The Sun.
London, England, 1864-12-24 00:00:00

ESTABLISHED 1837.

B RITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE
COM PANY.

Empowered by special Act of Parliament 4 Vict., cap. 9.
1, Princes-street, Bank, London.

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Every description. of Life Assur aloe busines3 transacted
at the lowest rates of Pre him cones-tent with security.
The various Tables, some of whic are peculiar to this Com-
pany, have been studiously adapted to the requirements of
every class of Assurers.

ANDREW FRANCIS, Secretary.

MEET H. IMPROVED MECHANICAL
DENTIS PRY.—Professional abilities and great artistic
skill have been moat successfully combined In the proluction
of ARTIFICIAL T KET It upon a new principle. The real
value of the perfection of the art of Dentistry will be experi-
enced by all wishing to avail themselves of professional
assistance by consulting Mr. AL gERT, 34, Great Russell-
street, Bloomsbury. whose experience has enabled him to
effect such admirable, convenient contrivances by artificial
means, and which are so perfectly efficient.

DINNEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA
Las been, during thirty years, emphatically sanctioned
by the Medical Profession, and univers L iy accepted by the
P,.blfc, as the Btst Remedy for Acidity of the Stomach,
Heartburn. Headache, Gout, and Indigestion, and as a Mild
Aperient for delicate constitutions, more cap ci illy for Ladies
and Children. Combined with the Accidulated Lemon Syrup
it forms an agreeable Effervescing Draught, in which its
Aperient qualities are much increased. During Hot Seasons,
ind,)tbove all, In Hot Climates, the regular use of this sim-,
pie and e egant remedy has been found highly beneficial.
Manufactured (with the utmost attention to strength and
urity). by DINNMIORp and , 172, New Bond-street.
- - - - CO._ - - .11111,01tk-hoot

the Empire.

ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library,
and Dining-room, consisting of a new and e,egant assort-
ment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink-
stands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paperweights, &c., in Italian,
Alabas er, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, &o.
Imported and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mine.
ralogist to her Majesty, 149, Stand, W.C., London.
Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of SHELLS,
MINERALS, ROCKS, and FOSSILS, which will greatly
facilitate the interesting study of MINERALOGY, CON=
CHOLOGY, and GEOLOGY, at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 100 guineas
each.

PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION In GEOLOGY and MINE.
RALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, at 149, Strand. W.C.

CITY SHOW-ROOMS
FOR
GLASS AND CHINA,
117, HOUNDSDITCH.

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DEF RI E S and SONS' TA BLE GLASS,
Cut and Engraved, of the chWeest designs.

REFRIES and SONS' DINNER, DESSERT,
and Tea Ware, of the newest patterns.

REFRIES and SONS' LUSTRES, TAZZAS,
and Flower Vnses for the present season.

REFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIERS,
for the Dining-room, in Bronze, Ormolu, and Silver.

REFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIERS,
In Crystal, for the Drawing-room, for Gas or Candles.

LiikEFRIES and EONS' CHANDELIERS,
in Crystal, in the Venetian and Grecian designs, for
India.
REFRIES and SONS' SPECIAL DESIGNS
in Lamps for India.

REFRIES and SONS' WALL LIGHT
Chandeliers, in Crystal, for India (Registered).

fEFRIES and SONS promptly execute CLUB,
Mess, and Genrral Furnishing Orders of China, Glass,

REFRIES and SONS supply MERCHANTS
with Pattern Books and Special Designs.

DEFRIES And SONS have just added Five
fey • New Show-Rooms to their extensive Manufactory
„hey have nnw on show the largest assortment in the world
the above goods of their own manufacture.

MANUFACTORY AND SHO W-ROOMS,
147, Houndeditch.

HAIR-CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn,
London.—ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curls
Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold
at 3s. 6d.; sent free for 54 stamps. Ross's Toilet Magazine,
is. 6d., or 20 stamps.

GREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.—
ALEX. ROSS'S charges for Dyeing the hair perma-
nently— Ladies' Hair from 7s. ed. ; Gentlemen's from es.
The Dye is sold at 3s. 6d, or sent free for 51 stamps. It is
most easy of use.

HAIR DESTROYER.-248, High Holborn,
London.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPILATORY removes,
without effect to the skin, superfluous hair from the face,
neck, and arms. 3s. 6d.; sent the same day as ordered by post
for 54 stamps.

SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which speedily
produces whiskers and thickens hair. 35. 6d.; sent free fors4
stamps.—ALEX, ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London. Essay
on Hair, Id.

DIMPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the skin
are improved by, one dose of ALEX. ROSS'S VEGE-
TABLE SKIN PILL. They remove redness, sallowness
&a 2s. 9d.; by post for 40 stimps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High
Holborn, London.

ALEX. ROSS'S FACE POWDER, ls.; sent for
14 stamps ; Eye Colour, 3s. ed., or 54 stamps. Skin
tonic produces a transcendent complexion, 45., or to stamps.
Bloom of Roses, 3s. 6d., or 54 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS. 218,
High Holborn, London.

110 PERSONS SEEKING LANDED
.E.S•IATES, TOWN AND COUNTRY RE 3IDENCES,
FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD INVESTMENTS, AND
PROPERTIES GENERALLY-

To BE lIAI3.oRWIS7 atthe principal Railway Bookstalls
throughout the kingdom, or at the Auction and Estate Offices,
No. 67, Chancery-lane, London, Messrs. E. and H. Lumley's
"FREE PROPERTY /MOISTER," containing a varied selection
of landed and house properties now in the market, from
the nobleman's mansion, with its manorial domain, to the
cottage with its few acres.
OWNERS of PROPERTIES wishing to Sell or Let can em-
brace the °ppm tunny that the medium of this Register
affords, by sending the particulars of their properties to the
Estate Offices, 67, Chancery-lane, London, as the Messrs.
Lumley can in most cases introduce immediate customers
where the property is of an eligible Ohara ter, thereby avoid-
ing the disadvantages of delay and its attendant incon-
veniences.

THERE IS NO CHARGE incurred, unless a tenant or pur-
chaser is introduced through Messrs. Lumley's Agency,
slid then only the usual moderate commission.
Auction and Land Moe; 67, Chancery-lane, London.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—MOND AY, BOXING-
DAY.—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Combined at-
tractions, more varied than ever. AMUSEMENTS from
morning till night. Impossible to describe a 1 in arlyertise-
ments. The ELLrs FBA BROTHERS, the classical gym-
nasts. BARNES, the GREAT CHAMPION VAULTEd,
in his sixty somersaults, JEAN BOND and his wonderful
DOG. HERR WILLIO, the great German Contortionist.
J. 11. STEAD, the Cure. Most amusirrz CLOWNS. Pan-
tomimic BALLET, with Mr. STEAD as SIMPKIN,
In addition to these, LE PETIT BLONDIN, the juvenile
Rope dancer ; Mr. JACKS' •N HAINES, the Champion
American SKATER ; SILVESTE it, the Charmed
Monster, drc., Ste. ; forming an unparalleled variety of
Holiday Amusements.
THE I HOUSAN D AND ONE other attractions of the
Palace were never so interesting. The NINE ARTS
COURTS in variety and beauty are unequalled in the world.
The decorations of the Palace, with the GREAT CH HIST-
AIAS TREE, should be seen by all. The GREAT FAIR
AND BAZAAR, the best opportunity for Christmas
Presents. The SHAKSPERE HOUSE. The MON-
TANARI MODELS. The Swings, Round-abouts, In-
vigorators, and other popular amusements. The Galleries
of MODELS AND SHIPS. The extraordinary Chim-
panzee. The unique Aquariums, All these things render
the Crystal Palace the ONE PLACE for HOLIDAY
ENJOYMENT.

This Christmas, Edmonds' (late Wombwell's) Windsor
Castle GREAT MENAGERIE will be exhibited, adjoining
the Palace. This fine collection of animals will of course be
visited by every one. There are three distinct groups of
performing animals, with the TWENTY LIONS, Tigers,
and Leopards, the Lion Slayers, the litter of Cub Lions,
the Elephants, &0., &c. This extraordinary addition to the
other attractions is, like the Palace and its approaches, all
under cover.

Admission One Shilling. One Hundred and Fifty Railway
Trains daily, from London Bridge, Victoria and Kensington ;
also from London, Chatham, and Dover to Sydenham Hill
Station. Palace lighted up at dusk.

BOXING DAY. CRYSTAL PALACE.
More astounding than ever this Christmas, ,EVERY
HOLIDAY-MAKER must visit the Palace on this GREAT
PUBLIO'HOLIDAY.

CRYSTAL PALACE. - EVERY DAY. -
WARM and DRY throughout the Holidays. The
fifty miles of Hot Water Pipes throughout the Building
heat it to an agreeable temperature. All approaches under
cover,

COMMODORE NIJTT & MINNIE WARREN.
THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock at ST. JAMES'S HALL,
Piccadilly. And on BOXING DAY, and during the
Holidays, Three Levees Daily, viz., 11,3, and 8 o'clock.

Admission, Is. and 2s. ; reserved stalls, 3e. each. Children
under 10 half-price in 2s. and 3s. places.

TC"IGHT, CHRISTMAS EVE, 24 h DEC..
1864.—PROFESSOR ANDERRON will give an
EXTRA PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT. Doors open at
Seven; to commence at Eight. Great preparations for the
Monster Christmas 'free, laded with gilts and Juvenile
Trophies. Admission Is. Boxing-day at Thre? and Eight.