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London, England, 1854-07-22 00:00:00

JULY 22, 1854.

WESTERN D
LIFE
SOCIE ASSURANCE
AN ANNTY,
8, PARLIAMENT-ablishedSTßEET, WESTMINSTER.
Est 1842.
Directors.
Renry Edgeworth Eicknell,Esq Thomas Grissell, Esq.
T SomersCocks,jun. Esq.,M.P. James Hunt, Esq.
George Henry Drew, Esq. John Arsoott Lethbridge, Esq.
William Evens, Esq. Edmund Lucas, Esq.
WUliam Freeman, Esq. Augustin Robinson, Esq.
Francis Fuller, Esq. James Lys tieager, Esq.
Joseph Henry Guodhart, Esq. John Bailey White, Esq.
Joseph Carter Wood, Esq.
Actuary. _ .

ARTHOR SCRATORLEY, M.A., F.R,A.9., Author of a " Treatise
on Assurance Associations, Freehold Land and Building
Societies," &C.
Every variety of Policies granted on any number of lives, and
to any amount.
Endowments and Annuities granted on equitable terms.
No Charge for Policy Stamps.
Policies indisputable, except in cases of fraud.
Travellers, Mariners, and Emigrants assured on moderate
terms.
Creditors assured on the lives of their debtors with special ad.

vantages
The second Quinquennial Division of Profits will take place at
the close of the year 1864, of which parties assuring their lives
by the Society's Table 11. will be entitled to three-fourths or 76
per cent, without partnership liability.
All necessary forms, with every information as to the mode of
effecting Assurance, may be obtained either by letter or personal
application to thejAotusrv.
*,* ACTIVE AGENTS WANTED.

DAILWAY PASSENGERS may obtain
Tickets of Insurance against RAILWAY ACCIDENTS for
the Journey, on payment of ld., 2d., or 3d., by inquiring of
the Booking Clerks, at all the Principal Railway Stations, when
they take a Railway Ticket.—RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE
°MO', 8, OLD BROAD BTRERT, LONDON.
WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary.

CRYSTAL PALACE. Musical Instrument
Court.—Mr. WILLIAM REA has the honour to announce
to the Nobility and Gentry, that he will next SATURDAY
perform a Series of Compositions on the new REPETITION
GRAND COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, manufactured and exhi-
bited by Messrs. LEVESQUE, EDMEADES, and CO., of 40,
Cheapside. To commence at Three o'clock.

CONTINENTAL EDUCATION.—At a first-
rate ESTABLISHMENT on the RHINE, Young Gentle-
men are Prepared for the Public Schools, Universities, and tee.
higher branches of Commerce. The pupils are taught to con-
verse with fluency in German and French, and also, if required.
well grounded in Italian and Spanish. Inclusive terms, fifty
guineas. For further particulars address Mr. A. 8., Badger
Villa, Great Malvern.

THE CHOLERA!!! prevented by the
destruction of all noxious effluvia.—CßEWS'S DISIN-
FECTING FLUID, recommended by the College of Physlcianr.
The CHEAPEST and STRONGEST CHLORIDE of 'ZINC.
Quarts, 2s. ; Pints, Is.; Id alf-pints. Od. Sold by all Chemists, Drug
gists, and Shipping Agents, and at Commercial Wharf, Mile
end, London. Agents—Messrs. DREW, REYMARD, and BARROW.

GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH,
(used in her 'Majesty's Laundry), and
WOTHEREIPOON'S Machine-made

••--—— - - - - -
CONFECTIONERY, MARMALADE, JAMS, JELLIES, cbc.
(which gained the Prize Medal of 101),
may be had of all Grocers; Wholesale of Wotherspoon, Mackay,
and Co., 66, Queen-street, Cheapeide, London; and Rober►
Wotherspoon and Co., Glasgow.

WRITING, BOOK-KEEPING, 86c.—Persow,
of any age, however bad their WRITING, may is eigle•
lessons acquire permanently an elegant and flowing style et pen-
manship, adapted either to professional pursuits or private somas-
pendence. Bookkeeping, as practised in the Government,..
banking, and merchants offices; arithmetic, shorthand, etbo.
Apply to Mr. SMART, at the Institution, 5, Piccadilly, between,
the Haymarket and Regent-circus. " A vast improvement upon
any former system."—London Journal of Commerce.

►jiHE BEST SHOW of IRON BEDSTEADS;
11 in the KINGDOM is WILLIAM B. BURTON'S.—He haat
Two very large Rooms, which are devoted to the exclusive show
of Iron and Brass Bedsteads and Children's Cots, with appro-
priate Bedding and Mattresses. Common Iron Bedsteads from
17a.; Portable Folding Bedstead, from 12s. ed.; Patent, Iron
Bedsteads, fitted with dove-tail joints and patent sacking, from
318. : and Cots from 21s. each; handsome Ornamental Iran and.
Brass Bedsteads in great variety, from 21. 19s. to 131. 13s.

RAPIER MACHE and IRON TEA TRANS:
1. An assortment of Tea Trays and Waiters wholly oupreoe—
dented, whether as to extent, variety, or novelty.
New Oval Papier Mache Trays, per set
of three from 20s. Od. to 10 pine's.
'Ditto, Iron ditto from 13s. Od. to 4 guineas:.
Convex shape, ditto from 7s. 6d.
Round and Gothic Waiters, Cake and Bread Baskets, equallyloW
s.
BATHS and TOILETTE WARR..
WILLIAM S. BURTON has ONE LARGE SHOW-ROOM
devoted exclusively to the DISPLAY of BATHS and TOILEPIRI
WARE. The stock of each is at once the largest, newest, and
most varied ever submitted to the public, and marked at prices
proportionate with those that have tended to make hie Estab--
lishment the moat distinguished in this country. Portable- •
Showers, 7s. 6d. ; Pillar Showers. 81. to fit.; Nursery, 138. 6d. to
325.; Sponging, 15s. to 325.; Hip, 14e. to 31s. CA. A large ae- •
sortment of Gas Furnace, Hot and Cold Plunge, Vapour, and
Camp Shower Baths.—Toilette Ware in great variety, from
15s. ed. to 455. the Set of Three.

WILLIAM S. BURTON has TEN LARGE SHOW ROOMS
(all communicating), exclusive of the shop, devoted solely to the
ihow of GENERAL FURNISHING IRONMONGERY (it,
eluding cutlery, nickel silver, plated and japanned wares, limn
and brass bedsteads), so arranged and classified that purchasers •
may easily and at once make their selections.
Catalogues with engravings sent (per post) free. The money '
returned for every article not approved of.
89, OXFORD-STREET (corner of Newman-atreet); Nosk•
2, and 3, NEW2IA2i-tiTREET ; and 4 wad 9, PEISAY&PIatiCi

THE PRESS.

FOURTEENTH REPORT of the Directors
of the COMMERCIAL BANK of LONDON for the year
ending June 90, 1/b4 —At an ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of the SHAREHOLDERB,heId atthe Danking•hause, Lothbury.
ou Tueaday, the 18th of July, 1854,

DIRECTORS.
THOMAS BARNEWALL, Esq., Chalimas.
MARK HUNTER, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
Charles Dickson Archibald, Esq. Jonathan Hopkinson, Esq.
Charles Butler, Esq. William Jackson, Esq., M.P.
John Alfred Chowne, Esq. Edward Oxenford, Esq.
George Clive, Esq. John Savage, Esq.
William Cooper, Esq. Joseph Thompson. Esq.
James Alexander Douglas, Esq. Joseph Underwood, Esq.
Charles Hill, Esq. Thomas Winkwoith, Esq,
Max...GER—Mr. Alfred R. Cutbill.
SOLICITORS—Messrs. Amory, Travers, and Smith, and Messrs.
Norris and Sons.

The Manager read theadvertieetnettealling the meeting, and
afterwards the following

REPORT.

The Directors have the satisfaction of presenting to the Share-
holders the fourteenth annual balance-sheet, from which it will
appear that, after paying all expenses and making provision for
bad and doubtful debts, the net profits of the batik amount to
236,950 Os. lid.
A dividend, at the rate of six per cent. per annum for the half.
year ending 31st December, 1833, has been already paid, and the
Directors have now to declare a dividend for the half-year ending
30th June, 1854, at the same rate, with a bonus of 16s. per share,
both dividend and bonus free from income tax.
After paying this dividend and bonus, there will remain a ba-
lance of 21,445 Os. 3d. to be carried to the reserve fund, in-
creasing that fund to 264,012 6s. lid.
In compliance with the provisions of the Deed of Settlement,
the following Directors—viz.: Charles Butler, Esq., William
Cooper, Esq., Mark Hunter, Esq., Joseph Underwood, Esq., retire
from office, and, being eligible, offer themselves as candidates
for re-election.
COMMERCIAL BANK OF LONDON.
BALANCE-SHEET TO JUNE 50, 1864.
Capital subscribed 91,600,000
Capital paid up R300,000 0 0
Guarantee fund invested in Government secu-
rities
Balances due to the customers of the Bank •
Balance carried down after deducting bad and
doubtful debts, income tax, and all charges
and current expenses

4,60,419 19 8

Cash in hand, Government securities, India
bonds, bills discounted, dm.

Dividend at the rate of 61. per cent. per annum
fee the half.year ending 31st December, 1883,
already paid
Dividend at the rate of 61. per cent. per annum
for the half year ending sQth June, 1864
Bonus of 16s. per share, equal to 4 per cent.
per annum 12,000 0 0
Rebate of interest on current bills carried to
profit and loss new account
Balance carried to the guarantee food, making
that flind £64,012 6 11 1,446 9 3

£30,950 0,11

Balance brought down 536,950 011
The report and balance-sheet having been read, it was
Resolved—That the report and balance-sheet just read be ap-
proved, printed, and circulated amongst the proprietors.
The Chairman, Mark Hunter, Esq., on the part of the Direc-
tors, declared a dividend on the paid-up capital of the Company
at the rate of 61. per cent. per annum, and a bonus of 16a. per
share, both free from income tax, payable on and after the 31st
of July next.
Resolved—That the following Directors, viz., Charles Butler,
Esq., William Cooper, Esq., Mark Hunter, Esq., Joseph Under-
wood, Esq., who go out of office in pnrsuauoe of the Deed of Set-
tlement, be re-elected Directors of this Bank.
Resolved—That the thanks of this meeting be presented to the
Directors for their attention to the management of the affairs of
the Bank during the past year.
Resolved—That the thanks of this meeting be given to Mr.
Cutbill for the zeal and attention displayed by him at all times
in the conduct of the affairs of the Bank.
MARK HUNTER, Chairman.
Resolved unanimously—That the thanks of this meeting be
presented to Mark Hunter, Esq., for his able and courteous con-
duct in the chair this day.
(Signed) A. R. CUTBILI., Manager.

COMMERCIAL BANK OF LONDON.-
The Directors hereby give notice that a DIVIDEND on the
Paid-up Capita: of the Company, at the rate of 61. per cent. per
annum, for the half-year ending 3uth June, 1854, and a Bonus of
16s. per share, both free from income tsx, will be PAYABLE at
the Banking-house in Lothbury on and after the 31st July In-
stant. By order of the Board,
(Signed) A. R. CUTBILL, Manager.
Dated July 18, 1854.

DEAFNESS.—The only medal awarded at
the Oreat Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instruments)
was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS
for the DEO. They are made of different power, to suit ex-
treme and every degree of Deafness. To be procured only of the
sole inventor and maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Strand, nearly oppoiita
Exeter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried, and numerous
testimor.his seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir
John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors.

CHUBBS' FIREPROOF SAFES and LOCKS.
These safes are the most secure from force, fraud, and fire.
Chubbs' Locks, with all the recent improvements, cash and dyed
boxes of all sizes. Complete lists, with prices, rent o.* appliaa-
tion.—CHUßß and SON, V, St. Paul's-churchyard, London ; .28,
Lord-street, Liverpool; 111, Market-street, Manchester; and
HorseleT•tlelds, Wolverhampton.

COAUTIO N. - BOND'S PERMANENT
MARKING INK; the original,ani by far the best, requiring
no preparation, offers the surest means of protection for every
variety of household linen and wearing apparel against loss or
mistake, for which reason be careful to ask for the genuine arti-
cle, prepared by the inventor, JOHN BOND, 28, LONG-LANE,
WEST SMITHFIELD, CITY, LONDON. Sold by most Che-
mists, Stationers, and Medicine Venders. Price Is. per bottle
To avoid disappointment from the substitution of counterfeits,
be careful to ask for the genuine BOND'S PERMANENT
MARKING INK, and, farther to distinguish it, observe that NO
SIXPENNY SIZE is, or has at any time been, prepared by him,
111 e Issentor and Proprietor.