The Sun.
London, England, 1864-05-24 00:00:00

Births.

CARRUTHERS.—On the 23d inst., at Finchley, t-
James Carruthers, Esq., of a daughter. k *IV
DE TRAFFORD.—On the 21st inst., at Trafford-par-'
cheater, the Lady Annette de Trafford, of a son. ~,arge•
GoititoN.—On the 21st inst., at 35, Charles-street,Zroth
ley-square, the wife of Lieut.-Colonel Geo. a. v°
Scots Fusilier Guards, of a son. mo ci• ~re
SEDLEY.—On the 20th inst. at Itydes-hill,
wife of Commander J. Sedley, of H,M.'s
of a son.

Marriages. ~totre:a
BETTY—GREEN.—On tho 19th inst., at Houg'","rds &-
Spring, Rowland V. Betty, Esq., 2d Dragoon 'l' s'(l9
Lydia Mary, elder daughter of the late J. S. Grel3,
ot Houghton-le-Spring, Durham. 0. "
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GADDIMI—JOYNSON.—On the 19th inst., atAs
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Mersey, Henry Theodore, eldest son of F. -b. gP,
Esq.. Didebury, to Emily Elizabeth, younger
of William Joynson, Esq„ Sale Moor.
Deaths.
561.'
BRIGHTWEN.—On the 21st inst, John John 800064
of Thorpe, Norwich, aged 81. :Iv
GRAVENER —On the 19th inst., at Dover, George
Gravener, Esq., aged 89. Ari&&Clift;°:
lIOLMAN.—On the 19th inst., at Glencairn 39 bl.-c
Captain Holman, R.N., brother of the celebrate
traveller, aged 81. .011014
LAKE—On the 19th inst., at his residence; DaVe4
house, Shooter's-hill, Major-General Noel I•it.geci
C. 8., late Colonel of the Royal Horse Artiller9l7loAal
WARD—On the 21st inst., at the house of her o°ooo
deeply regretted by a large circle of friends, Mrs'
Ward, ot Newgate-market, aged 67.

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Midelkeeex —Tuesday, May 24, 1864.

PROSPECTUS.
This Company has been constituted for the purpose of
Undertaking the construction, maintenance, and working of
railways, the manufacture of railway plant and toiling stock
for sale or hire, reclaiming lands, the construction of reser-
voirs, roads, bridges, docks, harbours, piers, breakwaters,
drainage, water, and other pub ic works, both English and
foreign.
The Company have arranged, on very favourable term.,
with the eminent contractor. Mr. Rowland Brotherhood, who
'has for many years carried on a large and lucrative trade, and
agrees to transfer the whole of his business to the Company,
inc'udes his freehold works, situated at the Great Western
Railway Station, Chippenham, with all its complete machi-
nery, stock, and tnols, as well as the plant and interest in
railway and other contracts now in hand.

Mr. Brotherhood has named a very moderate sum for the
goodwill of his business. The works (which are all freehold
and very valuable), plant and contracts to be taken at a valua-
tion, to be made by competent parties, one-third of the pur-
chase money to be paid in shares. •
With such arrangements and advantages, both as regards
the welt known capacity of the general manager, and the
possession of works in full operation and able to complete
any contracts they may undertake, the Directors feel confi-
dence in the success of the Company, having before them the
I,rospect of a large and highly remunerative business. A
large number of 8' ares have already been applied for.
In the event of no allotment being made, the deposits Will
be returned in full. Should a less number of shares be al-
io' ted than are applied for, the deposits will be made avail-
able towards payment on allotment, and the balance, if any,
returned to the applicant.
Applications to be made to the London Financial Associa-
tion (Limited), South Sea-house, Threadneedle-Areet ; the
thelmperial Financial Company (Limited), Finch-lane; or to
Brokers.
Prospectuses and forms of appleation for shares may also
be obtained at the several banks or the,r branches.
The memorandum and articles of association may be in-
spected at the offices of the solicitors to the Company.

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shares so allotted.

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