The Sun.
London, England, 1864-05-26 00:00:00

PROS PECTUS.

The object of this association is to promote the develop-
anent of the resources of Sweden and Norway, by facilitating
the application of capital to safe and profitable enterprise,
and it is after mature consideration and consultation in Eng-
land and abroad, with persons interested in the progress of
the kingdom of Sweden and Norway, and thoroughly ac-
quainted with her resources and necessities, that the Di-
rectors with confidence submit this undertaking to the
joulaNc as a sound and highly profitable one to its share-
ottlers.
Such an institution as the present is required in no country
-more than in Sweden and Norway, whose vast forests, inex-
haustible mineral deposits, increasing agriculture and com-
merce, and rapidly rising manufactures, have for years past
demanded financial facilities, obtainable only by means of
direct credit operations.
iiß In a letter received from a high authority in Stockholm it
stated that " the opening of the few railways now in use
Ms given a great impetus to remunerative undertakings, for
which the enintry itself has not capital ; and it is not too
"Much to say that in the next three years many millions
ter!inz can be readily invested." Six years ago, a Bank,
under the title of the "Enskilda (private) Bank." was formed
in Stockholm, which immediately created a largebusiness for
itself, and has since continued it with great success ; the
annual dividend, reserve-included. being between 25 and 30
Per cent. on the original amount of the shares.
The Directors have taken power to issue the Company's
'.Gebelntures against the mortgag a held by the Company,
y confining the amount of the Debentures to the
amount invested in mortgages, and a system of registration
Will be adopted for the protection of the Debenture holders.
Considerable profit is anticipated from this branch of ope-
rations, as the funds of the Company can thus be turned over
frequently.
From the above sources of profit, the Directors, therefore,
Confidently anticipate at least as great a success for this Com-
pany as has invariably attended similar institutions on the
Continent, while, in addition to the profit derived from a
Merely local business, the English, Swedisn, and Contirnentil
Financial Company (Limited will add grea ly to i.e income
through the large agency business which takes place between
the North of Europe, England. and various ce
;ntinental cities,
of which it will, to a considerable ext,-4nt, be made the
an( dium.
It cannot be doubted that the infl
.nential support given to
the Company, both in Enslan,;,' and abroad, will secure,
immediately, an ample field-
The Swedish Loan, lately - _ 'tor safe and lucrative business.
so successfully negotiated in Lon-
don, pledged to be deieted entirely to advancing the con-
at. uction of railwan, will greatly contribute to the profitable
enlargement of ti,.81 field.
Several impo,
-rtant operations are in course of negotiation
in Sweden ar:td elsewhere and awaiting the establishment of
this Comp" Any, the business of which will be canducted by the
Directors on the basis adopted by the principal credit corn •
Panics. 11 sides the arrangements, nearly completed, for the
.I,?anagetn.ent of the Company's business in Sweden, negotia-
"'na are re, ding for establishing influential agencies in the
princi-pal commercial cities of the Continent, the Illediterra-
tiev:i, and toe Black Sea. .
ref Applications for hares must be accompanied by the deposit
£, per share, to be paid o the Potapany's banke-s. Shou d
no allotment be made, the deposit will be returned in full;
and if a less number of shares is allotted than is apulied for,
the overp us will be used towards the payment on allotment.
Prospectuses and forms of applicati n for shares may be
obtained from the banters, brokers. so'icitors, or at the
temporary offices of the Company, and the articles of associa-
tion may be seen at the solicitors of the Company.

THE READING IRON WORKS
(Limited).
(I ATE MESSRS, BARRETT, EXALL, AND ANDREWES.)
Incorporated under "The Companies Act, 1852."
Capi' al £200,000, in 10,000 shares of £2O each.
First issue, 5,000 shares.

£1 per share to be paid on appl cation, and L 3 per share on
allotment.

Calls not to exceed £2 per share, at intervals of not less than
two months. Interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum
will be allowed on all calls paid in advance.

DIRECTORS.
Adolphus Simonds, Esq., Ivy Lodge, and Bridge-stree',
Reading, Chairmam.
C. J. Andrewes, Esq., Greyfriar's House, and Kateszrove,
Reading.
Richard Attenborongh, Esq., Whitley Grove. Reading.
Joseph Crookett, Esq., Victoria.square, Reading, Director of
the North Wilts Banking Company.
Exall, Esq., Castle-street, and KatesgroVe, Reading'
Civil Engineer.
James Simonds, Esq. (J. and C. Simonds and Co.), Newlands,
Berks. and Reading, Banker.
Jarda W. Silverthorne, Esq , 43, Regency-square, Brighton
With power to add to their numbeh

BANKERS.
Reading—Messrs. J. and C. Simon Is and Co.
LOridon —Messrs. Fuller, Bantrary, and Co., Lombard-street.

sclucrron.
Charles P. Froom, Esq., Lincoln's-inn-fields, London.
BROKERS.
Messrs. Sandeman and Dobre., Royal Exchange,
buildings, City.
AUDITOR.Ur. Stephen, Fulbrook, tanager of Messrs. Simonds' Bank,
Reading.

M SECRETARIES.
r. Thomas James, Accountant and Financier of late Firm,
Itir r,Eatesgrove, Reading.
• Chas. Barber (Inv tem.), 17, Abchurch-lane, London, B.C.

OFFICES.
The Works, Katesgror', Reading:.
London-17, Abehureti-lane, City, E.C.

PROSPECTUS.
Leh asi
This Company has been formed for the purpose of imr-
ng and tarrying on the important and well-known busi-
ness of Engineers, Ironfounders, and Manufacturers of
Zrieultural Machinery and Implements, which having been
established nearly half a century, has been conducted for the
last thirty years by Messrs. Barrett, Exalt and Andrewes.
While these gentlemen will realise by this transaction the
accumulated profits of many years, they will yet remain large
ah reho' der , and continue to give their active co-operation
in conducting the future basin, ss of the company.
The demand for machinery at home and abroad being so
extensive, capital to any extent can be profitably employed
in its production, and the recent transfer of so many of the
first-class eng,ineering firms in the country to companies
'formed under the Act of 1862, among whom may be named
Messrs. Fairbairn and Co., and Messrs. Sharp, Stewart, and CO.,
of Ma.ichester, Messrs. John Brown and Co., and Messrs. Cam-
and Co., of Sheffield, Messrs. Slaughter, Gruning, and
Lo., of Bristol, &c., is at once proof of the advantageous cha-
Teeter i f the principle of association.
A penterr)visional Ac‘reement equitable and satisfactory, has
beenentered into .w.th the, Vendors, which secures to the
Rampant', at a valuation, the freehold known as "The
sgrove Iron Works, Reading," together a ith other
valuable freeholds and leaseholds, the goodwill, stock in
trade, plant, machinery, patent rights, &c.
The freeh ads consist of water-side premises, having a
River frontage of 440 feet, with a roadway on the other side,
and an average depth of 75 feet, on which are erected the
large and commodious foundry, smithy, boiler shops, engi-
neer s' , fitters', and erectors' shops, replete with the necessary
tools and chinery. The engine-house with its horizontal
engine of 40-horse power, pair of boilers, baths, gas works,
offices, .to., as well as the lofty and massive store rooms,
pattern stores, &c. A very large and commodious wood-
machine shop about 120 feet long by 30 feet wide, and a con-
verted timber yard occupies the site of another freehold.
The leasehold property consists of 10 acres of meadow
land, separated by the River Kennet from the Katesgrove
freehold, and easily connected at any time by a bridge.
The remaining works, on which are additional ("team en-
gines of thirty-five horse power, are h Id on annual tenure,
on witch are the saw mills, stables, wood shops, store rooms,
iron house, and warehouses, smithy, sheds, show rooms,
offices, &c., the whole of which are cmveniently arranged.
The connections and Agencies established by the retiring
Firm, both in this country and in the Colonies, as well as
throughout Europe, combined with the signal success which
their manufactures have attained, and the leading position
which they hold, their recognised standing at the Interna-
tional Exhibitions in England in 1851 and 1862, and in Prelate
in 1855, manifested also in the numerous and distinguished
prizes they have taken throughout Europe, cannot fail to
secure to this Comnanv at rosperous future.
As a guarantee of the soundness of the undertaking, the
Vendors have agreed that they will not receive any interest
on their shares until a minimum dividend of 5 per cent. has
been paid on the remainder of the subscribed cai atal. which
aareement is to extend over a period of five years—while Mr.
William Exalt and Mr. Charles J. Andrewes,who have taken
respectively the Engineering and Commercial Manageme t
in the business, will, as soon as the transfer is complete, take
seats at the Board, and bring to bear their exteusive and
valuable experience.
Whilst the Directors attach much importance to this agree-
ment with the Vendors, they think it right to state that they
have been advised by those capable of forming* a correct opi-
nion on the subject, that the shareholders may fully antici-
pate a safe and remunerative dividend, and will therefore
only add. in conclusion, that of the many enterprises now
beture the public, few can surpass it in this reasonable expec-
tation, inasmuch as its operations will not be suspended for
sing,le day ; its connection is made, the profits will therefore
be immediate, and the Directors have every reason to hope
that the services of the present executive staff, which has so
long and faithfully served the retiring firm, may be secured
to their successors.
Prospectuses and Forms of Application for Shares may be
had of the Bankers, brokers, Solicitors, and Secretary, at the
cation Offices of the Company in London or Reading. Each appil.
must be accompanied with a deposit of 20s. per Share.
4 e Articles or Association may be inspected at the offices of
the Solicitor, 35, Lhicoln's-inn-Aeldt3, LOndOn.

THIS EVENING will be performed the new and success-
ful Opera, by M. Guonod, FAUST, with augmented band
and chorus, supported by the following talented principal
artistes:—Misses Russell, Fitz-Henry. Tyrrell. W almsley ;
Messrs. Morley, Tivoli, Green ; and UN BALLO IN
MASCHERA. _

Director, Mr. F. Jong,tmans.

To-morrow Evening, THE MERRY WIVES OF WIND-
SOR, by Otto Nicolal.
Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans.

Comedy by lINSWORTH ancIEUGENE, Mr. T. Maolvan,
W. Randall, G. Hutchenson, G. W. Jester, Miss Nelly Power
(the juvenile comedienne), &c.,
Admission—Area, 6d, ; stalls and balony, ls. ; private
boxes, 10s. 6d.