The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-09-19 00:00:00

PRESENTATION TO MR. BENJAMIN
CALLOW.

On Wednesday► evening, the friends of Mr. Benjamin,
Callow, artist, of this town, entertained him at dinner, and
presented him with a beautiful snuff box. The enitrtain-

d presentation took place at Mr, Janits Tracy's, B
horse Inn, London-road, and the dinner was everything
that could be wished foi-, and served in premier style. TtA
st respectable, and consisted of about

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thirty gentlemen. The chair was ably filled by Mr.
Gopell, and the vice chair by Mr. Page. When the excel-
lent viands had been properly discussed, the chairmln gave
the usual loyal toasts which were duly honoured;
The Chairman then, in brief terms, introduced the subject

of the evening. They had met to present Mr. Callow with an
address, and a small token of their respect and esteem, and
he %In:AIM say that, until that moment, their guest was totally
Ignorant of what was about to be done. t Hear, Hear.)
When the matter was mentioned amongst a few friends,
i so fast, that the committee were
obliged to stop many hundreds of subscribers, who were
tioub to contribute, bat as enough was collected in

subscriptions came

f period, they had to refuse the subscriptions of many
;. (Hear, hear.) He mentioned this to show the
respect in which Mr. Callow was held by all who knew
him. (Ceeers.)

The Chairman then, read an address to the following
effect:—To Mr. Benjamin Callow. Dear Sir,—A few of
your intimate friends, who feel proud to be acknowledged
as such, have desired to meet you on the present occasion,
to request your acceptance of a slight testimonial of their
"npreciation of your many good qualities, both social
ral. As far as regards value, the offering may be
r comparatively little worth, nor is it presented on that
account, but as a memorial of the very good feeling towards
you that prompted the gift. We feel persuaded that it will
be more highly prized than any article to which pecuniary
value would be attached ; and, when you look on it, be fully
assured that you have some good friends, who respect your
character, and wish earnestly for your prosperity through
life. To have gained the applause of a portion of his fellow
men, must be a source of great gratification to every right
minded human being; but to have secured their approval
by no unworthy means, but solely be the exhibition of such
.terlincr virtues as those which we have attributed to you,
doubly enhance the pleasure. Accept, then. as freely
as it is offered, this small memento of our good wishes ;
and believing that we pray heartily for your long eon.
tinuance in good health, and a successful career in your
artistic pursuits, we sincerely hope that we will all have
the pleasure of meeting you many times, as heretofore, on
pleasurable occasions.
The Chairman then presented Mr. Callow with the box,
which, as remarked, is very handsome and elaborately
worked. It bore the following inscription :

PRESENTED TO

BENTAMINE CALLOW,

BY A FEW ATTACHED FRIENDS,
SEPT. 1856.

The Vise Chairman said, as Mr. Callow had not received
any notice of the present, the company would now drink his
health, in order to give him a few moments to collect his
thoughts. He then proposed the health of Mr. Callow, which
was drunk with all the honours.
After some time, Mr. Callow rose to thank the cam.
parry, and was warmly applauded. He said the
whole affair came on him by such surprise, that he
really knew not what to say. He imagined that he
was to meet a few friends simply at dinner ; but the
great kindness shown to him—the handsome gift which
they, without any knowledge on his part, had presented him
with—the expression of their attached friendship to him—
all completely overpowered his feelings, and nearly choked
his utterance. (Cheers). He felt a great deal, and although
he could not find words to render them suitable thanks,
his heart was full of gratitude. (Applause.) He never
could forget that evening—how could he ? And their kind-
ness would always be present to his mind. He could wish
to say a great deal, but he real!) felt so overwhelmed that
he could not proceed. (Hear, hear.) In and from his
heart he thanked them, and wished, one and all, long life,
prosperity, and happiness. He sat down amid loud

cheering.
Several other toasts, amongst which were the following,
were given and responded to : —The Chairman. The health
of the worthy and indefatigable host, Mr. James Tracy.
The Vice-chairman, &c., &c. The evening was pleasantly
intermingled with some excellent songs, and a variety of
fine and popular airs on the piano ; and altogether the
proceedings were of a delightful description, and at the
breaking up of the party, all felt regret that the hours had
winged; their way so fast on pleasures wing, as to bid good
morrow to the grey-eyed east.

GREGOR V. STEVENSON

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES

Sir,—l observe, in your paper of to-day, a report of
this case, which is calculated to convey a very erroneous-
Impression of what actually took place at the Judges'
Chambers. Before, however, adverting to what did take
place there, I must observe, that if the plaintiff, as the
report would seem to convey, had agreed to the defen-
dant's proposal to his creditors, to place a certain sum
(.£3OO a year, his income being £1,800) for rateable
division among his creditors, the execution would have
been a breach of faith, and, on that ground alone,
independently of the question of privilege, the defendant
would have been entitled to his discharge. The fact
being, as the plaintiff assures me, that he dissented from
that proposal altogether. It must have been so, for the
defendant never made breach of faith, on any ground of
his application ; he relied altogether on the question of
privilege. Now, what did occur before the judge, and
the reasons for his decision, is shown by my agent's
letter, of which I subjoin a copy.
The Baron's decision will be reviewed in term.—l am,
sir, yours, !ice., HENRY CROSS, Plaintiff's Attorney.

65, Chancery Lane, September 16, 1856.
GREGOR V. STEVENSON.

Dear Sir,—Mr. Baron Bramwell has made an order for
discharge of defendant out of custody, but no cases were
cited to show that the arrest was improper ' • and he said
be was very doubtful as to the privilege, but that the
leaning of his opinion was in favour of its validity, and
that if he made a mistake, he would rather err by the
improper discharge of defendant than improperly to keep
him in custody, and so he made the order. He held that
the fact of his being a commissioner was sufficient under
the statutes to put him in the same position as the judges
of the superior courts, but he was not clear that these
judges have any continuous privilege, but that they were
protected only so long as they were discharging their
functions as judges; and it did not appear but that any
of them might, now in vacation, be arrested, but he was
of opinion as to defendant that, as he was sitting day by
day in his court, and had sat on the day of arrest, and
would have sat on the following day, but for the arrest
(of which facts an affidavit by defendant's attorney was
produced), he was in the judicial functions, and the fact
of his going home at the close of his court on any day,
made no difference, he was still discharging his duty.
It would seem from this, that if the defendant takes a
holiday, he could then be arrested. Costs was strongly
asked for, but ultimately the order was made simply for
the discharge, and no order as to costs. No authurity
was cited to show that defendant was entitled to costs,
and Mr. Baron Bramwell said it would appear that the
plaintiff might arrest the defendant, and again put him
to prove his privilege; but he hoped no further arrest
would be made, at any rate until the court was sitting,
when his decision could be reviewed.—Yours, &c '
EDWIN Low.
Henry Cross, Esq., Solicitor, Liverpool.

On Monday

MASONIC DEMONSTRATION, YESTERDAY.—A meeting of
the Provincial Grand Officers of the County of Cheshire
Freemasons, took place, yesterday, at Manses Egremont
Hotel. There were about 150 of the brotherhood in
attendance. • The business of the county having been
disposed of, a procession was formed, and, headed by
Stubb's band, proceeded to St. John's Church, where an
eloquent and impressive sermon was preached by V. W.
P. G. Chaplain, brother the Rev. J. Newall, and a
collection was made in aid of the Provincial Fund of
Benevolence. A very respectable sum was .thus obtained.
At the conclnsion of the sermon the procession was again
formed, when the brotherhood returned to the hot], and
partook of a substantial dinner, Provincial Grand Master
Viscount Combermere was prevented, by indisposition, from
being present, and taking the chair; his place was, there
fore, supplied by the Worshipful Brother Crittenden, from
Manchester. The evening was passed in the utmost har-
mony, the band of Mr. P. Stubbs performing, in their
usual excellent style, a number of favourite martial and
other airs.

110,PITAL1TY.—On Siturday last, Mr. Alderman and
Sheriff Rose gave an entertainment to rich and poor, at his
seat at Cranford. The children of the schools cf Vintry
Ward, Qucenbithe, and Cranford, together with the
e2nployes from the Alderman's London establishment, their
wives, and their little ones, were collected in his grounds,
and soon after their arrival sat down, to the number of
about 250, to the thoroughly English repast of roast beef
and plum pudding, together with other good things in which
juveniles of a larger and smaller growth delight. Sports of
all kinds followed adapted to the various ages of his visitors.
At about two o'clock the deputies and members of the Com-
mon Council of the two wards arrived, together with a
troop of private friends, who entered into the sports wi h
great glee. At four o'clock, the portion of the company
which had arrived later sat down to an elegant entertain-
ment, superintended by Messrs. Staples, of London. The
teachers and children then passed in procession under the
marquee, and each, on passing the Alderman's chair,
received a gift in new money. The children were next
regaled with tea and plum cake, and then, after indulging
in a Mlle more sport and play, were safely packed in their
respective vans, singing " God Save the Queen," and,
shouting " Long life to Alderman Rose " bade farewell to
the green fields of Cranford. The day passed off without a
single contretemps, and all were most delighted with the
hospitality with which they had been f ntertained.

THE NORTHERN TIMES.

DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE

FRODSHAM.

evening laq a second meeting of the
inhabitants was held at the Town Hall, to take into con.
siileration the question as to the erection of a gas works.
The attendance was very numerous. Amongst the gentle-
men present we observed—William Pritchard, Esq , the
manager of the Runcorn ga4 works; Joseph Harris, tsei. ;
J. H. Hayes, Esq ; Robert Ashton, Esq. ; Dr. Burgess ; W.
Bethell, Esq. ; Mr. King, Mr. Ripton, Mr. Harrop, auctioneer,
and others. J. H. Hayes, E4q., was voted to the chair,
who, after explaining the object of the meeting, called upon
Mr. Harrison, the secretary, to report the result of that
gentleman's canvass, who stated that 1,035 shares had been
subscribed for. He also read the following communication
from Joseph Stubs. Es 4 :
Park Place,

dsham, Sept. 15, 1856

Dear Sir,—ln reply to your letter of the 12th instant,
resp-cting the formation of a gas works company, for
Frodsham and the neighbourhood, I beg to state that
I decline being a member of the company; but,
consi 'ering that having gas would be a great
advantage to myself and the neighbourhood, I shall
be glad to give a donation to the company of £lOO, to be
paid as soon as I can avail myself of the gas for my own
premises ; and subject to the condition, that I may be supplied
on the same terms as any other person, and at prices not
higher than those charged at other places similarly situated
to Frodsham.—l remain, dear sir, yours faithfully,
To Albert Harrison, Esq. JoSEPH STUBS.

A ratepayer expressed an opinion that the erection of a
gas works would prove a nuisance to the district ; besides, it
was exceedingly doubtful if the inhabitants would take
burners. The rates were already very high, and would be
increased if the proposed works were erected.
The Chairman thought otherwise, and said if a majority
of the inhabitants were in favour of the proposed erection,
he would be also in its favour.

Mr. Rigby said the town was not obliged to adopt the
resolutions of the ptesent meeting.
The- Chairman read over a statement from Mr. Pritchard,
from which it appeared that twenty lamps would light the
whole town—the amount would be easily sold in Frodsham.
There could be no doubt that a remunerative profit would
be secured.

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A discussion of some length now ensued, as to whether
in the event of the company being established, they could
proceed to light up the town without the authority of the
rated inhabitants ? _ _

Mr. Harrison explained the law on the subject, from
which it was quite clear that no difacdlty could exist on
that head. _ _ _ . .

Dr. Burgess suggested that it would be better to ask the
ratepayers in the first instance.
Mr. Pritchard said a poll might be taken under the 3rd
and 4th, of William IV.
The Chairman then asked whether any of these gentle-
men who had already taken shares wished to withdraw their

nam€ s ?
A general desire, however, appeared to be felt that the
business should go on.
Mr. Harrison explained that the company would be
formed under the provisions of the Limited Liability Act, and
no shareholder could lose more than the amount he had
subscribed. .

The agreement was then signed by all the shareholders
present, and it was understood that immediate steps will be
taken to establish the company.

The meeting then separated

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RUNCORN.

After the ship launch on Tuesday, the whole of the work-
men in the employ of Messrs Whiteway and Brandritt par-
took of an excellent dinner, at Mrs. Wilson's hotel, Bridge-
street ; and on Wednesday evening a very large number
assembled at the house of Mr. Brewer, in Mersey street,
when a liberal supply of ale from the Wilderspool brewery,
of most excellent quality, was served out. The health and
prosperity of Messrs Whiteway and Brandritt was proposed
and drunk with great enthusiasm. Various songs were
given, and a most agreeable evening was spent.
The BAZAAR, having for its object the assisting of the
funds of the building society, was opened on Wednesday, at
the National School-room, Church-street, which was most
tastefully decorated and hung round with many beautiful
flags, on which was inscribed various Scripture passages.
The attendance of the neighbouring families of rank was
exceedingly great, amongst whom we observed Sir Richard
Brook, Bart., of Norton Priory ; Colonel Brook ; the Rev.
John Barclay, vicar of Runcorn ; Philip Whiteway, Esq. ;
Charles Hazelend,'Esq., and others. The stalls, on which
were exhibited for sale various fancy articles, were presided
over by the ladies of the district, whose enchanting appear-
ance attracted much attention, and a large business was
transacted. Sir Richard Brook had kindly sent over a
number of beautiful plants, which gave a pleasing interest
to the scene. It is, however, much to be regretted that a
larger building had not been procured, as the room was
crowded to inconvenience. Sir Arthur Aston, who is now
abroad, sent a weighing machine, which was manufactured
from mahogany. This was presided over by Miss Winter,
of Runcorn-hill; the charge was sixpence each, and it was
understood a considerable sum was realised. So far as the
day's receipts were concerned, the Committee of Manage-
ment had great reason to be satisfied. The following is the
result of the sales during the day :—At Mrs. Bradley's stall,
£37 ; Mrs. Brundritt's, £35 ; Mrs. Reynolds', £25; Mrs.
W. S. Rigby's, £35 ; weighing machine, £3 ; Miss White-
way, £56 ; retre.hment room, £l4—Total, £205.