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The saving of from 30 to 50 per cent , on each suit of clothes , is a feature which the practical genius of Englishmen will hot fail to appreciate . " Pf ^ HE : above quotation is taken from a Work lately published , on " The Various Systems , &c , of _ L the Woollen-Cloth Trade . " The immediate reference of this extract is to the New System recentlj introduced at the LONDON CLOTH ESTABLISHMENT by EDMUND DUDDEN AND CO . And in which the Writer Bhows that the Customers of Messrs . Dudden and Co . save from 30 to 50 per cent , on their purchases b y adopting the New System . The fine STOCK of the Loxdoit Cloth Establishment is known as one of the best in the Metropolis , from which any Lengths , even the shortest , are SOLD AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE . But , as an auxiliary to the Cloth Trade , Cutters of superior talent are engaged ; and Purchasers of Cloth , &c , may , if they -wish , have it made up on the Premises , at the charge of THIS WQW ^ MgN'S WA ^ gSj , Messrs . Dudden and Co . guaranteeing , not only the Quality of the Cloth , but also the Fit and Workmanship of every Garment . LONDON CLOTH ESTABLISHMENT , 16 , COVENTRY STREET .
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"DEJSriNSULAIR , and ORIENTAL STEAM X NAVIGATION COMPANY . NEW ABBAJWGEMBNTg , AND SEDUCED FABES AND JEIIGHTS . DEPARTURES OUTWARDS . INDIA and CHINA , via EGYPT . — For Aden , Ceylon , Madras , Calcutta , Penang , Singapore , and Hong Kong on the 4 th and 20 th of every month from Southampton , and on the 10 th and 26 th from Marseilles . AUSTRALIA , via SINGAPORE . — For Adelaide , Port Phi lip , and . Sydney ( touching at Batavia ) , on the 4 th ' of May and 4 th of every alternate month thereafter from Southampton , and on the 10 th of May and 10 th of every alternate month thereafter from Marseilles . MALTA and EGYPT . —On the 4 th and 20 th of every month from Southampton , and the 10 th and 26 th from Marseilles . MALTA and CONSTANTINOPLE . —On the 27 th of every month from Southampton . SPAIN and PORTUGAL . —For Vigo , Oporto , Lisbon , Cadiz , and Gibraltar , from Southampton , on the 7 th , 17 th , and 27 th of every month . CALCUTTA and CHINA . —Vessels of the Company ply occasionally ( generally once a month ) between Calcutta , Penang , Singapore , Hong Kong , and Shanghai . If . B . —The rates of passage money and freight on the India and China lines have been considerably reduced , and may be had upon application at the Company ' s Offices , 122 , Leadenhall Street , London , and Oriental Place , Southampton .
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{^\ AS CHANDELIERS AND BRACKETS . \ JC The increased and increasing use of gas in private houses has induced WILLIAM S . BURTON to collect from the various manufacturers all that is new and choice in Brackets , Pendants , and Chandeliers , adapted to offices , passages , and dweUingrooms , as well as to have some designed expressly for him ; these are now ON SHOW in one of hia TEN" LARGE ROOMS , and present , for novelty , variety , and purity of taste , an unequalled assortment . They are marked in plain figures , at prices proportionate with those which have tended to make his Ironmongery Establishment the largest and most remarkable in the kingdom — viz ., from 12 s . 6 d . ( two light ) to Sixteen Guineas . WILLIAM S . BURTON HAS TEN LARGE SHOW ROOMS ( all communicating ) , exclusive of the shop , devoted to the show of GENERAL FURNISHING IRONMONGERY ( including Cutlery , Nickel Silver , Plated , andJapanned Wares , Iron and Brass Bedsteads ) , so arranged and classified that purchasers may easily and at once make their selections . Catalogues , with Engravings , sent ( per post ) free . The money returned for every article not approved of , 39 , OXFORD-STREET ( corner of Newman-street ) : Nos . 1 and 2 , NEWMAN-STREET j and 4 and 5 , PERRY'SPLACE .
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M ECHI'S DESKS , WORK-BOXES , and TEA CHESTS , 4 , Leadenhall Street , London , ne all that is superb and cheap , with the most approved patterns , invented by himself , manufactured on his own premises , where may be eeen some of the richest specimens in the world of Papier Mache" Goods , Dressing Cases , Bagatelle Tables , Ivory Chessmen and Chessboards , rich Card Cases , Tablets , and in fact everything for the Work Table and Dressing Toilet , displayed in a style of elegance not surpassed by any in this kingdom . MECHI is tho aolo and original inventor of the Castellated Tooth Brushes , Magic Strop and Paste , the peculiar Steel Razor , the Cushioned Bagatelle TableB , and various improvoments in Portable Desks and Dressing Cases combined .
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TO ElttlQRAWTIS . rpHE following Gutta Peectta Articles JL will be found of great value to Emigrants , especially such as are proceeding to the " GOLD DIGGINGS . GUTTA PEECHA LINING FOR BOXES . Buckets . I Life Buovs . I Washing Bowls . Dbinkino Mcgs . J Flabks . | Syphons . GUTTA PERCHA TUBING . Suctions toe Pumps . I Carboys fob Guniowder . Juas . | Miners' Caps . SOLES TOR BOOTS AND SHOES . To KKir the Fkkt Dry is of the utmost importance to tho Emigrant . This may be secured by the use of Gutta Pereha Soles , which are perfectly Waterproof , Cheaper and more-Durable than Leather . They can be put on with ease by any one . This cannot be too extensively known amongst Australian Emigrants , as it is now difficult to find a Shoemaker in that country . Golb Washing Vessels of every vabietit of shaph may jib had to order . Directions to Emigrants for lining Boxes with Gutta Poreha Sheet , ( ao as to preserve the contents from injury by sea water , ) also for putting on Solos of Boots and Shoos , &o ., may be hid GRATIS on application to any of tho Qutta Pereha Company ' s Dealers . ' N . J $ . — -The Company's Illustrated Circulars , with Instructions ! 'for Joining Tubes , Lining Cisterns and Tanks , and for eoovuroly attaching Qutta Pereha Soles , will be forwarded ( post free ) on receipt or four postage stamen . THB GUTTA PERCHA COMPANY , PATENTEES , IS , Wha »» Roai > , City Boad , London .
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SHIRTS . —FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS are not sold by any hosiers or drapers , and can therefore be obtained only at 38 , Poultry . Gentlemen in the country or abroad , ordering through their agents , are requested to ob-6 erve on the interior of the collar-band tho stamp---" FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS , 38 , POULTRY , " without which none are genuine . They are made in two qualities—First quality , 40 s . tho half-dozen ; second quality , 30 s . the half-dozen . Gentlemen who are desirous of purchasing Shirts in the very best manner in which they can be made , are solicited to inspect these , the most unique and only perfect fitting Shirts . List of prices and instructions for measurement , post free , and patterns of tho new coloured shirtings free on receipt of six stamps . RICHARD FORD , 38 , Poultry , London .
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TEA . —IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Government having announced , by tho Chancellor of tho Exchequer , their intention to reduce tho duty upon Toa from 2 s . 2 jd . per lb . to 1 h . 10 d ., with a further progressive roductiou until it descends to Onb Shilmno only : — Wo have much pleasure to inform our friends and the public that the advantages arising from those proposed reductions will , immediately they como into operation , 1 ) 0 given to our cuhtoniRM , and tho prices of tho whole of our loan bo regulated accordingly . Should Parliament confirm tho . proposition of tho Minister , which in confidently anticipated , the Now Duties will probably bo received at the Custom Houho on Tuesday lioxt , tho 20 th April . SIDNEY , WKLLS , & CO ., Toa Merchants and DoalorH , No . H , Ijvihiktb IIii . Ii , London . April 20 th , 1853 .
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AWARDED A PBIZE MEDAL UNDER CLASS XIX . TO THE CARPET TRADE . — ROYAL VICTORIA FELT CARPETING . — Tho PATENT WOOLLEN CLOTH COMPANY (>« # to inform th » Trado that their Nuw Pat ^ khnh in Cauphth und Tahlk Covkbh for the preaenfc aeaaoii are now out , and will be found far nuporior to any they have hitherto produced , both in stylo ami vurioty . The public oim be supplied at all respectable Curpot-housoB in London and the country . The public deem it neoosHary to caution tho publio agmin » t parties who ore gelling an inferior description of goods us Felted Carjiots , which will not boar comparison with their manufacture , either in style or durability ; and that the genuineness of tho goods can alwavn I > o touted by purchasers , as the Company ' H Carpets ur « nil ntnmpnd at both end" of tho pieoe , " lloyal Victoria Carpeting , Lvudon , " with tho royal arms in the oentre . The C ompany ' s Manufactories are at Klmwood Millii , Leoda ; and . Borough Road , liftndon . "Wholesale Warehousea at 8 , L . OY * i * Jta , W ^ oo © Sxjinmv Cubapbidh .
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8 UPKHTOR TO COFFHK , BUT LOWER IN PRICE . ITU HSNCir CHOCOLATE , Is . per pound , or ' in packotN , <) o judged of by the perfection attained in Hit HiimufaotiirP , owing to which it may be uued either au food or beverage . PAK 1 H CHOCOLATE COMPANY , ditd . iiigiiishod b y the Patronage of I'i'r Majouty the Queen , and tho unannnouH award ofboth " Council" and " JPriee" MedalH at tlio Groat li * - hibitlou of lHfil . Manufacture ™ of Itreakfaat Ohoeoluto , Bonbons , and French HyrupH . Sold WliolcHiile anil Retail hy tho principal Groaura , GonfMitioixirw , and Druinjintii 1 » tl » e kingdom . Chocolate Mills , IhIoworth i WlioleiWe Depot , 35 , Pudding-JLunt ^ Oity j Woap-Mud Agent , Mr , JouH IlAXJfiBW * , 221 , Begoat-etro ^ fi .
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HOUSEHOLDERS' LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY . DIHTINCTIVH AND PBCHIUB PBATUIIKB . 1 . Every Polioy is absolutely indisputable , the ntato of heuJtL , ago , and intnrout , being admit led on the Policy . 2 . Policioti liaiil to the Holder within Fourteen Days after Proof of Death . 3 . No uhargo for l ' oli Hitor ( i in Haviiitfu' JJiinks and intending Meinbor . 1 of ihiilding SooiotioH , may invent their iunda bo aj ) to nneure the Anauraiice of a given Hum in the ovtmfc of death , nud at Mio same time employ them for tho purchase of property < luring life . TIuh Bvulem uuperHedes Buildiiitf aooiotiou— -eupopnodeH Havingtt' Jlankn . 7 . A perHou may cIiooho any age for entry , by paying the value of the ditl ' ereuoo betweeu hi * owu und tuo ouonen age ,-MA out ) num . mCUAKD HOD 80 N . Beoretaiy . Omvw&Ui 15 cm *! 10 , Adam Stubht , Aumljui , London .
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CLERICAL , MEDICAL , AND GENERAL \ y LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY . Established 1824 . Empowered by Special Act of Parliament . ADVANTAGES . Extension op Limits of Residence . —The Assured can reside in any part of Europe , the Holy Land , Egypt , Madeira , the Cape , Australia , New Zealand , and in most parts ot North and South America , without extra charge . MUTUAL SYSTEM WITHOUT THE RISK OF PARTNERSHIP . The small share of Profit divisible in future among the Shareholders being now provided for , the Assured will hereafter derive all the benefits obtainable from a Mutual Office * , with , at the eame time , complete freedom from liability—* thus combining , in the same office , all the advantages of both The Assurance Fund already invested amounts to £ 850 , 000 , and the Income exceeds £ 136 , 000 per annum . Credit System . —On Polioies for the whole of Life , one halt of the Annual Premiums for the first five years may remain on credit , and may either continue as a debt on the Policy , or may be paid off at any time . _ Loans . —Loans are advanced on Policies which have been in existence five years and upwards , to the extent of nine-tenths of their value . Bonuses . —FIVE Bonuses have been declared ; at the last in January , 1852 . the sura of £ 131 , 125 was added to the Policies , producing a Bonus varying with the different ages , from ^ 4 r | to 55 per cent , on the Premiums paid during the five years , or from £ 5 to £ 12 1 CM- Per cent , on the sum assured . Participation in Peofits . —Policies participate in tho profits in proportion to tho number and amount of the Premiums paid between every division , so that if only one years Premium be received prior to the Books being closed for any division , the Policy on which it was paid will obtain its dH * share . The books close for the next Division on 30 th Juntf , 1856 , therefore those who effect Policies before the 30 th Jun » next , will be ontitlod to ono year ' s additional share of Profits over later assurers . Application of Bonuses . —The next and future Bonuses may be either receivod in Cash , or applied at tho option of tlio Assured in any other way . Non-participation in Profits . —Assurances may be eneoted for a Fixed Sum at considerably reduced rates , and the Premiums for term Policies aro lower than at inoBt other Safe Otflces . .,,.,, Pkompt Settlement of Claims . —Claims paid thirty days after proof of death , and all Policies aro ludiaputable except in cases of fraud . Invalid Livks may bo assured at ratoa proportioned to tho increased risk . Policies aro gran tod on tho Jives of portions in any station , and of every ag-o , and for any mm on ono life from £ 50 to £ 10 , 000 . Premiums miiy bo paid yearly , half-yearly , or quarterly , - bat if a payment l > e omitted iroru any cause , tUo Policy can bo revived within fourteen Months . Tho Accounts and Balance Shoots are at all times open to tho inspection of the Assured , or of persons detvrou * to assure . Tables of Rates and forms of PropoBal , ouai be obtained of any of the Society ' s Agents , or of GEO . H . PINCKARD , Resident Secretary . 99 , Groat Russell Street , Hloomsbury , London .
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BANKS OF DEPOSIT AND SAVINGS BANKS . INVESTMENT OF CAPITAL AND SAVINGS . 1 VTATIQKAL ASSURANCE and INVESTJ 3 | MENT ASSOCIATION , 7 , ST . Mabtin's Place , Trafalgar Sqtjabb , Lowdow , a » i > 50 , Pall Mall , Manchbsteb . Established in IMA . MITSTBBS . Lieut .-Col . the Right Honourable Lord George Paget , M . P . Rev . Joseph Prendergast , D . D ., ( Cantab . ) Lewisham . George Stone , Esq ., Banker , Lombard Street . Matthew Hutton Chaytor , Esq ., Reigate . The Investment of Money with this Association secures equal advantages to the Savings of the Provident and the Capital of the Affluent , and affords to both the means of reabsing the highest rate of Interest yielded by first-class securities , in which alone the Funds are employed . The constant demand for advances upon securities of that peculiar class , which are offered almost exclusively to Life Assurance Companiesi such as Reversions , Life Interests , &c , enables the Board of Management to employ Capital on more advantageous terms and' at higher rajes of Interest than eould Otherwise , with equal safety , be obtained . The present rate of Interest is Jive per cent , per annum , » nd this rate will continue to be paid so long aa the Assurance department finds the same safe and profitable employment for money . Interest payable half-yearly in January and July . Money intended for Investment is received daily between tho hours of 10 and 4 o ' clock , at the Offices of the Association . Immediate Annuities granted , and the business of Life Assurance in all its branches , transacted , on highly advantagepus terms ; Bates , Prospectuses , and Forms or Proposal , wi * 4 every requisite information , may be obtained on app lication at the offices of the Association , or to the respective Agents throughout the United Kingdom . PETER MORRISON , Managing Director . Applications for Agencies may be made to the Managing Director .
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Leader (1850-1860), April 23, 1853, page 407, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1983/page/23/
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