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142 ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. On Monday and Tuesday, the performances will commence with DELICATE. GROUND. After which, the Fairy Extravaganza, called YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Supported by Miss Swan borough, Mrs. Melfort, Miu Tbirlwdl, Miss Clara St. Caere, Mr. F. Robson, Mr. J. Rogers, Mr. Franks, ike. To conclude with the New Farce called CRINOLINE. On Wednesday and during the Week, DELICATE GROUND. After which a new Farce, A SPLENDID INVESTMENT, in which Mr. Robson will perform. To conclude with YOUNG and lIA N DSOME. CORDON CUMMING, the Lion Hunter, will give his now and popular ENTERTAINMENT de scriptive of his Exploits and Advent urea in South Africa, every Evening (except Saturday), at Eight. Morning Representation every Saturday at Three. The Lion Hunter's Bush People, from the great Kalahari Desert, will appear incidental to the Entertainment. Piano by Mr. Harries Wilson. Area, Is. Reserved Seats, 2s. Stalls (which may be taken daily between eleven and four, at the Museum), 35.—i32, PICCADILLY: DR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4, Coventry-street, Leicester-square. Open (for gentlemen only) (tom Ten till Ten, containing upwards of one thousand models and preparations, illustrating every part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of men, ac. Lectures are delivered at Twelve, Two, Four, and Half•past Seven, by Dr. G. SEXTON, F.R.G.S ; and a New and Higb.y Interesting Series of Lectures is now in course of delivery by Dr. KAHN, at a quarter-past Eight.—Admission, One Shilling. Catalogues, containing Lectures as delivered by Dr. Kahn, gratis. CELEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS. ALEX. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily applied; being the beet in the world ; sold from Sc. fsd. ; sent free for 54 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory, for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and hands, 3s. Gd. per bottle; sent for stamps, free by post, eight extra.—Also, ALEX. ROSS'S FACE POWDER, or Pernodore, from Is. the packet; free, fourteen stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, I, Little Queen street, High Holborn. Wholesale Agent, BARCLAY, Fart in gdon-street. CLOSE of HOLIDAYS.—The return of Youth to their respective Boarding Schools induces a solicitude from Parents and Guardians for their personal comfort and at- traction, and ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL, for accelerating the growth and improving and beautifying the Hair; ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, for improving the skin and complexion, and removing cutaneous eruptions; and ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or Pearl Dentifrice, for rendering the Teeth beautifully white, and preserving the Gums, are considered indispensable accompaniments for the attainment of those personal advantages so universally sought for and admired. Sold by A. ROWLAND AND SONS, 20, Batton Garden, London, and by Chemists and Perfumers. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS!! DEANE'S TABLE CUTLERY, celebrated for more than 150 years, maintains an unrivalled reputa tion for cheapness and first-rate quality. The stock is most ex tensive and complete, including the finest transparent Ivory Handles at 325. per dozen ; choice ditto Balance Handles from 225. per dozen ; medium ditto Balance Handles (an exceedingly cheap and serviceable family article), 16s. per dozen ; also Bone, Horn, Stag, and every variety of mounting, all warranted. Plated Dessert Knives and Forks, with Silver, Pearl, Ivory, and Plated Handles, in cases of 12, 13, or 24 pairs ; also plated Fieh.eating Knives, from 425. per dozen. Silver and Plated Fish Carvers, of the newest and most elegant designs, always in stock. London Agents for Messrs. Joseph Rodgers and Sons' cele brated Cutlery. DEANE, DRAY, and CO.'S General Fur nishing Ironmongery Warehouses (opening to the Monument), Loudon Bridge. Established a.n. I:UJ. BARON FOUQUIER, Professor at the University of Paris, Physician to his late Majesty, Louis Philippe, 4c. ON DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT-BROWN COD LIVER OIL. ---- " You have rendered an eminent service to science by ac quainting practitioners with the cause of the frequent irregu- larity in the effects of Cod Liver Oil, and directing their attention to a proper choice. It is therefore with the greatest pleasure that 1 pay my tribute of well-merited praise to the successful efforts of the learned physician and chemist whose researches after truth have cost him so many sacrifices, and who has shown us the way of rendering highly effectual the administration of one of the most powerful medicines we are acquainted with." DR►. DE JONGH'S COD LIVER OIL Has now, in consequence of its marked superiority over every other variety, secured the entire confidence and almost universal preference of the most eminent Medical Practitioners as the most speedy and effectual remedy for CONSUMPTION,BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, GOUT, RHEUMATISM, SCIATICA, DIABET6S, DISEASES OF THE SKIN, NEURALGIA, RICKETS, INFANTILE WASTING, GENERAL DEBILITY, AND ALL SCROFULOUS AFFECTIONS. Sold ONLY in IMPERIAL lialf.pints, 2s. Gd. ; Pints, 4s. Od. ; Quarts, Os. ; capsuled and labelled with Dr. DE JONOH's stamp and signature. WITHOUT WHICH NONE ARE OENUINE, by many respectable Chemists throughout the United Kingdom. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEPOT, ANSAR, HARFORD, and CO., 77, STRAND, LONDON, W. C. DR. DE JONO'I'S SOLE BRITISH CONSIGNEES, By whom the Oil Is daily forwarded to all parts of theMetropolls. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT and PILLS.— incredible Cure of Bad Legs of Seventeen Years' Stand ing. James Nash, Thursted-farm, three miles from Chatham, was afflicted for seventeen years with inveterate sore legs; there were thirteen wounds in them. lie was in St. Thomas's and Guy's Hospitals seven months, all the surgeons concurring that amputation was the only thing likely to save him; this was too great a sacrifice, therefore he commenced using Holloway's Ointment and Pills, which healed all the wounds in a short time, and restored him to perfect health. Sold by all medicine -vendors throughout the world; at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, Loudm, and 80, Maiden-lane, New York ;by A. Stamps, Constantinople; A. Daidloy, Smyrna; and E. Muir, Malta. THE PRESS. iI!HE INDISPUTABLE LIFE POLICY COMPANY, 72, LOMBARD-STREET, London. TRUSTEES. Richard Maline, Esq.,Q.C.,M.P. James Fuller Madox, Esq. I Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. William Wilberforce, Esq, Lord Viscount TORRINGTON, Chairman. The Indisputable L ife Policy Company, established in 1848, introduced a valuable improvement into the practice of life assts. ranee, by snaking life policies certain and absolute documents of complete security. . . . . Instead of issuing merely doubtful instruments like ordinary policies, depending for their validity upon numerous Questions which ere kept open until the claims aiise, then to be discussed, this Company take upon themselves the duty of making all ne• cessary inquiries as to the life proposed before granting the policy, which, when issued, becomes an indisputable document of debt. To remove all doubt on this important subject, a clause to that effect was inserted in the Deed of Incorporation of the Company, and registered in terms of the Act 7 and 8 Vic. c. 110, whereby indisputability is made binding ou the Company, and is guaranteed to the insured. A reduction of twentrtive per cent. has been made on the premiums of all policies of live years' standing. ALEX. ROBERTSON, Manager. "WATERLOO LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. Capital, 4400,000. Offices . . , 353, Strand, London. This Office offers the benefit of mutual assurance without its liability, and will be found highly eligible for every description of Life Assurance. All policies indisputable. Rates of premium moderate. Assurances granted against causalities, from whatever cause arising. Annuities granted. Family endowments. Eighty-five per cent. of the profitsdivided amongst the assured every five years. Forms of proposal and every information on application. Ity order, T. G. WILLIAMS, juu., Manager. T W. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, an d 01 CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 93 and 34, LUD GATE HILL, London. Established 1749. J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of every description, construction, and pattern invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented dis play of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest and best selected Stock in London. It consists of Chronometer, Duplex, I'atent, 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. Me 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 lority of finish, com bined with accuracy of performance, elegance, durability, and reasonableness of price, are wished for, the intending Purchaser 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. 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 manu- facture stands second to none." From tho 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." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, dc. accurate time-keepers, 31 15s, 41 15s, 51155, to 151 15s each. Gold Lever Watches, jewelled and highly-finished movements, El 6s, 81 Ba, 101 10s. .121 12e, 141 14s, 161 16s, to 40 guineas. SILVF.R WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &0., exact time-keepers, 21 2s, 21 15s, 91 15s, to 51 5s each. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled move:nents, 31 10s, 41 IN, 5/ 10s, 71 10s, 8110 s. 101 10., to 20 guineas. A Two Years' Warranty given with every Watch, and Pent, carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the kingdom, upon receipt of Post•offce or Banker,' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, 33 and 34, Ludgate-hill, London. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange. 1111tEDS, MATTRESSES, and BEDSTEADS. I) WILLIAM S. BURTON'S NEW LIST of BEDS, BED. ING, and BEDSTEADS is NOW READY, and can be bad gratis. The quality of beds, mattresses, fit., of every description he is able to guarantee; they are made on the premises, in the presence of customers; their prices are in harmony with those which have tended to make his house ironmongery establish went the most extensive in the kingdom. Feather beds German spring mattresses .... .. 2 8 0 .. 7 0 0 Horse hair mattresses Wool mattresses . 0 7 6 .. 4 2 0 Flock mattresses Best Alva and cotton mattresses .. 0 6 6 .. 019 0 Sheets per pair .. 0 7 6 .. 2 6 0 Blankets each .. 0 3 0 .. 1 4 0 Toilet quilts . 0 4 0 .. 1 7 C Counterpanes Portable folding bedsteads I'atent iron bedsteads, with . .. dove.tail joints Ornamental brass ditto 2 10 0 .. 20 0 0 Children's Cots Iled•hangings, in every variety per set 0 14 0 10 0 0 59, Oxford.street (NV); 1, la, 2, and ?, Newman•street and 4,5, and 6, Perry'a•placo, London. SATURDAY, IMPERIAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 1, OLD BROADSTREET, LONDON. Instituted 1820. T. GEORGE BARCLAY, Esq., Chairman. MARTIN T. SMITH, Esq., M.l'., Deputy Chairman. One-third of the Premium ou 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 Sonic of rot. 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 . -iifths, 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 en immediate paynient in cash, or to the reduction and ultimate extinction of future Premiums. At the fifth appropriation of profits for the five years termi nating January 31, 1866, a reversionary bonus was declared of It. 10s. per cent. on the sums insured, and subsisting additions for every premium paid during the five years. This bonus, on policies of the longert 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, 119 above; at the Branch °Mee, 16, Pall-mall, Loudon; or to filly of the Agents throughout the kingdom. BONUS TABLE, Showing the Additions made to Policies of Rl,OOO each. Amount of Addition made Date of Sum Payable Additions to as on after Death. Insurance ' Feb. 1, 1851. Feb. 1, 1858. £ a. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1820 523 10 0 114 5 0 ICol 1 0 1823 382 14 0 103 li 0 14+ , 6 8 0 1830, 1835 lB5 3 0 88 17 0 1274 0 0 1840 l2B 15 0 84 13 0 :213 8 0 1845 Ca 15 0 79 18 0 1143 13 o 1850 lO 0 0 75 15 0 10:43 15 0 1855 — lb 0 0 1013 0 0 And for intermediate years in proportion. The next appropriation will be made in 1861. Insurances, without participation in profits, may be effected at reduced rates. SAMUEL INGALL, Actuary. Notice of Dividend. BANK OF DEPOSIT, No. 3. PALL-MALL EAST, LONDON, Established A.D. 1844. The Warrants for t7;4.1T-TearTyli;;;est, at the rate of Five per Cent. per Annum, on Deposit Accounts to the 31st Decem• ber, are ready fur delivery and payable doily. PETER MORRISON. Managing Director. Parties desirous of Investing Money are requested to examine the plan of the DANK OF DEPOSIT. Prospectuses and Forms fur opening Accounts sent free on application. THE FREEHOLD FRANCHISE for the I HOME COUNTIES.—THE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY. By purchasing Plots on the Estates at St. Mar garet's, at Enfield, Tottenham, Kentish•town, Brighton, Tun bridge Wells, Forest-hill, and Weybridge, not only oan votes be secured for Middlesex, East Sussex, West Kent, and West Surrey, but most eligible investments can be made. The Plots vary in price from 121. 4s. Gd. up to 3611. Ils. Gd. each plot. Seven•eighths of the cost may be borrowed, the loan being re payable by easy instalments at the rate of lOs. monthly for every led. plot. The cost of conveyance and all expenses are included in the price of each plot.—For plans and particulars apply to CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN, Secretary. Offices, Z 3, Norfolk•street, Strand. (W.C.) OUTLERYWARRANTED.—Themostvaried Assortment of TABLE CUTLERY in the world, all war. ranted, is on Sale at WILLIAM S. BURTON'S, at prices that are remunerative only because of the largeness of the Salem 31-inch ivory -handled table knives, with high shoulders, 12s. per dozen; desserts to match, 9s. Gd.; if to balance, 6d. per dozen extra; car vers, 4s.3d.per pair; larger sizes, from 14s. Gd. to 265. per dozen; extra tine, ivory, 325. ; if with silver ferrules, 378. to 60s. ; while bone table knives, 75. 6d. per dozen ; desserts, ss. 6d.; carvers, 2s. 3d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; des serts, Gr.; carvers, 2s. 6d.; black wood•handled table knives and forks, 6s. per dozen; table steels, from Is. each. The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks, in cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish carvers. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR SILVER.—The Real NICKEL SILVER, introduced twenty years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated bythe patent process of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all comparison the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed as such, eitherusefully or ornamentally, as by no possible test can it be distinguishedfrom real silver. Fiddle or Thread or Old Silver Brunswick King's Pattern. Patten'. Pattern. Table Spoons and Forks, per doz. 38s. .. 48s. .. COs. Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto Ten and Coffee Sets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, Waiters. Candlesticks, &c., at proportionate prices. AU kinds of Replating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's Table Spoons and Forks, per dozen 12e. .. 28s. .. aus . Dessert ditto and ditto Teaditto TIES El COVERS and HOT-WATER DISHES JiJ in every material, in great variety, and of the newest and 1110 St recherché patterns. Tiu ditch covers, G 5 Gd the set of six ; block tin, 12s 3d to 28. ad the set of six; elegant modern pat terns, 345 to as 6d the set; Britannia metal, with or without silver plated handles, Us ad to 110 s ad the Bet ; Sheffield plated, 101 to 161 105 the set; block-tin hot-water dishes, with wells for gravy, 12a to 30s; Britannia metal, 22a to 775; electro-pluted on nickel, full size, 11111 s. The additions to these extensive premises (already by far tho largestin Europe) are of such a characterthat the entire of EIGIII HOUSES is devoted tothedisplay of the most wapiti. cent stock of O EN ERAL HOUSE 1 BONNIONG/..:8Y (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes, Turnery, Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, and Bedhangings), so arranged in Sixteen Large Showrooms as to afford to parties furnishing facilities in the selection of goods that cannot be hoped for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free. No. 39, OXFORD•STREET (W); 3 , IA, 2, and 3, NEWMAN STREET ; 4,0, and 6, PERBY'S-PLACE, London. Bata)). 1140 1820. STATE FIRE INSURANCE, No. S, PALL MALL EAST, LONDON, (Haan Onus); No. 2, St. ANDREW SQUARE, EDINBURGH; No. 202, UNION STREET, ABERDEEN: No. 8, CHERRY STREET. BIRMINGHAM; No. 9, PAVILLION BUILDINGS, BRIGHTON; No. 84, HIGH STREET, LEWES. INCORPORATKD BY ACT Or PARLIAMENT. CAPITAL 1900,000, (with power to increase to £2,000,000). Every description of Fire Insurance may be effected with this Cutup:my. Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. PETER MORRISON, Managing Director.