The Sun.
London, England, 1855-07-09 00:00:00

THE ORDER OF THE BATH.

The Queen held, on Saturday afternoon, at three
o'clock, an investiture of the Most Honourable Order of
the Bathatlßuckingliam Palace. Her Majesty wore her
mantle, as Sovereign of the Order, of crimson satin lined
with hite, with the gold and enamelled collar of the
Order.

Field-Marshal his Royal Highness the Prince Albert
wore his mantle, as Great Master of the Bath, with the
collar and star of the Order.

The Queen wore a magnificent diamond diadem, and
her Majesty's train was borne by Mr. Henry Farquhar•
son, the Page of Honour in waiting.
The Knights Grand Cross appeared in their crimson
satin mantles, having the star of the Order embroidered
on the left breast. The Knights also wore their gold
and enamelled collars.

The officers of the Order wore their respective man-
tles, with their chains and badges. Present—Walton
Aston Blount, Esq., Genealogist (acting for the King of
Arms), and Albert William Woods, Esq. (Lancaster
Herald), Gentleman Usher of the Order.
The Knights Grand Cross were called over by the
Genealogist in the Picture Gallery, when the following
answered :—General Lord Viscount Combermere, Lord
Viscount Palmerston, General. Sir Willoughby Cotton,
General Sir Howard Douglas, Bart., Admiral Sir Wm.
Parker, Bart., Lieut.-General Sir George Pollock, Lard
Viscount Hardinge, Sir Hamilton Seymour, and Gene-
ral the Right Hon. Sir Edward Blakeney.
The Lord Chamberlain conducted her Majesty, the
Sovereign of the Order, to a chair of state in the Throne
room, Prince Albert being by her side ; the Duchess of
Sutherland (Mistress of the Robes), the Duchess of
Atholl (Lady in Waiting). and the Officers of State and
the Household occupying their usual stations on either
side of the Qrteen.

Her Majesty's Guard of the Hon. Corps of Gentic-
men-at-Arms lined the room, under the command of the
Lieutenant.

The Knights Grand Cross, attended by the officers of
the Order, then entered the Throne-room.

The investiture commenced by the reception at the door
of the Throne room of Vice-Admiral James Whitley
Deans Dundas, by the two Junior Knights Grand Cross
present, preceded by the Genealogist (bearing the en-
signs of a Knight Grand Cross on a crimson velvet
cushion), and the Gentleman Usher of the Order. Ad-
miral Dundas knelt near the Queen, and her Majesty
was graciously pleased to confer the honour of knight=
hood upon him with the sword of State. The Admiral
kissed her Majesty's hand, and the Queen, assisted by
Prince Albert, placed the riband of a Knight Grand
Cross (Military Division) over Sir James's right shoulder,
and delivered to him the star. Sir James again kissed
the sovereign's hand, and retired.
Lieut.-G-eneral the Duke of Cambridge was introduced
with the like ceremonies between the two Junior Knights
Grand Cross, and preceded by the officers of the Bath,
when the Queen was graciously pleased to invest his
royal highness with the riband and badge of a Knight
Grand Cross (Military Division) of the order ; and hav-
ing delivered to him the star, the royal duke kissed her
Majesty's hand and withdrew.
Lieut.-General Sir De Lacy Evans, General Sir James
Macdonnell, and General Sir Hew Dalrymple Ross, were
severally introduced with the like ceremonies, and were
respectively invested by her Majesty, assisted by the
Great Master, with the insignia of a Knight Grand
Cross (Military Division) of the Order of the Bath.
The investiture of Knights Grand Cross having termi-
nated that of Knights Commanders of the Order of the
Bath commenced by the introduction of Sir Charles
Augustus Fitzroy, who was conducted to the Queen
between tke genealogist and gentleman usher of the
order, the former bearing the ensigns of a Knight Com-
mander on a crimson velvet cushion, when her Majesty
was graciously pleased, assisted by Prince Albert to place
the riband, with the badge of a knight commander (Civil
Division) over Sir Charles's neck, and delivered to him
the star. Sir Charles kissed the Queen's hand and retired.
Colonel Proby, Thomas Cautley (East India Com-
pany's service), and Colonel Justin Shiel (late her Ma-
jesty's Minister, at Persia), were introduced, had the ho-
nour of knighthood conferred upon them by the Queen,
and were invested by the Sovereign with the ensigns of
a Knight Commander (Civil Division) of the order.
Lieut.-General George Charles Earl of Lucan, Rear-
Admiral James Hanway Plumridge, Major-General
James Thomas Earl of Cardigan, Major-General George
Buller, Rear-Admiral Henry Ducie Chads, General Ed-
ward Nicolls (Royal Marines), Admiral Frederick 711:
Lord Aylmer, Lieut.-General Thomas Wm. Brotbgley,
Rear-Admiral Maurice Frederick FitzhardingerJ:efii_ in-
and
XnighthOod
and Rear Admiral Fairfax Moresby, were
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of the Order of the Bath, had the honourwere afterward
conferred upon them by the Queen, an fl
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invested by her Majesty with the lP
Commander (Military Division)
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, (Royal Artillery) was
Major-General William
introduced between the officers° kneel-
ing before the Queen, ce
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badge of the Companion a
hand and retired. General Cator
kissed the Sovereign's bt.ay,
R .1 Colonel the Hon.
Captain Lord John ao,- Catdo
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George Frederick UP J George Ashley Maude,
Gorge raniet, N''. Captain the Hon.
Captain Lord Carne
Thomas SwYvfener 51; R.N., Lieutenant-Colonel
Gloucester Ganasbi_ar Major Char. Lawrenca D 'Aguilar,
Captain Thomas 1'..9 Carter, R.N., Captain Henry
Francis Grevl.l.l I R.N., Captain Sidney Colpoys Dacres,
Colonel Sir Thomas St. Vincent Hope Cochrane Trou-
bridge, Bart., Captain Lord Edward Russell, Colonel
Fortescue Graham (Royal Marines), Captain Charles
Eden, R.N., Major John Williamson Lovell, Captain
William John Cavendish Clifford, R.N., Captain Henry
Shank Hillyar, R.N., Colonel Noel Thomas Lake,
Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. Robert Alexander George
Dalzell, Lieutenant-Colonel David William Paynter, and
Jr, William Rae impector of ll9opitals, were intro-

duced with the like ceremony, and severally received
from her Majesty the insignia of a Companion of the
Bath.

The Knights Grand Cross, by command of the Queen,;
were again called over in the Throne Room, and then
retired from the royal presence.

PERPETUAL INVESTMENT, LAND, AND
BUILDLiVG SOCIETY.

;The fourth annual meeting of this society was held on
Wednesday evening last, at Radley's Hotel.
The CRAIRMAN (Mr. John Gover), in opening the
proceedings, stated that the company since its formation
had issued nearly 9,512 shares, enrolled upwards of 2,000
members, and lent out 100,5001., all being advanced
upon available securities in the shape of deeds, which
were safely kept in a room at the Law Institution,
Chancery-lane.

The SECRETARY then read the following report :
« The directors have much pleasure in reporting that,
notwithstanding the unfavourable circumstances for
maintaining institutions like the Perpetual Investment,
Land, and Building Society, in which this country has
been placed by the present war, the business of the past
twelvemonths has been larger than that of any preceding
year. The receipts of the year have been 82,004/. 15s.
6d., being 20,4061. 17s. sd. more than the previous
year, and 37,0251. ls. ld. more than the first and second
years united.

" The number of shares issued from Ist of
May, 1851, to April 30, 1852, was 1176
If 1852 ~ 1853 2273
1853 :f 1854
1854 If 1855

Making a total of 9009
"Shares issued from the commencement of the society
to the 30th of April, 1855.
"The sum of 46,3641. 19s. Bd. has been received upon
investment shares during the year, the total amount
during the first three years having been 43,0811. 58. 4d.
" The directors refer with satisfaction to the large
amount of withdrawals as a growing proof that the society
is used by the members to a great extent for temporary
purposes. From the cash statement it will be seen that
43,6611.65. 9d. has been thus paid on shares and depo-
sits, inclusive of interest. Every facility is given for the
prompt repayment of money, and in no instance has a
member or depositor had to wait a day beyond the usual
time of notice.

• The new class of realised or paid-up shares referred to
in the last report has been well received by the public,
and there is now standing in the books of the society,
upon such shares, the sum of 31,5201., on which interest
has been paid up to the 30th of April last. Upon de-
posits, the sum of 17,8991. 2s. 2d. has been received dur-
ing the past year.
"In accordance with the 28th rule, a careful valuation
of the society's liabilities and assets has been made, the
result of which will be found in the general balance
sheet. This, with the cash statement, have been sub-
mitted to F. G. P. Neison, Esq., actuary to the Medical
Invalid and General Life Assurance Company, who re-
ports as follovis :

(Copy.)
"Medical Invalid and General Life Assurance
Society, 25, Pall-mall, London, 21st June,
1855.
"To the Directors of the Perpetual Investment, Land
and Building Society.
"Gentlemen,—Your Fourth Annual Financial State•
ment and balance-sheet have been submitted to me by
your Secretary.
"To the various items of assets and liabilities I have
given the best consideration ; and having regard to the
methods of valuation followed by Mr. Tresidder, as ex-
plained in my letter of the 22d of June, 1854, I ant
satisfied that the results now presented may be fully re-
lied on, and safely adopted and acted upon by your so-
ciety.—l have the honour to be, gentlemen, your most
obedient servant,

" F. G. P. NmeoN, Actuary.
" As the result of this valuation, the directors have
been enabled to pay off a second tenth portion of the
preliminary expenses ; also to appropriate 10 per cent.
of the remaining profits to the reserve fund, and to carry
a bonus equal to 2 per cent. interest on shares upon
which twelve months' subscriptions or more have been
paid ; this bonus has been placed to the credit of the
several shareholders, which, for the past year will, with
interest, be 6i per cent. on subscription shares for 121
years, and 6 per cent. on subscription shares for 71 and
10 years.

a The advances made upon the mortgage of houses
and land are as follows, viz :-
Ist and 2d years £26,748 7 8
3d and 4th years 68,074 3 1

Total amount advanced... £94,822 10 9

"The sum of 991/. 15s. 3d. has been advanced to the
members upon security of their shares (interest being
charged at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum above the
amount credited to the share accounts). This arrange-
ment has been found very useful as a temporary accom-
modation.

"Twenty-one properties have been redeemed from
mortgage during the year, thus showing the great facili-
ties given by the society for the purchase and sale of
property.

'in; directors have to report that the roads upon the
l'auswell-hill Estate are nearly completed, and that the
fencing of allotments is being proceeded with. That
portion of the land which was copyho)d has been enfran-
chised, and the redemption of the tithes is in progress.
This valuable estate will be ready for building purposes
in a few weeks, and the unalloted portion will be then
offered to the shareholders.

" The entire business of the County of Surrey Benefit
Building Society has been transferred to the Perpetual
Investment, Land, and Building Society, upon terms
mutually satisfactory. The directors are prepared to
arrange for the transfer of the business of other societies
upon equitable terms.

" The directors have, during the year, appointed a
large number of agents, who they hope will be the
means of extending the business.
"The directors confidently rely on the exertions of
the shareholders and agents, in the obtainal of a great
accession of investors and borrowers. The satisfactory
position of the society (as will be seen from the balance-
sheet) must increase the confidence of the public in the
stability and principles of the institution.
On the motion of Mr. J. STARLING, seconded by Mr.
JOSEPH CHIPCHASE, the report was received and adopted
with acclamation.

The three directors going out in rotation were put
in nomination for re-election, and Mr. Thomas Cave
offered himself as a candidate in the best possible spirit.
A show of hands was taken, and Messrs. Gayer,
Burgess, and Burton were re-elected.
Mr. ISAAC DOPEY moved, and Mr. ROBERT MAR-
SHALL seconded, a resolution to the effect, " That the
members of the Perpetual Investment, Land, and Building
Society at this meeting assembled, do hereby express
their satisfaction at the highly favourable position of the
society, and would recommend to the members and
agents throughout the country to co-operate with the
directors in extending its business throughout the ensu-
ing year."

Special resolutions of thanks to tho chairman and
directors, and to the solicitors, secretary, and surveyor,
couched in the latter instance in the most complimen-
tary terms, were severally carried with acclamation, and
were acknowledged in a corresponding feeling.

BUCKINGHAM-HOUSE, PALL-MALL.—BUCkingham-house,
in Pall-Mall, has been purchased by the Government fur
Lord Panmure's office—thus placing the War-office near
to the Ordnance-office. We believe the house is not to
be materially altered—so that Soane's architecture, such
as it is, will be spared a little longer. Various clubs
have been nibbling at it, but the Government now has
walked in and swallowed it up.:—The Builder.
THE GOOD SERVICE PENSION.—The good-service
pension rendered vacant by the demise of the late most
venerable and distinguished flag officer Admiral Sir
Charles Ekins, K.C.8., has been bestowed by the First
Lord of the Admiralty on Admiral Sir Francis W.
Austen, K.C.B. Sir Francis was commander of the
Petrel, in the Mediterranean, in 1799, and captured
Ligurienne under a battery near Marseiolt;eost
he was promoted, and shortly afterwards appointed cap.
tain of the Canopus, at St. Domingo.
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Camden-town station of the
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE LONDON AND NORTH-
was, at one o'
above railway clock on Saturday, the
scene of a Lou" u t
is ressing accident, which caused the
death of man named Benjamin Bartram, 23 years of
e orbo was employed by the company as a porter at
ag -on TI esti .The unfortunate young man was leading
WESTERN RADDIV.O.—The
the
a horse across the new lines lately completed, when per-
ceiving a train of ballast waggons approaching he en-
deavoured to urge the animal forward out of the way.
The horse alarmed at the noise made by the engine
would not move from his dangerous position, and at
that moment the loaded tracks overthrew Bertram, who
still retained hie hold of the bridle, and the wheels pass-
ing over his body lacerated him so severely that death
was instantaneous. 'hoeffotrhew: which

A NEW LOAN FOE Maim. A convention has
been signed in London by the Ministers of England;
France, and Turkey, and sent to Constantinople for
the exchange of ratifications, by which England and
France are to guarantee a loan of five millions sterling]
to be raised by or on behalf of the Turkish Government.
The loan will be effected in London, and will bear in-
terest at 4 per cent. per annum. The money cannot be
raised until the ratifications of the convention have been
exchanged and an act of Parliament has passed to enable
the British Government to give its guarantee to this
stock. It is, of course, stipulated and intended that the
whole amount raised shall be strictly devoted by Turkey
to the purposes of the war, and we trust that very strin-
gent conditions will be introduced into the arrangement
to provide against the notorious abuses of the Turkish
Treasury, which have proved so injurious to the credit
of the Ottoman Porte. It also remains to be seen
what is the nature of the security tendered by the
Turkish Government, and what are the means proposed
for the redemption of the debt. These particulars are
not yet before us, but they will, of course, be made
known to Parliament in detail upon the introduction of
the bill. It is not expected that the money Will be
raised before the month of August. —72taff._