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

LIVERPOOL RACES.

These races commence this day, over the course at Aintree,
and will continue till Friday. We subjoin the speculations
of the Manchester papers ou the coming events.
( From the Advertiser.)
LIVERIMOL TRADES' CUP. •
There has been great consternation among the admirers
and supporters of The Doctor, it having been reported that,
in consequence of the death of His Grace the Duke of Leeds,
(being father-in-law to Mr. Fox,) the horse, though well and
at Liverpool, would not run. Tills has not been as yet.de-
dared, but it is generally thought to be the fact. St. Bennett
continues in great force, and is admired most by those who
have had the good fortune frequently to " draw."rhe pats
lander, Harkaway, is described to us as being the finest nag
ever landed in England; and a good, stock of the circulating,
medium is expected to be transferred the latter end 'of next
week. The Caravan horse has made rapid strides in the,
betting ateNewmarket, and parties here have been (some
through necessity) obliged to follow suit. The Cambrian
mare is highly thought of.
( From the Guardian.)
At the corresponding period of last July it was considered
'a nice point to state the precise condition of the market, the
fluctuations being hourly. At that the first favourite fur the
Liverpool July Cup was Lord Westminster's Snyders, taken
upon at ito 1; Birdlime and the winner (Inheritor) both
stood at the figure of 8. If it was rather hazardous then to
give the bona fide feeling of the market, it is certainly not •
less difficult this year. The prices attached are those at the
present hour; but the fluctuations are incessant. The north
division have kept, for some days, close to St. Bennett; awl
7to 2 has, on several occasions, been caught at. At the
opening of the week Lord Miltotan's Cruiskeeu was strongly
backed to win a. very large stake at 20 to 1; she has, how-
ever' been destined, we suppose, to go amiss, for 100 to 2 was
laid last night. The Doctor was also completely sent out of
the betting; the knowledge that the death of the Duke of
Leeds might cause his son-in-law, Mr. S. L. Fox, to.draw
his horse, appeared to be the prevailing reason fur this rapid
retrogression. It wilt probably be found, upon inquiry, that
the horse fell amiss about Gargrave, en reule for Aintree.
We cannot state whether he would turn back or .proceed;
any odds, however, might be obtained Up to last night
Caravau's price averaged 12 to 1, although in Liverpool they
took three points less • the consequence of his winning by six
lengths over Newmarket, on Wednesday, has brought-hint
right a-head of Harkaway, being now backed at 5 to 1, and a
desire shown to go on. Of course, he will travel post-haste
per Caravan. Birdlime's party keep, her up at about 8 (6,1 ; •
and Scott's horses, Puff and the half bred son of Priam, have
not lacked friends. The latter went down freely at 100to'S'
last night ; and a fraction beyond our quotation ecieldnot, in
any good quarter, be had oil Puff. Melbouree—placed as
ninety-nine ont of a linr\l.4o.,ten days ago, iinig,Oed cams
pletely hors de eombat;agipifikii, to have had tivery sudden`
recovery ; within the past two.days as low as 11 to 1 has beep
accepted ; we shunld iinagine,,':hWever, his chance
be great; but that he' left IlambliitOn with Slashibg ""
&c.,. on Monday, is told to ea tbis'Otiiiing, in a quarter to be
depended upon. H;irkaw:iy-rem44,firm ; arid ,11els. tepee
sorted as a splendid horse, and'hiaellhwers be'n feis
on the day. Rachel has been backat 100.0,;.'s during the
week, and 40 in 1 would have" been' taken te-iltiy. There is
so little doing on the others, that we give what we consider
would,be laid, were any one ilispoSed to fetch them; more
into notice :-
11 to 4 agst Lord Eglington's:St. Bennett (offered)
9102 „ Lord Suffield's Ciiiivan (take sto 1) ". .ti
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h 6 .to 1 ~ Mr. Ferguson's Harkaway.
71 to 1 „ Lord Westminster's Cardinal Puff (taken.')
be ".11:5
to 1 „ Mr. Mostyu's Birdlime
•
10 to .1 „ Mr. lieeltine's Slashing HairV 1)
14 to 1 „ Mr. H. Robinson's Melbourne "(taken)
15 to 1 ~ Lord Chesterfield's Mayflower (taken)
20 to 1 „ Lord Eglington's Black 'Diamond
20 to 1 „ Mr. Meiklam's Modesty
40 to 1 „ Mr. Cook's Rachel (taken)
50 to 1 „ Lord Miltown's Cruiskeeu.
ST. LEGER.
7 to 4 against Mr. Bowes's Appleton Lad (taken,)
BETTING LAST NIGHT 4N LIVEEPODI.
• 3 to 1. agstCeravan.
3to 1 „ St. Bennett.
sto 1 „ Harkaway.
7 to 1 .
• Bto 1 „ Cardinal Puff.
1 100 to 4 „ The 3 year old's.
50 to 1 ' , Cruiskeen.
Each of these bets are half a point above taken.

12e. 111.

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GRAND MASONIC FESTIVAL.

(From the Preston Pilot.) ;41--;
The Most Worshipful P.G.M., Le Gendre Nichnlas-Star-
kie, Esq., of Hunt royde,, held a Provincial Grand Lodge of. ,
Masonry, in the Assembly-room at. the Bud-hotel, in this
town, on Thursday last, Which was attended by. the several
Provincial Grand Officers of the Western Division of Lart. ""
cashire, and by the officers of the different lodge's within the '"
same division. The very magnificent furniture of the Royal
Preston Lodge was used on the occasion, and the roOor wasl 8",
most tastefully.adorued by the display of the elegant masonic
flags which were so much admired in our recent public pro-
cessions, and by other banners. The Provincial Grand '
Lodge was opened in due form, with solemn • prayerTte the
Great Architect of heaven and earth, by Brother 'S. IL 's,lr"
Samuel, of Liverpool, after which the various business ntihe..
province was transacted, under the direction 'oldie Most
Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, assisted by John
Drinkwater, Esq., D.P.G.M., the Rev. Gilmour Robinson,
P.G.C. Brother Bultnan, P.,G. D.C., Brother Perrin.
.Brother Joseph 'less, P.G.J.W., eze. . After `:
every subject requiring consideration had been carefully gone
through and properly disposed of the 10d,,e waS Closed with'
solemn prayer. A

TUE DINNER. • .
Shortly after four o'clock a party of brethren who had
sat'.as-
sisted in the masonic duties, upwards of 50 in number;, sat'. A 4.
down to a very excellent dinner, provided in Mrs. Scott's
accustomed hospitable manner, at which Brother Le fiendre
Nicholas Starkie, Esq., presided. The elothiha ring been
removed, the following toasts were drank withall the feelings...

of loyalty and truth that have ever distinguished the-sraft,
and such of them as more. especially related to the order, were
drank with full masonic honours. The firritloast proposed: -
was "The Queen," which was,drunk with three times three •;.
loud cheers, and followed by the• national anthem—" God •:
save the Queen,"—the brethren standing, and heartily join- , .•
ing in all the choruses. Brother Greaves, organist at the
parish church, teak his seat at the piane, and by his highly ..-.:. •
talented performances. on the instrument (luring the evening, •
very largely contributed to the harmony and.enjoyment that • -
prevailed during the proceedings. . .
"The Queen Dowager" was next drank, and ,it was re.
ceived with all the sincere esteem.and respect which that
il-
lustrious individual secured fur herself. whilst she-shared the
throne with our late sovereign.
" His Royal Highness the Duke of-Sussex, Grand Master , •
of England." It is scarcely. necessary to say that the toast- .• •
was responded to with the warmest demonstrations .of grati-
tude and respect towards his Royal Highness. for his uriceas7
ing attention to every object by which the interest and ho- - •
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-deserved eulogi- jity
um to the character of the Chairman, he proposed !! the health
of Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie, '" ,At
was drank with all the •honours, and duly acknowledged by
Brother Starkie.
" Brother John Drinkwater, Esq., D.P.G.M." was next
drank, and-briefly responded to by.that much respectedisaystko
' and upright mason. • • fll 000vbs
" Brother. Gilmour Robinson, P.O C." was. then 4.0 p 14,4w1
and received the honours. The rev. gentleman acknowleilh-d WI
ed the toast at considerable ldngth. • . 4,;?!
Song•bv brother Molyneux, " A free and acceßtgd MOO
of the olden time," which was sung most adiniratity,,arW
cited great applause. • ,lurt,sl.4.
. Song by Brother Samuel,' England:and Victoria."' .
The visiting Brethren who have honoured
.the;ineeting
with their attendance," was next very cordiallv4ol.:, suit pc
acknowledged in most handsome terms by Brethictr,taptain.,„,
Redeatand Dr. Strath, both of whom -are. atid•,to the
..
regiment of . infantry now stationed at th.
g. Atare4sks...neari,
Blackburn. • i•
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Song hy Brother Led ward, of Eccles, " Birds tika feather,74.act
which afirrded much airruserneat. •
" Brother Perris, of Warrington,'." P.G.S.W." was‘th,,Was
drank, and that gentleman's long tried zeal and, fulellty in ,„
the discharge of his masonic duties, gained for theAoasta..very,
hearty reception. Air. P. acknowledged the tnasOn jaingur,
age breathing the warmest wishes for the welfare Ofllmizaftili,,
and hislixed determination to promote its: prosperitry.,H;t.e_he.
Song by Brother Thompson, of Liverpool, hodeq,
ta'eu the gee," to the character and accent of whieli,he
most ample justice. . • . • ,
" Brother Joseph Hess, of Liverpool,.P.G.J.W." was then,,..
drank, and suitably at knov, ledged by that highly respected .
•
gentleman.
Song - be Brother Cleaves, " What are the Wiesen about ?",
[Surely Brother Greaves ought to be able: to answer. the-
question.] -• ,
" The health of the " P. Treasurer" wi:s.'nexpoo.posed,
and drank With much respect, and thanks were retwrued,on
•
his behalf by Brother Yates of Liverpool. - • .
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•next drarik, and that
gentleman responded to,the roast_ ,•
Song by Brother Lediviird,,," The GiOit.of a 4,-;riin scrag
of mutton," sung in a most humoureus,inanue.r and•afjorded-
much amusement.
"The health of Brother Molyueux, then
given and received with great cordiality. - Mr. Molyeeux first
returned thanks, and then sung in a beautiful.r.nd 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 and Sweethearts. of all
11Iasons." •

Captain Itedeat spoke to the toast in very handsome terms,
and concluded in the most gallant wanner Lc propm•ing " The
Lancashire Witches," a toast to which all present rendered

the homage of their warmest approbation.
Song by Brother. Latham, "St. Patrick wasa:gentleman,"
which was given in a very pleasing mauner. , • . ,
"Lord Combermere, the P.G.M, for Cheshire," was. next
given, and drank with all Masonic honours. Brother ~tanies
Hodgkinson Beckett, of Warrington, inade.,a yeryappsokri-
ate acknowledgement to the toast. - •
Song by Brother Wilson, of Lancaster, "My native bind
farewell," rivhich that gentleman gave in a stile so chaste and
perfectly effective, as would have reilected high Arai .e on auy
of our first-rate professional vocalists.
" Brother Baldwin, of Lancastee, P.G.J.G. was next give,no;.
and the hearty reception with which the toast was greeted,
bore ample confirmation of the universal respect and esteep
which is felt for the public and private character of ,that, gen-
tleman Mr. B. briefly acknowledged the toast, and was
warmly cheered on resuming his seat.
Song by Brother Lemon, of Wigan. "We need' not fear
the de'il!'
The Chairman then in a short, but highly ceMplimenta'ry
speech, proposed " Prosperity to the Town .and TradWcof
Preston." On this toast it is scarcely needful to say, tWat all
• ~,
present gave to It their sincerest approval.
Brother Gilmour Robinson rose to propose a toast, Which
was the health of the greatest man of the age—the Duke of
Wellington. (Cheers.) However, he would not bring his
grace before a meeting like the present. in his great and glo",
rious character of a military chief, but in one which those he
was addressing knew much better how to appreciate. He
would beg therefore to propose " The Duke of Wellington
as a Brother Mason." The . toast was. first drank with full
Masonic honours, afterwards with warm cheers.
Song by Brother Wright, " Burns' Farewell," which
touching ballad lost little of its exquisite sweetniqs, from
the very pleasing unlaboured manner in which Mr. Wright
san„:, it.
'I he Chairman then said that as it was past ninekeelOck,
and himself and many of the brethren were at a consi.derar
ble distance from their homes, it became uecessary,fiii hiin
to draw their festive enjoyments to a close, he should there-
fore only propose one more toast, and in ,the sentiment,. of
which he knew that he might safely depend upon receiving
the sincerest concurrence of every one present. He iregged
then to propose " The Rose' Thistle, and Shamrock, and
speedy relief to all distressed Masons throughout the habita-
ble globe." 'lobe worthy Chairman had justly calculated
upon the sympathy that would be felt iu the sentiment ciithis
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 Graud Provincial Officers
shortly afterwards left the room, being warmly cheered at the
time of their retiiing,.and the other brethren only continued
together a short time longer, all returning to their home'
Well pleased in recollecting the happy manner in which tiley
had enjoyed the " Provincial," -