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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2193, 18 May 1870, Page 3

Public Companies. Amusements. THE AUSTRALASIAN FIRE LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Head Office—Collins street west, Melbourne. Directors— Hon. James Graham, M.L.C., Chairman, Hon. W. J. T. Clarke, M.L.C, Vice Chairman, Hon. Edward Cohen, M.L.A Hon. Alex. Fraser, M.L.C. James Macbain, Esq., M.L.A. Thomas Budds, Payne, Esq., J.P, E. L. Montedore, Esq., J.P., Secretary. Fire, Life, and Marine Risks taken at lowest current rates. W. c G. TURNBULL & CO., , Amenta for Otago. JJOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Head Offices: NORTH JOHN STREET, LIVERPOOL, The Directors have uow the pleasure of submitting tbe following statement, showing the linaucial position of the Company : The capital available for the purpose of meeting any unusual calamity happening to the assured is Two Millions sterling. The amount actually paid up is L 288.495., This, with the accumulated funds in hand at this date exceeds L 1,800,000. For the satisfaction of the public the whole of the securities belonging to the Company are annually submitted to the careful scrutiny of two independent auditors, and the following is an extract from their report to the last annual meeting : “The whole of your books have been audited ; every document, every account, every voucher, your bank-book, and every security —all have been most carefully kept, and tliere is not one doubtful security in the whole.” A detailed list of the investments of the Company, as already published, may be obtained on application. INDEPENDENT VALUATION OF LIFE LIABILITIES. In continuation of the Quinquennial Investigation to the end of 1864, which resulted in a division of Profits among the Policyholders, the Directors have just obtained an Independent Repot t from Mr Samuel Brown, President of the Institute of Actuaries, on the results of the Life business for the four years ending 31st December, 1868, as follows : LIFE LIABILITIES AND ASSETS on 31st December, 1868. t-? a 5 « sa <5 2 g § ■< The results show a surplus iu the Life branch available for the next Division of Profits in 1870, amounting to L 198,450. The valuation of the Life Policies has been made at 3 per cent, interest, and net premiums only have been taken, so that the loadings for future profits and expenses are entirely held in reserve, and not brought into the valuation. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES granted by the ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE. Moderate Premiums. Prompt and Liberal settlement of Losses. Loss aud Damage by explosion of Gas made good, LIFE. Unquestionable Security. Large participation in Profits. Exemption of Assured from liability of partnership. No Charge for Policy Stamps, and no • Entrance Money’, Fees to Medical Referees paid by the Company. Forfeiture of Policy cannot take place from Unintentional Mis-statement. License for "Voyage to and from Europe granted free of charge. LIFE BONUSES Hitherto among tbe Largest ever declared by any Office. Resolution of Directors, 1867, To increase further the Proportion of Profits to Assured. Profits Divided every Five Years, To Policies then in existence Two entire Years. Agents at Dunedin : HENDERSON, LAW, & CO. Hairdressers. Appointment to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, and His Excellency the Governor aud Volunteers. | B E I S S E L , , Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s [AIRDRESSER AND PERFUMER, Rattray street, Dunedin, rm, Cold, and Shower Baths (reduced to One Shilling) always ready, lies’. Hair Dressed any Style or Fashion ' A Private Room for Ladies. ; JJOYAL PRINCESS THEATRE. WEDNESDAY, 18ra MAY. GRAND AMATEUR PERFORMANCE BY THE DUNEDIN GARRICK CLUB. Re-appearance (for this time only) of M R S J. B. STEELE, (Miss Adelaide Bowling), Who has kindly volunteered her services, and will be assisted by several LADY AMATEURS. FLEURY’S BAND has been engaged. The performance will comprise the three aot Comedy of £ 1 0 0, 0 0 0, And the Laughable Irish Farce of MORE BLUNDERS THAN ONE. Dress Circle, 3s : Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Box plan at Gcddes Bros, Bros., High street, where seats can be secured. Members of the above Club are informed that they can have the usual Ticket on application to Gcddes Brothers, by producing their Ticket of Membership. jyj ASONIC HALL. DR. CARR Will make his First Appearance in Dunedin, at the MASONIC HALL (MORAY PLACE), MONDAY, the 23rd MAY. Notice of Removal NOTICE OF REMOVAL. SDOODEWARD has removed to Prc- « mises in George street, opposite the Odd-Fellows Hall. Hair cut (in first, class style), SIXPENCE, Cigars and tobacco o the best brands. Try his shilling portraits. Manufacturers HARDING’S FLEXIBLE ROOFING, Reduced to One Penny per Square Foot. Unequalled for cheapness, durability, and cleanly appearance. Awarded the Silver Medal Amsterdam Exhibition, 1869, for its superiority to Felt. HARDING’S FLEXIBLE ROOFING, Reduced to One Penny per Square Foot. Suitable for all climates. Liberal terms to shippers and wholesale buyers. Samples and trade terms free. HARDING’S FLEXIBLE ROOFING, Reduced to 23s’ per Roll of 25 yards by 44 inches. One Penuy per Square foot. Dressing, 2s 6d per gallon. Zinc nails, 5d per lb. Terms strictly cash with orders. —JAMES HARDING, Sole Manufacturer, 20, Nicholas lane, London, E.C. HARDING’S FLEXIBLE ROOFING, for covering Houses, Sheds, Farm Buildings, Emigrants’ Cotthges, and every description of temporary and permanent residences, Reduced to One Penny per Square Foot. HARDING’S FLEXIBLE ROOFING, Reduced to One Penny per Square Foot, is used at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich ; Chatham, Haulhowline, and other Dockyards ; Amsterdam Exhibition, Metropolitan Board of Works, &c. MILNER’S STRONG HOLDFAST AND FIRE-RE ISTING SAFES, Strong Room Doors, &e., with all the recent improvements. Price lists, drawings, and testimonial free by post. Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Hull, and 47a, Moorgatc street, City, London. JgARRY & COMPANY, COCOA AND "CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURERS, FINSBURY STEAM MILLS, LONDON BARRY & CO. Cocker shot he rs , (Successors to Samuel Cocker aud Sou) SIIEFFIELb, Exclaxd, i Established 1752. j Manufacturers of Steel, Files, Wife, Tools, j Reaping-Knives, Saws, Scythes aud Sickles, ; Steel Wire Ropes, Crinoline Steel, and I Springs, &c., Also GENERAL MERCHANTS. The only firm honored with Three Prize Medals at the Exhibition of London, 1851. First-class Prize Medal at the Exhibition of Paris, 1855. Medal of Honor ef the Society of Arts, London, 1856, Awarded for the Superior Quality of their Steel, Files, Wire, Tools, &g. Pumping-engines For Water Works, Mines, Irrigation, Feeding Boilers, and all purposes. STEAM ENGINES OF ALL GLASSES WOOL & COTTON PACKING PRESSES, Manufactured by ROUTLEDGi & OMMANNEY, A del pin street, Salford, Manchester. QHEAP PRINTING. Bill Heads, Circulars, “ EVENING STAR ” OFFICE. Stafford street.