The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-01-15 00:00:00

NATIONAL EDUCATION.

On Tuesday last, pursuant to notices issued by the Bishop
of Chester, a public meeting was held in the Chapter House
of Chester Cathedral, to consider the propriety of promoting
the general education of the community, on sound religious'
principles, in accordance with the Established Church; and
for the purpose of forming a Diocesan Board of Education,
in unison with the National Society, in the Diocese of Ches-
ter. The attendance on this occasion was numerous, especially
if we take into consideration the unfavourable state of the
weather. Several ladies were present; and amongst the
gentlemen we noticed the Lord Bishop, the Rev. Archdeacon
Clarke, the Rev. Prebendary Barlow, the Rev. Chancellor
Raikes, Sir Phillip de Malpas Grey Egerton, Bart., M.P.,
the lion. and Rev. H. Powys, rector of Warrington, the
Rev. E. Parry, the Rev. F. Ackbowm, the Rev. Joseph
Eaton, the Rev. Thos. Eaton, the 11ev. W. Clarke, the 11ev.
C. B. 'l'ayler, the Rev. James Folliott, R. G. Temple, Esq.,
the Rev. W. Hutchinson, the Rev. W. G. Eaton, Chaplain
of the castle,rthe Rev. 11. J. Statham, rector of Tarpor:ey, the
Rev. W. Gleadown, R. G. I'erryn, Esq., the Rev. J. L. foss,
J. Hignett, Esq., Major Murray, 81st regiment, Rev. Mr.
Drake, of 11alpas, the Rev. J. Partridge, ditto, the Rev. F.
Bryans, of Backford, the Rev. Dr. Gunning, of Wigan, the
Rev. Mr. Barker, of Edge Hill, Liverpool, the Rev. Mr.
Richards, of Manchester, the Rev. Mr. Lutwidge, the Rev.
Cares Wilson; vicar of Preston, the Rev. J. Hornby, rector
of Winwick, &c. &c.
The Lord Bishop presided, and opened the business of the
meeting in an admirable address. Several motions were then
introduced, and accompanied by seine excellent remarks
from the various speakers.
We understand, that in consequence of these proceedings,
a committee meeting was held on Friday at Newton. at winch
the Rev. James Hornbv, rector of Winwick, the Hon. and
Rev. Horace Powys, rector of Warrington, the Rev. R.
Parkinson, F.C.C., the 11ev. Rector Campt•ell, J. W. Patten,
Esq., NI, P., &c., were present, when it was determined to
hold a *neat meeting of the clergy and laity of the two coun-
ties of Chester and Lancaster at Warrington, on Friday, the
with instant, for the purpose of furthering the designs
solthis
excellent inbtittv.i9a. A very. large ineetnag Isanticipated.

LIVER THEATRE, CHURCH-STREET.
Mrs. WAYLETT'S LAST WEEK.
11IADLLE. CHEVALLIER'S FIRST APPEARANCE.

MRS. WAYLETT IN THREE DRAMAS.
THIS present TUESDAY EVENING, the 15th, and
TO-MORROW, the 16th instant, will be presented
a new Drama, never acted here, called
THE CROWN PRINCE.
Albert Augustus, (the Crown Prince,) Miss Stuart; Fre-
derick, (his Son) Mrs. Waylett.
In the course of the Evening, Mrs. WAYLETT will sing the
following popular Songs, &c. ;—" Meet me by Moonlight,"
"Bell's upon the Wind," (composed expressly for her,)
"Kate Kearney," Merry I've been, and merry I'll be."
Mademoiselle CHEVALLIER, principal Dancer from her
Majesty's Theatre, will appear in her celebrated Shawl Dance.
To which will be added the popular Interlude, written for
the peculiar talents of Mrs. W AYLETT, called
THE FOUR SISTERS.
Mr. Mereton Mr. Cooke.
After which Mademoiselle CHEVALLIER Will dance the ad-
mired Highland Fling, in Character.,
The Evening's Entertainments' will conclude with the
Operatic Extravaganza. called
GIOVANNI IN LONDON!!
OR, THE LIBERTINE RECLAIMED!!
On FRIDAY EVENING next, the 18th instant, will be
presented a variety of Entertainments, for the Benefit of Mrs.
WA Y LETT, and last Night of her Engagement.
Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be had of Mr. JOHN
FOGG, at the Theatre, each day from Eleven till Three
o'Clock.
Boxes, 35.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, 6d. Second Price, half-
past Eight, Boxes, 25.; Pit, Is. No Second Price to the
Gallery. Doors to be opened at half-past Six. Performance
to commence at Seven precisely.

CHARITY BALL.
r IHE ANNUAL BALL, i❑ aid of the Funds of the
Female Orphan House, and other Catholic Charities,
of Liverpool, is appointed to take place on MONDAY, the
th February.
RD CHALONERt; Lad

Patroness,

Airs. E 1 WA. —iNni,-, _ y .
Tickets 10s. each, to be had at Messrs. Rockliff and Duck-
worth's, Castle•street; Mr. Parson's and Mr. Palmer's,
Bold-street; Mr. Himes, Church-street; and at the other
usual places.
Doors to be opened at Half-post Eight o'clock.