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who is noted for his astonishingly low-priced and 

 serviceable harness and saddlery ; and if it be that 

 something a little out-of-the-way in breaking-tackle 

 or bit or harness to suit an unruly animal is required, 

 then Mr. Blackwell, of 469, Oxford Street, will be cer- 

 tain to suit all one's requirements. But for bits pure and 

 simple, and nothing else, there is no one in London 

 and elsewhere who excels more in this particular 

 department of the harness-maker's trade than Messrs. 

 Latchford, of Upper St. Martin's Lane, exactly 

 opposite Aldridge's. 



Note. — I hope that the above recommendations do not sound 

 too much Hke a tradesman's circular ; my only object in naming the 

 establishments where coaches and harness of the best description 

 can be procured, is to enable such of my readers who are unacquainted 

 with such matters to obtain what they require without the trouble 

 of seeking for information on the subject, with the possibility of 

 being misled by some too confiding and inexperienced friend. At 

 the same time I admit that my very comprehensive list of tradesmen 

 somewhat resembles the circulars one receives at Christmas and 

 Midsummer, that run as follows : " We beg to offer our respectful 

 thanks for past favours, and trust by the strictest attention to 

 busir.ess to merit a continuance of the same." 



