The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-04-29 00:00:00

MISCELLANEA

To destroy Ants.—My plan of destroying these insects,
which I found to answer the purpose admirably, was this :
I took an apple and cut it in halves, and placed one half
in a saucer, which I placed in the parts of the houses they
frequented most ; and almost every time I came into the
house the apple would be covered quite black with them ;
so I always took in a little hot water with me, and poured
it into the saucer round the apple, and immediately there
would be an attempt to escape, and the insects as they got
into the water lost the use of their legs. In this way I
have destroyed them by thousands every day until they
began to get scarce. If you, or any one else, know of a
better plan I should be very glad to learn it, for I know
these insects are very troublesome to many gardeners.—
Gardeners' Journal.

Viola .Arborea.—Amongst all my favourites there is
nothing which can at all equal the Viola arborea for use-
fulness. It may be propagated by thousands with no dif-
ficulty whatever, and the profusion of its bloom and deli-
cious fragrance render it a universal favourite. No place
should be without a good stock. It will transplant at any
time, even in full bloom, and beds may be filled with them
in that state•; 'or they may be planted along the borders
of shrubberies or mixed like flower-beds, or in the nooks
of rock-work, and a change produced in a few hours;
The second week in May, or thereabouts, is the best time
to take them up, and select all the best-rooted runners or
offshoots and plant them singly in reserve beds, nine
inches apart each way. In dry weather they should be
copiously watered, the soil now and then surface-stirred,
and they will begin to bloom in August. If at the end of
September a number of the strongest are lifted and potted
in four-inch pots, and plunged in a cold frame, and 'kept
from frost, they will yield a supply of flowers all winter.—
C. •Mardeners' Journal).

GRAND BAZAAR AND FLOWER SHOW IN
AID OF THE SAILORS' HOME.

The long talked of event, preparations for which have
'been actively making during the last few weeks, was
ushered in on Weduesdav, under the most auspicious cir-
cumstances. The day was beautifully fine, and the
neighbourhood of the "Home" was unusually gay and
animated by flags, of different descriptions, which were
to be seen early in the forenoon, floating from the roofs
of the various buildings around it. The exterior of the
" Home" itself was profusely
.decorated, and altogether
the scene presented on approaching the vicinity of the
bazaar, was exceedingly iricuresque and attractive.
The hour announced for the opening of the bazaar was
eleven o'clock, and shortly after that time the company
began to arrive, the carriages of the leading families of
the town following upon each other in rapid succession.
In order to sho v the numerical early attendance, we may
remark that during the-6rst hour the number of checks
received for money paid at the door (in addition to the
tickets received from -those who had already purchased
them) was 672.
On entering the hall, which is lighted from the roof,
the scene presented to the eye of the visiter was at once
grand and imposing. 'ln what is called the " centre hall,"
on the ground floor, were arranged the flowers, and around
and above that are the six galleries. On the-first of these
galleries were arranged the lower stall room, and a general
refreshment room, and promenade. On the second gal-
lery were a galvanic battery, musical gasses, a printing
press, and other amusements and attractions in connec-
tion with the bazaar. On the third gallery were the upper
stall room, and a general refreshment room. The fourth
and fifth galleries were devoted to models and promenad-
ing, and the sixth gallery was set apart for Mr. Colles'
exhibitions of natural magic. At the west end of the
centre hall, and nearly on a level with the first gallery,
an orchestra was erected, in which was placed the band
of the 91st Regiment, at present stationed in the town.
At the east end, on a level with one of the higher gal-
leries, was placed Mr. -Gribbin's band, and during the
proceedings the company were enlivened at intervals with
their dulcet strains.. The whole of the hall was beauti-
fully decorated and adorned, and the " flags of all
nations" were suspended from different parts of the in-
terior.

The stalls contained an immense variety of-the most
beautiful and elaborately wrought fancy articles, and in
different parts of the rooms devoted to this essential de-
partment of the bazaar we noticed models of ships and
other articles connected with nautical affairs, peculiarly
appropriate to the occasion. In the lower stall room,
amongst other ingenious specimens of workmanship,
there was a beautiful model of the Crystal Palace, en.
tirely formed of " tiny" iron principles and glass, after
the original. This model -was one of the most attractive
articles exhibited.

Dissolving views, natural magic, the world wide
"Tunch and Judy," and other similar amusements,swere
amongst the auxiliary attractions. During the afternoon
of each day, and especially on Friday, the whole of the
capacious building was crowded.
It was our intention to have given a list of the names
of the leading families of the town who graced the bazaar
with•their attendance; but,,in consequence of the unpre.
cedentedly large number of visitors, we think it would be
invidious to do so. Suffice it to say, that the company
consisted of the families of nearly all the merchants,
shipowners, and gentry of the town and neighbourhood.
With regard to the fair sex, we are free to confess that a
greater, galaxy of beauty. and fashion it was never our
pleasure to witness. It is estimated that mot fewer than
saoo ladies and gentlemen visited the bazaar during the
first day.

The ladies presiding at the stalls were, in the lower
room, Mrs. William Fisher, Mrs. ,Cotestrorth, Mrs.
Adam Gladstone, Mrs. Journeaux, Mrs. Ainley, Mrs.
,Gardner, Mrs. Graves, and Mrs. Humble, Mrs. Henry
Steele, and Mrs. Martin, with assistants and in
the upper rcom, the " Home" stall, Mrs. Macgregor,
Mrs. Shand, Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. Littledale, Mrs. John
Aikin, Mrs. :'Cooke, Mrs. Tomlinson, and Mrs. Jones
and Mrs. Bright, with assistants.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to the gentlemen
forming the committee for their unwearied attention to
the interests of the bazaar, and the anxiety they evinced
to •accommodate.the visitors. Mr. T. Littledale, and his
brother committee men, were in attendance, exerting
themselves to the:utmost.

Inconsequence of indisposition, the Mayor forwarded
a note to Mr. ;Littledale, expressing his regret at being
unable to attend the opening of the bazaar.
The.exhibition of ,flowers and plants was exceedingly
fine for the season of the year, many excellent specimens
being contributed •by the leading horticulturists of the
neighbourhood. Amongst those who have taken prizes,
and contributed first-rate plants and flowers, are Mr. H.
R. Jones, Mr. R. W. Preston, Mr. H. Winch, Mr. C.
Wilson, Mr. Cunningham, r. R. V. Yates, Mr. Skir-
ving, Mr. 21. Tyrer, Mr. .H. Jones, Mrs. Gladstone.
A splendid rliododenhron, sent by Mr. B. H. Jones,
attracted great attention:; also a basket of plants, in
flower, contributed by 11,1r..James Tyrer. There are also
some beautifully-grown azalias, ornamental pines,
orchids, &c. some of the specimens were from the
Botanic Garden, having been kindly lent by the Corpora-
tion for the occasion. There.were some flowers laid out
on a table in the third gallery,,and these were offered for
sale. The view from this part of the building was ex-
eeedingly picturesque.
It was decided on Friday evening, that the Bazaar
.should remain open another day, and consequently the
extensive building was on Saturday, again thronged by .t
crowds of visiters. The proceeds of,eech day, were as fol- seldom alludes to the subject,
lows. On Wednesday. £1,630; Thursday, £1,200; Fri-
day, £1,273 ; and Saturday, .£652 ; so that nearly £5,000 hismsiseteforl,
laorminFarlreitntgertown-a:s—rec
has been raised. The money taken at the doors on the
first andsecond days, when the admission was 2s. 6d., was "My DEAR BROTHER,—The
£486 and £286 respectively ; end yet on Friday, when the for ever runs me to the heart ;
charge wasonly is., and 6d. for children, the receipts from part, I hope we shall have a happ
this source were £350. The number of persons present in heaven.
on the first day are not precisely known, butit is supposed
the jtui-
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there could not have been fewer than 8,000. On ~
day the attendance was estimated at about 2,000.. you will 'change a World of tru
The sum required to finish the Home is is .f... 8,000. were the sverey at rest with the I.
During the past year, although the building has been only .7 As to. my Dear Mother, I bet
very partially opened, 1,306 men have been added to the ilx send to my Dear :Mother this, t,
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registry, making now on the. books
.14,488 men of good neiboursoraerstoir:ir'e and send their I
character, many of them having certificates from captains self, you will leve 'me broken he,
of six or seven voyages, which may be I)
referred to with fa. Lord receve your Spirit my ,
cility. There is attached to the Home a savings' bank, Pattison send their Best xi" "
in which 112 depositors have placed the aggregate sum of they Due Not Pass r
£2,916 17s. ; the number. of crews paid off is 281, and the '''', v. Dear EP.
yous;_r-tie willlimtrheLct you to t
number of men shipped from the Home, 7,V.1. The Go- the SMs of the world ! A
vernment Marine . Board has constituted this the Liver- Christ Died.for v,,,-
pool shipping-office, and the registry-offices are now car- f
ried on under the same roof; but by the new instructions

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