The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-22 00:00:00

cO. 1733.1 THEATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL. 13., The New Comic PANTOMIME Every Evening. r FIRST JUVENILE NIGHT on THURSDAY NEXT, the to instant, when the Pantomime will commence the Enter dlinents, and terminate by Nine o'clock. This P r esent:TUESDAY E the 22d To-'4oRROW (Wednes- VENING, • , day), FRIDAY, and SATUREPAY next, Aft,„, THE MAID:AND THE MAGPIE! Which, the grand Local, Legendary, Comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled, HARLEQUIN STEAM; OR, T lIE (113) SWAN ! ! AND THE KNOTTY ASH ! ! The . - for h. o Pening of the Pantomime, invented and written expressly el i te Theatre, by one of the " Local Genus," who, hoping , to eye" of the public, will, if sticcessful, turn . out ' a Co w 'ulnae Genius" on the first night of its rep e l The by Scenes of the Pantomime designed, written, and arranged Wm. Dorrington, Pantomime Author and Artist to the ra' r es-Royal Covent Garden and Haymarket, London. 44:Overture and Music of the Opening composed, selected, deki.„ Fr anged by Mr. Bushez. The Scenery of the Pantomime Ge o wied and painted by Mr. R. Dearlove. jun., assisted by Mr. p rns r ge Dawson. The Machinery ty Mr. Benjamin Jones. The ,leKrties and Masks by Mr. Bromley. The Dresses by Mr. ". The whole of the Dances and the Action of the Ballet te nted and directed by Signor Lauri. ' - .ACT FROM AN UNPUBLISHED MS. OF "FAIRY - - . LEGENDS OF LANCASHIRE." a n ° lrt a k ep upon a time—a long time ago—before "Leverpole" was ko n "!eg but a poor fishing village, there was a wicked destroying h n ter who, with a company of spirits as bad as imself took la, Is abode in a wild part of the country, near to the said v e Leverpole." It was a place shunned an account of its et ti, , Pute. In the midst of this wilderness stood a tree, known 4114.1,t time as a monstrous ugly tree, and called "The Knotty bc iillt tT, on the border of this wilderness, Nature, who. is ever if a j YYI, had placed a most beautiful Lake, which was the abode 0( a who seldom appeared to mortal eyes but in Lie shape by 'wan, and this Swan having been seen for hundreds of years , h„saccessive generations, was. notwithstanding her exceeding naturally called " The Old Swan." 14,MS• HY THE AUTHOR OF THE PANTOMIME.—The said sr e ,„`Y Ash still stands, and has given name to a village, but it sea) be a very handsome tree after the bad spirits left the pp their Purhood, and a great many choice spirits have since taken I..aeir abode there. SO ,regard to the beautiful lake, it is imagined it was swallowed 4 1 ', the " Revington Pike," but the memory of the " Old br a , is still retained in the locality, in affectionate remem fornee of the kind Fairy, who had achieved such good fortune kid , I , e nt• Upon this Legend the present Pantomime is founded, tt o „ as it is good to be merry and wise,", an attempt has been 4,4 11 7 to combine science with amusement in the form of a Panto tticincl Allegory, which, it is hoped, will excite and gratify "Stt in juvenile and inquiring minds. h olt TIE ALLEGORY—" FIRE AND WATER," to nl , _Dborus, the Fire King, wages war with, and tries to oyer by urystaline, the Water Queen, who being suddenly surprised thro,„," ), after having, as she thought, extinguished his flame by the appearance cold water on it, is released from his fiery embrace by spr;ulVearance of Steam, to whom, in return, she promises aid 14 4 r _Protection. Steam is in love with Sweetsmile, daughter of k a i u ., 4 l l lunderhead. who is the proprietor of an important do tre,'2, Inhabited by the " Somebodies ;" but the Baron being a 14 .; enemy to scientific progress, and withal very ambitious, re lerne!to match his daughter with any but a king. In this Steam, with the advice of the Water Quefn, and taking :A„'ca and Labour, his companions, with kiln, visits the 'l v ",aciente ;Fishynge Village of Leverpole," inhabited by the I?tladies," and which is on the verge of destruction and decay. arti e the poor Fishermen are almost starving, when Steam oreslucky moment, and to n their aid in obtaining the V o e ct of his affections, changes with his irresistible power the r paltry village to the "First Commercial City in the World." t ha , Vire Kingis so enraged at the great chane capturing by Steam, that he seeks to deprive him of his power by the Water Rip s , and for this purpose takes advantage of a very hard to invade the ice-bound domains of her Majesty, but here Fi t ra ge overcomes his prudence; for, forgetful of the effects of Ith o a tuongst Ice, a rapid thaw takes place. in which Fire is over -114 . I Xed, and "put out." The ‘t ater Queen is released from tct,P,lison of Ice, and Steam, united to his beloved Sweetsmile, il ia Pantomime going on. 1 15 1 .1 PANTOMIMIC TRANSFORMATION. equi n Signor Lauri. I Columbine . Miss 4t aloon Signor C. Lauri. Clown Signor 1. Lauri. On THURSDAY EVENING the Performance will commence with . _ HARLEQUIN STEAM; Or, The Old Swan and Knotty Ash. To conclude with INDUSTRY MUST PROSPER. 1, 0 4 .11 e LAST MORNING PERFORMANCE will take place on p r TYRDAY next, the 26th instant, commencing at Two o'clock, ecisely, doors open at Half-past One, when will be presented THE TWO GREGORIES ! And the New Comic PANTOMIME. oAdmission :—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. ; 1,11 80x..h office is open from Ten till Three, daily, for securing h„,_La in the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes, which may 4,'1141 under the direction of Mr. SHUTTLEWOUTki. Children in not admitted. Ne n o rs wilt be opened at Half-past Six o'clock ; to com ,,,s_f_e_at Sen. ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. etRQUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE, under the direction of Messrs. RIMBERT and LAMBERT. Patronized by his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon 111. ENTHUSIAS I'IC RECEITION OF THE FRENCH TROUPE OF EQUESTRIANS I i a Present TUESDAY EVENING, the 22d, and To-moaiti:Eti (Wednesday), the 23rd instant, BRILLIANT EQUESTRIAN EXERCISES! B Godfroy and M. Van Catendick, the French Clown. The Scarfs, by Mad'lle Rosita. Interlude, by Mons. Fahiani and Mons. Jaimen, The Magic Chairs, by M. Sheiton. THE CLOWN DISCHARGED! The Leaps of the Garlands, by Mad'lle Aussude. Hussar and the Cissack, an Equestrian Military Scene, by M. Slegrist and Assistant. Great Tight-rope Exercises, by Mad'lle C. Aussude. Graceful Act, by Mad'lle Virginie Lambert. .tOnsieur Stonette and his Son, the •• Clown Miniature." Monsieur Caron and his beautiful Steed "Volga." The Flower Girl, by Mad'lle Emilie Lsmbert. The n, M. l'usterle, the great Bare-back Rider. 'lleVal de Haute Ecole a " Malakhoff," introduced by Mons. Lambert. Les Rendez-vous Bourgeois, Comic Scene. affoazmr TO APPEAR, THE EXTRAORDINARY HORSE MALADESTZA ; or THE FIRE STEED, 41 4 o (luted by the celebrated Professor of Equitation, Monsieur „ 0/ from the Cirque Napoleon. The unprecedented exercises "! 1, intelligent Horse have been, during the Simmer, the filtr a ti on of the Parisian public. Nv: Series of grand MORNING PERFORMANCES every Op e t 'f'fEsnAy and FRIDAY, commencing at Two o'clock. Doors a at Half-past One. pilbt,rices of Admission :—Dress Boxes 3. ; Upper Boxes, 2s. 6d.; 110, 18 . 64 .; Gallery, 6d. Second Prices Dress Boxes, 25.; Side Pit Is. Senn Box-office is , open from Ten to Three o'Clock , da il y , for whi' r ing Seats in the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes. , may be had under the direction of Mr. SHUTTLEWORTH. 4 i dren in arms will not be adinitted. pi.oars to be opened at Half-past Six; to commence at Sev en \ i "k Precisely. ROYAL PARK THEATRE, Parliament-street, near St. James's Market. THE NEW CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, Pronounced by the public and the press THE BEST IN TOWN. The entertainments will commence Every Evening with A POPULAR PLAY, Aft er which the new and immensely successful Local Comic Pantomime, entitled • 'HARLEQUIN JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, OR THE SPIRIT OF THE 'MERSEY. Liveria (the Spirit of the Mersey) Miss Rosina Lamb. Jack (a Liverpool Youth) .... Mrs B. Ware. ) Successßy the celebrated Eraser Children, Invention, , from the Theatre -Royal, Drury- Ridicule, lane. A Juvenile Army of Fifty Children. Columbine, Miss Laura Poole. Harlequin, Signor Lavigne. Pantaloon, Mr. Forster. . 11„ Clowns, Felix Saifrini and William Walbo ur ne. /1 0 7xes, 25., Is. 6d., and Is. ; pit, 6d. ; gallery, 3d. Private ge s for Family Parties. ti tl rrs open at Half-past Six, commencing at Seven, and con ..,__ l ng before Eleven o'clock. PHILHARMONIC HALL. THOMAS'S CONCERTS. LAST WEEK BUT ONE. VOCALIST . .. MISS THIRLWALL. THIS EVENING (TUESDAY), THE GRAND SELEC (lON FROM " NORM A" will be repeated. Solo—Ophecleide MONS. PROSPERE. Solo—Violin MASTER ISAAC. SLOW MOVEMENT AND MINUET AND TRIO, From Mendelssohn's Quartet in D. - - Y PERFORMANCE, commencing at Half-past Two o'clock, h nill he given on SATURDAY next, the 26th instant, and SA.Tutt- CY, the 2d February, which will be the last day of the Fourth 'Mon tin • 11 0 ,, -( IY and Gallery, One Shilling; Boxes, Two Shillings. The c oh ",r . B will open at Half-past Seven o'clock, and the Performance en ce at Eight. ST GEOLGE'S HALL, LIVERPOOL. MOST POSITIVELY 'THE LAST CONCERT. JIILLIEN'S GRAND VOCAL AND • ORCHESTRAL CONCERT, On WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant. PROGRAMME. PART FIRST. ii ye rtUre " Zampa" i lklrille : Herold. F rom METEttIIKER'S last Opera d_' lB %a. " L'Etoile du Nord" Jullien. s'itVi t 7 "nY.. The Andante from the Symphony in A. .21endelssohn. In a From "II Troy atore" Verdi. Y 4 lll. Sung by Madame GASSIER. %..Y 1) - 1 ,* ............ "La Belle du Village" Tullien. s'ul tn o — ` ) .nY.. The Andante from the Symphony in B flat ... Mozart. " 5 0e On Melodies from BELLI IV I's Opera "La Sonnambula" Bellini. Performed by MONS. LAVIGNE. "THE FALL OF SEBASTOPOL " Jullien. qtladrille.. PART SECOND. Grand Selection from Mozart's Opera Mozart. "DON GIOVANNI," Arranged expressly by M. JULLIEN. ~ " The Forest Fairy" Ve nzano. 4a to v i Sung by , Madame GASSIER. % T4Dll,7,aarsaw ' Jullien. 010....r iu 1 te .. The Andan . t s ejro rn nl v t a h l e: l ‘ o S e T i r s isJ,Sym ph ony p " a .f g / a a n y i d n n i: %op .... Performed by HERR RETHERT. e ms —Stalls ........... " Vive L'Empereur Jullien. ..--. - ell—Stalls (numbered), 4s. ; Promenade and Galleries,.ls. ht, Concert to commence at EiOt s o'cfoct . "it, '!t t ,A v a i n c dZ a la n cla x t i s r ec u s r m ed i T a u t RIME , u and Id icbenerS o . n s ' 6 DaBAPER , ° Der a V alse . . 4Y . 1 , THE LAST FORTNIGHT, ENDING SATURDAY, FEB. 2. QUEEN'S-HALL, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL EVERY DAY AT TWO AND EIGHT O'CLOCK; Doors open Half-an hour previous. AND GENERAL GAS FITTING:9, 2 8, 1 - 14.NOVER-S TREE T. in announcing the last Twelve Nights of this magnificent Exhibition in Liverpool, M. GOMPERTZ begs respectfully to impress the necessity of embracing the present opportunity of witnessing an entertainment universally pronounced as the finest display of Panoramic and Dioramic effects ever produced to'the public notice. ' OMPERTZ'S NEW AND COLOSSAL PANORAMA OF THE 7 1 -A WAR WITH RUSR - lA, Illustrating the City of Constantinople—Black Sea—Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at Sinope —Town of Palatana—Souchum Kale—Arrival at Sebastopol—Battle of the Alma—The Field of Alma the evening after the Battle—Cavalry Charge at Balaclava —Battle of Inkerman—Final Repulse of the Ru'ssians from the Two-gun Battery—Capture of the Malakhoff by the French — British Assault on the Redan. Accompanied by a splendid Besson Tuba Band. A DESCRIP TIVE LECTURE, by Mr. G. WHITE. OBSERVE THE WORKS, 28, HANOVER-STREET, NEAR DUKE-STREET. TO PARTIES FURNISHING. To conclude with M. GONIPERTZ'S DIORAMA. representing the CRYPT OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE, AT JERUSALEM, Accompanied by an Organ and Choir. Prices of Admission: Reserved Seats (numbered), 2s. Gd.; First-class Seats, 25.; Second Ditto, Is. Juveniles under 12 years, and Schools, Half-price. S T. GEORGE'S HALL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE ORGAN• IN ST. GEORGE'S HALL, On SATURDAY NEXT, the 26th Instant, At Three o'clock in the Afternoon, and On MONDAY EVENING NEXT, the 28th Instant, At Half-past Seven o'cicck. Admission, 6d. each. Money will be received at the Doors. The Doors will be opened on Saturday at Two o'clock, and on Monday Evening at Half-past Six o'clock. Entrance at the North End, opposite Shaw's-brow. To prevent confusion, Change cannot be given. ST. GEORG E'S-H A - I, L. TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 23d Inst. FIRST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF A NEW ORATORIO, T HE PASSAGE OF THE RED SEA, AT THE SECOND CONCERT OF THE SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY. PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS: MADAME WEISS, MISS M. WELLS,, NI R. ,T H OM AS, Of the St. Martin's-hall Oratorios. ORGANIST CONDUCTOR C. D. HACKETT, Mus. Bac. Oxon. Annual Subscribers of One Guinea will receive Two Tickets to each of Three Concerts. Single Tickets, 75.; West Gallery, 2s. Gd.; Money will not be taken at the doors. Doors open at Seven o'clock ; Concert to commence at Eight. Tickets to be had at the Office of the Society, 1, India-buildings, Water-street. AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEI? LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1856. LIGHTS! LIGHTS!! CHEAP LIGHTS!! THE LARGEST STOCK IN LIVERPOOL GAS CHANDELIERS, LUSTRES, GDEINDOLES, BRACKETS, HALL LAMPS, • J. WREFORD HUNT'S Third Supply of the above Elegant and Useful Articles for the present Season is now on view. E. J. C R E A S Y, I R ONMONGER,G2, GREAT GEORGE-STREET, (OPPOSITE ST. JAMES'S MARKET, CORNER OF FREDERICK-STREET,) Begs to call the attention of his Friends, and the Public in general, to his large and extensive STOCK of FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, which he is offering at Prices lower than any House in the trade. Japan Oval Tea Trays from 125. Od. Set of Three. Metal Tea and Coffee Pots (newest patterns) from ss. Od. each. White-handle Table Knives and Forks from 7i. Od. per dozen. Electro-plated Table Spoons and Forks 3os. Od. ~ Do. Dessert Do. • ' Do. Teaspoons Do. Cruet Frames lBB. Od. each. ' • Nickle Silver Table Spoons and Forks l4s. Od. per dozen. Do. Dessert Do. Do. Tea . Do. Best Tin Dish-covers from ISs. Od. Set of Six. . Copper Tea Kettles 6s. Od. each. Fenders Fire Irons Gilt Window Cornices, in great variety from ss. Od. to 60s. BATHS, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, CONSTANTLY IN STOCK, ON SALE, OR HIRE. [Piller{ UNSTAMPED STAMPED ...... ...3ID. OBSERVE! OBSERVE!! NOTICE TO SURGEONS, CAPTAINS, AND OTHERS. THE Remaining STOCK of G enu i ne SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CUTLERY. &c., positively to be Sold under First Cost, at 30, CHURCH STREET, opposite Parker street. BANKRUPT'S STOCK. Re MANSFIELD. rrHE STOCK of FANCY TOYS, PAPIER 1 MACHE, and other Goods, SELLING OFF, at a great sacrifice, on the Premises, 73, CHURCH.STREET, and must be cleared on or before SATURDAY next. TO BUILDERS, JOINERS, THE CABINET TRADE, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. UNDER A DEED OF ASSIONSIENT - BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF _ - G. W. HUNTER, IRONMONGER, 7, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET, LIVERPOOL, (Two Doors from Whitechapel). T HE remainder of this valuable Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, Consisting of several Register and other Grates, Kitchen Ranges, Fenders, and Fire-irons, a large stock of Furnishing Goods in great variety, a considerable quantity of Locks, Bolts, Hinges, and other articles suitable for Builders ; also, Nails, Screws, Iron Bedsteads, Fire Guards, Umbrella Stands, Hay-cutting Machines, Spades and Shovels, Scales and Weights, General Brass Work, Joiners' Tools, &c., &c. IS NOW OFFERED BY PRIVATE TREATY, From Nine to One o'clock Daily, in Lots to suit Purchasers, CONSIDERABLY UNDER THE COST PRICE, In order to Reduce the Stock for the Incoming Tenant. The SALE by AUCTION will also be continued this and fol lowing days at Two o'clock. The Smiths' and Tin men's Tools, in good preservation, are on Sale at a great sacrifice. OBSERVE-7, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET, • (Two Doors from Whitechapel). *** The above Sale by Private Treaty and Public Auction will be continued for a Few Days Only, as the Estate must be finally closed on the Ist of February. TO PARTIES FURNISHING. TO BE SOLD, WITHOUT RESERVE, AT A GREAT REDUCTION, L 2000 WORTH of HOUSE FURNISH ING and GENERAL IRONMONGERY. JOSEPH HARRISON, 4, ST. JAMES'S.PLACE, opposite St. James's Church, declining the Furnishing Trade, is now SELLING all his FURNISHING STOCK, consisting of Paper and Iron Trays, Table Cutlery, Toilet Sets, Dish-covers, Shop Stoves,Baths of all descriptions, Electro-plate, German Silver, and Britannia Metal Goods, Fenders, Fire Irons, Patent Enamel and other Kitchen Furniture, &c. ; also, Sixty first-class Register Grates, &c. The whole must be cleared in a few weeks, to enable the Proprietor to carry out his future arrangements. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. J. H. thanks his numerous Friends who have so kindly sup ported him with their patronage for upwards of twenty years. CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET. SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS. On SATURDAY EVENING next, the 26th instant, The MISSES BENNETT and MR. A. FAIRBURN will give one of their POPULAR SCOTTISH ENTERTAINMENTS. To commence at Eight o'clock. Admission : Body, 3d.; Side Galleries, Gd. ; Reserved Seats, is. On MONDAY EVENING next, the 2Sth instant, they will also give A CONCERT. To commence at Eight o'clock. Admission : Body, 6d. ; Gal leries, Is. ; Reserved Seats, 2s. NIGHTS WITH WORKING MEN. HUGH STOWELL BROWN, PROFESSOR GRIFFITHS, and ALEXANDER CROMAR, M.A., have kindly offered to spend THURSDAY Eljr-NINGS with Working Alen, in the CLASS-hi/OM of the CONCERT HALL, their object being to direct them to a useful course of home studies. Professor GRIFFITHS will attend on THURSDAY next, the 24th instant. Subject : " GEOLOGY." To commence at Eight o'clock. Admission, 3d. FRENCH CLASSES —French Classes, conducted by Professor L. P. GUILLAUME LEA (of the Royal University of Paris), every MONDAY EVENING , at Half-past Eight o'clock. Admission 3 d. SINGING CLASSES. —Singing Classes under the stmer intendence of Mr. and Mrs. :ncanisnaicx, every FRIDAY EVENING, at Eight o'clock. The instruction is on the most popular system, and the cheapest music is used. Admission, 3d. PUBLIC NEWSROOM.--The Public Newsroom is open Daily, (Sundays excepted.) Admission Id. JOHN CALDERWOOD, Secretary. AFREE PUBLIC LECTURE, Introductory to a COURSE of CLASS LECTURES on the HISTORY of EUEOPE since the Congress of Vienna, will be given at the MECHANICS' INSTITUTION, Mount-street, TO-MORROW EVEN ING (Wednesday), the 23rd instant, commencing at Eight o'clock, by Dr. CARL ItETSLAG, of the University of Berlin, and late Professor in the University of Rostock ; author of "Political Sketches," &c. SABBATH DEFENCE MEETING. CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET. In consequence of the unprecedented and , unabated demand for Tickets for the MEETING in St. George's-hall TO-DAY, the CONCERT-HALL, Lord Nelson-street, has been engaged for those who cannot obtain admission to St. George's-hall. ADAM HODGSON, Esq., will preside. Both Meetings will commence at the same hour (Twelve o'clock), and the Speakers already announced for St. George's hall, with others, are expected to speak at the Concert-hall. IVERPOOL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS.- NOTICE is hereby given, that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the COMPANY of the PROPRIETORS of the LIVERPOOL EXCHANGE will be held, pursuant to Act of Par liament, in the COTTON SALE ROOM, in the Exchange buildings, in Liverpool, on MONDAY, the 28th instant, at Twelve o'clock at Noon. By order of the Committee, JOHN H. YOUNGHUSBAND, Secretary and Treasurer. Dated this 19th day of January, 1856. _T IVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. — NOTICE is hereby given, that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the PROPRIETORS of the LIVERPOOL PHIL HARMONIC SOCIETY will be held, pro forma, on Thursday, the 17th instant, at One o'clock, and by adjournment at the Cotton Sales-room, Exchange-buildings, on THURS DA Y, the 24th instant, at One o'clock, previous to which latter date a Report and Statement of the Accounts of the Society will be furnished to each Proprietor.—By order of the Committee. HEN RY SUDLOW, Secretary. Exchange-court, Jan. 14, 1856. T HE LIVE RP 0 O i li A CHATHAM SOCIETY'S Will be held at the T 0 W N-H A_L TO-MORROW (Tred»esday), the 23d Instant, IN AID OF THE ORPHAN BOYS' ASYLUM. Mrs. ADAM STEUART GLADSTONE, Lady Patroness. JOSEPH NEED WALKER, Esq., President. For Tickets apply to JOHN R. H. KEYWORTH, 3, Exchange street East. ISHAM H. E. GILL, Hon. Sec. AT the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the SUBSCRIBERS to the SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF and DUMB, held at the Institution, Oxford-street, 011 THURSDAY, the 17th of January, 1856. RICHARD RATHBONE, Esq., in the Chair: The Annual Report having been read, and the Treasurer having given the Statement of the Accounts, It was resolved,—That the report be adopted, and, with the statement of accounts, be printed and circulated under the direc • tion of the committee. It was resolved,—That the thanks of this meeting be given to the President, Chairman, Officers, and Committee, for their services during the past year; and that the following Gentlemen be the Committe and Officers for the year ensuing:— Rev. A. Campbell, President. Mr. Richard Rathbone, Chairman. Mr. Edward Banner, Treasurer pro tern. Mr. Edward Banner, Secretary. Mr. Harmood Banner, Auditors. Mr. Joseph Matthews, Rev. Thomas Bold. Mr. Henry Grazebrook, jun. Rev. James North. Sir. Alfred North. Mr. R. R. Rathhone. Mr. R. H. Frank. Mr. Edward Gibbon. , Mr. William Gregson. Mr. James Mawdsley. Sir John S. P. Sainsbury. Mr. Henry A. Grey. Rev. G. W. Warr. Mr. H. T. Browne. Mr. James Barton Nottage, Surgeon. Mr. Richard Lloyd, Dentist. Mr. David Buxton, Principal. (Signed) • RICHARD RATHBONE, Chairman. The Chairman having left the Chair, It was resolved,—That the thanks of this meeting be given to Mr. Richard Rathbone, for presiding on this occasion. (Signed) EDWARD BANNER, Hon. Sec. Oxford-street East, Jan. 17, 1856. WATCHES ! WATCHES ! ! WATCHES !! ! TO meet the requirements of the present Season, SAMUEL QUILLIAM, of 22, ELLIOT-STREET, has pro vided a most magnificent and well assorted Stock of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, with Lever and Horizontal Escapements, choicely selected and suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS and NEW-•YEAR'S GIFTS, which will be offered for sale at unusually low prices (marked in plain figures), and urgently requests Pur chasers to make an early inspection of the same. f,‘ 2, ELLIOT-STREET, NEAR ST. JOHN'S MARKET. wRYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC • REPOSITORY, 28, HAMILTON I STREET, (NEAR. WOODSID E RERRY,) BIRKENHEAD. NOTICE.—W. R. has made arrangements for opening a New 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, &c.; all New Music added on publication. TERMS, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: — Subscription for One Year Half Year I • Quarter 0 7 6 Month. 0 5 0 Week 0 2 6 Per Night, various Prices, according to value of Misic. 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 woik will be returned within FLfew days. In addition to the foregoing, W. RYALLS has added another Class of Annual Subscription. All 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. aoWeek. S A L E O F R APE R AMOUNTING TO 4 ` £3,295 12s. 3d. G 0 0 D S, PURCHASED AT NDON S A L E S, AT NEARLY HALF P R I C E. HARRISON BROTHERS respectfully inform their Friends and the Public that they were Large Purchasers at the above Sales on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd instant, and will OFFER the following GOODS Tuts DAY (Tuesday), the Bth instant, and following days : Fancy Silks Black Silks Shawls. Mantles Furs Fancy Dresses . ..... French Merinoes Bradford Stuffs Prints Ladies' Hosiery ... , Gentlemen's Hosiery, &c. Gloves Lace and Fancy Muslin Embroidery Ribbons .... Bonnets .... .t'362 14 6 218 3 7 321 12 0 185 19 10 340 11 6 402 6 5 305 0 8 224 5 5 76 1 4 61 7 3 101 10 6 57 7 4 193 4 9 98 13 11 257 18 1 81 15 2 £3,29612 3 At the same time HARRISON BROTHERS will offer their entire Stock of SOILED LINEN GOODS, Calicoes, Quilts, Counterpanes, Toilet Covers, Flannels, Blankets, Hosiery. Lace and Embroidered Goods, Ball Dresses, &c. With a large Quantity of REMNANTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, The whole of which will be sold very cheap, so as to effect a speedy clearance. HARRISON BROTHERS, 60 AND 62, CHURCH-STREET, CORNER OF HANOVER-STREET. SELLING OF F. - 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, and begs to inform them and the Public that he is RETIRING from TRADE, and that he is determined to offer the whole of his SPLENDID and USEFUL STOCK, at.any sacrifice, to enable him to CLOSE the BUSINESS at an early period. Although the nature of the stock is so well known, he begs to submit the following p irticulars :- 500 GOLD and SIL\ ER WATCHES, English and Geneva, with a►l 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 MACH E 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 Portinonnaies. Bronze Inkstands, Candlesticks, Figures, arc. • , • Barometers, THERMOMETERS, Telescopes, OPERA GLA49itO, COMBS and BRUSHES, Perfumery, Walking Sticks, Urn. brellas, Carpet Bags, Toys, &c. Open at Ten o'clock every Morning (except Saturday), SHUT at Half-past Six. THE BU S I IstE S S TO BE DISPOSED OF, AND THE HOUSE AND SHOP TO BE LET. H. J, GEDDES, SHIP AND — IisTSURANCE • BROKER, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 6 . O,'GRACECHURCH-STREET, LONDON, Respectfully informs the Public that he has commenced business as above, and sincerely hopes, by strict attention to all orders committed to his charge, to meet a share of their favours. Charters to and from all the principal seaports in the world. CIGARROS FABRICA DE HABANA. MESSRS. ESTERO AND COMPANY, 41, NORTH JOHN-STREET, NEAR LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL, Have been induced to Open the above Establishment for the Sale of FOREIGN CIG .1 RS only, and to suit Pri vate Consumers. Messrs. E. and Co. sell them in Cases from One Pound and upwards, at £1 2s. 6d. per lb. They being Manufacturers in Havana, are enabled to obtain the most choice Leaf for their Cigars, together with the best Brands of other celebrated Houses, and in condition suitable for immediate consumption. Thus the Public will have the advantage of obtaining GENUINE HAVANA CIGARS, without the necessity of Purchasing, in Bond, Cases of from One to Two Cwt., and without paying those exit a vagant charges usually demanded for small quantities. An Extensive Supply always on the Premises and in Loud for Exportation and Snips' Stores. The Trade, Hotelkeepers, and others have now an op portunity of supplying their customers with a genuine Havana Cigar, which has been until now so very difficult to procure in convenient quantities; they will, ut the same time, be liberally treated with. Parties at a distance sending Post-office Orders for .e 1 2s. 6d. will, per return, receive a Case containing One Pound of CIGARS. In sending Orders, please state if Mild, Medium, or Full Flavoured is required. SAUL DAVIES, AGENT. TO PRIVATE FAMILIES. AT ANDERSON'S, 5, CASTLE-STREET, MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS. FINE OLD WHISKY. Scotch Glenlivet and Islay. Irish Jameson's Dublin L.L. Fine Old Cork L.L. Warranted of the very Finest Qualities, 16/S per Gallon. BRANDY, Martell's (Pale or Brown) 3O/0 Best London GIN l2/0 „ Jamaica RUM.. UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE. PERFECT FREEDOM FROM COUGHS IN TEN MINUTES AFTER USE. INSTANT RELIEF AND A RAPID CURE OF ASTHMA, CON SUMPTION, COUGHS, COLDS, AND ALL DISORDERS OF THE BREATH AND LUNGS ARE INSURED BY DR. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS. The most wonderful CURES of ASTHMA and CON bUMPTION, COUGHS. COLDS, and all . Disorders of the BREATH and LUNGS, are everywhere performed by this ex traordinary remedy. CURE OF A 14 YEARS' ASTHMATIC COUGH. I, Thomas Carter, Egremont, Cheshire, had an asthmatic cough for fourteen years; nothing ever gave me relief until I commenced taking Dr. Locock's Pulmonic Wafers, three boxes of which have entirely cured me. (Signed) THOMAS CARTER. Witness—Mr. Geo. Howell, Chemist, Dale-st., Liverpool. CURE OF 29 YEARS' ASTHMATIC COUGH. Middleton, near Manchester. SI a,—l am now 44 years of age, and I have been afflicted with an asthmatic cough since I was a boy of fifteen years of age; during that time 1 have resorted to every means in my power to remove it, but in vain, until last 'Sunday, when I sent for a small box of Dr. Locock's Waters. I have taken two boxes since, and from the effects they have had upon me, I feel no doubt of a speedy recovery. G. STRINGER. Witness—M. Lynch, Chemist, Market-street. RAPID CURE OF ASTHMA OF 14 YEARS' STANDING. From Mr. J. E. 13ignell, Hollyhead Road, Wednesbury, and ad dressed to Mr. Ladbury, there. SlR,—When I had the first box of Dr. Locock's Wafers from you, I was labouring under one of those attacks of asthma to which I have been subject now for about 14 years. I have had the best medical advice the neighbourhood could afford, including two physicians at Birmingham, and one at Wolverhampton, but with no success. My breathing was so very difficult that I ex pected every inspiration to be my last ; as for sleep, that was im possible, and had been so for several weeks. The first dose (only two small wafers) gave me great relief—the second more so—in short, the first box laid the groundwork for the cure, which only four boxes have effected, and I atn . now quite well. (S►gned) J. E. BIGNELL. IMPORTANT TO ALL WHO SING. From Mr. Edward Page, Director of the Choir and Organist of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Leamington. Gentlemen,—Having frequently suffered much from relaxation of the throat, I have often been obliged to resort to various pre parations ; but since I have had the good fortune to try Dr. Locock's Pulmonic Wafers, 1 am now but seldom obliged to re sort to them, for the extraordinary good effects they have produced are most surprising. Even when the throat appears to be com pletely exhausted, and the voice to be nearly gone, two or three (at most four) will, in the short space of half an hour or so, com pletely restore its flexibility and power, and they do not act as a mere temporary exciting remedy, nor do they leave any lassitude after. Having felt the great value of the remedy, I feel it a duty to generally recommend it, as I am convinced that all persons will find immense benefit from the general and persevering use of it. EDWARD PAGE. To SINGERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS they are invaluable, as in a few hours they remove all hoarseness, and increase the power and flexibility of the voice. They bare a pleasant taste. Price Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and lls. per box. Sold by all Medicine Vendors. . _ NOTE.—FuII directions are given with every box in the English, German, and french Languages. DR. LOCOCK'S COSMETIC. A delightfully fragrant preparation, for improving and beautify ing the complexion, rendering the skin clear, suit, and transpa rent, removing all eruptions, freckles, sunburn, tan, pimples, and roughness,—curing gnat bites, and the stings of insects. in the PROCESS Or SHAVING, It ALLAYS ail SMARTING, and renders the skin suit and smooth. Sold in bottles, at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each. Beware of counterfeits. Observe the name on the government stamp outside the wrapper. Sold by all respec table chemists. WHOLESALE AGENTS :—Raimes and Co., Evans, Son, and Co., Lord-street. Sold in Liverpool, by Roberts, Ranelagli-street ; Carter and Clsy, Bold street; Aspinall and Wagstaff, St. J ames's street ; J. Britten, Old Haymarket; Howell, Dale-atrest•;.T. D. Walker, Upper Parliament-street. THOS. DISMORE, SILVERSMITH & JEWELLER TO THE QUEEN, CORNER OF BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. The best made London Goldsmiths'-hall marked SILVER SPOONS and FORKS, of the usual strength, weigh as follows, but they may be bad lighter or heavier at the same price per ounce:— PLAIN FIDDLE PATTERN. QUERN'S PATTERN oz. B. d. oz. £ a. d. Table Spoons, per doz 30 a 7/4..11 0 040 a 7/6.. 15 0 0 Table Forks, „ 3O a 7/4..11 0 040 a 7/6..15 0 0 Dessert Spoons „ 2O a 7 / 4 .. 7 6 25 a 7 / 6 .. 9 7 6 Dessert Forks ~ 2O a 7/4.. 7 6 25 a 7/6.. 9 7 6 Tea Spoons , lO a 7/10.. 318 12 a 8/0.. 416 0 Soup Ladles, each lO a 7/4.. 3 13 411 a 7/6.. 4 2 6 Gravy Spoons, „ Sauce Ladles, „ 2} a 7/10.. 0 19 7 3 a 8/0.. I 4 0 Su;;ar Tongs, ~ Salt Spoons N.13.—1f for exportation, Is. 6d. per ounce for drawback is deducted from the above prices. An excellent substitute for the aboveis good ELECTRO-PLATE. It can he made at any price, according to the material used, and the thickness of Silver put on. In Spoons and Forks three quali ties are kept, all being in size, shape, and appearance the same as Silver, namely:— ----- - - • -- PLAIN FIDDLE PATTERN. No. 1. - No. 2. No. 3. Table Spoons, per Dozen.. £3 10 0...e2 10 10 0 Table Forks, ....3 10 0. ... 2 10 0 ... 1 10 0 Dessert Spoons „ .... 2 10 0....2 0 0.... 1 0 0 Dessert Forks, ~ .... 2 10 0....2 0 0... 1 0 0 Tea Spoons, ~.. 1 10 0.... 1 3 9....0 14 3 Gravy Spoons, each ....0 10 G... 0 S 6....0 5 9 Sauce Ladles, ~ • • 0 5 9....0 4 9.. .. 0 3 4 Soup Ladles, 1 0 0.... 0 17 o. 0 11 6 Sugar Tongs, 0 5 0....0 4 0....0 3 0 Salt Spoons, I I • 0 2 3....0 1 10....0 1 6 Tea-sets, Waiters. Dishes, and every Article required for the Table, in either SILVER or ELECTRO- PLATE ; likewise a large Assortment of JEW E LLERY, of the best quality. IV* RYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC REPOSITORY, 28, HAMILTON.S7'REET, (NEAR WOODSIDE FERRY,) BIRKENHEAD. PIANO-FORTE TUNING, At the suggestion of many of his Customers, W. R. takes this mode of intimating, and submitting for approval, a Scale of Charges for Tuning Piano-fortes by the Year. That Piano-fortes be Tuned by a competent Berson, at regular intervals, is of importance even in th e case of an i ndifferent in strument, but it is indispensably requisite where the preservation, or otherwise, of a really good one is involved. The frequently-expressed satisfaction of those Ladies who have done W. it. the honour to try this system, is the best recommen dation in its favour. SCALE OF CHARGES FOR TUNING PIANO-FORTES BY THE YEAR. Grand, Cottage, and Picolos el 1 0 Two in the same house 1 15 0 SINGLE TUNINGS. Cottage, Picolos, and Squares, each 0 3 6 Ditto and Grands, with Three Strings New Strings are included in the above charges; and each in strument should be Tuned at regular periods, to ensure its being always in excellent order. The same rates will he charged for Piano-fortes within Twelve Miles of Town, with the addition of expenses. Tunings is the Country carefully attended to on the different journies. Repairing and Regulating by first-class Workmen; charges moderate. Orders addressed 28, HAMILTON-STASIS; BIBEZNHEAD, will receive prompt attention. C 0 M B S. AIRS. DAGNALL returns thanks to her Friends and the Public generally, for the kind patronage she has hitherto received, and begs to inform them she has OPENED a RETAIL SHOP in connection with the Manufactory, No. 3, ROSE-STREET, LIVERPOOL, near St. George's-hall. W • RYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC REPOSITORY, 28, HAMILTON-STREET, (NEAR WOODSIDE FERRY,) BIRKENHEAD. W. R. takes this opportunity of returning thanks to his numerous customers, and hopes by keeping 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 Reduced Prices. PIANO-FORTES and HARMONIUMS for HIRE, by the Night, Month, or Year. Harmoniums, Concertinas, Music Stools, Canterhurys, &c. Harp, Violin, and Guitar Strings of the best kinds. LADIES' HAIR-DRESSING. HENRY DEAKES respectfully announces that he has recently returned from Paris and London, and that during his stay in each place he has been most assiduous in pro curing the latest and most elegant designs for Dressing Ladies' Hair, and will from time to time during the winter receive informa tion respecting any alteration or improvement in the same; and assures those Ladies who may favour him with a visit, that every thing which may add to their satisfaction will be carefully attended to by himself and Mr. John Gerrard, whose ability in this branch of the Business is indisputable. No. 19, RANELAGH-STREET, OPPOSITE THE WATERLOO HOTEL. A. H O L D E N, OF EXETER. HAVING PURCHASRD THE STOCK AND BUSINESS OF A BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER', RECENTLY CONDUCTED BY MESSES. DEIGHTON AND LAUGHTON, (Successors to Mr. Grape RESPECTFULLY solicits a continuance of that support and encouragement so long ifforded 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 present 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. 1 NEWLY-INVENTED PRINCE OF WALES PIANO-FORTES, BY 7'. HARRISON, PIANO-FORTE MANUFACTURER, 8, NEWINGTON, BOLD-STREET, LivEttiooL. T. H., baying had 29 years' practical experience in the above Business, is enabled to execute Repairing, Tuning, &c., on all the recent improved principles. Piano-fortes made in London expressly for T. HARRISON, from 25 Guineas. N.B.—Tuning and Repairing in Town arid Country personally executed PUBLIC NOTICE. N EW BRUNSWICK HOTEL, CLAYTON-SQUARE, IN THE CENTRE ON' LIVERPOOL. W. E. WHITEMAN, in returning thanks to his numerous Friends and the Public generally, for the very liberal support he has received since he commenced the above Establishment, begs to inform them that he has now made arrangements for the use of the SPACIOUS HALL ATTACHED TO THE HOTEL, known as "THE CLAYTON HALL," for strictly SELECT BALLS, DINNERS, CONCERTS, PUBLIC MEETINGS. The Hall is capable of accomrnodatinr, 1,500 Persons, and can dine from 400. It is also fitted up with every accommodation, being brilliantly illuminated with Gas. There are also attached an Orchestra and Dressing-rooms complete, with an excellent Organ, for parties requiring it for Sacred purposes. UN REGAL POUR NOEL. Les Tbes naturels et purs, importes par LA COMPAGNIE DE LONDRES ET DU NORD-OUEST, sont maintenant apprecies pour leur arome et leur parfum exqui et surtout par le ebarme particulier de leur saveur. Its contris buent d'une mani6re si remarquable a I'enjouement et aux plaisirs d'une soiree, qu'ils doivent former une partie obligee Zi toutes les reunions de Noel. On peut se les procurer, en toute quantite, dans les Magasins de la Compagnie, eitues OLD POSTOFFICE-PLACE, CHURCH-STREET, LIVERPOOL. N.B.—Les TL es sont envelloppes lane de tree belles envelloppes Chinoises, qui les rendent propres a etre offerts en etrenne's de Noel. 19, TITHEBARN-STREET, OPPOSITE EXCHANGE-STREET EAST. TO FIRMS COMMENCING BUSINESS, MERCHANTS, BROKERS, &c. SUPERIOR ACCOUNT BOOKS, WRITING PAPERS AND OTHER STATIONERY, PERIODICAL COMMERCIAL CIRCULARS, IN LETTERPRESS OR LITHOGRAPHY, Printed with accuracy, neatness, and despatch. GEO. SMITH, WATTS & CO., GENERAL PRINTERS. LITHOGRAPHERS, & STATIONERS, 19, TITHEBARSTREET. "Etturation, LIVERPOOL E DUCATIONACE§TABLISHMENT, Conducted by the Principal FISHER, A.M.,. FENDERS, FIRE -IRONS, &c. A LARGE ASSORTMENT IN EVERY VARIETY AT TH E LIVRPOOL FURNISHING IRONMONGERY WAREHOUSE, 48, BOLD-STREET, W. BRIDSON, PROPRIETOR. WINES. Fine Old Port • • -- -- 48/0, 54/0, 60/0 , Golden and Pale Sherry 36/0, 38/0, 40/0 Best „ 9 f ft 42/0, 48/0, 54/0 Extraordinary Old Pale CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER WINES. A Single Bottle of any of the above Sold. Orders taken at the Bar of Rooms, or "Order Office." Orders sent/to all parts of the Country on receipt of Post-office Order. PORTER and ALES supplied, in Pints and Quarts, of the Best Qtialities. ANDERSON'S, 5, CASTLE-STREET. PALMER AND CO.'S TEA AND COFFEE WAREHOUSES, UNION-COURT, CASTLE-STREET, NEXT THE BANK OF ENGLAND, LIVERPOOL, Mere Families and Large Consumers may now be supplied at WHOLESALE PRICES. Carriage paid to any part of the kingdom on Orders amounting to Twenty Shillings and upwards. WRYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC • REPOSITORY. 28, HAMILTON-STREET, (NEAR WOODSIDE FERRY,) BIRKENHEAD. • MUSE', AT HALF THE PUBLISHED PRICE. W. R. has determined, for the future, to sell all SHEET MUSIC at HALF PRICE; and his Stock contains all the Newest and most Fashionable Music, in Operas, Airs from Operas, Songs, Polkas, Quadrilles, and Waltzes, in great variety. Instruction Books, Exercises, Psalmody, Sacred Music, SCOTTISH AND DANCE MUSIC, In Collections and otherwise. HANDEL, HAYDN, AND MENDELSSOHN'S ORATORIOS. BEETHOVEN, MOZART, and HAYDN'S MASSES. DR. W. M Will be RE-OPENED THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 22d instant. WANTED, a JUNIOR ASSISTANT, of Protestant Principles, who has been accustomed to the general routine of Scholastic Tuition. First-class Testimonials will be required. CRAVEN LODGE, RAINHILL. MRS. MUSGROVE'S ESTABLISHMENT for the EDUCATION of YOUNG LADIES will be RE OPENED on THURSDAY next, the 24th inst. Terms, with Refer ences, may be had on application, as above. Rainhill, sth January, 1856. NEW BRIGHTON COLLEGE. The Pupils of this Institution are efficiently prepared for the liberal professions, military or mercantile pursuits. The College is divided into several progressively ascending departments, to suit the different ages and studies of the Pupils, who will RE ASSEMBLE (D.V.) on the 28th instant. Prospectuses, &c., may be had on application to the Principal. DANCING AND CALISTHENIC EXERCISES. MESSRS: HARWOOD and SON have the honour lei to inform their Friends and Pupils, that their Academies will be RE-OPENED on WEDNESDAY, the 23d mstant, at the Craven-rooms, Birkenhead, and at their Residence, 42, Nelson street, on THURSDAY, the 24th instant ; Chester, on MONDAY, the 28th instant; Southport, on FRIDAY, the Ist February. Evening Classes are Open every TUESDAY and THURSDAY. Private Lessons upon application. 42, Nelson-street, Jan. 7, 1856. EDUCATION. MRS. BENN and the MISSES MACMASTER have male arrangements to receive a limited number of Pupils as BOARDERS at their Residence, 9, KENYON.TERRACE, CLAUGHTON. Their system combines Home Education with necessary school discipline. Every energy shall be put forth for the religious, moral, and intellectual improvement of their Pupils. Business was RESUMED on the 21st instant. Birkenhead, Jan. 3, 1856. IVERPOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.- The Higher and Lower Schools, Evening School, School of Art, Girls' and Infant Schools, are NOW OPEN. Prospectuses may be obtained on application to ASTRUP CARISS, Secretary. N.B.—An Exhibition to London University, value ..e3OO, is open to competition in the High School, at the examination, next Midsummer. GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF ART, LIVERPOOL NIECHANICS' INSTITUTION, MOUNT-STREET. EVENING CLASSES are open on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from Seven to Nine o'Clock. Fee, 6s. 6d. per Quarter. MOR&ING CLASSES for LADIES, on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDA ys, from Half-past Twelve to Two o'clock, each Class meeting twice a-week. Fee, per Quarter. ASTRUP CARISS, Secretary•. L IVERPOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTION, • MOUNT-STREET. FRENCH LANGUAGE.—CIasses on MONDAY and THURSDAY EVENINGS, under M. De SePres. GERMAN LANGUAGE.—A Class on MONDAY EVENINGS, under Dr. Carl Retalag, formerly of the university of Berlin. SPANISH LANGUAGE.—A Class on THURSDAY EVENINGS, under the Rev. L. Lucena, of Falkner-street. DANCING.—A Class on TUESDAY EVENINGS, under Mr. Giddens, of Hope-street. LATIN AND GREEK LANGUAGES.—Persons wishing to enter Classes for the Study of these Languages are requested to register their names at the Institution. ROYAL INSTITUTION SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER: The Rev. DAWSON W. TURNER, late Demy and Exhibitioner of Magdalen College, Oxford. ASSISTANT PIASTERS : The Rev. JAMES LONSDALE, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford; the Rev. A. GLYNN, M.A., Fellow of St. Peter's Col lege. Cambridge •, J. R. LITTLE, 8.A., St. John's College, Cam bridge; W. BULMER, 8.A., Univ. C.D. ; JAMES GLASS, T.C.D. MASTERS OF MODERN LANGUAGES: Professor F. DICKER, L.V P. • Mons. BRUGERE; Mons. DE LA RICHE; Senor LUCENA. DRAWING MASTER—Mr. W. KERRY. Will RE-OPEN t e 26th instant. For Terms and Prospectuses (Boarders .elOO per annum, Day Boys .20), apply to the Head Master, at his house, at Toxteth lodge, Lodge-lane; or at the Royal Institution, Colquitt-street. Mr. A. GLYN N, M.A., also takes Boarders (.E7O per annum) at his house in Colquitt-street. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION, ABBOT'S GRANGE. CHESTER, (Formerly nt Tarvin Hall,) For the Instruction of Resident Pupils only, at completely inclusive terms. Principal, JOHN BRINDLEY, LL.D., Formerly Second Master of the Grammar School, Brig& and Head Master of the Oldawiuford Hospital Endowed School, Worcestershire. Vice-Principal. The Rev. H. ABDY MIDDLETON, M.A., Ex-Foundation Scholar of Brasenose College, Oxford. Classical Master, LAURENCE CRAVEN, 8.A., Scholar of Trinity College, Cam bridge; Bell Scholar, First Class Classic, Senior Optime, and Senior Chancellor's Medallist, 1853. Mathematical Master. P. AUBREY NINNIS, B.A., Wrangler vnd Prizeman, Cl are Hall, ambridge. - • Foreign Master: H. HARCOURT, formerly Member de I'Ecole Polytechnique, Paris. Professor of Music. Signor ANTONIO SAPIO, Graduate and Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and formerly Pupil of the Conser vatories of Paris and Naples. School of Art, including Architectural and Engineering Drawing. A. W. AYLING, of the Royal Academy, London. Military Tutor and Teacher of Engineering Drawing: H. HARCOURT, of the Polytechnique, Paris, and late of the sth Regiment of French Artillery. Writing and Commercial Master—R. KEARY. Medical Tutor, Chemistry, Botany, s .c. T. C. ARCHER, M.R.C.S.L., Lecturer on Botany at the Liver pool Medical Institution, author of "Economic Botany," &c. Dancino—Edgar Webster. Drill Master—Sergeant Williams. Superintendent of out-door conduct and discipline—R. KEARY. Secretary and Librarian—LEONAßD ADDISON. Consulting Surgeon—Mr. JOHN HARRISO N. Physician—PHlLLlPS JONES, M.D. Inclusive terms, according to age, from 40 to CO Guineas per annum. Pupils are not permitted to go into the town, or outside the school boundaries without special permission. A spacious Lecture and Music Hall, a School of Design, amply furnished with classical models, designs, and drawing copies; a Labora tory for Experimental Chemistry, a Lavatory, with other conve niences of modern construction; a Ball-court, Playground, and Cricket-field are attached to the premises. An extensive Library is daily open to the pupils. The Preparatory Department, for pupils under twelve years of age, will in future be under the special care and teaching of the Principal, Vice-Principal, and Mr. Leonard Addison. Amongst those who, after several years' residence, completed their education at this School, and have since greatly dis tinguished themselves. are—Mr. T. B. Sprague, 8.A., Senior Wrangler, First Smith's Prizeman, Wood Exhibitioner. 1853. and. now Fellow and Mathematical Lecturer, St. John's College, Cam bridge; Mr. James Earl Morton, M.R.C.S and L.S.A., 1853. Scholar of St. Thomas's Hospital, Dressership Exhibitioner, Gold Medalist, Cheselden Medalist, Clinical Clerks' Prizeman, the President's Prizeman, Newman Smith's Prizeman for the best Essay on Apoplexy, Prizeman for Reports of the Diseases of the Eye, and for the Essay on Medical Science, and now House Sur geon to the Staffordshire Infirmary. The School will RE-ASSEMBLE on MONDAY next, the 28th instant. - MILITARY EDUCATION and PREPARATION for the CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONb.—PupiIs are specially prepared for any of the above Examinations, and received for that purpose by the month. Terms for Board and Instruction, all extras included, 12 Guineas per month. 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—a really good useful durable Pen. Corner of Bold-street. V__LENFIELD PATENT STARCH ‘A 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, MILNERS' HOLDFAST AND FIRE. SAFES. _ Unproved 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 hlilners' recently double) Patented "Gunpowder-proof Solid Lock and Safe Door, without which no Safe in the hands of the Public i 8 secure. • NOTE.—AII Milner's Holdfast Safes in use m a y b e 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 M liners' Phoenix Safe Works, proving the perfect security of their newly-patented ' Gunpowder proof Solid Locks and Safe Doors,' against attempts to force the in sa e m n e ted op u e p n o w n, ith gunpowder; the door -l o ev f e a r c a o n th d e d r e s t a e f c e t , or ex l p o e c r k i : although of equa l fitt and blown off by the Ms ton, Surveyors explosion of the gunpowder introduced i _ t a h m rough h the key-hole.— Wm. Brown, M.P. ; Joseph Bout ; Willi ed str " e . i i t t g h th t , h h e ei o n p g e s n ha s t ix tered Henry Hulm ; Joseph R. Beck; James Johnson , Deputy Chair man of the Vatcl i t. o tn. Robertit te ; JamesClough, In-door Robertson , m,rahsaQD Superintendent;kui t ie t cr o k; : D J ji . otht . l oa; Greig, Head - Constable BenjaminJasep Bates, a R t e i a d , e , D D e i t v ec i s i o v n ..e al a b l u p p e e c r t i a n r t ; e nde Robertnt T p h o . Willox; and Samuel Moiser. ' MILNERS' 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 c ons i stent with the most per fect 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 an d F ire-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 205. 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 DEPQT, Oa, 1110ORGATE-STREET, CITY. !THOM A S B A L L, 56, W HITECHAPEL, 1 • 'FAMILY TEA, COFFEE, SPICE, AND GENERAL ITALIAN WAREHOUSE. Established 1795, by the late Thomas Chaffers, Esq.. GOSSAGE'S PATENT SOAP. BRECKNELL'S SKIN SOAP. to Jree, I tV t Phr eB Pre: r a'" rate' sao. et ell o die ea ,E s ses' tO . !VeC, bo%• ti3e D d b 9 . ,fir, 111 0 -* s ;a g b t ;g• . p 4 ii 01' 9 5 , it)sl I