Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-08-03 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

I.ivEuroor, DISPENSARIES.-Number of patients during
the past weelc,, 722. New cases received advice and medicine
at the institatien : Northern, 365 ; Southern, 219 ; total, 584:
New cases visited at their own houses and supplied with
medicine : Northern,, 69 ; Southern, 69'; • total, 136: Total
for the week,.722. Rev. Rector Campbell, A.M.; president.
Captain Bourne, vice-president of North Dispensary. '• Mr.
Charles Booth, vice-president of South Dispensary. Mr.
Francis Mill, treasurer. Mr: J. Whitby Williams, secretary.
Office : Leith-offices, Moorfields. .

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TOXTETH BOARD.OP HEALTH.—Yesterday morning, Ms
board held their usual monthly meeting, at the; Public
Offices,, Park-road; Mr. H:• S. Al ass 'presiding.” There
were also present Messrs. Walker, 'HUghes, Evans, ,Wood-
head, Hargraves, Smith, Jevons, Boult, and. Darsie The
minutes of the last meeting were read and dont-killed. The
proceedings of the Exectitive, Committee were read, which
contained a recommendation • that Mr. New'slids, tine
borough engineer should be paid £lOO for 'his services to
the board as consulting engineer. Upon this a qiiestiou
arose as to how 'long Air. Newlands had, served the board,
when it, was found that he had acted in the capacity of
consulting engineer ever sinee'lBs6, and had never received
anything for his, services, although some months back the
mmittee had 'recommended such a 'ilaYment to be made.
Mr. Hughes said Mr. Newlands had been treated with
very great -disrespect, after the vabiable services he ,
had rendered to the. board. It, had been stated 'he
was averse to the payment. of Mr.' Newlands, but that
was altogether incorrect, as 'What he objected to was, the
reckless •expenditure 'of the finances of the board. The
proceedings .of the committee were then confirmed. Mr.
Bdult drew attention to tile-fact, that in order to suit the
convenience-of members connected with the'cotton trade, it
would be necessary to change the, day or the hoUr of their
meeting, as they had to attend the Manchester Cotton Mar-.
ket at the hour at which the board met ' Mr. Scions and
Mr. Darsie could not see the necessity for any change as
they woe uf opinion that the Nosiness of the board could'
be gone through withorat the presence of any of the. gentle-
men who.night be members, and connected with the cottolx
trade. There was 'no alteration made., and the. tottrd.sePa,-
rated after transfActir.g sonic rot:tine busk*, -

`Po . leg, ret to hear that Mr. llorsfall,, M.P., has beqn lunch
indisposed fOr the last ten days, and leas I.)en obliged to
leave London, in consequence, under. the directign of hii
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media/ adviser,. _ . • • .

ST. ANNE'S DISPENSARY AND EYE AND EAft INSTI-
Tunotc.—Relieved at the,institution, 223 ; relieved at their
own dwelling's, 73, - Total, 296. , Visitors:—Messrs. L.
Watts. and George Jordan. Honorary Secretary and
Treasurer—Joseph Kitchen, Esq.
PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening last a few members

and friends connected with Holy Trinity Provident Fund,
Toxteth-park, took tea at the residence, of Mr.. Postanee,
incumbent of Holy Trinity Church, after which they pre-
sented Mr.' William Bolderston, their honorary sCeretarv,
with a very handsome teapot, in recognitiOna the valuable
services. rendered by him, since the formation of the fund.
This. fund was established th
,Febrnary last,._and since-then,
has averaged £ll per week collected from the Working.
classes in connection with Holy,' rinity district,
FIRE AT GARSTON.—On Monday afternoon last, a,

thatched :cottage took fire early after three o'clock, and
hurried with great rapidity. ; .A plentiful supply of, water
being close at' hand, great efforts were made by the residents
to extinguish the flames, but to no purpose. They, how-
ever, under the able ' superintendence of two 4verpool
gentlemen who were driving past at the time, succeeded in
saving all 'the furniture ; and, by breaking- a hole in the
side of the, house, they, after much exertion, were enabled
to save'a very fine mangle,
_the sole hope and stay of, the
Unfortunate tenant, who energetically exclaimed " Save the
mangle; the house is not worth saving." The origin:of
the fire is not known. . .

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•
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public intelligence Of the day. ,
CORONER'S Couirr.—Yesterday, the following inquests
were held before John )Vybergh,, Esq., deputy-coroner :
On the body of: Margaret Roberts, a of two months
old, whose parents reside in Kermode-street, bince Edwin-
street. The verdict was,- " accidentally suffoCated in bed
while the mother was in a state of intoxication,"—On the
body of a nowborit male child, which was foUnd in a de-:
comstate o pcs3d n'the waste land at Burlington-Street. The

verdict was to the effect, that the child died from want of
attention after birth. The mother of the. child was not
discoVeired.—Oh the body of a
.female child, :found in a box
in the church-yard of St. Mary's, Edge-hill. The opinion
of, the medical officer was, that the child .had beer, .still-
born. The jury returned a verdict accordiog to the facts.

On the body Of 'Henry APLaughlin, who died while under
the influence of drink. The verdict was, ‘.‘ died from ex-
cessive drinking."
INDUSTRIAL ScirooLs OOMMITTEE.—This committee held

a fortnightly meeting, at the schools, Kirkdale, yesterday
Mr.. Bairstow presiding. The other members present were
Messrs. Smith, Scott, Owen, Cook, Whitty, and Syred.
Mr. Coatesi. the house governor, reported the.number ,of
inmates in the establishment to be, this week, 804, of whom
427 were boys, and 377 girls; of theset.there were in the
hospital sick 95, of whom 35 were boys,. and 60. girls. The'
number in the schools on the corresponding date last year
was 904, of whom 470 *ere boys and 434 girls. Mr.
Scott moved that the committee provide improved means for.
drinking in the play-ground for the boys, by supplying the
fountains With Wks, instead of the present defective mode.
The motion was seconded by Mr. W. Smith, and agreed to.,
Some disCUsSion ensued as to the, repairing and improving
the practice-ship, which is in a very 'defectiie'state.
Syred moved that the:ship be put ikito, proper condition,, at

a cost not exceeding £5O. Smith secoinled the motion,
:Which was agreed to. On the motion of Mr.,Smith, it was
agreed to get an additional supply of instruments for the
band, at a cost not to exceed £278. .Thc other business was
unimportant.
TUE LOYAL NIUE'S SociETY.--LOn Monday evening,

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the members of this ancient loyal: society. dined .together.iii
the extensive premises 'of Mr. Holt's: spirit . vaults, Sir
Thomas's-buildings. The dinner was -served up in excel-
lent style by Mrs. Holt, and was of a very recherche descrip-
tion. Brother Bethell occupied the chair, and acquitted
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himself to the. entire satisfaction of the respectable com-

pany assembled. The following toasts were given from the
chair Her gracious Majesty, Queen Victoria, may she
long be a terror to the evil doers, .and the praise of them
that do well," -L" The Prince Consort, &c.,"—" His royal
highness the Prince of. Wales, and the rest of the royal
family,"—" The Army and Navy of England—may they
ever prove the terror of the invading foe,"—"The Members
Of the Druid's Rest Lodge, may they still be firmly united,"
—" The worth.), Chairman, long life and prosperity to
him,"7—" The Host and Hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Holt."
These toasts were drank and responded to amid enthusiastic
plaudits: After the list of toasts was concluded,, the mem-
bers of the order adjourned to the ball-room, where a num-
ber of ladies had assembled, the room being tastefully fitted
Up and decorated with appropriate devices for the occasion..
Dancing commenced at nine o'clock, and was kept up with
great spirit Until four o'clock in the morning. - The musi-
cal staff engaged for the occasion performed their duties
admirably, and the party broke up highly gratified with the
proceedings of the night, and , wishing for many happy
returns of the joyous,occasion.
CIIRISTT'S MINSTRELS IN LONDON.—Tides ebb and moons
wane; famous play,hoises fall gradually into dis-osteem, and
once faVourite pleasure-gardens are unfeelingly:forsaken by
the million, but the popularity of the Christy Minstrels
knows. no decrease: Go where, they will crowds follow
at their heels, and the voice of public acclamation is perpe=
tually ringing in their ears. Their renown :is amaranthine.
Time cannot wither it, nor custom stale, &e., &c. In the
'performance of these grotesque and ingenious artists there
•is a fascination which suffers no wrong, either from the
caprice of fashion or the vicissitudes, of- public. taste.. It •
matters not who elSe may suffer from the proverbial fickle-
ness of the people'S favour, the Christy Minstrela are still
sure of a cordi,al,.welcoine iu London. Notwithstanding
the rival attractions. of concerts, fetes, theatres; opera-
houses, and circuses, and despitq; the intolerable heat.
of the weather, generally so unfavourable; to in-door amuse-
ments, the present has been, by ,far the most brilliant and
prosperous season that the minstrels have ever . had in the
metropolis. During their sojourn at St. James's Hall, they
have won golden opinions and, silver• coins in equal. abun-
dance from all classes of the community. The period of
their present ;visit is now rapidly drawing to a close, this
being. the last week of their performances; and the hall is
every night crowded to such excess, that, those who are not
early in attendance, find it impossible to procure seats. The
entertainments are as varied and attractive as ever ; and a
new 'song, composed by Mr. Balfe, . and written by Mr.
Oxenford, called " Nelly Gray,", is received nightly with an
enthusiasts which is equally due to its intrinsic merits, and
to the admirable execution of Mr. J. W. Raynor, who sings
it with charming taste, sweetness, and expression.-forning
Post.

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MERCANTILE MARINg ASSOCIATION.—A general ineßt-
ing•cif the menibcrs and associates of the Mercantile Afarine
Service Association was held yesterday at the offices, . 20,
Water-street. , Captain Sproule presided.- The. secretary.
read the report, Which statcd,-,--
In consequenee .of the last monthly meeting of members .and
associates having been held late in the month of July, the
council has l&sa than 'usual to report to the 'present meeting.
It has much pleasure in continuing to mention•that the financial
plyenoandth for e increase,
the
state of the association is still in the most . aatisfactory condition,
and that the mimbdt of new members isdsatyeadt!
The • school frigate Conway was yeste
re-
ception of lads, to be trained and.educated for the sea-service; and
the council is haPpY tp.report that several members of the associa- •
tion Vdye already availed themselves of the privileges reserved to
them in connection with the institution, and have enrolled
their sons ag. eadots in the Conway. Some of the, most emi-
nent shipowners of the port,, including -Mr. Brockletiank, Mr.
Ileazlcy, Mr. Rankin, Mr. ltatliboue, :Sce., were present at
the interesting ceremony of opening the ship. Their speeches;
and that of Captain Mends, C. 11,, who was also present, shoW
the, lively intere,
..,t, felt ,by the merchants and shipowners 'of
Liverpoo_l; and by the mastexperionced others in her Majesty's
service, in the effort made'by the association to train up a class of
lads, , all of wheel, it. is hoped, will one day rise to the position of
officers, possessing-not only the ability and practical knowledge of
seamanship at present. characteristic of • the British seaman, bat
trained 'to. exerctse their abilities and knowledge in a mannerwhich merchant
oftieeili have never before had the chance of cbiinfi•
The collueil feels that the association •as n body, and every, indi-
vidual ,nArober, have reason to feel proud of having borne n hand
in the
ember founding of such an institution; and it' trusts that every
willuse his very best ( x rtiolis to make its merits known,
m
and to promote its success,' on account of the aclvanta7es reserved'
toi the members of the associotna;taand when the shipowners of
Liverpool forward so nobly take a part in er!cablishing the
council felt Wight, an not less train it duty, t
Conway, the
by the association as al), • s 0
testify to the intereat felt .•
of Jdy in the success
of the institution, to•give •it a donationo /50. - A great want has
been supplied in connexion with the mercantile marine, which pro-
mises more than almost anything else to raise the character and
position of the service. The council is satisfied that the members
will not consider, in the aid which it has given, it; has in any way
gone beyond its legitheate duties as the _ representative of the ser-
vice, No reply has been' received in reference to the memorial as
.to the charter of incorporation mentioned at the last meeting to
Council.
bays been presented to,tbe Queen in
The report was unanimou,slV adopted . Some discussion
took I`aze, I,,it uathing of public interest, Was m
r eationed,-
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1 1111:1 •1 e ineetug separated, .