The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-13 00:00:00

WHITSUNTIDE.

THE time when Spring and Summer " comes
out" in good earnest—trips, excursions, promenades, and busi-
ness enliven every circle in society—every one purchases New Dress,
and is anxious to reenre the Newest Fabrics associated with the
most Fashionable and Comfortable Style:. Every youth in the
Empire expects a New Suit of Attire, nor are they indifferent about
the appearrnce their dress will impart.
The advantages desired by families are superior quality, neatness,
fashion, and economy. All these are combined in the resplendent
Stock of Clothing, Hats, Caps, Hosiery, &c , &c., prepared by E.
MOSES and SON fur Whitsuntide. Specification of the principal fea-
tures of their Spring an 4 Summer Clothing is impossible. Inspection
will convey an imnre,slon of the novelty, elegance, and cheapness of
the Good., and experie ice will prove the superior quality of the ma-
terials and workman•h'p. The unparalleled position E. Moses and
Sox have maintained ror marry years renders assertions unnecessary,
and it is only requi. ite to observe, that for Whitsuntide they are
magnificently prepared wi.h the cheapest card the best Clothing of
every fashionable description.
Juvenile Attire offered by E. Moses and Sox is more distinguished
for elegance, style, fashion, ease, novelty, and cheapness, than any
which others can present; it manifests the perfection of their skill
in the selection of materials, and the triumphs of talent in the Cut
and Make of every Garment.

Spring and Summer Coats, Vests, Trousers, Paletots, &c., &c., in-
cluding various New st3les, which can only be obtained at the
Establishments of E. MOSES and Sox. Every article is far better
and much cheaper than those obtained elsewhere.
intermediate, or steeragepassengers,
they will need, of the best quality and the
150,000 EMIGRANTS to AUSTRALIA,
il'egss money and in less time than at any other
may be
Ciono,otntsfistitssttuci,init
suitable
tefhke?),,vl,7)::%t,ii,.
house in the world. These are the advantages offered to all Emi-
grants by E. Moses soil SON.
The largest Wholesale Clothing Establishment in the universe is
available for lartie or ,in r.:l investments E. MOSES and pox's Goods
being highly appreciated in Australia and all other Colonies, are the
any part of
most convenient and lucrative investments emigrants can Mrke.
Shlpsailing infoiniation, told full Lists of Outfits for Ladies and
may be lad on application, or post free to
E MOSES and SON regret having to guard the
learned that the untradesman-like
the kingdom. Gentlemen,
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ENJOYMENT OF LIFE.
"Health, Recreation, and Rational Use of Time."

CONTENTS :—Early Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—Ex-
cursions about the Environs of London—The Parks, Lanes, Hills
Forests, Fields, High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country
Trips and Rambles—The Sea —London at Night—Evenings at Home
Music—The Drama—On Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, Bathing, Air,
Rest, Ease, Occupation, &c., kc.

FRAGMENTS FROM THE FOUNTAINS. Two Vols.
Vol. I.
VISIT 70 THE LAKES ; SKETCH OF EDINBURGH, &c.
Vol. 11.
T-4E:LAKES OF KILLARNEY ; REMINISCENCES OF
DUBLIN, &c.

WHAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID,
"That three score years and ten our course may run."
Alpopular review of almost every form (cause and cure) Of ner-
vously-debilitated health and enfeebled constitution that harasses
tbe 'young, besets the man of pleasure, business or study, and em-
bitters old age ; with tables and rulesfor the diet and physical regu-
lation of every-day life.

Iv.
THE PASSIONS.
" What passions hurt the body—what improve,
Truths as refined as Athens ever beard."
Suture/. :—Life's pilgrimage, from infancy to old age. The ad-
vent of the passions. Chastity and its Infringement. The casualties
oflicentiousness and dissipation, with illustrations, graphic, narra-
tive, and remediative. Advocacy of early marriages.

V.
THE MARRIAGE STATE.
Te be or not to be, that is the question."
PRociassrsirE:—Laws and obligations of nature, society,
and reli-
gion regarding marriage, to be observed by either sex. Time and
choice, on both sides, as to age temperament, complexion, and
figure, to secure healthy offspring, with the art of rearing them.
Physical deicetiveness and its removal. Sterility and its conversion.
Cases, &C.
By R. J. CULVERWELL, M.D. (1841), M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A.
24), Twenty-five years Medical and Forensic Referee in there
matters.

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To be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Camillo, 147,
Fleet-street; Mann, 39, Cornhill; or of M. it. Culyerwell, M.D.,
10, Argyll-place, Recent•street, who may be consulted daily from
Ten till Five and Seven till }line.

" It may be necessary to explain here to those who aro
unaccustomed to view such statements more as a commer-
cial question than the results of severe and unerring ma-
thematical calculation—for life assurance is strictly a
science—that the items in the Actuary's report, under the
head of 'Present value of income from annual premiums,'
is a correct estimate of the prospective value of premiums
yet to be received on policies now extant ; whilst that
comprised under the head of ' Present value of liabilities
under policies,' represents the sum calculated to cover all
liabilities for claims under existing contracts, and the ex-
cess of the former over the latter, is one of fixed value, as
gain on the current business of tho company, and may be
relied on. _ _

_
" In further explanation of these items it may be re-
marked, that if at any time there should be any falling off
of premiums, the liabilities would be decreased in a cor-
responding proportion, so that they must run to the end
pari passu.
" The amount of investments is not in any degree dimi-
nished as a guarantee fund, by the sum now faithfully
placed in the opposite column, as paid-up capital,' but
remains so far intact, that whilst it is not contemplated to
refund this sum of 50,837/. 155., it should always appear
in the annual debtor and creditor statement of the society
as so much owing to shareholders, being the amount of
2/. 10s. paid by them on each share to which they have re-
spectively become entitled.
"The moderate amount of bonus recommended to be
allotted to policy-holders this year, is a matter of not
so great moment, when considered, as would at first appear.
"Their interest in the reserved fund of 62,112/. Os. id.
remains, and in future years will indirectly accrue to their
benefit ; and as many companies declare their bonuses
every three, five, or seven years only, the comparatively
small bonus of this year will be viewed as of little moment
compared with the general results of our present position,
as set forth in the actuary's report.
_

"The directors recommend that out of the profits of the
past year, a bonus of 2i per cent. on capital, in addition to
the regular annual interest of 5 per cent. be declared, and
paid to the shareholders and a proportionate bonus (ac-
cording to the deed of settlement) to policy-holders.
" The claims of the past year exceed the average by
4,7101. 2s. 9d.' but the proprietors will see with pleasure
the large and unprecedented number of new policies
granted during the same period, viz.-1,416, and the
yet
greater number, in comparison, issued during the four
nsaturuniLoof a the court
g entle of
gentleman
irewcthoorsh—atshebeeapa-
months since elapsed, and which give fair promise of a still
more profitable business during the present year.
p o : n‘ tTmh ee n imt
e.cof megteiros
in the active service of the company abroad incessantly
since 1839) for the general superintendence and manage-
ment of the company at home, and at its distant and im-
portant branches, and the other (one to whom the com-
pany owes much for his personal efforts in the reforms
which were so needed, and have been so effectually intro-
duced) as financial manager, to supervise and Protect'
no less important duty—the finances of the company—the
restoration to order and system, and a more economical
current expenditure—will all tend to produce confidence
both at home and abroad, and effect a sound and healthful
management of the funds and business of the company.
" With regard to our current home business, the mana-
gers have been much occupied in re-establishing agencias
throughout the United Kingdom, in imparting
inforim-
tion to enable a more practical working, in the publication
of a complete code of instructions to agents, defining their
duties, and enforcing strictly the rule requiring regular
monthly returns and remittance of balance in hand. This
a thorough and uniform system is established which will
have the happiest effect on the general business and fume
of the company.
"In the United States, under the able management of C.
rrorscorf e a manage-
ments ona b l OE. Ilabicht, Esq., our general agent at New York, aidel
by a local board composed of wealthy and influential gen-
tlemen, who give their time and personal attention to the
affairs of that important branch, our business, hitherto ao
haavnedbeiseninrcerdeauscient
satisfactory and profitable, has of late been much ea-
tended,
Colonies the most ad-
mi`r`albnlethseystrimti,shasNhorterhetoAfmoreerican
prevails. The gentlemen
percentage on our current revenue derived from that
branch.
composing the various local hoards are among the most
aNnVhdinlsotwthbeesres
loading men in the British provinces, and the zeal and at-
tention of the general agent at Montreal is constant and
untiring. Our business is steadily increasing in these de-
pendencies, and our prospects of profitable results never
were more apparent than at this moment.
" The important agency at Paris has been much improved
of late by the introduction of new regulations—a large re-
duction in current expenses—the formation of a highly
respectable and influential local board (composed Partly of
French and partly of English gentlemen) who meet weekly
and lend their aid to advance our interests in France. The
late mission of one of our court of directors (T. C. Grattan,
Esq.) to Paris, in reorganising our local board and per-
fecting contemplated arrangements, has been most satis-
factory, and the results are already apparent in the acces-
sion of new business and the regularity of the system in-
troduced.
" In Scotland, also, a new and economical system of
working has been introduced, and an efficient local board
established at Edinburgh, from which we hope for the
most favourable results.
" The directors have been hitherto unable to carry out
their wish to appoint a permanent chairman of such high
_ _ .
ould be useful in maintaining
qualities and influence as w
the character of the institution, and in whom the tho
feelu
perfect confidence. -
sands, who now have a direct interest therein, would
The difficulties inthe way of such a
selection, by reason of the want of leisure on the part of
those whose wa
by reason of the .
commercial standing would make them most
eligible, and of other adverse causes, have been greater
than at first anticipated.
business of the present meetin to elect
g
"It will be the
of John Elliotson, M.D., F.R.S.,
four directors in lieu
Clement Tabor, Esq., and Joseph
M D
Edmond S. Symos, ' '' •
whose period of office expires, but who
Thcmpson, Esc,
re-elected,
and offer themselves accord-
ale eligible
to
be
confirm as directors J. Leander Starr,
accord-
ingly. And to
Grattan,Zsq., appointed 1)7 the
Esq., and Thomas Colley

Mr. ROBERTSON wished to know what was the mean-
ing of the item "bonuses on shares unpaid ?"
Mr. BENNETT would tell the proprietor in a few
words. Under the deed of settlement they were re-
quired every year to veto a portion of the year's balance
to pay bonuses to shareholders and policy-holders, and
they would see by the accounts that he was charged
with 1,8311., money paid on bonuses under the deed ;
but the real charge should be 2,5251., because, speaking
as the financial man of the society, he had in hand
6941. 4s. ld., which sum could be claimed from him as
bonuses on shares. (Cheers.)
Mr. HARRIES asked if the shareholders were to under-
stand that in future a debtor and creditor account of the
state of the finances would bo sent round to the share-
holders some ten days before the annual meetine, ?
Mr. BENNETT said he had not the slightest objection'
to that.

Mr. GODDARD said that was agreed to on a former
occasion, when a good deal of excitement prevailed
amongst the shareholders, but still the shareholders had
not received it this year. Under the circumstances,
however, perhaps that was excusable, and since it was
quite evident that the directors had gone to the very
root of the matter, the shareholders ought not to be dis-
satisfied, more especially while such a man as Mr. Ben-
nett said that he was ready to vouch for the accu-
racy of every item in the account. (Hear.) He saw by
the balance-sheet that after all the liabilities were pro-
vided for, the balance in favour of the society was put
down at 62,112/. Now, did the actuary, in arriving at
this result, make any allowance for the expenses of ma-
nagement, which, according to a moderate calculation,
would amount to 10,000/. ? (Hear.)
Mr. WOOLHOUSE said the 62,0001. was the surplus
balance after providing for every liability of whatever
kind.

Mr. GODDARp said that was - not an answer to his
question. The balance-sheet disclosed the present liabi-
lities and the present assets of the society, which dis-
closed a balance of 62,0001. in favour of the shareholders.
Had the actuary, in arriving at this result, forgot to take
into consideration the fact that something over 10,0001.
would be required for the cost of management? (Hear.)
Because, if
,he had, he apprehended that at the end of
six years their balance would dwindle down to nothing.
(Hear.) It was important to know this, because if his
apprehensions were well founded, he very much ques-
tioned whether they were in a position to pay the 21 per
cent. bonus recommended by the report. (Hear, hear.)
Would. it not be better, then, for the directors at ones
to say, like prudent and carefUl 'men, " Gentlemen, we
have nothing for you this year but the usual five per
cent. ; but at the same time you receive only that,
you have the satisfaction of knowing that the institution
now stands upon a firm and solid basis." (Hear, hear.)
Then, at the end of two or three)years, they might fairly
give away a bonus, but so long as they left out of consi-
deration expenses of management, he submitted that it
would not be wise to payanything now beyond the ordi-
nary five per cent. (Hear, hear.)

Mr. BENNETT was exceedingly glad that this question
had been asked, and he was equally pleased that it fell
to his lot to answer it, because he stood in the position
of a shareholder as well as a director, and was particu-
larly anxious to see that everything was clear and
straightforward. (Hear, hear.) Now, with regard to
this matter, the argument of Mr. Goddard, or rather
his calculations, were not strictly correct, for it
was hardly fair to suppose that the surplus would remain
stationary for six years, or that 10,0001. a-year, which
he would take as the cost of management, could be taken
as the measure of their future profits. (Hear, bear.)
According to his view of the matter, his (Mr.
G.'s) mode of reasoning was calculated to lead to very
false impressions. The present year's surplus he set
down at 17,443/. 18s. Now, take that as the average
of the next six years (exclusive, as it is this, of the coat
of management), and multiply the 17,4431. 18s. by
six, and they would find that there would be then left
an absolute balance of 166,7751. instead of 2,0001.
Mr. GODDARD said the explanation was so far satis-
factory, but respecting the two-and-a-half per cent., did
the directors still think it would be prudent to pay it ?
Mr. BENNETT said, of course that was a question which
must rest with the meeting. The directors recom-
mended the shareholders to accept the bonus, but, of
course, if they so thought fit the shareholders could re-
fuse to adopt the recommendation. That the directors,
however, were justified in making the recommendation
he was firmly convinced, as the profits of the past year
could well afford to pay the bonus. (Hear.) The deed
of settlement, as he had already stated, required certain
things to be done if in any year the profits reached a
certain amount, and required that a certain amount of
bonus, or rather that a relative bonus, should be given
to the policy holders as well as the shareholders, in addi-
tion to the ordinary interest to the latter ; and now the
question to be considered was this, were the profits suffi-
ciently large to warrant the bonus g For his own part
he had not the slightest doubt that the society could pay
even much more than the two-and-a-half per cent., but at
the same time he was bound
er to admit that
th Meg Wool-
house had manifested a prop caution wi rard to
'the future in making the avowal contained in the latter
part of his report. (lear, hear.) The shareholders
might, however, rely upon it, that as matters now stood
—and he had pledged his reputation for the accuracy of
the accounts—they could fairly and legitimately take
every shilling of the bonus. (Hear, hear.)
A SFIAREHOLDER—Then Mr. Woolhouse recommends
that no bonus should be paid, does he t
Mr. BENNETT said he certainly did, and no doubt he

Mr. HARRIES said the explanations which had been
given were most satisfactory, and he should not there-
fore persevere with his motion.
The motion was accordingly withdrawn.
The CHAIRMAN:, said, the report being now disposed of,
they came now the re-election of directors. The first
name on the list was that of Dr. Elliotson, and he was
sure the meeting would admit that the Doctor was one
of the oldest and most useful and efficient directors in
the society. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. HARRIES said he had very great pleasure in pro-
posing Dr. Ellietson's re-election. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. GODDARD had equal pleasure in seconding the
motion. (Hear, hear.)
The re-election was put to the vote and carried unani-
mously.
The CHAIRMAN said the next name in the list was one
which he could not say much about—(a laugh)—beyond
the fact that the gentleman who bore it was one of the
oldest and largest shareholders in the society, having
held upwards of 1,000 shares from the commencement
of the society, and he himself, as well as several of his re-
lations, were still amongst the largest shareholders, and
naturally took a warm interest in the welfare of the in-
stitution. (Hear, hear.)
Dr. Symes.was then re-elected a director.

The CHAIRMAN said the next name on the list was
that of Clement Tabor, Esq., who had always taken an
active part in promoting the interest of the society. He
had to come from a distance to attend the meetings of
the board, but, nevertheless, he never failed to be pre-
sent on all important occasions. (Hear.)
Mr. GODDARD said it might seem rather an invidious
question, but would the Chairman be good enough to
say whether or not the society had paid Mr. Tabor tra-
velling expenses 1 (A. laugh.)
The CHAlRMAN—Certainly not. (Hear, hear.) We
are only afraid the expense of his journeys will more
than balance what he receives from us. - (Hear.) •
Mr. TABOR was then re-elected.

The CHAIRMAN said the last name on the list was that
of Joseph Thompson, Esq., the very oldest member of
the board, with the exception of Dr. Elliotson ; and,
like one or two others whom he could name, Mr.
Thompson had always been most active in keeping down
the expenses. (Hear.) He was a most useful member
of the board, and he had therefore much pleasure
in proposing his re-election. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. J. Thompson, like the other gentlemen, was una-
nimously re-elected.

The CHAIRMAN said, since the last annual meeting,
and in compliance with the request of the shareholders,
two influential names had been added to the directors, in
the place of two others who had • resigned, and one of
whom, he regretted to say, was since deceased. These
names were those of J. Leander Starr, Esq., and Thomas
Colley Grattan, Esq., who had been elected by the direc-
tors in the room of Augustus Vigne, Esq., and the late John
Rawson, Esq. The former gentleman should be styled
"honourable" by courtesy, as he had been a member of
H.M. Legislative Council in British North Ain*?.rica,
and to him the shareholders were indebted for the
position which the society had attained in the British
North American colonies and the United States. To
no man was this company so much. indebted as to Mr.
Starr. In addition to his having a seat at the
board, he had been appointed one of the managing
directors—a position which the proceedings of to-day had
shown that lie filled with credit to himself and
advantage to the Society, and the shareholders were
now asked to confirm his election, if they so thought
proper. (Hear, hear, hear.) The other name was
that of Thomas Colley Grattan, Esq., formerly her Ma-
jesty's Consul at Boston, in which capacity he least all
the influence of his position, and was extremely useful
in extending the business, and promoting the interest of
the society in America. (Hear.) Indeed, to him the
directors were indebted for an introduction to the Hon.
Mr. Starr, who had been of such service to the society
here during the last twelve months. (Hear.) Mr. Grattan
was now residing in this country, where his influence
amongst persons of wealth and station in society, as also
his great activity and intelligence, were sure to prove
of immense value to the institution. (Hear, hear,
hear.) The directors had already put his diplo-
matic powers to the test by sending him to Paris to
make important alterations in the direction there, and
he need scarcely say that he had fulfilled his mission to
the perfect satisfaction of the board. (Cheers.) He
had very great pleasure in proposing that the election of
these gentlemen should be confirmed. (Hear, hear-)
The motion was put and carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN said they came now to the auditors,
Professor Wheatsone and Thomas Williams, Esq., whose j
term of office expired to-day, but who offered themselves
for re-election. Both gentlemen had been most zealous
and active in the performance of their duties, and he was
sure the meeting would unanimously re-elect them.
(Hear, hear.)
The re-election of these gentlemen was put to the vote,
and carried unanimously.
Mr. Moss (Mayor of Derby) said he believed they had
nowgot through all the routine business on the paper, and
he therefore took the liberty to rise for the purpose of '
pro-
posing a motion which he was confident would be most
acceptable to the meeting.m
anHwe hwonssaatbulon the hoard ;
t to
propose a
e character of a director nor in
his character of a manager.
the
gentleman in
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would thanks
not
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it to be his
Therhe w
own
thanks, and he hoped he
offer
hispersonally,
boundenei uttey to whom,
should not be going too far or pre
added to them the thanks of the ring too much if he
He (Mr. M.) was but a young directorareh.olders. (Hear.)
His sympathies with it were enlisted in this company.
began. He came into it at the after its difficulties
began.solicitation of Mr. Ben-
nett. That gentleman induced himto become a director
at a period when he thought its necessities and its

A. SHAREHOLDER said he observed by the profit •and
loss account that there were several items written off as
bad ; was there no prospect of any part being recovered !
(Hear, hear.)

Mr. BENNETT said something might be recovered
in the way of shreds and pairings, which would be so
much to the shareholders, but he had thought it better
to write them off, in order that there might be no room
for impugning the accuracy of the general result. (Hear.)
Mr. STARR did not know that he could add anything
to the clear and candid statement of Mr. Bennett ; but
with respect to the correspondence of the agents, and.
indeed the correspondence of the office generally,
he was in a position to declare that nothing could be now
conducted with more order or regularity. (Hear, hear.)
The agents were required to send in their accounts every
month, and after they were checked with the books,
their authenticity or inaccuracy was reported by the
succeeding mail. (Cheers.) In the event of an agent
failing to make his remittances in due course the sup-
plies were stopped—that was the premium receipts;
without which he could not collect the moneys of his
district ; and therefore, under this system, instead of
agents being in arrears, they could never be defaulters
for more than the balances of a month. For himself, in
his new and responsible position, he could only pledge
himself for the future, by a reference to the past. (Cheers.)
Mr. GRATTAN wished for a few minutes' indulgence,
while he stated that, although he was only a young mem-
ber of the Board, he was exceedingly anxious to do his
duty fairly and impartially. It was said that a new broom
swept clean, and he hoped he should not be found want-
ing in helping the elder bosoms--(a laugh)—if he might
use the expression, to do their work in a clean and neat
manner. -(Hear, hear.) With regard to his mission to
Paris, he would just take leave to say that he fulfilled it
to the best of his ability, and must say that under proper
precautions the operations of the society might
be extended, not only in Canada and America, but on
the continent of Europe as well. (Hear, hear.) He
saw no reason why they should not have a local board in
Brussels, and in some of the principal states of Germany,
and he hoped this suggestion, which perhaps betrayed
some degree of presumption 'on his part, would not be
lost sight of. (Hear, hear.) '
Mr. HARRIS said the business of the meeting being
now at an end, they 'ought not to separate without
passing a. vote of thanks to the chairman. (Hear.)
Mr. GODDARD asked why the vote should not include
the Court of Directors. He did not by any means
object to voting thanks to the chairman, but certainly
it ought to be coupled with a vote of thanks to the di-
rectors also. At a former meeting he was sorry to find him-
self under the necessity of blaming the board for their past
conduct, but although he did that from a sense of im-
perative
duty, he-was rejoiced now to have the oppor-
tunityhoar.)
So
of
imiigahliiiyngditdhheienalpt,hive avemof x,acie
theirh proceedingsonoable. altezhi L
year, ,
that he was firmly convinced that they wouldhave
a most beneficial effect out of doors, and he hoped steps
would be taken to make them known to every individual
shareholder. (Cheers.) With the permission of the
meeting, he would move as an amendment, " That the
thanks of the proprietors are due, and are hereby
given, to the Court of Directors of the National Loan
Fund for their past services, and to the Chairman for
his conduct in the chair to•day." (Cheers.)
gr that
they should be unanimous upon
g.
the whole of the proceedings, thatt eitlaswta
any MariU el in
Ad
RmßelnSt.B aTi dh
e ythheadre
hieVeans s fornoounnaecneimsssoituyosntl! hr o
hv
oi nugt
vote. He had
original The vote having been carried by acclamation,
very greraetsoplluetaisounr T
.e
(Cheers.)
the amendment as an '
The CHAIRMAN, in returning
generallydone
on e
theirhn
euk st
m,
could
os sa
tidt , c o
ot hatns
e ef ou
promoter
the prosperity of the institution; but difficult as the task
.
seadtheir duties had been during
day, (Cheers.) hbeoesit.s.t.),
miles
he was sure they would feel amply com-
pensated by the hearty approval with which their pro-
ccoeeudldingons
only, in
beeoennelrueswioanrdredetutrnhatthdeamy
had been,
for the vote which had been passed, andl d
lope that when
they met again the shareholders and directors would be
found equally as unanimous as they were n
The meeting, which occupied about
twow. (Cheers.) d
reh
was a larger assemblage of sha o
d o hours, an
era than on any
former occasion, then separated.

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The following are the present directors ant officers of
this institution :.--

A. Campbell Barclay, IRECTORS.
Charles Bennett, E E sq.
D
Thomas Nicoll, Esq.
Hugh C q. E. S. Symes, M.D.
Croft , Esq. J. Leander Starr, Esq.
John Elliotson, F.R.S.,Clement Tabor, Esq.
John Moss, Esq. !Joseph Thompson, Esq.
MANAGING DIRECTORS.
J. Leander Starr, Esq., and Charles Bennett, Esq.
AUDITORS.
Profes3or Wheatstone, F.R.S., & Thomas Williams, Esq.
MEDICAL EXAMINEES.
J. Elliotson, M.D., F.R.S., 37, Ccndait-street.
E. S. Symes, M.D., 77, Grosvenor-3treet, Grosvenor-
square.

ACTII4.IIY.
W. S. B. Woolouse, Esq., F.R.A.S., F.S.S., &C

ASSISTANT ACTUARY.
Barker Woolhouse, Esq.
BANKERS.
Mons. Glyn, Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard-sir:et.

SOLICITOR.
C. Ewen, Esq., VI, Afoorgate-atr,vt.