Cheshire Observer

OLD SCOTCH & IRISH I; WHISKIES OF THE FINEST QUALITY OBTAIN AR TYK. i THO"- WELSBY&- CO WINE MERCHANTS, BRIDGE STREET. CHESTER.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. IN AID OF THE Chester Benevolent Institution. Patroness Katharine Duchess of Westminster. President: Mrs. James G. Frost. Vice-President: Mrs. E. W. Swetenham. ROYALTY THEATRE, CHESTER, ON MONDAY NEXT, DEC. 18TH, TWO AMATEUR PERFORMANCES OF "MRS. GORRINGE'S NECKLACE' By Arrangement with Mrss MART MOORE, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COLONEL ARCHDALE, C.B. (For the First Time in Chester). The following have kindly consented to take part: MRS. MONTAGUE THOROLD, MRS. HUGH ARCHDALE, MRS. SYDNEY SHARP, MISS DOROTHY THORNEYCROFT, MISS LILIAS SUMMERS, COLONEL HUGH ARCHDALE, C.B. MAJOR MACGILLYCUDDY, MR. CHARLES KENYON, MR. ALISTAIR TAYLER, MR. DALE, R.W.F. STAGE MANAGER MR. H. G. ROLT. MATINEE at 2-30. EVENING PERFORMANCE at 8 o'clock. TICKETS and PLAN OF SEATS to be obtained from Mr. H. ELLIS, 71, Foregate-street, Chester. Boxes 4 Guineas and 2 Guineas; Stalls and Dress Circle, 5/ Pit, 1/6 Gallery, 3/ MUSIC HALL, CHESTER. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 1906, AT 3 O'CLOCK. Messrs. PHILLIPSON & GOLDER present MRS. BEERBOHI TREE, JJ-A_ WHO WILL APPEAR IN THE FORUM SCENE C.ESAR." THE SLEEP-WALKING SCENE "MACBETH." THE TRIAL SCENE THE MERCHANT OF VENICE." THE MAD SCENE HAMLET." SCENE FROM THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL," etc., etc. PRICES: 5/ 3/ 2/ 1/6 & 1/ PLAN at Messrs. PHILLIPSON & GOLDER'S, East- gate Row. SEVENTEENTH CHRISTMAS JJISTEDDFOD MUSIC HALL, CHESTER, On TUESDAY, DEC. 26TH, 1905. GRAND CHORAL CONTESTS (ELEVEN CHOIRS). ARTISTES MISS MAGGIE DAVIES (Soprano). MISS KATHARINE JONES (Contralto). MR. THOMAS THOMAS (Tenor). MR. MENRIG JAMES (Baritone). Accompanist: MISS R. A. EVANS. Doors open at 1-30 and 6-30. Meetings commence promptly at 2 and 7. PRICES OF ADMISSION Afternoon, 2/6, 2/ Is. 6d. and 1/ Evening. 3/6, 2/6. 2/ 1, Plan of Hall at Mr. A. RICHARDSON'S, 43, Bridge- street Row. Programme and Book of Words, 2d.; by post, 2d. D. REES EVANS, Hon. Sec., Chester House, Chester. A CHARITY BALL, UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE, WILL BE HELD AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL, CHESTER, ON THURSDAY, THE 21ST INSTANT, IN AID OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND WAIFS & STRAYS SOCIETY. TICKETS (Gentlemen 10/6, Ladies 8 6) can now be obtained at Messrs. PHILLIPSON & GOLDER'S, Eastgate Row. MRS. J. R. THOMSON \H S MRS. T. GIBBONS FROSTJ"?'?g?s" J. R. THOMSON, ESQ., Hon. Treas. rpnii WINTER ASSEMBLY THE 'VI'KIf pSEIBL Y AT THE GROSVEOR HOTEL, ON THURSDAY, the 4th day of JAN., 1906. EYTON'S BAND. Dancing to commence at 9-30 p.m. Grosvenor Hotel, 14th December, 1905. CHESTER 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 TUESDAY, the 16th of JANUARY, 1!J06. Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock. Lady's Ticket, 10/ Gentleman's Ticket, 12/6. Donations will be received by E. D. DICKSON, Lieut. 2nd V.B.C.R., Drill Hall, Chester. WILFORD N. LLOYD, Col. 1st Ches. R.G. Artillery (V's). A. HERVEY TALBOT. Lt.-Co!. 2nd (Earl of Chester's) V.B. Chest Regt. RIFLE BALL. THE N.C. Officers of the Earl of Chester's Rifle JL Volunteers (2nd V.B. Ches. Regt.) will hold their 22ND ANNUAL BALL. at the GROSVENOR HOTEL, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1906. GEO. R. BROCKWELL. Sergt., \Hon. W. GAMAN LOCKWOOD, Q.M. Sergt., f Sees. Drill Hall, Chester. CHESTER UNITED QAS QO. GAS FIRES. A Large Variety of THIS SEASONS FIRES, in the most ARTISTIC DESIGNS, NOW ON VIEW at the NEW SHOWROOMS, CUPPIN STREET. All Fins quoted FIXED FREE, And can be supplied ON HIRE (Three Years' Hire and Purchase System). SHOP STOVES. SPECIALITIES FROM 2/- PER QUARTER. In the NEW SHOWROOMS may be seen an entirely New and Varied SELECTION of CHANDELIERS, PENDANTS, BRACKETS, &0. The Company undertake INTERNAL GAS FITTINGS and employ .a THOROUGHLY COMPETENT STAFF OF GASFITTERS. Incandescent Gas Light IS THE Cheapest Artificial Light. MAINTENANCE OF INCANDESCENT GAS BURNERS Undertaken by the Company. JAMES (JOITLE LTD., CONFECTIONERS AND BRIDE'S CAKE MAKERS, 20, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER, LORD ST., CHURCH ST., BOLD ST., &C., LIVERPOOL. CHRISTMAS CAKES ORNAMENTED 1/- AND 1/4 PER POUND. PLUM CAKE, 1/- per Pound. VICTORIA CAKE, containing Cherries and other Kruit, 1/- per Pound. SPECIAL VALUE IN LUNCH CAKES, 8d. per Lb. AND RICH BUNLOAF, 6d. and 8d. per lb., MINCEMEAT, 10D. PER POUND. JARS FREE. All Made from the Finest Ingredients. ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED TO ANY PART OF THE CITY AND DISTRICT. Telephone No. 314. JAMES COTTLE, LTD., 20, Bridge St., Chester. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A Present that is appreciated, is a pleasure to the sriver. Solid Gold, Rolled Gold, Nickel and Steel Frames, fitted with provisional pebbles, for presents, the sight tested afterwards without further charge. Patent Barographs, Barometers, Pocket Aneroids, Fancy Thermometers, Field and Opera Glasses kept in stock. H. C. HOUGHTON, B0 A LATE MANAGER FOR WOOD, ABRAHAMS, Liverpool and Manchester (OPTOLOGIST), TEL. No. 21Y3. EYESIGHT AND SPECTACLE SPECIALIST, 23. Eastgute Street, Chester. REPAIRS done on the premises cheaply & promptly. NOTE.—No travelling dealer employed. REMOVALS. ALLAN MORRIS & Co. 15, GODSTALL CHAMBERS (LATE 5, ST. WERBURGH'S MOUNT), CHESTER. LOWEST RATES. EXPERIENCED PACKERS. ESTIMATES FBEE. TEL. 204. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. CHESTER Y. M. C. A. MUSIC HALL, MONDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 18TH, 1905. SATORI KATO WILL GIVE A LECTURE, ENTITLED, "JAPAN OF TO-DAY." Illustrated with Lantern Slides. Chair to be taken at 8 p.m., by THE LORD BISHOP OF CHESTER. Doors, open to Course Ticket Holders at 7-15. Non „ „ at 7-45. AmnssION 21- and 1 A few Seats in the Reserved Area may be available for this Lecture. Tickets. 2/6. Mr. BATORI KATO is a typical Japanese of the old regime, being the son of the late Justice Kato, an eminent Samurai. At one timtl he owned mid conducted a daily paper in TokJo. He has travelled the world over, and published many articles on a vl\.rietv of subjects. Mr. trATO, who received his entire education in Japan, was a student at the time of the Ht>rstoration. and is therefore fully qualified to speak on the feudal Japan of his youth and the Japan of to-da.y, of which he is a true representative. DANCING. THE CESTRIAN QUADRILLE PARTY JL will hold a DANCE on BANK HOLIDAY, 26th December, 1905. Dancing from 8 to 2 a.m. TICKETS Ladies, Is. 6d.: Gents, 2s. HULL AND BAND. CHESTER AND DISTRICT CAGE BIRDS FANCIERS' SOCIETY. FIRST ANNUAL SHOW or CANARIES, MULES. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIRDS, At the ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEWGATE-ST., CHESTER, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH. Three Classes for Residents in Chester. ADMISSION 3d. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. QHRISTLETON gHOW 1906, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND. MADAME SHERINGDAN is NOW AT 9, PARADISE ROW, ROODEE. CHESTER. HOURS: 2 TO 8 P.M. 4810 PUBLIC NOTICES. -P' p- DRAWING OF PRIZES, ST. WER- JL? BURGH'S CLUB :-4856, 4121. 3542, 1403, 2627, 2932. 3307, 3648, 2121, 2019. 3658, 407. DRAW foi^oTLPAINTING of "A JL? CHESHIRE COTTAGE." Winning number, 78. 4895 COMBINED DINNER OF THE OLD 21sT AND 22ND COMPANIES JMPERrAL YEOMANRY. The above DINNER will take place at the BLOSSOMS HOTEL, CHESTER. JANUARY 13th, 1906, at Six p.m. All old 22nd I.Y intending to be present please apply beforo December 30th, to FRED RIVETT, Grove House, Heaton Chapel, Stockport. Morning Dress. Tickets o ST. FRANCIS1 C H U RCH, GROSVENOR STREET, CHESTER. ADVENT SERMONS ON MISUNDERSTOOD CATHOLIC TEACHING BY THE VERY REV. FR. RUDOLPH, O.S.F.C. SUNDAY EVENING, December 17th, WHY IN LATIN ? GEORGE HAROLD BRADBURY, DECEASED of Broadclyst," Blucon, near Chester. ALL Creditors on this Estate and all Persons holding any A SSETS thereof, are requested to send in forthwith, full particulars to the under- signed, the Solicitors for the Executors. GRADWELL, ABERCROMBY & CO.. 14, Castle-street, Liverpool. L HEWITT'S FOR SCHOOL BOOTS. Telephone: No. 37. Telegrams: "Holland's, Chester." CONFECTIONERS & WEDDING CAKE MAKERS I BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY HER LATE THE MAJESTY QUEEN KING. VICTORIA. BOLLAND'S EASTGATE ROW. CHESTER. SPECIAL SHOWROOM NOW OPEN. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW OF CHRISTMAS CAKES, TWELFTH NIGHT CAKES. SPECIAL DECORATION. FRENCH & ENGLISH NOVELTIES. COSAQUES, in endless variety, from 6d. per Box. SPECIAL.—GIANT COSAQUES, containing Assorted Toys. SANTA CLAUS STOCKINGS, from 6d. to Two Guineas. PARISIAN NOVELTIES. HANDSOME BOXES CRYSTALLISED FRUITS, &e. SPECIALITIES. CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDING. RKADY BOILED FROM 2S. EACH. J B OLLAND'S CELEBRATED MINCEMEAT. BOARS' HEADS, BONED & TRUFFLED TURKEYS, GAME PIES' BONED PHEASANTS, PRESSED BEEF, JELLIES, ICE. TURTLE SOUP, MADE FROM FRESH TURTLE, Thick or Clear. Highly Recommended for Invalids. JpETIT FOURS, PETIT GATEAUX, for AFTERNOON TEA, RECEPTIONS, &c. BALLS, RECEPTIONS, CONVERSAZIONES, &c., &c., for All Parts of the Country on Moderate Terms. Estimates Free. WINES. Small Bottles of CHAMPAGNE, suitable for Invalids. J JJIRE OF PLATE, GLASS, CHINA, WAITERS, COOKS. ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED & DESPATCHED BY RETURN. PRICE LIST FREE BY POST ON APPLICATION. ALSO WINE LIST. R. BOLLAND & SONS, Ltd., Chester. PUBLIC NOTICES. EDDISBURY DIVISION QONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION ?j PUBLIC MEETING A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACTON SCHOOL, ACTON, NANTWICH, ON TUESDAY. DEC. 19, 1905, AT 7-30 P.M. Chairman: H. J. TOLLEMACHE, ESQ., M.P. SPEAKERS: COL. COTTON-JODRELL, C.B. JOSEPH FURBER, ESQ. (Austerson Hall), AND OTHERS. Roy AL SOCIETY PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. CHESTER AND DISTRICT BRANCH. The Public are most earnestly reminded that only by their aid can many Cases of Cruelty be dis- covered, which it would be impossible for the Inspector to find out. Every one, on seeing an act of cruelty committed, should report the case AT ONCE to Inspector HusTw A YTE, 30, Cambrian-road, Chester, with full details and the name and address of the offender; or the name and address on the vehicle if there be one. It is a rule of the Society that the name of an informant is kept private if desired. COUNTY OF CHESTER, TO WIT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the COUNTY OF CHESTER will be holden at the CASTLE OF CHESTER, in and for the said County, on MONDAY, the 1st day of January, 1906, at half-past Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, when the Grand Jury will be empannelled. The hearing of all Appeals arising within the Hundreds of Broxton, Eddisbury, Nantwicli, and Wirral, forming the Chester District, and the trials of all prisoners committed from such Hundreds, will take place at such Sessions. The Grand and Petty Jury for the Chester District must be in attendance at the Castle of Chester, at the opening of the Court on MONDAY, the 1st day of January, 1906, at half-past Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. THE Court will be Adjourned to the Court House, Knutsford, on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of January, 1906. at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. The hearing of all Appeals arising within the Hundreds of Bucklow, Macclesfield, and Northwich, forming the Knutsford District, and the trials of all prisoners committed from the last-mentioned Hundreds will take place at such Adjourned Sessions. The Grand and Petty Jury for the Knutstord District must be in attendance at the Court House, Knutsford, at the opening of the Court on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of January, 1906 at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon. REGINALD POTTS, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Chester. Chester, 11th December, 1905. PUBLIC NOTICES. THE DINLLE EMBANKMENT, NEAR CARNARVON. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a MEET- ING of the Proprietors of the above will be held at the SPORTSMAN HOTEL, CARNARNON, on SATURDAY, the 23rd December, 1905, at 2 o'clock, to look over the accounts, appointing collector to look after the Embankment and ditches, as well as other business. W. C. WILLIAMgj Collector. Plas Isa, 12th December, 1905. 4873 NOTICE. MESSRS. RICHARD JONES & CO. LIMITED, Beg to announce that they have just issued a New Illustrated FURNITURE CATALOGUE. The Illustrations are taken from Portions of R. J. & Co.'s actual Stock, and with the Price List included in the Catalogue, the publication will be found useful to intending Purchasers. COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FREE, ON APPLICATION. He who would furnish many houses, Must house much furniture. RICHARD JONES & CO., LIMITED, House Furnishers, &c.. CHESTER. TENDERS. I CHESTER UNION. CONTRACT FOR COAL, SLACK AND COKE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guardians of the Poor of the Chester Union will meet at the Board Room, Hoole, on TUESDAY, the 26th December, 1905, at 10 a.m., to receive TENDERS for the Supply of HOUSE COAL, SLACK and COKE, from the 1st January, to the 1st July, 1906. Printed Forms of Tender (no'other can be used) and particulars as to the quantities required, may be obtained on application to me, or the Workhouse Master. The Coal, Slack and Coke to be delivered Free of Charge at the Workhouse, or such other place or places, and in such quantities as the Guardians or their officers direct. Accounts will be paid monthly. Sealed Tenders to be delivered at my office not later than 9 a. m. on TUESDAY, the 26th instant. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. By order, I WILLIAM TURNOCK, Clerk to the Guardians. Forest House, Chester, 12th December, 1005. I RICHARD JONES. XMAS NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. POPULAR PRESENTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. it BLANKETS. DRESS PIECES. FLANKELS. SCARVES. CARDIGAN JACKETS. SHIRTS. XMAS PRESENTS FOR ALL CLASSES INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS. SILK SQUARES, LACE TIES, Ac. THERE IS NO PRESENT MORE WELCOME TO A LADY THAN ONE OR MORE PAIRS OF GLOVES. When you are doing your Christmas Shopping, Call and See the Special Display of Christmas Novelties at RICHARD JONES & CO. LTD. EASTGATE-ST. AND BRIDGEST., CHESTER. JOHN OKELL & SONS' SPECIAL DISPLAY I 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 MUEFS, UMBRELLAS, PURSES, WRIST BAGS, POST CARD ALBUMS, AND XMA& 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/llt 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. 4 £ d., 6 £ d„ 7 £ d. each. FLANNEL SHIRTS FOR CHARITY, 2/11, 3/11, 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 6id. to 2/6. MEN'S CARDIGAN JACKETS, from 2/11 to 12/6. DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. Blankets, Down Quilts and Cushions. Tea Cosies, Linen Tray and Sideboard Cloths. Tapestry Curtains, Lace Curtains. Cornice Poles- and Portierre Rods with Rings and Brackets complete. Coloured Table Coders. 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. R. ROWSON & SONS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 22; WATERGATE STREET, CHESTER. FINE OLD VINTAGE & OTHER WINES. PURE MALT TEN YEAR OLD WHISKIES) PURE GRAPE WINE BRANDIES. j GUARANTEED. B ws Ales, Guiness Stout, Pilsener and Lion Brew, Munich Lager Beer, &c. PRIME CHRISTMAS ALES For Family Use in Fine Condition. i. IN CASKS OF 4i GALLONS, 9 GALLONS, AND UPWARDS.  C\  FROM ONE SHILLING PER GALLON. ??r  Sj \J'" L ??"" — ——— < V BOTTLE STOKES, BREWERIES: "N 7, FOREGATE ST., NORTHGATE. CHESTER;  1S??????"  ?"" CHESTER. KELSTERTON.  \j    JAND SPIRITS,   r\? \)- 0" SUPERIOR QUALITY. M BOTTLE OR DRAUGHT. ??<lt ??'??? ALE!& PORTER BOTTLERS. ??.    ALEI& PORTER BOTTLERS. STOUT & ALLSOPP&' BURTON ALES. NOURISHING STOUT \j ?"-??"? ORDERS ADDRESSED TO THE BREWERY WILL RECEIVE PROMPT & CAREFUL ATTENTION. & PRICE LIST SENT ON APPMCATION. ?- ??? DELIVERED FREE OR CARRIAGE PAID TO NEAREST RAILWAY STATION. THE "D" BOOT, 1016,J. H. DUNNING 88, BROOK STREET, CHESTER. CHRISTMAS. 1905. S HOW Roo M A GRAND ASSORTMENT OF CRACKERS. Table & Cake DECORATIONS. XMAS STOCKINGS. TOYS AND ANIMALS FOR FILLING, CLOCKWORK MOTOR-CARS, BICYCLES, ENGINES, &c. Fancy Boxes of Chocolates, IN NUMEROUS DESIGNS. Glace & Marzipan Fruits and Vegetables. Also a Great Variety of DESSERT BONBONS. Specialities: TINY COSAQUES, FILLED JAPANESE CHINAWARE, MINIATURE PIGEONS & POULTRY. E. M. POLL ARD I; 22, Eastgate Row, Chester. THE HAPPY MEDIUM There's a Happy Medium between Slovenliness and Foppishness-the well-dressed man. To obtain this happy medium you must have the services of a Smart and Reli- able Tailor. BURRELL'S 50/- SUITS. Hit this happy medium per- fectly. Smart, because of the immense and carefully selected Stock of Patterns to choose from, and the artistic cut and style. Reliable, because of the best of workmanship and the quality of the materials used in the making. BURRELL'S 42/- OVERCOATS Are absolutely he best value we have ever offered. We make up only such materials as will give satisfaction. T. G. BURRELL 117, FOREGATE STREET, i. CHESTER. Christmas 1905, New Year, 1906. APPLETONS, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. ARE SHOWING AN IMMENSE STOCK OF Useful and Fancy Goods, SUITABLE FOR XMAS PRESENTS, NEW YEAR GIFTS, &c., AND INVITE INSPECTION. CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS, NEW YEAR GREETING CARDS, In Great Variety. FANCY BOXES, PURSES, RAGS. NEEDLECASES, WORKBOXES, PERFUMES, FANS, FANCY BROOCHES, JEWELLED HAT PINS, NECKLETS, &c. FURS. FURS. FURS. The most reliable Skins and Fashionable Shapes in MUFFS, STOLES, THROWOVERS. COATS, CAPES, &c., &c., at Special Summer Prices. Ladies' Fancy MUSLIN APRONS, Is. to 3s. 6d. Ladies' BLOUSES for Day,and Evening Wear, in Silk, Muslin, Delaine. Ladies' Lace Bordered and Embroidered HAND- KERCHIEFS, from 41d.,each. Ladies' Cambric Initialed Handkerchiefs, 4Jjd. Ladies' Silk Initialed Handkerchiefs, Is. CJid., Is. 6d., Is. 9d. Ladies' Silk-lined Suede and Kid GLOVES, 2s. 3d., 2s. 6d., 3s. 6d. Ladies'. Wool and Cashmere Gloves, from nd, per ppir. The New GOLF JERSEY, all colours. WINTER HOSIERY in Variety. WINTER SKIRTS, New Shapes, New Colours. Ladies' "Wolsey" Winter UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, choice selection, newest handles and best frames. For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the above are extremely Useful and Suitable. EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD IN QUALITY, EXTREMELY. LOW IN PRICE. BALL DRESSES. Newest Styles and. Materials at Moderate Prices COATS and SKIRTS a Speciality. DRESS, MANTLE AND COAT MAKING In all its Branches, by most Experienced Workers, at APPLETONS, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. CHRISTMAS 1905. NEW GOODS SUITABLE. FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. LACE GO-LLARS AND CAPS, PLAIN and EMBROIDERED HANDKER- CHIEFS in Great Variety, SILK and. LACE SCARFS, SERVANTS' CAPS and APRONS. DRESSING* GOWNS and JACKETS, FLANNEL and DELAINE BLOUSES. GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING GOWNS, DRESS. SHIRTS. TIES AND GLOVES, MUFFLERS & UMBRELLAS. AN INSPECTION INVSBEn. I. E. EWEN, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. Depot for Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary and Woollen Underclothiag. WADDINGTON & Hons, PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURERS Showrooms: 10, White Friars, Chester FACTORY SOONEGATE, YORK. £35 CASH—The latest and most Up-to-date-! PIANO PLAYER. See it, Hear it, and-, you will :iay it. £ 91 !&—At Ji.Q6 per Month. Handsomao Uprigho Iron Grand PIANO, £17 17/-At gt per Month. Beaut-ivl AMERICAN ORGAN, with mirror top, eleven stops and two knee RKSUS. 3/6 (FROm)-Smgle TUNING. Now is the- time 3/0 to haye your Piano Tuned, in readisess for Christmas. OTHER Tssass ARRANGED TO StIlT PURS. TpLECTRIC LIGHTING^ JLi ESTIMATES PREK. REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. All makes of LAMPS kept in stock including "Su»beam," "Ediswau," "Nerast," &c., &c. NOTE ADDRESS- F. J. JONES & SON. 134, FOREGATE ST., CHESTER. Tel. IS0, 1- HAIR COMBINGS M&t>A UP, W. mm oz. I COVERLETTE I HAIR FRAMES, From 3/6 each. l TAILS OF I PURE [ HAIR, J FBOM 5/6 I T. SEALES BROWN, a. LEECE-ST, (CAB Station^ LIVERPOOL. Frame your minds to mirth and merriment, Which bars a thousand hanrrs and lengthens life. -Shakespeare. A GRAND EXHIBITION OF DESIRABLE AND DELIGHTFUL NOVELTIES, NOW ON VIEW AT BENSON S. OUR STATIONERY DEPT. Is full to Overflowing with NEW AND UP-TO-DATE GOODS. A Thousand and One Novel and Useful XMAS and NEW YEAR PRESENTS. The Up-to-date Santa Clans BUYS PRESENTS that are USEFUL. HE VISITS DENSONS. A Visit will be appreciated by You—and by u«. Why not come To-day, while the Stock is,at its best? DENSONS' GRAND XMAS SHOW OF NOVELTIES Will obviate any difficulty in choosing XMAS and NEW YEAR PRESENTS. Here is gathered the World's Best in desirable and Useful Presents. No difficulty here in choosing. THE GOODS ARE RIGHT, THE PRICES ARE RIGHT. FOR THE BIGGEST VALUE IN XMAS CARDS TRY DENSONS. We make such special and careful study of our PRIVATE CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, and ourtradecontinuestogrow to such an extent that we are in a position to submit the Largest Selection of Samples ever shown by one firm, including many exclusive designs. As the demand increases so the price decreases. We should esteem it a favour if you would allow us to send the books home for your inspection on any day convenient to yourself. By seeing th& Samples and placing the orders EARLY, you can secure the patterns you prefer, and the cards can be delivered when you require them. CHRISTMAS CARDS per dozen. M. Cards, 4d. per doz. Id. Cards, 9d. per doz. 2d. 3d. „ 2/4 4d. „ 3/2 „ 6d. „ 4/6 „ DENSONS' BELGRAVE a BOX, contains Six Cards and Envelopes, and is offered at 3. DENSONS' "GROSVENOR" BOX, contains Twelve Cards and Envelopes, and is ofiered at 6^d. DENSONS' "NORTHGATE" BOX, contains 30 Cards and Envelopes, and is offered at 1/ DENSONS' "WESTMINSTER" BOX, con- tains 25 Cards and Envelopes, and is offered at 1 Our Special Line in Id. CALENDARS^ is in great demand and the selection of our BETTER CALENDARS from 6d. each is not to be excelled. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Post Card Albums, from 6t4.f To hold 300 Cards, 1/ each. Special value. All Prices up to 10/6. Fancy Boxes of HANDKERCHIEJJS, FROM l/9i TO 4/6. HANDKERCHIEF SACHETS. l/0i, 1/Si, J /6, 1/11 to 3/11. A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF THE NEW WRIST BAG. CHATELAINE BAGS, in Leather, Snede aad Steel, lí, 1/1% 7/6 to 10 6. Ladies' LEATHER. HANDBAGS, lip, 2/6, 3/6 to 19/6. A very good assortment of PURSES, all shapes, from tQ 7/11. SILVER-MQUNTED, from 2/6." MUSIC CASES, to 8/11. Leather JEWEL CASES, 2/3 3/6 to 23/ LADIES' DRESSING CASES. 3/11 TO BRUSE, and COMB CASES,, from 2/3, 2}4 4/FR w 11/6. A e Assortment of KAJR BRU COMBS and MIRRORS*. White Xylonite, ^Mbony, and Tortoiseahe1!. GENTS' FITTED CASES, 8 11, J2.1L, 'j"f)!G to f2. 10/ A NICE SELECTJ OE IUADIJEST. COMPANIONS & NEEDLECASES FROM 6|d., 1/11J to 5J,11. &ANCY PIN CUSHIONS, and TIDIES, SM., 7!d., lljd., Ho 2/3. We have a nice assortment of Fancy., R{\.T PINS, and BROOCH ES* suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. SCENT DEPARTMENT. New and Elegit Deigns, in GUT-GLASS BOTTLES, 2/3, 3/6, 4/^lr Handsome SIIjS-LINED containing ONE and TWO CUT-GLASS: BOTTLES, 3/11, 5/11, 7/11. Bø3b.. Perfumes. GROSSMIT B 1: PWUMES, 5M, lO?d to 2'6 Bottle. FANCY BOXES, lo|d to 2/6. CIGAR AND CIGARETTE CASES, lh 1A Uttv 2/6, 3/6 to 8/6. DENSONS, 9,11 & la, NOBTHGATE BOW I CHESTER.