The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-01-09 00:00:00

HISTORIC SOCIETY.

The eighth ordinary meeting of the Historic Society of
Lancashire and Cheshire was held in the Grand Jury ROM,
St. Geor;e's Hall, last night. Mr. John Poole presided.
The meeting was the third of the literary section of the society.
The following donations were announced :—The Journal of
the Royal Geographical Society, 25th volume, 1855, and Nos.
3,4, and 5 of the proceedings of the society, piesented by. the ,
society ; the transactions of the Royal Philological Society,
volume 14, 1855, presented by the society.
Dr. Hume exhibited a volume presented .to him by Pro-
fessor Raft], of Copenhagen, entitled " Inscriptia Unique du
Piree," printed partly in French and partly in Danish, and
containing a translation, in both languages, of a Runic itactip-
Con 'on the body of a monumental lion, formerly preserved in
the Pireus, but now removed to Venice. The volume contained
translations of several other inscriptions, found in Denmark
and other countries of northern Europe. D. Hume stated
that he had received a large parcel of valuable books from the
Royal Society of Northern Antiquarians at Copenhagen,
including the learned and curious Antiqurtatce Americanw, in
three languages, which he would lay before the society at their
next meeting. _

In the course of the evening, Dr. 'Hume drew attention to
the foflowing passage, referring to lhe Liverpool Compass
C•immittce; from the address of Admiral Beechy, president of
the Royal Geographical Society, to that body, in May, 1856 :
—" A committee has been formed in Liverpool,. for the pur-
pose of enquiring into the subtle subject of the disturbance of
compasses in iron vessels. They have made a report of their
labours up to the end of the year to the Board of Trade, which
presents some curious and interesting results ; and they aro
still continuing their investigations. The Board of Trade
encourages an enquiry so manifestly advantageous to shipping,
by an annuli grant of money. Various papers upon the subject
have been published, particularly those of Dr. Scoresby and
Mr. Towson."

The paper of the evening was by Mr. Robert Gordon
Latham, on " the language of Lancashire during the time of
the Romans."

FESTIVAL MEETINGS,

LIVERPOOL. —On Wedoesd ty evening, one of those happy
reunions, which we are glad to find so prevalent this year
between employer and employed, took place at Mr.
Walbridges, Globe hotel, Surrey street, when Mr.
M'Kenzie, the extensive eloper of Lydia Anne 'street, gave
his employees a splendid dinner. The viands were ample
and of the best quality, and the host deserved, as well as
received due praise for the manner in which the enter-
tainment was provided. Mr. William Lynn, the chairman
of the Cooper's Association, was in the chair, and abote.
thirty guests were present. The goad fare having been
duly discussed, the chairman gave the usual loyal toasts,
ani after these had been du' y honoured, he proposed the
health of the worthy employer in terms of deserved
eulogy, and said he would do his duty to the men, and of
course, in return, they would perform their duty to him in
an honest and upright manner. The toast was drunk with
enthusiasm and all the honours. The health of the worthy
host, and several other toasts were given and responded to,
and the company, after wending an agreeable and
intellectual evening separated.
GREAT CROSBY. —A few evenings since, this township
presented a most delightful scene to those who take an
interest in the well-being of the children of the poor who•
attend the pariah church, so ably ministered over by the
the Rev. Mr. Clarke. This gentleman, iu conjunction with
Mr.'Charles Callis, the senior churchwarden, invited up-
wards of 60 of the children to partake of tea, and other
suitable good things, at this festive season of the year. We.
need scarcely say that the treat was much enjoyed by the
juveniles who, in mare thin words—happy looks aril
contented hearts—testified their gratitude to those two
gentlemen for their liberality and kindness, and this was,
perhaps, one of the most delightful juvenile gatherings that
has ever been held in Great Crosby. Various amusements
were provided for the children, and the pleasure of the
evening wes much enhanced by the talented blind organist,
Mr Loritz, who presided at the piano forte, and played
many sacred and popular pieces. The children also sang
several pieces, in a very good style. The evening passed
over with the greatest delight to all, nothing occurring to
mar the happiness of those assembled. On the following
evening Mr. Charles Callis provided a good and substan-
tial dinn,,r, to which he invited about forty of the poor of
the township. Mr. .1. S.3lby took the chair, when all the
loyal and patriotio toasts were drank with the greatest
enthusiasm. But the crowninc event of the evening,
the drinking the health of Mr. Callis for his munificent
kindness, in:thus providing so liberally for the poor, and
giving them such a treat, that will be long remembered
with gratitude by all. The toast was most rapturouily
received, and appropriately acknowledged by Mr. Califs.
A most agreeable and delightful evening was spent, and
the company did not separate until a late hour; and when
they did depart, it was by giving three hearty cheers, and
wishing every success and prosperity to the giver of the
feast.