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166 DROGRESS of the UNITY GENERAL ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION. CHIEF OFFICER, UNITY BUILDINGS, 8 and 10, CANNON STREET, CITY. \YEBT•END OFFICES , 1, NEW COVENTRY STREET, LEICESTER SQUARE. It is with feelings of peculiar satisfaction the DIRECTORS of the UNITY GENERAL ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION submit the following statements respecting its progress and business during the year 1855, commencing Ist January and ending 31st December last. It will be observed the amount of new business transacted during that period produces 'annual premiums exceeding 112,990. This lea very large result indeed, judged by the average amount of new business effected by other life slices, which varies from 13,000 to 15,000 per annum. There is but one sure test by which the progress and sound ness of a life assurance institution can be judged practically— viz., the amount of new business it secures. No other test is valuable or even useful for such purpose: unless a life office continues year after year to obtain a large new business, it must rapidly decline and eventually cease to exist. STATEMENT of New Life Business of the UNTTY GENERAL ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION, from Ist January, 1855, to .31st. December, 1855: BusinessProposcl• Bus ness Completed. No. of Amount No. of Amount Annual MONTHS. Pro- Proposed Poll- Assured Premiums pusals Astsourbeed. cies. thereby. thereon. £ A A s. d. January, 1853 100 39,946 65 19,350 841 6 3 February, „ 130 36,130 101 27.216 835 10 4 March, „ 167 38,630 141 33,000 913 17 8 April, a 147 46,025 118 31,850 958 0 8 May, I/ 187 72,260 118 39.810 1,193 0 8 June, 19 115 43,950 105 27,130 809 8 8 July, „ 107 41,050 109 37,250 1,12818 8 August, „ 123 72,390 103 45,250 1,993 810 September, „ 132 49,187 95 31,285 1,003 10 1 October, „ 94 32,6:•0 109 37.122 1,15618 1 November, „ 123 42,200 98 23,100 1,068 13 C December, „ 89 23,275 89 22,858 688 2 9 Totals.... 1,520 £537,733 1,251 £38.3,141 £12,393 11 5 This Table shows:- 1. That in the year 1855, 1,251 new Policies have been com pleted and paid upon. 2. That the amount assured thereby is 1 5 183,141. 3. That tho new Annual Premiums thereon amount to 112,393 lls. sd. It is very gratifying also to know tharthe great bulk of this business is entirely free from loan operations, as the following analysis will show : Policies. Assuring. Producing in Premiums. In connection with Loans 89 i 50,866 82,114 9 9 Unconnected with Loans 1,14 332,273 10.279 1 8 Totals .... 1.251 £383,111 £12,393 11 5 Such are the results obtained by the UNITY GENERAL during the year 1855. They are published as facts illustrating the power and influence of its connections, and likewise the popularity of the principles propounded by it. MONETARY RESOURCES OF THE UNITY GENERAL. The to lowing facts exhibit at a glance the perfect security offered by this Association to Assurers:- 1. The number of Shareholders is .. 2.097 2. The subscribed capital is .. /909.9418 3. The paid up capital is .. .. . , .. £77.334 4. The number of Policies issued is 3.413 6. The amount assured thereby is £1,162,967 C. The gross annual income from Premiums, in cluding that of the TRAFALGAR LIFE Ag in/RANCE ASSOCIATION, now merged into the UNITY GENERAL, is £37,497 To have achieved such a solid position in so short a period, and thus be enabled to command such extensive funds, is a success without precedent. It is attributable to many favourable circumstances. The close connection of the UNITY GENERAL with its powerful and kindred Institution, the UNITY FIRE, has tended in many ways to advance its csreer. In like manner the UNITY GENERAL has benefited the Timm Fate, whilst thethird Unity Association—viz., the UNITY BANK—will be of consider. able service to the others. All three Institutions—viz., the UNITY FIRE, the UNITY GENERAL, and the UNITY BONN—al. though perfectly separate as regards capital, liabilities, manage ment, etc., will be conducted in the same buildings, and thus. while they feed each other with business, so will they promote economy, power, and an extension of their connections. THE UNITY BANK. All the necessaryi . capital for the Ilion , BANK, amounting to £500,000, has been subscribed for. whereof £150,000 is paid up and invested. Nor has the capital stock been hurriedly allotted to persons for speculative purposes. The Directors have exer cised the greatest care in this moat important particular, and it is very satisfactory to know the Shares are all held by bona Ilde Shareholders in very small numbers. This fact is illustrated by the circumstance that up to the present period there are nearly 600 highly respectable Shareholders, whose names and addresses will shortly be published, together with an explana tion of the terms and principles on which the business of the UmrrT 13 NK will be conducted. The names of the various Gentlemen appointed as officials t. 9 the Bank will also be published. COMMENCEMENT OF BANKING BUSINESS. The Directors of the Bank are not enabled to name the exact date on which the business will be commenced, in consequence of the uncertainty always attending the proceedings of the au thorities at the Board of Trade. The event, however, is close at hand, and will be duly announced as soon as it is decided. It is gratifying to know that no difficulty whatever exists (with the exception of the usual formalities) to the UNITY Basic com mencing operations in a very few days. UNITY-GENERAL BONUS IN 1857. The first bonus of the U tory GENERAL will be declared in the year 1857, therefore all intending assurers desirous of partici pating are urged to make their proposals with as little delay as possible. The prospects of a large division are very good, arising not only from the great extent of business already effected, but also from the results that may be reasonably ex pected from the future. Applications for forms of Proposals, Prospectuses, Agencies, and all other information, are re 'nested to be made, either per sonally or be letter, to any of the Local Managers or Agents throughout the country, or to THOMAS H. BAYLIS, Managing Director. Usitybuildinge, 8 and 10, Cannon-street, City. Jan. 30, 1836. 212°X1ILNERS' HOLDFAST in and FIRE-RESISTING SAFES (non-conducting and vapourising), with all the improvements, under their Quad. ruple Patents of 18104144 and 1833, Including their Gunpowder- Proof Solid Lock and Door (without which no Safe is secure) The Sttongest, Rest. and Cheapest Safeguards extant. MILNERS' PHENIX (2124) SAFE WORKS. LIVER. POOL, the most complete and extensive in the world. Show rooms. 6 and 8, Lord-street, Liverpool. London Depot, 47x lioorgate-street, City. Circulars free oy post. Agents HOBBS, ASHLEY, and CO., 97, CHEA.PSIDE. Price Is. led. and Ss. Id. per box. L"RAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH.—The 1 manifold advantages to the Heads of Families from the possession of a Medicine of known efficacy, that may be resorted to with confidence, and used with success in cases of temporary sickness, occurring in families more or less every day, are so obvious to all, that no question can be raised of its importunce •o every housekeeper in the kingdom. These Pills are a mild ape rient. and if taken after an indulgence at table they ate speedy rwatnratlvae Fur FEMALES, they are truly excellent, ren oving 311 obstructions, the distressing Headache so very preva• lent with the Sex; Depression of Spirits, Dulness of sight, Nervous Affentions, Blotches, Pimples, and Sallowness of the Skin, and produce a healthy complexion. Sold by Prout and Hamra, 229, Strand, London : and by all Medicine Vendors. THE PRESS. p ELICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY I 70, ESTABLISHED /N 1797. LOMBARD-STREET. CITY, and 57, CHAR ING• CROSS, WESTMINSTER. DIRECTORS. Robert Gurney Barclay, Esq. Kirkman D. Hodgson, Esq. William Cotton, Esq..b.R.S. Thomas Hodgson, Esq. John Davis Esq. Henry Lancodot Holland. Esq. W Walter Fuller Esq, C. Hemp. Turner, Esq. F.R.S. Jas. A. Gordon M.D. F.R.S. Matthew Whiting, Esq. Henry Grace Esq. fit Wyvill, J un., Esq.,ll.P. The Company offers: — Complete Security. Moderate Rates of Premium, with participation in Profits. Low RIMS without Profits. BONUS. Four-fifths or Eighty per Cent, of the Profits are divided amongst the Policy-holders._ LOANS in connection with Life Assurance on approved Security. ANNUAL PREMIUM required for the Assurance of 4 lOU for the whole term of life...- Age Without With A " Profits Profits 16 21 11 0 21 13 0 20 1 13 10 1 19 3 30 2 4 0 2 10 4 Without 4 r . Protits 40 Li 18 10 .C 3 6 6 50 4 0 9 4 10 7 60 6 1 0 6 7 4 With Profits 'or Prospectuses and Forms of Proposal apply at the Office above, or to any of the Company's Agents. R. TUCKER, Secretary. SPECIAL NOTICE. KENT MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETIES. CHIEF OFFICES:-QUEEN-STREET PLACE, NEW CANNON STREET, LONDON. The VETTED ANNUAL INCOMES exceed t2;000, and ALL PROFITS belong to the Assured. LIFE. The NEXT DIVISION OF PROFITS will include Parties assuring before 24th March next. The NEW BUSINESS of the last Eight Months exceeds £3,000 in Annual Premiums. FIRE. The GUARANTEE FUND is being increased to Asi.r•s.Mtt.r.tort. The ANNUAL INCOME, since last Annual Meeting, has in. creased beyond £5,000. GEORGE CUMMING, Manager. N.B. Agents are still wanted for some vacant Localities. SPECIAL NOTICE. The Books of the Society close on Ist March, and Proposals lodged at the Head Office, or at any of the Agencies, on or before that date, will secure the advantage of the present year's entry, and of One Year's Additional Bonus over later Proposals. MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE. THE WHOLE PROFITS DIVIDED AMONGST THE ASSURED. THE SCOTTISH EQUITABLE . LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Instituted 1841. Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament. The Fund accumulated from the Contributions of Members exceeds NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS. The Annual Revenue exceeds ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY. THREE THOUSAND POUNDS. The Amount of existing Assurances exceeds FOUR MIL LIONS and a QUARTER STERLING. The amount paid to the Representatives of Deceased Members is upwPrds of SIX HUNDRED and FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS, of which SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS are Bonus additions. The NEXT DIVISION of PROFITS takes place on the Ist of March. IEISB, and Policies effected before that data receive One Year's additional Bonus over those effected after that date. ROBERT CHRISTIF, if;: g ;77* WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. Head Office-26, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBURGH. London Office —126, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, corner of Cornhill W. H. SMAT.RIDGE, interim Agent BANK OF LONDON Threadneedle-street. and 150, West Strand. CHAIRIIAN.-Sir JOHN VILLIERS SHELLEY. Bart., VICE -CHAIRMAN.-JOHN GRIFFITH FRITH, Esq. Current Accounts are received, and Interest allowed on balances. 51 per Cent.. Interest is allowed on Deposits, with ten days' notice of withdrawal on gurus of 101, and upwards. (By Order) . . , MATTHEW MARSHALL, Jun., Manager. BENJAMIN SCOTT, Secretary. Threadneedle-atrpet.Jitn. 19. 195 a. SATURDAY, CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. The Annual General Meeting of Proprietors will be held at the Office of the Society on THURSDAY, the 6th day o f M arch next. at One °Thick precisely, at which Meeting Six Directors will be elected. Auy Propiit tor desirous of proposing a Candidate for the Office of Director must send the name m such Candidate to the Secretary at least fourteen days before the day of meeting. The ballot will commence at Eleven and close at Two o'Clock. An Election of an Auditor (on the part of the Assured) will also take place on WEDN ESDAY, the Zoth day of March, between the hours of Eleven and Two o'Clock. BONUS. The Sixth Division of Proit; will be made in January, 1F57 Those who complete Policies before the end of June next wil participate. GEORGE H. PINCKIRD, Resident Secretary. 99, Great RusseDaireet, Bloomsbury, London, 9th February, 1836. mei LAW LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE , Fleet-street, London, Feb. 7, 18:)6. Notice is hereby given, that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEET. ING of the Proprietors of the Law Life Assurance Society will be held at the Society's Office, Fleet-street, London, on FRIDAY, the 22nd day of February instant, at twelve o'clock at noon precisely, for the pnrpose of confirming (if thought St) resolutions passed st the General Meeting of Proprietors, held on Saturday, the 2nd day of February instant, authorising the alteration of various ekuses in the Society's Deed of Settlement. By or !sr of the Directors, WILLIAM SAMUEL DOWNES, Actuary. I)ROFESSIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE 1 COMPANY, admitting on equal terms Persons of every Class and Degree to all its Privileges and Advantages. Offices, 76, CHEAPSIDE, London. (Incorporated.) DIRECTORS. Chairman—Major HENRY STONES, LLB. Deputy-Chairman—TAMES ANDREW DURHAM, Esq. Win. Wellington Cooper, Esq. Rev. H. Hamilton, De Vesci- Andrew Durham, Esq., of Bath tern., Kingstown, near Dublin and Belfast Captain E. Nash Norcott, R.N. Rev. J. Gleadall, M.A. Thos. George Williams, Esq. Jacob Montefiore, Esq. E. Gamahel Winthrop, Esq. AUDITORS. George Bain, Esq., 18, Parli;:l I Frederick Wollatt, Esq., Crown went-street court E. W. G. Evans, Esq., 13, Basinghall-street. Manager—Ben. Massey, Esq. Physicians—Thomas Alfred Barker. M.D., 71. Lower Grosvenor eta eet ; Wm. W. Gull, M.D., Guy's Hospital. Surgeon—W. White Cooper, Esq., F'.R.C.S., 19, Berkeley-square. Bankers—The Commercial Bank of London. Solicitor—Edward M. Elderton, Esq., 3, Lothbury. With a numerous and influential Prop . rietaii ind Shareholders* There are two important clauses in the Deed of Settlement, by which the Directors have power to appropriate one-tenth of the entire profits of the Company : let. For the relief of aged and distressed parties assured for lite, who have paid five years' premiums, their widows and orphans. 2nd. For the relief of aged and distressed original Proprietors, assured or not, their widows and orphans, together with five per cent. per annum on the capital originally invested by thew. No extra charge for going to or residing at (in time of peace) Australasia, Bermuda, Madeira, Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, and the British North American Colories. Medical men in all cases remunerated for their report. Assurances granted against paralysis, blindness, accidents, insanity. and every other affliction, bodily and mental, at mode. late rates. A liberal commission allowed to Agents. Annual Premium for assuring £lOO, namely:— Age. £ a. d. Age. £ s. d. 20 ll3 0 40 216 6 $0 2 2 0 60 4 2 1 Prospectuses, with tables and fullest information, may be h►d at the Offices of the Company, or of any of their Agents. Applications for Agencies requested. BEN. MASSEY, Manager. Offices, 76, Cheapside, London. BANK OF DEPOSIT, No. S. PALL-MALL EAST, LONDON. Established A.D. 1844. Parties desirous of Investing Money are requested to examine the plea of the Rank of Deposit. Prospectuses and forms for opening accounts sent free on application. PETER MORRISON, Managing Director. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY. And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all I. handlers. Grocers, etc. etc. DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT BROWN COD LIVER OIL. Prescribed with complete confidence and great success by the Faculty for its purity, efficacy. and marked superiority over all other kinds in the treatment of CONSU MPTION, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, GOUT, RHEUMATISM, DISEASES or THE SKIN, RICKETS, INFANTILE WASTI NG. GENERAL DEBILITY, AND ALL SCROFULOUS AFFECTIONS. OPINION Of A.B. GRANVILLE, Esq., M.D F• 1 1 -1 3 •9 Author of " The Spas or Germany," - The Spas of Eng land," " On Sudden Death," &c. &c. &C. "Dr. Granville has used Dr. de dough's Light Brown Cod Liver Oil extensively in his practice, and has found it not only efficacious but uniform iu its qualities. He believes it to be preferable in many retTecis to Oils sold without the guarantee of such an authority as De dough. Dd. GRANVILLE HAS POUND THAT THIS PARTICULAR KIND PRODUCES THE DESIRED EFFECT IN A SHORTER THIS THAN OTHERS, AND THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE THE NAUSEA AND INDIGESTION TOO OFTEN CONSEQUENT ON THE ADMINISTRA . TION OF THE PALE NEWFOUNDLAND OILS. The Oil being, more over, much more palatable, Dr. Granville's patients have themselves expressed a preference for Dr. de Jongb's Light Brown Oil. Sold ONLY in bottles, capsuled and labelled with Dr. de Jon gh's Stamp and Signature. WITHOUT WHICH NONE ARE GENUINE. by ASSAM, HA ttFORO, and CO., 77, STRAND, London, Dr. de Jungle?, sole Consignees, and sent by them to all parts of town ; IN THE COUNTRY by many respectable Chemists. Half.pints (10 ounces), 2s. 6d.; Pints (20 ounces), 4 1 . 9d . Quarts (40 ounces), 9s. IMPERIAL MEASURE. . - - 1■