At a PUBLIC MEETING of the Inhabitants of Dudley, held by
invitation of the Mayor, on Tuesday last, it was resolved, that
a General Subscription should be made in order to form a fund
to provide an entertainment for the children attending the
SUNDAY AND DAY SCHOOLS of the town; the amount subscribed to be
apportioned to each school according to the number of scholars;
the surplus, if any, to be applied on behalf of the aged and
necessitous poor. The earnest co-operation of the Clergymen,
Ministers, and others, having the charge of the schools, is
respectfully solicited, as well as their attendance at an
adjourned Public Meeting, to be held at the OLD TOWN HALL, on
FRIDAY Evening next, the 22nd inst., at 7 o'clock, when the
report of the amount of subscriptions will be received.
A PUBLIC DINNER will also take place at the HOTEL, on MONDAY
next, the 25th inst., in commemoration of the above event.
Tickets, including wine, 10s. 6d. each. Gentlemen intending to
be present are desired to signify such intention to Mrs. Smith,
at the bar of the Hotel, not later than Friday next. Dinner on
the table at Three o'clock.
Signed,
J. BEDDARD, MAYOR.
_Old Town Hall, Jan. 19th, 1858._
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