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T GNDON UNADULTERATED FOOD J j COMPANT . XIMITED , for the Importation , Manufacture , and Supply ( Wholesale ) of Food , Drinks , and Drugs , in a Pure State . Capital 100 , 0002 ., in 5000 Shares of 20 Z . each . With power to increase . Deposit 51 . per Share , the liability limited to the amount of each Share . Trustees . —General Sir John Forster Fitzgerald , K . C . B ., M-P . ; Henry Morris , Esq ., late Madras Civil Service . Chaiemax . —The Right Hon . Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton , 10 , Cleveland-square . Deputy Chairman . — The Hon . F . H . F . Berkeley , M . P . for Bristol , Victoria-square , Pimlico . The Times , in one of its leading articles , thus graphically depicts tlie evil of adulteration : — " We pay not only with our money but with our lives . For the ¦ worst of it is , that the articles we purchase arc not merely diluted—they are adulterated—positively—abominably— poisonously . There is scarcely a single article , of daily use which it is possible to procure genuine from ordinary shops . " Every Shareholder has the privilege of obtaining his goods direct from the Company at wholesale prices . Offices—25 , Bucklersbury , London , E . C , where Prospectuses and Forms of application for Shares may be bad . " The Company is respectably constituted , and the object is to manufacture and sell some of the articles of food which are most exposed to deleterious admixture , in a form that will guarantee their genuineness . Dr . Letheby is to be the Chief Analyst . " — Times " City Article , " February 27 , 1857-
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ALLSOPPS PALE ALE IN IMPERIAL PINTS . H ARRINGTON , PARKER , and CO ., are row delivering the October brewings of the above celebrated Ale . Its surpassing excellence is vouched for by the highest medical and chemical authorities of the day . Supplied in bottles , also in casks of 18 gallons and upwards by HARRINGTON PARKER and CO ., 5 J , Pall Mall . March , 1857-
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SOLERA SHERRY . — VIKTAGE 1834 , guaranteed , 54 s . per dozen . Queen Isabella ' s favourite M me , as used at the Royal table of Spain . The peculiar characteristics of the wine are full body , fine flavour , and great richness , and is the FINEST SHERRY ever imported , and eminently suited to the palate of those who enjoy and appreciate a first-class wine . < ¦ . J . L . DENMAN , Wine and Spirit Importer , 65 , Fenchurch-street , London . Counting-house entrance , first door on the left up Railway place . " This wine possesses immense body , combined with a full and rich nutty flavour , and a dryness mellowed by its age , constituting at once the finest sherry we ever tasted ; and we say to connoisseurs of really fine wine , Call and judge for yourselves . " — Vide Horning Herald , Feb . 19 , 1857 .
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TWENTY SHILLINGS PER DOZEN . TTkEmtAN'S SOUTH AFRICAN" PORT . JLJ DENMAN'S SOUTH AFRICAN SHERUY . " Having tasted these Wines , we say to those who like wine possessing Richness without Sweetness , Dryness without Acidity , and Body without Brandy , by all means give them a . trial . "— "Vide Jiell ' s Weekly Messenger , January 17 , 1857 . Bottles included . Packages allowed for when returned . Delivered free to any of the Railway Termini in London . Terms Cash . A Sample Bottle for 24 stamps . Country Orders must contain a remittance . Cheques to be crossed "Bank of London . " J . Li . DENMAN , Wine and Spirit Importer , G 5 , Fenehurch-street , London . Counting-house entrance , first door on the left up Railway-place .
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rpHE CONTINENTAL WINE COMPANY , X BIRCHIN LANE , CORNHILL . Arc enabled , by their connexion with the prhneipal wine growers , to supply every description of WINE of the finest qualities at prices for cash far below the average , including their Alto Douro Ports , at 42 s . per dozen . Genuine ditto , 34 s . per dozen . Superior Pale or Gold Sherries , 30 s . to 3 Cs . per dozen . Champagne , from 42 a . to 72 s . Claret , from 30 s . to 84 s . Post orders must contain a remittance .
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TO INVALIDS , MOTHERS , AND FAMILIES . —By her Majesty ' s Royal Letters Patent ( the only patent for these preparations ) . Strongly recommended by tho Medical Profession . AD NAM'S IMPROVED PATENT GROATS and BARLEY arc manufactured by a process which entirely removes the acidity and unpleasant flavour so universally found in similar preparations . Theyproduco Gruel and Barley Water in tho highest perfection , and , being manufactured perfectly pure , yield food of tho most light and nourishing quality for tho Infant , the Invalid , and the Aged . Tho Barley also makes a delicious Custard Pudding , and isanexcellent ingredient for thickoniJiKSoups . &c . The Patentees publish ono only of the numerous testimonials thoy havo received from eminent medical profosaors , relying more conlldently on tho intrinsic quality of tho articles , of which ono trial will not fail to convhico tho most fastidious of their purity and cxcollonco . ( Copy . ) "Chemical Laboratory , Guy ' s Hospital , February It ) , 1855 . "I liavo submitted to a microscopical and cliomical examination tho samplca of barloy ana groats which you have forwarded to nie , and I beg to inform you that 1 find in them only thoso principles which arc found in pood barley : there 1 b no mineral or other impurity presont , and from tho result of my investigation I bohovo them to bo genuine iuid to possess those nut ritivoproperties assigned by thelatoDr . Porcira to tliia description of food , „„ A 1 , „ ( Signed ) "A . S . Taylor . 'Messrs . Adnam and Co . " CAUTION . —To prevent errors , tho Public are requested to observe that each package boars tho signature of tho Patentees , J . and J . C . ADNAM . To bo obtained Wholesale at tho Manufactory , Maidonlano , Quoon-Htroot . London ; and Retail in Packets and Uanistors at 6 d . and la . eaeh , and in Canibtors for Families at 2 s- . ' ?; . and 10 s . each , of all reapootablo Grocers , Druggists , « c , in Town and Country .
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TT ^ DERCLOTHING for LADIES . —The VJ Outfitting ' Rooms of THE SPONSALIA are under the management of Talented Women . In the Plain Department , Six good well-made Chemises are supplied for a Guinea , and Six suitable for the voyage to India at a much less sum . In the Fancy Departments , every description of elaborate work and beautiful ^ Embroidery will be found in great variety . A newly-constructed Chemise of great merit las been registered , accordiug to Act of Parliament , by JAY and SMITH . THE SPONSALIA , 246 , Regent-street .
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f ^\ ENTLEMENin SEARCH of a TAILOR VX are directed to B . BENJAMIN , Merchant Tailor , 74 , Repent-street . The FORTY-SEVEN SHILLING SUITS , made to order , from Scotch , Heather , and Cheviot Tweeds , all wool and thoroughly shrunk . The PELISSIER SACS , 2 is ., 25 s ., and 28 s . THE BENJAMIN CLERICAL and PROFESSIONAL OVER or UNDER COAT , from 30 s . The ALBERT LONG FROCK or OVER COAT , from 35 s . to 55 s . The REVERSIBLE WAISTCOAT , buttoning four different sides , 14 s . The TWO GUINEA DRESS and FROCK COATS , the GUINEA DRESS TROUSERS , and the HALF-GUINEA "WAISTCOATS . —N . B . A perfect fit guaranteed .
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TpURNISH YOUR HOUSE WITH THE X ? BEST ARTICLES . — Thet abe the Cheapest in the End . —BEANE , DRAY , and Co . ' s Priced Furnishing List may be had gratuitously on application , or forwarded by post , free . This list embraces the leading articles from all the various departments of their establishment , and is arranged to facilitate purchasers in the selection of their goods . It comprises Table Cutlery—Electro-plate—Lamps —Baths—Fenders and Fire-irons—Iron Bedsteads and Bedding—Britannia Metal , Copper , Tin , and Brass Goods—Culinary Utensils—Turnery—Brushes—Mats , &c—Deane , Dray , and Co . ( opening to the Monument ) , London-bridge . Established A . d . 1700 .
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GENUINE G-ARDE 1 T SEEDS . —TIMOTHY BRIGDEN , SEEDSMAN and FLORIST , 10 , RAILWAY ARCADE , LONDON BRIDGE , begs most respectfully to inform his friends and patrons , that his unrivalled collection of Agricultural , Vegetable , and Flower Seeds is now arranged , and Catalogues will be forwarded , post free , upon application . T . B . further begs to state that he still continues to make assortments ofchoice Vegetable Seeds , in collections suitable for Gardens of every size , from . Ten Shillings and upwards . Ladies and Gentlemen not being able to . call at the above Establishment , may rely upon their orders being executed with only First-class Seeds . All orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied with reference or Post-office Order . Borough Branch .
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&LENFIELD PATENT STARCH USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY , And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED . Sold by all Chandlers , Grocers , &c . &c .
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E EATING'S PALE NEWFOUNDLAND COD LIVER OIL , perfectly pure , nearly tasteless , and free from adulteration of any kind , having been analyzed , reported on , and recommended by Professors Taylor and Thomson , of Guy ' s and St . Thomas ' s Hospitals , who , in the words of the late Dr . Pereira , say , that" The finest Oil is that most devoid of colour , odour , and flavour , " characters this will bo found to possess in a nigh degree . — Half-pints , is . 6 d . ; Pints , 2 s . 6 d . ; Quarts , 4 s . Gd . ; and Fivepint Bottles , 10 s . Gd ., Imperial Measure . 79 , St . Paul ' s Churchyard , London .
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K EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES . — A . Good Speech or an Effective Song cannot bo given if the Vocal Organs are not in a sound condition , free from hoarseness or irritation . To remedy tho latter and to produce melodious enunciation , every public character , whether of tho Bar , the Senate , or the Pulpit , should have at hand Kcating ' s Cough Lozenpes , which arc patronised by a majority of tho Imperial Parliament , tho Bench , and leading members of the Operatic Corps . For Affections of the Throat , or Chest , and for Winter Cough they arc unfailing . Prepared and sold in Boxes , Is . lid ., and Tins , 2 s . 9 d each , by THOMAS KEATING . Chemist , &c , 70 , St . Paul ' schurcbyard , London . Retail by all Druggists .
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r rEETH . —Messrs . GABHIEL supply COMJ- PLETE SETS , without Springs , on tho principle of capillary attraction , avoiding tho necessity or extracting stumps or causing any pain . S 1 LICIOUS ENAMELLED AMERICAN MINERAL TEETH , tho best in Europe—guaranteed to answer every purpose of mastication or articulation —from 3 s . Gd . per Tooth . Sets , 4 , 1 . 4 a . —Her Majesty ' s Royal Letters Patent have been awarded for tho production of a perfectly WHITE ENAMEL , for decayed FRONT TEETH , which can only bo obtained at Messrs . Gabriel ' s Kstablishmonts , 33 , LUDGATE HILL , fivo doors from the Old Bailey ; and at 112 , DUKE-STREET , LIVERPOOL . Consultation and every information gratia .
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RUPTURES . —BY ROYAL LETTERS PATIONT . WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVlSlt TlttJSS is allowed by upwards of 200 McdicalGientlcmen to bo the most effective invention in the curative treatment of Hernia . Tho use of a stool spring ( ho oflen hurtful in its effects ) is hero avoided . asoftBanuaKe being worn round the body , while tho renuisito resisting power is supplied by the Bloc-Main Pad and Patent Lover , fitting with so much caso and closonesa that it cannot bo detected , and may be worn during sleep . A descriptive circular may bo had , and tho Truss ( which cannot fail to fit ) forwarded bypoHt . ontho circumference of tlio body , two inches bolovv tho hips being sent to tho Manufacturer , Jlr . JOHN WHITE , 228 * . Piccadilly , London . Price of Hinglo truss , ifls ., 21 h . ( 20 s . fid ., and 31 s . ( Id . — Postngo , In . Double' Truss , 31 h . d . — Postage Is . lOu . p LA STIC STOCKINGS , KNEE-CAPS , &c . 4 r «« . ^ ly . WJ' Y , KlNS . and all ca « es of WEAK-. NhSS and SWELLING of tho LEGS , SPRAINS , &c . ¦ They aro porouH , light in toxturo . and inexpensive , and aro drawn on Iiko an ordinary stocking . Price from 7 h . Od l ( 5 s . Postage , Dil . Manufactory , 228 , Piccadilly , London .
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TENDERS , STOVES , and FIRE IRONS . — J- Buyers of the above are requested , before finally deciding , to visit "WILLIAM S . BURTON'S SHOW-ROOMS . They contain such an assortment of FENDERS , STOVES , RANGES , FIRE IRONS , and GENERAL IRON . ! MONGEEY , as cannot be approached elsewhere , either for variety , novelty , beauty of design , or exquisiteness or ¦ workmans hip . Bright stoves , with bronzed ornaments and two sets of bars , U . 14 s . to 13 ? . 13 s . ; ditto , with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars , si . 5 s . to SZl . ; Bronzed Tenders , with standards , 7 s . to- 51 . 12 s . j Steel Fenders , Zl . 158 . to Hi . ; ditto , with rich ormolu ornaments , 22 . 15 s . to 187 . - Fire Irons , from Is . 9 d . the set to 4 l . 4 s . The BURTON and all other PATENT STOVES , with radiatinsr hearth plates . CUTLERY WARRANTED . —Themost varied assortment of TABLE-CUTLERY in the world , all warranted , is on . SALE at WILLIAM S . BURTON' ^ , at prices that are remunerative only because of the largeness of the sales—3 J inch ivory-handled table-knives , with high shoulders , 12 s . per dozen ; desserts to match , 9 s . tid ; if to balance , Cd . per dozen extra ; carvers , 4 s . 3 d . per pair : larger sizes , from 14 s . 6 d . to 26 s . per dozen ; extra fine ivory , 32 s . ; if with silver ferrules , 37 s . to 50 s . ; white bone table-knives , 7 s . Cd . per dozen ; desserts , 5 s . 6 d . ; carvers , 2 s . 3 d . per pair ; black horn table-knives , 7 s . j 4 d . per dozen ; desserts , 0 s ., carvers , 2 s . 6 d . ; black wood-handled table-knives and forks , 6 s . per dozen ; table steels from is . each . The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks , in cases and otherwise , ' and of tho new plated fish-carvers . THE PERFEGT SUBSTITUTE FOR SILVER . TheRHAL NICKEL SILVER , introduced twenty years ago by WILLIAM S . BURTON , when plated by the patent of Messrs . Elkington and Co ., is beyond all comparison the very best article next'to sterling silver that' can be employed as such , either usefully or ornamentally , as bj no possible test can it bo distinguished froru . real silver . Fiddle or Thread , or *?• , .,.. > - Old Silver Brunswick * £ " !? , ? Pattern . Pattern . Pattern . Table Spoons and Forksper dozen ... ... 38 s . ...... 48 s . ...... 60 s . Dessert ditto and ditto ... 30 s . 85 s 42 s . Tea ditto ... ... ... 18 s . ...... 24 s . ...... 30 s . Tea and Coffee Sets , Cruet , and Liqueur Frames , "Waiters , Candlesticks , &c ., at proportionate prices . All kinds of replating done by the patent process . CHEMICALLY PIJRE NICKEL NOT PLATED . Table Spoons and Forks Middle .. Thread . King ' s . per dozen 12 s . ... 28 s . ... 80 s . Dessert ditto and ditto ... 10 s . ... 21 s . ... 25 s . Teaditto 5 s . ... Us . ... 12 s . DISH COVERS and HOT WATER DISHES in every material , in great variety , and of the newest and most recherch 6 patterns . Tin dish covers Gs . Cd . the set of six ; block tin , 12 s . 3 d . to 28 s . od . the set of six ; elegant modern patterns , 34 s . to 58 s . 6 d . the set ; Britannia metal * with or without silver-plated handles , 76 s . 6 d . to 110 s . 6 d . the set : Sheffield plated , 10 / . to 16 ? . 10 s . the set ; block . tin hot water dishes , with wells for gravy , 12 s . to 30 s . ; Britannia metal , 22 s . to 77 s . ; electro-plated on nickel , full-sized , 112 . 11 s . The additions to these extensive promises ( already by far tlio largest in Europe ) are of such a character that the entire of EIGHT HOUSES is devoted to the display or the most magnificent- stock of GENERAL HOUSE IRONMONGERY ( including Cutlery , Nickel Silver , Plated Goods , Ba , ths , Brushes , Turnery , Lamps , Gaseliers , Iron and Brass liedsteads , Bedding , and Bed-hangings ) , so arranged in Sixteen Large Show Rooms as to afford to parties furnishing facilities in tho selection of goods that cannot bo hoped for elsewhere . Illustrated Catalogues sent ( per post ) free . 39 , OXFORD-STREET . -W . ; 1 . 1 a , 2 , and 3 NEWMANSTREET ; and 4 , 5 , and G , PEKRY'S-PLACE , LONDON . Established , 1820 .
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J . W . BENSON'S WAT CH , CLOCK , and CHRONOMETER t ™ tw ^ AT ? UFACT 0 BY * S 3 and 34 , LTJDGATE-HILL , LONDON . Established 1740 . —J . W . BENSON , Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of every description , construction , and pattern , invitos attention to his magnificent and unprecedented display of "Watches , which is admitted to bo tho largest and best selected Stock in London . It consists of Chronometer , Duplex , Patent , Detached Lovor , Horizontal , and Vertical Movements , jewelled , Ac , with all the latest improvements , mounted in sunerblynnished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases . Tho designs engraved upon many of tho cases aro by eminent artists , andean only bo obtained at this Manufactory . If tho important requisites , superiority of finish , combined with accuracy of performance , elegance , durability , and reasonabluncss of price , aro wished for , tho intending Purchaser should visit thin Manufactory , or send for tho ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET , published by J . W . BENSON ( and sent post free on application ) , which contains sketches , prices , and'directions as to what Watch to buy , where to buy it , and how to use it . Several hundred letters have been received from poivsons who have bought Watches at this Manufactory , bearing testimony to tlio correct performances of tho samo .
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS . . From tho Morning Post , Oct . 30 , 18 BC— "Exhibits oxQirisito artistic feeling in ornamentation , and perfection of mechiimsm in structure . "—From tho Morninp Chronicle . Oct . JO . — Jixeelleneo of dosign and perfection in workmanship . " — I ' romtho Morning Advertiser , Nov . ! . —• " Tho high repute which Mr . Benson has obtained for tho qualities of his manufacture stands Hecond to none . "—l « Yom tho Mornina Herald , Nov . : $ . — " Tho high standing of Mr . Benson as a London manufacturer must secure for him a largo amount of public patronage "—From the Globe , Nov . 3 . — " All that can bo dcHirod , in finish , tasto , and design . " COLD WATCHES , Horizontal Movements , Jewelled , &c . accunitc time-keepers , 3 { . 15 s ., M . inn ., of . IDs ., to IB * . IBs each . Gold Lovor WateheH . jewelled , and hiKhly-nnishec ] movemmits . flJ . J . 10 n ., to 20 guineas A'JVo Yoaru Warranty givou with ovory ¦ Watc h , ant sent , carriage paid , to Scotland , Ireland , Wales , or any pan of tho Kingdom , upon receipt of Post-ofllco or Baiikor'i order , made payable to J . W . lU-: NSON , 3 iJand 34 , LudKnte hill , London . MorchantB , Shippers , and Watch Clubs supplied . Olt \ Vatohea taken , in Exchange .
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Mabch 21 , 1857 . ] THE LEADEE , 285
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Leader (1850-1860), March 21, 1857, page 285, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2185/page/21/
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