The Sun.
London, England, 1850-12-25 00:00:00

CATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY,
8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON.
The FOURTEI 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 Mt.—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, 1849, and
ths 14givg AgyAnOtwas.m.ore than double the number issued in
Proposals were made for 138 Policies, amounting to 52,9631. 2s. 6d.:
of these 121, comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 6s.
sixteen 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 let of June last,
assurances were effected to the extent of 110,9721. 12s 6d., pro-
ducing in annual premiums 3,732/. Ile. 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 Juue last equal to
2,9911. 15s. I Id.

Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001.,
but 1,183/. lls. 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.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
Lecture by Dr. Bachhoffner on Voltaic Electricity, in which
will be exhibited Allman's Patent Electric Light, on Tuesday and
Thursday at Nine. —Lecture by J. El. P ;pper, Esq., on Fire and its
Antagonists, illustrated with brilliant Experiments.—New Lecture
by Mr. George Barker, entitled an English Christmas, illustrated by
appropriate Ballads, composed expressly by him, snd written by a
Lady of distinction, every Evening (except Saturday) at E:gnt
o'clock. —Model of Weston's Patent Nova-Motive Railway, at work
dally.—Exhibition of the Oxy-Hydrogen Microscope.—Entirely New
Series of Dissolving Views, illustrating some of the Royal Residences
of Europe.—Diver and Diving-bell. &c., &c.
Admission, I s.—Schools, Half-price.
Open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock, and every Evening (ex-
cept Caturday) from Seven till Half- past Ten.

METALLIC CANDLES, 6d. ; Palmer's 6d.
per lb. ; magnums, Bd. ; mid size, 7}6d.;
candles, 4d. and
sd. ; wax-wick moulds, Gd. ; composite, 7)4d., 94., and Nd. ;
Botanic wax candles, Is.; German wax, Is. 2d.; fine wax, Is. sd!;
genuine wax, 2s. 3d. ; sperm candles. 2s 2d. to 2s. 4d. ; transparent
wax, Is. 4d. to 2s. 4(1. mottled soap 565. and 60s. per 112 lbs. ; yel-
low soap, 445., 504., and 565. ; Windsor soap, Is.
brown Windsor, Is 9d. ; rose, 2a. 4d. per packet ;
; almond, 2s. 6d.; sperm oil,
7s. 6d. per gallon ; solar, 35. Gd. ; seal, 4s. ; argand, 4s 6d.; sealing
wax, 4s. 6d. per lb., for cash, at DAVIES'S old established ware-
house, 63, St. Mart:n's-lane, opposite Westminster County Court.

r IIHE SUCCESS which for TWENTY YEARS
1_ has characterised the Establishments of
HY AM AND
London ••• • . • 86, Oxford street,
London .... • • • • • • • • 36, Graeechurch-street,
Carries with it more weight than any amount of words could pos-
sibly do ; whilst the Metropolis Isis nobly led the van in supporting
them, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Hull, Glasgow,
Dublin, Bristol, and Exeter, have all availed themselves of the
numerous advantages which HYAM and CO. hold out. They
claim the position not only of being the first Tailors in London, but
the most extensive Clothiers in the world ! Whilst they acknow-
ledge the abundance of communication they are daily receiving from
all parts expressive of satisfaction at their Articles of Dress, and
confidence in their straightforward system of business, they direct
attention to their array of
CHRISTMAS ATTIRE,
certainly the Largest, Cheapest, and Best selected Stock in the
Universe.
OVER-COATS, for walking, as well as those particularly adapted
tor travelling, may be had at a minute's notice, in every shape and
every kind of material.
DRESS and SUItTOUT COATS combining all that is original in
style and pre-eminent in workmanship.
TROWSERS—The stock comprises the most Fashionable Novel-
ties in treble, double, and single milled Doeskins, Angolas, Tweeds,
Cassimeres, &c., &c.
WAISTCOATS of Velvets, Satins, Silks, Embroidered Cloths, and
Quittings.
RIDING, WALKING, and BUSINESS JACKETS possess im-
portant requisites for sporting and ordinary walking purposes.
LITTLE BOYS' and YOUTHS' CLOTHING.—These depart-
ments have the constant and best attention of the proprietors.
Every means possible is used to secure to the purchaser durability,
good stylo, and the most moderate price. Hussar and Tunic Suits.
Vests and Trousers In great variety. School Coats. Over Coats in
every material and every new style.
Servants' Liveries, Stable Dresses, Driving Coats, Pages' Suits,
Waiting Jackets, Bez., may be obtained at a moment's notice.

C 0.,

DR. CULVERWELL'S NEW WORKS.
To be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho;
147, Fleet-street ; Diann, 39, Cornhill ; or direct from the either ,
price One Shilling each ; by post, Is. 6d.
ENJOYMENT OF LIFE.
"Health, Recreation, and rational Use of Time."
Commune :—Early Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—Ex-
oursions about the Environs of London—The Parks, Lanes, Hills,
Forests, Fields, High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country
'tips and Rambles—The Sea—London at Night—Evening, at Home
—Music—The Drams—On Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, Bathing, Air,
test, Ease, Occupation, Ste.,
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FRAGMENTS FROM THE MOUNTAINS. Two Tar.
Vol I.

L VISIT TO THE LAICES;_SKETCII_OF EDINBITEGII, Bus.

Vol. 11.

THE LAKES OF KILLARNEY; REMINISCENCES 07
DUBLIN, &c.
WHAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID.
"That three seore years and ten our course may rtm."
A popular review of almost every form (cause and cure) of ner-
vously-debilitated health and enfeebled constitution, that harasses
the young, besets the man of pleasure, business, er study, and em-
itters old age, with tables and rules for the diet and physical regu-
lation of every-day

Iv.
THE PASSIONS.
" What passions hurt the body—what improve.
Truths as refined as Athens ever heard."

SUBJECT :.-Life's pilgrimage, from infancy to old age. The advent
ofthe passions. Chastity and its infringements. The casualties of
licentiousness and dissipation, with illustrations, graphic, narrative,
and remediative. Advocacy of early marriages.
V.

THE MARRIAGE STATE.
"To be or not to be, that is the question."

Psomistma :—Laws and obligations of nature, society, and re-
ligion regarding marriage, to be observed by either sex. Time and
choice, on both sides, as to age, temperament, complexion, and
figure, to secure healthy offspring, with the art of rearing them.
Physical defectiveness and its removal. Sterility and its conversion.
Oases, &c.
By R. J. CITLVERWELL, M.D. (1841), M.R.C.S. (1827), L.S.A.
1894). Twenty-five years Medical and Forensic Referee in these
matte's. Reception hours daily till tivs. Evenings, seven till nine.
10 Argyll-place, licoutitsieti