The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-04-10 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.
RAGLEY WEEKLY STOCK SALE,
MONDAY, APRIL 12th, 1875.
600 SHEEP, including EWES and LAMBS.
20 Fat LAMBS.
70 Head of CATTLE, including some good Heifers
and Calves.
The usual Entry of CALVES and PIGS.
The Sale at Eleven.
OATES, PERRENS and WOOLDRIDGE.
STOURBRIDGE.
SUPERIOR FREEHOLD RESIDENCE,
"THE UPLANDS,"
IN THE HAGLEY ROAD;
TFIE TALBOT HOTEL, RESIDENCE
In MARKET STREET; and
UILDING LAND,
4n WORCESTER STREET and LULL STREET.
MESSRS.
OATES, PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE
TIoR f,avottred with Instructions to SELL by AUC-
the 7, at Me TALBOT HOTEL, STOIIRBRIDOE, on FRIDAY,
Hoy ,1.1 day of MAT, 1875, the above Valuable FREE-
,I•4I). PLOPERTIES.
1,44-esttlet4srs in future papers. In the meantime, further
1/4...„rznatlon may be obtained of Messrs. Sailuderson and
Solicitors, Leamington ; or of Messrs. Oatea,
""la, and Wooldridge, Land Agents, Stourtridge.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO THE
INHABITANTS OF STOURBRIDGE
&ND NEIGHBOURHOOD,
mR. 11, -14-1 APPERSON,
• .1' •
SURGEON-DENTIST,
HAMPSTEAD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM.
HAS very great pleasure in stating to the
inhabitants of Stourbridge and
neighbourhood that, he will in future attend
EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY;
from Ten till Five, at
" MRS. HAWKINS'S MILLINERY
ESTABLISHMENT,
HIGH STREET, STOURBRIVGE.
A RTIFICIAL TEETH fitted with the
13-. Celluloid Base' a newly invented afd
patented materiel that cannot fail to give
satisfaction and comfort to the wearer.
ITROUS
OXIDE GAS.
Objectionable Teeth or roots extracted
while under the influence of Nitrious Oxide,
and other antestheti.
Mr. Appesson's Antiseptic Astringent Den-
tifrice, for cleansing, beautifying, and
preserving the Teeth; in boxes, is. and la.
6d.
Also his newly improved Tooth Brush, for
cleansing both sides of Teeth, is. 6d. each,

•.. .- •
Cli°ICE FREEHOLD RESIDENCE;
, BAGLEY ROAD, STOURBRIDGE.
MESSES.
s 04TESs PERRENS and WOOLDRIDGE
ea,,..„5re favoured with Instructions from. the Repro-
. ific'`Ves of Miss Hopkins (deceased), to SELL by
kinl...--`°ll, at the VINE HOTEL, STOUEBRIBGE, On
, efaattAteittr..%ltheal3 P2i 3rd day of APRIL, 1875, at Five o'clock in
subject to Conditions then to be produced
:
i ”wie, %oticht-haloula, IteEEHOLD RE SIDEN CE, with the
•
. Garden, well-laid out Grounds, &c.,
1114..ilict_
aits erection occupied until recently by Miss Hop-
, —lll nd dther members of her family.
lluuse contains Entrance Hall, three Reception
ftrut,,LB* Six Bed Rooms, good Staircase and Landing,
Pantries, Brewhouse, and requisite Cellarage,
tico'" '5 iii the choicest situation in the neighbourhood of
budridge
,
irfc'r her Information, apply to Messrs. Bernard and
Llll,eSolicitors, or to Messrs. Oates, Perrens, and Wool-
int , Land Agents, all of Stourbridge ; or to Messrs.
o:lsbur, Alltree, and Johnson, Solicitors, 2, New Inn,
London, W.C.
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ANNUAL STOCK SALE.
ROMSLEY, ALVELEL
It Midway between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
Alit* Z. CRESSWELL (in conjunction with
vut
I:lLl:tsars. OATES, PERRENS dr WOOLDRIDGE)
the 27th day of APRIL, 1875, the following
AUCTION, at ROMSLEY FARM, ALVELRY,
/3141DAYfollowing
Imlble FAT and STORE STOCK, viz, 80 Capital
ri.E.1_,414 LAMBS, 50 Ripe Fat SHEEP, 20 TEGS,
riVi`"" of Prime Fat CATTLE, 19 Aead of MILKERS
tore CATTLE, including some good COWS and
Party part VEB, a quantity of PIGS and CALVES, the pro-
of Ge
quantity
in the neighbourhood. ,
7:eeivilee.°ll at Eieven o'clock. The Sale to commence
ksFal. opts
7 'flay
e b had ° d t the Inns in the Ntighbour• Mr.Cresswell, at Rowley.
STOURBRIDGE STOCK ;SALE,
TuRR,, A,
4.00 18TAXT, APRIL 13th, 1875, at Eleven.
Antae Fat SHEEP.
of CATTLE, 7 Fat West Highland OXEN,
Fat LAMBS and CALVES, and Fat aad Store
PIGs.

•
:rANWOOD, CHABDESLEY CORBETT.
KING is favoured with. Instructions
414 r from Mr. 8. Keep, to arrange for SALE to Take
, 04 MONDAY, the 2611, and VII EDNESDAY, the 28th
fgt.! _APRIL, 1875, the whole of his excellent and
tIOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
rartienlars in future papers.

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PRONT *SHOP AND ROOMS TO. LET.
110LEr, in High-street, Stourbridge, a
It "AONT SHOP, with Bedroom and Sitting-room,
i,urnis. bed or linfurnished.—Apply at No. 11, Lower
444 atrset, Stourbridge. 1
11° L,ET, that well-known BEERHOUSE
‘4 14 " 4he l3rickmakers' Arms," Tausey Green. May
,_;: _keza to at once. Licenses, Stock, and Fixtures, to
tltlet te at a valuation. Illness cause of leaving.—
Praiser,
4D 114r8' aPPIY on the Premises, or to Mr. Hinton,
- ',Emmett.
14°AN AND MORTGAGES.—Money to
~
sums of £5O and upwards, on personal
ZintY, at five per cent. per annum interest, repayable
et :6 to seven years. Also several sums upon Mortgage
itA2l
toseholde and Leaseholds from 31 per cent. Terms
itus years. No commission charged.—Apply at
persorstuku. Bnven, No 10, Lincoln's•inn-fields, London W.
(preferred) or by letter. • •
i N B —lnterest s
IwiYabl .Y
6 °ma yesrly and is not required in advance.
x-----..c.........____ ,
•
°NEY to be lent in Town or Country, to
. Itif, ,Gentlernen, Farmers, Tradesmen, or Others, from
• , I:13 rounds and upwards, upon personal security. In. t ive per cent, per annum, from one to seven years.
Tr, "tatßioll or charges made. Also sums from One
eeli6ttnand Pounds on Mortgage, at three and a half per
-.xteed •• on freehold or leasehold property, for any term not •
liow Itg twenty-one years.—Apply to Mr. HENRY
a...a !ant Civil flgtheer and Surveyor, late Girdlestone
.s.._......________'"'gi Idarclay, 11, Euston•square, London.

MONEY.
A. PRIVATE GENTLEMAN with surplus'
ecapital is desirous of making immediate ADVAN.
_
tad
ow gentlemen, manufacturers, farmers, tradesmen,
or tn,,.,th,_ers, Male or female, requiring the same, in town
Ida `rY, ira Some from £lO to £5OO on note of hand.
" eniits• Terms from £5 per cent., extending from
in_4l6 Months to live years. Mortgagee negotiated at
. O. O. or cheque. By applying
personally from
Z 0
lnterest. Distance no object, as persons can repay
1
6.1 or 4 by letter, enclosing a stamped directed enve-
IC, stating the amount required to Mr. A. BRADI3IIRy
tyatvretourrtnh-orof ad, London, S.
post. E., particulars will be
'b."--No connection with loan offices. Residing in the
district ever since 1841. Secrecy with despatch.
Aft Pubiished, 116 p.p., demy Sm., Post Free,
Illustrated SELF-ESTIMATING
,`",,iTALOGUE for HOUSE FURNISHING,
IllquttlLL description and prices of the Articles, profusely
tirktitecid, and general suggestions. By EDWIN
Cabinet Manufacturer and complete
nrnisher, Commercial Buildings, Stourbridge
20, and 21, Mill-street, Kidderminster

TO rn,f-,
41E NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED.
Read the New Work entitled
lIONV TO ENSURE HEALTH.
Just published for two stamps.
By DR. BARNES, M.D., (U.S.)
A.
I,IIEATISE on the LAWS GOVERNING
bilk .."'IFF., and the CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, and
et I..;"`TME'NT of all diseases depending on Exhaustion
kad etsrvnus 'Vitality, such as Nervous Debility, Mental
tisi.,fl,,Ysical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart,
a 5,47. 41 the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired bight
, tray7alory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitnde, De-
-41 1:1„of Spirits, Loaa of Energy and Appetite, Pains
447 tilack and Limbs, Timidity, Self-Distrust, Dizzi-
oth,,),, 44°ve of Solitude, Groundfess Fears, and many
to 141, lleents. which, if neglected, bring the sufferers
ed.rlY Deain ; together with Hints on Chronic
kt
Z tcekats.dstisra, Gout, Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Hysteria, and
Ti of p ti,e Nervous and alimentary system.
%atm pendix to this valuable work C.,ntains miFty
tit th,) !tBCItIPTIONs for the alleviation of suffering
-4 titti,"llte of minor disorders, with full instructions
ColltOreparation and use.
4VIEI also some friendly advice on Hygiene, or th
1:4 tiA4telti
bTO PRESERVE HEALTH.
Y nunierons testimonials
,from grateful
fislrt's ba:truukve been restored to health through the
mentality.
for 2 stamps; or by letter post, three
4:":l„Addr
Dr. BARNES, 48, Lansdale square
1 \
tt /141,04nd0n, N.
•
-Li • 110,1,,,,ANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS.
!I'd tf:t tqr”B may be consulted personally
12iit
4 -tllit' ~-e‘ter in all private and confidential cases
411.1.i.114,„'11erit of Nervous Sufferers who cannot visit
receivin adescription of their case, ei?-
' II tit.: tiPoli ii,cl envelope for reply, be ready to give his
))ature of the se and the principles
,i_44diesa r, tt‘iitiarY to effect a permanent cure.
710 Loil 'ir' klia)., 4B, Lousdale Square, Baum-
' -64, AL —4IES,,

THE LONDON HAIR CUTTING, DRESSING,
SINGEING AND SHAMPOOING ESTABLISIIIENT
190, HIGH-STEET, DUDLEY.
t.l
T WILKINS ,
•
BEGS to call the attention of Ladies and
Gentlemen, to his Large, Choice, and Fashionable
STOCK of WIGS, BRAIDS, CHIGNONS, PLAITED
HEAD-DRESSES, and ORNAMENTAL HAIR of
every deseription, Shade of Colour, and Finest Quality,
at reduced Prices.
Sole Inventor of the AUSTRALIAN LIQUID HAIR
DYE, for changing Red or Grey Hair to a Beautiful
Brown or Black, in a few minutes, without staining the
skin or injuring the hair. Also, the Celebrated Extract
of Rosemary, for removing Scurf and promotling tha
Growth of the Hair, and preventing its falling off ot
turning grey.
Wigs, Beards, and Whiskers, for Charades or Theatrical
Purposes, for Sale or on Hire. Lessons given iii Hair
Dressing.
Note the Address:-
og, 190, HIGH STREET, DUDLE)
ESTABLISHED 22 YEARS.

FASHIONABLE HAIR DRESSING
ESTABLISHMENT.
100, HIGH-STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
[OPPOSITE THE HORSE AND GROOM
EDMUND COOMB4 S-
Principal Assistant from 10, Bull-street, Birmingham,
BEGS to thank the Gentry and Inhabitsnte
of Stourbridge and Neighbourhood, for the very
liberal patronage conferred upon him, during the lour
years that he has been in business in this town, and trusts
by unremitting personal attention to merit a contintlattee
of their support.
N.B.—Wigs, Fronts, Braids, Alexandrian Curls.
Chignon Pads, Roll Pads, Plaits, &c., of every description
made and re-dressed on the premises.
ORNAMENTAL HAIR WORKER IN ALL
ITS BRANCHES.
Ladies can have their Combings Arranged and
Made-up equal to New.
FADED HAIR RESTORED TO ORIGINAL COLOUR, Pi
DYED TO ANY PATTERN.
HAIR BRUSHING AND SHAMPOOING BY
MACHINERY.
Agent for Mrs. Allen's Hair Restorer, 4s 6d per Bottle.
A CHOICE STOCK OF PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS., &V..
Always on hand.
,Private Rooms for Ladies and Gentlemen.

PATENT PORTABLE SMOKELESS STOVES
for Drying and Warming Shops, Houses, Green-
houses, &C.
Best Quality PATENT FUEL for the Stove ca* be
made, 18s. per 1201 b.
Second Quality, 14s. per 1201 b.
American CHARCOAL IRONS for saving labour
Laundry Work, 6s.
Portable VAPOUR BATHS and BRONCHITISKET-
TLES, with Medical Testimonials.
Fretwork Materials, SAWS, FRAMES, Paper Patterns,
Prepared Wood, &c.
PI:OSPECTIIS FREE.
S. NASH, PATENTEE,
253, OXFORD STREET.
STOVE DEPOT-4. NEW GATE STREET, tt 29,
LEIN STER TERRACE, W., LOD:DON.

THE OLD-ESTABLISHED SLATING
BUSINESS,
12, UNION STREE2, STOURBRIDGE.
MRS. SARAH GILLAM in returning her
sincere thanks to the Inhabitants of Stourbridge
and the surrounding country, for the very liberal support
bestowed on her late husband, JAMES Gri.Lam, during a
period of nearly 40 years, begs to inform them that with
the view of supporting herself and family, it is her in-
tention to continue to carry on the Business of a
SLATER, and trusts that by supplying the Beat Mate-
rials, employing none but Experienced Workmen, and
observing strict punctuality in business, to merit a con-
tinuance of that support.
Stourbridge, Deoember 23nd, 1874.
sir Note the Address :
MR S . GILLAM,
12, UNION STREET, STOURBRIDGR.

TOBACCO.
•
This Brand is sold everywhere, in Ounce Packets 3d each
To avoid fraudulent imitations, see that each packet bears
our name and trade mark (a star).
WILLS & SONS, Bristol and London.

_
'CRAINS (! HEALTH
I i -
(RECII,TEREL).
HEALTH, STRENGTH 8: ENJOYMENT OF LIFE.
The enjoyment of life in the attainment of "A Sound
mind in a Sound Body." This desirable result may be
obtained by using "GRAINS OF HEALTH," a tasteless
k.earl coated pill, on the first Symptoms of any derange-
ment of the Stomach and Bowels.
Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors everywhere,
in Bases at ls. lid. and 2s. 9d. each, or sent to any ad-
dress for 15 or 36 penny stamps direct faom the Propri-
etors, 1, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.

lIVIPORTA.I\TrE I\TOTICm.
METHERINGHAM'S
DINING AND REFRESHMENT ROO m s ,
72, UPPER HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
[OPPOSITE THE STOURBRIDGrE AND KIDDERMINSTER BANK.]
MISS METHERINGHAM begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of
Stonrbridge 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.
CHOPS, STEAKS, &c., ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
• WEDDING BREAKFAST, DINNER PARTIES,
BALL SUPPERS, &c., SUPPLIED.
MEAT AND GAME DRESSED AND GARNISHED.
--
CELEBRATED YORKSHIRE GAME, AND OTHER PIES.
FOREIGN AND BRITISH WINES.
CON.FECTIONERY AND
pASTRY F:STABLISHMENT,
47 , HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
--
U • C • SHE ARM AN
Beg respectfully to state that they have disposed of the above Old-Established Business to Messrs. Harris and
Metheringlism, on whose behalf they beg to solicit a continuance of those favours hitherto so liberally extended
to themselves.
MESSRS. HARRIS AND ATETHERINGHADI
iVi
In taking to the above Business, beg to inform the Inhabitants of Stourbridge and its vicinity, that no effort
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 business at 72,
High-street.
Stourbridge, October, 1874.

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

FUNERAL CARRIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

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

[ESTABLISHED 1807.]
FAMILY AND WHOLESALE BREWERY STORES,
ENVILLE STREET, STOU.R.BRIDGE.
W & T. S. BUCKNALL,
OF THE BREWERY, KIDDERMINSTER,
BEci2et:t=nlettltla thehlniave OPENED COMMODIOUS CELLARS, as above, for the
..A.own
T_MS _AND STOUTS;
IN CASKS OF NINE GALLONS AND UPWARDS,
And that they have appointed
MR. JOSHUA BRIDGES,
THE RESIDENT AGENT FOR STOURBRIDGE AND DISTRICT,
From whom Prices and other Particulars may be obtained.
The fact of these CELEBRATED ALES having now been before the Public for three quarters of a century
a guarantee of their excellence.
or All Orders addressed—
AIM STORMS,
LINVILLE STREET, STOURB.RIDGFI,
Will receive prompt attention.

PRINTING! PRINTING ! ! PRINTING t! !
S. FIELD,
GENERAL PRINTER,
92 , HIGH-STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
SF. begs to thank his kind supporters for the liberal patronage he has received since his
• commencement in the above Business, and trusts, by strict personal attention, to merit a continuance of
their support.
ALL ORDERS EXECUTED WITH PROMPTNESS AND DISPATCH, ON
REASONABLE rEams.
S 1)
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GENERAL PRINTER,
STOURBRIDGE.

"Not only to protect but to promote Trade. and to bring good Men together."
Security in Crediting. ESTABLISHED 1860. Speedy Recovery of Accounts.
FLINT SL. COMPANY'S
BRITISH AND FOREIGN COMMERCIAL INQUIRY OFFICES.
HEAD OFFICES:-58, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, E.C.
OPINIONS OF THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED THESE OFFICES.
Messrs. Wallace, Bailey and;tWakins, Bermondsey.
London.—" Further and final reports, most valuable
feature—quite original—made a trial of other offices for
commercial information, but our experience teaches US
that. for thoroughly sound information and speedy
replies to inquiries, your ,office unquestionably stands
first."—Members thee years.
Messrs. Richmond & Chandler, Agricultural Imple-
ment l‘lanufaciurers, Manch, st, r.'--Not led us wrong in
euy im,:ance."

R. THOMSON,
DRAPER 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, etc., are manufactured on the Premises,
Wholesale and Retail, by
D. LAMBERT,
House Decorator,
Gilder and
Picture Frame,
Manufacturer,
OLDSWINI ORD, Near STOURBRID
OLD PICTURE FRAMES, CORNICES,
AND MOULDINGS,
Of every description,
CLEANED, REPAIRED, or RE-GILT.
OLD PICTURES, Carefully Cleaned, Lined, and
Restored.
-n L. having had 20 years' Practical
• experience in all the above diffetent Branches,
begs to inform the Gentry and l'uldlc generally that be
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 Picture Frames re-gilt OD
their own I reu ices, if dtsired.

- - - -
G. F. GREEN,
pIANOFORIE TUNER
260, Castle-street, and 168, High-street, Hadley,
HAS GREAT PLEASURE IN PUBLISHING THE FOLLOWING
TESTIMONIALS.
From Mr. C. Potter, Professor of Music, from the
Institution for the Blind, St. John's Wood, London:—
"I can confidently recommend Mr. Green 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 ir tes-
tifying to the abilities of Mr. Green SS a Pianoforte
Tuner. He 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. K. 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.%
Terms for Yearly Tuning, ncluding minor re-
pairs—
Cottages, per annum ................. • .. 1 1
Grands do .. 1 5 0
Single Tunings (in Town).
s. d. s. d.; s. d a. d.
Cottages.... 3 6& 5 0 ;Full Grandc.„6 6& 7 0
Semi-Grands 5 0& 6 0 Concert Iron
Trichord o. ,Grands ......7 6
Obligue. . • 4 6& 5 6
Pianofcees Tuned to the French Pitch (now univer.
sally adopf,ed throughout England, if required.
*** A. large stock of Classical and Modern Music, at
Half-price.
Please observe the Address-260, Castle Street, and
168, High Street, Dudley.

"FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE."-
Sea Deuteronomy, chap. xii., verse 23.

BLOODIIIXTURE

[ESTABLISHED 1864.]

Trade Mark,—" Blood Mixture."
Till GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER & RESTORED
SKIN- DISEASES,. ErUptions, Blotches,
Ulcerated Sore Legs, Old Sores, Glandular
Swellings, Cancerous Ulcers, Spots, Pimples,
Pustules, Boils. Carbuncles, Ringworms, Scald
Heads, Sore Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch, Scarfs,
Discoloration& of the Skin, Humours and
Diseases of the Skin of whatever name or
nature, are literally carried out of the system
in a abort time by the use of this world-famed
Medicine. -
THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS PROM ALL PARTS.
I MPORTANT ADVICE TO ALL.—Cleanse
the vitiated blood whenever you find its im-
purities bursting through the skin in pimples,
eruptions, 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 of the system wtll 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 tbrvughout the United King-
dom and the world, or sent to any address on receipt
o 30 or 132 stamps, by the Proprietor,
F. J. CLARKE,CnEmisT, Apothecaries' Hall,Lincoln.
Agent for Stonrbridge : Mr. J. IL Bland, High-street.
Wholesale: All Patent Medicine Houses.
LONDON DEPOT: 150 OXFORD STREET

MESDAMES LEY & lIUNSTON
(From Devonshire),
HONITON POINT LACE
MANUFACTURERS,
122, HIGH-STREET,
STOTIRBRIDGE.
English and Foreign Lace Transferred, Cleaned, and
Altered.
ENGLISH & FOREIGN LACE CLEANED,
TRANSFERRED, AND ALTERED.
Wedding Veils, Flounces, Mantles, and Handkerchiefs
made specially to order. Patterns will be sent by
Post, on application.
A superior Stock of Honiron, Brussels, Valenciennes
Maltese, Yak and French Lace, in BLACK and WHITE
and MADE UP Lace Goods.
LINEN COLLARS, FRILLS, CHENISETTES AND SETS
LADIES' AND CHILDRKN'S UNDERCLOTHING
Infants' Cloaks, floods, Hats, and Pelisses .
MADEIRA, SWISS AND GUIPURE WORK.
SILK SCAR-FS AND TIE S.
Balbriggan, Silk. Lisle, and other Hosiery.
FEENcn & Seoun (41SIBRIC LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS.
TMOMPS.ON'S & FRENCH CORSETS, JUPONS,
AND GLOVES.
WHITE and COLORt.D UNDERSEIfiTS.
L. and H. solicit attettion to their
NEW SPRING GOODS
Which are now ',tidy. having been carefully selected in
evcry Department.

AIR. RICHARD LANSMERE,
ORGANIST AND CIIOIRMASTFR OF ST.
JOHN'S CHURCH, DUI/LEY,
Late of the Exeter, St, James, ana St. George's HO
Concerts, London, &c., &c., and
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