Albion Hotel, Melbourne, July 20, 1869. DEAR SlßS,—Before leaving Victoria, I have the pleasure to acknowledge the gratification afforded me in inspecting your Manufactory und seeing all the preparations used in the construction of your justly celebrated Tables, and "you certainly deserve credit for the superior manner in which all your work is turned out. In reference to your Billiard Tables, and I have played on a great number of them since my arrival, I pronounce them in every respect equal to any Tables produced in any part of the world, and for that great desideratum, correctness of angles, they cannot be surpassed Trusting you will always keep your well-won reputation,—Believe me, truly yours, CHABLE3 HUGHES, Champion of Australia. Messrs Alcock & Co. Albion Hotel, Melbourne. Hear SieS,—Before leaving the Australian colonies, I have the greatest pleasure in expressing the extreme satisfaction I have had in playing on your tables, and which I pronounce equal to any I have ever played on.— I remain, dear Sirs, yours faithfully, JNO. ROBERTS, Champion. Messrs Alcock & Co. ALCOCK & CO., BILLIARD TABLE MANUFACTURERS, By appointment to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, and his Excellency the Governor. SHOW ROOMS, 95 LITTLE BOURSESTREET EAST ; MANUFACTORY, 132 and 134 RUSSELL STREET, MELBOURNE. . Billiard Cloth, Balls, Cues, Tips, and every requisite for the Billiard Room. N.B. Billiard Balls sent per post to any part of New Zealand, 30s per set; best, 40s. Box of Tips for 4s 6d on receipt of order, accompanied by Post Office, Order. ---.« en £» H RotJN o.S m bD oj hH ® g \2 c S-3 <£ ' £3 «fl m -, H 5 co CO - - r 1 - to © ft! a Pn co SO) p -a •" h 5 .„ I re g « cH •= m q k 00 I " : ««r! f^Sas : bpq -a<j CAUTION. ->ETTS' CAPSULE PATENTS are being _I3 infringed by importations" of capsules made in contravention of his rights, which necessarily are numerous, BEITS' being the original inventor and Sole Maker in the United Kingdom. 1, Wharf Boad, City Road, London and BorApril 22,71.] deaux, France. [26tf.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 26, 22 July 1871, Page 20
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