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.ye ~./ ST. GEORGE'S HALL. •rr bj ' rtz l r? 1,01 OYAL, LIVERPOOL. HE HOLIDAYS! idary, Comic Christmas PANTOMIME, entitled, QU I N STEAM; OE ; THE WAN ! ! AND THE KNOTTY ASH :OW (Wednesday) the 2h , the nce With Colman's Com 6t edy, instant compressed into Three tee THE HEIR-AT-LAW; for the first time in this Theatre, the grand Local, Lary, Comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled, HARLEQUIN STEAM ; TRH OLD SWAN AND THE KNOTTY ASH. 1g of the Pantomime, invented and written expressly Are, by one of the " Local Genus," who, hoping to eye" of the public, will, if successful, turn out " a *enius" on the first night of its representation. The of the Pantomime designed, written, and arranged Dorrington, Pantomime Author and Artist to the ' 5 l Covent Garden and Haymarket, London. ire and Music of the Opening composed, selected, by Mr. Bushez. The Scenery of the Pantomime painted by Mr. R. Dearlove, jun., assisted by Mr. on. The Machinery hy Mr. Benjamin Jones. The Ind Masks by Mr. Bromley. The Dresses by Mr. whole of the Dances and the Action of the Ballet directed by Signor Lauri. FROM AN UNPUBLISHED MS. OF "FAIRY LEGENDS OF LANCASHIRE." a time—a long time ago—before " Leverpole" was a poor fishing village, there was a wicked destroying with a company of spirits as bad as himself, took in a wild part of the country, near to the said vil erpole." It was a place shunned an account of its In the midst of this wilderness stood a tree, known as a monstrous ugly tree, and called "The Knotty the border of this wilderness, Nature, who is ever td placed a most beautiful Lake, which was the abode 'ho seldom appeared to mortal eyes but in Lie shape Id this Swan having been seen for hundreds of years generations, was, notwithstanding her exceeding ally called "The Old Swan." 'Y THE AUTHOR OF THE PANTOMIME.—The said still stands, and has given name to a village, but it a very handsome tree after the bad spirits left the , and a great many choice spirits have since taken there. the beautiful lake, it is imagined it was swallowed " Revington Pike," but the memory of the "Old still retained in the locality, in affectionate remem the kind Fairy, who had achieved such good fortune liPon this Legend the present Pantomime is founded, la pod to be merry and wise," an attempt has been 'Shine science with amusement in the form of a Panto- I g'cry, which, it is hoped, will excite and gratify invenile and inquiring minds. .R ALLEGORY—" FIRE AND WATER." la, the Fire King, wages war with, and tries to over. line, the Water Queen, who being suddenly surprised a* haring, as she thought, extinguished his flame by Id water on it, is released from his fiery embrace by Ice of Steam, to whom, in return, she promises aid Steam is in love with Sweetsmile, daughter of erhead, who is the proprietor of an important do iited by the " Somebodies ;" but the Baron being a to scientilc progress, and withal very ambitious, re 'Ml his daughter with any but a king. In this di- I. with the advice of the Water Queen, and taking Labour, his companions, with him, visits the Fishynge Village of Leverpole," inhabited by the " and which is on the verge of destruction and decay. li ti ` Poor Fishermen are almost starving, when Steam 1 1. 11 1cky moment, and to gain their aid in obtaining the Ilt r .. 4 .affections, changes with his irresistible power the Ot,l..Village to the "First Commercial City in the World." lt,"lng is so enraged at the great change effected by Steam, el, s to deprive him of his power by capturing the Water len t for this purpose takes advantage of a very hard ade the ice-bound domains of her Majesty, but here pa ll 'vercomes his prudence • for, forgetful of the effects of ttiltSt Ice, a rapid thaw takes place, in which Fire is over t,, and "put out." The Water Queen is released from of Ice, and oing Stearn, united to his beloved Sweetsmile, 'antomime g on. PANTOMIMIC TRANSFORMATION. till . . Signor Lauri. I Columbine 'Hiss Mansell. )r ) Signor c. Lauri. I Clown Si _nor F. Lauri. talon :—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. i Is. lox-office is open from Ten till Three, daily, for securing the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes, which may Icier the direction of Mr. StityITLEWOUTH. Children in admitted. ?rs will be opened at Half past Six o'clock; to corn even. i IAL AMPHITHEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. W. R. COMMAND. 'QUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE. O . 1. 0-stottaow (Wednesday), the 26th inst., APPEARANCE IN ENGLAND OF MESSIEURS RIMBERT AND LAMBERT'S ATF:D FRENCH COMPANY OF EQUESTRIANS ) 11 ,, , s 'tow (Wednesday), the Nth instant, the Evening's En will commence, at Seven o'clock, with LA LUTTE — EURS, great Gymnastic Exercise, performed by eutirutcn of the Couluany. n 1 by Mademoiaello ROSITA MASOTTA, i., h.- died the fERIAL SCARF. Comic Interlude by CLOWN, M. VAN CATENDICK. Le PASSES executed by M. ANDRE. ATAR GULL, the e. M. LEOPOLD LOYAL will appear as the IGGLER. The WALK ON THE BOTTLES, if Equilibrium, performed by M. FABIANI. ,L DE HAUTE ECOLE, introduced by Monsieur . Shelton's COMIC INTERMEZZO. THE GAR eful Equestrian Act. executed on a rapid Steed, by Melanie. THE NUMIDIAN COURSE. performed '!d Steed by Mons. Rimbert. COMIC POSE AND 'e renowned English Jester, Mr. Ch. STONETTE. An interval of Fifteen Minutes. Act 2. HTROPE EXERCISES! by theunparalleled French Clara Assude, (from the Cirque Napoleon.) The OF ROSES. Surprising feat performed on a rapid le. Virginie Lambert. The CLOWN'S META by M. Van Catendick. L'ECLAIR ; highly introduced by Mons. Gomer. red by the admired Equestrian Mad'lle Marietta bare-backed Steed. Mr. Stonette and his Two 1R and LION. THE FOUR SEASONS. Graceful I CHANGING ACT performed by Mad'lle Emilie E DISCHARGED CLOWN. Comic Scene by M. Monsieur Pusterle will next appear as THE ITAUR. with THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD! 'ALRIC QUADRILLE, executed by Mesdames me, Lambert. Marietta, Pusterle, and Messieurs )ert, Caron, Gomer, &c. le by THE SIX CLOWNS ! Messieurs Stonette, Shelton, Leon, Jean, Godfroy, and Aix. GRAND MID-DAY PERFORMANCE will be nnY next, the 29th instant. Doors to be open at the Performance to commence at Two o'clock Dress Boxes, 3s; Side Boxes, 2s 6d ; Pit, is Gd; ;econd Price: Dress Boxes, 2s; Side Boxes, Is Gd ; ce is open from Ten till Three daily, for securing - ess Circle, and taking- Pr_ vote Boxes, which may he direction of Mr. T. S 1 uttlewortb. Children in .ied. The Doors will be opened at Half-past Six • 'nee at Seven o'clock. qr A L PARPLIIA\IRFIISTRBET THEATRE, txtraordinary and Brill IV iant Attraciion for the 1- titiSTMAS HOLIDAYS. ZLeirietit of the Lady of the Lions, (madame LABARERE,) troupe of Lions , Tigers, Bears, Dogs, &c., from the Royal. ---- ttt E NEW LOCAL PANTOMIME! author of "Ye Siege of Leverpole," " Ormahead the r, Great," &c., entitled STALK ; - - , QUIN JACK AND THE BEAN it, Or, THE SPIRIT OP THE MERSEY. gq„srla.. , (The Spirit of the Al ersey). . .. Miss LAMBE. 1 41NbiEie .................. Miss * LAURA POOLE. e ':lliin.. . : .......................... Signor LAVINE. t,,'Moon ... — 2 _ • . Mr. FOSTER. tY Clowns, WM. WALBURN a nd iR . LIX SAFFERINI. 4T' " (Their first appearance ~) a JUVENILE ARMY 9f FIFTY CHILDREN. ttr, 4 l 't its EVE!, nvo (Wednesday), the 26th instant—to corn- Thj e ;ren o'clock—the Tragedy of GEORGE BARNWELL. 4 THR LADY OF THE LIONS and her Perf orm i ng i t ,., i ;ouciading with the PANTOMIME. o h : the enormous expenses attending these extraordinary It; k„' ~the Prices of Admission will be—Reserved Boxes, 3s. ; I , ',„ 4 Private Boxes, 2s. ; Box, Is. 6d. ; Upper Box, Is.; .. !allery, 3d. JULLIEN'S GRAND VOCAL AND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT, 2 " B DAY, the 27th, and SATURDAY, the 9th instant. i 'ti i ttio„ c ?, 4 gratifying to Mons. JULLIEN to find that the popu ,tti2 Concerts has so much increased as to enable him for Abe eto visit Liverpool with his complete Orchestra. 4 ‘„lElv, in making the above announcement, wishes to lith`lention of amateurs of music to the great difference . 4(1 !Concerts given by him, with an immense orchestra, instrumental celebrities, brought over at a great ,40 ~ 0 every part of Europe (and acknowledged by the ttOtteDrofession to be unequalled), and those with only a Ilecornpaniment, or an orchestra extemporised for i 2 n; and at the same time to the strikinc , ' l' contrast pre ' i .he moderate prices of admission at his entertain. 2! compared wh those of other muical perform iN 4 ivoich it is unnecessary for him to al e further. • ° "Ying twenty years of his professional life in uniting 1 , Perfecting such an assembly of artists as that ,i ee goe the honour to direct, for the execution of the e levate of orchestral music, M. Juia.inv has been no less ,gl,.,Levate the vocal department of his concerts to the 'lli: , andard as the instrumental. With this view lie has ' e xclusive services of the celebrated Prima Donna, MADAME GASSIER, ki r e,,,01ed a career of unexampled success in Spain and 1 1 4 1 12 . 1 ,11 at the Imperial Italian Opera, in Paris—a success en triumphantly confirmed in . the Metropolis and % ,1 411 eat Britain. Madame Gassier's voice is of pure "hr ''tY, and ranges three notes higher than that of any 4114 t ,44 0 • i t, ; mg. Her execution has been acknowledged by t i l l ied' l nguished musicians and professors of singing to be k ving ~ t t, 4 , s most carefully heard Madame Gassier in many ' , Peres, M. Jullien cameto the conclusion that what 5 t ,,,00d written relative to her talent was more than l i y,le e m with these considerations he decided to secure, at 4A, L_lier exclusive services, both for his Concerts in Lon. Vet o 'Be Provinces of the United Kingdom. M. Jullien , ttee i , r t e, have the honour of presenting to his Patrons and , Music in Liverpool the soprano who, amongst . nines, is allowed to have approached the nearest to ' t ti:: t oß t ' a vocalisation. Tne will be sele's last new work, cte from the works of the great 0 , 1 1 4 Viclude M. Jull ien 4 Ned ~AFI L OF SEBASTOPOL QUADRILLE, f.trfa' r t e entire Lon . don . press . to be his best composi. Vcl rk. eve nightly with increasing success, at the Royal tOtidi e .,nt Garden, before the most fashionable and ty%. oli ti buces ever assembled within the walls of that na kt,4o.gt ine nt . Yt. 4 t .. 4 „ (numbered), 4s. ; Gallery and Promenade, ls. Ni 44 5 1 4 2 ' 4 .,...u k arter-past Seven, Concert commences at Eight. ‘r. 11 .7 tim bered stalls to be had of Mr. DREAPER, Mr. 4t, Nynex, and Messrs. HIME and SON, Music. 4 'o to - to the Reserved Seats at the North Door, Sha ' 4 . "le Promenade and Galleries south side, St. ------- ,i av e ly witbotit Il• little cost , would si*cf, pf one, sg, vith 0 9 ' a l Act off. Lld be ovoi a. 1 Lagetoeot, I coLl h ' supplied tted , w ith t nplete, Lilt ' o ' 11 , ht be oetb AO. noreasi,° , 172 q / Aed ill w . , g -• J apanies w°' EA , , a inoder3 'lit E - R )sit frorOe' rk.... ~ and rep , (1. LocFal? R T I retuoed, I' 11Legend 11`." tend oA R L E ( SWAN „ men (with ' 414 Ce l‘ edne tied' esda oh/ . by one of tl; )Ihich een PrOftl9, ttilehfcior theTnHE o f i f hie? p 0 ary , comrsircr4 ses cooistis 1 ' NIell;i THE HARL er pilik g 4, kTher Of the eDD SW and has '' 1," eye's by onaent4 on a th, n, edged II! :. IV in. of th: nee made enure 484e:Y3fteln°C; uroorsirntght:nnPto: '-: this $ ,e:tre a:Sn!„Ga, Idiculat ' Ol ' I:(1 by Mr. Bust 1 front, . soirinted byu° a pink O' :, —little": MTahskesl‘at of pinl , 1 , 44'1 vhle oftl and a • , q FROM directed by S ,omplete ,in II,M AN 1 . 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Piel°,er„Y: whicc.eh7 he 000 , , 1)0,4E Al,lie,nd in r COI/Si° folio( ~ ' 44fettoaelinhteah'yetihnFe ilrGVe°aKtßei] 1 10,1)(1,0 :Pand„watel7'onaa.s' : cl ie i s S eo ° t l i r,^ l 2 o : ,lillilill:tbaii°etnrileosfSdtS,etwaeinhamlit, to lace, 0, . i 4 , 1 Y tOd,, by the a o f 0400 , ke:ttichil.eatile p aO,OO, hi, . Arip. „0.1 daugli ..teu La;o" the a( ilies,,,Fish., ar, hi, ‘ e ~.. and which VW -- „,iecedre 7e'r;t y t o p t : l o 4 4 : irat ion re- ‘, As, eel eyond the bea the decifr L tPLEs, uoy bole Artiste hid), Ile sod o °' JUi al will n.' eRt of been 'VAL Nes, "to': 0 Il Mr. ; 4 ch t h e re bePacefi as it • e M 1 ; blot back • . et his joa . Y the erons ond e tT, JO In- ' , n ` , NIGH arty w — nt c nnPo rt t tve tRS )estrur_uer, , 0 to tn zl de. • I;SES, a ev„ r lt be followerßut j e d of . a i t in "' hi ctv ,- btc-rol .0.00 s e ji „, ; 4/AN ti• ~, 0 e THE 05 ,en i OP ” 4 (lickEN. tenas" C 7 nOt. 0( , s tvie w subJ ec o ceni ; g ' v irgin ; efere v° 010: 14'•ambe fre l3l filie; h s e llude •in pli;„ ot' "uick, f r 3 o l th . 0 03 p , 1 ' i 3Ond ifi l'n • t r R in e s ` - fi r °net io • . op. d. itte , ' s 007. el o t o ktr c t'inffice „ t tire '50109 Od er th 4, (400 ,f0: , ii,;,llocrapit.tl >\ i i:i)tan)l,l 4 c AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER. QUEEN'S-HALL, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. FOR TEN NIGHTS ONLY, CONMENCING WEDNESDAY, the 26th instant. EXHIBITION EACH DAY AT TWO AND EIGHT O'CLOCK. DOORS OPEN HALF-AN-HOUR PREVIOUS. M. GOMPERTZ, Proprietor and Artist of this Exhibition, encou raged by the universal success which has 'attended his profes sional labours as a Panoramic Exhibitor during the last twenty years, in introducing to the Liverpool Public his Panorama of that all-absorbing subject, the Crimean War, begs to state that it has occupied upwards of a year and a half in completing, the first part, illustrating the City of Constantinople, having been commenced in Feb., 1854; and thework prosecuted as the various sketches were received by him from the seat of war, in order to afford facilities for rendering the scenic, nautical, and animated portraiture, with the most natural effect. Each view is executed upon 450 square feet of canvas—a size hitherto unattained by any Exhibition of this description. G OMPERTZ'S NEW AND COLOSSAL PANORAMA OF THE WAR WITH RUSSIA, Painted from Drawings and Military Plans made on the spot, by both French and English Officers, accompanied by a splendid Beason Tuba Band. Leader Mr. ANTHONY YOUNG. A descriptive Lecture by Mr. G. WHITE. The Panorama commences with a series of Views, illustrating the entire of that magnificent City, CONSTANTINOPLE, The Combined Fleets in the Bosphorus—Black Sea by Moonlight— Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at Sinope—Night after the En gagement—Town of Platana—Soucham Khale—Arrival at SEBASTOPOL. Part of the Russian Fleet at Anchor—Approach of Night—Moon light effect—Beautiful and striking Dioramic Change—TheAllied Armies Landing in the Crimea. BATTLE OF THE ALMA. Ascent of the Heights—Triumphant Attack of the Guards and Highlanders upon the principal Redoubt—The Field of the Alma—Evening after the Battle. CAVALRY CHARGE AT BALAKLAVA. Return of the Remnant of Light Cavalry—Field of Balaklava— Night after the Battle. BATTLE OF INKERNIANN. The Commander-in-Chief watching the progress of the Battle — Final repulse of the Russians from the Two-Gun Battery. CAPTURE OF THE MALAKIIOFF BY THE FRENCH, UNDER PELISSIER. This view was taken from the Mamelon Redoubt, just as the gal lant French, having overcome all opposition, are planting the Tricolor upon the Apex of the Works. BRITISH ASSAULT ON THE REDAN. Previous to the 'War Views, will be exhibited a Pictorial Chart of the Crimea, showing the relative position of the Battle Field, and the scenes of our recent IN THE SEA OF AZOFF. To conclude with M. GO M PERTZ'S DIORAMA.. representing the CRYPT OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE AT JERUSALEM, Exhibiting Three Distinct Effects, accompanied by an Organ and Choir. Prices of Admission: Reserved Seats (numbered), 2s. 6d.; First-class Seats, 2s. ; Second Ditto, Is. Juveniles under 12 years, and Schools, Half-price. Reserved and First-class Seats may be secured at the Hall each day, from the hours of Eleven to One. Doors open each Evening at Half-past Seven. Exhi bition to commence at Eight o'clock. Carriages ordered at Half-past Three, and at a Quarter to Ten. PHILHARMONIC HALL. THOMAS'S SHILLING CONCERTS. MR. EDWARD W. THOMAS has the honour to announce that the FOURTH SEASON of his SHIL LING CONCERTS will commence on TUESDAY EVENING, sth JANUARY, 1956, And continue for ONE MONTH. PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS. Leader—Mr. ZERBINI, of the Royal Italian Opera. Principal Second-1I r. FREWIN. Tenor—Mr. BAETENS. Vinloncello. Mr. LIDEL. Flute—M. DE FOLLY, R. 1.0. Oboe —Mr. JENNINGS. Bassoon—Mr. CHISHOLM. Horn, Mr. WICKET. Cornet-a-Piston—M. GOBIN, from the Conservatoire, Paris, his first appearance in this country. Ophicleide—M. PROSPERE, R. 1.0. Harp—Mr. STREATHER. Mr. HORATIO CHI PP, the celebrated Violoncellist (late of Her Midesty's Private Band), and Master ISAAC (one of the most extraordinary boy Violinists that ever appeared), are also engaged. VOCALISTS. First Week. MADAME AMADEI, Of whom the London p ress sa y—" A fi ner C on t ra lto has neve been heard; richer in quality, perhaps, than any upo record." Second Week. MISS P. HORTON, Whose Puck, in the Midsummer Night's D-eem ;" Ariel, in "'File Tempest," and Ophelia, in " Hamlet," have earned for her an undying reputation. During her engagement she will recite Shakepeare's Play of the " Midsummer Night's Dream," which will be produced with the entire Music by Mendelssohn. Principal Vocalists on this occcasion, Miss STOTT and Miss HILES. A Selection from "The Tempest," and Mathew Locke's " Mac beth" Music (in its integrity) will be performed during Miss P. Horton's stay. Third Week. MISS THIRLWALL, _ _ Who, though new to a Liverpool Public, has considerable Metro politan reputation. Fourth (and last) Week. The great favourite MISS FANNY HUDDART. During the Season will be produced an entirely new Selection from " Le Prophete." The Overture to the "Carnival-of Rome." by Berlioz. Weber's " Invitation to Waltz," arranzed for the Orchestra by Berlioz. NEW DANCE MUSIC, _ _ _ _ By D'Alberte, Laurent, Bosissio, Larnotte, Strauss, &c., &c. A DAY PERFORMANCE Will be:given every SATURDAY during the Series, commencing at Hall-past Two o'clock. The Evening Concerts will commence at Eight o'clock. Body and Gallery, ONE SHILLING; Boxes, 2s. Money taken at the Doors. TIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.- . GRAND CONCERT, on FRIDAY next, the 28th inst. PRINCIPAL VOCALINTS: MISS STABBACH, MRS. SUNDERLAND, MISS EYLES, MR. SIMS REEVES, AND MR. W. H. WEISS. CONDUCTOR.... MR. J. ZEUGHEER HERRMANN. The Programme will include Handel's Serenata ACIS AND GALATEA, with (for the first time in Liverpool) Mozart's Addi tional Accompaniments. Tickets for Unappropriated Stalls, for Ladies and Strangers, is. 6d. each ; Gallery Stalls, 55.; Gallery, 2s. 6d. Concert to com mence at a Quarter to Eight o'clock. BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE. CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET. SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS. On SATURDAY EVENING next, the 29th instant, BASIL YOUNG Will (for the second time) give his Dramatic and Operatic Enter tainment, entitled "A PEEP AT LIFE ; _ _ _ Or, Sketches of Everyone, Everything, 'Everywhere.". To commence at Eight o'clock. - Admission Body, 3d. ; Side Galleries, 6d.; Reserved Seats, Is. , • Platform Reserved Seats, 9s. each. FRENCH CLASSES —French Classes, condticted by Professor L. P. GuinnAnus LEA (of the Royal University of Paris), every MONDAY EVENING, at Half-past Eight o'clock. Admission 3d. SINGING CLASSES. —Singing Classes under the- super intendence of Mr. and Mrs. SUARISBRICK, every THURSDAY EVENING, at Eight o'clock. The instruction is on the moat popular system, and the cheapest music is used. Admission, 3d. PUBLIC NEWSROOSI.—The Public Newsroom is open Daily, (Sundays excepted.) Admission Id. JOHN CALDERWOOD, Secretary. LIVERPOOL ACADEMY. THE EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS, OLD POST-OFFICE PLACE, CHURCH-sTRERT, IS NOW OPEN TO THE WORKING CLASSES. - - - Day Admission—Sixpence; Catalogue, Sixpence. Open from Ten to Four. EvaNtpurAnartssloN—TWOPENCE; Children under Twelve, One Penny. Catalogue, One Penny. Open from Six to Ten. BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED WITH GAS December 10, 1855. JAMES PELHAM, Secretary. THE SEVENTH GRAND MASONIC BALL FOR THE WESTERN DIVISION OF THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER (To which the Public will be admitted) WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL, LIVERPOOL, By the Permission of his Worship the Mayor and Council, On TUESDAY, the Bth day of January, 1856, The proceeds to be applied in aid of the Funds of the West Lan cashire Masonic Institution for the Education and Advancement of Children of Distressed Freemasons. PATRONESSES. The Countess of ZETLAND, The Countess of YARBOROUGH, The Countess of ELLESMERE, Viscountess COM BERM ERE, The Hon.' Mrs. WELLINGTON COTTON. PATRONS. The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of England. The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Yarborough, D.G.M. of England. The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Ellesmere, P.G.M., East Lancashire. The Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Combermere, P.G.M., Cheshire. Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie, Esq., P.G.M., West Lancashire. Sir Watkin Williams vnn, Bart., M.P., P.G.M., Shropshire. Henry Charles Vernon, Esq., P.G.M., Worcestershire. The Rev. Gilmour Robinson, D.P.G.M., West Lancashire. Richard James Spiers, Esq., Past Grand Sword Bearer. Stephen Blair, Esq., M.P., D.P.G.M., East Lancashire. J. Finchett Maddock, Esq., Dep. Prov. Grand Master, Cheshire. The Rev. E. H. Dymock, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Shrop shire. Lieut.-Col. - George Augustus Vernon, P. P.G.S.W., Staffordshire. Matthew Dawess, Esq., P.P.G.S.W., E as t Lancashire. Joseph Perrin, Esq., Prov. Grand Senior Warden, West Lanca shire. G. Crawford Antrobus, Esq., P.G.S.W., Cheshire. Thomas Littledale, Esq., P.G.J.W., West Lancashire. Albert H. Royds, Esq., Prov. Grand Junior Warden, East Lanca shire. The Hon. Major Wellington Cotton, P.G.J.W., Cheshire. William Courtenay Cruttenden, Esq., P.G.R., Cheshire. Sir Joshua Walmsley, Knight, M.P. William Henry Moss, Esq. COMMITTEE. J. J. BANNING, Esq., Chairman. JOHN LORD HOWARD, Esq., t Vice-Chairmen. JOHN WRIGHT, Esq., J. J. BANNING, Esq., Treasurer. Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and Trustees of the Institution, the Grand Officers of this Province and Cheshire, the Masters, Past Masters, and Wardens of all Lodges in West Lancashire and Cheshire. TICKETS, including Refreshments, 10s. 6d. each, To be obtained from Mr. Walmsley, 50, Lord-street; Mr. War burton, Exchange Newsroom ; Mr. W. J. Hammond, Lo r d- s t ree t ; Mr. George Addison, 152, Church-street, Preston ; Messrs. Prichard and Roberts, Bridge-street Row, Chester; the Scarfs- brick Arms Hotel, Southport ; the Masters of the different Lodges; or of the Honorary Secretary, at the Committee Rooms. It is particularly requested that all parties attending the Ball will sign their names in full on their Tickets, prior to presenting them at the Town-ball. It is also requested that the Brethren appear in full Masonic Dress Clothing of their Rank and Office. BROTHER G. A. WIELOPOLSKI PHILLIPS' QUADRILLE BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. The Doors will be opened at Eight o'clock. Corn rnittee.room, SAMUEL P. BRABNER, George-hotel, Dale-street, Liverpool, Hon. Sec. 22nd November.l3s3. LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1855 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. THE BEST LONDON OR WHITSTABLE NATIVE OYSTERS, IN SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARRELS, AT BAKER'S LONDON OYSTER STORES, Nos. 4 AND 6, EXCHANGE-STREET EAST; AND 23, BASNETT-STREET, LIV•ERPOOL. TABLE SERVICES, DESSERT SERVICES, TEA AND COFFEE SERVICES, THE NEWEST IN STYLE, BEST IN QUALITY, AND CHEAPEST IN PRICE, CAN BE HAD ONLY AT O'DONNELL'S, 1 2 2, BOLD-STREET, CUT GLASS MANUFACTURER. CRESTED TABLE SERVICES TO ORDER AT MODERATE PRICES. SALE OF SPINE'S STOCK. TOHN ROGERS, CLEVELAND-HOUSE, top of St. James's-stroot, having pnrohosed for Cash from el the Assignees of Mr. EDWARD SPINK, 116, St. James's-street, Insolvent. the whole of his STOCK of DRAPERY GOODS. at a large Discount from the Stock-book prices, will OFFER the same for SALE THIS DAY (TIIESDAt), the 11th instant, and following days, AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN HALF THE ORIGINAL COST.. SUMMARY OF STOCK AT COST PRICES. COBURGS and FANCY DRESSES PRINTS. &c SHAWLS and MANTLES FURS POLKA JACKETS SILKS, SATINS, VELVETS, and CRAPES BONNET SILKS and FLUSHES GLOVES, HOSIERY, and HABERDASHERY.. RIBBONS MUSLIN and LACE GOODS MOURNING COLLARS and SLEEVES FANCY TIES and SCARFS . MANTLE TRIMMINGS . .Rl3O 5 9 124 6 11 117 6 1 51 10 9 42 19 3 • 323 19 11 • 87 18 10 • 76 1 1 120 4 11 77 16 1 15 0 0 14 6 1 36 19 2 4F1,218 14 10 CLEVELAND-HOUSE, TOP OF ST. JAMES'S-STREET. G ENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING FOR THE WINTER SEASON, M A C T A G G AR T'S EN'S GENERAL EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSES, 24 and 26, BOLD-STREET. (*OT ERCOATS, TALMA CAPES, SHOOTING COATS, WALKING COATS, TWEED . I WATERPROOF COATS and CAPES, BEAUFORT DRESSING COATS and DRESSING GOWNS, BEAUFORT SMOKING COATS, BOYS and YOUTH'S COATS and CAP ES, all cut and made up on the Premises. First-class WATERPROOF TWEED COAT,ibi•-25e. 1 - Embracing every Novelty in this very particular portion of a Gentleman's Attire. THE " CUIRAS SHIRT," Which is generally considered the most perfect ptting, is to be obtained al the following prices:— 305., 335., AND 395. THE HALF DOZEN. PRINTED AND WOVE FLANNEL SHIRTS, Of all the Newest Patterns and Colourings. These Shirts are universally used and recommended for TRAVELLING, SHOOTING, FISHING, and admirably adapted for Officers in the Army and Nayy. YOUTHS' SHIRTS IN ALL SIZES. COLLARS, IN EVERY VARIETY AND MOST FASHIONABLE SHAPES. GOOD USEFUL SHIRTS, WITH LINEN FITTINGS, FOR 425. THE DOZEN. :ALL THE NOVELTIES ADAPTED FOR THE SEASON. SCOTCH WOOL DRA *EMS AND RINGLETS, Celebrated for millistsining their size. SMEDLEY'S, AND WARNER AND CARTWRIGHT'S EXQUISITE MERINO DRAWERS, SHIRTS, AND HOSIERY, IN WHITE, SCARLILT, PINE, AND GREY. KNITTED OVERALLS. THE CARDIGAN OR TRAVELLING ELASTIC KNITTED JACKET, The most comfortable and unique Garment ever invented as an ENVELOPE, for maintaining warmth, and protecting the front of the Shirt from being soiled. GENTLEMEN'S SCOTCH WOOL SINGLETS, FROM as. UPWARDS. GENTLEMEN'S TRAVELLING PLAIDS, In Fancy and Clan Patterns. CARRIAGE AND RAILWAY RUGS, WATERPROOF COATS, CAPES, AND LEGGINGS. THE CRIMEAN WRAPPER, Answering the purpose of a Travelling Cloak. HATS, CAPS, AND UMBRELLAS. G E N T L E M T HE TAILORING DEPARTMENT comprises THE SHIRT DEPARTMENT THE HOSIERY DEPARTMENT comprises EMIGRANTS' CABINET FURNITURE, TR U NKS , PORTM ANTEAUS, VALISES, CARPET F EN I T T T co i n N tain G s BAGS, AND PREPARED SEA BEDDING, &c. Goods suitable s DE u E R P a OA bI R e UT fo TI r i every Climate, including. THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF GLASS , CHIN A, AND EARTHENWARE, is at J. WA R D'S, 40 , BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. AU Pattern* purchased at this Establishment Matched any time. Dinner Sets, for Twelve Persons from 40e. to 420 per Set. China Breakfast Sets, Burnished Gold, from ss. to ".' per Set. Dessert Ditto, Ditto from 255. to .'2O per Set. Toilet Sets, 50 Patterns from ss. to 50s.er Set. China Tea Sets, Burnished Gold, upwards Chi na Tea C p ups and Saucers, blue figure Is. 3d. per half-dozen. of 100 Patterns from l 08 . 6 d. to .e 6 ner Set. , Jugs, Parian China, Stone Jugs, with Metal Tops, for hot water, and a great variety of others, of all sizes. All kinds of Kitchen Ware, very cheap. Stone Jars, Feet Warmers, Baking Pans, Bread Pans, &c. Richly -Cut Glass, the best that can be made, in all articles. Pressed Glass. of first and second quality, at prices that defy competition. French Chi na O rnaments, Painted and Gilt, in hundreds of Patterns and Designs, from 38. 6d. to R 6 per Set. Figure Shades for Covering Ornaments, all sizes, and Stands for them, Gilt and Black. N.B.—J. W. begs to return thanks to the Public for the Patronage he has received, and his success enables him now to offer to the public a magnificent, large, and first-class Stock of Goods, such as very few equal, and none surpass, for Quality or Cheapness. Goods delivered within Four Miles, Free of Charge. _ OBSERVE-J. WARD, 40, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. SELLING OFF. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AND LEAVING LIVERPOOL B. L. JOSEPH ? 42, BOLD-STREET, Returns his thanks to those Friends who have honoured him with their confidence for the TWENTY-FIVE YEARS he has been in BUSINESS IN LIVERPOOL, a n d b egs to inform them and the Public that he is RETIRING from TRADE, and that he is determined to offer the whale of his SPLENDID an d USEFUL STOCK, at any sacrifice, to enable bim to CLOSE the BUSINESS at an early period. Although the nature of the stock is so well known, he begs to submit the following particulars:- 500 GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, English and Geneva, with ail the modern improvements. 100 ORNAMENTAL and other CLOCKS. An immense Stock of MODERN GOLD JEWELLERY, in Chains, Rings, Brooches, Bracelets, Pins, Studs, &c., set with diamonds and other precious stones. Silver Goods of every description. ELECTRO-PLATED Articles of superior quality, in WAITERS, DISHES. and COVERS, Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, SPOONS, FORKS, &c. PAPIER MACHE Tables, Desks, Caddies, Work Boxes; Dressing Cases, &c., Tea Trays. CUTLERY, by Harrison and other approved makers, in Table Sets, with and without cases, ivory, silver, and pearl handles, Pen and Pocket Knives, &c. CABINET WORK. in DESKS, DRESSING CASES, fitted with silver and plated, Work Boxes, Tea Caddies, Jewel Cases, Bagatelle Boards, Race Games, &c. Splendid Stock of ORNAMENTAL CHINA, BOHEMIAN GLASS, and ALABASTER, in Vases, FIGURES, &c., Glass Shades. LEATHER DESKS, DRESSING CASES, Reticules, Pocket Books, and Portmonnaies. Bronze Inkstands, Candlesticks, Figures, &c. Barometers, THERMOMETERS, Telescopes, OPERA GLASSES, COMBS and BRUSHES, Perfumery, Walking Sticks, Um brellas, Carpet Bags, Toys, &c. _ _ . , - Open at Ten o'clock every Morning (except Saturday), SHUT at Half-past Six. THE BUSINESS TO BE DISPOSED OF, AND THE HOUSE AND SHOP TO BE LET. PURCHASERS of FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED WARES,Scc. are respectfully invited to visit HIGGS AND JONES'S EXTENSIVE WAREHOUSE, , 46, LORD-STREET. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN LIVERPOOL Is constantly on Sale, at Prices lower than any other House, the system established being that of Small Profits on Large Returns for Cash. The money returned for every article not approved of. ELECTRO-PLATED ON NICKEL SILVER. Electro-Plate continues to give unqualified satisfaction, supplying, as it does, all the advantages of Silver in utility and beauty of effect, and at less than a quarter the cost ; and, with the now established fact of extreme durablility, it becomes a matter of importance to all purchasers. Tea Spoons.... per doz..eo 12 0 Sauce Ladles ...... each.Ro 3 0 Dessert Ditto.. ~ 018 0 Toddy Ladles...... 02 9 Table Ditto.... ~ I <4 0 Fish Knive5........ 012 0 Table Forks .. 1 4 0 Sugar Tolls ...... 0 3 0 Dessert Ditto.. ~ 018 0 , Butter Knives „ 03 0 If Salt and Mustard Spoons 0 10 0 Set of Fruit Knives and Gravy Spoons each 0 5 0 Forks, in mahogany Soup Ladles „010 0 i case 315 A variety of Salt Cellars, Mustard Pots, Snuffers, and Trays, Candlesticks, Salvers, Bread and Cake Baskets. LONDON BRONZED TEA URNS, From 425. each. Tea Urns (best London-made only), entirely new patterns, copied from the antique vases. Swing Kettles, with opal and ebony mounts, comprising the newest designs, all of warranted quality. FENDERS AND FIRE-IRONS. Steel and Ormolu Fenders and Fire-irons, Octagon Cut Fire-irons, Bronze and Steel Fenders, and Berlin Black and Steel Ditto, of the moat modern patterns, ranging from 225, 6d, each, and suitable fo r we ll-f urn i s h e d rooms. H. and J. would request particular attention to their extensive Stock of Chandeliers, Hall Lamps, Glass Lustres, and Gas Brackets. An extensive Stock of IRON and BRASS. BEDSTEADS, with Bedding complete, constantly on hand. Detailed Catalogues, with Prices, for completely furnishing, may be bad on application. ; ay. WANTED, a respectable YOUTILas.an.APPRENTICE. Hock Bottles, assorted colours, each .'0 15 0 Cruet Frames, with richly cut Glass, from 2 0 0 Sets, comprising Tea and Coffee Pot, Sugar Basin, and Cream Ewer, from 4 12 6 CHRIST3IAS AND THE NEW YEAR. F. L. HAUSBURG Begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public that his ANNUAL IMPORTATION OF FOREIGN NOVELTIES AND WORKS OF ART, And his immense Stock of BRITISH MANUFACTURES, Have just been completed. Every exertion has been made to present to notice a selection that will justify the same degree of approbation which those pre viously submitted have obtained, and he doubts not that the pre sent collection will be found to surpass any other in the kingdom in value, novelty and extent. F. L. H. invites those who may desire to make suitable pre sents for the season, to inspect the very extensive assortment, and he assures them that in every case they may rely upon a polite and attentive reception. F. L. HAUSBURG OLD POSTOFFICE- BUICDINGS. ST. GEORGE'S-HALL BISCUIT MANUFACTURER. BISCUIT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION CAN BE HAD HERE. ORIGINAL CHEESE CRACKER. MODERN LUNCH BISCUIT. PARTICULARLY RECOMMENDED. CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION CAKES, With any Device or Name, made to Order, No extra charge for Special Orders. All sold by Weight. N.B.—The South Section of ST. GEORGE'S-HALL will be erected in the Window entirely of Biscuits. J. HUTCHIN, ST. JOHN'S-LANE. PAINS IN THE BACK, GRAVEL, LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM, GOUT, HEADACHE, NERVOUSNESS, DEBILITY, &c. DR. DE ROOS' COMPOUND RENAL PILLS (as their name Renal, or the Kidneys, indicates) have been long established as a most safe and speedy remedy for the above dangerous complaints, Discharges of any kind, and Diseases of the Kidneys and organs therewith connected generally, &c.,which, if neglected, frequently end in a lingering painful death. For Depression of Spirits, Excitement, Dislike of Society, Incapacity for Study or Business, Loss of Memory, Confusion, Giddiness, Blood to the Head, Drowsiness, Sleep without refreshment, Nervousness, and even Insanity itself, they are unequalled. Possessing tonic pro perties, they agree with the most delicate stomach, strengthen the digestive organs, increase the appetite, and improve the gene ral health. They require neither confinement nor change of diet, and in three days will effect a cure when mercury and all other dangerous medicines have failed. One trial will convince the most sceptical of their surprising properties. Mr. Letellier, Etruria, Potteries.—" Your Renal Pills have done wonders with me and others to whom I have recommended them." H. C., Post-office, Stafford.—" Your Renal Pills are a most splendid medicine." J. Murphy, 70, Upper Sterin-street, Dublin.—" I never met the like of them before, they are really a surprising medicine." W. Chartres, Esq., Newport, Mayo.—" I have a degree of mental energy and vigour such as I did not feel these two years. My memory is wonderfully improved, so that I can recollect all the events of each day with the greatest degree of clearness. It is astonishing how I got out of such awful sufferings, but I think I owe it altogether to the use of your Pills." PERSONS GOING ABROAD, CAPTAINS and ()THEM, can not store more important articles of health than the above, which, by regulating the Stomach and Bowels, and tranquillizing the Nervous System, will prevent those fatal diseases so prevalent abroad, as also Sea Sickness and other complaints incidental to long voyages and irregular living. No Emigrant's Chest can be properly furnished without them, for when far removed from medical aid, they will find in these Pills a never-failinq restorative. IMPORTANT.—The immense demand for the above has induced an unscrupulous person to imitate them, and to assume the name of De Roos. Some unprincipled Vendors, when asked for Dr. Da Roos' Pitts, have attempted to foist upon the public the spu rious Medicines or trash of theirown compounding,from which they obtain a larger profit. The GENUINE have the words, " WALTER DE ROOS, LONDON," in white letters on a red ground, printed in the Stamp affixed to each box ; by special direction of Her Majesty's Honourable Commissioners, to protect the Public from Fraud, and to imitate which is felony. May be obtained through all Medicine Vendors, at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., Ils., and 335. per Box, with full directions for use; or by enclosing Post-office Order or Stamps to Dr. DE .ROOS, 10, BERNERS-STREET, OXFORD-ST., LONDON, they will be sent per return. At home for consultation daily from 11 till 4 o'clock, Sunday excepted. Advice and Medicines Sold by Jones, 5, Paradise-street, and 78, London-road. Mot tram, 24, Waterloo-road, and 6, Argyle-street, Birkenhead ; Priestley, 52, Lord-street, Liverpool ; Barnes, Fishergate, Pres ton ; Marsh, Wallgate, Wigan ; Aspinall, chemist, &c., Market street, Hindley ; Clarke, Gazette-office, Lancaster; Westmacott, No. 4, Market-street, Manchester, and all Medicine Vendors. N.B.—Respectable Persons in Country places, who will be allowed a liberal Commission, may make a handsome addition, to their income by selling these Pills, which are very justly becoming avourite Medicine with the Public. ,9 7 - ‘- , , • / 17 ' • 5 ^ r .~ ✓' [PRICE r lINSTAMPED , WITH SUPPLEMENT STAMPED 3D. i. D. BONNETS ! BONNETS! ! NI R T . i G oN p ai ß l t G he E s. J ,,, O . N st E yle S s i l n las sl r L ed for KaTNINVSEPL‘E,ECT CRAPE, STRAW, and FANCY BONNETS, at very Nloderate Prices. 55 and 57, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET. G LENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, AND PRONOUNCED BY HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all Chandlers, Grocers, &c., &c. HAUCK, MANUFACTURING FURRIER, BOLD-STREET. A arge Stock of best FURS, all well-seasoned Skins, and prices moderate. Furs Cleaned, Altered and Repaired. Fur Coats, Boots, Caps, and Gloves, for the Crimea. CHRISTMAS. WINES AND SPIRITS, In Pints and Quarts, imperial measure, GENUINE AS IMPORTED, FOR FAMILY CONSUMPTION, AT T. F. ASHE'S FAMILY WINE, SPIRIT, ALE, AND PORTER STORES, 47, SOUTH CASTLE-STREET. Export Bottling Stores-13, ATHERTON-STREET. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. JEWELLERY. JUST Collected, for the present Season, an Immense Stock of NOVELTlES—elegant in design and good in quality—at PRICES lower than anN houee in the kingdom. EDWARD FLOWER, 8, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL, (Opposite the Lyceum.) , Thutation. ESSRS. HARWOOD and SOX have the honour to inform their Friends and Pupils that their ACADEMIES for DANCING are NOW OPEN for the SEASON, every THURSDAY and SATURDAY, in NELSON-STREET, and WEDNE,WAY and SATURDAY, at the CRAVEN -ROOMS, Birken head. EVENING CLASSES, TUESDAY and THURSDAY ; and PRI VATE LESSONS, upon application to 42, Nelson-street, Liver pool. A. H O L D E N, OF EXETER, HAVING PURCHASED THE STt)CK AND BUSINESS OF A BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, RECENTLY CONDUCTED BY IVTESSRS. DEIGHTON AND LAUGHTON, (Successors to Mr. Grapel,) RESPECTFULLY solicits- a continuance of that support and encouragement so long afforded by the No bility, Gentry, and Public at large to his predecessors, and he trusts, by constant and unwearied attention, promptness, and moderate charges, to deserve the same. The preseat Miscellaneous Stock of Books and Stationery' having passed into his bands on favourable terms, he has deter mined, for a limited period, to offer the whole at a great reduc tion, in order to effect a clearance, and make room for other purchases. A considerable discount will be allowed for ready money. DISMORE'S 2s. Semi-gold PEN, elastic, yet firm. will not alter in the slightest degree by use, or corrode if left in the Ink—R really good useful durable Pen. Corner of Bold-street. SUPERIOR WEIGHING MACHINES, WEIGH BRIDGES, MALT MILLS, OAT and BEAN BRUISEiIS, NEW AND VERY SUPERIOR HAY CUTTERS, TURNIP and ROOT CUTTERS and SLICERS, OIL CAKE -MILLS, WHEAT MILLS & FLOUR DRESSING MACHINES combined, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, SCREW BOLTS, AND ENGINEERING TOOLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. R. FORSHAW and Co., ATLAS WORKS, CORNWALLIS-STREET, LIVERPOOL. OPENING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE, LONDON. Ladies, Gentlemen, and Families are recommended to the CLARENDON PRIVATE BOARDING-HOUSE, 17 anti 18,—ARUNDEL-STREET, STRAND,-17 and 18. Coffee Room 40 feet long, with every homely comfort. Close to Theatres, Parks, City, and Rail to Exhibition. Bed and Breakfast, 3s. per day. ELECTRO-PLATE. A LARGE STOCK OF SPOONS AND FORKS. Tea and Coffee Services—Cruet Frames—Egg Frames—Liquor Frames—Bread Baskets—Toast Racks Dishes —Covers—and everything for Table use.—all of SUPERIOR QUALITY, and at PRICES which may defy competition. EDWARD FLOWER, 8, BOLD-STREET, OPPOSITE THE LYCEUM, LIVERPOOL. WRYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC • REPOSITORY, 23, HAMILTON-STREET, (NEAR WOODSIDE FERRY,) BIRKENHEAD. W. R. takes this opportunity of returning thanks to his numerous customers, and hopes by keepinz only a personally selected Stock of Instruments of the First Class, combined with the most Moderate Charges, to merit a continuance of the patron age so liberally bestowed on him. Grand, Semi-grand, Cottage, Grand Square, and Square PIANO-FORTES, from the Manufactories of Broadwood, Col lard and Collard, Allison, Hopkinson, and other eminent London Makers. SECOND HAND PIANO-FORTES, by Broadwood, Collard and Collard, etc., at greatly Re,luced Prices. PIANO-FORTES and HARMONIUMS for HIRE, by the Night, Month, or Year. Harmoniums, Concertinas, Music Stools, Canterburys, &c. Harp, Violin, and Guitar Strings of the best kinds. W. E. WHITE3IAN'S B RUNSWICK HOTEL AND ECONOMIC RESTAURANT, CLAYTON-SQUARE. Bed and Breakfast 2s. (Id. A Night Porter in attendance. TO MERCHANTS and BROKERS. MORRISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS present advantages to Merchants and Brokers frequenting the Exchange superior to any other Establishment, from its contiguity and the quickness with which all orders are executed, also for the cleanliness and comforts of its arrangements, and moderate charges. TO CAPTAINS. MORRISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING.ROOMS offer advantages to Captains visiting this Port, being in close proximity to the Docks, supplying Refreshments at any hour of a most superior kind, and extending to them all the comforts of a first-class Hotel. T O VISITORS. MOB RISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS are most extensively patronised by Visitors to this Town, being so conveniently situated to the Railway-stations, Pier-head, Docks, Landing-stage, and the Piers for the arrival and departureof the Irish, Isle of Man, anu Welsh Steam-boats. TO LADIES. MORRISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS espe cially provide for the comfort and reception of Ladies. Separate Ro-pins are fitted up for their accommodation, replete with every convenience, where Breakfasts, Lun cheons, Dinners, and Teas cao be had, combining all the substantial Viands with all the Delicacy of the Cuisine. THE WINES and SPIRITS, Le., at MORRISD'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS, are all of the choicest Quality, and the extreme moderation of the Prices will at once be admitted on referring to the List of Charges. To SMOKERS. The SMOKING-ROOM at MORRISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS is acknowledged by all to be the best in the Town. It is furnished with all the Magazines, London, Local, and Continental Papers, Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, &c MORRISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS, LANCASTER-BUILDINGS, TITHEBARN-STREET. LIVERPOOL. Wines and Spirits supplied Wholesale. Bottled Ale and Porter, in Imperial Bottles, supplied in Town or Country. 'Turtle Soup,los. Gd. per Quart ; Turtle Steaks and Cutlets,ll.6d. Mr. Mouatsti has also the REFRESHMENT ROOMS at Exchange-station, Tithebarn-street, and the Grand Stand, Aintree Race-course. WRYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC • REPOSITORY, 28, HAMILTON-STREET, (NEAR WOODSIDE PERRY ) ) BIRKENHEAD. NOTICE.—W. R. has made arrangements for opening a Neiv and Select MUSIC LIBRARY, on the London principle, which will contain the Classical and Standard Works of the great Com posers, modern Operas, Songs, Quadrilles, Waltzes, Polkas, arc.; all New Music added on pgblicarion. PAvAtiu, IN ~ +l3.yAnU ftl;6ription for One Yrat 1.1.• 6 $, iear Quarter 0 7 6 Month.. Week 0 2 6 .Per Night, various Price s , accor di ng to value of Musit. Subscribers in town can have One Volume or Two Pieces at a time. Subscribers in the Country, within twelve miles of town, can have Two Volumes and Two New Pieces, or One Volume and Four New Pieces. The Music must be taken away and returned at the expense of the Subscriber. All Volumes or Pieces lost or destroyed must be paid for at the ordinary price. If a Subscriber desires to have a Volume which happens to be in the possession of another, a Notice will be sent to the party who has the Volume, and it is expected the work will be returned within a few days. In addition to the foregoing, W. RYALLS has added another Class of Annual Subscription. MI Subscribers paying Two Guineas per Annum will be supplied with Music from the Library, and will be further entitled, at the end of the year, to select and retain Music to the full amount of their Subscription. Parcels from London Twice a Week. MILNERS' HOLDFAST AND FIRE RESISTING SAFES. Improved under the experienced and extensive Working of MILNERS' QUADRUPLE PATENTS, SEALED 1840, 1851, 1854, AND 1855. The Strongest, Best, and Cheapest Safeguards in the world against Fire, Robbery, or Violence. With Milners' recently (double) Patented "Gunpowder• proof Solid Lock and Safe Door, without which no Safe in the hands of the Public is secure. NOTE. —All Milner's Holdfast Safes in use may be made com plete with these" Improvements," and every information afforded on application as below. • - The attention of the Public is invited to the following Experi ments (see Liverpool Mercury and Standard of following dates:) " Liverpool, December Bth, 1854. " We hereby certify that we have this day witnessed some very highly satisfactory experiments at hlilners' Plicenix Safe Works, proving the perfect security ot their newly-patented `Gunpowder proof Solid Locks and Safe Doors,' against attempts to force the same open with gunpowder; the door of another safe, experi mented upon, fitted with the open six-lever and detector lock, although of equal strength, being shattered and blown off by the explosion of the gunpowder introduced through the key-hole.— Wm. Brown, M.P. ; Joseph Boult ; William Rishton, Surveyor; Henry Hulme; Joseph R. Beck ; James Johnson, Deputy Chair man of the Watch Committee; James Robertson, Ditto; J. J. Greig, Head-Constable ; Robert Clough, In-door Superintendent; Benjamin Ride,Divisional-Superintendent ; Thomas Quick, Ditto; Joseph Bates, Detective-Inspector; Robert P. Thacker; John Willox; and Samuel Moiser." MILKERS' PHCENIX (212°) SAFEWORKS, LIVERPOOL. The most extensive and complete in the world, employing from two to three hundred hands, assisted by powerful, original, and elaborate machinery and implements, adapted for every branch of the work; established for carrying out the important improve ments under Milners' Quadruple Patents to the interior and ex terior of their Holdfast and Fire-resisting Safes, and for supply ing to the public the Strongest Safeguards against Fire, Robbery, or Violence extant, at the lowest prices consistent with the most perfect efficiency and security. CAUTlON.—Milners' Holdfast Safes are of three qualities— the cheapest superior to any other safes—and range under three Lists, namely, Milners' Holdfast and Fire-resisting Safe, List No. 2, at 10s. per foot; Milners' Strong Holdfast and Fire-resisting Safe, List No. 3, at 15s. per foot; Milners' First-class Strong Holdfast and Fire-resisting Safe, List No. 4, at 20s. per foot. The public are deceived by comparisons being made between the prices of the latter superb class of Milners' Safes and the inferior articles offered by incompetent makers to booksellers, ironmon gers, brokers, or any others who will incur the serious responsibi lity of selling them, which are'really worthless articles, and dear at any price. What greater delusion than an unsafe Safe? SHOW ROOMS, 6 and 8, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. LONDON DEPOT, 47a, MOORGATE-STREET. CITY. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. The exuberance of the feelings amid scenes of gaiety induces the fair and youthful to shire to advantage under the gaze of many friends, and therefore to devote increased attention to the duties of the Toilet. It is at this festive season that ROWLANDS' AUXILIARIES OF HEALTH AND BEAUTY are more than usually essential for preserving the Hair in all its decorative charm, the Skin and Complexion transparent and blooming, and the Teeth in their pearl-like lustre. The Patronage of Royalty throughout Europe, their general use by rank and fashion, and the universally-known efficacy of these articles give them a celebrity unparalleled, and render them peculiarly ELEGANT AND SEASONABLE PRESENTS. ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL Is a delightfully fragrant and transparent preparation for the Hair, and as an invigorator and purifier beyond all precedent. In dressing the Hair nothing can equal its effect, rendering it so admirably soft that it will lie in any direction, imparting a tran scendant lustre, and sustaining it in decorative charm during the heated atmosphere of crowded assemblies. Price 3s. 6d., 75.; Family Bottles (equal to 4 small), 10s. 6d.; and double that size, 21s. per bottle. ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, for the Skin and Complexion, is unequalled for its rare and ines timable qualities, the radiant bloom it imparts to the Cheek, the softness and delicacy which it induces of the Hands and Arms, its capability of soothing Irritation, and removing Cutaneous Defects, Discolorations, and all unsightly appearances, render it indispensable to every Toilet. During the frost and bleak winds of winter, and in cases of Chilblains, Chapped Skin, and inci dental Irritation its virtues are universally acknowledged.-- Price 4s. 6d. and ss. 6d per bottle. ROWLANDS' ODONTO, OR PEARL DEN TIFRICE, compounded of the choicest and most recherche ingredients of the ORIRNTAL HERBAL, and of inestimable value in Preserving and Beautifying the Teeth, Strengthening the Gums, and in a p t rec n eng that of the ren dering the Breath Sweet and Pure.—Price 2s. 9d. per box. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS! !!—Th e only Genuine of each bears the name of " ROWLAND:: Hatton di Article Sold b o y n A t h . e R ow Wrapper tAN D or and Label. SONS, and by Chemists and Perfumers. Garde n, London, LIGHTS! LIGHTS!! CHEAP LIGHTS!!! THE LARGEST STOCK IN LIVERPOOL OF GAS CHANDELIERS, LUSTRES, GIRANDOLES, BRACKETS, HALL LAMPS, AND GENERAL GAS FITTINGS, 28, H ANOV ER-STREET. J. WREFORD HUNT'S Third Supply of the above Elegant and Useful Articles for the present Season is now on view. OBSERVE THE WORKS, 28, HANOVER-STREET, NEAR DUKE-STREET. HO OLD C 0 A L S SUPPLIED IN L I V E . R P 0 0 L, BIRKENHEAD, SEACOMBE, NEW BRIGHTON, HUYTON, ROBY, 'RAINHILL, ROCK FERRY, To Order left or sent by Post to the Undersigned, 23, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL; Or to the following Yards 'and Offices, viz.:—ll, CROWN -STREET, Liverpool; EGERTON Docx QUAY, Birkenhead; DEMEAN IT 11 SET, Seaconibe. W. and H. LAIRD. 23, Castle-street, Liverpto MANUFACTURERS' STOCK CONSISTING OF 650 DOZEN CAMBRIC POCKET HANDKERCHIEFS. HARRISON BROTHERS have bought the above, at a Large Discount from the Manufacturers' Cost, and are now offering the same at about HALF MARKET PRICE! IN ELEVEN LOTS, AS FOLLOWS: Lot 1, ALL LINEN, Id. each. „ 2, It 2s. lojd. per dozen. ft 3,3 s. 11d. „ „ 4, 45. %id. le 5, ss. led. ~ . , ~ 6 , es. lid. ~ ft 7, It 7s. 9d. ft tf 8,9 s. „ ” 9, ft Ils. 9d. „ „ 10. ft 13s. Gd. •, 11, 16s. 9d. „ HARRISON BROTHERS, Go and 61, CHURCH-STREET. TO THE AFFLICTED. A L V ANISM, which is one of the most Effectual Remedies in the cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Stiff Joints, Cold Hands and Feet, Indi. gestion, Paralysis, and all affections from Nervous Debility. J. ATKINSON, 33, MANCHESTER-STREET, Manufactures the most perfect MEDICAL MACHINE, at a price that will enable all Sufferers to possess one. The application is so simple that a child, with once showing, can manage it. N.B.—All kinds of Galvanic Materials sold. Repairs carefully executed.