The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-11-05 00:00:00

Bennett and Mr. Lockett. The toast was duly honoured ;
and Alderman Bennett returned thanks, as did also Mr.
Lockett, both gentlemen speaking in very eulogistic terms
of Messrs. Wood's factory, and the excellence and variety
of the work produced there.
The Chairman then gave " Tne Press," which was re•
oeived with loud applause.
Mr. Meany, of the Daily Post, returned thanks.
Mr. Redmond, of the NORTHERN TIMES, also duly
acknowledged the compliment.
Mr. Henry Wood, one of the partners in the firm, then
rose and said :--Gentletnen, though not in the habit of
addressing public assemblies, I cannot, on this occasion,
avoid saying a few words in explanation of the object which
calls us together. It is contemplated to extend the Liver-
pool Corporation proving machine for chain cables, by the
addition of one or more machines ; and the Town Council
committee, under whose management it is, having expressed
a desire to inspect those in use at our altney works, we
have invited them, with a number of our shipowning
friends to-day, to inspect these machines, and the other
departments of these works. The Corporation machine,
as it now is, is a very small affair, and quite incapable of
testing•more than a fractional portion of all the cables
that are sent to, or made in, Liverpool. At this and our
other works we have four proving machines, and find
it necessary to put up a fifth, and these, of course,
are for our own manufacture only. All are worked
by steam, while the one belonging th the Corporation is
worked by the tedious process of manual labour. (Hear.)
There is no articles of manufacture, upon the efficiency of
which more life and property are dependent for safety,
than chains and anchors. We do not, therefore, complain
that shipowners should be very watchful of the manufac-
turer to ensure efficiency (hear, hear). Every means should
be afforded to enable you to see if they are efficient. Such
being our ideas, we are constantly inviting to our works,
gentlemen for whom we are making these articles, especi-
ally for the purpose of witnessing the proving of chain
cables, and the quality of the iron and workmanship. Many
of our customers are in the habit of sending an inspector to
witness this. It is urged by some that the proving of chains
is a matter of such importance, that it ought not to be en-
trusted to private bands; and it is argued that, as all gun
barrels must be proved at the government proving machine
at Birmingham or the Tower, chain cables, which are far
more important, upon the efficiency of which the safety of
far more life and property depends, ought all to be
proved -at machines under the control of public bodies
such as the Liverpool Corporation; or that it should be
made a government matter, and that at the principal
ports in the country the government should erect
machines. At all the government dock yards, chain cables,
and anchors, too, are tested by such machines as you have
inspected to-day. For the present, the Town Council have
resolved upon putting up in Liverpool one additional
machine, but it is understood this is merely a temporary
arrangement. It has been suggested to put up a number of
machines at Birkenhead, very much to reduce the price for
proving, and to have facilities for testing anchors also.
Birkenhead is suggested, as it possesses many advantages
over Liverpool. We have a pod deal of money invested in
proving machines, and our works arranged for their use.
We are, however, by no means adverse to such a scheme as
I have alluded to. We are ready to acquiesce in any plan
that may be deemed necessary to meet the requirements
of the times. (Applause.) And now, gentlemen, I would
say one word in regard to the requirements of the times.
It is characteristic of the Liverpool shipowners to be
foremost in finding these ; they are the foremost to try
and to adopt any improvement in ships or matters con-
nected therewith. We have found this in several instances,
especially in regard to Tretman's patent anchors. (Hear,
hear.) The Liverpool shipowners were the first to adopt
these anchors, which were proved by a careful series of
government trials in 1852, and by almost daily experience
since, to aff ird far greater security than any others.
(Applause.) I may also mention that of late there has
been a largely growing desire among you for a better than
ordinary description of cables, and this year some hundreds
of tons of cables that we have made have been of that
superior description. I beg to propose prosperity to the
town and trade of Liverpool, and may it always be the
leading port of the world ; I would couple the names of
James Beazley and James Holme. (Cheers.)
The 44 Town and trade of Chester" was then given, and
responded, and after several other toasts were given and
responded to, the company returned to town, by special
train, highly delighted with the day's proceedings.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

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LIVERPOOL AUTUMN MEETING, 1856,

Will take place OE TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY)
NOVEMBER 11th. 12th, and 13th.
Tuesday, November 11.
The AINTREE PLATE (handicap) of 5050v3. for all ages.
A winner of any handicap after the publication of the
weights, bibs extra. Any number of horses, the property
of the same owner or his confederate may run for this
plate. Entrance 2sovs. One mile-17 subs.
8 7 Mary, 4yrs 6 12 L'Addio, 4yrs
7 12 The Earl, 4yrs I ö 10 Coal Black Rose, 3yrs
7 12 Jack Sheppard, 4yrs 0 4 Assailant, 3yrs
7 7 Alfred, 3yrs 16 0 Our Sal (late Shelab), 3yrs
7 6 Polmoodle, 3 yrs 5 10 Janet, 2yrs
7 4 Excitement, 4yrs 15 4 K,nerdy, 2yrs
7 u car, ,Lvr. 5 0 suloitia, 2yrs
7 0 ratherine Parr, 6yrs ' I 4 10 Sir Humphrey, 2yrs
7 0 Uzella, 3yrs

The CROXTETIO WELTER Cur (in specie) of 30sovs.,
added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of ssovs. each.
Winners of any handicap after the publication of the
weights of the value of 100sovs. clear slbs, 200 or more
Blbs extra. To be ridden by members or sons of members
of White's, Brookes's, Boodles, the Jockey Club, Good-
wood, Heaton Park, Eglinton Park, Liverpool Hunt, or
Btbury Clubs, or qualified as for the Corinthian Stakes
at the Curragh, and officers on full pay in the army and
navy. Any gentleman not a member of the above clubs
allowed to ride for this race on payment of 2sovs. to the
Race Fund, but subject to the consent of the stewards.
Jockies allowed to ride on carrying 51bs extra. Second
to save his stake, and winner to pay ssovs. towards
expenses. Mile and a-half-14 subs.
11 7 Alonzo, aged 10 0 Hospitality, 3yrs
11 2 Wild Huntsman, syrs 9 12 Red Robin, 4yrs
10 10 Lough Sawn, aged 9 8 Gaudy, 3 yrs
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10 2 Reveillee, syrs 9 6 Johnny Taft, 4yrs
10 0 Catherine Parr, 6yrs 9 6 The Sluggard, 4yrs
10 0 Excitement, 4yrs 9 2 Hard or, 3yrs
10 0 Prince of Orange, 3yrs 9 2 King of Scotland, 3yrs
The KNOWSLEY NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES Of ssovs.
each, 2ft., with 100sovs. added, for two years old. The
second to receive 20sovs. out of the stakes, and the winner
to pay 12sovs. towards expenses. Winners of any Handi-
cap after the publication of the weights Bibs extra.
Entrance 2sovs. T.Y.C.-33 subs.
8 7 Old Fashion 7 4 Violet Fane
8 2 Commoner 7 4 General Williams
7 19 Mongrel (11.13.) . 7 4 Peto
7 10 Vaulter 7 2 Liverpool
7 10 Polly 7 2 Imposter
7 8 Cara Fatima 7 0 Schneider
7 8 Master Bagot 6 10 Admiral Lyons
7 6 Janet f,7~,,-,L.tg 6 10 Apoth nary
7 6 Dipthong . i 6 6 Kenerdy
7 6 Odd Trick 16 4 Sunrise
7 4 Yorkshireman 6 2 Ella
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ih:iart e , and Blue 6 2 The Little Cob
6 2 Lima
6 0 Sister to Dramatist
5 10 Cumberland
7 4 Queen Bess 5 8 Sir Humphrey
7 4 All's Well
The JUVENILE SELLING STAKES of ssovs. each, 3ft.,
with 25sovs. added, for two years old. Colts Bst 71bs,
fillies and geldings Bst 41bs ; maidens having started three
times allowed bibs, in addition to any other allowances
claimed below. The winner to be sold for 100sovs. in the
usual way ; if entered to be sold for ,eBO, allowed Bibs ;
60, 101bs ; 40, 141bs ; and 20, 211bs. Allowances to be
claimed at the time of entry. The winner to be Sold by
Auction, and any surplus over the selling price to go to
the Fund. Six subscribers or no race ; if 8 subscribers
the second to save his stake. T.Y.C.
To Close and Name
.the Night preceding, at Seven