The Sun.
London, England, 1868-10-03 00:00:00

RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
Y Y (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to bo the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is hero avoided —a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the lloc-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-
Lot fail to fit, forwardel 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 Trues, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
Is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 528.6 d. Postage,
Is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
VLASTIC STOCKINGS,
2J KNEE-CAPS, etc., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Logs, 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, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.

PROPOSED MEMORIAL OF. LEIGH
HUNT.
The grave of Leigh Hunt--one of England's most
charming Poets, Essayists, and Critics—at Kensal Green,
is without even a headstone. It has been proposed to
erect there a modest Monument to his memory. Mr.
Joseph Durham, A.R.A., has been selected to execute a
Portrait Bust and Pedestal. SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE
SOLICITED for the purpose. The following gentlemen
form a Committee for the collection and application of the
requisite amount:—
William Barry, Esq. Charles Kent, Esq.
Sir John Bowring. W. C. Macready, Esq.
Thomas Car;yle, Esq. J. Bertrand Payne, Esq.,
Robert Chambers, Esq', F.R.S.L.
LL.D. Sir F. Pollock, Bart.
Charles Dickens, Esq. B. W. Proctor, Esq.
George Godwin, Esq, F.R.S. Sir Percy Shelley, Bart.
C. L. Gruneisen, Esq., Chas. Ratcliff, Esq., F.S.A.
F.R.G.S. E. M. Ward, Esq., R.A.
Alexander Ireland, Esq.
S. C. HALL, F.S.A, Hon. Secs.
S. E. EDMUNDTOWNSHEND
m Ay
EORL, F
L I.
RE R,s . J. ,
25, Norfolk-
street, Strand, W.C., Hon. Treasurer, by whom Subscrip-
tions are received.
Bankers—Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.

NORTH LONDON or -UNIVERSITY COL-
LEGE HOSPITAL.—DONATIONS are earnestly
SOLICITED to secure the opening of the Wards for
" Little Children" on the Ist of October. Contributions
will b 3 thankfully received by the Treasurer, Sir Francis
Harko, Bart., M.P., St. John's-lodge, Regent's-
p ;by the Secretary ; and by Mr. J. W. Goodiff, Clerk
to the Committee.
By direction of Committee,
HENRY J. KELLY, Secretary.

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—lsis Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.

GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness —Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL.
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.

Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it war.
established at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
Free•

Bankers--Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall.—llon.
'Sec., I Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, Sec.

ROYAL FREE HosprrAL, Gray's-inn-road,
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 Graco the Duke of BUCCLEUCII, K.G.
This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to
establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor,
without the delay and difficulty of Gov4rnors' 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„-
Ilerries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and
Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Barclay and Co.; Williams,
Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berners-titreet • snd at
the kleepital from 10 till b.

THE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES
of CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-

road.

Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continue the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co. Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.

BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap-
ham-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 tho 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 *b-
t Rifled from the Secretary.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS aro
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-
street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
ED WD. WEAVER, Sec.

Offices, 73, Cheapsido, E.C.

GNSTABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN
EJ during TEMPORRY 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 host medical and surgical treatment, at the
establishment, 90, Upper Harley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies.
All information respeeting 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, Hon. Sec.

aMTISH ORPHAN ASYLUM,
I.s Mackenzie-park,
Slough (formerly at Claphain-rise).
Instituted 1827.
Fatron—llcr Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of
destitute orphans from all parts of the British dominions,
and of all denominations, whose parents were once in
prosperous circumstances.
One hundred and seventy-five orphans now in the In-
stitution ; ample room for about 30 more.
Increased support indispensable, as this Charity is not
endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary
assistance.
Subscribers and the public are invited to inspect the
Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and
its peculiar claims.
The last Report can be obtained on application to the
Secretary.

THOS. TILSON, Chairman.
CHAS. LEE, M.A.
AUBREY C. PRICE, M.A4 Hon. Bees.
ALFRED MACKENZ E, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, London, E.C.
Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birchin
lane ; and goon. Heywood, &others, Manchester.

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-heath.
Established 31st July, 1851.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is affordod—lst. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, arid all requisites far the in-
valid.
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.
A new wing to the Hospital has just been completed
at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are 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.
No. 10, Poultry, London, E.C., September, 1868.

HOME for th 3 HELPI,II7,SS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FI.:MALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of Loudon. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of Englano." FUNDS greatly needed.
COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON.
Rev. J. W. Ayro Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy
ReV.- F. G. Bloomfield Ha.bert, ALP.
Hon. and Rev. F. Byng Re 7. J. E. Kempe
Rev. R G. Baker Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys

Roy. S. Brooke
The Lord Clinton

Rev. S. W. Lloyd
Rev. A. Martineau

Rev, W. Cadman
E. Charrington, Esq. -
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain
Rev. E. Capel Curo
Rev. J. E. Cox
Octavius Coope, Esq.
Arthur Currie, Esq.
Rev. J. Connell

Rev. W. D. Alaclagan
Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. J. Moorbouse
J. D. Morton, Eq.
Rev. Canon Nepean
Rev. E. Parry
John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. G. F. Prescott

Rev. C. W. Furse Rev. F. Pigou
C. J. Freake. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq.
J. S. Gillint, Esq. R. R. Pym, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F Hessey Hugh H. Seymour, Esq.
H. G. Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer Loftus Wigrarn, Esq.
Subscriptions will be received by any of the above,- by
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co ; and by the Hon.
ocretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
man-oquam to whom commuicatiows may be alregood.

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
P MALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITUTION.

President —Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear•
!lastly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard-street, E.C. ; Francis Nicholls
sq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, &C.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
are earnestly solleitod for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Clhichester Training Ship,
150 boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen street.
94 girls in tho Refuges, 19, Broad,street, and Ealing

WO children.
411 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions reasivel by the Loudon and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, E.G.; and by
WILLIAM WILLI IBIS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.

TNTA'FIONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common,
Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 1861.
Under the patronage of 11.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G.,
whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan
Girls of all ages, classes, and denominations, from all parts of
the kingdom.
The object of the Charity is to give orphan girls a plain Eng-
lish education, and practical instruction in the kitchen, house,
and laundry, to fit them for domestic service; and, if not other
wise provided for when they attain 15 years of age, to obtain
suitable situations for them.
The Committee earnestly appeal for support. The Charity is
entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions.
HENRY KiNGsOOTE, Treasurer
W H. WAPWICK Secretary.
Offiee, 121, Pall-ms 11, W

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
.tre as follows :
For Fallen Women.
28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road.
stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke
13, Camden-street, Camden- Nowington.
town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green-
-205, Great Portland• street. •wich.
For Young Girls in Danger.
27, Church-row, Hampstead.
9, Henstridge-villas, St. John s-wood.
St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-hill.
Country Home—St. James's- street, Dover.
Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapside.
In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee
have under their charge three homes for servants of good
character, in which are admitted about 1,000 friendless
servants annually.
The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee ate deeply anxious to
open another house for this pitiable class.
The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young
women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 521 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I
never road a report of any charitable institution which so
entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy"). may be had on application.
The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Bm'clay and Co.
The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the
benevolent. DANL. CODPER) Sec,
85, Queen-street, Cheopside.