The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-08 00:00:00

THE COLLAPSIBLE SHOWER BATH, the
only real novelty of the season, by the aid of Vulcanised
India-rubber, only occupies (out of use) a space of 11 inches
diameter and 3 inches deep, while it holds three gallons of water.
It is thoroughly simple, and not likely to get out of order. Price 155.;
if packed complete in a japanned case, 12 inches in diameter and
5 inches deep. 3s. 6d. extra. To be had of the proprietor and ma-
nufacturer, WILLIAM S. BURTON (late Rippon and Burton),
whose BATH SHOW ROOM contains, besides toilet sets japanned
in imitation of fancy woods, china, marbles, &c., in enormous va-
riety, all the requisites for the season, so arranged in one room, de-
voted exclusively to articles of that character, that patterns, sizes,
and sorts can be instantly selected, and at thirty per cent. under any
other house where attention is paid to the quality. Full-sized Port-
able Shower Baths, very strong and japanned, with curtains and
copper valve, As, each. Pillar Shower Baths, with copper conduct-
in..; tubes, brass force-pump and top, complete with curtains and
japanned, from 60s. Hand Shower Baths, japanned, 3s. Ad. The
Omni-directive Bath Detailed catalogues, with engravings, as well
as of every ironmongery article, sent (per post) free.-39, Oxford-
street (corner of Newman-street). Established in Wells-street, 1820.

LA REINE DES ALPES.
A beautiful new Perfume, made from the above-named
flowers, expressly for ROSS and SONS, who can strongly recom-
mend it. Also, their ESPRIT DE LAVANDE, one of the most
lasting and agreeable Perfumes extant. They have likewise the
largest and most fashionable assortment of Scents, four times the
usual strength, the Foreign from the South of France, Italy, &c., and
the English their own peculiar manufacture, so well known and
highly approved of by the first nobility and gentry in the country.
Address, ROSS and SONS, 119 and 120, Bishopsgate-street, London

ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND
M.
WITH TWENTY-FIVE COLOURED ENGRAVINGS.
Just published Twentieth Thousand, in a sealed eovelope, price
2s. 6d. or post paid, to any address, for 3s. 6d. in Postage tamps
direct from the Author's residence.
Q ELF- PRESERVATION : A Medical Treatise
1.._7 on the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity.
Illustrated with Twenty-five Coloured Plates on the Anatomy.
Physiology, and Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Organs,
explaining their various structures, uses, and functions, and showing
the injuries that are produced in them, by solitary habits, and ether
excesses. With Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous
Debility, Local and Constitutional Weakness, and other diseases of
the Urethra.
By SAMUEL LA'MERT, CONSULTING SURGEON,
9, Bedford-street, Bedford-square, London;
Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Honorary
Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Licentiate
Apothecaries' Hall, London, &c., &c. _

CONTENTS OP THE TREATISE.
CHAPTER 1. On the Philosophy of Marriage, with its Hindrance.
and Obligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions.—
CHAPTER 2. On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Generative
Organs, their .functions, structures, and secretions,
proving that gresl
Mental and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action
—Unarms 3. On Solitary Habits; their various effects on the
Animal Economy; the concealed cause of Debility of the function.
of the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of the
Mental Faculties. CHAPTER 4. On the Secret Disorders of Youth
and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local Weakness,
Mental Debility, and Premature Decay.—CnArrixs 5 and 6. On
the Disorders arising from indiscruninate Excess, Gonnorheaa
Gleet, Strictures, and other Diseases of the Urethra.

REVIEWS OP TIIE WORK.
"The author of this singular and talented work is a legally quau-
tied modi cal man, who has evidently had considerable experience of
the treltrnent of the various disorders arising from the follies and
frailties of early indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable ad-
dition, by demonstrating the consequences of excesses, which must
act as a salutary warning to youth and maturity, and by its perusal
many questions may be satisfactorily replied to, that admit f no ap-
peal, even to the most confidential friend."—Era.
Published by the Author, and may be had at his residence; also
rom Kent and Richard.f, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay and Co., 63,
ford-street Starlit, Tichborne-street, Quadrant; Gordon, 146
Leadenhall-street, London; Newton, 16, Church-street, Liverpool
and by all Booksellers.
At Home for Consultation daily, rom Nine till Two, and froni
Five till Eight ; and all letters immediately replied to, if containin_
he lee 01 for advice,Etc.-9 BEDFORD-STRZET BEDFORD-
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