The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08 00:00:00

- / / <-- L- ,iotanlsarti 4 Ibtt, -v ADVERT ISE R. AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL No. 1731.] T.„ .. _................ _ REATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL. The New Comic PANTOMIME Every Evening and every Saturday Morning DURING THE HOLIDAYS! This present TUESDAY EVENING, the Bth instant, and Every Evening during the Week, kfler wi , ; , CHARLES THE SECOND. ""`eu the grand Local, Legendary, Comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled, HARLEQUIN STEAM; Ott\ OR, THE —., SWAN ! ! AND THE KNOTTY ASH ! i ! The fa r thi opening of the Pantomime, invented and written expressly latch B h Theatre, by one of the " Local Genus," who, hoping to rant° . e "eYe" of the public, will, if successful, turn out " a Co Genius" on the first night of its representation. The 4 h i r e . Scenes of the Pantomime designed, written, and arranged Iletre Nv m. ,„ Dorrington, Pantomime Author and Artist to the Th e ,-,a - tteyal Covent Garden and Haymarket, London. tiad t ,, ,, verture and Music of the Opening composed, selected, detiL, r anged by Mr. Bushez. The Scenery of the Pantomime ee*"" 4 and painted by Mr. R. Dearlove. jun., assisted by Mr. ProrgePawson. The Machinery by Mr. Benjamin Jones. The Jeftes and Masks by Mr. Bromley. The Dresses by Mr. ~`B . The whole of the Dances and the Action of the Ballet arr4"fled and directed by Signor Lauri. T RACT FROM AN UNPUBLISHED MS. OF " FAIRY LEGENDS OF LANCASHIRE." On ce m yth , upon a time—a long time ago—before " Leverpole" was km. in g but a poor fishing village, there was a wicked destroying lip& who with a company of spirits as bad as himself, took lig e 18 , abOde ' in a wild part of the country, near to the said vil- NI `" "Leverpole." It was a place shunned an account of its . kt th'„ e PUte. In the midst of this wilderness stood a tree, known Amp time as a monstrous ugly tree, and called "The Knotty No b ou t, on the border of this wilderness, Nature, who is ever O h. I t "'' f ‘ ll , had placed a most beautiful Lake, which was the abo de of a l a inii who seldom appeared to mortal eyes but in Lie shape by wan, and this Swan having been seen for hundreds of years I,..B,,aecessive generations, was, notwithstanding her exceeding Malls , naturally called "The Old Swan." ta o l t l t ll s RY THE AUTHOR OF THE PANTOMIME : — The said drew lash still stands, and has given name to a village, but it li t i,, h ,. o _ be a very handsome tree after the had spirits left the e O , oourhood, and a great many choice spirits have since taken ellen. abode there. apl r egard to the beautiful lake, it is imagined it was swallowed s w "Y the " Revington Pike," but the memory of the "Old b u n" is still retained in te locality, in affectionate remem tortee of the kind Fairy, who had achieved such good fortune la c Orta. Upon this Legend the present Pantomime is founded, mad e as it is good to be merry and wise," an attempt has been ki lt ? to combine science with amusement in the form of a Panto cari,,'N Allegory which inquiringit is hoped, will excite and gratify " 41 tY in juvenile and minds. „, THE ALLEGORY—" FIRE AND WATER." te r k a ! ), Dhorus, the Fire King, wages war with, and tries to over by h Y Crystaline, the Water Queen, who being suddenly surprised hr, irn , , after having as she thought, extinguished his flame by th e w"lat cold water ' on it, is released from his nery embrace by , 1 ,,,,, a PPearauce of Steam, to whom, in return, she promises aid g„:. Protection. Steam is in love with Sweetsmile, daughter of main Blunderhead who is the proprietor of an important feat inhabited by , the " Somebodies ;" but the Baro9 being a, ti enemy to scientiic progress, and withal very ambitious, re leto,tto match his daughter with any but a king. In this di kai Steam, with the advice of the Water Queen, and taking 4iZ ""ce and Labour, his companions, with . him,. visits the "N„neiete 'Fishynge Village of Leverpole," inhabited by the li e ,9aodies," and which is on the verge of destruction and decay. 41. 1 e the poor Fishermen are almost starving, when . Steam obi T ea in a lucky moment, and to gain their aid in obtaining the t :i ' e c't of his affections, changes with his irresistible power the r_Paltry village to the "First Commercial City in the World." N4King is so enraged at the great change effected by Steam, (h e no seeks to deprive him of his power by capturing the Water wi,,, e ni sad for this purpose takes advantage of a very hard b its rier to invade the ice-bound domains of her Majesty, but here Fi re age overcomes his prudence; for, forgetful of the effects of neialnongst Ice, a rapid thaw takes place. in wh . ich hre is over lie,. h n ied, and "put out." The Vi ater Queen is released from eelsv"aon of Ice, and Steam, united to his beloved Sweetsmile, the Pantomime going on. Hail - PANTOAIIMIC TRANSFORMATION. D. OCIIIIn Signor Lauri. I Columbine Miss Mansell. -.lltaloon Signor C. Lauri. Clown Signor F. Lauri. On 8 k, ATURDAY next, the 12th instant, a MORNING "Pen at commencing at Two o'clock precisely, doors "Pen at Half-past One, when will be presented THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. • And the New Comic PANTOMIME. fa c hnission :—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3 s. ; Pit , 2s. ; T - ..nery Is. 9e 4t .. e ..- ,o x-office is open from Ten till Three, daily , for secur in g b eh In the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes, which may ap,.20 under the direction of Mr. SHUTTLEWORTH. Children in its not admitted. i i ,ne Doors will be opened at Half-past Six o'clock; to coin _ 'nee at Seven. ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. CIRQUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE, under the direction of Messrs. RIMBERT and LAMBERT. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE FRENCH COMPANY OF EQUESTRIANS 1 14 1 . 1 s present TUESDAY EVENING, the B th , and To- MO R RO W, „,uflesday), the 9th instant, The GRAND ASCENT ON THE GLOBE, by Mad. Angele. LE .1 EU DES CERCLES, by M. Comer. Comic Interlude, by M. 'Shelton. Graceful Equestrian Feats, by ,lad'lles Rosita and Melanie. Astounding Equilibrie Exercises, by M. James. M. Loyal as the GRECIAN JUGGLER. Extraordinary Act of Leaping, by Mademoiselle Au ss u d e. 'LIE HEAD CUT OFF, Comic Scene. by M. Van Catendick. M. Rimbert, as the NUMIDIAN HERO. The Two Dogs, Hector and Lion, introduced by M. Stonette. Tight-rope Exercises, by Mademoiselle Aussude. The ST. CLOUD FAIR, executed by 35 different Artistes. The Comic Interlude, entitled MORT AND VIVANT. M. Pusterle, the Equestrian Star. 'For the first time, Monsieur Caron, from the Cirque Napoleon, will introduce his favourite highly-trained Steed VOLGA. M. Fabiani, the Bottle Equilibrist. THE I NDIAN AND HIS SLAVE. Pas de deux, by Mad'lles E. Lambert and Siegrist. hide. Shelton, the brilliant Female Rider. M The Brothers Godfroy's Gymnastic Ex ercises. onsieu r and Madame Denis' Burlesque Equestrian Scene, by MM. Kennebel, Pusterle, Van Cattendick, and James. Iv A Series of grand MORNING PERFORMANCES every O „S I3 I.IESDAY and FRIDAY, commencing at Two o'clock. Door s vqi at Half-past One. I,Prices of Admission :—Dress Boxes. 3s. ; Upper Boxes, 2s. 6d.; ity ls. 6d.; Gallery, 6d. Second Price: Dress Boxes, 25.; Side Pit ls. k ,Z.be Box-office is , open from Ten to Three o'Clock, daily, for Imi llri ng Seats in the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes. eh may be had under the direction of Mr. SnurrLawonTu. !Idren in arms not admitted. „ 1 .200 rs to be opened at Half-past Six; to commence at Sev en Clock 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 After POPULAR PLAY , t e which the new and immensely successful Local Comic Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, OR THE SPIRIT OF THE MERSEY. Li veria (the Spirit of the Mersey) Miss Rosina Lamb. Jack (a Liverpool Youth) .... Mrs B. Ware. Success By 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. n_ Clowns, Felix Saffrini and William Walbourne. n 3 oxes, 28., is. 6d., and is.; pit, 6d.; gallery, 3d. Private ".,.eit for Family Parties. 0 1 ±"aOrs open at Half-past Six, commencing at Seven, and con udang before Eleven o'clock. PHILHARMONIC HALL. THOMAS'S SHILLING CONCERTS. AIR. EDWARD W. THOMAS has the honour to announce that the FOUR I ' HSEASON of his Stith- AG CONCERTS will commence on THIS EVENING (Tuesdau), the Bth Instant, And continue for ONE MONTH. PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS. Leader—Mr. ZERBINI, of the Royal Italian Opera. Principal Second—Mr. FREWIN. Tenor—Mr. BAETENS. Violoncello, Mr. LIDEL. FluteM. DE FOLLY, R. 1.0. Oboe—Mr. JENNINGS. Clarionet—Mr. H. P. SORGE. Corn B CHISHOLM. Horn, Mr. WICKET. k,o rnet-a-Piston—M. GOBIN, from the Conservatoire, Paris, his first appearance in this country. o Phicleide—AL PROSPERE, R. 1.0. Harp—Mr. STREATHER. Mr. HORATIO CHIPP, the celebrated Violoncellist (late of Her Majesty's Private Band), and aSter ISAAC (one of the most extraordinary boy Violinists that ever appeared), are also engaged. VOCALISTS. First Week. MADAME AMADEI, C k f Whom the London press say—" A finer Contralto has never been heard; richer in quality, perhaps, than any upon record.” Second Week. MISS P. HORTON, W !°se Puck, in the `'Mid su mmer Night's Dream;" Aria, in " The Tempest," and Ophdia, in " Hamlet," have earned for er an undying reputation. During her en g a g ement she will r ecite Shakspeare's Play of the " Mids ummer Ni g ht's Dream," Which will be produced with the entire Music by Nlendelssohn. Principal Vocalists on this occcasion, S election Miss STOTT and Miss HILES. from "The Tempest," and Mathew Locke's " Mac- VW' Music (in its integrity) will be performed during Miss • Horton's stay. Third Week. Vir MISS T HIRLWALL, 110 , though new to a Liverpool Public, has considerable Metro- Aolitan reputation. Fourth (and last) Week. The great favourite MISS FANNY HUDDART. fr o i t lr ,i L pg the Sea s on wi l l will be produced an entirely new Selection e Overture Carnival of Rome," berioz. Weber' 4nvitation to Waltz," arramed for the Orchestra l by Berlioz. s NEW DANCE MUSIC, Y ~,' Alberte, Laurent, Bosissio, Lamotte, Strauss, &c., &c. Win A DAY PERFORMANCE he 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. LAST WEEK BUT ONE. LIVERPOOL ACADEMY. THE EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS, IS OLD POST-OFFICE PLACE, CHURCH-STREET, NOW OPEN TO THE WORKING CLASSES. Day Admission—Sixpence; Catalogue, Sixpence. Open from Ten to Four. Chi EVENING ADMISSION—TWOPENCE; Wren under Twelve, One Penny. Catalogue, One Penny. from Six to Ten. - 11 BRILLIANTLYOpen ILLUMINATED WITH GAS ! s'eterttiaer 10, 1853. JAMES PELHAM, Secretary. tY• ,s-re LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1856. SERVICES, DESSERT SERVICES, TEA AND COFFEE SERVICES, THE NEWEST IN STYLE, BEST IN QUALITY, AND CHEAPEST IN PRICE, CAN BE HAD ONLY AT O'I)ONNELL'S, 12 2 , BOLD-STREET, CUT GLASS MANUFACTURER. CRESTED TABLE SERVICES TO ORDER AT MODERATE PRICES. T 4 IGH T S! LIGHTS!! CHEAP LIGHTS!! THE LARGEST STOCK IN LIVERPOOL GAS CHANDELIERS, LUSTRES, GIRANDOLES, BRACKETS, HALL LAMPS, AND GENERAL GAS FITTINGS, HANOVER-STREET. 2 8 , 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. SALE OF DR APERY GOODS, AMOUNTING TO £3,295 12s. 3cl. PURCHASED AT NDON AT NEARLY II A. 14,11 P.R I C E. THE L 0 S A L E S, " ' 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 THIS DAY (Tuesday), the Bth instant, and following days :-- Fancy Silks Black Silks Shawls. Mantles Furs Fancy Dresses French Nlerinoes Bradford Stuffs ...e362 14 6 .. 213 3 7 .. 321 12 0 .. 185 19 10 340 11 6 .. 402 6 5 .. 305 0 8 224 5 5 Prints Ladies' Hosiery ... Gentlemen's Hosiery, &c. 76 1 4 61 7 3 101 10 6 Gloves Lace and Fancy Muslin Embroidery 57 7 4 193 4 9 93 13 11 Ribbons Bonnets 257 18 1 81 15 2 .3,29 G 12 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. 13, 15, FOR FAMILIES AND PARTIES FURNISHING. THE HOUSE-FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT AND NORTH OF ENGLAND BEDDING HOUSE, Nos. 13 and 15, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. RQUH AR T AND A DAMSON will continue to offer for Selection the Largest, most Com dJ plete, and Varied STOCK of warranted CABINET FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERY, BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, LOOKING-GLASSES, &c., manufactured by themselves in the newest designs, best materials, and superior workmanship, for Drawing-rooms, Dining-rooms, Libraries, Parlours, Bed-rooms, Halls, &c. The GOODS are MARKED in PLAIN FIGURES the SELLING PRICES, that buyers may see the advantages and satisfaction they derive by selecting or ordering from the immense Stock, manufactured expresSly for a customer trade, by URQUHART AND ADAMSON, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND BEDDING MANUFACTURERS, Nos. 13 and 15, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. The Workshops and Timber Sheds—Church-lane and Back Bold-street. Country and Export Orders promptly executed, and Packed Free. Cabins fitted up. THE HOUSE-FURNISHER'S GUIDE, by URQUHART and ADAMSON, may be had Gratis, on application. BOLD-STREET. - BOLD-STREET. DALIER SYLW.—Dymuna URQUHART AND ADAMSON wneuthur yn hysbys i'r Cymry eu hod yn parhau i wneyd pob math o Ddodrefn Tai, o'r cynlluniau goreu, ac am y Prisiau mwyaf rhesymol. Bydd pob Dodrefnyn o'r eiddynt a'r prix wedi et nodi arno tnewn ffigyrau eglur, er boddhad i'r Prynwyr. Telir y sylw manylaf i bob Archebion, ac anfonir Dodrefn i'r wind heb un :ltyw dal am en pacio. Gall y neb a ewyllysia gael Rbestr Newydd o'r holl Ddodrefn, ynghyda'r Prisiau, trwy ymofyn yn y lle uchod. 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 particulars:- 500 GOLD and SILN ER 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 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 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. NEWSPAPER FOR THE FARMING AND GARDENING INTEREST. Saturday, Jan. 5, will be published, price Fivepence, or Sixpence stamped, each volume complete in itself, TWENTY-FOUR, OCCASIONALLY THIRTY-TWO FOLIO PAGES, THE FIRST NUMBER FOR 1856 OF T HE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE; A WEEKLY RECORD OF RURAL ECONOMY AND GENERAL NEWS. THE HORTICULTURAL PART EDITED BY PROFESSOR LINDLEY. The FARMING PART (under the Editorship of a Practical Farmer) treats of — The Practice of Agriculture. Results of Experimental Farming. Foresting. Agricultural Science. Growth and Rotation of Crops. Road-making. Animal and Vegetable Physiology. Management of Stock. Farm-buildings. Improvements in Implements, described Veterinary Science. Labourers. by Woodcuts whenever requisite. Drainage. Treatment of Poultry. Better Modes of Husbandry. Irrigation. Agricultural Publications. In short, whatever affects the beneficial employment of Capital in hand. Reports are regularly given of the English , Sco tch, and Irish A g ricultural Societies and Farmers' Clubs, London Market Prices of Corn, Hay, Cattle, Seeds, Hops, Potatoes, Wool, Coal, Timber, Bark, &c., and the Weekly Averages. An Edition is also published Every Monday in time for post, containing the Mark-lane and Cattle-markets. As regards the GARDENING PART (under the Editorship of Dr. Lindley), the principle is to make it a Weekly Record of every thing that bears upon Horticulture, Floriculture, Aboriculture, or Garden Botany, and such Natural History as has a relation to Gardening, with Notices and Criticisms of all Wor ks on such sub j ects. Connected with this part are WEEKLY CALENDARS of GARDENING OPERATIONS, given in detail, and adapted to the objects of persons in every station of life; so that the Cottager, with:a few roods of ground before his door, the Amateur who has only a greenhouse, and the Manager of Extensive Gardens, are alike informed of the Routine of Operations which the varying seasons render necessary. It moreover contains Reports of Horticultural Exhibitions and Proceedings—Notices of Novelties and Improvements—in fact, everything that can tend to advance the Profession, benefit the condition of the Workman, or conduce to the pleasure of his Employer. Woodcuta are given whenever the matter treated of requires that mode of Illustration. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS connected with the object of the Paper are also furnished weekly. Lastly, that description of DOMESTIC and POLITICAL NEWS is introduced which is usually found in a Weekly Newspaper. It is unnecessary to dwell on this head further than to say, that the proprietors do not range themselves under the banners of any Party ; their earnest endeavours are to make the GARDENERS' CHRONICLE and AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE a full and com prehensive Record of Feels only—a Newspaper in the true sense of the word—leaving. the reader to form his own opinions; their object being the elucidation of the laws of Nature, not of Man. The reader is thus furnished, in addition to the peculiar features of the Journal, with such information concerning the events of the day, as supersedes the necessity of his providing himself with any other Weekly Paper. A Prospectus, with List of Contributors, may be had on application; or by letter, at the Office, 5, Upper Wellington-street, Covent-Garden, London. From Returns issued by the Government, it appears that the average weekly number of Stamps supplied to the GARDENERS' CHRONICLE AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE during the last eleven years was 6,577. CO- Parties intending to commence with the New Volume had better give their Orders at once to any Newavender. MODERATEUR LAMPS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT IN EVERY VARIETY AT THE LIVERPOOL FURNISHING IRONMONGERY WAREHOUSE, 48 , BOLD-STREET, W. BRIDSON, PRoPRIETOS. CHRISTIITAS 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 G LENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, AND tRONOUNCED BY HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be THE FINEST STA.RCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all Chandlers, Grocers, &c., &c. QUEEN'S-HALL, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. TABLE OPEN EACH DAY AT TWO AND EIGHT O'CLOCK, UNTIL SATURDAY, THE 19TH JANUARY. G OMPER TZ'S NEW AND COLOSSAL PANORAMA OF THE WAR WITH RUSSIA, 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 Russians 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. To conclude with M. GO MPERTZ'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, 25.; Second Ditto, Is. Juveniles under 12 years, and Schools, Half-price. ST. GEORGE'S-HALL. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1856. 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, MR. THOMAS, Of the St. Martin's-hall Oratorios. ORGANIST MR. W. T. BEST. 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.; to be had at the Office, 1, India-buildings, Water-street. ST. GEORGE'S-HALL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a PERFORMANCE will take place on THE ORGAN, IN ST. GEORGE'S-HALL, On SATURDAY next, the 12th instant, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon ; And on MONDAY EVENING next, the 14th instant, at Half-past Seven o'clock. 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. Town-hall, Jan. 7, 1856. CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET. SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS. On SATURDAY EVENING next, the 12th instant, ARTISTF.S. Mrs. TENNANT (late Miss Sims Reeve), Miss POOLE, Mr. TENNANT, Mr. GEORGE DOLBY, FLUTE.-Mr. R. S. PRATTEN. ACCOMPA.NIEST. - Mr. C. BLAGROVE. To commence at Eight o'clock. Admission: Body, 3d.; Side Galleries, 6d. ; Reserved Seats, Is. NIGHTS WITH WORKING MEN. In the CLASS-soon of the CONCERT HALL, HUGH STOWELL BROWN on SOCIAL ECONOMICS, on THURSDAY, the 17th January instant. To commence at Eight. 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 3d. SINGING CLASSES. —Singing Classes under the super intendence of Mr. and Mrs. :-CARISBRICK, every THURSDAY EVENING, at Eight o'clock. The instruction is on the most popular system, and the cheapest music is used. Admission, 3d. PUBLIC NEWSROMI.--The Public Newsroom is open Daily, (Sundays excepted.) Admission ld. JOHN CALDERWOOD, Secretary. ACONCERT will be given in the CLAYTON-HALL, Clayton-square, on THURSDAY EVENING next, the 10th instant, by A BAND AND CHORUS OF FIFTY PERFORMERS, Members of the Philharmonic and other Societies. Reserved Seats and Body, Is. ; Upper Gallery, titl. Doors open at Half-past Seven ; Performance to commence at Eight. LIVERPOOL INFIRMARY FOR CHILDREN. —The attendance of the Friends and Subscribers to the INFIRMARY FOR CHILDREN is particularly requested at the ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING, to be held in the Common Hall, Philadelphia-chambers, Hackin's-hey, on MONDAY next, the 14th instant, at Twelve o'clock.—By order,C. BRITTAN, Hon. Sec. I 4 IVERPOOL CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCRIPTURE READERS' SOCIETY. The ANNUAL NIEETING will be held in the Hall of the Collegiate Institution, on MONDAY Evening next, the Nth in stant, at Half-past Six o'clock, The LORD BISHOP of the DIOCESE in the Chair. The Rev. AUGUSTUS CAMPBELL, M.A., Rector of Liverpool, The Rev. H. APNEILE, D.D.,Canon of Chester, The Rev. W5l. POLLOCK, M.A., ncumbent of St. Mark's, AND WILLIAM GKEGSON, Esq., Have promised to Address the Meeting. Tickets may be obtained from sir. SCRAG°, 75, Renshaw street, on FRIDAY and SATURDAY next, the 11th and 12th instant, between the hours of Ten and Four o'clock. The Body and Upper Gallery will be Free without Ticket. T HE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ANNUAL CHARITY BALL will take place. AT THE TOWN-HALL, On TVEDNESDAY , the 16th instant. The WORSHIPFUL the MAYOR, Patron. The QUADRILLE BANDS will be provided by Mr. Squire Green wood, and the REFRESHMENTS by Mrs. May, of the Lamb Inn, Wavertree. Tickets, including Refreshments, 10s. each, may be obtained at all the principal Hotels and Newspaper Offices; also at Messrs. HIME and SON'S, Musicsellers, Church-street; Mr. UREA PER'S, Ditto, Bold-street; Mr. SMITH'S, Ditto, Lord-street; and from the Committee—namely, Mr. G. W. HUNTER (chairman), Two Lions, Mill-street; Mr. E. GRIFFITHS (vice-chairman), Grapes Hotel, Lime-street; Mr. L. SYKES, Coburg Hotel ; Mr. J. EvaNs, Upper Dawson-street; Mr. B. SYKES, Great Charlotte-street; Mr. JAMES ATEINsoN, Lower Harrington-street; Mr. J. LowE, Argyle-street; Mr. R. A. 51‘KNIGHT, Rose-place; Mr. M. WAR RENER, Copperas-hill; Mr. J. MoaoAN, Williamson-square; Mr. W. COWARD, Regent-road; Mr. S. JONES, Brownlow-hill ; Mr. T. FISHER, Titheharn-street ; Mr. T. CARTER, Hanover-street; and at the Office of the Institution (from Eleven to Two o'clock), 6, Williamson-street, near the corner of Church-street. Jan. 5, 1656. THOS. CARTER, Hon. Sec. 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, THIS DAY (Tuesday), the Bth Instant, 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 COMBERMERE, 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 Cornbermere, P.G.M., Cheshire. Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie, Esq., P.G.M. , West Lancashire. Sir Watkin Williams W ynn, 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., East 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, ALP. William Henry Moss, Esq. COMMITTEE. J. J. BANNING, 14:sq., Chairman. JOHN Lor.D HOWARD, Esq., J 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, inclutliir; Refreshments, 10s. 6d. each, To be obtained from Mr. *almsley, 50, Lord-street; Mr. War burton, Exchange Newsroom ; Mr. W. J. Hammond , L o r d-street ; ' Mr. eorge Addison, 152, Church-street, Preston •, Messrs. Prichard and Roberts, Bridge-street Row, Chester; the Scaris brick Arms Hotel, Southport ; the Masters of the different Lodges; or of the Honorary Secretary, at the Committe e 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-hall. It is also requested that the Brethren appear in full Masonic Dress Clothing of their Rank and Office. BROTHER G. A. WIELOPOLSKI PHILLIPS' QUADRILLE SAND WILL DE IN ATTENDANCE. The Doors will be opened at Eight o'clock. Committee •room, SAMUEL P. BRABNER, George-hotel, Dale-street, Liverpool, Hon. Sec. 22nd November, 1855. TO CLERGYMEN, AUTHORS, &c. ARTHUR GRAINGER'S NEW WRITING PAPER, made from Straw, is invaluable to rapid Writers. It has a hard and smooth surface, can be written on both sides with either Metal or Quill Pen, is much pleasanter to write upon than any other paper, and nearly half the price, being only 3s. per Ream. No CHARGE FOR STAMPING.—A single packet of Note Paper or 100 Envelopes stamped with Arnie, Crests, or Initials, free of charge, and every description of Stationery full 50 per cent. cheaper than any other house, at ARTHUR GRAINGER'S Paper and Envelope Manufactory, 303, High Holborn. Useful Cream-laid Note Paper, full size, 5 Quires for 60. ; Su perior Thick Ditto, 5 Quires for Is.; India Note, 5 Quires for Is. ; Letter Paper, 4s. per Ream; Sermon Paper, 4s. 6d.; Foolscap, 6s. 6d. ; and Drafts, 7s. 6d. per Ream ; good Cream-laid Cemented Envelopes, 4d: per 100; the Queen's Head Envelopes, Is. per Dozen ; Office Envelopes, ss. per 1,000 ; Black bordered Cream. laid Paper (full size), 5 Quires for Is. ; Bordered Envelopes, 9d. per 100; best Wax, 3s. 6d. per lb. ; 100 Super visiting Cards printed for is. 6d.; useful Sample Packets of Paper and Envelopes by I'ost, Is. each. List of Prices sent post free. On Orders over 205., carriage paid to any part of the country. Copy the Address—Factory, 308, High Holborn; Branches, 10, Fitzroy-terrace, New-road, and 9, H.olbuva-bars, City, London. ROWLANDS' AUXILIARIES OF HEALTH AND BEAUTY are more than usually essential for 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 scendent lustre, and sustaining it in decorative charm during the heated atmosphere of crowded assemblies. Price 3s. 6d., is. ; Family Bottles (equal to 4 small), 105. 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 radianl 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 incl.. dental Irritation, its virtues are universally acknowledged.— Price 4s. cal. and Ss. 6d per bottle. ROWLANDS' ODONTO, on PEARL DENTIFRICE, compounded of the choicest and mast recherche ingredients of the ORIENTAL HERBAL, and of inestimable value in Preserving and Beautifying the Teeth, Strengthening the Gums, and in ren dering the Breath Sweet and Pure. — Price 2 s. 9d . per box. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS INIITATIONS11!--The only Genuine of each bears the name of ROWLANDS'" preceding that of the Article on the Wrapper or Label. Sold by A. ROWLAND and SONS, 20, Hatton Garden, London, and by Chemists and Perfumers. 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.—AII 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 Milners' Phoenix Safe Works, proving the perfect security of their newly-patented Gunpowder proof Solid Locks and Safe Doors,' against attempts to force the same open with gunpowder ; the door of acother 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; H en ry Huline ; 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." 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 e l a b ora te 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. CATJTloN.—Milners Holdfast Safes are of three qualities — the cheapest superior to any other safes—and range under three Lists, namely, Holdfast and Fire-resisting Safe, List No. 2, at lOs. 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 DEPOT, 47; MOORGATE-STREET, CITY. IHO S . DIS3I 0 R E , 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 had lighter or heavier at the same price per ounce:— PLAIN FIDDLE PATTERN. QUEEN'S PATTERN OZ. e s. d. oz. .e 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, „ 2i a 7/10.. 0 19 7 3 a 8/0.. 1 4 0 Sugar Tongs, „ Salt Spoons N.B.—lf for exportation, Is. 6d. per ounce for drawback is deducted from the above prices. An excellent substitute for the above is good ELECTRO-PLATE. It can be 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.. £2 10 0.. 41 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 , )9 .... 2 10 0.... 2 0 0. ... 1 0 0 Tea Spoons, ~ .... 110 0 .... 1 3 9.... 014 3 Gravy Spoons, each ...0. 10 0.... 0 8 6.... 05 9 Sauce Ladles, ~ .... 0 5 9.... 0 4 9.... 03 4 Soup Ladles, ~ .. .. 1 0 0.... 017 0.... 011 6 Sugar Tongs, „ .... 0 5 0.... 0 4 0.... 03 0 Salt Spoons, If .... 0 2 3.. .. 0 1 10.. .. 01 6 Tea-sets, Waiters, Dishes, a nd every Article required for the Table, in either SILVER or '.LECTRO-PLATE ; likewise a large Assortment of JEWELLERY, of the best quality. WRYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC • REPOSITORY, 28, HAMILTON-STREET, (NEAR WOODSIDE YERRY,) BIRKENHEAD. NOTICE.—W. R. has made arrangements for opening a N ew and Select MUSIC LIBRARY, on the London principle, w hi c h will contain the Classica l 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 .el 1 0 PP Half Year Quarter 0 7 6 Month. 0 5 0 Week 0 2 6 Per Night, various Prices, accor di ng t o v alue of Music. 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. 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 a Week. BONNETS ! BONNETS ! ! MR. GEORGE JONES has ready for INSPEC TION all the New Styles in SILK. §ATIN, VELVET CRAPE, STRAW, and FANCY BONNETS, at very Moderate Prices. 55 and 57, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET. HAIGH AND GREGORY are DISPOSING of their WINTER MANTLES AND DRESSES, at greatly reduced prices. 60, BOLD-STREET. January 1, 1856. 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. 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. LITHOGRAPH ERS, & STATIONERS, 19, TITHEBARN-STREET. 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. HOLDEN, OF EXETER, HAVING PURCHASED THE STOCK AND BUSINESS OF A BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, RECENTLY CONDUCTED BY MESSRS. DEIGHTON AND LAUGHTON, (Successors to Mr. Grapeld 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 present Miscellaneous Stock of Books and Stationery having passed into his hands 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. OPENING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE, LONDON. Ladies, Gentlemen, and Families are recommended to the CLARENDON PRIVATE BOARDING-HOUSE, 17 and 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, 38. per day. TO PRIVATE FAMILIES. AT ANDERSON'S, 6, CASTLE-STREET, MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS. FINE OLD WHISKY. . Glenlivet and Islay. . Jameson's Dublin L.L. Fine Old Cork L.L. Warranted of the very Finest Qualities, 16/5 per Gallon. Scotch Irish BRANDY, Martell's (Pale or Brown) 3O/0 Best London GIN l2/0 „ Jamaica RUM l6/0 WIN ES. Fine Old Port 4B/0, „ Golden and Pale Sherry 36/0, Best „ 1 I ft 42/0, Extraordinary Old Pale 54/0, 60/0 38/0, 40/0 48/0, 54/0 60/0, 72/0 CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER WINES. A Single Bottle of any of the above Sold. Orders taken at the Bar of Rooms, or "Order Office." Orders sentr4to all parts of the Country on receipt of Post-office Order. PORTER and ALES supplied, in Pints and Quarts, of the Best Qualities. ANDERSON'S, 5, CASTLE-STREET. [PRICE f UNSTAMPED ...21D. 1 5TAMPED.........311). Eburatian LIVERPOOL EDUCATIONAL . ESTABLISHMENT, Conducted by the Principal, DR. W. M. FISHER, A.M., F.R.A.S., Will be RE-OPENED on TUESDAY, the 22d instant. WANTED, a JUNIOR ASSISTANT, of Protestant Principles, who has been accustomed to the &eneral routine of Scholastic Tuition. First-class Testimonials will be required. -LPOARDING AND DAY ACADEMY , 5, PARLIAMENT-PLACE, UPPER PARLIAMENT-STREET, Conducted by Mr. D. WRIGHT, with the assistance of expe rienced Masters. The principal object of this Academy is to Educate Young Gentlemen for Commercial Pursuits. The course of Instruction comprises English, French, Drawing, the Practical Branches of Mathematics, the Elements of the Latin and Greek Classics, and the Sacred Scriptures. The BOARDERS, who consist of a limited number, are treated as Members of the Family. Terms (including Board and Educa tion) from 30 to 33 Guineas per Annum. The Scholastic Duties of this Establishment will be RESUMED on MONDAY next, the 14th instant. Prospectuses, containing Terms and numerous References, may be had on application. CLIFTON -PARK ACADEMY, BIRKENHEAD, Will be RE-OPENED on TwuRSDAY. the 19th inatant.—Prospec tuses may be procured from Mr. SORLEY, at the Academy. CUTLERY AND PLATE FOR HIRE. HOTEL LAWTON'S BEE AND RESTAURANT, QUEEN-SQUARE, LIVERPOOL, Near St. George's-hall, the Railway Station, and other Public Buildings. A clean, comfortable Hotel, with moderate charges. The best of Dinners, Wines, &c., provided at economical prices. Good, clean,' comfortable Beds, at all times. Large Entertainments, Ship Launches, Ship Excursions, and Timber Sales contracted for. CUTLERY and PLATE LET out ON HIRE, for Large and Small Parties. Providore for the Banquet at the ensuing Masonic Ball, to be held January Bth, 1856. Tickets to be had at the Bee Hotel, Queen-square. PUBLIC NOTICE. NEW BRUNSWICK HOTEL, CLAYTON-SQUARE, IN THE CENTRE OF 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 or PUBLIC MEETINGS. The Hall is capable of accommodating 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. PALMER AND CO.'S TEA AND COFFEE WAREHOUSES, UNION-COURT, CASTLE-STREET, NEXT THB BANK OF ENGLAND, LIVERPOOL, Where Families and Large Consumers may now be supplied of WHOLESALE PRICES. c Carriage paid to any part of the kingdom on Orders amounting to Twenty Shillings and upwards. CRAVEN LODGE, RAINHILL, MRS. MUSGROVE'S ESTABLISHMENT for the EDUCATION of YOUNG LADIES will be RE OPENED on THURSDAY, the 24th instant. Terms, with Refer ences, may be had on application, as above. Rainbill, sth January, 1856. T HE MOUNT VERNON DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL Will RE-OPEN on WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant. The Clas sical, Mathematical, and Religious by Mr. PROUDFOOTE ; the French and Literary by Mr. MEJER. Pupils prepared for the Universities and Military Schools. Programmes at HOWELL'S, or at HOLDEN'S, Booksellers, Church-street. 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 he put forth for the religious, moral, and intellectual improvement of their Pupils. Business will he RESUMED on the 21st instant. Birkenhead, Jan. 3, 1856. DANCING, DEPORTMENT, AND CALISTHENICS. MR. and Mrs. MOLYNEUX respectfully intimate that their ACADEMIES are now OPEN at the Royal Assembly Rooms, Great George-street, on THURSDAY and SATURDAY Afternoons, at Two o'clock. At 5. Hamilton-street, Birkenhead, on WEDNESDAY Afternoons at Two o'c lock, and SATURDAY Mornings at Half-past Ten. At the King's Arms Hotel, Egremont, on TUESDAY Mornings at Half-past Ten o'clock, and FRIDAY Afternoons at Two. At Mrs. Watson's, 1, Adelaide-terrace, Waterloo. on NIoNDAY Mornings at Ten o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. MOLYNEUX'S EVENING ASSEMBLIES every THURSDAY, Gentlemen's Class for Instruction every MONDAY, at Eight o'clock. All the fashionable Dances taught, including " La Varsoviana." Card of Terms may be had at the Rooms, or at their residence, 4, Hardy-street, Great George-street. Private Lessons at any hour. Schools and Families attended. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION, ABBOT'S GRANGE, CHESTER, (Formerly at Tarvin Hall,) For the Education of Resident Pupils only, at completely inclusive terms. Principal, JOH N BRINDLEY, LL.D., Formerly Second Master of the Grammar School, Brigg, and Head Master of the Oldswinford Hospital Endowed School, Worcestershire. Vice -Principal. The Rev. H. ABDY MIDDLETON, M.A., Ex-Foundation Scholar of Brasenose College, Oxford. - Classical Master, LAURENCE CRAVEN, BA., Scholar of Trinity College, Cam bridge; Bell Scholar, First Class Classic, Senior Optime, and Senior Chancellor's Medallist, 1853. Mathematical Master. P. AUBREY NINNI.;'.4.7.Wrer and Prizeman, Clare Hall, Cambridge. French Master. Monsieur ROUBIER, Member of the French University, Paris. German Master. Herr SCHUCK, from the Government School, Heidelberg. Professor of Music. Signor ANTONIO SA PIO, 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. AYUNG, of the Royal Academy, London. _ Writing and Commercial Master—R. KEARY.A. sir Medical Tutor, Chemistry, Botany, 5-c. T. C. ARCHER, M.R.C.S.L., Lecturer on Botany at the Liver pool Medical Institution, author of " Economic Botany," &c. Dancing—Edgar Webster. Drill Master—Sergeant Williams. Superintendent of out-door conduct and discipline—R. }MAW. Secretary and Librarian—LEONAßD ADDISON. • Consulting Surgeon—Mr. JOHN HARRISON. Physician—PH I LLIPS JONES, M.D. Inclusive terms, according to age, from 40 to 60 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 Desisn, 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 Kxhibitioner,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. 4IVERPOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTION, AND GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF ART, Mount-street. The HIGH and LOWER SCHOOLS, EVENING SCHOOL, and SCHOOL of ART are NOW OPEN; and the GIRLS' and INFANT SCHOOLS will be reopened on THURSDAY next, the 10th instant. THE HIGH SCHOOL. PRINCIPAL, Mr. McILVEEN, who is assisted by efficient Masters. This School is designed to prepare Young Gentlemen for en tering the Universities, the Naval and Military Colleges, the learned Professions, for appointments in the Civil Service, and for Commercial pursuits. Pupils are received at the age of six years and upwards. Terms, inclusive of Classics, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Drawing, Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, and Vocal Mus i c , and also of stationery, from 6 to 12 Guineas per annum, according to the pupil's proficiency. Dancing, 103. 6d. per quarter extra. Every pupil must be a member, or the son or brother of a mem ber of the Institution—that is, a subscriber of 21s. per annum. The fees are payable quarterly, in advance. An Exhibition to the London University, value .e2OO, is open to competition at the examination next Midsummer. N.B.—The Principal receives a limited number of Boarders into his house, No. 9, Saadon-terrace. THE LOWER SCHOOL Is designed to provide a first-class Business Education. Pupils are received at six years of age and upwards. Terms, 15s. to 21s. per quarter. French, German, or Dancing, 7s. 6d. per quarter extra. A record of the conduct and progress of the Pupils is carefully kept, a summary of which is regularly transmitted to their parents and friends. THE GIRLS' AND INFANT SCHOOLS, Blackburne House. PRINCIPAL, Miss ELLISON, who is assisted by Eleven Resident Teachers, besides Visiting Masters. Pnpils are received into the Girls' School at six years of age and upwards. Terms.—Daughters of members, .el 58.6 d. per quarter; others, AEI 'Bs. per quarter. French or German, 12s. 6d. per quarter extra; dancing, los. 6d. ; calisthenics, sa. ; piano, Is, to .e 2 2s. Infant School.—Children of members, 10s. 6d. per quarter; others, 12s. LADIES' CLASSES. _ _ _ Special Classes are open at Blackburne House for Ladies who have completed their ordinary school education, but wish to pur sue the study of French, German, Drawing, Music, &c. Terms: French or German, 15s. per quarter; Music, Is. to 42 2s. per quarter. A reduction of these fees is made to young ladies who have been educated in the school. THE EVENING SCHOOL Comprises classes for Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, Bookkeep ing, Grammar and Composition, Geography, History, Naviga • tion, Geometry, Algebra, Drawing, Painting, Modelling, French, German, Spanish, and Dancing. The School is open four evenings a week, from seven to nine o'clock. Terms.—Junior Classes, 38. 6d. per quarter; Senior Classes, 6s. 6d. per quarter, except French, 15s. per half-year; German, 18s. per half-year;, Spanish, 18s. per quarter; Dancing, 15s. per half-year. A reduction of about one-third of these fees is made to members. The Spanish Class will be conducted in future by the Rev. L. Lucena, of Falkner-street, and the German Class by Dr. Carl Retslag, of the University of Rostock. THE GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF ART Comprises Evening Classes, in which the course of study em braces Elementary Freehand Drawing, Perspective Figure Draw ing, Painting, Landscape, Fruit, &c., in water-colour, tempera, and oil, from examples and from nature, Modelling, ornament and figure from casts or drawings, and flowers, &c., from nature; Mechanical and Architectural Drawings. Terms : 6s. 6d. per quarter; and Morning Cl asses f or L a di es me et twice a week; fees, per quarter. Pupils in this School a re en titl e d to compete for Sch olarsh ips and numerous other P r i zes , p er iodically awarded by Government to proficient students application to Prospectuses, with 'd eta il e d i n formation, may be obtained on ASTRUP CARISS, Secretary. 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