The Kenilworth Advertiser. — 1883-09-15 (Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England)

SALTLE Y AND DISTRICT CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.  By the kindness of Lord Norton the members and friends of the above association held a pie-nic at Hams Hall, on Saturday. The party, numbering about 150, left Saltley about mid-day, and the weather being 'propitious, a most enjoyable half-day was spent. The Hon. C. L. Adderley (president of the association) welcomed the members on their arrival, and added greatly to the success of the pie. nio by providing suitable amusement. Cricket, lawn tennis, and quoits occupied the attention of the younger members of the party till tea time, after which a small but efficient band supplied musis for dancing. The older members strolled through the beautiful gardens attached to the hall, and visited the interesting little •church, while not a few availed themselves of Lord Nortou's kindness in throwing open the library and other rooms. Before leaving the members were addressed by the Hon. C. L. Adderley. He remarked that through the exertions of Messrs. Coombs and Hobbise, supported by the patriotic co-operation of a committee of over thirty in number, arrangements bad been made for a complete supervision of the registration of the district, which would be in the hands of a voluntary agency, working in perfect accord with the registration office presided over by Mr. Sydney Mitchell. The work that had been accomplished was eminently satisfactory as regards registration, inasmuch as we had been told on good authority that the next election would most probably be conducted on the basis of the new registration list; and as regards the work being done by voluntary agency, in that owing to the passing of the Corrupt Practices Bill the hard work of an election must depend more than ever on voluntary services. He trusted that the gathering had Droved a source of gratification and pleasure to them all, and would be the forerunner. of many similar gatherings. There was no reason why the association should not promote social es well as political gatherings of its members, and the former had this particular feature to recommend it, that it was graced with ladies, who, although unable at present to take part directly in the government of the country, nevertheless made their influence in politics felt by advice and counsel given at home. After alluding to some of the legislative results of the session, he concluded by advising them to take no notice of rumours—which had been spread about for the purpose of sowing seeds of dissension among the Contervative party —of disunion among its leaders. The leaders were ready to lead, and only greater earnestness and alacrity were needed among the rank and file, who, if they ' only rose to the occasion, and pressed forward the use • with determined courage and unfaltering faith in its principles would be sure to gain the victory at no distant date.—At the request of the members Lord Norton also made a few remarks. His lordship, in a few well-chosen sentences, which were much appreciated, pointed out the logical conclusion of Radicalism, showing that though the Radical party at present contented themselves with agitating for the abolition of the House of Lords, they would not be satisfied until the Monarchy was also abolished.—On the motion of Messrs. Hobbies and Coombs, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Lord Norton and Mr. Adderley, after which the members separated to spend the remainder of the time in dancing and singing. Among those present were Messrs. Morris, Hunt, Fowkes, Edmunds, Buxton, Elsmore, Long, Riley, Wigginton, Cooke, Haworth, &o.  A Government reward of £lOO has been offered for the arrest of Anthony Henty, accused of having murdered Patrick McGinty, at Preston, and who hss since eluded the police. A disastro as fire, the third within a few weeks, occurred at Hull, on Wednesday, a large warehouse, stored with flax, seed, Ito., belonging to Messrs. Malcolm and Son, being totally destroyed. Several adjoining buildings were also damaged, and it is estimated that the total loss will not fall short of £20,000.