NOTICE. THE Editor of the TRAVELLERS' HAND-BOOK TO FRANCE is extremely solicitous that travellers and friends, who make use of this book, should favour the Publishers with corrections of any omission or mistakes that may come under their observation. Tourists, &c., kind enough so to favour them, will please direct their communications to their London Office, 59, Fleet Street. In all cases the name of the writer, in confidence, as a guarantee of the genuineness of the information, will be required. TO INNKEEPERS AND OTHERS.-The Editor of BRADSHAW'S HAND-BOOK wishes to intimate, that no person or persons are authorised to procure or receive money from Hotel Keepers, Artists, or Tradespeople abroad, under pretence of procuring the insertion of favourable notices of their establishments, &c., in the Hand-Books; recommendations in these books are not to be purchased; they are the result of personal experience, or wellfounded and disinterested information. Nor will self-laudatory letters from Innkeepers in praise of their own houses be received. The sole Continental Manager is WILLIAM MIDDLETON, 94, Montagne de la Cour, Brussels, through whom all communications concerning Hotels, &c., must be sent. 3 PATENT SEWING MACHINES FOR FAMILY USE, AND ALL MANUFACTURING PURPOSES. The Cottage Machine 5 Guineas. The Sewing Machine is now a recognised necessity in every trade; and in every household where economy of time, reduction of labour (but greatly enhanced in value), the conversion of toil into pleasure, and an absolute immunity from the never ceasing demands of the needle, are regarded as matters of moment worth the acquiring. "In rapidity of execution it excels all others; whilst the neatness, regularity, and durability of the work are unexceptionable."-Leicester Guardian. "The Machine works beautifully, and it is self-evident it will do a lady's day's work in an hour."-Liverpool Mercury. "Five or six pocket-handkerchiefs may be hemmed by this unique machine in nearly as many minutes." - Manchester Guardian. "It will not happily take the needle out of women's hands, because there is much delicate and critical work which it cannot do; but it will soon put an end to the slavery to the needle under which so many English girls grow crooked and sallow and nervous and miserable."-Harriet Martineau in "Once a Week. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Every Machine is guaranteed, and will be exchanged if not approved or found in working equal to representation. All Machines sold by us are protected under license arrangements with Mr. W. Thomas. Illustrated prospectus and samples of sewing sent to any address. Wilson's Patent Carpet Sweeper. This magical instrument takes up every particle of Lint, Thread, Pins, Paper, &c., and cleans the carpet thoroughly, without injury, without labour, and without raising a grain of dust. No covering required before, and no dusting after its use. Will last a lifetime. "Invaluable."-Morning Post. PRICES: Ordinary Carpet Sweeper...... 15s. Noiseless do., especially suited for sick rooms, 188. 144, 18s. GREAT CENTRAL DEPOT, HIGH BRANCH DEPOTS: 33, Hanover Street, Edinburgh, 418, Capel Street. Dublin. 74, Queen Street, Glasgow. 27, Piccadilly. Manchester. Crystal Palace, Sydenham. |