The Press.
London, England, 1857-05-16 00:00:00

M. Metml, eillitled A CALISTX.

For particulars see Bills.
Lucia di Lamm9imoor will be repeated the following week.
A limited number of boxes on the half-circle tier nave been
specially reserved for the public, amt may be hid on application
at the Box-office at the Theatre, Colonnade, Haymarket, price
21s. and IL. Ils. dd. each.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
HAYMARKET.—Under the Immediate Patronage of
her Moat Gracious Majesty the QUEEN, and her Royal Highness
the DUCHESS of KENT. Mrs. ANDERSON'S (Pianiste to her
Majesty the Queen, and instructress to their Royal Highnesses
the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, the Princess Alice,
the Princess Helena, and the Pence Alfred) ANNUAL
GRAND MORNING CONCERT in Her Majesty's Theatre, on
MONDAY, May 18th, ISZ)7, commencing at Half•past One
o'clock precisely, with all the principal artistes, also the band
and chorus of that establishment. Conductor, Signor Bonetti.
The principal Vocal Performers will include:—Mile. Piccolo.
mini, Mlle. Maria Spezia, Mine. Clara Novello, Mlle. Angiola
Ortolani, and Mme. Alboni; Sig. Antonio Giuglini, Mr. Charles
Braham, Sig. Benevenutuo, Sig. Corsi, Sig. Vialetti, and Sig.
Belletti.

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO PERFORMERS:—Pianoforte : Mrs.
Anderson, Mrs. F. B. Jewson, and Ntr. \V. G. Cusins ; Violin:
M. Bezzini (Solo Violin to the Emperor of Austria); Violoncello :
Sig. Pezze, First Violoacello of H. M. Theatre; Coutrabasso :
Sig. Gilardoni, First Contrabass° of H. M. Theatre.

Further Particulars will be duly announced.
PRICES OF Aniitssiox : —Boxes, Grand Tier, 41. 45.; ditto,
Pit tier, 21. 125.6 d.; ditto, First tier, 31. 35.; ditto, Second tier,
21. 25.; ditto, Third tier, 11. ]ls. 61. Stalls, 11. Is.; Pit, 7s.
Amphitheatre 6t4115, 55. ; Gallery, 2s. 6d.—Applications for
Boxes, Stalls, and Places, to be made at the Hoag:Olive of her
:Isiesty's Theatre; the principal Librarians and Music Pub.
lishers ; or of Mra. ANDKRSON, 34, Nottingbam.place, York-
gate, Regent's park.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN.
On Monday Evening, and during the Week, the Drama, called
DADDY HARDACRE. Messrs. F. Robson, Cooke, and G.
Vining; Misses Stephens and Hughes. To conclude with the
Extravaganza called YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Zephyr,
Mr. F. Robson. Commence at Half.past Seven.

SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER
COLOURS.—The FIFTY•THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBI-
TION is NOW OVEN, at their Gallery, 5, PALL-MALL
EAST (close to Trafalgar•square), from Niue till Duak.
Admittance, Is. Catalogue, 6d.
JOSEPH J. JENKINS, Secretary.

EXHIBITION —Messrs DICKINSON'S
COLLECTION of PORTRAITS of DISTINGUISHED
PERSONS has been considerably added to by many interesting
pictures executed in oil, on ivory, and on paper. The Exhibi-
tion is open daily from ten to six. Admission, One Shilling.-
114, New I3oud.street.

mR ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC,
BADEN, 11P THE RHINE, and PARIS is NOW OPEN
EVERY EVENING (except Saturday) at Eight o'clock. Stalls,
; area, 28. ; gallery. Is. Stalls can be secured at the Box-
°dice, Egyptian•hall, Piccadilly, every day, between Eleven and
Four, without any extra charge. The Morning Representations
take place every Tuesday and Saturday, at Three o'clock.

DR. KAHN'S MUSEUM, 4, COVENTRY-
STREET, Leicester-square. Programme :—Lectures by
Dr. KAHN daily, at Three o'clock, on highly interesting and
instructive topics, and by Dr. SEXTON, F.R.G.S., F.E.S., as
follows: At half-past one, The Phenomena, Curiosities, and
Philosophy of the Sense of Sight; at four, The Great Tobacco
Controversy at half past seven, The Food we Eat—its Uses,
Preparation, Multeration, and Digestion. The Museum con-
tains 1,000 Models and Preparations, and is wholly unrivalled in
the world. Open daily (for gentlemen only), from Ten till Ten.
Admission, Is. Catalogues, containing Dr. Kahn's Lectures,
gratis to visitors.

WAX FLO \V E R S.-PRIZE MEDAL.-
Great Exhibition, 11451.—Messrs. MINTOUN, Modellers
of Wax Flowers to the Queen, 108, NEW BOND STREET.
klstablished twenty years. Every material for the above elegant
art Price lists and orders forwarded to all parts of the country.
erench Paper Flowers.—Every material fur the above.-108,
NEW BOND STREET, and Conservatory Counter, PAN•
TH EON, Oxford•street.

SCOTCH SPUN SILKS for SUMMER
WEAR, in all the CLAN TARTANS and Newest Fancy
Patterns, made in permanent colours and au extra stout qua:ity,
manufactured exclusively for SCOTT ADIE,
The Royal Clan Tartan and Scotch Shawl Warehouse,
Patronised by the Queen and Royid Family.
113, REGENT-STREET, corner of VIGO•STREET.
Patterns sent to the country free.

OSLER'S CRYSTAL GLASS CHANDE-
LI ERS for GAS and CAN DLES.—A great variety of the
newest and richest designs always on view ; also a large assort-
ment of glass luo.res, decanters, wine glanies, dessert services
and every description of table glass at very moderate prices.
ORNAMENTAL GLASS of the newest and most beautiful de-
eaription. Export and furnishing orders executed with despatch
—44, Oxford street. Manufactory, Broad street, Birmingham
Established 1807.

ELEGANT NOVELTIES for PRESENTS.—
112, REGENT-STREET, and No. 4, I,F,ADENHALL-
-14 f BEE l', London.-13mozes, vases, pearl and ivory work, me-
dieval manufactures, dressing-bags and dressing cases, toilet-
cases, work-boxes and work-tables, inkstands, fans. The largest
stock in England of papier macho eleganeies. Writing desks,
envelope-cases, despatch-boxes, bagatelle, backgammon, and
shams tables. The premises in Regent-street extend fifty yards
into Glaishouse.street, end are worthy of inspection as a sped-

men of elegant outfit. Everything fur the work and dressing
tables. Best toothbrushes, 9d. each ; boat steel scissors and
penitnives, Is. each. The usual supply of firet•rate cutlery,
razors, razor•strops, needles, kc., for which alt, 141.C111** Es-
Isblisbasent has been so long famed.

IMPERIAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
1, OLD BROA D-STRE ET, LONDON.

Instituted 1820.

T. GEORGE BARCLAY, Esq., Chairman.
MARTIN T. SMITH, Esq., M.P., Deputy Chairman.
One-third of the Premium on Insurances of 5001, and upwards,
for the whole term of life, may remain as a debt upon the Policy,
to be paid off at convenience, or the Directors will lend sums of
50/. and upwards on the security of Policies effected with this
Company for the whole term of life, when they have acquired
an adequate value.
Four-fifths, or 80 per cent. of the profits are assigned to Poli-
cies every fifth year, and may be applied to increase the sum
assured, to an immediate payment in cash, or to the reduction
and ultimate extinction of future Premiums.
At the filth appropriation of profits for the five years termi-
nating January 31, 1156, a reversionary bonus was declare,i of
11. 10s. per cent. on the sums insured, and subsisting additions
for every premium paid during the five years. This bonus, on
policies of the longest duration, exceeds ss. per cent. per
annum on the original sums insured, and increases a policy of
1,0001. to 1,6381.
Proposals for Insurances may be made at the Chief Offices, as
above; at the Branch Office, lit, Pall-mall, London; or to any
of the Agents throughout the kingdom.

BONUS TABLE,
Showing the Additions made to Policies of £l,OOO each.

Date of
Insurance.

1820
1825

1830.

1835

1840
1845

1E450

1855

And for intermediate years in proportion.
The next appropriation will be made in MIL
Insurancev, without participation in profits, may be effected
at reduced rates.
SAMUEL INGAI.L, Actuary.

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To singers and public speakers they are invaluable for clearing
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JW. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, and
. CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 33 and i 4, LUD•
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J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER
WATCHES of every description, construction, and pattern
Invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented dia.
play of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest and
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Movements, jewelled, &c., with all the latest improvements,
mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold
and Silver Cases. the designs engraved upon many of the cases
are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu-
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reasonableness of price, are wished for, the intending Purchase'
should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED
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Several hundred letters have been received from persons who
have bought Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to
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