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

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A4ERCHANT TAD ORS, DRAPERS, AND
OUTFITTERS,
59, LORD-STREET,
LIVERPOOL.

THE first-established and most extensively-patronised
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CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE CLOTHING,
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TEIE HEADY-MADE DEPARTMENT.
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the long-recognised necessity of securing the first avail-
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rapidly-increasing Trade has been provided for by the
engagement of an Artiste pre-erni. u tly qualified to please
the most fastidious taste.
EACH DE' • TMENT
is filled by first-rate talent, nder the surveillance of the
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proud of the patronage of those Gentlemen who have
sought for cheapness and fashion in other Est,blishmenta,
but who have returned to EARP and Co., acknowledging
their Establishment.

59, LORD.STREET,
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HENRY ROSE AND CO.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND
BRITISH WINES, ALE, PORTER, &c.,
44, DALE-STREET,
CORNER OF TEMPLE-STREET,
IN commencing the above Establishment, the Proprie-
tors 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 any
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.
SH.
WIN BOTTLE :
Prime old crusted Port.... 425., 485., and 545. per dozen.
Fine ditto Ditto .. 36i., 425., and 48s. „
Draft Ports 3os. and 345.
Prime old Sherries 365., 425., and 48s. „
Draft Sherries..
Rhenish and French Wines, Champagnes, Clarets,
Moselle, Hock, &c.

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PORTS, of the choicest vintages;
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Casks, direct from Bond.

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Scotch Ale
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East India Ale
Whitbread and Co.'s London Double
Stout ..

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slip, Elder, &c
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ACETIC ACID.
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of JUNE, are respectfully informed that they should
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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 f 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 bf every
grade,atWorsley,and also atßuncorn , a grandentertanment
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

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Lord F. Egerton, who appeared in excellent health and thoughtless exultation. (Cheers.) If time permitted, he fence for his strong opponent. This was the best bout
lady's. might endeavour to explain that there were other and
spirits•, two young ladies,. his daughters ; his re-more legitimate feelings that ought to actuate a man on
Forduring
the
ee tournament.second match
two men were placed on each
apecred mother'(wheeled to the pen d in a small band-
such an occasion, and to these he was not insensible. But
and so it did, for, after some half
machine); several clergymen in theirhc:s'iseior.nißeliges; Incloding
Rig,, of Ellen- this was not the first occasion on which they had met boat, that number beine thought more likely to produce
something
ft decisive;tui
Mr. Blackburn. hector of Prestwich,
together. He had met them on occasions of common
brook. Mr. Giindleston, of Deane, and others; Mr. C.
and
n moor; and a danger, and they would give him credit, when looking on dozen me ec t
in encourit,rsietßerichßatrodwoW(aordld (Duke's
man) succeeded sousingkl
Kendall; VI r. H. R. Worrell, of Wor e
that assembly, that many present knew that he had the after which, John Ac er y (Old Q
diunber of the gentry of the neighbourhood and from
comfort and well-being of those around him at heart. dripping comrade in arms by sousingdee
d nothing decisive;
RutharrdevWenagredd. his
distant plitees„ including manymtiddiiees.
(Great cheers.) It was not, however, the occasion for third sett. werehematuchnead,
ebnutt
was declared
About half-past twelve o'clocketo George Egerton, Esq.,
village with another ocher than humility and distrust on his part, though he to be at an end,
atunthw.rieohrat
company
should ever do his utmost for their welfare. But there were returnedra to Cooper's Meadow. The
the young heir, tame up f
procession of ge,nt'emen. The .100th Psalm was sung by
many reasons, and good ones, to sanction such a meeting. value of the Prizes we believe, was to be divided amongst
In the first place, it was an old English custom, and when the men. ConsiderableP amusement* was created during
day, whole assemblage. A prayer was then. offered up by
the Rev. Mr. Rive- Gold and silver. coins of the present
old and kindly feelings between master and servant . .
this struggle by one of the coneba'ants in waiting jump-
then deposited and medals struck for the immediate occasion, were
All were forgotten in Lancashire, he feared they would ing intoahe dock fr.om the fou.rth story of the warehouse
in the aperture under the stone.
ony, and a to exist
cease
might tend to perpetuate them. (Cheers.) It was an adjoining, and, whilst there in eleven feet water, strip-
being ready for the performance. of the cerem
1844 (in ltornanping himself to his flannel :hilt and drawers.
A. donke race, a race in sacks for fifty yards and over plate, beartnz the inscription A.D. occasion which his ancestor, the late Duke of Bridge-
water. would have gladly witnessed.. Although that dis- two ditcheys, and a thi rd donkey race were the next
letters), Lord F. Egerton," being placed over the coins,
it b • four o'clock h
&e..— tin wished man courted not popular applause, with a
his own, he loved to amusements ; after which, eing ,t e men
The Rev. Mr. MARSDEN, Vicar of Ecctes, stepped for-
tofficiore sagacity and foresight peculiarly. . , belonging to the Trust were got together by the agents
and marched to the pavilion erected in the Old Quay-
ward to the young gentleman who w_aamain y to .,
handle the springs of that industry which he had set in
to him the honour was yard, where they were to be regaled with a sumptuous
motion He felt that it was was . . .
and, on presenting him with a small silver trowel, said in
and plentiful dinner in the good old English fashion.
The dining pavilion, erected and fitted up by M
effect, that he bad great pleasure in placing in hisfhannd . .
mainly Intended ; and he (the speaker) was sensible. before
that trowel, with which he was that day to place the ou d-
and still more now, that his son should cultivate the affec-,
Banks, of Runcorn upon whose skill and taste it l.'
dation stone of the sacred edifice there to be erected, and lions of those who were so willing to bestow them..
fleeted great credit, in length 40 yards by 27 re-
whichide would stand as another example of the munificence
(Cheers.) Without such cultivation the world were In-
and covering an area of 1080 square yards, was estimwated
of his noble father in promoting the spiritual education
deed barren and waste, but to retain them wasci the prize
to accommodate about 1200 persons. It contained.about
and welfare of those around him,—and which it was left
which the Christian man was alone peepare toac2hicteov;
100 tables. At one side was a raised platform containing
to him (Mr: Egertoh) that day to complee.
the agents and their friends, and opposite a gallery for
GEORGE EGERTON, Esq., (who appeared somewhat andenjoy. (Cheers.) When an individual invited ,
the ladies. The whole of the interior was hung
bashful) said he had great pleasure in receiving the trowel guests on such an occasion, he must call largely upon
their indulgence, for the arrangements for the amusement
with blue and white drapery, with several handsome flags
with. which he •was. to deposit thefirst atone, and (as we
and comfort of so many were difficult to accomplish.
and mottoes, and after dusk was lighted brilliantly with
understood him) would be most happy to promote the obi and
cheers.) He concluded by drinking the good health
gas, arranged in devices appropriate to the day. A cor-
jects in view, of which he much approved: .(Loud cheers.)
ner was set apart and provided with music stands for the
en stone was then lowered, and the young g.eutleman of all present. (Repeated cheers an 1 clapping of hands.)
A gentleman present proposed the health of a lady
band.
went ehroughthe usual ceremony of adjusting it by the -
whose name was engraves on the hearts of every British
The fare consisted of Roast Beef, of which 25 cwt. was
husiasticaly cheered.
square and plummet, and was
man and woman who knew her;. who had. ever acted on
provided,' in Barons, Rounds, and other joints in abund- The Rev.M r. BLACKBURN theenatddreseed the assemblrge
the highest principles of Christian charity and kindness •,
ance, meat pies of a very substantial and excellent des-
with great feeling and effect, congratulating them the
edificeonto be
of 'the commencement fbad long been the partner of his lordehip's joys and sor-
cription, Plum-puding, bread, and beer, and porter. The
happy occasion "?
'n which, according `rows; an aff-ctionete parent; endowed with all the vie- beef .was ready cut on each man's plate. A. steward was
dedicated. to the glory of God,
andlthe doctrines of to the holy Scriptures; would be taught . toes that ought tograce a British lady, and ever anxious
appointed for every nine, to maintain regularity. Front
to promote ote t. e temporal and eternal welfare of all around
Christ and him crucified. He made a
hbeautifnl allusion
her-" Lady Egerton, and long might she live to see her the best estimate we can form we should say that from
900 to 1000 persons sate down to dinner, consisting prin..
to St. Paul, who visited a fine country, ut was depressed
son follow in her own and his father's footsteps." (Loud
in mind, for there an altar was erected to the unknown,
cheers, followed by " Here's a health, &c.") cipally of the porters flatmen, drivers upon the canal,
the agents at the different stations, and a few farmers and
God.. It was delightful to contemplate the scene. around
Lord F. EGERTON returned a brief and appropriate ac- gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, the latter of
them. The canal brought them traffic, the fields yielded
knowledgment.
whom aided in superintending the arrangements, which
them verdure. even the bowels of the earth their valuable
The Chairman and his friends, and the ladies, (who had .we are bound to say were excellent. When the company
stores ; ,but all was as nothing to the creation of a temple
partaken of wine and cake,) then retired from the tent.
were all seated, Mr. Pendlebury, the head agent in Liver-
amongst them to the only true
goryr alluding tdo
They were shortly afterwards followed by the other guests.
pool called attention, whilst Stubb's band played the
the lilies of the field, which the -of Solomon coul . THE TEA.
Vesper Hymn, after which the repast began in good
note qual, hecongratulated them most sincerely. in having
At six o'clock, the tent having previously been cleared
met .oerether on so interesting an occasion—the celebra-earnest, the clatter of a thousand knives and forks being.
prepared for the occasion. ate immense number of
lion of the majority of Mr. George Egerton, and on the fact At
well-dressed females, wives and'daughters of the previous rendered more muscical by a series of marches, &c.
Band. ed durine dinner by the Warrington Amateur
that, the first. public act of his life was to perform
.the
sat down to tea, at which beef, bread and butter, a -
ceremony of that day. That gentleman had, he might party,
inform them, given himself up to the service of his &c. were most plentifully supplied. They enjoyed them-
selves to their hearts content, and the whole went off with The repast being concluded Mr. Pendlebury was moved
Queen and country, and at some inconvenience had tea- to the chair, and after a few words expressive of his
the greatest eclat.
veiled fifty miles that morning to be present amongst regret that some more able chairman had not been ap-
THE SPORTS.
them. He also congratulated them on the circumstance that pointed, proceeded to propose the first toast, which was,
the whole of the day old English games andfes-
that younggentlemanshould lay the first stone, as hedoubted, During
one which all loyal subjects were at all times ready to
tivities were kept vigorously up in a large field at the back
not he would in after life be its warm supporter. It was drink—the health of her Majesty, Queen Victoria. This
of the " Bridgewater Arms," every room in which as well
good that the
,Church should' be brought to their own toast was received with the most deafening cheering we
as a large temporary tent, was crowded from the *morning
ever
discharge
re.h
uSrtguebbos;
cannon
playingn
being
doors, that they might there -dedicate their children to
until after sunset. The games were quoiting, putting the
the Trinity in baptism ; that they might there in riper
stone, leaping, running, wrestling, climbing the pole for a fired God saveouts itd
The CHAlRMAPNavriliavoen,next " Prince Albert, and the .
years be confirmed; that they might. there avail them- g mutton, and other prizes, foot-races, donkey-races,
rest of. the
threeßoyel Family," which was received with
selves of the rites of matrimony ; 'that they might there leg
hornpipe-daneing, wheel-barrow races, (blind-folded,)
three.times and firing of cannon. Band, a march..
find a solace amidst the cares of the world, a consolation
sack-races, hurdle-races, rteeple-chases, Sec.—all afford-
in sickness, and: finally a resting place for their earthly
ing great fun and amusement to vast numbers of partici-
remains. He trusted that the objects of the founders of
—. pators and spectators, both young and old. The day's The CHAIRMAN said that the next toast was the health
the structure—that souls might be brought to God
amusements closed with a splendid display of fire-works, of a nobleman, whose servants he and they all were. If
would be blessed, and concluded by a fervent aspiration he were to trace his descent he might go as far back as the
which were seen over a large extent of country, and at the
that it would please God long to spare Lord Egerton, time of William the Conqueror ; it was, sufficient, how-
doseof which the parties "homeward took their several
and that when he closed his earthly career he -might findever, to say that he was a distinguished member of one of the
ways," highly delighted with the varied enjoyments of the
acceptance in a house not made with hands.:first families in the empire. They had all heard of that
The assemblage was then briefly .addressed by Mr. day. ' late Duke of Bridgewater, whose property the noble lord
MORSLEY,WhO, after alluding to the perishable nature of . . had inherited. The duke, it was well known, had spent
all below,, and. to spiritual ,food that would there be dis . . FESTIVITIES AT RUNCORN. the whole of his property in the formation of the canal
penned, to last' for eternal life, expressed a hope that the Eight o'clock in the forenoon was fixed for the parties which bears his name. The present owner has achieved
new edifice would be found to be highly beneficial in that proceeding to Runcorn to embark at Liverpool, and at evert more than this. He had purchased the entire pro-
po
pulous neighbourhood. The warmest thanks, he added, that hour the steamers Alice, Blanche, and .Tower, be. perty of the Old Qaay Company to add to his former.
of the community were due to the contributors to, and longing to the trustees of the BridgeeVater estate, were in possessions, and thus united two of the most important
promoters of, this good work. • attendanze off the Duke's Doak and Old Quay wharfs, navigaiens in the world. He concluded by giving " the
. The National Anthem was then sung by the children of gaily decorated with flags and ensigns, ready to receive health of Lord Francis Egerton," which was received
,the schools, followed by loud cheers for the young lord their expected freights. The extensive warehouses, sheds, with hearty cheering, which lasted a considerable time;
and Lord Francis Egerton, the National Anthem by the and ofikes of the trust displayed the royal ensign and blue 'after which, the band played " The Old English Gentle
band, &,e. . . and white flags from roofs and windows; and the flats man."
The church is, we were informed,' to'be in the "e- and other-craft in the neighbouring docks hoisted similar The CHAIRMAN said that he now came to the toast of
corated" old English style that came after that which had, emblems of loyalty and rejoicing. The whole business of the evening—the health of the gentleman whose majority
for a long time, prevailed up to aboutahe year 1275. It the estate at the Liverpool end seemed suspended, the they . were met that day to celebrate—" the health of
will be built with good stone, and will form a fine object servants of the trust beirig all bound for the scene of George Egerton, Esq„ and may he follow in the foot:Jeeps
td the eye of the passenger on the Manchestearailway, in festivity, and the warehouses, offices, &c., were all closed. of his father, and become a better man than he, if he
addition to Lord Egerton's New Hall, which is on the At about-half-past eight the steamers began to take in can. (Immense cheering, with discharges of cannon, the
same hill, about itenatteref a mile to the westward. Be-. their passengers, composed of the clerks, porters, flat- band playing "For he's a jolly good fellow.")
tween the two, in afield near the new mansion, four heavy men, and other parties connected with the concern at The CHAIRMAN was sure flint the ladies present would
' of brass artillery were stationed, and continued to this port, with their wives, daughters, &c., the various join him in honouring the toast which he was about to
pieces .
fire fees-de joie throughout the day—rousing the echoes agents of the trustees,' and the visiters invited to attend. propose—the health of a lady noted for her kindness,
in the woods and hollows for many miles round: The east It was not, however; untie nine that all were on board, benevolence,i affability, d charity to all around heraLady .
He
number of flags-floating from the several haw buildings, and the vessels proceeded into the river, receiving as proposed ' the health of Francis Egerton, and all her
trees, and eminencesefar and near, together with the ver- they left the various piers salutes of cannon, which were family." (Three times three, the band playing " Here's
'dare of the whole elevated tract of country, spangled. with returned from on board, the bands playing " Rule a health to all good lasses.")
groups of holiday saunterers, rendered the eeene exceed= Britannia," and, after getting into order, steered towards The CHAIRMAN announced that the next toast would
ingly gay and. interesting.-
There wanted but a tourna- Runcorn with the tide, a fresh breeze, and ratber more of be proposed by Mr. MITCHELL, of Preston Brook, who,
' mint at the baronial-harking hall to bring us back to the it than was wanted, blowing from the westward. rose to propose " the health of James Locker Esa "
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"days of chivalry and romance. Notwithstanding .the gusty character of the morning, which be was sure would be received with pleasure by all '
. THE DINNER.- ' the sail up the river was delightful. The fine brass band present. He was delighted to witness the harmony whkh
The visitor to the tent, in which the grand bahquet was
f. Mr. Stubbs was stationed onboard the Alice, andefrorn had hitherto prevailed amongst them, which he hoped
served, was struck with astonishment at its immeosesizei time to time played enliveuing airs, whilst the guns from- would continue throughout the day. Mr. Locke was
elegance of construction, and interior decorations. It the other boats kept up an intermitting firing of salutes,- engaged in the performance of overwhelming duties a was 180 feet in length, and 120 in width, with 24 divisions as they passed the various craft of the trustees on their the acting trustee of the .concern,
,which he
performed,s of tables of Bin 'each—or 192 in all—caaable of accom- course.' On arriving • off Neston Point salutes were fired as they all knew, most efficiently ; and he trusted that he
a:iodating about 15 to each table, or nearly three thousand from shore, and returned from on board the steamers, might be spared to devote his life to its interests. He
in all. This erection was nearly 40 feet in height' in the with three times three hearty cheers. With the exception was intimately connected with the town of Runcorn, and
middle, with the'roof sloping to the sides, and supported of a few persons collected upon the pier, the port itself ap- his heart was warm to them all. The speaker concluded.
by three rows •of pillars covered with evergreens, the peered' to be deserted, ,the inhabitants having no doubt with giving the health of Mr. Locke, which was received
whole resembling in figure an immense church with aisles.. proceeded en masse to the scene of approaching festivity. with hearty cheering, the band playing " Speed the
It was entirely covered exteriorly with`'canvas, • and in- After roundinglthe Point, the boats, which had hitherto plough."
teriarly lined, both roof and walls, with bright coloured kept independent courses, were brought into line, the THOMAS OLDFIELD, Esq., was called upon to propose
cloth, in: alternate stripes of pink, blue, and white.' 'At Shee taking the lead, having on board Mr: Pendleburye the next toast, Which he was confident, from its aelation
either end there was a spacious gallery overlooking the
,the principal agent of the trustees in Liverpool, and his to the nobleman in honour to whom they were assembled,
scene, beautifully festooned and ornamented to corres-e friends, with a number of the head clerks and agents, the would be received with enthusiasm. The toast was
pond,—that to the south for the reception 'of ladies, end 'Blanche coming next,
.with a laree complement of pas-. " Success to the Old Quay Navigation." It was a cele-
Abet at the
north occupied as an orchestra bY fine ' sengers, and-the Tower comingin her wake. In this order brated remark of the great Brindley, that " Rivers were
military band-before alleded to. From the walls; pirs , they approached the Port of Runcorn, which displayed an made to feed canals;" but the managers of that naviga-
and -galleries, Were hung numerous nadonal lad other animated adPearance, the shipping in the docks and every tion had effected more than this. They had not only
flags and baeners, shields, with the heraldic heal in available building from which a flag could be hoisted, being made their river feed canals, but they had shewn. by their
the Egerton family and others, &c., all tastefully dis- literally covered with the blue and white favors of their excellent management of their own navigation
how canals
posed. Over each gallery was hung a large royal standard. nobie•owner. On arriving off the Duke's pier they were ought to he navigated and worked. The toast was re-
The whole of the tables were covered with white clothe , welcomed with three times three hearty cheers from the eeivell with three times three cheers, the hand lain
In the centre of the west side p g
vered with crimson cloth, and upon this at the back of twenty large guns was fired from the island, and re- Mr. COLLINS, Mayor of Altringham, was called upon
slightly elevated end enclosed seats for the chairman and turned from on board the Alice; after which the passes- to propose the next toast, and, in a neat speech, proposed
his supporters. 'On the front part of this staget seats were gers landed, and proceeded to the scene of the day's en- "the health of Fereday Smith, Esq.," a gentleman
fixed across on each side for the -ladies of family and tertainments—" Cooper's Meadow." managing a great portion of their navigation. Great ap-
in eOn arriving bereave found a mass of people assembled. plause, band playing " Jim along_ Jos for in so taking a
their female friends; and in the centre, immediately
such as probablynever were congregatedin Runcombefore, style that three cheers were called for Stubbs by the
front of the chair, a table groaned under the weight of a
hugebaron of roasted beef. relay never be again, until upon a similar occasion of re- delighted company
and .
The viands, &c., were provided by Mr. King, of the •
joking. The shops throughout the,town had closed, and The next toast was given by. Mr. RIPPIN, of Runcorn,
Bu
Inn, Manchester, and the quality and abundance of contributed their - quota to the gay throng; the houses who apologised for his inability to do it justice, by plead!
all were highly creditable to him as a caterer: , Several were tenantless, and for miles round farmers and cotters, ing the great fatigue
.he had undergone. He gave " The
sheep had, we learned, been roasted whole. The supply gentry and labourers, with their wives and daughters, had Town and Trade of Runcorn." Three times three and
to each man was most abundant, and the total weight cob- been drawn towards Cooper's Meadow as the centre of one cheer more, the band playing a march. Mr. Crippin
sumed must have. been immense. - Besides the viands, attraction. For the ladies, of whom there was a fair responded on behalf of the inhabitants of Liverpool and
17 cwt. of pies and puddings, and 180 -enormously large sprinkling, a commodious stand had been erected by the Runcorn.
plum-puddings were provided, Ale and porter was,
provident care of Mr. Rippin, the agent of the Trust at - The CHAIRMAN called upon -Mr. Eaton,, of the Old
during the onslaught, plentifully supplied in pint pots. Runcorn, and his active coadjutors, from which they were Quay, as the only bachelor amongst them, to propose the
We observed on the platform James Loch, Esq., M.P., enabled throughout the day to witness the games, unine next toast, who rose with a feeling' of diffidence to per-
P. Gould, Esq., Sir T. Philips, John Sharp, Esq., Richd. terrupted by the rude visiting of the crowd, or any visit- form that duty. What he lacked in ability, however, he
Smith, Esq., John Smith, Esq., Hugh Birley, Esq., Robt. ing save that of a boisterous wind, which seemed, aS well would make up in enthusiasm. In reference to the re-
'C. Sharp, Esq., John Dugdale, Esq., T. Townend; Esq., as other people, to have got a holiday for..the occasion, mark made upon his social position, he asked them to
and many others. The gallery was crowded with ladies, and was determined to make the most of it. A great look at the motto of the Bridgewater family, which was
The baron of beef in front of the chair was carved with portion, if not all the servants of the company wore over " sic donec"—thus until. In the same way he occupied
a knife and fork presented for the occasion by Messrs. their holiday attire medals commemorative of the day, his pasition as a bachelor until.— Mr. Eaton concluded Lees and Lister, ironmongers, Manchester,—fine speci- having on one side an inscription—" George Egerton of by giving " The Health of the Ladies," v;hich was mess
of
of cutlery, but more remarkable from their ivory age June 15tb, 1841," and on the relief the arms and ceived with enthusiasm, the band playing "Oh Where
handles being finely carved. busts—the knife of the motto Of his noble family, These- were suspended, on the and oh Where ?" 1
Duke of Wellington, and the fork of Sir Robert- Peel— -part of the duke's people by.blue ribbens, and on that of Mr. WHITEWELL proposed " The Health of the
both admitted to be excellent likenesses. . the Old-quay men by red, ' both parties although now Chairman," in a neat and effective speech, and Mr.
About three o'clock, when the repast had nearly' con- belonging to a• united estate, keeping up the colours of Pendlebury replied briefly. He expressed hims,lf thank-
eluded, Lord F. EGERTON, accompanied by•his lady, and
their original proprietors. The visitors generally dis- ful if he had filled the office of their chairman satisfactorily.
other members of his family, entered tt e- tent amidst the played white favors. 1 It was an occasion which was not likely to happen more
most enthusiastic and prolonged applause, which was re- Meanwhile, numbers bad been arriving, and continued than once in a man's lifetime. It was now 95 years since
newed when he took the long,
hip son on his left hand, to pour in throughout the day, from Warrington, Altring- similar festivities had taken place upon the occasion of the
and Mr. Loch on his right. *Lady Egerton, daughters, ham, Stockton Quay, Chester,:Ellesmere, Preston Brook, coming of age of the late Duke of Bridgewater. . He •
and party, soon afterwards honoured the- assemblage by Lymn, Broadheath, and other places interested in or con- thanked the meeting with all his heart for their kindness.
their presence,. and were also loudly cheered as they took nected with•the navigation and property of the noble lord, The male portion of the company now withdrew to ac-
their seats on the platform, where they afterwards partook tbe majority of whose heir was to be celebrated. One commodate the females—the wives, daughters, &c. of the
of wine and cakes. boat brought a fine
tahne-tedt,eiyurinbcaonodpefrr,osmmeeeardaorrwingittoenr., tcnoeffneztezeidabnydtlit;ttrt:;tm,vorxied t:xtwoittlaelEitinm!
JOHN Loci', Esq.,_ rose amidst loud cheers to address which played during
the immense meeting, He said that they were aware theirber of upwards of a thousand, and seemed heartily to enjoy
noble friend (Lord Egerton).had invited them there to nately with Stubbs' ; and ethers brought visitors
e are pickedn.
up along the whole line of the navigation.the treat:
celebeate the birth-day of his eldest son, who had that day able to form any very accurate estimate of the total num- We are compelled, by the extreme length which we have
become of age. (Loud cheers.) Such an event was of bees present during any portion of the day ; but they occupied in our description of this good old English cele-
much interest and great delight to families, and made cannot certainly bee estimated less than ten thousand,. bration; to pass over any description of the remaining
them lint back and consider whether they had educated and were probab ven a greater number. e sports out of doors—climbing a greased pole, catching a
and trained him for the position he was to bold insociety. Ateleven o'clock the entertainments commenced with pig with a soaped tail, &c.—until dusk, when a splendid
a wheelbarrow race, the runners to be blinded, and the display of fireworks took place upon the island, which
He felt assured that if ever parents could so look back,
Lord and Lady Egerton could look back with satisfaction winner to be he who first got through a gap in a fence at seemed infinitely to delight the assembled multitude.
the end of the Meadow. The prize to be a new wheel- During the display Mr. Stubbs's band played a succession
to what they had done for him. He (Mr. L.) had long
of beautiful airs before the ladies' stand; and we may here
known the family, and he believed the young gentleman barrow. Seven candidates entered for this race, and
would not be behind hand with those who had gone bc- much fun was created by the various mishaps occurring.. offer our humble tribute to tab taste and skill of these
fore him. (Cheers.) The interest of such an event did We are unable to hand down to posterity the name of the talented musicians and their able leader, which elicited
not generally extend garlandedbeynd family, but here it took a fortunate winner ; but he is, no doubt, likely to be
much wider range be to ' thousands of histhroughout the day hearty encoMiums.
life a large man in his own circle.
The concluding part of the day's amusements was the
fellow-creatures. They could not be indifferent as to race was e next affair which came off. The
A donkey th• burning of a ship on fire in the centre of the river. To
what sort of person should hereafter be their ruler, and conditions were, that no rider was to mount his own render this,an attractive spectacle, the vessel to be burnt,
he firmly believed his young 'friend would act towards donkey, and . the last donkey—the most obstinate, of a condemned flat, said to have been about 90 years on
them as his noble father had ever done,' for• the prosperity
sours,--was was to be the winner. Five or six started, and service between Liverpool and Manchester, had been
of the locality tohieh he belonged.; Ha concluded by
,converted into a ship by the erection of temporary spars,
were4ather carried themselves than 'galloped with their
proposing "The health of Mr. George Egerton, and may
'and was filled with highly combustible matter—rosin,
riders round the course. A good many tumbles;
rid-
belong live to imitate the bright example of his father. ' took 1
.pitch, &c. A little after eleven, a steamer (the Blanche)
(Loud cheers.). ,
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.. . ~ . course, place, the animals, in most cases, being rio-
proceeded alongside of her, and shortly afterwards flames
GEORGE EGERTON, Esq., rose amidst enthusiastic den with -a.bit of cord for a bridle and their own hides for
were observed to be breaking out of her hatches...in
cheering. He, said .he - felt • much •obliged for the kind the saddle: The winner, we believe, never came in at all !
manner in which. his health had beeo proposed and re- At twelve o'clock the multitille assembled in'Cooper's abouen quarter -of an hour the devourieg element had
ceived. -He -feared 'that he-was. scarcely-deserving of the Meadow adjourned teethe --SlatPW.harf Dock in. the hot-
. • OMlocks, t to witness a " great" aquatic tournament," to gained complete possession of its prey ; and a magnificent
high compliment ' paid to him -by his worthy friend if but'flame rose high in air, illumihating the whole river, and
take place between six. Bridgewater Trust and ,six Old. reflected upon the sky and the scenery around for some
it was to him a source of gratification to -see so many
inen, for a prize of a suit of clothes. Much in-
happy facei before him, and he trusted he should never ,Quay fiatmiles. The Tower and Blanche steamers plied round the
rarest was attached: to.this novel kind of 'combat, and the, '
burning mass for awhile, as if engaged in saving life and
belie ,the • good opinion expressed- of his future conduct ,
towards them; but that he and his family would ever give quays and hanki :surrounding the .dock were speedily
property; but at length sheered off, taking up stations at a
occupied by anxious spectators, the ladies being, admitted
i little distance 'ahead and astern and firing guns. The en-
cause of satisfaction to all 'under them. (Loud eheers.)
He hoped they had all enjoyed' themselves, and could to the upper floors of the Duke's Warehouse, which; over- I
looks the dock. The arrangements and conditions of the tire spectacle was excellently and very dramatically
managed.
assure them- that he- should ever be rejoiced to beacon- combat were, that each combatant, armed with a lance It -was now approaching midnight ; and shortly 'after--
tribbtor to their happiness. He. concluded by; in return twelve feet long with a round head, padded' so as to be ;wards 'the visitors from Liverpool took boat and started
; for home delighted, and fatigued too, with the day's en-
for their kindness vyirshiteg •thein all long life and pros- .
tertainments. We. cannot," however, conclude this, ini-
p eritv. (Loud and prolonged cheers.) - •- - soft; shouldetake his station upon a stage,- forested ,by
perfect description, without .recerding our sense of- the
TPeßov. Mr. BLAckhint:g said he had to propose the covering over the' 'bows of a boat with planks, one end
excellent arrangements made by the gentlemen
.connected
health'ofaenoble Lord whose name, whether -he were re- extending forward over the water, and tapered from the
given
signal.}
with the trust for the accommodation of the public, and
public or a private individual, they could not gatdedas a
the boats were to start from stages moored across each
widest part to about 'a foot at the point. - At a
.
the personal kindness directed towards ourselves as mem-
hear without pridennd exultation. He had had the hap- row towarde•each other; -and on
pinese of kuowing him for. upwards of 17 years, and his approaching within five yards the • rowers were to pull in
end -of the dook,e and.
here of the press. The whole of the days sporta were
virtues Were too. deeply' impressed on his (the speaker's) their oars, and the combatentsendeavonr by fair pushing,
hearttoperraithita to entertain any other feeling towards him, ‘ push each other front the excellently eonducted and reflect great credit upon all
striking not being allowed, to 1 parties engaged in their management. than that Of the highest -regard: High in 'station as was stage into the dock. .In this way six combats were .pro- At the conclusion of such a celebration we 'regret to
that distinguished gentleman, he was ever attentive to the . vided fora, The winners were• then to fight out the ties
interests and comforts of those under him. He proposed until the possession of the suit of clothes was decided record oneserious casuality—theloss of a poor man over-
" Long and continued health and happiness to Lord .F. : upon ;Auld the losers in the last -combats were each to.l board-from the Blanche on her return home. From our
-Egerton." (Great cheering.) . own observation, having been in the boat at the time, we
have a new bat.. ' are satisfied that blame can be attached to no one but' to
Lord. FRANCIS Dee:Rem,: said, addressing the large . passageat arms was maele.by Isaac Taylor, on
i The Arst the unfortunate man himself. The grief of his Niece, a
assemblage as "Iris friends," that he found himself unable
' the Bridgewater side,, a stout, tall fellow.; and J. Howarth fine
-to his own satisfaction his sense of the manner the 'd 'of the. Old Quay, a much less bulky and
to.express .
on st e young woman,.
who was onboard, was only allayed by
his fate- On Sunday,
the uncertainty which attached to
in which his health had been 'teemed and , his thanks for older man, but evidently full of confidence in his strength however, we learn, the body was found and hope unfor-
d
their giving their 'company that ay: It were easier for , or his dexterity ; and after jousting " a full, hour by tunately at an end. The deceased was named Thomas
him to say what his feelings were not than what they ' Runcorn clock," the heat was declared to be a drawn one. Williams and IYa2 a porter ip the tervicz of the old Quq,
were. When he looked along the friendly lines of faces Tee old one wuuld net be put in, and was too cunning of bvisuic higu, it was with no feeling of vulgar pride or Company.

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