The Sun.
London, England, 1852-10-25 00:00:00

LONDON and SOIJTH-WESTERN
L.
The SPECIAL MEETING ofWAY the SHAREHOLDERS of this
COMPANY, on TUESDAY NEXT, the 26th inst., will be held at
the LONDON TAVERN, Bishopegate-street, at 12 o'clock prceisely.
By order,
WYNDHAM HARDING, Secretary.
York-road Offices, 23d October, 1852.

OFFICE OF THE GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANXI
Horseferry-road, Westminster, 23d October, 1852.
IDO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That,
Pursuant to the Bth By-law of this Company,
FRANCIS WITHAM, Esq. the present
ALEXANDER LUARD WOLL ASTON, Esq., Auditors,
and JOHN WILLIAM SLOPER, Esq.,
have severally given me Notice, in writing, of their intention to
stand for the office of Auditor at the Election, which will take place
at the Company's Gas-works, Horseferry-road, Westminster, en
FRIDAY, the sth day of November next.
By order,
CHARLES BURLS, Secretary.

OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, 6th October, 1852.
TE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS of lIPr
MAJESTY'S ORDNANCE do HEREBY GIVE NOTICE,
Thatthey are ready to DISPOSE OF, to such persons as may
e
"kr willing to Tender for the same, a quantity of old IRON 01;0-
...NOE, SHOT and ~HELLS, n Store at the Royal Arsenal
at Woolwich, which have been divided into lots, and may be viewed
Upon application to the Storekeeper at that place any day (Sun •ays
excepted) previous to the day fixe,i for the delivery of the Tenders.
A Cataloeue of the avowal Lots may be obtained by persons will-
ing to become purchasers at the Storekeeper's office, Woolwich ; the
Principal Storekeepers at the lower; and at the Secretary's Office
in Pall-mall, where the Tenders for the whole or any number of the
said Lots are to be delivered on or before Wedne=day, the 27th inst.
By Order of the Board,
G. BUTLER, Secretary.

CONTRACTS FOR COALS FOR ANTIGUA AND BERMUDA.
Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Nary,
Somerset-place, 22d October, 1852.
THE COMMISSIONERS for executing the
AL Office of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED ICING-
Do si of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND de HEREBY GIVE
NO LICE, That on TUESDAY, the 9th November a ext, at 1 o'clock,
they will be ready to treat with such persons as may be willing to
Contract for supplying and delivering into Store at her Majesty's
Naval Yards at Antigua and Bermuda the following quantities of
SOUTH WALES COALS, fit for the service of her Majesty's Steam-
vessels :

ANTIGUA •••• • • 600 Tons.
BERMUDA .. • ..1200 „
The Conditions of the Contracts and a Form of the Tender may be
seen at the office.
No Tender will be received after One o'clock en the day of treaty,
nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him duly
authorised in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Seeretary of the Admi-
ralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words "Tender for
." and must also be delivered at Somerset-place, accom-
panied by a letter, signed by a responsible person, engaging to be-
come bound with the person tendering in the sum of 2001. for the -lue
peformance of the Contract for Antigua, and in the sum of 4001. for
the Contract for Bermuda.

LAURENT'S GRAND CASINO,
ARGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street,
St. James's,
Lessee, Charles Emele Laurent, Onslow House, Brompton-road,
Licemed pursuant to Act of Parliament, 25th of King George 11.,
Are Re-opened for the Winter Season.
During the recess the Rooms have been entirely Re-decorated, by
0. S. Bryer, regardless of cost.
Laurent's Matchless Band every evening. Principal Cornet-a-
M. Boukourt.

Admission—ONE SHILLING.
.s,boors open at Half-past Eight o'clock. Dancing to commence at
'dun. and terminate at Half-past Eleven.

TO ARTISTS, INVENTORS, &c.,
The Directors of the
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION,
PATRON—H. R. IL PRINCE ALBERT,
resPectfully give notice that Deposits of General Interest are received
and ably described to the public, free of expense.
Exhibition, and all the popular Lectures as usual ; including
ecture by Mr. Crispe on Ballooning and the Prospects of Aerial
a'rigation, illustrated by a beautiful Model of Poietvin's Parachute,
Green's Guide Rope, Diagrams, &c.
LB,..a.st Week of Mr. Buckland's Lecture on Music, in which he will
wg the National Song on the Death of Wellington.
isslion, is. ; Schools and Children under Ton years of age,
rice.

bINNERS, BALL SUPPEKS, and WED-
DING BREAKFASTS provided in Town or Country, by
11„`,8"8. PURSSELL, Cornhill, including Wines, and the hire a plate
v,",), china, seats, tables, tents, awnings, dancing hollands, ser
vici"et,,', carriages, &c. Ball-rooms lighted. Instrumental Music pro-
fir'" Bills of Fare sent per post, for any number, or one of the
ii will watt upon parties, if required. A magnificent display of
deCakes for selection, decorated in a new and elegant style.
the Parisi novelties in Wedding Stationery.

Messrs. PIIRSSELL'S: CORNHILL,

111 ER C HAN T'S and TRADESMAN'S
MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
5, Chatham-place, Blackfrlars, London.
TRUSTEES.

teftery smith. Esq.
avid Fergusson, Esq
Advantages offered by this Society.
Policies Indisputable, except in cues of fraud.
Assurances of every description effected.
Won-forfeiture of Policies.
Assurers
tali who find it inconvenient to pay their Premiums as they
due, may have a credit on application to the Board.
~atts granted in connection with Life Assurance.
Itr.—The following Table shows the Bonuses declared on Po-
'iZl'aTSeffected with this Society prior to 9th March last :

Thomas How, Esq.

N. of Amount
prems:
when
Annual Sum Bonus now
Paid. Assured, Premium. Assured. Added. Assured.
.......___ .
__
5 £s. d. £ Xs. d. Xs. d.
50 45 19 2 1000 94 13 0 1094 13 0
4 3
40 32 19 2 1000 65 0 0 1065 0 0
------- 30 24 15 0 1000 43 14 5 1043 14 5

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