The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-23 00:00:00

SUN LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
LONDON.
Policies effected with this Society now will PARTICIPATE iN
,'OUR-PIFTIIS, or SO per cent., of the Net Profits of the Society,
.ccorcling to the conditions contained in the S,ciety's Prospectus.
The Premiums required by this Society for insuring Young Lives
,re lower than in many other ohl-established offices, and Insurers
are fully protected trom all risk by an ample guarantee fund, In
uklition to the accuLulated funds derived from the investments of
Premiums.

Policy stamps paid by the Office.
Prospectuses may be obtained at the Office in Threadneedle-street,
Loudon, or of any of the Agents of the Society.
CHARLES HENRY LIDDERDALE, Actuary.

ESTABLISHED 1837.
BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COM-
PANY,
Lmpowered by Special Act of Parliament, 4 Vict., cap 9, and
BRITANNIA MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION,
Empowered by Her Nfajesty's Royal Letters Patent.
I, Princes-street, Bank, London.
MAJOR-GENERAL ALEXANDER, Blackheath-park, Chairman.

Number of Policies is ued, upwards of 11,000.
Annual Income from Preimums (exclusive 01 Interest on Invest-
ments) upwards of 84,0001.
Rates of Premium reduced to the lowest possible sole compatible
with security, and computed in such variety of wa. s as to suit the
circumstances and convenience of every claps of Policy-holders.
E. R. FOSTER, Resi.lent Director,
.‘N.r,REw FRANCIS, ...ecretary.

FAkRTNGDON WARD WITHIN, Dec. 22,
1856,—At a WARD:IIOTE holden Tlll DAY, before the
Worshipful EDWARD EAGLET, IN, Esq. Al 'erman of the Ward,
at the Great Hal!, Christ's Hospital, for the choice of Ward Officers
for the year en-wing, the following gentlemen were declared duly
elected to represent this Ward in the Court of common COuncl',
viz.:—

Deputy Holt, Messrs. C. Phillips,
Deputy Virtue,
.f, icholson,
Messrs. M`Lauchlau, Wheeler,
Blake, Kelday,
18. S. Phillip., f Reed,
Morris, Dol ond, and
Young, Bengough.
Moved by Mr. Weawicx ; seconded by Mr. CHILD ; and carried
unanimously :
That we respectfully request the Common Council to watch the
progress of the bill that the New River Company are about to in-
troduce into the Commons' House of Parliament, an I to endeavour
to obtain the introduction of such clauses as will secure to the in-
habitants a sufficient supply of water at the lowe‘t 'charge, and, at
the same time, prevent the Company from imposnig
the tenants which are expemive and useles 2. e restrictions on
Moved by Mr. HxArs; seconded by Mr. CARTER : and carried

unanimously:
That the thanks of this Wardinote be presented to the Worshi pfa
Edward Eag'eton, Esq., Alderman of this Ward, for the ability and
impartiality with which he has presided upon the present occasion ;
f r the diligent, able, and independent manner in which he Is known
to dis 'barge h's important daties as a magistrate of this City; for
the liberal support and encouragement he has given to our Ward
schools; and for the kindness and courtesy invariably displayed in
his intercourse with all who obtain access to him. And this Ward-
mote fervently hopes that he may be blessed with health and strength
for many years to fill his present distinguished position with satis-
faction and honour to himself and to his fellow-citizens.
Moved by Mr. Humenitsys: seconded by Mr. Coac, and carried
unanimously :
That the thanks of this Wardmote be presented to the deputies and
other gentiennen, being members of the Comment Con cil for this
Ward d.ilinz the past year. for tine diligence, attention, and ability
with which they have discharged the Important duties of their office,
and for the zeal with which they have at all times c aleavoured to
protect and promote the ii.terests ci!" this Ward.
Moved by Mr. WARWICK ; seconded by Mr. Binninam, and

carried unanimously.
That the thanks of this Wardmote be presented to the President,
Treasurer, and Governors of Christ's Hospitat for the use of their
superb flail for the holding of this Wardrnote
That the for-roing resolutions be advertised in the usual morning
and evening papers. J. W. WARKEN, Ward Clerk.