The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-12-15 00:00:00

ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH.

We are told that it has afforded matter of deep regret
to many members of the congregation of St. Augustine's
Church, who feel that they have received the benefits of
spiritual guidance and consolation, from the anxious
labours and piety of the late lamented Dr. Tattershall, to
learn that the trustees have it in contemplation to appoint
a gentleman whom those members do not consider to
have had sufficient experience to fill up the void created
by the decease of the late pastor. Several names we have
already heard mentioned, as likely to be that of the Rev.
gentleman's successor, to none of whom we can offer the
slightest objection, on personal, or any other grounds,
except their youth, and want of sufficient experience to
undertake so important a charge, and to tread successfully
in the paths of a predecessor so beloved, and so gifted
with the attributes which belong to the Christian mi-
nister.

One ground of such a choice, it is said, is the circum-
stance that the income attached to this church is not ade-
quate to secure the services of a clergyman of eminent
standing and attainments—one to whom the congregation
can look up with the same affection and confidence with
which they regarded their late pastor. We are assured,
however, that this difficulty need not stand in the way of
the trustees ; but that, should a selection be made agree-
able to the feelings of the congregation, a sufficient sti-
pend would be made up by them. We hope, therefore,
that the trustees will give the matter their most earnest
consideration, before any step is taken. They will, we
are sure, see how important it is that the union and bro-
therly love amongst its members, which has hitherto dis-
tinguished this congregation, should be preserved and
protected from even the possible intrusion of coolness or
alienation. We have no wish to appear in the slightest
degree dictatorial, or even intrusive, with respect to this
subject. We know, however, that many members of St.
Augustine's Church are most anxious that a minister
should bs appointed to direct them in the way, whose
matured judgment end pious experience will aid in recon-
ciling them to the absence of him who is now lost to them
on earth ; and we cannot refrain from the duty of com-
municating that knowledge.

TESTIMONY OF CHRISTIAN REGARD TO THE
REV. G. CUTHBERT.

Yesterday evening a numerous and highly respectable assem-
blage of Christ Church congregation, met at the school-room,
in Christian-street, for the purpose of presenting to the Rev. G.
Cuthbert, the curate, on the occasion of his leaving them, a
testimonial of their esteem and affection towards him as a
Christian and a man, during his ministry and sojourn amongst
them.

The chair was taken by Mr. Prichard, and an affecting ad-
dress, signed by the subscribers, was read. It was to the fol-
lowing effect:—

Their felt desirous, at the close of the reverend gentleman's
valuable and unwearied labours amongst them, of recording
their gratitnde for the fidelity with which it had pleased God
to enable him to proclaim in all its fullness the glorious Gospel
of Christ, both in the pulpit and through a large and populous
district, and to request his acceptance of a pocket Communion
Service, of the value of .tlO ; together with a purse of '63, as
a small token of their affectionate esteem and regard, and also
as a mark of their high approbation of the sound scriptural doc-
trines which he so zealously inculcated. It has pleased the
Lord to call him to labour in another part of his vineyard ; but
he would be long affectionately remembered in the prayers of
many here who, through his instrumentality, had enjoyed
many seasons of sweet communion with their Divine master.
They prayed that he might long be spared, to publish the glad
tidings of salvation to helpless sinners, and that, wheit taken
away, his faithful testimony might ensure him a blessed re-
ward; and that amidst all trials and discouragements, he
might be cheered onward by the animating promises held forth
in the Word of God. .

The Chairman, Mr. Woodruff, Mr. Lewtas, and Mr. George
Jones, the treasurer, spoke in the most affectionate terms of
their pastor as the bold and unflinching advocate of Gospel
truth. _ _

After this gratifying testimonial, the teacher of the school
presented to the rev. gentleman a handsomely bound copy of
Bishop South's "Commentary of the Bible."
The Rev. Mr. CUTHBERT, who was labouring under severe
indisposition, then returned thanks in the most feeling and
Christian terms.

It may be mentioned, as a most gratifying feature of the pro-
ceedings, that the poor of the congregation contributed without
solicitation, thirty shillings, in pence, towards procuring the
testimonial.

The rev. gentleman has been promoted to the incumbency of
Duckenfield, by the Bishop of Chester.

The Annual Sermon at St. Barnabus, for the Southern
Hospital, will be preached on Sunday next, when the
Mayor will be present.
On Sunday afternoon last, the sum of £32 14s. was
collected at St. Ann's Church, Aizburth, after a most
eloquent sermon by the Rev. Hugh M'Neile, in aid of
the schools attached to the church.
DREADFUL ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday a man, named James
Lyon, at work in the tunnel at Walton, went with a candle to
a a barrel containing 28 lbs. of powder, portion of which was
wanted for the purpose of blasting. By some means a spark
from the candle was communicated to the powder, which ex-
ploded with dreadful effect. The poor man was so dreadfully
injured that he died on Saturday. At the coroner's inquest,
the foreman made some strong remarks about contractors on
railways not paying more attention to the lives of their work-
men. Here a naked candle was taken, when a common lan-
tern, which would not cost above 3s. 5d., might have prevented
the accident. The coroner said he fully concurred with these
remarks, and hoped that attention would be called to the sub-
ject by the press, so that a law might be passed to avert such
accidents in Nture.

LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.
THE CHRISTMAS DELIVERY OF PRIZES

Yesterday, the spacious lecture hall of the above admir-
able institution was crowded in every part by a most re-
spectable auditory, to witness the usual Christmas distri-
bution of prizes. This interesting anniversary has been
somewhat hastened this year in order to secure the pre-
sence of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, but we regret
to say that at the eleventh hour his lordship was prevented
from attending, by the death of his aged mother, Mrs.
Sumner. It having, however, been previously arranged
th it the newly appointed Bishop of St. Asaph, late
Bishop of Sodor and Man, should (at his own special re-
quest) be present, the office of chairman, usually dis-
charged by the Lord Bishop of Chester, devolved upon
his brother prelate.
The upper galleries were filled with the parents and
friends of the boys,and exhibited an array of female loveli-
ness, that, despite the intense coldness of the weather,
gave a genial warmth to the animated picture. The
ground floor and a portion of the orchestra were occupied
by the pupils.
Previous to the commencement of the business of the
day, the audience were entertained by a selection of music,
admirably performed on the magnificent organ belonging
to the Philharmonic Society, by Mr. Rogers.
At a quarter-past twelve, the Rev. J. Conybeare, the

Principal of the Institution, the Rev. Dr. Brown, Vice-
Principal, the Rev. Dr. Hume, and the other masters,
appeared on the platform, and were received with loud
cheers ; and, immediately afterwards, the Lord Bishop of
St. Asaph's (attended by a large number of the local
clergy and gentry) came forward, and took his seat as
chairman. Among those present, we noticed, the Rev.
H. M'Neile, the Rev. Rector Campbell, the Rev. R.
Davies, the Rev. W. W. Ewbank, the Rev. J. Cordeaux,
the Rev. D. Stewart, the Rev. D. Anderson, the Rev.
Mr. Hughes, W. Potter, Esq., &c., &c. ; and during the
proceedings, G. H. Lawrence, Esq., the Mayor of Liver-
pool, and Mr. Alderman Molyneux, whose earlier atten-
dance was prevented by a meeting of the Town Council,
also appeared on the platform.
The Venite having been admirably chaunted by the
pupils, the Rev. PRINCIPAL came forward, and said, that
it was with some regret that he had that day to open the
proceedings by reading a note from their respected Dio-
cesan, the Lord Bishop of Chester, accounting for his
absence, as he had confidently calculated upon that Right
Rev. Prelate's presence. (Hear.) The Hev. Principal
then read the note, which stated that notwithstanding
the pains that had been taken to secure his Lordship's
attendance, by somewhat abridging the half year, it would
appear that an overruling providence would not permit it,
as he had just heard of the death of his aged mother,
which rendered his presence at the institution impossible.
The Rev. PRINCIPAL mentioned that he need not express
his great disappointment, as he was sure it was participa-
ted in by all present; but under these circumstances, the
absence of their respected and beloved diocesan would be
filled up by the Right Rev. Bishop of St. Asaph, in
whose hands he begged to leave the further conduct of
the meeting. (Applause.)
The Right Rev. CHAIRMAN said that he had hoped for
some time to be present on this occasion ; to see one of
the most interesting sights which could be exhibited to
any person anxious for the good of his country. (Ap-
plause.) The death of old Mrs. Sumner, by causing the
absence of the Bishop of Chester, had perhaps occasioned
his presence to be in some degree useful; and if it were
so, he should feel thankful. He considered this institu-
tion one of the most valuable experiments in progress. as
regarded the movement in favour of general education,
which was now going on. He should ever be most
anxious and willing to assist this great object, and for the
Present, that would be best done by requesting the Rev.
Principal to proceed with the regular business of the
meeting.
The Rev. PRINCIPAL then called upon the platform
A. Wilson and T. Webster, from the Upper, T. Atkin-
son, from the Middle, and Thomas Wilding from the
Lower, Schools, to receive the Divinity Medals. In pre-
senting these boys to his Lordship, he said that the prize
had been so severely competed for in the Upper School,
that the two candidates then on the platform were ad-
judged to be equal. The prize was, however, given to
Webster, because Wilson had had it before. He was
glad that Webster had so well acquitted himself, as the
examination was on a subject which might hardly have
been supposed to have been understood by so young a
boy, namely "Butler's Analogy." Wilson would be
entitled to a certificate.

The Right Rev. CHAIRMAN, in giving the prizes, re-
marked that he was glad to hear of this sort of competi-
tion ; and hoped that having striven against each other,
they would be warm friends for the rest of their lives, and
support each other in everything. (Applause.)
It was stated, in presenting the historical medal to
hunt, that he had gained the same prize last year; and
that the competition between himself, Wilson, and
Holme had been very severe. All three had done ex-
tremely well; and Holme, although third, had passed a
most satisfactory examination. _

The prize gained by J. Harbord was also gained by him
last year.
In presenting the boys for the class prizes in the upper
school, the Principal said that Wilson was the senior boy
in the school, and that in all respects, moral as well as
scholastic, his conduct had been most satisfactory. In
delivering these prizes, the Bishop expressed his satis-
faction in hearing such a good account of Hodgson ; and
created some merriment by observing to Hodgson that
he was a very little boy to win such a prize ; but his lord-
ship was glad that he was " little and good." (Applause.)
In delivering the prizes for penmanship and drawing,
his Lordship said that he had been inspecting their per-
COVM, 13,1010211, and 0.1913 very much pleated with them_ There
was no subject of greater importance than that of provid-
ing a quiet amusement at home, and drawing furnished
that great blessing. He believed it would be a great tem-
poral advantage to England if music and drawing could be
carried into every dwelling throughout the country. (Ap-
plause.)
The Rev. PRINCIPAL, in presenting those selected for
that honour from the prizemen of the evening classes, said,
his lordship would be aware that the character of those
classes was, that they afforded those pupils who had left
school the opportunity of pursuing their studies. He
might also mention that next year he hoped to have
the advantage of a lending library in connection with these
classes.

His LORDSHIP remarked, in reply, that he considered
a lending library a most important addition to the insti-
tution; and he would be glad to see a well-selected lend-
ing library attached to every place of education in the
kingdom. There was no doubt in the world that rational
amusement of this character might be much further ex-
tended than rational amusement of any other description.
There were some worldly enjoyments which were not open
equally to all classes, to the poor as well as the rich ; but
he had ever remarked that the greatest enjoyments were
always diffused among the greatest number. If he was
called on to say what had been his greatest pleasure in
life, he should at once declare it to have been rational
study by himself, and friendly communication with others;
and those two sources of enjoyment were open to every-
body; and they could not be imparted and diffused better
or wider, than by a well-selected lending library. (Ap-
plause.) He hoped all before him would carry on their
education by this means ; from their earliest day—like
that little boy Hodgson—to their latest day. (Applause.)
He hoped himself to carry his education on as long as
he continued in the world, and he asked them all to
carry on that work every day of their lives. There was a
saying current in his family, which had been used before
he was born, and which, being ever in his mind, he could
not help thinking had been of great service to him, and
which he therefore addressed to them ; it was—" Learn,
boys, learn; you will never go the heavier for it." (Ap-
plause and laughter.)
His Lordship then presented the prizes, and on being
informed by the Rev. Rector Campbell, that Heywood was
a schoolmaster, he said he had great pleasure in giving a
prize to one of that profession, as he was a great school-
master himself.

The public presentation of prizes being concluded, the
pupils sang the Jubilate; after which, the vice-principal,
Dr. Brown read over the remainder of the awards in the
Middle School. He mentioned that it was found impos-
sible to decide whether Roberts or Abbott were most en-
titled to the prize for singing; it was awarded to the
former.

Dr. Cox then read th' remainder of the prizes in the
Lower School. He remarked, that as Thomas Wilding
was about to leave for business, it was but due to him to
state that he had conducted himself, since he entered the
school, to the entire satisfaction of himself (Dr. Cox) and
the other masters • and they all united in thanks to him
for the good example be had left behind to his school-
fellows.

The following is an entire list of the prizes awarded:—
UPPER SCHOOL PRIZES.

SPECIAL PRIZES.
Senior Divinity Medal—A. Wilson and T. Webster,
lual.
Senior Historical Medal—A. Hunt.
Senior Mathematical Medal—J. Harbord.
CLASS PRIZES.

Ist Class, Egerton Scholarship—A. Wilson—Work of
the half-year.

2nd Class—Richard Hart—Work of the half-year.
3rd Class—John Park—Ditto.
4th Class—George Fisher—Ditto.

sth Class—T. Biker—Ditto.
6th Class—E. H. Hodgson—Ditto.
Preparatory Class—Henry Cotesworth

- EXTRA PRIZE.
Divinity Prize for Junior Classes—suspended.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIZES
SPECIAL PRIZES.

Divinity Medal—T. Atkinson. Subject—The Church
Catechism, and the devotional poetry contained in the
poetry books said by heart and explained.
Nomination to Upper School—Offered to C. Birch and
W. J. Wilson, but declined. The work of the half year
and the examination.

Historical and Geographical Medal—None adjudged.
Guizot's Civilisation of Europe ; Detailed Geography of
Europe. _

Mathematical and Arithmetical Prize—J. Conway.
The work of the half year.
Mathematical and Arithmetical Certificates—W. Mid-
dleton, E. Lister, W. H. Pearce, W. P. Roberts. Pro-
ficiency in the classes below the first.
French Medal—W. J. Wilson. French done in the
school.

French Certificates—T. Widowson, G. Osborne. Pro-
ficiency in the classes below the first.
Drawing Medal—C. Birch. Drawing done in the
school.

Drawing Certificates—W. Kendall, W. Adcock. Pro-
ficiency in the classes below the first.
Penmanship Medal—E. Burton. Greatest proficiency
in penmanship in the school.
Penmanship Certificates—T. H. Jones, J. Walley,
W. Holmes, T. Ellis. Proficiency in the classes below
the first.

CLASS PRIZES.
Ist Class-1. Potter Scholarship—C. Birch
tificate—\V. B. Jones. 'Work of the half year.
2nd Class-1. Prize of books—T. Rossall.
cate7W. Seddon. _ Work of the half year.

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3rd Class—l. Prize of books—W. A. Jones. 2. Ger.
tificate—F. Oulton. Work of the half year.
4th Class-1. Prize of books—H. S. Bingham. 2. Cer-
tificate—C. Ireland. Work of the half year.
sth Class-1. Prize of books—John Lindsay
tificate—W. Preller. Work of the half year.
6th Class-1. Prize of books—D. Davies. 2. Certifi-
cate—A. P. Wren. Work of the half year.
7th Class—l. Prize of books—C. G. Walker. 2. Cer-
tificate—J. Walker. Work of the half year.
Sth Class—l. Prize of books—R. P. Crosbie. 2. Cer-
tificate—W. P. If oberts. Work of the half year
9th Class—l. Prize of books—E. G. Cuming.
tificate—Jos. Holliday. Work of the half year.
Singing Prize—James Roberts. Singing Certificate—•
W. H. Abbott.
English Prize—T. Daly.

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