The Press. — London, England, 1857-05-16 00:00:00

4.90 HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.- Plecoloratni, Alboni, Spezia, Giuglini, Belletti, Bencven• tano, Violetti. On MONDAY, May IS, all the Artistes of tho Establishment, GRAND MORNING CONCERT. TUESDAY, May 19, L t PRAIA DEL REGGIMENTO . Piccolomini, Poma, Botterdi, Belletti. THURSDAY, May 21, LA TRAVIATA. Piccolomini, Giu• glint, Benevontano. SATURDAY, May 23. IL TROVATORE. Spezia, Alboni, Giuglini, lieneventano, Violetti. To conclude (each Evening) with the entirely new Ballet, by :THE PRESS. VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 18, KING WI LI,TAM-STREET , CITY. Established 1858. Denjainin Hawes, Esq., Chairman. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Charles Baldwin, Esq. I W. K. Jameson. Esq. George Denny, Esq. John Nolloth, Esq. J. C. Dimstiale, 1-..eq. M. Staniland, Esq. J. P. Gasalot, Esq., F.R.S. Daniel Sutton, Esq. Aaron Goldsmiti, Esq. G. B. Belliughtun Woolsey Sidney Gurney, Eeq. Esq. The business of the Company embraces every description of risk connected with Life Assurance. The Premiums are mode rate, and may be paid quarterly. half-yearly, or otherwise. Credit allowed of one-third of the Premiums till death, or half the Premiums fur five years, on Policies taken out fur the whole of life. Residence in most of the Colonies allowed without payment of any extra Premium, and the rates for the East And West Indies are peculiarly favourable to Assurers. Loans are made on Mortgage of Freeholds, Leaseholds, and Life Interests, Ic.—also to Policy-holders with unexceptionable Personal sureties. Fourdifths or 80 per cent. of the entire Profits are appro priated to Assurers ou the Profi l Scale. W LLI AM RATRAY, Actuary. I Amount of Additions to Feb. 1, 1851. I s. d. 523 1C 0 381 14 0 241 12 0 185 3 0 ]2B 15 0 65 15 (1 10 0 0 M. Metml, eillitled A CALISTX. For particulars see Bills. Lucia di Lamm9imoor will be repeated the following week. A limited number of boxes on the half-circle tier nave been specially reserved for the public, amt may be hid on application at the Box-office at the Theatre, Colonnade, Haymarket, price 21s. and IL. Ils. dd. each. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, HAYMARKET.—Under the Immediate Patronage of her Moat Gracious Majesty the QUEEN, and her Royal Highness the DUCHESS of KENT. Mrs. ANDERSON'S (Pianiste to her Majesty the Queen, and instructress to their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, the Princess Alice, the Princess Helena, and the Pence Alfred) ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT in Her Majesty's Theatre, on MONDAY, May 18th, ISZ)7, commencing at Half•past One o'clock precisely, with all the principal artistes, also the band and chorus of that establishment. Conductor, Signor Bonetti. The principal Vocal Performers will include:—Mile. Piccolo. mini, Mlle. Maria Spezia, Mine. Clara Novello, Mlle. Angiola Ortolani, and Mme. Alboni; Sig. Antonio Giuglini, Mr. Charles Braham, Sig. Benevenutuo, Sig. Corsi, Sig. Vialetti, and Sig. Belletti. INSTRUMENTAL SOLO PERFORMERS: —Pianoforte : Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. F. B. Jewson, and Ntr. \V. G. Cusins ; Violin: M. Bezzini (Solo Violin to the Emperor of Austria); Violoncello : Sig. Pezze, First Violoacello of H. M. Theatre; Coutrabasso : Sig. Gilardoni, First Contrabass° of H. M. Theatre. Further Particulars will be duly announced. PRICES OF Aniitssiox : —Boxes, Grand Tier, 41. 45.; ditto, Pit tier, 21. 125.6 d.; ditto, First tier, 31. 35.; ditto, Second tier, 21. 25.; ditto, Third tier, 11. ]ls. 61. Stalls, 11. Is.; Pit, 7s. Amphitheatre 6t4115, 55. ; Gallery, 2s. 6d.—Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Places, to be made at the Hoag:Olive of her :Isiesty's Theatre; the principal Librarians and Music Pub. lishers ; or of Mra. ANDKRSON, 34, Nottingbam.place, York gate, Regent's park. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. On Monday Evening, and during the Week, the Drama, called DADDY HARDACRE. Messrs. F. Robson, Cooke, and G. Vining; Misses Stephens and Hughes. To conclude with the Extravaganza called YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Zephyr, Mr. F. Robson. Commence at Half.past Seven. SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER COLOURS.—The FIFTY•THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBI TION is NOW OVEN, at their Gallery, 5, PALL-MALL EAST (close to Trafalgar•square), from Niue till Duak. Admittance, Is. Catalogue, 6d. JOSEPH J. JENKINS, Secretary. EXHIBITION —Messrs DICKINSON'S COLLECTION of PORTRAITS of DISTINGUISHED PERSONS has been considerably added to by many interesting pictures executed in oil, on ivory, and on paper. The Exhibi- tion is open daily from ten to six. Admission, One Shilling.- 114, New I3oud.street. mR ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC, BADEN, 1 1 P THE RHINE, and PARIS is NOW OPEN EVERY EVENING (except Saturday) at Eight o'clock. Stalls, ; area, 28. ; gallery. Is. Stalls can be secured at the Box °dice, Egyptian•hall, Piccadilly, every day, between Eleven and Four, without any extra charge. The Morning Representations take place every Tuesday and Saturday, at Three o'clock. DR. KAHN'S MUSEUM, 4, COVENTRY STREET, Leicester-square. Programme :—Lectures by Dr. KAHN daily, at Three o'clock, on highly interesting and instructive topics, and by Dr. SEXTON, F.R.G.S., F.E.S., as follows: At half-past one, The Phenomena, Curiosities, and Philosophy of the Sense of Sight; at four, The Great Tobacco Controversy at half past seven, The Food we Eat—its Uses, Preparation, Multeration, and Digestion. The Museum con tains 1,000 Models and Preparations, and is wholly unrivalled in the world. Open daily (for gentlemen only), from Ten till Ten. Admission, Is. Catalogues, containing Dr. Kahn's Lectures, gratis to visitors. WAX FLO \V E R S.-PRIZE MEDAL.- Great Exhibition, 11451.—Messrs. MINTOUN, Modellers of Wax Flowers to the Queen, 108, NEW BOND STREET. klstablished twenty years. Every material for the above elegant art Price lists and orders forwarded to all parts of the country. erench Paper Flowers.—Every material fur the above.-108, NEW BOND STREET, and Conservatory Counter, PAN• TH EON, Oxford•street. SCOTCH SPUN SILKS for SUMMER WEAR, in all the CLAN TARTANS and Newest Fancy Patterns, made in permanent colours and au extra stout qua:ity, manufactured exclusively for SCOTT ADIE, The Royal Clan Tartan and Scotch Shawl Warehouse, Patronised by the Queen and Royid Family. 113, REGENT-STREET, corner of VIGO•STREET. Patterns sent to the country free. OSLER'S CRYSTAL GLASS CHANDE LI ERS for GAS and CAN DLES.—A great variety of the newest and richest designs always on view ; also a large assort ment of glass luo.res, decanters, wine glanies, dessert services and every description of table glass at very moderate prices. ORNAMENTAL GLASS of the newest and most beautiful de eaription. Export and furnishing orders executed with despatch —44, Oxford street. Manufactory, Broad street, Birmingham Established 1807. ELEGANT NOVELTIES for PRESENTS.— 112, REGENT-STREET, and No. 4, I,F,ADENHALL -14 f BEE l', London.-13mozes, vases, pearl and ivory work, me dieval manufactures, dressing-bags and dressing cases, toilet cases, work-boxes and work-tables, inkstands, fans. The largest stock in England of papier macho eleganeies. Writing desks, envelope-cases, despatch-boxes, bagatelle, backgammon, and shams tables. The premises in Regent-street extend fifty yards into Glaishouse.street, end are worthy of inspection a s a sped- men of elegant outfit. Everything fur the work and dressing tables. Best toothbrushes, 9d. each ; boat steel scissors and penitnives, Is. each. The usual supply of firet•rate cutlery, razors, razor•strops, needles, kc., for which alt, 141.C111** Es- Isblisbasent has been so long famed. IMPERIAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 1, OLD BROA D-STRE ET, LONDON. Instituted 1820. T. GEORGE BARCLAY, Esq., Chairman. MARTIN T. SMITH, Esq., M.P., Deputy Chairman. One-third of the Premium on Insurances of 5001, and upwards, for the whole term of life, may remain as a debt upon the Policy, to be paid off at convenience, or the Directors will lend sums of 50/. and upwards on the security of Policies effected with this Company for the whole term of life, when they have acquired an adequate value. Four-fifths, or 80 per cent. of the profits are assigned to Poli cies every fifth year, and may be applied to increase the sum assured, to an immediate payment in cash, or to the reduction and ultimate extinction of future Premiums. At the filth appropriation of profits for the five years termi nating January 31, 1156, a reversionary bonus was declare , i of 11. 10s. per cent. on the sums insured, and subsisting additions for every premium paid during the five years. This bonus, on policies of the longest duration, exceeds ss. per cent. per annum on the original sums insured, and increases a policy of 1,0001. to 1,6381. Proposals for Insurances may be made at the Chief Offices, as above; at the Branch Office, lit, Pall-mall, London; or to any of the Agents throughout the kingdom. BONUS TABLE, Showing the Additions made to Policies of £l,OOO each. Date of Insurance. 1820 1825 1830. 1835 1840 1845 1E450 1855 And for intermediate years in proportion. The next appropriation will be made in MIL Insurancev, without participation in profits, may be effected at reduced rates. SAMUEL INGAI.L, Actuary. fIR. LOCOCK.'S PULMONIC WAFERS give instant relief and a rapid cure of Asthma, Coughs, and all Disorders of the Breath and Logs. To singers and public speakers they are invaluable for clearing and strengthening the voice. They have a pleasant taste. Price Is. 1 1 d., 2s. 9d., and I Is. per box. Sold by all Druggists. JW. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, and . CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 33 and i 4, LUD• GATE•HILL, London. Establikhod 1740. J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of every description, construction, and pattern Invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented dia. play of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest and best selected Stock in London. It consists of Chronometer, Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, Horizontal, and Vertical Movements, jewelled, &c., with all the latest improvements, mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. the designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu factory. If the important requisites, impel iority of finish, com bined with accuracy of performance, elegance, durability, and reasonableness of price, are wished for, the intending Purchase' should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post free on application), which contains sketches, prices, and direc tions as to what Watch to buy, where to buy it, and how to use it Several hundred letters have been received from persons who have bought Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to the correct performances of the same. Addition made as on Feb. 1, 1856. s. d. 114 5 0 103 14 0 93 2 0 88 17 0 84 13 0 79 18 0 75 15 0 15 0 0 Sum Pay able after Death. d. 1638 1 0 1486 8 0 1334 14 0 1274 0 0 1213 8 0 1145 13 0 1033 15 0 1015 0 0 OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Morning Post, Oct. SO, 1856.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism In structure.' From the Morning Chronicle, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design and perfection in workmanship." From the Morning Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute which Mr. Benson has obtained for the qualities of his menu. facture stands second to none." From the Morning Herald, Nov. 3.—" The high standing of Mr. Benson as a London manufacturer must secure for him a large amount of public patronage." From the Globe. Nov. 3.--" All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design." 001.1) WATCHES, Horizontal Movements. Jewelled, &c. accurate timekeepers, 31 15s, 41 15s, 51155, to 111 I:,s each. Gold Lever Watches, jeweled and highlrlintahed movements, CI Gs, 81 813, 101 10s.. '2l 125.. 141 14s, 161 . 160,. to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &c., exact time-keepers, 21 2s, 21 151, 31 15a, to Si 5s etch. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10s, 41 10s, 51 10s, 71 10s, 81 10s. • 101 10s, to 20 guineas. A Two Years' Warranty given with every Watch, and sent, carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the kingdom, upon receipt of Post-office or Bankers' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, 33 and 34, Ludgite-hill, London, Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange. SATIJEDAY, ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 6, NEW BRIDGE STREET, LOND (N. Chairman—HENßY FREDERICK STEPHENSON, Esq. Deputy Chairman—ROßEßT BI DDU L Pit , Esq. ADVANTAGES:- 111tual Assurance The Lcwest Rates of Premium on the Mutual System The whole of the Profits divided every Fifth Year. An Accumulated Capital of £1,575 , 001 During its existence the Society has paid in Claims .. 1,455,000 Reversionary Bonuses have been added to Policies to the extent of 600,000 The last Bonus, declared in 1851, averaged 67 per Cent. on the Premiums paid, and amounted to . 317,000 Policies in force .. 7,437 The Annual Income exceeds .. 240,000 The next Division of Profits will be made in 1859. Assurances effected prior to 31st December, 1859, will parti cipate in the Division of 1:0;3. Prospectuses and full particulars may be obtainel on appli. cation to ALEXANDER MACDONALD, Secretary. £l,OOO IN CASE OF DEATH, A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF E PER WEEK, In the event of INJURY by ACCIDENTS of every description may be secured ban Annual Payment of a for a Policy in THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY. Smaller Amounts may be secured by proportionate payments. No Charge for Stamp Duty. Railway Accidents alone may be insured against by the Journey or by the Year at all the principal Radway Stations where also Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had ; and of the I'rovincial Agents; and at the Head Otfice, London. N.B. Tne usefulness of this Company is shown by the sum pain as Compensation for Accidents, £22,722. WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary. Railway Passengers' Assurance Company. Empowered by Special Act of Parliament, Office, 3, Old llroad•street, E.S. SPECIAL AGENCY.—The CONSTITUTION LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION issues Policies upon the principle of SUSTENTATION, by which the Assured are by right entitled to an absolute provision, under circumstances of inability to continue the payment of their premiums, against the prevention of their Policies from lapse or forfeiture. Applications from persons of respectability and active busi ness habits for Agencies in Town or Country are requested to be made at the Office. FRANCIS NORTON FRITH, Manager. ';, New Coventry-street, Leicester-squnre, London, W.C. Now ready, in 9 vols. dm, price 21. 25., THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC. A History. By JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY. "It is a work of real historical value, the result of accurate criticism written in a liberal spirit, and from first to last deeply interesting."—Athenteum. " It abounds in new information."—Examiner. " His ' History' is a work of which any country might be proud."—Press. " Mr. Motler has searched the whole range of historical docu. ments necessary to the composition of his work."—Leader. "Mr. Motley's volumes will well repay perusal."—Saturday Review. " This is a really great work."—Nonconformist. London: Join( CHAPMAN, 8, King William-street, Strand CHAPMAN and HALL, 193, Piccadilly. THE ALEXANDRE HARMONIUM, at Six .i. guineas, perfect for Class Singing, Private Use, or for the School Hoom.—CHAPPELL and CO., 50, New Bond•street. THE ALEXANDRE HARMONIUMS. with 1. 1 stop and 5 octaves, 10 guineas; 3 stops, 15 guineas; 5 stops, 22 guineas; and 8 stops, 25 guineas.--Full descriptive Lists sent on application to CHAPPELL and CO., 50, New Bond-street. THE PATENT MODEL HARNIONIUM, LL the best that can be made, price 55 guineas.—lllustrated Catalogues of Pianofortes and Harmoniums upon application to CHAPPELL and CO., 50, New Bond•street, and 13, George street, Hanover•square. PIANOFORTES for SALE at CHAPPELL'S. The best Instruments by Broadwood, Collard, Erard, etc. for SALE or H [HE, 50, New Bond street, and 13, George-street 1143101 w-square. F HE NATION, I the ORGAN of IRISH MOM'S andIRISH INTEREST`, is published Weekly at BLOW ER ABB EY-STREET,OU BUN. TERMS: - Single copy, 4d.; Stamped, Six Mouths stamped, 10s. Payable in advance. AGENC I ES at the following places:— LONDON. MARY Annnzwa, 13, Duke -street, Little Britain. Also at Birkenhead, Bradford, Birmingham, Leeds ,Liverpool, Manchester Sheffield, Wigan, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the principal Towns and Cities ot P:ngland GLEN 1' lELD PATENT STAIt C USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, Aud pronnneedby HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS tobe THE FINEST STARCH SHE Sold by all C handlers. Grocers,&e..te. MOURNING MILLINERY.—The Milliners 11l who manage Mess's. JAY'S showrooms hare Just re- turned from Paris, ni:d are now prepared to show their latest adoptions of French fashions in MOURNING MILLINERY, Caps, ttc.--The London General Mourning Warehouse, 247, 219,251, Regent-street. QHIUTS. "FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS kJ differ from other patterns, not merely In shape and design, but in their great superiority of Fit, Quality of Material, and Workmanship." —Globe. The best quality SIX FOR FORTY-TWO SHILLI SGS. Detailed List of Prices and mode of Self.measnrement, Post Free.—RICHARD FORD, a, PouvritY, LONDON, E.C. SHIRTS. - PATTERNS OF THE NEW COLOURED SHIRTINOS in every variety of Colours. 100 different styles for making FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS sent to select from on the receipt of six postage scamps, self' measurement and all particulars included. Price 27a. the Half. dozen. RICHARD FORD, 98, POULTRY, LONDON, E.G. 11111