The Sun.
London, England, 1856-09-26 00:00:00

AWIDOW LADY, possessing a tboron2:ll
knowledge of Dnmestie Itfanagement, Is most desirous of an
engagement as Companion to a Lady. or to superintend the Family
of a Widower .or Elderly Gentleman.—Address C. G., 4, Trinity-
street, Blackheath-hill, Blackheath, Kent.

ARGYLL ROOMS:—LAUR,ENT'S OASIN(,,
Great Windmill-street, Havmtrk t.—The above clegan•
Roams are now open every evening for the winter senor, with
Laurent's celebrated Orchestra. Principal Cornet-a-piston, M.
rtettloourt. The Proprietor begs ti inform the public that th a
fashionable place of resort ha = been entirely redecorated during the
recess. Doors open at half-pa9t eight, commence at nine. Admis-
sion One Shilling.

R. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM,
4, Coventry-street, teieester-square.—Open (for Gentlemen
only) from 10 till 10, containing tipwirds of one thousand models
end Preparations, illustr*ting every part of the human frame in
health anil disease, the race of men, &c. Lectures delivered at 12,
2, and half-past 7, by Dr: G. SEXTON, F.R.G.S. ; and a new and
highly-interesting series of Lectures is now in course of delivery
by Dr. KAHN, at 4 p.m. precisely, Admission. One shilling.

OYAL• SURREY GARDENS.-
a Ft JIILLTEN'S CONCERTS.—Positleely the East Week of
the season. THIS DAY. Sept. 26, Performance of Locke's maznifl-
cent Music to MACBETH, vocal and instrumental. Principal singers
—Miss Poole and Miss Stabbach ; Mr. Perrin and Mr. Leffler (their
fifth appearance.) The Chorus conducted by Mr. Land. Admission,
is.—M. Jullien's Benefit will take place on Monday, Sept 29 ; partl-
collars duly announced.

ROYAL GARDENS, CREMORNE. —Daily,
One Shilling. - The Last Week 'of the season.—MONDAY,
Sept. 22d, and during the week, Concerts, Ballet. Burlesque Opera by
the Southern Troupe of Sable Flarmonists, Dancing on the Monstre
Platform, Eqceosirian Scenes in the Royal rirqua, by eminent artistes,
Grand Pyrotechnic Displays by the Chevalier Mortram, Brilliant
Illuminationf,, and a hot of varied amusements. Open on Sundays
for Prgmew.tde. Table d'Hote at 6,2 s, 6.1. ertzh.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.
—OPEN VE RY EVENTING —The celebrated HIINO A-
MAI? RAND, under the direction of Herr Katozuv, will perform
'every Evening at 9 and it o'clock, in addition to the usual Vocal
-Fntertainment. The following company of talented Vocalists are
Permanently engaged for she performance of Selections from all the
Popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses, Duets, &c., viz.:—Mrs J.
. Caulfield, Miss Brunel, Miss Sommers, and if iss Pearse; Sam Cowell,
Mr. .T. Caulfield, Herr F. Jonghmans S. Jones, T. Farrant, N.
Mailing, Barker, Russell Grover. and P. Corrie; Masters E. Con-
nell, Austin, and Bennett, an Mr. T. Mackney. Pianoforte, Mr.
J. Harroway, R.A.. harmonium, J. Caulfield, Jun. ; director, Mr.
.J, Caulfield. Commence at seven o'clock precisely. Sappers, &c.,
until twelve o'clock.

W ZEALA.ND.—FREDERICK YOUNG
..INITEand CO.'S LINE.—One of the finest and fastest vessels ever
.engaged in the passenger traffic, to follow the Rose. of Sharon, for
-Wellington direct, and Canterbury under engagement to the Pro-
vincial Government of Wellington, New Zealand, for whom Frederick
Young and Co. are the duly appointed agents in England, the
Scent new, high-classed, British-tulit CUPPer 8412../1ER0.,E4
• AtAfk-A I ter 13 years, 1,250 tons burthen,Thelln /k, Common-
; aler; now loading in the East India Docks Intending passengers are
invited to an inspect'on of this truly noble vessel. She was con-
structed last year by the celebrated ship-builder, Mr. White, of
Cowes, upon the most recent lines, and the beauty of her model has
commanded the admiration of all who have seen her. Will carry an
experienced surgeon, and be des 'etched on the sth November.
FREDERICK YOUNG and CO
New Zealand Colonist's Rooms, 74, Cornhill.

WELLINGTON MONUMENT.—The Com-
missioners of her Majesty's Works and Public Buildings
give notice that it is the intention of her Majesty's Government to
erect a Monument in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, to the Memory
of the late Puke of Wellington, and that the Commissioners are pre-
p! red to receive Designs for the same from artists of all countries.
A drawing show ing the ground plan of the Cathedral and the site
‘d' the proposed Monument together with a statement of the pre-
miums, and other particulars, will be forwarded to artiste on applica-
tion by letter addressed to me at this office.
ALED AUSTEN
Office of her Majesty's Works and Public Buildings, 'Secretary.
Whitehall, London, 6th Sept., 1816.

MEW GOVERNMENT OFFICES. The
Commissioners of Her Majesty's Works and Public Build-
fings give notice that they are prepared to receive DESIGNS from
.Architects of all countrie for a scheme fir the CO CENTRATION
•of the PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT OFF' CES on a Site lying
between Whitehall and the New Palace at Westminster ; and also
'Designs for two Buildings which her Majesty's Government have
determined to erect forthwith. as carts of such general scheme—
one for the Department of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
the other for the Secretary of State for War.
Plans of the ground, together with a statement of the Premi-ms
• ard other particulars, will be forwarded to Architects on appliva-
tion by letter addressed to me, at this office, after the 30th inst.
ALFRED AITsTIN, Secretary.
0112,e of Works, &e., Whitehall, Sept. 20, 1856.

GENERAL POST-OFFICE, Szrriesraxx, 1856.
'THE POSTMASTER-GENERAT, will receive
Tenders for the supply of WOODEN MAIL BOXES, to be
made in accordance with a pattern box, which can be seen at this
office, on application to the Clerk of the Works.
The total number of Boxes required will be 1,000. They must be
delivered at this office in the following quantities, and at the under-
mentioned periods, viz.:-
300 on or before the 20th Amery, 1857
250 on or before the 20th February, 1857
250 on or before the 20th March, 1857
200 on or before the 20th April, 1857
The Tenders must be enclosed in sealed covers, addressed to " Her
Siajesty's Postmaster-General," and superscribed, "Tenders for
'Wooden Mail Boxes," and they must be delivered at the Secretary's
Branch of this office, at or before noon, on Monday, the 13th October
meat.

The person whose tender is accepted will be required to enter into
a contract, and to give bond with two sureties in the sum of 1001. for
- the due performance of the contract.

SALE OF OLD STORES AT PORTSMOUTH.

ADMIRALTY, SOMERSET-PLACE, 23d September, 1356.
THE Commissioners for Executing the Office of
Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland. do Hereby Give Notice, that on THURADAY, the 16th
October next, at 12 o'clock at noon. the Admiral Superintendent will
put up to sale, in her Majesty's Dock Yard at Portsmouth, several
Lots of

OLD STORES;
consisting of old Ijope (cablelaid and hawserlald). Rope Rubbish,
Ocham, Hemp Cuttings and. Flying& Canvass Bags, Canvass and
Hammocks, in Bags, Lignum Vitae, &c., &c., all lying in the, said
Yr.rd.

Persons wishing to view the Lots must apply to the Superintendent
for notes of admission for that purpose.
Catalogues and Conditions of Sale may be had here and at the
Yard.

SALE OF PROVISIONS, &c., AT GOSPORT.
ADMIRALTY, SOMERSET-PLACE, 23d. September, 1855.
TRE Commissioners for Executing the Office of
Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland, do hereby give notice, that on TUESDAY, the 7th, and
WEDNESDAY, the Bth Octoher next, at 12 o'clock at noon on each
day, the Captain Superintendent will put up to Sale, in the Royal
Clarence Victualling Yard at Gosport, several Lots of Army, Navy,
and Transport Stores, consisvng of Biscuit, Biscuit Bags, Salt Meat,
Rice, Coffee, Tongues, Scotch Barley, Cooperage Stores, Clothing,
Appointments. Beds, Blankets, &c., &c., all lying in the said Yard.
Persons wishing to view the Lots must apply to the Superintendent
for notes of admission for that purpose.
Catalogues and Conditions of Sale may be had here and at the
Yard.

IF you are Bald, or your Hair is Thin, pray use
ALEX. ROSS'S C iNTHARIDES OIL, which causes the
flair to grow on bald places, produces luxuriant Whiskers and Mons-
Ischios ; it has been approved of by the highest authority, and is most
beneficial in all cases of thin hair. Sold from 3s. 6d. ; forwarded for
stamps, sent free, twelve extra. ALEX. ROSS'S CHARGES for
Dyeltg the Hair permanently a light brown, dark brown, or black—
'whiskers from Is., gentlemen's hair tram 55., ladies' from 78.6 d. The
dye being a clear liquid it is siniply necessary to damp the hair with
a comb or brush, when a perfbct colour is produced without injury to
the skin. Sold from 3s. 6d. ; sent free for 54 stamps. HAIR
DESTROYER, a depilatory for removing effectually Superfluous
Hair from the Face, Neck, Arms, and Hands, without injuring the
skin. A. R. will warrant it not to injure the skin in the smallest
degree, and the hair to be entirely destroyed.—Sold from 3s: 6d. ;
Yorwar4ed for stamps. free by post, eight extra. Alex. Ross, Na. 1,
little Queen-street, High Holborn.

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