He certainly was no common man, and but for one or two unfortunate deficiencies in his character, he might have risen to great heights in his profession. He had abilities of no common order, and he had a "taking" way that was very fascinating. Even those who knew his failings, and could hardly accord him their _respect_, could not help _liking_ the man. His somewhat untimely and sudden death caused much regret. On the morning of September 23rd, 1867, in accordance with his usual practice, he went for a ride on horseback, returning to his house in Sir Harry's Road about half-past ten. Feeling somewhat faint, he retired to his room; a fit of apoplexy supervened. Mr. Samuel Berry, and Mr. Oliver Pemberton, were hastily summoned. On their arrival, Smith was found to be insensible, and by twelve o'clock at noon he had ceased to breathe. He was in his 49th year. FINIS. * * * * * CADBURY'S COCOA ESSENCE, _PURE, SOLUBLE, REFRESHING._ "Cocoa treated thus, will, we expect, prove to be one of the most nutritious, digestible, and restorative of drinks."--_British Medical Journal._ "The Essence of Cocoa is just what it is declared to be by Messrs. Cadbury Brothers."--_The Lancet._ "We strongly recommend Cadbury's Cocoa Essence as a diet for Children."--_Mirror._ "Those who wish for pure Cocoa in a convenient form should obtain the Cocoa Essence.--_Nature._ "The Cocoa Essence is an agreeable and economical preparation; a little of it goes a great way."--_The Medical Times and Gazette._ One tea-spoonful makes a breakfast cup of stronger and better Cocoa than two tea-spoonfuls of any "prepared" Cocoa that thickens in the cup. MAKERS TO THE QUEEN. * * * * * CHRISTIAN'S PATE DE LICHEN, OR ICELAND MOSS PASTE, An invaluable Lozenge for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throats, Bronchitis, &c. Boxes. 1s., 2s.6d., and 4s.6d. each. * * * * * CHRISTIAN'S DANDELION CHOCOLATE, Recommended to persons predisposed to Liver Affections, Weak Digestion, Flatulence, &c., as an article of diet. Packets, 6d., 1s., 2s., and 5s. each. * * * * * Christian's Oriental and Odoriferous Perfumes, These Perfumes, prepared for the use of The Prince & Princess of Wales, on their visit to Birmingham, contain, in a concentrated form, the aroma of the most delicate flowers, and are unrivalled for their freshness and durability. * * * * * PURE SODA & OTHER WATERS, Prepared with Artesian Well Water, on the most approved modern methods, and guaranteed equal to any made. _Extract from Analyst's Report._--"_The water used is, of many hundreds analysed by me from the neighbourhood of Birmingham, undoubtedly THE BEST IN ALL RESPECTS._" THE SELTZER WATER Stimulates the stomach and is a grateful antacid and alterative. LITHIA AND POTASS WATER Are much recommended in Gouty and Rheumatic affections.