The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-10-09 00:00:00

CLENT.

OPENING OF READING ROOM.—On Monday evening the
above room was again, by the kind permission of Mrs.
Holliar and Miss Durant, opencd ; on which occasion
the committee presented • programme consisting of •
lecture, instrumental music, and readings. The their
was occupied by the president. the Rev. U. Halls. The
lecture Was delivered by the Rev. J. Osuituage, of Be!.
broughton, who during the course of the lecture pointed
out the edvantages of reading, the proper selection sod
rejection of works and periodicals for reading, the dis•
advantages of westing evenings in the public-house, and
the benefits • working man must derive from visiting •
reading-room like the one then occupied, and the books,
periodisale, and papers provided for his reading. The
musical portion of the programme was rendered by Mrs.
Halls and Mrs. Grazebrook, during which several encores
were made, and kindly responded to. The leading. by
the Rev. O. Halls and Mr. M. Bailey, were appropriately
selected and well received. At the conclusion of the
programme, • vote of thanks to the Rev. J. liantmage
and others, was in • very humonrous speech proposed by
Henry titraie brook. Esq. (the (Dove), duly seconded, and
weevilly given. A very pleasant evening was spent, end it
VIM very pleasing to see so good an attendance—the room
being filled—sufficient in itself to show the interest taken
by all parties in so good • cause, and we trust that the
labouring portion, for whom the benefit is intended, will
further show by their constant attendiinee that they fully
Appreciate the kindness of Mrs. Hollier and Miss Durant,
and the labours of the Rev. President, sabsesibers, and
committee.

BREAEFAST.---EPPS'd COCOA.—d-RATENCL AND CON
fORTIND.—The very agreeable character of this prepara-
tion has rendered it a general favourite. The Civil
Sereicc Gazette reel irks :—The singular Success which
Mr. Epps attained by his hommpathic preparation of
cocoa has never been surpassed by any experimentalist.
By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which go-
vern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a
carefol application of the fine properties of well-selected
cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with
a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many
heavy doctors bills." Made simply with boiling water or
milk. Sold only in ilk, Ills., and lib, tin-hand packets,
labelled.—Jas Errs it Co., Homccpathic Chemists,
London.
HOLLOWAY'd OINTNNNT AND PlLLA.—Rheutnatiam and
rheumatic gout are the most dreaded of all diseases, be-
cause their victims know that they are sate at no season,
and at no age secure. Holloway's Ointment, after fom-
entation of the painful parts, gives greater relief than
any other application, but it must be diligently used to
obtain this desirable result. It has been highly cum.
mended by rheumatic subjects of all ages and of both
sexes for rendering their attacks less frequent and less
rigorous; and for repressing the sour perepirations and
soothing the nerves. In many CA., lldlowsy's Oint-
ment and Pills hove troy, .1 t ht. vro•at-,,t 1,1.•..811,. 41, ~.
nitiving rheum &sus sit I the/.1:114,1, gui,Nlll.ll
sailed persons previously healthy aud in the prime of
life.

LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONES OF
THE NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL, CLENT.

Wievan Methodists have been established in this
district for more than half a century, and the want of
accommodation bag long been felt. A number of friend'
met together. and it was deteralined to tnalie an effort to
get funds and build a new chapel, at Lower Clett, The
object in building it there Was to COmmemorate the Valli.
able services of the Rev. John Thomas, a native of
Cleat, and who served the Weslej an Methodist Society
for fusty years, and established Christianity in Figi and
the Friendly Islands. Moeda; last was the day appoin•
ted for the interesting ceremony of layinz two memorial
stones in honour of Mr. Thomas's valuable services.
i The weather being tine, there was a large concourse of
persona present to witness it. The time appointed was
half•past two o'clock, but it was nearly three before the
proceedings commenced. Among those present we no.
tired the Rev. R. Eland, Rev. J. Thomas, Rev. James
Greenland, the Rev. Samuel Simpson (Weduesbury). the
Rev. Andrew Palmer, Thomas Davis, Esq., J P. (West
Bromwich), Henry Mills, Esq. (The Elms, Walsall). (1.
Pearson, Esq. (Thornhill), W. Pearson, Esq., E. Robins,
Esq. (Lye), N. Hangley, Esq. (Cradley) and party, the
Misses Pearson (Red Hill), Mrs. O. Pearson and family,
Miss Gough, Messrs. I. Porter, T. Rhodes tLye),
y,,edley (Lye). Icke, Johns, Donkey, Thomas (Bagley),
Brazier (Cudley), Bloomer (Cradley), &e.
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The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. R. Eland,
and the proceedings commenced by singing a hymn,6•2o,
" Behold the sure foundation stone ;" after which the
Rev. James Greenland was called upon to read a portion
of scripture, and he chose for the occasion the 132nd
psalm, and the latter part of the Bah chapter of St.
Mark; after which prayer was offered up by the Rev.
Jim Thom.. Mr. 11. Pearson and Mr. T. Rhodes,
Circuit Stewards, then placed a glass bottle containing
coins, plan of the circuit. and the advertisement of the
proceedings. Mrs. Pearson then pre.ented a silver
trowel to 'l'. Davi-, Esq.. to lay the Memorial Stones.
The following was beautiful.), engraved on the trowel,—
" Presented to Thomas 1/tvis, Esq., on his laying the
foundation atone of the Wesleyan chapel, Cleat, Oct. 4,
IMPJ. built in affectionate respect to the memory of the
Rev. John Thomas. who was horn there. sad laboured
for forty years. Ender God, he was instrumental in in.
troducing Christianity into the Fein Fhti, and SALIIOI.
Islands."
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Mr. Davis then proceeded to lay the first stone. Ire
F"eitabge r 7 he flay
Soll Holy ht this
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t ati"e prayin he ttha t nametia f
Lord'.orte
dh's
blessing may be upon this house."
Mr. Mills then proceeded to lay the other stone, Mn.
McEwea presenting to hint a ulcer trowel, bearing are
latorlption similar to the other one. Mr. Mills said,'
lay this stone in the name of the Bather, Boa, and Holy
Hbust, and declare this atone to In truly laid ; sad pear
that the apirit of Hod may rest upon this house, and
that the pe may be the birthplace of thonsaude of
so els."

—Mr. Darla then addressed those present. end wee fol-
lowed by Mr. Mills ; after which the Rev. Samuel Slow
on eddreesed them M considerable length.

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The Rev. R. Eland announced that a collection wool&
be made. Before doing Co. he Raid that be had received
a cheque for 1:20, from Mr. 'l'. Divehi, and £9O from Mr.
H. Mills. The collection WWI then made, and 711
101 d was collected.
The Natioual Anthem woe sung, and those present then
adjourned to Upper Cleat. where tea was provided by
Mr. Phillips. and 272 sat down. Tea being over, n num-
ber of addresses were delivered during the evening, and
a further collection made.

The Chapel is being built by Mr. Bowater, builder, of
Wolverhampton, and is to seat 1.22 persons, the ground
being given by Mr. Levi and the Ike. J. Thomas. Thu
cost of the building will he £3OO, and we are informed
that upwards of .1:230 has already been collected and
promised.