Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-09-18 00:00:00

ALE FLORAL IND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The annual meeting for the exhibition of fruits, flowers,
Sze., was held in Hale yesterday. Patron, John Ireland
Blackbarne, Feel ; president, Lieut.-Colonel Blackburne ;
♦ice president, the Rev. B. B Stewart; Mr. R. Pwerry-
house, Jun., hen secretary. The show was held in the
beautiful pack cf J I. Blackburne, Esq , where there was
a splendid and ex' ensive tent erected for the parrse
There were three table., running the entire length of the
marquee, the centre being occupied with rare and beautiful
specimens of flowers, plants, and exotics, the other two
being occupied chiefly by horticultural productions. The
centre table was ornamented by exquisitely wrought
devices in fl avers, representing castlss, &c., and these
along with the entire exhibition—although rather late in
the season—reflected the greatest credit on the
soc'ety and on the producers. We have seen
larger .hows of the sort but a finer collec-
tion of all things in the floral and horticultural line, we may
say we have not observed. Pansies, fuschias, &c., were rar 3
and beautiful, and evidently heal the utmost care best twed
Nen their cultivation. The fruit and vegetable productions
were ample in quantity and varisty, and as for quality,
'nothing could surpass it—in one word, we can say that in
no place about Liverpool have wo seen anything to surpass
this fine display, and it affo.da us grew, satisfaction in
stating that this ascent and interesting society has
done so much to improve both branches iu the neigh-
bourhood, as a spicit of worthy emulation has been
raised, and no doubt will continue to animate all in useful
competition. Mr. Blackburn gave his noble park for the
-occasion, and some beautiful tants were pitched on the
ground. The fine band of tire Lancashire Regiment was
'Resent, and in addition to the usual musical perfor-
mances they gave several capital changes" on the bells,
and sang choruses to the delight of all p-esent.
'The day was unusually fine, and this along with
the attractions of Ihe show itself, brought a very
is-ge crowd indeed, of mrst respectable and fashionable
people from Liverppooi and the surrounding districts,
and there was but ore feeling—that of gratification. Mr.
Dwerr!, house, the able and efficient secretary contributed
much-to the comfort cf all present, and his exertions were
appreciated by all; for in the exertions cf a secretary,
having the good of the society at heart, as he has, the
chief success is- attainable. To particularise any section
of the show, where alt was as perfect as could be, would
seem invidious.: and, therefore, we give the list of pre-
miums, as declared by the juAges at four o'el telt, amidst
well merited applause, and wish the society many such
annual re-unions.
[lt will be remarked that the name first given, is that
-obtaining the first prize —the second name, the seated
prize. Szc

PREMIUM 3
competed for by Cottage Tenan•s solely dependant on
labour, paying not more than Llo rent, and residing
within four miles of Hale :

let prize
£ s. d.

2nd pr:ze
£ 8. d.

1 For the cleanest and neatest
cottage with the best kept and
cultivated garden
2. Ditto, by the labourer io con-
stant employment under one
master
3 For the best assortment of
useful Vegetables
-4 For the best collection of roses
•and creepers trained agtiinst a
cot age
5 To the labourer who has worked
the greatest number of years
with the same family -0 10 0 •
'6 For the best mo 'el of a cottage
and garden •• •
7 Tor the best collection of fruit,
not less than 6 varieties 0 7 6 .
-8 For the best co lection of vege-
tables, not less than 1:2
varieties
0 For the best collection of win-
dow plants, not less than six
varieties
10 For the best fusehias, not less
than bur varieties
11 For the best stand of dahlias,
not less than 18 varieties .... 0 7 6 .
12 For the bast stand of roses 12
varieties
13 For the best stand of pansies,
not less than 12 varieties
14 For the best hollyhocks, not less
than 6 varieties
15 For the best collecti n of pears 0 5 0 .
16 For the best collection of apples 0 5 0 .
17 For the best dish of plums
18 For the best brace of encumbers 0 3 0 .
19 For the best celery, not less
than 3 sticks
20 For the best brace cf garden
cabbage
21 For the best brace of red cabbage 0 3 0 .
22 For the best onions, not less
than 6 -
23 For the best carrots, not less
than 6
24 For the beat parsley
25 For the best bunch of sweet herbs 0 2 0 .
1 John Ledbetter, James Hoskin.
2 John Leather, Thomas Hitchmough.
3 James Hoskin, John Leather.
4 James Mason, Thomas Hitchmough.
.5 Thomas Hitchmough, for 46 years' servitude with Mr.
Richard D verryhouse, of Hale; and William
Leather for 18 years' with James Rose, of Hale.
No competitor.
7 Richard Mason and John Leather.
8 Henry Lowe, Joseph Beesley.
9 Richard Mason, Joseph Mason.
10 James Hoskin, James Mason.
11 Joseph Beesley, Richard Mason.
12 William Leather, Richard Mast n.
13 Joseph Mason. Henry Lowe.
14 James Hoskin, Henry Lowe.
15 Thomas Hitchmough, Richard Mason.
16 Joseph Leather, 31a7 Hoskin. •
17 Richard Mas m, Jcseph Beesley.
18 William Leather, Joseph Hoskin.
19 William Leather, Joseph B-esley.
20 John Leather, William Beesley.
21 James Heskin, Henry Lowe.
22 John Lea her, William L ather.
23 John Leather, James Mason.
24 James Beesley. James Hoskin.
26 John Leather, James Hoskin.
PICEMIUSIS
Competed for by subscribers of not less than two shillings
and sixpence each.
Ist Prize 2nd Prize.
s. d s. d.

.0
.0
.0
.0
.0

2 0
2 6
2 6
2 0
2 0

1 6
1 6
1 6

1 Best sere p!e rf white wheat, not
less than 2 bushels
2 Best sample of red wheat, not
less than 2 bushels
3 Best white wheat, in the straw,
not less than 100 stems 0 10 0 .. 0 7 6
4 Best red wheat, in the straw,
not less than 100 stems
5 Best white oat., in the straw,
not less than 100 stems
ti Bs-t yellow oaes, in the straw,
not lass than 100 stems
Best ha-ley, in the straw, not
less than 100 sterns .
8 Best beans, in the straw, not
less than 50 sterns
SJ Best Swedish turaipr, not less
than 3
10 Best long red marigold wurzel,
not less than 3. OlO 0 0 7 6
11 Best yellow globe marigold
wurzel, not less than 3
12 Best potatoes, not less than
6 varieties
13 Best collection c,f f uits 0 15 0 .. 0 10 0
14 Best black grapes, not less than
2 bunches
15 Best white grapes, not less than
2 bunches
16 Best peaches, not less than 6 0 5 0 .. 0 3 6
17 Best nectatines, not lets than 6 0 5 0 • . 0 3 6
18 Best melon
19 Best collection of pears
20 Best collectinn of apples ... 0 7 6.. 0 5 0
21 Best stove or greenhouse plants
in flower, not less than 8
varieties 2 10 0 .. 1 10 0
22 Best stn ve plant in flower
:23 Best greenhouse plant in fl wer 0 10 0 .. 0 7 6
24 Best heaths, not less than 6 va-
rieties
25 Best collection of orchidacea,
not less than 6
26 Best collection of ferns and
lyeopodiums .......
27 Best fuFcbias, not • less than 6
varieties ........
28 Best hollyhocks, not less than
12 varieties .. • •
29 Best pan of dahlias, not leas
than 18 varieties ............ 0 10 0 .. 0 7 6
SO Best pan of 7000, not less than
12 varieties . .• .....
31 Best pan of panties, not less
g31:1 W varieties • •

010 0 .. 0 7 6

010 0 .. 0 7 G

010 0 .. 0 7 6

0 7 6 .. 0 5 0

0 15 0 .. 0 7 6

0 10 0 .. 0 7 6

0 10 0 .. 0 7 6

0 7 6 .. 0 3 6

0 7 6 .. 0 5 0

Ist Prize. 2nd Prize
s d. s. d.
32 Best device of cut flowers
33 *Best bouquet for the hand 0 2 6 .. 0 1 0
Best collection of vegetables
35 Best celery,not 1- ss than 4 wicks 0 7 6 .. 0 3 6
36 Best brace of field cabbage'
37 Best crarrots, not less than 6 050.. 0 2 6
38 Best brace of cacumbeis 0 5 0 .. 0 2 6
39 Best-named collection of agri-
cultural grasses
1 Mr. Thomas Bramwell and Mr. Titberton,
2 Mr. John Ellis and Mr. John Cartwright.
3 Mr. John Turton and Mr. Thomas Bramwell.
4 Mr. John Cartwright and Msssrs. E and J. Moss.
5 Mr Thomas Allen and Mr. John Houghton.
6 Mc. William Turton and Mr. R. Turton.
7 Mr. L. Hitchmough and Mr. Atherton, jun.
8 Mr G Wright and Mr. Holsall.
9 Mr Joseph Tur on and Mr. John Ellis.
10 J.I Blackburn, Esq., Mr. W. Atherton, sen.
11 Messrs. E. and J Moss, Mr. T. Bramwell.
12 J. I. Blackburn, Esq , Henry Lowe.
13 Thomas Brocklebank, Elq , and A. Blackburn, Esq.
14 Same.

15 No competition.
16 Thomas Thoollebank, Esq
17 Same.
18 J I. B'ackburn,
19 Peter Stewart, Esq.. Mr. John Houghton.
20 Robert Turton and Peter Stewart, Esqrs.
21 No competition.
2 No competition.
23 Mr. Richard Mason.
27 Mr. Richard 'Mason, Mr.. W. Leather.
29 Mr. Richard Shakeshaft, Mr. L. Clynch.
30 Thomas Brocklebank, Esq, Mr. Geo. Beesley.
32 Mr. G. Beesley.
33 Mr. Richard Mason, Mr. G. Beesley.
34 J. I. Blackburne. EFq., Mr. G. Beesley.
35 Peter Stewart, E q , Mr. R. Turton.
36 Mr. R. Turtcn, Joseph Rogers.
37 Mr. William E herton, Mr. Robert Turton.'
38 Mr. Joseph Robb, Thomas Brocklebank, Esq.

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EXTRA PRIERS.
Richard Masoe, for roses ; James Pierpoint, for gourds ;
Ralph Naylor, for model of flower garden ; Thomas Cook,
for apples ; Richard Dwerryhouse, for apples ; George
Fleetwood, for garden cabbage.

MYRTLE•STREET CHAPEL MUTUAL

DIPROVEINIENT SOCIETY.

The sixth annual soiree of this society was held in the
school room connected with the Myetle-street Chapel last
evening. On the occasion there was an excellent tea
provided, of which about 150 persons partot k, the larger
proportion of whom were females. After the tea, Mr.
John Harrison, the president of the society, took the chair,
when a hymn was sung'to the tuna of the National Anthem.
Amongst the company present we observed the Rev. H. S.
Browne, Messrs Godfrey, J. Gelding, J. Houghton, T
Gibson, T. Ham, P. Revell, and a vast number of females,
who appeared much to cnjoy the entertainment.
The Chairman, in his opening ad cress, said they were
met on that occasion to celebrate the opening of the sixth
sessions, and he was sure the society felt exceedingly
thankful for the esteem shown them by the
presence of so large a number of friends, on that
their opening night. He then proceeded to state
in detail the position of the society, and the business
transacted during the past sessions. They commenced
on the -nth of September and concluded on the 16. h of
Apri', 1857, being a period of seven months. They had
sixty-two members, of whom twenty-five had entered
during the last year, the average attendance had been
twenty-two. Tbey had had six essay's read and six debates,
some of the subjects being so interesting, that they had
been discussed for two or three evenings together. flaying
stated that he would not detain the company with any
lengthy remarks, with such an intern ing programme, on
the importance of such societies, as he should read a paper
on the subject, on the first meeting night, concluded his
observations. Mr. Thomas Nicholson then read a paper
on "Myths," which was followed by another, by Mr.
Robert T,.omas, on "Lancashire Witches," in which
he proved the history of the saying from the days
when witchcraft was predominant, when all witches
were described as ugly old hogs until the present
time, when they appeared as the beautiful and estima-
blettlack-eyed loving creatures as he saw before them.
This was followed by another hymn, to the tune of
"Partant pour la Syrie." This was followed by Mr. J.
Macdonald addressing the meeting on the " Peculiarities
of the Age," and Mr. B. 0-. Orchard on Effective
Speakers," and Mr. W. Thomas, jun., on " The Golden
Fleece." Several harms were sung, after which the
Rev H. S. Browne delivered the concluding address in
his usual impressive manner, in the course of which he
was most warmly received. After apparently spending a
very delightful and pleasant entertainment, the meeting
was brought to a conclusion in the usual manner, and the
company separated.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-YESTSRDAY.

LIVERPOOL.
BEFORE% MR• MANSFIELD.

ASSAULT ON VIE POLICE —Robert Hughes, a carter, was
charged with being drunk arid assaulting the police.
Officer 23 stated that, cn Wednesday•evenieg, he was on
duty in the Sandon Dock, and saw Hughes drive his cart
in, his wife sitting in it. He descended from the cart to
fight with a matt who, he alleged, said something to his
wife. He was so drunk that he would have fallen into
the dock but for the officer, who then conveyed him into
the hut, cn getting into which he shut the door, and
knocked the officer down and commenced to beat him.
The officer took out his staff, and struck him over the
head. Mr. Mansfield said, considering the amount of
punishment he had had from the officer, he would inflict
on him the small penalty of 10s and costs.
A NASTY B E.— John llegen, a labourer, was charged
under the following circumstances : —On Wednesday after-
noon, he went into a public-house in Great Howard•street,
called for a glass of ale, and conducted himself indecently
to two females in the bar. He soon sf e r left the house,
but the females calling after him an cfficer's attention was
excited and he followed the prisoner and seized him, his
dress being yet disordered On the way to the bridewell,
ha turned upon the officer and struck him violently
several times, swearing he would nct be taken. He would
probably have got off but for the arrival of Inspector
Tomlinson. The prisoner said he was tipsy, and the
officer struck, when be might probably have struck him
back again. He was fined £5, or in default to be impri-
soned for three months.
RaTIREMENT OF MR. BROOKS, SOLICITOR —Mr. Bro-ks,
local solicitor to the Inland Revenue, having appeared in
court respecting a case which had teen arranged, took
occasion to say that that was the last time he woul I have
the honour to appear in that court. He had been now
nearly firty years connected with the profession, and for
fortythree years Lad been a solicitor, and thirty-four
years h cal solicitor to the Inland Revenue. He was,
he believed, the oldest member of the profession in
Liverpool ; and he thought it time, while health and
strength remained, that he should withdraw. The
leaned gentleman next referred to the valuable and
courteous assistance he had obtained from the legal
authorities of the Inland Revenue, and expressed his
obligations to the kcal authorities, to M.jor Greig, and
chief officers of the police, and to all those wi h whom his
duties had brought him in contact. He expressed his
obligations to the magistrates for their courtesy, bore
testimony to the high legal qualifications cf the members
of the profession in Liverpool, and in complimenting those
who, originally, were his opponents at th,t court, had now
passed from the scsne, he took occasion to express his
conviction that their sr ccessors, his present cotemperaries,
did not equal them in knowledge of the excise laws.
Mr. Brooke, reviewing the manner in which the
business was conducted, said ho was averse to
the appointment of a stipe.ndia.y magistraee originally,
but having experience cf its working he was now ready
to accord his approbation of the measure, and at the same
time he stated his coterie ion that the payment of the office
was not edeqeste to the duties ; nor were any of the officers
of the court in receipt of such pay as they should have.
In conclusion, Mr. Brooke expressed his personal obliga-
tions to Mr. Mansfield, and bowing to the court, resumed
his seat. —Mr. Mansfield expressed his regret at the with-
drawal of the learned gentleman, a feeling in which the
magistrates generally would participate; and the pleasure
which he should feel in his happiness.

DOINGS AT THE POLICE COURT.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES.

SIR,—In your police report of to-day, you state
that, 3es!erday, a Mr. R(bertson was followed by
THREE attorneys, evidently inferring " touting.'
You will be pleased to understand that as far as I
am concerned, as a regular practitioners I was
engaged at the inquest held upon the death of
Michael Lyons, at the Coronet's Court., when the
jury immortalised • •themselves by returning a
verdict of manslaughter against John Delaney,
contrary to all medical testinainy. Yours obe-
diently, J. H. GOO-DERE.
September 16th, 1857.