CHESTER GUIDE ADVERTISER.

THE OLD-ESTABLISHED SEED WAREHOUSE,

CHESTER.

FRANCIS & ARTHUR DICKSON & SONS, SEED GROWERS, SEED MERCHANTS, & NURSERYMEN, 106, EASTGATE STREET, OPPOSITE THE ROYAL HOTEL.

VEGETABLE, FLOWER, AND AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, Of every description, of superior quality, and true to name.

NURSERIES AT UPTON, NEAR CHESTER, Where are cultivated complete Collections and a very extensive Stock of FOREST AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, ROSES, HERBACEOUS AND ALPINE PLANTS, Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Florists’ Flowers, &c. To which all novelties of merit are added as introduced.

The following Catalogues are published, and may he had on application:—

1. VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS. 2. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. 3. FOREST TREES AND EVERGREENS. 4. HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. 5. ROSES (DESCRIPTIVE). 6. FRUIT TREES (DESCRIPTIVE). 7. HARDY HERBACEOUS AND ALPINE PLANTS. 8. STOVE AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS. 9. DAHLIAS, BEDDING PLANTS, &c.

Their Nurseries (which extend over upwards of 50 acres) are within 20 minutes’ walk of the Railway Station, and are open to the public every day except Sunday.

FRANCIS AND ARTHUR DICKSON AND SONS.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

ROYAL INSURANCE BUILDINGS, NORTH JOHN STREET, AND DALE STREET, LIVERPOOL; AND 29, LOMBARD STREET, LONDON.

CAPITAL—£2,000,000, IN 100,000 SHARES OF £20 EACH.

TRUSTEES.

JOHN SHAW LEIGH, Esq. JOHN NAYLOR, Esq.

DIRECTORS, ETC., IN LIVERPOOL.

CHARLES TURNER. Esq., Chairman.

J. BRAMLEY-MOORE, Esq., M.P., and RALPH BROCKLEBANK, Esq., Deputy Chairmen.

MICHAEL BELCHER, Esq. GEORGE BOOKER, Esq. THOMAS BOUCH, Esq. MICHAEL BOUSFIELD, Esq. DAVID CANNON, Esq. THOMAS DOVER, Esq. ROBERT E. HARVEY, Esq. JAMES HOLME, Esq. THOS. DYSON HORNBY, Esq. GEORGE H. HORSFALL, Esq. RICHARD HOUGHTON, Esq. EDWARD JOHNSTON, Esq. JOHN TORR, Esq. ROGER L. JONES, Esq. JAMES LAWRENCE. Esq. ROBERT M’ ANDREW. Esq. WIL. J. MARROW, Esq. FRANCIS MAXWELL, Esq. WILLIAM SMITH, Esq.

AUDITORS.

WILLIAM TITHERINGTON, Esq. JOHN DICKINSON, Esq.

Surgeon—HUGH NEILL, F.R.A.S. Surveyor—SAMUEL HOLME, Esq.

Solicitor—SEPTIMUS BOOKER, Esq. Manager and Actuary—PERCY M. DOVE, Esq.

DIRECTORS, ETC., IN LONDON.

S. BAKER, Esq., Chairman. ROBERT. B. BYASS, Esq. RICHARD C. COLES, Esq. HENRY KENDALL, Esq. THOMAS LANCASTER, Esq. EDWARD MACKMURDO, Esq. DANIEL H. RUCKER, Esq. WIL. WAINWRIGHT, Esq. J. WESTMORLAND, Esq.

Secretary to the London Board—J. B. JOHNSTON, Esq.

Solicitors—Messrs. JENKINSON, SWEETING, & JENKINSON.

Surgeons EUSEBIUS A. LLOYD, Esq., F.R.C.S., Surgeon at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Dr SANDERSON, 26, Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square.

Surveyor—JOHN BELCHER, Esq., 5, Adelaide-place, London Bridge.

Actuary—PERCY M. DOVE, Esq.

LIFE BRANCH.

Special Notice—Stamps on Policies not charged. FORFEITURE of POLICY CANNOT TAKE PLACE from UNINTENTIONAL MISTAKE.

OTHER ADVANTAGES, viz.—

The Guarantee of an Ample Capital and Exemption of the Assured from Liability of Partnership. The Assured neither having to depend on an uncertain fund, nor being in any way accountable for the Payment of Claims.

MODERATE PREMIUMS. Participation of Profits by the Assured, amounting to Two-Thirds of its net amount.

LARGE BONUS DECLARED 1855, Amounting to £2 per cent. per annum on the sum assured.

PERIODS OF DIVISION EVERY FIVE YEARS.

“Every fraction of the premiums received have been allowed to accumulate for 10 years.—Expenses small without leaving one charge provisional or otherwise to be taken out of future premiums.”—Vide Actuary’s Report, 1855.

FIRE BRANCH.

The Rates of Premium are exceedingly moderate, and governed in each case by a careful consideration of the Risk proposed.

AGENTS IN CHESTER:— Messrs. MINSHULL & OWEN, Booksellers, Eastgate Row.

ALLIANCE

BRITISH AND FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY, BARTHOLOMEW LANE, LONDON. ESTABLISHED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. CAPITAL FIVE MILLIONS STERLING.

BOARD OF DIRECTION.

PRESIDENTS.

SAMUEL GURNEY, Esq. SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE, Bart.

DIRECTORS.

JAMES ALEXANDER, Esq. GEORGE H. BARNETT, Esq. SIR ROBERT CAMPBELL, Bart. SIR GEORGE CARROLL. BENJAMIN COHEN, Esq. RT. HON. G. R. DAWSON. JAMES FLETCHER, Esq. SAMUEL GURNEY, Jun., Esq. JAMES HELME, Esq. SAMPSON LUCAS, Esq. THOMAS MASTERMAN, Esq. SIR A. N. DE ROTHSCHILD, Bart. L. N. DE ROTHSCHILD, Esq., M.P. OSWALD SMITH, Esq. THOMAS C. SMITH, Esq. MELVIL WILSON, Esq.

Auditors.—ANDREW JOHNSTON, Esq.—JOSEPH M. MONTEFIORE, Esq.—GEORGE PEABODY, Esq. Bankers.—Messrs. BARNETT, HOARE, & Co. Actuary and Secretary.—FRANCIS AUGUSTUS ENGELBACH, Esq. Physician.—GEORGE OWEN REES, M.D., F.R.S., 10, Cork Street. Solicitor.—JOHN M. PEARCE, Esq. Surveyors.—WYATT PAPWORTH, Esq.—THOMAS G. ALLASON, Esq.

ESTABLISHED MARCH, 1824.

Persons effecting Assurances with the Alliance Company, enjoy the following important Advantages:—

I. Perfect Security.—The large invested Capital, and the personal responsibility, of upwards of One Thousand Shareholders, render the security undoubted.

II. Moderate Premiums of Assurance.—The Rates for Life Assurance will be found generally reasonable; and, for the younger Ages, lower than those in use in many of the older and most respectable Offices.

The Premiums for Assurance on Fire are the same as those which are demanded by the first class of Assurance Companies.

III. Participation of Profits by the Assured, both in Life and Fire.—The Profits, appropriated to the participating Assured, are applied, every Five Years, to the increase of the amounts assured, or to the reduction of the future Premiums, according to the choice of the Assured.

The Profits of the Fire Department appropriated to the Assured, are distributed at the close of each successive period of Five years, in the form of a per-centage on the Premiums which have been paid.

IV. Parties who obtain the settlement of Losses from Fire are not thereby deprived of their right to participate in the Profits of the Company.

V. Losses by Lightning are made good.

VI. The Company are liable for losses by Explosion, unless such explosion should be occasioned by gunpowder deposited on the premises, or except in cases specially provided for in the Policy.

The Directors grant Loans on the sole security of the Company’s Policies, if unencumbered, to nearly the full extent of their value, provided such value will justify an advance of not less than £50.

The Cost of the Stamps upon Life Policies is borne by the Company.

Life Committees are held at the Office every Wednesday and Friday at one o’clock; but to facilitate transactions, appearances can be taken, when requisite, on any other day.

MR. J. JONES, Westminster Buildings, Newgate Street, Chester, AGENT.

Atlas FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,

92, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON.

ESTABLISHED 1808.

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Manufactories, Sugar Houses, Distilleries, Private or Public Warehouses, Ships Building, Ships in Harbour, Houses, Furniture, Stock in Trade, &c., assured for the year, or any shorter period, on advantageous terms. The Rates of Premium will be found to assimilate with those of the principal London Offices.

Reduction of Premium on Farming Stock and Implements to 3s. per cent. (exempt from Duty); the use of Steam Threshing Machines on Farms allowed without any extra charge.

Allowance for the loss of Rent on Buildings rendered untenantable by Fire, and Losses occasioned by Lightning, will be paid.

The Assured are entitled to participate in the Profits every fifth year.

LIFE DEPARTMENT.

The Income for this Branch for the year 1854 exceeded £183,000.

The Investments for the Life Policy Holders amount to £1,565,551.

A Quinquennial Valuation has been made up to Christmas, 1854; the result will be declared shortly.

Rates and Proposals may be had at the Office in London, or of any of the Company’s Agents, who are authorised to report on the appearance of lives proposed for Assurance.

THE AGENTS FOR THE COMPANY IN CHESTER ARE:—

MR. T. CATHERALL, AND MR. GEO. PRICHARD, BOOKSELLERS.

SCOTTISH WIDOWS’ FUND, AND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

COURT OF DIRECTION—1855–6.

Those marked thus (*) are new appointments.

PRESIDENT. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE EARL OF ROSEBERY, K.T.

VICE-PRESIDENTS.

HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUGH, K.G.

THE MOST HONOURABLE THE MARQUIS OF TWEEDDALE, K.T., AND C.B.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE EARL OF ELLESMERE.

* ROBERT DUNDAS, ESQ., OF ARNISTON.

EXTRAORDINARY DIRECTORS.

The Very Rev. Principal Macfarlan, Glasgow. John North, Esq., Dock Solicitor, Liverpool. The Right Hon. Lord John Frederick Gordon Halliburton. The Right Hon. the Earl of Stair. Henry Bury, Esq., Banker, Manchester. Sir John S. Richardson, of Pitfour, Bart. The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Lincoln. John Amery, Esq., Banker, Stourbridge. The Honourable Lord Benholme. Joseph James Welch, Esq., Cheapside, London. Alexander Blair, Esq., Banker, Edinburgh. Wm. B. Watkins, Esq., Alderman, Manchester. Wm. E. Aytoun, Esq., Professor of Rhetoric in the University of Edinburgh. John Ravenhill, Esq., Banker, Warminster. William Wilson, Esq., C.S., Edinburgh. J. Y. Simpson, Esq., Professor of Midwifery in the University of Edinburgh. * Sir James Russell, of Ashiesteil. * George Tod, Esq., Cheltenham. * Henry Cheyne, Esq., W.S., Edinburgh. * Frederick Thynne, Esq., land agent, George Street, Westminster.

ORDINARY DIRECTORS.

Thomas G. Mackay, Esq., W.S. John Cadell, Esq., of Tranent. Alexander Dunsmure, Esq., Merchant, Leith. Thomas Beveridge, Esq., D.C.S. Wm. Jas. Duncan, Esq., Banker, Edinburgh. Lewis A. Wallace, Esq., Architect. Anthony Murray, Esq., of Dollerie, W.S. The Hon. Bouverie F. Primrose. George Dundas, Esq., Sheriff of Selkirkshire. Christopher Wood, Jun., Esq., Merchant, Leith. Archibald Davidson, Esq., Sheriff of Aberdeenshire. Charles Forbes, Esq., of Canaan Park, Edin. Isaac Bayley, Esq., of Manuel. * Jas. Mylne, Esq., W.S., Edinburgh. * John Jopp, Esq., W.S., Edinburgh. * Jas. Tytler, Esq., of Woodhouselee.

TRUSTEES.

William Mitchell Innes, Esq., of Parsons-green. James Balfour, Esq., of Pilrig, W.S. Edward Loyd, Esq., Banker, Manchester. The Hon. Bouverie F. Primrose. Alexander Pringle, Esq., of Whytbank.

Medical Officer.—James Begbie, M.D. Auditor.—Donald Lindsay. Manager.—John Mackenzie. Secretary.—William Lindesay.

During the year 1854 there have been 638 Policies passed and taken up by the proposers, representing Assurances to the extent of £455,377 14s. 3d. The Society’s Realised and Accumulated Fund amounted, at 31st December last, to £2,802,140 1s. 1d. The Annual Revenue has increased to the extent of £22,168 0s. 11d., and amounted, at 31st December last, to £373,901 13s. 8d.

FOREIGN RESIDENCE AND TRAVEL.

Greatly increased facilities have recently been given to Assured parties having occasion to go abroad; and in the cases of many Foreign Countries (including considerable portions of North America and Australia, New Zealand, the Cape of Good Hope, &c.) the only extra charge now imposed by the Directors is for risk of Sea Voyage.

CHESTER HONORARY BOARD.

Gregory Burnett, Esq., Hawarden. The Rev. F. Ayckbowm, Rector of the Holy Trinity. Alexander Mackintosh, Esq., C.E. John Trevor, Esq., Treasurer of County Courts. Mr. Samuel Davies, Chemist. Mr. John Smith, Woollen Draper.

Agent for Chester and North Wales.—JAMES SMITH, OLD BANK, CHESTER.

NATIONAL PROVINCIAL LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES, 127, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON.

TRUSTEES.

SIR JAMES DUKE, Bart., Alderman, and M.P. for the City of London.

THE RIGHT HON. THOMAS MILNER GIBSON, M.P. for Manchester.

JOHN LEWIS RICARDO, Esq., M.P. for Stoke.

LIFE SOCIETY: Guarantee Fund, £50,000.

This Society is established on the just principles of Mutual Life Assurance, without entailing on its Members the liability incurred in other Institutions of a similar character.

The Justice and Liberality of its Principles, and their suitability to the wants of the Public, have obtained for it a large and rapidly increasing business; and it may fairly be considered one of the most flourishing and successful institutions of modern date.

The Policies, being INDISPUTABLE, entail no trouble or inconvenience to the survivors.

PERSONS ASSURED IN THIS OFFICE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PRIVILEGES:

Every Member has a right to vote in the Election of Directors and Officers, by which means the Assured possess full control over the management and affairs of the Society.

Annual publication of Accounts, which are audited by Public Accountants, who are in no way interested in the Society.

No advantage is taken of a Member’s temporary inability to pay the Premium, as the Society will, on application, advance the required amount as often as the value of the Policy will admit.

No charge made for Policy Stamp, Entrance Money, or Medical Fees, nor is any other payment required beyond the Premium.

Should a Member fall into difficulties, or be otherwise totally unable to continue his payments, he would not, as in other Offices, lose all he had paid in, but would have a fresh Policy granted to him, Free from ant further Payments, and equivalent to the sum he had paid.

Annual distribution of Bonuses.

The Funds of the Society are employed in granting Loans to Members on approved Personal or other Security.

Members are entitled to deduct the Premiums paid to this Society in making their returns for Income Tax.

SPECIAL NOTICE.—Policies effected on the participating Scale before the 31st of December next, will be entitled to a Bonus, to be declared after the close of the present year, when a valuation of the Society’s assets and liabilities will be made. Extract from Directors’ Report of September 6, 1855:—“The Deed of Constitution enacts that, at the close of the year 1856, a valuation of the assets and liabilities of the Society shall be made, with a view to determine the amount of BONUS to be awarded to the Proprietors and Policy-holders; and if the same favourable rate of mortality continues to prevail, the result of this investigation cannot fail to be of the most highly satisfactory character.”—January 1, 1856.

FIRE COMPANY: Capital, £250,000 Sterling. Fully Subscribed by a Numerous, Influential, and Wealthy Proprietary.

THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE MOST PROMINENT FEATURES OF THIS OFFICE.

I. Instead of making a small return to the Insurers at intervals of Five or Seven Years, this Company will return ANNUALLY FIFTY PER CENT. of the PROFITS, the advantage of which is felt as the renewal Premiums become due, virtually making a large reduction from future Payments.

II. No charge for Policies when the sum insured amounts to £300.

III. Persons Insuring in this Office for Seven Years, by a Single Payment, are charged Premium for Six Years only.

IV. Insurances Transferred from other Offices, without any expense, trouble, or inconvenience.

V. Claims Settled with Promptness and Liberality.

The MUTUAL PRINCIPLE, with freedom from liability to the Insured, as applied to Fire Insurance, is a novel system, based on liberal and equitable arrangements, thereby securing to the Insured a participation in the Profits they themselves have created; hence, in proportion to the amount of business introduced to this Office by the Insured, so are their own Rates of Premium reduced, or their own Profits increased.

AGENT FOR CHESTER: MR. THOMAS HUGHES, 4, PARADISE ROW.

PROVIDENT CLERKS’

MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION, AND BENEVOLENT FUND. Established 1840.

Attention is particularly directed to the advantages offered by this Association to assurers of all classes. It embraces Mutual Life Assurance in all its branches, and has a Revenue, as shown by the last balance-sheet, of more than £20,000 per annum. Policies to the extent of £900,000 have been issued since its formation; and upwards of £30,000 have been paid to the representatives of deceased members. The Bonuses already declared have averaged 24 and 33 per cent. respectively on the premiums paid; while the mortality continues extremely favourable. Foreign residence permitted in most cases without extra charge, and a liberal sum given for Surrendered Policies.

THE BENEVOLENT DEPARTMENT,

Established for the benefit of Clerks, their Widows, and Children, has an Accumulated Capital of £15,000, and an Income of more than £1500 per annum. Loans and Gratuities are granted for the relief of temporary embarrassment, and members are assisted in payment of their premiums when in distress. Annuities are granted to aged and infirm clerks, and to widows of clerks.

By order of the Board, WM. J. LINFORD, Secretary.

15, Moorgate-street, London.

AGENT FOR CHESTER—MR. FRANK PALIN.

TRAVELLERS ON THE LONDON & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY

Are respectfully informed, that

THE OFFICIAL

ILLUSTRATED

GUIDE TO THE LINE,

BY GEORGE MEASOM, IS NOW READY,

And may be procured at any of the Bookstalls.

THE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY.

Established in 1852. Enrolled under 6 & 7 Wm. IV., c. 32.

TRUSTEES.

LORD VISCOUNT RANELAGH. HON. COLONEL LOWTHER, M.P. RT. HON. R. C. NISBETT HAMILTON, M.P. J. C. COBBOLD, ESQ., M.P.

Holders of completed Shares (price £52 4s. 6d., and 1s. for pass-book) and of Shares in progress, paid a year in advance (price £5 2s. 6d. each, and 1s. for pass-book), and upwards, receive

FIVE PER CENT. PER ANNUM GUARANTEED INTEREST, PAYABLE HALF YEARLY,

One month after Lady-day and Michaelmas, and also any per centage above five per cent. of the BONUS declared at each annual meeting.

Six per Cent. was paid for 1853, Seven per Cent, for 1854, and Six per Cent. has been declared for 1855.

Any number of Shares may be taken; and there is no personal liability, every Member being allowed to withdraw, under the rules, when he choses, his subscriptions at ten days’ notice. The taking of land is quite optional: a Shareholder may be either an investor or an allottee, or both, at his pleasure.

The First Payment on an uncompleted Share is 12s. 6d.; the subsequent Monthly Payments, 8s., with 1s. every Third Month for quarterage, to meet working expenses.

The CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY is thus open to every class of the community, with an equally adjusted system on the mutual principle, and is now universally acknowledged to be one of the most eligible investments of the day.

For Prospectuses, containing a list of the Noblemen, Members of Parliament, and other Gentlemen (upwards of seventy in number), on the Executive and General Committees, &c., apply to

CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN, Secretary, OFFICES:—No. 33, NORFOLK STREET, STRAND, LONDON.

OR TO

MR. THOMAS HUGHES, 4, PARADISE ROW, CHESTER.

Payments on Shares can be remitted by cheques, bank notes, provincial notes (if payable in London), post-office orders (in the name of the Secretary), or postage stamps. The Society has on its Register, Members in China, India, the Mauritius, on the Continent, and in all parts of the United Kingdom; the interests of the most distant Shareholders being carefully attended to.

Persons desiring the Freehold Franchise in Counties, can acquire plots of Land of adequate value, without any trouble beyond that of forwarding the price of the plot they may select, on any Estate, after inspection of the Plan.

FRANCIS F. HICKMAN,

FURNISHING

IRONMONGER, MANUFACTURER, & CUTLER,

145, NORTHGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

FLAVEL’S PRIZE KITCHENER.

These Ranges are strongly recommended for their simplicity of construction, and their economy and cleanliness in use.

The top forms a Hot-plate, and the open fire removes many of the objections which are felt to close Ranges.

They are made in all sizes, from 3 feet to 18 feet in width, suitable for large or small establishments.

They are admirably adapted for the cure of Smoky Chimneys.

Experienced Workmen employed to fix them, and every information given on application.

EDWARD PETERS,

BRASIER, FURNISHING IRONMONGER, CUTLER,

BRASS-FOUNDER, LOCKSMITH, BELL-HANGER, AND GAS-FITTER,

103, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER,

Has always on hand a good assortment of

COPPER, BLOCK-TIN, AND IRON KITCHEN UTENSILS,

Manufactured on the Premises.

The Show-Rooms contain an extensive Stock of

KITCHEN RANGES, DINING, DRAWING & BED-ROOM GRATES, FENDERS & FIRE-IRONS PATENT IRON BEDSTEADS, BATHS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, TEA URNS AND SWING KETTLES. GASALIERS, HALL LAMPS, BRACKETS, &c.

AGENT FOR FLAVEL’S PRIZE-MEDAL PATENT KITCHENER, AND HADROT’S PRIZE-MEDAL FRENCH LAMPS.

LAMP OILS, CANDLES, COTTON, AND GLASSES. COPPER KITCHEN UTENSILS REPAIRED AND RE-TINNED. Brass Work Repaired, Cleaned, Re-Lacquered, and Re-Bronzed.

ESTABLISHED 1832.

ENGRAVING, LITHOGRAPHIC, STEEL, COPPER-PLATE, AND LETTER-PRESS PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, EASTGATE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

EVANS AND GRESTY,

BEG TO INTIMATE THAT THEIR BUSINESS CONSISTS OF

ENGRAVING,

Viz: on Plate, Brass, Wood, and Stone—Arms, Crests, Cyphers, and Inscriptions, Invoices, Shop Cards, Marriage and Visiting Cards, Book Plates, Vignettes, Window, Door, and Coffin Plates, Stone and Brass Seals.

Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Name Plates, tastefully engraved, 2s. 6d. each. Addresses, 1s. extra.

WEDDING CARDS AND ENVELOPES IN GREAT VARIETY AND TASTE.

In an ornamental wrapper, upwards of Forty

SELECT VIEWS IN CHESTER AND ITS VICINITY,

WITH A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE OLD CITY WALLS.

Price 2s. 6d. tinted, and 1s. 6d. plain.

LITHOGRAPHY.

MAPS, PLANS, Chalk Drawings, Letter Headings, Circulars, Letters of Credit, Invoices, Bills, Labels, Gold and Colour Printing, Likenesses, Law Forms, &c.

E. & G. beg to intimate to Surveyors, Auctioneers, and others, that they have Lithographic Presses and Stones, measuring 50 inches by 32 inches, 38 inches by 25 inches, and so on in smaller sizes.

Letter-press Printing, Plain and Ornamental.

OLD CRYPT CARPET ROOM,

No. 11, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

Supposed Date, A.D. 800.

PRICHARD & DODD,

LINEN DRAPERS, MERCERS, AND UPHOLSTERERS, CARPET FACTORS, GENERAL MOURNING AND FUNERAL FURNISHERS, CHESTER,

Respectfully solicit an inspection of their extensive and varied Stock of Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster, Dutch Hemp, &c. Carpets.

MATTINGS, OIL CLOTHS, ETC.

THOMAS CATHERALL,

BOOKSELLER, BOOKBINDER, STATIONER,

MUSIC AND PRINT-SELLER,

EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER,

HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

BIBLES, TESTAMENTS, PRAYER BOOKS, & CHURCH SERVICES,

IN PLAIN AND ELEGANT BINDINGS.

A CHOICE STOCK OF PLAIN AND FANCY STATIONERY,

DAY BOOKS, CASH BOOKS, LEDGERS,

And every other description of Account Books, ruled, printed, and paged to any pattern, and bound on an improved principle, upon the shortest notice.

BLOTTING BOOKS, ALBUMS, AND SCRAP BOOKS.

POSTING BILLS, HAND BILLS, CATALOGUES, CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, CLUB ARTICLES, BILL HEADS, CARDS, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF

LETTER-PRESS & COPPER-PLATE PRINTING,

Executed with care, neatness, and despatch, and on the most reasonable Terms.

AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF THE MOST POPULAR MUSIC,

At a reduction of Threepence in the Shilling from the published price. All new pieces procured from London at the same rate.

MAGAZINES AND ALL OTHER PERIODICALS REGULARLY SUPPLIED.

GENERAL NEWSPAPER AGENT.

Platt & Son, Chemists to Her Majesty, Eastgate-street Row, Chester.

Importers’ of German and French Seltzer, and Medicinal Waters.

Depot for all the most approved Inventions for Ladies whilst Nursing, and Infants, which have received the approbation of the leading London and Country Accoucheurs.

Lists, with Prices, forwarded on application.

Schweppe’s Soda, Potash, and Lemonade Waters at Wholesale Prices.

MRS. HILL’S BOOT AND SHOE MART, 9, EASTGATE ROW,

CHESTER.

A Choice Selection of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes always in Stock.

W. HIGGINS, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, 142, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

Prescriptions and Family Recipes prepared with the strictest care and accuracy.

GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES,

With every Drug and Medical Preparation as directed in the respective Pharmacopœias.

JAMES DICKSON & SONS, SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, 102, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER,

Have always on Sale at their extensive Nurseries, Newton, close to Chester, every variety of Forest and Fruit Trees, Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, Roses, Alpine, Herbaceous, Greenhouse, and Stove Plants; with every other Article cultivated in an extensive and General Nursery Business.

Their Seed Stores in Chester are at all times fully stocked with every kind of Agricultural and Horticultural Seeds of warranted quality. Also Gardening Implements, Russian Mats, Mushroom Spawn, and every other Article connected with the Seed Trade, at the lowest market value.

TO RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS.

JOHN DOWNING FARRER, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER,

(Member of the Pharmaceutical Society by Examination.) Established 1825.

Aware of the responsibility which attaches itself to those who dispense prescriptions, J. F. pledges himself to superintend the preparation of every medicine leaving his establishment; and in proof of his ability to perform that office aright, can submit certificates of qualification from the most distinguished London Chemists.

Delicious Summer Beverages, Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry, Cherry, Red and Black Currant, Foreign Pine Apple, &c., possessing the true flavour of the fresh fruit.

Stomachic Bitters for giving a correct tone to the stomach; particularly recommended after too free an indulgence at the table.

The much admired Floral Extract, Cestrian Bouquet and Lavender Water, so highly esteemed for their surprising sweetness and extreme durability of perfume, sold in bottles, 1s. 6d., and upwards; and for the accommodation of visitors who are desirous of purchasing some memento of Chester, are packed in conveniently sized boxes, containing a bottle of each Perfume, price 4s. 6d. and 8s. 6d. per box.

The above are prepared and sold only by the Proprietor, JOHN D. FARRER, Family and Dispensing Chemist, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER,

N.B. Agent for Schweppe’s Aerated Waters, which J. F. continues to supply at 3s. per dozen.

JOSEPH HILL, BOOT AND SHOE FACTOR AND MANUFACTURER,

90, EASTGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

J. T. WATHEW, GOLDSMITH, JEWELLER, AND WATCHMAKER, 69, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

PURCHASERS MAY ALWAYS RELY UPON A VALUABLE STOCK OF GOODS TO CHOOSE FROM.

W. A. BILLINGTON, CONFECTIONER AND BRIDE-CAKE MAKER, 45, WATERGATE ROW, CHESTER.

(Within two minutes’ walk of City Walls, Racecourse, &c.)

Parties Visiting Chester will find his Refreshment Rooms REPLETE WITH SOUPS, STEAKS, PIES, JELLIES, PASTRY, IN VARIETY. TEA AND COFFEE, BURTON ALES, LONDON PORTER.

C. J. BLELOCK AND SON, DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

MANUFACTURERS OF SODA WATER AND LEMONADE BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY AND THE ROYAL FAMILY.

CHESTER.

HARP & PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSE, ABBEY STREET, CHESTER.

BOUCHER AND CO.,

Have always in Stock a constant supply of New and Second-hand INSTRUMENTS of the best character, for sale and hire, on the most moderate terms. Warranted for any length of time. Instruments taken in exchange.

ADDITIONAL STOCKS KEPT BY THEIR VARIOUS AGENTS IN WALES.

B. & C. beg to announce, that to meet their increasing business, they have engaged an additional Assistant of first-rate ability, as Tuner and Repairer, from one of the principal London Houses.

Tuning, Regulating, and Repairing, of the most extensive description, in Town and Country.

FAMILY SHOE WAREHOUSE,

CROSS, CHESTER.

ESTABLISHED 1828.

WILLIAMS AND SON

MANUFACTURE AND SELL

EVERY VARIETY OF BOOTS AND SHOES.

QUALITY:—PRIME. PRICE:—THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE.

D. M^c. GREGOR, ROYAL HOTEL, Family, Commercial, and Posting House,

CHESTER.

THE BLOSSOMS

FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL,

CHESTER. HENRY CUTTER, PROPRIETOR.

To FAMILIES, COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN, and PARTIES ON PLEASURE, the above HOTEL offers peculiar advantages, being situated in the centre of the City, adjoining the Post Office, near to the Banks, within two minutes walk of the Ancient City Walls and Cathedral, and the nearest Hotel to the Railway Station. The above Hotel is one of the OLDEST ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CITY, and is conducted on principles combining COMFORT WITH THE STRICTEST ECONOMY.

A FIXED MODERATE CHARGE FOR SERVANTS.

Omnibuses to and from the Railway for every Train.

☞ Attached to the above Hotel, and TO BE LET, is A LARGE AND SPACIOUS ROOM, 25 yards long, well lighted with gas, and to which there is an excellent approach.

LONDON HOTEL. R. T. MORTIMER

BEGS TO INFORM HIS FRIENDS GENERALLY THAT HE HAS OPENED A

FAMILY & COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT,

113, FOREGATE STREET, OPPOSITE SELLER STREET,

CHESTER.

Within Three Minutes walk of the Railway Station and Post Office.

In soliciting a share of public support, R. T. M. assures his patrons that every attention shall be paid to their comfort, and that his charges will be found very moderate.

N.B.—Spacious and comfortable Apartments for Visitors, as the upper part of the east side of this Hotel affords a commanding View of the Cheshire Hills and River Dee, a desirable and healthy situation for private families during the spring and autumn season.

T. HOBDAY, LIVERPOOL ARMS FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL,

BROOK STREET, CHESTER.

THE NEAREST HOTEL TO THE RAILWAY STATION.

PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOR FAMILIES.

MRS. EDWARD TASKER,

FOREGATE STREET, (near the Bars), CHESTER,

Respectfully announces that she has recently fitted up her house in a neat and appropriate manner for the especial use of

PRIVATE FAMILIES VISITING THE OLD CITY.

The House is conveniently situated

WITHIN FIVE MINUTES’ WALK FROM THE STATION,

And commands an extensive prospect over Queen’s Park, as well as of the Mountains of Cheshire and North Wales. The Rooms are large and lofty, and no expense has been spared to secure to the Establishment every possible internal convenience. HOT and COLD BATHS always ready.

REFERENCES PERMITTED TO SEVERAL RESPECTABLE FAMILIES.

ELIZABETH BELL, HOP-POLE, COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY INN,

FOREGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

ARTHUR BANKS, GREEN DRAGON, COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY INN,

EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

JOHN LITTLE, FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER, EASTGATE, OPPOSITE THE OLD BANK, CHESTER.

SUPERIOR BRITISH WINES, SPICES, PICKLES, FISH SAUCES, &c. GENUINE SMOKED CUMBERLAND HAMS.

BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN.

Warrant bearing date March 17th, 1840.

GEORGE SUMNERS, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,

EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER, AND AT 31, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL.

STRANGERS and VISITORS may obtain at these Establishments every Article in the trade, of first-rate quality and style, either ready made or to their own order, with promptness and attention.

JOHN LOWE, GOLDSMITH, JEWELLER, AND WATCH MAKER,

6, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER,

(Late George Lowe & Sons, and J. & T. Lowe).

Established in 1790.

John Lowe returns his sincere thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public in general, for the liberal support he has received since his connection with the above named Establishment, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same.

A large assortment of Gold Chains, Watches, Jewellery, Silver Plate, and Electro-plated Goods.

Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Sets, consisting of Tea and Coffee Pot, Sugar Basin, and Cream Jug, from £3 15s. to £6.

WEDDING RINGS, ETC., AT REASONABLE PRICES.

Plated articles re-plated and restored as when new. Repairs of Jewellery and Silver Goods executed on the premises with dispatch. Seals and Plate engraved in the First Style.

N.B. NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE TRADE.

PRIVATE APARTMENTS.

MRS. H. J. CUTTER,

8, PARADISE ROW, CHESTER.

J. W. MASSEY, Importer & Dealer in Foreign Wines & Spirits,

128, FOREGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

THOMAS LATHAM,

LATE FOREMAN TO MESSRS. PARRY & SONS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

BRUSH MANUFACTURER,

NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER.

EDWARD TASKER,

PAINTER, SLATER, AND PLASTERER,

THE BARS,

FOREGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

DEALER IN OILS, PAINTS, COLOURS, VARNISH, CEMENT, AND PLASTER OF PARIS.

(A CARD.) JOHN T. T. PILKINGTON, CIVIL AND MINING ENGINEER,

22, UPPER NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER.

J. DODD’S WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY AND BRITISH WINE ESTABLISHMENT,

NORTHGATE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

WESTMINSTER SAUCE, PATRONISED BY THE NOBILITY & GENTRY OF THE CITY & COUNTY.

This Sauce, from its peculiar piquancy and zest, is pronounced by connoisseurs to be the best and most generally useful of any yet offered to the public.

SOLE PROPRIETORS:

BOWERS, BROTHERS,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA DEALERS,

Family Grocers and Italian Warehousemen,

101, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

BARGAINS AT AMBROSE WILLIAMS’, GLASGOW HOUSE, 18, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

BONNETS at from 4½d. to 4s. 6½d., worth from 8d. to 6s. 6d. BLANKETS AND SHAWLS, at from 20 to 30 per cent. under the usual prices. A large assortment of Ladies’ WHITE STAYS extremely cheap. BOYS’ CLOTH CAPS from 1s. to 2s. 6d. STOUT TWEED for Boys’ suits, 10d. per yard.

JOSEPH OAKES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LINEN DRAPER, Silk Mercer, &c.,

94 & 95, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

CROSS & HARPER, IMPORTERS OF WINES AND FOREIGN SPIRITS,

EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

WHITLEY & ROBERTS,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

WOOLLEN DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, & HATTERS,

EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

JAMES JONES

Has a very superior, novel, and fashionable Stock of Gentlemen’s, Ladies’, and Children’s

BOOTS AND SHOES,

Carefully made up on improved anatomical principles; possessing many advantages in style, fit, durability, and workmanship.

BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER, REMODELLED, & REPAIRED. 38, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

ORIGINAL ROYAL BAZAAR,

No. 36, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER,

ESTABLISHED 30 YEARS.

PIETRO BORDESSA

Begs to acquaint Tourists and Visitors to the Ancient City that a large Stock of

FOREIGN AND FANCY GOODS

are always kept on hand at this Old Established House. A large quantity of BAROMETERS at half-price. Also, LOOKING GLASSES of every description selling off at very reduced prices.

P. B. begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he has just received a large stock of Naples Maccaroni of the finest quality.

J. KEARTLAND,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

TEA DEALER AND GROCER,

140, UPPER BRIDGE STREET,

CHESTER.

(ESTABLISHED 1780.) BOWERS, BROTHERS, DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

101, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

PRESCRIPTIONS and FAMILY RECEIPTS prepared with the GREATEST CARE AND ACCURACY, and compounded of Drugs and Chemicals of the FINEST and PUREST Description.

AGENTS TO THE SUN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

WILLIAM WEBB,

(LATE FIELDING) GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE MERCHANT, 145, BRIDGE STREET (Near the Cross), CHESTER.

Dinner Services, &c., matched. Glass made to pattern. Glass Shades, Water Filters, &c. Glass, Fruit, and Stone Porter and Ginger Beer Bottles. Hotel Keepers and Parties Furnishing supplied on most reasonable terms. All Kinds of Stoneware, Garden Pots, &c.

JOHN AND THOMAS HIGGINS, WOOLLEN DRAPERS AND HATTERS,

14, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

FUNERALS FURNISHED,

GEORGE LOWE, Working Silversmith, Jeweller, & Watch Maker,

EASTGATE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

A Large and Fashionable Stock always on hand for sale.

CLOCKS, TIME PIECES, AND PATENT LEVER WATCHES.

HAIGH’S PAPER-HANGING WAREHOUSE,

10, GROSVENOR STREET, CHESTER.

THE ONLY ONE IN THE CITY WHERE NOTHING BUT PAPER-HANGINGS ARE DEALT IN.

LONDON BREAD AND BISCUIT ESTABLISHMENT,

136, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

JOHN BAKER,

(BAKER TO THE LATE MARQUIS OF WESTMINSTER)

Returns his sincere thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, and Public generally, for the very liberal patronage he has received during the last eleven years, and embraces this opportunity of informing them that he has entered more extensively into the

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BISCUIT TRADE,

Of which he will have a daily supply of superior qualities, in packages of all sizes, and on moderate terms.

J. B., in soliciting a continuance of the favours hitherto bestowed, assures those who may honour him with their future commands, that they shall at all times meet with his prompt and careful attention.

MR. SNAPE, DENTIST,

BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

At Home daily from 10 till 4.

BRIDE CAKE MANUFACTURER

BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN.

RICHARD BOLLAND, CONFECTIONER, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER,

SUCCESSOR TO THE LATE MRS. THOMAS.

(NO OTHER PERSON HAVING THE PURCHASE AND USE OF HER RECEIPTS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF BRIDE CAKES,)

WEDDING BREAKFASTS,

FURNISHED IN WHOLE OR PART.

PIC-NIC PARTIES SUPPLIED.

FRENCH AND ORNAMENTAL CONFECTIONERY.

PARTIES VISITING CHESTER WILL FIND HIS REFRESHMENT ROOMS REPLETE WITH Soups, Pies, Jellies, Ices, Pastry in variety.

THOMPSON, (LATE WALKER AND COLTON),

SEEDSMAN, NURSERYMAN, AND FLORIST,

136, NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER,

Has always on hand a full supply of

AGRICULTURAL, GARDEN, & FLOWER SEEDS, OF GENUINE QUALITY,

With every other article connected with the trade. Catalogues may he had, or will be forwarded on application.

WILLIAMS & SON, TOBACCO AND SNUFF MANUFACTURERS,

CHESTER.

JOHN DAVIES, (LATE R. FLETCHER,)

GOLDSMITH, SILVERSMITH, AND JEWELLER,

PATENT LEVER WATCH AND CLOCK MANUFACTURER,

EASTGATE, CHESTER.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SECOND HAND WATCHES AND PLATE.

MESSRS. EDWARDS, CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS,

AND

PAPER-HANGERS,

6, WATERGATE ROW,

CHESTER.

W. J. WRIGHT, (FROM MESSRS. BROADWOOD’S, LONDON)

PIANOFORTE TUNER AND DEALER,

ST. WERBURGH’S STREET, CHESTER.

Pianofortes for Sale or Hire, Tuned and Repaired, Taken in Exchange, &c. &c.

JOHN SMITH AND SON, WOOLLEN DRAPERS AND HATTERS,

EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

CLOTHES MADE IN THE FIRST STYLE OF FASHION.

Funerals Completely Furnished.

JOSEPH FINCHETT, FAMILY GROCER,

EASTGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

E. ACTON, SHIRT MANUFACTURER AND GENERAL OUTFITTER, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

Hosiery, Gloves, Parasols, Umbrellas, Carpet-Bags, Ladies’ Ready-made Linen, Gentlemen’s Cravats and Handkerchiefs of every Description, Perfumery, &c., &c.

Sole Agent for Ford’s Celebrated Eureka Shirt.

(A CARD.) MESSRS. JOHN PALIN AND SON, LAND AGENTS AND SURVEYORS,

WESTMINSTER BUILDINGS, NEWGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

JAMES WORRALL, GUN AND PISTOL MAKER,

30, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER.

EVERY DESCRIPTION OF SPORTING AMMUNITION.

Repairing in all its Branches.

ALEXANDER & WILLIAM BOOTH, MERCHANT TAILORS, DRAPERS, & HAT MANUFACTURERS,

99, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

FUNERALS COMPLETELY FURNISHED.

A CARD.

MR. D. HERBERT, AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER, AND COUNTY COURT AGENT,

98, BROOK STREET, CHESTER.

OFFICE:—FRODSHAM STREET.

T. R. HINCKS,

CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST,

NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER.

RICHARD DAVIES,

GENERAL DRAPER AND SILK MERCER,

112, EASTGATE STREET, (OPPOSITE THE ROYAL HOTEL) CHESTER.

JOSEPH ROBERTS, FAMILY TEA DEALER AND GROCER,

138, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

A. & G. M^CLELLAN, SILK MERCERS, &c.,

EASTGATE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

THOMAS EDWARDS, BRUSH MANUFACTURER,

CROSS, CHESTER,

Begs most respectfully to return his grateful thanks to the Inhabitants of Chester and its vicinity, for the liberal support which he has received since his succession to his late Father’s business, and hopes by strict attention and personal superintendence to merit a continuance of their future favours, and an extension of public patronage.

ROBERT GREGG,

SUCCESSOR TO BROADHURST & JONES, 154, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER,

Rope and Twine Manufacturer, and General Dealer in Smallwares.

WILLIAM ALDIS, CLOTHIER AND HATTER,

BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER,

First-class Goods, ready for immediate wear, consisting of Over-coats, Frock, Dress, and Shooting Coats, Vests, Trousers, &c., always on hand.

Loudon and Paris Hats, Portmanteaus and Hat Cases, Shirts, Stocks, Neck Ties, Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.

BLAKE, (LATE GIBBONS,)

CONFECTIONERY AND GENERAL REFRESHMENT ROOMS, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

SOUPS, STEAKS, CHOPS, COFFEE, TEA, &c. &c.

LEMONADE, SODA WATER, A GINGER BEER. MELTON MOWBRAY PIES.

HENRY SPENCER, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELLER, Watch and Clock Maker,

Has always on hand a large assortment of GOLD and SILVER Patent Lever WATCHES, Wedding Rings, &c. &c.

EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

J. THOMPSON, PRINT SELLER, &c.,

BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

Repository for the Sale of VIEWS IN WALES, of the ANCIENT BUILDINGS IN CHESTER, and GUIDE BOOKS for CHESTER and WALES.

ENGRAVER, LITHOGRAPHER, AND COPPERPLATE PRINTER.

Ladies and Gentlemen’s Address Cards Engraved and Printed.

W. CROSBY, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER,

104, EASTGATE ROW NORTH, CHESTER.

Agent for the Clerical, Medical, and General Life Assurance Society.

A. TAIT, TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER, &c.,

BRIDGE STREET ROW,

CHESTER.

WILLIAM RICHMOND,

TUNER, REPAIRER, AND DEALER IN

ACCORDEONS, FLUTINAS, AND CONCERTINAS, 2, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

(NEAR THE CROSS.)

A variety of Music Books, arranged for the Accordeon, Concertina, &c. A choice assortment, of Instruments kept constantly on hand. Old ones taken in exchange for new.

MARIA WILLIAMS, SILK, WOOLLEN, COTTON, AND FANCY DYER,

CLEANER, GLAZER, AND HOT PRESSER, ST. WERBURGH STREET, CHESTER.

Gentlemen’s Wearing Apparel Renovated. Blankets and Carpets scoured on the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.

G. MARSH,

5, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

TAILOR AND DRAPER,

GARMENTS MADE TO ORDER AT A MODERATE PROFIT.

Coats from 25s. to £3. Vests from 8s. to 15s. Trousers from 12s. to 28s.

FUNERALS FURNISHED.

FRANCIS GILL,

SON OF THE LATE MR. JOHN GILL, SOLICITOR,

ACCOUNTANT, ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENT,

30, NEWGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

JOHN HITCHEN, SURVEYOR, BUILDER, AND CONTRACTOR,

EATON ROAD. CHESTER.

W. J. BELL, FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,

No. 2, BRIDGE STREET ROW,

CHESTER.

HUNTING, SHOOTING, and FISHING BOOTS made in a superior style, possessing great advantages in fit, durability, and general appearance, besides economy in price. BOOTS REFRONTED, and Repairs executed in a superior manner.

A Good assortment of Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, and Children’s Walking Boots and Shoes; Dress, and warm House and India Rubber Over Shoes.

SAMUEL DEAN, LATE MATTHEWS AND DAVENPORT,

SADDLER,

EASTGATE, CHESTER.

Saddlery and Harness on moderate terms. Successor to the late E. Matthews.

GEORGE H. CROWTHER’S OLD BOOK REPOSITORY,

No. 8, ST. WERBURGH STREET, CHESTER.

“Whose Shop is well-known, or ought to be so, by all the true lovers of curious little old smoke-dried Volumes.”

☞ Libraries arranged, catalogued, valued for testamentary and other purposes. Libraries or smaller lots of Books purchased on equitable terms.

W. FARISH’S COMMERCIAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL,

No. 6, BROOK STREET, CHESTER,

Is conveniently situated for Business, in the leading thoroughfare to the City, within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station and Post Office, and is fitted with a view to the comfort of Commercial Gentlemen, Visitors, &c. A respectable Boots always on the Premises.

OMNIBUSES PASS TO AND FROM EVERY TRAIN.

A CARD. MR. JAMES HARRISON, ARCHITECT,

23, ST. WERBURGH STREET,

CHESTER.

☞ BASS’S INDIA PALE ALE.

Private Families, Gentlemen, and Invalids would do well by sending their orders for the above distinguished beverage, so much admired for the summer months, and especially recommended by the Medical Profession throughout her Majesty’s dominions; also a general assortment of MILD ALES viz. Edinburgh, Alloa, Burton, and Windsor; likewise Guinness’s Double Stout, [34] in bottle, in fine condition for immediate use, at

MANLY’S INDIA ALE & PORTER STORES,

VICTORIA BUILDINGS, LOWER BRIDGE STREET,

CHESTER.

N.B.—Agent, by special appointment, for the United Kingdom Life Assurance Company, London.

JOHN DENNIS, BASKET & HAMPER MANUFACTURER,

WHITE COOPER, FANCY BASKET, BRUSH & COMB DEALER,

EASTGATE STREET, Opposite the Royal Hotel,

CHESTER.

All kinds of Wine, Fruit, and Packing Hampers constantly on hand.

HENRY MORRIS, WOOLLEN DRAPER, TAILOR, AND HATTER,

EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

FUNERALS COMPLETELY FURNISHED.

SAMUEL SETTLE & SON, CUTLERS,

BRIDGE STREET, (CORNER OF COMMONHALL STREET,)

CHESTER.

To have the Vision accurately suited with SPECTACLES, apply to W. N. TELFORD, OPTICIAN,

GROSVENOR STREET, CHESTER.

EGERTON STREET SAW MILLS AND TIMBER YARD, CHESTER.

ALFRED LOCKWOOD

Begs to announce that he is selling MOULDINGS of every description, DOORS SASHES, and all kinds of JOINERS’ WORK, Manufactured by PATENT MACHINERY, at reduced prices a List of which may be had upon application.

Seasoned and Prepared FLOORING always on Sale. TIMBER AND SCANTLINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

EDWIN CLARK, (FROM SHEFFIELD) WORKING CUTLER,

GENERAL DEALER IN HARDWARE, 3, NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER.

Umbrellas and Parasols neatly covered and repaired on the shortest notice.

THOMAS LEWIS, CURRIER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LEATHER WAREHOUSE,

No. 9, NEWGATE STREET, CHESTER,

Gutta Percha, &c.

Hosiery, Glove, Shirt, Cravat, Baby, and Ladies’ Ready-made Linen Establishment.

J. E. EWEN,

Has always on hand a large Stock of First Class Goods at moderate prices.

N.B. Muslin and Lace Collars, Sleeves, Scotch and Irish Embroidery, Ribbons, Neck Ties, Parasols, Umbrellas, &c.

For the convenience of purchasers, every article is marked in plain figures.

8, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

E. PARIS, BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY,

EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

Strangers visiting Chester are invited to pay the above Establishment a visit, where may be seen a great variety of MECHANICAL FIGURES, &c., free of charge.

SAMUEL PARRY, ENGINEER, &c.,

Most respectfully informs his friends and the Public generally that he has commenced business in the Cross Gun Yard (next to the Golden Lion Inn), Foregate Street, Chester, where he intends carrying on the ENGINEERING BUSINESS—and trusts that, having obtained during the last twenty years, and whilst with his father, Mr. Robert Taylor Parry, of Crook Street Foundry, an experimental and practical knowledge of his business in its several branches—he shall merit a continuation of those favours so liberally bestowed upon his father for so many years, which shall have his best attention, and his charges most moderate.

S. P. continues to wait upon his agricultural and other friends as usual.

THE LANCASHIRE FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

AGENT,

MR. EDWARD GEE,

106, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER.

OLD BOOK REPOSITORY.

W. ROBERTS,

44, FOREGATE STREET,

Has constantly on Sale, a large quantity of Second-hand Books, at the lowest possible charges.

Old Books Bought, Sold, or Exchanged.

W. R. will be happy to receive commissions from Gentlemen unable personally to attend the various Book bales in the neighbourhood.

POWELL AND EDWARDS,

CUTLERS AND IRONMONGERS,

BRIDGE STREET,

CHESTER.

FOREGATE STREET PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT.

BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, CATALOGUES, CIRCULARS, CARDS, LEASES, INVOICES, HEADINGS, POSTING AND HAND BILLS,

AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF LETTER-PRESS PRINTING,

Neatly, accurately, and expeditiously executed, with

THE BEST AND MOST MODERN TYPES AND MATERIALS,

Under the personal superintendence of

F. P. EVANS,

Who will forward Specimens and Estimates on the shortest notice.

CHARLES COTGREAVE, LAW STATIONER AND GENERAL AGENT,

NORTHGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

F. FODEN, (LATE LANCASTER)

CONFECTIONER, & c. &c.,

ST. WERBURGH’S STREET,

CHESTER.

THOMAS GRIFFITH,

LIVERY STABLES,

14, NICHOLAS STREET, CHESTER.

Licensed to let Post and Saddle Horses, Gigs, Chaises, Cars, &c.

Close and Open Carriages always ready for Visitors.

EXCELLENT YARD AND TWO-YARD COAL,

FROM TRYDDYN LODGE.

MESSRS. LOWNDES AND SMITH,

No. 5 OFFICE, RAILWAY COAL YARD,

Sole Agents for Chester.

Messrs. L. and S. beg to inform the public that they continue to sell the above valuable Coals at the undermentioned

PRICES:—

Tryddyn Two-yard Coal at Chester 5d. per cwt.

„ „ Saighton Lane, Waverton 5½d. „

Tryddyn Yard Coal (very superior) 6d. „

ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO.

N.B.—A good Stock of BEST RUABON and LANCASHIRE COAL always on hand.

(A CARD). MR. HENRY LEWIS, ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR,

QUEEN STREET, CHESTER.

Sixteen years Assistant to Messrs. Penson & Son, Architects, of Oswestry and Chester.

W. WILLIAMS, BASKET AND HAMPER MANUFACTURER,

104, BRIDGE STREET (Near the Cross),

CHESTER.

ALL KINDS OF WINE, FRUIT, AND PACKING HAMPERS, CONSTANTLY ON HAND.

FRENCH FANCY BASKETS, HOLLAND RUSHES, WHITE COOPERY, &c.

Baskets of every description made to order on the shortest notice.

REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED.

STEPHEN BOX, GAS FITTER, BRASS FINISHER, AND BELL HANGER,

LOCKSMITH, BRAZIER, ZINC, IRON, AND TIN PLATE WORKER,

EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

GAS CHANDELIERS, LAMPS, GLASSES, &c., IN GREAT VARIETY.

BRONZING, LACQUERING, AND ALL KINDS OF BRASS-WORK NEATLY EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES.

Bell-hanging in all its branches, on the most approved principles.

WORKSHOPS AND SHOWROOMS adjoining Messrs. W. & C. Brown, Mercers.

From The George Hotel, Bangor Ferry.

THE GEORGE HOTEL, AND POSTING HOUSE, BANGOR FERRY,

(ELLEN ROBERTS, PROPRIETRESS,)

Is beautifully situated on the Banks of the Menai, within five minutes’ walk of the Menai Bridge, and ten of the great Tubular Bridge, also the same distance from the Railway Station; where an Omnibus, Post Horses for Private Carriages, and Cars, wait every Train.

THERE IS A BOAT IN READINESS FOR PARTIES WISHING TO SAIL TO THE BRIDGES OR ELSEWHERE.

EXCELLENT SEA BATHING, WITH ATTENDANCE;

HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS ALWAYS IN READINESS.

TICKETS OF ADMITTANCE FOR PENRHYN CASTLE ON THE APPOINTED DAY.

Steamboats ply Daily to and from Liverpool.

CHARLES WOOLEY,

ALBION TAVERN,

WATERGATE ROW (near the Cross), CHESTER.

Every Accommodation for Tourists and Visitors.

JOHN DENMAN, (LATE OF THE LIVERPOOL ARMS), ALBION FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL, And Posting House,

OPPOSITE THE CATHEDRAL, BANGOR.

W. TASH, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TOBACCONIST.

Meerschaum, and other Pipes, AND ALL ARTICLES CONNECTED WITH SMOKING.

NEWS AGENT.

All the London and Manchester Papers regularly supplied. Weekly and Monthly Periodicals on Sale.

TOP OF SHOEMAKER’S ROW, NORTHGATE ST., CHESTER.

TO TOURISTS AND OTHERS.

A. & T. B. FOULKES,

OLD ESTABLISHED

GLOVE MANUFACTURERS AND HOSIERS,

CROSS, CHESTER,

Have always in Stock a large assortment of

GLOVES AND GAUNTLETS

Of their own and other approved makes. Their

PATENT GAUNTLETS

Continue to give great satisfaction; their accuracy in fitting being very much superior to all others.

ANN RIGBY, ITALIAN & FAMILY GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT,

BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER.

Potted Meats, Marmalades, Fancy Biscuits, and Choice British Wines.

EDWARD KAY, LOCKSMITH, BELL-HANGER, AND GENERAL SMITH,

ABBEY BUILDINGS, CHESTER.

INTERESTING NEW WORKS FOR TOURISTS, BY THOMAS JACKSON, R.M.

BRITANNIA BRIDGE, 14 Engravings, 1s.

MENAI SUSPENSION BRIDGE, with an Engraving of the Bridge, 6d.

HANDBOOK FOR HOLYHEAD, 71 pages, 6d.

GUIDE TO DUBLIN, with a large Map, 6d.

The above works are not mere skeletons, but contain a large fund of information. Sent by post, free, for the amount in stamps.

Orders addressed, Mr. Jackson, Holyhead, will be promptly attended to.

WILLIAM JONES,

Engraver, Lithographer, Ornamental & General Printer, 1, Bridge Street Row, Chester, gives Estimates, and gets up Proofs, subject to approval.

JAMES HOLAWAY,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

BRUSH MANUFACTURER,

139, NORTHGATE STREET,

CHESTER.

HALL’S

ORIGINAL INDELIBLE

PATENT METALLIC PAPER

MEMORANDUM BOOKS,

MANUFACTURED BY

CHARLES PENNY AND SONS,

16, CANNON STREET WEST, LONDON.

SOLD BY

T. CATHERALL, PRICHARD AND ROBERTS, MINSHULL AND OWEN, AND PARRY AND SON,

CHESTER.

JOSEPH HILL,

BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER,

90, EASTGATE STREET,

CHESTER,

AND

HIGH STREET,

HOLYWELL.

THE CASTLE HOTEL, CONWAY.

This Old-established Hotel, situate near to the Railway Station, the Castle, Plas Mawr, and other objects of attraction to the Visitor, is still conducted with that attention to the comfort and convenience of passengers, which has, for many years, gained for it the first repute. The Proprietress,

CORDELIA OWEN,

Returns her sincere thanks to the public for the patronage and encouragement which she has received, and begs to state that no efforts shall be wanting on her part to secure their future favour.

WINES OF THE BEST VINTAGES AND OF MATURE AGE.

GENUINE SPIRITS FROM THE FIRST IMPORTERS.

MILD AND BITTER ALES FROM THE MOST EMINENT BREWERS.

London and Dublin Porter.

DINNERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.

During the summer months, a Cold Collation, with hot Vegetables, always on the Table.

New and Fashionable Carriages, by the best makers, with good Horses, and careful Drivers.

PRIVATE APARTMENTS.

FREDERICK J. HILL,

MANUFACTURING & WHOLESALE CONFECTIONER, DEALER IN BRITISH WINES, &c.

5, NORTHGATE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

PRICE LISTS SENT FREE BY POST ON APPLICATION.

WILLIAM SIMPSON,

GENERAL PLUMBER, GLAZIER, &c.

FRODSHAM STREET, CHESTER.

PUMPS, BATHS, WATER-CLOSETS, ETC.

IMPORTANT TO TOURISTS.

SMITHS’ INDELIBLE METALLIC BOOKS. SMITHS’ MANIFOLD COPYING LETTER-WRITER. SMITHS’ WRITING COMPENDIUM,

With Patent Self-Collapsing Pockets, which can be refilled at a small expense.

Sold by all Stationers, and Wholesale by the Manufacturers,

T. J. & J. SMITH, QUEEN STREET, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON.

WILLIAM DEW,

BRITISH HOTEL

FAMILY, COMMERCIAL, AND POSTING HOUSE,

WITHIN ONE MINUTE’S WALK OF THE RAILWAY STATION,

BANGOR.

REFRESHMENT ROOMS.

BANGOR, NORTH WALES.

Prints, Guidebooks, Maps, &c. for Tourists in the Principality.

THOMAS CATHERALL, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, MUSIC AND PRINTSELLER,

OPPOSITE THE OLD BANK, BANGOR,

Has on sale a great variety of Lithographic Views and Steel Engravings of the most

PICTURESQUE SCENERY IN NORTH WALES,

PRINTS OF THE

WELSH COSTUMES, A WELSH WEDDING, &c.

LARGE AND ACCURATE VIEWS OF BANGOR,

PENRHYN CASTLE, THE MODEL VILLAGE OF LLANDEGAI,

A SPIRITED SKETCH OF

A MARKET DAY IN BANGOR,

AND ALL THE BEST

TOURISTS’ GUIDE BOOKS, MAPS,

AND

VOCABULARIES IN ENGLISH AND WELSH.

VISITORS TO BANGOR

Will save themselves much time and expense if they purchase, price One Shilling,

CATHERALL’S HANDBOOK TO BANGOR, AND ITS VICINITY.

It contains a guide to all the objects of interest in the neighbourhood, and points out what to do, and how to do it, at the least possible expense and loss of time.

On the 1st January, 1856, was published, the First Monthly Part, price 1s., of a

POPULAR HISTORY OF ENGLAND,

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF SOCIETY AND GOVERNMENT FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO OUR OWN TIMES.

BY CHARLES KNIGHT.

Each Part contains a beautiful Steel Plate, and the whole work—divided into about Thirty-six Monthly Parts—will be enriched with about 1000 Wood Engravings.

“It is not only felt with fairness and admirably written, but very freely illustrated with good woodcuts. We can conceive that such a history, when a complete work, will be a family book, seldom suffered to be idle. It is an attempt to supply a well-known want, and we believe that the event will prove it a successful one.”—Examiner.

“A book for the parlour, the cottage, and the school-room—such is the work proposed by Mr. Knight.”—Athenæum.

Publishing in Monthly Parts, price 6s. each,

NATURE-PRINTED FERNS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

This new and important Folio Work on the “British Ferns,” to be completed in Seventeen Parts, will contain, besides Wood Engravings, upwards of fifty large folio Plates of “Ferns,” represented, life-size, by NATURE-PRINTING. With Descriptions of the Indigenous Species and Varieties by Thomas Moore, F.L.S., and Edited by Dr. Lindley.

The ENGLISH CYCLOPÆDIA, conducted by CHARLES KNIGHT, publishing in Weekly Numbers, price 6d., and in Monthly Parts, price 2s.

Now ready, price 10s., cloth, Vol. I. of

THE CYCLOPÆDIA OF BIOGRAPHY;

OR, THIRD DIVISION OF THE ENGLISH CYCLOPÆDIA, CONDUCTED BY CHARLES KNIGHT.

“Two Divisions of Mr. Knight’s admirable Cyclopædia—those comprising Natural History and Geography—being now finished, a third is here entered upon; and we have before us the First Part of a New Biographical Dictionary, which, when completed, will form a perfect work in itself, and will present a large body of information on the personal history of distinguished men, brought down almost to the day of publication. All living men of any degree of celebrity are included in this collection, and the very freshest incidents in their lives are not forgotten.”—Leader.

Just completed, each in 4 vols., price £2 2s.,

THE CYCLOPÆDIAS OF GEOGRAPHY AND NATURAL HISTORY.

WITH MANY HUNDREDS OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

“These Cyclopædias contain all that an ordinary reader is solicitous to know with reference to these two large departments of human learning.”—Times.

BRADBURY AND EVANS, 11, BOUVERIE STREET, LONDON.

CHESTER AND NORTH WALES.

The following Works are deserving the especial attention of VISITORS AND TOURISTS.

PROUT’S ANTIQUITIES OF CHESTER, 4to, half-bound morocco £1 11s. 6d.

The same, on large paper, imperial folio, half-bound morocco, price £2 12s. 6d.

Or Coloured and Mounted in imitation of the original Drawings, in Portfolio £5 5s. 0d.

A great variety of Views in Chester and North Wales, both Plain and Coloured.

BOOK OF VIEWS IN CHESTER AND ITS VICINITY, in an appropriate wrapper, containing 12 Steel Plate Views, price 2s. and 2s. 6d.

The same on card, in a handsome Envelope, price 1s. 6d.

BENNETT’S PEDESTRIAN’S TOUR THROUGH NORTH WALES, price 1s. 6d. in boards; or on large paper, bound in cloth, 3s.

THE CAMBRIAN MIRROR.—The favourite Tourist’s Guide through North Wales, with Map and Illustrations, price 3s. 6d.

THE STRANGER’S HANDBOOK TO CHESTER. A large paper edition of the present work, with numerous additional Illustrations, bound in cloth, price 5s.

PUBLISHED AND SOLD BY

THOMAS CATHERALL,

EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER,

AND

HIGH STREET, BANGOR.