To meet existing engagements, the Society possesses funds amounting to upwards of Two MILLION POUNDS STERLING, almost wholly invested on Real and Government Securities. The Rates of Premium are lower than those of some offices by nearly 10 per cent., a benefit in itself equivalent to an Annual Bonus. There is no Proprietary to divide with the Assured the profits of this Institution, which is one of the very few purely Mutual Insurance Offices. Persons, therefore, now effecting Insurances will receive the full benefit of the system, and will be entitled to participate in the large reserves of the Society, which are applicable for future Bonuses. One-half of the first five Annual Premiums may remain as a permanent charge upon the Policies granted for the whole duration of life. NO CHARGE IS MADE FOR POLICY STAMPS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chief Offices, Surrey Street, Norwich; 6, _Crescent_, _Bridge Street_, _Blackfriars_, _London_; _College Green_, _Dublin_; _and Prince’s Street_, _Edinburgh_. * * * * * _The benefits to be derived by the Public from Insurance against Loss by Fire are so great and numerous_, _when compared with its trifling cost_, _as to render it an imperative duty on every one to avail themselves of the protection afforded by this Institution_, _against the destructive ravages of Fire_, _which in a few moments may lay waste the fruits of a whole life of industry_. * * * * * NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Established 1821. Capital, £550,000. * * * * * PRINCIPAL OFFICES: SURREY STREET, NORWICH. London, 6, Crescent, New Bridge St., Blackfriars. DUBLIN, 2, COLLEGE GREEN. EDINBURGH, PRINCE’S STREET. LIVERPOOL—EXCHANGE STREET. _Birmingham_, _Bennett’s Hill_. _Bristol_, _Corn Street_, _Exchange_, _Exeter_, _High Street_. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DIRECTORS. Lieut. Gen. SIR R. J. HARVEY, C.B., President. CHAS. EVANS, ESQ., Chancellor of JOHN WRIGHT, ESQ. the Diocese of Norwich, Vice-President HENRY BROWNE, ESQ. EDWARD STEWARD, ESQ. WALES C. HOTSON, ESQ. GEORGE DURRANT, ESQ. CHARLES EDWARD TUCK, ESQ. R. J. H. HARVEY, ESQ. DONALD DALRYMPLE, ESQ. H. S. PATTESON, ESQ. W. R. CLARKE, ESQ. Secretary, SIR SAMUEL BIGNOLD, Surrey Street, Norwich. Insurances are granted by this Society, at the same Rates as other Offices, on buildings, goods, merchandise, and effects, ships in port, harbour, or dock, from loss or damage by Fire, in any part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.