The Sun. — London, England, 1865-08-02 00:00:00

~. 9z emu-- SPA 4 PER ' 'r ~= ~~f' ~, x 7.2 .ev",o` terms, griev- Brazil, iovern- this result; but in the present darkness on t s of those conditions th e f act i tself is impor t, tufa cannot safely be overlooked at a time when malig nant cholera prevails in a part of Egypt which is in frequent and direct communication with English p orts. cOautionary measures that are the best preparations against the threatened attack, are also the most useful to repress, if not to extir pate, those marauding bands of diseases that always infest within the frontiers, and arc not the less dan gerous because they excite less alarm by sudden and violent outbreaks. An abundant supply of water is a first necessity for this purpose; and the inhabi tants of a town should not be obliged " to fetch it from a distance," which the registrar of Ilindley, the Wigan district, complains that the people there find it necessary to do, though it is a place where collieries and ironworks are in operation. 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STOCKTON MEETIN Weights for the Stockton r_ tt in hie a been in taken ill, t for Mr. re had a ing from )6 ill for ,Gotten lion the the Hop 1, where nething. a female or) then • QTODARE.-114m REPRESENTATION.- EGYPTIAN HAL L—THEA LEE OF MYSTERY. - The new and marvellous Illusions, the INS fANTANEOUS GRO VVTII of FLOWER TREES and the REAL INDIAN BASKET FEAT, as only performed by Colonel Stodare and the Indian Magicians, and introduoed for the first time in this country, by Colonel Stodare, on Easter Monday, April 17, 1865, in his celebrated entertainment of MAGIC and VENTRILOQUISM. Every night at 8, Saturday included, and Special Day Representations on Wednesday and; Satur day Al terncons at 3. . - • - - MR. HOUGH'S NEW NOVEL. Just ready, in 3 vols., WILLIAM BATHURST. By LEWIS HOUGH, M.A. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. .1 —WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16. 'radosmen's Handicap. Two just to leeward of and close under the pier head. All four vessels formed a very pretty and effective picture at this point of the race, as, with canvas stretched taut as a harp string, they threaded their way through the numerous yachts and other vessels at anchor in the roadstead. 2 p.m. —Wind, N.W., moderately fresh. Aline leading, with Pan tomime second, Albertine third, and Viking fourth ; all three continuing to work along the island shore; the Egeria standing over in pursuit from the north shore', the Titania still working along the north shore under Browndown; and the Galatea and Aquiline a long way astern, and, barring accidents to the leaders, out of the race. Under King's-quay the Pantomime stood too far in and lost her position as second vessel, while at the same time the Egeria joined the and improved her p os iti on at track of the leading vessels, MUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1810), BRIGHTON RACES. Age st lb ... 4 9 8 ... 5 8 12 ... 4 8 8 Ago st lb Elland ~. 3 6 7 Grapeshot 3 6 7 Godmersham 3 6 6 Ariel 3 6 5 Wharfinger 4 6 4 Henrietta ... ...„4 6 2 Brandy Wine 4 6 2 Harry Brailsford 3 6 2 Klarinska 3 6 0 Ameer 3 6 0 East Lynn... 3 6 0 Zenobia 3 6 0 Spring Gun 3 5 12 Puck ... 3 510 King Arthur ... 3 5 9 Nidderdale 3 5 8 Barnoldby 3 5 8 Chesterfield 3 5 7 Elastic ... 3 5 7 Mackintosh 3 5 7 Racer Jess... ... 3 5 7 11, RUSSE LL-STRE ET, COVENT-GARDEN, LENDS MONEY on Personal and other Security. in sums of .V.O to 2500, to be repaid by instalments extending over Vie, two, or three years. The large C ipital of this Associa ion enables it to complete its transactions without delay. recouNo inquiry or office fees, and strict secrecy observel. Bills recounted at short notice. Form sent free on receipt of a nt stamped envelope.. The Association also leads Money for the purchase of a 1311 80 by a tenant, or for the liquidation of mortgages, on terms most advantageous to the borrower. • Hurst and Blnekett, rnbliehers, 13, Great Mar:borough street. Ely... Scamandor Cathedral SIX POPULAR NOVELS. At every Library in the Kingdom. 1. LADY FLAVIA. Three Vols. . 2. GOD'S PROVIDENCE HOUSE. Three Vols. 3. Miss MARRYAT'S TOO GOOL) FOR HIM. Three Vols. 4. Miss MARRYAT'S LOVE'S CONFLICT. Three Vols. 5. EMILIE CARLEN'S The GUARDIAN. Three Vols. 6. LA TIMER'S LUCK. Three Vols. Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street. La Toucques The Tartar -.5 8 7 ...4 8 5 Admission, Is.; area, 28. ; stalls, 3s. Tickets at 151 r. 31, old Bond-street, and at the Box-office, Egyptian Ball, from 11 to 5. Annngnac Twilight -... Buckfoot Stanton Alico ...5 8 3 710 ...4 7 9 ... a 7 7 ...5 7 5 " The sensation of the season."—Vide Punch, June :4,1865. EDWARD HARPER, Secretary. MR. and Mrs. GERMAN REED, with Mr. 1.71. JO UN PARRY. will appear in their new entertain ment, entitled w PECULIAR FAMILY, by William Brough. New scenery by T. and W. Grieve. Atter which. Mr. John Parry will give a few Memoranda from his Musi cal Note Book, entitled "RECOLLECTIONS," vocal and instrumental. Every Evening, except Saturday. at 8. A MORNING REPRESENTATION every Wednesday and Saturday, at 3. ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRA TION, 14, Regent-street. Hopper ... 4 7 4 Welcome ... 6 7 4 Hymettus ... 4 7 4 Brother to Blonclin 4 7 2 RAILWAY AND OTHER COMPANIES• xnt wore I was not THE MASSA CARRARA MARBLE COMPANY (Limited). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the LIST of APPLI CATIONS for SHARES in this Company will be RE PT OPEN until THURSDAY NEXT, the 3d of August. By order, JOHN LLOYD, Secretary and Manager. °l nceP, 33, King-street, Cheapside, July 31,1865. Helen ... Macbeth ... Brown Bread Finesse ... Armourer Gondola ... Revival ... ... 4 7 2 ... 4 7 0 ... 3 6 12 4 6 11 ...4 6 10 ... 4 6 ...4 6 7 the same time that she gained considerably on the Panto mime. As the leading yachts opened Cowes Roads, the wind freshened and came up squally from W.N.W., and in passing Cowes the Egeria went into second place, with the Albertine third, Viking fourth, and Pantomime fifth, the ninishod, CHEAP EDlTlON.—Frontispiece Vignette Title-page, Or., PAID IN FULL. A NOVEL. By H. J. BYRON. John Maxwell and Co., Publishers, 12?, Fleet-street. MIDLAND. The directors of this company have decided on recommending to the proprietors a dividend on the ordinary stock for the half-year ending the 30th of June last, at the rate of 61 per cent. per annum. ainished iad been D Work- Unreserved seats, Is. and 2s. ; stalls, 2s. ; stall spring chairs, 58. Stalls may be secured (without tee) in advance at the Gallery. This day is published, in foap. Bvo., price 55., ET 0 NI ANA, Ancient and Modern ; being Notes of the History and Traditions of Eton College. Originally published in "Blackwood's Magazine." Revised and Augmented. W. Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. xamina der, the was im- T H E 0 X F ORD 6, OXFORD STREET. W. YORK AUGUST MEETING.-AUGUST 23. ye. The The Oxford and Canterbury Rail Company (limited). SIXTY-SIX, by J. Offenbach, performed by Misses Russell, Barrie. Walmesley, Tyrell ; Messrs. A. St. Albyn. Rusk, Green, and Mons. ERVAH, the new French Tenore, with full Band and Chorus. Now ready, at all the Libraries, is 3 vols.. e appre a, Kent. it or the for East n, High posed to she was 'plata in Dun- -nut into mine it. it. The I o'clock a largo It had d cotton find any y of tho Ore - very Lrge and that he %th ; but re lived. se cases, ono in oder tho lict, but tter. Ls found ridence, ?roye." ) for the teat was •ance of ow crop le doing 33a 318 368 40a 358 38a 368 388 12s ; old Barley a per 30 4 stone. 3. Peas, may be re a few whether one firm 36s ZS I 3( 8 346 388 924 ;(18 358 -8 -4 31s 37s —s 8 354 —s -K 355 365 ke crops 8; new Bar -26s per I per 24 3 stone. thow of >ame as lushel. ,ushel. F 1401 b. f 2801 b. at the Beau- not a inty is in the y four 0, tho 7ds, of o wifo tho lobed Lester- Pim )hick, -- • MENAI PARK AND HOTEL COMPANY (Limited). Capital .£70,000, in 7,000 Shares of £lO each. Deposit £1 per Share on Application, and £1 on Allot ment. Calls not to exceed £2 per Sham, and to be made at intervals of not less than three months. Interest at 6 per cent. per annum will be allowed upon the deposits and calls, as well as upon payments in anticipa tion until the opening of the Hotel. I ncorporated under the "Joint-Stock Limited Liability , . Act," which expressly limits the liability of each Share holder to the amount of his subscription. DIRECTORS. Capt. the Honourable J. C. VIVIAN, M.P., 14, Belgrave square, 'London, Chairman. Ueorge Reed, Esq., Deputy-Chairman, Director of the Tot tenham and Hampstead Junction Railway Company. 9...aptain Lloyd, Aston Hall, Oswestrv. 1 1. A. Mur ra y, Esq., Director of the Star and Garter Hotel Comp an y. Hu g h Ward Saunders, Esq., Chobham House, Bagshot, Surrey. James Marko Wood, Esq., Liverpool. BANKERS. The National Bank, Old Broad-street, London, E.C. (And all their several Branches.) BROKERS. Albert Ricardo, Esq., Angel-court, Bank, London, E.C. Messrs. Horsfall and Penny, Liverpool. Charles P. Allen, Esq., India-buildings, Cross-street, Man chester. SOLICITOR. William Toogood, Esq., 16, Parliament-street, West minster, S.W. ARCHITECT. John B arne tt, E sq ., 3, Verulam-buildings, Gray's Inn, London, W.O. SECRETARY. James Hutt, Esq. (fir;;;Fitessrs. Hutt and Browno). OFFICES. 2, Westminster-chambers, Victoria-street, West . minster, S.W. PROSPECTUS. This Company is formed — T o carr y out a contract made with the London and •Tiorth-Western Railway Company, for t he p urchase of a 'Toehold estate on the edge of the Menai Straits, in the county of Carnarvon, consisting of about 80 acres of valu able building land, 20 acres of which were , s o me time since, Planted and laid out by the late Sir Joseph Paxton, at a Very large outlay. 2. To devote a portion of the estate lying nearest to the ilenai-bridge station of the London and North-Western Railway Company to the purposes of a first-class Hotel, with appropriate gardens, pleasure grounds, and other conveniences, and to erect, furnish, and maintain such . 4 101 and grounds. 3 . To dispose of the residue of the estate by way of absolute sale, or to lease the same for the erection - of villa and other residences, and to otherwise encourage building thereon, as from time to Hine may appear most judicious or desirable. 4 . To take a lease for 99 years on agreed terms of the V r eshment-rooms to be erected by the London and North awestern Railway Company at their Menai-bridge stat i o n, :cite manage them in connexion with the Hotel, the Rail aY Company having agreed that they will improve and Ma intain their Menai station ass first-class station, at which f "T - fifths of all passenger trains, not being express, mail, ° r excursion trains, will stop. 5 . To erect private and other baths , both salt and fresh w . 440 , as well as to construct open bathing-places in the „. c•oeunds on the edge of the Straits. • cs. The picturesque features of Carnarvonshire, with its in see rating climate, have long won for that county a large 1 . 0 " . of the public favour, and in the vicinity of the more mantic and accessible spots, the demand for further first -44,9 Hotel accommodation and private residences has b - ,r 0 a matter of notoriety. Few sites have proved more ( active than those which the banks of the Straits possess, `," 1 1 the est a t e w hi c h h as b een secured for the put of the present Company is confessedly unrivalled in point of situation and general eligibility. The property thus available lies between the Menai and etannia bridges, and is skirted on one side b the Menai i l ai l s, and on the other by the London and North-Western the Way. The whole estate commands extensive views of .. Iv ',Principal objects of interest and natural beauty with inch the district abounds. The Pass of Llanberis, Snow ..`l9o, Bangor, and Beaumaris, are all in its immediate vici- V 13% The Harbour of Holyhead may be reached by railway 11 ,,,,au hour, and Liverpool and Manchester in three hours. t - he promoters have carefully collected and examined, edata upon which they rest their anticipation of the pro baole nature of the undertaking, and they can see no rea -1.3°11 Why the advance which of late years has taken place 1 1 , 1 , the value of building sites at the more celebrated water cog-Places of England should not within the next few years equally realised for this Company ; still less do the ppro motersbelieve that the success winch has invariably at nided the establishment of good Hotels, in co-operation with our great Railways, will be wanting in the present Instance. t here already exists a large demand for land in this lo '4l"tY, and the Shareholders may therefore confidently rental °f derive a handsome profit from the sales and rental of the estate. It is an important consideration that the London and N orth-WesternZ Railway Company, who have a direct in 47est in the success of this project, are disposed to give it thei r cordial support. The Directors, under power conferred upon them by the Articles of Association, will pay interest at 6 per cent. per a nnum upon all calls and deposits till the opening of the Hotel, which, it is expected, will take place in the course of eighteen months. Shareholders desirous of paying up in an ticipation of the future calls, can do so, and interest will 0 6 1 allowed thereon at 6 per cent. • Should no allotment be made the deposit will be returned II," full, and if a greater number of shares be applied for t hat is allotted, the surplus deposit will be a pplied in dimi nutionu of the payment to be made in respect of the deposit on allotment. Gees, Articles o f As soc i a tion may be seen at the Company's crettriy--, ees, and at th e S o li c it or ' s , as well as the several Brokers'. ro n - PPlication for shares, accompanied with the deposit, to be Br° in the annexed to Bankers, Brokers, or the from whom prospectuses may be obtained. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. Te the Directors of the Menai Park and Hotel Company (Limited) 4 G entlemen,—Having paid to the sum of being a deposit of £1 per Share on Shares the above Company, I request that you will allot me that n umber, and I hereby accept such Shares, or any less number which may be allotod to me, subject to the Articles of Association ; and I further request that my name may be Placed on th e Register of Shareholders for tho Shares so allotted. Name in full Address Profession or business Usual signature Date 1865. lI L+' WORLD-RENOWNED WHEELER BL. and WILSON PRIZE MEDAL LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES, from 49 and upwards, with all re cent Improvements and Additions. These Machines execute all descriptions of work In any Material with speed, strength, durability, beauty, and eco hoßly. They are ornamental in the drawing-room, a plea -Bant and healthful exercise in use, and can be worked by a Instructions gratis to all purchasers. Illustrated r oe MWs gratis and post free. Offices and Sale-rooms, 139, Regent-street, Landon, W. IHAIR-CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn, t twi ,London.—ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID (Flo 3 _es or Gentlemen's hair immediately it Is applied. Sold d or .; 2 6 o en o t a f m re p e s. for 51 stamps. lioaa'a Toilet Magazine, GREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.— he , s „ ALEX. ROSS'S charges for Dyeing the hair perms- T h ', 1,1 3 , Ladies' Hair from 78. 6d.; Gentlemen's from bs. 410 ' ,Dye fa sold at 3s. 6d ,or sent free for 51 stamps. It Is ...L i ' easy of use. ITAIR DESTROYER, 248, High Holborn, Qet London.—AL the EX.'ROSS'S DEPILATORY om thremoves, rut e ff ect to skin, superfluous hair fre tape , foband arms. 3s. 6d.; sent the same day.as ordered by post Stamps. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in . ROSS'S CATHARI IL, which seedil stC t uceli ALEX whirkPrs and thickens hair. DES 3s. 6d.; sent fre e for 54y on . W. ir id ALEX. ROSS, 218, High Holborn, London. Essay Fla . ,PImPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the skin T 4/ 3, :e improved by one dose of ALEX. ROSS'S VEGE ke ,"k SKIN PILL. They remove redness, sallowness b y post for 40 et trnps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High iJodon. 014 sta mps ; LE X. ROSS' FACE POWDER, ls. ; sent for to ne , Eye Colour, :is. Cd.. or 54 stamps. Skin ji oo _roduces a transcendent complexion , le. , or 6 1 1 stamps. 111011„„of 01bo Ros rn e 5,6 d., or 51 stamps. — ALES . R O SS, 218, . London. 11- 1)1'• scorrs LIVER AND BILIOUS e , • PILLS.—A NEVIOI. FAILING REM EDY.—l'Ter -64eori'il wi th out any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of w P 0 . Sutter Pt Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to aU win h d. et 1 ,1 1% 'rein bilious and liver nomplaints, :5t1 , 7: 11 Oddlness, dizzineaa of the eyes, — 0 - uritler ness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a p ili k itge F 3 O c r i liabitual Vo n " blood, they are truly excellent ; mild in thcir opera_L tioteand grAteful to , he stomach, they create appetite, p r o- ,iQ'estion, and strengthen tbe whole neryols croe• W. Lambert, 8, King. William-street, Charinf,r-erY°T tir4":ll. and by most drug t ats in boxes, Is. lid., and three B!4a.t t ,,,Lue quantity in one, 2s lid. Be sure to ask for Dr. k rcen and Liver rills . . The genuine arc a square stamp:" 4 °kage. witL " Wiliiano Lambert," engraved on the H ODGES'S DISTILLERY COMPANY (Limited). NO APPLICATIONS for SHARES will be received after WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 2d proximo. CLENCH, SMITH, and CO., Financial Agents. 1, Royal Exchange-buildings. THE Duke of SUTHERLAND and PER CENTAGES to SERVANTS.—Write for your TEA direct to the EAST INDIA TEA COHPAAY. China, Assam, and Japan Teas in every variety, from is. 10d. per lb. upwards. List of prices sent on application.—Ware houses, 9, Great St. Helen's Churchyard, City. IVOTIILN - G IMPOSSIBLE.—The greatest and l e s r s m . o j s o t useful G i o n y s e N n i of T f a t u b a ° d c a 6 A I G 2 ,IJA Thr e e A M K A i I n t r E . o L L u r A Mt Lombard. street, London, Perfumers to her Majesty, respect fully o ff er to the public this truly marvellous which gradually rest :res the human hair to its pristine hue—no matter at what age. The Agna Amarella has none of the properties of dyes ; it, on the contrary, is beneficial to the system, and when the hair is once restored one application per month will keep it in perfect colour. Price one guinea per bottle, or in half bottles, 10s. 61 Testimonials from artistes of the highest order, and from individuals of undoubted re spectability, may be seen on application. Messrs. John Goanell and Co. have been appointed Perfumers to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. JOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY TOOlll PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, Protects the enamel from decay, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the the breath. Pri.:,e 18. 61-12, Three King-Wart, Lombard street, London. Foreign Mail Packet List. MAILS DUE. Australia and New Zealand, via Southampton.— —Aug. 18. Ditto, via Marseilles Aug. 12. Brazil and Cape Verde, by British packet liug. 4. Ditto, by French packet Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and St. Helena Aug. 21. China, Penang, and Singapore, via Southampton—Aug. 2. Ditto, via Marseilles Aug. —, Fatkland Islands Gibraltar, via Southampton India (Calcutta), and Coyion, via . Southampton Aug. 2. Ditto, via Mansellles ............Aug. India (Bombay), via Southampton. Aug. Ditto, via Marseilles .. Aug. Mauritius, via Southampton Aug. 10. Ditto, via Marseil:e3 Aug. 4. Newfoundland Portugal .....Aug. 4. Ditto, by private ship to Lisbon.. United States and British North America, by Bri tish packet .. Aug. 10. Ditto, by United States packet, via Southamp ton Ditto, •Ix Ccrk OOOOO ••• • Ditto, by Canadian packet, via Londonderry Aug. 4. West Coast of Africa. Madeira, and Tenerife Aug. 10. West Indies and Pacific (except Bahamas, Cuba, and Mexico Aug. 14 Bahamas, via New York. Aug. 16 TIIE QUEEN OF TIIE SANDWICH ISLANDS.—On Monday last Queen Emma of the Sandwich Islands, accompanied by Lady Franklin, Miss Craycroft, and a lady in waiting, honoured Admiral and the Hon. Mrs. Hall with her company to luncheon, at their house in Phillimore gardens, Campden-hill. After luncheon her Majesty exa mined the admiral's museum, with the varied contents of which she was much pleased, taking special interest, how ever, in the Chinese collection, and the numerous models of ships and boats. Among the company invited to meet Queen Emma were Viscountess Torrington, the Hon. Mrs. Luskin, the Hon. Hanbury Tracy, M.P., Mr. and Mrs. Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbyl, Archdeacon Sinclair, and few other ladies and gentlemen from the. immediate neighbourhood. As a sequitur of Goodwood Brighton has always claimed a very fair share of public patronage—more, however, from its being considered in the light of a pleasurable little gathering, and coming as an agreeable relief after the some what hard work of the previous week, than from any in trinsic merits of its own. This year, however, the commit tee, by the very liberal contribution of £2,400, including a Gold Cup worth £4OO, have sought to give the meeting a more business character, and if their efforts are seconded by the leading men on the turf, there is little doubt that Brighton will take higher rank than it has yet done. There wore only six events for to-day, commencing with the Bristol Plate, t one mile, generally an interesting race. There was not much in it, however, beyond the top weight. Guardsman, who, carrying Bst 121 b, made most of the run ning, and won cleverly. From Redmire's running at Goodwood it looked a certainty for him in the Brighton Stakes, and Verdant got closer to him coming up the hill than was quite pleasant to his backers, yet he landed the odds by half a length in the last few strides. There was a fine race between Saladin and Armadillo in the Marine Plate, the latter coming with a rush in the last 200 yards, and, catching the favourite on the post, made a dead heat of it. In the deciding heat the young one made strong pace, but, being unable to get out of the way of his oppo nent, who stuck to him with unflinching gameness, was beaten by a head, to the great glee of the fielders. Longdown and Lo Mandarin were the only competitors in the Biennial, the French horse making the favourite gallop his quickest until they reached the Stand, where Longdown won cleverly. Archimedes carried off the Champagne Stakes in such hollow style from Union Jack as to bring him into notice for the St. Leger, 12 to 1 being offered about him after the race. The attendance was smaller than we are accustomed to see at Brighton, though the weather was most propitious, the storms of the previous day having laid the dust and made it "good going." The Bristol Plate of 50 sovs (handicap), for all ages. One mile. Mr. R. Cotton's Guardsman, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (Daley 1 Mr. Hodgman's Vixen, 3 yrs, Bst (Morris 2 Mr. W. G. Craven's Cobweb, 3 yrs, 7st 51b (Loates 3 The following also ran :—Belle of the Ball, Tailor, John Gully, Knight of the Whistle, Sympathy, Medicis, and Vision. Betting-3 to 1 agst Guardsman, sto 1 agst Cobweb, 6 to 1 agst Vixen, 100 to 8 agst Knight of the Whistle, 100 to 6 agst Sympathy. A long delay at the post preceded the fall of the flag; but at last they were despatched on equitable:terms, Guards man lying in the centre, having& trifle the best of it, closaly attended by Knight of the Whistle, John Gully, Sympa thy, and Cobweb to the bend, when Knight of the Whistle came up next the rails, and as they entered the bottom he held a clear lead of Vixen, who, with Guardsman and Cob web in attendance, came on with the running to the enclo sure, when he dropped back, and Mr. Cotton's horse again was left in front. At the Stand Vixen challenged; but, failing to get up, was beaten after a fine finish by three parts of a length. Cobweb was third, a length and a half in their rear, Knight of the Whistle was fourth, Sympathy fifth, and John Gully next. Tailor, who was last through out, trotted in along way in their rear. The Brighton Stakes (Handicap) of 15 soya each, 10 ft. with 200 added. Winners extra ; the second horse to receive 50 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 23 subs., nine of whom declared forfeit. Mr. Brayley's Redmire, 3 yrs, Est 91b (Hibberd) 1 Mr. Hodgman's Verdant (including 51b extra), 3 yrs; Est 51b (Hear tfield) 2 Mr. Thellusson's Veluti, 4 yrs, Est 13Ib (Deacon) 3 Marquis of Hastings's Redcap, 4 yrs, 7st 131 b (carried Bst) (Fordhant 4 Mr. Fleming's Flatterer, 4 yrs, ist 121 b (IL Covey) ) 5 Betting-7 to 4on Redmire, sto 1 agst any other. Redcap jumped away with a clear lead and made the run ning at a strong pace, Veluti going on second, the favourite third, close up with whom came Verdant. Several lengths in their rear came Flatterer. These positions were retained over the hill, but as they approached the bend the promi nent lead of the Marquis's colt sensibly decreased, andthey got upon closer terms. On entering the straight, Redcap resigned the pride of ,place to Verdant, who came up on their right, and led into the bottom, where Redmire joined him, and as they ascended the hill the pair became locked together, and ran so to the Stand, where the favourite by sheer gameness got his head in advance, and won a very exciting race by half a length. 'There Were three lengths between the second and third, a similar distance divided the latter from the fourth. Flatterer, who never was in the hunt, was beaten off 100 yards. Tho South-Down Stakes of 5 soya each, with 100 added ; for 2-yr-olds and upwards. Weight for age, with selling allowances. T.Y.C. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr. J. Dawson's Money Spinner, 3 yrs, £lO, ist 71b (llibberl 1 Mr. R. Cotton's Trap, 5 yr s , £4O Bst 71b (Daley 2 Mr. Stephenson's Salliet, 3 yrs, £4O, 7st 71b (Morris 3 The following also ran :—Puritan, Triumpher, Sym pathy, Madcap, Polka, and Court Milliner. Betting-2 to 1 agst Trap, 4to 1 agst Salliet, sto 1 agst Money Spinner, and 7 to 1 agst Polka. Through the over -anxiety of the riders of Triumpher, Salliet, and Puritan, the start was delayed upwards of hall an hour. When the signal was lowered they got away in straggling order. Madcap, Polka, and Triumpher being left a long way in rear of everything, Sympathy, in company with Trap and Puritan, ran nearly abreast, followed by Money Spinner and Salliet into the bottom, when Money Spinner came out, and in the next few strides drew in ad vance, and with Trap and Salliet finished the race home, the former winning in a cantor by three lengths. Trap defeated Mr. Stephenson's colt by a couple of lengths for second, Puritan was fourth, Court Milliner fifth, and Sym pathy :sixth. The last three were Madcap, Polka, and Triumpher. The winner was bought in for 135 guineas. The Marine Plato of 100 sous (handicap), added to a sweepstakes of 5 sot's each. Winners extra. T.Y.C. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr. W. Morris's Armadillo, 4 yrs, Bst —(11. Grimshaw Mr. G. Angell's Saladin, 3 yrs, 7st 21b (Loates Mr. Thelluson's My Cob, 3 yrs, sst 71b (Stone 3 The following also ran :—Lytham, Camillus, Imogene, May Queen, and Musketeer. Betting-2 to 1 agst Saladin, 100 to 30 agst Lytham, and 10 to 1 agst any other. My Cob, in company with the favourite, Lytham, Arma dillo, and Musketeer, got away together, and ran so into the bottom, where Lytham and Musketeer were beaten, leaving Saladin in possession of a clear lead, but who was caught half-way up by Armadillo, tho pair finishing a splendid race with a dead heat. My Cob was third, four lengths in their rear, Musketeer was fourth, May Queen fifth. Imogene, Lytham, and Camillus were tho three last. Deciding Heat.—Betting, 2tol on Saladin, who made the running to the Stand, where Armadillo reached him, and after a punishing struggle won a splendid race by a head. The Second Year of the Thirteenth Brighton Biennial Stakes of 10 sous each, with 100 added, for 3-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 71b ; winners extra. One mile. 11 subs. Mr. Spencer's Longdown, Bst 131 b (Flordham) 1 Count de Lagmnge's Le Mandarin, Bst 131 b (II Grimshaw) 2 Betting.-5 to 4on Longdown, who took a slight lead at starting, which he retained to the distance, when he was joined by La Mandarin, but the latter giving way as they approached the Stand the favourite won cleverly by half a length. The Champagne Stakes of 5 soya each, with 100 added, for 3-yr-olds and upwards. Weights for age. Wi nners extra, with maiden allowances. One mile. 16 subs. Lord Stamford's Archimedes, 3 yrs, 7st 131 b (inc. 41b as 4 yrs, Bst 10 1 b (Custance 2 (Carroll 1 3 yrs, 7st 13Ib (inc. 4lb ex) Mr. W. Morris's Union Jack, Captain Gray's Audax, . (S. Adams) 3 Mr. Payne's Flutter colt, 4 yrs, Bst ... (Clement) 4 Betting-5 to 4on Archimedes, 7to 4 agst Union Jack, and 10 to 1 eget Audax. Andes and the Flutter colt were the first away, but after they had proceeded a hundred yards Union J ac k h ea d e d them, and came on with a decided lead to the f oo t o f th e hill, where Archimede s, who had hitherto laid away, joined b him. The latter half -wa y u p , havin g his opponent eaten, won very cleverly by three parts of a length. There were three lengths between the second and third. The Flutter colt was beaten off. LEWES MEET Acceptances for the De Wi About fly DlG—AvonsT 4. 6rrenne Handicap. T.Y.C. ) furlongs. Age st lb Gem of the Sea 5 9 4 Troublesome 6 8 12 4 8 10 Attraction... Columbia ... 5 8 7 Lord Douglas 4 8 7 Flatterer 4 8 0 Heir at Law 3 9 0 Wild Agnes 3 8 0 Catalogue ... 3 7 13 Armadillo 4 7 7 Pelios 4 7 7 La Mechante Acceptances for the Lowe Age st lb Union Jack Dalby 4 8 2 Suspicion 4 8 0 Lucky Star 4 7 12 Dunkeld 5 7 10 Moose 5 7 7 Sir Roger 4 7 7 John Davis 4 7 7 The Plover 5 7 4 Auditor 3 7 2 Balham .„ a 7 0 Llangollen 4 6 13 Swordsman 3 6 9 Oklewind ,„ „, 3 6 7 Age st lb Saladin Olivia 4 7 2 No Name 4 7 0 Antoinette 4 6 12 Ethelred 3 6 12 Lady Valentine 36 12 Discretion 3 6 12 Papoose 3 6 7 My Cob 3 6 7 Queen Mary 2 5 10 Halifax ▪ 2 5 7 Lucifer • 2 5 7 Handicap. Two Miles. Age st lb Olivia 4 6 7 Boleno 3 g. 2 Roseneath 4 ° 12 Pyrrha 5 5 10 Provisor .„ 3 5 10 Farce 5 5 10 Verdant 3 510 Arkansas 3 5 7 Imogene 3 5 7 Warfare 4 5 7 Jeannette 4 5 7 Discretion „. 3 5 7 Dr. Sivishtail „, 3 5.7 The Great Ebor Handicap of 200 SON'S, added to a Sweep stakes of 20 sovs each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared, &c.; the winner of any handicap value 100 sovs subsequent to the declaration of the weights, 71b ; of two of that value, or one of 200 sovs, 101 b ; of three, or one value 500 sovs, 141 b extra ; two miles over the Old Course. 60 subs. *Cambuscan Moulsey ... Seamander La Toucques Cathedral ... Age st lb ... 4 9 0 ... 4 8 12 ... 5 8 12 ... 5 8 7 ... 4 8 7 BallyEdmond a 8 5 Baragah ...4 8 5 The Tartar ... 4 8 5 * Privateer ... 4 8 5 Dalby . ...4 8 0 Oldmmster 6 7 10 Claremont... 4 7 10 Buckfoot 4 7 10 *Redcap ... 4 7 10 Lady Hylda 4 7 9 *Bradamante 4 7 8 Stanton ... a 7 7 *Raglan ... 5 7 7 Flatterer ~. 4 7 7 Wolcome 6 7 5 Hollyfox 7 5 Alabama 4 7 5 *Balham. ... a 7 0 Verger ... 4 7 0 *Black Rock 4 7 0 Nemo 4 .7 0 Gaily . ... 5 7 0 7 0 Age st lb Comus ... 5 610 The Swift... ... 3 6 8 The Brewer a 6 7 Grapeshot 3 6 Elland B'4'6 Revival ... 4 6 6 Swordsman ... 3 6 6 Castlehill 4 6 5 Fauconberg filly ... 3 6 4 Ariel ... 3 6 4 Oulston colt 3 6 2 Sprite ... ...4 6 2 Sweet Jessie ... 3 6 2 Trumpeter colt ... 3 6 0 Troubadour ... 3 6 0 The Guide ... 3 6 0 Verdant ... 3 6 0 East Lynn ... 3 6 0 Valour ... ...3 513 *Cobweb ... 3 5 12 Little John ... 3 5 10 Elastic ... 3 5 7 King Arthur ... 3 5 7 Little Goy (b. ... 4 5 7 *Renfrew ... 3 5 7 Strong Beer 3 (pl Hopper ... 4 (pd Brandy Wine 4 nd_ *Auditor 3 yy L. Dean Swift 4 6 111Wharfinger ... 4 (pd) Lion ; 3 611 Ameer ... 3 (pd) Weights published July 81, at 9 a.m. Forfeits to be de clared on Monday, August 7, at 12 noon. Those marked thus (*) having been entered without the knowledge of their owners, will be struck out at the time prescribed, unless specially ordered to remain in. AQUATIC S, ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON REGATTA. A strong north-westerly wind, a dark and lowering sky, with piled-up banks of clouds flying rapidly to leeward, pierced at long intervals with fitful gleams of sunshine, the barometer at 29.73 and going up, its " First rise after low Foretelling stronger blow," were the principal features of early morning yesterday in the eyes of yachtsmen as day broke on the beautiful waters of the Solent. It was the day on which the premier yacht club of England fittingly opened its aquatic carnival for 1865 with a race between some of the finest schooner yachts in the world for her Majesty's Cup. There was in the general appearance of the weather a promise of its boisterous continuance throughout the day, a fact unpleasant enough to shore-going people of that class which prefers witnessing the great races of the squadron under the pleasant conditions of summer sunshine and very gentle breezes, but exhilarating beyond compare to the crews of the handsome craft preparing to enter upon their struggle for "The Cup," the most honoured and coveted prize of the season. Cowes Roads appeared studded with yachts of every class and rig, from the tiny "centre board" to the magnificent topsail schooner and snake-like screw clipper, the burgees of nearly every yacht club in the three kingdoms fluttering from their mast-heads, while above all towered the lofty spars of her Majesty's screw frigate Racoon, 22 guns, Captan'Count Gloichen. From the decks of the yachts in the roads could be seen the Royal Standard on the towers of Osborne, denoting the presence of her Majesty and the Royal Family at the Queen's favourite marine palace, and giving additional in terest to the day's race by the possible presence of Royalty afloat during some part of its progress. Ten o'clock was the time appointed for the vessels to start, and before that time each craft Lad taken up its sta tion off the Castle, the club-house of the squadron; the con ditions of the race, and the names and particulars of the eight competing craft, being as follows Her Majesty's Cup, to be sailed for by schooners belong ing to the Royal Yacht Squadron. Time race. Acker's scale. Thames measurement. Old Queen's course. Round the Nab and a flagboat off Yarmouth, once round. Cup Course.—Yachts to start off the Royal Yacht Squadron Castle, go round the Nab and a flagboat moored off Yar mouth. Keeping outside the Noman and "Peel buoys, leaving the Nab light-vessel and flagboat on the starboard hand when going to the eastward. When starting to the westward, the course to be round the flagboat off Yar mouth and the Nab, outside the Peel and Noman buoys, leaving the mark-vessel and Nab on the starboard hand. In either course, to pass to the southward of the Brambles and finish inside a flagboat moored off the Royal Yacht Squadron Castle. Yachts to be at their moorings at 9 a.m. and finish by 9 o'clock p.m. Three to enter and start, or no race. To start at 10 a.m. Stations.--No. 1, next the Castle. Schooners. Tons. Egeria: Titania Pantomine Viking Albertine Galatea Aline Aquiline At 10 o'clock precisely the signal was given for tlie start from the Castle flagstaff, and in a few seconds all were away under the pressure of all the canvas they could pile on their spars, the Egeria taking a strong lead, with the others all close up in a ruck together, the flags of the Aline and Albertine flying out defiantly, the former in the rear and the latter in the front rank of the nick. The wind was now N.N.W., and the tide low water, slack, the ves sels running off on their 15 mile course to the Nab before a nice fresh but full-sail breeze, moderated somewhat since daybreak, and carrying the young flood up with them aydo Pier head was passed thus : H. H. S. H. M. B . Egeria a ... 10 30 " Viking . 10 31 45 Pantomime ... 10 31 4. Aline lO 31 52 Albertine... ... 10 31 35 Galatea 10 31 59 Titanian ... 10 31 40 Aquiline... ..: lO 32 14 From Ryde Pier to the Nab very little change took place in the relative positions of the vessels, but in luffing round the lightship the Albertine, Aline, and Galatea began to look dangerous. The smoke from a gunboat firing shell • between the Warner and the Nab prevented any accurate timing of the sckooners past the Nab. Each vessel in approaching the Nab sent down her big topsail and got out her working jib, in lieu of the large ballooner she had been running up with, in readiness to beat back westward to the mark-vessel in Yarmouth -roads—a dead beat against wind and tide 0 , 74)1.22 miles of water if steamed over in straight lines. In beating up towards Spithead all stood well inshore under St. Idelentsand in Priory Bay, and continued working along the edge of the island shoals for the Warner light-vessel, to shun the tide. At noon, the wind losing some of its force, but still continuing a good full-sail breeze, the Aline, under her four sails and with topmasts housed, took having the Albertine a short distance astern with rsitfihatjib-headedplace, topsail set on her maintopmast, the Egeria and Titania under her lee, and the remainder of the fleet scattered some distance astern, the race now appearing to lie between the commodore of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and Lord Londesborough, with the chances in favour of the commodore, whose vessel, the Aline, was working away at a wonderful rate, but closely pursued by the famous Albertine. At 1 p.m. the Aline tacked under the Ryde Sand, and stood over to the northward under 'the lee of the S.E. buoy of the Sturbridge, with her maintopmast up again, and a jib-headed topsail set on it. The Egeria was second now in the race, working up in Portsmouth harbour channel under Southsea Reach, with the Albertino and Titania in close company, all three hav ing topsails aloft, the first-named a jib-headed one, and the two others square-headedones. The Viking stood well over to the shore under Southsea, while the Pantomime, Galatea, and Aquiline, bringing up the rear in the order named, were working along the island shore. In mid-tideway the Aline appeared for some time in difficulties in shifting her jib and hung on the tide, the Egeria coming out from under South sea in a good position to windward, with the Albertino and Titania under her lee. After setting her jib fairly the Aline stood in for the island shore as far as Ryde-roads, when the wind slightly veered westward, improving the position of all on the island shore and placing Pantomime second in the race, Viking third, Albertine fourth, an Titania fifth, the two latter having both fore and main topsails set. The Egeria was at the same time to leeward, working down along the north shore in Stokes Bay. The Aline, Panto mime, and Viking weathered Ryde Pier head and stood in close to the shoal before tacking. The Viking went about three latter pretty close together. The Albertine lost ground off Cowes by standing too far over for the north shore. Titania was sixth, westward of Cowes, and a mile astern of the Pantomime. About another mile astern came the little Aquiline, with the Galatea moving sluggishly at some distance under her lee and bringing up the rear. The relative positions of the vessels were very little changed down to the mark-vessel at the western extremity of the course, which having been rounded each craft in her turn squared away for Cowes. The Egeria, however, so shortened the distance between herself and the Aline by the time she rounded the mark-boat second that only 1 min. 12 sec. was between them, and if the Egeria could only keep at this short distance, even without improving upon.it in the run Iv to Cowes,. she would-win the cup by her - allowance of time which her difference in tonnage giverher from the Aline.- CUP FINTSII. Aline ... H. M. S. H. M. 8. 5 42 48 Albertine 5 37 30 Egeria... 5 42 56 Egeria wins if the roles 1 fouling the Albertine wins lave been observed. By her Both win by time. The Registrar-General's Quarterly'Return. The registered births in the second quarter of the year were 262,367, and the registered deaths 157,485. The estimated population in 1865 of England, Scotland, and Ireland is 29,772,294. This return comprises the births and deaths registered by 2,200 registrars in all the districts of England during the spring quarter that ended on June 30, 1865 ; and the marriages in 12,765 churches or chapels, about 5,207 registered places of worship unconnected with the Established Church, and 641 superintendent registrars' offices, in the quarter that ended onMarch 31, 1865. Marriages were numerous in the first three months of the present year, chiefly in conse- uence of increased activity in the manufactures and other industry of the northern populations ; the birth rate in the second quarter was high, as it has been in every quarter since the summer of 1863 ; and the death rate was above the average, for while the southern parts of the country were remarkably healthy, the mortality was high in Wales, andit was not low in some north •n counties. Of weddings the number in the March quarter was 36,83r . J • the daily average was 409. As it is the season in which employment is the slackest, it is also that invariably in which marriages are the fewest. There were 6,380 marriages in London. The four most populous districts of the metropolis are Pancras,with about 200,000 persons, Kensingston, Lambeth, and Marylebone. In Kensington there were 469 mar riages ; in Pancras, with its larger population, 452 ; in Marylebone ahnost the same number, though it contains fewer persons than Pancras by upwards of 30,000 ; in Lambeth the number was very great, for it rose to 482, the highest returned by the London districts, though its population scarcely exceeds that of Marylebone, and is much less than those of Pancras and Kensington. The annual marriage rate in the quarter, viz., proportion per cent. of persons married to population, was 1.428, the average of 10 corresponding quarters, 1855-64, being F3Bl. In 1864 (winter quarter) the rate was 1472. The num ber of children born in the three months ending 30th June was 192,921, against 188,641 in the same period of last year. Ili London the births were 26,408 against 25,014 ; in Lancashire they were 25,63, against 25,467. The counties of Durham and Northumberland exhibit a marked increase. The former with a population in 1861 of 542,125 persons return 7,111 births; South Wales contain ing 699,722 persons in 1861 returns not more than 7,182. The annual birth rate in the quarter was 3.691 per cent. against an average of 3.603 in ten previous June quarters. Within this range of com parison it rose in only one instance as high as 3.700. In London the birth rate was 3.515 ; in the city of Manchester, 3.624 ; in the borough of Liverpool it was as high as 4.173; in that of Leeds, 4.497 ; and in Glasgow it rose to 4.604. The registers of births record, as has been mentioned, a total of 192,921 ; the deaths in the same three months are 116,006. The excess of the former over the latter is 76,915, and represents the natural increase of population, which averaged 845 daily. From ports in the United Kingd nn where there are Government emigration offices there went out in the June quarter 7.1,087 emigrants, of whom 52,730 were destined for the United States, 6,943 for British North America, 9,820 for the Aus tralian colonies, and 1,594 for other parts of the world. More than a fourth part of the emigration consisted of persons of English origin ; the number of Irish emigrants was double that of .English, and all the former, except a few thousands, went to the United States. The Scotch who left their native country were about 4,600. The emigration to the United Stateswas not quite equal to that of the same quarter in either of. the 'two preceding y ears ; and the numbers who went to other destinations also. showed a decrease. The total number of deaths in the quarter that ended June 30 was 116,006 against 118,121 and 116,899 in the same three months of 1863 and 1864 respectively. The returns of London in the last three months discover, as regards absolute numbers, a near approach to identity ; butthose of the kingdom generally show a decrease in last quarter, Wales, and some northern been rife , or active industrial of England, where ep id em i c diseases have opera ti on s have attracted population, being the only impo rtan t ex ceptions. The singularly fine weather has exercised a beneficial influence on the public health ; and the effect would doubtless have been more marked in the death registers if the preceding March had been less cold and ungenial. The winter months, and especially March, were as remarkable for cold as the late spring season was for heat, and many bronchial affections, which the former period transmitted, ran their course to a fatal termination after the propitious change of weather had begun. In England the anual rate of mortality for the June quarter was 2.220 per cent.—deaths to 100 persons living—against an average of 2.191 for the corre sponding period in ten years. In 1863 and 1864 the rate was 2.308 and 2.260 per cent. In Lon don the total number of deaths was 17,367. The annual rate of mortality for the quarter was 2.316 per cent. In the town of Leeds it was 2.714 ; in that of Liverpool it was 3.125 ; in Dublin it was 2.368 ; in Edinburgh, 2.639 ; in Glasgow, 3.065. Of ten large towns in the United Kingdom, Birmingham shows the lowest mortality for last spring ; and Bris tol in the same table stands in a position not much less favourable. In the deaths from scarlatina in London there was a decided decrease; they were 285, which is much less than in any June quarter since 1861; in the December quarter of last year they were 1,095. It is satisfactory that typhus has not in creased recently, although the decrease is not consi derable. In the last quarter of 1864 the deaths from it were 1,064; in the first two quarters of the present year they were 936 and 700. There were 738 deaths in London from diarrhoea and summer cholera. This complaint, which is commonly so fatal to young children in a more advanced period of the year, ap pears to have been forced into earlier development by the unusual heat of the season ; for in the spring quarter of 1863 and 1864, the numbers referred to it were only 232 and 334. Thus in the pre . sent year the previous number has been more than doubled. It is possible that other unusual condi tions besides temperature have tended to produce GREAT NORTHERN. The directors of this company have determined to recommend to the proprietors, at the general meet-, ing on the 19th inst., to declare a dividend for the half-year ending the 30th of June last, at the rate of £5 10s. per cent. per annum on the original stock of the company, giving for the half-year £2 15s per cent. to the original stock, £3 per cent. to the stock, and £2 10s. per cent, to the A stock. HAMMERSMITH AND PITY. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held yesterday at the office, Bedford-street, Strand ; M r . T. E. Foakes in the -ehair. The report, an abstract of which has appeared i n The Sun, was taken as read. The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report, said he had very little to say in addition to it. The Great Western and Metropolitan Railway Companies had remitted to them the stipulated pay ments due on the Ist of July. The directors recom mended that a dividend be declared and paid at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum on the amounts paid in respect of the 5 per cent. preference shares, and at the same rate on the original stock. The deed of transfer was not yet prepared for their approval, as it was only since the 19th of June last the Metro politan Company were in a position to deal with it. The matter would be forwarded as soon as possible, at the same time they were in receipt of the sum for dividend as if the whole was signed or sealed. An accident had occurred on their line in conse quence of the nature of the soil and a subsidence in one or two of the arches of the viaduct, which had the effect of stopping the traffic on their line for two days. The cause of the subsidence had arisen from the nature of the soil and from some defects in the workmanship.' It appeared that Mr. Rummens, the contractor, was not liable for this circumstance after the 13th of June last, but Mr. Rummens said that he was prepared to do what was necessary to put that portion of the line in good order at his own ex pense. He (the chairman) thought it was right the shareholders should know the liberal manner in which that matter was dealt with by the contractor. (Hear.) The Fulham Railway Company had ob tained an act for extending the Hammersmith line to the Thames, and he believed the Great Western and Metropolitan Companies were prepared to take up that project on similar terms to those of the Hammersmith line, with a view to carry it out. Lieut.-Colonel WARD seconded the motion for the adoption of the report, and it was agreed to. The dividends, at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, less income-tax, were declared on the preference and ordinary shares, and the proceedings terminated. Conductor, Mr. F. jonglimang. Ballet, Comedy, Burlesque. &c., by celebrated D•Au bans. Messrs. Duriah and Davis, and the Misses TRSSY and SARA GUNNISS. NOTICE —The Oxford has been entirely Redecorated. Altered, Newly Lighted, and Ventilated, and now is one of the most agreeable places of resort in the kingdom.—OPEN EVERY EVENING at Eight o'clock- Admission—Area, 6d.; atAlls and balcony. 1.5.; private boxes, 10s. &I. LIFE : Its Nature, Varieties, and Phenomena. By LEO IL GRINDON. The Publisher begs to announce the issue of the Third Edition of the above popular work in sixpenny monthly parts. Parts I. to IX. now ready. The work can be had complete, in cloth, price (3s. Gd. " To those who delight in the exercise of their intellectual powers, these very thoughtful and beautifully-written refleo tions will be a welcome boon, and the source long afterwards, we may rest assured, of many fruitful meditations and plea sant memories." —Sun. London: F. Pitman. 20, Paternoster-row, B.C. CANTERBURY HALL. Sele3tions from ORPHEK AUX ENFERS and THE BROTHER AND SISTER, supported by Miss RUSSELL, Miss Barrie, Miss Hays, dr.o. ; Messrs. ST. ALBYN, Green, &c., with Full Band and Chorus. Conductor, Mr. F. Jongrnans. Comedy by Arthur Lloyd, Messrs. Duriah and Davis, and the Grotesque D'Anbans. THIS EVENING, will be performed, with new Oltical effects, the Illusion, entitled KO KO RI KO, on a scale of magnificence never before attempted, and embracing the ser vices of the entire establishment. MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.- Established 30 years, at the Bazaar, Baker-street NEW ADDITIONS.—In accordance with the season, the Exhibition has been entirely re-embellished. The whole of the ancient Court Dresses of the most costly description, faithfully copied from the most minute pictures, have been renewed. Modern Court Dresses of the most splendid de scription, selected from the first houses in Paris and London, and probably never equalled or surpassed, are now on view. A life-size Model of JOHN WILKES BOOTH, the base assassin of the late President Lincoln, is also to be seen. Open from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. Admittance. One Shilling; Extra Rooms, Sixpence, IIODGES'S DISTILLERY COMPANY t Limited). Incorporated pursuant to " The Companies Act, 1£62," limiting the Liability of each Member to the Yalta of his Shares. Capital £200,000, in 8,000 Shares of £l5 each. With power to increase in proportion to desirable extension of business. Deposit on Application £l, on Allotment £4 per Slitre. DIRECTORS. Frederick Doulton, Esq., M.P., Lambeth. Frederick Hodges, Esq., Distillery, Lambeth. Walter Moller, Esq., M.P., Broadlands, Clapham. Robert Alfred Routh, Esq., Director London and Mcdter- ranean Bank. Hanry Spicer, Esq., Merchant, George-yard, Londard- street. - _ _ Edward Gibbon Swann, Esq., Director of the Oriental Commercial Bank. (With power to add to their number.) BANKERS. Agra and Maaterman's Bank (Limited), Nieho Lombard-street. AUDITORS. Messrs. Coleman, Turquand, Youngs, and Co., 16, Token house yard. Joseph Harding, Esq., Church-street, Lambeth. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Sole, Turners, and Hardwick, 68, Alderrnantury. BROKERS. Messrs. Partridge and Greenfield, 21, Throgmorton-street. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.). C. J. Cadogan, Esq. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 1, Royal Exchange-buildings. DISTILLERY. Distillery, Church-street, Lambeth, S. PROSPECTUS. This Company is formed for the purpose of purchasing, carrying on, and extending the business of Ilodges's Dis tillery, and of appropriate operations which may be con nected therewith. The world-wide reputation of this establishment is well known and appreciated. The Distillery has been estab lished and prosperously worked since 1774, and many for tunes have been realised out of the business. This establishment, with all its current .trade, will be handed over to this Company on the Ist of August next, the vender guaranteeing the Company against any loss as to such of the assets and liabilities as it be mutually convenient to transfer. The property is capacious, well situated, and admirably adapted to its purpose, and it is held upon desirable titles, nearly the whole being freehold. The plant has with never-ceasing care and attention been improved as fast as advantageous modifications of machinery have been introduced, and its present working capability is adequate to supply a trade of fourfold the actual returns. The establishment is, moreover, provided with the most complete independent gas and water works. Looking at the present extent and condition of the pre mises, plant, and machinery, with a view to enlarged business without further outlay, the Directors feel con vinced that the establishment is one of the most perfect of its kind in existence. Relying also greatly upon the very confident expression of opinion which they obtain from gentlemen eminent in the trade as to the eligibility of the concern, the Directors sincerely believe the prospects of the Company to be more glowing than they are willing to express. Mr. Frederick fledges, the proprietor and vendor, in re tiring, desires to do so in order to relax in his application without altogether losing his interest in the business ; and whilst ho stipulates to retain a largo share in the capital of the Company, he does not require to be paid in the sense of goodwill for the reputation and business of his house otherwise than out of the balance of net profits hereafter realised in excess of dividends at the rates of 10 and 15 per cent. to the Shareholders. The price to be paid by the Company for this celebrated business, therefore, is simply the amount of valuation in respect of the premises and plant, as settled by the Com pany's valuer. It is well understood, not only throughout the trade, but also by the public at large, that Distillers, like Brewers, command an extension of business in proportion to the facilities and support which they can extend to the trade ; and this circumstance explains the heavy capital absorbed in successful establishments of the kind, and the peculiar fitness of such business for the employment of a Joint-stock Company's resources. Tho Directors have power to allot one thousand shares fully paid up. Prospectuses and Forms of Application for Shares can be obtained from the Brokers and Solicitors, as well as at the Temporary Offices of the Company; and from Messrs. Clench, Smith, and Co., 1, Royal Exchange-buildings, E.C. Deposits upon which no allotments are made will be re turned in full. — iICDGES'S DISTILLERY COMPANY (Limited). Incorporated pursuant to " The Companies Act, 1862." Capital £200,000, with Power to Increase. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 1, Royal Exchange-buildings ; Distillery, Church-street, Lambeth. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. No. To the Directors of " Hodges's Distillery. Company • (Limited)." Per Messrs. Clench, Smith, and Co. Gentlemen, — I request that you will allot to me shares of £25 each in the above Company, having paid to your Bankers the Deposit of £1 per share thereon; and, in consideration of such allotment, or of any loss number of shares which you may appropriate to me, I here undertake to pay the £4 per share then required, as also afterwards to pay any Call thereon, and I further undertake to execute the Articles of Association, when required, and I hereby au thorise you to inscribe my name on the register of members of your Company. Dated this day of 186 Name in full Residence Profession or Trade Place of Business Signature TABLE GLASS, CHINA, and EARTHENWARE. CLUB, MESS, and FURNISHING ORDERS for the above GOODS promptly executed. 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CRYSTAL and BRONZED CHANDELIERS, New Designs, for the Dining and Drawing-room, either tor Has or Candle. T DEFRIES and SONS, 16 and 17, ei • COMMERCIAL-STREET. PETROLEUM LAMPS and WAIL LIGHTS, MIRRORS (for India). . JDEFRIES and SONS, 16 and 17, . COMMERCIAL-STREET. TAVERN AND HOTEL GLASS. Newest Patterns, Correct Measure. T DEF RIES and SONS, ti • 16 and 17, COMMERCIAL-STREET. ALEXANDRA DINNER SERVICES, For 12 Persons, Lt 18s. 6d. DEFRIES and SONS, PI • 16 and 17. COMMERCIAL-STREET. Works—LONDON and iIRIiiINGIIABL THE PISTON FREEZING MACHINE (ASH'S PATENT) is rapidly becoming a part of the cuisine of every gentleman's establishment, because it is by far the quickest, most economical, and easy method of freezing known. It is only by the piston process that des eert ices, iced puddings, &0., can be made at once in m oulds, ready for table (a v oidi ng th double operation or freezing and moulding afterwards). It is the very best apparatus for icing wines, and prod u c es t he purest block i ce. Its complete success, when used with the chemical freezing powders (in lieu of ice) in hot climate., on board ship, so., is testified by reference to patrons in nea r ly every part ot the world. Price from 50s. each. A descriptive pamphlet (containing valuable recipes) free per post for 13 stamps. Price lists gratis. — GEORGE SIMPSON, sole manufacturer, 315, Oxford-street, five doors west of Harewood-gates. SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS. ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, and Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant assort ment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink stands, Deatitiful inlaid Tables Paper weights, &0., in Italian, Alabanar, Paean, Marble, Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, aco. Imported and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mine ralogist to her Slaiesty, 119, Stand. W.C., London. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS, M INERALS, and FOSSILS, to illustrate the new edition of Lyell's Elements of Geology; they will greatly facilitate tee interesting study of MINERALOGY and GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2, b, 10, 20, 50, to 500 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINE RALOGX is given by Mr.TENNANT,F.G.S., at 149. Strand. GREAT NORTHERN AND WESTERN. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held resterday at the offices, Victoria-street, Westmins w----Lord Lucan in the chair. The report stated that the directors recommended the payment of dividends at the rate of £5 per cent. per annum upon the original preference capital, and also upon the new preference capital; £2.664 per cent. per annum upon the £113,350 ordinary share capital held by the Midland Great Western Rail way Company of Ireland ; and £2 ss. per cent. per annum upon the ordinary share capital of the com pany, other than that held by the Midland Com pany, paid up to the 30th of June last, less income tax. The balance available for dividend was £5,235 The extension to Westport, it was expected, would be opened by the Ist November next. The CIIAIR3IAN moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Mr. PARSON, and carried unanimously ; and the proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman. NEWPORT PAGNELL, The half-yearly meeting of this company was held yesterday at the office, Westminster-chambers, Vie. toria-street--Mr. neatly in the chair. The report stated that the progress of the works had been so satisfactory that it was expected the line would be ready for opening in the autumn. An act for the extension of the line to Olney was passed last session, and the directors believed that it would prove a valuable feeder to the main line when . com. pleted. On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, the report was adopted. The meeting was then made special, and the di. rectors were authorised to raise an additional capital of £BO,OOO by the issue of 5 per cent. preference shares, for the construction of the extension line • anti the proceedings terminated. 7 ABERYSTWITH AND WELSH COAST. A special meeting of this company was held yes terday at the office, Bank-buildings, Lothbury ; Mr. Banks in the chair. The CHAIRMAN proposed a resolution authorising the directors to raise an additional capital of £120,000 by the issue of ordinary or preferential shares, and to borrow on mortgage a further sum or 240,000. The motion was carried unanimously, and the proceedings terminated. BURY ST. EDMUNDS AND THETFORD. It appears the directors of this company have made arrangements for the construction of the works with Messrs. R. Sharpe and Sons, who are to receive payment to the extent of one-third in shares of the company, and they undertake to pay interest on the capital at the :rate of 5 per cent. per annum during construction, and to guarantee a minimum dividend of the same amount for the first 12 months after the opening of the line. SPILSBY AND FIRSBY. The works of this line are expected to be coin• menced in the autumn. PROVINCIAL JOINT-STOCK BANKING. The annual meeting of the shareholders in the Birmingham and Midland Bank was held yester day at Birmingham. The net profit forthe year was declared to have amounted to £52,750. A dividend of £5 per share (£5O paid) for the half-year was declared, this being an increase of 10s. per share on the previous half-year, and the surplus (19,835) wa s added to the guarantee ; fund —making £178,688. The paid-up capital is £249,150. The Midland Banking Company (limited) has occasionally been mistaken for this bank, from the circumstance of that company having adopted in part the title of this. The directors are anxious that, through the medium of The Sup this misapprehension should, if possible, be removed. The dividend and bonus de clared by the Birmingham Banking Company is at the rate of 20 per cent. per annum. THE MILLS AT WORK.—The amount of cotton goods exported during the last six months has been 942,871,056 yards• Taking the circumference of the earth at 24,876 miles, or 43,781,760 yards, it follows that our manufacturers have already during this year thrown off as much cotton as would encircle the earth 21 times, with as many millions of yards over as would make a bag to cover up tile moon. ,ushel. Flar- Lwall 3deria quay, 7 St. Wen shire, Ldani iralty ford, .nge- ..... --.• 1.2. ty of