in tea ware is a charming little teapot, modelled from the one used by the poet Addison. It is of the form at that time so fashionable, and made in so many styles by Lakin and Poole, Adams, and others of the famous old potters. The reproducing of this shape was a wise thought of Messrs. Powell & Bishop, and the way in which it is issued--excellently enamelled and richly gilt--is in every way satisfactory. Messrs. Powell & Bishop have recently reproduced in all its softness and delicacy of tint, and evenness of surface, the famous old ivory or cream-coloured ware of Josiah Wedgwood, and known as “Queen’s Ware.” In this, dinner, tea, dessert, and toilet services of the newest shapes and designs are made, and are among the most marked successes of the time. In this ivory ware, ornamental goods--vases, beakers, &c.--of a more or less highly decorated character are also successfully produced. The firm received medals from the London International Exhibition in 1862; from the Amsterdam Exhibition of 1869; and from the Paris Maritime Exhibition of 1875; “le Diplôme d’excellence” and a certificate at the 1871 Exhibition. They were also large exhibitors at the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876. The marks used by the firm have been simply the words [Illustration: BEST P & B] impressed in the ware; and the initials P & B, in addition to the name of the pattern, printed on the surface. The trade mark lately adopted by the firm is the Caduceus, surmounted by the letters P. & B.; this is now impressed on the body or printed on the surface of all their best goods. * * * * * The _Church Works_, in High Street (for the history of which see page 301, “Wilson”) are old established, and passed from Mr. Ridgway, to their present owners, Messrs. Powell & Bishop. The previous proprietors produced the usual classes of earthenware. The present firm confine their operations at these works to “white granite” ware for the United States and Canadian markets, which they produce of excellent quality and in every variety of style, both plain, embossed, and otherwise decorated. (See “Stafford Street.”) * * * * *