The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-09-20 00:00:00

A.D. 1853,

society for many years
These beautiful articles were manufactured and fur-
nished by Mr. Mayer, Lord-street. •
About 40 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner,
the chair being occupied by Mr. H. Hope Gibson, vice
president of the society, at whose right hand was placed
Mr. Wrenn. the guest of the evening. Mr. W. M`Millan

ad among the ge
Messrs. Bathgate, H. Gibson, R.
, J. Pemberton, E. Roberts, J. Cb
Reay, J. Reay, J. Wrenn, jun., J. Evans
J. R. Isaac, &c.. &c.

were
Upton

Ltlemen present
Crossley, a S.
re, jun., J. B.
J. H. Ireland,

On the cloth 'being removed, the CHAIRMAN explained
that in consequence of the sudden indispositon of Mr.
Baugh, he was unexpectedly called on to occupy the posi-
tion which that gentleman would have so much more
ably filled. He read a letter of apology from Mr. Baugh,
and expressed a hope that his (Mr. Gibson's) shortcomings
might be overlooked on account of his want of prepara-
tion or experience. He then proposed as the first toast,
" Her Majesty the Queen," passing on her a euloci,, um as
equally exemplary in the relations of wife, mother, and
sovereign. (The toast was drunk with cheers, after which
the company joined in singing the National Anthem.)

The OrrAiim.A.N next called' on the company to devote
a bumper to the health of " His Royal Highness Prince
Albert and the rest of the Royal Family," remarking
that Prince Albert, avoiding all political parties, had
chosen to devote his attention to cultivating science and
the arts ; thus endearing himself to all classes. (The
toast was drunk with loud applause—air, " For He's a
Jolly Good Fellow.")

Tile CHAIRMAN then called on the company to fill their
glasses to the brim, as it now devolved upon him to pro-
pose the health of Mr. Wrenn,—a gentleman known to
most of those present, for many years in connexion with
the Liverpool Guardian Society ;—(cheers)—and for all
these years he had had duties to perform, which had not
been equalled in value to the society by any other unpaid
officer it had had. The sense of these obligations was
better felt by the company than he (the chairman) could
express ; but it afforded him the greatest pleasure to pre-
sent, in the name of the society, the valuable testimonial
now on the table, by which the members sought to ex-
press the sense they entertained of his services. It was
gratifying in the extreme to be the means of presenting so
handsome a testimonial, the inscription on which he read,.
and, in conclusion, said, he could not do better than state
his entire acquiescence in the• sentiments expressed so, well
in that inscription. He should conclude by giving utter-
ance to the hope, that the testimonial would be handed
down as an heir-loom to many generations of Mr. Wrenn's
family. He again called on the company to drink the
health of Mr. Wrenn. (The toast was drunk with enthu-
siastic.cheers, and musical honours)

Mr.. WRENN, on rising, was received with loud cheers.
On their subsidence, he proceeded to' thank the chairman
and the members of the society for the distinguished
honour they had conferred on himt Why they had
singled him out for such a mark of distinction, he was-
unable to say, as he had done nothing more than was
reasonably to be expected of any member of the society..
It was true his services as treasurer had been unpaid, but
he had done no more than all of them- were called on and
were willing to do for their mutual benefit, and for the
good of the noble society of which they were all members.
He had felt honoured in being, at a very early period of
his connexion by residence with Liverpool, entrusted with
so important a position as that to which he had been ap-
pointed by that society. But so valuable a testimony as
that before-him he was unconscious of deserving. That
beautiful gift would be to him an everlasting memorial
of the kindness he had experienced in his connexion with
some benefit to the institution, which he- felt to be
one of great usefulness, and one which lent its assistance
extensively, indeed he might say to all parts of the
world. It was extending its connexion into other
countries, and he hoped the same good feeling which
he had always. witnessed and experienced among its
members and its- officers would be continued through a
long course of successors. It would, he could assure
them, at all times- afford him much happiness to render
any small services which it might be in his power- to con-
tribute towards the objects of the society, and to promote
its prosperity - He concluded by again thanking the
chairman and the-company for the honour they had con-
ferred on him. (He-sat down amidst loud and continued
cheering.)

The VICE-CILUBMAN gave, as a toast, "The Town and
Trade of Liverpool," which toast he prefaced. by some
facetious remarks. connected with the objects of the-society,
observing that, although the general character of the
business population of Liverpool was of the highest order,
still they must remember that all the community did not
consist of honest men. If, indeed, there had been none
but honest men, there could. have been• no occasion for
such a society; nor could they have had. occasion to ac-
knowledge in skr gratifying a manner• as they had been
enabled to do the• valuable services of Mr. Wrenn. He
concluded by proposing "The Town and Trade of Liver-
pool," coupled:with the name of Mr.. Crossley. (The toast
was drunk with enthusiasm.)
Mr. CROSOLEIr acknowledged the toast, and in doing
so said it was• one entitled. to the highest considera-
tion from all of them. Who, he might ask, in that com-
pany was not proud of Liverpool and his connexion with
its trade:? Its. trade was increasing at such a rate as to
give reason for anticipating that large•as that already was,
it would at no distant day be infinitely greater than it
ever was.. The grounds. for expecting• this were not diffi-
cult to' point out; they consisted. in, the•enterprize and
energy of her merchants in the intelligence of her
artizans —and in the industry of her tradesmen. Through
the combination of these, markets were rising up and ex-
tending on all sides, and one country, peopled it might be
said, by ourselves, was rising on theother side of the globe,
producing us wool, hides, and tallow, besides other raw pro-
duce,, in such abundance, as to make, us.. doubt that we are
neglecting the means for husbanding the full fruits of our
enterprize. If we look to the state of the town, we will
find that on both sides of the water we are making pre-
parations for the accommodation of that great trade which
is. accumulating around us. He• confessed himself a great
free-trader, and, as such, wasof opinion that England should
not live for England alone) but should endeavour to bene-
fit others while endeavouring to benefit ourselves. He
concluded by passing a high eulogium on the integrity
and business talents of Mr. Wrenn.

Mn. WRENN gave as the next toast, "the health of
the Chairman," whose courtesy and good feeling all pre-
sent must cordially join in acknowledging. (The toast was
drunk with loud cheers.)

The CHAIRMAN, in a.few brief but feeling and appro-
priate remarks responded to the toast.
Mr. STEELE gave as a toast, "The Testimonial Com-
mittee." In proposing the toast he passed a high en-
comium on the good taste and energy displayed by those
gentlemen in discharge of their valuable and difficult
duties.
Mr. IsAAcs returned thanks in the name of the com-
mittee.

Several other toasts were given, and the enjoyments of
the evening were much enhanced by the vocal efforts of
the Chairman, Messrs. Roberts, Reay, Bathgate, Clarke,
and others. After spending a few happy hours, the party
separated, much gratified by the evening's entertainment.