The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-11-05 00:00:00

PAVING AND SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS.—THURS-
DAY.—An application from Mr. Langdale for leave to
make a portico and cellar entrance at the front of the
Cross Keys public-house, in Regent-street, was referred,_
fur further consideration.—A complaint was made re-
specting the inconvenience arising from the alterations
going on at some warehouses in Wapping; and it was
ordered that the law. clerk communicate with the parties
concerned in the building, so that the nuisance be re-
moved. An application was received from Mr. John
Tornkinson, to be allowed to place a fence round the
Queen's Arm's, (which is about to be taken down,) in
Cook•street and Castle-street. Some conversation took
place as to the inconvenience of allowing projections in
such a crowded thoroughfare, but it was decided that the
commissioners would afford every possible accommoda-
tion within their power. —A report was read from Mr.
Wightman respecting a sewer, from Temple-street to
Dale-street, for carrying off the waste water from M 'Fie's
sugar hou=e, which at present is allowed to pass along the
surface of the street to an old drain. thereby flooding the
cellars, and otherwise injuring property in the neighbour-
hood. The expense of the sewer would be. 4:250. Mr.
Bond appeared, and complained of the injury done to his
premises arising from the water, expressing his willing-
ness to pay a proportionate share, along with others, of
the expense incurred in making a new drain.- The chair-
man said the commissioners were, willing to do what they
could, but it was a matter in which they could not inter- -
fere, and he advised that Mr. Bond should communicate
with Messrs. M'Fie on the subject, and state that he bad
been recommended to do so by the Board. An applica- .
tion was received for a crossing or footpath in St. James's
road, opposite the school. The request was ordered to be
attended to. The Board adjourned shortly afterwards.
LIVERPOOL CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL SOCIETY—
The annual meeting of this society was held on Friday week,
in the School-room, Cornwallis-street; the Rev. Augus-
tus Campbell in the chair. The report of the committee
was read and adopted. It strongly appeals to the public,
and the friends of the society in particular, for that in-
creased pecuniary aid, without which the efficiency of the
schools cannot be maintained. It sets forth the necessity
of education in the principles of the established church,
and tire inadequacy of the funds, the expenditure having
all along exceeded the income ; and adds, that if an in-
crease do not take place, the number of teachers must be
diminished, and other appliances for efficient management
be also reduced. The society has built 15 school-rooms
in the poorer districts, in which 2,600 children receive a
moral and religious education; and it is earnestly hoped •
that the enlightened community of Liverpool will not
allow it to languish for want of the necessary means. The
committee also appeal to the clergy, who, it is hoped,
will combine to support, as they combined to establish, a
society the wand object of which is to bring up the youth
of the labouring classes " in the nut tare and. admonition
of the Lord." Notwithstanding the numerous calls upon
them in behalf of other societies, the committee venture
to urge the wants of this society as having a primary
claim for an annual sermon,—hoping that when the con-
gregations are made acquainted with the objects in vi. w,
they will come forward to uphold it. The report then
details the gratifying state and good effects so far of the
schools, at which 2,594 children attend on Sundays.—
From the Treasurer's statement of accounts, it appeared
that the deficiency, which in the preceding year was £8
Iss. 5d., had increased to £154 15s. 2d. The committee
for the succeeding year was appointed, and votes of thanks
bring passed to those of the clergy who had advocated
the claims of the society, the meeting separated.
EARLY CLOSING OF SHOPS.—On Thursday evening a
me-ting of the Assistant Tradesmen of the Scotland-
road and Byrom-street District, was held at Mr. Dan-
son's, Scotland-road, for the enrolling of members, and
securing co-operation in that quarter, Mr. T. Mirams
presided, and urged as the only means of arcomplishmg
the object in view' constant and energetic appeals to the
public." The same feeling that had been eviuced in Bold-
street might: he felt afraid, be found in the north part of
the town, and required extra efforts only to elicit it ; for
success had ever attended strenuous efforts in the cause.
Mr. J. B. Jackson moved a resolution to the effect that
nothing was wanted but the combined endeavours of the
assistants, and urged that their employer's interests, as
well as their own, was on the side of early closing. Mr.
W. B. Jones, in seconding the resolution, remarked that
all who had addressed, or would address them, that even-
ing had obtained the benefit he was anxious should be
extended to his brethren ; and they had succeeded merely
by ardour and perseverance. The resolution vas (maid-
mously passed. as wasanother to thee ffect that ;here present
should support the cause by subscript'ons. A vote of
thanks was passed to Mr. H White, draper, of Great
George-street, for his able and efficient assistance in St.
James's-street, by which several most respecteble shops
had commenced closing at seven. Several new members
enrolled their names, and the meeting separated.—We
learn from -a contemporary, that :—" the assistants in
St. James's-street have addressed their employers, thank-
ing them for the disposition they have shown to contract
the time given to business, but stated that, hitherto, the
hour of closing had not been sufficiently early to enable
the assistants to avail themselves of those means of moral
and mental culture they wish to possess, aid respectfully
and earnestly calling upon them to agree to close their
places of business at seven o'clock, by which their own
interests would be promoted, while the happiness and
comfort of the assistants would be much increased.
Several of :he employers have complied. "
REGULAR verous IRREGULAR PRACTICE.—A case
occurred at the Police Court on Wednesday week, which
it may be useful to detail, for the information of such
members of our numerous local benefit societies, as may
h,ve the misfortune to be under "doctor's hands." A.
person named Douglas Clark who •is employed in some
iron works in the neighbourhood of the park, sun.mnned
the stewards of the Orange Benefit Society, whose names
are William Price and Wiliam Corser, to show cause
why they refused to pay himfsick relief for five weeks, to
which he was entitled as a member of the society. From
the examination of several witnesses, it aPpeared that
Clark had the misfortune to have his collar bone fractured
on the 3rd of September, by a quantity of iron falling
upon him, and he gave notice to the defendant that he
should require the attendance of the medical officer of the
society, who is Mr. Harbord, surgeon. Under the 29th
rule, it appeared that a surgeon, in consideration of an
annual salary, is required to attend all ens •s within three
hours after notice being given to him, and in cases of
urgent necessity he must attend immediately, or, in de-
fault, be fined 10s. 6d. Mr. Harbord was not at home
when notice was sent of the accident ; but his assistant
and Mr. Sorley attended the case, and the fracture was
reduced by them in the usual way. When Mr. Harbord
returned he visited Clark, saw that the banda2es were right
and strongly urged him to remain in bed for two or three
days. The following Saturday night, however, a fellow
workman who witnessed the accident, recommended
Clark to go to a bone setter, named Evan Thomas, which
he did, and this person, who is an irregular practitioner,
applied such remedial measures to the fractured part as
he deemed proper. On learning this proceeding, Mr.
-Harbord refused to take any further charge of the case,
on the ground that he could not act with any person not
regularly qualified. Clark then made a formal demand
of attendance within three hours, which was refused, as
well as the sick relief, and hence the present application
to the court. Mr. Rushton, in announcing the decision
of the bench, said Evan Thomas might be a clever man,
but no regular practitioner would r o'tsent to meet him,
and the complainant, by listening to the advice of his
friend to apply to him, had forfeited his claim. This was
the law, and it must be acted upon.
SELECT VESTRY PROCEEDINGS.—On Tuesday, the
usual fortnightly meeting was held, the Rev. Rector
Campbell in the chair. The expenditure for in and out-
door poor, as compared with the previous year, was stated
as follows :—The numb- r of paupers in the house last
week was 1702, which is 30 fewer than last year; the cost,
ls: 10d., being 3d. per head more, and £lB ss. 4d. in
maney. The number of out-door cases relieved during
the last fortnight is 6615, at an expense of £743 is. 10d.;
the same period last year it was 6796, and £754 lls.,
being 183 cases and £ll 3s. 2d. in money less than at that
time. The sick list, dated the 26th instant, exhileted the
gratifying result of a decrease of ten fever cases and one
of small pox, whilst the ophthalmic report is much the
same. Mr. Edward Lovett, jun., 41, Union-street, was
,appointed deputy to Mr. Edward Lovatt, registrar of
births and deaths for Dale-street district, in the room of
Mr. Etlesbury, deceased. Mr. J. Byerley, one of the
honorary surgeons to the Workhouse, having gone to
reside at Upton, in Cheshire, sent in his resignation. It
was ordered that the vacancy thus "acasioned of honorary
surgeon to the Workhouse, should be -lied up at the next
meeting of the Board, on the 12th Nov 'mber ; at which
time also the surgeon to the lndustiialm !tool at Kirkdale
will be appointed. Mr. Ford, the wewber of the Select
Vestry, and Chairman of the Building Committee,' sent.
in his resignation, stating that he could not devote suffi-
cient time to discharge the duties of the office ; but as
there was a unanimous feeling expressed by the Chairman,
and ail the members present, of their desire that he should
continue a member, Mr. Bright, seconded by Mr. Brem-
ner, moved a resolution to that effect. A return, moved
for by Mr. Thornely at the last meeting, of the names,
duties, and salaries of all the paid officers in the Parish-
offices for the years 1811, 1842, 1843, and 1844 ; for 1841,
ending 25th March, 1842, and so on in each year succes-
sively, and for the current year from the 25th March to
the Ist October was submitted. From this it appeared
that the number of officers was 27 ; that the salaries in
1841 amounted to £l7ll 14s.'5d. ; in 1842 to £1839115.
• 6d. ; in 1843 to £1931 2s. Bd., and for the-half of 1844 to
£966 10s. 4d. The Rev. Rector Brooks repotted to the
Workhouse Committee that he had arranged with the
chaplain to have the funeral service performed at Saint
Mary's Cemetery every Sunday, at a quarter past two
o'clock, in addition to the other three days of the week as
usual. The usual contracts, for the supply of the Work-
house with beef, coals, and slack, were ordered to be ad-
vertised for. Tenders to be sent in on or before the 30th
instant. The Board, at half-east twelve, adjourned to
the 12th Nov.
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