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Page 112 - Torquay is certainly drier than the other places, and almost entirely free from fogs. This drier state of the atmosphere probably arises in part from the limestone rocks, which are confined to the neighbourhood of this place, and partly from its position between the two streams, the Dart and the Teign, by which the rain is in some degree attracted. Torquay is also remarkably protected from the north-east winds, the great evil of our spring climate. It is likewise well sheltered from the north-west....
Page 68 - JAY have always at command experienced Dressmakers and Milliners, who act as Travellers, so that, in the event of immediate Mourning being required, or any other sudden emergency for Dress, one can be despatched to any part of the kingdom on receipt of letter or telegram, without any expense whatever to the purchaser. All articles are marked in plain figures, and charges are the same as if the Goods were bought for ready money at the Warehouse.
Page 96 - It is not unworthy of remark, that the most splendid edifices which adorn this district, were erected chiefly in its lowest and most fenny situations, where all communication must formerly have been, and even to this day is, extremely difficult.
Page 68 - Have always at command experienced Dressmakers and Milliners, who act as travellers, so that, in the event of immediate Mourning being required, or any other sudden emergency for dress, one can be despatched to any part of the kingdom on receipt of letter or telegram, without any expense whatever to the purchaser. All articles are marked in plain figures, and charges are the same as if the goods were bought for ready money at the warehouse, in Regent-street.
Page 36 - Arran, and the West Highlands of Scotland. The Company's Trains run Daily from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Carlisle, &c. , to Greenock, Wemyss Bay, &c. , in connection with the Steamers "Columba,"
Page 21 - He used to say of Dr. Hunter, master of the free grammar school, Lichfield, that he never taught a boy in his life — he whipped and they learned. Hunter was a pompous man, and never entered the school without his gown and cassock, and his wig full dressed. He had a remarkably stern look, and Dr. Johnson said, he could tremble at the sight of Miss Seward, she was so like her grandfather.
Page 36 - Crieff and Lochearnhead for Circular Tour via St. Fillans and Loch-Earn ; from Killin and Aberfeldy for Circular Tour via Loch-Tay and Taymouth Castle ; also for Tours via...
Page 1 - AT THE PRINCIPAL STATIONS ON THIS RAILWAY, to the Watering and other places of attraction in the WEST OF ENGLAND, including : — Passengers holding 1st or 2d Class Tourist Tickets to the principal stations...
Page 100 - to east, and of the sea in front, with the numerous vessels, yachts, and pleasure .-boats, which are continually entering and leaving the harbour. To the west of the harbour are the barracks, a very neat and commodious range of buildings. The Esplanade is one of the finest marine promenades ia the kingdom.
Page 36 - Edinburgh and Glasgow at the most convenient Hours of the Day. For particulars see the Company's Time Tables and Programme of Tours. Caledonian Oentral Station, Gordon Street, Glasgow.