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This caltlrated OLD IRISH ` '" SISSY gained the Dublin Vt.'ize Medal. Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. Rold in Bottles, Bs. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London; bY le Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale at 8, GREAT WINDMILL-SThEET, LONDON, W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Labei and Cork Branded "Nina n's LL Whisky This very important matter, which is now engage ing the attention of the Boards of Guardians through • out the metropolis, with a view of calling the atten tion of the Poor-law Board to the necessity of some more effective legislation than at present exists, MS on Friday the subjuct engaging the prominent atten tion of the Marylehone Board of Guardians at their weekly meting, held iu the board room of the work- UTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1859), 14, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN. LONDON, And 33, QUEEN'S-ROAD, BRIGHTON ADVANCES MONEY upon personal securny, Bills of Sale, Free hold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay able weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted. worms free on receipt of stamped envelope. EDWARD HARPER, Secretary. THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6, ,1869. rjamClaVk rItICE , 4r. STAMPED. 5l. N O . 24,181. cIATOODIN'S RETURN TO LONDON." W. S. WOODIN "AT HOME" with his great Original CARPET BAG and SKETCEI-BOOK. TO-NIGHT—MONDAY, Nov. 29, In the large Room EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly. First Morning Performance, SATURDAY, Dec. 4. Plan of Stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, Old Bond street. 10AI IN LESS and PRACTICAL DENTISTRY, by Mr. B. L. MOSE LY, the Dentist by special appoint ment, 312, 11saErr-srnEET, exactly opposite the Royal Polytechnic, and 23, 110011 GATE-STREET, CITY. Estab lished 1820. This, the most• perfected system of pain less dentistry, originated and invented by Mr. R. L. Mosely, is recommended by the Hospitals and adopted by the profession as ono of the Frcatest improvements of the ago for the alleviation of pain and restoration of the natural functions, cau solely be obtained in such perfected success (the result of forty 3-cars' practical ex perience) at his only residence, 312, Regent-street. The superlative excellence of this system is perfect immunity from pain, no operations, stumps, and decayed teeth ren dered useful, loose teeth and tender gums protected. Qualities: These teeth never change colour or decay—in fit unerring—ease and comfort unsurpassed—detection impossible—the facial anatomy faithfully studied and youthful appearance restored—mastication and articulation gcaranteod. The " Times" of March 6 says :—." So good an imitation becomes the next best thing to the original." Teeth from 55.; sets, 5 to 30 guineas. Consultation free.—Only addresses, 312, Regent-street, exactly facing the Royal Polytechnic; and 28, Moorgate-street, E C., opposite the Star Insurance Office. .111LRICAN INSTITUTE OF .11:CIIITLC7S. house, Marylebone-road. Mr. Char:es Beevor, the chartnau of the Board, preside]. Mr. Bedford, the clerk, presented a report from a committee of the whole Board, presided over by Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., NOBLESSE OBLIGE. By SARAH TYTL ER. "Whatever Miss Tytler publishes is worth reading. Her book is original, and rich in observation. Her heroes and heroines are pure and noble studies of English life."—Pall Mall Gazette. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. COMPENSATION IN C ASE OF INJURY, AND A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATH Caused by ACCIDENT OF ANY EMI), may be secured by Policy of the RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY. An Annual Payment of £0 to £6 58. insures £l,OOO at Death, and an Allowance at the rate of £0 per week for Injury. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE may be provided against by Insurance Tickets for Single or Double Journies. For particulars apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations, to the Local Agents, or at the Offices. 54, CORNRILL and 10, RitGENT STREET, LONDON. (From the Anglo-American Times.) The third annual convention of the American In stitute of Architects commenced Nov. 16, at the rooms of the New York Chapter, 925, Broadway. Before the war its operations were confined to New York, but it is now placed on a national basis, and chapters will be established in all the chief cities ; one has already been formed at Philadelphia, another is in progress at Chicago, and many others are contemplated. The proceedings commenced with an address from the President of the Institute, Richard Upjohn, who said— Mr. Tavener, and at which Ow following gentlemen were preseut:—Mr. B. J. Atm.strong, J.P., Mr. T. Hankey, M.l'., Mr. F. G-arford, J.l'., Mr. J. IL "PATE AU DIABLE." . THE above Paste is a most agreeable relish for Luncheon, Breakfast, &c. It will be found most useful for deviling Legs of Turkey, Fowl, Biscuits, &c. Also their ORIGINAL AND SUPERIOR ESSENCE ANCHOVY AND Now ready, in 2 vols. Bvo., with Portrait, 305., LIFE AND REMAINS OF ItOBERT LEE, D.D., Minister of 01 , 1 Grey friars, and Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen, &c. By B. H. S WRY, Minister of Itosenesth. With an Introductory Chap ter, by Mrd. OLIPHANT. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Crest Marlborough-street. ROYAL MUSIC HALL, HOLBORN. Proprietor—Mr. J. S. Swoasey. THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN LONDON IS LE PETIT BLONDIN AND lIIS SISTER BLANCHE, who dance a comple' e Set of Quadrilles on the Double Tight Rope, without the aid of a Balancing Pole, and perform Feats never attempted by any other Performer, ECLIPSING THE ORIGINAL BLONDIN. Great Success of Mdlle. Csrlitze Marino. I 'Miss Carlotta Verte, Serio-Comic and Da.nseuse; 'Jr. M. P. Foster, Miss Kate Macnamara, and Mr Louis Limisly. Miss Louie Sherrington, the fascinating Serio-Comic; Miss Claremont; the Sisters Rushbrooks ; and Mr Rowland Lascelles. Prices of Admission as usual. Balcony, Gd.; stalls, is. Mr. P. Cord, Musical Director. Gals worthy, Mr. G. W. Brae,ss, Mr R. C. Tucker, C. 8., Mr. F. P. Wilson, J.P., Mr. S. H. llarlowe, PURE PICKLES (3ianfleld's Patent), To be obtained Wholesale and Retail of JOHN BURGESS AND SON, 107, STRAND (Corner of Savoy Steps), London, W.O. WILLIAM J. VIAN .Secretary. and Mr. G. Verey. The report states that, having had referred to them a communication which had been addressed to the Poor Law Board by the Guardians of the Whitechapel Union in reference to the subject of vagrancy, and the opinion of the Guardians of St. Marylebone asked thereon, they had minutely investigated the whole subject. The communication addressed to the Poor Law Board by the IVhitechapel Guardians stated that the I B. 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Military, and Pro fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com bined with the best medical and enrgical treatment, at the establishment. 90, Upper Harley-street. This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor, and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde. the Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady Caroline Russell. Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies. All informeion respecting it may be obtained on writ ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent. Subscriptions received at the Institution , an d b y the Treasurer, at Messrs. Contts and Co.'s,Strand. W. C SPRING TIME Hon. See. frilE DEAF & DUMB.—The Committee of the L JEWS DEAF and DUMB HOME are prepared to receive APPL [CATIONS for the ADMISSION of DE AF and DUMB CHILDREN, of all denominations, as Day Pupils, for instruction in audible speech and lip-reading. The system adopted rigidly excludes the use of the manual alphabet and all artificial signs. A public lesson is given every Wednesday, at 3 p.m., when the successful results of the system can be wit nessed. Applications for terms, the course of instruction, and all other particulars, to be made to W. VAN PRAAGH, Esq., Director of the Jews' Deaf and Dumb Home, 44, Burton-crescent, W.C. THE LTVERPOOL AND LONDON and GLOBE iscsuaANCE COILPANY. Offices—l, Dale-street, Liverpool; 7, Cornhill ; and Charing-cross, London. The Invested Funds now amount to £3,401,055, the Fire Revenue to £833,816, and that of the Life to £259,039. The moderate rates of premium, with a guaranteed fixed Bonusf or the Life Pol'c i es of this Company, and their value as SPECIAL SECURITIES to third parties, render, them particularly advantageous. Whole-world leave is granted on reasonable terms, and claims are paid thirty days after admission. ' JOHN ATKINS, Resident Secretary. mllE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEAS ES of CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge- road. Upwarda of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at this Uospital. The Committee most earnestly solicit Contribntions, to enable thi, - .1 to continue the benefits of medical aid to those numerous por suffering children, who are rendered so helpless by sickness and poverty. Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard street; and by Messrs. Contts and Co., Strand. CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary. Waterloo-bridge-road, S E. \TATIONAL ORPHAN' HOME, Ham-common, Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 1861. Under thepatronage of 11.13.. H. the Duke of OiatuaroGE, whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan Girls of all ages, classes. and denominations , from all parts of the kingdom. Tho objectof the Charity is to give orphan girls a plain Eng lish education, and practical instruction in the kitchen, house, and laundry, to fit thorn for domestic service; and, if not other wise provided for when they attain 15 years of age, to obtain suitable situations for them. The Committee earnestly appeal for support. The Charity is entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions. REMIT Enroseorr, Treasurer' W H. WIPWICK Secretary. Office. 121. Pall.mall. W GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Caledonian-road, Islington, N. gupported by Voluntary Contributions. This Hospital has relievqd 481,954• patients since it was establisbe(i at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted frog_ Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall-mall.—Hon. Soc., Y. Smith. Esa. Ozo. MUD, Sec. fIORPHAN ASYLUM, Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise). Instituted 1827. Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of destitute orphans from all parts of the British dominions, and of all denominations, whose parents were once in prosperous circumstances. One hundred and seventy-five orphans now in the In stitution , ample room for about 30 more. Increased support indispensable, as this Charity is not endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary assistance. Subscribers and the public are invited to inspect the Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and its peculiar claims. The last Report can be obtained on application to the Secretary. THOS. TILSON, Chairman. A CTT II A BR S. E L Y E C E . , P 3, R 1. 1 A. E, 1 Hon. sees. ALFRED MACKENZIE, Secretary. Offices, 73, Cheapside, London, 8.0. Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birchin ane ; and Messrs. Haywood Brothers, Manchester. .IFEBOAT SERVICES. —During the Storms ItA of the past twenty-two mouths the National Life boat Institution contributed to the saving of 1,633 lives from various shipwrecks and 44 vessels from destruction, The Institution also expended £36,134 in the same period on its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting £4,250 for rewards. The Institution has now 210 Lifeboat Stations under its management. Contributions will be thankfully received by the London and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis. Esq., at the Institution. 14, John-street Adelphi, London. HEALTH RESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE. DII BARRY'S delicious health-restoring Invalids' and Infanta' Food. THE BEVALENT A ARABICA saves fifty times its cost in other remedies, and restores perfect digestion strong nerves, sound lungs, healthy liver, refreshing sleep, functional regularity, and energy to the most disordered or enfeebled—removing speedily and effectually indigestion (dyspepsia), cough, asthma, con sumption, habitual constipation, diarrhoea, all gastric de rangements, haemorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, nervousness, biliousness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, catarrhs, colds, influenza, noises in the head and ears, rheumatism, gout, impurities, eruptions, hysteria, neu ralgia, irritability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, heartburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramps, spasms, nausea and sickness oven in pregnancy or at sea, sinking fits, bronchitis, scrofula., tightness of the chest, pains at the pit of the stomach and between the shoulders. It is the most digestible and nourishing of all foods, and suitable f or invalids and infants in all complaints. IMPORTANT CAUTION.--Beware of the many unsavoury anu more than slopy imitations to which, without autho rity, Baron Liebig's name is most audaciously attached. Henceforth none will doubt the valuable properties of Dn Barry's health-restoring &valeta& Arabic& invalids' and Infants' Food, since to the thousands of blessings it has already received from invalids whose position had been deemed hopeless, we may now add that of his Holi ness the Pope, whose health has been perfectly restored by it after thirty years of unsuccessful medical treatment. We quote from the Gazette du Midi, July 25th (Cure No. 4,8,413):—"R0me, July 21st, 1866.--The health of the Holy Father is excellent, especially since, abandoning all ther remedies, he has confined himself entirely to Do arry's Bevalenta Arabica Food of which he consumes a lateful at every meal. Tt has produced a surprisingly eneficial effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot praise this excellent food too highly." l Cure No. 58,216 of the Marchioness de Brehan of seven years' liver complaint, wasting away, debility, nervous ness, irritability with a nervous palpitation all over, bad digestion, constant sleeplessness, and the most intolerable a ervous negation. Cure N 0.71. of dyFrpepsin, from the Right Tfon. the Lord Stuart de Decies, Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Water fer-1 :—" T have flertved m'wh benefit from your excellent fool. —STUART DE D;xlE3, i'romana, Cappoquin, County W.tterford." Cure No. 49,832. -Of fifty years' indascribable agony from dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation spn.sme, sickness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly of Lynn, Norfolk. Cure No. 47,121. —Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme nervousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and ner ve is fancies. Care No. 56,811.—Mr. Samuel Laxton, 'Leicester, of two years' diarrhoea. 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By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the "Medical Circular." London: H. Bathers, 219, Regent-street...„..„-- Thenumerous reviows of this startling work by the Saar day' Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and other journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinte d with this edition. SHOOTING SEASON. - E. M. REILLY and CO. beg to acquaint their numerous Patrons and Sportsmen that they have for inspection a largo ASSORTMENT of the LATEST IMPROVED CENTRAL FIRE and other BREECHLOADING GUNS and RIFLES, at their usual moderate prices. EVERY RE ztISITE for the FIELD. 502, New Oxford-street, London. Branches: 315, Oxford-street ; 2, Rue Scribe, Paris. Illustrated Price Lists on application. DENTAL SURGERY, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET. IA R. ESKELL, the Author of "Pure Dentistry, Lv_a_ and 'What it Does for Us," "Painless Tooth Extraction; or Anaesthesia Locally Applied ;" Dental Surgery: a Practical Treatise:" Modern Dentistry: its Principles and Practice." 6r.c., may be CONSULTED DAILY, as hitherto, from Ten to Four o'clock, at his ONLY Residence, 8, GAOSVENOR-STREET, GUOSVF, NOR-SQUARE (a low doors from Boncl-street). AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL EXHIBI TION, 1869.—The GRAND DIPLOMA OF HONOUR, being the First Prize, nod superior to the Gold Medal. has been awarded to LIEBIG COMPANY'S EX TRACT OF MEAT; which likewise carried the First Prizes at the Paris and Havre Exhibitions. A single trial will at once convince the consumer of the great superiority in flavour strength, and olearness, over all other Extracts of Meat, thus fully showing The correct ness of the high distinctions received. Every genuine Jar bears Baron Liobig's signature. THE BEST F.EMEDY FOR INDIGESTION. NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi dently recommended as a simple but certain Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject, being a medicine so uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice railed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach.' " Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape rient ; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir ,:umstances, and thousands of persons can now bear testi mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of 20 years. Sold in bottles at is. lid., 2r.. 9d., and lls. each, in every town in the kingdom. CAUTION. Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations which have sprung np in consequence of the success of N orton's Camomile Pills." RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. AO WHITE ' S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS V (Perfected and Exhibited in the Groat Exhibitions of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwardsof Five Hundred Medical men to be the most effective intention in the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is bore avoided - a soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi site resisting power is supplied by the floc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease end closeness that it cannot be detected, and may Le worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can not fail to fit, forwardei by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, Mr. JO ITN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London. • A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 61s. 6d. Postage, ls. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, Is. Bd. An umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage, ls. 10d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-office, Piccadi'ly. NEW PATENT VLASTICSTOCKINGS , ILI KNEE-OAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. Gd., fa. 6d.. 10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.; LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only in stitution in the Metropolis for the treatment and prevention of contagious fevers. CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill ; Messrs. Drum mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs. Hoare, Fleet-street : and by the Secretary, at the Hospital, Liverpool-road, Islington, N. THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management of Mr. Baker Brown. The private medical attendants of the patients are invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before treatment. Full particulars can be obtained on application to the Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill, W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road Open to all without letters of recommendation, FUNDS are urgently needed. JAMES S. BLYTH, Sec. ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES, West-hill, Putney-heath. E s t a bli s hed 31st July, 1854. This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur able bodily disease. Relief is afforded—lst. By supplying a home, with medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in valid. 2d. By granting an annuity of .£2O to patients at thei own homes. A new wing to the Hospital has lust been completed at a cost of upwards of .£lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred. There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely dependent upon voluntary subscriptions. Nearly 800 approved applicants are awaiting election For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life subscriptions, .£5 bs. and upwards; annual subscriptions, half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion. Information will be supplied, with the g-eatest pleasure upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions will bo thankfully received. FREDERIC ANDREW Secretary gallo. 10 Poultry London. E.O September 1868. HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and clothing for the 126 boys on board tho Chichester Training Ship. 150 boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street. 94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing 870 children. £l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year. Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank 114, High Holborn, and 41. Lothbury, E.C.; and by WILLIAM 'WILLIAMS, Secretary. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. HOME for the HELPLESS.--ST. JAMES'S DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS (Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood, "in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re. formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed COUNCI N The Bishop of LONDON. Rev. J. W. Ayre Rey. P. G. Bloomfield lion. acd Rev. F. Byng Rev. R. G. Baker rev. S. Brooke The Lord Clinton Rev. W. Cadman E. Charrington, Esq. Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain Itr..v. E. Capol Cure Rev. J. E. Cox Ootavina Coopo, Esq. Arthur Currie, Esq. Rev. J. Connell Rev. C. W. Furse C. J. Franke. Esq. J. S. Gilliat, Esq. Rev. Dr. F Hessey H G Heald, Esq. R. Hook, Esq., Treas-arer Major-Glen. Rt. Hon. Percy Herbert, M.P. Rev. J. E. Kempo Rev. W. F. Erskina linolly-3 Rev. S. W. Lloyd Rev. A. Martineau Rev. W. D. Maclagan Rev. Daniel Moore Rev. J. Moorhousk. J. D. Morton, E*l. Rev. Ganef Nopean Rev. E. Parry John Pearson, Esq., Q.C. Rev. G. F. rrescott Rev. F. Pigou R. T. Pigott, Esq. Pym, Esq. B. .wughaHde., Esq.Sey our : Esq. Loftus Wigram, Esq. Subscriptions will be received by any of the abov) ; by Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co; and by the Hon. Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port man-square, to whom commur ications may be addressed. P ARTRIDGE AND COOPER. MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 192, FLEET-STREET (OORNER OF OLIANCERY-LANE), LONDON (E. 0.) TEE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. CARRIAGE PAID to the COUNTRY ON ORDERS OVER 20e. per ream. 0. d. Fine Cream Laid Note a cheap paper 3 0 Superfine Cream Laid Note; much approved 4 0 SupezfineThick Cream Laid Note ; especially recommended 5 6 Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0 Straw Paper, " Patent;" adapted for rapid writing 2 6 Large Commorcial Note Papers Is., 45., be., and 6 0 Foolscap Papers, blue or cream........ 105. 6d., 12s. 6c1., and 14 6 Outsides Foolscap 6 6 Letter Paper for scribbling plain, 4s. • ruled ditto, 4 6 Tinted Lined Note ..five quires for ls. 61, or 5 6 The New Vellum Wove "Clubl'House" Note, five quires for 2s. 6d. Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes, 4s Gd, Ss 6d, & 6s 6,1 Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4s 61 per 1,000 Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c., COLOUR STAMPING (Belief) reduced to ls. per 100. Polished steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the prices charged by the retail houses. An ILLU.TBATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands, Stationery, Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes. Travelling Writing Cases, Desks, &a , post free. Established 1841 QAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman square. The only free Hospital for diseases of women ,2,74t1 patients ware treated last month without litters of recommendation. Subscriptions and donations aro much needed ,and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca ; Si r Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary. rillHE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square. Pi_ —Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co. ; Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.—The Committee APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days to out-patients who are treated without letters of recommendation. HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary. 'THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of JI the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road. Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. This Institution affords employment in various ways to 172 blind men and women. Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind who cannot earn their own living. 500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS. Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A. ILIOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT, Golden-square' W. President—Ms Grace the Duke of GRAFTON. The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS to help them to moot the heavy current expenses. Upwards of 18,000 poor per3ons have been relieved in the last six years. GEORGE WOOD, Secretary. AMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN KJ and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ; 2,5.3 patients were treated last month without letters of recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are much needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchatd, Piccadilly; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Comas, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary. NORTH LOND NON or UIVERSIIY COLLEGE HOSPlTAL.—Accidents and Sickness. —CONTRIBUTIONS earnesly solicited to meet the annual expenses, which exceed the income by £4,000. The committee also plead for help for the sick children, the little victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, who enjoy in the new wards, devoted to them, the privileges of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19, Chester-terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of the charity. HENRY J. KELLY, RN., Secretary. TRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON FEMALE PREVENTIVE 2 and REFORMATORY IN SnrUTION. President—Rev. CANON DALE. a a _a CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear• nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, K.C.; Frauds Nicholls Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.O. E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Easton-road, N.W. 1 4 101iltr of BEQUEST.—NATION AI. IHOS- I for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC, Queen-square, Bloomsbury : —1 give and bequeath to tho Treasurer for the time being of the National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in Londqn, in 1859, the sum of —, free of legacy duty, to be paid out of such part of my estate as may by law be bequeathed for charitable purposes, and to be applied to the general use of the said Hospital. The Institution comprises an Hospital for In and Out Patients, a Samaritan Society to relieve the more desti tute out-patients and their families, a convalescent home, and a pension fund for the incurable. E. H. CHANDLER, Hon. Sec. B RITISH ROME for INCURABLES, Clap ham-rise. instituted in 1861. Patroness—ll.R.H. the Princess of WALES. This Institution provides a home for life, with good nursing and skilled medical attendance, for perscns over 20 years of age and above the pauper class, who are hope lessly afflicted with incurable disease. Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted The Home was opened in September 3863 ; 71 in patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections in May and November. Forms of application may be ob tained from the Secretary. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are earnestly solicited. Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, B3van, and Co, 54, Lombard - street, E.O. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W. ED WD. WEAVER, Sec. Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Groat Northern Railway Terminus, King's Cross. Patron—Her Most Gracious lzfansrir the QUEEN. Vice-Patron— His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G. _ Prosident4-His Grace the Duke of BuccLErcu, This Hospital, founded iu the year 1828, the first to establish the principle of froe admission to the sick poor, without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is wholly dependent for support on voluntary contributions and legacies. It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in addition to this, the average number of attendance of the destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be tween 8,000 and 4,000 weekly. The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of containing several hundred more beds had the Committee the requisite funds to maintain them. Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abehurch-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ; Harries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Pay, and Co.; Barclay and Co.; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co.,:Berners-street ; and at the Hospital from 10 till h T HE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES are as follows: For Fallen Women. 28, Ohurch-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road. stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke 13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington. town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green -205, Great Portland- street. wich. For Young Girls in Danger. 27, Church-row, Hampstead. 9, Henstridge-villas, St. John s-wbod. St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-hill. Country Home—St. James's-street, Dover. Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapside In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee have under their charge three homes for servants of good character, in which are admitted about 1,000 friendless servants annually. The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen girls from 10 to 16. The committee ale deeply anxious to open another house for this pitiable class. The Society admitted to its homes last yoar 687 young women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book. The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, " I never read a report of any charitable institution which so entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my sympathy") may bo had on application. The Soclety is under the presidency of the Earl of Shaftesbury. Its banhers aro Messrs. Barclay and 00. The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the Lenevolcnt. DANL. CO )PER, Qimen-street Olmansido. nurrisa HOME FOR INCURABLES, ellpham riqo , Instituted 1861. PATRONESS. Her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES. TREASURERS. George Moore, Esq.; Mr. Alderman Gibbons. This Institution, extending its operations to all parts of the kingdom, provides for those afflicted with incurable diseases a home for life, with every comfort and medical attendance. Patients are admitted, and annuities of .£lO obtained by election. No per;on under 20 years of age, nor of the pauper class, is eligible. Full particulars and the necessary forms may be pro cured from the Sozretary. Donations and annual sub scriptions aro earnestly solicited. BANKERS. Messrs Barclay, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street, E C.; and Messrs. Drummond, Cnaring-cross, S. W. EDWD. WEAVER Secretary. Office; 73, Cheapsidc. ADAM TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION, Baku-street.—ON VIEW, a PORTRAIT MODEL of the late EARL of DERBY. Admission, 18.; Children under ten years of age, till 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. --M.; extra rooms, 6d. Open from 11 a.m. ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, Piccadilly. The extraordinary success which has attended the production :,f the Shadow Dance, with the brilliant and varied effects of the electric light on the groups of dancers that nightly partici pate in it, combined with the admirable Operatic and Dance Music Selections presented in the often-changed programmes, have had the gratifying effect of making the r.•sent one the most extensively patronized season since its first opening. The celebrated Orchestra, under the direction of its highly efficient chef, Signor Luigi Curti, performs the choicest and latest com positions of all distinguished composers—the solos in which aro assigned to the eminent euphonionist, Signor L. Mosca ; Messrs. W. Graves, L. Silberberg, and other able artistes. Manager, Mr Thomas Pitts. Professor Efalliman M.C. Admission, ls.; Hese/Ned Seats, 2s. B. It. BRINELL, Proprietor SAUCE. --LEA and PERRINS. THE "WORCESTERSHIRE," pronounced by Connoisseurs "THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE." Improves the appetite, and aids digestion. UNRIVALLED FOR PIQUANCY AND FLAVOUR. ASS for " LEA and PERRINS' " SAUCE. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, and S3O the namos of LEA & PERRIN'S on all bottles and labels Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by all Dealers in Sauces throughout the World COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSAT LANTIQUE. 4, Rue do la Paix, Paris. FRENOII MAIL STEAMERS, NEW YORK. Leave evory 14 days, from Havre and Brest, for New York RATES OF PASSAGE. From lIAVEZ or BREST to NEW YORK. „ First ()lass 7OO fr. Second Class 425 fr. Third Class From Paris to New York, ma Havre or Brest, including railway ticket, 725 fr. ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class 283 fr. WEST INDIES AND MEXICO. Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St, Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, Now Orleans, Porto Rico Haiti. Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique. JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND CENTRAL AMERICA ( v i a P anama ) . Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon, Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo, Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union, San Francisco, China, and Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this company, can be had of STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co., Agents. 8. Austinfriars, London, E.O. CLERGY MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Established in 1829. OFFICE : No. 2, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster. TRUSTEES. The Archbishop of Canterbury?, The Archbishop of Dublin. The Bishop of Winchester. The Archdeacon of Maidstone. CHAIRMAN. The Venerable the Archdeacon of London. DEPUTY-C HAIRMAN. The Honourable Edward W. Douglas. ACTUARY. Stewart Helder, Esq. SECRETARY. The Rev. John Hodgson, M.A. Total Existing Assurances £4,473,023 Os. Od. Total Annual Income 173,645 9s. 7d. Total Invested Capital 1,693,975 is. 6d. Fer the year ended 31st May, 1869, 315 proposals, as suring £274,540, and yielding in annual premiums £9,383 16s. 6d., were completed ; and £88,482 18s. ld. was (not withstanding the large reductions made by Bonus in every fifth year from 1831 to 1866, both inclusive) added to the Fund accumulating for the purpose of meeting future claims. Prospectuses, Accounts of Bonus, eze., &c., to be had at the Office, on application personally, or by letter; also a Pamphlet by the Rev. J. Hodgson, called a Notes on Life Assurance," containing explanations on various interest ing points. Clergymen and their Wives, and the relations of Clergy men and of their Wives, are invited to make Life Assur ances in this Soeiety. CANCER, HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851. —Brompton, S.W. an d 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000 eases treated since found a tion. Remedies and diet very expensive. Over 40 in hospital, fin d many cases unable to be admitted for want of FUNDS ; at present over 300 out-patients. Treasurer—Geo. T. Hertslet Esq., Lord Chamberlain's Office, St. James's Palace. Bankers—Mes srs. Coutts and Co., Strand. By order, H. J. JTJPP. mouth-street, THE MESMERIC INFIRMARY, 36, `Vey mouth-street, are cured), mu c h nee d s su pport. Inspection is in vited from 10 till 12.30. Th e council have placed the Institution under th e con t ro l of THOS. CHANDLER, IV. (where rrany c ases deemed incur- Esq., M.R.C.S., who has above 30 years' experience in Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra tuitous, till 10.30; private, till 12.30. 'DOOR SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN. 1 —The ROYAL INFIRAIARY for CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-road. Instituted 1810. Increased PECUNIARY ASSISTANCE is most urgently needed, and solicited, for continuing relief to the poor little suffering inmates at this Hospital. Office, Waterloo-brid ge - roa d, S.E. , N TON, Secretary. Bankers—Messrs. P u ll er , B a nbury, and Co., 77, Lom bard-street; and Mess rs . C ou tts and Co., 59 , Strand. CHARLES J. 11 T HE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION. President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON. Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and Col. W. F. Grant. DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly solicited, to enable the Board to moet the greatly increased expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received at NValton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon. Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall. CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary' Office, 32, Sackville-street. Piccadilly. VAST LONDON HOSPITAL for CHILDREN The Committee earnestly desire to raise funds which shall enable them to establish the Hospital in more suit able buildings. The premises now occupied are crowded and inconvenient, causing additional expense from that circumstance. It is impossible even to purchase on whole sale terms many articles of daily consumption from want of room for stowage, every inch of av a il a bl e s p ac e being occupied. There i s a daily demand for more beds, and the staff of nurses would be able to attend upon more children, but no more can be . admitted 'n the present building. " or' y out this much-wished- Contrib u ti on s will bo thankfully re ce i ve d by the Trea surer, E.S. Norris , Es q ., Shad well ; or by 6HERRARD B. BURNABY, Hon Sec., Rectory Wapping Er much-wished for at urgent scheme isreqd t° can IkT URSING.—ST. JOHN'S HOUSE and sisTE ßHoop for TRAINING NURSES for HOSPITALS, Families, and the Poor: established 1848. P re sident—The Lord Bishop Of LONDON. The nursing at King's College and the Charing-cross Hospitals, an d the Galignani E ng li s h H osp it a l a t Paris, is at present superintended by the Sisters of John's House. Ladies or others wishing to qualify themselves as members of the House or Sisterhood, or as pupils to bo trained to nurse, are quested to communicate with the Lady Superior. Donations and Subscriptions to th e G enera l F un d, the Sisters' Fund, ca the Nurses Pension Fund, may be paid to Messrs. Coutts ; or to the Lady Superior, at St. John's House Norfolk-street, Strand, W.C. ROYAL SCHOOL for DAuGirrEils of OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansdown Bath. Instituted, A.D. 1864. Under the Patronage of her ifaj sty the QUEEN. President—ll.R.ll. the Duke of CAMBIUM; K.G., ctc• Chairman —Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, ICC, Li. This school has been founded upwards of four years, and it is intended for the education of the daughters of officers of the army, Indian and 11farines. There aro already 70 pupils in the school, but more could be admitted if the committee had further funds; they, therefore APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out to its full extent the benefits of the only institution specially provided for the daughters of officers of the Army. Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to one vote at all elections during the current year. The amount may be forwarded by an order on a bank, agent, or post-office (Charing-cross), payable to. GEO. W. FORSTER, Under Secretary. Offico 22, Cool:spur-street, London. BUILDING GROUND.-CITY OP LONDON. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the City Lands Committee will meet at Guildhall, on WEDNESDAY, the Bth December next, at half-past One o'clock precisely, to receive proposals for Building Lease for 80 years of the site of the Premises No. 48, London Wall, in the City of London. A Plan of the Property may be seen, and further parti culars and Forms of Tenders obtained, at the Architect's Office, Guildhall. FERDD. BRAND, Comptroller. Guildhall, 29th N.N., 1869. QPLENDID SPECULATIONS ,7 GRE 1T SUCCESS. With a Single Stake of £8 you can realise £37,000!! with £20,00011 with 12 shillings £12,0001 1 For Prospectuses apply without delay to EUGENE TILLOT, General Merchant, Guernsey. MORNING and EVENING.DRALTGIIT of LAMPLOUGITS PYRETIC SALINE is most agreeable and efficacious, preventing and curing levers, skin complaints, and inflammation. It instantly relieves the most fate• sc head ache and thirst, and if given with lime juice syrup is a spe.iflc :n gout and rheumatism. -- 113, Holborn hill, London, E KEATINQ'S COUGH LOZENGES.- WHAT DISEASES AEE MORE FATAL IN THEIR consequences than neglected coughs, colds, sore throats. or lungular affections? The first and best remedy is KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES, which are daily recommended by the Faculty—Testimonials from the most eminent of whom may bo inspected. Sold in boxes, is. lid.: tins, 2s. 9d., 4s. rd., and 6d. each. T. KEATING, Chemist, 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Sold retail by all Druggists, tte. D U. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE LIVED, PILLS (Without Mercury) The very best remedy for DILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE, HEARTBURN, &c., _ And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest and mildest pills for every constitution. In boxes at Is. licL, 25. 9d., and 4s. 61, at all chemists. DINNEFORD'S FLUID M AGNESIA.— The medical prlession for Thirty Years have ap proved of this pure solution of Magnesia as the best remedy for Acidity of the Stomach. Heartburn, Headache, Gout, and Indigestion; and as the best mild aperient for delicate constitutions, especially adapted for Ladies, Chil dren, and infants. DINNEFORD and CO., Chemists, 172 New Bond-street, London; and of all other chemists throughout the world. JAM BERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.—AN EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the bowels or affecting the head, truly efficncious'and pleasant, is admitted to be the best medicine for immediately re lieving coughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma, and inci pient consumption. It frequently cures persons whom the faculty pronounce incurable, and admirably allays the ticking which provokes frequent coughing. In approach ing consumption its effects are truly beneficial. Persons deprived of sleep, or even lying down for fear of suffoca tion, may depend on relief in a few minutes after taking it. Prepared only and sold by W. LAMBERT, Chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by all druggists, in bottles, 130., and three quantities in one, 2s. 9d. each. Be p a rticular, and ask for Lambert's Asth matic Balsam. The name and address are engraved on the stamp. B RITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION. Head Offices, 429, Strand, London. The:distinguishing features of this Association are Equitable Rates, Undoubted Security. Prompt settlement of claims. JOUN MESSENT, Manager. SHORT SUMMARY OP THE POSITION OF THE PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, 62, Ludgate London, E.C. Branch Office-7, King-street, St. James's. The Annual Premium Income of the Vompany, at the close , f Is6B, was £220,978 0-8.10 d., awhile Total Amount Assured £1,832,197. The Business is divided under two heads:- Ist --The General or Ordinary Business, being the same as that transacted by other Companies. 2nd —The Industrial or Working Class Assurances. The Premium Income of the General Business was £52,432, and the sum Assured £1,662,960. The present value of the lia bility of this Branch by the Carlisle 3 per Cent. Tables, throwing off the entire load ing, wad £139,322 15 8 The Premium Income of the Industrial Branch was 168,546, the sum Assured £3,169,237, and the Estimated Reserve.... 50,000 0 0 £189,322 15 8 The Liability of the Industrial Branch does not admit of being estimated in the same way as that of the General Branch, on account of the very large proportion of Policies which constantly lapse, so that the bulk of the assurances are, in fact, risks for short terms only ; tho estimated re serve for the liabilities of this Branch of the business is shown by the result of 14 years' experience to be abundantly suffi cient. _ _ The Assurance Fund on 31st Decem ber, 1868, was £241,301 1214 The average duration of the whole of ►he Industrial Policies was considerably under three years. The average age of the Assured in the Industrial Branch was 19 years. A detailed List of Assets can be had on application. H. DARBEN, Secretary. CiREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Cale donian-road, N.—Several beds in the new buildings cannot be occupied for WANT of FUNDS. F. SMITH, Esq., Hon. Secretary. GEORGE REID, Secretary. KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex penses. Assistance is urgently needed. J. W. WALDRON, Secretary. THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of 1 the (MOST, City-road.--The wards for in-patients are constantly full, those for ont-patients crowded daily. FUNDS greatly needed. CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary. BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES, 56, Great Marlborough-street, W. Bankers, Messrs. Ransom. SUPPORT is earnestly solicited. ALEXANDER RIVI/sIGTON, Hon. Sec. fINE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE kfi ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed. CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary? Office, 54, Cheapside, London, E.O, LONDON HOSPITAL, Whitechapel-road, E. The great East-end receptacle for Accidents and Urgent Cases. 4,932 In-patients last year, of whom 4,059 were free; cases. CONTRIBUTIONS earnestly requested. J. NIXON, House Governor and Secretary. SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL (the Dreadnought), off Greenwich, for Sick and Diseased Seamen of All Nations, who are received without any recomendation. The Committee require upwards of £4,500 annually from voluntary bounty to meet the expenditure of this Hospital. SUBSCRIPTIONS will bo most thankfully received by Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., bankers, Birchin lane ; and at the Society's offices, 86, King William-street, E.C., by S. KEMBALL COOK, Secretary. Qualification for a Governor, 21s. annually ; Life Governor, £lO 10s. COURSE OF EXCHANGE. Amsterdam Short ... 11 18 ... 11 18 Do Rotterdam — ... 12 1 ... 12 1 Antwerp — ... 25 35 ... 25 40 Brussels — ... 25 35 ... 25 40 Hamburg h - ••• 13 10 ... 13 101 Paris qhort ... 25 121 ... 25 224 Ditto .........3 Ms. ... 2 5 32 k ... 25 37 k Marseilles -.— 25 37k- Frankfort-on-the-Main ... 1201 ... 1.201 Vienna — ... 12 65 ... 12 70 Trieste — ... 12 65 ... 12 70 Petersburg Copenhagen . ... ~ 9 14 ... 9 16 Berlin Madrid.. - • 48i ... 481 Cadiz — ... 42 ... 49 Leghorn Milan — ... 26 f , 5 ... 26 95 Genoa — ... 26 85 ... 26 95 Naples Palermo — ... 26 85 ... 26 95 Messina Lisbon ... 5 . 11 .. 52 Oporto — ... 511 ... 52 Rio Janeiro New York .-.... "Gentlemen of the Institute, and Fellow Architects,— I The two Conventions already held had less of the cherac ter of Conventions than of actual business meetings. They 1 , wore but experiments with a new order of things. It has been our desire that this Convention should be something more than a business meeting, and should assume impor tance as a National Convention of Architects. To this and we have invited every practical architect of the United States to meet here and consult with us °vet measures for the common good. For, if the institute is to be re spectedby the community and to wield an influence, it must represent the opinions of the best-disposed men of the whole profession. To those, therefore, who have chosen i to accept our invitation, I extend a cordial welcome. To you, gentlemen, and the members generally, I shall say that I congratulate you all upon the return of this event, and earnestly hope that it may result in much good to the profession generally and to the community with which it is in relations of mutual support. The speaker then pro ceeded to offer suggestions bearing upon these relations, and said that to consider the past,to provide for the proseut,and to order for the future, wore the principal objects of the meeting. He concluded as follows :—Our doings in the past are now a part of our history, and I think that we have oc casion to be proud of our record. Here in new York a most important work has been begun. The New York Chapter has formed the nuclees,and valuable engravings,drawings, and photographs have been collected by it. An opportu nity has been and is now open to any ono in or out of the profession to add to the collection, end to fnrther the on ward course of that enterprising branch of our organiza tion. The New York Chapter hes shown the architects of all other towns and cities the way of establishing simi lar Chapters of the Institute throughout the country, all of which will be held together by a common bond of up: . „ i n the American Institute of Architects. We have_ all, during the past year, added more or less to the '"umber of archi tectural works that we have given tb the world. Have the additions been evident imprtr;ereente on our former works? If so, then our efforts have not been in vain, and our studies have resulted in progress. Much has been said by historians concerning the 'dark ages' that for a time pre vailed in Europe. 1 would that the reflection only of such darkness could but throw its rays over our era of boasted light. I would that we might be guided by them in our endeavours to reproduce some of the works of those times. It might then be seen that we are not destitute of the qua lities of men who have left on record in the pursuit of languages written in stone works which testify to lives of truth and of earnest vital power—lives which, if lived over again, wool I be destined to reproduce I. upon a greater area works of a like character, truly elevating and ennobling to the present age. Had we not been favoured by the reflection of such miscalled dark -1 tress, our present condition would have been darkness in- Ideed. But, happily, we have been led to search for truo light in what the world popularly calls darkness, and to investigate, in our rambles among the beauteous and won drous combinations of art, the treasures bequeathed to us by our predecessors. Let us, therefore, be diligent in our scorch for truth ; let us strive to accumulate, by every means possible, and with untiring energy, that knowledge which will give us the power to bequeath to future genera tions works the contemplation of which will endow them with such wisdom, such strength, and such clearness of perception, as will enable them everywhere to know the good from the bad, the false from the true, and the de formed from the beautiful." President Upjohn was followed by Mr. Russell Sturgis, jun., who read the annual report of Board of Trustees. The Board recommended that the initiation fee of the Society, which is now $5O, be reduced, as it is in some cases a serious bar to increase of member ship, but that the annual tax, which is needed for the pur poses of tho Society, remain the same. A plain certi ficate of membership, to be renewed annually, was sug gested in place of the ornate diploma customary in such societies. The schedule of authorised prices for architectural work was described us incomplete, and needing revision. The present, number of Fellows of the Institute was given as 49 ; associate members, 16 ; and honorary members, 29. The Treasurer reported a hand . some balance in the treasury is favour of the Society. By the Committee on Examinations during the past year 49 buildings have been reported unsafe after examination, and have been at their instigation repaired or Wien down. The Committee ou Education reported the plan of a great Central School of Aechitecture to he imprac ticable, and recommended local schools of less extent, and submitted a general plan for their orgauizatiou. The Committee on Publications reported that the proceedings of the Society had been printed in pamphlet form, also a valuable paper on " The Architectural and other Societies of Europe," by A. J. Bloor, Fellow ; and one on "The Unity of Architectural Styles," by E.L. Little, Fellow. An essay entitled " Remarks on Fire-proof Construction," by P. 13. Wight, Fellow, was still in hand for publication. A contract for ono year had been made with Weston and Co., publishers of The Engineering and Mining Journal, to publish past and present papers read before the Institute. A report was presented from the Chapter in Philadelphia, also from the New York Chapter—the latter showing that a good library was in process of formation, and that many proofs of sympathy had been received from the enlight ened portion of the community, and that a vast increase of , interest had been manifested by larger attendance at the meetings during the year." On the conclusion of business, the members of the Institute, representatives of the Press, and other visitors partook of an elegant supper, and passed some time in examining the works of art in the Society's rooms. The next day the Convention resumed session, with R. M. Hunt in the chair. A large number of architects and visitors were present, and the meet ing opened with the reading of a paper on the "Theory, Functions, and Uses of Chimneys," by Adolph Cluss, of Washington, D.C., showing the best modes of construction. He pointed out that ancient civilization, to which architecture is so much indebted, prospered in warm climates, where fires in the apartments were seldom necessary. History failed to record the inventor of chimneys, or to define where they were first used. The pri mitive elements are found in the conical smoke tunnels ascending through the thick walls of castles of the Anglo-Saxon period in England, from which it is not difficult to trace the transition to the common chimney, of which the first authentic record is found in the twelfth century in France, in the fourteenth century in Italy, and in the reign of Queen Elizabeth in England. Mr. Richard Up john, the architect of Trinity Church, read a paper on " The Colonial Architecture of New York and the New England States." "He said that the progress of architecture was trace able in the older works erected before the Revolution. He referred to the few colonial buildings which remain as showing with what care they were built, notwithstanding the very limited development of the country at that time, and were a striking evidence of the taste and skill then prevalent The mostancient of them are those erected in the Dutch colonies, and are to be found in New York, New Jercey, and Pennsylvania. One of the most prominent of these is the North Dutch Church in Fulton-street, which has been demolished during the past year; also the South Dutch Church, now the Post-office, the old Trinity, thrice rebuilt, and St. Paul's. Of domestic buildings none are left in New York in their original condition. There are several, however, in Brooklyu. Probably the eldest house now standing in the United States may still be seen in South Brooklyn,om Third-avenue, near Greenwood Cemetery, with the date 1,666 in wrought-iron figures forming the anchor-houds on the outside. Ho spoke of old buildings in the New England States, of the residence of the Governors of Now York, the Livingston M anor House on the Hudson, and many other houses of note, closing with an exhortation to follow up the know ledge of, and skill acquired in, architecture, and they should certainly succeed. Mr. R. G. Hatfield read the last paper, which was on Elementary Training of the Architect,' and enforced on the young student in archi tecture the necessity of severe appliance to the art which he had chosen for his work through life, and careful re search into its primal principles. At te conclusion of the reading the meeting took a recess f ur half an hour, partaking in the meantime of an elegant repast. On re suming session the following resolutions were passed: 'Resolved, That the Board of Trustees bs, directed to me morialise the Legislature of the State of New York to pass a bill transferring to the New i ork A.I.A. all the powers, under the "law in relation to unsafe buildings." now delegated to the American Institute of Architects.' The following officers were elected for the yam. 1869-1870 —President. Richard Upjohn ; Vico-President, ex officio, Richard M. Hunt; Treasurer, EL G. Hatfield; Secre tary, 'l'. B. Wright; Corresponding Secretary, William If. Ware ; Librarian Alfred J. Bloor ; Board of Trustees, Richard Upjohn R. G. Hatfield, T. D. Hatch, Jag. Ren wick, Henry Dudley, George B. Post. Standing Commit - tees: Committee on Examinations, Richard Upjohn, James Renwick, 14 G. Hatfield, Detlef Liernan, Henry Dudley ; Committee on Education, E. T. Littell, William R. Ware, John Davis Hatch, George W. Hewitt, J. 0. Cady; Committee on Library and Publications, Richard M. Hunt, Emlen T. Limit, P. B. Wright, H. W. Hartwell, A. J. Bloor. After the election on the meetlng, took a recess until 8 p.m., when E. L. Godkin, E:q., editor of the Na lion, delivered the clos in g address, and the meeting ad- I journed sine die. continuous and gradual increase of vagrancy within the Union was such as to excite very natu ral alarm, and a strong feeling that the laws relat ing to the relief of the casual poor within the metropolis are demoralising and mischievous in their operation, and they looked upon such a sys tem of relief as tending to foster and encourage pauperism. The statement then went on to say that the number of vagrants relieved in the Union, had increased from 5,411 in 1864 to 20,343 in 1869, the greater number of whom were habitual vag- rants, and suggested that legislation upon the question of vagrancy is immeliately and impera tively demanded ; that the administration of relief, the arrangements and maintenance of homeless poor wards, the dietary, and the enforcement of the task walk shouid, in the metre .olis at least, be strictly uniform ; that measures shoilla be adopted for the reclamation, by detenti:on or removal, as each case may warrant, of the young especially, who, destitute in this great metropolis, seek shelter in its casual war' , s, and who have not yet sunk, but are in dani„'",:r of sinking, into hopeless pauperism and ef ane and that habitual vagrancy should be 'made penal. The report of the committee of the Maryleboue Board of Guardians, read yesterday, on this document stated that from inquiries made by them they found that the number of admissions to the casual wards of St. Marylebone Work house since the 29th of September, 1864, the date at which the Metropolitan Poor Act came into operation, had been as follows :—Half-year to Lady-day, 1865, 4,7-19 ; half-year to Michaelmas, 1865, 10,676; to Lady-day, 1866, 19,322; to Michaelmas, 1866, 10,012 ; to Lady-day, 1867, 11,183; to Michaelmas, 1867, 10,620; to Lady day, 1868, 7,775; to Michaelmas, 1868, 11,426; to Lady-day, 1869, 10,407 ; and to Michaelmas, 1869, 11,418. Daring this period 1,863 casuals hal been turned away for want of room. With regard to variations in the foregoing numbers, the committee believed that the increase at the com mencement arose from the closing of the nightly refuges consequent upon a legal provision being made by the several parishes and union; and from the non-employment, up to the 21st of February, 1866, of the police as assis tant relieving officers for vagrants. Immediately on the employment of the police the numbers fell, as shown, from 19,322 in the half-year end ing Lady-day, to 10,012 in the half-year endiog Michaelmas, 1866; and since that period (wi:l the exception of one half-year) there had been no mate rial deviation. The accommodation at St. Maryle bone Workhouse is for 75 males and 40 females and 20 children. From a Parliamentary return the committee find that the average number admitted nightly to the houseless poor wards throughout the whole metropolis was, in the month of January, 1868 :—Males, 940 ; females, 271 ; children, 62 ; and that there is accommodation in the existing wardsuf the metropolis for 1,539 males, 974 fem.des, and 32 children; total, 2,54. Although the commit tee (lid not find either in Marylebane or throngh(,ut London such a large increase as appeared in the ad missions to the casual wards of the Whitechanel Union, yet from the worthless character and the re current admission of many of the persons frequenting the caimal wards, the committee concurred with the Guardians of Whit chapel in considering that fur ther legislation is required, so that habitual vag rancy may be made a penal offence ; that the chil dren of habitual vagrants on convic: iou should be sent to reformatories or industrial schools, and a uniformity insured in the mode of admission to the wards, in the dietary, and in the task-work re quired before leaving. The committee believe that from the experience gained in that parish that the regular exaction of a labour test, and the mainte nance of strict discipline will tend greatly to dis courage vagrancy. Mr. TAVENER, in moving the adoption of the report, remarked that it was high time the Legisla ture should revise what they had done, no doubt with the best intentions, but which had been taken every advantage of by lazy, idle vagabonds, who never meant to work, but who were determined to live upon society. Mr. GALSWORTIIY seconded the motion ; and Messrs. HARLOWE, BOTTING, and other members of the Board expressed their high satisfaction at the statistics which the report contained with re spect to Maryleboue. Mr. VEREY advocated, not only uniformity with regard to labour and discipline, but also unifor mity of provision to be supplied to casuals through out the country, and the motion was then put and carried. Mr. GALSWOItTHY then moved that the report be forwarded to the Poor-law Board ; that they be requested to receive a deputation from the Maryle bone Guardians on the subject; and that the other guardians of the metropolis be requested to join such deputation. The motion was seconded, and reference was made to a report which had been made by Mr. Douglas, the master of the workhouse, strongly bearing on the pints raised in the report of the committee, that during the past week 13 refractory casuals had been sent to prison for refusing to work after receiving relief. L The motion was seconded and carried 77C111. con., and the Board soon after adjourned. BREA RFAST.- EPPS'S COCOA.- GRATEFUL AND COM-. FORTING.—Tho very agreeable character of this prepara tion has rendered it a general favourite. The Civil Service Gazette remarks :—" The singular success which Mr. Epps attained by his hommopathic preparation of cocoa has never been surpassed by any experimentalist. 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