“The M1Act of 1868” means the Gun Barrel Proof Act 1868;

“The Gunmakers Company” means the Master Wardens and Society of the Mystery of Gunmakers of the City of London;

“The Guardians” means the Guardians of the Birmingham Proof House;

“The two companies” means the Gunmakers Company and the Guardians;

“The Minister” means the F1Secretary of State;

Other words and expressions to which meanings are assigned by section 4 of the Act of 1868 have the same respective meanings.