Birmingham Notes

Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 79, 24 December 1889, Page 3

Birmingham Notes

, ♦ " (PBOM OUR OWN- CORRESPONDENT.) - / Friday, 20th December, was breaking *np day for the Birmingham school. Miss 'Low, the industrious and devoted teacher, had some time previously collected a sum of £7 to provide gift books for her,pupils, also, at the same time arranging for a treat in the shape of a picnic or afternoon tea. Accordingly on Friday, about one o'clock, the young folk and their guardians were to be seen collecting-' in a paddock near Birmingham, kindly lent by Mr Richardson. A tent had been erected and on a table therein was a profusion of cakes, tarts, &c. Swings had also been provided outside for the amusement of the young folks. And. here I must give a word of praise to the young gentlemen {especially one) who in a most marked and exemplary manner have interested in and worked on behalf of the school. There were about, 50 children and about as many elders present, and they appeared to enjoy themselves thoroughly. About 4 o'clock, tea was handed round and ample justice was done to the good things pro-, vided. The cakes, &c/, were excellent, but the first cup of tea was not — something was lacking. Later on another pot of tea was made. Mr Boggis attended to the infusion this time, and the result ,waß a splendid cup of tea. Perhaps the presence of youth and beauty did not make him so nervous as to forget to add tne tea. After tea was served Mr Bryce presented the books so the children, who, when they had all received their prizes, give three ringing cheers for Miss .Low. Games of various sorts were indulged in by young and old until dusk, when the -assemblage dispersed well satisfied with v - the days outing. Later ori a dance was held in Mrs C. Dunns' woolshed. About 30 couples danced until early morning apparently -enjoying themselves very much. -Messrs <3assey kindly provided the music. And a large -quantity of eatables not used at the picnic provided refreshments for the «d uicers. ,