Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-02-01 00:00:00

CONCERT IN ST. GEORGE'S-HALL.—Last night a
numerous and delighted 'auditory assembled in St.
George's-hall to enjoy a concert, chiefly vocal, in which
Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W. Harrison sustained the
leading vocal parts. The execution of the pieces
assigned to them, by the leading artistes, Was all that
could be wished, and as a whole the concert passed off
most successfully.
MODERN FLEMISH AND FRENCH PICTURES.—A large
and choice collection of mcdern Flemish and French
pictures is now on view in Griffiths' (late Winstanleys')
gallery is Church:street. The collection comprises some
very choice pictures in landscape and figure subjects. A
more interesting or gratifying collection it would be,
indeed, difficult to meet, and we are glad to learn' that
it is graced by the attendance, and regarded with the
approbation, of numerous spectators.
FINE ARTS.—We have pleasure in expressing a
strong feeling of approbation in respect to two pictures
now in course of exhibition at the fine art galleries of
Messrs. Agnew and Sons, in the Exchange-buildings.
The one is "The Last Sleep of Argyle," by E. M.
Ward, R.A. ; the other is " The Last Scene in the Life
of Montrose," also painted by E. M. Ward, R.A. Both
have been painted for the House of Lords, and each is a
magnificent work of art. We regret that the crowded
state of our columns precludes us from doing more than
alluding to these fine works. We shall, however, revert to
them.
LECTURE.—A lecture was delivered last night in
Argyle-rooms, Birkenhead, by the Rev. John Greener,
of Bolton. The subject was, " The Objections to the
Suppression of the Liquor Traffic Answered." The Rev.
Mr. M'Pherson having been called to the chair, intro-
duced the lecturer with a few observations 'on the tem-
perance movement. In the course of the lecture Mr.
Greener cited the most prominent objections urged by
the opponents of the permissive bill proposed by the
United Kingdom. Alliance, and disposed of them by
citing against them the standard arguments of the sup-
porters of this scheme. He was frequently applauded,
and at the close hearty votes of thanks were accorded to
him and the chairman.
THE PROPOSED NEW INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOL
AND FREE SCHOOLROOM CHURCH FOR KIRKDALE.—
The first fortnightly meeting of the working-men who
had pledged themselves to meet Mr. Alderman Dover's
liberal offer was held on Monday evening last, when no
fewer than 500 names were received for small sums,
amounting in all to upwards of £2O. It may be fairly
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subscribers embrace navvies, railway porters, cotton
porters—the workmen of the various works. The meet-
ing was a most enthusiastic one. It was proposed and
carried that a lecture on a subject practically connected
with this movement be delivered on Monday evening
week, by the Rev. T. M. Lester—" A stitch in time
saves nine."
THE LIVERPOOL TRADESMEN'S VOLUNTEER RIFLE
COMPANIES.—A preliminary meeting of gentlemen, com-
prising the most influential tradesmen in town, was
held last night in the Clarendon-rooms, for the purpose
of concerting measures for the organisation of Trades-
men's Volunteer Rifle Companies. Mr. Denson, of
Cook-street, was requested to take the chair, the duties
of which he discharged with tact and ability. Amongst
those present were Messrs. Mayer, Lord-street ; Dis-
more, Lord-street; Blissett, Castle-street; Coward, late
chairman of the Licensed Victuallers' Asssciation ; Lewis,
of the firm of Pugh and Lewis, Bold-street ; Samuel
Edwards, Knowles, &c. The meeting seemed to be
animated with the characteristic spirit of Liverpool
tradesmen when they undertake a movement to protect
the trade and prosperity of this great commercial port.
A sub-committee was appointed to carry out the object
of the meeting, and mature the necessary arrangements
for recruiting, and calling a public meeting. A sub-
scription list was commenced by the chairman putting
down his name for a handsome sum, which was followed
by all present. We congratulate the Liverpool trades-
men on this spirited beginning, and heartily wish them
that success to which they are entitled.
THE INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY INTO BRITAIN.
—This was the title of an interesting lecture delivered
last night, by the Rev. 11. Stephens, in the Common-
hall, Hackin's-hey. Mr. Brownbill occupied the chair,
and in a few brief remarks, introduced the lecturer.
The latter then proceeded to refute several of 'the
arguments which had been advanced to prove that
Christianity was introduced into this country by St.
James, St. Peter, King Lucius, or St. Augustine. He
then went on .to say that the objections against the
former preachers would not apply to St. Paul. It was,
therefore, most likely that St. Paul was the introducer
of Christianity, and the probability was considerably
heightened by the fact that many of the old writers
speak of St. Paul having preached the gospel in the
uttermost parts of the earth. The lecture evidenced
throughout considerable research and industry on the
part of its author, who was frequently applauded by the
attentive audience present on the occasion.
CHATHAM SOCIETY'S BALL.—The annual ball in con-
nection with the Liverpool Chatham Society, under the
patronage of J. A. Tobin, Esc., and Mrs. Fletcher, took
place at.the Town-hall, last night. The company, which
began to arrive about nine o'clock, numbered between
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eager and extensive was the desire to
participate in the ball, that even the capacious accom-
modation of the two ball-rooms was found inadequate,
and several days previously tickets were sold at a high
premium. Mr. Streather's admirable band was divided
into two sections, and was thus enabled to discourse its
"eloquent music" in each of the ball-rooms simulta-
neously ; while an inspiring brass band in the vestibule,
under the able leadership of Squire Greenwood, played
lively and popular airs during the course of the evening.
Mr. Morrish, of the Merchants' Dining-rooms, supplied
the refreshments on the occasion, and it is therefore a
redundancy to say that the tables were provided with
the choicest and best of wines and viands. The pro-
ceeds of the ball, after defraying the incidental expenses,
will be handed over to the Blue Coat Hospital.
GRAND BAZAAR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOHO..
STREET INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOLS.—We are in-
formed that a bazaar will be held in St. George's-hall,
some time, during the ensuing autumn, for the benefit of
the Soho-street Industrial Ragged Schools. • The object
of making this effort to obtain additional funds, is to
place this very popular institution on a permanent foot-
ing. by buying. or building mole suitable premises.
Besides, the serious diminution in the annual Govern-
ment grant, to which the Mayor referred in his speech
at the children's Christmas dinner, is another reason
why the committee appeal, in this way, to the public
for increased means. The bazaar will be held under
the patronage of the Mayor, who, it is well known, has
been the treasurer to the schools since they were esta-
blished in 1849. Many of the principal ladies in the
town and neighbourhood have promised their support.
At the annual meeting of the institution, which is to be
held on the 15th inst., we shall probably learn further
particulars regarding the arrangements, We have every
reason to believe that this bazaar will be one of the
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heldtpo in Liverpool.pular, arid,consequently, the most successful
ever