The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-11-07 00:00:00

DOCK COMMITTEE

The weekly meeting of this committee was hold at one
o'clock, yesterday. Mr. Francis Shand presided, and
the other members present were—Messrs. Rankin,
Robinson, Chaloner, Mann, Bold, Barber, Lockett,
Rounthwaite, Mondell, Hubback, iltathbone, and
Brocklebank.
The Committee of Works reported that they had had an
interview with a deputation from the directors of the Lon-
don and North Western, and Lancashire and Yorkshire
Railways, on the subject of providing accommodation for
the loading of timber at the south end, and produced plans
of a line of rails to be laid down, with sidings for the
purpose, on the Harrington ground. It was recom-
mended that the plans be confirmed, and that owners be
requested to clear the land for 20 yards, at each side of
the spot mentioned. The recommendation was con-
firmed.
Neither the warehouse management, marine depart-
ment, harbour masters', nor master porters' committees,
had anything to report.
A communication was received front Mr. Tronson,
secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, enclosing a
report of the council of that body, upon the subject of
sheds on the dock quay. The report expressed approval
of the partial enclosure on the east side of the Prince's
dock, snd of the enclosure at the Salthouse dock. A
hope was exp‘ressed that, in all the new sheds
to be erected, and old ones to be renewed or altered,
special attention would be paid to have them enclosed,
with good lighting from the roof, and the floors carefully
constructed, so as to keep the goods clear of dirt, In
conclusion, the council added their hope that the
experiment of having two floors to the sheds might be
found successful.
The report was referred to the committee of works,
A letter was read from Mr. McElroy, shipbuilder,
enclosing, in furtherance, of the recent demands for
increased Graving Dock accommodation, a list of
American vessels which, having been entered by him fur
the Graving Dock, within the last two years, were com•
pelted to proceed to sea without being coppered, in con-
sequence of their being unable to get into the Graving
Dock in time. The list comprised for 1855, 38 ships,
being a tonnage of 43,400 tons ; and for 1856, 34 ships,
or 34,300 tons. The writer stated that he did not at all
mention such vessels as were merely detained.
The Chairman said the committee were thoroughly
impressed with the necessity of improving the accom-
modation, if they only had the power.
The letter was referred to the committee of works.
This was the whole of the general business.

CONSECRATION OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH,

WEST DERBY.

Yesterday was the day appointed for the consecration of this
newly-erected church, and the event was celebrated in a way
that did honour to the nobility and gentry of the district, and
it is long since the township of West Derby was honoured with
so large a number of visitors. The church, the foundation
stone of which was laid by the late lamented Earl of Sefton,
in the month of August, 1853, is a most beautiful structure,
and for architectural beauties, far surpasses any local church
within the diocese of Chester, and is erected on a situ of
ground given by that nobleman. It is in the early English
style, and is calculated to give accommodation to at least
1,200 persons, and has been erected at a cost exceeding
£12,000. The architect of this truly magnificent edifice is
Mr. George Gilbert Scott, of London, and the builder was
Mr. Barber, of West Derby. The cost of erection was raised
by voluntary subscriptions amongst the inhabitants of the
township, the Sefton family being the greatest donors. The
splendid ornamented glass window, at the west end of the
church, was given by the tenantry of the Sefton estate, and
the other ornamented parts of the fabric were paid for by the
liberal contributions of the members of the old church.
The present youthful Earl of Sefton, most liberally added to
the beauty of the building, by being at the sole expense of
erecting the spire, which adds so much to the symetery and
beauty of the building. The interior of the church is in
perfect keeping with its exterior, and has a cathedral-like
appearance, and for artistic arrangements, far surpasses any
similar building in the neighbourhood. In fact, wo may say
that the West Derby perish church, for beauty and harmony
in its outward appearance, and for its internal arrangements,
is the model church of tho district. At an early hour on the
morning of yesterday, the whole neighbourhood was " up and
stirring," and every facility was afforded to the numerous
visitors for gaining access to the church, to witness the cere-
mony of consecration. At the hour appointed for the service
to begin, every seat and available avenue of the building was
densely thronged by the nobility and gentry of the neighbour-
hood, and a great number of persons were unable to gain
admission. Precisely at eleven o'clock, the beautiful and
well toned organ commenced the services, by playing a hymn,
accompanied by the singers, which were selected from the
choirs of Lincoln, Hertford, Chester, and Liverpool. The
Bishop of Chester having taken his place in front of the
communion table, the Rev. J. Stewart, the son of the
Mayor of Liverpool presented the petition of consecration,
which was read by his assistant surrogate. The sentence of
consecration was next read, after which, the Bishop. accom-
panied by Archdeacon Jones, Rector Campbell. Drs. Hume
and Taylor, and almost all the clergymen of the surrounding
district walked down the middle aisle of the church, chanting
the xxiv, psalm. The usual term of prayer, on most occasions,
were then read. After which, the Rev. J. Stewart, the in-
cumbent, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Browne, the curate, and
others, read the service of the day. The choir performed their
part of the day's duty with the greatest credit to themselves,
and to the admiration of all who had the pleasure of listening
to them. The ceremony of consecration, and the usual morn-
ing service having been disposed of, the Lord Bishop of
Chester proceeded to preach the sermon. He took, for text,
the words contained in a portion of the 21st verse of the xvii.
chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke, " The
kingdom of God is within us." His lordship, having
delivered a most admirable discourse on the subject
of his text, proceeded to point out the duty of
all to do their utmost in carrying out the ministrations of the
gospel, and said it was the duty of men to find buildings and
ministers. In that district, ho said, the people had not ne-
glected that duty, for they had caused to be erected a most
beautiful structure, which was calculated to give greater
accommodation than the old one, and he sincerely hoped that
the people would avail themselves of that accommodation. In
alluding to the ornamented portions of the building, he sail
that there- was no necessity for ornament; but still those
ornaments were becoming of the wealth and affluence of the
district. In reference to the church itself, he said the valuable
site of ground on which this church had been erected, was the
liberal donation of a nobleman, whose loss we now so deeply
lament, and who, we regret to say, has not been spared to
witness the completion of the good work he so nobly began,
and was anxious to promote. But this occasion revives to our
grateful recollections the qualities'of his manly heart, and revives
to our minds the manner in which he performed his public
duties in the high rank of office which he held, and likewise
recall us to the way in which ho performed the duties of his
private life. We also feel great sympathy and every degree of
respect for his still sorrowing family, and every kind wish and
grateful welcome to the youthful heir, who now fills his place,
and we hope that he will enjoy long life and happiness, and add
to the lustre of his hereditary ancestors. His Lordship next
directed attention to the beautiful stained window at the western
extremity of the church, which had been given by the tenantry
of the deceased nobleman, and which proved that they were not
unmindful, or had neglected, the exhortations of our Lord and
master Jesus Christ. His lordship then made a most eloquent
appeal to the congregation to liquidate the present deficiencies
which had been principally occassioned by expenses for internal
accommodation. A collection was then made and most liber_
ally responded to. The bishop and clergy afterwards were
entertained at the Sefton Arms Hotel.

A POACHER CONVICTED.-DONCASTER

JUSTICE

On Wednesday last, a man named Robert Boyd, a
well known poaching character, was brought up in
custody at the Guildhall, before J. W. Sturges, Esq.,
and G. Ramsden, Esq., two West Riding magistrates,.
charged with an offence of this description on the estate
of the Earl of Scarborough, at Sand beck. Mr. Manatt,
solicitor, appeared to support the information, the penalty
for the offence being £5. He called Thomas Wilson, an
underkeeper at Sandbcek, to state the particulars. The
witness deposed that on Monday night, between twelve
and one o'clock, he was watching in a seed field, near
to Sandheck, when he saw the defendant set a net at
about fifty"yards from him, after which he came towards
him, and tank him into custody, He (the witness)
examined the hedge the same night, when he found the
the " smetice" nets and the gate net now produced ; he
also took up a net where he had seen Boyd set it. Cross.
examined by Mr Palmer, who appeared for the defen-
dant : I will swear I saw Boyd, fifty yards off, setting a
net. William Wilson, gamekeeper at Sandbeck, said,in
consequence of information he remained until Robert
Boyd was taken into custody. He found a quantity of
nets, stones, and net pegs in possession of the prisoner.
Cross-examined ; He did not see the net set, nor any
blows struck, but he gave the dog a blew to prevent it
biting him. He first saw Boyd when he would
be about twenty yards off. A third witness
examined was John Wilson, a brother of the
other two. lie said : We saw Boyd coming
along the lane with a dog in a string. As soon
as the man approached we seized him. Cross-
examined : There were four or five men went past.
Defendant walked lame after we took him. I did
not see him set a net. This being the case for
the prosecution, 111 r. Palmer addressed the bench on
behalf of the defendant. He observed that, however
much they might deprecate poaching, they were not to
convict a man on mere suspicion, and he contended that,
in the facts before them there was nothing to jus'ify a
conviction. Could they for one moment believe that, on
a foggy night like last Monday, the witness, Thomas
Wilson, could, at a distance of fifty yards, identify the
person who set the net ? The magistrates ham, retired
to consider their decision, Mr. Sturges, on returning,
said they considered the case fully proved, and they must
convict the defendant in the penalty of £5, or in default
two months, with hard labour. The money not being
forthcoming, he was of course locked up.