The Sun.
London, England, 1866-11-05 00:00:00

M. THE LOCK.

N. RAPIDITY OF FIRE.
(34Pahle of firing at least 12 rounds per minute, without
0-.llling, the cartridges being arranged on a table.
ACCURACY WHEN FIRED FROM A FIXED REST.
th. The arm must give a mean figure of merit of not more
36in. at 1,000 yards, 30in. at 800 yards, 12in. at 500,
all-11 d
bin. at 300.
sho amen- to be taken upon at least five targets of twenty
tsac

P. TRAJECTORY.
deg 3 to require at 500 yards an elevation of more than 1
ot
0 in.

The Q. FOULING.
shooting not to deteriorate more than 20 per cent.
‘, 1,000 yards after firing 250 rounds.
The R. PENETRATION.
that presentt of five shots not to be loss than
of the p service rua.o.,-loading Enfield Rifle-
-1,141 12 half-inch elm planks, which tia— been soaked 4ts
hours in water.
Distance 30 yards.
s. LUBRICATION.
Wax on bullets is indispensable, but any other lubricant
may be superadded or applied to the cartridge, if thought
necessary by the competitor.
111.
~, No arms will be received without the usual proof marks.
'Peeifications, and drawings of the methods proposed,
:44118* the probable cost per arm, and accompanied by a
,11,811 ed specimen arm, with 20 rounds of suitable ammu-
ijrn, should be sent to the "Director of Ordnance, War
''"e,_e, Pall-mall," on or before the 30th March, 1867.
b- " specifications and specimen arms will be considered
jrhe Ordnance Select Committee and its associate mem-
s2 Who will be selected by the Secretary of State for
seiWar, and who will, after firing the 20 preliminary rounds,
e
e, and recommend for further trial such of the systems
5ne,11,43' appear to them sufficiently promising., rejecting all
as slay not be considered to offer sufficient merits to
dilirra_ nt their being included in the competition, the con-
-puss of which are stated in this advertisement.
f ;fl'aell accepted competitor will then be required to furnish
too-o,"Perbuent, at Woolwich, six arms in strict conformity
zu,„tsPecimen arm submitted, with 1,000 rounds of am-
bi;-,,'"011 per arm, within four months after date of de-
-II"- Each competitor will be required to disclose to the
e,rnruittee the exact nature of the lubrication he may em-
t;o°Y. A. sum of £3OO will be paid to each of the accepted
thisPetitors, to cover the expense of the six rifles, and of
;811, PIA of ammunition required.
twalue Sey cretary of State offers a reward of £l,OOO for the
ht. 4,which, on combination of all qualities, is considered
411 e committee to be the best submitted.
torm second reward of £6OO for the arm which, while at-
-1 p:11, g a sa,
is selectisfactoryrit degree of excellence in other particu-
ated for me in respect to its breech mechanism.
iitA third reward of X4OO for the best cartridge. The qua-
awiB,,w. Filch will be principally taken into consideration in
f awarding this prize will be economy of manufacture, power
sustaining rough usage, freedom from deterioration in
lions climates, and general serviceability.
aa mile shooting qualities of the cartridge must be fair; but
tb I•eY may depend upon the rifling of the arm with which
sicci_eartridge is associated, they will_not be so much con-
-164.1.(1 as those above-mentioned.
is Clearly to be understood that under no circumstances
suee
: mpetitor be entitled to more than one prize
gi y Prize will be irrespective of any reward which may be
sery!l to the inventor of the arm finally adopted into the

IV.
MAGAZINE AND REPEATING ARMS.
t .'agazine and Repeating Arms for Infantry will be re-
elved and examined in a manner similar length Breech-
irding Rifles. They must not be less in gt than 48
cypes including the stoc.
ti he limit of weight fork these arms is fixed at 911 b. ex-
Isive of the charges in the magazine.
ba't is indispensable that the arms be made to take a
tonet.
Ise he Secretary:of State offers a reward of 800 for the best
agazine or Repeating Arm produced that fulfils the above
conditions
• and in the absence of experience does not at
Present
define the standard of accuracy or other conditions
to be fulfilled before such an arm can be adopted.
for ,h°Bo Magazine orßepeatingArms, which are accepted
further trial, will be paid for at the rate of £6O each.
This sum is to include 1,000 rounds of ammunition per
art,.

le Secretary of State will take care that no ingenious
advelty produced in answer to this advertisement shall be
hoPecl into the service without proper acknowledgment,
rethat the name of the individual with whom it origi-
"Le shall be recorded in connection with it.
ILI the rifle to which the first prize is awarded is adopted
4w the service, it will bear the inventor's name.
J. ST. GEORGE, Major-General, Director
• Wa n of Ordnance.
',Meel Oct. 22, 1866.

tin
ENDER FOR CLOTHING.
,11. i The Right Honourable the Lords and others Corn-
thsaioners of this Hospital do Hereby Give Notice, that
eY are ready to receive TENDERS and to treat with
the such
as may be willing to contract for CLOTHING
pit,ll, for two 'N-VALID SOLDIERS, &c., belonging to the Hos-
' years,
WHOLE MOUNTING FOR 1867.
I, HALF MOUNTING FOR 1868.
forir,rBe Persons, therefore, who may be disposed to treat
le same are desired to apply at the Secretary's Office
'437 between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock
1,1 further particulars, where Patterns may be seen, and
fiLnis of Tenders obtained, the latter of which must be
saicriruP, and delivered sealed at the Board-room of the
ztospital, by the party or parties tendering, or by an
appointed on his or their behalf, on TUESDAY, the
tirn;`,7 of NOTEMBEIG next, at Twelve o'clock, at which
talc- Com missioconsideration.ners will be prepared to receive and
e the same into

GEORGE HTJTT,
Secretary and Registrar.
.gal Hospital, Chelsea, Oct. 6 1866.
WINSLOW HALL, Winslow, Bucks, having
the been recently opened and fitted with regnished for
hcnille and comfort of the INSANE, the proprietor, Dr.
lsh-24,400N, announces that he has transferred his Estab-
easirent from '
Birmingham to the above desirable residence,
d 7 accessible, and distant from London about an hour
a-halt by the L and North-Western lie and fift
4 mutes from Oxford.ondon Attached to the mansion, nsi,tuated on Dr08a11447 8011, and commanding an extensive and pleasing
_gifoopPrietett.,:re garden me idow plantation, and recreation
"de For terms' and forms' of admission address the

1111 E
, RESCUE SOCIETY wishes to add another
than ,t,?tnt.. to thA 12 now in operation. Last year no fewer
wa:B.e,..l3,,tvoolvar,yfirinefinvdleellyesa,ryso.ung females were rejected from
been 0' PJNDS and room, making a total of 3,087, whohave
xeu",;nevi home the Committee wish to form would be for
havoaegeirls, almost children, from the age of 8 to 15, who
tontriu 10?1 astray from the path of virtue.
D butfons will be received gratefully by the SecretarY,
Itazoiaaniel Coo
,„ Per,Lombard-aB5, Queen-street.
Y 444 attest. Cheapside; vr by Wince

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BOYS and their CLOTHING-.—HYAM and Co.,
66 and 67, OXFORD-STREET, W.
The favourable reputation which HYAM and Co. have
so long enjoyed as designers of Clothing for the Young of
all ages will be fully sustained in the following NEW
STYLES for the present season. The materials as well
as the workmanship are of fine and durable quality, and
the moderate profit at which the Garments are sold must
operate as a further inducement to all classes of pur-
chasers.

BOYHOOD OVERCOATS and CAPES.
and Co., 66 and 67, Oxford-street, W., feel
they are justified in making special allusion to these lead-
ing garments for boys and youths of the present season.
If ever equalled, they certainly were never excelled in
either quality of cloth, style, make, or finish. Price, lOs 6d.,
15s. 6d., 18s. 6d., 215., and 25..

BOYHOOD, PRINCE ARTHUR REEFERS.
HYAM and Co., 66 and 67, OXFORD-STEET, W.
~,,n,rarents who object to a general adoption of an
v v lOLA, is F,
designed to serve the double purpose of OVER or UNDER
COAT, in Witneys, Pilots, Napped and Fur Beavers, &c.
Prices, 15s. 6d. to 355.

BOYI-10 OD, FIRST STAGE of—HYAM
1--P and Co., 66 and 67, Oxford-street, W., invite parti-
cular attention to their neat and elegantly-trimmed
Knickerbocker Suits for little Boys from five to seven
years of ago. Prices, 15s. 6d. to 255.

BOYHOOD, SECOND STAGE of —HYAM
and Co., 66 and 67, Oxford-street, W., recommend
their novel Suits in Westminster, Osborne, and Windsor
Styles, for Boys of eight, nine, ten, and eleven years.
Adaptation to age and growth is conspicuous in these well-
made and seasonable Suits. Prices, 21s. to 355.

BOYHOOD, THIRD STAGE of—HYAM and
Co., 66 and 67, Oxford-street, W., have introduced
new and improved Styles in Eton, Harrow, and Rugby
Suits for Boys and Youths, varying in age from twelve to
sixteen. The Suits are carefully cut from materials of the
best and newest description. Prices, 255. to 555.

BOYHOOD JACKETS for Home and School.
HYAM and CO., 66 and 67, Oxford-street, W., feel
confident that their newly-introduced Jackets for School
and best wear will continue to elicit approval from all.
Prices, 10s. 6d. to 21s.

BOYHOOD TROUSERS and VESTS.—
HYAM and Co.'s Trousers and Vests, as designed
for the present season, from fashionable and durable ma-
terials. Vests, 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. ; Trousers (true-fitting),
prices, 9s. 6d. to 14s. 6d.

HYAM and Co.'s SELECT DEPARTMENTS,
66 and 67, OXFORD-STREET.
The attention of gentlemen is invited to the following
arrangements into which HYAM and Co.'s Establishment
is laid out for public accommodation :
No. 1. Clothing for Immediate Wear.
No. 2. Select Order Department.
No. 3. Juvenile and Youths' Department.
No. 4. Hat, Hosiery, and Outfit Department.
The most experienced cutters and workmen are em-
ployed, and the newest and best materials, with duo regard
to economy, are guaranteed.

RYAM and Co.'s ONLY ESTABLISHMENTS

LONDON-66 and 67, OXFORD-STREET.
BIRMINGHAM-21, 22, and 23, NEW-STREET.
LEEDS-42, BRIGGATE, and
DEWSBURY—WESTGATE.

SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHABIDEB OIL. which speedily
produces whiskers and thickens hair, as 6d, is 6d, and ;Os Gd;
sent by post for 54.84, and 144 stb.mps.—A.LE,X. ROSS, 248,
High tiolborn, London, and all Chemists.

WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured
in one day by mince ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO.
This preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few hours,
removing the very root. Price Is ; sent by post for 60 stamps.
—248, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists.

Ft-AIR-CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn,
London.—ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID ourlo
Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold
at as 6d, 5s 6d, and 108 6d ; sent free for 54, 84, and 144 stamps
—Had of all Chemists.

GREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.
ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYE produces a perfect colour
immediately it is used. It is permanent, and perfectly na-
tural in effect. Price 3s 13d, 5s ed. and les Od ; sent by post
for 54, 84, and 144 stamps ; and all Chemiets.

HAIR DESTROYER.-248, High Holborn,
London.—AL ROSS'S DEPILATORY removes
superfluous hair from the face, neck, and arms, without effect
to the skin. Price 3s 6d, 5s 6d, and 105 6d; sent for 54, 84,
and 144 stamps.—Had of all Chemists.

DIMPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the
akin are improved by one dose of ALEX. ROS'fis
VEGETABLE SKIN PILLS. They remove redness, sal-
lowness. aro. 2s 9d and 7a ed ; or post for 40 and 100 stamps.
—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, and all Cue-
mists.

HAIR COLOUR WASH.—By washing the
head with this beautifully-perfumed Wash, in seven
or ten days the hair assumes its original colour, and remains
so by an occasional minx. 105 ed ; sent for stamps.—ALLX.
BOSS, 24R, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists.

Just published, 2d ; sent by the author for 3 stamps.
UGLINESS and BEAUTY; being a Pamphlet
descriptive of articles and means used for improving
the appearance. By ALEX. ROSS, 248, high ilolbcrn,
London.

OYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern nail.
way Terminus, King's-cross.
Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the WHEN,

Vice-patron—The Royal High nem the Prince of WALES, K.G
President—Hie Grace the Duke of BUCCLEIICR,

This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to estab-
lish the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without
the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is wholly de-
pendent for support on voluntary contributions and t-gacies.
It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
lestitute sick has for a considerable period averaged between
1,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the3.SSISTANCE 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 the Treasurer, Edward Has •
crman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.;
Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. • Harries d Co. ; Ransom
and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.;i Smith, Payne, and Co.;
Barclay and Co. ; walleles, Deacon, and Co.; Overend, Gur-
ney, and Co.; i(isbet and Co, Berners-street ; L Barned and
Co., Laverpool3 and at the Hospital, from 10 till 5.

sTArliouD BAUM SeoretarY

THE 0)(F 0 E 1),
6, OXFORD-STREET, W.,
THE MUSICAL ESTABLISHMENT OF LONDON.
Successful Itcvival of Offenbach's " ORNIEE AUX
ENFERS." end " TitOMBALCAZAR."
Comedy by Duriah and Davies, and Harry Sydney (the
political Momus).
Gymnastic Performances by the Zamezou Family, I.es
Freres Victoreill, Rc. treat success of " Les Amazones au
Coampagne " Divertissement, tiy the Misses Tessy and
:!'ara G tininess; assisted by their talented troupe of artisies.
In preparation the Lyric Drama of the "RUINS OF
AT ENS," by BEETHOVEN, the argument of wh!ch will be
read by a distinguished member of the theatrical prof(Fsion.
Musical Director and Conductor, Mr. F. Jonglimans.
Admisslon—Area, tad. ; stalls and balcony, is ; private
• boxes, with separate entrance, 10s. 6d.
Open every evening at S.

WEST ON'S GRAND MUSIC lIALL,
HOLBORN.
Under New Management.
Proprietors—Messrs. Sweasey and Holland.
Grand Selections from TRO :AFORE and ROB ROY, by
50 voca:ists and a band of 30, conducted by P. Cont
Enthusiastic reception ( f GEORGE LE YBOURNE, the
Lion eomique—GEORUINA Snrrru,ON, the Characteris-
tic Singer and Dancer—CHARLES SLOMAN, the Great
Improvisitore—JAMES HEMMINGS in 1115 Wonderful
i;lobe entertainment - Great suc-ess of the 13 STAR M 1 V-
STRELS—PELL, the Original Bones—J. E. ALLIBONE,
the celebra•ed Basso of the Original Christy. Minitrels
S. REDDEN, in his Great Banjo &010 and Original Song and
Dance, :and C. MADDEN, Prize Jl4 Dancer.—Songs, Du ts,
Glees, and Choruses by a company of first-class talented
artistes never before heard in Negro Minstrelsy.
Box-01Ne open from 10 to 4.
Hall open Avery evening at Seven during the extensive
alterat ons and redecorations.

A,yADANIE TUSSAIJD'S EXHIBITION,

NEW EDITIONS. —A Life-size Portrait-Model of the
PRINCESS MARY- OF CAMBRIDGE, a Marriage Group
of the PRINCESS HEL P_NA and PRINCE CHRISTIAN.
Admittance, ls. ; children, under ten, half-price ; extra
rooms, 6d.
Open from 11 a m. till dusk, and from 7 p.m. till 10.

ARGYLL ROOMS:- GRAND CASINO,
Windmill-street, Piccadilly.
These elegant and popular Rooms, having been entirely re-
decorated. are now OPEN EVERY EVENING for Concert
and Dancing. Conductor, Signor Luca CURTL Manager,
M. GRENET.

Admission to Promenade, One Shilling.
Reserved Seats, Two Shillings.

DUNVILLE'S V.R. OLD IRISH WHISKY,
BELFAST,

Is regularly supplied to the House of Lords.

"V.R." IRISH WHISKY.

DUNVILLE and CO.'S " V.R." OLD IRISH
WHISKY, BELFAST.

London Offices and Stores,
4, BEAUFORT-BUILDINGS, STRAND, W.C.
Established 1808. Quotations on application.

FALKNER'S OLD IRISH WHISKY, " Real
Malt," 19s. per ffallon, is sold in bottles and jars, bear-
ing his label and trade mark. Most liberal terms are offered
to the trade for the sale of this genuine old spirit, which is
coming into universal consumption through England.
For price lists apply at Offices, 14, Strand. London, W.C.
Established in Grafton-street, Dublin, A.D. 1760.

JAMES DALY and CO., Distillers, John-street,
Cork.—" The purest spirit and safest drink in the
world."—London Offices, 7, Printing-house-square, E.C.,
next the " Times."

TAMES DALY and CO., Distillers, John-street,
Cork, beg to announce that they are able to supply the
trade with their celebrated Whiskies, in casks or cases; and
to take orders in bond at d for exportation. at their offices, 7,
Printing-house-square, London, E.C., the only house is the
square not occupiedby the "Times." J. D. and Co.'s whiskies
brim: the highest prices in the Australian and other Colonial
markets, as may ',.te observed by reference to the " Journal of
Commerca of Victoria," by which it will be seen that their
whiskies fetch 6d. per gallo i and Is. per cese ov- e the next
best, and Is. 6d per gallon and ss. 6d. a case over the lowest
quo•ation. Always on hand a large supply of ve y old
mellow whisky in the finest condition, matured in sherry
casks, unsurpassable in quality and flavour, sui•phed on th.:
most seasonable terms.

yARMOUTH BLOATERS.-12 for 2s. 6d. ;
25, 4s. ; 50, 6s. ; 100. Bs. ; 500, 30s. ; 1,000, 503. No
charge for carriage to London. Cash on delivery. Country
orders paid in advance.—Forwarded by FREDK. BARN BY,
Purveyor 01 Fish, Great Yarmouth.

ORIGDTAL and superior ESSENCE of AN-
CHOVIES, SAUCES, PICKLES, A, , pure and good,
as supplied by JOHN BURGESS and SON (for more than a
hundred ',tars), 107, Strand, corner of Savoy-steps, London.

EAU-DE-VIE.—This Pure PALE BRANDY,
His. per gallon, is vi ry superio- to recent importations
WitardltruPtrifiliiiipltsibi. Tn bottles, :"il3s. per-dozen. br in
a case 39s railway, carriage pai I.—HENRY BRETT and
C 5., Old Furnival's Distil:ery, Holborn, E.O , and 30, Regent-
street, S.W. Established 1829.

STARCH MANUFACTURERS
TO H. IL H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES.
GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH,
treed in the Royal Laundry,

AND AWARDED THE PRIZE MEDAL. 1862.
Sold by all Grocers, Chandlers, &o. &O.

DR. SCOTT'S LIVER AND BILIOUS
PILLS.—A NEVER FAILING RESIEDY.—Pre-
Jared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Di.
Scott, of Bromley, Kent. will be found invaluable to all who
'utter from bilious and liver nomplaints, indigesticn, wind.
spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c. For habitual
•ostiveness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier
it the blood, they are truly excellent; mild in their opera-
tion and grateful to the stomach, they create appe -ite, pro-
mote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system.
Sold by W. Lambert, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross.
London. and by most druggists, in boxes,is. 141, and three
times the quantity in one, Is. 91 Be sure to ask for Dr.
Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine aro a square
green package. with " William Lambert." engraved on the
stamP.