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Page 104 - The Bank undertakes for its Customers, free of charge, the custody of Deeds, Writings, and other Securities and Valuables ; the collection of Bills of Exchange, Dividends, and Coupons: and the purchase and sale of Stocks, Shares, and Annuities. Letters of Credit and Circular Notes issued. A Pamphlet, with full particulars, on application.
Page 112 - Three per Cent. Interest allowed on Deposits, repayable on demand. Two per Cent. Interest on Current Accounts calculated on the minimum monthly balances, when not drawn below £50.
Page 80 - THREE per CENT. INTEREST allowed on DEPOSITS, repayable on demand. TWO per CENT. INTEREST on CURRENT ACCOUNTS calculated on the minimum monthly balances, when not drawn below £50.
Page 40 - MANAGER. The Birkbeck Building Society's Annual Receipts exceed Five Millions. HOW TO PURCHASE A HOUSE FOR TWO GUINEAS PER MONTH, with immediate possession, and no Rent to pay. Apply at the Office of the BIRKBECK BUILDING SOCIETY, 29, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane.
Page 232 - Games actually Played during the last Half Century ; presenting a unique Collection of Classical and Brilliant Specimens of Chess Skill in every stage of the Game, and forming an Encyclopedia of Reference.
Page 217 - Translated out of the Italian into the English tongue. Containing also therein, a prety and pleasant Poeme of a Whole Game played at Chesse. Written by G. B.