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MisceJaneous Advertisements.
HERALDRY.
ADVERTISEMENT.
ALEX. DEUCHAR and CO. Seal En-
gravers TO HER Majesty, Lapidaries
and Genealogists, 73, George Street, return
their grateful thanks to the Nobility and
Gentry for the liberal support they have
hitherto received, and beg leave to assure
them, that every exertion will be made to main-
tain that character for Heraldic correctness,
and superior workmanship, for which their
establishment has been so long distinguished.
A. D. having for thirty years devoted a
portion of his time to genealogical research,
most respectfully solicits inspection of his
labours in that science, which he trusts, for
correctness and elegant design, wUl meet with
general approbation.
JV.B Gentlemen desirous of tracing fa-
mily connexions, may be assisted in the in-
vestigation, which their extensive collection of
MSS. and Books on Genealogy enable them
to do on moderate terms.
Coats-of-arms painted on Pattern Paper for
Sewing.
PROJECTING WOOD
LETTERS,
For WAREHOUSES, SHOP FRONTS, etc.
mHOS. JOHNSTON and SONS, Joiners
-*- and Cabinet-makers, beg to acquaint Mer-
chants and others removing, or renewing their
premises, that they cut WOOD LETTERS
from correct models ; also, those much admired
Letters with Gold Shades, lately introduced
by them ; terms very moderate.
69 Rose Street, May 1839.
GENTLEMEN'S DRESS.
NAVY, ARMY, & CLUB UNIFORMS,
LADIES' RIDING HABITS, AND
CURRICLE COATS, BOY'S DEN-
MARK, RIFLE, AND SPANISH
DRESSES.
■O ICHARD JONES, TaUorand Clothier,
-*-*' 17, Waterloo Place, in returning thanks
to his Friends and the Public, for the liberal
patronage he has experienced since he has
been in Scotland, begs to inform them, that
they can now be supplied, at his establish-
ment, with the Finest London-made Beaver
Hats, remarkable for their elasticity and light-
ness : also, that he has always on hand Super-
fine Scarlet Waterproof Cloth for Hunting
Coats, Drab, Olive, and Oxford Mixture Su-
perfine Cloth ; also Waterproof, for Great-
coats. These Cloths have the peculiar
quality of resisting rain, whilst air passes
through them freely. London Braces, Stocks,
&c. The Uniform Buttons of the Deputy-
Lieutenants, Archers, Royal Eastern Yacht
Club, &c.
R. J. respectfully solicits the attention of
Ladies to his superior style of Riding Habits.
17 Waterloo Place,
Regent Bridge, Edinburgh.
Now complete, in one volume, neatly bound,
PricG 4s
THE GRAMMAR
OF FRENCH GRAMMARS;
For the Use of Schools and Private Students ;
By M. DE FIVAS,
French Master in the High School of Edijihurgh,
Corresponding Member of the Grammatical
Society/ of Paris, S^c.
Printed for the Author, and sold by all
Booksellers.
THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED
WHIP & THONG MANUFAC-
TORY IN SCOTLAND.
f^ & J. LEG GAT, in returning their
^-^ ' sincere thanks for the liberal share of
Patronage which has been bestowed on the
above Establishment, by their Friends and
the Public for the last Twenty-seven Years,
beg to assure them that the Business is still
carried on by them in all its departments.
Their Stock, which is always extensive, and
all Goods manufactured by them are made
from the best Materials, under their personal
superintendence; and warrant that Quality
and Price cannot be equalled by another es-
tablishment in this Country.
53 Candleraaker Row, Edinburgh.
'' At once the simplest and most complete Gram-
mar of the French language. To the scholar, theer-
fect is almost as if he looked into a map, so well <)^■■•
fined is the course of study as explained by M. Da
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"This Grammar is the cheapest, most concrc,
philosophical, and satisfactory, which has come un-
der our notice." — Journal.
" In the writing and arrangement of the work,
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" This Grammar is the most systematic and dis-
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arrangement ; clear and precise in its rtetinitions ;
and the exercises under each head, most appropriate
and useful.''— CAron/cfe.
" This work might be introduced with advanta^-n
into every School where the French language atio
literature are studieiU"-~ Advertiser.
" This is an excellent book — lucid and compri -
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by the French Academicians." — Gat. Observer.
" In this work every thing is plain and clear to
thH most obtuse understaudin?. The exi-rcisfi-s are
excellent, being individually easily understood, and
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