Cheshire Observer

AUGTiOIls DIARY Siale;-by MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS. Dec. 9-At. the BlosfJorae Hotsol, Phesfcor—Freehold Shop and Messuage on C-hristleton-road Dec. 9-At the blossoms Hotel, Chester—Detached Residence in Cambrian-view Deo. 11—At the Oomni->cial Hotel, Otieefc&r— Household Furnrtuw and Effects Dec. 11—At Grove Hous.. Five Lane Ends, Nee ton —Dairy Cows, &c. Dec. 12-At the Chest-r Smithfield-Christmas Show and Sale of Prime Fat Stock Dec. 13—At The Cottage," Christleton—House- hold Furniture and Effects Dec. 114—At the Chester Smithfield—Safas Dec. 14—At the Chester Smithfield—Chriatai&s Show and Sale of Bacon and Porket Pigs Dec. 1:1-At the Chester Smithfield—Christinas Sale of Prime Turkevs, Geese, Ducks, &c. By MESSRS. CHURTON. ELPHICK, ROBERTS & RICHARDSON. Dec. 12-At the Auction Mart, Foregate-street— Furniture and Eifecte- Dec. 18—At the Auction Mart, Forea.te-f;treet- Turkeys, Geese, &c. Dec. 19—At Caidy Manor, West KirVy-Furni- ture and El-fects Jan. (;-At the Greaves: Hotel-Freehold Houses and Cottages at Hoc-le. Jan.—At the Auoticu Furniture and Effects By MESSRS. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE. Deo. 11—At Flint Cattle Mart—Christmas Sale. Dec. 12 At the kiii jaa Cattle IlArt-Fat ana Store Pigs pec. 13-At Ashton House, Ashton-Farming Stock, Produce, and Household Furniture Deo. 18-At Ermine Cattle Mart-Plgq and Calves. Deo. 19-At the Ermine Cattte Mart—Cattle and iltp. Dee. 20—At the Ermio/e Cattle Mart—Christmas Poultry. By MR. J. P. CARTER. Dec. 13-At Hooton Smithfield—Christmas Show and Sale of Prime Fat Stoek SALES BY AUCTION. -[- CHURTON, ELPHICK, ROBERTS, J AND RICHARDSON, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, THE AUCTION >1 ART, FOREG ATE STREET, CHESTER. Agents for the Norwich Union, and Law Uniun and Crown Insurance Companies. < Telegraphic Address iy"rt, Chester. Telephone • N-j. 210. Or- TUESDAY NEXT. AUCTION MART, FORECAlE-STREET, CHESTER. SARKJCL ESSRS. CHI RTON, ELPHICK & CO. Bjt- ba.ve i?ce-ved ¡truotIOns ?MU. O?o'aa?.n Eamb?-dc and omer? to SELL BY 'AUCTiON. on TUESDAY, 12th December, 1905, oommeao- ine at a.m. punctually, a large (It, excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, wh'ch h a? been removed for cCQ\íooi- enoe d sale, including' brown oak, m.th-?,?.sy tingle .)! sale. ir.?i 'id,' <Mvam chairs, mahogany. oak and w:wmt, 0.?.0?. too, library .and other tables, nup-t?n:e<i. ?di- compass oottaj*' pianofortes, oarvod buioau and fbookcase, mahogany with Bacretary aund other drawers, -vvainv1^ drawing-room, in tapestry; mahogan- bookcase, with two gawd, and two panel doors; walnut sideboard, w-th. plate-glass back; black oak umbreUa ?tatM.'i?.M ball table, several £ .rior oak, enant?tic? ?d Stained bedroom suites, mahogany and sita ned be dtcocm ciu; chests cf drawers, dossing and Wa.5h, t<ÚlE- iron and bra«s bedsteads, spring aad' t»».;r uiit- iWesses, sewing maohuv?*, grandfather, regulator and other çlook, inlaid Moorish writing .jf"Gk. mahogany dinner wagon, antique oak settle. ÍJ-.gf< rocking horse. "MarUrv" repeating rifle-, in. •aaahogany bird oa^es, wagonette, pony irr»«». bwa mower, garden =seat, anci otheor effect. Catalogues may be had from the Auckca^rs, Chester. ACCTION MART^ FC^REGAIE STREE i, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON. ELPHICK & CO. !OLL will h?id ThMr Third ANNUAL OHI-^EbT- "lAS SALE cf Pr • TURKEYS. GEESE, DUCKS, FOWLS, on MONDAY, 18 th mbN. a.t 11 a.c: Entries invited, and will fee a. ccepted, up to the hour of sale. Sale of a portion of the excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE a-nd EFFECTS. deluding Brown Oak Di.r.iug Table, with sem loose leaves; ditto Knee-hole Writing- Table, with 16 drawers; Antique Oa.k Gate-legged T i-bit>, superior Billiard Tsbi-e, with Acoecsorvv>, by Orme and Son; U.1.k. Book, fu!i ooaujass Cctt-age Pianoforte. by Cd.dby and BOil; Pair Convex Mirrors, Besteads and Bedding, Ebonized ar.d G> Bedroom. Suites, painted Wardrobes and Lir-a Cupboards, a. few Outdoor Effects, et.o., at CALDY MANOR, vVEST KIRBY. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO. im 11aSO niavù:;roo with instructions fnxn the Rev. Oanou .J. to SELL BY AUCTION, on TUESDAY. I-r- i)eoemi)er, 1305, at 10.30 e.m. punctually, th.- abo.'e-me.ntio-iHd vaiuabie Effects. Catalogues may k, had fror::the Ma..l r, West Kirby Hotel; Mr. F. C. Hunt, CAierer. etc., Grange-road, \( ,'t Kirby; cr tho Auc- ttoneers, Chest-er.  HOOLE, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHRTX. EPH1CK & co. will SELL BY AUCTION, at t4o Gkwwqob i Hotel. Chester, on SATURDAY, fcho 6t.h. u Wjr,, 1906, at 5 p.m., subject to oorittitiom;— Lot 1.-8.x superior well-built FB-EEHOLIi 'DWELLING-PIOUSES. numbered 65 to- 95, Clare-avenue, Hocie ia the occupation of M^jsra Clay, C'larkson. and ethers, at. 6s. 6d- weekly rent. Lot 2.—Eight desirable FREEHOLD CKJT- TAGES. numbi-rc-d 1 jc 8. Vivian-terrace, Hooie- lane, in the occupation of Messrs. Roberts, Richards, and others, ac 4s. weekly rent. Each lot will be offered as above, or (ia r,ay fee determined at tii £ > siits) be sub-divided to give purchasers the opportunity of buying a •ingle house, cr tv: three, four, or caore liouses. For further particulars apply to the Auction- eers; T. A. Beckett. Surveyor; or Walker, 3mith Bind Way, Solicitor? all of Chester. and Way, Solicitor? ?1'. of Cheater. AUCTION MART, FOREGATE-STRF-.ET, CHESTER. MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & uo. will HOLD a SALE of MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE and EFFECTS early in JAAUAET, 1906. KELSALL. within 8 miles of Chester, and 5 of the North Cheshire Hunt Kennels. TO BK SOLD. Privatev, a very Attractive, JL W?I-huilt RESIDENCE, containing 3 en- tertaining-rooms, 4 good bedrooms and droosing. rootn. bathroom, and the usual offices, with Btabhng for three horses; good coach-house, etc lawn, garck-n. arA o-relard. the whole covering an ..rea ot about 2 acres. For orders to view, and other information ap- ply to Qvurtoax. Elphick and Co., Auctioneers, Chester. NOTICE. On account of the Christmas Sale being held at the Smithfield, Chester, on Tuesday next, only PIGH will be sold at the Ermine Sale on TUESDAY NEXT. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE will SELL IP BY AUCTION. 500 Fat and STORE PIGS. Grand trade la.st Tuesday. Good bacon pigs wanted. On MONOAT NSST, Dec 11th, 1905. CHRISTMAS SALE a: the CATTLE MART, FLINT. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE will SELL P BY AUCTION. M HEAD of Prime Fat Stock. Sale at 12 o'clock. Train leaves Chester at a. in. On WEDNESDAY NEXT, Dec. 13th, 1905. &h af Cows, Hor;¡e, Harness. Dairy Vessels, J Implements, Sheds, Hay, Straw, Marigolds, Turnips, Potatoes. Manure, and Household Furni- ture, at ASHTON HOUSE, ASHTON, ten minutes' walk from Moulds worth Station and l es f. seven miles from Chester. PICKERING & NIGHTINGALE have Jt, received instructions from Mr. William Hign ett (who is leaving the neighbourhood) to SELL BY AUCTION the wq c, of his Live and Dead FARMING STOCK, FURNITURE &c. Sale at 12.30 o'clock prompt. Full particulars in catalogues to be had on the premises or from the ACXTIONKEKS, 4. Newgate- street, Chester. E jglR M I N E C H"R I 3 M A E,;?; PIGS and CALVES :-MONDAT, Dec. 18, 190D. SHEEP & CATTLE: -TUZODAY, Dec. 19,1901;5. POULTRY SALE :—WEDNESDAY, Den. 20, 1905. Entries close on Tuesday next for the Cattle Sale. W. H. -NIGHi?f W. H. NIGHTINGALE, Auctioneer, RAND '?HRISTMA6 FAT STOCK SHOW O" and SALE at HOOTON on WEDNESDAY NEXT, December 13. 1?3! JOHN P. CARTER, Auctioneer. A 8 TO ±s & SON, S' CITY AUCTION ROOMS, 14. WATERGATE STREET, CHESTER. These Rooms are always open to receive 1URNXTURE and othar GOODS for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Terms moderate. Prompt settlement. Salee Conducted in town or country, S. ASTON & SON, Auctioneers, to., Regnal-street, Wrexham; Watergate-street, Chester. R J. & H. ELLIS, PLAIN AND DECORATIVE HOUSE PAINTERS, CHURCH DECORATORS, GILDERS, SIGN WRITERS, PAPERHANGEB3. 07ST3J 64, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. ESTABUAAAO 1869. TiLzprfoNz, No. 26YL JOSEPH ORME, SLATER AND PLASTERER, GENERAL PROPERTY REPAIRER. CANAL STREET, CHESTER. (RSSIDKKCK*. 2, KING STREET. ) All Orders punctually attended to. Estimates given. SALES BY AUCTION. This Day (Saturday). CITY OF CHESTER. SaJ. of Valuable Freehold SHOP and MES- SUAGES, situate on CHRISTLETON-ROAD. 'M/r?6KS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS have m recEHvoo LnstruotLon& to SELL BY AUC- TION, at the Blossoms Hotel, Chester, on SAT- URDAY, the 9th December, 1905, at 3 p.m., in oae Lob and subject, to conditions to be then one Lot and sub,,ect to con d itiolis to be then Alt that DWELLING-HOUSE and BAKER'S Sir ■['. Nos. 11 a.nd 13, Cnristleton-road, in the City of Cnester, in the occupation of Mr. James Mason. The Premises comprise shop, bakehouse, par- lour, kitchen, scullery, yard and w.c., four bed- rooms, storeroom, and bathroom. This Lot is held under a leaae for the remainder of a term of 10 years from the 31st August. 1900, at the rent of JE25 per annum. Under this lease the tenant has to pay all outgoings of every cte- scription. including fire insurance premiums, and baa to well and sufficiently repair and keep in repair both the inside and outeide of the premises. For further particulars apply to the Auction- eers, Grosvenor Buildings. Chester; or to Mr. E. BRASSEY, 9. St. John-street, Chester. Solicitor to the Vendor. This Day (Saturday). CITY OF CHESTER. Sale of a Highly Desirable Freehold Detached Residence, standing in its own grounds. and within easy reach of the General and Nortbgate Railway Stations and the centre of the City, to be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION by MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS at the 1.1.. Blossoms Hotel, Chester, on SATURDAY, 9th December, 1905, at Three o'clock p.m. punctually, subject to the Conditions of Sale to be then and there produced and read. DETACHED RESIDENCE, known as Sum- merhill," situate in Cambrian-view, in the City of Chester, in the occupation of Mr. John Bithell. The House, which is pleasantly situated in its own grounds, contains entrance hail (with tiled floor), drawmgroom with conservatory attached, diningroom, morningroorn, ti ve bedrooms, bath- room, w.c., lavatory, boxroom, large kitchen, store- room, hall place, scullery, coal cellar, and out offices. Hot and cold water and gas is laid on throughout. Possession will be given on completion of purchase. For cards to view and any further information apply to the ACCTIONKEBS, Grosvenor Buildings; or to Messrs BRIDGMAN. WEAVER & WILD, Solicitors, Westminster Buildings, Newgate-street, Chester. IMPORTANT NOTICE. IN consequence of Mr. J. P. Carter's Christmas Sale taking place at Hooton on Wednesday next, there will he NO SALE held at the HOOTON SMITHFIELD. CUNNAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. MONDAY NEXT, 11th December, 1905. Sale of Three DAIRY COWS, Four Coloury YEARLINGS, Rearing HEIFER CALF, BACON PIG, POULTRY, Stack of Prime HAY, Bees, and Miscellaneous Effects at GROVE HOUSE, FIVE LANE ENDS, NESTON, one mile from Neston and Parkgate Station (ou the G.C. Railway). MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROgERTS have been ? favoured with instructions from Mr. Finney (who is leaving the district) to conduct the above Sale, commencing at one o'clock. MONDAY NEXT, 11th December, 1905. Important and Attractive Sale of Valuable and Modern Household Furniture and Effects, at rho COMMERCIAL HOTtL, CHESTER. MEto^KS. CLNNAH ? HUBRTS have iM. been. favoured with instructions from Mr. W. Wildgcose (who is leaving the Hotel), to SELL BY AUCTION, h.-8 FURNITURE and EFFECTS, including spiendid-toned Lipr-ght grand pianoforte, by Collard and Collard, in Handsome «ja:'wood case bamboo umbrella stand, oak hat stand with zinc liner, mahogany bookcase with glazed doors and cupboard under, 3ft. wide; carved oak and walnut overmantels, piotures, ohiira ana glass; upholstered and wicker easy chairs, 8-da.y hanging olook, marble timepk-oe, walnut dining-room suite, comprising couch, lady's and gent's, easy chairs and four single ,aii.atTs; ask and walnut bedroom suites, birch painted and other dressing chests of drawers, :16ta.nds, etc., Brussels, Pile, and Axminster carpets, linoleum, and a large and varied aasort- ment of kitohen, culinary, and household effects. On view morning of Sale only. Sale to oonimenur, at 11 o'clock prompt. Catalogues may be obtained at the Commercial Hotel, or from the Auctioneers, Grosvenor-build- ings, Chester. On TUESDAY NEXT, Dec. 12th, 1905. Great CHRISTMAS SHOW and SALE of 1,200 Head of Prime FAT STOCK at CHESTER SMITHFIELD. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will hold 1't'i their 26th ANNUAL SHOW and 8ALE, when Prizes to the value of C130 will be awarded, including the "Chester Smithfield Challenge Cup of the value of 70 Guineas. Ttie present Entries include- 2-15 Prime Fat HEIFERS and BULLOCKS. 15 Grand Fat BULLS (Heavy Weights). 680 Ripe Fat SHEEP (Wethers). 80 Ripe Fat CALVES. All Stock muse be in the Sale Yard at 8 a.m. Judging at 8.30. Order of Sale Calves and Sheep at Ten o'clock Cattle at Eleven o'clock. Catalogues from the ACCTIOEERS, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. WEDNESDAY NEXT, Ds-ceaiber 13th, 1905.: Attractive Sale of a potion of the Household FtMinurp, Pony Turnout, Saddlery, Harness, Horse Clothing. Garden. Outdoor, and Miscel- laneous Effects, at THE COTTAGE, CHRIS- TLETON, li miles from Cheater. MLSSHS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS have m-1- b?en favoured with imtruct.ona from the Rev. J. R. Tirnperley (who is leaving the dis- trict), to SELL BY AUCTION a portion of his IN and OUTDOOR EFFECTS, including FUR- NITURE Revolving study chal,r, oosy oorner aeat (supplied by Messrs. Maple and Co.), stained- glass hanging hall lamp, nest of four Japanese tablee, wicker easy chair, dining table, bagatelle board, single iron bedstead and bedding, Ax- minster mats, deal kitohen dresser, linoleum sur- rounds, linoleum to six rooms, Also a miscellane- ous assortment of kitohen and culinary ut-ensils and effects. Outdoor and Garden Effects, includ- ing a pony turnout, comprising cream coloured pony, aged, about ll £ hds., perfectly quiet and a. good goer, governess car with rubber tyres, and lamps and cushions complete, and an excellent set of black silver-mounted pony harness, rustic summer house splen- did croquet set, poultry houses and runs, iron cylinder garden roller, two Green's patent lawn mowers, two wheelbarrows, rabbit hutches and cage, kidney seed potatoes, dog kennel, quantity of carpenter's tools, lady's bi- cycle, tennis nets, poles and balls, zino water tank, sundry water tubs, and other misosllaneous outdoor effects and small tools; also eight laying pullets; also the Greenhouse and other Plants. On view morning of sale only. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock prompt. Auction Offices, Grosvenor-buildings, Chester GRAND CHRISTMAS PRIZE SHOW and SALE of BACON and PORKET PIGS, at the SMITHFIELD, CHESTER, on THURSDAY NEXT, December 14th, 1905, by CUNNAH & ROBERTS, when £9 will be given in PRIZES. The present Entries comprise upwards of- 546 Prime Bacon and Porket PIGS. Further entries respectfully solicited. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock prompt. Note.—The Auctioneers have great pleasure in calling the attention of their clients to this Sale as a grand trade is expected, and it will be THE SALE of the Season. Notice.—Declarations are required to bring Pigs to the Sale. Licences to move Pigs into the County of Chester from the Sale may be obtained from the Inspector in the Yard. Arrangements have been made for Buyers to load Pigs at Chester General Station. At 11.50 o'clock prompt. On THURSDAY, December 14, 1905, at THE SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will offer by PUBLIC AUCTION a valuable consignment of about 15 Gold Medal BENT STEEL SAFES, from 20m. to 3ft. high, with single and double doors fitted with patent lever lo>ka, duplicate keys, looae shelves, moveable partitions, and all the latest and most modern improvements. These safes are direct irom the makers, Samuel Withers and Co. (late George Withers and Sons), established 1843, Park Works, West Bromwich, the original and sole makers of the celebrated Withers'^ safes, and having at the present time an exceedingly heavy stock, which must be cleared. Thie is an excellent opportunity of pur- chasing a thoroughly reliable safe at a reasonable price. Prize Medals 1889-90, 1892, 1895, 1901. Makers to His Majesty's Government (123 safes this year), the Central Post Office Savings Bank. Bank of Scotland, Lloyd's Bank, Munster Bank, His Graice the Duke of Sutherland, Messrs Baes and Co., Burton-on-Trent, and branches, etc., etc. Over 300 Safes in H.M. Poat Offices and 250 by Parish Councils. Catalogues now ready, and may be had from the Auctioneer. TUESDAY. 19th December, 1905, at 10 o'clock. AT THE SMITHFIELD, CHESTER. ANNUAL SALE of POULTRY, including J*jL Prime Turkeys, Geese, Ducks and Fowl, specially fed for the Christmas Market. Entries received up to time of Sale, A grand trade expected. Auctioneers. CUNNAH & ROBERTS, Auctioneers. SHIPPING. -I- BOOKING OFFICE, TOURIST, EMIGRA- -D TION FT PARCELS AGENCY, 36, WATERGATE-STREET. CHESTER. Tickets iaaued by ALL LINES to Canada, United States, South Africa. South America, Australia, Japan, etc., eto. Paroela forwarded to all parts of th& World. Special Holiday TOUTS, West Indies, etc. Agriculturists for Canada, Western Australia and New Zealand wanted. Full particulars on application. CIANADA-FREIZ GRANTS OF LAND. Vy The ALLAN LINE being under contract with the Government of Canada for conveyance of mails, anyone writing to the Company at 19, Jameø- street, Liverpool, or 103, Leadenball-street, London, will obtain revised handbook, maps, and latest ganeral information free of cost. HEPWORTH'S IN FOREGATE STREET. TO CELEBRATE THE GOLDEN WEDDING OF THE FOUNDER OF THE FIRM, I Joseph Hepworth, Esq., J.P., & Mrs. Hepworth, THIS ESTABLISHMENT (TOGETHER WITH OUR 143 OTHER BRANCHES), WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY DECEMBER llTH, 1905. By order of the Board. J. HEPWORTH & SON, LIMITED. I B A S S'S ALES. AUTUMN BREWINGS. PER 9 GALL. PER 18 GALL. GOOD HOUSEHOLD ALES FROM 9/- 18/- FINE MILD ALES „ 121! 24/- LIGHT BITTER ALES „ 10/6 21/- FINEST PALE ALE (AS BOTTLED) 14/6 29/- Prices Nett. Delivered Free (outside Town Radius by Rail to Nearest Station). AGENTS- THOS. WELSBY & CO., BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. SEASON 1905 & 1906. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS FANCY CALENDARS, CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS, &c. ENORMOUS VARIETY. Large Stock of Day Books, Cash Books, Ledgers, Journals, Copying Letter Books, &c., for the New Year. PHOTO FRAMES, ALBUMS, PURSES, LADIES' HAND BAGS, CHATELAINE BAGS TOURIST CASES, &c. NEW YEARS' PRESENTS. W. W. DOBSON & SONS. Wholesale Stationers. CHESTER. SEASON 1905. EDWIN LLOYD, CENTRAL SUPPLY STORES, 13, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, Ie now receiving DAILY SUPPLIES of the CELEBRATED SCOTCH HADDOCK, Aberdeen Haddock, Loch Fyne Kippers, Ham Cured Herrings, PALETHORPE'S SAUSAGE, FRESH CREAM. COUNTRY BUTTER AND EGGS. THE FINEST SHOW OF FRUIT IN CHESTER. ALL ORDERS THANKFULLY RECEIVED, PERSONALLY SUPERINTENDED,- AND DELIVERED PROMPT. TELEPHONE 251. XMAS NOVELTIES, R. DAYIES & CO. (LATE OF 7, NORTHGATE ROW), 26, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, Are now Showing the Largest Stock of Novelties filled with Chocolates and Sweets, at PRICES FAR BELOW SO-CALLED STORE PRICES. FANCY BOXES, filled with Chocolates, from Id. to One Guinea. STOCKINGS, filled with Sweets and Toys, from ld. to 5s. HAMPERS, filled with Chocolates from 2d. to 10s. 6d. ANIMALS, filled with Chocolates, at all prices. Special Value-TOM SMITH'S NOTED CRACKERS, 5id. per Box. SPECIAL LOT of CRACKERS to be sold at 5id. per box, usual price lOd. and Is. Also HORSES and CARTS FILLED WITH CHOCOLATES, 2d. Each. BRONZE TEAPOTS FILLED WITH CHOCOLATES, 3d. Each. Walk Inside and Inspect our Stock. You are Invited to do so Without Buying. ALL GOODS REQUIRED FOR BAZAARS AND CHARITIES AT WHOLESALE PRICES. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR BEERS' TREACLE TOFFEE. SEE OUR WINDOWS AND COMPARE OUR PRICES. ONLY ADDRM-S 26, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. WHITBREAD'S CELEBRATED LONDON STOUT 2/6 per doz. large bottles EXTRA STOUT 3/- ditto (RKOOMHBKDBD FOB INVALIDS). INDIA PALE ALE 2/6 ditto SPECIAL ALE 3/- ditto AGENT:— W. J. CHESTER, "CROSS FOXES." BOUGHTON, CHESTER. Orders by Post will receive Prompt Attention. Van Deliveries Daily in Chester and District. SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITY FROM ONE DOZEN UPWARDS. TELEPHONE 0621. A, CHRISTMAS, 1905. ■4 MESSRS. BAKER & SONS SOLICIT INSPECTION OF THEIR CHOICE SELECTION OF CHRISTMAS CAKES, BONBONIERES, COSAQUES. SURPRISES, &C. Special Show Day- f THURSDAY, DEC. 14th & FOLLOWING DAYS BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. JOHN OKELL & SONS' SPECIAL DISPLAY Of Articles suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. LADIES' SILK SCARVES, LACE COLLARS, PRETTY LACE BOWS, BLOUSES, AND FANCY HANDERCHIEFS, MUSLIN APRONS, PINAFORES AND FROCKS, GLOVES. FUR NECKLETS AND MUFFS, UMBRELLAS, ■ PURSES, WRIST BAGS, POST CARD ALBUMS, AND XMAS CARDS. NOVELTIES IN TRIMMED MILLINERY, Ready to Wear. Tailor-Made Costumes and Long Coats, in the fashionable Cloths and Tweeds. GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY OF DOLLS. PERFUMES, HANDKERCHIEF SATCHETS, PIN-CUSHIONS, WORK-BOXES, NEEDLE-CASES, Japanese & Oak TEA TRAYS, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, &c. GENT'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. SILK MUFFLERS in Fancy Colours, from 1/11 to 8/11. White and Bordered SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, 1/6 to 3/11. FUR LINED AND WOOL GLOVES. GENTS' UMBRELLAS, from 3/6 to 14/11. LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, 3/3, 3/6, 4(-, 4/6 and 6/- the half dozen. IMITATION SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, 4id., 6id., 7i-d. each. FLANNEL SHIRTS FOR CHARITY, 2/1 f, 8/11, 4/11. A large variety of TWEED CAPS, suitable for Xmas Presents, from 1/- to 3/6 each. TRAVELLING RUGS, 4/11 to 28/6 each. The latest Novelties in GENTS' NECKWEAR, from 6 £ d. to 2 6. MEN'S CARDIGAN JACKETS, from 2/11 to 12/6. }' DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. Blankets, Down Quilts and Cushions. Tea Cosies, Liuen Tray and Sideboard Cloths. Tapestry Curtains, Lace Curtains. Cornice Poles and Portierre Rods with Rings and Brackets complete. Coloured Table Covers. Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines. Cloth and Print Dress Lengths, Skirts, Hosiery, Aprons, &c., suitable for Servants' Presents. JOHN OKELL & SONS, 1 & 22, NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER. T. G. BURRELLS' FOR QHRISTMAS RESEN-&- IqT S SEE WINDOWS. SEE WINDOWS. T. G. BURRELL, 55, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES. G. J. H. BROWN & SON, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS & SILVERSMITHS, ARE NOW SHOWING THE MOST EXQUISITE & UP-TO-DATE PRODUCTIONS IN GOLD & GEM SET JEWELLERY, A CHARMING VARIETY OF PENDANTS, NECKLETS, BRACELETS, CHAINS, LINKS, SCARF PINS, HAT PINS, &c. GEM RINGS A SPECIALITY. A most Choice and varied Collection of SILVER ARTICLES suitable for Presents, from 1/- to Y, 15. Highest Quality Goods at Keenly Competitive Prices. AN INSPECTION IS CORDIALLY INVITED. THE CROSS, 2, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER CHRISTMAS, 1905. THE ALBION BREWERY CO. LTD. Beg to inform the Farmers and Residents in the Neighbourhood that they are Supplying ALES and STOUT of the Finest Quality. NOTED MILD & BITTER ALES IN 9 AND 18-GALLON CASKS (OCTOBER BREWED). ALSO CELEBRATED STOUT. All Orders promptly attended to. For Prices, apply- The ALBION BREWERY CO., LTD., Seller Street, Chester. THOS. ASHCROFT, AGENT. CHRISTMAS BREWINGS!! THE BIRKENHEAD BREWERY COMPANY, LIMITED, BREWERS AND WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. THE CHRISTMAS BREWINGS OF OUR FAMOUS MILD AND BITTER ALES, SPECIALLY BREWED FOR HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION, ARE NOW READY FOR DELIVERY, IN SPLENDID CONDITION, AND SUPPLIED IN 6, 9, & 18 GALLON CASKS, AT PRICES FROM Is. TO Is. 8D. PER GALLON. ORDERSWCLIVERED BY THE COMPANY'S OWN DRAYS DAILY, FREE OF CHARGE IN CITY, SUBURBS, SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. WI N E S AND S P IE ITS oSoPuECmIAALTIirTrTIiEiia S (Our Famous Old SCOTCH and IRISH Blends of WHISKEY (5 years old), 18/- per Gallon.) Nett Royal SCOTCH, and Jameson's IRISH WHISKEY (7 years old), 20/- JJ i Prices. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS AND FULL PRICE LISTS APPLY TO CHESTER OFFICE 12, FRODSHAM STREET, CHESTER. AND STORES: J FRANK COVENEY, AGENT. N.B.—Sole Agents in the District for COMBE & CO.'S Celebrated LONDON STOUT. Furs Furs Furs f BE PREPARED FOR WINTER. Ladies requiring FURS RE-MODELLED will da well to send them at once to   (Formerly with Messrs. ARNES Brown, Holmes & Co.), GROSVENOR PARK HOUSE, 8, UNION STREET, CHESTER (Near St. John's Church). SEAL SKINS RE-MODELLED, CLEANED and DYED. FUR WORK of every variety absolutely com- pleted by experienced Fur Workers on the premises. COATS. COSTUMES. MANTLES. LADIES' OWN MATERIAL MADE UP. Please Note the Address: E BARNES. COSTUMIER, LADIES' TAILOR & FURRIER, GROSVENOR PARK HOUSE, CHESTER 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, MILLINEHY & 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, 3/11 per pair. THE BABY LINEN STORES, 53, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. 116, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER. JEFFS, The Noted PENT DEALERS, (OF SOUTHPORT AND ORMSKIRK). FENTS & REMNANTS Of All Descriptions. CALICOES, FLANNELS, PRINTS, SHIRTINGS, SATEENS. FLANNELETTES. MUSLINS, TOWELLINGS, CAMBRICS. DOWLAIS, NAINSOOKS. GINGHAMS, CRETONNES, PLUSHES. SILKS, VELVETS, SILKETTES, LACES, CURTAIN NETS, FLANNELETTE BLOUSE LENGTHS, 3 yards for ll., 1/1, 1/2. 1/3, 1/6,1,114 & ¡6. SILKETTE BLOUSE LENGTHS, 2 yards double width; 2 yards for In all colours. WOOL DELAINES, 3 yards for 2/6. EMBROIDERED DELAINES, 3 yds. 3i7. CLOTH HEARTH RUGS, 5/ ORIENTAL RUGS. 34in. by 4Qm., 3/11. JUTE RUGS, 1/10J. Best TAPESTRY CARPET, 27 in. wide, 1/3 yard. STAIRS CARPET, 18 in. wide, 6{}. yard. TABLE BAIZE, Marble & Coloured, 54 in. wide, lOd. yard 45 in. wide, 8d. yards. REMNANTS of AMERICAN LEATHER. LINOLEUM, 2i yds. wide, 1/9 J per yard. CARACUL AND BEAVER FENTS. 116, FORK GATE STREET, CHESTER. DAWSON & WEST, PAWNBROKERS, 54 & 56, FOREGATE-ST., CHESTER: JEWELLERS, CLOTHIERS, AND COMPLETE HOUSB FURNISHERS. Cash Advanced to any amount on Gold and Silver Plate, Jewellery, Furniture, Pianos, Organs, Furs, Carpets, &c., on all portable property. Parcels by Post receive prompt attention; cash by return. Private Pledge Office. Large Stock of New and Second-hand FURNI- TURE always on Sale. Nine Show-rooms to select from. Terms to suit all purchasers. Hire purchase or for cash. Lowest possible prices. Call and inspect our Stock. O K /—Pair of solid Satin Walnut BED- d?<? <L?/ ROOM TABLES; dressing chest with large bevelled dressing glass, carved side and jewel drawers on top and four large drawers; wash stand with marble slab, double row tiled back, towel rail and chamber cupboard attached; and two chairs to match A bargain 0?/?—Best make m KITCHEN SOFAS, U extra large solid wood bottom, loose cushion and two pillows; upholstered in Crockett's bæt quality leather cloth; polished walnut colour and nicely carved back.  1 K /—Very fine KITCHEN SIDE C?C? J_0/ BOARD, polished walnut colour; two cupboards and five drawers, four small drawers on top; bevelled glass in back and carved pillars; fitted with locks, brass handles, &c. Very cheap. 4 ftf /—Just forfeited by special contract. o-t????b, w ?/ 15ct solid GOLD BRACELET, set with four rubies and two diamonds. Special bargain cost double.  T| A /—Solid fumed Oak SIDE. 0? ? JLW/ BOARD, new design, with small cupboard in back for china bevelled mirror, two drawers, and cupboards beneath; fitted with bronze handles. Verv cheap. "I fcf /—Real China Centre VASE, for fruit or ?.t?/ flowers. Very pretty. —Second-hand solid dark walnut WARD- C?? jD < ROBE. long bevelled dressing mirror in door and large hat drawer; 3ft. 6in. by 7ft. high curved cornice and panels. Thoroughly well made and seasoned. -?1? 1?/? forfeited by special O?JL?t -i-\?/ agreement. Gent.'s English Lever Keyless WATCH, by renowned makers, Thos. Russell & Sons, Church-street, Liver- pool"; 18ot. solid gold cases, fully jewelled and compensation balance; also has attached solid Gold Curb Albert. Very heavy and Government stamped every link. Written guarantee for 25 years. C%Ort "I /—Special bargain. Gent.'s <??< JL?/ English Lever WATCH, by "Loughlin, Warnngton, maker"; capped and best jewelled movement, gold balance; heavy Silver Curb Albert attached. The lot 50s. QK/-Fiili-size CHEST OF DRAWERS, <L???/ polished mahogany colour, with pearl in- laid knots. Thoroughly well made and finished. £ £ Very pretty solid Walnut OO 1 lO/O CHEFFONIER, two drawers and cupboard high back, with shelves for ornaments three bevelled mirrors in back. large, roomy EASY CHAIR, upholstered in best quality tapestry; spring seat and padded back, arms and sides, Very strong. O K /— Very heavy solid BRASS FIRE STOOL, with two side rails cast brass. OQ "I /—Special value. Very hand- oWOt JL?f/ some PARLOUR SUITE, upholstered in rich broche velvet, dark ruby colour, spring seats and upholstered backs, solid birch frames, polished frames, comprising couch, pair of easies, and four small chairs; castors on all chairs. Very cheap. THE most useful XMAS PRESENT one of J_ our CLOTH RUGS, at 5s. lid. and 6s. 6d. each. Grand Value. LARGE Assortment of CRUETS, CARVERS, JLj VASES, &c., suitable for Presents. Weekly or Monthly Payments taken. I TELEPHONE No. 141. EDGAR DUTTON & SONS, Complete Funeral Furnishers AND CARRIAGE PROPRIETORS, 30, Frodsham-street, Chester. E. D. & SONS, having the Largest Stock of Belgian Horses, Superior Glass and Closed Hearses, Private Broughams and Coachea are prepared to Supply Funerals cheaper than any jther ahopinthe City. E.D.&SONS take the ENTIRE MANAGE- MENT OF FUNERALS iuTown or Country with due regard to economy and taste. Infant's Funeral, with a Pair Horse Coach, Coffin and Grave, from 24s. > Te the Poor or Benevolent, a good Coffin, Schillibeer and Grave complete, 38s. So LB AGENTS FOB PATENT METALLIC COFFINS. (The trade supplied). Superior WEDDING CARRIAGES for hire, kept only for Weddings, at moderate charges. PBITATX ADDRM8B3: 12, UNION WALK, adjoining Stables; and WELLFIELD HOUSE, NEWTON. PUBLIC NOTICES. CITY & COUNTY BOROUGH OF CHESTER. PRESENTATION TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR (ALDKRMAN ROBERT LAMB), At a Meeting of the Past Mayors, and the Magistrates ana Aldermen of the City, and other gentlemen, held on the lac December, 1905. His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd in the chair, it was unanimously resolved:— 1. That steps be taken to mark the appreciation by the Council and Citizens 01 the services of the Mayor, who has for tne past two years so efficiently discharged the duties of the office, and of his disinterested public spirit in consentiiA to continue his valued services to the city for third year. 2. That those present, and others who have inti- mated their willingness to act, be constituted a Committee to give effect to the foregoing Resolution, and that a Subscription List be opened tor the purpose. 3. That Subscriptions be limited to a maximum of One Guinea, and Donations of any amount within that limit invited the aim ot the Com- mittee being to elicit general co-operation, rather than a smaller number of large subsciptions. 4. That the Chester banks be requested to take charge of Subscription Lists; and the City Treasurer and the Town Clerk to act as Honorary Treasurer and Secretary respectively. 5. That His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd be the permanent Chairman of the Committee. SUBSCRIPTIONS. The following subscriptions have been promised :— £ 6. d. His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd 110 Mr. R. A. Yerbargh 110 Alderman H. T. Brown 110 Alderman W. H. Churton 110 Alderman T. timith 110 Alderman H. Stoltorfotih, M.D. 1 1 0 Alderman John Jones (S O) 110 Alderman J. J. Cunnah 1 1 0 Alderman J. Roberts, Alderman John Jones (B.) 110 Aidermaa A. Hamilton 110 Mr. R. Cecil Daviea 1 1 0 Mr. J. G. Holmes 110 Mr. James G. Froat 110 Mr. W. Ferguson (Sheriff) 110 Mr. D. L. Hewitt 110 Mr. A. Mann, M.D. 1 1 0 Mr. Saml. Moss, M.P. 1 1 0 Mr. Samuel Smith 110 Mr. B. C. Roberts 110 Mr. J. R. Thomson 110 Mr. J. H. Dickson 110 Mr. E. Brasaey 110 Mr. George A. Dickson 110 Mr. F. F. Brown 110 Col. E. Evans-Lloyd 110 Col. J. Sheriff Roberta 110 Col. T. J. Smith 110 Mr. George Davison 1 1 0 Mr. Cecil P. Smith 110 Mr. H. Taylor Harrison 110 Mr. T. B. Meaoook 110 Mr. HJ. Jolliffe 110 Chester Courant & Cheshire Observer 110 Proprietors of the Chester Chronicle 110 Mrs. Yerburgh 110 Mrs. Stolterfoth 110 Mrs. J. J. Cunnah 1 1 0 Mrs. J. H. Dickson 110 Mrs. E. Brassey 110 Dr. Geo. Harrison 1 1 0 Mr. I. Matthews Jones 1 1 0 Mr. F. J. Beckett 110 Mr. J. H. Lavbourno 110 Mr. Wm. Peers 1 1 0 Me. H. Wharton 1 1 0 Mr. S. E. Bretton 1 1 0 Mia Tildton 0 10 6 Further Subscriptions will be received by any of the Chester Banks or by tho Hon. Treasurer (Mr. J. R. Thomson., Parrs Bank) or the Hon. (Mr. J. H. Dickson, the Town Hall). HORATIO LLOYD, Chairman of the Committee. Town Hall. Chester. 7th December. 1905. MR. SAMUEL RALPH HALL. of Lower House, Threapwood, Cheshire, Deceased. ALL persons having CLAIMS against this j Estate are requested to send particulars thereof forthwith to the undersigned. Dated 28th November, 1905. HENRY LEE, 40, Dodington. Whitchurch, Shropshire, Solicitor to the Executors. ASK FOR ROM OLA," THE CREAM OF OLD ScOTCH WHISKIES. PROPRIETOR GEORGE BARLOW WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, "THE OLD VAULTS," BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, TKLEPHOXK, 0632. A Iveally Good and Reliable Article at the Right Price. BUTT & CO., WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND SILVERSMITHS, 32, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER, Have much pleasure in announcing the Excellence and Superiority of their Special English Lever Watch, THE "COUNTY," FINISHED WITH ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. FULLY JEWELLED. KEYLESS, & CASED IX HEAVY 18-CARAT GOLD HUNTING, HALF-HUNTING, AND OPENFACE CRYSTAL CASES. 0 LADY'S SIZE FROM £10. The County, in Silver Cases, from .£5. f,}.f-. A WATCH FOR A LIFETIME. THE NESTON & PARKGATE HYGIENIC LAUNDRY & CLEANING JLL COMPANY, LIMITED. LAUNDBYMEN, DYERS, AND FRENCH CLEANERS. SHIRTS AND COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Special Prices quoted for Hotels; Restaurants, and Institutions. All classes of DYEING & FRENCH CLEANING done on the most improved principles. GENT'S & LADIES' CLOTHES A SPECIALITY. Our Vans Collect and Deliver Free in Birkenhead and District, West Kirby and Hoylake, Hooton and Bromborough, Little Sutton. & Chester & District. PRIOE LISTS SENT ON APPLICATION. WORKS: NESTON, CHESHIRE. RECEIVING OFFICE: Tneatre Buildings, City Road, Chester. EADE'S PILLS. EADE'S piLLS. All who s1Úferúom Gout or M'? JL RheumatiBm ahoold immQ diately have recourse to I EADE'S PILLS. Hundreds of "lilADE'S UILLS. Testimonials have been re- I 1 ceived from all sorts and | ULLS. conditions of men testifying Jjj JZ to the wonderful power these Pills have in giving relief in the very worst cases. These Pills are purely vegetable and perfectly safe in their action. INSTANTLY RELIEVE AND RAPIDLY CURE THE WOR8 FORM OP GOUT, RHEUMATISM, RHBCUATIO GOUT, PAINS IN the HBAD, FACE, AND LIMBS, And have the largest recommendation ever given any patent medicine of its class. GOUT. SHIIi discarded HER CttlJTCHfiS O HEUMATISM. 59, Mount-atreet, Northwood,. Ill Hauley, bt&fEa, Jan. 6,1905. OTTT Dear ?"? feel it my duty ?-? ??O'T? TT ?' to aend my beat thanks te you, RV* as your fills have effacted a -T-T-??.?HE<?UTMn?A.mTvIaSM?? wonderful cure. My wife suf- fered from Kheumatiam for a GOUT. long time, and could get no Wir relief. She was a pauent at the aTTQTir North StaSordtthtre Innrm&ry. RtMjivLtUtm MAiloM. but got ?? ??? ?.??  -tL? walk without crutches. I heard #1 OUT. about your Pills <rMm a fnend, \J|" Md bought a small bottle, with RHEUMATISM. ece116nc; reatll After the second dose she discMded her nTPP crutches, and vas completely GOUT. cured in a week. After spend. ilJg pounds your Pilla cured her RUMATISM. at a cost of 3d. i shau recommend your Pilla to every. GOUT one ? know, and you can mate • the best use of this as a RH'L'TT1U"ATISM testimonW if it please8 you ta. TO H?MATISM. ?S?our? SuS?" ? ? JL? GEORGE WBIGHT. EADE'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC FILLS Are Sold by all Chemists, in Bottles, Illi and 2/9; or sent post free for Postal Order by the Pro- prietor, GBOBGB EARS, 232, Geswell-road, E.C. Ask for and be sure you obtain &Dra Gqct AND RHEUMATIC PILLS. EADE'S PILLS.