The Press. — London, England, 1857-03-07 00:00:00

MARCH 7, 18576 LONDON UNADULTERATED FOOD COMPANY (Limited), For the Importation, Manufacture, and Supply of Food, Drinks, and Drugs, in a Pure State. Capital, 0100,000, in 5,000 Shares of £2O each, with power to i Increase. Deposit, ,e 5 per Share. The Liability Limited to the amount of each Share. Incorporated under the Joint•atock Companies' Act of 1856, with Limited Liability. TRUST ES. General Sir John Forster Fitzgerald, R.C.8., M.P. Henry Morris, Esq.. late Madras Civil Service. DIRECTORS. The Right Hon. Lord THOMAS PELHAM CLINTON, 10, Cleveland square. Chairman. The Hon. F. H. F. BERKELEY, M.P. for Bristol, Victoria square, Pimlico, Deputy• Chairman. John Cronp, Esq., Oaklands, Clapham. Charles Heneage. Esq., I, Cadogan-place, Belgrave-square. Samuel .1. Noble. Esq., Soho, and 9, Moreton street, Pimlico. Capt. William Peel, 24, Beaumont-street. Portland-place. (With power to add to their number.) CHIEF ANALYST. _ . —...... ..... _ Dr. Letheby, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence, London Hospital, and Officer of Health for the City of London. SOLICTTORS—Messrs. Harbin and Surth,l2, Clement's-inn. BANNERS—The Bank of London, Threadneedle-street. GENERAL MANAGER—WiIIiam Cribb, Esq. Offices-25, 13ucklersbury, London. The Adulteration of our Food has become so dangerous and universal a practice, that the Legislature have deemed it neces sary to inquire searchingly into the social evil by means o' a Committee of the House of Commons, which has found it to be no fanciful chimera, but a dangerous fact, that nearly all the necessaries of life are fearfully adulterated. The Times newspaper has made the most strenuous efforts to arouse the attention of the public to a sense of the dangers they incur from the present system, and the importance of an effec• tual remedy being found. In one of its leading articles the evil is thus graphically depicted : "We pay not only with our money, but our lives. For the worst of it is, that the articles we purchase are not merely diluted—they are adulterated—positively— abominably—poison ously. There is scarcely a single article of daily use which it is possible to procure genuine from ordinary shops. "We ask for Bread, and we receive a Stone— " For Coffee. and we' receive Chicory— " Far Chicory, and we receive Burnt Carrots, and Powder of Dried Horses' Liver— " For Oil of Almonds, and we receive Prussic Acid. "What are we to do when our meat and drinks are poisoned 2" And again— " Surely any one of respectability sufficient to gain credence for his assertion would make a fortune were he to set his face strenuously against all imposture, and determine to sell only genuine articles, even at a slightly enhanoed price." There is no exaggeration in saying that numbers of invalids, delicate women, and tender children, have fallen victims to adulterations of food, drink, and drugs. Paralysis has also been clearly traced to this cause, and the universal diffusion of in digestion owes its origin very largely to the effect of the danger ous adulterations of our food. . _ . To remedy this great social evil, the London Unadulterated Food Company is established. Each article vended will be manufactured or prepared entirely by the Company, and foreign productions will be imported direct ; it will therefore derive the profits of both manufacturer and dealer, at the same time that it insures perfect freedom from adulteration. A wholesale and export trade of unequalled magnitude may already be considered as guaranteed. Shareholders will have the privilege of purchasing their goods of the Company at wholesale price. The great additional value that will attach to the shares from this regulation is obvious. Amongst the questions put to one of the witnesses by the Committee of the House of Cammons were the following:— Q. Is it your opinion that adulteration is very prevalent? A. I find a , iulteration to be exceedingly prevalent: it may be stated, generally, that it prevails in nearly all articles which it will pay to adulterate. Q. Is it your opinion that the adulterations of the various articles to which you have referred have a very important influ ence on the public health? A. No doubt, I think, can possibly bo entertained on the sub ject—in the list are some of the most virulent poisons. THE PRESS. (Morning Chronicle, February 28, 1857.) "It has a respectable direction, and Dr. Letheby is the chief analyst. The company will hold themselves pledged to the purity of every article sold by them, and are determined that not merely the purity but the general condition of the t ooda shall be all that the most efficient supervision and improved machinery can make them After careful calculation, and allowing for every contingency, it is anticipated that the net profits will realise at least 15 per cent. per annum." FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARER. To the Directors of the" London Unadulterated Food Company" (Limited), 25, Liucklt rsbury, London. Gentlemen,—l request that you will allot me Shares, of 201. each, in the above-named Company, and I undertake to accept the same, or such less number as you may allot me ; to pay for the same, and to sign the articles of association of the Company, when required, and I enclose [have paid into the bankers of the Company] (alter as the case may be) a deposit of g Dated this day of Name in full Profession or business Residence Each application must be accompanied by a remittance of, or a banker's receipt for, 11. per share. Should dm full number of shares applied for not be allotted, a proportionate part of the amount will be immediately returned, or applied to the payment of the remaining 41. per share upon the number allotted. 1857. EXTRACTS FROM THE CITY ARTICLES OF THE DAILY Pates. (The Times, February 27, 1857.) "The nrospectus has been issued of the ' London Unadul terated Fold Company: with a capital of .ClOO,OOO, in £2O shares. It is respectably constituted, and the object is to manufacture and sell some of the articles of food which are most exposed to deleterious admixture, in a form that will guarantee their genuineness. Dr. Letheby is to be the chief analyst, and the names of the various dealers authorised to sell the Company's goo.lB will be advertised in the local papers throughout the country." (3forning Post, February 28, 18574 "The establishment of such a company is a natural necessity, as well as a moral boon, and it is consequently one that should be encouraged in every possible manner by the public, or by that portion at least which values its health and existence. It is by no means surprising, therefore, to find that gentlemen of high station have consented to ally their names and influence to the promotion of the' Unadulterated Food Company; and there can be scarcely a doubt that. ii the objects laid down in the pro spectus are energetically pursued, and the reputation of the Company established for the supply of aliment in the highest state of purity, that It will answer well as a elmmeretal enterprise, an fully justify the expectations of the promoters." (Morning Herald, February 28, 1857.) "The company him secured the services of that eminentman, Dr. Letheby, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at the London Hospital, and Officer of Health for the City of London, as chief analyst. This fact is a proof that if science can be beneficially directed towards the detection of deleterious compounds in the substance on which we exist, it will be called into request." OSLER'S CRYSTAL GLASS CHANDE LIERS for GAS and CANDLES.—A great variety of the newest and richest designs always on view; also a large assort ment of glass luetres, decanters, wine glasses, dessert services and every description of table glass at very moderate prices. ORNAMENTAL GLASS of the newest and most beautiful de scription. Export and furnishing wders executed with despatch —44, Oxford-street. Manufactory, Broad-street, Birmingham Established 1607. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others. ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, for making superior Barley-Water in Fifteen Minutes, has not only obtained the Patronage of her Majesty and the }loyal Family, but has become of general use to every class of the community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an emi nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, and invalids. Much approved for making a delicious custard-pudding and excellent for thickening broths or soups. 111Q0BINSON'S PATENT GROATS l o for more than thirty years have been held in constant and Increasing public estimation as the purest farinsa of the oat, and as the best and most valuable preparation for making a pure and delicate gruel, which forms a light and nutritious supper for the aged, is a popular cure for colds and influenza, is of general use in the sick chamber, and, alternately with the Patent Barley, is an excellent food for infants and children. Prepared only by the Patentees, ROBINSON, BELLVILLE, and CO., Purveyors to the Queen, 64, Red Lion•street, Holborn, London. Sold by all respectable grocers, druggists, and others, in town and country, in packets of Ed. and Is., and in family canisters at 25., bs., and 10s. each. F STOVES, and FIRE IRONS. r Buyers of the above are requested, before finally deciding to visit WILLIAM S. BURTON'S SHOW-ROOMS. They contain such an assortment of Fenders, Stoves, Ranges, Fire Irons, and General Ironmongery, as cannot be approached elsewhere, either for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or exqui siteness of workmanship. Bright Stoves, with bronzed orna mentsand two sets of bars, 41. 14s. t 0131.135.; ditto, with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars, 51. Ss. to 221.; Bronzed Fenders, with standards, from 7s. to 51. 12s. ; Steel Fenders from 21. 11s. to 111.; ditto, with rich ormolu ornaments,from 21.155. to 181. ; Fire-irons, from Is. Ed. the set, to 41.4 e. The BURTON and all other PATENT STOVES, with ra diating hearth plates. CUTLERY WARRANTED.—The most varied 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 3i-inch ivory-handled table knives, with high shoulders, 12s. per dozen ; desserts to match, 9s. W.; if to balance, 6d. per dozen extra; car vers, 48.3 d. per pair; larger sizes, from 19s. 6d. to 265. per dozen ; extra fine, ivory, 328. ; if with silver ferrules, 378. to 50s. ; white bone table knives, 7s. 6d. per dozen ; desserts, ss. 6d.; carvers, 2s. 3d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; des serts, 65.; carvers, 28. 6d.; black wood-handled table knives and forks, 68. 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 L SILVER.—The Real NICKEL SILVER, introducedtwenty years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated by the 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, either usefully or ornamentally, as by no possible test can it be distinguishedfrom real silver. Fiddle or Thread or Old Silver Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern. Table Spoons and Forks, per doz .. 48s. .. 605. Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto Tea and Coffee Sets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, Waiters, Candlesticks, etc., at proportionate prices. All kinds of Replating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's Table Spoons and Forks,perdozen.. 12s. .. 28s. .. 3us. Dessert ditto and ditto Teaditto DISH COVERS and HOT-WATER DISHES in every material, in great variety, and of the newest and most recherché patterns. Tin dish covers, Gs Gd the set of six ; block tin, 12s 9d to 28s Id the set of six; elegant modern pat terns, 34s to 388 6d the set; Britannia metal, with or without silver plated handles, 76s 6d to 110 s Gd the set; Sheffield plated, 101 to 16110 s the set; block-till hot.water dishes, with wells for gravy, Ifte to 30s; Britannia metal, 22s to 77e; electro-plated on nickel, full size, 11111 s. The additions to these extensive premises (already by far the largestin Europe) areof such a character that the entire of EIGHT HOUSES is devoted to thedieplayof the most magnift. cent stock of O EN F.RAL HOUSE IRONMONGF.RY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes, Turnery, Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, and Bedhangings), so arranged in Sixteen Large Show-rooms 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); I. la, 2, and 3, NEWSMAN. STREET; 4,6, and 6, PERBY'B•PLACI., London. Estab• lishedlB2o. AW LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE, Fleet-street, London, March 2, 135'. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Books for the TRANSFER of SHARES in this society will be closed on Thursday, the 19th instant, and will be reopened on Wednesday, the eth day of April next. The Dividends for the year 1856 will be payable on and after Monday, the dth day of April next. By order of the Directors, WILLIAM SAMUEL DOWNES, Actuary. 'WATERLOO LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. Capital, /400,000. Offices 355, 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 prolitsdivided amongst the assured every five years. Forms of proposal and every information on application. By order, T. G. WILLIAMS, jun., Manager. IMPERIAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 1, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON. Instituted 1820'. T. GEORGE BARCLAY , Esq., Chairman. MARTIN T. SMITH, Esq., M.P., Deputy Chairman. One-third ut 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 501. 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 . -tifths, 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 fifth appropriation of profits for the five years termi nating January 31, 1656, a reversionary bonus was declared 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 U. 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, 16, Pall-mall, London; or to any of the Agents throughout the kingdom. BONUS TABLE, Showing the Additions made to Policies of ;1,000 each. Amount of Addition made Date of Sum Payable Additions to as 01:1 Insurance. Feb. 1, 1851. Feb. 1, 1856. after Death. A 6. d. A s. d. A s. d. 820 523 6 0 114 5 0 1638 1 0 825 383 4 0 103 14 0 1486 8 0 830, 835 lB5 3 0 88 17 0 1274 0 0 840 3285 0 84 13 0 1213 8 0 845 850 lO 0 0 75 15 0 1085 15 0 855 — 15 0 0 1015 0 0 And for intermediate years in proportion. The next appropriation will be made in 1881. Insurances, without participation in profits, may be effected at reduced rates. SAMUEL INGALL, Actuary. 11HE PEOPLE'S PROVIDENT 11 ASSURANCE SOCIETY. For the Assurance of Lives, and the Guarantee of Fidelity in Situations of Trust. Capital, Half a Million. Revenue, 50,0001 per annum. CHAIRMAN - George Alexander Hamilton, Esq., M.P. Every information may be obtained on application at the Chief Office, 2, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS Lobe THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all C handlers. Grocers,&c. (WILTED EIDER-DOWN PETTICOATS `O6 are strongly recommended to those who wish to combine elegance with comfort. To be had only of W. H. BATSON and Co., 39, Maddox-street, Regent-street. Depot for the Eider. Down Quilts and Patent spring Pillows. W AX FLOWERS.-PRIZE MEDAL.- Great Exhibition, liffil.—Messrs. MINTORN, Modellers of Wax Flowers to the Queen, 103, NEW BOND STREET. Established twenty years. Every material for the above elegant art. Price lists 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. HAIR CUTTING.— For Weak or Falling Hair the best treatment is frequent and careful cutting UNWIN and ALBERT have adopted a new system, by which every hair is assiduously pointed, at their elegant Subscription Haircutting Saloons, 24, PICCADILLY. Ladies' or Gentle men's annual subscription, iCe. Proprietors of the Columbian Hair Dye—the only hair dye that does not injure the health or hair. Sold in cases, 5:4. f d., Se. td., and 10s. 6d. THE SUCCESSFUL RESULTS OF THE LAST HALF CENTURY HAVE PROVED, BEYOND QUESTION, THAT ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL possesses peculiarly nourishing powers in the growth, restoration, and improvement of the Human Hair. It prevents it from falling off or turning grey, strengthens weak hair, cleanses it from scud and dandriff, and makes it beautifully soft, curly, and glossy. In the growth of the Beard, Whiskers, and Mustachios, it is unfailing in its stimulant. For children it is especially recommended as forming the basis of a beautiful head of hair. In all climates it alike displays its incomparabh, rssults. and has long been an established la‘ourite in India. Price 38.6 d. ; vs. ; family bottles (equal to four small), 10s. 6d. and double that size, 21s. CAUTION.—To prevent imposition a New Label from steel, by Messrs. Perkins, Bacon, and Co., is now need, bearing tlis words, ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL, &C.. in white letters, and their signature in zed ink, " A. 11'..)W LAND and SONS." Sold at 20, Hatton-garden, London; and by t.;laemista and Perfumers. 11,000 IN CASE OF DEATH, A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF £6 PER WEEK, In the event of INJURY by ACCIDENTS of every description, may be secured ban Annual Payment of £3 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 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, £2.2,722. WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary. Railway Passengers' Assurance Company Empowered by Special Act of Parliament, Office, 3, Old Broad.street, E.S.