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FASHIONS FOR SEPTEMBER

... FASHIONS FOR SEPTENIBER. (From Le FotltJ.). The weather has been so very changeable lately that it ihas been a task of some difficulty lately to decide what toilettes are most suitable ; but, as our leaders of fasbhi:, are either travelling or preparing tc do so, the. mateijl made up for them have been what are called etoffcs d demi-saison, such as mohair, poll de chevre, alpaca, line> ...

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS

... rUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. q I I PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. the sannounoement that the highly-popular and clever commedian Mr. J. I. Toole Voe to re- appear here last evening attracted a densely' crowded audienoe. Long before the ouual timo of admission the entrances to the house, were 'be- sieged by 6 large ciowd of pfople. An coon as the doors were opened there was an eager rush for places, and in- a ...

THE LIVERPOOL ACADEMY AND ART INSTITUTE EXHIBITION

... THE LIVERPOOL ACADEMY | ART IKPTITUTE EXHIBITION., Oneof the ve f.hitrial picturesin'the Si exhibition at Old Potoffice-place is sent by 0.. .Bosster, who -has taken for hIs'bubjsota tragic incident'fron tho nCrative of' the'persecullns to W hich the Soottish, Covenantera- were exposed, when Graham of Olaverkoeus ztoixtured; sbot, aad B hanged ,withoQt mery'y nll a*ho dared deny the- I ...

LIVERPOOL EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND SOULPTURE, DERBY GALLERIES, SLATER-STREET

... LIVERPOOL EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND SOULPWERL, DERBY GALLERIES, SLATER.STREET. These elegant rooms are again opened with an exceedingly fine collection of works of art. Many rrw high-clams pictures, such as the Napoleon after the Battle of Waterloo, and the Quaen Elizabeth's Toothache, will afford hours of delight end study ; whilst numbers of good paint- ings in every room will, we ...

ST. HELEN'S FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW

... ST. HELEN'S -FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW. '. Yesterday, the second nuntial St. Helen's floral and horticultural'show was held at the Victorlia Pleasure Gardens, Thiatto-heath, near S~t. Helen's. The grand saloon, in which the show was hold,. is upwards of 100 fetst long, and was 'tastefully decorated. The judges for the plants and flowers Were Moesrs. Bead and 71owlands, and Messrs. -Pownall ...

REVIEW

... I I I I oni~ers OEt~temsf6ari Eucaion. By arish ScHhoolmnaster.: With- admorouis illoliatlona.. William Collino, Sonus,'and Co., Glugew ad: London. 1865. The object of this work is to take a comprehen. eive view of the several subjct .of elementary education, and show how. the learning.of themo may be simplified. .Apractiqal work of thiskind is worth a thousand mere theoretical dissertaitiona. ...

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS

... I PPUBLIC AMUSEMENTS, PRINCE OF' WALES THEATRE. Mr. J. IL. Toole, the most popular living comedin, will to-night commence a Short engage- ment at this theatre the scene of his earliest triumphs in Liverpool. Dot, Boucicault'e drama founded on Diokeps'o (;hristmas story The Cricket on the Hearth, will be presented. Mr. Toole of course playa Cale& Plumnmer, the poor old simple toymaker, ...

Pickings from Punch

... ?? from '1 ipun!b. A YEW NAME FOR TOOTE -iACHE. Grinderpest. NOT A DOUBT OF IT.-We often hear people debating l the origin of croquet, and wondering by whom and vher, thle gnalle Nvas firstintrolhiced. As to tne locality e havo no ?? r-f formini3 an accurate idea, but we thijik the frogs wcrc certainly among the first to croak- eh? NOTICE TO LADIE9.-A bill wvill be introduced into ...

PRESTON EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF ART, INDUSTRY, &c

... I .. PrRESTONE EZIBITION . E jW OYRKS OF ART, INDUSTRY, &c. This exhibition, which has beeu got up for the et JJintrJ benefit of the Preston Central Working ld e'B Club, aUd the Ereston. In titutio for the DitDffusion of Knowledge, was opened yesterday. mLord Derby was expectedL to deliver the inaugural . Address, but a^ suddei attaak of theo gout pie- 4 fvented 'hi attendene.,. r. The ...

POETRY

... POETf--'Y. ?? ?? THE MOUNTAINS. I have a passion for the mountains; they lift me above the din of wvorldly thinas, And seem to lend ipmagination winge To soar in wondrous regions far away; They have a nameless power, by night or day, VE hich doth attract, yet overawe the mind With grandeur and with silence, till we find The soul expand, obedient to their sway. The passin1g clouds linger about ...

HALE FLOWER SHOW

... RALA FLOWER SHOW. - The following is a list of prizes awarded:- PLANTS AND FLOWERS. Colection of Stove Plants-1, . B. Leatherbarrow; 2, Mr. E. Clarke. Collection of Greenhouse Plants-., Mrs. uatchIn. son; 2, J. B. Leatherbarrow, Egq. Fuohslas-Mr. T. Hoeker. Verbenas-1, Mr. R. Ashcroft, 2, R. Aoion, Esq. Ferns and Lycopodlufns-l, C. Mozley, Esq.; 2, R. Aliseon, Eq. lixotics Orchedacern-J. B. ...

THE BIRMINGHAM WORKING MEN'S INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

... TIM J31RIMI NGHAM WORKING IEN'S INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. This exhibition opened on Monday in Bingley Hall, Biro minglam, a large covered quadrangle belonging to the Bir. minghanm and Midland Agricultural Society, and used by them for the great annual cattle show. The place is admnirably suited for t~he exhibition, and the exhibition is not unworthy of the occasion which has been chosen for the ...