The Average Rate of Interest earned was £4 10s. 3d. per cent. The Valuation Rate of Interest is now Reduced to £2 10s. per cent. O Table of Mortality. The Business in force now exceeds £34,237,178 Sterling. The Perfected System of Life Assurance. BONUS REPORT, 1907-1911. The Surplus Shown was £801,283 Interim Bonuses paid during the period, £23,804. For the fourth time in succession the rate of Compound Bonus declared is: £1 18s. per cent. per Annum on the Sums Assured and previous Bonus. On the basis of this rate of profit, a Whole-Life or Endowment Assurance Policy for £1000 would, irrespective of age at entry, be increased by bonus, according to its duration, as shown in the following table : THE RESERVES were computed on the most modern basis, the rate of Interest to be earned in the future being assumed to be 2 per cent. only; while the EXTRA reserves for safeguards and adjustments have been adopted as hitherto. Remarkable Progress is shown by the following Tables : ESTATE DUTIES.-Policies are granted at specially low rates for Non-Profit Assurances, and these are particularly advantageous for the purpose of providing Death Duties and portions for younger children. REVERSIONS and LIFE INTERESTS.-These are purchased by the Society, and loans thereon are granted on specially advantageous terms. The Directors are most desirous of increasing the number of the Society's supporters, and invite communications from those willing to represent the Society in London and the Provinces. Full Information on Application to THE MANAGER, 10, FLEET STREET, LONDON. LAW FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LIMITED, No. 114, Chancery Lane, London, W.C. Fire. Personal Accident and Disease. Burglary. Fidelity Guarantee. Property Owners' Indemnity. Workmen's Compensation, including Domestic Servants. Third Party. Motor Car. Plate Glass. BONDS. The Directors desire to specially draw attention to the fact that the Fidelity Guarantee Bonds of this Society are accepted by His Majesty's Government and in the High Court of Justice. DIRECTORS CHARLES PLUMPTRE JOHNSON, Esq., J.P., CHAIRMAN (formerly of Johnson, Raymond-Barker, & Co., Lincoln's Inn). GEORGE FRANCIS BERNEY, Esq. (Corsellis & Berney), Lincoln's Inn Fields. L. C. CHOLMELEY, Esq. (Frere, Cholmeley, & Co.), Lincoln's Inn Fields. HARRY M. CROOKENDEN, Esq. (Francis and Crookenden), Lincoln's Inn. E. S. FREELAND, Esq. (Nicholson, Patterson, & Freeland), Queen Anne's Gate, C. W. GRAHAM, Esq. (Lawrence, Graham, & Co.), Lincoln's Inn. W. A. T. HALLOWES, Esq. (Hallowes & Carter), Bedford Row. E. CARLETON-HOLMES, Esq. (formerly of Carleton-Holmes, Fell, & Wade), SECRETARY-H. T. OWEN LEGGATT. FRANCIS REGINALD JAMES, Esq. (Gwynne James & Son), Hereford. J. E. W. RIDER, Esq. (Rider, Heaton, & Co.), Lincoln's Inn. ASSISTANT SECRETARY-ARTHUR E. C. WHITE. This Society, consequent on its close connection with, and exceptional experience of the requirements of, the Legal Profes sion, INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR AGENCIES FROM SOLICITORS, TO WHOM IT IS ABLE TO OFFER SPECIAL FACILITIES for the transaction of Insurance Business on the most favourable terms. It enjoys the highest reputation for prompt and liberal settlement of claims. Prospectuses and Proposal Forms, and full information, may be had at the Society's Office. The business of the Society is confined to the United F'ngdom, and the security offered to the Policy Holders is unsurpassed by any of the leading Insurance Companies. Printed and published by the Registered Froprietora, FIELD & QUEEN (HORACE COX) LTD., Bream's Buildings. London, EC., in the County of Middleser. I APR 8 1915 THE LAW TIMES. THE JOURNAL. OF THE LAW AND THE LAWYERS. [Registered at G.P.O. Postage within United Kingdom, One Halfpenny; and to Canada at Canadian Magazine Rate.] LADY DETECTIVE," LONDON'S LEADING WOMAN in every branch of OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1915. HOOPER AND SON, LAW STATIONERS, LITHOGRAPHERS, PRINTERS, &C. Telegrams: "Hooper, Cent. London." Telephone: 7855 Central. ASSETS AND COMPANY LIMITED, 26, PALL MALL, LONDON, 8.W. £1,050,000 REVERSIONS PURCHASED, LOANS ON REVERSIONS GRANTED, Apply to R. R. TILT, F.L.A., Actuary & Secretary. Original Society. Founded 1840. THE G UARANTEE FIRE. SOCIE SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE Office: 19, BIRCHIN LANE, LONDON. EVERY YEAR A BONUS YEAR. Whole Life Policies 20 years in force show average increase of the sum assured by Bonus exceeding 50 per cent Endowment Assurance Results also unsurpassed. 37, THREADNEEDLE-STREET, London, E.c. KAIN'S SYSTEM OF SOLICITORS BOOK-KEEPING and COSTS. Twelfth Edition Explanatory Treatise by HENRY BROWN, F.C.A. (formerly Partner with, and afterwards Successor to, the late G. J. KAIN) gives full explanations and specimen entries of all Books of Account. This treatise brings Solicitors' Book-keeping up to date, particular attention being paid to separating office and clients' moneys, and the advantage of drawing only on realised profits. Price 3s. net. All Account and Costs Books on Kain's Copyright System (first and second quality), also special bocks with extra columns, &c. (made to order), may be obtained of us (carriage paid on first quality only). Our 2A Cash Journal, Double Bank Cols., now reduced to £1 11s. 6d. by arrangement with our publishers. SPECIAL NOTICE.-We have no connection whatever with any firm or firms who purport to sell our books, and adopters of "Kain's System" should be careful to deal direct with us or our publishers, Waterlow Brothers and Layton, and see that the name of "Kain" as well as our name appear on the title page of every book. Price list, specimen sheets, and every information relating to the books are supplied by us free of charge. We have on our Register gentlemen with capital desirous of purchasing practices or partnerships. KAIN, BROWN, & CO., 59, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON. Situations, Wanted and Vacant. LADY SHORTHAND TYPIST DESIRES SITUATION; experienced, good Correspondent; excellent references; salary 30s.-F. K." (No. 3731). "Law Times" Office, Bream's-buildings, E.Č. LA AW. SOLICITOR (1907), 30, married and family, capable Advocate and interviewer, with wide general experience in busy Northern Industrial centre, SEEKS MANAGING CLERKSHIP, Assistantship, or charge of Branch Office; Midlands or South preferred; salary moderate; references, &c.-Apply "N. D." (No. 3753), "Law Times" Office, Bream'sbuildings, E.C. LA AW. SOLICITOR (Graduate Cambridge) with small Practice near London, not occupying whole time, DESIRES POST, MANAGING CLERK, to attend half daily or by arrangement, with view to Partnership and Amalgamation or Sucession; commencing salary £75.-" Beta (No. 3753), Times Office. Bream's-buildings, E.C. EXCEPTIONALLY "Law competent Lady SECRETARY disengaged; well educated; capable Correspondent; rapid Shorthand-Typist; four years' experience (two with Barrister); salary £2.-Address TEMPLE LADIES' GUILD, 124. Chancery-lane, W.C. LA AW. SOLICITOR (42; married) DESIRES CHANGE as MANAGING CLERK; accustomed to undertake all Justices' Clerk's duties and advise Bench; many years' experience in Conveyancing, Probate, winding-up Trusts, and General Practice, and accustomed to act without supervision; proficient Accountant and Book-keeper (Kain's); first-class Country credentials; salary by arrangement.-Address (No. 3754), "Law Times Office, Bream's-buildings, E.C. " AW.-SOLICITOR (23) DESIRES POSIFirm TION, preferably with having Colonial interests; excellent Draftsman.-" A. K." (No. 3754), Law Times Office, Bream's-buildings, E.C. LA LA or AW.-Experienced SOLICITOR (admitted 1902) SEEKS ENGAGEMENT, temporary otherwise; Conveyancing and General Practice; can act (No. "Law 3754), supervision.-R. S." without Times Office, Bream's-buildings, E.C. of LA EGISTER of RESIDENCES DOCTORS who receive Resident Patients-town, country, seaside-sent free of charge. The Register states terms, &c., and is illustrated. Mr. A. V. STOREY, General Manager, Scholastic, Clerical, and Medical Association Ltd., 22, Craven-street, Strand, W.C. Tel. add., Triform, London." Tel. No. 1854 Gerrard. " AW. SOLICITOR (28; Public School) DESIRES CLERKSHIP; experienced Conveyancing. Trust, Company, and Court work; act without supervision; salary £125, or by arrangement; country Law Times Office, (No. 3754), preferred." Scotia Bream's-buildings, E.C. ་་ Situations continued on next page, third colu ii Partnerships, Wanted and Vacant. LAW PARTNERSHIPS. Messrs. HOOPER and SON. The Premier Law Partnership Agents. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Messrs. Hooper and Son's extensive and confidential connection with the Profession, both in London and throughout the provinces, which they have enjoyed for upwards of Fifty Years, gives them unique advantages in arranging Partnerships or Successions. Solicitors desirous of acquiring or disposing of Shares or Practices are invited to avail themselves of the advantages of their Register. HOOPER and SON, 69, Ludgate Hill, E.C. Telephone: 7855 Central. SOLICITORS.--Working PARTNER TREQUIREDTORS tice close to Bank of England; goodwill £1500; terms to incoming Partner £500 and 20 per cent. of remaining annual profits; Principal desires to devote considerable time to private outside industrial concerns.--Address "W.," care of Hooper and Batty Ltd., 15, Walbrook, E.C. PURCHASE REVERSIONARY INTERESTS in Real and Personal Property, and Life Interest and Life Policies, and advance money upon these securities. Authorised Capital, One Million. Subscribed Capital, 2643,200. Paid-up Capital, £564,825.-The Society has moved from 17, King's Arms-yard, to 30, Coleman-street, 20. Statement of Claim. MESSRS. ATHERTONS LIMITED claim the patronage of the LEGAL PROFESSION in all matters relating to Sale and Purchase of Practices, Arrangement of Partnerships or Amalgamations, and every branch of the actual business side of the Profession, requiring their assistance, on the following grounds : LAW SUCCESSIONS. (1) They are the recognised leading firm who conduct Law Partnership and Succession negotiations, and deal with most of the important openings in the country. (2) They employ a large and experienced staff including qualified Solicitors versed in every detail of transfer and sale of practices. (3) They have at all times on their books a number of gentlemen, fully qualified and with ample capital, who are waiting to buy practices outright, and they have always many practices for disposal. LAW PARTNERSHIPS. (4) They have a considerable number of eligible gentlemen willing to enter into Partnership, with or without a view to "SUCCESSION." (5) They have always many extremely valuable Partnerships open for negotiation, and ATHERTONS undertake to find any suitable opening to meet the special requirements of any of their clients. MANAGING CLERKS. (6) They can supply at a short notice admitted Solicitors prepared to act as Managing Clerks, and employers need only to state their requirements when a number of excellent men are open for their choice, without any fee for introduction. GENERAL. (7) They are located in the most convenient centre of the Legal World, and appointments can be arranged for solicitors to meet clients at their offices if desired. (8) Their clients can rely upon the strictest confidence being observed, as all correspondence is dealt with by the Principals ONLY. The foregoing are only some few of the advantages ATHERTONS offer, and they cordially invite the Reader of this brief outline of the "CASE" for ATHERTONS to weigh the points adduced carefully, place them upon their trial, when they are confident that the "Verdict" will be in their favour. CONSULTATIONS INVITED. ATHERTONS LIMITED, The Recognised Leading Law LONDON, W.C. Telegrams: "Alacrious, London." THE TEMPLE LADIES' GUILD (highclass Employment Agency), 124, Chancery-lane, W.C.-Capable LADY SECRETARIES. ShorthandTypists, Book-keepers, &c., RECOMMENDED to Employers free of charge; special classification of those with Legal experience.--Write as above, or 'phone Holborn 582. LERKS.-Be a private secretary; short CLERKS larvata short prospects; first-class appointments guaranteed in a few weeks. Illustrated Handbook and testimonials free.HOLBORN HALL COLLEGE, 390, Holborn Hall, Gray's inn-road, London, W.C. Tel.. 6111 Hol. COUNTY BOROUGH OF BOLTON. HE BOLTON CORPORATION invite qualified SOLICITOR to act as DEPUTY TOWN CLERK. Tapplications for the OPPOINTMENT The person appointed must be competent to repre sent the Corporation in Petty Sessions cases and assist the Town Clerk in Parliamentary work, Local Government Board Inquiries, Actions at Law, Arbitrations, the conduct of Elections, and generally as required in the Town Clerk's duties. Salary £300 per annum. Canvassing of members of the Council, directly or indirectly, will be deemed a disqualification. Applications, indorsed "Deputy Town Clerk," stating age. experience, and qualifications, with copies of not more than three testimonials of recent date (which will not be returned), to be delivered to the undersigned not later than the 17th instant. SAMUEL PARKER, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Bolton, 3rd March 1915. AW.-WANTED, capable ENGROSSING tice and Shorthand.-"F. J." (No. 3750), "Lav Times" Office, Bream's-buildings, E.C. AW.-WANTED, MALE SHORTHAND and TYPEWRITING CLERK, age about 20. for London Suburban Solicitors' office.-State age qualifications, and salary required, to Box 204, care of Messrs R. F. White and Son, General Advertising Agents, 33, Fleet-street, E.C. NOLICITOR REQUIRED by Manchester Commercial Firm; good knowledge of County Court procedure essential; permanency to suitable man. --Give full particulars, age, experience, salary required "Lancs." in confidence, (No. 3754), "Law Times Office, Bream's-buildings, E.C. LA AW.-WANTED, in Kent, Solicitors SHORTHAND-TYPIST, with knowledge of Loca! Government Work and Accounts preferred.-Apply in writing, stating age, whether married, experience, and salary required, Kent " (No. 3754), "Law Times Office, Bream's-buildings, E.C. HORTHAND-TYPIST (male or female REQUIRED at once in busy office on East Coast, six months' employment during absence of staff at the war, with a good probability of permanent positionApply, stating age, experience, and salary required to "Seaside" (No. 3754), "Law Times" Office, Bream's buildings. E.C. HORTHAND-TYPIST (junior, male) REQUIRED; not over 18; knowledge of Lega work.-Apply by letter, stating age, experience, and Box salary required, to No. 449, care of Streets. 8, Serle-street, W.C. AW.-REQUIRED, a first-rate MANAG ING CLERK to conduct the Conveyancing and Chancery work of a large London office; must be a admitted man and have the highest testimonials; age 30 to 35-Apply, with full particulars and salary requ to "Chancery," care of Reynell's Advertisement Ofes 44, Chancery-lane, W.C. LAW. WANTED, immediately, if possible GENERAL CLERK in country office; knowledge of Shorthand, Typewriting, and general office rout.. salary £1 58-Apply, stating age, experience (No. 3754). "Lav photograph if possible), "X." Times Office, Bream's-buildings, E.C. D Sales by Auction. Mesars. " SALES BY AUCTION FOR 1915. TEWSON EBENHAM, and CHINNOCKS (Debenham, Tewson, Richardson, adn Co., and Chinnock, Clarke, and Chinnock) beg_to announce that their SALES for 1915 of ESTATES, Investments, Town, Suburban, and Country Houses, Business Premises, Building Land, Ground Rents, Advowsons, Reversions, Stocks, Shares, and other Properties, will be held at the Auction Mart, Tokenhouseyard, near the Bank of England, in the City of London, as follows: Tuesday, March 16 Tuesday, June 8 Tuesday, June 22 Tuesday, June 29 Tuesday, July 6 Tuesday, July 13 Tuesday, July 20 Tuesday, July 27 Tuesday, Oct. 12 Tuesday, Oct. 19 Tuesday, Oct. 26 Tuesday, Nov. 9 Tuesday, Nov. 23 Tuesday, Dec. 7. By arrangement Auctions in Town or Country can also be held on other days. Messrs. Debenham, Tewson, and Chinnocks undertake Sales and Valuations for Probate and other purposes of Furniture, Pictures, Farming Stock, Timber, &c. A list is published monthly of Business Premises, Offices, and Building Sites. A Register is also kept of Estates, Town and Country Residences. Hunting and Bhooting Quarters, and Investments.-Full particulars on application to Messrs. DEBENHAM, TEWSON, and CHINNOCKS, No. 80, Cheapside, E.C., and 11, Waterloo place, S.W. Telephones, City 7611 (three lines) and Gerrard 8765. PROCEEDINGS IN BASTARDY. WITH THE STATUTES, FORMS, AND FORMS OF By R. M. STEPHENSON, LL.B. (Lond.), TABLE OF CONTENTS. Price 5s., post free. A TREATISE ON ORDER XIV. AND The Rules and Practice Thereunder and Relating Thereto. Including the Special Indorsements of Writs under Order III., Rule 6, and the whole Law relating to Summary Judgment, with Forms of Writs, Summonses, Affidavits, &c. Also including the new Rules as to Taxation of Costs in Cases under Order XIV. published by the Practice Masters in June 1906, and the Procedure of Appeals to the Judge in Chambers, to the Court of Appeal, and the House of Lords, and a full Index, Analysing the Law. By ERNEST ARTHUR JELF, M.A., Barrister-at-Law of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, and of the South-Eastern Circuit. FIELD & QUEEN (HORACE COX) LTD., "Law Times" Office Windsor House. Bream's-buildings, E.O. Third Edition, price 5s., post free. WHARTON'S LEGAL MAXIMS WITH Observations and Cases, In Two Parts, contained in one volume. Part I.-One Hundred Maxims. with Observations and Савев Part II.-Eight Hundred Maxims, with Translations BY THE LATE GEORGE FREDERICK WHARTON, Solicitor. FIELD & QUEEN (HORACE COX) LTD., "Law Timer Office. Windsor House, Bream's-buildings, E.O. IN DEMY 8VO., 700 PAGES, PRICE 7. 6d., In this Edition (the Second) the subject-matter has been The ог NOTICES OF EMINENT PARLIAMENTARY MEN. 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