The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-08-14 00:00:00

Atg, 14, 1849.

be e, estival, to which all classes have for some weeks
tri,rn I?(Aing forward with enthusiasm, has been most
ilighihet in achieving its charitable object. The most
,44 antici ations of the public have been more
tile realized, and the rich store ot amusement provided,
beiti!t,T sFene itself, the crowds of happy faces met, the
elif'4the splendour of dress, and the profusion of every
41culated to promote the happiness of all, will f
the A g remembrance to every individual present on
tl,,:eeiiasion. To his Worship the Mayor, with whom
tlicie'feaurethe originated and to his worthy' lady, who was
4t? 44 V' On the oc'casion, it must be a source of
.pridte
w 'en enabled to restore our valuable. charitieserou
itt the heed efficiency. His year of office will be an
the
Ctntoa,nnais of Liverpool. To every member of
Ale
time ,Lee,
indeed, whose exertions and sacrifice of. V III-
tiN) tili 'Vete beyond all praise, and to every pontribuatt_oer
capit;lazaar and to the gratification of visitors to h
The occa,ion will be one of happy memory.song s
theta. "1Y drawback upon the week's enjoymentsfwa
tln, which fell on ,'Wednesday and Thursday a ter-
aYS a'd curtailed alike the proceedings on these two
itio,lad the profits of the fait. But for the storm on
the i:aji a large portion of the crowd collected outside
do-otbr't``,alls to witness the. ascent of the balloon, would
utft of "ave sought admission to the Park after the
do ld 4ve, when it had been announced the charge
ue
and reduced to a shilling. The injury done to
the chanaing weather, both on Wednesday
tlrsd•
aV, doubtless' deterred many intending vim. orle.
ft, °a ever, was a glorious day, without a sing 04.1 ‘oinar
io e_enjoyment of the vast concourse assem-
,,Ledta "° rark. It seemed as if, the elements had
Otes,7ll their ill temper in favour of the workingia
Or. Whose gratification that day's amusements ltd.)
tketr°vlded. The re-engagement of Mr. Gre?n
us
let,. oil °lbis balloon, was a inost gracious and judi.cio
eY to ht" Part of the Committee. It is most satisface-_
Not) enabled to state that not a single instance of
11%'''ation occurred during the whole of the three
NOy 401. indeed, seemed to be bent solely upons
111-Nsktetilt' and, whilst happy himself, strove to his
At,„° Make happy those around him.
l'ast not neglect giving our humble meed of praise_
iT‘tie;a4dLies who attendedattended at the stalls, for theiradmirable
Ughout and the tact with which theY adapted
pith 11 ;Itiis
occasion
,stpiwonted calling. There was an ab-
ca.aon of that intrusiveness, on the part
lltistaaar
aPieepe.rs, which we have sometimes noticed
nothing of that pressing recommen-
S. • Sir ,e
hic h leads visitors of moderate
t...Yea,3j" uaY moreirtlaia'nwthey can well afford, or to absent
~,litles altogether The public were afforded e
tl.o4ll,isseectin the numerous articles offered, and.
►"l.ilei!yr-t"oale._ or pass on without having to blush for I.n-
-kni.tk „TiTlflY witn pressing
lrequ.ests, urged from lips
k't tiler...oB°oler only could withstand. They were
ttte ehessful, however and would probably have been
witiYerB4,aatufdori_the r tY se rovision made for outd.oor
whichu curtailed the proceedings
• two day! rain.
The articles left on hand, we learn,
41k,,,."111P5ed of sby lottery under the management ?f
tltetBte-rtuiPitehie May"or,and a further handsome sum is
4,,,,,at0 A netted for the charities ;—it is hoped that
itsfiroalle for that object will be little, if at all,
Ifk,tiloethiitn.conclude without. again expressing our sense
y rflon under which the public lie towards Mr.
ti'trt‘y-fa„,le_l3,
.for throwing open to them his beautiful
kites tt;vr this charitable occasion. Nothing more en-
e.attractiveness of the festival than the beauti-
14e4f iol7l° Which it was held. There were, we feel con-
ql;fnotBting, a very s.ma.ll p. ortion of the inhabitants o_f
ktie,ightf_, are that, within precincts was to be found
the`°2lofPot., adorned with rsuch consummate taste,
e time, so favoured by nature.
q,es,, WEDNESDAY. fil,,ntcaY, the day being exceedingly unfavourable,
L'Pes of the friends of the undertaking. were con-
ko%'ettswereciaTed,. and on Wednesday morning the clouds
ate e clear' but in the course of the forenoon the atn:io-
Prow eu, and a little after noon a brilliant sunshine
Ith' of ,I,!e of as fine a day as the most sanguine,, pro-
loT, the s'ilube.:estival could wish for. The fancy fair"
tar Itletseeli;lleett of general conversation, and everybody
have made up his mind to spend the
t44l,'li'llail:Linee's Fla .The long line of carriages, coaches,
and Park. cabs which were seen rattling
.away
%tit tee Park in the course of the afternoon, indicated
tillie4taeoreeewa, a vast deal of truth in all this, and the
41. arriv,Pf the park to each successive visitor, as he or
k`,74clot:°, was sufficiently confirmatory of it. The
lON o',,e _was indeed immense. Thscene of the festival
'vast carnival, and preseneted an appearance to
to:: sot were fortunate enongh to witness it, such as they
Dted s°9,l forget. Every part of this noble park was
zwtth those who had rendered themselves up
.for
11;.ifit -ths'at_fato do homage to the great virtue of charity,
ti for
er:crizitoinme to participate in rational and elevated
•le Proceedings of the day, they were, with one
asp' which no human agency could avert, as g rati-
k4lte. -,Pe Most sanguine friend of the object could
tl.4tesDie fancy articles for sale displayed in the vast
fIL tat .ere so varied, so beautiful and many of them so
'°,ketheA,,l° the workmanship, that we confess our pen is
tls4ifitlffn qualto the task of describing them, and
11.abii-,,Tereeequal to it, they stood forward in suncilimpitreod-
oits -114,ance that our description would be u
het", 44,wteat. The Mayoress occupied the centre
endeavouring to dispose of
e‘ttlitettbe areavet in eti..vaes, anrclatd stock,aazcztlirnegiaand the different ladies
'al stalls around her, seemed to vie with each
t4,tled,
ti!itTecting sales. The
ous.
ttl 1e " fair tcrsatdte_ ee was densely
vast patrons.
til:lhori al exhibition was a perfect gem. In the prize
got marquee the specimens were not very nume-
iiico e,stov tY included, perhaps, the finest collection of
e and greenhouse plants, and. other specimens,
}yPla-s,,Over brought together in this part of the co.un-
ii,tao.„."fe other floral marquees the spectator nlight
~eo-if• ated for hours upon the" language of flowers"
„44-euanting delight.
ZR,eheral-attractins in the different parts of the
etlai;"feh had been arranged by the committee,tewsetreedies
ktd :t varied character that all good and refined
Provided for, and wherever you went hun-
tt.Ne a
ea. .according to their respec-
attl-clin,„-aoying themselves
4le There was the camera obscura in one
tio.Lake ,leetrie telegraph at work. in another. Upon
qt.ni t:" devotees of aquatic sports were scudding
4° light and airy wherry; and upon the margin
e, threading their way through the charming
t'l4 41,4,1 grottos in the lovely flower-gardens, were httitens-.
4,l%kir"„ thousands of admirers of nature's bee
of try and other bands were stationed in diferentu
AP-1144 ge park, and throughout the whole of the day
(term
44 rej. Pted sound of harmony fell upon the.ear,
h dith °Tung in uncontrollable revelry. Ven. triloquism,
tlltMlusetnents, too, contributed their share to-
,,fiftt,,may's enjoyment ; and a Lilliputian boat-race
"jklia '4°on, which was won by the `schooner He.ro,"
eatV° John Chapman, served to please the juve-
a4, we 1,4 of sit
ittet;i4W4e headay said, the result of the day's pro-
'bt4 the Was very gratifying. and but for one circum-
f 4:4 can ratification would have been unexceptionable ;
at d ft,eontrol the elements—and so the latter part_
iN)11" I,‘" The ladies did well, but they woutd
,ec.etteashad the rain commenced to fa.ll in
fl'kit:"'"oatfivre ink and thus compelled thenpquickly
Ite fr _ _ o.c oc ,
'%vfaer_.Oarn their stalls their pretty and enticing arti-
t4
hitch ndise.
4,4t1P4ttl j_e said. the attendance was immense. It wast
-tt,tith,,",ere were not less than 15,000 persons.presea
kli''e;llabiA‘,,ga this number seems almost incredible, the
,I.,`"te tii,"e‘ss of the statement may be imagined when
thlt -a' the eentrance gates upwards of £BOO
14 " admissions, • :icons entirely independent of the
iNtirchaSed natilts'the 'different places in the own.
14,tc.eed3rtalf, en at the different stalls and exhibitions.
,14"Oselia,R„IY satisf ctory At several of the stalls. as
h"e ;',"° was ta.icaen, at Others £l4O. £l3O, and £l2O,
f or
arage was not less than £lOO at each stall. So
hle
""t1 result of the first day.
earlttboy . Txuaia•
slightly ihreatening for rain ;
t1,t4)41,kt wase,ight°o7lcilngkthesun shone brilliantly out, in-
f, dot,°,a_titablea.csight-seers to the ground, to piney
h4!)ieS 01, 4. festivity, and. relaxation tlie toils of
Nth°l tli,,lndeor domestic pursuits. B.).midday the
tt roads, streets, and lanes leading to the park
loilh,'"ged with vehicles and pedestrians, all in the
and d ined_, if possible, to be pleased:
'f t"ltlap• aSt PRDer e described (after a cursory view)
atltil'it4t4i?aP:alab,tlicoldint:w7.or Grand Marquee, appropriated
g the immense stock of fancy
kelt Ote,,•4tieles attractive than the fair ladies
vikd
also 'll,ler erssspaective beautifully-plenished
thtkst; \v° at
noticed de the flower tents, and other
itt.iet4ilvetinildsra.naanyleeof them large) erections on the
IaIN an and need, thereftire, now only state,
fetes,'
tted . a in_
_9'e in order, and fully decorated, they
'fteeetiot
oust, gay and beat?
.1 ppearance. The
Mut °atet a:tne beautiful principle. of charity, which
EttlOUs display, do not wish their names to
Thethere "our however, to those to whom honour
htluetle'ef centre pavilion, 1
t which formed, of course,
~Oltthle 'llLre of lattt io was that so gracefully pre-
heo,,l3Y the estimacable'lady of the worthy mayor ;
'tlffan:tY and fashion that filled the tent kept up a
`. tiinsure on that and other stalls. The follow-
-1,,,t1. Ft- I,.'air Presidents of the other tables
1,1411•5:SV • Yates, Mrs. Moss, Mrs. J. B. Yates, and
re•
acauel Thompson.
h
4: )43aiteilatd Alison, Woolton Hayes, and the Misses
6 The' I,9eorg
°liits,„:°,lTall Lawrence.
4: )41.4 Itec-i; ry.
(3r catopbell, and the Misses Earle.
i.hi •
Rothe Sat°
10•_0, and Mrs. Pritt.
NO 1.401, Mrs. Yate Lee, and Mrs. C. Booth.
11, Pa. 401:18 and Mrs. Lucas.
Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Macauley, and Mrs.
0111:8, :.'ttradwllag..lll9.l!, and Miss Petre. , _ tiret;ablea „mutt Moon, and Mrs. Edgar UMW'''
ertlatn ere
A Piled with fancy-work, articles of vertu,
att;r:Boe.:
dira:7Bo:t&ovnc
ottomans, specimens
would be impossible to IF-
, all th •
mteoi'shiotts at taste and fancy could devise.
specimens of fancy knittings,.
t,.da Lelnts dolls, curiously-wrought devices, t'IC
re heaped in profusion on the various
ttp.tflot, ffd or en singlet lay claim to some article of a
angst thegraea valu.
tt, As., the rtt.cles for exhibition only, in the
_grand
totlt;treet):Pclendid model of the new baths (in Corn-
tfiN....,l% A ole.ttigned by model,Nwlands, the borough
slabori,e beautiful it would be difficult
ti,:taott;t_ft. Ale in its details, and admirable in its ar-
Qee, "Yr piece
`tlitas of mechanism which attracted much
et. of nation from Mr. Condliff, plumber.
on-l'orfd, to Mr. Yates. It consults

THE FANCY FAIR.

of two houses, connected by a drum wheel; also a mill.
In one of the houses a beautiful squirrel is placed, in the
other a small working model engine. The squirrel is
occassionally made to go into the drum wheel, which he
causes to revolve; this gives motion to the machinery,
which causes two neatly-constructed jets d'eau to play
within glass cases. The effect is beautiful and striking.
A number of gutta-percha ornaments were to be found
amongst the articles on the stalls. Several pictures
adorned the place; one of these, the burning of the
Ocean Monarch, serving to recal the sad reminiscences of
that melancholy affair. Others, however, were of a light
and cheerful character. Amongst the articles shown was
a water-colour drawing of Prince's Park during the festi-
vities. The artist, Mr. J. R. Isaac, has selected the mo-
ment at which the balloon ascends for presenting a view
of the park, and the drawing is strikingly faithful. A
tinted lithographic print, executed in the highest style of
art, will be published as early as possible, and the profits
arising from the sale will be devoted to the general fund
applicable to the uses of the charities.
At the Mayoress's stall a rich table-cover, the work of
Mrs. George Hall Lawrence, and a wax basket in imita-
tion of coral, with a variety of fruit in wax, attracted
much admiration. Indeed, so perfect were the colouring
and model of the fruit, that many persons believed it to
be real, and just taken from the trees.
At the stall of Mrs. Moss was a most splendid and
valuable robe de chambre, of rich brocaded silk, of the
Louis Quatorze style. There was much taste displayed
in the design and workmanship, and the robe was of great
value.
Some fine specimens of ornamental printing from the
Mail-office were scattered amongst the stalls. Amongst
these we noticed the following poem, beautifully printed,
with a rich border, touched with gold :
THE CASTLE OF ROCHEGUYON.
BY LORD JOHN MANNERS.

WRITTEN FOR THE LIVERPOOL FANCY FAIR, AUGUST 8, 1849,

The Seine beneath La Rochoguyon rolls,
But be carries no tale away ;
No lights from those walls on his waters gleam,
As they gleamed in the olden day.
Yon crumbling keep and that ruined tower—
How they speak to the musing mind,
And whisper high things of the fair Guerchville,
That noblest of womankind.
Did ever so gallant a monarch before*
Bend down to a beauty so proud !
Was ever so gallant a suitor's prayer
By such peerless lips disallowed ?
"Sir King, though a nobler house than mine
"Fair France in her borders wide
"Contains not ; yet 'tis not noble enough
"To give to her Monarch a Bride.
" But if I am sprung from too lowly a house,
" Your throne, as a Queen, to share,
"I am sprung from far too lofty a line
"To reign as your mistress there!"
* Henry IV.
Three hundred copies of the " Bazaar Polka," arranged
expressly for the occasion by Mr. &um& the bandmaster
of the 46th regiment, and played magnificently by the
military bands, were also presented for sale. A chaste
and beautifully-executed medal, commemorative of the
fancy f-dr, from the well-known establishment of Mr.
Hausburg, was offered for sale from a variety of hands.
It contained a suitable inscription on one side, and the
Liverpool Arms on the obverse, with the name of the
Mayor and the date. Opposite to the entrance of the
marquee were several objects worthy of notice, namely,
specimens of land tortoises: one of them was an animal
of large dimensions, and from a card appended to its neck,
it appears to have been taken at the Gallipagos Islands ;
it was alive when brought to Callao, and from some Spa-
nish characters marked on its back, was supposed to have
been about two hundred years old. It died while being
brought to England. There was also a beautiful model
of a Chinese junk, which was well worthy the inspection
of visitors.
Fifty boys from the Blue-coat Hospital occupied sta-
tions at different distances, being in readiness to convey
messages or orders to any part of the ground when re-
quired. They were neatly attired, and wore medals com-
memorative of the occasion, which medals had been pre-
sented to them by Mr. Councillor Thomson. There were
ten bands on the ground. Four of these were military—
the bands of the 4th Dragoon Guards, and of the 30th
Regiment. which came, we believe, from Manchester and
Preston ; of the Local Companies, and of the 46th Regi-
ment now stationed here. The other bands were Grib-
bins' (Wellington-rooms), Joliffe's, Emidy's (the Zoolo-
gical), Rogers', and Monk house's, while the tenth corps was
formed of the juvenile instrumentalists from the Indus-
trial Schools. It was to the kindness of General Sir Wm.
Warre, who has, from the first, taken the liveliest interest
in the undertaking, that the town owed the presence of so
many military musicians. The various bands were distri-
buted over the ground in commodious orchestras erected
for the purpose, and gladdened and enlivened every lo-
cality. Occasionally, two or three bands were joined for
greater effect, and poured forth a flood of harmony upon
the air. The Lancashire Bell-ringers were stationed op-
positite the grand entrance, and " discoursed most exqui-
site music." Amongst other pleasing performances were
the Aurora Waltzes, arranged expressly for them, and dis-
playing effectually the melodious tones • of the bells, and
the surprising skill of the ringers; "The Blue Bells of
Scotland," with variations, in the course of which pas-
sages of extraordinary brilliancy were executed with such
skill and precision as to surprise and delight the most cri-
tical judges. At four o'clock, this (Thursday), afternoon,
five of the larger musical bands united in playing a battle
piece. with thrilling effect. They afterwards played the
National Anthem, in powerful style, and the thousands
around evinced their loyalty by doffiing their hats—Mr.
Atkins meantime firing a royal salute from his Swiss Cot-
tage in the inner park.
THE STORM.
The last strains of the Monster Band had scarcely died
away, when the sky, which had for the past two hours
been threatening, shewed symptoms of a disposition at
once to put its threats in execution, and many of the
weatherwise began to make for home; in many cases,
however, only to be caught in the exposed and shelterless
lanes leading from the Park. A few heavy drops first
came down, and happy were they who seized the hint to
get into some of the tents, for without further warning
peal upon peal of thunder burst forth—heaven's artillery,
mocking the puny imitations from the cannon on the
lake—and the rain-charged clouds seemed absolutely to
drop down unbroken upon the multitudes below. All
which before had been hilarity, was now confusion. In
vain were umbrellas and parasols called into requisition
to protect the rich dresses, bonnets, and shawls of the
ladies, and the gossamers and best coats of the males.
In vain the shelter of the shrubberies, the awnings of
tents, and every imaginable device to insure a dry skin
were invoked. 'Umbrellas became spouts for the torrent;
the resort to parasols resembled the attempt to lade out
the Mersey with a spoon ; and even in the inside of the
crowded tents the rain forced its way down in awful
streams. Such a wholesale destruction of male and female
attire was never seen. Fancy bonnets were wofully flat-
tened ; silks, satins, and muslins became dishcloths • and
smart slippers became transformed into the resemblance
of mud-bespattered trenchers on the feet of their owners.
Without intercession for a full hour the rain came down
as surely it never did before, until a little after five a short
lull occurred, and the brightening sky shewed symptoms
of the elements relenting. Many availed themselves of
the opportunity for a start towards the town, but the lull
was only momentary. The thunder redoubled its ener-
gies, and all hope was at an end. Everybody felt them-
selves as wet as they could be, and a continuous stream
of bedraggled people of both sexes began to pour forth
from every gate. Calling a coach was as vain as calling
spirits from the vasty deep. They would not come when
you did call, except at the most exorbitant fares, as high,
in instances we witnessed, as a guinea each. Five gui-
neas, we learn, were in some instances offered in vain.
For full two hours every approach to the town presented a
woful cavalcade of drenched objects, as different from the
gay corteges by which they had been thronged in the
morning as the relics of a spread by Mr. Lynn—the
wrecks of confectionary, ruined castles, and blanc manges
—to the gay and tempting appearance which the whole pre-
sented at its commencement. Yet, amidst all this drench-
ing and draggling—this destruction dire of bonnets and
dresses, feathers, and flowers—it was wonderful to observe
the most perfect good humour pervading the sufferers.
Many seemed to enjoy it, and everybody felt that he or
she could not laugh at another's misfortune. We may
venture to prophecy that this storm, and the supplemen-
tary items which it will add to the millinery or haber-
dashery bills of many a family, will not be the earliest
forgotten events connected with the Liverpool Fancy Fair.
Of the thunderstorm, the Journal thus graphically
writes :—" The only canvass which was waterproof was
that which protected the Flower Shows : this was supplied
by the Botanic Garden and the committees of Rock Ferry
and Woolton Flower Shows. Being properly stretched,
it acted like an umbrella. The other booths were hastily
and clumsily covered, and, in consequence, resisted the
rain only at intervals. When some of the booths, there-
fore, became untenable, and shelter was no longer afforded
by trees and sheds, there was an impatient fluttering about
of restless, wet, and helpless people. The illnatured
were pleased to see in this something ludicrous, for, dis-
tress not fatal, like toothach, excites very little pity, and
truth to say, some :of the poses were rather laughable.
Here and there were to be seen ladies passing along under
a torrent, with a parasol twelve inches in diameter, over a
person three yards in circumference, and anon a young
lady stepped through puddles on tiptoe, the elastic hoop,
true to the laws of mechanics, awkwardly bulging out on
one side, while unduly compressed on another. Bonnets,
" real ducks of bonnets," hung flabbily down, like the
feathers of a cock in a shower, and while the majority of
young creatures left their flounces to flap about their
ankles rather than expose their insteps, matrons more
matured economically revealed those supporting fas-
cinations which never before were indicated except
by the charms of immaculate ankles. The scene, not-
withstanding, was pitiable in the extreme, and, in
the intervals of silence permitted by the thunder, a
prudent father might be heard thinking aloud, ' This
rain will cost me thirty pounds ; three daughters
and my wife will have all their dresses spoiled, and
where they are I don't know. Foolish women ! they
would not stay at home.' Ladies,' hinted a matron under
her son's umbrella, should not come out except in mus-
lin ; it will wash.' True,' replied the aforesaid lather,
' but the price of starch will be up to-morrow on 'Change.'
A member of the Statistical Society calculated the damage
done to finery at £5,000, and at the announcement all the
milliners and haberdashers within hearing heartily rejoiced.
The rain suspended all commercial operations at the stalls,
but w hen the crowd somewhat diminished, Mr. Robert
Lucas reminded persons present of the great object of the
meeting by mounting a temporary rostrum, and putting
up to auction the thousand vendible temptations which
still ornamented Mrs. Lucas's stall. Mr. Lucas, in a
former age, would have done duty as one of those barons
bold who built castles at the junction of four roads, and
took toll of all who passed. On this and the preceding
day, he levied contributions on all visitors, and did it in so
pleasing a way, that even a member of the Financial Re-

form Association could not complain of extravaganc, .)n
this occasion he was equally at home, for, although no ng
was ' bought in,' he obtains, as he always does, v n,
Thor-like, lie wields the hammer, prices equal tc ne
value. Mr. Lucas restored good humour within the ba aar,
and Punch and the bellringers made a similar attempt
without. The most successful, however, in the way of
harmony, were the fine little lads of the Industrial School,
who seemed to exert themselves the more in consequence
of the presence of their beloved governess, Mrs. Coates.
Late and wet as it was, hundreds continued to enter, and
thousands continued on the ground until the hour of
closing arrived."

THE BALLOON ASCENTS.
One of the most attractive features of Thursday's
programme was the ascent of Mr. Green, the celebrated
aeronaut, in his Victoria balloon. The Nassau, by-the-
bye, was originally announced to ascend • but, for some
reason, the Victoria was substituted. The gas required
was brought from the mains by a pipe laid down near the
southern entrance to the park; and the inflation com-
menced at an early hour in the day. It was intended
that, in addition to Mr. Green and his son, two other gen-
tlemen, Mr. Councillor Fisher, one of the festival com-
mittee,
and Mr. T. Luff, licensed victualler, would as-
cend ; and when the inflation was complete, this party en-
tered the car. It was found, however, that the balloon
would not carry all four ; and Mr. Luff reluctantly got
out. At twenty minutes to three, whilst the gusts of
wind which prevailed, and swayed the vast machine vio-
lently to and fro, announced the approach of a thunder
storm, the signal was given to loose the rope, and the
ascent took place amidst the cheers of the assembled
thousands, the aeronauts waving their flags in response.
It was at first feared, from the shifting about of the wind,
that they might not be able to clear the spire of Dr.
M'Neile's church, which was near the starting place. Ad-
vantage, however, was taken of a temporary lull, and
the difficulty avoided. Before any safe altitude could
be obtained, some of the ballast had to be thrown out.
We have been favoured, viva voce, by one of the aeronauts,
Mr. Fisher, with the following particulars of their excursion.
On first leaving the ground the balloon took a direction
nearly south-easterly, rising rather slowly, and enabling
the party to enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the Park,
and surrounding country, and the town and docks of
Liverpool in the distance. After throwing out more bal-
last, it ascended higher, getting into another current,
which bore it to the southward towards the river, which it
commenced crossing in a slanting direction near Rock
Ferry. The scene here was of a magnificent description :
the broad bosom of the Mersey became diminished to the
size of a tiny rivulet, the villas and grounds on each side
appearing like a tiny speck only amidst the vast expanse
presented to the vision. The voyagers proceeded in this
direction until, by another current, they were driven again
over the river, in the direction of the port of Ellesmere.
In the meantime, it had been debated whether they should
be enabled to proceed through a dense cloud, evidently
surcharged with electricity, which presented itself before
them ; but it was decided, by throwing out more ballast,
to make the attempt at a higher altitude. On entering
the cloud the drenching moisture streamed down the
sides of the balloon, almost blinding the party, par-
ticularly Mr. Green sen. The coolness of this veteran,
however, never deserted him ; and he was ably assisted
in his arrangements by the rest of the party. Having
passed over the town of Ellesmere Port, a large field .was
seen, which was chosen as the best place to effect a
descent, and the valve was at once opened to permit the
escape of the gas. The descent was not rapid enough to
enable the aeronauts to avail themselves of this field,
which they passed over, and alighted in a potato field. This
locality, however, being calculated to damage the fabric
of the balloon, the grappling iron was unloosed, and they
passed over, finally landing on terra firma at a favourable
place a little in the Shrewsbury direction from Ellesmere,
from which they returned in the evening. Mr. Fisher
describes his sensations during the trip as most delight-
ful. Notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, his
sense of perfect security and confidence in the ability and
experience of Mr. Green, were so great that his only re-
gret was that he could not have those most dear to him
by his side to partake of his happy sensations. From the
first moment of leaving the earth he was collected in nerve,
and himself, under the directions of Mr. Green, ',shortly
after leaving the ground, unlashed the crimson cloth in
which the car was enveloped.
The ascent of Friday was, if possible, more beautiful—
at least as far as respects the sensation experienced by the
beholders. It was arranged that on that day Mr. Robert
and Mr. William Horsfall, the two brothers of the ex-
Mayor, should ascend along with Mr. Green. Several
parties were anxious to go up. One gentleman offered £lO
for the aacent, a premium he afterwards raised to £2O ;
but the prior engagement with Messrs. Horsfall, who had
given only fifteen guineas, precluded his hopes.
Many were the preparations requisite before the aerial
apparatus could be loosed from the cords. A partial
rising was permitted to test the acquired power of the gas ;
the crowd at first mistook this for the ascent, and raised a
cheer. At length the sand-bags, ropes, and all other
necessary appliances were bundled in, and at six o'clock,
Mr. Green and the Messrs. Horsfall took their seats. The
excitement then became intense. Mr. James Parker (who,
by the bye, lent valuable aid the whole three days in the
tent of Mrs. Lynn) bustled in with refreshment. Mr.
Green took a glass of porter, and other bottles were put
into the car. The Mayor advanced at this juncture, and
shook hands with Mr. R. Horsfall, pointing significantly
to the heavens. The motion was observed, and his
worship's cordiality and good humour cheered. The word
at length was given, and the balloon arose. The crowd
rushed beneath, and offered up vociferous applause.
The ascent at first was almost perpendicular„ and the
wind apparently north-west, The upper current, how-
ever, indicated many points more to the westward, and the
balloon crossed the country towards Prescot, or its neigh-
bourhood. Soon after starting, the occupants of the bal-
loon, who had acknowledged the cheering by the waving
of their hats, threw out ribbons and papers appropriate to
the occasion. The ascent was all that could be desired,
and no prettier sight for the first five minutes could easily
be conceived. The balloon continued in sight for about
twenty minutes.
The ascent is described by one of the aeronauts as the
most agreeable and delightful journey which he ever un-
dertook. The scene, on looking down, was most inter-
esting and animated beyond anything which could be con-
ceived. The entrance to the rivers Dee and Mersey were
distinctly visible, with the extensive tracts of country lying
between and extending for many miles to the south, while
the view was equally grand in the opposite direction.
The landscape altogether embraced a circle of•many miles,
and the rivers, parks, fields, and inclosures, marked out as
they were by the hedges and trees, appeared to be defined
as upon a map. The balloon, after hovering for a short
time over the park, where it was gazed upon with delight
by the thousands assembled on the ground, took a course
nearly south-east. It passed over the London and North-
Western Railway, near the Old Swan, and then in the di-
rection of Knotty Ash and Knowsley Park. Numbers of
persons, who had assembled to obtain a sight of the aerial
machine, were collected on the various roads, and their
shouts were distinctly heard by thevoyagers. On approach-
ing Knowsley Mr. Green began to prepare for the descent,
and opened the valve for the emission of gas. The balloon
then descended gradually until it came within afew hundred
yards of the ground. It passed along for some distance
in a horizontal direction, in order that a suitable place
might be selected so as to effect the descent with safety,
which was ultimately accomplished without the least dif-
ficulty, in a field near Knowsley-hall. Several persons,
on seeing the balloon about to descend, came forward
with the utmost promptitude to render assistance, and
such was the steadiness with which the ponderous machine
glided along, that Mr. Green and his friends were in con-
versation with those below at least five minutes before
reaching the ground. Ultimately the balloon was secured,
and the aeronauts alighted in safety, not the slightest
casualty having occurred during their progress. The
servants from Knowsley-hall gave every assistance which
the aeronauts required, and his lordship's steward invited
them to the hall to partake of some refreshment, which
was respectfully declined, owing to a previous invitation
given by Mr. Pemberton, a gentleman resident near the
hall, and personally known to one of the parties. Mr.
Pemberton treated them in the most hospitable manner,
and did everything in his power to ensure their comfort.
The descent was made about twenty minutes to seven, so
that the balloon must have remained suspended about
three-quarters of an hour. The greatest altitude obtained
was three-quarters of a mile. We understand that Mr.
Green displayed such skill and judgment in the general
management of the balloon that his companions felt the
greatest confidence during the ascent, entertaining not the
slightest apprehension as to their perfect security. They
all returned to Liverpool about ten o'clock the same
night.
The music still continues ; you get on!the shore by the
lake, and you behold some forty or fifty youths, the eldest
not more than fifteen or sixteen years of age, forming a
strong and powerful band : they play well, too, and you
inquire who they are ? This is the band of the Indus-
trial School, at Kirkdale : a valuable Institution. The
children, for such the majority of them are, are neatly
dressed, in trousers and jackets made of dark cloth, of
good quality. The cap is of the same material, inter-
woven with a band. They are under the care of Mr.
Coates, a gentleman whose kindness and civility must be
conspicuous to those who met him. He tell us his
band consists of forty-nine performers, and that: there
are 1,150 children in Kirkdalc Schools, and bears willing
testimony to the ability and good conduct of his young
charge. He tells the Royal George is about being blown
up, and that his juvenile band has been selected to play on
the lake during the performance of this experiment.
THE FLOWER SHOW.

This was one of the great attractions of the fete. The
largest tent was appropriated to the floral display, which
was varied, rich, and beautiful. The specimens, many of
which were rare, were from the gardens and hothouses
chiefly of the gentry near Liverpool, but some had been
sent a considerable distance.
Amongst the chief competitors were—L. Bailie, Isaac
Hadwen, R. W. Preston, J. B. Yates, G. Cunningham,

J. N. Walker, Richd. Alison, John Cropper, John Moss,
11. Sharpies J. Gray, 11. Winch, James Eden, Adam
Fairie, T. Weld Blundell, Chas. Wilson, and Arthur
Steains, Esqs. ; Mr. Skirving, Mr. Thomas Whalley,
and Mr. James Kellock. Some pretty floral devices, and
baskets of fruits and flowers, were also shown. An extra-
ordinary cactus, from Demerara, known as " The monk's
cowl," was exhibited by Mr. William Moon. Several
prizes were distributed for extraordinary productions.
The sale, besides that of bouquets, consisted (in three
tents) of a great variety of flowers and plants, in pots, all
in full bloom, and including many fine specimens. There
was a considerable demand. The tents were unadorned
save by the floral riches which they presented.