. R. C. Drury Major Fountain, R.A. T. G. Frost, Esq. Major Meredith, R.E. R. Shand, Esq. Capt. E. W. Swetenham R. T. Wickhttua, Esq. The Band will be supplied by Mr. E. CLAYTON, Li verpool. Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock. Lady's Ticket, 10/ Gentleman's Ticket, 12/6. Donations may be sent to, and Tickets obtained from Capt. V. H. DICKSON, Drill Hall, Chester; Messrs. PHILLIPSON and GOLDER, Messrs. MINSHULL and MEESON, Mr. A. BLAYNEY, Booksellers; and at the HOTRL, T. J. SMITH, Col. 2nd (Earl of Chester's) V.B. C. Regt. WILFORD N. LLOYD, Col. 1st C. & C.R.G. Artillery (Ys). THE WELSH CHURCH (ST. MARTIN'S, NICHOLAS-STREET). A GRANIT BAZAAR -?A- WILL BE HELD 1, THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEWGATE STREET, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AND 11TH, 1904. Further particulars later. UPTON-BY-CHESTER AND DISTRICT PLOUGHING SOCIETY. PPLICATIONS invited for FIELD in which A. to hold Annual PLOUGHING MATCH, about End of January. Early application to ARTHUR HUGHSON, Secretary, 2, Eastgate Row, North, Chester. I HEWITT'S FOR Telephone: No. 37. Telegrams: "Bolland's, Chester." CONFECTIONERS & WEDDING CAKE MAKERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING. m HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. BOLLAND'S, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW TEAR GIFTS. SPECIAL SHOWROOM NOW OPEN. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW OF FOREIGN AND ENGLISH NOVELTIES. CHRISTMAS CAKES, NEW & ARTISTIC DECORATION. COSAQUES, IN ENDLESS VARIETY, FROM 6D. PER BOX. SPECIAL.—GIANT COSAQUES, containing 50 assorted Toys. PARISIAN NOVELTIES. RICH SATIN HAND-PAINTED BOXES & SACS, FILLED WITH THE FINEST FRENCH BON-BONS & CHOCOLATES, AT MOST MODERATE PRICES. HANDSOME BOXES CRYSTALLISED FRUITS, &c. CHINA & VENETIAN GLASS BONBONNIERE, MOST USEFUL AND \J ORNAMENTAL. SURPRISE BOXES, FILLED WITH SWEETS, IN THE SHAPE OF ANIMALS, )0 FIGURES, &c., &c. SPECIALITIES. CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDING, READY BOILED, FROM 23. EACH. I B O-LLAND'S CELEBRATED MINCEMEAT. BOARS' HEADS, BONED & TRUFFLED TURKEYS, GAME PIES, BONED PHEASANTS, PRESSED BEEF, JELLIES, CREAMS, ICES, Ac., &c. TURTLE SOUP, MADE FROM FRESH TURTLE, THICK OR CLEAR. t HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR INVALIDS. pETIT FOURS, PETIT GATEAUX, FOR AFTERNOON TEA, RECEPTIONS, &c. HOLLANDS BON-BON DESSERT, 4s. PER LB. BALLS, RECEPTIONS, CONVERSAZIONES, Ac., &C., FOR ALL PARTS JD OF THE COUNTRY ON MODERATE TERMS. ESTIMATES SENT BY RETURN OF POST. WIN ES. SMALL BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE SUITABLE FOR INVALIDS. HIRE OF PLATE, GLASS, CHINA; WAITERS. ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AND DESPATCHED BY FIRST TRAIN OR POST AS REQUIRED. PRICE LIST FREE BY POST ON APPLICATION, ALSO WINE LIST. R. BOLLAND & SONS, LTD., CHESTER. T.U.C.H. SMART RAINCOATS, 16/11 TO 42/- UP-TO-DATE SUITS, 18/6 TO 40/- THE UNION CLOTHING HALL. FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. SEASON 1903. EDWIN LLOYD, CENTRAL SUPPLY STORES, 13, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, Is now receiving DAILY SUPPLIES of the CELEBRATED SCOTCH HADDOCK, Aberdeen Haddock, Loch Fyne Kippers, Ham Cured Herrings, DIGBY CHICKS, SMOKED SPRATTS, CAMBRIDGE SAUSAGE. FRESH CREAM. COUNTRY BUTTER AND EGGS ALL ORDERS THANKFULLY RECEIVED, PERSONALLY SUPERINTENDED, AND DELIVERED PROMPT. TELEPHONE 251. SCHOOL BOOTS. RICHARD JONES' FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. CALL AND LOOK ROUND. RICHARD JONES' FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. We respectfully request a Visit of Inspection. RICHARD JONES' FOR USEFUL GIFTS. You are Welcome to Walk round without purchasing. RICHARD JONES' BRIDGE STREET AND EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. CYCLES. GREATEST BARGAINS OF THE SEASON ARE NOW OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. A 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION Gi ven on all the Well-known Makes, fitted with Lucas's Lamp, Bell, &c. SLIGHTLY SHOP-SOILED ROYAL ENFIELD, ROVER, RUDGE-WHITWORTH, &c. W. MAHER, 34, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. WARMTH AND COMFORT Are not the only essentials a Man wants in his Winter Clothes. STYLE, FIT, AND DURABILITY Are, if anything-, a little more important, and in these points we have won the approval of a majority of the well-dressed Men in this district. ECONOMICAL PRICES. BURRELLS SUITS & OVERCOATS Are Smart and Correct, down to the lowest detail. MEN'S RAINPROOF OVERCOATS, made from specially selected Materials thoroughly Waterproof, including the New Checkback Cloth, lined or unlined, 21/ 25/6, 27/6, 30/ to 45/ MEN'S JACKET SUITS, in Warm Winter Materials, from 21/- to 4.2/ BQYS' HOWE OVERCOATS, in Tweed and Navy, from 5/11 to 16/6. BOYS' CHESTER OVERCOATS, yoked and plain, 5/11 to 18/6. YOUTHS' RAINPROOF OVERCOATS, 10/11 to 30/ I T. G. BURRELL, 117, FOREGATE ST., CHESTER, -=- PRIME CHRISTMAS ALES y For Family Use in Fine Coud on. ? ?\ \? 1^ IN CASKS OF 4? GALLONS, 9 GALLONS, AND UPWARDS. ?""?C? ? "?  FROM ONE SHILLING PER GALLON. ,r ?J??? — .???? <??C? ??'?  BOTTLING STORES BREWER[ES ø '\) ???? ?<?-? ???? ?FOBEGATE ST. NORTHOATE. CHESTER; \)p V CHESTER. KELSHTK~R" TON. FLINTSHIRE  V V* ?-"?? SPIRITS, ——KEL8TR——RTO——————N. '????ll?l?????'??-??????? ?? ??? SPIRITS, m'?** ?-??   ? Y \)- '??? OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. M BOTTLE 0& DRAUGHT.  \? \J J ??? ALE & PORTER BOTTLERS. ^BASS & ALLSOPPS' BURTON ALES. NOURISHING STOUT. \j ORDERS ADDRESSED TO THE BREWERY WILL RECEIVE PROMPT CAREFUL ATTENTION, & PRICE LIST SENT ?N A ppr.¡.  "nVTJVVPT^T) OR OA RRTAOE PA TT> TO N WAR FIST RAILWAY STATION -n_ XMAS PRESENTS. BEAUTIFUL STOCK. LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FH T)T/"VVT LIL inT) COMPLETE FURNISBING ? STORES, I I ? 1\ fj J'jJA? 9 TO 19, BOLD-ST., LIVERPOOL. PAY A VISIT & INSPECT OR SEND FOR SPECIAL CATALOGUES. All Purchases over 40s. are Delivered Free to any Railway Station in Great Britain. I CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR GIFTS. AP PL ETON'S, BRIDGE STREET ROW, Are now showing a Great Variety of New Goods suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, NEW YEAR GIFTS, Ac. And invite Inspection of the same. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF A CHOICE SELECTION OF NEW GOODS. COMPRISING FANCY GLOVE & HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, NEEDLE CASES, LADIES' COMPANIONS, CHATELAINE BAGS, PURSES, WORK BOXES, FUR CHAINS, FANCY PIN BOXES, PERFUMES, FANS, FAN HOLDERS, FANCY BROOCHES, LACE PINS, PEARL & FANCY NECKLETS, &c. Christmas Greeting Cards. New Year Greeting Cards. Special for this Show we are making a display of NEW FUR NECKLETS, STOLES, MUFFS. AC., In all the most Fashionable and Reliable Furs. Also the 3, 4 & 6 Strand Maratout Stoles, AT SPECIAL PRICES FOR THIS SEASON. Fur Alterations by experienced Furriers Ladies' MUSLIN APRONS. Plain & Embroidered, in variety. Ladies' BLOUSES for Evening and Day Wear, in Silk. Muslin, Wool, &c. Ladies' Lace TIES, COLLARS, STOLES, &c., from 6d. each. Ladies' Lace Bordered and Embroidered HAND- KERCHIEFS, fron: 4W. Ladies' Cambric Initial HANDKERCHIEFS, 4d. Silk ditto, 1/0. Ladies' Kid and Suede GLOVES, lined Silk, 2/3, 2/6 to 3/11. Ladies' Knitted Wool & Lined Cashmere GLOVES, from nd. per pair. The New Knitted Wool GOLF JERSEY, from 9/G Ladies' WINTER SKIRTS, Winter Hosiery, Winter Underclothing. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AD NEW YEAR GIFTS THE ABOVE ARE Extremely Suitable & Useful. Exceptionally Good in Quality. Extraordinarily Low in Price. APPLETON'S, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. J. A. MATE, A T E., 50, BRIDGE ST., & BRIDGE ST. ROW. ONCE again we beg to inform our Numerous Customers that now the Festive Season is drawing near, we are again GIVING XMAS PRESENTS AWAY FOR ONE MONTH. To Purchasers of 5/- worth of Goods a 6d. Present will be Given. To Purchasers of 10/- worth of Goods a lí- Present will be Given. A GRAND VARIETY OF ARTICLES TO CHOOSE FROM. J. A. MATE, 50, BRIDGE STREET, and 17, BRIDGE STREET ROW. XMAS PRESENTS. C. D. JONES Has a Choice & well-selected Stock suitable for Christmas and New Year's Gifts. SEE OUR RANGE OF CHILDREN'S FROCKS, PINAFORES, OVERALLS, SILK SMOCKS, MILLINERYJFE COSTUMES LADIES' UMBRELLAS, GLOVES, FURS, FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS, AND MUSLIN APRONS IN GREAT VARIETY. A SMART ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' FANCY LACE CAPS TRY OUR ABSOLUTELY Unbreakable Corset, 311^ per pair. THE BABY LINEN STORES, 53. FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. J R. J. & H. ELLIS. PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS. CHURCH DECORATORS, GILDERS, SIGN WRITERS. PAPERHANGERS. OKJTICB :— 60, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ESTABLISHED 1859. TT ATRT C O M B I N GHS -—— MADE Up, 2/- PER oz. COVERLETTE I TAILS OF "l FKOM HAIR FI'B ZAZIES, I TAILS OF I FRom HAIR FRAMES, PURE ? „ From 86 each. H A I R 5/6 T. SEALES BROWN, 3. LEECE-ST. (CAB STATION), LIVERPOOL. 275 RATS FOUND DEAIX MR. REID. Professional Bat Catcher, writes from Blair Ca ,Ile, N.B. A Few Hours after Using Rodine Rat Poi-ton I fonod 275 Rats. I have been a Rat Catcher for 4) Yeurs, and never saw anything so deadly." RATS LIKE IT, EAT IT, & DIE. PRICE-6d., Is., 2s., 38, 5s.; Post, H. HA&LEY, Chemict Perth. AGENTS-Cheers & H.)} ley, Chemists, Chester. DENSONS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR Is a scene of Enchantment & Delight. DENSONS Invite your inspection of the magnificent array of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YKAR GIFTS. A store full of things waiting your call. EVERYTHING NEW. EVERYTHING GOOD. EVERYTHING CHEAP. Many Thousands of Useful and Beautiful Presents to choose from. FOR BIGGEST VALUE IN CHRISTMAS CARDS TRY DENSONS. DENSONS' "BELGRAVE" BOX contains Six Cardsand Envelopes. offered at 3d. DENSONS' "GROSVENOR" BOX contains 12 Penny Cards and Envelopes, offered at 6id. DENSONS' "WESTMINSTER" BOX contains 25 Penny Cards and Envelopes, offered at Is. DENSONS' "NORTHGATE" BOX contains 30 good Cards and Envelopes, offered at Is. DENSONS' "CESTRIAN" BOX contains Twelve 3d. Cards and Envelopes, offered at Is. This is the best value that has ever been offered in the Trade either in London or the Provinces. DENSONS are large buyers in CHRISTMAS CARDS, thereby obtaining enormous discounts, and can offer exceptional value over the ordinary buyer. CHRISTMAS CARDS. W. Cards offered for 4d. per dozen. ID. „ 9d. 2d." „ „ 1/4 3d." 2/4 6d." „ „ 41/6 11 INDOOR GAMES, including all the new and popular ideas. THE VERY THING FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT Table Cricket, luff Croquet, Hunt Cup, Peg Quoits, Bowlette. Draughts, Chess, Ludo, Halma, Magic Well Game, Puff and Dart, Steeplechase, Flim-Flani, Salmon Gaffing, and a host of others suitable for Indoor Amusement during Christmas Time, and making very suitable and acceptable Presents for the Young. TENERIFFE, RENAISSANCE & INSERTED LACE FANCY TRAY CLOTHS, DUCHESSE CLOTHS, and IRISH HAND- EMBROIDERED LINENS of Every Description. DENSONS have just bought a set of Travellers' Samples at 30 per cent. off the COST PRICE. They intend offering this lot of Goods at prices below the ordinary cost, which are well worthy of Inspection, and make very Useful Presents for Christmas and the New Year. Suitably Boxed for Presentation. UNEQUALLED FOR VARIETY AND KEEN PRICES Ladies' and Gents' BRUSH and COMB SETS, 1/11 to 29/6. HAND MIRRORS, in Olive Wood and Ebony, from 1/ A Large variety of MUSIC CASES, from 1/0J to 6/9. to T6iLET REQUISITES, in Tinted Xylonite, from 4Ad. CRUMB TRAYS. in every style, from 1/11 each. Solid Leather HANDKERCHIEF BOXES from 1/0i to 10/6. PRESENTS FOR YOUNG, PRESENTS FOR OLD, PRESENTS FOR ALL. The World's Best in Presents is here Collected for your Choosing. Happy Christmas-Time made Happier by a Visit to DENSONS. OAK WAITERS, nickel handles, 1/1H to 30/ PERFUMES, in plain and fancy bottles, at store prices, 5id to 5s. IkI. Jet and Steel CHATELAINE BAGS, 10!d. to 3/11. ALBUMS in great variety, from 2/6 to 40/ Ladies' WORK BASKETS, lined silk, 1/Oi to OiG. Leather JEWEL & WORK BOXES, 1 0 £ to 21-. SERVICEABLE PRESENTS. SANTA CLAUS BIDS YOU WELCOME TO DENSONS. Scent Bottles, cut-glass, from 1/11 to 5A6. Cloth Bound Books, from Ii¥!, per volume, suitable for Sunday School Presentation An enormous selection of BOOKS of every descrip- tion, from the RAPT, untearable Picture Book for Infants, to the Copyright Works for Boys and Girls. Postcard Albums, 6d. to 6 11. Needle Cases and Ladies' Companions, from (j-d. to 7/6. A large variety of Ladies' and Gents' Fitted DRESSING CASES, from 4/6 to £ 3 15/ Artificial Flowers, from Id. per spray. Clock-work Engines and Toy Magic Lanterns, from 1/ to 5/ IT WILL BE A PLEASURE for us to Show you our grand stock of Christmas Prints. IT WILL BE A PLEASURE for you to See them. Presents in Cushions, from 2/11J to 21 Presents in Cosies, from 1/ LH Russian Down Quilts, from 12,6 to 3 Guineas. You cannot do better than visit DENSONS' ESTABLISHMENT at this period of the year, when you will be able to find anything you may require for any purpose. DENSONS, 9, 11 & 13, NORTHGATE BOW, CHESTER. OEIENT- PACIFIC LINE TO Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. ROYAL MAIL SERVICE, VIA SUEZ CAXAL. Steamers leave LONDON every ALTERNATE FRIDAY, for the above Colonies, calling at PLYMOUTH, GIBRALTAR, MARSEILLES, NAPLES, PORT SAID, and COLOMBO. /F. GREEN & CO. Managers ANDERSON, ANDERSON & CO. Head Offices: FENCHURCH AVENUE, LONDON. For Passage apply to the latter firm at 5, Fen- church Avenue, E.C.; or at the West End Branch Office, 28, Cockspur-street, S. W. Local Agent: H. TAYLOR, Exchange-st., Crawe. ASTONs" BEDSTEADS & BEDDING IN GREAT VARIETY ASTOFs. 14. WATERGATE STREET. AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. 14, WATERGATE STREET.