Cheshire Observer

AUCTION DIARY. Sales by MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS. Nov. 21— £ ,t the Blossoms Hotel, Chester—Free- hold Property Nov. 23—At Roadside Farm, Great Sutton— Farming Stock, Household Furniture, &c. Nov. 24—At the Chester Smithfield- Fat Cattle Sheep. Lambs. Pigs, and Calves Nov. 25—At the Hooton Smithfield-Fat Cattle, Sheep, L&mbs, Pigs, and Calves Nov. 27—At "The Limes," Stamford Bridge— Ous-door and Gardeu Etfects, &c. Nov. 10 — At 10, Northgate-row, Chester- Household Furnit-ure and Effects Dec. 7—At Chapel House Farm, PuddinRton— Furniture, Poultry and Out door Effects Dec. 8-At the Chaster Smithiield-Ghristmas Show and Sale Dec. 14-At the Hooton Smith field—Christmas Show and Sa!e Dec. 15—At the Chester Sti),.tilficid-Poulti-y S de Dec. 17—At the Chester Smithfield—Pig Sale By MESSRS. CHUIiTON. riLPHICK. ROBERTS & RICHARDSON Nov. 28-At the Blossoms Hotel, Chester— Dwelling-house Nov. 30-At the Industrial Schools. Boughton, Chester-Household Furniture. Glass, &c. Dec. 8-At the Auction Mart, Foiegate-street —Household Furniture and Effects By MESSRS. W. H. NIGHTIXG ALE & SON. Nov. 24—At the Ermine Cattle Mart-Fatand Store Stock Nov. 2fí-Àt Farndon Ilall, Farndon, near Chester Household Furniture and Effects Dec. 12-At tlw Bio"som" .Hotel. Chedter-Free- hold Property Dec. 14 & 15-At the Ermine Smithfield, Chester —Christmas Fat Stock Dec. Hi-At the Ermine Cattle Mart, Chester Poultry By MR. S. R. FEARNALL. Nov. 23-At 7. Virginia Terrace, Childer Thorn- ton, near Chester—Household Furniture, &c. Nov. 24—At the Agricultural Hall, George-street, Ch"ter-Cattle, Pigs, Sheep, and Calves Dec. I-At the Agricultural Hall, Chester—Fat Cattle, Sheep, and Calves Dec. 2-At A'dford, near Chester-Furniture and Effects Dec. 10-At the Agricultural Hall, Chester- Dairy Cattle, Barrens and Stirks Dec. 14-At the Agricultural Hall, Chester- Poultry Dec. 15-At the Agricultural Hall Chester-Pigs By MR. JOSEPH WRIGHT. Nov. 23-At Beeston Castle Station Siiiithfieid- Fat and Store Stock By MESSRS. S. ASTON & SON. Nov. 24-At the City Auction Rooms, Water- ga.te-street-Household Furniture &c. By MESSRS. C. J. HUGHES & SON. Nov. 3D-At the Adelphi Hotel, Crewe—Free- hold Property SALES BY AUCTIO. CHURTON, ELPHICK. ROBERTS AND RICHARDSON. AUCTIONEERS. VALUERS. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS. THE AUCTION MART. FOREGATE ST., CHESTER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY. TELEPHONE No. 210. ESSRS. CHURTON. ELPHICK & CO. will SELL BY AUCTION, at the Blossoms Hotel, Chester, on SATURDAY, the 28th November, 1908, at 3.30 p.m., subject to con- ditions, the roomy and commodious Freehold DWELLING HOUSE, with the outbuildings and garden thereto, known as No. 5, Pierpoint- Lane, off Bridge-street, Chester, in the occupation of Mr. Edward Pickering, milk-siller. The Premises may be viewed between 2 and 4 p.m. For further information apply to the Auc- tioneers or to WALKER, SMITH & WAY, Solicitor-, all of Chester. Saio of Household Furniture, Greenhouses, Forcing and Tomato Houses, Cucumber Fronts, Greenhouse Pierifs, and o-her Effects at the INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS, BOUGH- TON. CHESTER. HJLTyJfL ESSRS CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO JtM- wiJ SELL BY AUCTION, on MON- DAY, November 30th, 1908, commencing at 10.30 a.m. punctually, th? valuable HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, includ- ing cboni-sed drawing-room suite, mahogany dining-room suite in carriage tapestry, numer- ous painted cupboards and ward;oboe, chests of drawers, etc., grand pianoforte by Broadwood, bagatelle board, bi-union miJgic lantern and elides, schoolroom and dormi ory appointments, iiKihjding school deskfc and about 70 sets of itingl.? bedsteads; cutlery, glass, ehina, etc., ■reversible mangle by Biadfo'd, 2 wringing machines Harrison's patent knitting machine, Jaive quantity of kitchen and culinary requis- ites. also two greenhouses and tomato-house, forcing-houso, etc., -with heating apparatus, I cucumber frames, greenhouse: plants, garden tools, manure, fruit troo&, joiners' toola and benches, weighing machines by Avery, large quantity of lfower pots, galvanised water tank, and other effects. Catalogues may be obtainet.1 from Messrs. CThurtoax, Elphiek, Roberta and Richardson, Ch<-s! '-r. AUCTION MART, FORKGATE-STREET, CHESTER. I MESSRS. CHURTON, ELPHICK & CO Mwillhold a Sale of miscellaneous FURNI- TURE and EFFECTS, on TUESDAY, 8th t December, 1ÐOO. Early Entries invited. ESTATE OF GEORGE COX, DECEASED, Valuable Freehold PROPERTIES in the BOROUGH OF CREWE, to be SOLD BY AUCTION by MESSRS. C. J. HUGHES & SON, at the ?i- Adelphi Hotel, Crewe, on MONDAY, November 30th. 1908. at 6.45 p.m. Lot 1.—Three DWELtlNG-HOUSES, Nos 40, 42, 44, Ltidford-street; gross rentals, £48. irm. Lot 2.—Two DWELLING-HOUSES, Nos. 42, 44, Newdigate-street; gross rentals, C31. 4s. Lot 3 -Two DWELLING-HOUSES, Nos. 23, 25. Cemetery-road; gross rentals, £32, 10s. Lot 4.—Two DWELLING HOUSES, Nos. Ill, 113, West-street; gross annual rentals, £ 40. Gs. J Lot 5.-DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 115, West. I atreet, formerly occupied by the late Mr. I George Cox. Lot 6.-BUTCHER'S SHOP, Dwelling-house I adjoining, and Workshop, Noe. 4 and 6, Ford- lane, now untenanted late tenant's rentals I; amounted to £ 41. 168.. Lot i.-SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE, Nos. 5 and 7, Ford-lane, with stable at rear; rental JE32. Lot 8.—SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 115a, We>t-8treet, with stable at rear; rental £ 25. Lot 9.-SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 117a, West-street, with stable at rear; rental k25. Lot 10.-Two DWELLING-HOUSES, Nos. 9, 11, Peel-street, with two-stall stable at rear; gross rentals, £ 32. 10s. Lot H.-Five DWELLING-HOUSES, Nos 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, Glover-street; gross rentals, £ 65. Lot 12.-Five DWELLING-HOUSES, Nos. 21. 23, 25, 27, 29, Glover-street; gross rentals, £68. 5s. Lot 13.-Three DWELLING-HOUSES, Nos. 417, 419, 421, West-street; gross rentals, £ 44. 17s. Lot 14.—Two COTTAGES and Gardens, Osborne grove, Shavingtcn; gro3S rentals, itl5. 12s. Full particulars in posters and handbills, which may be obtained from the Auctioneers, 46, High- Btreet, Crewe or H. S. K. FELTHAM, Solicitor, I Gatefi«ld Honse. Victoria-street. Crewe. SALES svery MONDAY at 12 o'clock. BEESTON CASTLE STATION SMITH- FIELD. TOSEPH WRIGHT will SELL BY AUC- TION- 650 Fat and Store CATTLE, SHEEP, Lambs, PIGS, and CALVES. „ Further entries invited. SALES BY AUCTION. THIS DAY (SATURDAY). CITY OF CHESTER. Valuable Freehold, Wharf, Shop, Dwelling-houses and Cottages for Sale. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will 4 OFFER FOR SALE BY AUCTION, at the Blossoms Hotel, Chester, on Saturday, the 21st day of November, i.903, at 2.30 o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to conditions of Sale, to be then and there produced— 21 Lots of PRO P E I T Y, (onsisting of RESIDENCES, DWELLING-HOUSES, BUILDING LAND, RIVER WHARF, BUSINESS PREMISES, and Twenty- eight COTTAGES. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, i Newgate-street, Chester; Messrs. Laces and Co., Solicitors, 1, Union court, C vstle-street, Liverpool; or to I MESSRS. SHARPE & DAVISON, Solicitors, 12, Abbey-square, Chester. MONDAY NEXT, November 23rd, 1908. Sale of HORSE i, Cattle, Pigs, Implements, Trap, Float, the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, China, Glass, Linen, Dairy Utensils, and Effects, at ROAD SIDE FARM, GREAT SUTTON, three-quarters of a mile from Little Sutton and one mile from Capen- hurst Stations. TI/TESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS have M been favoured with instructions from Mr .J. Deakin (who is giving up Farming), to SELL BY AUCTION, without reserve, as above. Sale at Eleven o'clock to the minute. Catalogues from place of Sale or the Auc- tioneers, Chester. Telephone 188. TUESDAY NEXT, Noveiidier 24th, 1908. At the CHESTER SMITHFIELD. MESSRS CUNNAH & ROBERTS will Ivi SELL BY AUCTION— 105 Prime Fat, Dairy and Store CATTLE. including 3 Coloury Heifers, with Calves at foot, from Mr. R. P. Walley. 450 Ripe Fat SHEEP. 150 Ripe Fat LAMBS. 150 Fat and Rearing CALVES and PIGS. The Sale commences with Cattle at Eleven o'clock, Sheep, Lambs and Pigs to follow. Calves sold at Two o'clock. Store Sheep and Lambs at 2-30. Entries respectfully solicited. WEDNESDAY NEXT, November 25th, 1908. AT THE HOOTON SMITHFIELD. ESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS will -——- hold thair tiiuil WEHJKLY SALE of FAT STOCK, commencing at 1.30. Entries respectfully solicitsd. FRIDAY NEXT, November 27th. "THE LIMES," STAMFORD BRIDGE, One-and-a-half miles from Tarvin, and three-and- a-half miles from Chester. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS have x been favoured with instructions from J. T. Morgan. Esq. (who is leaving), to SELL BY AUCTION, his OUT-DOOR and GARDEN EFFECTS, Pure-bred FOWLS, POULTRY HOUSES and APPLIANCES, comprising 150 puro-bred white and partridge Wyandotte's, white and b!ack Leghorns, Buff Orpington and Indian Ganif Fowls, 4 largo movable poultry- houpos (to hold from 40 to 70 fowls each), eight i-ifta'l poultry-houses, two foster-mothers for 100 chickens cach, "The Nonpareil" incubator to hod 200 eggs, "The Wallin" incubator to hold 100 eggs, all nearly new upwards of 1,000 yards of 6ft. wirCo poultry netting, seven water troughs and tubs, about 10 tons of prime up- land hay, quantity of oat straw, complete croquet set in fh&t-ela«s or- der, "The Express" patent lawn mower, 14in., with grass box, tennis net and poles, tciIlTÙs marker nearly new, two iron- framed ga:-dün ,S, COrTug-ate-d iron water barrel, shears, fruit secateur, guillotine, quan- tity of tools, treo prunois, flower pots, wheo! barrow, ladders stone filter, seakale pots, fiuit netting, bamboo Aviie pea guards, plan's in pots, flower stands, pea sticks, cross-cut saw, two huge iron bins, flour bins, two corn coffers, four meal tubs, and a. quantity of timber and firewood. Sale to commence at 1.30 p.m. prompt. Auction Offices, Groevenor Buildings, Chester. MONDAY, 30th November, 1908. Sale of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, at No. 10, NORTHGATE-ROW. MESSRS. CUNNAH & ROBERTS have M been favoured by Mrs. Cal?ert (who is leaving), to conduct the above Sale. Particulars in future advertisements. MONDAY, December 7th, 1908. Sale of the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, POULTRY and OUT DOOR EFFECTS at CHAPEL HOUSE FARM, PUDDINGTON. MESSRS. CUNNAII & ROBERTS have M been favoured with instructions from Mr. F. Brazendale (who is leaving) to conduct the above Sale. Catalogues preparing. CHESTER CHRISTMAS SHOWS & SALES BY MESSRS. CUNNAH. and ROBERTS. FAT CATTLE, SHEEP and CALVES av CHESTER SMITHFIELD, TUESDAY, December 8th. FAT CATTLE, SHEEP, PIGS and CALVES at HOOTON SMITHFIELD, MONDAY, December 14th. POULTRY SALE at CHESTER SMITH- FIELD, TUESDAY, Decemlec 15th. FAT BACON and PORKET PIGS at CHESTER SMITHFIELD, THURSDAY, December 17 th. Prize Lists and Entry Forms from the Auc- tioneers, Grosvenor Buildings, Chester. On MONDAY NEXT, November 23rd, 1908. At 7, VIRGINIA TERRACE. CHILDER THORNTON, near Cheater. OIDNEY R. FEARNALL has received in- struetions from the Exors. of the late Mr. W. Griffiths, to SELL BY AUCTION, the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS. Sale to cointitencekt 1.30 prompt. Auctioneer's Office, Eastgate Chambers,Cheater. AGRICULTURAL HALL, CHESTER A- TUESDAY NEXT, Nov. 24th, 1908. 120 Fat and Store CATTLE. 300 Fat SHEKP and LAMBS. 150 Bacon aud Pork PIGS. 50 Fat and Rearing CALVES. Sale of Fat Cattle at 10-45 prompt; Pigs and Sheep, 11-30 a.m. Calves, One o'clock. Entries respectfully solicited. SIDNEY R. FEARNALL, Auctioneer, Eastgate Chambers, Chester. SIDNEY R. FEARNALL has received instructions from Mr. C. Durrani, Alford, near Chester (who is leaving), to SELL BY AUCTION, on the premises, his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, on WEDNES- DAY, December 2nd, 1908. Sale to commence at 1.30 prompt. Auctioneer's Office, Eastgate Chambers, Chester. L>IDNEY R. FEARNALL will hold his next O SALE of DAIRY CATTLE, BARRENS and STIRKS at the AGRICULTURAL HALL, CHESTER, on THURSDAY, December 10th. Entries respectfully solicited. SIDNEY R. FEARNALL'S CHRISTMAS PRIZE SALES, at the AGRICULTURAL HALL, CHESTER. Fat Cattle, Sheep, and Cal ves, on Dec. 1st. Poultry, on Dec. 14th. Pigs, on Dec. 15th. Early entries respcetfully solicited. Auctioneer's offices, Ekiatgate Chambers, Chestee. HEPWORTITS I I I EXPERT TAILORING I i YOUR AUTUMN SUIT I will be as smart a Suit as any in. I this district, will wear as well J ¡ as a Suit can wear, will fit you I perfectly, and will cost you a great j • deal less money than any other I, firms charge— ? IF 'WE MAKE IT! 'I  YOUR WINTER OVERCONT j will express individuality and 'I I i character in every line, will be smartly cut in the latest style, and J perfectly finished, will be made j I from the newest designs produced I this season, and will give you every satisfaction- IF WE MAKE IT! ALL GARMENTS ARE MADE ON THE PREMISES. J. H EP WORTH & SON LIMITED, 83, FOREGATE ST., CHESTER AND 150 OTHER TOWNS. SALES BY AUCTION. ERMINE CATTLE MART. On TUESDAY NEXT, Nov. 24th, 1908. ESSRS. W. H. NIGHTINGALE & SON will SELL BY AUCTION, at the above Mart:— 90 Head of Prime Fat and Dairy CATTLE. 500 Bao.m, Porket, & Store PIGS. 150 Fat and Rearing CALVES. 160., „ Fat SHEEP. Also 5 Grand Young COWS, close on profit, and 6 Choice Fat HEIFERS, from one farm Good trade fully anticipated for prime quality beef. Sheep dearer and wanted. Splendid clear- ance for Bucon Pigs 7s. 4d. made last Sale. Store Pigs sharper. Calves firm. Further early entries to secure good position, will be esteemed. On WEDNESDAY NEXT, 25th Nov. 1908. By Order of the Chester County Court. Aston and Son v. C, M. Hamilton and under distress for rent, at FARNDON HALL, FARNDON, near Chester. MESSRS. W. H. NIGHTINGALE & SON have been instructed to SELL BY AUCTION, the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, comprising, handsome carved light oak (sideboard with canopy cupboards, six oak dining-room chairs, oak armchair, stained oak dining table, choice carpet squares carved oak hat stand, modern oak bedsteads, overmantels. stained wood and white enamel bedroom suites, &c. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. On Saturday, 12th December, 1908 Sala of on HOUGH GREEN, CHESTER. MESSRS. W. H. NIGHTINGALE & SON wll offer for SALE BY AUCTION, at the Blossoms Hot:*l, Chester, on SATURDAY, 12th December, 1908. at 3 o'clock p.m. prompt, and subject to conditions, the undicrmontionod Modern RESIDENCE, known as "Bryn Eetyn. and being No. 15, Hough Gmon, Ciiester, in the occupation of W. Caison, Esq. It is situ- ated on the lino of Trama, being about ton minutm I'un from the Genoial Railway Station. The House- contains vestibule and ha,ll laid with Minton tiles, 3 entortaining-roomg, but- ler's pantry, lavatory, kitchen and back kitchen, 6 bedrooms, dressing-room, bathroom, w.c., and linen airing-room, an-d also well-lighted' oeHars. The hall and stairs are warmed with hot water pipes, which aJso heat the gicejthou.sc in the garden. The Outbuildings comprise brià-built and tiled cycle-houfe, eoaihouae, laundry, potting shed, and w c., the yard is laid with b,1u? fire bi-icks. Portions of these buildings are capa.hle of being canvorted into a motor-house. The grounds are tastefully Laid out with flower beds and shrubs, thore is a capital tennis lawn, and the kitchen garden is well stocked with varieties of eho.oo fruit trc" and the wholi, comprises 4,583 equare yards or there- abouts. The Property is leasehold, and is held on lease from tlx" Duke of Westminster for a term of 99 yeajs from Sept. 20th, 1888, at a ground rent of JS14. 5s. per annum. Possession can be given on the first day of April, 1S09. Further particulars and orders to view may be obtained from the auctioneer, 4, Newgate- efcroefc; or Messrs. JOLLIFFES & HOPE, Solicitors, 13, St. John-street, Chester. Dec 12-At. the Blossoms Hotel, Chester— Res'dono? on Hough. Green WH. NIGHTINGALE ? SON give ?V? Notice that their ERMINE CHRIST- MAS SALES will be held on MONDAY and TUESDAY, December 14th and 15th, 1908 POULTRY SALE on December 16th. CITY SALE ROOMS, 4, WATERGATE-STREET, CHESTER. 0 ASTON & SON • AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS. VALUATIONS made for PliOBATru, TRANSFERS OF BUSINF-SD, HOTELS, & LICENSED HOUSES, &c. CERTIFICATED BAILIFFS under the Law of DISTRESS AMENDMENT ACT. A SALE is held at the ROOMS EVERY TUESDAY throughout the year, at 1-30, for the convenience of parties having Goods of any description to dispose of. CASH ADVANCED pending realisation or Goods purchased outright. Telephone 59. On TUESDAY NEXT. Nov. 24th, 1908. SALE of Excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE at the CITY AUCTION ROOMS. WATERGATE ST., consisting of dining-room suites, in saddlebags and leather cloth; easy chairs, SINGER'S HAND SEWING MACHINE, equal to new sofa, overmantels, china cabinet, heavy BRASS MOUNTED BED- STEADS, 'complete with wire and wool mat- tresses; walnut bedroom suite, dressing and wash tables, chests of drawers, DINING TABLE with loose leaf, brass fire suites, wringing and mangling machine. tables and chairs, carpets, rugs, oilcloths and linoleums, ladies' shoes, and sundry miscellaneous effects. Sale to commence at 1-30 prompt. p A NAD IAN PACIFIC REGUI,Alt PKRSONAI.LT CONDUCTED PAKTIKS to investigate CANADIAH PACIFIC IRRIGATED LANDS. Three Million Acres for Sale, suitable for Farmers with iC,-O) upwards. Be Yoru OWN LANDLORD. Farms from iC2 to C5 per acre, sold on the instalment system. PATMKKTS COVERING TEN YBARS. Railway Fares refunded to purchasers of 160 acres or upwards. For full information, apply to the Local Agency. WP.IGHT'S, Tourist and Emigration Office, FT, VVATEAAATE-STREGT, CHESTER. TENDERS. COAL CONTRACT. THE HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED, CHESTER, is prepared to receive TENDERS for the Supply of Coal and Slack for the Works for the year 1909. Further particulars as to quantity, etc., can be obtained at the Works. Tenders must be lodged not later than the 5th December, 1908. I EDUCATIONAL. THE ELMS, FLOOKERSBROOK, C H E ST E R. THE LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. I Cjnducted by MISS NEVILLE & MISS BECK. Resident English and Foreign Teachers with degrees and diplomas. Best Masters attend. A KINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT has been added. FOUNDED 1827. ks MARTS' BUSINLESS TRAINING O COLLEGE, ST. OSWALD'S CHAMBERS, ST. I WEITBURGH-STREAT, CHESTER; and at Liverpool, St. Helens and Southport. Open from 10 to 9 daily. Unrivalled for Individual and Effective Teaching. Day Course for Juniors, Languages, Professional Preliminaries, Civil Service Examinations, etc. Painting and Pyrography. New Prospectus post free on application. Schools and Families Visited. MR BRUNO, Teacher of BANJO, GUITAR, MANDOLINE. Also VIOLIN and VIOLA for Orchestral playing. Terms at the STUDIO, No. 7, on the Eastgate Walls. Home and Country Lessons by arrangement. 8552 MR. FRANK SUTCLIFFE, Professor -i3-i- of Music, is open to receive or visit Pianoforte, Violin and Viola Pupils in Chester or neighbourhood.—22, Queen's Avenue, Chester SINGING. '-MR. ALFRED GREEN- )k3 WOOD (late Solo Tenor, Cheater Cathedral) receives PUPILS and prepares them for Exami- nations.— Terms, See., 10, Brighton Terrace, Chester. 8401 DR. W. B. BRIERLEY, I 7 Mus. Doc., OXON, F.R.C.O., Visits CHESTER (43. BRIDGE-ST. ROW) MONDAYS and receives Papils for PIANO, SINGING, THEORY, VIOLIN, &c. Preparation for all Examinations. Address: 12, GBOSVENOR AVINUIC, WZST KIRBY. GOOD SALARIES. SCOPE FOR ABILITY. ASSURED PROMOTION. SPLENDID GOVERNMENT CAREERS FOR YOUTHS AND YOUNG LADIES, IN EXAMINATION AFTER EXAMINA- TION ALL THE SUCCESSES STAND TO THE CREDIT OF SKERRY'S COLLEGE. CONVINCING PROOF THAT THE COLLEGE IS THE ONLY SURE GATEWAY TO SUCCESS. ENROLMENT IN ALL THE CLASSES NOW Day, Evening and Correspondence. Civil Service Prospectus free from Secretary. SKERRY'S COLLEGE, 5, BOLD ST., LIVERPOOL. I I JAMES COTTLE, LTD. CONFECTIONERS AND BRIDE'S CAKE MAKERS, 20, BBIDGE STREET, CHESTER Lord-street, Church-street, Bold-street, &o., Liverpool. CHRISTMAS CAKES ORNAMENTED, 1/- AND 1/4 PER POUND. PLUM CAKE, 1/- per Pound. VICTORIA CAKE, containing Cherries and other Fruit, 1/- per Pound. SPECIAL VALUE IN LUNCII CAKES, Sd. per Lb. AND RICH BUNLOAF, 6d. and 8d. per Lb. ORNAMENTED SHORTBREAD, From 1/- to 7/6. MINCEMEAT. 10F. 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 QOTTLE, LTD. J0, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER ,A8I THE LONDON CITY AND MIDLAND BANK, LTD. ESTABLISHED 1836. I AUTHORISED CAPITAL £ 16,200,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL £ 3,142,850 I SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £ 15,085,680 I RESEltVE FUND 1:3,142,850 I DIRECTORS. E. H. HOLDiCN, Esq., M.P., Chairman and Managing Director. WILLIAM GRAHAM BRADSHAW, Esq., London, Deputy-Chairman. I The Right Hon. LORD AIREDALE, Leeds. Tha Rig r?ES G. BEALE. Esq.. Birmingham. Sir WILLIAM BENJAMIN BO WRING, Bart., Liverpool. JOHN ALEXANDER CHRISTIE, Esq., London. Sir F. D. DIXON-HARTLAND, Bart., M.P., London. Sir G. F. FAU DEL-PHILLIPS, Bart., J G.C.I.E., London. J W. MURRAY FRASER, Esq. London. H. SIMPSON GEE, Esq., Leicester. JOHN HOWARD GWYTHER, Esq., London. ARTHUR T. KEEN. Esq., Birmingham. The Right Hon. LORD PIRRIE. London. Sir THOMAS SUTHERLAND, G.C.M.G., London. WILLIAM FITZTHOMAS WYLEY, Esq., Coventry. Head Office: 5, THREADNEEDLE-STREET, LONDON, E.C. Joint General Managers J. M. MADDERS, S. B. MURRAY, W. H. HILLMAN. Secretary E. J. MORRIS. Superintendents of Branches: ALEX. CHRISTIE, J. W. HOULGATE, A. G. OSBORNE, W. M. SANDERS. Chief Accountant: E. W. WOOLLEY. Chief Inspector HAROLD MARE. Inspectors: W. J. ARMSTRONG, JAMES BARKER, J. P. BUYERS, G. F. CARR. C. W. ELIOT, E. FRIDAY. T. J. HAR.DWICKE. J. HOWE, E. F. KNIGHT, J. ROBBIE, H. H. 8CHOFIELD, C. FRIDAY, T. J. SCUDAMORE, H. B. SMITH, J. W. STELFOX, A. SUDDARDS. THE LONDON CITY & MIDLAND BANK, LTD. BALANCE SHEET, 30TH JUNE, 1908. I Dr. LIABILITIES. £ s. d. I To Capital Paid up—viz., £ 12.10s. I per share on 251,428 shares of £tjO each, 3,142,850 0 0 „ ReserveFund. 3,142,850 0 0 Interim Dividend, payable on 1st August, 1908 282,856 10 0 „ Balance of Profit and Loss Account, as below 173,504 19 6 6,742,061 9 6 Current, Deposit, and other 6,742,061 9 6 Accounts .53,212,535 4 10 II Acceptances on account of Customers 2,918,239 3 4 1 J I £ 62,872,835 17 8 ASSETS. Cr. £ B. d. £ s. d. By Cash in hand and at Bank of England 9,897,481 17 7 "Money at Call and at Short Notice 7,128,001 12 9 -17,025,483 10 4 Investments Consols & other British Govern- inentSecurities,265,820 5 11 (of which £ 373,800 Con- solsislodged for public accounts) Stocks Guaran- teed by the British Govern- ment, Indian Stocks, Indian Railway Guar- anteed Stocks & Debentures. 541,641 0 0 Britishliiiil way Debenture and Preference Stocks, British Corporat ion Stocks.2,140,108 5 3 Colonial and Foreign Gov- ernmentStocks and Bonds. 491,083 8 8 Sundry Invest- ments 268,430 10 4 ——————— 6,707,086 10 2 „ Bills of Exchange 5,957,027 11 8 jE29,689,59712 2 „ Ad vances on Current Acc'nts, Loans on Security, and other Accounts 28,893,88S 0 10 „ Liabilities of Customers for Acceptances as per contm 2,918,239 3 4 „ Bank Premises, at Head Office and Branches 1,371,111 1 4 E62,872,835 17 8 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDING 30TH JUNE, 1903. Dr. £ s. d. o Interim Dividend, payable 1st August, 1908, being at the rate of 18 per cent per annum 282.856 10 0 „ Bank Premises Redemption Fund 20.000 0 0 Officers' Pension Fund. 6,000 0 0 „ Balance carried forward to next Account .173.504 19 6 £ 481,361 9 6 Cr. £ a. d. By Balance from last Account 172,057 17 4 Net Profits for the Half-year ending 30th June, 1908, after providing for all Bad and Doubt- ful Debts 309,303 12 2 P,481,361 9 6 REPORT OF THE AUDITORS TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE LONDON CITY AND MIDLAND BANK, LIMITED. In accordance with the provisions of Sub-section 2 of Section 19 of the Companies Act, 1907, we report a8 follows Prwt have examined the above balance-sheet in detail with the books at head office, and with the certified returns from the branches. We hllYe satisfied ourselves as to the correctness of the cash balances and the billa of exchange, and have verified the correctness of the money at call and short notice. We have also verified the securities representing the investments of the bank, and having obtained all the information and explanations we have required, we are of opinion that such balance- sheet is properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the state of the company's affairs according to the beat of our information and the explanations given to us and as shown by the books of the Company. the Company. WHINNEY, SMITH AND WHINNEY, Chartered Accountants, London, 7th July, 1908. Auditors. BRANCHES: LONDON AND METROPOLITAN AND SUBURBAN OFFICES (78). BRANCHES ARE ESTABLISHED IN MOST OF THE PROVINCIAL TOWNS. INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING BIRMINGHAM (17), ABBRTILLEBY, BARRY DOCKS, BATH, BLACKBURN, BLACKPOOL, BOLTON. BOOTLE-CCM-LINACRE, BRADFORD (9) BRISTOL BURNLEY, CARDIFF, CARDIFF DOCKS, CARHSLR, CHBwrow, CHORLKY, COVENTRY, DXRBY (2), EGRKMONT (CHBSHIBR), FLEETWOOD, GLOUCESTER, HUODBRSFIKLD (2), HULL (4), LANCASTER, LEEIXS (14), LEICESTER, LIVERPOOL Dale-streec, Commutation-row, Everton, St. Luke's, Scotland-road, Sefton Park, Victoria-street, MANCHESTER (10), NEWCASTLB-ON-TTNE (4), NEWPORT (MON.), NOTTINGHAM (6), I OLDHAM, ORMBKIRK, PONTYPRIDD, PORT TALBOT, PRESTON, ROCHDALE, ST. ANNeS-ON-SICA, SEAFORTH (near L'pool), SHEFFIELD (8), SOUTHPORT, I SWANSEA, I W ATERLOO (near L'pool) Every kind of Banking business is transacted at the Head Office and Branches. Bills, Annuities Coupons and Dividends are collected in all parts of the United Kingdom, the Colonies j and in Foreign Countries. Purchase and Sale of Stocks and Funds are effected. For the convenience of Customers, moneys can be paid in at any of the Branches and advised the same day to their own account. Strong Rooms are provided for the security of Deeds and other property lodged by the Customers of the Bank. of the THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT. Telegraphic Address-" Cinnaforex 'London." Telephone—2481 London Wall- ISSUES Currency Drafts on all Cities, Circular Letters of Credit and Circular Notes payable all over the world also makes Mail and Telegraphic Transfers to all Cities. COLLECTS Foreign Bills. PURCHASES approved Foreign Bills. ESTABLISHES Commercial Credits on behalf of Customers available anywhere against the usual shipping documents. Drafts, &c., may be obtained direct from the Head Office or Branches, which are always ready to give quotations. THE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT. Telegraphic Addrees-" Cinna.Rhil), London." Telephone—2481 London Wall. Is specially organised to look after ShIpowners Freight Remittances from and Disbursements to all parts of the world by mail or cable. V CHESTER HOME-BREWED ALE CHESTER NORTHGATE BREWERY CO., LTD. THE BREWERY, NORTHGATE, CHESTER. PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION. PROMPT DELIVERIES by the Company's conveyances; or by Rail, carriage paid to Railway Station. NOTE-IS THE ONLY BREWERY IN CHESTER. MI III mm I glJRRELL'S I WINTER I BARGAINS. 12 doz. Ladies' Fleece-lined VESTS, long sleeves, unshrinkable, 1/4| each. Woven COMBINATIONS, huge stock, special value, l/ll, 2/1 lj, 3/1 lj. CORSETS, hundreds of pairs to select from, 1/0, 1161, l/ll, 2"ll, to 6/11. Heavy Tweed Dress SKIRTS in Black, Navy, Brown, Grey, &c., from 2/ll. Great drop in the prices of all FUR NECKLETS and MUFFS. Ladies' BLOUSES in endless variety, best value possible, 1/1 lj to 10/6. Ladies' JACKETS, a big pile to select from, all at 4/ll; worth treble. Ladies' Long Fashionable COATS from 8/11, 12/11, 18/11, 23/6. Black Caracul Cloth JACKETS, 13/11, 18/11, 23/6, 30 COSTUMES ready to wear in Navy Cloth, Grey Tweeds, Rough Serge, special low prices. 8/11 the Costume upwards. Huge Stock of CHILDREN'S COATS, JACKETS, COSTUMES. PELISSES, HATS, BONNETS, SHAWLS, PINA- FORES, JERSEYS. Special low prices. GENERAL DRAPERY. Real Welsh FLANNEL, will not shrink, at lower prices and absolutely satisfactory in wear. lOd., 1/0, 1/2, 1/3, 1¡4, 1;6. Reliable Non-shrinkable Union SHIRTING, 7 £ d., 9 £ d., 1/0J. All FLANNELETTES arc much down in price. Special lot at 5sW. per yard. Blouse CASHMERETTE, smart patterns and colours, 41d, 6 £ d., 9d. BLANKETS BLANKETS • BLANKETS Much better value than last year. All wool, heavy weight, at 9/11, 12 6, 15'6. Extra large 10 11, 18/11, 21/ Brown BLANKETS, 3!1l1 per pair. Silver Grey BLANKETS, 6/11, 8/11. Twill Bolton SHEETS, good wear guaranteed, 3/3, 3/11, 4/6, 4/11, 5/6, 5/11. Coloured and White QUILTS, large size and fast colours, 3/11 to 12/6. Molcton FLANELLA for Dressing Gowns and Jackets, 9d., lOd., and 1/ Fine Yorkshire Unshrinkable FLANNELS' White, Natural, and Scarlet, from Sid" to 1/6 per yard. Special FLANNELS, 36 inches wide, White, Natural, and Scarlet, 1/5 per yard. Union and All-Linen BED TICKING by the yard, 58 inch. lOd., 1/ 1/6, 1/11. Table COVERS in Tapestry and other makes, 3s. lid. to 12s. 6d. Striped SKIRTINGS, big assortment at the right low prices. Winter CURTAINS, by the yard 61d., 9d., Ilid., Is. 2d., fringes to match. White and Cream LACE CURTAINS, smaf6 designs, huge assortment to choose ico&> prices down and quality up, Is. 6d. to 12s. 6d. per pair. New Bed VALANCE, lace trimmed, 5d., 61d-o 7d., 8d. per yard. DRESS DEPARTMENT. Smart and Serviceable TWEEDS, special lo* f prices, Is. 6d. yard. j 52-inch Fancy Heavy Mixture TWEEDS, i Is. lljrd., worth 2s. 6d. 54-inch Vicuna Costume CLOTHS, Is. 6,d., j Is. ll^d., 2s. 6d., shrunk and spotlcSs finish. Black, Navy, Cretim and Cardinal, Chevic'^ and Amaranth SERGES, grand value Bot Is. 0 £ d., Is. 3d., Is. 4d., Is. 61d., Is. !)d., Is. Ilid., 2s. Gd. Amazon CLOTHS in all colours, 42-inch, 01111 Is. 011., spotless finish. Twill Melton CLOTHS, 6. and 9. per yard, recommended to wear well. d Special TWEEDS, pure wool, durability a.I1 appearance of these goods guaranteed, 20 colours to select from, special price Is. 11 yard. I i HOSIERY KNITTING WOOLJ  20 Dozen Ladies Assorted Riba Cash?? HOSE, Is. per pair, splendid 8^oC^ 3d. better qualities, special low prices, Is. Is. 6d. Is. I ld. Knitting WOOLS, all prices lowered. Pdt°^,g principal makes kept in stock, huge -A-"O?rV, ment, including Lady Betty Soft K??'<; Rose, Petticoat Wool, Vest Wool, ?"P Bell Knifing. Commonwealth Kiiittilig, Scotch Fingering, Oceana Fingering a Wheeling Yarn. lb, Paton's Famous Rug WOOL, Ie. Ilid. per Rug CANVAS, all widths. GLOVES & FANCIED Ladies' Special Knitted GLOVES, 60-, JH Is. 6d. pair, very warm. || Splendid Assortment of Suede Finish :Fa, {e GLOVES, 6?d., 9?d., Is., Is. 6d.. Dent's Celebrated KID GLOVES, abeol^jy reliable, Is. H?d., 2,1 6d 2s. lid. psi" Long GLOVES in silk and knitt..¡ er y fashionable, at low prices.. ? XMAS GOODS now on Show. —Handkere? -40 Umbrellas, Satchets, Purses Wrist i?c Silk and Muslin PIANOFORES Silk and Cashmere FROCKS. I. Muslin APRONS in endless variety, j COME EARLY & SFCtT130 THE BEST POSSIBLS VALUE. l T. G. BURRELJ) i UNION HALL nUILDINOS, CHESTER.