The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-02-17 00:00:00

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connection with the Association, as it bad bet,
merged in the classes formed under the auspices
of the South Staffor,Hiire Association, and its
meetings are now held at the Mechanics Insti-
tute. The remainder of the classes have been
well attended, more especially the Bible class,
which exhibits a marked improvovement upon
the last few years. A want which has long been
felt, viz., a Sunday Bible Class, is now being
held in the re 'ins of the Association, and is free
to any young Juan, whether a member of the
Association or not, provided he has attained the
age of 16. Three lectures have been delivered
during the year: the first by Mr. J. W.
McMichael, of Bridgnorth, on " A recent visit
to the Seat of War." The lecture was well at-
tended, and the whole profits—amounting to £3
3s 9d—were forwarded to the lecturer to aid the
fund being raised for the relief of the distressed
French peasantry. The other lectures were de-
livered by the Rev. G. D. Boyle, vicar of Kid-
derminster, and the Rev. W. R. Cosens, vicar of
Dudley. Six chess matches have been played,
and the chess players deserve congratulation in
succeeding in beating the Five Ways Institute
Chess Club, Birmingham. The past year had
also witnessed the formation of a Cricket Club
in connection with the Association. The finances
of the club were satisfactory, the receipts am-
ounting to £ll lie Od, expenditure .611 Is 111;
leaving a balance in the bands of the treasurer
of 9s id. He was pleased that the Association
was making such good progress, and hoped it
would over prosper.
Mr. A. Freer then followed with a short ad-
dress, after which
The Chairman said Mrs. Fennell was put down
on the programme as the first to commence the
entertainment, but he thought there was some-
thing that ought to some before it: It was only
a short time sinhe that our noble Queen's son
had been prostrated on a bed of sickness, and
he considered they ought all to rise and sing
" God bless the Prince of Wales "--(cheers).
Miss Fisher sang the solo with much feeling,
and the audience joined in with one accord, and
gave the chorus with very great effect. The
pianoforte solos of Mrs. Fennell were beautifully
executed, and called forth the tremendous ap-
plause they deserved. Of the flute solos by our
tented townsman, Mr. James Mathews too
much cannot be said. Suffice it to say that he
played in his usual brilliant style. and it would
be but a work of iftipereregation on our part to
repeat the eulogiums which we have on previous
occasions passed on this gentleman's perforinau-
ces. Miss Fisher, who, as many of our readers
are aware, possesses a very rich powerful voice,
sang with much taste and effect A Mai's " Ii
Baeio," and "My Love's gifts." Miss Bourne's
magnificent soprano appeared to the greatest
advantage in that pretty ballad " The Nightin-
gale's Trill," and the perfect ease of manner and
brilliancy of execution showed her to possess
vocal powers of a very high order. Space will
not permit us to particularise each performance,
but the rest of the programme was gone through
in a very efficient manner, and reflected great
credit on all who took part in the entertain-
' inent.
The following was the programme : —Song,
—" God bless the Prince of Wales," Miss
Fisher, and chorus by audience ; solo piano-
forte —" Fantasia on Irish Airs," Mrs. Fennell;
song—" A voice from the sea," Mr. Frank
Fisher; reading—Rev. J. S. Boldero ; vocal
duet, "I heard a voice in the tranquil night,"
the Misses Bourne ; concertante duet, pianoforte
and flute—air and variations, Mrs. Fennell and
Mr. James Mathews; song—" My Love's Gifts,"
Miss Fisher ; song—" Rock me to sleep," Miss
Bennett; fantasia, violin and piano—" selections
from Dec Freyschutz," Miss and Mr. A. E.
I Fisher; song—" The Nightingale's Trill," Miss
Bourne; song—"! am a ruler of the sea," Mr.
Frank Fisher; solo pianoforte—" Home, sweet
home," Mrs. Fennel!; song—" Ii Bacio," Miss
Fisher ; song—Miss Bennett; solo flute, varia-
tions on Scotch airs—" Three jolly fellows,"
Mr. James Mathews; song—" Frank the For
ester," Mr. Bennett; " God save the Queen."

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wrapk. ... up in the bottom of the cart asleep.
stopped the cart, and the defendant woke up.
Fined 5s and costs.
ASSAULT CASE Al THE LYE. Louisa Hart
was charged by Mercy Perks with assaulting her
on the 13bh inst. Complainant said that on the
above date the defendant struck her several
times on the face. The defence was that they
both fought. Defendant was fined 2s 641 and
costs; in default seven days.
CHARGE OF THREATENING.—JOSOph Hill, of
Oidswinford, was charged by Benjamin Hill with
using threatening language to hitn on the 2nd
instant. This case appeared in our last week's
issue, and was adjourned for the attendance of
a witness for the complakiant. After hearing
the evidence, the Bench dismissed the case.