The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-04-13 00:00:00

REPORT.

The Liverpool Church of England Institution having
been open for the use of members for the space of two
years, the Committee feel much satisfaction in laying
before its members the Second Annual Report.
The steady progress of the Society for the past twelve
months seems to prove very clearly that the Institution
is beginning to be more generally appreciated; and that,
if carried on as it has been hitherto, it will increase in
numbers and influence, and will become the instrument
of great good to the young men, for whom, more especi-
ally, it is designed. During the past year four life-mem-
bers have been added, viz., Ed. Cropper, T. B. Horsfall,
J. Hubback, and GeorgeMarsden, &vs. ; and the increase
of ordinary members was such as to render a change of
premises desirable : and suitable ones were sought, for
several months, but in vain. It was at length decided to
alter the present premises, which was done at a cost of
£25, which, together with the cost of additional furniture,
amounted to upwards of £4O. The change has contributed
much to the comfort of members, and has induced many
to join.

The following is a summary of the working of the va-
rious departments :

Newsroom.—This department has been supplied with a
greater number of papers and magazines than during the
first year, and there has been a much greater attendance
of members, especially since the improvement in the
Reading-room by the alterations.

Library.—The Committee, anxious to make this de-
partment as useful as possible, have devoted much atten-
tion to the subject; and the Library Sub-committee have
given much time and consideration to the selection and
purchase of books. A sum exceeding £6O has been ex-
pended, and more than 180 volumes added to the Library.
So great, however, has been the demand for books, (up-
wards of 100 being in constant circulation,) that it is most
desirable that every effort should be made to render the
Library as efficient as possible. The Library has increased
upwards of 200 volumes by purchase and donations, and
the number of hooks is now little short of 1,000. Several
friends have very kindly sent in repeated contributions.
The selection of works for the Library is under the super-
vision of the Revs. F. Barker, W. Pollock, and D. Barry.
Classes.—The Mental Improvement Class has met with
great regularity once a week, and the subjects for their
study have bean of an improving nature. Of late, on
every alternate week, a conversazione for the mem-
bers generally has been substituted for this class. A
course of eight lectures has been arranged, and of these
five have been already delivered, and were well attended.
The nature of the objects kept in view in these lectures
will be seen from the following list of subjects:—"On the
Atmosphere ;" " What books should a man read ?" " On
the Modern Discoveries at Nineveh ;" " On the Con-
trivances exhibited in Nature, for the growth and multi-
plication of Plants ;" " Shells and their Inhabitants ;"
" Ragged Schools ;" and "On the Microscope." There
are classes also for French and Phonography.
Public Lectures. —These have formed an important
feature of this Institution since its establishment, and
they have been attended with great success. Twenty-one
in all have been delivered, seven of which were in the
first course, and fourteen during the past year. Of these
two wore in the summer of 1851, and the remaining twelve
during the past winter. Subjoined is a list of the lec-
turers and their subjects :
The Supremacy of the Queen
as contrasted with the pre-
tended Supremacy of the
Pope
A Papist represented, &c. .. Rev. S. Minton, M.A.
Romanism as it is
Siege of Derry Rev. D. James, M.A., F.S.A.
Mormonism .
Popular Insurance Rev. J. B. Owen.

... —.—.......
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Romish Miracles .. . . Rev. W. F. Taylor, M.A.
Dr. Newman's Theology, as
developed in his recent
Lectures Rev. W. R. B. Arthy.
Edwd. VI., Life and Times—Rev. W. Pollock, M.A.
Tradition ... .. Rev. E. Tottenham, B.D.
Waldenses
The Church of England, her

practical claims on our
affection and gratitude .. Rev. G. W. Warr, M.A.
Maynooth
St.Alphonsus Liguori, a Ca-
nonised Saint of Rome, a

Blasphemer against Christ. Rev. Canon M`Noile, D.D.
Both courses have been published, and form two very
interesting and instructive volumes. They discuss some
of the leading fundamental principles of the Church of
England, and point out her distinctive excellencies ; they
embrace the chief points in which she differs from Rome.
The principles of Infidelity, Socialism, and Mormonism,
are also ably exposed and refuted. These lectures were
attended regularly by a majority of the members, who are
admitted free. The public are admitted, and the course
this year has realised £6O.
The Treasurer's abstract shows a balance in favour of
the Institution of £22 17s. 2d., a circumstance highly
encouraging, as out of the balance brought forward of last
year's account, outstanding bills, amounting to .£36. Bs.
3d., were liquidated ; and the extraordinary expenses, in-
curred by alterations and furniture, exceeded £4O, and
£6O were expended on the library.
Such is the present successful position of the Institution;
and with such auspices it commences the third year of its
existence. The Committee, while thankfully acknow-
ledging the assistance which they have hitherto received,
are of opinion that the past success of the institution,
and the benefits which it is the instrument of diffusing,
are such as to claim the attention and deserve the support
of the influential members of the Church in Liverpool.
They would, at the same time, beg to remind the members
generally of the duty of laying its claims before their
friends, and of inducing many to join who Still stand
aloof through ignorance of its objects and advantages.
The object is to draw away young men from frivolous,'
pursuits and ensnaring pleasures, by giving them an op—
portunity of turning their leisure moments to good ac—
count, and by affording them means of self-improvement
at asmall expense.

If the number of annual members were increased, the
News-room could be still better provided with papers ; the
Library shelves would be better furnished ; the various.
Classes would be conducted with more spirit, and more
would be formed;: and the Liverpool Institution would
shortly take the position which it ought to hold in refer-
ence to kindred associations throughout the country.
In conclusion, the Committee venture to press upon all
the necessity of keeping these objects in view ; and though
it may now be the "day of small things", yet they hope,
under the Divine blessing, to see the Institution shortly
settled on a permanent footing,. and thus enabled con-
stantly to extend to hundreds of young men the means of
being instructed in the sound doctrines and Evangelical
principles of the CGUELCII OF ENGLAND.
The abstract of the treasurer's account showed that the
income of the year was £647 9s. 10-3/4d. ; expenditure,_
£624 12s. B}d. balance, £22 Ms. 2d.

The Rev. G. W. WARR moved "That the report now•
read be adopted, printed, and circulated under the direc-
tion of the committee." The rev. gentleman said the
report was full of encouragement ; there was no weak
point; there wasen increase of numbers, improved rooms,
and large sums appropriated to the library ; and he
expressed a hope that the institution would be placed on•
a firmer basis-;- so that young men should have an
opportunity of mental culture, and thus prepare them-
selves for intellectual enjoyment in later years ; but to
effect this, much study and much self-denial were
required. He commended the private lectures as well
calculated to carry out the objects of the institution..
Their motto should be "Onward, Forward," and the
institution should be made woraly of ;the Church whose
name it bears.

Mr. HUBBACK, in seconding the resolution, directel
attention to that part of the report which spoke of the in-
crease of members, and hoped that they would eventually
reach 1,000, Each member should make it a point to
bring one member during the next year. For his own
part, as a vice-president, he would bring two. He im-
pressed upon the members the necessity of keeping in view
the fundamental rules, and -asing the institution to carry
out that object.
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The Rev. Dr. HUME, in moving the reelection of various
officers, expressed himself gratified and surprised at the
progress of the society, considering the great difficulties
all such institutions had to• encounter. He trusted that
as the machinery was now ready, and a sufficient income,
the institution would go on prospering and to prosper.
Mr. BREWSTER seconded the resolution.
Several other motions were moved and carried, con-
cluding with a vote to the chairman.

TEM PASSENGER Acv.—(From a Correspondent.),---The
gross injustice, practised under colour of this act by the
officials at this port, seems likely to cause more serious
difficulty to the emigration trade than its framers could
ever have contemplated: Instead of wanting a new law
for the further protection of emigrants, we really want a
law for the protection. of the shipowners, charterers, bro-
kers, coopers, and provision dealers. A case occurred last
week which serves to illustrate our remarks. A gentle-
man purchased between eighty and ninety watercasks
from a respectable cooper, who supplied such as could
only be fit for a sea voyage. The government agent was
called down to examine them, and he, in the exercise of
that plenary "discretion" with which he is invested,
condemned the whole ! A deputation of coopers waited
on him the next morning, and expostulated. A. second
inspection was made, (whether by the same or another
officer, we are not informed,) but between 70 and SO of
the condemned casks were approved and passed ! And
these are the men to whom more extensive powers are to
be given, and at whose suit certain enormous fines are to
be levied. It seems that there is already considerable
difficulty experienced in getting casks, for though there are
large quantities of good casks in the coopers' yards, the
charterers of ships do not care to take any but new, lest
their ships should be delayed, and their funds squandered
by such reckless conduct as that instanced above. Mean-
time, with a view of bringing the matter to a crisis, the
coopers are threatening to refuse to supply emigrant ships
until some distinct understanding is arrived at as to the
course to be pursued with the Government agent. We
trust the coopers will adopt no such step as this ; the proper
way to bring the government agent to reason, will be to
sue him for damages in all such cases as the above. But
there is another feature in the matter. The above casks
would each measure 185 gallons ; the government agent,
though challenged to the fact, refused to pass them for
more than 160 gallons, thus compelling the charterer to
put in one-tent!: more casks, and pay for one-tenth more
water, than the legal requirement ; and this too in April,
when the ship will not probably require half the stipulated
And this tyranny must be yielded to, or a
is refused, and penalties incurred of a ruinous

quantity

amount,

DrEn.—On the 12th instant, Sarah, the beloved wife
of John Doming, Esq., Mount Vernon, to the great grief
of her family.