Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-02-03 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE GAME OF THE SEAsoN.—Third edition of the
amusing _card game .of " St. George and the Dragon"
now ready: Sold by Mawdsley and Sou, and all book-
sellers.

TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDITCOS.—YeS*day, the Town
Council held its ropier monthly meeting. The proceed-
ings commenced at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and
did not terminate until a quarter-past four in the after-
noon. The subjects under discussion were of an import-
ant character, and we published a full report,,
over seven columns, in an extra edition, which was in the
hands of the public within an hour after the Council had
broken up.
CLAREMONT LITERARY ASSOCIATION.—On Tuesday
evening, Mr. John Rowland gave a lecture on the "Solar
System," to a well-attended meeting, held in the school-
room under the Claremont Independent Chapel, Kirkdale;
the Rev. W. C. Preston occupied the chair. The lecturer
drew attention to the ennobling study of astronomy, and
illustrated his subject .with diagrams in au interesting and
inilltructive manner. This is the fifth of a course of twelve
lectures being delivered in conneetion with the above-
named society, in behalf of the Sunday-school funds; and
the next will be given by' the Rev. W Graham, on Mon-
day, the 14th instant—subject, "Dr. Chalmers."
THE AMPHITHEATRE.—WaIIace's well known opera of
Maritana" was played here last night, Madame Maud
Bishop taking the part of Maritana, at a short
notice, in consequence of the indisposition of Miss Fanny,
Reeves, and Don tsar played by Mr. Elliot Galer.
Madame Bishop showed herself to be perfectly "up " in
all the music, which she sung 'with sweetness and effect,
meeting with a good reception, and Mr. Galer, although
still suffering from severe cold, was tolerably effective.
The admired trio, " Turn on old Time," was loudly
re-demanded, and altogether the piece passed off with
good success, the principals, at the conclusion, being
called before the curtain to receive the applause of the
audience. _

Although it is the month of February, 1859, most
people admit we are living in hard times, hence it
should be the study of every one to ask themselves the
question,- " How eau I save my money ?" We reply,
without hesitation,, buy your steel pens and other sta-
tionery, at E. T. Hall's wholesale steel pen warehouse,
23, South John-street. John Gillett's, Thomas Lowe's,
G. W. Hughes, and other maker's pens at Is per gross.
Good Pen Holders 2d per dozen._ _ _ _

BEBINGTON.—We understand that a sale of fancy
work will take place in the Assembly-rooms, Rock Ferry
Hotel, This Day (Thursday), the 3rd inst., in aid of the
funds for the erection of a new organ, in the parish
church of Bebington. The sale commences at two-
o'clock, p.m., and is to be kept up till ten o'clock.
Each adult is to pay one shilling for admission, children
sixpence each. There will be a band in attendance, and
it is expected that it will be a very successful undertaking.
The parishioners are indebted to Miss Naylor, of High-
field. Park, for this kind effort to replace the very old and
worn out organ now in use. This lady's exertions having
the sanction and approval of the rector of the parish.
CORONER'S COURT.—The Coroner held inquests in the
following cases yesterday: On the body of John Rogers,
38 years of age, a labourer, in the employment of Messrs.
Gregson, saw-mills, Warwick-street. He was accident-
ally killed by a log of wood falling on him at the mills.
There was no blame attached to any one, and the
jury found a verdict of " Accidental death" On the body
of James Bewen, 23 years of age, an ordinary seaman.
The deceased fell into the river, at the Landing-stage,
whilst trying to get on the stage before the boat had come
properly alongside, and was drowned. The verdict was
Accidental death," but the Coroner hoped it would be
a warning to persons in future, not to jump off the boat
before the proper time. On the body of Elizabeth
Warren, sir years of age. The child was burned at her
parents residence, 10 court, Nash-grove, on the previous
night, and died from the effects. Verdict, " Found
burned," but how her clothes took fire, there was no
evidence.
TRANMERE SOCIAL SCIENCE MEETINGS.—On Monday
evening last, the fourth of a course of lectures was
delivered in the lectnre-room, St. Paul's-road, which
was again crowded to excess, by the Rev. S. H. Booth.
The subject being, " Intemperance, and its remedy."
Mr. Bradbury presided; who, in opening the pro-
ceedings, referred to the awful amount of drunkenness
prevailing in that neighbourhood, and showed that some-
thing must be done soon to improve the dwellings of the
people' who are dragging on a miserable existence, in
places that are a disgrace to humanity and the civilisation
of the nineteenth century. The rev. lecturer delivered
a powerful and telling address, showing the evils of the
drinking customs, and the blessings attending entire
abstinence to the individual, and the incalculable benefit,
even in a monetary point of view, that would accrue to
the nation in having a Permissive Bill enacted, so that
the people themselves shall say whether or no England
shall be disgraced any longer with a traffic which is
England's curse. At the close of the lecture, a good
number enrolled themselves members of the society for
promoting entire abstinence. The Rev. S. A. Steinthall
will deliver the next lecture, subject : "The Permissive
Bill," on Monday evening next; a large attendance is
exaected.
PRESTON AND NORTH LANCASHIRE POULTRY SHOW.—

The fourth annual exhibition of the Preston and North
Lancashire Poultry Association was opened yesterday,
in the Corn Exchange, Preston. There were 787
pens exhibited, including many of the best ;ever
shown in the kingdon. Amongst the exhibitors from
this neighbourhood we may mention Messrs. W. C.
Worrall, Hindson, W. F. Earle, Stretch, Musgrove, G.
W. Moss, Captain Herlihy, H. Worrall, &c. Mr. G.
Moss obtained the President's piece of plate (X 10), as an
extra prize for the best game cock, and Mr. Hindson, of
of Benton House, was amongst the highly commended.
The judges stated that the whole class was truly
excellent. Captain Hornby again carried away the first
prize for coloured dorkings, and also the secretary's
piece of plate of 51., for the best pen of dorking
chickens. Mr. Tomlinson, of Birmingham, obtained the
first and second prizes for the best pen of buff Cochin
Chinas ; and Mr. Stretch, of Bootle, was highly com-
mended. Mr. Stretch also took the first prize
of LlO, and
-the second of £3, for the two best pens
of partridge feathered Cochin Chinas. Mr. W. C. Worrall,
of Knotty Ash, was successful in golden pencilled and
golden spangled Hamburgh's, taking prizes in both
classes. Mr. T. H. D. Bayley obtained the first prize,
and Mr. H. Worrall, of Spring Grove, West Derby, the
second prize, for gold laced bantams. Mr. G. W. Moss
obtained the premium for the best pen of game chickens,
and a pen exhibited by Ur. E. Worrall, of Knotty Ash,
were " very highly. commended." Mr. W. C. Worrall
also took the first prize for the best Hamburgh cock. The
attendance during the day was very large.
DARING BURGLARY IN BIRMINGHAM.—SoIIIe time
during Thursday night a daring burglary, evidently the
work of some of the most expert cracksmen in Birming-
ham, was perpetrated at the offices of Messrs. Clare and
Hackett, of Carr's Lane. Entrance was gained by un-
locking the outer door with a skeleton key. The object
of the burglars was evidently money, but their endeavours
to obtain it were completely foiled. From the appear-
ances presented in the office at eight o'clock the following
morning, it is clear that the thieves must have been on
the premises for a considerable time. In the office was
one of Milner's (of Liverpool,) iron safes, and that was
the principal object of attack. The peculiar
construction of the safe proved too much for the
dexterity of the burglars, although the way in which
they went to work showed them to be no mean adepts in
the art of opening locks. By some means they had
become possessed of engravings representing the interior
of the safe and its locks. Thus furnished with a guide
they fancied they knew exactly where to commence
operations. By means of a drill, they effectually bored
through the outer iron plate of the door, but met with an
unlooked-for obstacle in the shape of a piece of tough
wood, which filled the vacum between that plate and the
inner one. The drill was snapped, and of course any
further attempt was useless. The vexation of the thieves
at being so completely frustrated, vented itself in the
writing of a threatening note, and in lamenting the
breaking of the drill. The handwriting is precisely similar
to that of a note left behind by some thieves who broke
into the same place about three months ago. Detective-
sergeant Manton made an inspection of the premises, but.
was unable to discover any trace which might lead to the
capture of the burglars. The only property carried off
was some stamps and an office coat. Birmingham
journal.