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reference to this, it is important to observe that the addi-
tions are declared at a certain per centage on the capital
sums assured. In one or two other Benefit Offices the
additions are declared on the amount of premiums paid,
although, from the way in which they are publicly adver-
tised, it might be thought that the per centage applies to
the sums assured. To enable a comparison to be instituted
between the additions declared by this Office and the
highest amount of addition made by any other Office it
maybe proper to state that, supposing a party aged 38 (which
is about the average age at entrance in this Society) had
opened a policy in 1817, such Policy would, as already
explained, be entitled to additions to the amount of 45%
per cent., if calculated on the capital sum assured ; but if
the additions be computed on the amount of premiums paid,
they amount to between eighty and ninety per cent. As
the additions made by the Equitable Office have been ad-
verted to, it may also be proper to explain, that in that
Office the additions are declared at a certain rate per cent.
per annum on the original sum assured, but always draw-
ing back to the date of the Policy ; while in this Office
the additions, although also declared at a certain rate per
cent. per annum, are computed on the accumulated
sum in the Policy, as increased by former additions, and
draw back to the date of the preceding periodical investi-
gation.
Perhaps there is no more gratifying feature in the cir-
cumstances connected with the past history of this Insti-
tution, than the regularly advancing progress which it has
made in public estimation and confidence. When it was
first established, the nature and advantages of Life Assur-
ances were only known in Scotland through the medium
of English Agencies, and it became a work of tedious, and
even for some time of unpromising, labour to overcome the
apathy and remove the prejudices which so generally pre-
vailed on the subject. Nor can it be doubted that, at the
commencement of its progress, these difficulties were in some
degree enhanced by the peculiarity incident to its principle
of constitution, which necessarily precluded the formation
of any subscribed auxiliary capital. The Equitable So-
ciety lingered during, the early years of its existence from
the same causes, and even to a greater extent. But when
the public came gradually to investigate and appreciate the
equity of the Society's regulations, and when cases had oc-
curred which fully developed to actual observation the utility
of the Institution, and more particularly when its great
model, the Equitable, had, as already stated, enacted the
by-law of 1816 (which, however expedient it may have been
in the circumstances of that establishment at the time, did
nevertheless virtually convert the older class of Members,
considered as in reference to future entrants, into a Pro-
prietary Body, holding exclusive rights and privileges),
the progress of the Society became more rapid, and its
funds began to accumulate in a corresponding degree. The
first periodical investigation took place on 31st December,
1824, being 10 years from the commencement of the In-
stitution; and the second on the 31st December, 1831.
The results of these investigations, which indicated in the
strongest manner the excellence of the principles on which
the Society is constituted, and the success with which its
business has been conducted, are now well known, and
have secured for the Society a greater share of public fa-
vour and confidence than has ever previously been enjoyed
by any similar Institution of equal standing.
_

A full Report of the proceedings at the An-
nual General Court of the Society, held at Edinburgh on
the 15th January last, containing Abstract Statements of
the Society's affairs to the latest date, has just been pub-
lished, and copies of it may be had on application to the
Subscriber, who will readily afford every facility, consistent
with the regulations of the office, for effecting Assurances
through his Agency.
HUGH M'KEAN, Agent for London.
3, Bartholomew-lane, April 8, 1834.

INDIA SHAWLS WANTED, fcr waich
if very curious, extraordinary prices may be ob-
tained on applying to EVRINGTON and GRAHAM,
who continue to give the utmost value for every description
of India Shawls and other Orien•al productions. At their
establi.hment, British, and French Shawls, in the most
novel and improved designs, are on sale.
India Warehouse, 10, Ludgate-street, near St. Pali's.
N.B.—lndia Shawls exchanged.

BY ORDER OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF

HIS MAJESTY'S ORDNANCE.
TO BE LET, WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION,
On Lease for 7, 14, or 21 Years, and about Six Months,
the LANDING JETTEE, at the Fort, at N,tv Tavern,
Milton, next Gravesend, with ti:e BAGGAGE WARE-

HOUSE and OFFICE thereon.
THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS of his
MAJESTY'S ORDNANCE do hereby give
Notice, that Sealed Tenders will he received at the
Ordnance-office in Rd.-mai', and at the O:duance Store..
keeper'e-,ffice, Gravesend, on or before MONDAY, the s:h
day of May, 1834, from persons desiroui of renting the
LANDING JETTEE, together with the BAGGAGE
WAREHOUSE and OFFICE thereon, situate at the Fot t,
at Ne•.t Tavern, Milton, neat Gravesend, in the county of
Kent, upon Lease for 7, 14, or 21 Years.

The Warehouse is well adapted for persons connected
with shipping as a Store; it has a small office adjoining
it at the north end.

The Lessee will be required to keep the Warehouse,
Offices, and Premises in good repair, and to give a bond
for the due payment of rent and performance of covenants.
The rent to be paid quarterly to the Ordnance Store-
keeper at Tilbury E•rt.

All Taxes and Parochial Rates to be paid by the Lessee.
The Board of Ordnance reserve to themselves the right
to resume possession of the Jettee, Warehouse, and Office,
on giving Six Months' Notice, or paying Six Months'
Rent to the Lessee.

Further particulars may be known on application at
the Ordnance Storekeeper's-Dffiee, Gravesend, or to Mr.
Crafter, Clerk of the Work, who will elow the premises
to persons making application.
By Order of the Board.
R. BYEIAM, Sec: eary.
Office of Ordnance, April 14, 1834.

TITCHFIELD-HANTS.
TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT,
WITH IMMEDIAT,E POSSESSION,

ACOMPACTBRICK-BUILTFAMILY
HOUSE, with Detached Out Offices, and a Large
Garden, situste at TitchfielJ, (if many years the residence
of the late Captain Ryder, R.N.
The House comprises two good sitting rooms, 18 feet
by 13, a stn-,11 breakfast parlour, three good bed rooms,
god two attics, with an excellen: kitchen and wash-house,
and is complete with fixtures.
The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees, and has a
side entrance.

The Premises, which are partly Freehold, awl partly
Copyhold. will be found to constitute a desirable residence
for a respectable family.
Titchfield is a small neat market town, three miles from
Fareham, seven from Gosport, ten from Southampton,
aid two from the sea.

For further particulars, apply (if by letter, pest paid)
to Mr. Ryder, No. 1, Barnard's, Inn, Holborn, L•rndon.

WO BE RE-SOLD, pursuant to certain
Orders of the High Court of Chancery, made in
certain cau.ies, entithd GOODALL v. PICKFORD,
PICKFORD v. RANDALL, and PICKFORD v. RAN-
DALL, with the approbation of William Wingfield, one
of the Masters of the said Court, at the PUBLIC SALE
ROOM, in S,,uthatnptoti_imildings, Chanrery-lane, Len-
don, on SATURDAY the 10th day of May, 1834, at
Twelve oic!oek at noon, in 8 Imp,
All those LEASEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES,
situate in Howland-street, Fitzroy-square, numbered re-
,.pectively 4', 44, and 46, held for terms of 99 years,
commencing. Lady Day, 1781.

Also, all those LEASEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES,
situate in Hunter-street, Brunswick-square, Nos. 50 and
51, held for terms of 98 years and a quarter, wanting a
few days, commencing Christmas; 1602.
Also, all that COACH HOUSE AND STABLE,
situate in Hunter Mews, held for 99 years, commencing
Lady Day, ISO 2.
Also, all that LEASEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE,
situate No. 46, Harley-street, Cavendish square, with the
Coach-house and Sta,,le behind, held for 98 years and a
half, commencing Michaelmas, 1772.
Also, all that LEASEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE,
situate No. 12, Southampton-street, Fi zrey-square, held
for 99 }ears, commencing Michaelmas, 1789.
Also a cettain improved GROUND RENT, secured
on Premises situate Nos. 4.1 and 42, Warren-street,
Fitzroy-square; Nos. 11 and 12, Southampton-street,
Fitzroy-square; and No. 6, Keppel row, New filed;
producing a clear rental of 171. 18s. per annum.
Printed particulate may be had (gratis) et the said
Master's Chambers, S:•utl:arnptun-building-, Chancery-
;,,oe ; of Messrs. Dawes and Chatfield, Ang.l.court,
Throgmorton-street; and of Messri. B. and P. Goode,
Howlt►nd-street, Fitzroy-square.