The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-11-01 00:00:00

URGING'S LACE.--The Master of the Robes having,
by Special Authority, appointed UR LI NG and Co. Ma-
nufacturers in Ordinary to his Majesty, and similar war-
rants being obtained front(heir Royalli ighnesses the Princess
Augusta, the Duchess of Kent, Clarence, and Gloucester,
it will be needless to eulogise this celebrated article. Tire
King's Letters Patent were also, in November. ISI7, granted
exclusively to WILING and Co. for this IMPROVEMENT
in BRITISH LACE, therefore it cannot be procured genu-'
ine except at No. 147, Strand. Somerset-(louse, or of Agents
in the country. Every article is distinguished by a seal,
with the Patentee's Initials, " G. F. U. and Co." and the
words. " By the late Queen's (Charlotte) Authority," ac-
cording to a Sign Manual originally obtained for this
purpose, as various imitations, by starching, under specious
names, and descriptions, are still imposed on the public,
which do not stand washing. however clear and perfect
they may at first appear. Connoisseurs are invited to
inspect a splendid variety of Court Dersses, Lappets, Runes,
Scarves, Veil:, Flounces, &c. &c. of the real Point
Brussels, and Mechlin fabric, from designs by the first Art-
ists in Paris ; with Nets and Lines of every kind, at the
wholesale prices, ready money only.—Manufactory, Rae-
ford, Notts.

THE LONDON AUXILLIRY BIBLE SOGIETY.

Yesterday the Annual Meeting of the above Society
was held in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion-honse.
The attendance WAS numerous and respectable. The
ceutre of the rooms was appropriated to Ladies, at ii slept
conrpietely filled by females elegantly`suired, and d
most interesting appearance. The parts of the room
appropriated to Oentlemen were full to overdowiug,
but the strictest : decorum prevailed under the super-
intendence of the Lord Mayor, who presided on this
occasion. A strong sensation was produced in the
room by the introduction of an Indian Warrior in the
full costume of his country. He was of portly de-
in-amour, intelligent aspectb and greatly attracted the
attention of all present.
The business of the day commenced at about half-
past eleven.
The LORD MAYOR, on taking the chair at that hour..
addressing a few words to the Meeting, in which he
expressed himself sensibly flattered by the honour
they had done him in calling him to so important a
situation, when a subject of such deep and universal
interest to the happiness of mankind was to be brooglit
under consideration. He could not help feeling at
the same time, that he was surrounded by many per-
sons more competent than himself to undertake such an
office ; but as be felt proud of the distinction, it should
be his endeavour to discharge the duties thus imposed
on him to the utmost of his abilities.—(applause).
The Annual Report was then read by the Rev. Mr.
Clayton.
After some introductory observations, the Report
proceeds as follows
" Your Committee are happy to be able to announce
that the receipts and issues of this year have exceeded
those of former years, the particulars of which will be
detailed in the 'I reasurer's statement. The amount re-
ceived during the year is 12421. lb. 9d. The amount
paid to the Parent Society is 10221. Is. 6d. The num-
ber of Bibles and Testaments distributed since the last
Report is 1302 Bibles, 534 Testaments, making a total
of ,227 copies of the Holy Ssriptures circulated since
the commencement of the Society.
“ She Committee have not been inattentive to the
command which they received at their appointment. re-
specting the formation of a Ladies' Branch. After hav-
ing repeatedly deliberated upon, and cautiously examin-
ed the plan recommended by the Parent Society, the,
Committee adopted most of its regulations, and having
convened a public meeting at the city of London Ta-
vern, succeeded in establishing a Ladies' Branch to the
City of London Auxiliary Bible Society, under auspices
more favourable than they had ever ventured to anti-
cipate.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of tient has con-
descended to become the President of the Society.
" Ladies have accepted the Office of Vice Pr..sidents.
Mrs. Fry and Mrs. John Deacon have consented to act
as Joint Treasurers, and snore than 170 Ladies have en-
gaged to ascertain the wants of the poor, to receive their
contributions, and to contribute the Scriptures with sys-
tem, punctuality, and perseverance."
After stating the number of Bibles which had been
distributed in the various prisods of the Metropolis,
and among the last female convicts who were sent from
the country, the Report took a survey of the blessings
which this noble institution has diffused over the dif-
ferent regions of the globe, and concluded by urg-
ing all to duly estimate the opportunity presented of
further promoting its aims.
In the course of reading the Report, the Rev. Mr.
Clatton.intitnaied, that the Hon. and Rev. Gerard
Noel, had ontonented to be nominated se, Secretory to
the Society4l.4m..the room of the Rev. Dasiel Wilson,
who bad resioni•in comatenee of upon
which Mr. Nod -WA, and disclaimed batibg riker
permission to ore sit same ft* slit 'Parp:4:, M.
Clayson said, that it most lime originairi in rtIM Esi!i-
unAerstanding, and imusellistely withdrei the name.

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