VOLUME CIX.

NOVEMBER 16, 1895.

PUNCH OFFICE, 85, FLEET STREET, LONDON. ]

CHOCOLAT MENIER

_For Breakfast_

[R pointing hand] PICTURES FROM "PUNCH." _All the Nos. are on sale at the Bookstalls and Booksellers. Price 6d. each._

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.

PRICE THREE PENCE. Registered at the General Post Office as a Newspaper.

[R pointing hand] NOTICE.--Rejected Communications or Contributions, whether MS., Printed Matter, Drawings, or Pictures of any description will in no case be returned, not even when accompanied by a Stamped and Addressed Envelope, Cover, or Wrapper. To this rule there will be no exception. ]

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BEFORE ASSURING YOUR LIFE

ASK FOR THE

NEW REDUCED RATES

OF THE

STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO.

HEAD OFFICE: 3, George Street, Edinburgh. LONDON: 83, King William Street, E.C., and 3, Pall Mall East, S.W. DUBLIN: 66, Upper Sackville Street.

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ORIENTAL CARPETS

Sold at Wholesale Prices

BY

TRELOAR & SONS,

LUDGATE HILL.

_Ask for Price List._

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THE WINTER

SMELLING SALTS.

Sold in Stoppered Bottles, price =9d.=, =1s.=, and =1s. 6d.=, by all Chemists, Perfumers, and Stores, or sent Post Free for Stamps by

Osborne, Bauer & Cheeseman, Sole Proprietors of the World Renowned

"GLYCERINE AND HONEY JELLY,"

19, Golden Square, Regent Street, London, W.

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In Curing Torturing Disfiguring Skin Diseases

Cuticura

Works Wonders.

Sold throughout the world. Price, CUTICURA, 2_s._ 3_d._; SOAP, 1_s._; RESOLVENT, 2_s._ 3_d._ F. NEWBERY & SONS, 1, King Edward Street, London, E.C.

"How to Cure Skin Diseases," 72 pages, free.

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ASTHMA BRONCHITIS DIFFICULT BREATHING. &c., PROMPTLY RELIEVED BY DATURA TATULA, _SAVORY & MOORE, LONDON_ AND OF CHEMISTS EVERYWHERE

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BROWN & POLSON'S CORN FLOUR

Has 35 Years' World-Wide Reputation.

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PIESSE & LUBIN PERFUMERY FACTORS

TURKISH PASTILS

"Through all my travels few things astonished me more than seeing the Beauties of the Harem smoking Narghilés at Stamboul. After smoking a sweet aromatic Pastil is used, which imparts an odour of flowers to the breath. I have seen these Pastils but once in Europe, at PIESSE & LUBIN'S Shop."--_Lady W. Montague._

Ladies who admire a "Breath of Flowers" should take a Pastil night and morning

TO BE OBTAINED OF ALL _Perfumers and Druggists_

2 New Bond St London

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SOLID SILVER PLATE.

The Finest Stock in the World.

ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE.

GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY,

Show Rooms: 112, REGENT ST., W.

(ADJOINING STEREOSCOPIC COMPANY.)

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EPPS'S

GRATEFUL--COMFORTING

COCOA

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"HEAVIEST POSSIBLE PLATING."

ASK FOR

MAPPIN & WEBB'S

PRINCE'S PLATE.

(REGD.)

"HIGHEST ATTAINABLE QUALITY."

"UNEQUALLED FOR HARD WEAR."

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HOWARD BEDFORD.

Ploughs, Harrows, Haymakers, Horse Rakes, Mowers, Straw Trussers, Fodder Presses, Oil Engines & Light Railway Wagons.

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COLT'S NEW DOUBLE-ACTION 32 CAL. POCKET REVOLVER with ejector and solid frame, is the latest and best pocket revolver made. It supersedes all others. Price list free. =COLT'S FIREARMS CO., 26, Glasshouse Street, Piccadilly Circus, London, W.=

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IF YOU COUGH

TAKE

GÉRAUDEL'S PASTILLES.

GÉRAUDEL'S PASTILLES act, by inhalation and absorption, directly upon the respiratory organs:

THE LARYNX, BRONCHIA, LUNGS, &C.,

and are invaluable for

Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Hoarseness, Catarrh, Asthma, &c., &c.

_Their EFFECT is INSTANTANEOUS._

NO NARCOTIC INGREDIENTS.

Price per case, with directions for use, 1/1-1/2d.

Can be ordered through any Chemist, or sent post free, on receipt of price, by the

WHOLESALE DEPOT FOR GREAT BRITAIN:

FASSETT & JOHNSON, 32, SNOW HILL, LONDON, E.C.

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THIRTY-GUINEA TOURS

to PALESTINE, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, SMYRNA, and ATHENS, on the steamship St. Sunniva, conducted by Mr. Woolrych Perowne. Leaving London Nov. 18, Dec. 20, Feb. 21, 1896. Also a

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN TOUR.

Lectures by Dean Farrar, Rev. Dr. Cunningham Geikie, Sir Lambert Playfair. Fare includes return ticket London to Marseilles and Tour as described. Details from Secretary, 5, Endsleigh Gardens, London, N.W.

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ORIENT COMPANY'S YACHTING

CRUISES by the steamships LUSITANIA, 3,877 tons register, and GARONNE, 3,876 tons register, from London as under:--

For =TENERIFFE=, the =WEST INDIA ISLANDS=, =BERMUDA=, &c., leaving 15th Jan., returning 17th March.

For =MOROCCO=, =SICILY=, =PALESTINE=, and =EGYPT=, leaving 20th February, returning 17th April.

For =SOUTH OF SPAIN=, =GREECE=, =CONSTANTINOPLE=, &c., leaving 31st March, returning 16th May.

For =SICILY=, =VENICE=, =CORFU=, =ALGERIA=, &c., leaving 22nd April, returning 30th May.

String band, electric light, electric bells, hot and cold baths, high-class cuisine. Managers: F. Green & Co., Anderson, Anderson & Co. Head Offices, Fenchurch Avenue. For passage apply to the latter firm, at 5, Fenchurch Avenue, London, E.C., or to the West-End Branch Office, 16, Cockspur Street, S.W.

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HÔTEL MÉTROPOLE, BRIGHTON.

"_The finest and most luxurious Seaside Hotel in the World._"

Charges moderate.

Proprietors: THE GORDON HOTELS, LTD.

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Bedsteads & Bedding.

Tottenham Court Rd.

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Registered Trade Mark. "S. MORDAN & CO."

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GOLDEN BRONZE HAIR.

The lovely nuance "Châtain Foncée" can be imparted to Hair of any colour by using =ÆRINE=. Sold only by W. WINTER, 472, Oxford St., London. Price 5_s._ 6_d._, 10_s._ 6_d._, 21_s._ For tinting grey or faded Hair ÆRINE is invaluable.

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ROWLANDS' ODONTO

a pure, fragrant, non-gritty tooth powder;

WHITENS THE TEETH,

prevents decay, and sweetens the breath. It is most exquisitely perfumed, and is a perfect toilet luxury for all who value the appearance of their teeth.

2_s._ 9_d._ per box. Sold everywhere.

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OF ALL DEALERS.

Martell's

"Three Star"

Brandy.

BOTTLED IN COGNAC.

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JOY'S CIGARETTES afford immediate relief in cases of =ASTHMA, WHEEZING, and WINTER, COUGH=, and a little perseverance will effect a permanent cure. Universally recommended by the most eminent physicians and medical authors. Agreeable to use, certain in their effects, and harmless in their action, they may be safely smoked by ladies and children.

All Chemists and Stores, box of 35, 2_s._ 6_d._, or post free from Wilcox & Co., 239, Oxford Street, London. W.

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Peptonized Cocoa and Milk

MOST DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS AND REQUIRING NO DIGESTIVE EFFORT

(PATENT) _IN TINS =2/6=_ _HALF TINS (SAMPLES) =1/6=_

SAVORY & MOORE, LONDON

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A LAXATIVE, REFRESHING FRUIT LOZENGE, VERY AGREEABLE TO TAKE.

TAMAR INDIEN GRILLON.

FOR

CONSTIPATION,

Hæmorrhoids, Bile, Loss of Appetite, Gastric and Intestinal Troubles, Headache.

London: 47, Southwark Street, S.E.

_SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS_, =2s. 6d.= _A BOX_.

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HEERING'S

GOLD MEDAL

COPENHAGEN

CHERRY BRANDY.

The Best Liqueur.

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PACKHAM'S TABLE WATERS

ARE MADE WITH

DISTILLED WATER.

Manufactory, Croydon.

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_All the GORDON HOTELS_

Are now Supplied Exclusively by

J. SCHWEPPE & Co., LD.

Schweppe's

SODA WATER, &c.,

As supplied under Royal Warrant to

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

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LIQUEUR OF THE

G^{DE.} CHARTREUSE.

This delicious Liqueur, which has come so much into public favour on account of its wonderful properties of aiding Digestion and preventing Dyspepsia, can now be had of all the principal Wine and Spirit Merchants throughout the Kingdom. Sole Consignee, W. DOYLE, 35, Crutched Friars, London, E.C.

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REAL GERMAN HOLLOW GROUND

KROPP RAZOR

NEVER REQUIRE GRINDING.

Black Handle, =5s. 6d.= Ivory Handle, =7s. 6d.= A Pair Ivory Handles, in Russia leather case, =21s.=

=From all Perfumers and Dealers.=

Wholesale: OSBORNE, GARRETT, & CO., London, W.

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Of the highest class, without any of the usual added sugar and alcohol. Of all leading Hotels, Clubs, and Restaurants throughout the World. Sole Consignees--HERTZ & COLLINGWOOD, 38, Leadenhall St., London, E.C.

LAURENT-PERRIER "SANS-SUCRE" CHAMPAGNE.

Wholesale Dépôt for Germany:--Aug. Engel, Wiesbaden. France:--31, Rue de Champagne (Entrèpot), and 10, Rue St. Augustin. Austria-Hungary:--Spanische Weingrosshandlung Vinador, Vienna.

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ROPER FRÈRES'

_FIRST QUALITY_ CHAMPAGNE.

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WELCOME ALWAYS, KEEP IT HANDY, GRANT'S MORELLA CHERRY BRANDY.

DELICIOUS--COMFORTING.

Ask for =GRANT'S=, and don't be put off with inferior makes.

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BORWICK'S POWDER

The best Baking Powder in the World.

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ASK YOUR Grocer & Wine Merchant FOR THE FAMOUS

"BOS" WHISKY

SOLD EVERYWHERE

PROPRIETORS

PEASE, SON & CO., LEITH & DARLINGTON

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"Beautifully Cool and Sweet Smoking."

Sold only in 1-ounce Packets and 2, 4, and 8-ounce, and 1-lb. Tins, which keep the Tobacco in Fine Smoking Condition. Ask at all Tobacco Sellers, Stores, &c., and take no other.

The genuine bears the Trade Mark, "NOTTINGHAM CASTLE," on every Packet and Tin.

PLAYER'S NAVY CUT CIGARETTES,

In Packets and Tins only, containing 12, 24, 50, and 100.

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For Delicate Children.

SQUIRE'S CHEMICAL FOOD.

In Bottles, 2s., 3s. 6d., & 6s. each.

AT ALL CHEMISTS AND STORES, AND OF

SQUIRE & SONS,

_Her Majesty's Chemists._

413, OXFORD STREET, LONDON.

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30/- TO £6-0-0

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BRIGHTEN YOUR HOMES BY DECORATING WITH

ASPINALL'S ENAMEL

Beware of inferior imitations

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A PICTURE GALLERY FOR 1/-

PEARS' ANNUAL

(1895)

Will be Published November 25th.

The Fifth Year of this well-known superb Annual, consisting of the last of the Series of Christmas Stories by

CHARLES DICKENS,

"THE HAUNTED MAN;

The Ghost's Bargain."

With 30 entirely new Illustrations specially drawn by CHARLES GREEN, R.I., the greatest exponent of Dickensonian characters. In beautifully coloured cover, wired and cut. The text printed upon heavy and superfine surface-hardened paper.

THREE LARGE

PRESENTATION PLATES

_Printed in the best and most artistic style of the Chromo-Lithographic Art, each in Fifteen Colours, viz.:--_

1. "SUSPENSE."

From the Original Painting by C. BURTON BARBER. Size 17-1/2 ins. by 25-1/2 ins.

2. "FLOWERS OF THE EAST."

From the Original Painting by W. S. COLEMAN. Size 27-1/2 ins. by 18-1/4 ins.

3. "THE LONG BILL."

From the Original Painting by A. W. HOLDEN. Size 27-1/2 ins. by 23 ins.

THE WHOLE ENTIRELY PRINTED IN ENGLAND.

PRICE ONE SHILLING.

_Of all Booksellers and Newsagents._

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PUBLISHED BY THE PROPRIETORS,

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Printed by William Stuart Smith, of No. 30, Loraine Road, Holloway, in the Parish of St. Mary, Islington, in the County of Middlesex, at the Printing Offices of Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew, & Co., Limited, Lombard Street, in the Precinct of Whitefriars, in the City of London, and published by him at No. 85, Fleet Street, in the Parish of St. Bride, City of London.--SATURDAY, November 16, 1895.

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