Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-12-30 00:00:00

CHRISTMAS CHEER.—We are glad to perceive that
Mr. Morrish, the ingeniously indefatigable caterer for
public satisfaction, will to-day produce to his customers
a magnificent baron of beef, cut from a prize West
Highland ox, bred and fed by the Earl of Galloway, at
Galloway-house, Wigtonshire. The barn will be
ready at one o'clock, and all who are familiar wish Mr.
Morrish's style of service, (and who is not,) will be able
fully to appreciate the luxury which he has prepared for
his guests.
SALE OF llusioansma RELICS.—The sale of an exten-
tivenollection of antiqu e arms (purchased from the Austrian
Government) was commenced yesterday, by Mr. Branch.
The sale was very numerously attended, and there was
4 spirited competition for many of the articles. The
Proceeds thus far, however, have not justified the
'expectations which +yore formed, considering the great
curiosity and historical value of the articles. The sale
Will be resumed to-day and continued to-morrow.
SAILING or THE EMPIRE Or 'Nava —The splendid
White Star" clipper, Empire of Peace, sailed yester-
day for Melbourne. She took out a very large and
valuable cargo, and a hundred and twelve passengers.
The next ship to be despatched by Messrs. H. T. Wilson and
Chambers, in connection With their magnificent " White
Star" line of Australasian clippers, is the celebrated
Red Jank.:st, Captain Enright., which will sail for Mel-
bourne and Auckland on the 20th January. She is, we
understand, already well taken up for passenger berths
and cargo.
LAMES' CHARITY Minn.—The annual ball in slid of
of the ladies' Charity took place last night, in the Town-
hall, 'under the patronage of Mrs. J. P. Campbell.
here were present abaft 600 ladies and gentlemen.
J. P. Canopbell, Mr. Thomas Earle, Mr. Charles
Langton, and Mr. It. W. Houghton acted as 'stewards.
Streather's band was present, and discoursed sweet music
initheir usual excellent manner. Dancing commenced
hoot ten o'clock. The programme was as :-follows
Valse polka, quadrille, galop, lancers, vAise, polka,
value, galop, lancers. The dancing continued
'gip to an early hour this morning ; and it was very
4leasing to 'see so many of the haut t©n of our good old
'town with smiling 'faces and joyous hearts giving evi-
dence, by their presence, of the desire 'they felt to aid
'this excellent charity.
ST. PAUL'S CCURCH SCHOOLS, EDMUND-STREET.—
The annual tea party of the children of these national
schoels was heln on Wednesday evening—upwards of
300 sat down to tea. The room was-gaily decorated
With flags and evergreens, and on the walls were several
mottoes traced' with laurel leaves. '''One wished the
young people " A merry Christmas;"•and another " A
appy New Year." The Rev. George Read occupied
the chair, and on the platform were sthe Rev. R. Lowe,
.31Tranmere-; Mr. Thomas Lowe, the honorary secre-
tary of the schools; Mr. F. H. 1A-ton, several of the
Sunday Schools teachers, and some ladies of the con-
gregation • 'here were also present about 200 parents
and friendsvf the children and teachers. The children
having deltas-ample justice to the:gerad things which, we
Understand, were supplied by Mr. Milburn, of St.
Anne-street; preparations were made for subsequent
proceeainga, which consisted of aneitations, solo, duet,
and general singing. Much applause greeted several
Pieces performed by the children. Sir Walter Scott's
war song, composed for the Edinburgh Dragoons,
written at the time of an anticipated French invasion,.
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by one of the boys, called forth repeated cheers.
-the conduct of the children .was all that could be
eleeired, and reflected credit en the teachers. After the''
compliments had been paid to 'the chairman, honorary
secretary, and teachers of the 'Straday school, the meet-
ing separated, apparently much gratified with the
Proceedings. •
nlnans, OAT BROTHERLY SOGIETY.—The annual meat--
rug of this valuable society took- place on Thursday
at the Blue-coat Hospital, when nere was a numerous
attendanee, and the following officers were elected for
1860 Thomas Wood, ILA., president; Mr. W.
..r4t. Bogies, author of "A Skolch of the Origin and
ii;story-- of the Liverpool Blue-coat Hospital;"'
vice-president ; Mr. Thomas Brakell, treasurer ; and Me-.
Thomas 'Moore, Secretary.--4he report for the past year
was read and adopted, and other-routine business passed.
Ilona-mar BOARD or Garanisaws.—The weekly meet- ,
Ing of this Board was held yesterday, at the public
offices, '.-Park-road. Mr. 11. Allpass occupied the
chair; wad the other members present were—Messrs.
garrison, Baynes, Josenh Wikon, John Wilson, 1.-
''illdrod, A. Miller, D. (;'aster, G. Harrison. G. Hunter,
and. J. B. Hughes —The Governor of the Workhouse
reported the number of inmates in the house last week
t
Iv 374, this week 367, corresponding week last year
4V°. 'ln the hospital last week 48, admitted since 12,
discharged 11, this week 49.-4.1. letter was read to the
effect that the medical committee, having inquired into
, he
rat re, of the land proposedto'be purchased from the
board for the Society of Friends, stated that there could
',, to-objection to its situation in a sanitary point of
new.—The Chairman stated that he expected the new
Workhouse to be ready for the reception of the paupers
In the course of next week.—Mr. Harrison asked the
~Tard to consent to the removal of the paupers from
election
West Derby workhouse as-,soon as possible.—The
,e of schoolmaster, schoolmistress, and porter was
n proceeded with. Mr. Wilson moved the appoint-
;Lcnt,of Mr. Wild to the first situation ; the motion was
_ceonckdity Mr. Moss, and carried. Eliza Tongue was,
711 the motion of Mr. Moss, chosen for the second situa-
tion
; and Mr. James Holden for 'the third. This con-
tcluded the business.
ta4l.Wolannonnn COMMITTEE.—The weekly meeting of
1.5 committee was held yesterday morning in the board-
°cm of the Workhouse, Brownl-hill. Mr. Owens
:14egidiag; and the other members present were Messrs.
.44:11elly, 'Smith, and Byford. The governor reported
-Z2lt therowere 2,294 paupers in the house, against
.0, 78 last week, and 2,417 in the :corresponding week
.4t._last year. The number of destitute persons relieved
4•Zsrlog the week ending the 24th instant was 112 males,
mt. females, .and 9 children, making a total of 177,
,11,14 an increase of 20 persons during the week, but a
,2
n "'ease .of 25 as compared with the correspond-
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week of last year. Mr. Carr further reported
Mr. ilansburg supplied the whole of the
alisr,ants in the vagrant wards with .4 liberal supply
. the and .bread on Monday last ,the 26th instant.
medical officer of health reported-that there had
twentysnine deaths in the house during the week
teung the 27th instant, bronchitis and phthisis being
sae di
fatal diseases. The total number of sick per-
ellnder treatment, per last report, was;7o4, and since
137 new cases have been admitted, and 100 dis-
i47ged 'cured. The number at present under treatment
or house is 7,14, inclusive of 31 cases of !fever and 11
Mr. Melly moved, and Mr. Byfordaisconded, the
ing•reaolution —" That the thanks of tins: committee
}l red ted to Miss Gilpin, Mrs. Alexander M'Neile,
apd„"lo, the Misses Roskell, Mrs. and Miss Cropper,
sent,e other ladies and gentlemen who so kindly pre-
oojn the Christmas tree on Thursday evening, the
rrOvidi and to Yr. Hamburg for his liberality in
de og beef and bread to the vagrants in the szagrant
,„!'nt on Monday last." The, motion was. agreed
avaa all the business.

TEST
11,,IMOXIA.L TO Sift JOHN PARINGTON.-0n Wed-
ai-I„,'4Y night a public dinner was held at. the Guildhall
aleester, for the purpose of presentin& to Sir
tii—llgtan; M.P., a testimonial of his public services:to
itLe county of Worcester. The chair was taken by Lord
telten; and among the coivany present were Lord
t.,,ard; Earl Beauchamp, Lord Northwick, Hon. F. ,
I.:Jvcll, Marl
, Mr. Foley, M.P., MT...Knight, M.P., Sir T.
E,;l/I„ilin.,,ginn,M.P Mr. Ricardo, M.P., Mr. B. West-
g gentle
Sir E. A. H. Lechmere, and about 220
prig;,, men connected with the county of Worcester, om-
for n'isug all shades of polities. The testimonial consisted
q 1 ela .wanrdastoemdesesiiglyne,r:gilt shielsit 40 ins. in diameter, and
intended to illustrate those branches
izu public service to which the right honourable
C„,neet had particularly devoted hit:mete—viz., the
*ZII the colonies, education, and justice. The shield,
1114- is designed and piodelled by Mr. H. H. Armsted,
aer„*.‘en submitted to the inspection of his Royal High-
tien ePrince Consort, who has expressed his adratra-
ns tii7 it- The subject selected to illustrate education
land ...Presentation of the first book printed in Eng-
ilavv";:•Zdviard IV., by Lord Rivers and Caxton. The
11"e4,,-.9 •
iihtstrated by figures representing the death of
apen-11,„; the colonies by the landing of Captain Cook
and J.,3_ew Rolland; and justice, by Prince Henry
faino ""ge Gascoigne. There are also portraits of men
ton, t a for the administration of justice—Judge Lyttel-
Wor 4rd Somers, and Lord-Keeper Coventry (all
and e„!stershire men); in the navy, King Alfred, Blake,
t.'!elsen
; and for maritime discovery, Drake, Cook,
ipolFranklin, in education King Henry VI., Cardinal
the and Sir Thomas Bodley. The outer border of
401Fld is decorated with oak leaves and a corns, and
ded• ill!eld bears within the border the following
•
";.C.t Ai.'-ule,(l to the Right Hon. Sir John S. Paliingym, Bart,
°r, Of
bY the county and cityyears as Chairm an of Worcester, in grateful
his services for 24 of the
and, taeCkutu., .er sessions. This shield also IlListrates his public_ 1..1 career us Test Lord of the Adin:ralty, Secretarof
r the Cconi(,. andable advocate of general educa-
an .