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318 BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 32, NEW BRIDGESTREET, BLACKFRIARS. EXTRACTS PROM THE TENTH ANNEAL Rzpour. There were received during the year— s. d. 1,129 Proposals to Assure • 257,519 0 0 And there were Issued -1,113 Policies, Assuring . 240,436 0 0 45 Proposals were declined, for 10,775 0 0 41 Ditto were under consideration, for 6,308 0 0 8 Immediate Annuities were granted, f0r.... 255 13 4 The Annual Income is now The Claims arising from Deaths during the Year, including Bonuses, amount to 9,018 13 11 The Total Amount paid to the Widows or other Representatives of Members Deceased since the Commencement is The Accumulated Fund, after deducting the Cash Bonus paid on the last Division of Profits, amounts to The appropriation of the 418,000 profits, declared at the last division, has been completed during the year, as follows :- 4 s. d. Cash Bonus (27j per cent. on premiums paid) 9,:95 6 7 Applied in Reduction of Premiums Ditto in Reversionary Bonuses H,OOO 0 9 W. C. '` Progress of the Company from its Pulicies Issued. Amount. • From Jan., 1847, to end of 1651 .. 9,150 .... 553,303 From Jan., 1852, to end of 1553 .. 3,257 .... 679,351 From Jan., 1855, to end of 1656 .. 2,606 679,011 Ten Years ...... 9,012 6,969 Policies are now in force, assuring £1,4111,898. JAMES INOI.IS, Secretary. 1,811,665 £l,OOO IN CABE OF DEATH, A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF £3 PER WEER, In the event of INJURY by ACCIDENTS of every description, may be secured ban Annual Payment of £3 for a Policy In E RA I LWA Y 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 Railway Stations, where also Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had; and of the Provincial Agents ; and at the Head Office, London. N.B. The usefulness of this Company is shown by the sum paid as Compensation for Accidents, £22,722. WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary. Railway Passengers' Assurance Company, Empowered by Special Act of Parliament, Office, 8, Old Broad-street, E.S. CELEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS. ALF.X. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily applied, being the beet in the world ; sold from 3s. Bd. ; sent free for 54 ■twmps.—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory, for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and bands, 3s. fid. 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, 1, Little Queen•etreet, High Holborn. Wholesale Agent, I3ARCLAY, Fars ingdon•atreet. DA.VIES'S CANDLES, 6d. and 6id p er lb. ; genuine4Sperm, 2s. 2d.; Transparent Wax, 2s. 4d.; beet Wax, 2s. ed.; line British Wax or Sperm, is. 5d.; German Wax, ls. 3d. ; Botanic Wax' ls. Id. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, Is. Id. per lb. ; Composite, 9d., 10d., Ild., and 114 d.; Moulds, Bd. ; Palmer's Metallic, one or two wicks, 94d. ; Magnums. 10d.; Yellow Soap, 405., 445., 485., and 52s per 1121bs. ; old Brown Windsor, le. 9d. Wpacket; common Brown Windsor, Is. ; lloney,ls. 4d.; White Windsor, Is. 4d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. 6d.; Argand Oil, ss. Od. per gallon; French, 4s. 9d.—for Cash, At M. P. DAVIES and SO] 63, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing•croi T W. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK , an d 0. CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 33 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, Patent, Detached Lever, Horizontal, and Vertical Movements, jewelled, <to., 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 Menu. factory. If the important requisites, supei iority of finish, corn. Dined 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 ou 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 3forning Post, Oct. SO, 1856.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism in structure." From the 3forning Chroniele, Oct. 80.—" Excellence of design •nd 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 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." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &c. accurate timekeepers, 91 ILs, 41 15s, 61155, to 151 15s each. Gold Lever Watches, jewelled and highly•finished movements, et 6s, 81 Bs, 101 10s, 11l 12., 141 14s, 161 16s, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &0., exact time-keepers, 2125, 91 los, 31 ISa, to 51 be each. 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 giveu with every Watch, and sent, carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the langdozu, upon receipt of Post:office or Bankers' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, 33 . and 34, Ludgate.hill, L on d on. Merchants, Sw Clubs Old pa auto w J. Tv. ri r., N3ln4, 33 and 34, Ludgste•hill, London. Merchants, Shippers, and Watches taken in Backup). Watch (Übe suppli e d, 0 THE PRESS. kl STABLISHED 1841. it/FEDICAL INVALID AND GENERAL LIFE OFFICE, 25, PALL MALL, LONDON. Empowered by'Special Act of Parliament. At the FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, held on 27th November, 1836, it was shown that on the 30th June last : The Number of Policies in force was . . 5,738 The amount Insured was £2,752,197 7s. 2d. The Annual Income was . . 4118,557 16s. 2d. Two Bonuses have been declared (in 1848 and 1803), adding nearly Two per cent. per annum on the average to sums as sured, and by which a Policy of 1,0001. issued In 1842 on a healthy life, is now increased to 1,2601. Since the last division of Profits in 1863, the accumulated funds have increased by more than 105,000 L, offering consider able advantages to present assurers. Profits divided every five years—next division in 1558. The Society, since its establishment, has paid claims on C5l Policies, assuring 251,0081. Assurances are effected at home or abroad on healthy lives at as moderate rates as the most recent data will allow. Indian Assurances a very moderate rates, and great facilities given to assurers. Invalid lives assured on scientifically constructed tables. Policies issued free of Stamp duty, and every charge but the Premiums. Agents wanted for vacant places. Prospectuses, Forms of Proposals, and every other informa tion, may be obtained of the Secretary at the Chief Office, or on application to any of the Society's Agents in the Country. C. DOUGLAS SINGER, Secretary. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY Notice is hereby given that this Company has returned to its Offices, which have been rebuilt, N.D. 29, LOMBARD STREET, at the corner of Clement's-lane. Offices in Liver pool—Royal Insurance-buildings, North John-street, and Dale street. FIRE BRANCH.—The Fire Premium in 185 G amounted to about 150,0001., placing the Company among the very largest offices in the kingdom; indeed, it is believed that there are only three or four offices which equal it in fire revenue. Insurances are received upon nearly all descriptions of property in the United Kingdom, the colonies, and most foreign countries; the rates of premium are exceedingly moderate, and governed in each case by a careful consideration of the risk proposed. LIFE BRANCIL—The Life Revenue during the past year amounted to about 40.0001., the new premiums alone exceeding 10,0001. A bonus was declared in 1854 of 21. per cent. per annum on the sum assured, averaging about eighty per cent. of the premiums paid, being one of the largest ever declared. All the insurances effected during the present year will participate in the next bonus in 1859. The paid•up and invested eapital,including life funds, amounts to nearly half a million sterling. PERCY M. DOVE, Manager. JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary to the London Board. WAX FLOWERS.-PRIZE MEDAL.- Great Exhibition, lilsl.—Messts. MINTORN, Modellers of Wax Flowers to the Queen, 1143, NEW BOND STREET. Established twenty years. Every material for the above elegant art. Price lista and orders forwarded to all parts of the country. French Paper Flowers.—Every material for the above.-106, NEW BOND STREET, and Conservatory Counter, PAN. THEON, Oxford•street. Ma MILES and the les. TROWSERS.— The new Spring patterns for these world-famed Trowsers (originated by him) are forwarded to all parts of the country, with directions for self-measurement, upon the receipt of six postage stamps, which will be credited to any order that may follow, accompanied by a Post-olfice order, payable to Alfred Webb Miles, tl2, New Bond -street. ROYAL BRITISH BANK , Islington Branch, City-road, near the " Angel." HORS NAILL and CATCHPOOL, of Bullford Mill, near Witham, Essex, and of Caledonian-road, Islington, beg to announce that they have taken the above premises, with a view to being more central. For prices of genuine country Flour, &c., delivered to London families, and for other particulars, see Times daily. GARDEN ENGINES, SYRINGES, &c.—Caution.—The well known reputation of READ'S ENGINES, MACHINES, and SYRING}.S, has led to the nefarious practice of placing cards in shop windows, with the words " Read's Patent" upon syringes of the very commonest description. R. READ begs to caution the Public against being deceived by such false representations, as many of these instruments, upon trial, will be found defective and useless. READ'S instruments have the Royal arms and address, " 85, Regent Circus, London."--*.* Descriptions sent post free. TWENTY SHILLINGS PER DOZEN. DENMAN'S SOUTH AFRICAN PORT. DENMAN'S SOUTH AFRICAN SHERRY. " Having tasted these Wines, we say to those who like wine possessing richness without sweetness, dryness with- out acidity, and body without brandy, by all means give them a trial."—Vide Bell's Weekly Messenger, January 17, 1857. Bottles included. Packages allowed for when returned. Delivered free to any of the railway termini in London. Terms cash. A Sample Bottle for Twenty-four Stamps. Country orders must contain a remittance. Cheques to be crossed Bank of London." J. L. DENMAN, Wiue and Spirit Importer, 65, FEN CHURCH-STREET, London. Counting-house entrance, first door on the left up Railwav-place. 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