The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-09-07 00:00:00

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION

The annual general meeting of this association was
held yesterday, ;a the Asylum, West Derby-road. Mr.
Warririer fregidda; add there was a moderately large
attendance of members: The first hlsiness was the
consideration of the annual report and abstract of the
proceedings of the past year, Which was read by the
secretary. . The following is an abstract of the report :
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In opening the thirteentb annual report of the association,
the committee feel called Upon to return the grateful thanks
to the donut and honorary members for their kindness and
liberality they have bestowed upon the charitable institution,
and they trust that their patrons and friends will continue to
render that assistance which has hitherto so largely contri-
buted to its success. 'the committee is very desirous of
reducing the debt on the institution, and for that object they
appeal with confidence to the friends of the charity either to
increase their subscriptions, or by other means to assist them
in the efforts which are being made for the purpose of freeing
the ingttuteon,from its pecuniary incumbrance.
Aleseyearteeet pierefertee-Tbis dinner, which took place on
the 3th of Atigilet, at the Ora‘ntt ,Standi,Aietree; was most
numerously and fashionably eittemied. The Chair was feted by
Robeit Hindley, Esq., and the vice-chair by Henry Drmeone
Esq. The Hon. A. Egerton, Esq., 1k1.P., W. J. Legli, Pea.,
M.P., and John Brumley-Moore, Esq., were among the visitors.
The refreshments were supplied by Mr. H. Morrish, of the
Merchants' Pining-rooms, but in consequence of ' a much
larger number attending than was anticipated, the. committee
regret to state that the supply was not so ample as could have
been desired.
Assrae Rule—No event connected with the association of
late years has proved a mare decided success than the last ball,
which took place at the Town-hall on the teeth of January. It
was attended by,upwarde of 600 ladies and gentlemen, amongst
whom Weis Marie of IN principal supporters of the institution'
The prOceeds, after, paying all expenses, amounted to the noble
sum of £lBl6s. lid.
TRADE REPORT.—Tbe past year ha€ been tme of co'neiderdble
anxiety to the trade, and it has required mere than ordiiietify
vigilance and exertion on the part of the committee of the vari-
one associations throughout the country to protect the licensed
victuallers' interests. After alluding to the proceedings in
September last, in reference to the licensing question, the
report went on to say that the chief subject which has engaged
the labours of the committee was the Refreshment Houses and
Wine Licensee Bill, a measure Which, though described be
thd Chancellor of the Exchequer as simply intended to
encourage the consumptidn of light foreign Wines by
enabling the keepers of refreshment and eating houses
to taus rest wine licenses, was viewed by the genes-al
body of Licensed. Victuallers as the first step towards
throwing open the trade, and also as an unjust and most un-.'
necessary interference with their interest. A deputation from '
this society has been almost constantly in London dieting the
Protracted opposition to the Bill, and it hair in conjunction
'with' the London Protection society and deputations frettp
other important cities and towns, laboured arduously to render
a measure, which it was foreseen must ultimately pass ip .
in some shape or other, as little hurtful as possible to the
trade. These united efforts, though not so successful as could
be desired, have accompl-shed much good: Many or the most
objectionable clauses in the original bill have been greatly,
modified and improved, and several valuable police clauses
introduced, one of which (the 41-t) will confer a great boon on
licensed victuallers, by enabling them to obtain the assistance of
the police in eases of riotous or disorderly conduct in their houses. .
The committee desire to express their gratitude to the court tyand
borough members for the valuable assistance they have given
to the Liverpool depOtation from time to time; and the com-
mittee congratulate the trade that these honourable gentlemen .
take so lively an interest in the Licensed Victuallers' cause.
The Committee also return their sincere thanks to Messrs. H.
Denson J. Atkinson, and H. Lomb, who formed the Londo
deputation, for their unwearied diligenCe ande exertion,. -I nn
conclusion, the committee feel called upon to urge on the trade
the duty. of *reniaining-firm and .united. Serious attempts
have been made to injure their interests, and similar ones may
be expected; but the committee believe that by preseeein.4
vigorous oreanisation and 'caltivating a spirit of unity, the
Licensed victuallers will he enabled always to protect them-
selves, and to defeat any future attacks which may be directed
against them;
DEFENCE LEAGUE FUND.—The Wane° in Messrs.. Mose and I,
Co.'s- Bank,- on 30th June, 1859, as per last report,
was E 22,0 lie. sid. • The Refreshment Houses and Wine
Licenses Buis was . deemed by the committee and trade .
generally of 'sufficient importance to justify, a strenuous .
opposition, and it will be seen frem the aceompanyin
balance. sheet, * that a cOnsiderable stun has been ex t ended
in conducting that opposition. It was not, however, deemed
advisable Va. Call in the £2OO so recently lent' to *me
Saxon Building Sooiety, and for which good interest is being
paid. Therefore an account has been opened with the Aseeeia_
tion, and a sum of £l4O borrowed, which, with the small
balance in the Bank after the withdrawal of the £2OO, has
been sufficient to cover the expenSes incurred up to the 30th
June. After deducting the amount of loans doe to the mere_
elation, there remains a balance of £60165. 91d.
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From the Benevolent Fund Account there was a balance in
hand. of Zed 1 le. raid. .
Are/Torts' REPORT.-e-The auditors have great pleasure in
this year again expreeshig their great satisfaction at the
flourishing state of the financial affair of the association: The
yar
reduction of the large mortgage upon the institution is a-most
desirable object, towards the realisation of which very satis-
feareetdoirytforptrhoigsrpesuerrieosbeewinags ttil,alcole7.3,,,L.Last
;y this e the amount:ar's balance to the
disposable is £1,413 13s. lid. showing, an increase of credit
balance of £336 10e. bid. A Attie extra exertion among the
inemberts'of the association and its friends would enable the
trustees to relieve the institution of half its mortgage debt.
The committee for the year and the secretary deserve the
be thanks of the .membere of the association for the excel-
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len-, correct, and systematic manner M which the accounts
ham:been .laid before the auditors.—signed, James Hamer,
Heary Denson, and John Atkinson. ..
• )Ire DArisoil proposed the first resolution, which was
---' together with the balance
That the minutes, as read, ,
sheets and reports, as printed and circueated amongst
the members, be received and confirmed." He would
sit) that during the time he had belonged to that aiso-
cia`ion—now above twenty years—he had never taken
up a report connected With the association containing
sulk an amount of valuable and correct information as
the present one. He must say it did credit to the
secretary and the committee, for the manner in which
it has been drawn up. He was bound to say this in
justice to the report itself, and he did think that it was
an eample for all future committees, emu years he