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Watson's Directory for Paisley FOUNDED BY SIR PETER COATS, IS/O. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT P.C. X ^ JL ^ No Book to be taken out of the Room. fl- 2 343235 21 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from National Library of Scotland http://www.archive.org/details/watsonsdirector188182unse ADVERTISEMENTS. U :| LONDON I STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY (LIJnXBD) 104 West George Street, Glasgow. fCapital, £2,000,0001 ! Subscribed Capital,.. .£1,000,000 ! Paid-up Capital, ...£100,000 | j LAnnuallncome exceeds £1 10,000 j Fire Insurances of all kinds effected. Moderate Pre- miums. Liberal Conditions. Undoubted Security. Prompt 'a^ Settlements. ^^- Influential Agents Wanted all over Scotland in unrepresented places, apply to ROBERT MUIR, Resident Secretary. tf if NOKWICU [J]^ION fill iisgsAiii siiiifi, ESTABLISHED 1797. Head Office— SURREY STREET, NORWICH. London Opfice—50 FLEET STREET, E.C. rilHE Rates of this Society are exceedingly moderate, and the A- iasured are free from all respousibility. This office is distinguished by its liberality and promptness in the eettleiwent of claims, £3,611,000 haviug been paid to Insurers for Losses by Eire. In proof of the public confidence in the principles and conduct of this lustiiution, it will suffice to state that the total amount in- sured exceeds £135,000,000. - r C. E. BIGNOLD, Secretary, Agent for Paisley— JAMES B. LA.MB, 12 High Street, Architect and Licensed Property Valuatob, 2 3^B23S 21 pCI3f2 ii. ADVERTISEMENTS. THE COffiilERCIlL ASSURANCE COMPANY.MM Capital, fully Subscribed , £2,500,000 Capital Paid-up 250,000 Life Funds in Special Trust for Life Policy Holders exceed... 660,000 Total Annual Premium Income 937,000 CMef Officss-19 and 20 OOHNHILL, LONDON. DIRECTORS. W. Reirson Arbuthnot, Esq. Charles J. Leaf, Esq. (Leaf, Sons, Robert Barclay, Esq. (Barclay, & Co.) Bevan, & Co.) E. A. Mavrogordato, Esq. (Tam- W. Middleton Campbell, Esq. vaco, Micrulachi, & Mavrogor- (Bosanquet, Curtis, & Co.) dato.) Jeremiah Col man, Esq. (J. & J. William Leask, Esq., 14 Eastcheap. Colman.) Et. Hon. A. J. Mundella, Esq., M.F. R. C. Fergusson, Esq, Genl. Sir H. W. Norman, K.C.B. Alfred Giles, Esq., 27 Great George Sir Henry W. Peek, Bart., M.P. Street, London, S.W. (Peek, Brothers, & Co.) Edmund S. Hanbury, Esq. (Messrs P. P. Kodocanachi, Esq. (P. P. Truman, Hanbury, & Co.) Rodocanachi & Co.) Samuel Hanson, Esq. Thomas Russell, Esq.,C.M.G. Frederick W. Harris, Esq. (Harris P. G, Sechiari, Esq. (SechiariBros. & Dixon.) &Co.) John Holms, Esq.,M.P.(Wm, Holms Andrew R. Scoble, Esq., Q.O. & Brothers.) Alex. Sim, Esq. (Churchill & Sim.) F. Larkworthy, Esq., Bank of New John P. Tate, Esq. Zealand. i Hy.Trower,Esq.(Trower & Law»on) Secretary, SAML. J. PIPKIN. Manager, D. MAKrfHA. L LANG. Moderate Rates of Premium, based on an equitable System. Claims liberally and prompily settled. Actuary, T. E. YOUNG, B.A. In addition to the Life Funds above stated, Policy-Holders possess vbe security of the whole subscribed capital, and other funds of the Company The Expenses of Manasement, exclusive of commission, are limited by Deed of Settlement to a small per centage on the Premium Income. Fixed Minimum Surrender Values are guaranteed on ordinary whole Life Policies after three years' duration. Claims are paid one month after proof of death. New and liberal provisions for foreign residence and travel. BRANCH OFFICES. 191 WEST GEORGE STREET, GLASGOW—ARCHIBALD LAWSON, District Manaj. Bankers—The Union Bank of Scotland. Solicitors—Messrs Mitchells, Cowan, & Johnstone. AGENTS IN PAISLBY-E. Wotherspoon & Brownlie, 50 Maxwellv D, C. Bell, Union Bank, WATSON'S DIRECTORY PAISLEY, BEITFBETr, JOHITSTOITI!, ELBEBSLIE, ;- , LIJJWOOD, QUARRELTON, MILLIKEN PARK, X H O E, 3Sr H I L Ij , BAUACL.AVA, AND INKERMAN, FOR THE TEAR 1881-83, PAISLEY FREE LIBRAR I> -A- I S L E -s": PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY W. B. WATSON, AT THE "PAISLEY HERALD" OFFICE, 10 MOSS STREET. I 8 8 1. — ADTERTISEMENTS. SCOTTISH IMPEEIAL Head Office-151 WEST SEOHaB STREET, GLAS&0"W*. Authorised Capital, ... £1,000,000 Subscribed Capital, 500,000 Paid-Up Capital and Funds, ... 221,555 Net Income for 1880, 149,410 FIPwE liTSUHAlTCE Charges for every £100 Insurecl, House Property, from Is. 6d. Farming Property, 2s to 5s. Equitable Kates for all other Classes of Property. All Losses, including those caused by Lightning, promptly settled. LIFE ikSSTJEiAlTCE Charges for every £100 Assured. Without Ag&. With Profits. Payable Annually. Age. Profits. For Intermediate 21 £1 16 7 Ages and at Iter 21 £1 12 3 26 2 17 Tables, see Pro- 26 1 16 9 31 2 8 spectus. 31 2 2 7 The Company's ample Funds afford undoubted security to Policy- holders ; and the business being conducted upon the soundest and moat eoonemical principles guarantees the continuance of Hbe-al Bonuses. The Bonus for the Five Years ending 3Ist December, 1880, was at the rate of £1 6s. 6d. for each year, with a prospective Bonus of £1 per cent. I»OLICIES Isr03Sr-:F0I?,:FEIT.A.BXjE!- BOARD OF DIRECTOES. Chairman- -Alfxander Konaldson, Esq., Merchant. Michael Balmain, Esq., Banker. Walter Grieve, Esq., Merchant, Alexander Drew, Esq., Merchant. Greenock. J. Hope Finlay, Esq., W.S. Anthony Hannay, Esq. (Messrs James Finlayson, Esq. (Messrs Kelly & Co.) Fiiilayson, Bousfield, & Co.) Thomas Russell, Esq. of Ascog. Eobert Frjser, Esq., Merchant. James Salmon, Esq., Architect. Leonard Gow, Esq., Men hant. Kobert Young, Esq., Shipowner. James Graham, Esq , Builder. Consulting Physician— Professor M'Call Anderson. Solicitors— Messrs. BuRN>^, Aiken, & Co. Bankers—The National Bank of Scotland. Auditor— J. Roxburgh Strong, C.A Secretary Dayid Lawrie. General Manager—W. W. W. Reid. Paisley THUMAS FIInLATOR, Ptoyal Bank. „ ALEX. SEMPLE, Writer. „ K. L. PaTERSON, VN'riter. „ THO MAS MUIR, 23 Moss Street. Johnstone WM. GILMOUR, National Bank. Eenfrevv ROBT. S. MILNE, Insurance Inspector. CONTENTS Page Pag© Paisley Street Guide ... 7 Decorators ... ... ... 170 Omissions . 11 Distillers 170 ^AISLEY DIRECTORY . 13 Drapers and Silk Mercers ... 170 Dressmakers and Milliners ... 172 TRADES AND PROFESSIONS. Druo;gists and Chemists .ri 174 Accountants ... ... .,» 151 Drysaiters 175 Agents and Commission Agents 151 Dyers 175 Architects and Land Surveyors ln2 Electro -Platers 176 Auctioneers and Appraisers ... 152 Embroiderers ... ... ... 176 Bakers ... 152 Engineers and Machine Makers 176 Bankers 154 FireOiay ManufaeturL-rs ... 177 Belt Makers 154 Fishmongers and Poulterers ... 177 Bill Posters 154 Fleshers 177 Bleachers, Shawl Washers, &c. 154 Funeral Undertakers ... .*;. 178 Bookbinders 155 Furnished Lodging-House Booksellers and Stationers ... 155 Keepers 179 Boot and Shoemakers ... 156 Furnishers ... ... ... 179 Boxmakers (Fancy) ... ... 157 Furniture Dealers 179 Brassfounders ... ... ... 157 Gardeners ... ... ... 180 Brewers ... ... ... 158 Glaziers 181 Brickmakers and Brickbuilders 158 Grain Merchants 181 Brush and Basket Dealers ... 158 Greengroctjrs ... ... ... 181 Cabinetmakers ... ... ... 158 Grocers and Victuallers ... 182 Calenderers and Finishers ... 159 Hair Dressers 187 Calico and Shawl Printers ... 159 Ham Ourers ... 188 Candlemakers , ... 159 Hatters ... i^. 188 Card and Print Cutters ... 160 Hosiers... ... ... ... 188 Carpet Manufacturers 160 House Factors 188 Carters 160 Inn and Hotel Keepers ... 189 Carvers and Gilders ... ... 160 Ironfounders ... ... ... 189 Chemical Works 161 Iron Merchants 189 Chimney Sweeps ... ... 161 Ironmongers ... ... ... 190 China Merchants ... ... 161 Jacquard Machine Makers ... 190 Clergymen 161 Ladies' Nurses 190' Cloth Merchants and Agents LathspUtiers 190 for do 162 Leather Merchants 190 Cloth Merchants and Woollen Lithographers and Engravers 191 Drapers 162 Manufacturers of Shawls, &c. 191 Joach and Van Builders ... 163 of Blacking I93 Coach Hirers 163 of Brooms ... ... ... I93 Coal Merchants and Dealers ... 163 of Carpets 193 Coffee Houses and Hotels of Corn Flour 193 (Temperance) 164 of Crucibles ... ... 193 Confectioners and Fruiterers... 165 of Curled Hair 193 Contractors 167 of Elastic Belt ,. «„ 193 Coopers ... 168 of Machinery Belts 194 Corkcutters 168 of Muslin 194. CowJt'eeders ..» 168 of Oil and Glycerine ,,. 194 CONTENTS. Page Page Manufacturers of Preserves ... 194 Wood Merchants 214 of Starch 194 Wood Turners ... 214 ef Stationery 194 Wrights and Joiners 215 of Thread 195 Writers 216 Masons and Builders 195 Yarn and Silk Merchants ... 216 Measurers ... ... ... 195 Medical Practitioners 196 APPENDIX—PAISLEY. Messenger-at-Arms ... ... 196 Metal Refiners 196 Asylums 224-226 Midwives 196 Banks ... ... 228 Millers 196 Bank Holidays ... 230 Nurserymen and Florists ... 197 Bowling Clubs ... ... 256 Packing Box Makers ... 197 Burying Grounds ... 278 Painters and Paperhangers ... 197 Canal Company .;. 250 Paper Rulers 197 Carriers' Quarters ... 249 Pattern Drawers ... ... 197 Cart Navigation Trustees ... 219 Pawnbrokers .. ... .... 198 Church Officers ... 280 Photographers 198 Commissioners—Income Tax 224 Plasterers 198 „ Police 220 Plumbers, Tinsmiths, and Cop- Supply 245 248 persmiths 198 Water 219 Potato Merchants 199 Counting-House Calendar ... 150 Power-loom Cloth Factories ... 199 Courts—Burgh 238 Printers (Letter-press) ... 200 „ Commissary ... 231 Ropespinners ... ... ... 200 „ Justice of Peace ... 235 Saddlers and Harness Makers 200 „ Sheriff 238 Sculptors 200 „ Sheriff Small Debt ... 238 Seed Merchants 200 Churches 280 Shawl and Muslin Cutters ... 201 Clergymen 280 Sheriff Officers 201 Curling Clubs 257-258 Shipbuilders 201 Cricket Club 268 Slaters 201 Fairs 222 Soap Manufacturers 201
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