[from Smith's Directory, 1883]

CASTLETOWN.

Castletown occupies a pleasant situation in the parish of Malew, on the southern extremity of the island. It in 10 miles distant from Douglas, S.W., 12 from Peel, S.E., and 26 from Ramsey, S.S.W. It wan anciently called Rushen, and in supposed to be the oldest of the four towns on the island. It is the seat of government, the place where most of the principal law courts are held, and where is situate the prison for the whole inland, and is therefore entitled to he considered its metropolis.

The town has a remarkably neat and clean appearance, with an air of comfort, respectability, and tranquility rarely to be met with. The shops are good and spacious with a profusion of goods in all the different branches of the retail trade. The two hotels, the George and the Union, are both comfortable and commodious, and afford every accommodation either for private families or commercial gentlemen. The Market Places occupies a spacious area in the centre of the town. The market is held on Saturdays, and is well supplied with all kinds of provisions in season. Formerly this was the only market held on the island ; and anyone having corn, victuals ware, and such merchandise to dispose of, was compelled on pain of fine and imprisonment to first offer it here, and if unable to sell was at liberty to dispose of it elsewhere. Subsequently markets were established at Peel, Ramsey, and Douglas. The government chapel of St. Mary occupies a pleasant situation on the Parade. It is a spacious and elegant structure capable of seating 1,300 worshippers, and forms a great ornament to the town. The Revd. E. Ferrier is the chaplain. The other places of worship are for Wesleyans, Primitive Methodists, and Roman Catholics.

ANDERSON WALTER, CONSULTING CHEMIST and DENTIST, ARBORY ST.
Arnold John, miller, Water mills
Austin Charles, hairdresser, Malew street
Austin Miss, Parliament square

Backwell Mathew J., printer, Malew street
BARRETT WM. J., DEALER IN GENERAL FANCY GOODS, TOYS, &C., ARBORY ST.
Bell James, mason, Malew street
Bell John, farmer, Mill street
BELL WILLIAM., PRACTICAL BOOT and SHOEMAKER, MALEW ST
Boyce Robert, grocer, Malew street
Boyd Thos ironmonger, Malew street
Bradshaw George, draper, Castle street
Bridson Thomas. tailor, Malew street
Brown James, tailor, Parade

Cain Miss F., grocer, Malew street
Cain Wm., chief constable, Douglas street
Caley Wm., marine stores, Malew street
Callow Wm., tailor, Arbory street
Cary Lieut. Colonel C. H., Beach house
Ching Mrs., confectioner, Castle street
Christian Charles, draper, Hope street
Christian Wm., Mona inn, Arbory street
Christopher H. C., civil engineer, The Green
Clague John, surgeon, Crofts
Clague M., baker, Malew street
Clague Miss, milliner, Malew street
CLAGUE ROBERT, FAMILY GROCER and PROVISION DEALER, TEA, WINE, and SPIRIT MERCHANT, ARBORY ST.
CLAGUE ROBERT, PLUMBER, IRONMONGER, LOCK SMITH, and DEALER in LAMPS, OIL, &c., MALEW ST.
Clague Robert, butcher, Arbory street
Clague Wm., farmer, Bowling green
Clarke Mrs., The Green
Clarke Thomas, farmer, Church street
CLARKE WM. J., BREAD and BISCUIT BAKER, MALEW STREET
Clarke W. T., mason, Malew street
Clucas W., saddler, Malew street
Collister George, tailor, Malew street
Collister Robert, farmer, The Green
Coole and Qualtrough, boat builders, Station road
Coole Richard, baker, Hope street
Cooper James, builder, Arbory street
Cooper John, builder, Arbory street
Cooper Louis, blacksmith, Malew street
Corkhill Robert, ironmonger, Bank street
Corkhill Thomas, joiner, Hope street
Corlett Albert J., agent, Arbory street
Corrin Henry, cow keeper, Mill street
Corrin James, painter, Malew street
Corrin Tom, bank agent, Parade
Corrin Wm., chemist, Arbory street
CORRIN WM., MASON and BUILDER, MALEW ST.
Corrin Wm., bootmaker, Douglas street
Costain Wm., builder, Malew street
Cowell Wm., car owner, Parliament lane
Crellin R. T., customs' officer, West hill
Crellin Thomas, cowkeeper, Douglas street
Cretney Thomas, bootmaker, Back green
Cubbin J., boot dealer, Malew street
CROLL and SHERLOCK (late Quayle and Usher), ALE, PORTER and BITTER BEER BREWERS, CASTLE RUSHEN BREWERY
Cubbon Henry, baker, Arbory street
Cubbon John, mason, Malew street
Cubbon John, saddler, Arbory street

Daniels, Peter, confectioner, Malew street
Davidson Rev. H. C., College green
Dickson General Edward J., Lorn house
DODD TOM M., WHOLESALE and RETAIL GROCER, PROVISION, WINE, and SPIRIT MERCHANT, MALI&W STREET
Duke John, tailor, Arbory street

Farrant General A. D. L,, Arbory street
Ferrier Rev. Edward, Government chaplain, Arbory road
Flinn John, Victoria Arms inn. Malew street

Gale Mrs. cowkeeper, Malew street
Gallagher Patrick, tinner, Malew street
Geldard George, schoolmaster, Hope street
Gell Sir James, Attorney-General, College green
Gell Jas. S., advocate, College green
GELL PETER, PRACTICAL BOOT and SHOEMAKER, MALEW ST.
GELL JOHN, FAMILY and SHIPPING BUTCHER, MARKET HOUSE
Gelling Henry E., advocate, Arbory road
Gelling John, builder, Malew street
Gelling John, thrashing machine owner, Mill street
Gelling Stephen, baker, Malew street
GILBERT JOHN, PROPRIETOR of GEORGE HOTEL, FAMILY and COMMERCIAL HOUSE, on the PARADE, FACING CASTLE RUSHEN, OPEN and COVERED VEHICLES for HIRE, EXTENSIVE STABLING and LOCK-UP COACH HOUSE, BOATS, &c.
Gill John F.. advocate, College green
Gill Mrs, Sandy mount
Goldsmith and Cowley, merchants, New quay
Greetham Edward, draper, Malew Street

Hamilton James, tinsmith, Douglas street
Heaton Revd. Wm., College green
Hilton Revd. R, Malew street
Hudson George, tinner, Arbory street
Hudson Mrs, bootmaker, Malew street
Hughes - Games Revd. J., principal King William's College

Jeffcott John M., high bailiff and registrar, Crofts
Jenkins Revd., D.D., College green
Jones John, surgeon, Malew street

KANEEN JOHN, FAMILY GROCER, PROVISION DEALER and WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANT, MALEW ST.
Kegg John S., grocer, Arbory street
Kelly Edward, saddler, Arbory street
Kelly Hy., assistant harbour master, Quay lane
Kelly Miss, confectioner, Parade
Kelly John, cabinet maker, Arbory street
Kelly John, builder, Malew street
Kelly Thomas, Crown Arms Inn, Quay
Kennaugh Henry,. cow keeper, Malew street
Kermode Jas., cow keeper, Malew street
Kermode John T., baker, Arbory street
Kermode Robert K., chemist, Malew Street
Kermode Wm. H., saddler, Malew street
Kewin Edward, hairdresser, Church Street
Kewish James, harbour master, Quay
Kewley Gee. E., accountant, Crofts
Kewley E. A., glue and china dealer, Malew street
Kewley Robert, grocer, Parliament square
King William's College, College green-Revd. J. Hughes-Games, principal
KINVIG JOHN, ROOT and SHOEMAKER and POST MASTER, ARBORY ST.
Kneale James, farmer, Hope street
KNEALE WM. R., GROCER, and WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANT, ARBORY ST.

Lewin Wm., butcher, Mill street
Lynchey John, marine store dealer, Hope street

Maddrell John J., draper. Arbory street
MARTIN EDWARD, AUCTIONEER and ACCOUNTANT, ARBORY ST.
McDONALD MISS, HEAD MISTRESS of HIGH SCHOOL for YOUNG LADIES, CASTLE ST.
McGill Mrs., marine store dealer, Queen street
McMahon Robert, customs' officer, Quay
McMeikin John, bank agent, Parliament square
Menton Edward, watchmaker, Arbory street
Moore John, Castle Arms inn, Castle street
Mylchreest James, grocer, Malew street

Openshaw Rev. James, Back green

PREW CHARLES, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and SILVERSMITH,, CASTLE ST.
Prew E., tobacconist Castle street

Quayle George L, advocate, Douglas street
Quilliam Thomas, marble mason, Crofts

Radcliffe John, seedsman, The Green
ROTHWELL MISS E., CONFECTIONER, MALEW ST.

Sansbury Thomas, corn dealer, Malew street
Schofield Robert, builder, College green
Senior Mrs, general dealer, Bank street
Shimmin John, railway carrier, Victoria road
Shimmin Richard, Hope and Anchor inn, Hope street'
SHIMMIN WM. H., FAMILY and SHIPPING BUTCHER, MARKET HOUSE
SHORE THOS. M., UNION HOTEL, ARBORY ST.
Stevenson W. A., advocate, Malew street
Stowell Flaxney, painter, Queen street
Stowell James, accountant, Crofts
Sutherts Thomas C., customs' officer, Castle quay

Taggart Mrs., Mona house
Taggart Thomas, bootmaker, Malew street
Taubman Henry, town crier, Malew street
Thomson Mrs. C., grocer, Market place
THOMPSON J., DINING ROOMS, DINNERS, TEAS, and REFRESHMENTS WITH ECONOMY and COMFORT, ARBORY ST.
Trafford Rev. Wm., King William's College

Wallace James, gardener, Malew street
Waterson Richard, draper, Castle street
Willis Mr. George, The Green
Wilson John, coachbuilder, Arbory street
Wilson Joseph, watchmaker, Arbory street
Wood E., baker, Malew street
WOOD BROS., GENERAL DRAPERS, MALEW ST.