The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-02-19 00:00:00

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COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.

The Stourbridge Licensed Victuallers' Asso-
ciation having resolved to hold a dinner for the
tu•nefit of Mrs. Sou.uel Green, a dinner was held
for that purpose at the Saracen's Head Inn,
Lower High-street. on Wednesday evening last.
After an excellent repast, to which upwards of
100 sat down, the chair was taken by Mr. B.
Brooks, supported on his right by Mr. Hughes,
President, and on his left by Dr. Campbell ; and
the vice chair by Mr. G. H. Collis, supported by
Mr. J. Dutton, Vice-Preaident, and Mr. F.
Perks.

The Chairman, on rising, was received with
loud cheers. He said he was very glad to see
such n large assembly that evening. He was
sorry to say that all the Licensed Victuallers in
the town told neighbourhood were not able to
atteud, but those who could not come had been
kind enomz;h to t dce tieketa, and felt sure those
who had assembled would join lam, and heartily
drink to '• The health of her Majesty the Queen"
—(cheers).
Song—Mr. T. Corbett.

Tlie—" Ilealth of the Prince an.l Princess of
Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family," fol-
lowed.

The Chairman proposed the "Health of Lord
Lyttelton, the Lord-Lientcnant of the County."
In doing so he said he was quite sure he was
never as'ked to came forward in any public mat-
ter in Stourbridge, but what he was always quite
willing to do so. It gave hint great pleasure in
proposing the health of his lordship.
Song—Mr. F. Allden.
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The—Vica.Cliairman pro,msed " The health of
the members of Parliament for the County, Mr.
R. P. Amplilett, J.P., and the Hon. C. G. Lyt-
telton," was next drunk. The Chairman said
they greatly to be pleased with them for taking
the chair at meetings, &c. He considered they
must hays the love of the county at heart, and
they would drink to their long life and happi-
ness, hoping that some day they would both be
shining members in the House of Commons.
Song—Mr. T. Parkes.
Mr. T. Wall said it was with much pleasure he
had to propose the next toast, that of " The Ma-
gistrates of Stourbridge and neighbourhood."
Song—Mr. Field.
_

Dr: Campbell proposed, "The Army, Navy,
Yeomanry, and Volunteers."
The Chairman said the next toast he had to
propose was the toast of the evening, that of
"The Widow and Family of the late Samuel
Green." He could speak of him personally cs
an honest and upright man. He was a greet
friend to the society, for which he was formerly
secretary. He never had to be asked to do any
good action, bat what he was always ready Rill
willing to do all he could. The Saracen's Head
was a good old Inn, and hoped that the widow
might long be spared to keep it on. He was
sure the friends of the late Mr. Green would do
all they could for her benefit, and it he could as,
slat her at any time he should be most happy to
do so.

Mr. Corbett responded on behalf of the widow
and family, and heartily thanked them for their
kindness and support.
Song—Mr. B. Brooks.

Dr —Campbell proposed the " Health of the
Chairman," which was drunk with musical
honours.

Mr. Brooks, in responding, said he was mob
obliged to Mr. Campbell for the kind manner in
which he had proposed his health. He had al-
ways lived in the town, and would always strive
to do all he could for the benefit of the town.
He hoped that if any member's family was
placed in the same predicament as Mrs. Green s
was, the Licensed Victualler's Society would
come forward to support them. It gave him
great pleasure to propose the "Health of the
Vice. Chairman Mr. G. H. Collis."

Mr. Collis risponded in a neat and appropriate
speech.

Mr. Addison proposed the .• Town and Trade
of Stourbridge, coupling with it the name of
Mr. James, of the Stourbridge and Kiddermim
ster Bank.

Mr. James briefly responded.
Mr. Hughes, President of the Association,
proposed the " Honorary Members of the So-
ciety, and the Visitors. In doing so, he ex-
pressed his warmest thanks to those gentlemen
..rho had visited them, to show their respect to
the memory of their late friend.
Song—Mr. T. Parkes.
Mr. J. Woolley responded on behalf of the
visitors.

Mr. Parked proposed the "Health of Mr. G.
Perry, solicitor to the Association."