laughter. The judge put down his pen, threw himself back in his chair,
and laughed until he shook like a piece of _blancmange_. As soon as
he could recover himself, he asked, in tones tremulous with suppressed
mirth, "Are you satisfied, Mr. M.?" Mr. M. was completely nonplussed;
could make no defence; tried to "rub it off" by delivering himself of
a homily upon the degradation it was to the Bar of England that
some of its members should be capable of lending themselves to the
promotion of "Bubble Companies;" but it would not do. He lost his
temper; he lost his case; and it was many years before he heard the
last of it.
Some friends of mine had been directors of this company, and I had a
good deal to do with winding it up. Smith's bill was a curiosity.
Two items in it are probably unsurpassed in the whole records of the
taxing masters' offices. They were as follows:
L s. d.
"Attending, making inquiries, at the houses of eight
hundred applicants for shares, and twelve hundred
referees, including calls made at the residences of
various tradesmen, tax collectors, and others in
their respective neighbourhoods--say, two thousand
attendances, at six and eightpence each 666 13 4
"Twelve hundred letters to referees, at five
shillings each 300 0 0
It is needless to say that the greater part of these charges was
disallowed.
I met him one morning on the platform of the old Duddeston Row
Station. We were both going to London. He proposed that we should ride
together, but as I had taken a second-class ticket and he a first, I
pointed out the difficulty. "Oh, never mind," said he; "come in here,
they never charge extra for any friends of mine;" so I was persuaded
to go in his carriage. We were alone, and he kept me laughing the
whole of the way. On arriving at Camden Town, where the tickets were
then collected, I took from my purse the amount of the excess fare, so
as to be in readiness for the collector. As soon as he appeared at the
window, Smith set up an unearthly scream; put on a most extraordinary
expression of face; and feigned madness. This behaviour so frightened
the poor collector, that, keeping his eye fixed upon Smith, he
mechanically held out his hand; took my ticket without looking at it;
and hurried from the carriage, evidently congratulating himself upon a
lucky escape.
Smith occasionally got into trouble with the "powers that be;" and in
one case, where he was obstinate, an "attachment" was issued, under
which he was confined for a few days in Coventry Gaol. He became, in
a day or two, the life and soul of the place. I was shown a letter
written by him from prison to the opposing solicitor, asking him to go
over to arrange terms of settlement. "You can come at any time," wrote
Smith; "you'll be sure to find me at home."
He certainly was no common man, and but for one or two unfortunate
deficiencies in his character, he might have risen to great heights
in his profession. He had abilities of no common order, and he had
a "taking" way that was very fascinating. Even those who knew his
failings, and could hardly accord him their _respect_, could not help
_liking_ the man. His somewhat untimely and sudden death caused much
regret. On the morning of September 23rd, 1867, in accordance with
his usual practice, he went for a ride on horseback, returning to his
house in Sir Harry's Road about half-past ten. Feeling somewhat faint,
he retired to his room; a fit of apoplexy supervened. Mr. Samuel
Berry, and Mr. Oliver Pemberton, were hastily summoned. On their
arrival, Smith was found to be insensible, and by twelve o'clock at
noon he had ceased to breathe. He was in his 49th year.
FINIS.
* * * * *
CADBURY'S
COCOA ESSENCE,
_PURE, SOLUBLE, REFRESHING._
"Cocoa treated thus, will, we expect, prove to be one of the most
nutritious, digestible, and restorative of drinks."--_British Medical
Journal._
"The Essence of Cocoa is just what it is declared to be by Messrs.
Cadbury Brothers."--_The Lancet._
"We strongly recommend Cadbury's Cocoa Essence as a diet for
Children."--_Mirror._
"Those who wish for pure Cocoa in a convenient form should obtain the
Cocoa Essence.--_Nature._
"The Cocoa Essence is an agreeable and economical preparation; a little
of it goes a great way."--_The Medical Times and Gazette._
One tea-spoonful makes a breakfast cup of stronger and better Cocoa than
two tea-spoonfuls of any "prepared" Cocoa that thickens in the cup.
MAKERS TO THE QUEEN.
* * * * *
CHRISTIAN'S PATE DE LICHEN,
OR ICELAND MOSS PASTE,
An invaluable Lozenge for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throats,
Bronchitis, &c.
Boxes. 1s., 2s.6d., and 4s.6d. each.
* * * * *
CHRISTIAN'S DANDELION CHOCOLATE,
Recommended to persons predisposed to Liver Affections, Weak
Digestion, Flatulence, &c., as an article of diet.
Packets, 6d., 1s., 2s., and 5s. each.
* * * * *
Christian's Oriental and Odoriferous Perfumes,
These Perfumes, prepared for the use of The Prince & Princess of
Wales, on their visit to Birmingham, contain, in a concentrated
form, the aroma of the most delicate flowers, and are unrivalled
for their freshness and durability.
* * * * *
PURE SODA & OTHER WATERS,
Prepared with Artesian Well Water, on the
most approved modern methods, and guaranteed
equal to any made.
_Extract from Analyst's Report._--"_The water used is, of many
hundreds analysed by me from the neighbourhood of Birmingham,
undoubtedly THE BEST IN ALL RESPECTS._"
THE SELTZER WATER
Stimulates the stomach and is a grateful antacid and
alterative.
LITHIA AND POTASS WATER
Are much recommended in Gouty and Rheumatic affections.
LEMONADE AND GINGER BEER
Of fine flavour and particularly refreshing.
GINGER ALE,
A fine tonic, possessing the full flavour of Jamaica Ginger.
Prices in Syphons, 3s. to 4s.
Bottles, 1s.3d. to 2s.6d. per dozen.
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* * * * *
Prepared only by ARBLASTER (late Christian),
CHEMIST & SODA WATER MANUFACTURER,
_New Street, and 7, Hagley Road, BIRMINGHAM._
* * * * *
ALBERT C. NEAL,
(SUCCESSOR TO SAMUEL WHITEFIELD, SEN.,)
MANUFACTURER OF
Feather Beds, Palliasses, Wool, Hair, and Spring Mattresses
Made of the Best and Purest Materials.
[Illustration]
Feather Merchant and Purifier.
Show Room for Bedsteads and Bedding.
A SPLENDID STOCK OF FEATHERS ALWAYS ON HAND.
52, OXFORD STREET.
DISINFECTING, PURIFYING, AND STEAM LAUNDRY WORKS--
VIADUCT WORKS, OXFORD STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
FROM COLLARD AND COLLARD.
ROGERS AND PRIESTLY,
COLMORE HOUSE, COLMORE ROW,
Opposite Temple Row West and St. Philip's Church, BIRMINGHAM,
PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURERS.
[Illustration]
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ALL NEW MUSIC AS SOON AS PUBLISHED.
* * * * *
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[Illustration]
WILLIAM DOWNING,
(CHAUCER'S HEAD,)
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SETS OF STANDARD BOOKS.
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74, NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
WATCHES,
CLOCKS,
JEWELLERY,
DIAMONDS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
R.C. MARSH
76, HIGH STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY.
* * * * *
THE PUREST MINERAL WATERS.
BURROW'S
MALVERN
SELTZER,
Soda, Potash, and Lithia Waters; Pure Lemonade
and Ginger Beer; also
BURROW'S
SLIDER
WINE BINS.
"THE BEST OF BINS."
AGENT: T.L. REEVE, CHEMIST,
19, NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
BANKS'S
STRENGTHENING FOOD
FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS.
This Food has received the approbation of, and is
recommended by, several most eminent Physicians and
Surgeons, as a real ~Strengthening Food~ for Invalids
and Young Children, containing abundance of Phosphates
and Albumenoids, which are the muscular and bone-forming
substances, and ~NOT STARCH~, which is well known to be
unfit for children as a food.
_Sold in Packets at 6d. and 1s. each; and in Tins at 2s. 6d, and 5s.
each, by most Chemists._
PREPARED ONLY BY THE INVENTORS,
M. BANKS & CO., Chemists,
BULL RING, BIRMINGHAM.
ESTABLISHED 1826.
* * * * *
ESTABLISHED 1769.
C. BENSON,
COOK, CONFECTIONER, &c.,
98, BULL STREET,
BIRMINGHAM.
LUNCHEON BAR, UNION PASSAGE.
WEDDING BREAKFASTS.
BRIDE CAKES, &c. JELLIES, SOUPS, &c.
THE CELEBRATED ALAMODE BEEF AND SAUSAGE ESTABLISHMENT.
GENUINE SPIRITS, FOREIGN AND BRITISH WINES.
_DINNERS AND BALLS FURNISHED. EXTENSIVE DINING ROOMS._
* * * * *
WILLIAM EDWARDS,
CHRONOMETER,
WATCH AND CLOCK MANUFACTURER,
IMPORTER OF
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_GOLDSMITH, JEWELLER, SILVERSMITH, AND DIAMOND MERCHANT_,
~44, NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM.~
The best selected and most extensive Stock of high-class Jewellery
in the Midland Counties.
~PRESENTATION CLOCKS,~
PRESENTATION WATCHES,
Including many thoroughly rated and adjusted, with Patent
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WEDDING AND CHRISTENING PRESENTS IN GREAT VARIETY.
WILLIAM EDWARDS,
44, NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
EVANS & MATTHEWS,
MANUFACTURING AND FURNISHING
IRONMONGERS AND CUTLERS,
MAKERS OF ALL KINDS OF
ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS,
LAMP AND OIL MERCHANTS, &c.;
THE ORIGINAL IRONMONGERY HOUSE,
ESTABLISHED 1784,
80, BULL STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
THE "ALPHA" PATENT PORTABLE
GAS MAKING
APPARATUS.
[Illustration]
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no extras.
Prices--12 Lights, L16 16s.; 26 Lights, L30; 40 Lights, L42 10s.: 60
Lights, L55; 100 Lights, L90; 150 Lights, L146; 200 Lights, L185; 300
Lights, L265; 400 Lights,L350; 500 Lights, L430.
For further particulars, apply to the Proprietor of the Patent,
H.L. MULLER,
22, MARY ANN STREET, BIRMINGHAM;
147, QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, E.C.;
ALSO AT
71, NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM,
_Where the Machines can be seen in operation daily._
* * * * *
TRADE MARK.
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BUTTONS
AND
FANCY SMALLWARES.
GREEN, CADBURY, & RICHARDS,
CHEAT HAMPTON STREET WORKS, BIRMINGHAM,
MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF
LINEN, METAL, AND PEARL BUTTONS.
PEARL BUTTON FACTORY, 250, ICKNIELD STREET EAST.
* * * * *
The Midland Educational Company,
(LIMITED,)
WHOLESALE BOOKSELLERS,
School and Commercial Stationers,
BOOKBINDERS,
Manufacturers of every kind of School and Office Furniture.
ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR FITTING AND FURNISHING SCHOOLS.
The STOCK OF BOOKS, comprising all the Standard and
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Libraries, Public Institutions, Literary Associations, &c., supplied
with Books, Periodicals, and other Publications on the most
liberal terms.
[Illustration: Company Seal]
STATIONERY OF ALL KINDS.
MAPS, GLOBES, AND DIAGRAMS.
ARTISTS' MATERIALS.
SCHOOL BOOKS AND APPARATUS.
BIBLES, PRAYER BOOKS,
AND
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THE LARGEST SHOW ROOM IN ENGLAND FOR BOOKS,
SCHOOL APPARATUS, &c.
Catalogues, Terms, and any other information on application to the
MANAGER,
91 & 92, NEW STREET, & 40, HIGH STREET,
BIRMINGHAM
* * * * *
RUDLAND & SMITH,
CARPETS AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
EXTENSIVE CABINET SHOW ROOMS.
BEDSTEAD AND BEDDING SHOW ROOMS.
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_Patent Duplicate-Marking Whist Table, price L10._
GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS,
UNION PASSAGE AND LITTLE CHERRY STREET,
BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
FINE OLD IRISH WHISKY.
(_A SPECIALTY._)
The above Spirit, of the best Dublin makes, and 7 years
old, may be obtained at
21s. per Gallon,
FROM
JOHN BRYCE & COMPANY,
Wine and Spirit Merchants,
44 & 45, BULL STREET.
BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
HATS.
HOSIERY.
SHIRTS.
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UMBRELLAS.
SCARFS.
BRACES.
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[Illustration: THOMAS PRICE,
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47. UNION PASSAGE,
NEAR NEW STREET,
BIRMINGHAM
YOUR PATRONAGE & RECOMMENDATION
ARE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.]
SHIRTS ... SIX FOR 30s., 42s., 45s., and 48s.
PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED.
* * * * *
Influenza or Cold in the Head, Hay-Fever,
Sore Throats, &c.,
CURED IN A VERY LITTLE TIME, BY USING
REEVE'S INHALINE.
No medicine required. Sold by Chemists in every Town.
PREPARED ONLY AT
REEVE'S DISPENSING ESTABLISHMENT,
NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
Wholesale Depot for REEVE'S DIGESTIVE CANDY
* * * * *
ESTABLISHED 1844.
Great Britain Mutual Life Assurance Society,
HEAD OFFICE--101, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON;
MIDLAND BRANCH--
26, TEMPLE STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT:
ALDERMAN BIGGS, J.P., BIRMINGHAM.
CAPTAIN WALTER BLAKE BURKE, WOLVERHAMPTON.
RICHARD SMITH CASON, ESQ., BRIERLEY HILL.
H. HAWKES, ESQ., J.P., BIRMINGHAM.
REV. CHARLES LEE, M.A., VICAR OF BILSTON.
F.E. LEWIS, ESQ., WOLVERHAMPTON.
WILLIAM DERRY, Manager.
* * * * *
Great Britain Fire Insurance Co.,
HEAD OFFICE--101, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON;
MIDLAND BRANCH--
26, TEMPLE STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT:
ALDERMAN BIGGS, J.P., BIRMINGHAM.
CAPTAIN WALTER BLAKE BURKE, WOLVERHAMPTON.
RICHARD SMITH CASON, ESQ., BRIERLEY HILL.
H. HAWKES, ESQ., J.P., BIRMINGHAM.
REV. CHARLES LEE, M.A., VICAR OF BILSTON.
F.E. LEWIS, ESQ., WOLVERHAMPTON.
WILLIAM DERRY, Manager.
* * * * *
THE ORIGINAL
Mantle, Shawl, and Fur Warehouse.
ESTABLISHED 1836.
MRS. J. PAGE,
81, BULL STREET,
BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
~DAWES & HAWLEY~,
Family Grocers
AND
PROVISION MERCHANTS.
145 & 146, BROAD STREET,
AND
109, HOCKLEY HILL,
BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
E. PETERS,
WHOLESALE
Wine and Spirit Merchant,
_DEALER IN BURTON ALES_,
AND
DUBLIN AND LONDON STOUT,
77, BULL STREET,
~BIRMINGHAM~.
IMPORTER OF HAVANNAH CIGARS.
* * * * *
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CHARLES CORFIELD,
Homeopathic Chemist,
(_Established_ 1846,)
26, BENNETTS HILL, BIRMINGHAM,
(_Chemist to the Birmingham Homoeopathic Hospital and Dispensary_,)
Prepares all the Medicines used under Homoeopathic Treatment.
Homoeopathic Medicines in Tinctures, Globules, Pilules, and
Triturations, supplied in the greatest Purity.
CORFIELD'S HOMOEOPATHIC COCOA,
_1s.6d. and 1s.4d. per lb._
CORFIELD'S BROMATINE,
_A preparation containing the essential property of Cocoa,
1s. and 2s. boxes._
MEDICINE CASES RE-FILLED.
* * * * *
THE BIRMINGHAM INDIA-RUBBER COMPANY
MANUFACTURERS
OF
WATERPROOF
LADIES'
CIRCULAR AND HOOD CAPES,
JACKETS, SKIRTS, &c.
COATS & CAPES,
In special MATERIALS
and SHAPES, for
_RIDING, DRIVING,
SHOOTING, YACHTING, FISHING,
WALKING, &c._
CARRIAGE APRONS,
Coachmen's Coats,
CAPES WITH SLEEVES,
Hats, Hat Covers, &c.
[Illustration]
OF
_Surgical Elastic_
STOCKINGS, KNEE CAP,
BELTS,
BANDAGE WEBS, &c.
INVALIDS' BEDS
For Hot or Cold Water;
Airproof Beds,
CUSHIONS AND PILLOWS
WATERPROOF
BED SHEETING
_BASSINETTE AND CRIBS
SHEETS, &c._
Enemas, Urinals, and
Pessaries,
IN GREAT VARIETY;
And every description off
_SURGICAL, HOSPITAL,
AND
DOMESTIC REQUISITES_
in the Trade.
COMPETENT FEMALE ASSISTANTS IN ATTENDANCE
124, New Street, Birmingham.
* * * * *
JOSEPH HARRIS,
DYER,
FRENCH CLEANER, &c.,
ORIEL HOUSE, 41, BULL STREET;
121, GREAT CHARLES STREET;
AND
4 & 5, LUDGATE HILL,
BIRMINGHAM.
BRANCH DEPOT:
10, DARLINGTON STREET, WOLVERHAMPTON.
* * * * *
THE
SHAWL & MANTLE ESTABLISHMENT,
69, BULL STREET.
CRUMP & PALMER
Have always a very large stock to select from of all the Newest Designs
and leading Styles in FRENCH and GERMAN SHAWLS, MANTLES, and JACKETS;
also, a large stock of REAL WATERPROOF MANTLES, &c., to which they
invite an inspection.
THE FUR MANUFACTORY.
CRUMP AND PALMER are noted for having the largest stock of REAL SEALSKIN
JACKETS, and Furs of every description, in MUFFS, BOAS, COLLARS, CUFFS,
and FUR TRIMMINGS, and all warranted free from Moth, and the cheapest in
the trade.
CRUMP & PALMER,
69, BULL STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
FOR THE SEASIDE
FIELD-GLASSES & TELESCOPES,
THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN PURCHASE.
JAMES GARGORY,
41, Bull Street, BIRMINGHAM.
GOLD SPECTACLES.
The largest and best assortment of handsome Gold SPECTACLES and
EYE-GLASSES, set with best Pebbles, at 41, BULL STREET.
JAMES GARGORY, Optician.
WHITBY JET.
JAMES GARGORY wishes to call the attention of the Public to his
extensive assortment of cheap Jet Ornaments, direct from Whitby.
41, BULL STREET.
_BRIGHT AND COLOURED GOLD JEWELLERY._
WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS. SILVER FILAGREE ORNAMENTS.
WELL-SELECTED PATTERNS.
James Gargory, 41, Bull Street.
* * * * *
FRED^K. W. EDMAN,
Wholesale Wine & Spirit Merchant,
27, COLMORE ROW,
BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
M. PARKER,
Grocery and Wax Candle Warehouse,
63, BULL STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
NEW SEASON'S TEAS:
Selected with care from the finest imported.
A Tea recommended for strength with fine flavour,
Per 2/6 and 3/- lb
COFFEES:
Plantation, East India, and Mocha.
A mixture of fine Plantation and East India,
Per 1/6 lb.
_FARINACEOUS GOODS, SAUCES, PICKLES, PRESERVES, &c._
* * * * *
HASSALL & SINGLETON,
IRONFOUNDERS, FREEMAN STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
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Register Stoves.
Tile Grates.
Tile Hearths.
English
and
Foreign
Marble
Chimney
Pieces.
Enamelled
Slate
Chimney
Pieces.
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"Staffordshire" Ranges, &c.
* * * * *
BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
THE FERRANTI-TURNER PROCESS,
_HONOURED BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL COMMANDS_.
LICENSEES FOR BIRMINGHAM:
FRANK SCOTT, HOLLAND, & CO.,
54, NEW STREET; & 53, QUEEN STREET, WOLVERHAMPTON.
FRANK SCOTT, HOLLAND, & CO.,
Miniature Painters and Photographers Royal,
(_From the Royal Polytechnic, Regent Street, London_,)
Respectfully announces that they have completed their NEW ROYAL SOLAR
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H.S.H. Prince George of Prussia and all the Prussian Family, H.I.M.
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Their New Patent FERRANTI-TURNER AUTOTYPE PHOTOGRAPHS, from L3 3s.,
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SHOW ROOMS OPEN FROM NINE TO SEVEN DAILY.
* * * * *
JAMES TUCKER,
BURLINGTON ARCADE, NEW STREET,
SOLE AGENT FOR BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICT FOR
FELTOE & SONS, LONDON.
_"THE SPECIALITE" SHERRY, 30/- DOZEN_,
Adopted and recommended by 3,000 Physicians and Surgeons.
* * * * *
TURKISH BATHS,
14, CRESCENT, CAMBRIDGE STREET,
BIRMINGHAM,
OPEN DAILY (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED)
FROM 8 A.M. TILL 8 P.M.
For Gentlemen, 3/6, 2/6, and 2/- each; and for Ladies (Public), on
Tuesdays and Fridays, 2/6; other days (Private), 3/6 each.
FIRST-CLASS SHAMPOOERS ENGAGED
VAPOUR, SULPHUR, AND MEDICATED BATHS.
LIST OF TERMS.
Mercurial Vapour Bath. . 4/- each. | Douche Bath. . . . . 1/- each.
Sulphur Bath . . . . . . 4/- " | Sanatorium Bath. . . 1/- "
Private Vapour Bath. . . 1/6 " | Sitz Bath. . . . . . 1/- "
Public Vapour Bath . . . 1/- " | Shower Bath. . . . . 1/- "
N.B.--The only Establishment in the Midland Counties where you can have
such a variety of Baths for the purposes of luxury and health.
JAMES MELLING, Proprietor.
M. MELLING, Superintendent of Ladies.
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PHOTOGRAPHY.
J. SUNDERLAND,
ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER,
67, BULL STREET, AND THE ARCADE.
CARTES, 5/- PER DOZEN
* * * * *
ISLINGTON HOUSE.
D. CHAPMAN,
(LATE SPENCER,)
109 & 110, BROAD STREET, BIRMINGHAM,
The oldest Linen, Woollen, Hosiery, and General
Drapery Establishment in Broad Street.
Families and Hotel Proprietors will meet with a well-assorted
and carefully-bought
STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY,
at moderate prices.
_The celebrated "Dacca Twist" Calicoes, in Gray and White, always
in stock._
FAMILY MOURNING, &c.
* * * * *
SAMUEL PEACOCK,
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CONTRACTOR FOR REMOVING FURNITURE, &c.,
To all parts of the World, on an Improved System,
BY ROAD OR RAIL, WITHOUT PACKING.
GOSTA GREEN, BIRMINGHAM.
_Open and Closed Vans for Road or Rail. China, Glass, and Wines
carefully removed._
PIANOS MOVED WITH SPECIAL CARE.
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Chemical, Mineral, & Aerated Waters Manufacturer,
[Illustration]
(SUPPLIED IN SIPHONS & BOTTLES)
ALSO
LICENSEE for LAMONT'S PATENT
GLASS STOPPER.
WELL LANE, DIGBETH,
BIRMINGHAM.
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ROBERT LLOYD CROSBIE & CO.,
THE GLOBE FOUNDRY,
CHARLOTTE STREET, BIRMINGHAM,
MANUFACTURERS OF
BRASS & IRON BEDSTEADS, &c.,
_Of every description, for Home and Exportation_.
Children's Bedsteads, Cots, Swing Cots, Chair Bedsteads, Sofas,
Couches, Chairs, &c.; Camp, Folding, and Portable Bedsteads of all
kinds; Washstands, Towel Bails, Hat Rails, &c.
_LONDON SHOW ROOMS AND WAREHOUSES_:
43 & 44, TABERNACLE WALK.
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C.S. JONES,
Fruit and Italian Warehouse,
43, GREAT WESTERN ARCADE,
AND
44 MONMOUTH STREET,
BIRMINGHAM.
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THE OLDEST BOOK SHOP IN BIRMINGHAM.
HUDSON & SON, 18, BULL STREET.
_Established in 1821 by the late Benjamin Hudson._
DISCOUNT ON BOOKS:
THREEPENCE in the Shilling, for _Cash_.
TWOPENCE in the Shilling, when Entered, and Paid for
within a Month.
BINDING, ENGRAVING, LITHOGRAPHY, and RELIEF-STAMPING.
STEAM PRINTING OFFICE
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THE
_GRESHAM LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY._
HEAD OFFICE:
37, OLD JEWRY, LONDON.
BRANCH OFFICE:
WATERLOO CHAMBERS, 26, WATERLOO
STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
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THE CASH SYSTEM.
"Heartily do I wish that shop debts were pronounced after a certain date
irrecoverable at law. The effect would be that no one would be able to
ask credit at a shop except where he was well known, and for trifling
sums. All prices would sink to the scale of cash prices. The
dishonourable system of fashionable debtors--who always pay too late, if
at all, and cast their deficiencies on other customers in the form of
increased charges--would be at once annihilated. Shop-keepers would be
rid of a great deal of care, which ruins the happiness of
thousands."--_Professor Newman's Lectures on Political Economy._
HIGH-CLASS TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT,
ADAM JAMES BROWN,
26, COLMORE ROW,
OPPOSITE TEMPLE BOW WEST AND ST. PHILIP'S CHURCHYARD,
For Gentlemen who require no Credit, and who, whilst wishing to wear
high-class Clothing, object to be taxed with other people's credit, bad
debts, &c.
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GEO. WILKINSON & CO.,
Brewers and Wine Merchants,
BREWERY--ASHTED ROW;
OFFICE--29, LOWER TEMPLE STREET,
BIRMINGHAM.
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MR. J.O.C. PHILLIPS,
SURGEON DENTIST,
COLMORE HOUSE,
COLMORE ROW,
BIRMINGHAM.
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MONTAGU BROWNE,
NATURALIST,
PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE BUILDINGS,
BIRMINGHAM.
DEERS' AND FOXES' HEADS, FOR HALLS.
HANDSOME FEATHER SCREENS, FOR PRESENTS.
_BRITISH BIRDS, SKINS, AND EGGS._
BIRDS, ANIMALS, AND FISHES MOUNTED IN A THOROUGHLY
ARTISTIC MANNER.
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LISSETER & MILLER,
Cooks, Fruiterers and Confectioners,
20, BENNETTS HILL,
(_Three Doors from New Street_)
BIRMINGHAM.
_Routs, Balls, Suppers, and Wedding Breakfasts supplied._
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[Illustration: Vienna, 1873.]
D. LEONARDT & CO.,
Patentees and Manufacturers of
Carbonized and other Steel Pens,
GOLD PENS, MARCOGRAPHIC PENS,
_PEN-HOLDERS, PENCIL-CASES, &c._
UNIVERSAL PEN WORKS, 69, GEORGE STREET,
PARADE,
BIRMINGHAM
MANUFACTURERS OF THE "NEPTUNE" PEN, TO WRITE WITHOUT INK.
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JOHN HANKS & SONS,
Coal Merchants,
CHARLOTTE STREET WHARF,
(_NEAR THE PARADE_,)
BIRMINGHAM.
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TO PRIVATE FAMILIES.
TIMOTHY J. DAVIES & SON,
71, BRISTOL ROAD, EDGBASTON,
Wholesale Ale and Porter Merchants.
ESTABLISHED 1883.
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HART & CO.,