At a Meeting held this morning, at the above Inn, of a few
Friends of the late MR. JOSEPH PITCHFORK, most of whom were
educated by him in their youth, the following Resolutions were
adopted:--
"That considering the very great and valuable services
rendered to the cause of Education by the Deceased, who held
the appointment of Master of Baylies's School, in Dudley, for
upwards of thirty years, it is desirable that a Subscription
be entered into for presentation to his family, as a suitable
Memorial of the gratitude of his Friends, Pupils, and Admirers,
and in recognition of his eminent public services."
"That Messrs. John Finch, John Castree, John H. Smith, James
Worley, William Insull, Frederick Stokes, William Timmins, and
Edmund Long, all of Dudley, do form themselves into a Committee
for effecting the above purpose."
"That a Meeting be held at the School Room, in Tower Street,
on Friday next, the 29th instant, at Eight o'clock p.m., when
arrangements will be made and Subscriptions received, and that
Subscribers and Friends be respectfully requested to give their
attendance on the occasion."
Should you be prevented attending the Meeting, you or your
Friends will oblige by paying or remitting Subscriptions to any
Member of the Committee, or to myself at any time.
I am also requested to state that such Pupils and Friends as
may be desirous of showing their respect to the Deceased's
memory, and of accompanying his body to the grave, will
assemble at Baylies's School, next Sunday morning at Ten a.m.
I am, dear sir,
Yours respectfully,
JOHN H. SMITH, HON. SEC.
Kate's Hill, Dudley.
A very successful appeal was made on this very worthy occasion, and the
following friends assisted in the cause:--