The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-03 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 the 25th instant, at the Head
Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the
report, which is too lengthy for publication:—
During the past year no claims have arisen from deaths In England,
atui 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, 1249, and
the 31st of \lay, 1850, was more than double the number issued in
the twelve months preceding.

Proposals were made for 138.PeHetes, amounting to 52,9631.28. 6d.:
of these 123, comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 6s.
Sixteen Policies lapsed, representing 6,0451., upon which 3201. 3s.
was received by the Company in the shape of premiums.
Sin& the commencement of the Company to the ist of June last,
assurances were effected to the 'extent of 110,97214 •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
7411215., leaVing the yearly income 'on the let of June last equal to
2,9911. 15s. lid. ,
, Since last meeting loans were applied Tor to the extent of 17,7001.,
but 1,1831.'115, 10d. only was advanced.
The Directors were also highly gratified to report that within the
last fbur months they had considerably extended their business on
the Continent, having appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur
de l'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
die 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 iti presegt 'results
and fature prospects. •

THE LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE
POLICY COMPANY.
NO. 72, Lombard-street and 24, Connaught-terrace.
'TRUSTEES.
Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P.
J. Campbell Renton, Esq., M.P. James Fuller Medea, Esq.
Richard Melina, Esq., Q:C. William Wilberforce; Esq.
The POLICIES are INDIeVIITAIII.E, in terms of the Deed of
Settleinent of the Company, dtify registered, and are not; therefore,
Aependent for their validity on the construction to' be put upon pre-
ViOaS statements.or the official papers which preceded them, or upon
reports, prospectu-es, or other varying, documents. They are thus
rendered t2E RTAIN FAMILY iNovisiots, AND NEGOTIABLE
DOCUMENTS OY SECURITY. t
Owing to this important improvement in the practice of We
assurance, the progress of this company has been rapid from the
'commencement of Its business, and is steadily advancing.
~ _ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Manager.