The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-03-26 00:00:00

J. PUNCHARD'S

COMPLETE SYSTEMv
OF MEASURING THE
HEAD.
PERUKES in general give such an altered expression
to the countenance as to occasion dislike in the
minds of many, from the effect of makers paying little or
no regard to the model of the Head, which, being diffe-
ent in every individual, requires a corresponding difference
in the Peruke.
By my complete system of measuring the HEAD, I
am enabled to form accurately the same angle on the
Forehead as the growth of the Natural Hair. The fabric
from which the Hair springs in this perfect specimen of
Head Dress, is so soiland imitative of the Skin of the
Head, as not only to baffle the scrutiny of the eye, but
also to deceive the touch of the most proficient Connois-
seur ; whilst from its extremely light and porus nature,
the wearer is entirely free from every inconvenience at-
tending the method generally adopted..
I respectfully call attention to my Skin-parting and
Crowns, the Hair being drawn singly through a prepara-
tion of Skins—the most perfect imitation of the human
Skin ever yet discovered. Finished Specimens may be
inspected at my Hair-cutting Eatabiishment.
Brushes, Combs, and Perfumery of every description.
J. PUNCHARD,
(From Tarleton-street,)
HAIR CUTTER AND PERFUMER,
No. 4, BASNETT-STREET, TWO DOORS FROM
C URC H -STREET,
NEXT TO GLASGOW HOUSE.

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TO ARCHITECTB

THE Committee for Buildirg a Chgch at West Derby
give Notice that they will rec*e PLANS for such
CHURCH up to the 21st of Ap
The !conditions and particultts may be had by applica-
tion to the Chairman, Mr. PRESTON, India-build-
ings, 'Water-street, on Monday or Tuesday next, the Ist
and 2nd of April.

LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.
DREPARATORY CLASS in the UPPER SCHOOL,
for Boys between Eight and Ten Years of Age.
TERMS.
£l5 per Annum and )os. for Stationery, with no other
extras:.

HOURS OF AtTENDANCE.
From 2 past 9 to:i before 12—Morning ;
From past 2to 4- past 4—Afternoon ;
So as to avoid all possibility of collision between these
younger Boys and the rest of the School.

SINGING.
R. RYALLS, PROFESSOR OF SINGING, respectfully
announces to the Nobility and Gentry of Liverpool
and its vicinity, that he gives INSTRUCTIONS in the
above elegant accomplishment. Havth been Pupil under
two of the most eminent MastersibTondon, and studied
Crivelli's universally approved system of Developing the
Human Voice, he flatters himself he is enabled to impart
to those pupils intrusted tots care, a Style hitherto much
neglected, and so essentiirto prevent the many bad habits
they are apt to fall into.
Terms may be known on application at his Residence,
No. 3, Pembroke-place.
N.B.—Schools attended on Liberal Terms.

MUSICAL EDUCATION.
VER. WARE, (original Leader of the Opera Der
11 Friesckutz, in London. Author of the " Diaionary
of Musical Chords," " Vocal Instructor," &g.)acquaints
the Ladies and Gentlemen of Liverpool and its Vicinity.
that he purposes givinz FINISHING LESSONS in
VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, particu-
lary on Rythm, Accent, and the. Proper Expression of
each Passage, assisted by accompaniment on the Violin,
upon which Instrument he also gives Instruction.
Mr. WARE at the same time begs to state, that Mrs.
WARE is a Rudimental Teacher, and by her simplified
Method of Oral Tuition, not only ;from the first Lesson)
makes her Pupils understand, but able to impart their
knowledge to others.
Terms known by application at 13, Stafford-street,
where may be had Mrs. WARE'S simplified arrangement
of the Time Table, and her Demonstration Cards of the
Rudiments of Music.

IMPORTANT NOVELTY.
To PROFESSORS and AMATEURS of MUSIC,.
PRINCIPALS of SCHOOLS, &c.
HE CHYROGYMNAST or HANDG.IMNASIUM
.I. is one of the most important inverritlons ever offered
to the Musical world, abridging by two-thirds the time
and application otherwise necessary for overcoming the
difficulties of fingering all descriptions of Musical In-
struments.
The Chyrogymnast,,, with Prospectuses, Essays anl
Testimonials in favour of the invention, from all the most
celebrated professors in Europe, may be had at the Es-
tablishments of the Sole-agent of the Patentee.

JAMES SMITH.
66, Lord street, and 47, Bold-street.

LATEST MUSICAL NOVELTY, AND THE FIRST

ON VIEW IN LIVERPOOL.

PTHE RUPHONICON.
JAMES SMITH respectfully invites the Nobility,
Gentry, and Public in general, to an inspection of one
of the above elegant Instruments, personally selected by
him at the Manufactory of the Patentee, and this day un-
packed at 47, 80ld-street, which, together with the most
valuable, numerous, and splendid STOCK or PIANO-
FORTES ever exhibited in Liverptol, also personally
selected at the Manufactories of BROADWOOD and SONS,
COLLARD and COLLARD, TOMKISSON, &c., within the
last fortnight, enables J. S. to offer advantages unrivalled
both as to price and quality.
J. S. begs also to apprise his numerous Friends that he
has engaged two additional Tuners, one from each of the
Manufactories of Broadwood and Sons, and Collard and
Collard. The advantages to be derived by employing
Tuners educated at, and coming direct from, the above
celebrated Establishments, must be self-evident.
47, Bold-street, and 66, Lord-street,
Friday, March 22nd, 1844.

LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S BESPOKE-MADE
BOOTS AND SHOES.
'n/TR. JAMES STOUT, 53, LORD-STREET, not having
IVI discharged any of his workmen during this winter,
finds himself considerably overstocked with the above
Articles, which he now OFFERS to the Public at
PRIME COST and under.

NOTICE.
IV PECK and SONS bee to inform their Friends
lk) • that they intend DISPOSING of their remaining
STOCK OF WINTER GOODS, -
At considerable less than the -Manufacturers' present
prices.
Purchasers will find a decided advantage by visiting
W. PECK and SONS' ESTABLISHMENT,\
12 and 14, RANELAGH-STREET,
(OPpncrrE CASES-STREET.)
Au APPRENTICE WANTED.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
AS Mr. BUCK, the celebrated TEACHER of WRI-
TING, SHORT-HAND, ARITHMETIC, and.
BOOK-KEEPING, will retire from the Profession in
about THREE WEEKS, those who wish;tttprofit by his
Professional Instructions should male, 'in immediate ap-
plication. Terms for Book-keeping by Double and Sin-
gle Entry, One Guinea. A Course of Lessons in any of
the other branches, 10s.
May be had at Mr. BUCK'S Teaching Rooms his STE-
NOGRAPHIC STANDARD, Price Is. ; also his PA-
TENT FLEXIBLE PENHOLDER, Price 6d.
Teaching Rooms at Mr. Havwood's, Bootmaker, 11,
C H URC H-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

MAGAZIN DE NOUVEAUTES,
114, BOLD-STREET,
Corner of Colquitt-street, Liverpool,
LATELY OCCUPIED BY MARTINDALE BROTHERS.
SAMUEL LITTLER
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101,1 EGS respectfully to inform the Ladies, Gentlemen,
Ai and Inhabitants generally of Liverpool and its Vici-
nity, that he has taken the above Establishment, and that
he intends OPENING it on FRIDAY, the 29th instant
instead of Wednesday, as originally announced, with a
superb and choice assortment of
FOREIGN AND BRITISH LACES,
Lace Capes, Berthes, Collars, Collaretts, Habit Shirts,
Scarfs, Shawls, Mantles, ac., Paris Chantilly, and Hon-
niton Lace Veils, Muslin and Lace Robes, French and
English Embroideries, Bonnet and Cap Ribbons, French
and Irish Cambric Handkerchiefs, French and English
Flowers, Feathers, Millinery, Sit., -Ladies and Gentle-
men's
SILK, COTTON, AND THREAD HOSIERY,
Kid, Silk, and Thread Gloves Purses, &c., Gentlemen's
India and China Silk Handkerchiefs, Satin and Silk
Neckerchiefs, Scarfs, Stocks, and Opera Ties, Braces,
Shirt Collars, and a multiplicity of articles too numerous
to mention.

P.S.—S. L. particularly begs to call the attention of
Ladies to the Superior Style and Cheapness of the MIL-
LINERY, which Department is conducted by his niece,
Miss SARAH WELLS, from Mount-street, Grosvenor.
square, London.
MAGAZIN DE NOUVEAUTES,
Liverpool, March 22, 1844.

GREAT REDUCTION
IN THE PRICE OF
VENETIAN BLINDS,
AT
W. LEDGER'S
WINDOW BLIND MANUFAC2I)RI,
31, PARADISE-STREETV
WHO has constantly on hand an extensive and well-
seasoned STOCK, and can furnish a House com-
plete with them in
SIX HOURS'NOTICE. _

Gauze Wire ;;;:ie;;;;;0iii;r description of Blinds, at-
very moderate Prices, and superior Workmanship.
OBSERVE.
31, PARADISE-STREET,
between the Unitarian Chapel and the Star and Garter
Hotel.

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THE LIVERPOOL FANCY 1
Although, we believe, no povincial town in the king-' The Fancy
dom can boast of more numerous, better conducted, or • marked) is of
(where they are understood) more liberally supported f this town. 1
charities than our own,—the calls upon the public in their -celebrity was
'behalf, in a thickly populated locality, where disease and elation of pri
accident, inseparable from the nature and rapidity of our March, 1821
trade, are frequently so great, that the funds of these that a siruila
noble establishments—the gener 1 benefits of which are to our subset;
but limitedly known—are frequently reduced to a low of the public
ebb ; and it is found necessary periodically to resort to place at the 'I
. other means to recruit them than the mere publication of ingly gorgeou
the annual reports of each, and the benevolent efforts of and fashione
the clergy in appealing to their respective congregations established, a
from time to time. Grand Oratorios have occasionally being but in (
'teen " presented " of late years for this purpose ; but on was attended
-those occasions the receipts, though large in the gross, eluding many
hate been so much reduced in the balance-sheet by the a repetition o
Otorbitant demands of first-rate singers and performers ceeding mus]
Tequisite to draw a numerous attendance, that the nett magnificent.
proceeds have frequently been inadequate, and always her Grace th
'precarious; and it has more than once appeared-that the Earl of) Wilt
lee-way was brought up mainly by the receipts of the Sefton) ; Lad
closing entertainment—" The Fancy Ball." The parties The ball of C
(and those who have from time to time joined or succeeded and was got
them) who have hitherto taken an active part in the well- These gave t
being of those institutions, and who devoted much time which, per se
and exertion to furnishing these entertainments, which wards of 1,01
they found were too little attractive to the mass of the occasion, the
population to produce a profit commensurate with the toil funds of the
of management and the requirements of the object in view, Dispensaries,
have latterly resolved to abandon the merely musical de- principal cha
partment, and confine themselves to what was formerly useful, but ut
the '" finale "of the Grand Charity Week—the " FANCY greatly circus
PALL," as more likely, by the inducement of a night's Our worthy 1
enjoyment, in return for the admission money, to produce cessors, kind)
a favourable result. We are no friends to this species of in the Town.
amusement as a frequent resort, whether for purposes of rattier, "of
macre amusement or for eliciting benefactions through the none more st
proceeds; for we conceive that its frequent recurrence, an one floor,
even under the best management, would lead to many of up. The fol
the evils inseparably connected with the ancient masque- an idea of t
rade ; but knowing the temperament of John Bull, and supersede th
(with all his genuine benevolence) the necessity of, at might others
times, rousing his better sympathies and sensibilities by for many of 1
something new.and jovial, we can enter no protest against such matters
it—occurring, as it does, only at periodical intervals of with many o:
three to four.yearS; and we are therefore inclined for the with the exte
time being to join in the general exclamation of our more the curiosity
vivacious continental neighbours, in such cases, of" Vise daily without
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The GRAND ENTRANCE, by the portico facing Castle-
itreet, leads into a spacious vestibule, beyond which, and
lighted by the central dome, is the GRAND STAIRCASE,
one of the finest in the kingdom. The height from the
base to the cupola is 106 feet. The railings are topped
by burnished brass, and the walls, painted in admirable
imitation of fine stone, are relieved by statuary, &c.
The two DRAWING ROOMS, with the SALOON between
them, occupy the whole of the south front above, and on
such occasions are thrown together by removing large
folding doors—making, as it were, one apartment 96 feet
in length. The walls are adorned by paintings of royal
and distinguished personages, and the furniture, in tables,
sofas, chairs, ornamental stoves, &c., is most costly, mas-
sive, and elegant.
From these rooms the visiter generally first proceeds
into the adjoining SMALL BALL Room on the east side,
a handsome oblong apartment rounded at the corners,
decorated with pilasters of Carniola marble, and having a
coved roof, beautifully empanelled in compartments. It
is 61 feet in length by 28 in breadth, and 26 feet in height.
Here, as in the other rooms, the chimney- pieces are of
the finest marble, of massive classical design, and, we
may add, for the honour of our town, of home manufac-
ture. The recesses in the curve at the north end form
elegant orchestras. The sofas and seats are of correspond-
ing magnificence.
Adjoining is THE LARGE BALL Room, at the north
end of the building, 89 feet in length, upwards of 40 in
breadth, and 40 feet in height. The walls are enriched
by Corinthian pilasters of Carniola marble, supporting a
rich entablature. The roof is slightly arched, and taste-
fully empanelled ; the cornicing and mouldings through-
out richly gilt. The orchestra, on the south side, is re-
cessed, with a handsome projecting balcony. Round the
room are a number of elegaw sofas, elevated on pedes-
tals or platforms, and affording to loungers a full view of
the busier assemblage engaged in the dance or the pro-
menade. The centre chandelier, in particular, resembles
an immense cataract of crystal: and the whole effect,
when the gas is fully on, and the ball is at its height, is
truly magnificent.
Near this apartment is a REFECTION ROOM, and seve-
ral ante-rooms ; and passing a minor staircase, the visiter
enters the DINING Room on the west side, in which the
mayor for the time being dispenses periodically the good
things of this life to his invited fellow-citizens. This
room is 50 feet in length and 30 in breadth. The walls
are decorated with Corinthian pilasters of Cornish mar-
ble ; and the whole of the furniture, which is abundant
and various, is of the most rich and elegant description.
These rooms form the circuit of the building, and rday
be said to be, in every respect, truly palacial—giving to a
very numerous assemblage " ample verge and room
-enough," whether for the dance or the promenade.

THE PREPARATIONS.

The preparations for the ball, notwithstanding the com-
parative shortness of the notice, were extensive, and, we
may say, amusing to those less enthusiastic than the par-
ties who resolved to " strut their little hour upon the
stage." The sewing fraternity and sisterhood have, for
the last fortnight, and more especially for the last week,
been busily engaged in plying their needles and scissors.
As was stated, in effect, of a former ball, the fancy shops
have been in more than customary commotion, and tai-
lors, milliners, and dressmakers have had a busy time of
it, in stitching and adjusting, spangling and mangling,
robes, doublets, cloaks, mantles, caps, turbans, coats,
petticoats, and inexpressibles, for the equipment of those
who, for the night, were resolved to figure as kings,
-queens, and lords and dames of high degree ; as innocent
peasants or hardy mountaineers ; or in the more question-
able guise of robbers or ruffians. Antique habiliments
and accoutrements were drawn from their dusty deposito-
ries, and freshened up ; and many new dresses were pre-
pared, embracing evert- variety of costume, of rich and
poor, of every age, and of every clime, from the poles to
the equator. Libraries were rummaged, books and plates
.and old folks and travellers consulted, for the particular
cut, trimming, and dimensions of the several garbs, mo-
dern, ancient, or grotesque ; and lace, feathers, artificial
flowers, tassels, and other fancy ornaments, have been in
brisk requisition. The running from house to house, the
borrowing and lending, the eager inquiry, " the impa.
tience" of the " tailor's" or sempstress's " delay ", the
fitting and altering, and self-approval at the toilet, would
form groundwork for a passable comedy ; while the tragic
looks and despair exhibited when a button was misplaced,
or a stitch treacherously gave way, would form a relieving
afterpiece. As there was to be a plentiful display of
knights and warriors, foreign and home-made ; pistols,
poniards, swords, scimitars, dirks, spears, spits, and
shields, were sought out from the several private armo-
ries, and, being brightened up, shone terrifically by the
sides of many who were " all unused to the warring
mood." In the matter of helmets, there is no saying
bow many dish-covers have been metamorphosed by the
bands of the tinman or the brazier into casements for
heads whose thickness required no such protection—not
a few aspirants to knight-errantry having, no doubt, re-
membered the economical resort of Don Quixote in ap.
pronriating the barber's pewter basin as the veritable
skull-cap of the redoubted Mambrino. A vast number,
however, were saved all this trouble, as well as much ex-
pense iu actual purchase, by availing themselves of the

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The Fancy Ball (as we have on a forme: occasion re-
marked) is of but comtaratively modern date, at least in
this town. The first "that obtained any general degree of
celebrity was " The Bachelors' Ball," given by an asso-
ciation of private gentlemen, in the Wellington-rooms, in
March, 1821, and excited so much interest and curiosity,
that a similar entertainment was adopted as a conclusion
to our subsequent triennial musical festival for the benefit
of the cablic charities. The first public fancy ball took
place at the Town-hall in October, 1823, and was exceed-
ingly gorgeous. Most of the dresses were then procured
and fashioned by private individuals—the trade, since
established, of furnishing them ready-made and for hire
being but in embryo, at least in the provinces. This ball
was attended by, it is stated, nearly 4,000 individuals, in-
cluding many of the elite of the land. Its success led to
a repetition of the amusement at the close of each suc-
ceeding musical festival. That of October, 1827, was
magnificent. Upwards of 3,000 were present—including
her Grace the Duchess of St. Albans ; Lord (now the
Earl of) Wilton and Lady ; Lord Mullineux (now Earl of
Sefton) ; Lady Cecil Talbot, and others of the nobility.
The ball of October, 1830, was attended by about 2,300,
and was got up with equal, if not greater, splendour.
These gave the tone to succeeding balls, at the last of
which, per se, (without a preceding musical festival,) up-
wards of 1,000 were present. Then, as on the present
occasion, the entertainment was proposed in aid of the
funds of the Infirmary, the respective Hospitals and
Dispensaries, and the District Provident Society—our
principal charities—all admirably conducted and highly
useful, but unhappily having the sphere of their usefulness
greatly circumscribed by a paucity of pecuniary means.
Our worthy Mayor, following the example of his prede-
cessors, kindly gave the use of the splendid suite of rooms
in the Town-ball for the " gathering of the clans," or
rattler, "of the nations ;" and the kingdom furnishes
none more suitable for such a purpose, the whole being
an one floor, all of large dimensions, and splendidly fitted
up. The following typographical plan will furnish such
an idea of their respective position and extent as will
supersede the necessity of a detailed description, which
might otherwise be necessary not only for strangers but
for many of our own community who take an interest in
such matters ; for, strange as it may appear, we have met
with many old residents who, though they are familiar
with the exterior of the noble building, have never had
the curiosity to visit the apartments, which may be seen
daily without fee or reward to the keepers :
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splendid and varied stocks of garments and " properties"
brought by speculators from the metropolis and elsewhere,
and who offered the use of them, on reasonable terms, for
the night. It would be unjust, however, not to state—
apart from badinage—that very many who bad themselves
visited foreign lands, or whose taste led them into histo-
rical research, got up, without the aid of strangers, clas-
sical and correct semblances in dress of the brave, the
fair, the renowned, the high and the humble, living and
dead, whose deeds or whose destinies stand recorded in
the pages of the historian, the dramatist, or the adventu-
rous voyager to civilised or barbarous shores.
Amongst the purveyors of elegant and costly costumes,
—many of them of great value or curiosity, from their
having been worn by the original characters themselves,
—we have to notice, as highly creditable to their exertions
and enterprise in collecting such stocks, Mr. Nathan, at
Mr. Lacey's, in Bold-street, (from Mr. Hart's, Regent-
street, London) ; Mr. Burden, tailor, same street ;
Messrs. Adlington and Jones, at Mr. Rennie's, Lord-
street; and Mr. Halfred, Duke-street. Many of our
native " artists " in the clothing line—Messrs. Silver,
Haytor, and Co., Mr. Myers, and others—also furnished
a number of superb dresses to order ; and the principal
dressmakers and milliners of the town were also highly
successful in the department of female adornment. The
wardrobe of Mr. Nathan, which we saw, was most exten-
sive and gorgeous,—embracing all sorts of varied and rich
costumes. The show-rooms were happily at Mr. Lacey's,
who exhibited, in his repository for artistical works, nu-
merous splendid plates of costume. He himself sold
nearly one hundred tickets for the ball.
We may add, that large portions of the wardrcbes of the
Royal Amphitheatre and the Victoria Theatre were also
lent out to numerous parties, both male and female, and
the " costumers" at both establishments were for the last
week busily employed night and day in making up entire
new dresses for the same purpose, or to order.