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AUGUST 16, 1856. DINNER to the GUARDS on their RETURN FROM THE CRIMEA. - COMMITTEE. Chairman—The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR. Vice-Chairmen—Viacount__RA/2iRLAGH, _and Lieut.-Colonel BROWNLOW KNOX, The general desire expressed to give X dinner to the medal men of the Guards having resulted in a large subscription, an invitation was forwarded to the colonels commanding the regi ments, who accepted on behalf of the non-commissioned officers and men. MONDAY, the 26th August, has been selected as the time, and the ROYAL SURREY GARDENS as the scene, of the entertainment, and a notification to that effect has been issued in a brigade order. In addition to the amount of snpscriptions received, and to be received hereafter, all sums paid for admission to view the dinner up to live p.m., on the 2',th instant, have been placed at the disposal of the Committee by the Directors of the Royal Surrey Gardens. The dinner will take place at two p.m., and further particulars will be duly announced. The following bankers will continue to receive subscriptions:— Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand Messrs. Smith, Payne, and Smith, Lombard-street Messrs. Cox and Cn., Craig's-court Messrs. Berries, Farquhar, and Co., St. James's-street Should any balance remain, after defraying expenses, it will be devoted to the aid of such public institution in connection with the army as the Committee may select. Amount already received, 6821. 18s. 4d. Pustoffice orders may be made payable at the Charing-c•oss Office to the Hon. Treasurer, W. R. Sams, No. 1, St. James's•st. C. J. BAYLEY, Hon. Secretary. Committee-room, No.l, St. James's-street. THE FIRST PROVINCIAL MEETING of the NATIONAL REFORMATORY UNION will take place at BRISTOL on the 90th. 21st, and 22nd of August. President of the Meeting, Lord STANLEY, M.P. CHAIRMEN UP HICTIONS. Lord Robert Cecil, 31. P. W. Miles, Esq., M.P. RhHon. Sir John S. Pakington. I M. D. Hill, Esq., Q.C, Bart., M.P. Public Meetiegs will be held and Papers be reed by Sir Stafford Northcote, Bart., M.P., Rey. Sydney Turner, Miis Car penter, and others. A Conversational Soiree at the Victoria Bo ms on the 20th. Excursions ou the 32nd. Tickets, admitting to all the Meetings, ss. each, may be obtained at the Reception Rom, Queen's Hotel, Clifton, where all further information will be given by the nedersigned G. H. BENOOUGH, l Hon. S eca G. W. HASTINGS, FRENCH BOOTS and SHOES for LADIES and CHILDREN, of best workmanship and moderate charges. Ladies' Roots from 4s Gd. to les. fd.; Children's Boots from 2s. Bd. At LEPRINCE'S, 261, REGE NT-STREET, and 28, 27, RUE MONTORGUEIL 1 Paris. GARDEN WATERING ENGINES, SYRINGES, AG. &e., upon the most Improved Principle, Manufactured by RICHARD READ, 34 REORST CIRCUS, PICCADILLY, LORDOW. Description sent Post free. URNS EUREKA SHIRTS .—" 'The Eureka F is the meet unkree and the only perfeet fitilag shirt made." Obwrrer.—Best quality, ail for 409.; second quality, six for 31s. If washed reedy for use, m. extra. CAUTION :—Ford's Eureka Shirts are stamped, " 3s, Poultry. Lontion,"without which none are genuine. Catalogues, with particulars, postfree.—Rl CHA hD 'JUL), $O, POULTItY,London. I'HE FORTY-SEVEN SHILLING SUITS made to order, from Scotch Heather and Cheviot Tweeds, all wool and thoroughly shrunk, by B. BENJAMIN, Merchant Tailor, 74, Legent-streec THE PELISSIER OVERCOATS, 21s. and 285., ulapte I for the season ; the Two-Guinea Dress or Frock Coats ; the Guinea Dress Trousers; and the Half-Guinea Waistcoat. — A perfect lit guaranteed. PEDSTEADS, BEDDING, and FURNI 1, TURF..-9fILILTASI S. BURTON'S Stock on show of Iron and Brass Bedsteads and Children.' Cots stands unrivalled either for extent, beauty of design, or moderateness of prices. He also supplies Bedding and Bed Hangings of guaranteed quality and workmanship. Common Iron Bedsteads, from 16s. ; Portable Folding Bed steads, from 12a. 6d.; Patent Iron Bedsteads, fitted with dove tail junta and patent sac►ing, from 17a.; and Cota, from 20.. each. Handsome Ornamental Iron and Brass Bedsteads, In great variety, from 6d. to /114 15s. A Half• Tester Patent Iron Bedstead, three feet wide, with Betiding, &c., complete-- Bedstead n 4 6 chins farniture 0 l 7 0 Paillasse, wool mattress, bolster, and pillow A pair of cotton sheets, three blankets, and a coloured counterpane Ai 19 6 A double bedstead, same 15 9 If without Half-Tester and Furniture— Single bed, complete 3 13 9 Double bed, complete PATHS and TOILETTE WARE. WILLIAM S. BURTON has ONE LARGE SHOW-ROOM devoted exclusively to the display of BATHS and TOILETTE WARE. The stock of each is at once the largest, rewest, and must varied ever submitted to the Public, sad marked at prices proportionate with those that have tended to make this establish ment the most distinguished in this oour try. Portable Showers, 78 . 6 , 1.: Pillar Showers, Si. to U. ; Nursery, 15s. to 325. ; Sponging, 14s. to 325.; Rip, 14s. to Ms. 6d. A large assort ment of Gas Furnace, Hot and Cold Plunge, Vapour, and Camp shower Baths. Toilette Ware In great variety, from 15s. dd. to 45.. the set of three. The late additions to these extensive premises (already by far the largest in Europe) are of such a character that the entire of EIGHT HOUSES is devoted to thedisplay of the most magnill. cent stock of GENERAL HOUSE IRONMONGERY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes, Turner)', Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, and Bedding), so arranged in mixteen Large Show-rooms as to afford to parties fur nishing facilities in the selection of goods that cannot be hoped for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free. No. 32, OXFORD-STREET; IA, 2, and 3, NEWMAN I raEET; 4,6, and 6, PJIARTS-PLACE, Established 1820. THE PRESS. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY- ExcuasioN to Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wedues bury, Bilston, Wolverhampton, Wellington, shrew,-bury, Ds• westry, Lime°llen-read, Wrexham, Chester, Birkenhead, and Liverpool. A Train will leave Paddington on SATURDAY, August 23rd, at 6.0 a.m., returning either on 3otti August or 6th September from Liverpool (landing stage), at 0.0 a.m., and intermediate stations as per handbills. Fares: Birmingham, 20s. and 9s. 64.; West Bromwich, Wed nesbury, and Bilston, 21s. 6d. and 10 s . • Wolverhampton, 225. 6d. and 10s. 6d.; Wellington anti Shrews ' bury, 275. 6d. and 135.; Oswestry, Llangolliu-road, Wrexham, and Cheater, 335. and 12a. ; Birkenhead and Liverpool, 375. and 17s. Tickets not transferable, and only available for the trains ape cilled. Children under twelve half price. DIA NOFORTE S. CRAMER, BEALE, and CO., $Ol, Regent-Area. HARMONIUMS, NEW MODEL. CRAMER, BEALE, and CO., 201, Regeat-street. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, Awl pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all (handlers. Grocers, etc. dc. QCHWEPPE'S MALVERN SELTZER k) WATER. Having leased the Holy Well Spring at Malvern renowned for its puity, J. S. and Co can now produce a Seltzer Water with all the CHEMICAL and MEDICINAL prol•erties which have rendered the Nassau Spring so celebrated. They continue manufacturing Soda, Magnesia, and Pouts. Waters and Lemonade, at London, Liverpool, Bristol, and Derby Every bottle is protected by a tied Label bearing their signature. INDIA SHAWLS Immense Purchases FARMER and ROGERS having just cleared their late im mense purchases, respectfully solicit attention to the largest Assortment of INDIA SHAWLS in England. comprising the latest designs in Cashmere, Gold Delhi, Bemires, Decca, and Lahore Shawls and Scarf*, the most economical and the most costly.—The GREAT SHAWL and CLOAK EMPORIUM, 171, 173, 175. REGENT-STREET. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at taw Great P.xhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instruments, was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMEN Fa for the DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ex trams and every degree of beafuess. To be procured only of the tole inventor and maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Btrand, nearly opposite I , :xeter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testimonials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sin John Patteson. one of her Mairstv's Privy Councillorv. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others, PATENT BARLEY. ROBINSON'SIb for making superior Barley-Water in Fifteen Minutes, has not only obtained the Patrcnage of her Majesty and the Royal Family, but has become of general use to every class of tie community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an emi nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, add invalids. Much approved for making a delicious custard-pudding and excellent for thickening broths or soups. ROBINSON'S PATENT GROATS for more than thirty y ears have been held in constant and increasing public estimation as the purest farina of the oat, and as the beat 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, di, Red Lion-street, Holborn, London. Sold by all respectable groom, druggists, and othefs, in town and country, in packets of Gd. and Is., and in family canisters at 25., Gs., and Ins. each. FURTHER PROOF OF THE GREAT EFFICACY of ALA JR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS. —Forwarded by Mr. Reinhardt. chemist, H ull. " Sir,—Enelosei is a testimonial from a customer of mine, who is well known about here; he speaks in the highest terms of Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, and would be glad to give informaticn to any body."—" To Mr. Reichardt, 22, Market-place, Hull. December 4th, 18Z,5. Dear sir, —I have been afflicted with rheumatism ftir twelve years. during which time I have tried almost everything, both internally and externally, but could not obtain any perzna nent relief. A short time ago I purchased a 2a. 9d. box of Blair's Pills of you. and, before T had taken the whole of them. I was more free from pain than I had been for the last dozen years. You will please let me have another box. as I mean to keep them by me in case I should again require them, and oblige, dear air, yours obediently , JEREMIAH WHEEL" Sold by Prout and Harsant, 229, Stran d, London, and all Vendors of Medicine, price Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. per box. TEETH. —By her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent. TEE PATENT PNEUEIATIC PALATE, for the ConstructMu of Artificial Teeth.—Messrs. MOGG RIDGE and DAVIS, Surgeon• Dentists to the Royal Family, 13, Old Burlington•street. Bond-street., Patentees of the self-sustaining principle of fixing Artificial Teeth. The PNEUMATIC PALATE has excited the greatest admiration of the most emi nent physicians and surgeons of England and the principal cities of the Continent, who constantly fat•our them with their distinguished recommendations, ants who consider their system to be great.:y superior to any in use, as by it the greatest possible firmness and security in the mouth is attained, and the patient enabled to properly perform the important operation of mastica tion, which is most essential to health It also renders the ar ticulation clear and distinct, and the unpleasant whistling so long complained of impossible.—This to public srakers is in valuable. Messrs. MOGGRIDGE and DAVIS, Surgeon-Dentists to the Royal Family, law 13, OLD BUBLLNOTON STREET, BOND-STREET. 791 HEMP AND FLAX—We have had a moderate incpiry fer most kind* of hemp, at full quotations. In flax scarcely auy busine+s is uoing, on former terms. INDIGO—This article is dull in sale, and the quotations are almost nominal. SILK —There is less activity in the demand. The following are current rates :—Bengal, Surdah, 27e to 295; Cossimbuzar, IS. to 245; Gonatea, 13, to 21e; Jungypore, Itts to 23s ; Coin mercolly,l69 to 274 ; tturripaul, 125 ed to 14s 6d ; Radnagore, 12s to 255; Bauleah, 11e to 15s; Mundelghaut, 13s to 17s. China, Tsatlee, middling and inferior, 2:a tid to 23s 61 ; ditto superior and second quality, 21s 64 to 26s 6d; Yuun (a, 13s to 225; Taysaam, 17s to 21s 6d; long-reeled, 17a to 19a; Canton, to 16s per lb. SALTPETRE—The business doing is very moderate. Prices, however, are supported. POTATOES—The supplies are very extensive, and the de mand isles, active, at from 21 10. to 414 s per too. OlLS—Linseed oil has ranged from &Is 61 to 40s down to 38a 64 and 399 per cwt. Most other oils have been Bat. 'tur pentine is dull. Spirits, llOs to 31e 6d; rough, es per ewt. TALLOW—Seemly any change has taken place in the value of this article. P.Y.C., on the spot, 534 3d; and for the last three months, 112 3d par cwt. Town tallow, Ks 8d net cash. Rough fat, ts 104 per Abs. COALS Lambton, 185; Hetton, 19s; Stewart's, 19e, Hartlepool, 1. 4 . fA ; Eden Main, his; Gosforth, 17c; Tanfield, 14s ; Whitworth, 16e; Hadley,l7s per ton. METROPOLITAN CATTLE. Moderate supplies of fat stock have been on sale this week, and about an average busi ness has been transacted, at full prices. Beet, from 3s 2d to 45 10c1; mutton, : 4 s ttil to los 2d; lamb, 40 8d to 6s; veal, 3s 61 to 4. 104; pork, de 21 to Is dd per 81bs to sink the offal. NEWGATE AND LEADENITALL Each kind of meat bag sold steadily, as follows:—Beet, from 25 104 to 4. 44; mutton, r3s 4d to 4s 8d; lamb, 4s 2d to Ss 6d; veal, 35 4d to 4. ad ; pork,3s 64 to 4. 6d per 'lbs h• the clarcase. ADDINOTON—On the Ilicrnstant, — at Efford-manor, Devon; the wife of Captain the Hon. L. Addington. of a son. BISHOP—On the 11th instant, at Cloudeslepterrace, I slington, Mrs. T. J. Bishop, of a daughter. DEATHS --- . - • • - - - - HAY—On the dth instant, at St. — Mary's square, 1 Lambeth Lieut.-General Philips Hay, aged 83. NOLCK EN—On the Bth instant, at Cheltenham, Susan Baroness Nolcken. RAVENSWORTH—On the fdh instant, in Clarence-terrace, the Right Hon. Lady Ravensworth. RICARDO—On the 10th instant. at Bath, Bertha, youngest daughter of the late David Ricardo, Esq., M.P. WHYLOCK—On the 7th instant, at Southaes, Jane Charlotte, wife .4 Major General Whylock, aged 88. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Under the Management of Mr. ALFRED W f GAN. On Monday and during the Week will be presented THE GREEN-EYED MONsTER. Characters by Meyers. F. Rob son, Danvers, G. Vining, G. Murray; Misses Castleton, Mars ton, and Ternan. After which, MF.DEA. Medea, Mr. F Robson. To ennehrie with SHOCKING EVENTS. Commence at Half-peat Seven. QRDON CUMMING, the Lion Slayer, will G be AT HOME in his Encampment, surrounded by the spoils and trophies of his hunting achievements, and give his new and popular ENTERTAINMENT illustrative of his EX PLOITS and ADVENTURES in the FAR INTERIOR. of SOUTH AFRICA, EVERY EVENING (except Saturday) at Eight o'clock. Morning representation every Saturday st Three o'clock. The Dioramic Views painted by Messrs. Harrison Weir, Leitch, Charles Haghe, and Phillips. Piano by Mr. Harries Wilson. Admission, le. and 25.; Stalls (which may be taken daily between eleven and four without extra charge), 3s. —133. PICCADILLY. 1)R. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4, Coventry-street, Leicester-square. Open (for gentlemen only) from Ten till Teo, containing upwards of one thorsand models and preparations, illustrating every part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of wen, &c. Lectures are delivered at Twelve, Two, and Half-past Seven. by Dr. G. SLITON, F.RG.S ; and a New and Highly Interesting Series of Lectures is now in course of delivery by Dr. KAHN, at Four p.m. precisely.—Admission, One KINAHAN'S L.L. WHISKY. This celebrated old Irish whisky is highly recommended as the most delirious and whGlesome spirit, either for mixing or for medicinal purposes; it is perfectly pure, very mild, and being mellowed with age, is free from those fiery or heating qua lities so much objected to in other spirits. Can be obtained in sealed bottles. 3s. 6d. each, at all the respectable retail houses in London and its vicinity, from the appointed Agents in the principal towns of England, or wholesale from KINAHAN, SONS, and SMITH, 8, Great Windmill street, Haymarket. QHOWER and all DOMESTIC BATHS.— kJ An extensive and complete Stock.—The best manufacture and lowest prices.—DEAN E, DRAY, and CO.'S PA MPHLET on BATHS and BATHING may be had GRATUITOUSLY on application and post free. It contains Engravings. with prices, of Shower, Hip, Plunging. Spongiug, and every description of Bath for family use. Shower Baths of improved construction. Patent Gas Baths, simple, efficient, and economical. Estimates given for fitting up Bath-rooms.—DEANE. DRAY. and CO. (opening to the Monument), London-bridge. Established A.D. 1700. OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA, acknowledged for the last thirty years to be the most effec tual remedy produced for restoring the hair and promoting toe growth of whiskers and moustaches, has received recently most distinguished patronage from the Ladies for the feature it pos. misses in not soiling the must delicate headdress or bonnet For children it is invaluable, forming the basis of a beautiful head of hair. In bottles, 3s. dd., 65., and lla. Wholesale and retail, 13, Wellington-street North .Strend. EIOLLOWAY'S PILLS have a world-wide n renown in alleviating LIVER COMPLAINTS. Benjamin Grant, who has resided for upwards of a quarter of • century in various provinces of Bengal as an indigo planter, suffered most severely from complaints of the liver. Urged, however, by many of his friends (including some eminent medical men), be commenced taking Holloway's Pills, and, atter a vigo rous perseverance in their use, derived such relief from bit suf ferings that he deems himseVentirely freed from the distressing malady of which he was the victim. Solo by all medicine-vendors throughout the world; at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London., and $O, Malden lane, New York uy A. Stamps, Constantinople; A. Guidicy, Smyrna; and E. Muir, Malta. A CLEAR COMPLEXION. - GODFItEVS. la EXTRACT OF ELDER FLOWER is strongly recom mended for Softening, Improving, Beautifying, and Preserving the Skin, and giving it a blooming and charming appearance. It will completely remove Tan. Sunburn, Redness, &c., and by its balsamic and healing qualities render the akin soft, pliable, and free from dryness, &c.; clear it from every humour, pimple, or eruptkn, and by continuing its use only a short time, the skin will become and continue soft and mooch, and the complexion perfectly clear and beautiful. In the process of shaving it is in valuable, as it allays the irritation and smarting pain, annihilates every pimple and all roughness, and renders the skin smooth and firm.—Sold in bottles, price 2s. ed., by all medicine vendors and perfumers.