The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-01-30 00:00:00

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and lecture root

9-rooms, standard and reference library, classes
&c„ and the subscription will be upon
moderate scale possible (say 10.4. per annum), so

as to place it within the reach of all classes. The com-
mittee of management are speedily progressing with their
project, and will shortly be in a position to lay before the
public a prospectus of the desideratum. We have no doubt
of its becoming an important addition to the numerous
iready established here. It has lonz been

called for by the parties for whom it v
whom we wish every possible su
Archdeacon Brooks, Revs. A

intended, and to
The venerable
pbell, Dr. M`Neile,

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lc, Falloon, &c

well as nearl

y all the leading clergy and laymen have gene-
rously come forward to its support.

" SARAH SANDS

SCREW STE

—The following

is an instance of that tone of exaggeration with which the
public are frequently indulged :—" The Sarah Sands being
very deep, and the sides low,' she was unatle to get out
of dock on her regular day of sailing, being u hat is
ermed neaped." A paragraph appeared in the papers,
y', Dock.

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version, in some London

was aor6

k, and the

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next that she is a total wreck, and all lives lost ! ! But to
satisfy the many anxious inquiries that this tone of the
marvellous has naturally given rise to, seeing that she had
s la•ge number of passengers and a very valuable cargo,
may venture to give what we think to be a rather
a correct account. We believe that as soon as there
water to allow her to leave the dock she went into the
river, an(

'rom thence, in spite of the gales of last week,
ushed out to sea. We believe, also, that she was last
ly pursuing her voyage, off Waterford, with
iin and all on board, for aught we

her enterprisin
know, quite sal

fe and well

Sr. BARNABAS' CHURCH.—This church, built along
with two others by the Liverpool Church Building Society,
has now been open nearly eight years. It was found ne-
cessary, last autumn, to paint, and clean, and to give it
generally a thorough repair. Had it not been done at
that time serious injury to the edifice must have arisen,
but under the judicious management of the excellent
churchwardens it has been done, and well done, so as to
require nothing further for some years to come. There
remains, however, a debt, and sermons are to be preached
we perceive, on Sunday next, for the liquidation of it.
The selection of the preachers is in excellent good taste,
and must commend itself to each of our readers. The
Venerable the Archdeacon of Liverpool has, more than
once, from the pulpit of St. Barnabas, advocated objects
in connexion with that church and district. And now we
are glad to see the name of his respected colleague, the
Rev. Augustus Campbell, announced as the morning
preacher, together with that of the Rev. Dr. Wlsteile for
the evening sermon. They are each trustees of the
church, and, of course, personally interested in the suc-
cess of the ministry carried on therein. The district is
one of the poorest in Liverpool, and the free accommoda-
tion of this church has been increased, from time to time,
since the opening of the church, to the amount of more
than 300, (making upwards of 600 in all,) and has been
fully occupied as soon as opened. The appeal is to
the town generally, in behalf of such a church and such
a congregation, A church built by public subscription,
and that has hitherto fully realised the intention of the
contributors, and a congregation, from the majority of
whom little more can be expected than to avail themselves
of the facilities and opportunities provided for them by
the Christian benevolence of their more affluent fellow.
townsmen. The debt amounts to £9O.

ST. THOMAS'S SUNDAY SCHOOLS, TOXTETH.—PRE-
SENTATION TO THE REV. T. D. HALSTED.—On Friday
evening, the teachers of St. Thomas's Sunday School
met at the school-room, Grafton-street, for the purpose
of presenting to tae Rev. T. D. Halsted, the excellent
gave it out that I and laborious curate of the district, and their superinten-
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exertions in promoting the prosperity of the St. Thomas's
Schools. The rev. gentleman attended by invitation, and
an address from the teachers was read to him on the occa-
sion, of a highly appropriate nature. After alluding to
the benefits they had themselves derived from embracing
the truths of, the Gospel, and to the rev. gentleman's

exertions for the well-being of the schools, they stated that
they felt pleasingly impelled to present him with a wri-
ting-desk, " as a token, though confessedly poor, of that
warmheartedness and genuine feeling of respect towards
him which was, they trusted, the product of principles
the most evangelical, love the most unfeigned, and grati-
tude the most deep-felt." The address concludes with a
warm aspiration for temporal and eternal blessings on the
respected recipient.—The rev. gentleman replied in a
most feeling and appropriate address. The measure of
success which had crowned his imperfect exertions was,
he said, a reward amply sufficient, and that reward was
doubly enhanced by the gift presented to him by his fel-
low-labourers. He asked their prayers that the occasion
might not be to him an inducement to self-satisfied sloth,
but that he might have the Apostle's spirit, who, " for-
getting those things that were behind, reached forth into
those things that were before, and press toward the mark
for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
He concluded in these words :—" Let us endeavour to
keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Let
us remember that we have great things to do, a noble
work to accomplish, and that union is strength and vic-
tory—division, weakness and defeat. Above all, let us
never overlook the fountain of all Christian unity, viz.,
the holding the head, even Christ, and the looking to the
one source of blessing, even the Holy Spirit, that Christ
hath purchased."
STILES'S AMERICAN BOWLING SALOON.—The build-
ing hitherto known as the Portico has been converted
into an arena for the new game of bowls, as practised in
the United States, where it has become highly popular
and fashionable. Mr. Stiles, an American gentleman of
intelligence and enterprise, is the speculator, and he has
spared no expense in rendering the saloon worthy of ex-
tensive patronage. The room has been enlarged by the
removal of the stage, an addition being made of 46 feet to
its lentil, so that it is now 107 feet long, and 28 feet wide.
A new facade, to Newington, has also been built, in neat
Grecian style. The entrance is empanelled in maple and
gold ; and the ceiling white and gold. On opening the
inner door the whole extent and elegance of the room is

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embraced at a glance. The entrance, end interiorly pre-
sents a handsome portico in the doric style (formed by
the vestibule) flanked on each side by corresponding erec-
tions in wood-work of beaureau, forming wardrobes for
the players, closets, &c. Further on are two large and
massive counters or bars, elegantly provided with taps,
glass, China, &c., for the dispensing of wines, spirits, all
manner of American fancy drinks (with ludicrous names)
tea, coffee, confectionery, &e. There is a wide space be-
tween, forming the avenue of the playing ground, which
occupies the greater portion of the saloon, the walls of
which are adorned by six lively paintings by our towns-
man Bishop, within panels, and surrounded by rich gilded
framework. Four other paintings, to fill up as many
panels now vacant, are in preparation by the same talented
artist,—figures of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and
opposite to them General Washington and General Tay-
lor, as Presidents of the States. Several elegant and large

mahogany sofas cross the room. cushioned in figured
Utrecht velvet, and from these loungers may observe all
the games going on. There are also a number of Ame-
rican arm-chairs, with cushions covered with blue figured
velvet. On each side near the bars are elegant wash-
stands topped with marbl

The bowling alleys are five
in number, running parallel and longitudinally with the
room. They are 70 feet in length, and floored upon a

Icvcx »siaa }MR" pialiESS closely nxea On eage,
and 31 inches deep by 11 in breadth on the surface. The
game is very attractive, and affords pleasing and healthful
exercise. The liquors are served in the American fashion,
a gentleman paying sixpence being at liberty to help him-

On Wednesday evening the proprietor gave an opening
supper and wines to a,number of his friends, English and
Americans, including a number of the members of the local
press, all the principals belonging to which were invited.
The viands, &c., including game, which were provided
by Messrs. Feeney and Morrish of the Merchants' Dining.-
rooms, were superb and admirably served. Mr. Whitty
of the Journal occupied the chair, and Mr. Martin of the
Mail the vice-chair. The saloon was duly christened by
the chairman, by breaking off the neck of a bottle of
champagne, without spilling more than a glassful. The
remainder was shared by the company, who drank success
to Mr. Stiles and his establishment. A number of com-
plimentary and other toasts were given and eloquently re •
sponded to, after which the mass of the company bowled
away the greater part of the night. Cars were provided
for the retiring guests, who were all delighted with the
enjoyment of the occasion.