The Sun.
London, England, 1842-07-26 00:00:00

L A DVERTISEMENT. I

IMPORTANT TO ALL THOSE WHO EXPECT TO DE-
RIVE BENEFIT FROM DRINKING SODA WATER.—Schweppe's
Soda Water is so universally known and appreciated, not only
throughout the United Kingdom, but throughout the civilised
world, that any enconium on its merits might appear super-
fluous; but as since its original introduction, upwards of half
a century since, many imitators have started up, with more or
less claims to public patronage, J. S. and Co. take the liberty
of reminding their friends and the public that the above Cele-
brated Water continues to be manufactured on the largest
scale and upon the most scientific principles at their chief es-
tablishment, 51, Berners-street, London ; and also at their
three branch Manufactories in Liverpool, Bt istol, and Derby ;
and that consumers may be supplied with the genuine article at
most of the respectable Chemists, Confectioners, and Italian
Warehouses in every province of the United Kingdom. The
just reputation of their manufacture, and the consequent de-
mand for it, have tempted unprincipled persons (many of them
of apparent respectability) to practice a deception, against
which Schweppe and Co. are anxious to caution the public.
The deception referred to is that of passing off a spurious
article for " Schweppe's," by selling it in Schweppe's marked
bottles. The temptation to this is, the cheapness of the infe-
rior water, although in most cases the consumer is charged the
same. By this artifice a common water is surreptitiously
palmed on the public for the genuine—the reputation of the
latter is prejudiced by the substitution of a bad article—and a
certain proportion of the public patronage diverted from its
leoitirc ate channel. To obviate these several evils, Schweppe
and Co. have adopted the plan of placing a Red Label over
the cork of each bottle, representing the Royal Appointment
in the centre, and the name of their firm on each side, with-
out which none is genuine. Schweppe and Co. refer with
pride to the fact that they constantly supply the Royal Palaces
of London and Windsor, as well as the principal Nobility in the
three kingdoms ; nor is the demand for their Soda Water less
constant on the continent and in other parts of the world.
Merchants and Shippers in general connected with the Ea,t
and West Indies and our numerous Colonies are continually
transmitting orders received from their respective agents and
correspondents, and highly gratifying is the testimouy
Schweppe and Co. are in the habit of receiving from gentle-
men returned from abroad, of the luxury afforded them by their
Soda Water when met with in tropical climates, and of the
high condition in which it is generally found. The Water
ordered for foreign countries is manufactured with an express
reference to its destination, and it is well known that no other
can equally well endure the variations of climate. Schweppe's
Lemonade is an elegant preparation of mere recent intro-
duction, but from its refreshing and wholesome properties is
rapidiy getting into extensive reputation. It is an effervescing
draught. of most agreeable flavour, and made of' the best mate-
rials, without regard to cost. Physicians and medical men
constantly recommend it in cases of fever, &e., nor is it less de-
sirable as an article of luxury. Every genuine bottle will
have a yellow lable on its side, with the name and address of
the firm. Schweppe and Co. are the largest importers of the
German Seltzer Water, which they receive diroct from the
springs, in quarts and pints, and which they offer to the public
in the original packages. N.B.—Export orders for all climates
oxecuted on the shortest notice.

The Society of Progress, of Brussels sent, some
time back, fiftey-seven pigeons to Liverpool, with orders
to have them let loose on the 4th instant. This was
done accordingly, and the following is the result of the
trial :—The first pigeon returned on the 11th, and gained
the chief prize fur M. Camille de Bast, of Ghent, a
member of the Society ; the second came home on the
12th, belonging to the same gentleman ; the third on
the 14th, the property of M. Jolly, of Brussels ;
and the fourth later on the same day, belonging to
the winner of the first and second prizes. The delay,
is attributed to the contrary winds which were prevalent
on the day they were let off. Of the fift, -seven pigeons,
upwards of thirty had returned from London some time
before, in another trial, and more than twenty have
come back from Orleans, Tours, Vendom and Lyons.
PORTSMOUTH, JULY 24.—Lieutenant-General Sir
William Gomm and suite embarked this afternoon on
board the Cleopatra, 26, Captain Wyvill. She will sail
early to-morrow morning, with the Governor, for the
_Mauritius. .Rear-Admiral Hyde Parker, C. 8., will be
appointed Admiral. Superintendent of this dockyard, vice
Rear-Admiral the 1-lon. P. Bouverie, whose time of ser-
vitude expires on Tuesday next.