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Table Spoons and Forks, 16s. 6d. doz. -30 g• 3.55.
Desert Ditto ••• . • . 12s. 6d. 255. 28s.
6d.
.
Tea Spoons ...... ••• • • • be. 6d. 125. fid• 13s
Sugar Tongs • ls. 3d. as. 3s. 6d.
increasieg enloginms he re-
C. WATSON begs the Public will understand that this Metal is
peculiarly his own, and that Silver is not more different from Gold
than his metal is from all others—on its intrinsic merit alone he
wishes it to be tested, and from the daily
ceives, he is convinced that nothing can prevent its becoming an
article of universal wear.
C. Watson's handsomely Illustrated Catalogue and Price Currant
is just published, and Families who regard economy and elegance
should possess themselves of this useflfl Book, which may be had
Gratis, and Post Free, from the above Address.
PATENT PARAGON CAMPMATE LAMPS.
, emits a light equal to
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having perfect combustion, and in full action
16 wax candles.
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echcrche and new patterns, Glass, and

Opal.
Old Oil Lamps fitted with the Paragon Head for 21s. And the
Paragon Apparatus applied to the Vesta for 6s. The Spirit analysed
and recommended by Dr. Ure, is delivered in screw cans by C.
Watson's carts, at 4s. per gallon.
41 & 42. 14ARRICIAN. and 16. NORTON FOLIATE.

THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE for SILVER.
The material RIPPON and BtRTON offer to the Public has
or the last ten years been found equal to silver in appearance and
weetness, and superior to it in durability. Of the prices or tea-sets,
waiters, candlesticks, and all articles hitherto made in silver, a detailed
catalogue, with engravings, will be sent (gratis) post fre.
Fiddle Threaded Victoria
Pattern. Pattern. Pattern.

dozen • • • • • • • • . • . • .
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rich bronzed scroll ditto, with
FENDERS, STOVES,
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size, per
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Wells-
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stwitheel Obnnaro,luleosrn. a6md.e;nit
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street) 1820.

GowLAND'S LOTION.—This well-known
and highly appreciated appendage of the British toilet has fer
nearly a century past maintabeed unrivalled reputation as a perfect
remedy for all imptirities of the skin, together with the valuable pro-
perties of a preserver and sustainer of the complexion of the most
genial nature, removing every trace of sallowness and discolouration,
and prornotipT the transparency and brightness of the skin, which
co" the peculiar graces of a fine complexion.
" Robt. Shaw, London," Is in white letters on the Government
Stamp, without which none is genuine. Price 2s. 94 ; 56. 6d. ;
Quarts Be. 6d. Said by all Perfilnieril and Chemists.

FOURTEENTH EDITION of the SILENT FRIEND on /Inman
Frailty, with Coloured Engravings.
Jest published, price 2s. 6d., free by post (in a sealed envelope) 38.64.,
THE SILENT FRIEND ; a Medical Work on
the Infirmities of the Generative System in both sexes ; and
on the loss of the reproductive powers, with means of restoration.
The banefhl effects of solitary indulge-ice, neglected syphilis symp-
toms, &c., are flilly pointed out. Illustrated by Engravings; followed
by observations on Marriage, with plain directions for the removal of
certain disqualifications. By R. and L. PERRY and Co., Consulting
Surgeons, London. Published by the Authors, and may be ad at
their residence, 19, BERNERS-STREET, OXFORD-STREET.
Sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay and Co., 63, Ox-
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street, Soho ; and all Booksellers.
" We regard the work before us, the ' Silent Friend,' as a work
embracing most clear and practical views of a series of complaints
hitherto little understood, and passed over by a majority of the me-
dical profession, for what reason we are at a loss to know. We must
however confess that a perusal of this work has left such a favourable
impression on our minds, that we not only reeaWmend, but cordially
wish every one who is the victim of past folly, or suffering from indis-
cretion, to profit by the advice eontained in its pages."—Age and Argus.
The CORDIAL BALM of SYRIACUM is exclusively directed to
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of appetite, indigestion, consumptive habits, and debilities arising from
excess, &c. In bottles, price 11s., or the quantity of four in one
bottle for 335., by which 118. are saved. The five-pound cases may
be had as usual.
The CONCENTRATED DETERSITE ESSENCE, an anti-syphi-
litic remedy fbr searching oat and purifying the blood from scurvy,
blotches on the head, face, and body, ulcerations, and those painful
affections arising from improper treatment or tho effects of mercury,
removing secondary symptoms, and all eruptions of the skin. Price
115. and 335. per bottle.
PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS, price 2s. 9d., 42. Gd"
and lLs. per box, are the most effectual remedy for strictures, inflam-
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Consultation fee, if by letter, 1 i. Minute detail of cases necessary.
Messrs. Perry are in daily attendance, for consultation, at their re
ridence, 19, Berners-street, Oxford Atreet, London, from 11 till 2, and
-
5 till 8. On Sundays from 10 till 12. Ogle petlwnai
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Admittance, Three Shillings ; Children under Twelve, Half-price.
Admittance to the Stalactite Caverns, One Shilling extra.
A splendid additional entrance in Albany-street.

COLOSSEUM.—The Evening Exhibition with
an entirely New and extraordinary Panorama of LONDON by
NIGHT, as seen from the top of St. Paul's on a clear moonlight
evening, with various effects of moving fleecy clouds, twinkling stars,
myriads of lights, &c., This magnificent Work of Art is erected in
front of the day picture, after that exhibition is closed. Such a co-
lossal undertaking perhaps was never before contemplated. As it is
impossible in an advertisement to enter into detail, the proprietor will
only quote the sentiments of a most distinguished party at a private
view—

" It is a new era in art—
'Tis not a picture,
It is nature."
This most novel exhibition has been projected snd carried out by
Mr. W. Bradwell, and painted by Mr. Denson and Mr. Telbin.
Admittance, Five Shillings, which will include the Stalactite Ca-
verns at Adelsberg—the Chalet, with the sublime effect of the Moun-
tain Torrent by Night—the Glyptotheca and Refreshment Salon most
brilliantly illuminated, forming a promenade perfectly unique.
Open from Nine till Eleven o'clock.
Entrance in Albany-street only, through the splendid new Corridor,
lighted by Twenty-six Colossal Tripods.

110YAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
The ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY, exhibited by a work-
ing Model, having a power to carry visitors. A Curious
MECHANICAL HAND • on a person who has lost his
natural hand. Dr. Ryan's LECTURES on the Chemis-
try of Domestic Lifb daily at a Quarter past Three, and en
Wednesday and Friday Evenings, at a Quarter to Nine. Professor
Bachhoffner's varied Lectures with brilliant experiments. Lectures
on Character, with Musical Illustrations, by Mr. J. Russell, ac-
companied by Dr. Wallis on the Piano-forte, on the Evenings of
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, at Eight o'clock. New and beau-
tiful Objects in the CHROMATROPE, PRYSIOSCOPE, PROTEOS-
COPE, &e. New DISSOLVING VIEWS. Submarine Experiments
by the DIVER and DIVING BELL. Working Models de.
scribed daily.
Admission. Is. ; Schools, Half-price.

THE PROVIDENT CLERKS'
ASSOCIATION.
The first election of annuitants to this invaluable In-

stitution was celebrated last evening by a public dinner,
at the City of London Tavern. The election of two
annuitants took place in the early part of the day—Mr.
Thomas Hankey, jun., being in the chair. These
_ _ _

aunuitants,undertlie rrovisions which regulate this

stitution, will be entitled to 151. a year, a-sum small in
itself, but no small addition to the income of the wife of

a deceased clerk, whose emolument dies with himself.
It is with regret that we have to state that, in conse-
quence of ill health, the treasurer, John Abel Smith,
Esq., M.P., was unable to attend, but his place was most
ably filled by his brother, Mr. Martin T. Smith.
_ _

Although nis-Institution was founded in 1840, and has

at' aired such success as to leave no doubt of the assurance

of its existence, there has been, until Wednesday

evening, no celebration of any anniversary by a public
dinner. The meeting of Wednesday night must be
considered as a stimulus to further exertions on the

part of those uho are the friends and well-wishers of
the Institution, surrounded as they were by some of the
first merchants of London, and honoured by the com-
pany of the late Governor of the Bank of England
(W. COtton, Esq.), Christopher Pease, Esq., George
Pollard, Esq., Oliver Pile, Esq., J. Fletcher, Esq.,
Lestock P. Wilson, Esq., D. P. Chapman, Esq., Rev.
Marsland, James Mackillop, Esq., John Nicholson, Esq.,
Liverpool; David W. Wire, Esq , D. B. Chapman, Esq.,
Sir John Rae Reid, Sir J. Lubbock, Daniel Mildred,
Esq., Frederick Huth, Esq., T. Tooke, Esq., F.R.S.;
Thomas Hankey, jun., Esq., E. H. Palmer,
Samuel Gregson, Esq., R. Durant, Esq., Sir John Hall,
M. L. Anderdon, Esq., James W. Gilbert, Esq.,
Child, Esq., Dr. Sheridan, William Lyall, Esq.,
Robert Lyall, Esq., Geo. Hankey, Esq., Thomas Dunn,
Esq., C. Barton, Esq., Wm. Since, Esq., Alfred Smee,
Esq., F.R.S., and several other gentlemen of great in-
fluence. The ladies too did not forget to grace this
auspicious meeting, and their appearance was hailed
with the most enthusiastic plaudits.
This was the fourth anniversary of this invaluable
institution, and at a moderate computation not less than
from 250 to 300 gentlemen sat down to a dinner that did
the greatest credit to Messrs. Bathe and Breach.
The cloth having beeen withdrawn, and "Non Nobis
Domino" most effectively sung by the vocalists present,
Messrs. Sporle, Bamford, Bruton, Lloyd and Pyne,
The CHAIRMAN proposed the health of the Queen.
It had been well said by a Noble Lord that many were
illustrious by courtesy, and others by their deeds ; he
thought among the latter class they might place their
gracious Sovereign at the head.—(Great cheering.) She
was ennobled not only by her high station, but by the
kindness and the feeling that she showed towards her
subjects.—(Cheers.)
The toast was drank amid the most rapturous ap-
plause, after which the National Anthem was sung in
excellent style by the vocalists present.
The health of the Queen Dowager was drank with
great enthusiasm.
Glee—" Lady of Beauty."
The health of Prince Albert and all the Royal Family
was drank amid much applause.
Glee—" Star of Brunswick."
" The Army and Navy" was drank with three times
three.

Duet, " Soldier and Sailor," by Messrs. Ransford and
Lloyd.

The CIIAIRDIAN then said, that having now done jus-
tice to the customary toasts connected with their national
feelings, they must now go to business. He had now to
propose " Prosperity to the Provident Clerks' Associa-
tion." He must first express his deep regret that an ac-
cident had occurred to his relative, who had ever felt a great
interest in the society, which prevented him from taking
the chair that evening. He fe7t it the more because he
felt assured that he was far more able than he was to
advocate the claims of the Society, and to enforce upon
those present who were not yet enrolled as its members
the value of its usefulness and the truth of its necessity.

—(Cheers.) The objects of the Association were twofold
and though many present were well acquainted with its
details, he thought it was his duty to call the atten-
tion f the meeting to what the real objects of
the Society were. The first object was that of a Life
Assurance Company, enabling every one that was a
subscriber, at a small premium, to insure his life for the
benefit of his family and survivors. The second object
was, to afford temporary relief in case of temporary
difficulty ; and, third, permanent relief in case of con-
firmed illness and decay. It was also part of the system
of the Society to give permanent annuities to the widows
of those clerks who had been subscribers, and who had
died in indigence. Now, with respect to the first sub-
scription, it ought to be remembered that it was only one
guinea per annum. He thought, of all persons, the clerks
of the City of London were the persons requiring most to
be benefited. They were all affected. By having an an-
nuity they had au annual income ; and they could not
forget that with their death their remuneration would
cease, and their wives and families would be left with-
out any support. The Association had been hitherto but
little known ; it had excited but little interest in the
City, and from his own knowledge he was aware, that
not only the great houses in the metropolis had taken no
notice of it, but they had even told those whom they em-
ployed that it was not worthy of their support.—
(Hear, hear.) He was, however, happy to say that on
that day a great exception in that respect had taken
place in two cases—(Het.r, hear)—in the case of Messrs.
Jones, Lloyd, and Co , and the Messrs. Cran-
ford and Co , both of whom had subscribed one hun-
dred guineas each—(Great cheering)—and, when he
added that, on the same day, the widows of two
clerks had been elected to the receipt of pensions of 15/.
a year each, he thought that no one would deny to
him that the Society was worthy of support.--(Hear,
hear.) He thought he might congratulate the
present company on the improved condition of the
Society. It was, however, to the subscribers, and to
themselves alone,
hear.)tha TheyttheAss mustociatio honht onadtloy fookfor
upsubscribe
themselves, but they must encourage and ailitdweansdethaevouhr. to
Iteoa rr ,ali Ise:
ther.
obtain tai
then
Society,
fd
possible,
ossos.
rble(l, clerks, not only in
the metropolis, but in other parts of
There
.country, to a
higher grade in society.--(Hear.h)ot
influenced
single body in society that was ureenwceads hardly
the
persons whose interests they were then met to support.
—(Hear.) He had very sincere pleasure in again call-
ing on them for the greatest exertions on their part in
support of this is Institution, and in conclusion he begged
to propose " Prosperity to the Provident Clerks' Mutual
Benefit Association, and may it continue and flourish for
ever."—(Loud cheers.)
Mr. THOMAS, the Chairman of the Board of Manage-
ment, expressed his acknowledgments for the way in

he felt proud in stating that he was the first to put hiss
hand to paper with regard to the promotion of this ex-
c.-Mont Institution—(Great cheering)—and if he (the
Chairman) had assisted in forwarding the hilarity of the
moeting, he had received the only reward he asked
for.--(Cheering,)
Song—" The Merry Gipsy Band."
The CHAIRMAN then gave the" next toast, which was
" Sir J. Hall and the Stewards.
Sir J. HALL returned thanks. It was important, in his
opinioii, to keep up the spirit of the meeting of that day,
and in order to do so, he thought the best course to be
pursued would be to put down the names of the Stewards
for the ;next year.—(Great cheering.)
The tarot having been duly responded to,
The CITAIRMIN proposed " The health of Sir J. Halt
and the Stewards elect"—(Great cheering.)
Sir J. Alit again returned thanks.
Mr. THOMAS HAMMY then rose to propose the toast
of " The Press." In doing so he felt bound to state that
the Society had not more sincere friends than that
body.(Great cheering.) The press of London had
always pointed out the benefits that were to be derived
from the Institution, and they had done more, they had
pointed out the course that ought to be pursued by its
members.—(Great cheering.) He thought that the As-
sociatirm owed a deep debt of gratitude to those gentle-
men who unsought had given so favourable an opinion of
the Institution and its merits.—(Cheers.) There were
no doubt many members of the press present, but he
could not but allude to one in particular, who sat at his
left hand, because he had done all he could for the
benefit of the Institution.—(Great cheering.) He al-
luded to Dr. Sheridan, the editor of the Morning Adver-
tiser, a man whom be bad no doubt in saying was the
friend of humanity, and the inteligent advocate for the
happiness of the whole human race.—(Cheers.)
The " Health of Dr. Sheridan and the Press," was
then drank amid the most enthusiastic cheers.
Dr. SHERIDAN then rose to return thanks He was.
proud of the manner in which his name had been asso-
ciated on that occasion with the press. It was a power-
ful engine—one that was calculated to do greatgood if it
were properly employed—and one that might do great
evil if misapplied.—(Hear, hear.) He begged in the
outset to correct an error which had been inadvertently
made by the Hon. Gentleman who had proposed the
toast. He was not so fortunate as to be the proprietor
of the Morning Advertiser—he wished be were so.— -(A
laugh.). He only held the humble office of editor
of that journal, but in that capacity, in havikg
the opportunity of giving free expression to those'
opinions and principles which, in his conviction, were
best calculated to advocate the political, moral,.
and social improvement of mankind, he felt
more pride than if he were the proprietor of the most
profitable journal of the day, which would prove ready
to sell its influence to the highest bidder, and, sacrifice
its high mission to individual purposes.—(Hear, hear,)
He felt proud of being surrounded at that lestive board
by gentlemen who were the representatives of the com-
merce of England, and to whom England was mainly
indebted for the proud position which she now occupied
among the nations of the earth.—(Hear, hear.) The
press had an important duty to perform. It was the em-
bodiment of the public sentiment, and whatever obloquy
it might suffer under, t.r whatever slight it might re-
ceive, if the gentlemen belonging to it only did their duty
by it, it would be in a different position from that in
which it was at present.—(Hear, hear.) It was not
merely the editors of the public journals that
had arduous duties to perform in connexion with
them. As with the drama so with the press—there
were different departments. The abilities of Shakspeare
were and are indisputable, but as a performer he was
not distinguished. Garrick and Kean, incomparable as
actors, never added to their fame in the capacity of
authors. And so with the press. There were arduous
and honourable duties to be performed in its several tie-
partments. The reporters of these journals—especially
the Parliamentary reporters—had onerous duties to exe-
cute.—(Hear, hear.) Many of these gentlemen, stimu-
lated by a glorious self-devotion, did not hesitate to leap
from the gallery into the body of the House of Com-
mons—to rush through it into the House of Lords, and
there, even at the present moment, threaten to Assault
the woolsack itself.---(Hear, hear, and a laugh.) Yet
these individuals neglected and forgot that Press, which
was the very source from which their greatness sprung.
—(Hear.) He begged again to thank them for the coin.-
pliment which they had paid him in associating his name
with the Press, and to assure them that no effort on his
part should be wanting in future to merit the honour
that they had that evening conferred upon him.--(Hear.)
" The Health of the Ladies" was drank amid great
cheering.
The Chairman then left the chair, which was taken by
Mr. Thomas, the Chairman of the Board of Manage-
ment, who, upon assuming the office, stated that there
was one toast that had been omitted by their late worthy
Chairman, and that was, " The Health of the Medical
Officers of the Institution." He considered that the
Association was under great obligations to them for
having performed most onerous duties for the last four
years gratuitously.—(Cheers.)
The toast was given amid bud cheers.
Mr. SMEE returned thanks. He believed that there
was no Institution more deserving of support than the
present, and his earnest hope was that, in the words of
Scripture, "it might last from generation to generation."
—(Great cheering.) In conclusion, he begged to pro-
pose the health of their now Chairman, without whose
exertions he believed they would not have had the
dinner they had had that day, and that the Institution
would have long ceased to exist, and have become only
a subject for the historian.
The toast, together with that of the health of the
Managing Committee, was drank amid great applause.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks. He believed that
the foundation on which the Society rested was a firm,
a solid, and substantial one, and that the exertions that
had been made on his part, and those connected with him
were only of secondary consideration.—Cries of
" No, no.") He thought that now the value of the In-
stitution had not only been appreciated by the clerks
themselves, but by the great houses in the City of
London.—(Cheers.) Although the progress of the In-
stitution had been slow, he believed it was destined to be
one of the largest and most influential in the City of
London.—(Cheers.) He could assure them that the
Committee of Management had worked for it—and they
had not only lost their time but their money.—
(Laughter.) He begged to return his sincere thanks to
the meeting on behalf of those who were associated with
him and himself.—(Cheers.)
Mr. THOMAS proposed " The health of the Secretary,
Dr. Mullinder," and eulogised the ability and energy of
that gentleman. They could never too highly appreciate
the value of that gentleman's services.—(Cheers.)
Dr. MITLLENDER, in expressing his acknowledgments,
said that the compliment conferred on him was as great
a one as he had ever received.—(Hear.) Character was
money—but money would never make character.—
(Hear.) He trusted that the exertions which he here-
tofore displayed in their cause would only be a prelude
to what was to follow.—(Hear, hear.)
The Chairman of the Board of Management, in the
course of the evening, announced that the subscription
amounted to upwards of 1,0001.
25
. guineas, Amongst the sub-
scribers were 3. A. Smith, M.P ,
ngusineas , Baron
li
Rothschild 251., Messrs. ankey 105/., the Guarantee Society 10 guineas, Meaess, Sir Hall
51., Cranford
and Co. 100 L, Jones, Lloyd, and Jones 100/., Overard,
Gurney, and Co. 50 guineas, Smith, Payne, and Smith
50 guineas, Dr. Sheridan, two guineas annually.
The evening was spent in a most agreeable manner,
and the vocalists, Messrs. Pyne, Lloyd, Sporle, and
Ransford, together with Mr. Bruton, under whose di-
rection the other gentlemen were,:contributed by their
efforts to add to the enjoyment.
We must not forget, on concluding this report, to
speak of the efficient manner in which the younger Took
so ably performed the duty of toast-master. It put us
in mind of his father's juvenile days.

It is understood in the City that the King of the
Belgians signed on Monday the decree for the Louvain and Je-
meppe Railway, with the extension to Diest.
OXFORD.—BOTANIC GARDEN.--The Professor of
Rural Economy (Dr. Daubeny) will deliver two lectures "On the
Rotation of Crops," on Saturday, the 31st inst., and on Monday,
tha 2d of June, each day commencing at two o'clock ; on the
latter of which occasions he will explain the results of some ex-
periments which have been cited en in the botanic Arden dozing
theixag tin years, eonnocurd tb the subject of his lotting.