The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25 00:00:00

VARIETIES.

THE Vi7LGAR.—To endeavour to work upon the
vulgar with fine sense is like attempting to hew
blocks with a razor.—Pope.
WHERE TO FIND A WIFE.—Dr. Franklin recom-
mends a man, in the choice of a wife, to select her
from a bunch ; giving as his reason that where there
are many daughters they improve each other, and
from emulation acquire more accomplishments and
know more, and do more, than a single child spoiled
by parental fondness.

BODY AND MIND.-By too much sitting still the
body becomes unhealthy, and soon the mind. This is
nature's law. She will never see her children wronged.
If the mind, which rules the body, ever forgets itself
so far as to trample upon its slave, the slave is never
generous enough to forgive the injury, but will rise
and smite its oppressor. Thus has many a monarch
mind been dethroned.—Longfellow.
RARE TIME FOR THE GIRLS.-By an ancient act
of the good old Scottish parliament, passed in the
reign of Margaret, about 1288, it was " ordonit that
during ye reign of her maist blessit Majestic, ilka
maiden ladee of baith high and low estait shall hae
liberty to speak ye man she likes ; gif he refuses to
take her to be his wif, he shall be mulct in the sum
of an hundrity pundis or less, as his estait may be, ex-
cept
and always gif he can make it appear that he is
bethrothit to anither woman, then he shall be free."
A RAILWAY COMPANION.—I was seated in a first-
class carriage of an express train about to start from
Paddington, when, to me, as the play says, entered a
tall gentleman, with his coat buttoned tightly over his
chest in the military style, and apparently padded in
front. Directly we began to move he asked in a quick,
decisive, and
_rather impertinent style—" Where are
you going to, sir,—where are you going ?" "To Bris-
tol," I replied, quitely.—" Bristol," said he, " was
burnt to the ground last night,—the whole of it burnt
to ashes !" " What, sir,—nonsense--it is impossible ;
I have a considerable property there 1" "I am glad of
it," answered the stranger, hissing between his
clenched teeth ;—" its all burnt." Then, of course, I
knew that he was a madman. He kept watching me
eagerly, like an animal in act to spring, but I tried not
to look afraid, and make conversation as carelessly as
I could, but I dare say it was not very brilliant. In
passing Hanwell, for instance, I remarked (forgetting
altogether the purpose to which it is devoted), " How
well Hanwell looks from the railroad, sir !" At this
he- placed his hands upon his knees, stared at me
straight in the face, and replied very deliberately :
" Ah, you shonld see how the railway looks from Han-
well."—Dickens's Household Words.

ELT NO SUGAR.-It being an understood thing, that
the high price of sugar was caused by, three or four
avaricious speculators, who went into the sugar market
and bought all they could find, we hope these greedy
mercenaries who were so anxious to sack the saccharine
will be allowed to keep full possession of their bargain.
Let everybody abstain from sugar as much as they
can, so that those who rapaciously forestalled the
sweets, may now have some of the bitters. Let the
holders of sugar find that the article, which was sup-
posed to be " a very nice thing," has become a drug in
the market. Let infancy be taught to abstain from
the tempting lollipop ; let old maids practise patriot-
ism over their cups-,we mean, of course, their tea

cups---by drinking their favourite beverage without
sugar. Already the sugar abstinence movement is
taking effect, and the sordid speculators are obliged to
submit to a reduction of their unhallowed profits. Let
those who can't afford white, refuse to adopt brown,
and thus set the principle of " snowing brown when
you can't snow white" at defiance. Bread is a neces-
sary, but sugar is not ; so let all who wish to give a
lesson to avarice, renounce sweet stuff of every kind,
eschew pastry of all sorts, and allow all the sugar to
remain in the docks, without being transferred to the
domestic basin.—. Punch.

[DECEMBER~ 25 185'')'

bout
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are many small towns and villages entirely t
in which works might be erected at little cv:11,;
any
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prove a most lucrative investment. I would 'O. ,fe
the formation of a national company, or of 0095
each county, to supply such places with ro-1101
.moderate price. By obtaining a General A(' co*
hament, much preliminary expense would beat, p
and afterwards a great saving in manage cog
would be effected. Each place to be 00°,0
have a certain number of shares allotted, "'ore
option of taking its own works when complete;ole
price. The Limited Liability Act might be is
service for this purpose. A very great increase,
consumption of gas could also be effected
io
where it is at present supplied, if the compalne'
provide all fittings complete, charging 3
rent for the use of them, holding a deposit
party supplied, allowing interest thereon, an'
ing the same when the fittings are reti
arrangements made with the succeeding
Correspondent of Tile Builder.

FASHIONS.

SOME ball dresses recently completed by one
principal dressmakers of Paris, have been
ornamented with trimming, the style of
sents some novelty. One of these dresses
a double skirt of pink tulle illusion over Picas
The upper skirt is in the tunic form and
flounces, each surmounted by bouillonnes any
dered by three rows of pink satin ribbon,
marrow white blonde. The under skirt is
tulle illusion double. The trimming of t,
composed of pink satin ribbon in perpendi;
The corsage is in folds and pointed in
sleeves in double puffs are trimmed with pia: k
and narrow white blonde. A bouquet of P
white roses in the centre of the corsage, Wilt°
of the same flowers in the hair, anr-
costu me.

A slight novelty in opera-cloaks may be
Several have been made of one colo, Am
instance, the material composing the cloak, "iti
and the trimming, all correspond in hue.
seen some of scarlet, blue, and white cashmere'
this way. Many of these cloaks have no
the edge.
The bonnets which have appeared witki%
week or two are not less elegant than tne'to
preceded them. Among the most novel es,
are several of green, blue, and brown velvet
are formed of bias rows of the velvet in differ'
of the same colour. Usually the bonnet is
each side with a small tuft of ostrich feal
variegated tints, like those of the velvet.
trimming consists of bouquets of pink or blue
and blonde. One of the prettiest bonnets et
just mentioned, is composed of rows of green
graduating from a deep to a pale sh,aue'
alternately with rows of black lace. The
covered with black lace. The trimming et?",
bouquets composed of velvet flowers and foll°
The union of black and white, which
been adopted with success in various articles
is as much in favour as ever. Caps fr.eq`
sist of a combination of black and white
black and white blonde, with trimmings of
ribbon and flowers intermingled with ngi-
velvet.—The Lady's Newspaper.

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HE HOLIDAYS!
idary, Comic Christmas PANTOMIME,
entitled,
QU I N STEAM;
OE; THE
WAN ! ! AND THE KNOTTY ASH

:OW (Wednesday) the 2h , the
nce With Colman's Com6tedy,instant compressed into Three
tee

THE HEIR-AT-LAW;
for the first time in this Theatre, the grand Local,
Lary, Comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled,
HARLEQUIN STEAM ;
TRH OLD SWAN AND THE KNOTTY ASH.
1g of the Pantomime, invented and written expressly
Are, by one of the " Local Genus," who, hoping to
eye" of the public, will, if successful, turn out " a
*enius" on the first night of its representation. The
of the Pantomime designed, written, and arranged
Dorrington, Pantomime Author and Artist to the
'5l Covent Garden and Haymarket, London.
ire and Music of the Opening composed, selected,
by Mr. Bushez. The Scenery of the Pantomime
painted by Mr. R. Dearlove, jun., assisted by Mr.
on. The Machinery hy Mr. Benjamin Jones. The
Ind Masks by Mr. Bromley. The Dresses by Mr.
whole of the Dances and the Action of the Ballet
directed by Signor Lauri.

FROM AN UNPUBLISHED MS. OF "FAIRY

LEGENDS OF LANCASHIRE."
a time—a long time ago—before " Leverpole" was
a poor fishing village, there was a wicked destroying
with a company of spirits as bad as himself, took
in a wild part of the country, near to the said vil-
erpole." It was a place shunned an account of its
In the midst of this wilderness stood a tree, known
as a monstrous ugly tree, and called "The Knotty

the border of this wilderness, Nature, who is ever
td placed a most beautiful Lake, which was the abode
'ho seldom appeared to mortal eyes but in Lie shape
Id this Swan having been seen for hundreds of years
generations, was, notwithstanding her exceeding
ally called "The Old Swan."
'Y THE AUTHOR OF THE PANTOMIME.—The said
still stands, and has given name to a village, but it
a very handsome tree after the bad spirits left the
, and a great many choice spirits have since taken
there.
the beautiful lake, it is imagined it was swallowed
" Revington Pike," but the memory of the "Old
still retained in the locality, in affectionate remem-
the kind Fairy, who had achieved such good fortune
liPon this Legend the present Pantomime is founded,
la pod to be merry and wise," an attempt has been
'Shine science with amusement in the form of a Panto-
Ig'cry, which, it is hoped, will excite and gratify
invenile and inquiring minds.
.R ALLEGORY—" FIRE AND WATER."
la, the Fire King, wages war with, and tries to over.
line, the Water Queen, who being suddenly surprised
a* haring, as she thought, extinguished his flame by
Id water on it, is released from his fiery embrace by
Ice of Steam, to whom, in return, she promises aid
Steam is in love with Sweetsmile, daughter of
erhead, who is the proprietor of an important do-
iited by the " Somebodies ;" but the Baron being a
to scientilc progress, and withal very ambitious, re-
'Ml his daughter with any but a king. In this di-
I. with the advice of the Water Queen, and taking
Labour, his companions, with him, visits the
Fishynge Village of Leverpole," inhabited by the
" and which is on the verge of destruction and decay.
liti` Poor Fishermen are almost starving, when Steam
11.111cky moment, and to gain their aid in obtaining the
Iltr..4.affections, changes with his irresistible power the
Ot,l..Village to the "First Commercial City in the World."
lt,"lng is so enraged at the great change effected by Steam,
el,s to deprive him of his power by capturing the Water
lent
for this purpose takes advantage of a very hard
ade the ice-bound domains of her Majesty, but here
pall'vercomes his prudence • for, forgetful of the effects of
ttiltSt Ice, a rapid thaw takes place, in which Fire is over-
t,, and "put out." The Water Queen is released from
of Ice, and
oing Stearn, united to his beloved Sweetsmile,
'antomime g on.

PANTOMIMIC TRANSFORMATION.
till . . Signor Lauri. I Columbine 'Hiss Mansell.
)r) Signor c.
Lauri. I Clown Si _nor F. Lauri.
talon :—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s. i
Is.
lox-office is open from Ten till Three, daily, for securing
the Dress Circle, and taking Private Boxes, which may
Icier the direction of Mr. StityITLEWOUTH. Children in
admitted.

?rs will be opened at Half past Six o'clock; to corn-
even.

iIAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. R. COMMAND.
'QUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE.
O .1.0-stottaow (Wednesday), the 26th inst.,
APPEARANCE IN ENGLAND OF MESSIEURS
RIMBERT AND LAMBERT'S
ATF:D FRENCH COMPANY OF EQUESTRIANS

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,s'tow (Wednesday), the Nth instant, the Evening's En-
will commence, at Seven o'clock, with LA LUTTE
—EURS, great Gymnastic Exercise, performed by
eutirutcn of the Couluany.
n 1 by Mademoiaello ROSITA MASOTTA, i., h.-
died the fERIAL SCARF. Comic Interlude by
CLOWN, M. VAN CATENDICK. Le PASSES
executed by M. ANDRE. ATAR GULL, the
e.
M. LEOPOLD LOYAL will appear as the
IGGLER. The WALK ON THE BOTTLES,
if Equilibrium, performed by M. FABIANI.
,L DE HAUTE ECOLE, introduced by Monsieur
. Shelton's COMIC INTERMEZZO. THE GAR-
eful Equestrian Act. executed on a rapid Steed, by
Melanie. THE NUMIDIAN COURSE. performed
'!d Steed by Mons. Rimbert. COMIC POSE AND
'e renowned English Jester, Mr. Ch. STONETTE.
An interval of Fifteen Minutes.
Act 2.
HTROPE EXERCISES! by theunparalleled French
Clara Assude, (from the Cirque Napoleon.) The
OF ROSES. Surprising feat performed on a rapid
le. Virginie Lambert. The CLOWN'S META-
by M. Van Catendick. L'ECLAIR ; highly-
introduced by Mons. Gomer.
red by the admired Equestrian Mad'lle Marietta
bare-backed Steed. Mr. Stonette and his Two
1R and LION. THE FOUR SEASONS. Graceful
I CHANGING ACT performed by Mad'lle Emilie
E DISCHARGED CLOWN. Comic Scene by M.
Monsieur Pusterle will next appear as THE
ITAUR.
with THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD!
'ALRIC QUADRILLE, executed by Mesdames
me, Lambert. Marietta, Pusterle, and Messieurs
)ert, Caron, Gomer, &c.
le by THE SIX CLOWNS ! Messieurs Stonette,
Shelton, Leon, Jean, Godfroy, and Aix.

GRAND MID-DAY PERFORMANCE will be
nnY next, the 29th instant. Doors to be open at
the Performance to commence at Two o'clock

Dress Boxes, 3s; Side Boxes, 2s 6d ; Pit, is Gd;
;econd Price: Dress Boxes, 2s; Side Boxes, Is Gd ;

ce is open from Ten till Three daily, for securing
-ess Circle, and taking- Pr_ vote Boxes, which may
he direction of Mr. T. S 1 uttlewortb. Children in
.ied. The Doors will be opened at Half-past Six •
'nee at Seven o'clock.

qr A L
PARPLIIA\IRFIISTRBET THEATRE,
txtraordinary and Brill IViant Attraciion for the
1-titiSTMAS HOLIDAYS.

ZLeirietit of the Lady of the Lions, (madame LABARERE,)
troupe of Lions , Tigers, Bears, Dogs, &c., from the
Royal.
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ttt E NEW LOCAL PANTOMIME!
author of "Ye Siege of Leverpole," " Ormahead the
r, Great," &c., entitled
STALK ;
--,QUIN JACK AND THE BEAN
it, Or, THE SPIRIT OP THE MERSEY.
gq„srla.. , (The Spirit of the Al ersey). . .. Miss LAMBE.
141NbiEie .................. Miss *LAURA POOLE.
e':lliin.. . : .......................... Signor LAVINE.
t,,'Moon ... —2_ • . Mr. FOSTER.
tY Clowns, WM. WALBURN and iR.LIX SAFFERINI.
4T' " (Their first appearance ~)
a JUVENILE ARMY 9f FIFTY CHILDREN.

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l't its EVE!, nvo (Wednesday), the 26th instant—to corn-
Thje;ren o'clock—the Tragedy of GEORGE BARNWELL.
4 THR LADY OF THE LIONS and her Performing
i t,.,i;ouciading with the PANTOMIME.
oh: the enormous expenses attending these extraordinary
It; k„' ~the Prices of Admission will be—Reserved Boxes, 3s. ;
I, ',„4 Private Boxes, 2s. ; Box, Is. 6d. ; Upper Box, Is.;
..!allery, 3d.

JULLIEN'S GRAND VOCAL AND
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT,
2
"BDAY, the 27th, and SATURDAY, the 9th instant.
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ttio„
c?,4 gratifying to Mons. JULLIEN to find that the popu-
,tti2 Concerts has so much increased as to enable him for
Abe eto visit Liverpool with his complete Orchestra.
4‘„lElv, in making the above announcement, wishes to
lith`lention of amateurs of music to the great difference
.4(1 !Concerts given by him, with an immense orchestra,
instrumental celebrities, brought over at a great
,40 ~ 0
every part of Europe (and acknowledged by the
ttOtteDrofession to be unequalled), and those with only a
Ilecornpaniment, or an orchestra extemporised for
i 2 n; and at the same time to the strikinc,'
l' contrast pre-
' i.he moderate prices of admission at his entertain.
2! compared wh those of other muical perform-
iN
4ivoich it is unnecessary for him to ale further.
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"Ying twenty years of his professional life in uniting
1, Perfecting such an assembly of artists as that
,ieegoe the honour to direct, for the execution of the
elevate
of orchestral music, M. Juia.inv has been no less
,gl,.,Levate the vocal department of his concerts to the
'lli:,andard as the instrumental. With this view lie has
' exclusive services of the celebrated Prima Donna,
MADAME GASSIER,
kir
e,,,01ed a career of unexampled success in Spain and
114 1 12.1,11 at the Imperial Italian Opera, in Paris—a success
en triumphantly confirmed in. the Metropolis and
%,1411eat Britain. Madame Gassier's voice is of pure
"hr ''tY, and ranges three notes higher than that of any
4114 t ,440 •
it,; mg. Her execution has been acknowledged by
tillied'lnguished musicians and professors of singing to be
kving
~tt,4 , s most carefully heard Madame Gassier in many
',Peres, M. Jullien cameto the conclusion that what
5t,,,00d written relative to her talent was more than
liy,leem with these considerations he decided to secure, at
4A, L_lier exclusive services, both for his Concerts in Lon.
Veto 'Be Provinces of the United Kingdom. M. Jullien
,tteei,rte, have the honour of presenting to his Patrons and
, Music in Liverpool the soprano who, amongst
. nines, is allowed to have approached the nearest to
'tti::toßt'avocalisation.
Tne will be sele's last new work,
cte from the works of the great
0,114 Viclude M. Jull ien
4Ned ~AFIL OF SEBASTOPOL QUADRILLE,
f.trfa'rt e entire Lon.don. press
.to be his best composi.
Vcl rk. eve nightly with increasing success, at the Royal
tOtidie.,nt Garden, before the most fashionable and
ty%. olitibuces ever assembled within the walls of that na-
kt,4o.gt inent.
Yt. 4t..4„ (numbered), 4s. ; Gallery and Promenade, ls.
Ni 4451 42'4.,...ukarter-past Seven, Concert commences at Eight.
‘r. 11.7 timbered stalls to be had of Mr. DREAPER, Mr.
4t, Nynex, and Messrs. HIME and SON, Music.
4'o to- to the Reserved Seats at the North Door, Sha
'4. "le Promenade and Galleries south side, St.

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