The Sun.
London, England, 1852-03-08 00:00:00

beeu recommended by some of the witnesses to be sus-
pended on the bows, the ends of the yards, the mast-
heads, &o , to distinguish on what tack the ship is, or if
at anchor. It has also been, suggested to have but one
light with moveable shades of different colours; if this
suggestion is feasible it would appear to be more simple
snd much less expensive that the mode first named.

APPOINTMENT.
WOOLWICH, MARCH s.—Master's•ASSiEtallt—James
B. Haines to the Leander, 50, at Lisbon.

PROMOTIONS.
Third-oless issistmt llogineers William Pitt, serving
in the Cenlsar, liag-nliip of Year-Admiral W. W. Hen-
derson, G. 8., ea the south-east coast of America station,
and James Sangster, in the Horatio, 24 screw-steam-
guard-ship, at Sheerness, to be second-class engineers.
Twenty young man who have served an apprentice-
ship at the factory at Woolwich dockyard of fire years
having had the offer made to them of becoming engi-
neers in the Royal Navy
for service afloat, they all,
without exception, availed themselves of the opportunity,
sad were entered accordingly, and thirteen out of that
number are now serving afloat, and found to be well-con-
dilated, intelligent men, i 1 t.very way qualified for the
new duty they have entered upon. It is expected that
he factories at Woolwich and Portsmouth dockyards
will be able in future to instruct young men in a know-
ledge of the engineer department in sufficient numbers
to meet the requirements of the service afloat.
The Polyphemus steam-sloop, Commander Charles G.
Phillips, the Highfiyer steam-sloop, the Dwarf and
Minx steam-vessels, are all to be taken out of the basin
on Monday next. The Polyphemus will proceed down
the river on Tuesday to try her engines, and in the
course of the week will leave for the west coast of
Africa station, with the Pluto steam-vessel, conveying a
number of supernumeraries to fill up the vacancies on the
coast of Africa caused by the recent engagement at
Lagos. The Higthflyer will also be tried down the
river, and the Dwarf and Minx are to be taken up to
Deptford to be kept in the basin there and allow more
room in the basin at Woolwich.

The Valorous steam-sloop taken her armament
on board, and will be taken round to Devonport, where
she is to be completed and stationed as an advanced
war-steamer.

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ELECTION of ANNUITANTS on the BE-
NEVOLENT FUND of the PROVIDENT CLERKS'
MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Established in
London, 1840,
ToaN ABEL SMITH, Esq., M.P., Treasurer.
Notice is hereby given, that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
of the Members of this Association will be held at the London
Tern on 'WIIDNIESDAY, the it of May next, at Twelve o'clock
precisely, for the purpose of ELECTING ADDITIONAL AN-
NUITANTS, viz.—
. .. .

2 Clerks being Members to annuities of • • •• • • • • £25 each
5 Widows of Members to „ • • • • • • 15 each.
If 1 Clerk only applies then
1 Clerk to an annuity of ... . • ........ •• •
6 Widows to annuities .............of••••
If no Clerk applies, then
8 Widows to annuities 15 each.
Candidates are required to forward their applications, together
with testimonials, to this office on or before the 26th instant.
By order of the Board,
P. H. BYRNE, Secretary.
42, Moorgate-street, London, March l, 352.

.. 15 each.

ItOYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
OXFORD-STREET.
tinder bke Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.
On Monday, March 8, will be performed Shakspere's Histe-
rfeal Play of King John, with the new and original Farce, entitled
Our Clerks ; or, No. 3, Fig Tree-court, Temple.
Tuesday, 9th, The Corsican Brothers, with the new Farce, and
Betsy Baker.
Wednesday, 10th, Shakspere's Historical Play of King John, and
the new Farce.
Thursday, 11th, The Corsican Brothers, with the new Farce, and
Model of a Wile.
Friday, 12th, Siiakspere's Historical Flay of King John, and the
new Farce.
Saturday, 13L, The Corsican Brothers, with the new Farce, and
Betsy Baker.

ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
THIS EVENING, and every evening during the week,
Introductory ADDRESS, by Mr. Albany Brown.
Atter which, a new soene of Apropos, entitled the MANAGER'S
ROOM.
To be followed by the Musical Burlesque of BOMBASTBS FU-
RIOSO,

With the Infinitesimal Opera of THE UNITED SERVICES.
To conclude with the Neapolitan grotesque Divertissement of
ARLECHINO FORTU3.7ATO, with the Frolics of Saltarello and
Pterrot.

Doors open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.
A Morning rerformance on ‘Vednesd ty and Saturday next.
Doors to open at Half-past Two, and commence at Three o'clock.
In active pcoparation, an entirely new version of the Grand
Eastern Spectacle of ALADDIN ; or, The Wonderful Lamp, which
will shortly be produced wi,th all the vast resources of this small
establishment.
Private Boxes and Stalls to be had at the Box-otiles of the
Theatre, and of all the principal Librarians.