The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10 00:00:00

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THE git'OURBRIDGE OBSERVIR:t.

The feat is well worth recording, and was such as
to tax to no small extent the physical, no less than
the mental powers, for the player was on his feet for
the whole evening, save for a few minutes which
were allowed for refreshment, and the last game was
not concluded till ten minutes before midnight, the
whole time occupied having been five hours and
thirty•five minutes. . • .

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alisalianemis Ynteitiput.

HOME, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL.

THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS AND MR. BRIGHT.—
The General Committee of the Primitive Methodist
Connexion having sent a congratulatory minute to the
Right Hon. John Bright, M.P., on the occasion of
his 70th birthday, the Secretary has received the fol-
lowing reply : One Ash, Rochdale, November 30,
1881.—Dear Sir,—l have received the ' minute ' of
your General Committee, and ask you to convey to
its members my grateful thanks for their kind re-
membrance of me on the occasion of my birthday.
They estimate I fear, much too highly what I have
done or intended and wished to do. I cannot take all
the credit they would give me; but I am amply
rewarded with the commendation and approval of the
good men whom you are permitted to represent. I
hope the boundaries of your religious association may
continually extend, attract, and receive the highest
blessing.—l am, very sincerely yours, JOHN BRIGHT.
—Rev. Robinson Cheeseman, Secretary."
AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN.—The follow-
ing are the average prices of British corn for the week
ending Dec. 3, as received from the inspectors and
officers of Excise :—Whrat, 445. 11d. ; barley, 335. 3d. ;
oats, 20s. 3d. per imperial qr. Corresponding week
last year :—Wheat, 445. 10d. ; barley, 335. 2d.; oats,
21s. id.

THE GRATE EXHIBITION OF 1881.—The Show of
Stoves and Fireplaces at the Albert Hall.—Punch.
MARRIAGE OF MISS M. KNOLLTS.—On Tuesday
morning, in the presence of the Prince and Princess
of Wales and a large and distinguished assemblage,
the marriage' "Of Miss Mirabel Jane Knollys, daughter
of Sir William Knollys (Black Rod), with Captain
Charles Francis prey, Royal Artillery, was solemnized
at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster. At hatt-past
eleven the Royal visitors entered the building from the
north side ; the organist, Mr. Paine, playing the
National Anthem as they proceeded up the aisle and
took their seats in the choir. The bride, who was
accompanied by Sir George Grey, the father of the
bridegroom, arrived punctually at a quarter to twelve,
and the service immediately commenced. The mar-
riage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon
Knollys, uncle of the bride, assisted by Canon Farrar,
the rector, and at its conclusion Canon Knollys,
delivered an appropriate address. The bridesmaids
were Miss St. Aubvn, Miss C. Knollys, Miss Grey,
Miss Barlye, Miss Haig, and Miss K. Knollys.
THE BOW•PARK SHORTHORNS.—A few weeks ago
a number of this famous Canadian herd were disposed
of in the United States, near Chicago. Thirty-eight
of the forty cattle advertised were sold. The prices
obtained ranged from 100 dols. to 4,025 dole. The total
sale amounted to 21,090 dole.; the C 3WEI averaged
583 dols, and the bulls 384 dole.