The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-12-27 00:00:00

PART I.
HOFFMAN'S ORGANOPHONIC BAND,
OR,
HUMAN VOICE ORCHESTRA,
A COMPLETE ORCHESTRA,
Consisting of Wind and Stringed Instruments.
To those who have not had an opportunity of witnessing these
ente.taining Performers, it may be stated that they represent. by
the Human Vo'ce, a complete Orchestra of both Wind and S ringed
Instruments ; even the Drum, Cymbals, Musical Box, and Bagpipes,
are imitated with a correctness that would deceive the most acute
ear. Their merits have been so frequently expounded by the
leading newspapers, and above two millions of Auditors, that it is
unnecessary to enumerate them.
PROGRAMME.
" Rule Britannia,"—Fult Band, with imitation of Drum and
Cymbals.
Solo.—An imitation of four different instruments, and ranging the
extraordinary compass of four octaves, by W. T. PARK, whose
imitations of the various instruments appear to be marvellous.
German Chorus, "Volkalied,"--arranged for the Band, and giving
an extraordinary illustration of the compass of the Human
Voice.
Huntsman's Cho us,—From "Der Freichutz," with Echo in Imi-
tation of the Musical Box. Though it has been conjectured that
Vie is a mechanical contrivance, it might be stated that the
imitation is producd by nothing but the unaided voice.
The Old Song of " Old Tower, "—Newly arranged for the Band,
by Hoffman, introducing the Huntsman's Horn and Hounds in
foil cry—" Away they go, up the bill
.side !"
PART II
A MONODRAMA, entitled "FOND OF CURIOSITIES,"
Performed by Mr. THURTON,
Who has been described by the public press as the most talented
Polyphonist, the most amusing Delineator of Character. and the
most accomplished Ventriloquist, introducing exceedingly inge-
nious and amusing
AU I'OI3IATA, and other MECHANICAL CONTRIVANCES.
DRAMATIS PERSON'S:
Mr. Jeremiah J011y.... A Gentleman of Rochdale, fond of English
living, and Foreign Curiosities.
Jenny Morgan.... A Matron from Llanfairpwaqwyngywil, Mr J.'s
Houaekeeper.
Dennis O'Driscol....A "Br th oof a Boy, from the city of Cork,
Mr J.'s Servant."
Samuel Sowerby....A misanthropic'Butier, who would not sit up
late and be kept out of bed for anybody.
Thomas Titus..A Youth of inquisitive habits.
Suliman Effendi dt silent Smoker. corn Constantinople.
Mons. Le Petit.....The smallest and -- oat flexible Clown in the
Universe, also Professor of Gymnastics.
Mons. Le Singe
Mons. Lapin ...... ..A French Drummer.
Miss Morgan .......... .
Johnny Powder wig.... A very liberal Footman, distributing a Num-
ber of Little Presents which it is hoped will be received with as
couch .good feeling as,the Donor can bestow.
PART 111.
SONGS. SOLOS, AND IMITATIONS.
Organophonic Waltz, in imitation of a German Band, wherein the
Clarionet takes a prominent part.
" Pretty Jane,"—Sung by Mynheer Van Dunck, from Amsterdam,
who obtained 5.000 guilders as a present -from from his Majesty the
King of Holland, as an acknowledgement for his ballad-singing.
Hoffman" Polka—" Die .Bergleute."—This Po3ra is published as
an arrangement for the Piano-forte, and may be had t ither in the
Room, or at any of the Muaicsellers.
A Popular Air.—ln imitation of the Scotch Bagpipes.
" The May-Wind,"—From the G' rman.
Finale—" God Save the Queen!"—Newly arranged, for the Band,
with Accompaniment and Chorus,

Performance commences Every Evening at Eight precisely;
also on 'Wednesdays and Saturdays, at Two o'clock in the afternoon.
Doors open half an hour previous.
Prices of Admission :—Private Boxes, from 15s to €2 25 ; Stalls,
3s; which can be secured at Messrs. Hime and Son's, Church.street,
where a plan of the room may be seen. Reserved Seats, 2s ; Back
Seats, Is.
N.B.—lt is respectfully requested that the Trees ad other Em-
bellishments in the Hall and Passage may not be touched.

THE EIGHTH 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,
ON TUESDAY, THe 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1857.
The proceeds to be applied in ci of the funds of the West Lanca-
shire M
in life asonic Institution for the education and advancement
of children of distressed Freemasons.
PATRONESSES:
The Countesq of Zetland. I The Viscountess Combermere
The Countess of Yarborough The Hon. Mrs. Wellington Cotton
PATRON 8 :
The Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of England.
The MaterHourale the Earl of Yarborough, Deputy Grand
of England.
The Right Honourable Lord Viscount Combermere, Prov. Grand
Master. Cheshire.
Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie, Esq , Prov. Grand Master, West
Lancashire.
Sir Watkin Will.ams Wynne, Bart, M.P., Pro. Grand Master,
Shropshire.
Henry Charles Vernon, Esq., Prov. Grand Master, Worcestershire.
The Rev. Gilmour Robinson, Deputy Prov. Grand Master, West
Lancashire.
Richard James Spiers, E q., P. Grand Sword Bearer.
Stephen Blair, Esq , M.P., Pro. Grand Master, East Lancashire.
Matthew Dawes, Esq., Past Prov. Grand J.W., East Lancashire;
?my. Grand Commander for Lancashire. S.G.I.G.
J. Flnchett Mad. ork, Esq., Deputy Prov. Grand Master, Cheshire.
The Rev. E. H. Dymock, Deputy Prov. Grand Master, Shra pshlre.
Lieutenant-colonel George Augustus Vernon, P. Prov. Grand Senior
Warden, Staffordshire.
Joseph Perrin, Esq., Prov. Grand Senior Warden, West Lancashire.
G. Crawford Antrobus, Esq.. Prov. Grand Senior Warden, Cheshire.
Thomas Littledale, Esq , Prov. Grand Junior Warden, West Lance-
shirt.
Albert H. Royds, Esq.. Deputy Prov. Grand Master, East Lancashire.
The Honourable Major Wellington Cotton, Prov. Grand Junior
warden, Cheshire.
William CourtenaY Cruttenden, Esq., Prov. Grand Registra
Cheshire.
Sir Thomas George Hesketh, Bart.
Sir Joshua Walmsly, Ent., M.P.
William Henry Moss, Esq.

COMMITTEE :
Sir Thomas George flesketh, Bart., Chairman.
Thomas Kilpin, Esq., Vice-Chairman.
Horatio Gambell. Esq , Treasurer.
The President, Vice-Presidents. and trustees of the Institutto
the Grand Officers of this Province and Cheshire, the Master
Past Masters, and Wardens of all Lodges in West Lancashire
and Cheshire.
Tickets, Including Refreshments, Ten Shillings and Sixpence each,
To be
Exchange Newsroom ; obtained from Mr. Walmaley, se, Lord stree ; Mr. W arbuton
Messrs. Yates and Hess,t Lord street ;r Mr.
W. J. Hammond, Lord street; Mr. W. Lawton, Bee Hotel, Queen
soare ; the Scarisbrick Arms, Southport; the Masters of the
differtnt LodgeB, or of the Honorary Secretary at the Committee
Rooms.
It is particularly requested tl;.at all persons attending the Ball will
sign their names in full on their '1 ickets, prior to presenting them
at the Town Hall.
It is also requested that the Brethren appear in the Full Masonic
Dress Clothing of their rank and office.
Brother G. A. Wlelopolski Phillips' Quadrille Band wiil be in
attendance in the Ball Room, and the Roy Lancashire Aitillery
Band in the Vestibule.
The Doors will be open at Half-past Eight o'clock.
SAMUEL P. BRABNER, Hon. Sec.
Committee Room, George Hotel, Dale-street,
Liverpool, December 1, 18541.