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AuGust 5, 1854. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Leeeee and Manager, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON. On MONDAY, August 7th, and during the Week, will be pre sented the new Comedietta called TO OBLIGE BENSON. Chit meters by Messrs. F. Robson, Emery, Leslie; Misses E. Turner, and Marstsu. After which, the Comic Drama of THE FIRST NIGHT. Achille Telma Dufard, Mr. Alfred' Wigan; Rose Durant, Miss P. Horton. To conclude with THE WANDER ING MINSTREL. Jem Bags, Mr. F. Robson. On Saturday, August 12, a variety of Entertainments, for the Beuetit of Mr. W. S. Emden, Acting Manager. Box-otlice open from Eleven to Five. Doors open at Seven, and commence at Half-past Seven. Stalls, Os.; Boxes, 4s ; Pit, 2s; Gallery, Is. DVANCES for BUILDING and TWEN TIETH PUBLIC DRAWING. A MEETING of the CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY will be held at EXETER HALL, on MONDAY EVENING, August 7, 1864, Viscount RANELAGH in the chair, at which the mode of advancing the sum of £40,000 to promote Building Operations on the allotted Estates will be explained. At the conclusion of the proceedings the TWENTIETH PUBLIC DRAWING for RIGHTS of CHOICE will take place. CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN, Secretary. Offices, 83, Norfolk street, Strand. The Chair will be taken at Eight o'clock precisely. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, (used in her Majesty's Laundry), and WOTHERSPOON'S Machine-made CONFECTIONERY, MARMALADE, JAMS, JELLIES, &c. (which gained the Prize Medal of 1851), may be had of all Grocers; Wholesale of Wotherepoon, Mackay, and Co., 66, Queen•etreet, Cheapside, London; and Robert Wotherepoon and Co., Glasgow. CRYSTAL PALACE. Musical Instrument Court.—Mr. WILLIAM RF.A has the honour to announce to the Nobility and Gentry, that he will next SATURDAY perform a Series of Compositions on the new REPETITION GRAND COTTAGE PIANOFORTE. manufactured and exhi bited by Messrs. LEVESQUE, EDMEADES, and CO., of 40, • Cheapside. To commence at Three o'clock . CHUBBS' FIREPROOF SAFES and LOCKS. These safes are the most secure from force, fraud, and fire. Chubbs' Locks, with all the recent improvements, cash and deed boxes of all sizes. Complete lists, with prices, rent od applies tion.—Cil ÜBB and SON, 57, St. Paul's-churchyard, London; 28, Lord-street, Liverpool; 18, Market-street, Manchester ; and Horseley-fields, Wolverhampton. IQIMMEL'S FOUNTAINS at the CRYSTAL PALACE.—IMPORTANT CAUTION. E. RIMMEL. having been informed that money had been occasionally received , at one of his Fountains for Perfuming Handkerchiefs, begs to inform the Public. that it was without his knowledge or sanction, and earnestly desires that no fees should be offered to his at tendants. THE ONLY HARMLESS APERIENT.- REIN'S DOUBLE•ACTION FOUNTAIN, producing a manual stream without the introduction of air. A. little water will give instantaneous relief in cases of obstructions—it is its own reservoir—may be carried in the pocket ready for use to the most convenient places. Also, Rein's improved Railway Con venience, for travellers and invalids, adapted for ladies and gen tlemen. Mrs. Rein attends on Ladies at their residences, and • athome. To be had only of the inventor and maker, who menu - factures every mechanical assistance for infirmities, c t • lime lee .fitrand, nearly opposite Exeter-hall. QILKS, MANTLES, SHAWLS. ki JAMES SC OTT and Co., of G I ,ASGOW, haTe just OPENED their extensive PREMISES, 77 and 78, ST. PAUL'S-CHURCHYARD. old respectfully invite Ladles to inspect their MAGNIFICENT fiTOcK of SILKS, MANTLES, SHAWLS, DRESSES, RIB BONS, HOSIERY, LACE, and GENERAL DRAPERY, which, for extent, variety, style, and cheapness, cannot be surpassed. The formation of a permanent connection being the object in view, the business of this establishment is conducted in such a manner RS to secure the confidence of those favouring them with a visit. 77 and 78, St. Paul's-churchyard (near the corner of Ludgate hill), London; and Trongate, Glasgow. QEWELL arid Co.'s ANNUAL REDUCTION. L.) Ladies will find great advantage from visiting COMPTON ROUSE this season—the PRICES of the goods have been much REDUCED. Splendid flounced silks reduced to Si guineas; elegant Paris flounced mualins to 24e.; barege robes. tarlatans, and fête dresses reduced to half price. Parasols ; a large lot of Paris ribbons, 6ed. and Rid. per yard; and a large quantity of the choicest lace goods and gloves. Bewell and Co. recommend their boating dress to ladies who are making aquatic excur sions this autumn. Compton House, 44, 45, 48, Old Compton street. 48 , 47 , Frith-street. Soho. THE GREATEST NOVELTY OF THE SEASON.—The CASPIATO, or Folding Bonnet, a new in 1-ntion, for which J. and E. SMITH have her Majesty's Royal Levers Patent, combines convenience with elegance. It is pa eked in a case le inches deep, thus dispensing with a bonnet box ; it is plain, or trimmed in the highest fashion. Prices mo• derate.—To be seen only at J. and E. Smith's elegsut Show. rooms, 151, RF,O ENT-STREET, opposite Beak-street, London. CHARACTER FROM HANDWRITING.- Mr. WARREN, of 9, Great College-street, Westminster, continues, with great success, to DELINEATE the CHARAC TER of INDIVIDUALS from their HANDWRITING.--All persons desirous of testing hie art are invited to forward a ape. eimen of ther ordinary writing, together with thirteen postage stamps, and a mention of their sex and age, to the above address, RFURNISH YOUR HOUSE with the BEST ARTICLES ; they are the cheapest in the erI.—DEANE, AT, and CO.'S FURNISHING LIST of ARTICLES, espe cially adapted to the requirements of househo'.d economy, may be had gratuitously upon application, or forwarded by post free. This List emb races the leading articles from all the various departments of their Establishment, and is calculated greatly to facilitate purchasers in the selection of their goods. It enu merates the different descriptions of Fenders, Fire-irons, Table Cutlery, Spoons, Deanean and Electm-plated Goode. Tea Services, Lamps, Brass and Copper Goods, Articles in Bri tennis Metal, Pewter, and Tin; Bathe, Brushes. Turnery, &c. DEANE, DRAY, and CO. (opening to the Monument), Londombridge. Established am. 1700. THE PRESS. p ItOVIDENT LIFE OFFICE, No. SO, REGENT-STREET; CITY BRANCH—No. 2, ROYAL EXCHANGE-BUILDINGS, LONDON. EEITAbLISRED 114041. POLICY-HOLDERS' CAPITAL, £1,271,080. ANNUAL INCOME, £159,640. BONUSES DECLARED, 4980,000. Claims paid since the establishment of the °thee, £2,340,962 MANAGING DIENCTOR : John A. BOILIIIIIOIIt, EN. SEC/MART: John lio4hlinott, Etiq. No charge is made for I'olicy Stamps or Medical Fees. The Bates of Premium are those adopted by the principal Life Offices; the Rate without Bonus is lower than that of most other Offices. The Bonuses are added to the Policies, or applied to the re duction of Premiums. Policies issued by this Office are purchased at their full value ; or Loans may be obtained upon them lifter they have been iu existence the years. ifs party neglect to pay for the renewal of his policy he may repair the omission any time within twelve months, upon proof of good health. The Profits (subject to a trilling deduction) are divided among the Insured. The phut upou which they are divided gives to each party insured a share proportionate to the amount of the premiums he has contributed. Iu addition to this advantage, an annual addition or bonus is made to each policy in anticipation of the quinquennial Divi 'don of Profits. The following extract, from the List of Claims paid by the Provident during the past year, is published with the &auction of the parties interested in the Policies, some of whom have iccompattied their acknowledgement of the unexpected advan tages with an earliest desire that the widest circulation may be given to the publication. Life Insured. Rum 'nerd. Sum Paid. Policy' J— B--, Esq., M.P., P—, Wilts Sir William Earle Wel by, l3art Denton-house, near Gran tham 2C85 6670 1815 1818 1829 1820 1829 1825 3000 2000 Count Wratislaw, Rugby The Right Hon. Earl of Ports mouth T. Worthington, Esq., Dublin 11. G. Bevan, Esq., Limerick Mr. W. Cock, Redruth, Corn• , wall Mr. C. Linton, Bishop Wear- S s. d. 8467 9 9 1000 1000 1000 mouth, Durham Mr. W. Rowe, Padetow, Corn• 5338 6 0 3214 9 7 2001 13 11 1927 4 7 1777 3 8 853 9 9 608 13 5 420 12 $ 6383 WESTERN LIFE ASSURANCE AND ANNUITY SOCIETY, 8, PARLIAMENT-STREET, WESTMINSTER. Established 1842. Directors. rienry Edgeworth Bicknell, Es 4 ' Thomas Grissell, Esq. T Somers Cocks,jun. Esq.,M.P. James Hunt, Esq. George Henry Drew, Esq. Edmund Lucas, Esq. William Evans, Esq. Augustin Robinson, Esq. William Freetna.,, Esq. James Lys Seeger, Esq. Francis Fuller, Esq. John Baxley White, Esq. Joseph Henry Goodhart, Esq. Joseph Carter Wood, Esq. Actuary. ARTHUR SCRATCRLEY, M.A., F.R.A.S., Author of a " Treatise on Assurance Associations, Freehold Land end Building Societies," /cc. Every variety of Policies granted on any number of lives, and to any amount. Endowments and Annuities granted on equitable terms. No Charge for Policy Stamps. Policies Indisputable, except in eases of fraud. Travellers, Mariners, and Emigrants assured on moderate terms. Creditors assured on the lives of their debtors with special ad vantages The Second Quinquennial Division of Profits will take place at the close of the year 1854, of which parties assuring their lives by the Society's Table 11. will be entitled to three-fourths or 75 per cent., without partnership liability. All necessary forms, with every information as to the mode of effecting Assurance, may be obtained either by letter or personal application to the.Aetuary. * s a ACTIVE AGENTS WANTED. IMPERIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 1, OLD BROAD-BTREET, LONDON. INSTITUTED 1840. SAMUEL HIBBERT, Esq., Chairman. WILLIAM R. ROBINSON, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. The Scale of Premiums adopted by this Office will be found of a very moderate character, but at the same time quite adequate to the risk incurred. Four-fifths, or NO per cent, of the Profits, are assigned to Po licies every fifth year, and may be applied to increase the sum in sured, to an immediate payment in cash, or to the reduction and ultimate extinction of future Premiums. 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 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. fiscoarre.—Those who effect Insurances with this Company are protected by its subscribed capital of 760,0001., of which nearly 140,0001. is invested, from the risk incurred by members of Mutual Societies. The satisfactory financial condition of the Company, exclusive of the Subscribed and Invested Capital, will be seen by the fol lowing statement: — On the 31st October, 1A63, the sums Assured, in chiding Bonus added, amounted to £2,500,0 00 The Premium Fund to more than And the Annual Income, from the same source, to 109,001; Insurances, without participation in Profits, may be effected at reduced rates. BAMUELINUALL, Actuary. .743 UNITED MUTUAL LIFE ASSURAN , SOCIETY, 61, CHARING-CROSS. Policies Indisputable. No charge fur Policy Stamps. Whole Profits divided anuttally. Assurances on the strictly Mutual principle. Invalid I.ives assured at equitable rates. THOMAS PRITCHARD, Resident Director. CITY OF LONDON LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, for General, Accumulative, and Self•protecting Aasuriatoes. Head oilice,*, Royal Exohangc•bulldiuge, Loudon Subscribed Capital, a Quarter of a Million. AcruanT—G. J. Farrance. Esq., F.T.A. This Society, guaranteed by a capitol filly 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. Bonus.—Announced, 1552, equivalent to a cash bonus ot 20 per cent. Stamps.—No charge for stamps. Income Tax.—Payments for life assurance are free from this tax and the new Succession Duty. RAILWAY PASSENGERS may obtain Tickets of Insurance against RAILWAY ACCIDENTS for the Journey, on payment of Id., 2d., or Bd., by inquiring of the Booking Clerks, at all the Principal Railway Stations, when they take a Railway Tiokek—RAILWAY Paissiin ins' Assn••N Cl 01/ICIL 3, OLD BROAD BTRELT, LONDON. WILLIAM J. 'IAN, Secretary. TO AUTHORS. T°BERT HA RD WICK E, Printer and Publisher, 68, Carey-stret, Lincoln's-inn, begs to inform Authors and Possessors of MSS. desirous of publishing Works on any topic requiring extensive and immediate publicity, that he has at his command ample founts of type and machinery ex pressly adapted for printing Hooks, Pamphlets, Essays, Poems, Sc., with the utmost despatch and economy. A Phan of Publish ing, which secures considerable pecuniary advantages, without the Author sustaining any risk or loss of interest in copyright, sent free on rceeipt of Six Stamps. Just published, fcp. fivo., price se., (IN GOUT AND ITS COMPLICATIONS, O and on the Treatment of Joints Stiffened by Gouty Dept,. its. By T. SPENCER WELLS, PILC.S. " Contains much valuable informatlllst that is new, and more that is useful."—Dubfin Journal of Medical Science. "At once thoroughly popular and truly scientific.—Daily News. Loudon : Jose Cutacnim, Princes-street, Soho. 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Apply to Mr. SMART, at the Institution, 5, Piccadilly, between the Haymarket and Regent-circus. " A vast improvement upon any former system."—London Journal of Commerce. THE CHOLERA!!! prevented by the destruction of all noxious effluria.—CßEWS'S DISIN FECTING ELI; II), recommended by the College of Pbysicisne. The CHEAPEST and STRGNOEST CHLORIDE of ZINC. Quarts, 2s. ; Pints, la. ; If elf-pinta. 6d. Sold by all Chemists, Drug gists, and Shipping Agents, and at Commercial Wharf, Mile end, London. Agents—Messrs. Dam, REIMARD, and Halmos. hconsequence of the REDUCTION in the TEA DUTIES, good sound black TEA may now be had at 2s. 4d. pound, in any quantities of not less than Six Pounds. EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY, 9, GREAT ST. HELEN'S, CITY. DEAFNESS —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instruments) was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS for the DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ex treme and every degree of Deahiess. To be procured only of the sole inventor awl maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hall, where the Instrturnent can be tried, and numerous testimotiels seen, amongst many one hom the R ght lion. Bit John Petteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH. — "For upwards of nine years (writes Mr. Thomas Province, of Winchmore-hill, Middlesex) 1 have experienced the efficacy of this excellent medicine, and I have the happiness of saying that I never had a better state of heath, which I attribute to Friunp ton's pills. I beg further to add, that this medicine is in general use by my family, and we know of nothing to equal it." For females these pills are truly excellent, removing all ob. structions, the distressing headache so very prevalent with the sex, depression of spirits, dulness of sight, nervous affections, blotches, pimples, and sallowness of the sitin,and gives a healthy juvenile bloom to the complexion. Sold by all medicine vender's, price Is. lid. per box. ATRIMONIAL INSTITUTION. .01. (Founded 1840.) Offices. 12, John-street, Adelphl, London, and 18, Nassau-street, New York. This Institution has been established many years (with great success), as a medium for the Introduction of parties unknown to each other, who are de sirous of forming Matrimonial Alliances, but who, from some cause or other. cannot find parties in their own eircle of av• quaintances suitable in position, &c. The strictest honour and secrecy is maintained in every cue, and none but parties of respectability treated with.—Prospectuses, Application Forms, Boles, and every information, sent free to any came, initials. or address on reoeipt of 12 postage stamps. By order of thellireetors, LAURENCS CuTIiBURT, 12, John•street, AdelphiAlLondos li mamma T cE