The Press. — London, England, 1857-12-12 00:00:00

THE PRESS, DECEMBER 12, 1212 MARRIAGES. ARDEIi—HILLS—On the 26th ult., at Great Yarmouth, the Hey. Henry Colton Arden, of Lougerofts, Staftirdshire, to Lydia, daughter of the late Hear Admiral Hills. BOOT H-131HC H—Ou the Bth instant, at Crondall. Hants, by the Rev. Edward Yaldeu White, assisted by the Hey. George Bucknill, Curate of Hilton, Warwickshire, George Sclater Booth, Esq., of It, ddingt in-house, Hams, to Lydia Caroline, ouly daughter of the late George Birch, Esq., H.E.1.C.5., of Clare-park, in the same county. MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE. THE WHOLE PROFITS DIVIDED AMONGST THE ASSURED. THE SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. INSTITUTED IH3I. INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL ACT OF PARLIAMENT. The Fund accumulated from the Contributions of Members exceeds ONE MILLION STERLING. The Annual Revenue exceeds ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SIX THOU-AND POUNDS. The Amount of Existing Assurances exceeds FOUR MIL LIONS AND THREE QUARTERS. The Amount paid to the Representatives of Deceased Mem bers is upwards of Nine Hundred Thousand Pounds, of which One hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds consisted of Bonus Additions. _ _ . ..... A Division of Profits is made every Three Years, the next Division being at Ist March, 1859. HEAD OFFICE:- 2G, Sr. ANDREW SQUARE, EDINBURGH. It( IBERT CHRISTIE, Manager. WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. LONDON OFFICE-26, POULTRY. E.C. ARCM). T RITCHIE, Agent. WESTVIIN LONDON OFFICE: — CA, JAMES'S•S'FREET, WESTBOURNE•TRRRACE, W. CHARLES B. LEVER, Solicitor, Agent. DEATHS. CHETWYND—On the 6th instant, at Exmouth, Devon, Vis countess Chetwynd. HILDYARD—On tte 7th instant, in Lowndes-street, R. C. Hildyard, Esq., M.P., aged ss. LLOYD--On the 2nd instant. at Kingstown, near Dublin, Mary, _ .. . . . wit, of Lieut.• Colonel Lloyd, Royal Engineers. LUMLEY—On the 7th instant, at Farehum, Hants, Julia Mary, wife of Lieut• Colonel Lumley. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.- M. JULLIEN'S CLASSICAL CONCERTS.—Positively the last Week.—Thepiplendid deo.)ratlons of the Bal Masque continued.—Vocallst, Mlle. Jetty TretTz ; Violin, M. Remenyi.— The highly successful INDIAN QUADRILLE: and GENERAL HAVELOCK S Grand TRIUMPHAL MARCH. The New Fife PoIka.—EVERY EVENING during the week. Prices of Admission:—Promenade, Is., Upper Boxes, Is.; Gallery, Is.: Dress Circle, 2s. tkl.; Privive Boxes, his lid. and upwards. Private Boxes to be secured et the Box-office of 'ho Theatre, where prospectuses, with full particulars, may be ob• Lathed; at the principal Libraries and Mualesellers: and at Jullien and Co's., 214, Regeut.street. The Concert will com mence at Eight o'clock. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.- JULLIEN'S GRAND BAL MASQUE In consequence of the great success of the Bal Masque, M. Jullieni will givo a SECOND. and positively the last this season, at the and of the Second Series of Concerts, on MON DAY, December 21. The Orchestra will comprise 110 Musicians. Conductor M. Jullien. Tickets for the Ball, 10s. 6d. The Prices of Admission for the Spectators (for whom the audience part of the Theatre will be set apart) will be—Dress Circle, as.; Gallery Stalls, 2s, 61; Gallery, Is. 'id. Private Boxes, 31.35. and upwards, may be had at the Box. office at the Theatre, at all the principal Libraries, and at Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Hegent.street. MR. ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC, 111. NAPLES, PONIPEILand VESUVIUS, EVERY NIGHT (except Saturday), at Eight, and Tuesday, Tuursday, and Saint*. day Afternoons, at Three. Places can be secured at the Box-office, Egyptian Hall, daily, between Eleven and Four, without any extra charge, PROFESSOR WILJALBA FRIKELL.- ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Every Evening at Eight, and Saturday Afteinoons at 3. New and original Entertainment of PHYSICAL AND NATURAL MAGIC, without the aid of any Apparatus. Stalls, Ss. ; Boxes, 3s ; Pit, 25.; Gallery, 1.. Private Boxes, Two Guineas ; One Guinea and a-half; and One Guinea. Places to be secured at Mr. MITCHELi3 Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street. THE SOMNAMBULE, ADOLPHE DIDIER, J. gives his NIAGNETIC SEANCES and CONSULTATIONS for Acute and Chronic Diseases, then Causes and Remedies, and on all subjects of interest, EVERY DAY, from One till Four.-19, Upper Albany-street, Regent's-park. Consultation by letter. PRIVATE RESIDENCE FOR MENTAL INVALIDS.—Those sulTering from Mental and Nervous Disorders will rind a most desirable HOME, with extensive plervure grounds, a convenient distance from I .ondon, where the society is cheerful, and every comfort and amusement studied, combined with the most approved modern system of medical and moral treatment. Strong recommendations can be given from the leading members of the medical profession, and terms and full particulars had on application, or by post. to Messrs. Fisher, Son, and llaselden, 18, Cou.lurt-street, liegent.-street.—W. I\ I A e l: P e r y I w N Is ' e S re. warrante d "S lil L "SHI LLING G ood liy " the lt Nl A ak Z ers °lt lllA S Pl l 'l 4 ‘l l BROTHERS, QUEEN'S CUTLERY WORKS, SHEFFIELD ; and 07 and 6:5, KING WILLIAM•STRKPA', CITY, LONDON, where the Largest Stock of Cutlery in the World is kept. 1\ A illnaPl!'aNit:StheSirUuPo F ri : v i a t l Superiority—handlesled AB L K 1 cannot possibly become loose—the blades are all of the very first quality, being their own Sheffield manufac•ure. Tbb. Kns. list. Kns. Carvers per Doz. per Doz. per Pair. . 20s. ICs. 6s. . .255. Im3. 9s. 1,017 34 in. Handle, balanced.. Do. 4 in. do. .. MAPPIN'S SILVER-PLATED DESSERT KNIVES and FORKS, in Mahogany Cases. 12 Pairs Knives and Forks, Ivory Handles, in Case.. 80s. 12 Uo. Pearl Handles. do. .. 13'.. 12 1)0. Silver-Plated Handles, do. 150 s. APPIN'S ELECTRO-SILVER PLATE.- 11 BROTHERS, Manufacturers by Special Ap pointment to the Queen, are the only Shefheld makers who sup ply the consumers in London. Their LONDON SHOW BOOMS, 67 and 68, KING WILLIAM•STREET. London-bridge, contain by far the largest STOCK of ELECTRO-SILVER PLATE iu the World, which is transmitted direct from their Manufactory, Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield. Fiddle Double King's Pattern. Thread. Pattern. 12 Table Forks, best quality ..t1 16 0 iT:TO iCsTO 12 Tnble Spoons, best quality.. 116 0 214 0 3 0 0 12 Dessert Forks, best quality .. 1 7 0 2 U 0 2 4 ]2 Dessert Spoons, best quality 1 7 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 12 'lea Spoons, best quality .... 016 0 1 4 0 1 7 0 Messrs. Mappin Brothers respectfully invite buyers to inspect their unprecedented display, which, for beauty of design, ex quisite workmanship, and novelty, stands unrivalled. Their Illustrated Catalogue, which is continually receiving additions of New Designs, free on application.—MAPPlN BROTHEILS, 67 and 66, King Williatmstreet, London-bridge ; Manufactory, Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield. GLEN FIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, And prouonneed by HEIR MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS tube THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all C haudlers, Grocers, etc. 'to. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT and PILLS. An Unparalleled Cure of a Bad Leg.—F. Bird, Gardener, 50, George's-grove, Holloway, was afflicted for Twenty Yeare with a bad leg, caused by a blow on the shin, which ultimately formed itself into an angry wound: he consulted several medical men, and tried almost everything recommended him by sympa• Wain friends without effect ; as a last resource he determined to give Holloway's , tintment a trial, and after persevering for a few months was completely cured, and now etkjo)s the best of kealth. Sold by a'l medicine-vendors throughout the world; at Pro fessor 11 olloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, Loudon, and SO, Maiden-lane, New York; by A Stamps, Constantinople; A. Ohithey, Smyrna; and H. Muir, Malta. AFINE HEAD OF HAIR.- For upwards of thirty years have Messrs. OLDRIDGE been celebrated for their BALM OF COLUMBIA, which restores and beautifies, besides promoting the growth of THE HAIR, MOUSTACHE, and WHISKERS. Sold, wholesale and retail, in bottles. es. 6d., es., and Ils.-- 13, Wellington. street North, seven doors from the Strand. WAR or PEACE, TEAS must be dearer.— The latest advicea show that the EAST lI4DIA TEA COMPANY'S present quotations are actually 40 per cent under the Chinese markets. The Company will, however, continue to sell Teas in 6lb. bags, at 2s. dd. and upwards, till further news arrives.—EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY', 0, Great tit. Helen's. churchyard, Bishopsgate. THE SYDENHAM TOP COAT is made from 1, the best Materials, by Workmen of cultivated taste, at the moderate sum of Two Guineas; the appreciation of the fashion • able world of genuine and perfect Articles of Dress renders the success of the Sylenham Top Coat a certainty.—SAMUEL BROTHERS, 29, Ludgate-hill. WHAT'S IN A NAME ?—This query can be answered by SAMU EL BROTH ERS, 29, Ludgate•hill, the Inventors of the SYD EN H.Vil TROUSERS, 17s. ; tot ir. the fashionable world there is associated with the Sydeuham Trousers a perfect idea synonymous with a graceful, easy, and well•fitting garment. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851(for Acoustiernstruments) 'sato F. C. REIN, for hie new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS orthe DEAF. They are made of different power. to suit ex treme and every degree o f Deafness. To be procured° nly of the sole inventor anti maker, ,F. C. Rein,loB,Stt and, nearly opposite k.xeter-hall, where the Instrumen teen be tried and numerous testimonialeseon, minongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's PrivyCouneillors. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE WITH THE BEST ARTICLF.S.—THEY ARE THE CHEAPEST IN TILE END.—D EANE, DRAY, and Co.'s Priced Furnishing List may be had gratultrosly on application, or forwarded by post, free. This list embraces the leading articles from all the various de partments of their establishment, and is arranged to facilitate purchasers in the selection of their goods. It comprises Table Cutlery—Electro-plate —Lamps—Baths Fenders and Fire Iron3—lron Bedsteads and Bedding—Britannia Metal, Copper, Tin and Brass Goods—Culinary Utensils—Turnery—Brushes - Mats, Sc —Deane, Dray, and Co. (opening to the Monument), Loudon Brigde.—Established A.D. 1700. RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITHOUT A TRUSS.—DR. BARKER'S celebrated REMEDY is protected by three patents, of England, France. and Vienna; and from its great success in private practice is now made known as it public duty through the medium of the press. In every case of single or double rupture, in either sex, of an 3 age, however bad or long standing, it is equally appli cable, effeming a cure in a few days, without inconvenience, and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured with trusses. Sent cost free to any part of the world, with Ramie tious for use, on receipt of 108. 61. by post-office order,or stamps. by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Brook-street, Holborn, London.—Any infringement of this triple patent will be pro ceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord High Chancellor. The succeasful results of the last lialtceutury have proved beyond question, that pOWLANDS' 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, cleans it from scurf and dandriff, and makes it beautifully soft, pliable, and glossy. In the growth of TILE BEARD, WHISKERS, AND MUSTACHIOS . _ it is unfailing in its stimulative operation. For children it is especially recommended as forming the basis of a beautiful head of hair. In dressing the hair nothing can equal its effect, rendering it so admirably soft that it will lie in any direction and imparting a transcendent lustre. Price 3s. t;il. and vs., family bottles (equal to four les. td.; and double that size, 2:8. CAUTION.—On the wrapper are the words " Rowlands' Macassar Oil." ttc., in white letters, and their signature "A. Rowland and Sons," in red ink. Sold at 2t Hatton-garden, Loudon, and by Chemists and Perfumers. 1857. BANE: OF DEPOSIT , 3, PALI...MALL EAST. Established May, 1844. NOTICE is hereby given, that from this day until further notice the INTEREST payable on Deposit Accounts will be in. creased to AG per cent, per annum. Parties desirous of investing Money are requested to examine the plan of the Bank of Deposit. Forms for opening Accounts and every information post free on PETER MORRISON, Managing Director. October 10, 1857. illb"rS of FRIENDSHIP and AFFECTION. kj The almost insuperable difficulty so frequently experienced in the selection of an appropriate article for presentation which will fully convey in an acceptable, attractive, and useful form the kindly intention of the giver, and at the same time merit the appreciation and regard of the recipient, is now ent , rely re. moved by an inspection of the varied attractive MANUFAC TURES DISPLAYED in the magnificent SHOWROOMS of Mr. MEC/I FS ESTABLISIIMENTS,I:2, REGENT-STREET, 4, LEADEN ALL-ST REET, LONDON, and at the CRYSTAL PALACE, SYD EN HAM, coi:sisting of the newest and choicest patterns in ladies' and gentlemen's dressing cases, work boxes, writing desks, dressing and carriage bags, hisstands, bagatelle tables, caskets, tuxes, French bronzes, and bijoux of the newest and most novel description. The Papier 'Recite department presents a large variety of the most beautiful designs in work tildes, chess tables, desks, blotting cases, inkstands, tea trays, pole screens, teapot's, envelope cases, multiformias, cabinets, tea chests and caddies, jewel boxes, 80., table and small cutlery of every description.—same prices charged at all the establish ments, and any article exchanged if not approved. KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. A safe and certain Remedy for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, and other affections of the Throat and Chest. In Incipient Consumption, Asthma, and Winter Cough they are unfailing. Being free from every hurtful ingredient, they may bu taken by the most delicate female or the youngest child, while the l'ublio Speaker and Professional Singer will find them Invaluable in allaying the hoarseness and irritation incidental to vocal exer tion, and also a powerful auxiliary in the production of melo dious enunciation.— Prepared and sold in boxes, Is. and Tine, 28.9 d., 4s. Bd., and IN. lid, each, by Thomas Keating, 79, St Paul's Churchyard, London. Retail by all Druggists. I. 4 I ENDERS, STOVES, and FIRE IRONS. L 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, Rangfs, Fire Irons, and General Ironmongery, as cannot be approached elsewhere, either for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or exqut. siteness of workmanship. Bright Stoves, with bronzed erns, mentsand two sets of bars, 41. 14s. tol3/.1.35.; ditto, with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars, 51. Ss. to 221.; Bronzed Fenuers, complete, with standards, from 7s. to M. 12s. ; Steel Fenders from 21. 1 ls. to 111.; ditto, with tioli ormolu ornaments, from 21.155. to 181. ; Fire-irons, from Is. 9d. the set, to 41. 4s. The BURTON and all other PATENT STOVES, with ra diating hearth plates. OUTLERYWARRANTED.—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 thelargeness of the sales. ivory -handled table knives,with high shoulders, 128.0. per doz.; desserts to match, 108.; if to balance, 9d. per dozen extra; car vers, 48.3 d. per pair; larger sizes, from 20s. to 275. 6d. per dozen; extra tine,ivory, 335.; if with silver ferrules, 405. to 505.; white bone table knives, 6s. per dozen ; desserts, be. ; carvers, 2s. 9d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; des serts, Ga.; carvers, 2s. Gd.; black wood-handled table knives and forks, 6s. 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 uew plated fish carvers. ►i'}fl PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR SILVER.—The Real NICK E! SILVER, introduced twenty years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated bythe patent of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all comparisot the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed as such, either usefully or of uatueutally, as by no possible test can it be distinguished from real silver. A small, useful plate-chest, containing a set, guaranteed of first quality for finish, and durability, as follows .:"0 - 4 ;72 ; pg • • R. Si • a. d. s. d. s. d. B 8. d. 12 Table Forks 1 18 0 3 8 0 3 0 0 3 10 0 12 Table Spoons 12 Dessert Forks 12 Delman Spoons 1 10 u 1 15 0 2 2 0 2 10 0 12 Tea Spoons.... 0 18 0 1 4 0 1 10 0 1 18 0 6 Egg Spoons, glt. bowls 0 12 0 0 15 0 0 18 0 1 1 0 2 Sauce I.aJles 1 Oravy Spoon 2 Salt spoons, gilt. bowls. • 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 0: 8 1 Mustard Spoor', gilt bwl 0 2 0 0 2 I. 0 3 0 0 3 9 1 Pair of Sugar Tongs 0 3 0 0 3 9 0 5 0 0 7 0 1 Pair of Fish Carvers 1 4 0 1 7 t 1 12 0 1 18 0 1 Butter Knife 1 Soup Ladle 0 13 0 017 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 Sugar Sifter 0 4 0 0 4 9 0 5 9 0 8 6 - - Total ll 14 6.14 11 :; 17 14 921 4 9 Any article to be had bingly at the saute prices. An oak chest to cuntnin the above, and a relative number of knives, &e., 21. Us. Tea and coffee sets, cruet and liqueur frames, waiters, candlesticks, &c., at proportionate prices. All kinds of replating done by the patent process. DISH COVERS and HOT-WATER DISHES in every material, in great variety, and of the newest au( most recherché patterns. Tin dish covers, 6s 8d the set of six; block tin, 12s 3d to 2Ss 9d the set of six; elegant modern pat. terns, 34c to Mg 6d the aet ; Britannia metal, with or without silver-plated handles, 76s 8d to 110 s 6.1 the set; Sheffield plated, 101 to 181 108 the set; block-tin hot-water dishes, with wells for gravy, 12s to 30s; Britannia metal, 22s to 775; electro-plated on nickel, full size, 111 lls. BURTON'S CA ? , A E L N O G E U R F A . L . F b e U t R a WI N L Is L I I H A N M G 11.0 NIRONMONGERY gratis, and free by post. It contains upwards of 400 Illustra tions of his illimited Stock of Electra and Sheffield Plate, Nickel Silver and Britannia Metal Goods, Stoves, Fenders, Marble Mantelpieces, Kitchen Ranges, Gaseliers, Tea Urns and Ki tiles, Clocks, Table Cutlery, Baths and Toilet Ware, Turnery, Icon and Brass Bedstead*', Bedding, Bed Hangings, dm &c., with Lists of Prices, and Plans of the Sixteen large Show Rooms at 39. Oxford-street, W.• 1, lA, 2, and 3, Newman-street; and 4, 0; and 6, Perry's-plaCe, London. Ifilablished 1539. 1