The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-07 00:00:00

SATURDAY; NOV. 7, 1874.

beautiful and effective sight, and New-street is
magnificent in its profusion of banners and flags,
and other decorations. Triumphal arches were
erected on Tuesday warning in various parts of
the town, the one eel in forth more particular
attention, perhaps, i- the one at Sam!! Heath, at
he corner of Herberl.-roa I, •veatry-road. It is
of tlothic design, with four columns on each side,
standing on a granite base, and supporting au
arcade of five arches, the spandrele being nucd
with foliage in gold on a vermillion ground. In
fact the whole of the decorations of the town are
unsurpassed, for the value of having one definite
plan laid down for such demonstration cannot but
be seen at a glance.. .

--Their Roial Highnesses and suite arrived at the
borough boundry at a little after the time an-
nounced, half-past eleven, when the cheering and
enthusiosm was tremendous. They were acconir-
anied by the Earl and Countess of Aylesford, the
Lady in waiting, and the private secretary of the
Prince and Princess of Wales, and escorted by •
detachment of the 12th Lancers. After an inter-
change of courtesies with the Mayor and Mayoross
and the Reception Conunitcee, all of whom were
in carriages, the Royal procession proceeded
slowley up Coventry-road, through High-street.
Bordesley, Deritend, and Digbetli, to the Bull-ring
where an immense crowd was congregated. Here
a slight pause was made, during which the eher-
ing was again and again renewed. The Royal
party then proceeded up New-street to the Town

The Ist Warwickshire Volunteers, to the num..
ber of 600, lined the streets, inside the barriers,
and were assisted by the Oddfellows and the
Good Templars, who had donned their "regalia"
for the occasion. In addition to the 900 men of
the borough police force, large contingents were
drafted into the town from neighbouring counties
and towns, and altogether the force in the town
would amount to between 1,200 and 1,300 men.
The scene at the Town Rail was one of the
most brilliant and animated description. The
whole of the large gallery line crowded, and the
temporary side galleries, which have been fitted
up f r ladies only; were also tilled, as were the
o
side galleries. lhe body of the Hall was reserved
for Consuls and other dignitaries who had been
incited to be present. Among these were
I)ilu'M.P., P.ll. Muntz, M.P., Canon Wilkensoc
(Vicar), A. R. Adams (Recorder) and the Clerk of
Peace, T. Hodgson, in his robe,.
, At hall-past twelve it was announced that the pro-
' cession was in sight, and seen after the Royal party
entered at the front of the Hall, slid were conducted
to the end under the orchestra, where was erected a
dais, about two feet high from the floor, covered with
crimson cloth, and a carpet of brillant hues, and on
which were placed two gilded chairs. When the party
entered the Hall, the whole audience stood up together.
The Major (Mr. J. Chamberlain) cams first, the
Princess of Wales leaning on his arm, the Prince
following with the Mayoress. Next mune the Earl
and Countess of Aylesford, Mr. Knollys' private sec-
retary to the Prince, and the lady in waiting to the
Princess.

- Their Royal Highnesses then took their places in
the centre of dais, the rest of the party standing be-
hind. The choir sang the National Anthem, which
was followed by loud cheering that was echoed hy
the assembled multitude outside; Mr. Adams, Re-
corder of Birmingham, then read the following ad-
dress :—" Your Royal Highnesses, the Prince and
Princess of Wales,—May it please your Royal High-
nesses, we, the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of
the borough of Birmingham, offer to your Royal
Highnesses our hearty welcome to this town. We
desire to assure your Royal Highnesses that your
visit calls forth the gratitude of our fellow-citizens
towards Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal
Family, and our deep sense of the benefits we enjoy
under her rule. We gratefully acknowledge the
interest which, by your presence hero to-day, your
Royal Highnesses show in the industries and the
progress of England, and we appreciate the sponta-
neous kindness which has prompted the visit of the
Royal House. We remember with feelinge of grat-
itude and pleasure that Birmingham has been visited
by her Majesty the Queenj and the late Prince Con-
sort, and we believe you? visit will strengthen the
attachment which is so universal among all elassess
of her Majesty's subjects. We earnestly pray that
your Royal Highnesses may long enjoy the blessings
which distinguished your union, and chief of theee
perfect domestic happiness, and the blessings of a
contented people." The address was then presented
to the Prince, amid prolonged cheering.
His Royal Highness then said In the name of the
Princess of Wales and my own, I thank you for the
address and your kind wishes, It has long been our
wish to come to Birmingham, a town so celebrated
not only in England, but throughout the world, as ono
of.the chief centres of our manufactures. It will be
a source of satisfaction to the Queen to bear that the
' loyal inhabitants of this borough still retain widow.
tog a remembrance of her visit, iii company with my
lamented father, to this basswgit. Since that time
the great progress which ims been made in the redone
industries of the town bee been most remarkable. I
trust that tho condition of the working population. on
, whom out prosperity so greatly depends, will nriprOW.
iU •Mg greater degree. In conclusion, gentlemen,
I have only to express the earnest wish that Birming-
ham may long continue to enjoy that preeminence
which she has so justly earned--(load applause).
The Mayor then introduced to the Prince Mr.
Adams, the Recorder, the Town Clerk, Alderman
Hawks, Chairman of the Reception Committee ; Alderman Biggs, Deputy Mayor; Councillor Heaton
Alderman Austin, Messrs. Kendrick, Edwards, Davies
Collins. and two or three more members of the Cor-
poration; Mr. Geo. Dixon and Mr. H. J. Idnutz,
I M.P.'s for Birmingham; Mr. C'. Newdegate,
and Mr. Devenport Bromley, M.P.

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