The Sun.
London, England, 1850-10-17 00:00:00

DISPUTED LITE POLICIES.

" A trial of considerable interest to Life Assurance Offices and the
public was concluded yesterday in the Court of Exchequer. The
Eagle Company held a policy for an assurance of 5391. in the Albion
CoMpany as security for an advanee, the payment of which policy
was now disputed by the Albion, on the ground that at the time it
was effected the fact of the assured party having been a man of in-
temperate habits was concealed from the office. The chief evidence
turned upon the question as to the degree of intemperance that had
been exhibited, and the result was, that a verdict was given against
the resisting office, not only for the amount of the policy, but also for
401. interest from the date when it became due. The circumstance
of the action being brought by one office against another presents a
striking illustration of the uncertainty which may attach to all po-
licies under the present system, and shows that the only mode by
which absolute security can be obtained by the public must lie in the
general adoption by Assurance Offices of the plan of protelting them-
selves in every case by due inquiries before the grantim • f each po-
licy, and of afterwards assuming the full responsibility of the com-
pleteness of such inquiries by holding themselves precluded from
raising any future question. In the present case two offices are
found to be diametrically opposed in their opinions as to what can
properly invalidate a claim, and yet the public are expected to be
able to guare themselves against such contingences. Similar cases
have occurred before, and even if they were more rare, they would
seriously injure the progress of life assurance. The very principle
upon which the business is founded is the removal of uncertainty,
and whenever that principle is counteracted in the slightest degree,
the people who would be the first to resort to its advantages are the
first to be deterred."—Times, July 11, 1850.

THE LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE
POLICY COMPANY
No. 72, LOMBARD-STREET, LONDON.
TRUSTEES.
f. Campbell Renton, Esq., M.P. I Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P.
Richard Malius, Esq., Q.C. James Fuller Madox, Esq.
William Wilberforce, Esq.
DIRECTORS.
Robert Henry Forman, Esq.
John Hamilton, Esq.
lames Fuller Mados, Esq.
John Matthews, Esq.
C. Octavius Parnell, Esq.
AUDITORS.
James Turner, Esq.
David Henry Stone, Esq.

William Adams, Esq.
John Atkins, Esq.
Henry Augustus Bevan, Esq.
J. Thompson Bramwell, Esq.
John Dangerfleld, Esq.

George Cumming, Esq.
William D. Starling, Esq.

SECRETARY—David Alison, Esq.
Biazzas—vfessrs. Spooner, Attwoods, and Co.
PADDINGTON LOCAL BOARD.
24, Connaught-terrace, Edgeware -road.
Rev. James Sherbold Boone, A.M., Stanhope-street, Hyde-park.
Captain Creed, Norfolk•crescent, Oxford-square.
Charles Pemberton, Esq., Eastbourne-terrace, Hyde-park, and Lin-

coin's Inn-flelds.
Thomas Jervis Amos, Esq., York-street, Portman-square.
George Y. ltobson, Esq., Eastbourne-terrace, Hyde-park, and New-
square, Lincoln's Inn.

Secretary, Chas. Hogbton, Esq.
The POLICIES of this Company, being INDISPUTABLE, form
Family Provisions and Negotiable Securities, for their validity is not
dependent, as in the case of ordinary Policia., upon the Import of
previous reports and other documents.
Owing to this important improvement in the practice of Life As-
surance, the progress of this Company has been rapid from the com-
mencement of its business, and is steadily advancing.
Copies of the Report of the last Annual Meeting will be forwarded,
on application, to Solicitors, to whom Commission is allowed.
ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Manager.

GRAND SALON DE DANSE,
ROYAL ADELAIDE GALLERY, STRAND.
OPEN Foil, TFIE SEASON.
Lessee—Mr. Thomas Bartlett Simpson, Albion Tavern, Great
Russell street, Covent-garden
Mr. SIMPSON, anxious to have the best Band in London, has re-
tained the valuable talent of the leading Artists engaged during the
past season at Cremorne Gardens, including the following eminent
Performers from 11'r Majesty's Theatre, the Royal Italian Opera,
and the Philharmonic Concerts :
First Violins—Hayward, Cohen, Rue's, H. T. Seabrook, Van Lied-

deghem.
Second Violins—Pelerin, T. Jackson, Edwards, C. Griesbach.
Tenors—Sapinski, J. Jackson.
Violoncellos—Quinton, W. F. Reed.
Contra Basses—G. Taylor, W. Trantor, Guy, Stubgen.
Flauto —J. Gaynor.
Piccolo—Meyer.
Flageolet—J. Tyler.
Oboe—J. Schott.
Clarinettl —Park, G. Tyler.
Bassoon—Montara.
Cornets a-Pistons—Humfreess, Cottrell.
horns W. F. Youngman, W. Youngman.
Tromboni—Webster, Guiraud.
Ophicleide—Mosca.
Bass Drum—ldarrison. •
Side Drum—Seymour.
INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT.
Overture, " Zampa" ........Herold.
Polka, " Crernorno" • • .. Borini.
Solo (Violin) .. • • .. •• .. Mr. Van Heddeghen.
Valse, " Ilommage a Strauss" •• Borini.
Selection from LA SONNAMBULA Bellini.
Conducted by BORINI.
To the votaries of Terpsichore remarks on the excellence of
Borini's Band, after the experience of its Orchestral Triumphs at
Cremorne, would be superfluous.
Solos and Concerted Pieces will be performed during the evening.
Borini's Latest Compositions—The Adelaide Polka, Waltzes to
various popular Irish Melodies, Galop d'lndustrie, New Quadrille of
all Nations.
The Grand Salon, Refreshment, and Ante-rooms have undergone
considerable alterations and improvements.
Doors open at Halt-past Seven o'clock. Admission One Shilling.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC . INSTITUTION.
Lecture on the Ballad Music of England, by Mr. George Bar-
ker, illustrated by his own compositions, every Evening (except Sa-
turday) at Eight o'clock.—Lecture on the Hydro-Electric Machine,
by Dr. Bachhoffner.—Lecture on Chemistry by J. H. Pepper, Esq., il-
lustrating the Ancient Fiery Ordeal and the Handling of Red Hot
Metals. —Model of Weston's Patent Nova-Motive Railway, at work
daily.—Dissolving Views illustrating some of the Wonders of Na-
ture, daily at Half-past Four, and in the Evenings at a Quarter to
Ten ; also a Series, exhibiting Scenes in the Arctic Regions and
Ceylon, daily at One o'clock.—Diver and Diving-bell, &c., &c.
Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price.
Open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock, and every Evening (ex-
cept Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten.

ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-
STREET, ST. JAMES'S.
Licensed pursuant to Act of Parliament of the 25th of Ring Gorge
the Second.
(Sole Lessee, Charles Emile Laurent, jun., 57, Brompton-square.)
Sole
CELEBRATED AND UNRIVALLED BAND !
Principal Cornet-a-Piston, M. Boulcourt, from Part , and Artiste
Attache to 51 Strauss' Orchestra at the Baths of Vichy, France.
As this elegant and popular resort of fa•hion is now duly
LICENSED by ACT of PARLIAMENT,
CONCERTS
will be produced, In addition to dancing. The new lessee pledges
himself that nothing shall be wanting on his part to render this
establishment worthy the distinguished patronage and support it has
hitherto been honoured with, and respectfully solicits a continuance
of those favours, wh'ch it will ever be his study to deserve.
Doors open every evening at Half-past Eight—Dancing to commence
at Nine precisely.—Admission, One Shilling.
N.B. Particulars of the Concerts will shortly appear.

PußLic INVITATION!
In consequence of the extraordinary desire manifested on the
part of the Public to view the Premises forming the West-end
Branch Establishment of E. MOSES and SON, the Proprietors have
adopted the expediency of Suspending Business One Hour Earlier
until Further Notice, and the Public are hereby informed that FREE
ADMISSION will be given from Seven o'clock until Nine to all
parties desirous of viewing the interior of the Establishment.
a aranch Establishment, New, Oxford-street.

READING SAUCE
FOR FISII, GAME, GRAVIES, PIASIIES, STEAKS, &c.
OHN and CHARLES COCKS, the sole Pro.
CP prietors and Manufacturers of the celebrated READING
SAUCE, beg to caution the Public against the daily frauds practised
by many persons, who are offering their spurious imitations as the
Genuine Reading Sauce.
This Sauce is patronised and recommended by most families in the
kingdom, and for general use it stands unrivalled. It is sold by all
respectable Fish Sauce Vendors. Be particular in asking for
"COCK'S READING SAUCE,"
which is prepared only by John and Charles Cocks, at their Manu-
factory, Duke-street, Reading. All others are counterfeits.
Obsorvc the name—" J. and C. COCKS, Reading," on the Seal and
Label of each Bottle : without this none are genuine.

DR. CULYERWELL'S NEW WORKS.
To be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho;
147, Fleet-street ; Mann, 39, Conihill ; or direct from the author ,
price One Shilling each ; by post, Is. 6d.
ENJOYMENT OF LIFE.
n Health, Recreation, and rational Use of Time."
--- Ynvirons Rising—Spring and Summer Mornings—Ex-
of London—The Parks, Lanes, Hills
High-roads, and other pleasant places—Country
cn rCs°l ot r r
Forests,ns E aboutN:Fields, tr Environs
Trips and Rambles—The Sea—London at Night—Evening, at Home
—Music—The Drama—On Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, Bathing, Air,
Rest, Ease, Occupation, &c., &C.
H.
FRAGMENTS FROM THE
on MOUNTAINS. Two Yobs.
V.
A VISIT TO TUE LAKES; SKETCH_OF EDINBURGH, &c,
• Vol. 11.
THE LAKES OF KILLUBLINY ARNE ;
cREMINISCENCES OF
D, &.

111.
WHAT TO EAT, DRINK, AND AVOID.
"That three score years and te n our course coact run."
A pspular review of almost every form (cause a re) of ner-
vously-debilitated health and enfeebled constitution, that harasses
the yonng, besets the man of pleasure, business, or study, and em-
,itters old age, with tables and rules for the diet and physical regu-
-1 ttlon of every-day life.