The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-05 00:00:00

LIVERPOOL--PAST, PRESENT, AND

FUTURE.

Last evening Mr. Councillor Beloe delivered an inte-
resting lecture upon this subfeet, at St. Matthew's
Schools, Hill-street, Toxteth-park. Having reviewed
the progress of Liverpool from the year /800 to the
presenCtime, the lecturer took occasion to claim credit
for:Liverpool having been the first community to adopt
• the Sanitary Act, the first to have a. free library and
museum' the first' to' open baths and wash-houses, and,
thanks to Mr. Melly, the first to give the poorer classes
drinking fountains, and the first to found an asylum for
the destitute blind. Amusing anecdotes were told as to
the means of transit some few years since between Liver-
pool and London, 'and ltatithater, or even Ormskirk and
Preston. The point of interest, hovreVer, was the future,
and this gave Mr. Beloe an opportunity of developing
ills views as to, extensive improvements, for which, he
I contended, the Corporate purse should be fairly charge-
able. - /le also reviewed the sanitary statistics, and
earnestly urged the people to continue to cultivate the
health of the town. The lecturer quoted from a report
upon the subject of the want of public parks, by Dr..
Playfair, and told the people the remedy was in their
own Tunas, for if they returned to, the Council men
pledged to Provide a- park, north, south, and east, he
would guarantee that the necessary funds would be,
forthcoming. Mr. Be/00 farther predicts that the day
is not distant when Liverpool will be a city, and a
cathedral be built, and the name of the diocese altered
to Chester and Liverpool, like that of Bath and Wells,
or Litchfield arl'd Coventry ; and he finally proceeded to
point out how sadly deficient Liverpool in
" endowed charities," such as almshouses,&e &c., anwgs
.pro-
ceeded to. suggest that cottages rent fuee, with
provided duabaly
weekly cash gratuity, could readily
means, of an 'institution of benevolent individuals, aided
by small weekly payments by way of assurance from the
workipg classes themselves, and thus create a harbour of
refege for-the worn-out artisan, rather than allow him
to subside into the workhouto as a pauper for life.
The lecture was listened to with great interest, and
the lecturer warmly applauded.

EVERTON HOSPITAL FOIL INFECTIOUS
DMEASES.

A meeting, called by advertisement, of the donors
and friends of the above institution, was held yesterday
afternoon,,in the Philadelphia Chambers, Hackin's-hey.
Christopher Bushell, Esq., presided, and opened the
Intsiriess of the meeting by remarking that, as this was
the- first meeting of the subscribers to the Everton
Hospital for Infectious Diseases, they would be better
pit in poSsessioU of the facts by hearing the report read ;
after WltiA he would offer some observations upon it.
Ile would acc'ovfhtly call upon Mr. Fletcher to read the
report.
Mr. Fletcher then read the' following report
Tett years having now eapsed since the opening of the
Everton Tlonital for Infectious Diseases, it lethought desirable
to publish ht•itf statement of its progress from that time to
the present. The n4pttal was opened on the 19th July, 1858,-
accommodation being provided in separate departments for
cases of fever, small pox, atc;.; these departments being sub-
divided into first and second clatges, the sum of £1 lls. 6d.
per week being charged for accommodation in the former, and
El Is. for the latter. Since the opening of the hospital there
has been received—Cases Of small pox, 7 ; typhits- and typhoid
fevers, 19; measles, 6; scarlatina, 12; disease of brain, simu-
lating fever, 1 erysipelas, 1. Two other cases were admitted
under special cirennistance at the urgent request of the patients
themselves; thus giving a total of 48 patients ; of whom 42
have been discharged convalescent, live have died, and cne
rentaing in the hO,spital. Of the above there were from houses
of bti.siness and public institutions, 20 ; servants' 14 ; members
of ptivate familles, 8; sailors, 4; from schools, 2.
The ntinititY of piatiente received has been far below that
which the experience of past years as to the amount of fever
and other infectious treases in. Liverpool had lgd the com-
mittee .to anticipate, and they freneve this to be mainly due to
the* very gratifying fact, prafeii both by the report of the
Medical officer of health and by the tecords of the parochial
fever' hospital, that the amount of infectious disease in this
town has been during the last two years unpreeedentedly low ;
and they believe that the removal of even the sremll number of
'patients received into the Everton Hospital has obviated the
risk sof the spread of infection in many families and large
houses of business, and that were the removal of all infectious
ettees•from•the-midst of the families or establishments in which
they originate constantly insisted upon, a great advance would
be made towards the'eiteinction of this class of disease.
In conclusion, your committee have to record their grateful
sense of the services rendered by their highly-esteemed and
laments i treasurer, the late Mr. Stitt, and to report that Mr.
J. J. Stitt has kindly consented. to take upon himself the office
which had become vacant.'

The 011 AIRMAN said the report so fully detailed the
short history of this institution that there was very little
for him to say ; but perhaps they would allow him to
make a few remarks. Those who founded this institu-
tion—and it was chiefly promoted by the gentlemen of
the medical profession in Liverpool—felt that there was
a great and increasing want for an institution of this
kind. Infectious diseases presented a great difficulty,
and one which could not be met without great suffering
to whole families and great risk and loss to those esta-
blishments where the diseases are to be found. It was

therefore suggested that an institution should be founded,
not a charitale one, not a hospital, but a place in
which persons ;Of all! ranks, from the highest to the
lowest, might find a comfortable dwelling, and meet
with the very begt and most skilful treatment
and medical attention -away .from—theit' Own homes.
It was founded upon the rational principle that instead
of removing the whole family from the patient, the
patient should be removed from. the family. This was
a very wise and practical method of dealing with the
case. A number of gentlemen met, and this insti-
tution was for Med. It was supposed that it would be
self-supporting, and :it had been. so in a great measure.
That it had not been very prosperous was not a matter
of legret; but pleasure, because its object was preven-
tion. One very gratifying feature in the report was the
allusion to the. great improveinent in our sanitary regu-
lation's and the .result which those improvements had
produced' upon the public health. There could be no
question that this institution had partly failed of its
purpoie, by reason of there not being work for it to do—
the very thing most earnestly desired. And, as the
report had suggested, there was no, saying how far the
r6tnofal of those patients that had entered the institu-
.

tion,-,t4d been the means of preventing infections in the
tow`ii. They now proposed to change the name of the
institution, and cease to call it a-hospital. They would
do' this that, the public might understand its right
nature. It was not an institution for the poor, but for
every class; and there were apartments where a noble-
man could find as much comfort as in his own house,
while the poorer patient would find as mach cleanliness
and comfort'and. as, much medical skill as he would at
home. lie deeply regretted that they had lost the ser-
vieesrof his friend Mr. Stitt, but he was happy to say
that not only in this, but in other good works, the
mantle of the father had fallen upon the son.
STili then read the financial statement ; from
which it appeared that from the year 1858, when the
institution commenced, up to the present time, the dona-
tions-,had amounted to £1,309 135.; from which was
&dueled the collector's commission, leaving £1,198 2s.
They had• received from the patients in the institution
£169 17s. 6d., making-the total receipts £1,358 Os. 3d.
The slats dint had been expended, taken from this, left
Lbalanee of £333 12s. 9d. in the treasurer's hands.

The NvorkinWeipensesiof the institution had not been
more than -£2OO per annum, and there was every pro-
spect of this sum being reduced.,
in
Mr. CItoPER oved.the adoption of the report, and.
bore testimony, to Mr. Stitt,s- worth.
Dr.,GEE briefly seconded-the motion.; And observed
that al' slight- alteration was necessary in the report to
make the time to which it was made up correspond with
the '.ititne, to which the :balance-sheet. was' made up.
Then, instead of 43 patients, the number would be 60.
The Chairman having asked if any gentlemen wished
to make any remarks,

Mr. WILLI:or 'Ard,mAN rose to complain of the delay
in not praOnting a report and statement of the institu-
tion last year. This institution originated with himself,
or in consequence of his advice, connected with the fact
of a young man in his employ having been taken• ill.
it tutu oehn two years in ettstence, aira no report was
given to the public until now. In July, 1860, he, as
one of the donors, applied to the committee for a report,
feeling
:confident that neither the •institution. nor the
public would be dOna iiistiee to without it. The donors
naturally felt dissatisfied-lt-hot having • a report, and he
had heard several express their dissatisfaction. Ile was
also dis Satisfied that the donors of- the institution hid
nut .been summoned. to the meeting by Circular : they
had only been called by advertisement. Courtesy
demanded that they should have received a circular.
He also thought that the institution had not been pro-
perly managed, or it would have done more good for the
aruouut.of money expended'. Ile might be wrong; but
that was his impression. Ile contended that had the
report been presented in proper time, they would have
had the object of_ their institution becoming publicly
known, and a greater benefit would have resulted than
has so far taken place; • .

The CHAIRMAN assured 'Mr; Allman that meetings of
this kind were usually called byiadvertisement. He did
not glean from anything that gentleman had said that
he brought any specific charge against the management
of •thd institution.. Ile (the Chairman) would be pre-
pared to show that a better managed institution did, not
exist. An institution of this kind takes some time before
it gets into working order consequently at the Fend of
the year there was little or nothing to tell the subscri-
bers. As a .proOf tliat there had been no lack of
management, he would refer to the names orthe com-
inittpe and medical gentlemen. They might have given
mete publicity to it, but the large tradesmen of Liver-
pool knew of its existence.
Mr. ALLMAN said he did not find fault with the
management of the institution itself, but with the
manner in which the report had been kept back.
Mr. Cropper's motion was then put and carried'
unanimously.
Mr. Pearce moved, and Mr. Fletcher, seconded, a
list .of the committee for the ensuing year, which was
adopted:
It vas then moved by Mr. Stitt, and seconded by Mr.
Allman, that the name of the hospital be changed to
that of " .Netherfield House : an institution for the pre-
vention of infectious diseases." It was remarked by
Mr. Stitt thatthe opPOsition which formerly existed to
the hospital bad now. entirely ceased.
The motion was carried, after which a vote of thanks
to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.

CRESCENT CRAPE', LITERARY SOCIETY.--The fifth
annual soiree of the above society was held last night;
in the sehoolroom'attached to' the Crescent Independent
Chapel, and-wns attended by a large number of persons,
tea was ncluding not a few of the gentler sex. A substanfal
simple justice to the -provided for the company, who, having. done
goodly fare set before them, joined
their vocal powers to a very efficient choir, selected for the
occasion, and sunga glee "Awake, .2Eolian Lyre," in a style
that deserves commendation. A
paper, entitled "Teach-
ings from the Paw, was read by Mr. J. W. Reader,
and was received by the audience in a
snore flattering
manner than probably its literarydeserti entitle it to
claim. • With more.care, and due attention to the col-
of atihis on of
his sen '
tences as well as a proper arrangement
his se
author of " Teachings from the Past"
may yet learn to tfrite well and pleasingly. Ile possesses
one'faizlt, or rather weakness, which is no less common
to him than to all young and- inexperienced writers, and that is an over-tolouring of language. and a too prurient -desire to indulge in rose-coloured writing,
which may read. and. ingle very delectably to the ears,
hut too often lacks both and soundness. Mr. J. M.
Labouchere delivered 'an "address " Character its
elements and influence,"' whicli—though neither original
in sentiment, nor yet brilliant in diction—seemed to
he appreciated by the gudience,
whose good nature
might, perchance, not hare wished to display either
cynicism or criticism. Mr. B. Wyatt's address,
Kind Words ;" Mr. J. AV. Court's "Fashion," and
Mr, Josiah Smith's " The Beauties of Creation," were
of average merit. The proceedings concluded with an
address from the Chairman (Rev. John Kelly), and the
singing of the national anthem. Mr. Councillor Stitt
was present during the early part of the evening.

NEW INVENTION.—THE NEW FOUNTAIN PEN.—A greater
annoyance than a bad steel pen can ,hardly be met with—the
difficulty is to get a good one. Amongst the recent improve-
ments the new "fountain pen," just introduced by Rudhall
and Co. is the best we have ever seen. By a simple but effec-
tive contrivance the ink is retained in a fountain, by means of
a second inverted barrel, above the writing nib, and this barrel
can be taken out at any time, so the pen can be kept perfectly
clean w thout any chance of being corroded. Another featuN
in this pen is, that one din in the ink will last for five minutes'
quick writing. The pen itself is of the finest description, and
in merchants' offices, banks, and indeed in every place, it will
be found to fill a want felt by every one up to this time. We
have tried this splendid pen, handed to us by Mr. E. T. Hall,
South John-street, and can pronounce it perfect, and we are
sure all who use it will give a full verdict in its favour,

CONSUMPTION, Connie, ASTHMA, AND BRONCHITIS CURABLE.
—"I believe that the preparation of Balsam of Horehound
and • Aniseed • (as prepared by Mr. Martin, of 22, Copperas-
hill, Liverpool,) will prove of snore value, in cases of bron-
chitis and incipient consumption, than any other remedy
extant. It relieves the most irritating cough Ina few minutes;
and, although it contains no preparation of opium, it induces
sound and' refreshing sleep, soothes the nervous system, and
restores the healthy action of the lungs." Recommended above
all other Medici/its by' Sir Alexander Tralles—see Thomson's
Materia Medico, page 175, vol: 2. The following is from Dr.
Brett; the eminent chemist ;—" rconsider the balsam of hore-
hound and aniseed, as prepared by Mr. Martin, an elegant
and efficient cough remedy, and I fully agree with Sir Alexan-
der Tralles and Dr. Anthony Todd Thomson, that, in conjunc..
tion with cod liver oil, it is an admirable remedy for con-
sumption and delicate constitutions."—lt. 11. Brett, Ph. Dr.,
M.R.C.S., late Lecturer on Chemistry and Medical Jurispru-
deuce, Liverpool Royal Infirmary. the balsam of horehound
and aniseed is prepared only by T. Martin, chemist, 22, Cop-
peras hill, ; but, owing to its great and increasing
sale, agents have been appointed in all principal towns anc:
cities. It can be procured wholesak from %inns and Ce..
Edinburgh and York, Sutton and Co., London, West-
maeatt, Manehe,ter, and wholesale and retail from the mann-
fact:ll.er, as above. Price, Is. lad., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each.
The lozenges in box at Is. IV.' or free by post for la. 6d.