The Sun.
London, England, 1864-08-29 00:00:00

Showing an Increase in one year of .... ...... £12,973
Among the incidents which have tended to the advance-
ment of the Royal within the last few months may be reckoned
its action with respect to the losses sustained by the explo-
sion of the Lotty Sleigh, which although only consistent with
the general tenor of the conduct of the Company, and ulti-
knately proved to be no more than what had been done in I or-
tier times by the oldest and most proverbially honourable
among its contemporaries, yet attracted attention and public
favour by its unhesitating promptness.
As the largest total of Revenue and the largest ratio of
progression have been attained in the present year, so it
happens that the largest Profit which it has ever fallen to the
Directors to record has likewise on this occasion to be an-
nounced. The balance of net profit on theyear has amounted
to X. 83,515 • of which. SALM 5..31,100 only has been appropriated
to DiVidendificitonus, and the large balan e of £49,444 been
Carried to Reserve.
LIFE BRANCH.
The progress of the Life Branch, as shown by the New
Business transacted in the last year, is most promising, and
the advances made, year by year, in the amount of New In-
surances effected, sh,w clearly the estimation in which the
Company is held. The following is a statement for the last
five years:—
Net Sum Assured on New Policies
atter deducting Guarantees. Net Premiums.
1859
1860
1861
1862
1863
This rapid growth, amounting to 73 per cent. on the Sum
Assured, and upwards of 80 per cant. on the Premium re-
ceived in the course of five years, may justly be considered as
larger than any which could have been reasonably expected.
The first half of the current year 1864, however, far outstrips
the ratio of increase indicated by the figures just quoted, as
the sum assured for that period of six months only actually
exceeds Half-a-2111,1m sterling.
The rate of Mortality, likewise, still presents highly favour-
able features, and augurs well for the result to be shown by
tie quinquennial investigation, which is to take place when
the present year is concluded.
PERCY M. DOVE, Manager and Actuary.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
August, 1864.

PIGS! PIGS! PIGS!—INDIAN PIG MEAL,
without husks, supplied to the Royal farms, Windsor,
and in every county in England, lOs 6d per cwt. ; one cwt.
equal to 14 cwt. barley or any meal. Delivered free in Lon-
don. Established 1858.— THOMAS PE A.RCE, Manager, 66,
Lant-street, Southwark.

ROUND SHOULDERS, STOOPING HABITS
and DEFORMITIES are prevented and cured by
CHANDLER'S IMPROVED CIII4.:ST-EXPANDING
IIIiACES, for both sexes, of all ages. They strengthen the
voce and lungs, relieve indigestion, and are especially recom-
Ineaded to children for assisting the growth and producing a
perfect symmetrical figure, superseding the old braces and
stays.—€ 6, Berners-street, Oxford-street, W. Illustrated
Pamphlets forwarded.

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. (id.; sent free for 5} stamps. ltoss'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. fid. ; Gentlemen's from ss.
The Dye is sold at 3s. 6d or sent free for 54 stamps. It is
Most easy of use.

IFTAIR 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 5i stamps.

SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
ALEX. ROSS'S CANTIIARIDES OIL, which speedily
produces whiskers and thickens hair. 3s. 6d.; sent iree for 54
stamps.—ALEX., ROSS, 245, High Holborn, London. Essay
on flair, Id.

PIMPLE REMOVE R.—All diseases of the skin
arc improved by one dose of ALEX. ROSS'S VEGE-
TABLE SKIN PILL. They remove redness, Fallowness,
Sze. 2s. 9d.; by post for 40 stAmps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High
Holborn, Lcndon.

ALEX. ROSS'S FACE POWDER, is.; Rent for
14 stamps ; Eye Colour, :Is. 6e1., or 54 stamps. Skin
-tonic produces a transcendent complexion, 45., or 5 stamps.
Itloom of RoFes, :Is. 6d., or 54 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS. 218,
high Holborn, London.

EET H. -IMPROVED MECHANICAL
DENTlSTRY.—Professional abilities and great artistic
skill have been most successfully combined In the production
of ARTIFICIAL TEETH 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. ALBERT, 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.

PRIZE ME D A L.—INTERNATIONAL
EXITIBITION, 1862.
FRANCIS TUCKER t CO., Wax Chandlers, &0., Jro.,
To the Queen and the Prince of Wales.
(Established 1720.)
The Jurors' Report on Wax and Church Candles, in 1862,
testifies to the excellence of the quality of Messrs. Tuckers'
manufacture.
A distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Francis
Tucker and Co., on the subject of
WAX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS,
says :
" I have found them fully equal to the recommendation,
which you gave them, and can sincerely, in my turn„l com-
mend them to the clergy for the use of the altar."
Finest quality, with 'tatted Wicks, patented.. 2s. 2d. per lb.
Ordinary quality .. is. Od. per lb.
VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax.
Best quality .. .• •• Is. 54. per lb.
second quality .• Is. 3d. per lb.
Third quality .. .. • • .. is. id. per lb.
Carriage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value.
FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO.,
8, South Molton-street, Grosvenor-square. Manufactory—
Kensington (Established 1730).
The largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture
of Wax Candles for the use of the Altar

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.—The greatest and
most useful invention of the day, A MIA AMAREL I, A.
Messrs. JOHN GOSNELL and CO., 3, King-court, Lombard-
street, London, Pert umors to her Majesty, respectfully offer
to the public this truly marvellous fluid. which gradually
restores the human hair to its pristine hue—no matter at
-what age. The A gua Amarella has none of the properties of
dyes ; it, on the contrary, is beneficial to the system, and
when the hair is once restored one application per month will
keep it in perfect coiour. Price one guinea per bottle, or in
ball bottles. 108. 61. Testimonials from artistes of the highest
order, and from individuals of undoubted respectability, may
be seen on application. Messrs. John Gosnell and Co. have
been appointed Perfumers to her Royal Highness the Princess
of Wales.