APPENDIX. 



ASPORTS'MAN'S Compendium to such a little work as this strikes 

 the Author as not altogether out of place, and he has therefore 

 got together some particulars of where sporting things can be obtained 

 in their best qualities, as well as information to his readers, who may- 

 be strangers to Shropshire, in their search after the whereabouts 

 of the best Hotels, Tradesmen, &c. To begin with there is the 

 historic old Coaching House, the ' Lion ' Hotel, where in the days 

 of the ' Wonder,' everybody frequented, and wnere still every 

 inducement is held out by its present proprietor, Mr. Fleet, to make 

 people happy and comfortable. Here Jack Mytton was always at 

 home. Its ball-room floor is of charmingly polished old oak, that has 

 delighted the heart of many a thousand young delmtant. May its 

 surface never grow rougher ! There is another Hotel which Borderer 

 can personally recommend, that has just gone into fresh hands, a nice 

 drive from the County Town, the ' Elephant and Castle.' at Shawbury. 

 Mr. Hawkings is sure to please you. The ' Kaven,' at Droitwich, too, 

 is probably the most comfortable of its kind in Worcestershire. For 

 rheumatism or gout, try Droitwich, says Dr. B, and if the ' Raven * 

 does not please you. nothing else will at Droitwich, he can assure you. 

 And now as to Shrewsbury itself. Very few County Towns that 

 I know of possess greater attractions to the sportsman. You need not 

 think of sending to London for anything. If you want the best 

 saddlery that the world can produce, go to Harries, in High Street. 

 If you want to be booted and spuired, try his next door neighbour, 

 Mr. Grant. If you want your trophies of the chase, gun, or rifle set 

 up in a style that will be life-like and lasting, or if you want the 

 finest of flies, tackle, or rods, go over the way to Mr. Shaw. If you 

 want a silversmith or jeweller, talented, tasteful, and tempting, par- 

 ticularly his hunting watch, try Mr. Robinson^ also in High Street. If 

 you want afishmcmger fit to cope with Grove or Charles, try Messrs. F. 

 & T. Hammond, of Castle Street. If you want a good gun maker, anxious 

 to please, and well knowing his business, try Mr.'S. Smallwood. of 

 Mardol. If you want to be photographed in a style not second to 

 Regent Street, visit Mr. La:ng's studio, in Castle Street, and you will 

 not come away disappointed. If you want a good wine merchant^ 



