The Sun.
London, England, 1870-02-04 00:00:00

NEW PATENT

TRLASTIC STOCKINGS,
KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive_ and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. Gd., 48. 6d.
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, Gd.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.'

rtIVIL, SERVICE OF INDIA. Persons
deAlrous of being admitted to the 'PEN COMPETITION,
commencing on sth April. IS7O, should apply at once for the
necessary forms; which must be returned, with evidence of age,
health, and character, not later than February Ist —CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION, Cannon-row, Westminster.

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly
APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex-
penses. Assistance is urg ntle
WA
y needed.
J. W. LDRON, Secretary.

LONDON HOSPITAL, Whitechapel-road, E.
The great East-end receptacle for Accidents and
Urgent Cases. 4,932 In-patients last year, of whom 4,059
were free cases.
CONTRIBUTIONS earnestly requested.
WM. J. NIXON, House Governor and Secretary.

(\NE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
A. 5 ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPH AN ASYLUM, at the moderato rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary
Office, 54, Cheapside, London, E.Ol

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
-A- DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.
The private medical attendants of the patients are
in vitod to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.
Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.

NURSING.—ST. JOHN'S HOUSE and
111 SISTERHOOD for TRAINING NURSES for
HOSPITALS, Families, and the Poor: established 1848.
President—The Lord Bishop of LONDON.
The nursing at King's College and the Charing-cross
Hospitals, and the Galignani English Hospital at Paris,
is at present superintended by the Sisters of John's
House.
Ladies or others wishing to qualify themselves as
members of the House or Sisterhood, or as pupils to bo
trained to nurse, are quested to communicate with the
Lady Superior.
Donations and Subscriptions to the General Fund, the
Sisters' Fund, or the Nurses' Pension Fund, may be paid
to Messrs. Coutts ; or to the Lady Superior, at St. John's
House Norfolk-street, Strand, W.C.

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, ^ Putney-heath.

Established' 31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to 'patients at thei
own homes.
A tew wing to the Hospital hes rust been completed
at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex•
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the g-eatest pleasure
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW Secretary
No. 10 Ponitry London. LC September 1808.

IOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOBO. for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed!
Rev. Jn.:
R.
cA,:rlei.
iIyn,COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON,
Major
.1-.GEeni.c.Telmt.:on. Percy
Rev. F. G. Illonnifiehl
Rev. R G. Baker ' 1 Herbert, M.P.
It:,v.. W. i'. Erskino- Knollys
'low. S. Brooke 11:ov. S. W. Lloyd
The Lord Clinton Rev. A. Martineau
Ilev W. Cadman Rev. W. I). Maclagan
E. Charrington, Esq. 1 Rev. Daniel Moorp
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain Rev. J. Muorhost.
Rev. E. Capel Cure J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. J. E. Cos Rev. Cani,n Nepean
Cotavius Coope, Esq. Rev. E. Parry
AI Lhiir Currie, Esq. John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. J. Connell Rev. (I. F. T:rescott
Rev. G. W. Furse Rev. F. Pigou
C. J. Franke. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Eq. R. R. Pym, E. tl. _
Rev. Dr. F Heavy. Elugh IT. Seymour, Esq
II G Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Esq.
ratheEasaho.r) •, by
R.sHuobosk,criEptsqio.n,
Subscriptions
br:rreceivLoodfbtnysiaWnyigoracif
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Go; an by the Hon.
mSeacur_netrurya,rol,etvo.wSh.
whom
eLowloraydu,rile4a,tiSoneyam
moauyr-bstereaedtarePsosortd-.

BRITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION
Head Offices, 429, Strand, London.
The distinguishing features of this Association are
Equitable Rates,
Undoubted Security.
Prompt settlement of chums.
JOHN MESSENT, Manager.

BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES.
56, Great Marlborough-street, W.
Bankers, Messrs. Ransom.
SUPPORT is earnestly solicited.
ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, Hon. Sec.

'THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of
1 the Offal`, City-road.—The wards for in-patients
aro constantly full, those for opt-patients crowdod
FUNDS greatly needed.
CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary.

'rs HE MESMERIC INFIRMARY, 36,
kWey-
mouth-street, W. (where many cases deemed incur-
able are cured). much needs support. Inspection is in-
vited from 10 till 12.30. The Council have placed the
Institution under the control of THOS. CHANDLER.,
Esq., M.R.C.S., who has above 30 years' experience in
Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra-
tuitous, till 10.30; private, till 12.30.

THE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
—Bankers: Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co.;
Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.—The Committee
APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The
Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri-
days to out-patients who are treated without letters of
recommendation.
HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.

OMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
IIL IL are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
MO boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing:
870 children.
£1.6 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41. Lothbury, E.C. ; and by
WILLIAM WILLI A.MS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.

EAST LONDON HOSPITAL for CHILDREN
The Committee earnestly desire to raise funds which
shall enable them to establish the Hospital in more suit-
able buildings. The premises now occupied are crowded
and inconvenient, causing additional expense from that
circumstance. It is impossible oven to purchase on whole-
sale terms many articles of daily consumption from want
of room for stowage, every inch of available space being
ocoupied. There is a daily demand for more beds, and the
staff of nurses would be able to attend upon more children,
but no more can be admitted 'n the present building.
£B,OOO at least ierequired to can y out this much-wished-
for and urgent scheme
Contributions will be thankfully real red by the Trea-
surer, B.S. Norris, Esq., Shadwell ; or by
BHERRARD B. BURNABY, Hon- Sec.,
Rectory Wapping E'l

ROYAL SCHOOL for DAUGHTERS of
OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansflown, Bath.
Instituted, A.D., 1864.
Under the Patronage of her Maj,sty the QUEEN.
President—H.R.-EL the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., Sr,c.
Chairman—Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, K.C.B.
This school has been founded upwards of four years,
and it is intended for the education of the daughters of
officers of the army, Indian and Marines. There are
already 70 pupils in the school, but more could be admitted
if the committee had further funds; they, therefore
APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out to its
full extent the benefits of the only institution specially
provided for the daughters of officers of the Army.
Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all
elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to
ono vote at all elections during the current year. The
amount may be forwarded by an erdot on a bank, agent,
or post-office Charing-cross), payable ro.
GEO. W. FORSTER, Under Secretary
Office 22 Cockspur-street London

BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap-
ham-rise. Ins!Canted in 1861.
Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES.
This Institution provides a home for life, with good
nursing and skilled medical attendance, for persons over
20 years of ago and above the pauper class, who are hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease.
Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted
The Home was opened in September 1863 ; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections
in May and Noventlr. Forms of application may bo ob-
tained from the Secretary.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIVTIONS and DONATIONS are
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, L:wan, and Co., 54, Lombard
street, E.G. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
ED WD. WEATrity Soc.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C.

tr IFEBOA.T SERVICES.—During• the Storms
&A of the past twelve mottLs the National Life-
boat Institution contributed to the saving of 1,233 lives
fruit various shipwrecks and 29 vessels from destruction,
Tito Institution also ~xpended <£24,74t3 in the same period
3n its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting
L 2,714 for resvarth.
T ho Institution has now 218 Lifeboat Stations under
its management.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street Adolphi, London.

GREAT NORHR TEN HOSPITAL, Cale-
donian-road, N.—Several beds in the now buildings
cannot be occupied for WANT of FUNDS.
F. SMITH., Esq., Hon. Secretary.
GEORGE REII), Secretary.

pAINLESS and PRACTICAL DENTISTRY,
by Mr. B. L. MOSELY, the Dentist by special appoint-
ment, 312, REGENT-STREET, exactly opposite the Royal
Polytechnic, and 23. MOORGATE-STREET, CITY. Estab-
lished 1820. This, the most perfected system of pain-
less dentistry, originated and invented by Mr. B. L.
Mosely, is r, commended by the Hospitals and adopted
by the profession as inn of tho greatest improvements
of the age for the alleviation of pain and restoration
of the natural functions, can solely be obtained in such
perfected success (the result of forty years' practical
experience) at his only residences, as above. Tho su-.
perlative excellence of this eystetn is perfect immunity
from pain, no operations, stumps, and decayed teeth ren-
dered useful, loose teeth and tender gums protected.
Qualities : These tooth never change colonr or decay—in
fit unerring—ease and comfort unsurpassed—detection
impossible—the facial anatomy faithfully studied —and
youthful appearance restored—mastication and articulation
guaranteed. The " Times" of March 6 says :—" So good
an imitation becomes the next best thing to the original."
Teeth from 55.; sets, 5 to 30 guineas. Consultation
free.—Only atldresses, 312, Regent-street, exactly facing
the Royal Polytechnic; and 23, Moorgate-street, E. 0.,
opposite the Star Insurance Office.

(lAUTION.—POPULAR ERROR.—PRICE'S
BENZODYNE, the newly-discovered Cuna for
Conti, Bronchitis, Consuniption, and all wasting diseases,
Cholera, Dysentery, &c., has nothing whatever to do
with petroleum spirit, falsely called Benzoline, &c. This
unique remedy may bo obtained of all Chemists, and
through the Proprietor, Mr. PRICE, Analytical Chemist,
2, Lower Seymour. street, London, W.
Prices—ls. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. Gd. per bottle.

ASSURANCE

A.D. 1720.
ROYAL EXCHANGE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVIUS IVIGRAM
TAMES STEWART 111DOSON, F
CHARLES JOHN MANNING,
DIRE(
R,

Esq Governor.
sq Sub-Governor.
Esq Deputy-Governor.
;TORS
ibert. Barclay, Esq. William Tetlow Hibbert,
John Garratt Cattloy, Esq. Esq.
Mark Carrie Close, Esq. Wilm, 4 Holland, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq. Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Will item Davidson, Esq Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
Lancelot William Dent, Esq. George Forbes Malcolmson,
Alexander Drum, Esq. Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq. Lord J osceline W ni. Percy.
Charles Hermann Goschen; (Marks Robinson, Esq.
Esq. Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Rivers dale Wm. Grenfell, Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Esq. Joseph Sorties, Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. William Wallace, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq.
Medical Referee, Samuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
FIRE DUTY. This Tax having been abolished, the
PREMIUM is NOW the only charge for Fire Insurances.
:*IIING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machine:4.
The Rever.ionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum

assured. -
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payab:e by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.

This Corporation affords to the Assured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
Tee advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have teen tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTL'ILY AND A
HALF.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
-ROBERT P STEELE. Secretary.

CANCER HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851.
—Brompton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000
cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very
expensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many cases unable
to be admitted for want of FUNDS ; at present over 300
out-patients.
Treasurer—Goo. T. Hertslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, Et. James's Palace.
Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
By order, 11. J. JIJPP.

L 157 FOR THE USE OF VISITORS TO
THE METROPOLIS.

MUSEUMS,

Antiquarian—Somerset House. Admission by application

to the secretary.
Botanic--Royal Botanic Society of London. 'Regent's-
park. Admission daily by orders from fellows. Royal
Gardens, Kew. Open daily, 1 till 6, free.
British—Great Russell-s reot. Open free on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Frida s, 10 to 4 • summer months 10
tilt 7. Closed Ist till 7th JanuaryAst till 7th May, and
Ist till 7th September; al o on all thanksgiving days.
City—puildhall. A collet on of antiquities, &c. Daily

fo till 5.
Geological- Jermyn street. Open daily (except Friday

free. _
ti►
India—lndia Office, Charles-street. Asiatic natural his-
tory, antiquities, &c. Open free on Mondays, Wednes-
days, and Fridays, and ou Thursdays by orders.
King's College— Strand. Anatomy and curiosities. Daily
.. .

10-till 4.
Patents—South Kensington.
Open free daily.
Royal Institution--21, Albemarle-street. Various objects.
Daily, 10 till 5.
Royal Military Repository—Woolwich. Models of forti-
fications, cannon, and warlike appliances. Daily, 10

Models and inventions.

till 4.
Royal Polytechnic Institution-309, Regent-street. Scien •
tific, with lectures. Open daily, till 10 p.m. ls.
Soane's-13, Lincoln's-inn-fields. Antiquities, curiosities,
and pictures. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fri-
days in April, May, and June ; and Wednesdays, from
February to August. Admission on application to the
Curator,
Society of Arts—John-street. Adelphi. inventions, pic-
tures, curiosities &c. Daily : admission by member's
order.

South Kensington—Cromwell-road. Open on Mondays,
Tuesdays, and Saturdays, 10 till 10, free; on other days
10 till 4,5, or 6. 6d.
Tower of London—Ancient armour, &c. Open d&ily, 11
till 4. is.