The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-06-18 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

EARP AND CO.,
MERCHANT TAILORS, DRAPERS, AND
OUTFITTERS,
59, L ORD-S TREE T,
LIVERPOOL.
THE first-establi:lied and most extensively-patronised
E,tal-dishment, for
CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE CLOTHING,
presents more than ucual attraction in
THE READY-MADE DEPARTMENT.
Each Garment, like the famed mystic girdle of old, will
impart elegance, beauty, and grace to the wearer. In
THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT,
the long-recognised necessity of securing the first avail-
able taient for the conducting of their fashionable and
rapidly increasing Trade has been provided for by the
engagement of an Artiste pre-eminently qualified to please
the most fastidious taste.
EACH DEPARTMENT
is filled by first-rate talent, under the surveillance of the
Proprietors.

They are proud of their extensive connexion, especially
proud of the patronage of those Gentlemen who have
sought for cheapness and fashion in other Establishments,
but who have returned to EARL' and Co., acknowledging
their Establishment.
59, LORD-STREET,
THE CHEAPEST AND THE BEST.

HENRY ROSE AND CO.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND
BRITISH WINES, ALE, PORTER, &c.,
44, DALE-STREET,
-- CORNER OF TEMPLE-STREET, _

TN commencing the above Establishment, the Proprie-
tors.l. beg most respectfully to call the attention of their
Friends and the Public to the annexed List of Prices,
which, they feel assured, will bear comparison with anv
other house in the trade, and command a share of that
support, which it will be no less their study to deserve
than their desire to continue.

TERMS,-CASH.

WINES IN BOTTLE :
Prime old crusted Port.... 425., 485., and 545. per dozen.
Fine ditto Ditto .. 365., 425., and 48s. „

Draft Ports
PI
Prime old Sherries 365., 425.. and 48s. „
Draft Sherries....
Ithenit.h and French Wines, Champagnes, Clarets,
Moselle, Hock, &c.

WINES IN WOOD, duty paid, and delivered free in
Liverpool :
PORTS, of the choicest vintages;
SHERRIES, of the choicest marks ;
CANARY, Bronte (Florio), in Pipes, Hhds., or Quarter
Casks, direct from Bond.

PORTER AND ALES, in Bottle, per Doz(n:
QUARTS. PINTS.
Dublin Porter ...... • • 4s. 6d. 2s. 6d.
Scotch Ale.

Burton Ale Gs. Od. 3s. Od.
East India Ale
Whitbread and Co.'s London Double
Stout

BRITISH WINES, of every variety:
Ginger, Grape, Raspberry, Raisin, Cow- ? all at 14s. per
slip, Elder, &c
British Champagne 2Bs. per dozen.

YORKSHIRE FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY.—Established 1824.
Parties having Annual Policies falling due on the 29th
of JUNE, are respectfully informed that they should
renew the same within fifteen days from that date.
AGENTS :
LATHAM HANMER, Jun.' 1, Dale-street.
FREDERICK LAPAGE.
JOHN ATKINSON, 25, North John-street.
NATHAN LITHERLAND, 12, Exchange-street East.

FESTIVITIES IN CELEBRATION OF THE
COMING OF AGE OF GEO. EGERTON, ESQ.,
SON OF LORD F. EGERTON, M.P.

Saturday last being the day on which George Egerton,
Esq., eldest son of Lord Francis Egerton, attained his
majority, the noble Lord, the proprietor of the Bridge-
water canal and extensive estates, and the Board of Trus-
tees of the late Duke of Bridgewater, celebrated the occa-
sion by giving to their agents, clerks, tenants, work-
people, and other dependents, and their families of every
grack.atWorsley,and a lso atßu ncorn , a grandentertainment
in the good old English mode of hospitality, accompanied
by rural and aquatic sports and pastimes, that were kept
up with the greatest enthusiasm throughout " the live-
long day" at both places. The following is a narrative
by our own reporters (which we would fain have extended
had our space permitted) of the " doments" at these
respective and interesting localities—than which we do
not remember a more gratifying demonstration of the
kindly feeling and consideration which we delight to wit-
ness between employers and employed :

Lord F. Egerton, who appeared in excellent health and
spirits; two young ladies, his daughters; his lady's re-
spected mother (wheeled to the ground in a small hand-
machine); several clergymen in their canonieles, including
Mr. Blackburn, Hector of Prestwich, Mr. Riga:, of Ellen-
brook. Mr. Grindleston, of Deane, and others ; Mr. C.
Kendall; Mr. H. R. Worrell, of Workden moor; and a
number of the gentry of the neighbourhood and from
distant places, including many ladies.
About half-past twelve o'clock George Egerton, Esq.,
the young heir, came up from the village with another
procession of gent'emen. The 100th Psalm was sung by
the whole assemblage. A prayer was then offered up by
the Rev. Mr. Rigg. Gold and silver coins of the pre sent
day, and medals struck for the immediate occasion, were
then deposited in the aperture under the stone. All
being ready for the performance of the ceremony, and a
plate, bearing the inscription " A.D. 1844 (in Roman
letters), Lord F. Egerton," being placed over the coins,
&e..—
The Rev. Mr. M ARSDEN, Vicar of Eccles, stepped for-
ward to the young gentleman who wag mainly to officiate,
and, on presenting him with a small silver trowel, said in
effect, that he had great pleasure 'n placing in his hand
that trowel, with which he was that day to place the foun-
dation stone of the sacred edifice there to be erected, and
which would stand as another example of the munificence
of his noble father in promoting the spirtual education
and welfare of those around hitn,—and which it was left
to him (Mr. Egerton) that day to comple.e.
GEORGE EGERTON, Esq., (who appeared somewhat
bashful) said he had great pleasure in receiving the trowel
with which he was to deposit the first stone, and (as we
understood him) would be most happy to promote the ob-
jects in view, of which he much approved. (Loud cheers.)
The stone was then lowered, and the young gentleman
went through the usual ceremony of adjusting it by the
squrre and plummet, and was enthusiastical y cheered.
The Rev. Mr. BLACKBURN then addressed the assemblage
with great feeling and effect, congratulating them on the
happy occasion of the commencement of an edifice to be
dedicated to the glory of God, and in which, according
to the holy Scriptures, would be taught the doctrines of
Christ and him crucified. He made a beautifnl allusion
to St. Paul, who visited a fine country, but was depressed
in mind, for there an altar was erected to the unknown
God. It was delightful to contemplate the scene around
them. The canal brought them traffic, the fields yielded
them verdure. even the bowels of the earth their valuable
stores ; but all was as nothing to the creation of a temple
amongst them to the only true God; and after alluding to
the lilies of the field, which the glory of Solomon could
not equal, he congratulated them most sincerely in having
met together on so interesting an occasion—the celebra-
tion of the majority of Mr. George Egerton, and on the fact
that the first public act of his life was to perform the
ceremony of that day. That gentleman had, he might
inform them, given himself up to the service of his
Queen and country, and at some inconvenience had tra-
velled fifty miles that morning to be present amongst
them. He also congratulated them on the circumstancethat
that younggentlernan should lay the first stone, as he doubted
not he would in after life be its warm supporter. It was
good that the Church should be brought to their own
doors, that they might there dedicate their children to
the Trinity in baptism ; that they might there in riper
years be confirmed; that they might there avail them-
selves of the rites of matrimony ; that they might there
find a solace amidst the cares of the world, a consolation
in sickness, and finally a resting place for their earthly
remains. He trusted that the objects of the founders of
the structure—that souls might be brought to God—
would be blessed, and concluded by a fervent aspiration
that it would please God long to spare Lord Egerton,
and that when he closed his earthly career he might find
acceptance in a house not made with hands.
The assemblage was then briefly addressed by Mr.
MORSLEY, who, after alluding to the perishable nature of
all below, and to spiritual food that would there be dis-
pensed, to last for eternal life, expressed a hope that the
new edifice would be found to be highly beneficial in that
populous neighbourhood. The warmest thanks, he added,
of the community were due to the contributors to, and
promoters of, this good work.
The National Anthem was then sung by the children of
the schools, followed by loud cheers for the young lord
and Lord Francis Egerton, the National Anthem by the
band, &c.

The church is, we were informed, to be in the " de-
corated" old English style that came after that which had,
for a long time, prevailed up to about the year 1275. It
will be built with good stone, and will form a fine object
to the eye of the passenger on the Manchester railway, in
addition to Lord Egerton's New Hall, which is on the
same hill, about a quarter of a mile to the westward. Be-
tween the two, in a field near the new mansion, four heavy
pieces of brass artillery were stationed, and continued to
fire feus-de-joie throughout the day—rousing the echoes
in the woods and hollows for many miles round. The east
number of flags floating from the several halls, buildings,
trees, and eminences, far and near, together with the ver-
dure of the whole elevated tract of country, spangled with
groups of holiday saunterers, rendered the scene exceed-
ingly gay and interesting. There wanted but a tourna-
ment at the blronial-looking hall to bring us back to the
days of chivalry and romance.

THE DINNER.

The visitor to the tent, in which the grand banquet was
served, was struck with astonishmeneat its immense size,
elegance of construction, and intericr decorations. It
was 180 feet in length, and 120 in width, with 24 divisions
of tables of 8 in each—or 192 in all—capable of accom-
modating about 15 to each table, or nearly three thousand
in all. This erection was nearly 40 feet in height in the
middle, with the roof sloping to the sides, and supported
by three rows of pillars covered, with evergreens, the
whole resembling in figure an immense church with aisles.
It was entirely covered exteriorly with canvas, and in-
teriorly lined, both roof and walls, with bright coloured
cloth, in alternate stripes of pink, blue, and white. At
either end there was a spacious gallery overlooking the
scene. beautifully festooned and ornamented to corres-
pond,—that to the south for the reception of ladies, and
that at the north occupied as an orchestra by the fine
military baud before alluded to. From the walls, pillars,
and galleries, were hung numerous naional and other
flags and banners, shields, with the heraldic beatings of
the Egerton family and others, &c., all tastefully dis-
posed. Over each gallery was hung a large royal standard.
The whole of the tables were covered with white cloth.
In the centre of the west side a platform was raised, co-
vered with crimson cloth, and upon this at the back
slightly elevated and enclosed seats for the chairman and
his supporters. On the front part of this stage seats were
fixed across on each side for the ladies of the family and
their female friends, and in the centre, immediately in
front of the chair, a table groaned under the weight of a
huge baron of roasted beef.
The viands, &c., were provided 1)) Mr. King, of the
Bush Inn, Manchester. and the quality and abundance of
all were highly creditable to him as a caterer. Several
sheep had, we learned, been roasted whole. The supply
to each man was most abundant, and the total weieht con-
sumed must have been immense. Besides the viands,
17 cwt. of pies and puddings, and 180 enormously large
plum-puddings were provided. Ale and porter was,
during the onslaught, plentifully supplied in pint pots.
We observed on the platform James Loch, Esq., M.P.,
P. Gould, Esq., Sir T. Philips, John Sharp, Esq., Richd.
Smith, Esq., John Smith, Esq., Hugh Birley, Esq., Robt.
C. Sharp, Esq., John Dugdale, Esq., T. Townend, Esq.,
and many others. The gallery was crowded with ladies.
The baron of beef in front of the chair was carved with
a knife and fork presented for the occasion by Messrs.
Lees and Lister, ironmongers, Manchester,—fine speci-
mens of cutlery, but more remarkable from their ivory
handles being finely carved busts—the knife of the
Duke of Wellington, and the fork of Sir Robert Peel—
both admitted to be excellent likenesses.
About three o'clock, when the repast had nearly con-
. . . . .•

eluded, Lord F. EGERTON, accompanied by his lady, and
other members of his family, entered tr e tent amidst the
most enthusiastic and prolonged applause, which was re-
newed when he took the chair, his son on his left hand,
and Mi. Loch on his right. Lady Egerton, daughters,
and party, soon afterwards honoured the assemblage by
their presence, ai were also loudly cheered as they took
their seats on the platform, where they afterwards partook
of wine and cakes.

JOHN LOCH, Esq., rose amidst loud cheers to address
the immense meeting, Ile said that they were aware their
noble friend (Lord Egerton) had invited them there to
celebrate the birth-day of his eldest son, who had that day
become of age. (Loud cheers.) Such an event was of
much interest and great delight to families, and made
them look back and consider whether they had educated
and trained him for the position he was to hold in society.
He felt•assured that if ever parents could so look back,
Lord and Lady Egerton could look back with satisfaction
to what they had done for him. He (Mr. L.) had long
known the family, and he believed the young gentleman
would not be behind hand with those who had gone be-
fore him. (Cheers.) The interest of such an event did
not .:nerally extend beyond the family, but here it took a
much wider range—it extended to thousands of his
fellow-creatures. They could not be indifferent as to
what sort of person should hereafter he their ruler, and
he firmly believed his young friend would act towards
them as his noble father had ever done, for the prosperity
of the locality to which he belonged. He concluded by
proposing "The health of Mr. George Egerton, and may
he long live to imitate the bright example of his father."
(Loud cheers.)
Gaoaow EGERTON, Esq., rose amidst enthusiastic
cheering. He said he felt much obliged for the kind
manner in which his health had been proposed and re-
ceived. He feared that he was scarcely deserving of the
high compliment paid to him by his worthy friend; but
it was to him a source of gratification to see so many
happy faces before him, and he trusted he should never
belie the good opinion expressed of his future conduct
towards them, but that he and his family would ever give
cause of satisfaction to all under them. (Loud cheers.)
He hoped they had all enjoyed themselves, and could
assure them that he should ever be rejoiced to be a con-
tributor to their happiness. He concluded by, in return
for their kindness, wishing them all long life and pros-
perity. (Loud and prolonged cheers.)
The Rev. Mr. BLACKBURN said he had to propose the
health of a noble Lord whose name, whether he were re-
garded as a public or a private individual, they could not
hear without pride and exultation. He hadd-had the hap-
piness of knowing him for upwardS of 17 years, and his
virtues were too deeply impressed'on his (the speaker's)
heart to permitbim to entertain any other feeling towards him
than that of the highest regard. High in station as was
that distinguished gentleman, he was ever attentive to the
interests and comforts of those under him. He proposed
" Long and continued health and happiness to Lord F.
Egerton." (Great cheering.)
Lord FRANCIS EGERTON said, addressing the large
assemblage us "his friends," that be found himself unable
to express to bis own satisfaction his sense of the manner
I in which his health had been received, and his thanks for
their giving their company that day. It were easier for
him say what his feelings were not than what they
w to
were. When he looked along the friendly lines of faces
tcfyle hiO 5 is v.'az ls.elichg td ,ulg„ pride or