The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-06-11 00:00:00

The following Agents have been duly appointed;

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Liverpool—J. Brown, 188,V:h1e-street ; J. Banks, 37,
Copperas-hill ; Mrs. S. Phillips, 60, Park-street, Toxteth-
park ; J. Mason, Bootle.
Manchester—Ellerby and Sons, Booksellers, 52, Mar-
ket-street ; Chatnpness and Co., 26, Chester-street,
Medlock-street, Hulme.
Blackpool—J. Bamber, Grocer, &c.
Southport—S. Whiteley, Coronation-walk.
Burnley—Lord and Whitehead, Grocers, 22, St.
James's-street.
Bolton—A. S. Hyde, 12, Hulme-street.
Bolton-le-Moors—W. Barrow, Tea-dealer, 3, Oxford-
street.
Rochdale—Holt and Co., Grocers, Toad-lane.
Preston—Dixon and Co., 151, Friargate.
Leyland—R. Gilchrist, Grocer.
Knutsford—J . Williams, Grocer, King-street.
The Company continue to appoint Agents in those
Towns where one has not been already appointed, and as
the AGENCY can be carried on with a very small Capital,
with but little trouble and no risk, it is worthy the atten-
tion of respectable Tradesmen, or private Individuals.
N.B.—All letters must be addressed " British Hong,
Kong Tea Company, "Little Totven.street. London,"

LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.
The Rev. W. CONYBEARE, M.A., Principal.
'THE delivery of PRIZES to the PUPILS will take
-11- place in the Lecture-hall, on FRIDAY next, the 14th
instant. at Eleven o'clock. The Rev. JONATHAN
BROOKS, M.A., (Rector of Liverpool,) Chairman of
the Institution, will preside.
Admittance, by Ticket only hrough the central en-
trance, Shaw.street, whi hwi e opened at Ten o'clock.
Tickets will be reserved nors and Subscribers until
TO-DAY, after which day any which may remain will be
distributed to the Public.

The Upper School will be RE-OPENED on SATUR-
DAY, the 3d August next ; the Middle, Lower, and Even-
ing Schools on SATURDAY, the 27th July next.
J. GREGORY JONES, Secretary.

Shaw-street.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.

ON THURSDAY next, the 13th, and FRIDAY, the
14th instant, the ANNUAL EXAMINATION of
the DAY SCHOOLS will be held in the LOWER SCHOOL,
from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., with an hour's interval from
Twelve to One; in the HIGH SCHOOL, from 10 A.M. to
5 P.m., with an hour's interval from One to Two.
The Rev. H. LONGUEVILLE Joseas, of Manchester,
late Fellow of Magdalen College, Cambridge. will con-
duct the Examination in the Classical and Mathematical
Departments of the High School.
The EXHIBITION of the LONDON UNIVERSITY, value
£2OO, given by JAMES YATES, Esq., will be awarded to
the most successful Pupil of e School.
On FRIDAY EVENIK t, the 14th instant, at 7 P.M.,
a GENERAL MEE of the MEMBERS, SUB-
SCRIBERS, and FR NDS of the INSTITUTION,
will be held, THOMAS BLACKBURN, Esq., President, in
the Chair, when the Prize Testimonials will be distributed,
prior to the commencement of the Midsummer Vacation.
The attendanceof the Parents and Friends of the Pupils,
and the Public generally, is respectfully requested.
W. B. HODGSON, Secretary.

GRAND POLYTECHNIC EXHIBITION.
A THIRD EXHIBITION,
on a grander scale than those which have preceded it, and
comprising many important features of novelty,
_^WILL BE OPENED, AT THE

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION,
MOUNT-STREET,

On THURSDAY, the th INSTANT.
NO expense has been spar to increase and vary the
interest and attractio f the approaching Exhibi-
tion, and to render it in k y way worthy of the high po-
pularity which has crowned former efforts.
Among other objects of popular and scientific interest,
arrangements have been made for exhibiting the
GiLACIARUM, or ALPINE WINTER SCENE.
The Spectators will walk among the Scenery, and have
,an opportunity of witnessing or enjoying the exercise of
Skating on
ARTIFICIAL ICE, representing a FROZEN LAKE.
A LABYRINTHIAN GROTTO and CAVERN
w it also be fitted up, and at the several points of its wind-
ings there will be introduced a series of
PICTORIAL EFFECTS,
'of various wonderful productions of Nature and Art, in-
,cluding
A MOUNTAINOUS VIEW IN THE TYROL,
BASALTIC CAVERNS of FINGAL, in the
HEBRIDES,
EXCAVATED INDIAN TEMPLE,
ISLE of ELEPHANTA,
The CATACOMBS OF EGYPT,
BLUE CAVE, ISLE OF CAPRI,
CORAL ISLANDS and GROTTOES in the SOUTH
SEAS.
A DIVING BELL
will be exhibited in operation in a large Tank of Water in
the Yard. Visitors will be allowed to descend in the Bell.
THE CARTOONS.
1 A selection of twelve of the Cartoons of the highest me-
i rit and interest [Pas been made from the recent Exhibition
at Westminster-hall.
THE BELZONI CASTS.
These interesting relics of the Tombs of Thebes, (being
the original Casts taken by Belzoni himself,) the unique
records of a civilization that has passed away, have fortu-
nately been secured for the Exhibition.
A GRAND BURMESE STATE CARRIAGE
forms another of the Novelties that will be presented.
Among the minor attractions may be mentioned
, THE ECCALEOBION, or EGG-HATCEFING MAcHINE.,
and that interesting Accoustic Apparatus called
TliE INVISIBLE GIRL, &c.
The GALLERY of PAINTINGS and SCULPTURE
will contain alarge and valuable-Collection of Works
of the:first Masters, Ancient and Modern.
The following will also be exhibited, namely,—
A MODEL OF A GOAL MINE, MODELS OF LOCOMOTIVES,
MILLS, AND BUILDINGS OF ALL RINDS.
SPECIMENS OF MANUFACTURED GOODS,
yin -their various stages; and
PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURE, _
including Engraving, Copperplate, Lithographic and Let-
ter-press Printing, Bookbinding, Glass-blowing, Wea mg,
Earthenware Manufacturing, &c.
A STEAM-ENGINE, on a new principle of const rue-
tion, will propel various Machines a d Models.
MAGNEILIC. ELECTRICAL, and GALVANIC
APPARATUS in-constant operation.
ARMSTRONG'S HYDRO-ELECTRIC APPARA-
TUS will also be exhibited.
MUSEUM of NATURAL HISTORY. GENERAL
CURIOSITIES, ANTIQUITIES, &c.
A most valuable Collection of Interesting AUTO-
GRAPHS, the property of Mr. Upcott, of London, con-
taining autograph Letters of Lord Nelson, Jeremy Tay-
lor, Cowper, Goldsmith, and many .other distinguished
men.
In the Lecture Theatre, at stated periods during the
Day and Evening, will he exhibited
DISSOLVING` VIEWS and MICROSCOPIC
OBJECTS,
by the Oxy-hydrogen Light ; and, also, the
AERONAUTIKON, or VERTICAL awl HORIZON-
TAL MOVING DIORAMA,
representing .the Flight of the Great Nassau Balloon, of
1836, from London to Germany, illustrating this extraor-
dinary Feat of Eirostation by a series of Moving DIO-
RAMIC VIEWS, on a perfectly Novel Principle, and
which will be displayed in the following succession :-
1. THE ASCENT. 5. THE RHINE.
2. THE THAMES. 6. THE MOSELLE.
3. THE MEDWAY. 7. THE DESCENT, VAL-
4. THE CHANNEL. LEY GF ELIIERNE.
A SERIES OF CONCERTS,
INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL,
will be given under the conduct of Mr. ALDRIDGE.
It is earnestly requested that immediate information
may be given by all who mean kindly to render their as-
sistance by contributing Articles for the Exhibition.
The Loan of Glass Cases, for the reception of rare and
valuable Articles, is also solicited.
PRICE OF ADMISSION.
Season Ticket (not transferable) for Members, Subscri-
bers, their Families, and Contributors, 2s. 6d. ; Non-
Member's Season Ticket, (not transferable,) 5s ; Single
Admission, before Four o'clock, P.M., Is.; Children
:under Twelve Years of age, Half-price ; after Fur
o'Clock, 6d; and no lialf.price for Children. Hourso of
Exhibition, from Ten o'clock, A.M. to Ten o'Clock,
•P.M. Extra charge for admission to Diorama, 2d. ; to
Concerts during the day, Gd ; Children under Twelve
years of age, Half-price; and in the Evening, 3d., and no
nAks 7E.
JOSEPH
addressedtiArioAtopytGEhsneoS,
Nlecr:e Secretary.a r yHonorary will
HaAlfliprice for
communications Chi djroe
re-
ceive immediate attention.
THOMAS REAY, Secretaries. •
Mechanics' Institulian, Mount-street,
June, 18-It.

(SMITH'S PATENT)
SHIP PROPELLER COMPANY,
ESTABLISHED BY ACT OP PARLIAMENT
TN accordance with a Resolution passed at a General
.1. Meeting, held on the 9th May, 1811, with a view to
extend the intuence and promote the interests of the
Company, the Directors offer to the Public the UNAP-
PROPRIATED SHARES of £25 each, on the following
terms, viz.:—
A DEPOSIT OF £2 PAR SHARE.
No Call to be made thereon nail the expiration of Six
Months from the dal of thOssue thereof. Such Calls
shall not exceed 30s. rSh e, nor be made without one
month's previous noti • nd after the payment of X 5 on
each Share, no further a 1 shall be made thereon, unless
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with the assent of a majority of the holders of such Shares,
present at a Meeting to be convened for that purpose,
By order of the Board,
F. P. SMITH, Manager.
London, 4111 June, 1844.
N.B.—Application for Shares to be made on cr before
the 19th instant, a form of which may be obtained at the
Company's Office, No. 15, Fish street-hill, London ;or
at R. & W. ITICKENS and HARRISON, Stock and Share
Brokers, 18, Threadneedle-street, London ; or at the
following Agents, viz. :
Messrs. Simpson and Co., Aberdeen.
Mr. Hyambert, Prince's-street, Bristol.
Mr. G. Heyn, Belfast.
Mr. Stewart, Dundee.
Mr. Grantham, Gloucester.
Mr. James Oldham, Hull.
Messrs. Rose and Son, Leith.
Mr. Arthur Sayers, Limerick.
Mr. flotham, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Messrs. Popplewell and Gibson, North Shields.
Mr. Jos. Clark, High-street, Southampton.
Messrs. H. Brown and Co.' } Glasgow.
Mr. Archd. Douglas,
Mr, WM, LAIRD, Penwick-street, Liverpool.