The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-09-04 00:00:00

STOURBRIDOEL STOCK SALE,
rpm NEXT SALE will TAKE PLACE on
1_ TUESDAY, SETTEMBER 140, 1875. Entries soli-
cited.
H. KING, Auctioneer.

TO POSTING-MASTERS, HOTEL-KEEPERS AND
OTHERS.
•
AT THE STABLES, THE VINE HOTBL,
STOURBITIDGE.
MR. H. KING is Instructed by Mr. Joseph
Flazeldine, who is giving up the Posting Business
to SELL by AUCTION, at the VINE HOTEL, STOUR-
BRIDGE, On MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13,1875, at Two o'clock
in the Afternoon—Ten valuable and Well-bred HORSES,
varying from 15.3 to 16 hands, including handsome match
bay Carriage Horses, Grays, Lice.; the whole of the
CARRIAGES (new within the last two years), comprising
four-in-hand Omnibus, Broughams, Landau, Stanhope
Phieton, Wagonette, Forder's Patent Ransom Car, &c. ;
Double and Single Sets of Plated and Brass-mounted
HARNESS, two suits of blue-and-gold Postilion Livery,
four-in-hand Whip, &c.
Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneer, Stourbridge.

VALUABLE
FREEHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES,
AND OTHER PROPERTIES,
In the Township of STOURBRIDOE, Hamlet of
A MBLECOTE, and Parish of KINGSWINF ORD.
MR. H. KING will SELL by AUCTION,
OR WEDNEADAY, SEPTEDIBiII 29th, 1875, at the
TALBOT HOTEL, STOURBBILGE' at Six O'clock in the
Evening, subject to Conditions then to be produced :
In the Township of STOURBRIDGE.
Lot I.—All that substantially-built FREEHOLD
HOUSE, FRONT SHOP, and Premises, situate in
Coventry-street, litourbridge, and having a good front-
age thereto, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Pugh,
Tobacconist.
Lot 2.—A1l those Two capital FREEHOLD HOUSES,
with FRONT SHOPS, enclosed Yard, and Premises,
situate in Coventry-street, and having a long frontage
thereto, now in the respective occupations of Mr. Yates,
Rope Manufacturer, and Mr. Edward Moreton, Refresh-
ment House Keeper.
Lot 3.—The FREEHOLD BUTCHER'S SHOP,
HOUSE, and Premises, situate in Coventry-street, now
in the occupation of Mr. H. How, Butcher; also the
large Warehouse at the Back and adjoining, in the occu-
pation of Mrs. Powell.
Lot 4.—A1l those Two well-built and convenient
' FREEHOLD HOUSES, together with the Brewhousea,
Outbuildings, and large walled-in Garden thereto belong-
ing, situate fronting Duke-street, Stourbridge •, one in
the occupation of Mr. Brown, and the other void.
Lot 5.—A valuable FREEHOLD BUILDING SITE,
now occupied as
.a Garden by Mr. H. l'exuaey, situate in
the Bowling Green Lane, haying a frontage thereto of
66 feet, walled-in on three sides, well stocked with choice
Wall and other Fruit Trees, and containing an area of
1832 square yards.
In DELNNIS PARK.
Lot 6.—A1l those two FREEHOLIT and substantially
built ROUSES, with Capital FRONT SHOP, Brew-
houses, Hard and Soft Water, walled-in Gardens and
Outbuildings,:situate fronting King William-street and
Cross-street, Dennis Park, now in the respective occupa-
tions of Mr. Woodhall, Grocer, alai Mr. Hand.
At WORDSLEY, KINGSIIINFORD.
Lot 7.—Three FREEHOLD and convenient DWEL-
LIHOUBEB, with Brewhouses, Hard and Soft
Water, Yard and Garden, situate at Buck Pool, Words-
ley, adjoining the Black Horse Inn, now in the respec-
tive occupations of Snead, Bradley, and another, produc-
ing per aunum at low rentals, £22 is
For farther information and particulars, apply to
Messrs. Freer and Perry, Solicitors; or of the Auction-
eer; all of Stourbridge.

TO PUBLICANS, BUTCHERS, DEALERS AND
OTHERS,
AN OLD.LICENSED HOUSE to be LET,
113 E ChOWN INN," Catsill, rear Bromsgrove,
with Six Acres of MEADOW LARD. A Stream of Water
running through, well stocked with Trout. 111-health the
cause of leaviog.—Apply, upou the Premises ; or to M.
Nokes, Auctioneer and Valuer, Brumsgrove.
•

IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO THE
INHABITANTS OF STOURBIUDGE
AND NEIGHBOURHOOD,
MR, J.
F. APPERSON,
SURGEON-DENTIST,
HAMPSTEAD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM.
HAS very great pleasure in stating to the
inhabitants of Stourbridge and
neisbbourhood that, he will in future attend
EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY:
from Ten till Five, at
MRS. HAWKINS'S MILLINERY
ESTABLISHMENT,
HIGH 'STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH fitted with the
Celluloid Base, a newly invented and
patented materiel that cannot fail to give
satisfaction and comfort to the wearer.
NITROUS
OXIDE Gls.
Objectionable Teeth or roots extracted
while under the influence of Nitrious Oxide,
and other antesthetics.
Mr. Apperson's Antiseptic Astringent Den-
tifrice, for cleansing, beautifyfng, and
preserving the Teeth; in boxes, Is. and is.
6d.
Also his newly improved Tooth Brush, for
cleansing both sides of Teeth, is. 6d. each.

lI\ZPOIR/T.A_I\TT I\TOTICM.
METHERIN GUAM'S
DINING_ AND REFRESHMENT ROOMS,
72, UTTER HIGH STREET, STOUBB.RIDGE.
[OPPOSITE THE, STOURBRIDGE AND KIDDERMINSTER BANK.]
MISSMETHERINGHAM begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of
Stourbridge and Neighbourhood, that she has OPENED the above Premises in the BARING and CON-
FECTIONERY BUSINESS, and hopes by supplying none but Genuine and First-class Goods, to merit a share
of their patronage and support.
RICH BRIDE CAKES.
MERINGUES A LA. CHANTILLY. ICE CREAMS.
CROQUANT OF RATAFIES. WATER ICES.
CROQUANT OF WALNUTS. JELLIES.
TURTLE AND OTHER SOUPS.-
4'4
CHOPS, STEAKS, &c., ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
WEDDING BREAKFAST, DINNER PARTIES,
BALL SUPPERS, &e., SUPPLIED.
MEAT AND GAME DRESSED AND GARNISHED.
CELEBRATED YORKSHIRE GAME. AND OTBER PIES.
FOREIGN AND BRITISH WINES.
CONFECTIONERY AND p ASTRY ESTABLISHMENT,
47 , HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
C S HEARMAN
13.
Beg respectfully to state that they have disposed of the above Old-Established Business to Messrs. Harris and
bletheringharo, on whose behalf they beg to solicit a continuance of those favours hitherto so liberally extended
to themselves.
MESSRS. HARRIS AND METHERINGHAM
In taking to the above Business, beg to inform the Inhabitants of Stourbridge and its vicinity, that no eflort
shall be spared on their part to merit a continuance of public support. S. M. takes this opportunity of expres-
sing her best thanks for the kind patronage she has already received in connection with her branch 3.nainesa at 72,
High-street.
Strawbridge, October, 1874.

T" MITRE FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
ST OUR BRIDGE.
THIS 01d-established and well-known COMMERCIAL HOTEL, having been
RE-BUILT AND RE-FURNISHED,
Is now replete with every Accommodation.
AT1.15 DAILY.
PROPRIETOR:—
JOSHUA BRIDGES.
Mr. and Mrs. B. have an established rule never to leave the Hotel together. Therefore, Visitors can
rely upon receiving every attention.
N.B.—GOOD STABLING.

CAR, CAB, FUNERAL CARRIAGE . ESTABLISHMENT,
OLD HILL.
JOSEPH WHITMORE
BEGS to Inform the Gentry and Public generally that he has added to his Establishmen
A PATENT COMPOSITE HEARSE.

I
WAGONETTES, CABS, CARS, AND VEHICLES FOR PLEASURE PARTIES
ON TEE MOST REASONABLE TERMS.
MOURNING COACH AND CAR OFFICE,
OLD HILL AND CRABLEY HEATH.
JOSEPH WHITMORE, Proprietor.

To those who wish to ioin these Offices as Members. The Year commences on the first of any month. Cheques
crossed National Provincial Bunk to FLINT and CO.
Subscriptions £3 38 £5 58, £lO 108, and upwards, per annum.
N.B.—Please send for a Prospectus, free on application to Agent for Stourbridge, Mr. S. FIELD.

"Not only to protect but to promote Trade. curd to brivg good Pot together."
Security in Crediting. ESTABLISHED 1860. :-'peetly Eecorery of Accounts.
FLINT & COMPANY'S .
BRITISH AND FOREIGN COMMERCIAL INQUIRY OFFICES.
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H.EAD OFFICES :-68, CHEAPSIDE, LoNDON, E.C.
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OPINIONS OF THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED THESE OFFICES..
Messrs. Burgess it Turner, Elastic Web Manufacturers, Messrs. Wallace, Bailey and ~Wilkins, BernionitstY
Birstall Street Works_, Leicester.—" We beg leave to London.—" Fulther and final reports, most valuabl,
compliment you on the manner in which you reply to feature—quite original—made a trial of other offices for
our inquiries, they being so prompt and reliable. We commercial information, but our experience teaches us
believe if business men were to act a little more onyour that. for thoroughly sound information and speedy
urt
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advice and replies, the commercial atmosphere would be replies to inquiries, your
.office unquestionably stands
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—AgriculturalNot le
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wrongl m p_ I
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very much cleared of that amount of insolvency it at
first."—mgraMsn. e
Richmondmf
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ayears.n
present retains. We are pleased with the system you
adopt of sending a number of inquiries obtained from
different sources, and when we find them agree with our any instance.„
private ones, it gives us great confidence in, and satisfac-
tion with your plan."
Messrs. 'Tomlinson & Buck, Cailisle, and at Manches-
ter, Bradford, and London.—" The only time we made
a bad debt (since we were members of your offices) was
when we did not act upon your caution."—Members seven
years.
Messrs. Croskill & Sons, Agricultural Implement
Manufacturers, Beverley,—" Minute and valuable par-
ticulars given promptly—special I ; recommendeci this
feature most valuable Accounts promptly recovered.
Cheques handed us at once. "—Members six years.
Messrs. George Murray & Co., Engineers and Iron-
founders, Newcastle-on-lyne.—" Prompt, efficient, re-
been misled."
Messrs. RUlltley & Palmers Biscuit Factory, Reading.
—" Recommended."—Members seven years.
Messrs. Wm. Seelless & Co., ' Sewing Machine MaLti-
factnrers, Airdale Works, Keighly,—" No bad debts
where we have followed out your instructions during the
last four years."

R.
DTHomsoN,
RAPER AND CLOTHIER,
14 & 15, HAGLEY-STREET,
STOURBRIDGE.
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
GENTLEMEN',S CLOTHING
MADE TO ORDER,
ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
& PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED.
Terms on application.

FOR PICTURE FRAMES,
GO to the Practical Maker, where every des-
cription of PICTURE FRAMES, WINDOW
CORNICES, &c., are manufactured on the Premises,
Wholesale and Retail, by
D. LA.MBERT,
House Decorator,
Gilder and
. Picture Frame,
4.0,r7 I - Manufacturer,
OLDS WIN/ OR D, Near 8 TOURBRID
OLD PICTURE FRAMES, CORNICES,
AND MOULDINGS,
Of every description,
CLEANED, REPAIRED, or RE-GILT.
OLD PICTURES, Carefully Cleaned, Lined, and
Restored.
DL. having had 20 years' practical
• experience in all the above diffeient Branches,
begs to inform the Gentry and Public generally that he
has now every facility for executing any order that may
be entrusted to his care, which will meet with his perso•
nal and prompt attention.
Orders by Letter will meet with strict attention.'
Estimates given and Men of each Branch sent to any
part of the country.
Gentlemen may have their Ptchire Frames re-gilt on
their own Premises, if desired.

PICTURES FRAMED
From the Cheapest and Best Mouldings.
A NEW SELECTION OF PATTERNS
In Best English Gold Work.
OXFORD FRAMES
Plain, St ined, or Polished, from 4d. each.
OLEOGRAPH, CHROMO, COLOURED AND
PLAIN PRINTS.
Also
SCRAP PICTURES •
A RCHER C LAMM,
THE OXFORD FRAMING DEPOT.
71, 111 CH STREI_7; STOURB LTD GE.
G. F. GREEN,
PIANOFORTE
STUN
260, Castle-street, and 168, High-street, Dadley,
LIAS GREAT PLEASURE IN PUBLISHING THE MOLLOWING
TESTIMONIALS.
From Mr. C. Potter, Professor of Music, from the
Institution for the Blind, St. John's Wood, London:—
" I can confidently recommend Mr. Grecn as a Piano-
forte Tuner. He tunes by•equal temperament, and ob-
tains an exact scale. (Signed) C. POTTER."
From Mr. J. F. Patterson, Organist, St. Patrick's
Church, Huddersfield :—" I have much pleasure in tes-
tifying to the abilities of Mr. Green as a Pianoforte
Tuner. Ile lays the bearings with exactness and perfec-
tion. (Signed) JAMES F. PATTERSON."
From Mrs. Sanderson, Solo Pianiste, of the London
and Liverpool Concerts:—" Mr. Green is one of the few
who can Tune my Piano to the nicety I require previous
to giving my Public Recitals. (Signed) E. E. SANDER-
SON."
From Mr. Butterworth, Organist, Dobcross' near
Manchester:—" Mr. Green's equal as a Pianoforte Tuner
can rarely be met with. (Signed) DAVID BUTTERWORTH:,
s. d.
Terms for Yearly Tuning, ncluding minor re-
pairs-
-Cottages, per annum ......... • 1 1
Grands do ...
• Single Tunings (in Town).
s. d. s. d. s. d s. d
Cottages.... 3 6& 5 0 Full Grandg..6 6& 7 0
Semi-Grands 5 0& 6 0 Concert Iron
Trichord o Grands
Obligue. 4 6& 5 6
Pianofortes Tuned to the French Pitch (now univer
sally adopted throughout England, if required.
' *** A large stock of Classical and Modern
.Music, at
Half-price.
Please observe the Address-260, Castle Street, and
16S, High Street, Dudley.

TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED.
Read the New Work entitled
HOW TO ENSURE HEALTH.
Just published for two .stampa.
BY DR. BARNES, M.D., (U.S.)_.__
ikTREATISE on the LAWS GOVERNING
LIFE, and the CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, and
TREATMENT of all diseases depending on Exhaustion
of Nervous Vitality, such as Nervous Debility, Mental
and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart,
Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired bight
and Memory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, De-
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in the Back and Limbs, Timidity, Self-Distrust, Dizzi-
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other ailments, which, if neglected, bring the sufferers
to an early Death ; together with Hints on Chronic
Rheumatism, Gout; Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Hysteria, and
all diseases of the Nervous and alimentary system.
The Appendix to this valuable work contains many
useful PRESCRIPTIONS for the alleviation of suffering
and the cure of minor disorders, with full inAructions
for their preparation and use.
Contains also some friendly advice on Hygiene, or th
WAY TO PRESERVE HEALTH.
Illustrated by numerous testimonials from grateful
patients who have been restored to health through the
author's instrumentality.
Sent post free for 2 stamps; or by letter post, three
stamps.
Itiir Address. Dr. BARNES, 48, Lonsdale Square
Barnsbnry, London, N.
IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS.
DR. BARNES may be consulted personally
or by letter in all private and confidential casek,
and for the benefit of Nervous Sufferers who cannot visit
him, he will, on receiving a description of their case, en-
closing a stamped envelope for reply, be ready to give his
opinion upon the nature of the case, and the principles
of treatment necessary to effect a permanent cure.
Address, Dr. BARNES 43, Lonsdale Square, Barns-
bury, London, N.
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ENGLISH FRET CARVING. '
BRACKETS, BOOKRESTS,
READING EASELS, FLOWER STAN)PHOTOGRAPHIC FRAME
MADE IN
OAK WALNUT, OR MAHOG XN'Y
On the premises.
ANY DESIGN CDT TO ORDER.
SWISS ARVED OODS
A large assortment just arrived, umisually cheap.
Carved Carte Frau.es, 6d. each; ditto to hold two. Is.
each ; large Brachets, is. ; Comer 14eckets, is. 3d. ;
Match Boxes, 6d.
ARCHER CLARKE,
71, HIGH AS7 LEE 7, STO ÜBBLIDGE.

OR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE."—
See Deuteronomy, chap. xii., verse 23.
CLARKE'S.
WORLD FAMED
IRO op MIXTURE.::•.,
Trade Mark,—" Blood Mixture."
TiE CREAT BLOOD PURIFIER & RESTORER
SKIN DISI4.:ASES, Eruptious, Blotches,
Ulcerated Sore L( gs, Old Sores, Glandular
Swellings, Cancerous Ulcers. Spots, Pimples,
Pustules, Boils, Carbuncles, IZio gworms, Scald
Heads, Sore Eyes, Er) sipelas, Itch. Seurfs,
Diseolorations of the Skin, Humours and
Diseases of the Skin of whatever name or
nature, are literally carried out of the systern
in a short time by the use of this world-famed
Medicine.
THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS FROM ALL PARTS.
IMPORTANT ADVICE TO ALL.—Cleanse
the vitiated blood whenever you find its im-
viriti, s bursting through the skin in pimples,
trupti.ns, or sores ; cleanse it when you find
it obstructed and sluggish in the veins ; cleanse
it when it is foul, and your feelings will tell
you when. Keep the blood pure, and the
health bf the system will follow.
As this mixture is pleasant to the taste, and
warranted free from anything injurious to the
most delicate constitution of either sex, the
Proprietors solicits sufferers to give it a trial
to test its value.
CLARKE'S WORLD -FAMED BLOOD
MIXTURE is Sold in Bottles 2s 6d each, and in
Cases, containing six times the quantity, us each--
sufficient to effect a permanent cure in the great
majority of long-standing eases, by all Chemists and
Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the United King-
dom and the world, or sent to any address on receipt
o 30 or 132 stamps, by the Proprietor,
F. 3. CLABKM,CHEMIST, ApOtheCari,:s' Hall,Lincoln.
Agent for Stonrbridge : Mr. J. H. Bland, High-street.
Wholesale: All Patent Medicine Houses.
LONDON DEPOT: 150 OXFORD STREET

T.
J. 'TICKS,
BUILDER AND COFFIN MAKER,
PARE STREET,
• STOURPRIDGE.
All kinds of Jobbing Weil punctually attended to.

TOBACCO.

Agent for Stourbridge : Mr. J. H. Bland, High-stree
To the Queen and Royal Family
To H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (Special Appointment.
And to severs Indian Potentates, Foreign Government
and Railway Companies.
Established 1749.
• )
J • AV . OENSON,
PRIZE MEDALIST eF THE LONDON, DUBLI ADPAIIIS
EXHIBTIoRS.
Maker of the Chronograph by which the Derby and at
other Races and Great Events of the Day are timed.
Manufactory and City House-58 S. 60, LUDGATE
HILL. West End Establishments-5 OLD BOND
S IRE ET, and 99, WESIBOURNE GROVE, LONDO:6
WATCHES. CLOCKS. -
Of al/ liras, front 2to 200 Of al kinds, from 2to 10 1
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Lever, Vertical, Church, Turret,
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Chronometer, Coronograph, Dining and Drawing-roon
Keyless, Centre Seconds, Halt, shop,
Its pesters, Indian, &c. Library, Bracket, ite.
ENGLISH ORMOLU CLOCKS, desigaed by En -
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exceed ia Leauty those manufactured arobad. They c,.n
only be obtait.ed at this EstablisLruent.
FINE ART BRONZES AND canaNEY oRNA
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of the highest repatati,u, at mode:rive rices.
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tin
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LOU, t and other DiLl guislicti Ps rsonagea.
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ebt so, ts, Itaeitig Cyr,. rind stewe'lsql and other Boxes
as prattled by Mr. Berien•ii for the Corp ,ration
London blia oWer I üblic Iletlies, to encinse d.)cutitent,
conveying the _b., eenoin of ti.e City LO the Praieo at
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SILVER AND ELECIisO-PLAIE in the mot,
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Ii
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tsar satisfactorily. No other is really cheap at at.,
once,
no worth having.
Watches sad Clocks repaired by bkilic.d workmen.
Old Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Fe, exchanged. Mer-
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illustrated Pamphlet., with full description of all
kinds of Watches, Time•pieces, Jewellery, and Electro-
Plate, with prices annexed, sent free by Post upon appli
alien to J. Vi. Benson., at either of the above Addresses•

DIANOFORTES and HARMONIIESIS.way
41. be had on the NEW SYSTEM ot MIRING, for Two or
Three Years; after which, and without any further pay-
ment, to become the property of the hirer. Alllnstru-
ments had on this system, or otherwise, will be
Exchanged any time within six month k for any other ,if
not approved of, and returned carriage free. And fur.
ther,after a trial of three years, any Pianoforte or liar.
moninm would be taken back, at its original cost, and
the money returned, deducting the usual charge forhire
thus offering greater advantages than the London or Rip.
mingham liouses.—Apply U. F. GREEN, Pianoforte
Teacheraud Tuner, Music NVarehouse,26o,Castle-street,
and 168, Iligh-atreet,Dudley.

OE N Box of Cf4ARKE'S B 41 Pills in
warranted to cure all discharges from the Drinar
Organs, in either sex, acquired or constitutional, Grave
and`Pains in the Back.—Sold in boxes, 4s 6d each, by
all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors; or sent to
any address for 60 Stamps by the Maker, F. J. CLACK'S
Consulting Chemist, High%street, Lincoln.—Wholesale
&gents, BAIIOLAY it SONS, London, and all the Wholesale
douses.

This 'Brand is sold evrywhere, in Ounce Packets 3d each
To avoid f,rati,litlent, imitations, see that each packet bears
our name and trade mark (a star).
. WILLS & SONS, Itrist,,l and London.