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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 15, 1871
Page
10
In a Life of Dr. Raffles episode a sudden exclamation reveals a woman forgetting her money in a room. The lover urges a return to fetch it, the pair climb a house ladder, she delays and enigmatically mouts that she may come or not, leaving him to ride away alone.
Deaths mention Rev Patrick Thomson in Rochester aged 63 and Mrs Elizabeth Forbes in Islington aged 82. The page also carries old advertisements for Horniman’s Pure Teas, Epps Cocoa, James Epps Co. Homeopathic Chemists, Holloway’s ointments and pills promising relief for digestion, nervousness, and convalescence.
The Bank of England issue and banking departments report totals for the week ending November 8 1871. In the issue department notes issued amount to 87 435 260 pounds with government debt 11 015 100 and other securities 3 984 900. Gold coin and bullion stand at 22 435 260 and silver bullion at 0. Therefore totals show 37 435 260 for issue. In the banking department proprietor's capital 14 553 000 with government securities including dead public deposits 5 203 815 and weight annuity 15 001 028. Other deposits 22 760 256 and other securities 18 232 380. Beven day and not other bills 535 454, gold and silver coin 639 670. Totals balance at 46 164 093 in both columns. Chief Cashier signs.
Markets report a tight English wheat supply with ready sales at last Monday’s prices. Imports are arriving in large volumes while demand remains active. prices show little change. Flour remains moderately supplied with higher prices for sacks and barrels. barley steady. peas beans and Indian corn unchanged. oats up 6d per bushel. At ports, large arrivals meet askings near former prices but few transactions occur.
London last week imported 21,630 head of foreign stock with firm prices and calmer demand. Best Scots and crosses reached 6s3d per 8lbs, while many quotes hovered 5s8d to 5s10d. Cattle show December 4 and Christmas market the following Monday. Provisions and other markets note steady supplies, dull Irish butter, and firmer bacon as vegetable and fruit prices shift toward Christmas demand.
Parties eligible from business experience and moral character may apply for a leading position. Send all particulars to Robert Brice at 8 Langham-place Northampton.
Miss Marston aged twenty two seeks immediate engagement as governess or companion in a gentleman’s or noble household. Experienced in English French music drawing and basic German and Italian. Address Rev B Dawson Mansfield Grove Nottingham.
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