FIVE BONUSES have been declared: at the last in January, 1852, the sum of 131,125l. was added to the Policies, producing a Bonus varying with the different ages from 24½ to 55 per cent. on the Premiums paid during the five years, or from 5l. to 12l. 10s. per cent. on the Sum Assured.
The small share of Profit divisible in future among the Shareholders being now provided for, the ASSURED will hereafter derive all the benefits obtainable from a Mutual Office, WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY OR RISK OF PARTNERSHIP.
POLICIES effected before the 30th June next, will be entitled, at the next Division, to one year's additional share of Profits over later Assurers.
On Assurances for the whole of Life only one half of the Premiums need be paid for the first five years.
INVALID LIVES may be Assured at rates proportioned to the risk.
Claims paid thirty days after proof of death, and all Policies are Indisputable except in cases of fraud.
Tables of Rates and forms of Proposal can be obtained of any of the Society's Agents, or of
GEORGE H. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary.
99. Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London.
CITY OF LONDON LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 2. Royal Exchange Buildings, London.
Subscribed Capital, a Quarter of a Million.
Trustees.
Mr. Commissioner West, Leeds.
The Hon. W. F. Campbell, Stratheden House.
John Thomas, Esq., Bishop's Stortford.
This Society embraces every advantage of existing Life Offices, viz. the Mutual System without its risks of liabilities: the Proprietary, with its security, simplicity, and economy: the Accumulative System, introduced by this Society, uniting life with the convenience of a deposit bank: Self-Protecting Policies, also introduced by this Society, embracing by one policy and one rate of premium a Life Assurance, an Endowment, and a Deferred Annuity. No forfeiture. Loans with commensurate Assurances. Bonus recently declared, 20 per Cent.
EDW. FRED. LEEKS, Secretary.
SPECTACLES.—WM. ACKLAND applies his medical knowledge as a Licentiate of the Apothecaries' Company, London, his theory as a Mathematician, and his practice as a Working Optician, aided by Smee's Optometer, in the selection of Spectacles suitable to every derangement of vision, so as to preserve the sight to extreme old age.
ACHROMATIC TELESCOPES, with the New Vetzlar Eye-pieces, as exhibited at the Academy of Sciences in Paris. The Lenses of these Eye-pieces are so constructed that the rays of light fall nearly perpendicular to the surface of the various lenses, by which the aberration is completely removed; and a telescope so fitted gives one-third more magnifying power and light than could be obtained by the old Eye-pieces. Prices of the various sizes on application to
WM. ACKLAND, Optician, 93. Hatton Garden, London.
BENNETT'S MODEL WATCH, as shown at the GREAT EXHIBITION, No. 1. Class X., in Gold and Silver Cases, in five qualities, and adapted to all Climates, may now be had at the MANUFACTORY, 65. CHEAPSIDE. Superior Gold London-made Patent Levers, 17, 15, and 12 guineas. Ditto, in Silver Cases, 8, 6, and 4 guineas. First-rate Geneva Levers, in Gold Cases, 12, 10, and 8 guineas. Ditto, in Silver Cases, 8, 6, and 5 guineas. Superior Lever, with Chronometer Balance, Gold, 27, 23, and 19 guineas. Bennett's Pocket Chronometer, Gold, 50 Guineas; Silver, 40 guineas. Every Watch skilfully examined, timed, and its performance guaranteed. Barometers, 2l., 3l., and 4l. Thermometers from 1s. each.
BENNETT, Watch, Clock, and Instrument Maker to the Royal Observatory, the Board of Ordnance, the Admiralty, and the Queen.
65. CHEAPSIDE.
3. PARLIAMENT STREET, LONDON.
Founded A.D. 1842.
Directors.
H. E. Bicknell, Esq.
W. Cabell, Esq.
T. S. Cocks, Jun. Esq., M. P.
G. H. Drew, Esq.
W. Evans, Esq.
W. Freeman, Esq.
F. Fuller, Esq.
J. H. Goodhart, Esq.
T. Grissell, Esq.
J. Hunt, Esq.
J. A. Lethbridge, Esq.
E. Lucas, Esq.
J. Lys Seager, Esq.
J. B. White, Esq.
J. Carter Wood, Esq.
Trustees.
W. Whateley, Esq., Q.C.; L. C. Humfrey, Esq., Q.C.; George Drew, Esq.
Physician.—William Rich. Basham, M.D.
Bankers.—Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph, and Co., Charing Cross.
VALUABLE PRIVILEGE.
POLICES effected in this Office do not become void through temporary difficulty in paying a Premium, as permission is given upon application to suspend the payment at interest, according to the conditions detailed in the Prospectus.
Specimens of Rates of Premium for Assuring 100l., with a Share in three-fourths of the Profits:—
ARTHUR SCRATCHLEY, M.A., F.R.A.S., Actuary.
Now ready, price 10s. 6d., Second Edition, with material additions. INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT and EMIGRATION: being a TREATISE ON BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETIES, and on the General Principles of Land Investment, exemplified in the Cases of Freehold Land Societies, Building Companies, &c. With a Mathematical Appendix on Compound Interest and Life Assurance. By ARTHUR SCRATCHLEY, M.A., Actuary to the Western Life Assurance Society, 3. Parliament Street, London.
DR. LOVELL'S SCHOLASTIC ESTABLISHMENT (exclusively for the Sons of Gentlemen) was founded at Mannheim in 1836, under the Patronage of H. R. H. the GRANDE DUCHESSE STEPHANIE of Baden, and removed to Winslow in 1848. The Course of Tuition includes the French and German Languages, and all other Studies which are Preparatory to the Universities, the Military Colleges, and the Army Examination. The number of Pupils is limited to Thirty. The Principal is always in the Schoolroom, and superintends the Classes. There are also French, German, and English resident Masters. Prospectus and References can be had on application to the Principal.
(The Horticultural Part edited by PROF. LINDLEY)
Of Saturday, May 28, contains Articles on
Agriculture, history of
Agricultural machinery, by Mr. Mechi
–– statistics, by Mr. Watson
Birds, names of, by Mr. Holt
Bottles, preserve, by Mr. Cuthill
Calendar, horticultural
–—, agricultural
Chemical work nuisance
Dahlia, the, by Mr. McDonald
Draining swamps, by Mr. Dumolo
Drill seeding, advantages of
Dropmore Gardens
Exhibition of 1851, estate purchased by commissioners of (with engraving)
Frost, plants injured by, by Mr. Whiting
Gardening, kitchen
Grapes, colouring of
Heating, gas, (with engraving)
Land, transfer of
Law relating to land
–– of leases, by Dr. Mackenzie
–– of fixtures, French
Manchester and Liverpool Agricultural Society's Journal, rev.
Machinery, agricultural, by Mr. Mechi
Mangold wurzel, by Mr. Watson
Musa Cavendishi
Pipes, to coat, by Dr. Angus Smith
Potatoes, curl in
Potato disease
Preserves, bottles for, by Mr. Cuthill
Rhubarb wine, by Mr. Cuthill
Root, crops on clay, by Mr. Wortley
Royal Botanic Society, report of exhibition
Seeding, advantages of drill
Siphocampylus betulifolius
Societies, proceedings of the Horticultural, Linnean, National Floricultural, Agricultural of England
Sparkenhoe Farmers' Club
Statistics, agricultural, by Mr. Watson
Swamps, to drain, by Mr. Dumolo
Tulips, Groom's
Vegetables, culture of
Water-pipe coating, by Dr. Angus Smith
Winter, effects of, by Mr. Whiting
Woods, management of
THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE and AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE contains, in addition to the above, the Covent Garden, Mark Lane, Smithfield, and Liverpool prices, with returns from the Potato, Hop, Hay, Coal, Timber, Bark, Wool, and Seed Markets, and a complete Newspaper, with a condensed account of all the transactions of the week.
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LILLY'S CATALOGUE, containing a most extraordinary COLLECTION of RARE and CURIOUS BLACK-LETTER ENGLISH BOOKS, printed in the Fifteenth Century, particularly rich in Theology and Works relating to Controversial Theology, and Historical Books, relating to the Reign of Queen Elizabeth and James I. on the Jesuits, Seminary Priests, Roman Catholics, Mary Queen of Scots, Martin Mar-Prelate Tracts, &c. &c., during this eventful period. Also, a COLLECTION of HISTORICAL and ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS, in ENGLISH TOPOGRAPHY, HERALDRY, HISTORY, ANTIQUITIES, &c. &c., in very fine state, in fine old Russia and calf gilt bindings; besides a Selection of Rare and Curious Books in English and Miscellaneous Literature, on sale, at the very moderate prices affixed, by J. LILLY, 19. King Street, Covent Garden, London.
The Catalogue will be forwarded to any Gentleman on the receipt of two postage stamps; or the whole of Lilly's Catalogues for 1853 on the receipt of twelve postage stamps.
*** J. LILLY would most respectfully beg the attention of Collectors and Literary Gentlemen to the above Catalogue.
BRITANNIC RESEARCHES; or, New Facts and Rectifications of Ancient British History. By the REV. BEALE POSTE, M.A. 8vo., pp. 448, with Engravings, 15s. cloth.
A GLOSSARY OF PROVINCIALISMS in Use in the County of SUSSEX. By W. DURRANT COPPER, F.A.S. 12mo., 3s. 6d. cloth.
A FEW NOTES on SHAKSPEARE; with occasional Remarks on the Emendations of the Manuscript-Corrector in Mr. Collier's Copy of the Folio, 1632. By the REV. ALEXANDER DYCE. 8vo., 5s. cloth.
WILTSHIRE TALES, illustrative of the Dialect and Manners of the Rustic Population of that County. By JOHN YONGE AKERMAN, Esq. 12mo., 2s. 6d. cloth.
REMAINS of PAGAN SAXONDOM, principally from Tumuli in England, described and illustrated. By J. Y. AKERMAN, Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries. Parts I. to V., 4to., 2s. 6d. each.
*** The Plates are admirably executed by Mr. Basire, and coloured under the direction of the Author. It is a work well worthy the notice of the Archæologist.
THE RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW; consisting of Criticisms upon, Analyses of, and Extracts from Curious, Useful, and Valuable Old Books. 8vo. Nos. 1, 2, and 3, 2s. 6d. each. (No. 4., August 1.)
J. RUSSELL SMITH, 36. Soho Square.
Patroness: Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Vice-Patronesses: Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.
On FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 10, 1853, at the HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS, will be performed, for the Benefit of this Institution, A GRAND CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Vocal Performers—Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, Miss Pyne, Miss Helen Taylor, Mrs. Noble, and Miss Louisa Pyne. Madame F. Lablache and Madame Clara Novello. Signor Gardoni, Mr. Benson, and Signor F. Lablache. Herr Pischek and Herr Staudigl.
In the Course of the Concert, Madlle. Clauss will play one of her celebrated Pianoforte Pieces. The Members of the Harp Union, Mr. T. H. Wright, Herr Oberthür, and Mr. H. J. Trust, will perform the GRAND NATIONAL FANTASIA for THREE HARPS, composed by Oberthür, as lately played at Buckingham Palace, by command of Her Majesty.
THE BAND will be complete in every Department.—Leader, Mr. H. Blagrove. Conductor, Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett.
The Doors will open at Seven o'Clock, and the Concert will commence at Eight precisely.
Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each. Reserved Seats, One Guinea each. An Honorary Subscriber of One Guinea annually, or of Ten Guineas at One Payment (which shall be considered a Life Subscription), will be entitled to Two Tickets of Admission, or One for a Reserved Seat, to every Benefit Concert given by the Society. Donations and Subscriptions will be thankfully received, and Tickets delivered, by the Secretary,
MR. J. W. HOLLAND, 13. Macclesfield St., Soho; and at all the Principal Music-sellers.
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE for JUNE contains the following articles:—1. The Daughters of Charles I. 2. The Exiled Royal Family of England at Rome in 1736. 3. The Philopseudes of Lucian. 4. History of the Lead Hills and Gold Regions of Scotland. 5. Survey of Hedingham Castle in 1592 (with two Plates). 6. Layard's Discoveries in Nineveh and Babylon (with Engravings). 7. Californian and Australian Gold. 8. Correspondence of Sylvanus Urban: Establishment of the Cloth Manufacture in England by Edward III.—St. James's Park.—The Meaning of "Romeland."—The Queen's and Prince's Wardrobes in London.—The Culture of Beet-root.—With Notes of the Month, Reviews of New Publications, Historical Chronicle, and Obituary, including Memoirs of Rear-Adm. Sir T. Fellowes, General Sir T. G. Montresor, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Walter Gilbert, the Dean of Peterborough, Professor Scholefield, James Roche, Esq., George Palmer, Esq., Andrew Lawson, Esq., W. F. Lloyd, Esq., &c. &c. Price 2s. 6d.
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MR. PARKER'S NEW MAGAZINE.
1. Public Picture Galleries.
2. Poems by Alexander Smith.
3. The Pawnbroker's Window.
4. Notes and Emendations of Shakspeare.
5. The Præraphaelites.
6. Social Life in Paris—continued.
7. The Rappists.
8. Colchester Castle.
9. Cabs and Cabmen.
10. The Lay of the Hero.
Price One Shilling.
London: JOHN HENRY PARKER.
NEUROTONICS, or the Art of Strengthening the Nerves, containing Remarks on the influence of the Nerves upon the Health of Body and Mind, and the means of Cure for Nervousness, Debility, Melancholy, and all Chronic Diseases, by DR. NAPIER, M.D. London: HOULSTON & STONEMAN. Price 4d., or Post Free from the Author for Five Penny Stamps.
"We can conscientiously recommend 'Neurotonics,' by Dr. Napier, to the careful perusal of our invalid readers."—John Bull Newspaper, June 5, 1852.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Clergy, Architects, and Churchwardens, that he replies immediately to all applications by letter, for information respecting his Manufactures in CHURCH FURNITURE, ROBES, COMMUNION LINEN, &c., &c., supplying full information as to Prices, together with Sketches, Estimates, Patterns of Materials, &c., &c.
Having declined appointing Agents, MR. FRENCH invites direct communications by Post, as the most economical and satisfactory arrangement. PARCELS delivered Free by Railway.
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