The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-07-20 00:00:00

CRADLEY HEATH.

PRESENTATION TO DR. MALINS AT THE CORN-

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GREAVES SCHOOL ON TUESDAY EVENING.
Dr. Maline being about to leave Crsdley Heath, where 1
he has now resided for five years, to live in Birmingham,
it was determined by his numerous patients and friends
in Ursaley Heath and its vicinity, to present him with a
testimonial as a memorial of their high estimation of his
skill, uniform kindness, and gentlemanly demeanour
since he has been amongst them. Accordingly, a com-
mittee was appointed to carry out this object, and the
subscriptions flowing in freely they were soon enabled to
purchase a handsome set of silver claret jug, 3 goblets,
and salver, which, with an address, formed the presenta-
tion. It has been often remarked that an Englishman
can do nothing without first having a dinner; baton this
occasion the dinner was dispensed with, and an excellent
tea, consisting of ham sandwiches, buns, cake, Sze., was
substituted. About 200 sat down to " the cups that
cheer but not inebriate," and when the repast was con-
cluded they adjourned to an adjoining room where the
presentation took place. Mr. Noah Hingley (ex-Mayor
of Dudley) occupied the chair ; and there were also pre-
sent on the platform Dr Melina, Dr. Ker, Mr. Jeston
Homfray, Mr. Leigh Williams, Rev. Dr. Dixon (vicar of
Quarry Bank), Rev. M. Dunn, Rev. Morgan, Rev. 0.
Cosens, and the Rev. A. Palmer. There was also a
highly respectable audience, most of the leading trades-
men of the district being present.
Mr. Ilingley, in opening the meeting, expressed the
pleasure he felt in presiding on that °evasion. Mr.
Malins was a gentleman who was always ready to do
whatever lay in his power for the inhabitants of that dis-
trict, and he had earned the esteem of all with whom he
Caine in contact. Mr. Matins was his particular friend,
and when he came to Cradley Heath he (the speaker)
tried all in his power to persuade him to stay with them,
and he almost thought he had succeeded; but to his
great grief, and the grief of many around him, he found
that it was not to be, and that he had finally decided to
take up his future residence in Birmingham. That being
the case he felt that they could not let him leave them
without giving him something to show the high estima-
tion in which he was held. To that cud he thought the
address would show something. He was obliged ;reluc.
tautly to admit on calmer ,consideration that, doubtless,
Mr. Matins was wise in leaving them and going to Bir-
mingham, as he would there have much greater scope
• for displaying his great professional skill. He would not
detain them longer, as besides the speeches which were
to be made, there was also to be a musical entertain-
ment- He would, therefore, now call upon Mr. J. B.

Heys to play a fantasia.
Hr. J. B. Heys then performed a brilliant fantasia on
" Auld Lang Sync," and other popular airs, in which he
displayed his perfect mastery over the pianoforte, and at
the end he was deservedly applauded.
The Rev. G. Cousins next addressed the meeting, and
said that he was rather taken at a nonplus at being called
upon to speak so early in the evening. He quite expec-
ted that the testimonial would have bean presented be-
fore it came to his turn to address them. He had been
asked to say a few words to them with reference to the
general kindness of Dr. Dr. Helms. On looking at the
paper he held in his hand he found that the time pre.
scribed for him was 10 minutes. He felt no difficulty in
speaking on such a subject for ten minutes. As to the
general kindness of Dr. Dialins it Was known throughout
the district. He need not say anything about the ra-
eral kindness of Mr. Mali.. The meeting that night
was a proof of that. He must not go abroad. Mr.
MalMs' kindness to himself was indescribable. He had
not had a kinder friend in all that district. That kind.
nese bad been shown in acts. Although he differed from
Mr. Malins in religions matters, it had never prevented
that gentleman from acting with uniform kindness to
him. Mr. Melina was a Churchman, and he (the speaker)
was a Nonconformist. He had been an invalid for nearly
three years, and during that time he had been attended
by Mr. Melina. Of course, when he recovered, he quite
expected that the bill for medical attendance would have
been a very large one. He expected at least a three and
an ti—ilaughter)—but when he asked for the bill that
gentleman said there was no bill. His wife also had been
iii, and she had been attended by the same gentleman,
and in this case, too, he had refused to charge. He
thanked God from his heart, in that public manner, for
sending one so kind to befriend him in his hour of ad.
versity. He could not find words to express his gratitude
to Mr. Melina for kindness. If he had had to pay that
sum it was probable that he would now be in the County
Court—)laughter). He concluded with a fervent wish
that God would prosper him in his new undertaking—
(applause.
Miss Crewe sang a beautiful descriptive piece, which
displayed her magnificent soprano voice and great vocal
skill to the best advantage, and she leceived quite an
ovation at the close.
Dr. Ker was the next to address the meeting. He said
that since he came into the room a note had been placed
in his hands asking him to speak upon the skill and
ability of Dr. Malin.. He thought that of thcue who
were asseuibled together in that room no one could better
testify to his professional abilities than his patients. He
thought there were a great many there that evening who
must have benefitted by his skill. He (the speaker) had
known him for a great number of years, and he could
assure them that he was highly eeteemvil by the medical
profession. He should just like to mention one fact, and
that was that every day tie heard his praises sounded—
(cheers).
After a glee had been very creditably performed,
Mr. A. Palmer addressed those 'present, and passed a
high eulogium on Mr. Malins for his Catholicity of spirit,
testifying to his readiness to assist any one in doing good,
without having regard to what denomination they might
belong.
Mr. Ridierts, who possesses an excellent baritone voice,
sang " Ihe Sexton;" and, in answer to the encore which
was universally demanded, he gave Shiers celebrated
song "The Wolf," with great force and vigour, and was
tremendously applauded at its close.
Mr. Hingiey mixt called upon Mr. Homfray to read the
address. Before doing so.
Mr. tionlfray remarked that Mr. Hunt had intended to
have been there on that Occasion, to read the address,
and he was sure it would have given him the greatest
pleasure to have been amongst them, but he was sorry to
say that he had been suddenly called up to London
through a domestic affliction. Nothing but praise had
been lavished upon Mr. Melina, and he had not heard •
single fault ascribed to him, lie might say that that
gentleman ought to consider himself fortunate in having
his efforts so thoroughly appreciated ; and that this was
the case he thought one glance round that influential
meeting would convince the most sceptical. But he was
not only appreciated by those present. There were hun-
dreds of dwellers in poor cottages, such as could not
afford to come to a meeting like that, who were cons
stantly extolling him for his kindness to them. That
being the case, he could not help thinking that Mr.
Maims was especiaily fortunate in gaining so much sym-
pathy and regard. It was true that there was a certain
class of patients who thought no one was like their own
particular medical adviser, but beyond this it was not
elk a that men of his profession were appreciated. And
this lies especially the ease when they happened to Come
before Boards of Guardians. He thoughts great deal of
his success was owing to Ilia tact with individuals. They
all knew that a doctor's success seas not only due to his
Ad! ; it was manners that got them on—(laughter). And
he thought that Mr. Malice' gentlemanly demeanour and
tact had a great deal to do with the universal liking which
was expressed for him. That would account for the fire.
sexes of so many ladies there that evening. That place
(Crulley Heath) was a very rough place when Dr. Maims
came there. When that gentleman came amongst them
he took a leading part in all the cducatioual and social
movements of the district—After a few other remarks he
read the address and made the presentation. The address
was beautifully illuminated in gold and colours, by J.
Creese and Co., of Birmingham, the design being roses
intermingled with passion flowers, whilst between the
subscribers' names was a line composed of Forget-me-
nots. The address was as follows :
" Corngreaves School,
" Cralley Heath, 16th July.

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