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- 118 ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE Lessee and Manager, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. On MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY NEXT will be performed THE FIRST NIGHT. Principal chalacters by Mesirs. A.Wigan,Leslie, H. Cooper; Mist; Wyndham, and Miss P. Horton. After which THE LOTTEKY TICKET. To con clude with THE WANDERING MINSTREL. Jam Bags, Mr. F. Robson. Box-office open from Eleven to Five. D lls, is.; oors open at S, .; even arid commence at Half-past Seven. Sta Boxes 45 Pit, 25.; Gallery Is. COLOSSEUM, Regent's Park. Admission, One Shilling.—The original PANORAMA of LONDON by DAY is exhibited daily, from Half-past Ten till Half-past Four. S e e extraordinary Panorama of LONDON by N I GHT, from Sven till Ten, except Saturday. Music from Two till Half-past Four; and, during the Evening, several favourite Songs by Miss Schwieso. CYCLORAMA, Albany.street.-- LISBON and EARTH. QUAKE. —This celebrated and unique 'Moving Panorama, re. prese nting the Destruction of Lisbon by t S a Earthquake in 1755, is exhibited Daily at Three , Evening (excep o'clock.—Admission, Is.; Children and Schools, Half-price to either Exhibition. T J GYPTIAN HALL.-CONSTANTINOPI,E jj is now OPEN EVERY DAY at Half-past Two o'clock, and every Evening at Eight. The lecture is delivered by Mr. CHARLES KENNEY, and has been written by Mr. ALBERT SMITH and Mr. SHIRLEY BROOKS. Admission Is., Reserved Seem 2s. ADAMS'S ANNUAL BALL.-MR. THOMAS ADAMS has the honour to announce to his nu merous Patrons that his EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL BALL will take place at Willis'. Rooms, King-street, St. James's, on Tues day, IFebruars 21st, when his celebrated Quadrille Band, patron ised by the loyal Family, will be in attendance. Gentlemen's Tickets, 12e. ild.; ladies ditto, 7s. 6t1., including refreshments. Tickets to be obtained at Mr. Thomas Adams's, oyal Quadrille Offices, 77, John-street, Fitzroy-square, and at the Rooms. Ai early application for tickets is particularly requested.—N.B. Master of the Ceremonies, Mr. Frampton. WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA AND TURKEY. BAUERKELLER'S EMBOSSED MAPS of the OTTO MAN EMPIRE, and RUSSIA in EUROPE, price 218. each, are imported and sold by EDWARD STANFORD, Wholesale and Retail Mapseller, 6, CHARING CROSS. These Maps possess the advantage of representing the natural features of the country, the heights of the Mountains, &c., in relief. A List of the other Maps in this Series, and t bst English and Foreign Maps of the Seat of War, ma y be e had gratis on MELBOURNE ARGUS. Copies of this Journal, published Daily, and circulating 20,600 copies in Melbourne and its vicinity, are received by almost every Steam and Clipper ship, and sold by the London agent, EDWARD STAN FORD (late Saunders and Stanford), Colonial Bookseller, 6, CHARING CROSS. Quarterly Subscription, IL. Single paper, 4d. ; per post, 10d. To Gentlemen Seeking . Appointments. THE CIVIL SERVICE GAZETTE. A first-class Official Newspaper, published every Satiu day, price Sixpence, specially devoted to the interests of all Govern ment Offices in every department of the State, both in England Govern and the Colonies. This Journal contains each week a list of all Vacancies and Appointments in the Treasury, Post Office, Ad miralty, Audit Office, Ropl Dockyards, War Office, Homeuard and C o l on i a l Departments, koreign Office , Customs, Coast G, and all other Departments of the State, both in England and the Colonies. The information is official and authentic. The CIVIL SERVICE GAZETTE la also a complete Newspaper,viith the usual Parliamentary, Legal, Home, and Foreign News. Lite nary Notices, and Theatrical Critiques. Its Ecarsiastical In telligence supplies a List of Clerical Vacancies, wi.h the name of the Patron and value of each Living. It contains the usual Naval and Military Gazettes; and in the General Nei s will be found en account of Vacancies in Railways and Dockyards, and all the great Incorporated Companies. To be had of all Booksellers and Newsvenders at the Railway Stations, or direct from the Office, 5, Catherine-street, Strand. WALKER, BABB, & CO.'S TWO-GUINEA COATS, ONF,-GUINEA TROUtsF.ItS, and HALF GUINEA WAISTCOATS, give the utmost satisfaction to Gentlemen for Morning Dress. A Suit of Superfine for Evening, Five Guineas. D'OYLEY'S SCOTCH WAREHOUSE, 340, STRAND, the noted house for Liveries and Waterproof Clothing. QUININE DENTIFRICE, as recommended by Mr. Robinson, Surgeon Dentist, for cleansing and pre serving the teeth from caries, toothache, neuralgia, &c.; the ac cumulation of tartar; alao for purifying and preserving the durability of all kinds of artificial teeth.—Sold wholesale and retail a l l BURDEN, Chemist, 6, Store-street, Bedford-square and by chemists and perhuners in the kingdom. Price 28.9 d. Spurious imitations can be avoided by observing the name of "Burden " on the label. DEAFNESS —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 18H (for Acoustic Instruments) Wks to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS flat the DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ex. and every degree of Deafness. To be procured only of the !mentor and maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Strand, nearly opposite hall, where the Instrument can be tried, and numerous testimonials seen, amongst many one from the R ght Hon. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. CONTINENTAL EXPRESS PARCELS AGENCY.—Samples of all kinds, books, papers, and uticles for private nse sent daily, and, by special arrangement with the mails to all parts of the Continent, at fixed and mode rate rates, from the Admiralty Packet Offices, 52, Gracecharch street, and 34, Regent-circus.—N.B. Sole corresponde+ite of the P.oyal Prussian Post and Belgian Government 'Railway. GLENNY'S IRISH HAND - RN IT LAMBSWOOL STOCKINGS and SOCKS for gentlemen IRO the softest and warmest article for winter. °LENNY'S BAI.BRIGGAN STOCKINGS, with merino feet. t or ladies' winter wear, will be found the most comfortable and durable article ever made ; their elasticity and softness surpasges every other inanufeettue. SOld Only at Balbriggan - house, 33, LOmbard-Streti, City. THE PRESS. ORPHAN WORKING SCHOOL, HAVERSTOCK HILL. PATRON—Her Majesty the QUEEN. TWENTY-FIVE ORPHAN C HILDREN will be ELECTED J OSE PH in APRIL. Papers to fill up ay be had on application at the Offices. JO SEPH SOUL, Secretary. 92, Ludgate•hill. ROYAL ASYLUM of ST. ANN'S SOCIETY, BRIXTON-HILL and ALDERSGATE. Under the Patronage of Her Most Gracious MAJESTY His Royal Highness PRINCE ALBERT His Royal Highness the PRINCE of WALES His Mktesty the KING of the BELGIANS Her Royal Highness the Duchess of GLOUCESTER Her Royal Highness the Duchess of KENT Her Royal H i g hness th e hness e t Dchess of CAMBRIDGE His Royal Highness D uketh of CAMBRIDGE. The HALF-YEARLY ELECTION of CHILDREN will be held at the LONDON TAVERN on FRIDAY, the 10th of February instant. Children, whether orphans or not, are eligible for this Institu tion, which is supported by voluntary contributions. Subscrip tions are gratefully received, by the Co mmittee, and by E. F. LEEKS, Secretary. Office, 2, Charlotte-row, Mansion-house. Executers of Benefsewrs by will have votes according to the amount of bequest. THE INDISPUTABLE LIFE POLICY COMPANY, No. 72, LOMBARD STREET, London. TRUSTEES. Rich. Moline, Esq., Q.C., M.P. i J. Campbell Renton. Esq. James Fuller Esau. Bg. I Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. William Wilberforce, Esq. DIRECTORS. William Adams, Esq, Robert H. Forman, Esq. John Atk ns, Esq. John Hamilton, Esq. H. A. Bevan, Esq. J. Mathews, Esq. John Dangerfteld, F.M. Chas. 0. Parnell, Esq. W. Williams, Esq. AUDITORS. Henry Adron, Esq. I Ralph W. Bishop, Esq. Charles M'Culloch, Esq. Henry Burnett, Esq. SOLICITORS—Messrs. Atkins and Andrew. SECRETARY—David Alison, Esq. Paddington Local Board, 24, Connaught-terrace, Edgware-roar The Rev. J as. Shergold Boone, Jas. Harrington Lowther, Esq A.M. Charles Pemberton, Esq. Captain Creed George Y. Robson, Esq. Roger Gadsden, Esq. W. H. Trinder, Esq. SECRETARY—CharIes Hoghton, Esq. The POLICIES of this Company being INDISPUTABLV (in terms of the deed of constitution duly registered) ate TRANSFERABLE. BEFURITIF.B, their validity not being dependent, as in the ease of ordinary Policies, upon the import of put and perhaps forgotten circumstances, and office documents. Used as FAMILY PROVI SIONS, they relieve the Assured from all doubt and anxiety as to the ftiture. This is a purely NIFTITAT. SOCIETY, there being no proprietary body to whom any part of the profits belong, the whole being divisible amongst the insured themselves. The following shows the large and steady progressive amount of business the Com pany is now doing, and has done during the last five years . Sums Assured. New Premiums. 184'l £108.647 11450 110,215 1851 127,488 1Q52 115,195 1853 128,093 .... : .... 4,532 ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Manager. CITY OF LONDON LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, for General. Accumulative, and Self-protecting Assurances. Head office, 2,ltoyal Exchange•buildings, London. Subscribed Capital, a Quarter of a Million. Stotr.rxitt—Edward Frederick Leeks, Esq. ACTUARY-G. J. Farrance, Esq., E.T.A. This Society, guaranteed by a capital fully adequate to every contingency, and not injuriously large, offers all the advantages of the mutual system. Premiums.—Rates calculated expressly for this Society, based upon actual experience, and thus accurately graduated. Policies granted on any life contingency, and indisputable. Claims.—Promptitude and liberality in the settlement. Donus.—Announced, 1552, equivalent to • cash bonne of 20 per cent. Stamps.—So charge for ',tamp; except in cases of loans. Income Tax.—Payments for life assurance are free from this tax and the new Succession Duty. SARSAQ AR SAPARII.,LA.—BRIDGE and CO., PARILLA.—BRIDGE Operative Chemists, continue carefully to prepare this esteemed and pure cortical essence. It is extensively used in India and the Colonies; is strongly recommended by the Faculty, " The Lancet," " Medical Review," &c., as a superior prepara tion." Sold in bottles, 4s. 6d., Ss., and Its. each. Bridges's Quintessence of Ginger and Camomile, a celebrated remedy for indigestion, flatulency, spasms, &c. No family should be without it; in bottles 2s. 13d., 4s. ed., and Fla. each.—BRTDOE and Co., 870, Regent-street, London, sole proprietors of Elm's original Am boyna Lotion and Powders. SATURDAY, LIFE ASSURA] 7, WATERLOO PLACE (EsTAaus I Joseph 1 3: E A s L d L a I , L e ,OND Esq. o N . ,CE SOCIETY, IHED 1824.) Lord Bateman. Captain C. J. Bosanqnet, R.N. William Augustus Guy, MD . Robert Cheer., F. James James Murray, Esq. Patrick Colqulioun, - Req. LL.D. Philip Bose, Esq. Sir Jas. Buller East,Bart., M.P. Samuel Skinner, Esq. Charles Elliott, Esq., F.R.S. Charles Evan Thomas, Esq. Trustees—Robert Cheery, Esq. ; Charles Elliott, Esq., F.R.S. , Joseph Esdaile, Esq. ; James Murray, Esq. Auditors—William Edward Gilpin, Esq.; Sir John Young , Bart., M.P.; Thomas Reynolds, Esq. Bankers—The London and Westminster Bank. Physician—Seth Thompson, M.l). Undoubted security, guaranteed by a large capital ; an influen tial proprietary; the long standing of the °Mee, and the satisfac• factory results of its business. Facility in settlement of claims. Liberty to travel in any part of Europe, without extra Premium. Loans equivalent to the value of the Policies. To those who desire to secure the advantages of a prospective bonus, by a small additional outlay, the deed of settlement assigns four-fifths of the profits. Bonuses may be commuted for equivalent reductions of Pre mium at the option of the Assured, by which arrangement the amount originally assured may be kept up at a continually de creasing cost. Insurances effected on joint as well as on single lives, fir short terms or otherwise, and to meet any specified contingent .y The age of the life assured is admitted on the Policy at the time of effecting the Assurance, or at any other time, on produc• Gm of satisfactory proof. Every information and assistance will be given to Assurers, either at the offices, No. 7, Waterloo-place, London ; or by the So ciety's agents, established in all principal towns. J EREMIAH LODGE, A. 8., Resident Actuary and Secretary. LAW FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. OFFICES—Nos. 5 and 6, CHANCERY-LANF., London. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS. TRUSTEES. The Right Hon. the EARL of I)EVON. The Right Hon. LORD TRURO. The Right Hon. the LORD CHIEF BARON. The Right Hon. the Lord Justice KNIGHT BRUCE. The Right Hon. SIR JOHN DODSON, Dean of the Arches, fie. WILLIAM BAKER, Esq., late Master in Chancery. RICHARD RICHARDS, Esq., Master in Chancery. Persons insured by this Society are not liable to be called upon to contribute towards losses. The capital of this Society amounts to 5,000,0001., which has been subscribed by nearly 1,000 gentlemen in 50,000 Shares of lOW. each, upon which 21. 10s. per share, amounting to 125.0001., have been paid, and invested in Government securities, forming a fund immediately available for the liquidation of any claims for loss that may be made upon the Society. Insurances may be made for more years than one by a single payment; and in such case ft liberal discount will he showed on both premium and duty : for instance, Insurances effected for seven years will be charged the premium and duty for six years only. E. BLAKE BEAL, Secretary. ANNUITIES ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. ENGINEERS', MASONIC, & UNIVERSAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, $45, STRAND, London. PURCHASERS of ANNUITIES ADMITTED to PARTI CIPATION in the PROFITS. Policy Stamps paid by the Society. Assignments of Policies registered free of charge. A Liberal Commission allowed to Solicitors and Agents on the introduction cf business. ANTHONY PECK, M.A., Asst. Actuary. ALL POLICIES INmarol'AßLE , QOVEREIGN LIFE ASSURANCE k 1 coMPANY, 49, ST. JAMES'S-STREET, London. No Charge for Policy Stamps in future. Sums may be assured payable on attaining the age of 60, 65, or GO, or at death, should that event occur previously. Advances made on real and on unexceptionable personal se curity, where the sureties are resident in Loudon or its imme diate vicinity. H. D. DAVENPORT, Secretary. r r O the 'WELL-WISHERS of the INDUS TRIAL CLASSES. In no more sound and substantial way may the working man be benefited than by inculcating in him habits of prudence and forethought, so that, while living, he may never need alma, and at his death he may leave sufficiently provided for those who have been dependent upon him. The UNIVERSAL PROVIDENT LIFE ASSOCIATION offers peculiar facilities, without the drawbacks attending friendly c l u bs, to the industrial classes for assurance against sickness, accident, old age, or death. E ve information rendered by EDWARD PUGH ROWSE LL, See. Head Office, 52, King William-street, London -bridge. NOTICE OF DIVIDEND. RANK OF DEPOSIT, 1J National Assurance and Investment Association, 7, St. Martin's-place, Trafalgar-square, London. Established A.D. 1844. The WARRANTS for the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST, tt the rate of five per cent. per annum on the Investment Stock of this Institution, to the 92st December, will be r eady for deli ver y on and after 9th January, and payable daily between the hours of eleven anc three. Parties residing at a distance may have the Warrants and roper Receipts forwarded for signature: the amount will then be paid on presentation at, the Head Offices in London, or trans mitted in auy other way to suit the convenience of Depositors, PETER MORRISON, M anag ing Director. 24th De c ember, 1883. P r ospectuses free on application. ESTABLISHED 18$A. VICTORIA LIFE OFFICE , 18, KING WILLIAMBTREET, MANSION•HOUSE, LONDON. The business of the Company embraces every description of risk (Home or Foreign) connected with Life Assuranee. Loans continue to be made to assurers on undoubted Personal Security; also on Freeholds, Leaseholds, and Life Interests, &c. WIL LIAM RATRAY, Actuary. ART -UNION OF LONDON. (By Royal Charter.) Every Suliscriber of One Guinea will have an impression of a large Plate, of deep national and historical interest,'` TILBURY FORT: WIND AGAINST TIDE," by J. F. WILLMORE, A.8.A., after E. Stanfield, R.A. The Impressions will be ready on the 13th instant. Each Prizeholder will be entitled to sEuecr for HIMSELF, as heretofore, a work of ant from one of the public exhibitions. GEORGE GODWIN, 1 . Hon. LEWIS POCOCK, Secretaries. 414, West Strand, Ist February, 1854. ONE HUNDRED RIGHTS of CHO ICE b y DRAWING and FIFTY RIGHTS of CHOICE by SE. NIORITY.—At the Offices of the CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY, fltl, Norfolk-street, Strand, London. on SATUR DAY, the 11th of February, at noon, there will be a PUBLIC DRAWING for One Hundred Rights of Choice, amongst the uncompleted Shares, for priority of selection, on the various Estates purchased for distribution amongst the Members of the Conservative Land Society. On this occasion fifty Shares will be aided to the Order of Rights by Seniority. All persons taking Shares up to the time of placing the numbers in the wheel on that day will be included in the draw ing. Prospectuses, rules, plans of estates, an the annual re port and audited statement of accounts may be had of CHARLES LEWIS GRUNF.ISEN, Secretary.