CHIEF OFFICE-No. 1, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON.
BRANCH OFFICE-No. 16, PALL MALL, LONDON.
Instituted 1820.

The Liabilities are, in respect of sums Assured and Bonuses, 2,750,000l.; and in respect of Annuities only 6561. per annum.

The Assets actually Invested in First-class Securities amount to 972,6211.

Of the Subscribed Capital of 750,000l., only 75,000l. is paid up. All kinds of Assurance effected at moderate rates and on very liberal conditions.

Prospectus and Balance-sheet to be had on application.

ANDREW BADEN, Actuary and Manager.

The Rates of this Society are the same as other Offices, while periodical returns have been made to the parties insured amounting:0 392,4301.

This Office is distinguished by its liberality and promptness in the settlement of claims, 2,540,542, having been paid to Insurers for losses by fire.

In proof of the public confidence in the principles and conduct of this Establishment, it will suffice to state that the total business nov exceeds 90,000,000l.

No charge is made for Policies. Duty repealed.

Offices: 50, Fleet-street, E.C.; and Surrey-street, Norwich.

HAND IN HAND

FIRE

AND

LIFE

INSURANCE SOCIETY, 1, New Bridge-street, Blackfrias,

London, E.C.

The oldest Insurance Office in existence. Founded and still coducted on the Mutual System.

Large returns made to Members in each Department.

The whole of the Profits are divided annually amongst the Member of Five Years' standing and upwards-there being no Shareholders. The rate of abatement of Premium thereby given for the current yea on Life Policies is 60 per cent. for the Old Series, and 50 per cent. fo the New Series.

The rate of return on Septennial Fire Policies (charged at 18. 6d. pe cent.) is 66 per cent.

The Directors are willing to appoint as Agents persons of goo position and character.

H.

Knickerbocker Suits, from 218. Morning Suits, from 258. Evening Dress Suits, from 558. Highland Suits, from 318. 6d.

114, 116, 118, 120, Regent-street, W.41, 44 and 45, Warwick-street, W. 22, Cornhill, E.C.

510, Mosley-street, Manchester. 50, Bold-street, Liverpool.

39, New-street, Birmingham.

BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, and FURNITURE.

-BEDSTEADS, IRON and BRASS, and CHILDREN'S COTS, a very large assortment of. 150 patterns on show, from 118. to 451.

BEDDING Manufactured on the Premises, and

warranted by WILLIAM S. BURTON. For Bedsteads.

Best Brown Wool

Good White do.

Width: 3 ft.

4ft. 6 in.

8. d.

3. d.

Best Alva under Mattresses

Good Coloured Wool..

5ft. 8. d. 18 0 28 6 34 6 47 0 81 0

Best do. Elastic Sides.... .. 110 0 .. 120 0 Feather Beds, from 318 to 1808.; Bolsters, 68. to 298. 6d. ; do. Pillows, 38. 6d. to 138.; Down Pillows, 108. 6d. to 178.

FURNITURE for Bed rooms and Dining rooms.

-Complete Suites in Mahogany, Fancy Woods, Polished and Japanned Deal, always on show. Catalogues post free.

WILLIAM S. BURTON, Furnishing Ironmonger, by appointment to H.R. H. the Prince of Wales, sends a Catalogue, containing upwards of 850 Illustrations of his unrivalled Stock, with Lists of Prices and Plans of the 20 large Show Rooms, post free.-39, Oxford-street, W.; 1, 1A, 2, 3 and 4, Newman street; 4, 5 and 6, Perry's-place; and 1, Newman-yard. The cost of delivering goods to the most distant parts of the United Kingdom by railway is trifling. WILLIAM S. BURTON will always undertake delivery at a small fixed rate.

OSLER'S CRYSTAL GLASS CHANDELIERS.

TABLE GLASS of all kinds. CHANDELIERS in Bronze and Ormolu. MODERATOR LAMPS and LAMPS for INDIA. LONDON-Show Rooms, 45, Oxford-street, W. BIRMINGHAM-Manufactory and Show Rooms, Broad-street.

PARQUET SOLIDAIRE

25, 26 and 27, BERNERS-STREET, Oxford-street, W., and
CLEVELAND WORKS.

CLARET.-T. O. LAZENBY.-CHAMPAGNE.

90, 92, WIGMORE STREET, London, W.

Its Terms are thus well calculated to meet the requirements of intending Assurers. They are specially adapted to the case of ProSettlements or otherwise, where it is of impor tance to secure from the first, for the smallest present outlay, a competent provision, of definite amount, in the case of early death.

The ACCUMULATED FUNDS exceed 1,750,000l. Notwithstanding its low rates, no Office of equal age has so large a Fund, or shows so large an increase from year to year.

Copies of the Annual Report, with every information, will be given on application.

ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL.
preserver and beautifier of the Hair beyond all precedent.
ROWLAND'S KALYDOR,

or imparting a radiant bloom to the Complexion and a softness and delicacy to the Skin.

ROWLAND'S ODONTO OR PEARL DENTIFRICE, for giving a pearl-like whiteness to the Teeth, and a pleasing fragrance to the Breath.

Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers.
Ask for "ROWLAND'S " articles.

STRANGE'S A1 CRYSTAL OIL.-F. M.

STRANGE challenges any Ironmonger or Oilman to produce a Cask of Oil equal in colour, smell, burning, or safety, to his Al Crystal It is refined especially to his order for use in Private Families, and is guaranteed to be the finest oil that is landed in England. Two-gallon Cans delivered carriage free. Testimonials from the Nobility, Gentry, and Clergy.-Address STRANGE'S Oil and Lamp Depôt, 41, CANNON-STREET, London, the first Establishment for the Sale of American Oil in England.

OLD

E. LAZENBY & SON, Sole Proprietors of the celebrated Receipts and Manufacturers of the PICKLES, SAUCES and CONDIMENTS so long and favourably distinguished by their name, are compelled to CAUTION the public against the inferior preparations which are put up and labelled in close imitation of their goods, with a view to mislead the public.-90, WIGMORE-STREET, Cavendish-square (late 6, Edwards-street, Portman-square); and 18, Trinity-street, London.

HARVEY'S SAUCE. CAUTION.-The

admirers of this celebrated Sauce are particularly requested to observe that each Bottle, prepared by E. LAZENBY & SON, bears the label used so many years, signed Elizabeth Lazenby."

BREAKFAST.-EPPS'S COCOA.

The Civil Service Gazette remarks:-" By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected Cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our Breakfast Tables with a delicatelyflavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills.'

WINES, for Connoisseurs.

Messrs. HEDGES & BUTLER invite attention to their extensive STOCK of CHOICE OLD PORT, selected and bottled with the utmost care, and now in the highest state of perfection, embracing all the famed Vintages, at moderate prices.

Claret Sherry

Port

Champagne

Wines for Ordinary Use :

148. 188. 208. 218. 308. 368. per dozen. 248. 308. 368. 428 per dozen. 24a. 308. 368. 428. per dozen. 368. 428. 488. 608. per dozen. 368. 248. 308. 488. per dezen. 488. Fine old Pale Brandy 608. 748. 848. per dozen. HEDGES & BUTLER, 155, REGENT-STREET, LONDON; and 30, KING'S-ROAD, BRIGHTON.

Hock and Moselle

G

Originally established A.D. 1667.

RANT'S MORELLA CHERRY BRANDY, from the fine Kent Morella, besides being the most delicious Liqueur, is recommended by Medical Men of high standing in all cases of Weakness and forvarious Internal Disorders. It may be obtained through any Wine 1erchant, or direct from T. GRANT, Distiller, Maidstone, at 428. pe dozen case.

THEBEST FOOD FOR INFANTS IS
CHAPMAN & CO.'S
WHEAT

FLOUR.

Sold Family Grocers, Druggists, &c. in Threepeny, Sixpenny, and One Shilling Packets.

GILLOTT'S

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J

OSE H

STEEL

PENS.

STONE'S PATENT BOX,

For the SAFE ad ORDERLY KEEPING of all LETTERS, PAPERS, DOCU ENTS, ACCOUNTS, MUSIC, PAMPHLETS, PERIODICALS and NEWSPAPERS.

Price from 28.1. to 68. each. Sold by all Stationers and Booksellers. "A neat an ingenious contrivance. These Boxes are very cheap and will be found xceedingly useful."-Standard.

A Sample Ox, Large Note size, will be sent free to any address in the United Ingdom on receipt of Half-a-Crown in postage-stamps. addressed tobe Manufacturer,

HFRY STONE, 57, HIGH-STREET, BANBURY.

The many and expensive forms in which this well-known Medicine is administered too often preclude its adoption as a general tonic. The success which has attended "Waters' Quinine Wine" arises from its careful preparation by the manufacturer. Each wine-glass full contains sufficient Qumine to make it an excellent restorative to the weak. It behoves the Public to see that they have" Waters' Quinine Wine"; for the result of Chancery proceedings, a short time since, elicited the fact that one unprincipled imitator did not use Quinine in the manufacture of his Wine. All Grocers sell "Waters' Quinine Wine." WATERS & WILLIAMS, Original Makers, Worcester House, 34, Eastcheap, London. Agents: E. Lewis & Co., Worcester.

COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS.

In Boxes, at 18. 1d., 28. 9d., 48. 6d. and 118.

COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS.

In use the last 70 years for BILIOUS

AFFECTIONS.

In Boxes, at 18. 1d., 28. 9d., 48. 6d. and 118.

COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS.

In use the last 70 years for
LIVER COMPLAINTS.

In Boxes, at 18. 1d., 28. 9d., 48. 6d. and 118.

COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS.

SAFEST

THE

FAMILY APERIENT.

In Boxes, at 18. 14d., 28. 9d., 48. 6d. and 118.

INNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.The best remedy for ACIDITY of the STOMACH, HEARTBURN HEADACHE, GOUT, and INDIGESTION; and the best mild aperient for Delicate Constitutions, especially adapted for LADIES CHILDREN, and INFANTS.

DINNEFORD & CO., 172, New Bond-street, London;
and of all Chemists throughout the World.

No. 2253.

BRITISH MUSEUM.

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TRENHAM REEKS, Registrar.

VENING LECTURES for WORKING MEN.
ROYAL SCHOOL OF MINES, Jermyn-street.

The Second Course of this Session, consisting of Six Lectures, by ANDREW C. RAMSAY, LL.D. F.R.S. on The Geology of the Tertiary and Post-Tertiary Epochs,' will be commenced on MONDAY, the 9th January, at 8 o'clock. Tickets may be obtained by Working Men only on MONDAY EVENING, the 2nd January, from 7 o'clock, upon payment of 6d. for the whole Course. Only one Ticket can be issued to each applicant, who is requested to bring his Name, Address, and Occupation written on a piece of paper, for which the Ticket will be exchanged. TRENHAM REEKS, Registrar.

FACULTY of MEDICINE. - The Classes will recommence on MONDAY, January 2nd, 1871.

FACULTY of ARTS and LAWS and FACULTY of SCIENCE.The Lent Term will commence on TUESDAY, January 3rd, 1871.

The SCHOOLS for BOYS between the Ages of Seven and Sixteen.The Lent Term will begin on TUESDAY, January 17th, 1871.

The EVENING CLASSES for Classics, Modern Languages, Mathematics, &c.-The Lent Term will commence on MONDAY, January 9th, 1871.

Prospectuses of the various Departments of the College may be obtained at the Office of the College on application either personally or by letter.

PRICE THREEPENCE REGISTERED AS A NEWSPAPER

COOPER'S HILL, SURREY.

By order of the Secretary of State for India in Council. India Office, 30th November, 1870. NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that a COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION will be held in JUNE NEXT, for the selection of Fifty Candidates for admission to this College.

The Examination will be open to all British-born subjects of good character and sound constitution, who are between the ages of 17 and 21 years. The successful competitors, after undergoing a course of instruction at the College, including a practical course under a Civil or Mechanical Engineer, and on being found qualified, will be appointed to the Engineer Service of the Indian Government, on a salary commencing at Rs. 4,200 (about 4201.) per annum.

The Examination will embrace the following subjects:

The Charge made to Students at the College will be at the rate of 150l. per annum.

For further particulars apply, by letter only, to the SECRETARY, Civil Service Commissioners, Cannon-row, Westminster, or the SECRETARY, Public Works Department, India Office, S. W.

THE

LONDON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE. Principal-Dr. L. SCHMITZ, Ph.D. LL.D. F.R.S.E., late Rector of the High School of Edinburgh. The NEW TERM commences on WEDNESDAY, the 18th of January, 1971, when the l'upils Re-assemble at the College.

Applications for Admission should be addressed to the PRINCIPAL; or the Secretary of the International Education Society (Limited), at the College, Spring-grove, Middlesex.

LADIES' COLLEGE, DUFFIELD HOUSE,

LOWER NORWOOD. Principals-Mrs. and Miss RICHARDSON. --Fees-65, 80, and 100 Guineas, the latter including Riding Lessons and Ticket for the Crystal Palace. Scientific Lectures each alternate week. Professors in daily attendance. The NEXT TERM will commence (D. V.) on the 20th of JANUARY.

MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE.

NIVERSITY COLLEGE. LOGIC. - HISTORY of PHILOSOPHY.-Professor CROOM ROBERTSON will Lecture on LOGIC in the Lent and Summer Terms, beginning on Thursday, the 5th of January, at 10 o'clock. Fee (for above Sixty Lectures), 41. 48. Also on the HISTORY of MODERN PHILOSOPHY, chiefly English, during Lent Term, on Monday Evenings, at 7:30, from January 9th. Fee (for about Twelve Lectures, ll. 118. 6d.

JOHN ROBSON, B.A., Secretary to the Council.

SOCIETY of HEBREW

CLASSES.

LITERATURE

The Committee beg to announce that Dr. ABRAHAM BENISCH has consented to give a series of Expositions in connexion with this Society. The Books selected are, for Course I., the "Book of Knowfedge," by Maimonides (07 120). For Course II., the book of Isaiah, with the Commentary of Rabbi David Kimchi ("p"¬").

Each Class will be held once a week, to commence in January, 1871. The Classes are open to all Members of the Society, and others above the age of 16 are admissible on the recommendation of one of the Committee. It is requested that all communications be addressed to the Hon. Sec., Israel Davis, Esq., 11, The Avenue, Blackheath, S. E., who will be happy to answer every inquiry. Application should be made ater than January 9, 1871.

115, GLOUCESTER-TERRACE, Hyde Park. The JUNIOR HALF TERM begins January 9th. The SENIOR TERM, January 25th. Prospectuses, containing Terms, &c., may be had on application to the Lady Resident.

OWENS COLLEGE, MANCHESTER. — GIL·

CHRIST SCHOLARSHIP.-One Scholarship of 50l. per annum. tenable for three years at Owens College, is offered for Competition in the Matriculation Examination of the University of London, in June next -Prospectuses of this, and other Entrance Exhibitions, will be sent on application.

HAM, London. S. E., for the Training of Youths to business, will be RE-OPENED January 16th, 1871.

A List of Leading Firms, Past or Present Supporters of the Schools, forwarded on application to the Principal, JOHN YEATS, LL.D., &c. N. B. Private Students received.

H

ARROW

PREPARATORY

SCHOOL.

HEAD MASTER-The REV. C. H. TANDY, M.A. ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP tenable in THE PUBLIC SCHOOL. BOYS are also PREPARED for ETON, WINCHESTER, RUGBY, &c.

The SCHOOL will RE-OPEN on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19th, 1871.

HODDESDON ENDOWED GRAMMAR

SCHOOL, founded 1559, will be found complete in every Department. Reference to Gentlemen whose Sons are now at the School from the East and West Indies, from Ireland, and from several of the Counties of the United Kingdom. Terms moderate and inclusive.Address HEAD MASTER, Hoddesdon Grammar School, Herts.

S.W. Rev. Dr. WRIGLEY, M. A. M.D. F.R.A.S., Head Master. -Mathematics, Classics, Science, English, French, German and Drawing taught. A SPECIAL DEPARTMENT for Pupils preparing for Public Competitive Examinations, Civil and Military. The FIRST TERM of 1871 begins on the 19th of JANUARY. Honours obtained by Dr. Wrigley's Pupils in December, 1870-1. Oxford First Class in Final Mathematical Examination; 2. Cambridge First Class in Natural Science Tripos (third); 3. Woolwich Royal Engineers (second).

BLACKHEATH PROPRIETARY SCHOOL.

Rev. JOSEPH FENN.
Principal-The Rev. J. KEMPTHORNE, M.A., late Fellow of
Trinity College, Cambridge.

Second and Mathematical Master-The Rev. R. J. Pearse, M.A.
Fellow of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
Assistant Masters-Mr. T. Batson, B.A., late Scholar of Lincoln Col-
lege, Oxford; Mr. Alfred Tucker, Magdalen College, Cambridge;
Mr. E. E. Sutton, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin; Mr. W. R.
Burgess, B.A., Queen's College, Oxford; Mr. John Auld.

SPECIAL DEPARTMENT.
Head Master-The Rev. J. Morgan, LL.D., Trinity College, Dublin.
Instructors in Physical Science, Chemistry, Fortification, &c.-The Rev.
H. M. Hart, M. A., Trinity College, Dublin; Mr. M. Shattock, B.A.
Pembroke College, Cambridge.

Sanskrit and Arabic-The Rev. George Small, M. A., Edinburgh.
English and Writing Master-Mr. H. Earland.
French Masters-Mr. E. Sueur; Mr. F. Osiander, B.D.
German Master-Mr. F. Osiander, B.D.

Drawing Masters-Mr. L. J. Steele; Mr. John Auld, jun. Geometrical Drawing Master-Mr. W. W. Wolffram. Exhibitions of 501. each, tenable for three years, are awarded every year to Pupils proceeding to the Universities.

Classical and Mathematical Scholarships of 101. are also awarded every year; and also Three Boarding-house Scholarships to be competed for under certain regulations, on entering the School.

The NEXT TERM commences on THURSDAY, 19th January, 1871. Particulars as to the mode of Admission, Terms, Boarding-houses, &c., may be obtained on application to the PRINCIPAL, or by letter to the Secretary, J. E. PANTER, Esq., Proprietary School, Blackheath, London, S. E.

for YOUNG LADIES.

The Conductor of a large and successful Establishment WISHES TO RETIRE, at the end of the present Session, in favour of one or more possessed of the qualifications and means necessary to carry it on efficiently.

It is situated in an excellent and growing locality, unaffected by public or other Educational changes. Address BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Messrs. Roberts & Scott, Advertising Agents, 13, Hanoverstreet, Edinburgh.

EDUCATION for GENTLEMEN'S Daughters.

-Mademoiselle CRESSEIL, Directrice de l'Institution Protestante, 57, BOULEVARDE BUREAU, Parc de Neuilly, PARIS, begs to inform the Parents of her former Pupils, and Friends in England, that she has RE-OPENED her SCHOOL at NOTTING HILL. Mademoiselle CRESSEIL has brought with her several of her French Pupils, and will be assisted by German and English Resident Governesses, and by excellent Masters for Music, Singing, Painting, &c. Terms, from 50 to 601. References can be obtained from highly connected Families.- For particulars address to Mademoiselle CRESSEIL, 121, Blenheim-crescent, Notting Hill, London, W.

EDUCATION.

CROOM'S-HILL SCHOOL, BLACKHEATH, near London. Principal-Rev. T. GOODWIN, M.A. D.C.L. LL.D.-That this School still maintains its high repute, the following proof is given:-It passed 12 Candidates in the Oxford Local Examinations in June last; of these, 5 were in Honours, 3 of them being placed in the First Class, consisting of only 8 of the 122 Successful Candidates supplied by the Schools in the London centre. The curriculum of studies is adapted to the requirements of Students preparing for the Universities, the Army and Navy, the Civil Service, and Commercial Life.-A Prospectus will be forwarded on application.

MRS. BAYNES and her SISTERS (the Misses

Beard have REMOVED their School from Denmark-hill to MOUNT VIEW, Greenhill, Hampstead.

The NEXT TERM will begin on JANUARY 26th.

A

RUNDEL SOCIETY, 24, OLD BOND-STREET, LONDON. Founded in 1849, for Promoting the KNOWLEDGE of ART by Copying and Publishing important Works of Ancient Masters.

The PAYMENT of 11. 18. as an entrance donation constitutes membership, as an Associate, for life.

The PUBLICATIONS are sold at lower prices to Members, and at higher to the Public.

The SOCIETY'S APARTMENTS, with the Collection of Drawings and Publications, arranged for Exhibition, are open daily.

The WORKS NOW ON SALE include Chromo-lithographs and Engravings from the Works of GIOTTO, MASOLINO, MASACCIO, FILIP PINO LIPPI, FRA ANGELICO, GozzoLI, MANTEGNA, BOTTICELLI. GHIRLANDAIO, PERUGINO, FRANCIA, FRA BARTOLOMMEO, L. da VINCI, LUINI, DEL SARTO, BAZZI, RAPHAEL, MEMLING, VAN EYCK, &c., at prices varying from 78. 6d. to 2. 28.

CIRCULARS, containing Rules, Names of Country Agents, and Lists of Publications, with Prices, may be obtained (or will be sent free by post) on application to F. W. MAYNARD, Secretary.

24, Old Bond-street, London.

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HOVERNESS.-A Young Lady (Daughter of a Professional man), educated in France and Germany, and capable of teaching French, German, Music, and Singing, desires a SITUATION in a GENTLEMAN'S FAMILY. Pupils under Twelve preferred. Does not object to go Abroad.-Address B. B., Messrs. Terry, Stoneman & Co. 6, Hatton-garden, E.C.

INDIAN ENGINEERING, FOREST, and TELE

GRAPH EXAMINATIONS.-Special Courses, preparatory for these Examinations, will commence at the HARTLEY INSTITU TION, SOUTHAMPTON, early in January.-For Prospectus address the PRINCIPAL.

MR. THOMSON, Graduate of the London and

Edinburgh Universities, Successor to Mr. Maccoll, receives a limited number of YOUNG GENTLEMEN as BOARDERS, who may either be Educated in his House, or attend Classes at the University. One Vacancy in January and another in April.

A LADY, who has received a liberal Education, and assisted in preparing Boys for College, offers the above to a YOUTH, where comfort and solid study are combined. Subjects: Classics, Modern Languages, Composition with a special view to Correspondence, and General Instruction. References exchanged.-E. F., Calfs's, Stationers, Edgware-road.

PRIVATE TUITION. A Gentleman, experienced

in TEACHING, receives a few PUPILS requiring careful Preparation for the Universities, Competitive Examinations, or Professional Pursuits.-Address J. N., 22, Lanark-villas, Maida-vale, W.

AN ART MASTER, having Four Art-Certificates

of the highest grade, requires a Situation as HEAD MASTER of a SCHOOL of ART, or some such similar position.-N. B. A Foreign Appointment not objected to.-Apply A. B., 35, Portland-crescent, Leeds.

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NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS.-A Gentleman desires to place his SON in the OFFICE of a good PROVINCIAL NEWSPAPER, where he might obtain a knowledge of Reporting, Sub-editing, &c.-Apply to ALPHA, care of Messrs. Hammond & Nephew, 3, Abchurch-lane, Lombard-street, London.

TO CAPITALISTS. NEWSPAPER INVEST

MENT.-A GENTLEMAN, who was entrusted as Manager with the organization of the Business details connected with the velopment of one of our most popular Periodicals. is desirous of starting and for many years subsequently, with the deassociating himself with one or more Gentlemen (of Capital), in starting a Daily Newspaper, of an entirely unique and most popular character. A Trial Number has been printed, copies of which can be seen, in confidence. By this means, the acceptance of the Paper by the Trade and by the Public has been satisfactorily tested. A very large circulation and profit may be relied upon. A Stationery Firm of undoubted respectability, either alone, or in conjunction with an approved Printing Firm, would be treated with, as well as private persons desirous of such an investment. Bona fide applications for further particulars with real names, or those of Solicitors, by letter in the first instance, addressed EDITOR, 33, Brydges-street, Coventgarden, W.C., will receive prompt attention.

The COMMIT of the LEICESTER FREE LIBRARY invite OFFERS of WORKS of English Literature of the last Twenty years' issue, to the extent of 2,000 Volumes of Books, adapted for circulation, and 1,000 Volumes for the Reference department. The Books to be perfect and in good condition; to be subject to the selection of the Committee; to be delivered carriage paid to Leicester; and to be on approval and selection for two weeks.

By previously sending lists of Books intended to be offered, the Committee could strike out, and render it unnecessary to send Books already in the Library. No Catalogue is yet ready to send as a guide. Full particulars to be sent, addressed to the Town CLERK, at the Library, not later than THURSDAY, the 12th January.

By order,

SAMUEL STONE, Town Clerk.

THE Spacious and Well-lighted GALLERIES,

No. 9, CONDUIT-STREET, REGENT-STREET, are NOW TO BE LET, for the season, or by the year, as Picture Galleries, or for Fine-Art Exhibitions. They are warmed, and there is the use of a Committee-room, Porter, &c.-Apply to Mr. FREEMAN, Resident Secretary; or to Mr. EDMESTON, Hon. Secretary, 5, Crown-court, Old Broadstreet, E.C.

OUSE and STUDIO, on VIEW, and to be LET well situated in HERCULES-BUILDINGS, LAMBETH, near Westminster Bridge. Rent only 50l. per annum. They offer a very favourable opportunity to Artists or small Manufacturers, or to any one requiring a Residence and spacious Room, that is well adapted for a Studio or Shop.-The Works, Statues, Casts, Drawings, and Designs of the deceased Sculptor, will shortly be on View for Sale.-Apply to G. W. BARNARD, Esq., Solicitor, 156, York road, Lambeth; or to Mr. JACKSON, 60, Mark-lane.

WINTERING

CLUNY-HILL HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT, Forres, Morayshire, N. B. Unequalled in Great Britain for its dry situation and salubrious climate.-See Imperial Gazetteer and Chambera's Encyclopædia.

THE FEEBLE-MINDED.-There are a FEW

VACANCIES in an Institution near London, for the care and skilled Training of the Feeble-minded and Backward of both sexes. It combines a highly-trained staff and experienced Medical Direction with the comforts and refinements of a first-class home.-Address ALPHA, Mr. H. Reed's, Stationer, 67, Oxford-street, London.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS and MINIATURE PAINTERS
TO THE QUEEN,

4, Brook-street, Hanover-square, W.

AUTOTYPES. A fine Collection of these beau

tiful Works of Art ON VIEW, at the Grand Gallery of the Autotype Fine-Art Company (Limited), 36, RATHBONE-PLACE, Oxford-street (next door to WINSOR & NEWTON'S).

THE GRANDEST BOOKSTALL in EUROPE

is at J. POOLE'S, 15, 16, 38 and 39, BOOKSELLERS'-ROW, Strand, British and Foreign, New and Secondhand, in every Department of Literature. A CATALOGUE of CLASSICS, SCHOOL BOOKS, HELPS, KEYS, &c. just ready: inclose a stamp. Also one containing the NEW BOOKS of the Season, Prizes, Presents, &c. in plain or rich bindings.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTS.-Elementary Collection

to illustrate the new edition of Lyell's Elements of Geology,' and facilitate the study of Mineralogy and Geology, can be had at 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, to 500 guineas; also single specimens of minerals, rocks, fossils, and recent shells, geological maps, hammers, all the recent publications, &c., of J. TENNANT, Mineralogist to Her Majesty, No. 149, Strand, London. Private instruction is given in Geology and Mineralogy by Mr. Tennant, F.G.S., 149, Strand, W.C.

AUTOGRAPHS. Just out, a New CATALOGUE

of an interesting Collection of AUTOGRAPH LETTERS of celebrated Emperors, Royal Princes, Artists, great Musical Composers, Poets, Writers, &c., to be had on application, or by post on receipt of one stamp, of M. C. LABUSSIÈRE, 196, Piccadilly, W., London.

FIRESIDE COMFORT.-The PATENT READ

ING EASEL, for Holding the Book, Lamp, and Meals in any position over an Easy Chair, Bed or Sofa. Invaluable to Invalids, Students, and aged persons. Admirably adapted for India. A most useful and elegant gift. Prices. 208. and 50s. Drawings free. — J. CARTER, 55, MORTIMER-STREET, W.

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M 0 N Double Number. JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1871.

Contents.

1. Pius the Seventh and Pius the Ninth:

2. By the Seashore. By W. E.

3. Pagan Inscriptions and Christian Cemeteries.

4. Catholic Interests and the late Session of Parliament.

II. The Prison Ministers Act Committee.

5. The Theology of the Parables. By the Rev. Henry J. Coleridge.

6. "Vidimus Stellam Ejus."

7. How"History" is Written.

8. The Eclipse Expedition. By the Rev. A. Weld.

9. Wafted Seeds.

By F. L.

Chapter XXIX-A Secret and a Promise. Chapter XXX.Reginald Amyot. Chapter XXXI-An Evening with Mrs. Shackelrammer. Chapter XXXII.-Gerald and Amy. Chapter XXXIII.-Margaret's Letter. Chapter XXXIV. Words with Wings. Chapter XXXV.-Tidings from Hurst Gate.

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1. Archbishop Manning on the Vatican Council.

2. Popular Tales on the Aryan Nations.

3. A French Account of our Higher Education.

4. Rossi's Bullettino di Archæologia.

5. The Pontificate of P'ius the Ninth. By J. F. Maguire, M.P. NOTICES.

1. Father Kaulen on the Vulgate.-2. A Ride through the Dis turbed Districts of New Zealand. By Lieut. the Hon. Herbert Meade, R.N.-3. Professor Robertson's Translation of AntiJanus.-4. Other Worlds than Ours. By R. A. Proctor, B. A. F.R.A.S.-5. We Girls. By Adeline J. D. Witney.-6. Anthony Trollope's Sir Harry Hotspur.-7. Mr. Weatherly's Poems 8. Father Kirchheim's Collection of Concordats.-9. Father Schneider's Manual for Priests.-10. The Kingly Office of the Church. By Dr. Todd.-11. History of the Foundation of the Order of the Visitation. Foreign Periodicals-The Pope and Modern Europe. (From the Katholik.)

SCIENCE REVIEW, No. XXXVIII., JAN. 1, price 28. 6d., contains:Hitting the Mark, or Cannon Balls and their Striking Velocity, by Dr. Royston Pigott. Illustrated.

Natural Selection insufficient to the Development of Man, by the
Rev. G. Buckle.

Polymorphic Fungi, by M. C. Cooke, M.A. Illustrated.
The Eclipse Expedition, by R. A. Proctor, B.A. F.R.A.S.
Notes on Butterflies, by the Rev. C. H. Robertson.
On Sleep, by B. W. Richardson, M.D. F.R.S.

With careful Summary of Progress in every Branch of Science, Reviews of Books, &c.

London: Robert Hardwicke, 192, Piccadilly, W.

This day is published, price 68.