The Press.
London, England, 1858-06-12 00:00:00

DZATUEL

CAVENDISH—On the 4th instant, in Chesham-place, the Hoe.
Mrs. Richard Cavendish.
EVANS—On the 2nd instant, at Salisbury, Mrs. Mary Evans,
relict of the late John Evans, Esq., aged 97.
HARDT N 0 E—On the 4th instant, at Chatham, Caroline Munster
Lady Hardinge, wife of Henry T. Jones, Esq., and relict of
the late Sir Richard Hardinge, Bart.
POWELL—On the sth instant, at Burlington, near Bath,
General Walter Powell, Royal Murices, aged 79.
YARINGTON—On the Ist instant, at Epping, Mary, renal of
the late Wm. Yarington, Esq., of Swaffham' Norfolk, aged ad.

YACHT FOR SALE.—CUTTER YACHT of
40 tuns, built under inspection by Inman, of L
She was lengthened, recoppered, and had a thoroughOliv=
in 1856 by Spencer and Barnes, of East Cowes, with new and
expensive outfit, including Sails by Laptborns, of Gosport, is
1856.7. She is well found in stores, has most excellent accom-
modation, comprising three cabins making up five berths,
pantry, sail room, two closets, bath, do. As a fast-sailing
pleasure-yacht and sound weatherly sea boat she is well known,
and is ready for immediate serviee.—Apply to W., University
Club, P 1,1141241 London, S.W.

ROSA BONHEUR'S NEW PICTURES,
LANDAIS PEASANTS GOING TO MARKET, and
MORNING IN THE HIGHLANDS, togetherwith her Portrait.
by Ed. Dubufe, are now on view at the German• Gallery, 16e,
New Bond:street, Admission One Shilling. Open from Nine
till Six.

FRENCH EXHIBITION.-THE FIFTH
ANNUAL EXHIBITION of PICTURES by Modem
Artists of the French School Is NOW OPEN, at the French
Gallery, 120, Pall mall, opposite the Opera Colonnade. Admix
alon, Is. ; catalogues, ed. each. Open from 9to 8 daily.

VOW EXHIBITING, CHARLES the FIRST'S
long•Ioet inimitable SLEEPING VENUS, the chef-dDeuvre
of Titian. A. large Dumber of connoisseurs from all parts of the
globe pronounce it faultless. I am willing to exhibit the
Dieture against any otter Titian for beauty of feature and per-
?edition of colour, drawing, and design.—J. C. BARRArt, 369,
Strand. Admission Is.

ROYAL GARDENS, CREMORNE. Daily
at Tbrea.—WATERER and GODFREY'S GRAND EX.
WIBITION of RHODODENDRONS, and other American
Plants, daily, from Ten till Dusk, in the ASHRURNHAM
PAVILION, is now in greet perfection, and forms daily •
fashionable promenade. One Shilling. Each day and night •
most attractive programme of AMUSEMENTS is presented.
The whole of these beautiful and extensive Grounds are open
on Sunday for promenade. Admission by Refreshment Ticket.
The Hotel, in which are private Rooms commanding views of
the Gardens and Amusements, may be engaged for Dinners of
the highest class.

MR. CHARLES DICKENS will READ
at ST. MARTIN'S-HALL, on THURSDAY EVENING,
June 17, at Eight o'clock, THE POOR TRAVELLER. BOOTS
AT THE HOLLY•THEE INN, and MRS. DAMP. On WED.
NESDAY AFTERNOON, June 23, at Three o'clock. the Story
of LITTLE DoMBEY ; and on THURSDAY EVENING,
Juos 24, at Eight o'clock, his CHRISTMAS CAROL.
stalls (numbered and reserved), bs.; area and galleries,
20.4 d.; unreserved seats, Is.—Tickets to be had at Messrs.
Chapman and Hall's, publishers, 193, Piccadilly; and at St.
Long-sere.

VINE HEAD OF HAIR, THE BEARD,
WHISKERS, AND MUSTACHIOS.—It is now univer.
pally acknowledged that ROWLANDS'MACASBAR OIL is the
only article that can be depended upon for the Growth and for
Improving and Beautifying the Human Hair, proved beyond
question by its successful results during the last sixty years,
and when every other specific has failed. In all climates it
alike displays its incomparable results, and has long been an
established favourite in India —Price Ss. 6d. and I's., or family
bottles (equal to four small) at :Os. 6d.. and double that size, zls.
CAUTION.—On the wrapper of each bottle are the words
" Rowlands Macassar Oil," to., in white letters, and their sig-
nature in red ink, "A. Rowland and Sons." Bold at 20, Hatton.
garden, London, and by chymists and perfumers.

BATHS and TOILETTE WARE.
WILLIAM S. BURTON has ONE LARGE SHOWROOM
devoted exclusively to the display of BATHS and TOILETTE
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 this establish-
went the most distinguished in this couctry. Portable Showers,
7s. ti.l. ; Pillar Showers, M. to M. ; Nursery, 131. to 325.
Sponging, 14s. to 325.; Hip, 14s. to 31s. Gd. A large assort-
ment of Gas Furnace, Hot and Cold Plunge, Vapour, and Camp
Shower Baths. Toilette Ware in great variety, from lbs. dd. to
434. the set of three.

TEA URNS, of LONDON MAKE ONLY.—
The largest Assortment of Loodon.made TEA URNS in the
world (including all the recent novelties, many of which are re.
gistered) ison SALE at WILLIAM S. BURTON'S front 335. to 61.
RAPIER MACHE and IRON TEA TRAYS.
1 An Assortment of TEA TRAYS and WAITERS wholly
unprecedented, whether as to extent, variety, or novelty.
New Oval Papier Mich 4 Trays,
per set of three from, 20s. to 10 guineas
Ditto, Iron ditto front 13s. to 4 guineas
Convex shape, ditto front 7s. 6d.
Round and Gothic Waiters, Cake and Bread Baskets, equally low.
WILLIAM S. BURTON'S GENERAL FUR-
NISHING IRONMONGERY CATALOGUE may be had
gratis, sod free by post. It contains upwards of 400 Inman.
none of his illitnited Stock of Electro and Sheffield Plate, Nickel
Silver and Britannia Metal Goods, Dish Covers and Hot.
water Dishes, Stoves, Fenders, Marble Mantelpieces, Kitchen
Henget,, Lamps, Gaselier,, Tea Urns and Kettles, Tea Trays,
Clocks, Table Cutlery, Baths and Toilet Ware, Turnery, Iron and
Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, Bed Hangings, &c. to., with Lists 01
Pnces, and Plans of the Sixteen large Show Rooms at 39,
Oxford street, W.; 1, la, 2, and 3, Newman-street; and 4,6,
I and 6, Perry's-place, London. Matallished 1820,

HORSE GUARDS.
THE next COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
OF CAN +AGATES MI% THE RuYAI, MILITARY
COLLE:GE.SASDIMRST, will be bold at King's College, 'le
the bth July and foTowiug days, when fifty Candidates, if quali-
fied, will be admitted.

1. The age of admission to be from 16 to 18 years.
2. Candidates must apply through their Parents or Guardians
to the General Coutmanding-iu-Chief, to have their names en.
tered on the List of Competitors fur the College.
3. The period of study is not to exceed two years. On its
completion the Cadet will, if found qualified at the final Exenti.
nation, receive a Commission in the Cavalry or Line, without
purchase, as far as the Service will admit. Cadets who %fish to
obtain Commissions In the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers
will be at liberty to attend any of the Cginpetitive Examinations
for admission to the Royal M ilitaryAcedemy, and, if unsuccessful,
will be allowed to retain their position at the Royal Military
College.
4. Each Candidate will be required to produce a Certificate of
Baptism, or other satisfactory proof of his age; a Certificate
from a Minister of the Church or Denomination to which he
belongs, that he has been July instructed in the principles of
Religion ; and a Certificate from the Master or Tutor to,der
whom he has been educated, of his general moral conduct for at
least the two preceding years.
The Candidate will be examined by a Medical Officer. to
ascertain that he is in every point of Tidtf ,as regards his phy-
sical constitution, fit for Military Service.
The following will be the subjects in which Examination
Papers will be set., and the Number of Marks assigned to each,
viz :

Marks,
Classics 1 Latin, 21)°°
I Greek, 1,600 I 3,64:10
Mathematics
English Language
French
Any other Modern Language
History with Geography
Natural Sciences (i.e., Mineralogy and Geology)
Experimental Sciences (i.e., Chemistry, Heat, Elec-
tricity, including Magnetism
Drawing SOO
The following Elementary Branches will be required to be
taken up in Mathematics, viz
Arithmetic, including Vulgar and Deoimal Fractious ; Propor-
Non, Extraction of the Square Hoot, Interest.
Algebra, including Fractions, Simple Equations, and questions
producing them.
Euclid, the first Two Books.
To these Branches, 1,290 marks (out of the above 3noo marks
for Mathematics) will be allotted, and it will be necessary for
qualification that a total of at least 600 marks be obtained in
them.

In the "English Language," 400 marks will be assigned to
correct and legible writing from Dictation. an to Composition;
and of these it will be required that at least 200 shall be obtained
for qualification.
In the French Language, 400 marks will be allotted to correct
Reading and Translation from an easy French Author, and of
these at least 200 will be required for qualification.
In History (with Geography) 4!)0 marks will be allotted to
that of &island. with its Dependencies, of which 200 will be
required for qualification.
And in addition to the number of marks just stated, as indis-
pensable for qualification in the required portions of Mathetua-
tics, English, French, and History, it will be necessary that the
Candidate shall obtain such a number in these and the re•
maining subjects above enumerated as shall raise his total
number to 2.400 marks.
No marks will be allowed to count In any subject left optimal
to the Candidate, unless at least one-fifth of the marks allotted
to that subject e gained.
Candidates will be requited to forward to the Council of Mi.
Mary Education. at 1, Whitehall-yard, S.W., not later than the
illth June, a Statement of the Subjects they desire to take up. iu
which they will specify the names of the Classical Authors they
have studied, and the course of History they have been reading.
The Competitors will be reported to the Commander in• Chief
in their order of merit, and those first ou the list will succeed to
the vacancies at the College.
Further information may be obtained on reference to the
Military Secretary, Horse Guards.
By Command,
G. A. WETHIOIALL, Adjutant General.

EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION TO
THE ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY AT WOOLWICH.
The Examination for the Admission of Cadets to the Royal
Military Academy at Woolwich will be held at King's College,
London, and will commence on Monday, 12th July, at one
o'clock p.m.
Provided a suffloient number of the Candidates are found
competent, thirty admissions will be made to that Inatitution.
Candidates must be between the ages of seventeen and twenty
years. The successful Candidates will remain under instruction
at the Academy for about two years, or until they are sumiently
advanced in scientific knowledge satisfactorily to pass a tins!
examination, and they will then receive COLIILIIiIBIOIIII in the
Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers.
The subjects and order of examination will be as follows :
Monday, 12th July, Medical Inspection of Candidates.
Tuesday, 13th " Drawing.
Wednesday 14th " French.
Thursday, 15th " Gorman.
Friday, ]nth " Latin.
Saturday, 17th Cl"sics 1 Greek.
Monday, 19th "1 - Pure.
Tuesday, 20th r Mathematics 1 Mixed.
Wednesday,2lst " English.
Thursday, 22nd " Natural Sciences.
Friday, 2:ird " Experimental Seismic,.
Further information may be obtained on reference to the
War-office, Pall•mall, S.W.
Gentlemen desirous of becoming Candidates should send its
their names to the War-office, on or before sth July, accosts
panied
1. By a Certificate t.f Baptism.
2. By a Certificate of Mural i. haracter.
3. By a Statement of the Subjects in which they desire to be
examined.
H. R. DREWRY.

OSLER'S CRYSTAL GLASS
CHANDELIERS for GAS and CANDLES.
From £4 upwards. A great variety of the newest and
richest designs always on view; also a large wesnriment
of glass lustre', decanters, wine gl , dessert service',
and every description of table glass at very moderate prices.
ORNAMENTAL GLASS of the newest .1. d most beautiful de-
scription. Esport and furnishing 000000 cuted with despatch.
—44, Orford-street. Manufactory ,Broad.street, Birmingham.
IstablisbadlBo7.