The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-03-03 00:00:00

LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.

We were not surprised to find in the Albion of yesterday
a question relative to this institution, which is succeeded by
one or two others of rather a questionable character. " What,'
asks our contemporary, " are the directors about ?" To
this we shall presently reply. " Have they dropped the mat-
ter in despair of raising the necessary supplies ?" We doubt
not the wish was father to the thought, for the next sentence
insinuates that the undertaking is not one which entirely
meets our contemporary's approval ; and why ? Of this he
neglects to inform us, for had he done so the motive for
making the first enquiry would have been too apparent ; but
as probably there are many of our readers who have other
and better reasons for desiring the same information, we are
enabled to state that the Directors have by no means been
unmindful of the trust they have undertaken, as the " Rules
and Regulations of the Institution," just published by them,
and which have been the result of the most mature delibera-
tion, will amply testify. With these rules, in which the modus
operandi, by which their future proceedings will be regulated,
is more fully and clearly shown than could be expected in a
I prospectus, they will again take the field, in the firm expecta-
tion of being at once enabled, by the bounty of their fellow-
townsmen, to raise an institution which may be as ornamen-
tal as it must be useful to the town and neighbourhood.
Those gentlemen, therefore, who have not yet contributed,
may daily expect a visit from one or other of the directors ;
and it is to be hoped that Liverpool will not be behind the
other great towns of the empire in furnishing the means of
education, upon a liberal and extended scale, in a manner
worthy of the position which she occupies among them.
There are yet a number of vacancies to be filled up in the
number of Life Governors, and as every donor of £lOO or
upwards will, according to the prospectus, be qualified for
that honourable office, let it not be said in after times that
there were not, in 1840, one hundred men in Liverpool pos-
sessing the requisite amount of public spirit to induce them
to contribute £lOO to an institution which, of all others,
possesses the strongest claims upon their generosity, fron
its importance to the interests of the Protestant religion ft
professed by all Trinitarians.

LIVERPOOL Dom( BILL.—On Friday night, in the Hour
of Commons, Lord Sandon brought in the Liverpool Doe,.
Bill, which was read a first time.

CONCERT FOR THE PUBLIC CHARITIES.—We regret t,
say that the loss to the projector of this Concert, the objec
of which was so eminently praiseworthy, has been upward,
of one hundred pounds.
FIRE.—A. fire broke out about half-past twelve o'clock o•,
Saturday morning, in Mr. Fairelough's cooperage, School
lane, but was got out before the arrival of the engines, throug:
the exertions of Superintendent Bradshaw, of the count
constabulary, and Messrs. Campbell and Poole, inspector
belonging to the Liverpool police.
POST-OFFICE RECEIVING-HOUSE, AL Low-HILL,—Th
post-office authorities, for the convenience of the inhabitant
of Low-hill, Kensington, Fairfield, and neighbourhood, ha‘,
established a receiving-box for letters and newspapers at th
shop of Mr. G. C. Barnett, chemist, Low-hill, from whenc
letters, &c. are sent to the general office twice a-day, (Sm.
days excepted,) without any extra charge.
ST. DAVID'S DAY.—The anniversary of St. David, tl,
patron saint of the loyal inhabitans of Wales, fell, this yea,
on Sunday, and the celebration of it therefore was postpone.
to yesterday (Monday.) The members of the Cambrian
the Ancient Britons, and the St. David's Societies assemble,
at half-past eight in the morning st their respective club
rooms, and proceeded to Queen-square to meet the childre,
of the Welsh Charity School. A procession of the who]
was then formed, headed by a band of music, and intersperse
with appropriate flags and banners, and about ten O'cloc
moved from Queen-square into the Haymarket, thence alon:
Dale-street to the Exchange area, and round Nelson's Monc
ment, thence through Castle-street, Lord-street, Church
street, and Raneagh-street, to St. David's Church. Divii
service was celebrated in this church, in the ancient Brith
language, by the Rev. Robert Davies, and a most appropria
sermon, in the same tongue, delivered by the Rev. 1). Jame
Minister of St. Mary's, Kirkdale. The procession, after t:
close of the service, moved along Brownlow-hill, Russel
street, Clarence-street, Rodney-street, Upper Duke-strec
Great George-street. Great George's-place, St. James'.
staeet, Park-lane, and round the Custom-house, whe,
it separated. The Cambrian retired to the Grapes Iv
where a feast was provided, at which Mr. Thomas Edwar;
presided ; the Ancient Britons to the Vine Tavern, wilt
another feast was provided, and discussed under the p;
sidency of Mr. John Owens ; and the St. David's to 11
Wilkinson's, corner of Sir Thomas's-buildings, Whitechap,
where they dined, and were presided over by Mr. D. Davie
The unnost harmony and conviviality prevailed at each
these places. In the meantime the annual examination
the children in the Welsh Charity School took place in t;
school-room, Russell-street. Thos. Barton, Esq., preside
and the progress of the scholars gave great satisfaction.
number of gentlemen, natives of and connected with ti
Principality, dined in the evening at the Adelphi Hot(
and Mr. George Evans, of the British Hotel, Moorfiele
had his opening dinner also in the evening. The celebrat.
harper, Richard Roberts, who has gained so many prizes
the Esteddfods, was present. Taken altogether, this s%
one of the most spirited displays that we have seen for son
years.

LIVER THEATRE.—Last night A Maiden's Legend, Br
life and Blunderers, and Jack Shephard were perform(
and gave unquestionable satisfaction. They will be repeat.
till Thursday, and other novelties introduced the followL
night. The dancing continues to excite great applause,
we may report the same of the singing. Mr. Raymond, ;
Captain o'l3edimus, and Mrs. Raymond, as Paquita, great:
distinguished themselves; and it is to be wished that IA
could have a little more of the former. We perceive tin
Mrs. Raymond takes her benefit on Monday next, wh(
Mr. Blanchard, the popular pantomimer, and Mr. Cone:
with his celebrated dogs, will appear.
MASTER BAssLE.—This young gentleman will give tv
more converzationes in Liverpool, previously to his dept.
ture. They are announced to take place next Friday, in t
Medical-hall, and we would invite the attendance of all w]
take an interest in observing what may be done in the way
improving the memory by means of art. The programme
distributed at the door, contain twenty thousand facts
every branch of knowledge—that is, in all the branches
general knowledge which it is requisite for most people
know—and Master Bessie undertakes to answer instar
any question relative to any of these facts. We can sp,
experimentally of the labour that even a slight amount
research requires, and we apprehend there are many oth,
in the same condition. Now, by the mnemonical syst(
the results of which are developed in these interesting ck
verzationes, any fact, or series of facts, once ascertain,
may be permanently fixed in the mind, thus reducing lab,
and saving time. When we have said that, what more (
be added in praise of the system ? We understand that Mi
ter Bassle, on leaving Liverpool, intends to visit Lee(
where we trust he will meet with that success which his It(
rits peculiarly deserve.
The Ayr Advertiser contradicts the reported illness of tl
Earl of Glasgow, and says that the rumour is entirely wit
out foundation.