The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-14 00:00:00

CATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY,
8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON.
The FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie-
tors of this Company took place on thg 25th instant, at the Head
Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the
report, which is too lengthy for publication :
Daring the past year no claims have arisen from deaths in England.
and but two in Ireland—one for 5001. and the other for 2001.—making
together 7001., which have been paid. This is far below the expected
mortality, and is especially favourable, when it is remembered how
severely the life offices generally suffered from the epidemic of last
year.
The number of lives assured between the Ist of June, 1849, and
the 31st of May, 1850, was more than double the number Lssued in
the twelve months preceding.
Proposals were made for 138 Policies, amounting to 52,9631.25. 6d.:
of these 123, comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 6s.
Sixteen Policies lapsed, representing 6,0481., upon which 3201. 3s.
was received by the Company in the shape of premiums.
Since the commencement of the Company to the Ist of June last,
assurances were effected to the extent of 110,9721. 12s 6d., pro-
ducing in annual premiums 3,7321. 1 Is. 6d. Of these 54 lapsed,
amounting to 23,9901. 16s. 6d., of which the annual premiums were
7411. Is., leaving the yearly income on the Ist of June last equal to
2,9911. 150. I Id.
Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001.,
bat 1,1831. I ls. 10d. only was advanced.
The Directors were also highly gratified to report that within the
last four months they had considerably extended their business on
the Continent, having appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur
de I'Etang, a gentleman of high standing in Paris, distinguished for
his integrity and ability in financial and in all assurance matters,
who. under the sanction and patronage of the Archbishop of Paris,
the Cardinal Archbishop of Lyons, and Monseigneur Parisis, Eveque
de Langres, has already within the last three months effected a con•
siderable amount of business, not only in Life Assurances, but in An-
nuities both Immediate and Deferred. . .

After various resolutions, approving of the Report, and returning
thanks to the Right Reverend Chairman, Bishop Morris, the Vice-
Chairman, Actuary, Secretary, and Medical Officers of the establish-
ment, the meeting separated, highly gratified at its present results
and future prospects.

LA W LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE,
Fleet-street, London, June 5, 1851.
Notice is hereby given, that in conformity with the provisions of
the Deed of Settlement, a GENERAL MEETING of Proprietors
will be held at the Society's Office, Fleet-street, London, on TUES-
DAY, the 24th day of June instant, at Twelve o'clock at Noon pre-
cisely, to elect a Trustee in the room of the Right Hon. the Earl of
Cottenham, deceased; to elect Six Directors and Two Auditors, when
those who go out of office by rotation will be proposed for re-election;
and also for general purposes.
By order of the Directors,
WILLIAM SAMUEL DOWNES, Actuary.

IMPORTANT TO READ.

ELEGANCE AND ECONOMY COMBINED, AND SILVER

SUPERSEDED.
Nos. 41 and 42, BARBICAN.
SEND EIGHT POSTAGE STAMPS, and by
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This beautiful material has now enjoyed an unparalleled success
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His establishment also contains every article in electro-plate. from
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Good Strong Eplleaetterdo-
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Plate. Fiddle. Fiddle. Threaded.
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Table Spoons •• 16 6 21 0 30 0 45 0 63 0
Table Forks.... 16 6 21 0 30 0 45 0 63 0
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Tea Spoons •••• 5 6 8 0 13 6 18 0 30 0

A WEDDING RING AND A GUARD RING for 215., both of
them sterling gold and stamped. Parties at any distance, by cutting
the circle of their finger on a piece of card, and enclosing it with a
Post-office order, will have them sent by return of post.
This is an agreeable and pleasant mode of purchasing these arti-
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A Gold Chain for either Lady or Gentleman, weighing half an
ounce, 405.; an ounce, 80s.
LAMPS.—THE PATENT CANDLE LAMPS have obtained for
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Oil Lamps are most offensive to the smell, and the ephemeral Cam-
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CHARLES WATSON invites the public to an inspection of the
above, in every variety, commencing with the Queen's Lamp, from
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355. to five guineas. Candles for the above at the lowest price in the
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COMMITICION SERVICES of all sizes.
ESTABLISHED in 1195.—Address, 41 and 42, Barbican.
Merchants, Shippers, &c., allowed a liberal discount.
A Catalogue sent post free. All goods exchanged if not ap-
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