The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-05 00:00:00

RAL LIFE

CATHOLIC LAW AND GEN
LJ ASSURANCE COMPANY,
8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON.
The FOURTU 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,
and but two in Ireland--one for 5001. and the other for 2801.—making
together 7001., which have been paid. This Is far below the expected
partatitfrand is.espectially favourabia, whin-it is remembered how
418*i:rely the life °faces genitally sufgared, from] thiVepidemie of last

year.
The number of lives assured between the lst of June, 1149, and
the 31st of %lay, 1850, was more than double the ;lumber issued in
the twelve months preceding. •
Proposals were made for 138 Policies, amounting to 52,9631.25. 611.:
of these 123, comprising 186 lives, were accepted for 45,1251.• 6s.
Sixte'en 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. 125 6d., pro-
ducing in annual premiums 3,7321. I 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. 15s. 11d.

Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001.,
but 1,1831. I Is. 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 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
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.

Foucault's Recent Experiments, Demonstrating the Rotation of the
Earth, Is shown Mornings and Evenings at the
p OYAI, POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
to Important Deposits by the Gas-fitters' Association, illustrat-
inv the economical application of Gas for Cooking and various other
purposes.—Lecture by Frederick Chatterton, Esq , on the History
of the Harp, from the time of the Egyptians, with Vocal Selections
by Miss Blanche Younge, R.A. of Music, and illustrated by Drawings
of the Harps of various Nations.—Lectures by J. H. Pepper, Esq., on
Chemistry, with brilliant experiments ; and on Natural Philosophy by
Dr. Bachhoffner.—Two splendid Series of Dissolving Views : —One
Illustrating the Holy Land, painted by Charles Smith, Esq., &c., &c.
Open every morning and evening.—Admission, ls. ; Schools,
Half-price.

LAURENT'S GRAND CASINO,
Licensed by Act of Parliament.
ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-
STREET, ST. JAMES'S.
Sole Lessee, Charles Emile Laurent, Jun., 57, Brompton-square.)
OPEN EVERY EVENING,
With LAURENT'S UNRIVALLED RAND. •
Principal Cornet-a-Pistons, M. Boulcourt.
Doors open at Half-past Eight o'clock—Dancing to commence at
gine and terminate at Ralf-past Eleven o'clock precisely.
Admiseion. One Shilling.

lICEATTY'S GRAND NATIONAL
ITIPPODROMF, Kensington, open every Evening, to com-
mence at Six o'clock. Daily crowded with rank and fashion to wit-
ness the most startling novelties ever presented in England.
Doors open at Five. Performance to comnaenee precisely at Six
On Saturday, June 7, a grand Day Performance, to commence at
Two o'clock.
Admission to the Reserved Seats
First-class do.
Second do.
Third do.

- 3s. Od.
- - - is. Od.
- - - le. Od.
- - - Os. 6d.

CREMORNE GARDENS
This Mammoth Establishment is NOW OPEN for the
Season, un 'er the direction of Mr. T. B. SIMPSON, with a new
Grand Gala. entitled THE FEAST OP ROSES. of a novel
and startling description, illustrative of T. Mo re's beautiful poem,

" La lah Itooth"—lmmense concentration of talent and attraction—
new Fairy Pallet, entitled THE • STAR OF BEAUTY; or, The
Imp of Fire, composed and produced by Herr Deulin, with entire
new scenery, by Messrs. Gray and Devignes —New' Tableaux Vivants,
representing the Six Prize Meals of the Exhibition —New Chinese
Pagoda—Orchestra and navel Platform, 100,000 feet, brilliantly il-
luminated, and decorated with luminous flowers—Dancing al Fresco
to Borinrs celebrated Band—W. G. Pell (the original Bones), De
Brenner, and Lelger —The Three Brothers Elliott in their surpris-
ing exercis-s —Madame Tallien, the Female Wizard— War Exercises
and Domestic Crts,orns of the Bosjesmans, illustrated b a Fanrily of
that Tribe, on a new stage, with appropriate scenery—Professor Tay-
lor and the Double-sighted Youth—Splendid Pyrotechnic display on
the Polyctirome Palace, by Chevalier Mortram—A new awl intricate
Maze—The G'psey in her Tent—Shootin7 Gallery and Archery
Grounds, and numer qls other Entertainments.
Mons. Franconi, Director of the Cirque National de France, and
and his unrivalled Troupe of Equestrian Artists are engaged, and will
arrive shortly.
THIS DAY', June 6, a Grand Gala of Venetian Lanterns will
be repeated.
Admission, One Shilling—Children Half-price. Doors open at Three.
On Sundays, no charge for Admission, except lay Refreshment
Curd; price Sixpence.
The Proprietors have made arrangements with the Iron and Ci-
tizen Steam-boat Companies to convey their patrons to London after
the entertainments,
. .

DR. CUL VERWELL'S NEW WORKS.
To be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-rew ; Cnrvalho;
i 47, Fleet-street; Mann, 39, Cornhill; or direct from the author,
arias One Shilling each ; by post, Is. 6d.
ENJOYMENT OF LIFE.
"Health, Recreation, and rational Use of Time."
ConTzwrs:—Early Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—Ex-
melons about the Environs of London—The Parks, Lanes, Hills,
Forests, Fields, High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country
Grips and Rambles—The Sea—London at Night—Evening. at Home
—Music—The Drama—On Eating, Drinking, Bleeping, Bathing. Air,
•:cst, Ease, Occupation, &c., &o.
FRAGMENTS FROM THE MOUNTAINS. Two WIN.
Veil.
L VISIT TO THE LAKES; SKETCH OF EDINBURGH, 60.