The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-20 00:00:00

MEETING OF THE DOCK COMMITTEE.

The weekly meeting of the Dock Committee was held yes-
terday in Revenue-buildings.
The SECRETARY read the proceeding of the last meeting,
and they were confirmed.
The SURVEYOR, in compliance with a resolution of the
committee at their last meeting, reported that the employ-
ment of workmen upon Sundays on the dock waits was al-
ways avoided, except in cases where it was absohitely neces-
sary, and which, if omitted, would be attended with seri-
ous results.

The Sub-committee of Works reported that they had
taken into consideration the memorial of the British and
North American Association, praying for Che erection of ad-
ditional sheds and stages, and also of an additional crane on
the quay of Brunswick Dock, and had resolved to recommend
that spars for ten stages be provided at the expense of the
Dock Trust, but the cross piecings and lashings by the ship-
owners ; • that two sheds be erected on the quay of Bruns-
wick Dock • that the subject of providing an additional crane
be postponed, but that a crane now nearly ready be placed on
the south-east side of Union Dock. A long discussion took
place on these several subjects, after which, it was resolved,
as to the stages, that the necessary timber for them be pro
vided, and that reports be made quarterly of their condition.
As to the erection of sheds and of the crane, the recommen-
dations of the Sub-committee were adopted.
The Sub-committee of Works presented another report,
recommending that Prince's Basin be immediately deepened.
—Approved.
The same Sub-committee also reported that they had ex-
amined the model of a safety beacon submitted by Caytain
Bullock, but that they could not recommend its adoption, or
any substitute for it, as it might be mistaken for some of the
leading marks, and thereby be the means of placing vessels
in considerable danger. After some discussion, a resolution
was passed that the Marine Surveyor should examine the
model, and report upon it to the committee next week.
A gratuity of £4 was ordered to be presented to Emanuel
Roderiguez, for having picked up the Bell beacon, in April
last.

The MARINESURVEYOiI reported, that, on the 17th inst.,
the Formby life-boat proceeded to the assistance of the ship
Scotland, which had been driven ashore on Jordan Fles.
Sixteen of the crew were brought away, and the remainder of
the passengers and crew, consisting of thirteen individuals,
were towed in the long-boat of the ship by the life-boat, and
landed near Formby Lighthouse. The Magazine and Liver-
pool life-boats, on perceiving the flag flying from the Rock
Lighthouse, also proceeded to the wreck, and found her
abandoned ; but, with the assistance of a steamer, they
brought her to the Magazines in the evening.
Some other business of no public interest was transacted,
and the committee adjourned about half-past one.
DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION.

The building is of plain Grecian character, the front and
returns being built entirely of stone from Stouton-bill
ries. The centre of the front is relieved by a bold projet.
with a plain but, massive cornice, finished with a pediment
and moulded parapet above ; the latter, together with the
cornice, is continued entirely round the building—thus pre-
serving that continuity of horizontal lines which is so essential
in Grecian architecture, and which contributes so materially
to the beauty and simplicity of this design.
The principal entrance is by a bold flight of steps about 15
feet wide, rising to the height of 10 feet above the surround-
ing streets, and not only gives importance to the building,
but also preserves the apartment on the basement free from
damp, a matter of no little importance to the health of the
residents.

The steps are defended by a handsome railing of cast iron,
which is of unique and chaste design. One of the most
beautiful features in the building is the porch, which is of ,he
lonic order, not, we believe, taken from any antique exam-
.ple, but so elegant in its proportions as to claim attention
both from the professor and amateur.
We shall now proceed to describe the internal arrangemei,
which appear to have been well studied, and admirably'
adapted to the wants of the institution.
It may be well to state that the building is so contrived
that all the apartments on the west side of the entrance are
occupied by the girls, matron, and servants, while those on
the east side are exclusively devoted to the master, assist-
ants, and boys.
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The principal floor contains rooms on the right and left of
the entrance for the private pupils, each being about 22 feet
by 17 feet, adjoining which, and accessible to the hall, are
rooms, one for the master the other for the matron ; the
latter is also used as the girls' sewing-room. The hall, about
18 feet square, is in the centre of the building, and communi-
cates with the rooms already mentioned, and also with the
school-room, assistants'-room, and by the boys' staircase,
with the dining-room, and servants' apartments. The school-
room, which is at the back next the proposed Haymarket, is
a very spacious and lofty apartment, being 40 by 34, and 16
feet high ; the light being well disposed, and the desks and
other fixtures designed in accordance with the style of the
building, has a very pleasing effect. We noticed that one
side of the room was boarded, and, on inquiry, were informed
that the whole space of 32 by 16 feet high could be connected
with the dining-room which adjoins it, and thus enable the
committee to give additional space at their annual examina-
tion of the pupils. These partitions are simply- hung with
chains and weights, and are so formed as to prevent the
transmission of sound ; indeed we were surprised on observing
that although of such magnitude (4 inches thick), they can
be easily raised or lowered by one individual.
The dining-room, which is about 30 feet long by 18 feet
wide, has direct communication with the servants' apart-
ments. There are three distinct staircases from the princi-
pal floor, the large one at the entrance for the master, private
pupils, and visitors ; one for the boys, and another for the
girls and servants. The first-mentioned is so disposed that
visitors may ascend by it and pass through the whole of the
apartments, both male and female, by means of private
doors, which are only opened by the master or his assistant.
The upper floor contains to the front three private bed-rooms,
each 17 feet square, and on one side of the principal landing
are the sleeping-rooms of the master and assistant, and on
the other side the housekeeper's, the latter having a commo-
dious closet for blankets, sheets, and linen. Over the
school-room is the boys' dormitory, a room 28 feet by 40 feet,
and 16 feet in height ; over the dining-room is the girls'
sleeping-room, which is also 'l6 feet high, 40 long by 20 wide.
We know not which to praise the most, the apartments them-
selves, their admirable and simple ventilation, or the taste
and comfort with which they are furnished.
Over the front building are commodious attics for the ser-
vants, two large and well-ventilated hospital, besides other
conveniences. The basement contains kitchens, sculleries,
laundries, wash-house, larder, wine and beer cellars, store-
rooms, pantries, and two distinct washing-rooms, each fur-
nished with baths ; there are also separate play-grounds for
the boys and girls, each having a covered play-room and
gymnasium.
Before leaving our description of the building, we cannot
avoid noticing the system of warming and ventilating, which
seems to have been maturely considered and provided for in
the erection of the work, and not, as is too frequently the
case, left until the premises are ready for occupation. These
have been censtructed both in the walls and under the floors,
so that little or no extra expense has been incurred.
In conclusion, we may state that we have seldom seen an
institution where the comfort and convenience of the inmates
have been so much studied, and it reflects great credit upon
the committee that they have not spent that money in deco-
rations, either externally or internally, which was subscribed
for a charitable purpose. At the same time, the work and
materials seem of the best quality, and calculated to reflect
credit to all concerned in its erection. The archtects were
Messrs. Cunningham and Mime ; the builders 'Messrs. S.
and J. Holme, whose estimate, we believe, was the lowest of
three respectable builders. The entire expense of the erec-
tion, fitting up, and furniture,' will be about £5500, the prin-
cipal part of which is already subscribed.

THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

DEAR SIR,—If you will be kind, enough to insert the fol-
lowing lines in your paper you will greatly oblige me.
In a discussion respecting the education committee in the
council, I find the names of four conservative Ontlemen pro-
posed on the committee. I sincerely hope that Mr. Sands
will withdraw his name, and not sanction such an anti-scrip-
tural mode of education. Mr. Earle may say what lie pleases
in favour of the present system, and he may quote many ex-
amples of quiet and orderly boys who have been educated
there ; he may say much of the harmony of the proceeding,
but how can Mr. Earle, or Mr. Anybody else, expect har-
mony from men who have been taught Socin►anism, Protes-
tantism, Romanism, and perhaps three or four other isms ?
There is but one religion—there can be but one religion—
and, therefore, to teach anything besides truth, we sanction
error, and are answerable, in some measure, for the conduct
of those persons who have been taught error. I hope, sir,
that Mr. Sands will withdraw his name, and the other gen-
tlemen will, I hope, withdraw theirs, and follow the advice
given by Mr. G. Lawrence.—Your obedient Servant,
A WESLEYAN METHODIST.

LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD,

Sin,—An anonymous correspondence, calculated to pro-
duce erroneous impressions re§pecting the cause of Mr.
Elmes' non-employment as the superintending architect of
the Collegiate Institution, having appeared in the Liverpool
newspapers, the committee deem it but an act of justice to
Mr. Elmes to make known the real circumstances of the
case.

I am, therefore, directed to state officially, that the only
reason why Mr. Elmes is not so employed, was, (as publicly
explained by the rev. chairman of the committee, Mr.
Brooks, at the laying of the foundation stone, in a manner
perfectly satisfactory to all the parties concerned,) entirely of
a pecuniary nature ; and that the committee would otherwise
have gladly availed themselves throughout of the professional
services of a gentlemen whose design has given such perfect
satisfaction.
In evidence of the good feeling which subsists between the
committee and Mr. Elmes, I may be permitted to mention,
that Mr. Elmes has, in the most handsome and honourable
manner, offered, not only to furnish working drawings for
such portions of the edifice as affect its architectural charac-
ter, but to superintend their execution, free of all charge,
and that his offer has been accepted by the committee.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
J. GREGORY JONES, Secretary.
Nov. 19, 1840.