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JENNY'S WHIM Chelsea, facing the river. Of what I have read since, describ- ing this singular abode,--“It co1nmenced as far back as 1695, and was opened by one Saltero, who had been the servant of Sir Hans Sloane. In addition to merely a coffee room, a collection of curiosities were deposited, in glass cases, which consisted of a great variety of animals, preserved in spirits, some stuffed birds, snakes, shells, &c. &c. The greater part was furnished by his master, with whom he had travelled For the information of the visitors, a catalogue of the whole was printed, with the names of the donors affixed." JEAN JAQUES RoUELLE's, Distinguished by the name of Rousseau's, situated facing the Chelsea Bun House. Here was an extensive garden, and at an early hour a table-dhôte, as a restuurateur, I believe the only one at the time. For French dishes, this house was a favourite receptacle of the epicures for the pluts choisis. As an attraction, it was called " Jean Jaques Rousseau. JENNY's WHIM This was a tea garden, situated, after passing over a wooden bridge on the left, previous to entering the long avenue, the coach way to where Ranelagh once stood. This place was much frequented, from its novelty, being an inducement to allure the curious, by its amusing deceptions, particularly on their first appearance there. Here was a large garden, in different parts of which were recesses ; and if treading on a spring, taking you by surprise, up started different figures, some ugly enough to frighten you-a harlequin, a Mother 65