The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-12-10 00:00:00

CORRESPONDENCE.

We wish it to be distinctly understood that by inserting
letters in this solumn, we do not thereby identify ourselves
with the opinions of our Correspondents.

lb the Klitor of the Observer."

Sun,—l am rather surprised at the asperity of tone
which marked " Economist's " last communication: it
was what I scarcely expected from him. Ido not know
that it requires much from me by way of reply, and as I
have no wish to stir up strife or to call forth any angry
discussion. I will be as brief as possible in my remarks.
I would say one word in explanation. What gave me
reason to think that "Economist" had overlooked the
fact that the Education Act was never intended to inter-
fere with existing denominational schools was hie pro-
posal that all the present schools shotild voluntarily give
up their independent position and place themselves under
the government of a School Board. I still adhere to the
opinion that the compulsory clauses of the Act would be
found most difficult to be carried out in practice ,and
could give several illustrations, did space permit). lam
quite aware that the views of " Economist " and myself
in matters of religious faith and doctrine differ as widely
as possible, and this may in some measure determine the
difference in our views about education. At the same
time-I yield to no man in the town in my desire to see
every child well-taught in all branches of useful know-
ledge which maketh wise unto salvation.

It may be interesting to some of your readers to know
the amount of school accommodation which is at present
afforded. According to information procured from the
Education Department, it appears that 16 per cent of
the population is a sufficient provision. Assuming that
the population of Stourbridge is 9,000, this would re-
quire accommodation for 1410 children; but I have reit.
SOO to believe that the returns just made will shew there
is a provision for not far short of 1,500. Such being the
case, I do not wish to see this town embroiled in strife
and contention over the election of a School Board.
With these remarks, Mr. Editor, an far as I am con-
corned, this discussion_ will be closed.
. .

With all friendly feeling towards " Economist," and in
spite of the cynical sneers of Diogenes, I still venture to
subscribe myself,
A FRI EN D OF EDUCtTLON.
Stoorbridge, Dec. 6th, 1870.

P.S.—I see no reason why, even if no School Board
should be deemed necessary, a friendly and impartial
committee should not be formed ti investigate the casts
of children who do not attend school, and to raise •
small fund for the purpose of paying the fees of those
whose parents are manifestly unable to pay them, the
choice of the school being left entitely to the parent,

Notices of Births. Marriages. and Deaths. when properly
authenticated, will be inserted in the " Obserrec," (reef
charge.

MARRIED.

On the 2nl instant, at the Cathedral, George Harold
Chalton, of lairmingham, and eldest son of the late
Capt. Chalton, to Marie Eugenie, only daughter of Wm,
H. Modneux, Albriglitom Salop.
On the 6th 'natant, at Harbotne Heath (by the Rev. T.
H. Gregg), John W. flingley. Esq., of Cradle). 11.,ath,
to Lary. second daughter of Benjamin Attno,/,
of Haden Hill.

DIED.
On the Bth instant, aged 78, Devi,l Homfray, Esg ,
Whitley Lodge, Halesowen.

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