The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-15 00:00:00

it Was honoured with the attendance of a large and delighted
audience. Among those present, the juveniles greatly pre-
dominated ; and by no means the least interesting portion of
the spectacle was the assemblage of happy faces which beamed
astonishment and pleasure as they gazed on the wondrous
feats of clown and pantaloon.
AT THE ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, the performances of the
high class troupe of equestrians still retain their hold on
popular sympathy, and attract crowds to witness the various
feats of dexterity and elegant horsemanship which are dis-
played there every evening.
ORGAN PERFORMANCES IN ST. GEORGE'S HALL.—Since
these performances have been resumed they have constituted
a source of great and interesting amusement to the public.
The noble instrument is heard to great advantage, under the
able hands of Mr. Best, who displays its capabilities in such a
manner as to excite admiration and astonishment. The mag-
nificent Hall, too, is felt to be another object of great attrac-
tion, and its splendid acoustic arrangements are now begin-
ning to be duly appreciated. A prejudice existed in some
minds to the effect that it was not well adapted to the con-
veyance of musical sounds. Experience, the great foe to un-
sound opinions, has dissipated the prejudice referred to.
Madame Gassier, when singing here at M. Jullien's concerts,
was heard with such brilliant effect in every part of the
house, that most people laboured under the impression that
she made great efforts to accomplish the purpose of being
heard ; whereas, on the contrary, she herself declared that
she never sung in any saloon or hall so easily ; similar testi-
mony to its excellence, as a musical hall, was also borne by M.
Jullien himself.

LIVERPOOL INFIRMARY FOR
CHILDREN.

T3/2 annual meeting of the subscribers and friends of this
institution was held yesterday, at the Public-hall, Hackins_
hey, Mr. M. Gregson in the chair. Amongst those present
were the Rev. W. Pollock, Messrs. Boult, Spence, A. Ste.
phens, Edwd. Higgin, Chapple, and several others.
The CHAIRMAN, in opening the proceedings, said that the
institution had only been established a few years ; but so far,
he was happy to say, it had been successful ; and their object
was now to extend its usefulness as far as possible. The
meeting would hear the details with regard to the institution
from the report.
The Report was then read by the Rev. C. BRITTAIc, hono-
rary secretary, from which it appears that " for the year 1855,
the committee feel they have great cause for thankfulness,
and every reason to'congratulate the subscribers and friends
of the Liverpool Infirmary for Children' upon the highly
satisfactory results which have attended their exertions dur-
ing the last twelve months. The number of patients entered
since January, 1855, is 811, giving an increase of 33 per cent.
upon the preceding year.
" The treasurer's account is also very cheering, and induces
the committee to believe that the ' Liverpool Infirmary for
Children' has now acquired such a position of acknowledged
usefulness and influence as to justify them in looking forward
to a speedy extension of its plan of operation; and they would,
therefore, urge its friends to vigorous and continued efforts in
-order to the attainment of those advanlages in which it has
hitherto been deficient, but which are bow so urgently de-
manded.

" The requirements are 1. The services of a resident
house-surgeon, to be continually on the spot.
" 2. A house suitable for the accommodation of in as well
awoutputients, where beds may be provided for those severer
cases which require the most constant care and attention."
An analysis of diseases of children admitted during the
year '1865., showed the following::—Diseases of stomach and
bowels, 273; diseases of lungs-and air passages, 154; diseases
of nervous system, 18 ; diseases of eye, 23 ; diseases of heart,
2-; teething, 48 ; scrofula, 31 • skin diseases,:s4 ; infantile
fever, 61; scarlatina, 36 ; measles, 11 ; diseases of teeth, 35;
-surgical cases, 58. Total, al.
The Rev. W. PoLLocic observed that the benefits of the
-institution appeared to be -in a direct ratio to its modesty and
unobtrusiveness. For five years it had been doing a vast deal
of good in Liverpool, and yet large numbers of people had
never heard of its existence. He believed the institution was
very much indebted for its existence to the benevolent in-
terest which the chairman felt in the poorer classes, and
•largely indebted also to Mr. Stephens. He congratulated the
-institution on having 'obtained the services of Mr. Brittan,
upon whom he passed-a high eulogium. Alluding to the con-
-duct of parents of 'the poorer classes, Mr. Pollock said that
`they were, to a great-extent, given up to a sort of fatalism
-with regard to their offspring, and he was afraid that,—not
'fict much from unkindness as from ignorance and a low stand-
ard of feeling,—a- great deal of carelessness and indifference to
-infant life existed. The preservation of infant life, and the
'checking of the progress of malignantepidemics, was a matter
of equal importance to the rich, as well as the poor. The in-
•stitution, too, which they were met to support, eminently be-
-came us as Christians. Mr. Pollock moved the adoption and
Trinting of the repert.
Mr. EDWARD Hlct-Grx seconded 'the resolution, which was
carried unanimously.
Mr. FnEnnntox Clre.pplx moved the adoption of the
'Treasurer's report, which showed a balance in hand of ,E 75.
31r. Chapple warmly took up the view of the importance of
the institution, in the light alluded to by Mr. Higgin.
Mr. JAMES Loan seconded the motion, which was carried.

Mr. S. H. SAMUELSON moved Viat measures be at once
adopted for the admission of in-door patients, and the appoint-
ment of a resident house-surgeon, with the requisite attend-
ants, nurses, &c.; and that a sub-t.emmittee be appointed to
:promote this object.
Mr. CHARrES BATTEN seconded the resolution, which was
,carried unanimously.
Mr. A. STEPHENS announced that a gentleman present had
promised to givelß2o, if nine other subscriptions of £2O each
-could be raised, for the procuring• of beds for indoor patients,
-and the appointment of a house surgeon ; or, he would give
£lO, if nineteen other subscriptions of £lO each could be
.raised.—(Cheers.)—Mr. GRAPPLE promised to give £2O, and.
Mr. BATTEN guaranteed to raise a like sum.—Other resolu-
tions, chiefly .of a complimentarytharacter, were spoken to by
Mr. SPENCE, the Rev. Mr. BANNismit,"and Mr. BRAKELL,
and the proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the chair-
•man, acknowledged by Mr. GREGSON.
The following donations were announced at the close of the
meeting towards the supply of beds, &c. :—Mr. Gregson' £2O;
Mr. Chapple, • £2O ; Mr. Edward Higgin, :020 ; Mr.
Samuelson, £5.

AT the meeting of the Photographic Society, on Tuesday
night, it was statedthat in future•the meetings will be held
in the Royal Institution, by which a saving of £2O a-year will
be 'effected.

FATAL BURNING THROUGH VTR INCAUTIOUS ..IJSR OF
LUCIFER MATCHES.—Yesterday an inquest was hold on the
body of John Edward Blackbaru,,aged six years, son of. Joseph
Blackburn, residing in Mann-street. On Saturday morning
the boy was left in bed by his mother, who went down stairs
to get breakfast ready, and shortly after she was called up by
him, and found his ifight-clothes on fire. He was so severely
burned that he died the same day. Some lucifer matches had
been left in the bed-room, and the deceased said he lighted
one of them by rubbing it against a piece of paper, and acci-
dentally set his bed-clothes on fire. The jury returned a ver-
dict of Accidental death."

LIVERPOOL SAVINGS' BANK.—We.2Te glad to learn that
considerable improvements have recently been made in our
local Savings' Bank. The object of the managers is to afford
to depositors as many facilities as, possible, and we confidently
believe that the present order of business is eminently cal-
culated to produce that end. The nature of the changes made
will be sufficiently understood, when we state that the bank
is open for .receipt and payment of money, every day in the
week, except Thursday, from half-past ten to half-past two,
and on Saturday evening from 6to 8 o'clock. Any sum from
is. to £3O is received at one time. The notice required pre-
vious to the withdrawal of money is 7 days =if the sum do not
exceed £ls, and 14 days for larger amounts.
FIRE.—In our advertising columns of this day will be found
a notice, published by direction of tb,e Watch Committee of
the borough, informing the public of the different places at
which fire-stations have been established. The increasing wants
:of the town have for some time demanded that, instead of col-
'lecting all the apparatus of the fire-police at a fewrentral spots,
-they should be distributed over .all parts of the borough.
tiWhen a fire breaks,oat it is of the utmost consequence that
ifthejmeans of its extinguishment should be immediately ap-
plied ; the activity and zeal of our fire-brigade are,well known,
and we are happy to find that their usefulness will be further
promoted by the liberal supply of stations, machines, &c., to
which we have referred. We would recommend our readers
to cut oat the advertisement, and cause is to be affixed to some
conspicuous place in their dwellings, that all the inmates may
know,where to apply for assistance, should such a calamity as
fire happen to occur.
BANICRUPTCY Conar.—,Re Thomas Hunter : The bank-
rupt a joiner and builder, in Liverpool, being unopposed, on
Wednesday obtained a firit.elass certificate.—Re John Crfp-
Thishankrupt came up before Mr. Commissioner Perry
for his certificate, and for examination of witnesses. Mr.
Snell was examined respecting certain advances alleged to
have been made by the bankrupt to .a Mr. Hudson, of this
town, who .claims to be the heir of the dukedom of Devon-
shire. From the examination, it appeared that Mr. Crippin
had advanced some hundreds of pounds to assist Hudson in
carrying on thesuit. Mr. Evans, on the part of the assignees,
and a gentleman from the office of Messrs. Fletcher and Hull,
addressed the court in opposition to thecertificate, after which
the case was further adjourned to Saturday, when the case
was adjourned sine.die to give the bankrupt an opportunity
for obtaining a re-examination.
SCOTT v. THE COAFORATION OF LIVERFOOL.—In the Vice-
'Chancellor's Court, on Saturday, the ease of Scott v. the Cor-
poration of Liverpool was heard. This was a suit instituted
by the plaintiff, a contractor, for an aceount of certain works
which he had executed far the corporation, and for the purpose
of obtaining payment of the money owing to him in respect of
such works. To this suit the engineer of the corporation, Mr.
Hawkesley, was made a party, and it was alleged against him
by the bill that he had improperly withheld his certificate of
the execution of the works, whereby the plaintiff had lost a
considerable sum of money. The cause now came on for
argument upon a demurrer put in by Mr. Hawkesley, for
whom it was contended that he was not a necessary or proper
party to the suit. The Vice-Chancellor was of opinion that
there was nothing in the terms of the contract which could
preclude the plaintiff from making Mr, Hawkesley a party to
this suit.