The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-07-17 00:00:00

THE DINNEE.

Shortly after four o'clock a party of brethren who had as-
sisted in the masonic duties, upwards of 50 in number, sat
down to a very excellent dinner, provided in Mrs. Scott's
accustomed hospitable manner, at which Brother Le Gendre
Nicholas Starkie, Esq., presided. The cl9th!having been
removed, the following toasts were drank with all the feelings
of loyalty and truth that have ever distinguished.tliceraft,
and such of them as more especially related to the order, Were
drank with full masonic honours. The first toast prlposed
was " The Queen," which was drunk with three times three
loud cheers, and nillowed by the national anthem—" God
save the Queen,"—the brethren standing, and heartily, join-
ing in all the choruses. Brother Greaves,. cirganist of the
parish church, took his seat at the piano, and by his highly
talented performances ou the instrument during the evepirig,
very largely- contributed to the harmony and enjoyment thatt.
prevailed during the proceedings.
"The Queen Dowager" was next drank,
.a'nd.!it was' re-
ceived with all the sincere esteem and respect Which that&
lustrious individual secured for herself whilst. she shared fie
throne with our late sovereign.
" His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Grand,Master
of England." It is scarcely necessary to say that the39ast
was responded to with the warmest demonstrations or grati-
tude and respect towards his Royal Highness,.for,his, tine:eas-
ing attention to every object by which the intereskartittio-
nour of the craft may be promoted and maintained, ,
Brother Gilmour Robinson, P.G.c., had permission to pro-
pose the next toast, and after paying a well-deserves(
um to the character of the Chairman, he prdposed " theheaJth
of Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie, I.'.(;.lll.WD.O.V•which
was drank with all the honours, and duly acknoWledieirby
Brother Starkie.

. .
" Brother John Drinkwater, Esq., D.P.G.M." ‘can next
drank, and briefly responded to by that much respected nimn
and upright mason.
" Brother Gilmour Robinson, P.G C.". was then drank,
and received the honours. The rev. gentlithan acknoiledg-
ed the toast at considerable ldngth • '

Song by brother Molyneux, " A free and accepted, gason
of the olden time," which was sung most admirably, andeli-
cited great applause.
Song by Brother Samuel, " England and Victoria.",
" The visiting Brethren who have honoured the meeting
with their attendance," was next very cordially drani;:, and
acknowledged in most handsome terms by Brethren OaPtain
Redeat and Dr. Strati), both of whom are attached 'to-the
regiment of infantry now stationed at the 'barracks: near
Blackburn.

Song by Brother Led ward, of Eccic;, "Mids'of a reathet
which aff aded much amusement. •

" Brother Perris, of Warrington," P.G.S.W." Wai then
drank, and that gentleman's long tried zeal and fidelity in
the discharge of his masonic duties, gained for the toast a very
hearty reception. Mr. V. acknowledged the toast 'in langu- '
age breathing the warmest wishes for the welfare. Of the 'craft,
and his tixed-d,terminat ion to proinote its prosperitY...
Song by Brother ThOmpson, of .Liverpool, " Mr had
ta'eu the gee," to the character and accent of which 'he did
most ample justice: _

•
" Brother-Joseph Hess, of-Liverpool, P.G.J.\c'." , them.
drank, and suitably acknoWledged by that highly reSpOted
gentleman.
Sung by Brother GroOes, " What are he ladies ti 4 about?"
[Surely Brother Greaiii ought to be able to a-tit*o
- • question.] , , •
" The health of the "G.. P. Trea.surer"'wasy'4t.proppsed
,
and drank with much respect, and- thanks were returned:on
his behalf by:Brother Yates of Uverpnol. ,
Song by Brother Wilson, of • Lancaster, '° Breaking of the
day," which was sung in a very. splendid manner, and re-
ceived the warmest applause. • -
"The health of Brother Naegeli" was. twit drank, and that
gentleman responded to the toast.
Song by Brother Ledward, " The Ghost of a grim scrag
of mutton," sung in a Most humourona manner and afforded
much amusement.

" The health of Brother Molyneux, Ivas. then
given and received with great cordiality. MTolynOx first
returned thanks, and then sung in a beautiful and most feel-
ing manner, "Is there a heart that never loved ?"'
"The health of Mrs. Starkie," was then propOsed, and
drank with profound respect.
The worthy Chairman acknowledged the toast, and -gave
before sitting down.—" The Wives aril Sweethearts of all
Masons."

Captain Redeat spoke to the toast io very handsoMe terms,
and concluded in the most gallant manner by pre'piiing "The
Lancashire Witcbes," a toast to which all present rendered
the homage of their warmest approbation.
Song by Brother Latham, "St. Patrick was:a gentietiian,"
which was given in a very pleasing manner. . ,
"Lord Combermere, the P.G.M. for Cheshire;' was
.next
given, and drank with all Masonic honours. Brother „tames
Hodgkinson Beckett, of Warrington, made a very' a-ppropri-
ate acknowledgement to the toast..., - • •
Song by Brother Wilson, of Lancaster, "My native land
farewell," which that gentleman gave in a style so chaste and
perfectly effective, as would have reflected high praise orrany
of our first-rate professional vocalists.
" Brother Baldwin, of Lancaster, P.Gj.G. was next -givco,
and the hearty reception with which the toast waS 'greeted,
bore ample confirmation of the universal respect and esteem
which is felt for the public and private character of th4t
tleman Mr. B. briefly acknowledged the Wait, and was
warmly cheered on resuming his seat.
Song by Brother Lemon, of Wigan. c. We .need.fiat fear
the de'il.'
The Chairman then in a short, but highly complimentary
speech, proposed " Prosperity to the Town and- Trade Of
Preston." On this toast it is scarcely needful to say,..-that all
present gave to it their sincerest approval. - • •
Brother Gilmour Robinson rose to propose a toast. which
was the health of the greatest luau of the age—thy Duke of
Wellington. (Cheers.) However, be would not bring his
grace before a meeting like the present, iu his great and.gl,_°-
rious character of a military chief, but ing,
one which those "
was addressing knew snuck better how to appreciate. He
would beg therefore to propose " The Duke of Welliogto?
as a Brother Mason." The toast was first drank With fall
Masonic honours, afterwards with warm cheers.
Song by Brother Wright, " Buena' Fariewell?" ,Bich
touching ballad lost little of its exquisite imeetnegt,
from
the very pleasing unlaboured manner in which Mr. Wright

saw* it.
t, •
Ihe Chairman then said that as it was past nine o'clock,
and himself and many of the brethren were at a considera-,.
ble distance from their homeS, it became necessary foihito
to draw their festive enjoyments to a close, he should there".
fore only propose one more toast, and in the seniiment of
which be knew that he might safely depend-upon receiviDl
the sincerest concurrence of every one present. He begged
then to propose "The Bose Thistle, and Shamrock, and
speedy relief to all distressed' Masons throughout the habits !
ble globe." The worthy Chairman had justly calculated
upon the sympathy that would be felt in the sentiment of this
toast, for it was acknowledged by all, in a manner which
plainly evinced how well the brethren are disposed to re-
member, and ready to relieve the " poor and penniless.
The Chairman and the other Grand Provincial Oflice.r:
shortly afterwards left the room, being warmly cheered at the
time of their retning, and the other brethren nnlv
together a short time longer all returning to (heir hrr
lefy
well pleased in recollecting the-happy, nranner
had enjoyed the " froYincial.," •

THEATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL.

On the Nights of the Races, the Doors will not be opened
until Half-past Seven. The Performances to commence
at Eight o'clock.

UNPRECEDENTED MUSICAL ATTRACTION!
The highly celebrated Vocalist, Madame CINTI DA MO-
REAU, who created such a great sensation in London this
season, for whom the chef d'ceuvres of Rossini, Meyerheer,
and Auber, were specially composed, and who is acknow-
ledged to.be the most finished I, rench and Italian Vocalist
of the day ; and the extraordinary Pianist, Mons.
DOE H LER, of her Majesty's Theatre, and the Nobility's
Concerts, London, whose astonishing and almost miracu-
lous performances were hailed in London with a degree of
enthusiasm never before experienced, are engaged for
FOUR NIGHTS, and will make their first appearance
here THIS EVGN INC:. Their other Nights of Performance
will be WFDNES THUIISDA Y, and FRIDAY, in the
present week.
Signor CURION I, the eminent Tenor, Signor GIUBILEI,
Primo Basso Cantante, at the Theatre-Koval, Drury•lane,
and of her Majesty's Theatre, London, and Mr. BOCHSA,
who will direct the Operatic Entertainments, and perform
on the Harp some of his most favourite Pieces, are also
enga2ed for FOUR NIGHTS, and will appear Tuts
Evatsitso, in a GRAND MISCELLANEOUS CON-
CERT.

THIS present TUESDAY EVENING, the 17th instant,
1 the Entertainments will commence with the petite
Comedy of

HIDE AND SEEK.
After which' PART 1. of a
.GRAND MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT,
Consisting of a variety of Vocal and Instrumental Music.
I3y Madams Cinti Damoreau, Mons. Doehler, Sig. Curioni,
)Eljuor Goihilei, and Mr. Bochsa.

After which, the Farce of
21 R. AND 311 is. i'RINGLE.
To be followed 4 the SECOND Patti' of the
. CONCER .
To 'conclude with the Nati Tonal Anthem,
" Goo
more
THE QUEEN,"
13y Madame Cinti Darnoreau, ,nor Cu rioni, and Signor
iGiubilei, accompanied by Mr. Bocisa and Mons. Doehler.
. . Mademoiselle.FOßGEOT,
'The Leading Actress of the Gymnasse, Paris, is engagell for
Three Nights, and will make her first appearance- To-
alottnow EVENING, in the first act of Auber's celebirated
French Opera of • _

A M BASSA DR ICE,
Composed expressly for Madame C. Damoreau.
Benriette....(a Prima Donna).... Madame C. Damore au.
Charlorte..(also a Theatrical Performer, friend to
Henriette)..Mademoiselle Forgeot,
Pint Actress of the Gymnasse, Paris.
Fortunatus (Manager of the Munich Theatre) Sig. GuibileiL.
After which,
A. CONCERT,
AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.

Notivithstanding the very heavy expense attending the
above Engagements, no advance will be made in the regular
prices of admission to the. Theatre, which will remain as.
usual, Lower Boxes, 45.; Upper Boxes,-35.6d.; Pit, 25.6 d.;
Gallery, ls.
The Box-office will be opened Daily, when Places may be
taken, front Ten until Three o'clock. No Places can be
secured unless a corresponding number of Tickets are taken..

NEW INSTITUTION OF THE FINE ARTS,
FOR THE

EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE,

BY MODERN ARTISTS,

I THE GALLERY AND ROOMS, OVER THE UNION NEWS-

• ROOMS, DUKE STREET,
WILL CLOSE upon the 31st inst. fur the Reception. og
PAINTINGS, &c.
J. PALMER, Secretary.
The Exhibition WILL OPEN early in August.
Liverpool, 16th July, 1838.