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« CHI LEGGE REGGE." LOCAL READING SOCIETIES AND WORKING MEN'S BOOK CLUBS. IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENGLISH AND FORBIGh LIBRARY COMPANY (LIMITED.) (ChiefOffice: 15, OLD BOND STREET, W.) THE ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LIBRARI J- COMPANY (Limited), have determinel to establish, whf-rever practicable, BOOK CLUBS for the Working Classes (for home reading), and LOCAL BOOK SOCIETIES. The terms on which they are prepared to set these on foot. assuring an unfailing guppy of the best English and Foreign Literature, are of the most liberal kind. A. W. BAIN, PUBLISHERS' BOOKBINDER, JL 14, GREEK STREET, SOHO. g 0 0 i B I N D I N GT lOROCCO, CALF, and CLOTH BOOKBIND- ING. "DINDING- IN ANTIQUE AND ANCIENT STYLES. PYERY DESCRIPTION of BOOKBINDING, At Moderate Prices. 14, GREEK STREET, SOHO. (Zi 00D EDUCATION for YOUNG LADIES, in a school conducted by the wife and daughters of a clergy- man, assisted by resident English and foreign governesses and visiting professors. The comforts of home combined with school discipline. Address the Lady Principal, 35, Clapham-rise, London, S. PDUCATION.-At Miss De LASPEE'S ESTA- BLISHMENT, 34, Brompton-square, Brompton, YOUNG LADIES will be thoroughly EDUCATED, on Pestalozzian prin- ciples, the general English course, including French, Music, Drawing, Calisthenics, &c., at El Is. per month. Boarders will be received. For particulars and Prospectus apply as above. Private Classes for German, Singing, Calisthenics, &c. EDUCATION.-There are VACANCIES in a good School, where Ladie* receive superior Educational advantages. Eminent Professors attend. Terms 45 Guineas. Parlour Boarders 52 Guineas per annum. Address the Principal, Baynard Castle, near Gravesend. "[EDUCATION. — Blackheath (Park House, Bel- ■L' mont, Lee).—ESTABLISHMENT for YOUNG LADIES, conducted by the Miss WEIRS, assisted by eminent professors. Prospectuses forwarded on application. COUTH HAMPSTEAD COLLEGE for LADIES, 18, Haverstock Hill.—EASTER TERM will COMMENCE April 24. Professors in attendance :-French, Mr. De Lolme; German, Herr Koch; Italian, Signor Maggioni; music and singing, Henry Baumer, Esq., Prof. and Assoc. R.A.M., and Seymour Smith, Esq.; drawing, E. W. Oldfield, Esq.; arithmetic E. 0. AspinwaU, Esq.; dancing, Miss Marshall; lecturer, G. D. Wood, Esq. \TR. CLAUDET.-CARTES de VISITS PORT- RAITS, 12 copies for dBl Is., 30 for £ 2 2s.—Several posi- tions are taken, and a proof of each submitted the sitter, who has the option of selecting from either or all net itives. If the proofs are not approved of another sitting is granted-the only way to give entire satisfaction. Children taken by Mr. Claudet's instantaneous process. 107, Regent-street, W. TVfR. CLAUDET.—OLD DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAITS can be very successfully COPIED as Cartes de Visite, or enlarged on paper to be finished in black, tinted, or coloured, at 107, Regent-street, W. f R. CLAUDET.—PHOTO-PAINTING.—Cartes "•■A. de Yigite «vther Photographic Portraits mechanically enlai ged to the size of nature, on canvas, and finished in crayon or painted in oil nT water-colour, at Mr Claudet's, Photographer to the Queen, 107, Regent-street, W. NICHOLAS BROTHERS. PHOTOGRAPHERS, 90, WESTBOURNE-GROVE, Bayswater, W. Portraits taken daily from 9 till dusk. Ihe New Diamond Cameo Portraits (showing four positions of the face) 15s. per dozen. F IRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS. MASON and CO., 28, OLD BOND-STREET. Every branch of Photography; Miniatures in oil and water colours. Family Pictures and Works of Art copied, and enlarged or reduced to any size. Old Daguerreotypes produced in Carte de Viite. JPUGBY and other PUBLIC SCHOOLS.—The Rev. G. F. WRIGHT, M.A., late Fellow of Corp. Chr. Coll. Cambridge, and Senior Assistant-Master of Wellington College, and formerly Assistant-Master at Shrewsbury, RE- CEIVES BOYS of Nine Years of Age and upwards to be Prepared for Admission to the Public Schools, and Competition for Open Scholarships. Address, Overslade, near Rugby. MILITARY SCHOOL, 3, 4, 5, Clarence-place, Woolwich-common; noted for 20 years for its success in passing candidates for Woolwich, Sandhurst, and the line. Mathe- matics by C. R. Rippin, M.A., Wrangler, St. John's College, Cambridge, and W. W. Crofton, B.A., First Gold Medallist, Trinity College, Dublin, and Mathematical Master of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich; classics by A. Gill, B.A., Trinity College, Cambridge, first class, classical Tiipos. French, drawing, &c., by able masters. 25 pupils passed with distinction during the last 18 months. Reference is desired to the authorities of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. All communications to C. R, Rippin, M.A., Woolwich. BRIGHTON. MILITARY and NAVAL EXAMINATIONS.— A High Classman of Oxford and King's College, London, whose pupils have lately passed well for Woolwich, Sandhurst, Direct Commissions, the Commissariat, and the Navy, RE- CEIVES TEN GENTLEMEN preparing for the above Examina- tions. Reference to the most distinguished families and to Pro- fessors at Oxford, London, Woolwich, and Sandhurst. Nina Pupils passed last year (1864) for the different Examinations with great success. Mr. JACKSON. B.A., F.G.S., 72. Lansdowne-place, Brighton TXOME FOR CHURCHMEN.—MILDMAY HOUSE, Stoke Newington-green, N., provides Boird and Residence to Clerks, Students, and others engaged during the day; combining a comfortable home with the society of fellow- Churchmen. Terms, 15s. a-week. The Home is specially re- commended to Parents sending their sons to London for educations or other purposes. Reference to well-known Clergy and Laity Apply to JmEPH GVKYON, at above address. METROPOLITAN FREE HOSPITAL, -L Devonshire-square, City. Upwards of Sixteen Hundred Patients relieved weekly, without letters of recommendation. Supported entirely by Voluntary Contributions. Funds are urgently needed. GEO. CROXTON, Secretary. "ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, Ilk-41 in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Railway Terminus, King's-cross. The Committee earnestly solicit the ASSISTANCE of the bene- volent, 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 the Treasurer, Edward Master- man, Esq., Nichoias-lane; and at the Hospital from 10 till 5. STANFORD S. SMITH, Secretary. (GENERAL NURSING INSTITUTE, under Medical Direction, 5, Henrietta-street, Covent Garden, W.C. Secretary—T. Hamilton, Esq. Lady Superintendent—Mrs. NIKEL. Nurses can be obtained from this Institute whenever required, for every emergency of sickness, accident, or mental disease. Medical, surgical, invalid, monthly, and wet nurses are always in readiness and there is a separate department fo" attendance on fever cases. Families proceeding to India or the Colonies can also be sup- plied with qualified and trustworthy nurses. Cases in the country have immediate attention upon receipt 01 all DArticulars. T. HAMILTON. Secretary. LANGIIAM HOTEL, PORTLAND PLACE. THIS commodious Hotel, the largest in London" is NOW OP EN. It is situated on the most open and healthy site in the West-end, with all modern improvements, Suites 01 Apartments, Salle-i-manger, 100 by 40 feet, elegant Ladies' Room, a spacious Sitting and Writing Room for Gentlemen, &c. Within a short drive of all the railway termini. For terms to secure accommodation, address the Manager, C. SCHUMANN. (^.ROSVENOR HOTEL.—VICTORIA STATION, London, S.W.—This magnificent edifice, erected expressly to secure for its patrons all the conveniences and comforts a first- class Hotel should supply, is advantageously situated, adjoining the Victoria Station, where the London. Chatham, and Dover, the Brighton, the Crystal Palace, and other railways have their Termini—near the Palace, the Cluls, Theatres, Parks, &c. The Coffee room is spacious, the Ladies' Coffee-room elegant, the Reading-reom quiet, and the smoking-room commodious and comfortable. A Tariff of Prices displayed in all the rooms clearly indicates the moderate charges made for every article required and the services rendered- Communications addressed to Frederic Smith, Manager, will receife his most careful attention. THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, LONDON • BRIDGE RAILWAYS TERMINI. Travellers visiting London from the Continent are invited to try this Hotel, which combires all the recent improvements of the best Weat-end, Hotels, with very moderate charges. From its position, adjoining the London Bridge Railways Ter- mini, it possesses the advantages of direct communication with most of the seaports, is in close proximity to the City and the River Thames, and within six minutes of the Theatres and West- end London via Charing Cross Railway. Travellers from abroad should take their Tickets for London Bridge," and have their "luggage cleared" at "Dover" or Folkestone," otherwise it will be carried forward to their in- convenience. Suites of Apartments overlooking a gardan, and Private Sitting and Bed Rooms may be secured by writing beforehand to the Manager. Mr. ALBERT GEARINGS. CARPETS, CURTAINS. &c. THE GENERAL FURNISHING- AND -1- UPHOLSTERY COMPANY Are now exhibiting all the most approved Novelties of the Season in CARPETS, Chintzes, Muslin Curtains, and every variety cf textile fabric for Upholstery purposes, constituting fat most recherche selection in the traae. Special attention is solicited to a Lot of first-class French Chintzes (last year's), reduced to one-half their original price. THE GENERAL FURNISHING AND UPHOLSTERY COMPANY, Limited, F. J. ACRES, Manager, 24 and 25, BAKER-STREET, W. T MAPLE and CO.'S OAK FURNITURE for Dining-room and Library. T MAPLE and CO. for CARPETS; choice new Patterns. J. MAPLE and CO., for first-class FURNITURE. T MAPLE and CO.'S CHIMNEY-GLASSES, in best French plates and double gilt. The following is a list of prices:- 0 Size of Plate. Outside Measrne of Frame. Price. 40 by 30 inches .„ 50 inches wide by 39 inches high JE2 12 0 40 by 36 inches 50 inches high by 45 inches wide 3 15 0 50 by 40 inches 63 inches high by 52 inches wide 4 15 0 60 by 50 inches 74 inches high by 66 inches wide 8 8 0 Larger sizes in proportion; among which are several handsome pairs, 7ft. 6in. by 6ft., price 15 guineas each; girandoles, from 14s. 9d. An Illustrated Catalogue post free, Entrance. 145, Tottenham-court-md. < By Royal Letters Patent. THOMAS ATKINS and SON'S, MOULDED T Carbon Water Filters, comprise the largest assortment of designs in Porcelain, Majolica, Terra Cotta, Glass, and Earthen- ware for the drawing-room, hall, kitchen, &c. The Cistern Filter can be readily fixed to any cistern, and yields sufucient pure water for all purposes. The plan of filtering through Solid Carbon is universally acknowledged as the most effective yet introduced. All kinds of ornamental fountains supplied and fitted. Fountain jets. Residences inspected and estimates given. T. Atkins and Son, Engineers, Show-rooms, 62, Fleet-street, E.G. PURE WATER versus CHOLERA and other JL DISEASES. The LONDON and GENERAL WATER-PURIFYING COM- PANY (Limited) supply on HIRE or Sale in the metropolis and its suburbs, and on Sale in the country, thei PATENT CISTERN FILTER, which filters and purifies all the water used in tie house, wholher for culinary or drinking purposes, at the rate of half-a-gallon to four gallons per minute requiring no filling or attention from servants. Water tested free of charge. Testing apparatus, easily used, Sold by the Company. For prices and terms, apply to the Secretary, 15, Strand, W.C., where testimo- nials from Dr. Letheby and others, and the filters in operation, may be seen. RAWLINGS, PURVEYOR OF MINERAL WATERS TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. MANUFACTORIES 2, 3, and 4, NASSAU-STREET, and 8, CHARLES-STREET, MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, W. Established 1815. T^CONOMY in FUEL.—FIRE GRATES and STOVES for domestic purposes and public buildings, and constructed on principles adapted to economise fuel, to increase comfort from warmth, and to prevent the nuisance of smoke. Manufactured by FREDERICK EDWARDS and SON, 49, Great Marlborough-street, Regent-street, W. Prospectuses by post. BROWN and GREEN'S KITCHEN RANGES. -D The Prize Medal, 1862. The New Patent (granted April, 18K5). "A close range with an open chimney." Cares smoky chimneys. Avoids all close heat or smell. Prospectuses pist- ree.—FREDERICK THOMAS, 72, Bishopsgate Within. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS V* AND CHURCH DECORATIONS. HEATON, BUTLER, AND BAYNE, ARRICK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON. Illustrated Catalogue, Si. 6d.. post free. CLACK'S ELECTRO PLATE is a STRONG Coating of Silver over Nickel. Manufactured Solely by R. and J. SLACK. The fact of 20 years' wear is ample proof of its durability. Every Article for the Table as in Silver. Old goods replated equal to new. SLACK'S TABLE CUTLERY. Messrs. Slack have been celebrated 50 years for the superior make of their Table Cutlery. SLACK'S PATENT DISH-COVERS, Raised in one piece. SLACK'S FENDER WAREHOUSE contains 200 patterns of the most elegant designs. Catalogues, with 350 Drawings and Prices, may be had Gratis or Post Free. Orders above £ 2 Carriage Free, per rail. No charge for Packing) RICHARD and JOHN SLACK, Ironmongers to Her Majesty, 336, Strand, opposite Somerset House. BELLMAN and IVEY, GENERAL AND ORNAMENTAL PLASTERERS. Manufacturers of Scagliola Marble. N.B.-A Medal was awarded Messrs. B. and I. for the beauty o th it works exhibited at the International Exhibition, 1862. SHOW ROOMS: 14, BUCKINGHAM STREET, PORTLAND ROAD, W. PUNERAL ECONOMY. —The NECROPOLIS COMPANY UNDERTAKE the whole duties relating to INTERMENTS at fixed and moderate scales of char,-e.-Offices, 2, Lancaster-place, Strand; Westminster-road; 5, Kennington- green; 20, Newcastle-street, Strand; and 60, Sloane-street, S.W. Of Great and General Importance to the Public Health. By Royal Letters Patent. THE New AIR-TIGHT METALLIC COFFINS, covered with superfine black cloth, and upholstered with fine flannel linings and mattress, in the best style, are not morop ex- pensive than Oak Coffins, and, in a sanitary view, equal to Shell, Lead, and Oak. and are not one-fifth the weight. These Coffins a, e made of a thick body, of best Zinc, and are prepared at a cost to suit parties in any circumstances. Upwards of five hUIl- ired of the most eminent medtcal gentlemen have signed a testi- monial in their favour, and throughout the kingdom they are eceiving the approval of scientific men, and are largely Datro- ised by the nobility and gentry, F. W. CORBETT, Manager. LONDON DEPOTS; — 501. New Oxford-street, and 17, Farringdon-street PICKLES^ SATJCES, JAMS, &c. (FREE FROM ADULTERATION), MANUFACTURED BY CROSSE and BLACKWELL, PURVEYORS TO THE QUEEN, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON. CROSSE and BLACKWELL'S renowned first- class manufactures are obtainable from every respectable Provision Dealer in the world. Purchasers should see thai, they are supplied with C. and B.'s genuine goods, and that inferior articles are not substituted for them. To insure thorough wholesomeness, their Pickles are all pre- pared m Pure Malt Vinegar boiled in Oak Vats, by means of PLATINUM STEAM COILS; and are precisely similar in. quality to those supplied Dy them for use at HER MAJESTY'S TABLE. C. and B. are AGENTS for LEA and PER11M. 81 CELE- BRATED WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, and are Manufac- turers of every description of Oilmen's Stores of the higher quility. JOHN BURGESS and SON, ORIGINAL AND SUPERIOR ESSENCE OF ANCHOVIES, Patent Potted Anchovies, in Butter, Gorgona Anchovy Paste, &c.—Digestive Sauces, Rich Pickles, With guarantee of Purity on each Bottle. To be obtained of all Dealers, and at the Warehouse, 107, STRAND (corner of the Savoy Steps), LONDON. Established 1760. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, used in the Royal Laundry, and pronounced by her Majesty's laundress to be the finest starch she ever used. Sold, in packes:only, te all grocers, chandlers, &c. TO MANURE DEALERS, FARMERS, &c.— G. W. KNIGHT and CO., Manure Merchants, LOWER ROAD, ROTH ERHITHB, Have on Sale, at the following Prices- Superphosphate of Lime 24 per ton. Half-inch Bones, with acid 3 „ Wheat and Turnip Manure 4 „ (Bags included.) Delivered to any railway station, or free on board in the rhames. G. K. and Co. have also on hand a quantity of the best description of Gypsum, Nitrate of Soda, See., upon the lowest roxihle price CHEAP ROUTE to IRELAND.—LONDON to CORK, by Express, per Great Western Railway, and large powerful A I Steamers from Bristol. Fares, 38s., 34s., and 16s. (third class) return tickets, available for one month, 57s. and 51s. from Bristol to Cork, 21s. and 10,. 6d.; return tickets, 31s. 6d. For sailings see Bradshaw's Guide," pages 218, 233, and 235, or apply to STEAM SHIP COMPANY, Bristol or Cork. T ATE EXPRESS TRAIN from BRIGHTON. An EXPRESS TRAIN, first and second class, leaves BRIGHTON EVERY NIGHT (Sundays expected), at 10 o'clock, arriving at Victoria at 11.25 p.m. ORTH LONDON RAILWAY. OPENING OF CITY EXTENSION LiNE. The NEW LINE from DALSTON JUNCTION to BROAD- STREET, CITY, and the new stations at Dalston-lane, Shore- ditch, and Broad-street, is now OPENED for PASSENGER TRAFFIC. Train service between Chalk-farm and Broad-street, calling at all intermediate stations, every fifteen minutes. Between Bow and Broad-street, calling at all intermediate stations, every fifteen minutes. Between Kew and Broad-street, calling at all stations up to Camden-road inclusive, and from thence express stopping at Dalston Junction only, every half hour, without change of car- riages. Between Dalston Junction, Shoreditch, and Broad-street, every eeven minutes. Season Tickets, First and Second-class, may be obtained for periods of three, six, nine, or twelve months. For times of trains, season ticket rates, and other particulars, see Company's Time- table books. r^ERNSEY and JERSEY.—THROUGH COM- MUNICATION between the GREAT WESTERN RAIL- WAY and the CHANNEL ISLANDS by every train to Wey- mouth, and from Weymouth Harbour every Wednesday and Saturday, at Six a.m., by fast Mail Steamers. The shortest sea passage is by the Weymouth route.—See Great Western Penny Time Tables, J. MAUNDERS, Manager. T ONDON, CHATHAM, & DOYER RAILWAY. -Li —OPENING of the THROUGH COMMUNICATION with the METROPOLITAN and GREAT NORTHERN RAIL- WA Y.-Trains now run between KING'S-CROSS STATION (Gruat Northern), FARRINGDON-STREET (Metropolitan), md LUDGATE. Through Tickets to all Stations on the Main Line and Metropolitan Extension.—For particulars see Time Bills. J. S. FORBES. General Manager. THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, HANWELL, NEAR LONDON. PRESIDENT—THE REV. DR. EMERTON. Prospectuses and Particulars on application. ST. JOHN'S WOOD COLLEGIATE AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL, WINCHESTER HOUSE, WINCHESTER ROAD, Adelaide Road, St. John's Wood, N. HEAD MASTER FREDERIC BERRIDGE, F.R.S.L., F.C.L., M.C.P. SECOD MASTER. WILLIAM MACDONALD, M.A. THIRD MASTER. WILLIAM ALLEN, B.A. ASSISTANT MASTERS. A. W. KINCAID, Esq., and B. C. PLATT, Esq. A large staff of Special Professors is attached to the which comprises- I. A Collegiate Department. II. A Public School Department. III. A Civil Service, Military, and Naval Department. IV. A Commercial Department. A Prospectus, Report of the Examiners, and Examination igpers for 18G5, will be forwarded on application to the Head THE SUBURBAN VILLAGE and GENERAL JL DWELLINGS COMPANY (Limited). Incorporated under theCompanies'Act, 1862, whereby the liability of each Shareholder is limited to the amount of his shares. ea, CAPITAL-ONE MILLION, in 100,000 shares ef ICIO each (With power to increase). JE1 Deposit to be paid upon Application, and JE1 on Allotment. No future calls to exceed A], nor to be made at less intervals than three months. Where no Allotment is made the deposits will be returned in full. First Issue, £ 200,000. TRUSTEES. Andrew Lusk, Esq., M.P., Alderman. Professor Fawcett, M.P. Colonel George Cruikshank. DIRECTORS. Jabez Burns, D.D., 17, Porteus-road, Paddington. William Hardwicke, Esq., M.D., (Deputy Coroner for Central Middlesex), 30, Mornington-road. John Braithwaite, Esq., C.E., 14, Abingdon-street, S.W. Brownlow Poulter, Esq., Blackheath. G. Linnoeus Banks, Esq., 33, Cloudesley-square, N. Robert White, Esq., Sydenham. H. N. Barnett, Esq., 7, Yonge-park, N. J. Edward Panter, Esq., Lee-park, Kent. Edward Beales, Esq., 47, York-street, Portman-square, W. BANKERS. Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, Tritton. Twells aed Co., Lombard- street, E.C. The Imperial Bank, Lothbury, and Victoria-street, Westminster. STANDING COUNSEL. Frederic Prideaux, Esq., 3, New-square, Lincoln's Inn. SOLICITOR. John J. J. Sudlow, Esq., 4, Westminster Chambers, Victoria- street, W.C. ARCHITECTS. Messrs. Banks and Barry, 1, Westminster Chambers, Victoria- street, W.C. SURVEYORS. Messrs. Leifehild and Cheffins, 62, Moorgate-street, E.C. SECRETARY. WILLIAM JONES, Esq. TEMPORARY OFFICES 4, QUEEN STREET PLACE, CANNON STREET WEST, E.C. Applications for Prospectuses and Shares may be made to the Solicitor, Secretary, aild Bankers of the Company, and deposits paid either at the Westminster Branch or the Imperial Bank, Lothbury. An estate of upwards of ten acres, situate within three mi- nutes' walk of the Honor Oak Station of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway, has been secured by the Directors as the site of their first village, on. which operations will be commenced With all possible promptitude. XTORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. The fall benefit of the reduction of duty to Is. 6d. per cent. is given to the insurers effecting policies in this Company. By this reduction and the BONUS SYSTEM of the NORWICH UNION, the cost of insurance is reduced to a minimum amount. EXAMPLES OF PREMIUMS REDUCED BY BONUS. Annual Reduced Prem. No. of Policy. Sum Insured. Premium. now payable. £ ;g a. d. Bs. d. 441,411 92,540 222 4 4 120 19 2 450,156 12,000 63 0 0 35 0 0 484,173 6,800 35 14 0 19 16 8 506,975 5,000 7 10 0 4 6 < The rates of premium are in no case higher than those charged by the other principal offices giving no bonus to their insurers. The duty paid to Government for the year 1863 was £ 81,152 lis. 9d.; the amount insured on farming stock was £ 10,203,272, For prospectuses apply to the Society's offices, 29, Fleet- street, E.C.; and Surrey-street, Norwich. THE GENERAL PROYIDENT ASSURANCF COMPANY (Limited). Chief Orricyll- 370, STRAND, LONDON, W.O. CAPITAL-HALF-A-MILLION. DIRIECTORX. Thomas Hattersley, Esq., Chairman. Job Caudwell, Esq., F.R.S.L., Deputy-Chairman. Capt. Geo. Bayly. | W. Paul Clift, Esq. F. Brodigan, Esq., J P. I Joseph A. Horner, Esq. F.S.S. Alfred Bryant, Esq. f Rev. Robert Maguire, M.A. Right Hon. Lord Teynham. PRINCIPAL FEATURES:- Every description of Life Assurance granted by this Company All Policies are Indisputable, except in cases of fraud. Paid-up Policies on equitable terms. Deposit Poiicies in lieu of fixed sums paid down. Policies made payable during lifetime without extra premiums. Assurances effected for any sum at one-half of the Premium usually charged, without contracting any debt or interest, by tà4 Company's new plan. Special Temperance Section. Special Homoeopathic Section. Special Working Man's Section. Advances made, or extension of time granted, on the Com- pany's Policies to enable Insurers to keep them in foroe. Immediate and Deferred Annuities or Pensions. Endowments—Adults and Children. All claims are valid withia the days of grace, notwithstanding the non-payment of Premium. Prompt payment of claiao. Economy in management. 1 Forms of Proposal, Prospeotmes and all information may be obtained by post or otherwise on application. HUBERT G. GRIST, F.S.S., General Manager. "OOR FIRST CLASS TROUSERS go to RIDOUT'S, 9, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, S.W., and save 30 per cent.; perfect fit guaranteed. Every kind of cloth- ing at the most moderate price, and best quality. Good Blaek Dress suits from 75s. THE "EXCELSIOR" PRIZE MEDAL. AMILY SEWING and EMBROIDERING F MACHINE is easy to operate, simple to learn, quiet in working, and not liable to derangement. It will tuck, hem, fell, gather, cord, quilt, braid, and embroider; sews from two ordinary reels, requires no rewinding, and the seam, if cut at every inch, will not rip. Price from P.6 6s. Lists free. WHIGHT AND MANN, 143, HOLBORN BARS, LONDON, E.C. HATS, CAPS, and HELMETS.—Every descrip- tion manufactured at th? works of J. ELLWOOD and SONS, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET, S., LONDON. Pa- tentees of the celebrated Air Chamber Hat. Prize Medallists, International Exhibitions, London, 1862, Dublin, 1865. Con- tractors for Helmets to the London Police Force. Army Helmets and.Caps with latest improvements. J. ELLWOOD and SONS' goods are kept by all respectable traders and storekeepers. CAUTI0N.-No Air Chamber Hats or Helmets are genuine, unless they bear on the lining" ELLWOOD and SONS'" name, Orders through Mercantile Houses carefully shipped. To Jewellers. SALTPETRE, 4d.; Borax, 9d.; Solid ditto, Is.; Sal Enixum, 4d,; Aquafortis, 4d, and 8d.; Nitric Acid, 9d.; Spirits of Satis, 2d.; American Pearlash, 6d per pound. TO E r,EC TRO PL ATERS. Cyanide of Potassium, 2s. 8el. j Ditto pure for Gold, 6s.; Oil of Vitrol, 2d.; Sulphate of Copper, 6d.; Hydrosulphuret of Am- monia, Is. 6d. per lb., at GRIFFITH'S, 41, Clerkenwell-green. Postage stamps taken in payment. A CCOUNTS KEPT for HOUSES of BUSINESS. ■ £ »-—Bills made out and delivered and Debts collected for Houses of Business, relieving them from a large amount of trouble. Books posted weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Terms either by time or according to arrangement. Arbitrations, Audit of Accounts for large firms, and Management of Estates for As- signees.—Address, Mr. W. A. INGPEN. Accountant, Public Auditor, Mercantile "and General Agent, 18A, Basinghall-street, E.C. ONEY. Traile and Accommodation Bills Discounted, Money Advanced upon Furniture, without removal or the publicity of bill of s; le. Advances made upon Goods, or Warrants of Wines, and Merchandises of every des- cription, also upon the deposit of Leases or Deeds of Freehold Property. Reversions and Annuities purchased. Communica- tions strictly private. Advances made a few hours after applica- tion. All office routine dispensed with. Address, by letter only, Y. Z., 39, Castle-street, Holborn. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!—Loans granted A'-L from £10 to £500 immediately on Furniture, without Re- moval, Publicity, or Law Costs, may be repaid by easy instal- ments, and sureties dispensed wi-h. Also on Reversions, Money in the Funds, and House Property, Leases, and all tangible security. Address by letter only, to Y. Z., 5, Southborough- voad, South Hackney, N.E. THE CULTIVATION of TEA in the East Indies has now become an important feature. Since the introduc- tion of Assam Tea, nearly thirty years ago, the EAST INDIA l'EA COMPANY have, on account of its great strength and ex- quisite flavour, promoted its sale by every means. The Tea Dis- trict,4, then confincd to Upper Assam, have gradually extended, and Teas from other parts of India are arriving, thus offering greater varieties. The Company are now selling Assam, Cachar, Darjceling, &c., at the reduced duty—viz., from 2s. 8d. to 3s. 8d. per lb., and China Teas from Is. 4d. per Ib,-Warehouses, No. 9, Great St. Helen's Churchyard, Bishopsgate. THE BANK of HINDUSTAN, CHINA, and JAPAN (Limited). Head Office, 1, Bank-buildings, Lothbury, London. C,ipital ;C4,(00,000. Subscribed Capital 3,696,100. Paid up Capital. 924,025. Reserve Fnnd 120,500. DIRECTORS. CHAIRMAN—JAMES NUGENT DANIELL, Esq. DEPUTY-CHAIRIAN-RICHARD SPOONER, Esq. Wm. Frederick Baring, Esq. I Jas. Levick, Esq. Thos. Cotterell, Esq. Sassoon David Sassoon, Esq. Philip Shore Fletcher, Esq. J. Mackrill Smith, Esq. Lieut.-Col. French. Hon. J. F. H. Stuart Wortley. Wm. Harrison, Esq. 1 Henry Young, Esq. GENERAL MAN..MR-John Ousely, Esq. SECRETARY—R. Swire Tomlin, Esq. BANKERS. The Bank of England. The National Bank. The Alliance Bank (Limited). EDINBURGH BRANCH. DIRECTORS. William Forbes, Esq., of Medwyn. Patrick Arkley, Esq., ofduiiinald. James Mackintosh, Esq., jun., of La Mancha, and late of Calcutta. John A. Macrae, Esq., W.S., 39,Frederick-street, Agent. BRANCHES and AGENCIES. Henry Turner, Esq., Inspector. Bombay, Calcutta, Colombo, Kandy, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Singapore, Point de Galle, Manilla, Foo-Chow, Ningpo. Hankow, Nagasaki, Kiukiang, Melbourne, and Sydney. OOUTHGATE'S AUCTION ROOMS, D 22, FLEET STREET. (established 50 years), For the Sale and Purchase of Books, Prints, Articles of Virtu, &c. SALES EVERY WEEK. Fire and Life Insurances effected. "VTR GEORGE DEEKS, AUCTIONEER, Estate Agent and Valuer, Bishop's-road, corner of Westboume- terrace, respectfully invites the attention of the Nobility and Gentry of the district of Tyburnia, to the commanding position of his Offices, as offering superior facilities for the disposal of Houses either Furnished or Unfurnished, in addition to his own extensive personal connection. He would therefore feel obliged by being favoured with the particulars of any Properties to be Let or Sold, which would be without charge, unless the treaty snould be effected through his instrumentality. SOUTH KENSINGTON, HYDE-PARK, Queen's, and Rutland Gates, Queen's-gate and Petersham Terraces, Queen's-gate, Cornwall, and Princes Gardens. Elvaston- place, Cromwell-road, Onslow and Thurloe Squares, Boltons, &c. Messrs. TOPLIS and ROBERTS have RESIDENCES to SELL and LET in these anc! surrounding localities.—Offices, 2, Conduit- street, Regent-street, and South Kensington (facing the Museum). MR. EDWIN TINDALL, House & Estate Agent. Inventories and Valuations for Administrations, Legacy and Successive Duties, &c. 1, Wellington-road, St. John's- wood, N.W. HENRY HERING, 137, Regent-street.—Just published, a new and complete CATALOGUE, comprising photographs from original oil-paintings, and from rare proofs of celebrated engravings after ancient and modern masters, card portraits of eminent persons, musicians, &c. Dyce's frescoes, views in India and China, portraits of celebrities engaged during the mutiny in India, and in the wars in China, &c. Free on re- ceipt of one postage stamp. T ONDON.—WHEN YOU ARE IN LONDON J-J visit MACDOUGALL and CO.'s (of Inverness) ROYAL SCOTCH EMPORIU M, 42, Sackville-street (3 doors off), Picca- dilly, W.—Celebrated at home and abroad for every description of Scotch Fabrics for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear, Clan Tar- tans in Wool, Poplins, Silks, Ladies' Clan Tartan Plaids, really Scotch, Ladies' Fashionable Promenade Jackets and Waterproof Tweed Cloaks, Linsey Wolseys in new colours for travelling and sea-side dresses. Patterns post free. Goods forwarded daily to all parts of the Continent. Patronised by the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales. T7URNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, and -*■ FLOORCLOTH, CARRIAGE-FREE to any house in the kingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First-class goods at second-class prices. Terms peculiarly liberal to Clergymen. An immense stock to select from, displayed in Show-rooms occupying an acre of ground. Every article warranted. CLERGYMEN ABOUT TO FURNISH are respectfully in- formed that Messrs. Cobbett and Co. are publishing an entirely New Edition of their unequalled HOUSE FURNISHING GUIDE, illustrated by 410 admirable engravings of every de- !cription of Furniture and Bedsteads, with prices attached. A copy sent gratis and post free on application. This costly Work also contains complete estimates for furnishing on the following revised scale :— £ s. d. A Six-roomed Parsonage. 74 3 0 An Eight-roomed ditto. 138 1 0 A Ten-roomed ditto 259 16 6 A Twelve-roomed ditto. 394 11 0 Together with a Price List of purified Bedding, and a mass of valuable information to all requiring Household Furniture, Car- pets, or Bedding. References kindly permitted to Clergymen and gentlemen in or near Great Malvern, Southampton, Chichester, Bury, Ely, Preston, Grimsby, Ryde, Plymouth, Wells, Oxford, Briehton, Gainsborough, Margate, Kidderminster, Wellington, Croydon, Cambridge, Staines, Dorking, St. Alban's, Worcester, Ipswicb, Peterborough, St. David's, Wrexham, and above 50C other places in all parts of Great Britain. COBBETT and CO., General House furnishers, Deptford bridge, London, S.E. ORITON MEDICAL AND GENERAL LIFE ASSOCIATION. Chief Offices-429, STRAND LONDON, W.O. TRUSTEES. George Barlow, M.D. R. Partridge, Esq., F.R.S. Sir J. Duke, Bart., Aid., M.P. John Propert, Esq. Sir Chas. Hastings, M.D., W. Tyler Smith, M.D. D.C.L. Francis Webb, Esq. DIRECTORS. Chairman of the Board-George H. Barlow, M.D. Deputy-Chairman—Francis Webb, Esq. By the peculiarly equitable, manner of dividing the profits, the Policies issued by this Association become payable during the lifetime of the person assured without extra premium. After having been in force' a period of five years, all policies are absolutely indefeasible and indisputable. Declined and deceased Lives assured at equitable rates. Capital Stock, £ 200,000 Annual Income, £ 130,00B. Large and increasing Bonuses. Qualified medical attendants who are named by proposers to this Association are consulted as the medical advisers of the Directors, by whom all medical fees are discharged. Erery description of Life Assurance transacted terms for which, with detailed prospectuses and every information, may be had on application to JOHN MESSENT, Actuary 'and Secretary. ■\fORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE -LT INSURANCE COMPANY. The SIXTH SEPTENNIAL DIVISION of PROFITS took place on the 31st of December last. The Fund then to be divided consisted of the Profits which have accumulated since 1858. ALL PARTICIPATING POLICIES OPENED BEFORE THAT DATE HAVH SHARED IN THE DIVISION. During the six years prior to the last Divi- sion the annual average of sums assured amounted to 1293,694 0 0 During the last six years—1859 to 1864 in- clusive-the annual average has amounted to 9701,656 0 0 Being an Increase of 138 per Cent. During the years 1863 and 1864 the Company has issued 2,311 NEW POLICIES, assuring very nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. In 1864 alone 1,240 Policies were issued, assuring. 1,1,034,578 0 0 NINETY PER CENT. of the Whole Profits divided among the assured. FIRE DEPARTMENT. PREMIUMS for 1864, less Re-insurances. 1219,23510 8 Being an INCREASE over those for 1863 of L54,043 2 5 INSURANCES granted at HOME and ABROAD on the most liberal terms. ACCUMULATED FUND at Dec. 31, 1864, f.2,304,512 7 10 ANNUAL REVENUE from all sources £ 565,453 16 2 This Company grants the public the full value of the REDUC- TION OF DUTY, and issues Policies free of any charge for Stamp. Forms of Proposal, and full information, may be had at the Head Offices, or from any of the Agents throughout the kingdom, Colonies, &c. LONDON-61, Threadneedle-street. WEST-END BRANCH (Secretary, A. J. Russell)-8, Waterloo place, Pall Mall. (By order) F. W. LANCE, Secretary. JEREMIAH SMITH and CO., Manufacturing V Stationers, 42, Rathbone-place, Oxford-street, London, W. Every description of STATIONERY of the Very Best Quality. Sole Manufacturers of the PATENT ADHESIVE ENVELOPE. fhe Most Secure, neatest, and best made that can hs obtained. No charge for Plain Stamping on the best and medium Papers. ARMS, ORES1 S, &c., ENGRAVED. (Only first-class work turned out.) Jeremiah Smith and Co.'s Thirty Shilling and Two Guinea Boxes of Stationery (Carriage free on receipt of Post Office Order), fill be found the most useful as well the best cases of Stationery that can be obtained. A Fifteen Shilling case of Indian Stationery in a "ill box. J. Smith and Co.'s PATENT TRACING CLOTH. 42, Rathbone-place, Oxford-street, Lon- don, W BY APPOINTMENT. THOMAS ALDRED, Manufacturer of ARCHERY J- and FISHING TACKLE, Holder of the Great Exhibition, New York, and International Prize Medals. Wholesale, Retail, and for Exportation. Established 1813. 126, OXFORD-STREET; 54, 55, and 67, BURLINGTON ARCADE, LONDON. n_OLD CHAINS and JEWELLERY" "• —A. B. SAVORY and SON'S PAMPHLET of PRICES, illustrated with engraving, may be had gratis and postage free of application. Nos. 11 and 19, Cornhill, London, (opposite the Bank of England. TOHN BROGDEN'S GOLD CHAINS, Sold only at the Original Gold Chain Manufactory, 16, Henrietta- street. Covent-garden. RATIONAL COLONIAL EMIGRATION SOCIETY. OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY. 1. To disseminate information on tte subject of Emigration. 2. To afford Advice to intending Emigrants. 8. To facilitate arrangements for the passage of Emigrants to the Colonies. 4. To make Advances to Emigrants, by loan or otherwise, to- wards their outfit and passage. For further information read the Society's Pamphlet," price 4d., per post 5d., and the" Emigration Commissioners' Circular," Vrice 6d., per post 7d., which, witn other cheap publications and maps, treating upon in an idual Colonies, may be had on receipt of postage stamps to cover price and postage. N.B.—All inquiries and letters must contain a postage stamp tor reply, or they cannot be attended to. Address Mr. J. BATE, Secretary, National Colonial Emigration Society, :44, Charing Cross, London, S.W CLERGY SUSTENTATION FUND.—Provision J for the WORKING CLERGY of the United Church of Great Britain and Ireland, through the medium of Periodical Subscriptions and Life Donations, raised by the Members of their respective Congregations, may now be made under the luspices of a responsible Executive. For Prospectuses apply, by letter only, prepaid, to JAMES C. CANE, Secretary pro. tem. 60, King William-street, london-bridge, E.C. MILITARY and CIVIL SERVICE EXAMI- -1- NATIONS.—A Military Engineer of great experience in the Scientific Branch of the War Department, also an author, and an M.A., T.C.D., PREPARE for all the above, and, with special success, for the India Civil Service, the Staff, Woolwich, and Sandhurst. Address, C. E., 6, St. Peter's-terrace, Bays- water, W. WOOLWICH, SANDHURST, DIRECT COM- W MISSIONS, INDIA CIVIL SERVICE, &c., EXAMI- NATIONS.—CANDIDATES for the above are PREPARED by A. D. SPRANGE, M.A., 12, Princes-square, Bayswater, assisted by Masters of eminence in the highest Mathematics and Classics; French, Italian, and German History, Language, and Literature Sanskrit, Arabic, and the Oriental Languages; Geometrical Drawing, Natural and Experimental Sciences, Mental and Moral Philosophy, &c. Last year there passed from this Establishment Eleven Candidates for Direct Commissions, Two for Woolwich, Two for Sandhurst, and Four for the India Civil Service. TNDIA CIVIL SERVICE and ARMY EXAMI- J- NATIONS.—A Cambridge Graduate (senr. opt.) has TWO VACANCIES, 40 pupils have passed, taking 3rd and 8th places for I.C.S.; 1st, 17th, &c., for line: six have obtained commissions at Sandhurst, and three have passed for Woolwich. Address, B. A., 25, Wellington-road, St. John's-wood, N.W. MILITARY EXAMINATIONS, 6, Bentinck- terrace, Regent's-park, N.W.—Rev. H. SARGENT, B.A., Trin. Coll. Cam., RECEIVES SIX PUPILS to prepare for Woolwich, Sondhurst, or direct commissions. During the past year 14 candidates prepared here have been successful at the different examinations. A small number of pupils being taken, each receives special and individual care. References to officers of distinction and families of rank. rpHE NATIONAL COAL COMPANY A LIMITED. CAPITAL 1:50,000, IN 1,000 SCARES OF jESO. S2 10s. per Share on Application and B2 10s. on Allotment. FIRST ISSUE, 500 SHARES; DIRECTORS. Samuel Plimsoll, Esq., Chairman. The Right Hon. the Lord Teynham, Deputy-Chairman. J. Wilson Beaumont, Esq., M.T). | John Till, Esq. W. F. Portlock Dadson, Esq. Thos. O. Williams, Esq. Joseph A. Horner, Esq. | BANKERS. The National Bank, Charing-cross Branch, London. The Midland Rank, Sheffield, and Branches. This Company has secured mest eligible business premises known as the Royal Mint- street Coal Depots, possessing every facility for the rapid development of an extensive trade. The amount paid for fixtures, &c., is one-third in cash and two-thirds in Shares. The dividends realised by Coal Companies have ranged from 10 to 20 per cent, Applications for the remainder of the First Issue of Shares should be sent in on or before the 1st of March, 186S. B. FAWCETT GLOVER, Secretary. Offices, id, Beiford-roif, London, W.O. NATIONAL MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY. I Chief Office, 269, Strand, London. Agents wanted in London and the Provinces. Assurances. Annuities granted for all ages. Endowments from £10 to 4100 received at 14 or 21 years of age. Sick Benefits, 5s., 7s. 6d.or 10s. per week, with medicine and attendance. Sums at death, E2 and upwards: Members admitted from 8 weeks old to 70 years, and may be- come free to benefit on entrance. For terms apply by letter to Messrs. Humphries and Winters at the chief office as above. THE LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. ESTABLISHED A.D. 1720. Head Office- No. 7, ROYAL EXCHANGE, CORNHILL, E.C. West-end Oftice- No. 7, PALL-MALL, S.W. REDUCTION IN FIRE INSURANCE DUTY. The Directors are now prepared to give the public full advan- tage of the Reduction in Duty upon all Insurances effected or renewed after the 27th April, 1865. No charge made for Policy, however small the amount insured. JOHN LAURENCE, Secretary. ACCIDENTS TO LIFE OR LIMB, IN THE FIELD, THE STREETS, OR AT HOME, Provided for by a Policy of the "RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY, 64, Cornhill, London, E.C. Compensation has been paid for 10,000 Claims. f,1,000 in case of Death, or JE6 per Week while laid-up by Injury secured by an Annual Pavment of from JE3 to jM 5s. For particulars apply to the Clafci at the Railway Stations, to the Local Agents, or at the offices, o4, Cornhill, and 10, Regent- street. W, .r. VTAN Stcrctarv. THE LIVERPOOL and LONDON and GLOBE J- FIRE and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Offices-I, Dale-street, Liverpool; 20 and 21, Poultry, 7, Corn- hill, and Charing-cross, London. PROGRESS OF THE COMPANY SINCE 1850. Year. Fire Premiums. Life Premiums Invested Funds. 1851 £54,305 £ 27,157 £ 502,824 1856 222,279 72,781 821,061 1861 360,130 135,974 1,311,905 1864 742,674 236,244 3,212,300 JOHN ATKINS, Resident Secretary, London. Life claims are payable in thirty days after they are admitted. "VTATION AL UNION LIFE ASSURANCE N COMPANY. Chief Office-No. 355, STRAND, LONDON. POLICIES PAYABLE DURING LIFETIME. This Company transacts every description of Life Assurance and Annuity Business, and offers special advantages to Insurers, amongst which may be mentioned :— 1.—Policies at the ordinary rates of Premium, after a term of years become payable during the lifetime of the assured. 2.-Indisputability after three years. 8.—The granting of greater facilities for the continuance and non-forfeiture of Policies. Prospectuses and every information may be had on application. HENRY SUTTON, F.S.S., Secretary. No. 355, Strand, W.C. Applications for Agencies are invited. W7~ARWICK AND SON, Engravers to the Royal T T Family, Jewellers, and Silversmiths, 124, Regent-streot, beg respectfixlly to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and their friends that they intend making a reduction of 15 per Cent. on all JEWELLERY and PLATED GOODS, purchased for cash during this and the following month, in order to make room for a new stock for the autumn. OPERA AND RACE GLASSES, by NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 21s. and 42s., in J-' leather case, with rock crystal lenses; or in aluminium, 5 guineas and upwards. To be had only at their four establish- ments, 1, Hatton-garden; 59, Cornhill; 122, Re gent-street i aild 153, Fleet-street. fpi^TED SPECTACLES, Direct from the Maker also every other kind adapted for weak or near sight Elastic Steel Spectacles, 3s. 6d.; Tinted ditto, 5s. 6d.; with bes Pebbles, 10s. 6d. fitting the face accurately by the new process of measurement.—WHITEHOUSE, Practical Optician, 8, Co- ventry sireet, Haymarket (opposite the late Thos. Rubergal's). OND'S PERMANENT MARKING INK.— The Original Invention, without preparation, is by far the est for marking CRESTS, NAMES, and INITIALS upon House- hold Linen, Wearing Apparel, &c., securing it from loss or mis- take. Price, Is. per bottle. Sold by E. R. Bond, 10, Bishopsgate street Within, London, E.C., and by all respectable Chemists, Stationers, &c., in the Kingdom. N.B.—Purchasers should be careful to observe the address, "10, Bishopsgate-street-Within, E.C. is on the label, without which hs Tnk is not genuine WINDSOR, and 10 miles round.—Mr. MASON'S LIST of Furnished and Unfurnished RESIDENCES will be forwarded on application. Windsor Estate Agency Offices. MR. SWAIN'S REGISTER OF TOWN AND COUNTRY RESIDENCES, Furnished and Unfur- nished, Freehold and Leasehold Investments, &c., issued the First Day of Every Month, may be had gratis on application, or per post for one stamp. Particulars of Properties intended for insertion, for which no charge is made, should be forwarded not later than the 26th of the Month. Auction and Estate Offices, The Lodge, Notting-hill, W. A PRINTED LIST of the HOUSES to be LET (Furnished and Unfurnished) in the neighbourhood of Hyde-park, Bayswater, Notting-hill, and the Western districts, can be had gratis on forwarding a stamp to Messrs. BAILEY and BURGOYNE, Bayswater Auction and Estate Agency Offices, 21, Archer-street, Westbourne-grove West, and 22, Inverness- road, opposite the Royal Oak. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILKINSON AND KID D, SADDLERS To HER MAJESTY AND H.R.H. THE PRINCE Of WALES, Itave REMOVED their Establishment from the Corner of Park-street, Oxford-street, to t;, HANOVER-SQUARE, W. (Adjoining the Queen's Concert Rooms). ESTABLISHED 1786. rrHll WESTMINSTER PALACE HOTEL, Victoria-street, London, S.W., opposite Westminster Abbey, adjoining the India Office, close to the Houses of Parlia- ment, the parks, and theatres. Bed-rooms from 3s.; dinners in coffee-room and ladies' coffee-room from 2s. 6d.; and as per daily bill of fare. Attendance charged in the bill. There is an ascend- ing-room and a telegraph office in the building.—WILLIAM fJOWELL, Manager. r^RAND HOTEL, Brighton. It Contains Library, ladies' coffee-room, ladies' reading-room, ladies' drawing- room, gentlemen's coffee-room, billiard-room, and smoking- room, for the use of visitors, besides upwards of 200 bed-rooms and private sitting-rooms. Care has been taken to render, the cuisine perfect in every department, and about 150 sorts of choice wines are kept in stock in the cellars. A comp lete establishment of salt-water baths communicates with the hotel. An omnibus meets the principal trains. First-class stabling. Strong room for valuables.—J. MARKWELL, Manager. WOOD'S FAMILY HOTEL, 102, JERMYN-STREET, St. James's London. Families and Gentlemen visiting London will find excellent accommodation in the above Hotel, which is new and elegantly furnished, at greatly reduced prices, from this date until May 1, 1865. Beds from 3g. Hot and Cold Baths. On parle Frangais. Be habla Espanol. Cuisine Frangaise, "DEDFORD HOTEL, 21, Percy-street, Bedford- JL-P square.—Bed and Breakfast, 2s. 6d. Private Sitting Room with Bedroom, 3s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. per day. CTACEY'S CLERICAL HOTEL, 2A, Berners- street, Oxford-street.—Established 12 years. Clergymen visiting London will find every accommodation at the above Hotel. Terms, Bed and Breakfast 4a. per Night, or ?5s. Der Week. including attendance. THE GUITAR and CONCERTINA for 1 INDIA. MADAME R. SIDNEY PRATTEN, Teacher of these ele- gant and portable Instruments to, and in, the Families of the Duchesses of Sutherland, Wellington, Hamilton, Somerset, Newcastle, the late Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of Bombay, &c., begs to inform Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to learn the GUITAR, as an accompaniment to the Voice, or as a Solo Instrument, that she has published the largest collection of Modern Guitar Music in Europe, and that by her system teaching, rapid progress is made in a short time. 38, Welbeck-street, Cavendish-square, W., London. t>EN RHYDDING AND BOLTON ABBEY.— D This is one of the most healthful and most beautiful dis- tricts in England, and celebrated as a residence for persons returning from India or the Colonies in ill-health. For a full description of the place and district, seetomlinson's 11 Illustrated Handy Guide of Ben Rhydding, Bolton Abbey, and the Neigh- bourhood." Price Is. London: R. Hardwick, Pitnadilly, and to be had by inclosing 13 stamp of J. Tomlinsoi. Bookseller, Ilkley, Otley. PROVIDENCE-ROW NIGHT REFUGE for L HOMELESS WOMEN and CHILDREN,. 14a, Providence Row, Finsbury, F.C.—Sixty thousand nights' lodging, with sup- pers and breakfasts, have been given in this Institution to the destitute, who otherwise would have had to pass the nights in the bleak streets or under railway arches. At present nearly 00 nights' lodgings, with suppers and breakfasts, are given gra- tuitously every week. The poor from all parts are admitted, the only condition being that they are homeless and starving. The manager, &c., receives no remuneration whatever. Notwith standing the provision made by the poor houses, each night numbers of young women, children, and orphans are, for want of accommodation, refused admittance, and have to spend mgii after night in the cold, wet, or sleet. SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly requested, and wnl be grate fully received by the Rev. D. Gilbert, D.D., 22, Finsbury-circus, E.C* SPARKLING SWISS CHAMPAGNE (Bouvier, FrSres, Neuchatel).—Prize Medal, 1862, 42s. per dozen quarts; pints, 24s. Baron Ricasoli's Brolio, 18s. per dozen. Hennessey's 1857 Pale Brandy, 66s. per dozen case as imported; Port, Sherries, Clarets, Hocks, Moselles, &c. Price Lists sent on application. Terms cash. J. and R. McCRACKEN, 38, Queen-street, E.O. ALEXANDER OLAH:S Hungarian, French, £ *■ German, and Spanish Wine Depot.—Importer of Havannah Cigars of the finest brand. 17, Charlotte-street, Fitzroy- square, W. Sample Bottles may be had. X^DGINGTON'S GARDEN NETTING, the cheapest and most durable, l%d. per square yard, or in Quantities of 250, 500, or 1,000 yards, carriage free. EDGINGTON'S RICK CLOTHS for Sixty-one Years have maintained their celebrity as the best. EDGINGTON'S MARQUEES and GARDEN TENTS are the prettiest. EDGINGTON'S MARQUEES, for Hire, are the most hand- some and capacious. HAYTHORN'S and BRITTAIN'S NETTING. Sample of material free on application. Be particular FREDERICK EDGINGTON and CO., Thomas-street, Old Kent-road, London, S.E. A liberal Dicount to the Trade. International Exhibition, 1862, Class XIX., Honourable Mention. BRECON POST OFFICE REGULATIONS. DESPATCH OF LETTERS, ETC. Lines of lioatt, and Places Box Extra letters of Destination. closes. stamp, registered Trecastle,Llandovery,Carmarthen 8.0 a.m. 8.5 a.m. 7.30 a.m Crickhowell, Abergavenny, New- ) port, Gloucester, West of Eng- 5-3.30p.m. 8.45 p.m. 3.0. p.m land, &c. J London, North of England, Ire- ) ,e j land, Builth, Rhayader j 4.15p.m. 4.30.p.m. 3.45p.m Letters, &c., can be registered half-an-hour later than the time specified on payment of a double fee. On SUNDAY, the box closes (without extra stamp) for London, and all other parts at 3.30 p.m. DELIVERY OF LETTERS, ETC. Lines of Road, and Chief Places By Letter To from which Mails are Received. Carriers. Callers. London, Gloucester, West of England, &C.8.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. North of England, Ireland,Rhayader,Builth 12 noon. 12 noon. Trecastle, Llandovery, Carmarthen, &c. 8.30a.m. 4.0 p.m