Assurance is displayed to perfection in modern Assurance Companies; and it only requires assurance to raise a company as baseless as the emasculated minus of No. I., and as fabrickless as a "footless stocking without a leg," which shall be eagerly taken by the public.
The following Prospectus, lately issued by a company in West Middlesex, will afford an example:—
To the Public.—West Middlesex. The Visionary Assurance Company and Utopian Insurance, for the beneficial investment of capital, the insurance of lives, and the manufacture of diamonds out of condensed soap bubbles.
DIRECTORS.
- His Grace the Duke of Humbug.
- The Most Noble the Marquis of Bam.
- The Most Noble Viscount Moonshine.
- The Right Hon. the Earl of Flybynight.
- The Hon. Mr. Hazy, Member for Airshire.
- J. R. Phantom, Esq. M.P.
- Botherum Babblem, Esq. M.P.
- P. Q. R. Pocket, Esq. M.P.
- Daniel Do-the-Flats, Esq.
- R. Will-o'-the-Wisp, Esq. M.P.
- F. Fleecemwell, Esq.
- J. Jack-o'-Lanthorn, Esq. M.P.
- Timothy Takemin, Esq.
AUDITORS.
- John Noakes, Esq.
- Gregory Gammon, Esq.
- Thomas Styles, Esq.
SOLICITORS.
- Tag-Rag, Bob-Tail and Co.
SECRETARY.