The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-05-26 00:00:00

" FIRING CrtfmNrys."—No fewer than nine persons were
fined at the police-court yesterday for this offence, and eight
on the previous day, in sums varying from 2s. and costs to
10s. and costs.

PICTURICs OF ADAM AND Eve.—Tuts DEAF AND DUMB
ScnooL.—We believe the pupils of the Deaf and Dumb
School have been kindly invited by the proprietors of these
beautiful pictures to pay them a visit this day. The children
will be in Postollice-placa about eleven o'clock, if the wea-
ther permits

THE LATE MRS. WArtE.—We see with regret, in our
obituary this day, an announcement of the death of Mrs.
Ware, a volume of whose charming poems we noticed some
months ago in the Standard. Mrs. Ware was well and fa-
vourably known amongst the literati of the United States,
as the editress of several popular magazines.
SPANISH LANGUAGE.—We are glad to hear that there is
a probability of a Spanish class being commenced at the Col- '
legiate Institution shortly, the attention of the directors hav-
ing been called to the importance of the Spanish language as
a daily increasing medium of commercial communication and
enterprise, owing to the expected throwing open of the nu-
merous ports of Europe and South America, where this lan-
guage is chiefly spoken, to the importation of British produce.
SOUTH CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL.—An examination
of the children in the South Church of England School took
place yesterday. It WAS conducted by the Rev. H. H. Hig-
g►ns, curate of St. Bride's, and the clerical inspector of the
School. The time of seven o'clock in the evening was chosen
for the purpose, in order that the parents of the children
might attend. The answering of the classes, together with
their neat and orderly appearance, much gratified those who
were present.

THE LATE THEATRE ROYAL COMPANY.—The members
of the company attached to the Theatre Royal who have by
the sudden closing of that establishment been thrown into
considerable embarrassments, coupled with the fact that from
the extreme unprofitableness of the season, they have not
received there full salaries for some time past, are about to
have two nights performances at the Amphitheatre, by the
kicd permission of Mrs. S;ebbing and Mr. Hillier, (who is
at present occupying it with Ducrow's Company.) Mr.
Hillier, we have been informed, has given the assistance
gratuitously of his establishment to assist them in procuring
a good attendance. We cannot but think that this is an act
of generosity and kindness towards his theatrical brethren
that reflects great credit upon him. That on these occasions
a considerable muster of the friends of the drama will be
made, we cannot doubt. Looking at the number of persons
dependant on the Theatre Royal thus thrown out of employ,
(many of them without the means of earning a subsistence,)
we do think that those who have entertained an ill feeling
towards the Theatre Royal, and who have declared so pub-
licly their distaste towards it, might unbend a little and come
forward to help not merely one or two individuals, but some
50 or GO, many of whom have large families dependent upon
them for support. The sudden closing of the theatre has
thrown numbers—aud it is impossible to conceal it—into
embarrassments that a little liberality on the part of the pub-
lic will enable them to brush away. The entertainments will
be of a novel character, and every exertion will be used to
provide plenty of entertainment for those who give their
support. We refer to the advertisetnedt, which appears
else where.

TO CORRESPONDENTS

One or two letters we are obliged to " hold over."

We have received 103 6d. from "T. 14 Govett, Magdalen
Hall, Oxford," for the M'Neile testimonial, and the like
sum from " A Poor Protestant."
In reply to a correspondent at Manchester, we need only
say that he will perceive, on perusing an advertisement in
our columns of to-day, that one of the return " cheap"
trains is fixed to leave London on a Monday, so that the
good folks of Manchester will be enabled to arrive in the
latter town, in time for the market on the following day.

IVOOLTON FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL
MEETING.

The first Wootton meeting for the year (for the show of
Tulips, Plants, Fruits, Vegetables, &c.) took place yesterday
afternoon, in a spacious marquee, near the Church, in that
delightful village ; and the exhibition surpassed all former
occasions in the variety and excellence of the specimens pro-
duced. The early part of the day was rather unfavourable,
as rain began to fall heavily about one o'clock, and continued
till after two, the hour of opening. Some showers also fell
afterwards ; and the attendance, particularly of ladies (who
are, after all, the flower of flowers), was consequently some-
what reduced. About three, however, it faired up, and the
sun shone cheerfully forth upon the surrounding landscape,
and induced many parties who had previously almost aban-
doned all idea of being present, to make their way to the
tent, which was shortly afterwards filled with fashionable
groups of " the fair and free," both of the locality and the
town. Amongst them we noticed Henry Ashton, Esq., of
Wootton Wood, and family ; Mrs. Joseph Ashton, of Wool-
ton Hall ; the Misses Williams, of Wood lane ; Mrs. Thos.
Foster, of Woolton-hill ; 'Walter Clarke, Esq. ; Captain
Brown, R.N. ; Mrs. Shand, Springwood, and party ; Mrs.
John Crossthwaite, Woolton-hill ; the Rev. A. J. Douglas,
of Childwall ; Vim. Gilgeous, Esq., Belle-vale ; the Rev.
S. J. Phillips, Wootton Priory ; Mr. J. T. Lamb, (who has
long effectually interested himself in these meetings,) and
many others. The judges were Mr. Todd, of Manchester;
Mr. Smith, of Highfield ; Mr. Morton, of Calderstones ;
Mr. Murray, of the Botanic Gardens; and Mr. Pownall, of
the Hazles ; and their awards appeared to give universal
satisfaction. The Wootton new military band was in atten-
dance, in handsome uniform, and enlivened the meeting by
playing choice airs in a tent behind.

The tent was decorated with plants, flowers, and ever-
greens, the posts being festooned, and a handsome crown
forming the principal ornament at the further end. The
show excelled the former Woolton exhibitions, more parti-
cularly in the baskets of plants, which were most gorgeous,
and admirably disposed. There were also many superb ex.
otics, and the geraniums were, as a whole, of extraordinary
beauty of leaf and bloom. The fruits and vegetables were
also extraordinary for the season of the year.
A stove plant, the Glauxinia Rubrum, recently introduced
into this part of the country—a splendid specimen, with red
flowers and rich velvetty leaves—obtained the first prize, for
Mrs. Foster. This plant is of the same species as the fox-
glove. Some fine cut Pteonies, from Mr. Rawson's garden,
carried off the two first prizes for that flower. We noticed
a hardy shrub, the Clematis Saboldtii, supported by baloon-
shaped wire-work, which was much admired. The Cape
Heaths were admirable, particularly those of Mr. Alison
and Mr. Joseph Ashton. Psssing on we came to the vege-
tables, which were good for the season, particularly rhubarb.
A fine white kind, from Mrs. Foster's, obtained one of the
prizes. Mushrooms were abundant and fine—on en:: dish
five that had grown together. The fruits were excellent for
the time of the year, particularly the apples, of which there
was a prime dish sent by Mr. Lace. The geraniums oc-
cupied nearly the whole of one side of the tent—some of
them, but not the best specimens, being upwards of five feet
in height, and forming immense bushes, rich with flowers.
Messrs: T. Davies and Co., of Wavertree Nursery, were the
most successful competitors in this department. The centre
table, running the length of the tent, was resplendent with
plants and flowers of the choicest kind. We noticed a fine
specimen of the Cerus Granditlora Rubra, a new plant, from
Messrs. Davies, Wavertree. The judges, on the (lard which
they appended to it, had written, " In the opinion of the
judges, this is the finest hybrid yet produced." 'There were
some excellent Cinerarias, distinct varieties ; also a gorgeous
Clematis Azurea Grandiflora. The third prize for green-
house plants—the Tropiolum Tricolorum—was much ad.
mired. Here, too, was a curious specimen of the Irish
Shamrock, with three forms and five leaves, dark in the
centre—of course a monstrosity. The Calceolarias, distinct
varieties, were fine specimens ; one from Mr. H. Ashton
was considered a great beauty. In Orchideous plants Mrs.
Joseph Ashton and Mr. IL Alison were again highly suc-
cessful. The latter also showed a considerable number of
handsome baskets of cut flowers, and obtained extra prizes.
A splendid specimen of the Azalea Rosins, about five feet in
height, and full of flower, obtained the first greenhouse plant
prize. Mr. H. Ashton showedl many fine plants and baskets
of flowers.

The Roses were perhaps the finest flowers, considering all
things, at the show. There were three fine stands of dis-
tinct varieties; and Yrs. J. Ashton obtained the first prize,
and Mr. R. Alison the second and third. But we have not
room further to particularise. Suffice it to say that the
show was, on the whole, demonstrative of increasing taste
and improvement in the cultivators, in a locality, too, which
has long been celebrated for its advancement in floriculture.
We were much indebted to the secretary, to some of the
stewards, and other gentlemen, for their polite attention at
the show, which, notwithstanding the weather, went off with
great eclat.
The following is a list of the prizes :
GREENHOUSE PLANTS IN FLOWER.—First Prize, Mr.
Ashton; second prize, Mr Ashton; third, and also extra prize,
Mrs. Foster.
ASPARAGUS.—First prize, Mrs. Foster.
FRENCH BEANS.—First, Mrs. Ashton; second, William
Rotheram, Esq.
BEST CAULIFLOWERS.—MrS. Ashton.
Csainaoss.—Best brace, Thomas Rawson, Esq.
TURNIPS.—Beat Ditto, 1. Ashton, Esq.
Cum.; muxtts.--First prize, r.T.Wainwright; second, Mr.
R. Alison ; Third, Mr. W. Rotheram.
LITTITCE.—Mr. W. Rotheram.
CURL'CD PARSLEY.—Mrs. Ashton.
POTATOES.—Mrs. Ashton.
EARLY DITTO.—H. Ashton, Esq., Ist; Mr. Alison, 2d.
Musnamousi.—John Crosthwaite, Esq.
Rnunastii.—R. Rawson, Esq. Ist; Mrs. Foster, 2d ; T. W.
Rathbone, Esq., 3d.
AUTUMN ONIONS.—T. Rawson, Esq.
BLACK GRAPES.—First and second, S. J. Phillips, Esq.
APPLES.—A. Luce, Esq. ; extra prize, A. Lace, Esq.
NARS.—Ditto.
GOOSEBERRIES,—Mr. Phythian, Ist; R. Alison, Esq. 2d.
CURRANTS.—I. Rawson, Esq., Ist; R. Alison, Esq. 2d.
BEST STOVE PLANT FLOWER.—Mrs. Foster, Ist; Mrs.
Ashton, 2d and 3d.
ERICAS.-Ist, R. Alison, Esq.; 2d, Mrs. Ashton; 3d,
Messrs. T. Davies and Co.
BEST Drvicrt OF FLOWERS.—H. Ashton, Esq.
BASKET OF CUT FLOWERS.—R. Alison, Esq.
BASKET OY PLANTS.—Mrs. Foster, Ist ; Mrs. Ashton
2d.

BEST THREE CALCROLA.RIES.-Ist, Mrs. Ashton ; 2d, H.
Ashton, Esq.
BEST TWELVE PANSIES.—Wm. Rotherham, Esq. Ist and
2d. prizes.
ORCHIDEOLTS PLANTS.-ISt, R. Alison, Esq.; 2d, Mrs.
Ashton.
Six Rosas.—lst, Mrs. Ashton ; 2d, 11. Alison, Esq.
POENEYS.—Thomas Rawson, Esq., Ist and 2d prizes.
CINARARIAS.—Iire. Ashton, Ist; R. Alison, 2d.
HARDY SHRUB IN FLOWER.—R. Alison, Esq.
Six TULIPS.-Ist, Mr. Winward ; feather bazaare, byblo-
mia, feathered rose, flamed rose, and flamed bazarre—the
same gentleman.
A variety of extra prizes were also given for choice flow-
ers, baskets of plants, &c., which were shared by several of
the above named parties, also by R. Proctor, Esq., Mr.
Whalley, &c.
COTTAGE PRlZER.—Vegetables, Ist and 2d prizes. Mr.
Molyneux ; let Window Plant, ditto; 2d, Mr. Isaac Marsh.
SWEEPSTAKES FOR CIiCUMBERS.—Mr. Jno. Molyneux.
In the evening, a number of gentlemen connected with,
or interested in, the society met at• Mrs. Turner's, the Grapes
Inn, in the village, and presented to Mr. James T. Lamb,
surgeon, who had been their faithful and indefatigable secre-
tary for three years, and had been highly instrumental in
establishing it, with a handsome gold watch, bearing a suit-
able and highly complimentary inscription. Mr. Lamb
returned thanks in an able and affecting manner. The pre-
sent secretary is Mr. Yearsley.
During the afternoon the village was enlivened by the
presence of " honest men and bonny lasses " from the rural
districts in the neighbourhood, many of whom were hospi-
tably entertained at Mr. Blunt'a " New Hotel," and at
Mrs. Turner's. The evening was- delightfully sunny, with
a balmy atmosphere, but, in accordance with country custom,
the festivity, if we Inay so call it, closed with the setting of
the sun.

FATAL. ACCIDENT.—p son of Mr. Bentley, the publisher
was unfortunately killed on Sunday last. One of the chil-
dren, a girl, aged nine, was standing on the landing outside
the dining•room door, when she saw her brother fall from
the banisters, at the top of the house, and e7tended her arms,
hoping to catch him in his descent. Nor one saw the de-
ceased get over the banisters, but there was no doubt that he
did, as witnesa had midcr learned that be waft in the habit of
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