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The longer and more ambitious poems exhibit extraordinary genius."—The New Monthly Magazine. "As many of these compositions are already old acquaintances, we need only glance at the picturesque and appreciative de lineations of poets in their haunts, called 'Dreamland ;' at the rich and finished transcript from nature, entitled Fructidor ;' at the chivalrous tune of the writer's mind and its sympathy with modern ideas, as evidenced in such poems as Lamartine in February ;' at his simple and genuine pathos, of which ` Amelia' is a type ; and at his sympathy with the animated pleasures of rural life, in evidence of which we may cite The Morris Dancers.' • Aletheia 'is the longest, and, on the whole, the noblest poem in the collection. It will be recurred to not only for its beauty of description, but for its pure and elevated philosophy. The reader will note not only the atmosphere in which the chief figure moves, but also the full and appropriate details which enrich the picture. The high and varied merits of the book ought to insure its popularity."--Athenaeum. "Mr. Charles Kent, the Editor of `The Sun,' ranks very high as a poet."—Publishers' Circular. "The versatility of style, and the fresh and vigorous writing in these poems, lend a charm which we seldom, find in the poetry of the day."—Examiner. "Poems marked by grace, feeling, and strong love of nature, and a cultivated and genial spirit."—Daily News. " The poems which appear for the first time in this volume are not unworthy of the author's earlier productions."—Daily Telegraph. "Mr. Kent may not aspire to be classed among the Dii Majores ' of the poetic court, but assuredly he will take a very respectable position among the lesser divinities."—Standard. "There is much that is very beautiful in the poems before us—a collection of the thoughts, the emotions, the feelings of a whole lifetime."—Tablet. The "Rock " expresses its "cordial admiration for the genius and the taste of Mr. Kent as a poet of very considerable powers and culture," adding, " The real vigour of Mr. Kent's poetical spirit manifests itself chiefly in dealing with the feelings. He is equally at home in pathos and in terror, and in strains that go right to the heart and stir the emotions to the lowest depths." "Mr. Charles Kent has long been known to wield a facile pen in writing poems of the class just indicated, and it is but fair to add that he takes high rank among the minor poets."— Echo. . The "Westminster Review." while regretting it " cannot join in the chorus of praise, nor share in the enthusiasm which has been raised over Mr. Kent's poems," adds that it " cannot , how ever, part with th e book without expressing a.word of praise for its generous tone and sympathies." "Heis a true poet, and his works will live."—News of the World. "We have the pleasant task of welcoming, as a real addition to the ranks of our true poets, Mr. Kent. He is something more than a mere versifier ; he is a real poet, and has proved it. Milton at Cripplegate '—an exquisite picture of the blind old poet discoursing sweet sounds upon the organ in solitary but resigned sadness—is a poem that ought to live. Such of our readers as care for the roll of Milton's own blank verse, for thoroughly poetic fancies, for delicate imagery, and fora high and pure tone of moral feeling, we must leave to ponder over this short poem for themselves."—London Figaro. " That very graceful poem which appeared in the Times' as a welcome to Longfellow, and which, from the initials, was attributed to the author of Hypatia, was written by Mr. Charles Kent, the Editor of The Sun,' and was worthy of a p ri Thcebus Apollo."—Yunch. est of " We find in the volume a luxuriant imagery, the fruit of a life-long study of nature. 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Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS, MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; they will greatly facilitate the inte resting study of MINERALOGY and GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2,4, 10,.20, 50, to 50' guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINERA LOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at 149, Strand. THE CENTRAL PRESS. - TELEGRAPHIC .. _. NEWS. The liberal arrangements made by- the Post Office for the transmission of news have largely increased the demand for telegraphic intelligence. The Proprietor cf the CENTRAL PRESS is now supplying upwards of seven hundred news papers and newsrooms, whereas the total number of subscribers supplied by all the telegraph companies under the old system did not exceed 806. 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Orders received on Monday MORNING can commence on the following Thursday ; orders received on Thursday MORNING can commence on the following Monday. Two weeks' notice must be given before the expiration of the current quarter if the service is not to be continued. WILLIAM SAUNDERS, Proprietor. 112. Strand, London, W. 0., December 1, 1870. WEST LONDON HOSPITAL, Hammersmith, W.—FUNDS are urgently needed, and the Committee earnestly appeal to the benevolent to assist them in carrying on their useful work. T. ALEXANDER, Sec. and Sup SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL (late Dreadnought).— Notice is hereby given, that this HOSPITAL is now Re dOVED to the late Infirmary of the Royal Hospital, Green wich, where any , seaman, needing medical er surgical care, will be admitted on personal application, as heretofore, without in troduction or recommendation. The Society's offices are re moved from the City to the same building. KEMBALL COOK, House-Governor and Secretary. OCIETY for ORGANISING, nIIARITABLE RELIEF and REPRESSING MENICITY. President—The Lord Bishop of LONDON. Chairman—The Earl of LICHFIELD. Treasurer - H. B. Praed, Esq. Hon. Secs.—Alsager Hay Hill and George M. Hick., Esqs. Object of the Society.—The establishment of a Charity Office in every Poor Law District in the metropolis; such office to be the recognised centre of charitable organisation in each district. DISTRICT COMMITTEES in union with the Society ST. MARYLEBONE.—Office, 151, Marylebone-road, N.W. ST. GEORGE'S, Hanover-square. -Office, 28, Mount-street, Grosvenor-square, W. WESTMINSTER.—OftIee, 38, James's-street, S.W. PADDINGTON.—Office, 3, Leinster-street, W. MILE-END OLD-TOWN.—Office, Vestry-hall, Bancroft-road, Mile-end-road, E. BATTERSEA.—Office, 3, Verona-street, York-road, S.W. LAMBETH.—Office, 49, Upper Kennington-lane, S.E. CLAPHAM.—Office, 11, Polygon, S.W. CiliELSEA.—Office, 57, Flood-street, S.W. KENSINGTON.—Office, 39, Holland-street, W. HAMPSTEAD.—Office, corner of Church-lane, High-street, N.W. DEPTFORD.—Office, St. John's Mission-hall, King-street, Broad way, S.E. ST. MARY, NEWINGTON.-office, 188, Walworth-road, S.E. ST. GILES'S-IN-THE-FlELDS.—Office, 7, High-street, St. Giles'. ST. PANCRAS.—Office, 17, N, oburn-buildings, W.C. CONTRIBUTIONS towardP the extension of this organisation throughout the metropolis may be paid at the office of the Society, or to Messrs. Coutts and Co., 50, Strand, W.C. The funds of the central office are for purposes of organisa tion only, not for relief. C. B. P. BOSANQUET; Secretary. C. J. RIBTON-TURNER, Organising Secretary. Office, 15, Buckingham-street, Strand, W.C. PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION. The thirtieth annual meeting of the members of this association took place on Wednesday evening at the Lon don Tavern, Richard Henry Jones, Esq., chairman of the board of directors, presided. There was a very full attend ance of members. The annual report, which was read by the secretary (Mr. Linford) was as follows " The Board of Directors have the pleasure to submit to the members their thirtieth annual report. The Board have much pleasure in reporting that the policies actually completed in 1870 are 1,111 for £195,950, in addition to which 352 proposals for k,17,400 have been received, and have either been declined or deferred, or are now awaiting comple tion. The depression which has existed in the commer cial world during the year will fully account for the • small diminution in the amount of new business. The new annual income arising from assurances completed during the year is £5,122 19s. The claims during the year consist of 150 policies, assured upon 133 live:for a total sum of £34,789 15s. Bd., including bonuses. Of this amount £1,087 has been covered by reassurance. By the Life Assurance Act passed during the last session of Parliament, a particular form of account has been rendered compulsory,- - which the board have there fore, adopted, though they do not regard it as giving such detailed information as the members have hitherto been accustomed to receive. It will be seen by the accounts, that after deduction of all claims, annuity payments and expenses, a sum of £34,995 17s. 3d. has been added to the assets of the Asso ciation, which now amount to £446,742 7s. 6d. The board have to report with deep regret the loss of two of their colleagues by death, Mr. William Stanhope Sawtell, who had been for 26 years a director of the association, and Mr. Alexander Dawson, who had filled a similar post for 24 years. The board desire to record their grateful sense of the zeal and ability with which for the lengthened period referred to, their departed colleagues watched over the interests of the association, and devoted themselves to its advancement. The board will at an early date take the measures necessary to fill these vacancies in accordance with the rules. The direc tors retiring by rotation are—Mr. Edward Coleman, Mr. Sancton Wood, Mr. Henry Rogers, all of whom, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. The following gentlemen, duly qualified, are proposed as auditors for the ensuing year :—Mr. James Lloyd. Mr. Henry Bion Rey nolds, and Mr. Charles Woolley." The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report, said he had very few words to add to the document they had just heard read. In the first place, he was exceedingly pleased to see so many friends present at that their thirtieth anniversary, and he trusted that they might live to meet on many other occasions. As regarded the balance sheet, they would observe that it was made up according to the new plan laid down in the Act of Parliament • but he must say, for his own part, that he did not like it as well as the one they had been in the habit of presenting to their members for many years passed. That • always contained such full details that he wished to see it still in the hands of members ; and if it should be the wish of the meeting, he would take care that they should at their next meeting have a balance sheet prepared in the old form, as well as that they were now compelled to adopt by Act of Parliament. (Hear, hear). On the balance sheet itself he had but few remarks to trouble them with. The amount of funds bearing interest on the 31st of December was £436,613, which produced an annual income of £20,684, which gave an amount of interest at the. rate of £4, 14s. Bd. per cent, and comparing that with other societies, he thought they would all be satisfied with the li value of their investments. As regarded the balance from agents, he had to say it all had been received within a very few pounds, and as to the expenses of the association, he could only say that they were .s 200 less than they were two years ago, so that they had got two years of accumulated business without any additional expense. The balance added to capital amounted to £3s,ooo—(cheers)—and again he might say that compared with other offices, they had a very satis factory return for their money. He did n ot know that he had anything more to say with - respect to the accounts, He had now t o refer to the loss the Board had sustained by the death of two of their colleagues, Mr. Sawtell and Mr. Dawson, both of whom had faithfully discharged their duties, one for 26 and the other for 24 years. During the whole of that long terin they had lived and worked together in harmony, and lie believed that throughout the number of years not a member at the board had had an angry word with either of those gentlemen. It was therefore, after such a long association, with grief and pain that such services were parted with. (Hear, .hear). He had thought it only right to bring these thoughts prominently before them, as both gentlemen had .for so long a time been both zealous and faithful servants of their cause. (Hear, hear.) The vacancies would be filled up in strict accordance with the rules of the Asso ciation, but of that they would have full information. He had now only to express his sincere hope, as he had done on all former occasions when he had had the pleasure of meeting them, that the members present would take every opportunity of bringing new members into the association. That duty could be done more effectively by the members than the directors, because the directors were to a great extent confined to the office in the transaction of its business, whilst the members, he might say, were scattered over the world, and by a little individual effort on their part, might accomplish great things, that would add still greater pros perity to the association. (Cheers.) He had now only to formally move the reception and adoption of the balance sheet The motion having been seconded, A MEMBER asked whether he might inquire, before the report was adopted, the amount of new business? The SECRETARY said £5,122 195.. 2d. The resolution was then carried unanimously. Mr. FRY then moved a cordial vote of thanks to the directors for their exertions during the past year. He said it was now proposed for the thirtieth time, and he did not think there was a gentleman present who would say there was any reason to depart from the pleasant custom. The great success that had attended the Association from its commencement had in a great degree been obtained through the influence and exertion of the gentlemen com p >sing the board of directors, and he hoped that with their combined exertions the same prosperity would con tinue to attach to the association, the result of which could only be highly advantageous to every member of the association. (CM ers. ) Mr. WALKER said he had great pleasure in seconding the motion which, on being put to the meeting was agreed to nent con. The CHAIRMAN having thanked the members for the kind expression of their feeling, said they had now to elect three directors. Mr. Coleman, Mr. Sancton Wood, and Mr. Henry Rogers, the gentlemen retiring by rota tion, were unanimously re-elected. Mr. COLEMAN, in returning thanks, said the renewed mark of their confidence. afforded him the highest satis faction. The resolution would stimulate him not to in crease, but to continue, his exertions on behalf of the asso ciation which he had for many years been making. (Cheers.) On the last occasion when he had the opportunity of addressing them, he drew attention to the progress of the institution, and the figures by which that progiess, was marked were most striking, as they shewed that their help but what it had been freely given, and testi mony had been borne again and again to the value of the help given by the members by the number of proposals that were brought to the office. Al though it was thought by his brother directors that still further might be clone, yet they were satisfied with what had been accomplished, as they looked at it and regarded it as a mark of confidence, which was one of the great elements of success in their Associa tion. (Cheers.) The Board of Directors was a thoroughly united body. (Cheers.) Were they divided the interests of the members would most certainly suffer, but from the free, open, and frank manner in which all matters were discussed, they could not but prosper, (Cheers.) He should be wanting in his duty did he not refer to the exertions of their iadefati , -ible secretary— (cheers)—Mr. Stubbs, the chief clerk, and the staff in the office, for the hearty pull that Thad been made since 1842. They had worked admirably with the board, and to that their prosperity, in a great degree, might be attributed. He deeply participated in the grief they must all feel at the loss the association bad sustained by the deaths of Mr. Sawtell and Mr. Da,m_fpn, They were always most untiring in their efforts for the prosperity of the association. He had but to thank them again for the renewal of their confidence, and he hoped he might be spared for some time longer to devote his Lest energy for the further prosperity of the association. (Cheers.) Mr. S. Woon felt grateful for being returned to the board of directors because only an institution sound in every respect could bring forward such results as those mentioned in the report. They came to the bar of public opinion to give an account of the proceedings, but he felt sure they never would have to do that at the bar of the Mansion House. (Cheers.) Mr. ROGERS said the great desire of the directors was to do that whi c h was rigt, and he hoped by whomsoever they were succeeded, that desire would continue. — (cheers.) The election of auditors then took place, and some re gret was expressed when the name of Mr. F. F. Toole did not appear as usual amongst the candidates. . It was explained that the circumstance was occasioned by the usual notice of Mr. Toole's candidature not being sent in in proper time, and the rule on that point being very elear and strict, it was, unfortunately, impossible on this oteasion to remedy the circumstances. It was hoped that, at the nett annual meeting, Mr. Toole's name would appear in its accustomed place. Mr. J. R. Lloyd, Mr. H. B. Reynolds, and Mr. Woolley were then elected auditors for the ensuing year. Mr. LLOYD returned thanks for his re-election, and said the provident clerks might well be proud of their associa tion now that its assets amounted to nearly half a million. He hoped that it would go on increasing in prosperity, as he felt sure that if the provident clerks were true to the association it would be true to them. (Cheers.) Mr. REYNOLDS and Mr. WOOLLEY each briefly returned thanks for their election. The CHAIRMAN then moved a vote of thanks to the secretary and staff ; the members were greatly dependent on the work done in the office, and he felt their officers well deserved the thanks of the members. The accounts laid before them were not only highly satisfactory, but they were exceedingly well kept. (Cheers.) The vote was carried unanimously. Mr. LINFORT) (the Secretary) said he was extremely obliged to them for the kind and g enial manner in which the vote had been agreed to, and it was a great satisfac tion to him that year after year his efforts and those of the staff were of a character to deserve ,the recognition they had receited. In his own name and those of the gentlemenwith whom he was associated lie had to thank the meeting. The last year had been very unfavourable for life assurance, but brighter prospects now appeared in view. However there was one pleasing fact he could communi cate to the meeting,. and which could be corroborated by the gentleman on his left, and that was there was not the shadow of a shade of doubt but that if they were to close the doors of the office to-morrow, every policy could be paid in full, and tha he looked upon as the true test of solvency of a life assurance office. _ _ The CHAIRMAN said it might be satisfactory to them to know before they separated that in the present year they had issued 89 policies for the snm of £16,850. (Cheers.) The proceedings then terminated.' LAW AND POLICE. LOTTERY IN AID OF THE GERMAN WOUNDED. —At the Central Criminal Court, George Madder, described as a newspaper correspondent, and Abraham Lentner, agent, were charged for conspiring with others to defraud several persons of money by the sale of tickets of a lottery in aid of the German wounded soldiers and the relatives of the dead. A merchant named Felsenthall was originally charged with complicity, but it appearing that after receiving a letter from the representatives of the Crown Princess of Prussia and Count Bernstorff, they considered the lottery illegal, he withdrew, and was now called as a witness in the case. The prisoners, after the withdrawal of Mr. Felsenthall, continued their applica tion for subscriptions, and henc e th e p resen t prosecut i on. The prisoners were acquitted on the question of fraud. CHARGE OF FORGING THE NAME OF A MAJOR-GENERAL, Thomas -Hallam, 28, clerk, was charged, before the Lord Mayor, with forging and uttering a cheque for £315, with intent to defraud Messrs. Robarts, Lubbock, and Co., bankers, Lombard -street. The prisoner had been a sergeant in the Marines, and was employed in the office of that service in Spring-gardens, under Major General Lowd er , d e p u t y a dj ut ant-general, who has a banking account at Mesrrs. Robarts and Co.'s. The prisoner obtained leave of absence at the end of last No vember, and never returned. On the 23rd of that month a draft for £315 was p resente d at t h e b an k , purpor ti ng t o be signed by General Lowder, with instructions to charge it to that officer's account, together with an order for a cheque book. The cheque was dilly paid, and the book delivered. It afterwards came out that the whole affair was a fraud. Major-General Lowder stated that the body of the cheque was in prisoner's handwriting, 'mit the signa ture was so like his own that he could not undertake to swear it was not his. He never, however, drew such a document, and, if it was his signature, prisoner must have used a sheet of paper to which he had attached his signature in order that some sort of letter might be .written in his absence. He, however, had not adopted this plan for at least 18 months, and even before that prisoner had no right t o have possession of the paper. The prisoner was appre hended about a week ago in Liverpool, and had then nearly .£1.50 upon him. He was committed for trial. A marriage is arranged between Baroness Eliza beth Van, Dedem, Lady in Waiting to the Queen of Hol land, and Mr. Lecky, the well-known author of the " Rise and Fall of Rationalism," " History of European Morals, &c. THE GARROTTING IN BIRMINGHAAL—We are glad to learn that Mr. Ralph Harrison, the manager of the Birnzingleam _Daily Gazette has so far recovered from the brutal attack of Saturday night as to be able to resume his offcial duties. No trace has as yet been discovered of the perpetrators of the outrage. METROPOLITAN PAUPERISAL—ACCOrding tO time statistics of the Poor-law Board, the return of metropoli tan pauperism for last week shews a decrease of 1,401 on the preceding week. The number of indoor paupers was 36,988 and outdoor 125,390- total 162,378. This is a de crease of only 302 compared with the corresponding period' of last year, an increase of 10,702 over 1869, and a decrease of 4,451 compared with 1868. WRECKAGE.—NearIy 200 casks of oil from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have been driven on shore along the south-east coast of th e coun ty W ex f or d, an d on Monday the occurrence was reported to Mr. Coghlan, the receiver of wreck. None can tell out of what ship they were washed overboard, or if she herself be still floating on the sea. The casks are marked, and information may be gleaned through that channel. The working people laboured hard to save the oil and 'prevent its return again to the deep. THE CHURCH AT HULDIE, MANCHESTER.—The Bishop of Manchester has gone through the ceremony of reading an "admonition" to the churchwardens and sidesmen of the Church of St. John .the Baptist, The communication had previously been addressed to the incumbent. •It sets forth that the usages of the church in question go beyond the limits of th e liberty whichis p erm itted by the rubrics and canons o f th e Church of England in regard to ritual. After rea di ng th e admoni tion, the Bishop said that, as obedience to his directions had been promised, the matter might be considered as settled. THE ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY.—Lord Hartington y the new Irish Chief Secretary, appeared at the annual distribution of prizes of the Royal Dublin Society, and seemed to make a favourable impression. He observed that he had long felt a deep interest in the Irish people, and did not come amongst them as ' a stranger, being •connected with Ire land by relationship and property. They had learned that this useful and meritorious society had prospered, and the Government had not neglected the extension of art eduction in Ireland. He" thought it ivas impossible to overrate the importance of art .education, both in its material effects and its intellectual advan tages. Lord Clonbrock, who subsequeLtly addressed the assembly said that the school had made steady pro gress, and that the Irish school stood first in comparison with five of the most advanced schools in England. The Lord-Lieutenant said he could speak with some experience as he had been present at two previous ceremonies of the kind, and he was convinced of the progress of the institution and its beneficial influence. In conclusion he expressed a hope that an exhibition of Irish portraits might be got up in Dublin, which would answer the double purpose of illustrating the history of the coun try and forming a valuable exhibitiou of works of art. No doubt the Government would be glad to aid the furtherance of such a project,