The Sun.
London, England, 1852-01-09 00:00:00

THE OLD YEAR and the NEW YEAR.
Time flies apace—another year hath perished—
Perished and joined th' irrevocable past ;
Hopes, in its progress, brightly born and cherished,
Have been by shade o'ercast ;
And sorrows that seemed evils to our sight
Have " turned their silver linings to tha light."—DELTA.
The advent of a New Year is ever interesting and important to
all. Prospectively and retrospectively 'considered, it cannot fall to
elicit the reflective attention of the most indifferent persons. The
moralist, the philosopher, the historian, and the politician, regard
such a "turn of time" with no ordinary observance. There are two
questions which naturally suggest themselves, on an exchange of
periods like the present—namely, " What was the Old Year ?" and
" What will be the New ?"

That the year 1851 has proved an eventful era, no one can dispute.
The very numerals by which the past year is distinguished convey
an idea sufficiently great.

Regarding 1851 in a political light, we have to congratulate our-
selves on the pacific spirit which has pervaded the country at large.
We have not to look back on those civil broils which unhappily dis-
turbed the peace of the kingdom in previous years.
If cloud has passed over the pclitical horizon it has been but of
transient duration, and has led to no material consequences. The
throne of Queen Victoria-bas been made the rallying point with all
parties, and Royalty and loyalty have happily co-operated together.
The event which stands out in the boldest relief with reference to
the past year, is undoubtedly that which called together the various
tribes of the civilized world,

Each with his native handiwork and busy tongue."
This grand convention of the world's artificers caused the capital
of Great Brita'n to become a centerpoint of attraction, and the tri-
umphant results which attended this memorable Congress, will not
soon be obliterated from the memory of the many who were specula-
tors of the grand display.

It is not, however, the province of tradesmen to take discursive
views of a year's occurrences, except in connexion with their own
immediate speculations. It is a generally received opinion, that the
Great Exhibition produced effects is trade contrary to those naturally
anticipated ; nor can it be denied that this is true, to a certain ex-
tent, in certain quarters.

But, whoever may have to complain of a year of disappoint-
ments, it is demonstrable, from positive fact, that lIYAM and CO.
are exceptions In this respect. While the money market unsteadily
fluctuated—while trading speculation seemed, for a time, stagnant
—while mon y was diverted from purchase to pleasure—and while
a general disappointment and complaint were prevalent—HYAM
and CO. realised the most unprecedented success throughout the
whole term of 1851.

To date the past year's success to a legitimate cause will be no
difficult matter.

HYAM and CO., in addition to their reputed merits in business,
made ihe Great Exhibition subservient to their own individual pur-
poses, by securing those valuable improvements to which the emu-
lation kindled by this great undertaking gave rise.
What invention—what improvement, brought out by the National
Exposit'on, did not II rAm and CO. avail themselves of ? All that
was really beautifully and goad (and of this there was much) was
secured by the proprietors in order to give eclat to their specula-
tions during the past eventful period.
The most novel, elegant, and serviceable specimens of materials
for dress manufactured into attire on the most approved methods,
were furnished by HYAM and CO., in the year 1851.
111111ffl that unflagging success—that encouraging countenance
and support on the, part of the public, of which the proprietors have
now to boast. It must not be forgotten that, in addition to these re-
commendations, HYAM and CO. rendered the past year, in their own
offers, a year of economy. While numbers unjustly availed them-
selves of the extraordinary demand consequent on the Great Ex-
hibition, HYA NI and CO. diverged in no way from those principles of
equity which have ever been the ground-work of their trade.
It is infinitely more easy for 11YAM and CO. to call public at-
tention to the advances which they have made, and the encourage-
ments which they have received, than it is to tender acknowledg-
ments for the same in anything like an adequate form.
lIYAM and CO. in thanking their supporters, have to address
themselves to all classes of the community. The "universal suf-
frage" of their trading advantages extends itself through every con-
dition of society, and embraces the interests of all.
The most substantial form of acknowledgment to which HYAM
and CO. can have recourse is that of future action. It is to acts that
the public chiefly look, and not to words; and HYAM and CO. are
resolved that the year 1852 shall be distinguished by advantages in
their trade surpassing those of any previous year.
The successes of 1851 will be reproductive in 1852, to the essential
benefit of the public.

By an ariv ntageous availment of the markets—by a judicious and
liberal expenditure of capital—by a progression, in opposition to a
retrogresion in artistic improvement—by an adherence to refined
taste in all articles of dress—by an employment of the best foreign
and native skill in manufacture—by an equalization of interests of
the buyer and seller, and by every other possible recommendation in
business, do HYAM and CO. resolve to distinguish themselves
during the year which has now dawned, and with this assurance
wishing their thousandfold supporters " a
hthaepypybneegwtyo conclude,ear
HYAM AND COL.'osndlloSnT.AßL_ 7'1177.

City Establishment .. •.36, Gracechurch-street.
West-end Establishment • • ......86, Oxford-street.
*** HY kM and CO., Tailor, Clothiers, add Manufacturers of
Cloth, Outfltters, Hatters, Naval and Military Tailors.

Provincial Establishments.
Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Hull, Glasgow, Dublin,

and Bristol.

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