The Sun.
London, England, 1869-03-01 00:00:00

RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUS3
v v (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring:, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided -a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the %lee-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to 6t, forwarded by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,

Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. Gd., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
s. A Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and Us. Gd. Postage,
s. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. Gd. Postage,
s. 10d.

--Po;:t-o ffice Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
VLASTIC STOCKINGS,
V.. 11 KNEE-CAPS, &c., fi r Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, Gd.
. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OFf ST. PATRICK
tinder the Patronage o
HER MAJESTY AND 11. MIL THE PRINCE OF WALES.
The Committee have much pleasure in announcing that the
Earl of Ci IRli has consented to preside at the SGth A • NIVER-
SARY FESTIVAL of this society, which will be celebrated at
Wir,r.is's Rooms, on St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March next.
Lists of Vi,e-Presidents and Stewards will shortly be published.
The Committee earnestly solicit co-operation and support.
THOMAS KIPPAX KING, JUN., Secretary.
Stamford-street, S.E.

_ONDO.N FEVER HOSPITAL is the only
414 institution in the Metropolis for the treatment and
prevention of contagious fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will he gratefully received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill ; Messrs. Drum-
mond, Charing-cross; Messrs. Coatis, Strand ; Messrs.
Hoare, Fleet-street ; and by the Secretary, at the Hospital,
Liverpool-road, Islington, N.

ti'STABLISIIMENT for GENTLEWOMEN
i.J during TEMPORARY ILLNESS.
The relatives of Clergymen, Naval, Military, and Pro-
fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small
weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com-
bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the
establishment, 90, Upper Barley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London i; Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormond°, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies.
All informeion respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, 59, Strand.
W. C. SPRING RICE, lion. Sec.

OYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
AA/ in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern
Railway Terminus, King's Cross.
Patron—Her Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN.
Vice-Patron—
His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G.

President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEticn, K.G.
This Hospital, founded iu the year 1828, the first to
establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor,
without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is
wholly dependent for support on voluntary contributions
and legacies.
It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be-
tween 3,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the
benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of
containing several hundred more beds had the Committee
the requisite funds to maintain them.
Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs.
Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs.
Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co.;
Herries And Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and
Co.; Smith, Payr.o, and Co. ; Barclay and Co.; William;
Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berners street end at
the Josnital from 10 till 5.

DOG LICENSES.—CAUTION.
rIIfIE COMMISSIONERS of INLAND 11E-
1_ VENUE GIVE NOTICE that all DOG LICENSES
granted in the year 1868 expired on the 31st December
last, and every person keeping a dog in the current year is
required forthwith, to take out a new License.
The duty payable for each dog kept is Five Shillings.
The penalty for keeping a dog without License is Five
Pounds.
A License is not transferable from one person to
another.
A License may be obtained by the owner giving his
name and address, and the name of the place where the
dog is kept. on application at
The Office of the Collector of Inland)
Revenue, ,
bourbo In the neigh-
od of the
The Office of the Distributor of Stamps
Or , applicant's re-
A Money Order Post Office. j sidenc©.
Licenses will also be granted by the several Supervisors
of Inland Revenue.
Persons residing at a distance from any of the above
offices, by transmitting- with their application Inland
Revenue (Receipt) or Postage Stamps for the proper
amount of duty, to the Collector of Inland Revenue for
the Did xict, will receive a license in return by post.
WM. COBBETT, Secretary.
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A.D. 1720.

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq Governor.
JAMES STEWART IPMGSON, Esq Sub-• Governor.
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor.

DIRECTORS.

Robert Barclay, Esq. William Tetlow Hibbert,
John Garratt Cattley, Esq. Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq. Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq. Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq. Nevilo Lubbock, Esq.
Lancelot William Dent, Esq. George Forbes Malcoltnson,
Alexander Druce, Esq. Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq. Lord J osceline Wm. Percy.
Charles Hermann Goschen, Charles Robinson, Esq.
Esq. Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell, Eric Carrington Smith, Esq
Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. William Wallace, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq,
Medical Referee, Samuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
for Fire Policy
advantageous terms.
The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to
bper t
this
tperan
Corporationnu m .
the
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
unNifoornehlarrartes oisf Ims.afidc(l3.
Fp 7MING STOCK.- No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reveriionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum
assured.
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.
This Corporation affords to the AsFured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF.
ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.

N'IFEBOA'r SERVICES.—Doring the Storms
_ of the year 1868, the _National Lifeboat Institution
contributed to the saving of 862 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 25 vessels from destruction. The Institution
also expended £20,433 in the same period on its Lifeboat
Establishments, in addition to granting £2.431 for re-
wards.
The Committee of the Institution earnestly appeal to the
public for assistance to enable them to meet the continued
heavy demands on their 198 Lifeboat Establishments.
Contributions will bo thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street, Adelphi, London.
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
street, Lincolu's-inn.—The Committee earnestly,
APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex-
panses. Assistance is urgently needed.
= F. ALFRED BEDIVELL, Vice-Chairman.
JAMES ELYTH, Soretary.

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill,_ Putney-heath.

Established.3lst July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.

2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.
A now wing to the Hospital has lust been completed
at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS aro urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election.
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex-
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary.
NW 10. Poultry' Lodyn, E.G. September, 1868.

BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap-
barn-rise. instituted in 1861.
Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES.
This Institution provides a home for life, with good
nursing and skilled medical attendance, for persons over
20 years of age and above the pauper class, who are hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease. .
Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted.
The Home was opened in September, 1863 ; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections
in May and November. Forms of application may be ob-
tained from the Secretaty.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-
street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Chari-cross, S.W.
ED WD. WEAVER Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C.