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Evening Post, Volume LVII, Issue 112, 13 May 1899, Page 4

I Midland papers to hand by this week's mail contain column vp 1 on igolumn of matter relating to the life of Mr. Richard Cadbury, of Birmingham, one of the members of the welj-known cocoa firm, who died at Jerusajem g, few Aveeks ago. Mr. Cadbury was a member of the Society of Friends, but appears to have been a man of the most catholic spirit, and philanthropic in the widest sense. Tp him the powerful Class XV., which is a cluster of religious, philanthropic, and social institutions, chiefly owed its establishment and its subsequent enormous extensions, till it now numbers over 1000' men and 500 women, besides 1350 junior scholars, and is housed in a handsome Institute covering about a third of an acre, which cost Mr. Cadbury £30,000. And with every scholar Mr. Cadbury 'seems to have been on a fraternal footing. Another great concern which the deceased founded was the Temperance Institute in Corpora-tion-street, Birmingham, built entirely at his expense, and in which about a dozen institutes have their home, and there is the finest temperance library in the world. The Moseley Hall Convalescent Home for Children cost him £30,000. At the Cadbury works at Bourn eville there are in course of erection a number of almshonses for aged employees, two sets of buildings costing £70,000, exclusive of the valuable site. Mr. Cadbury found time in a busy life to personally take part in the affairs of political (Liberal), social, educational, and atdiletic societies, and aided theni largely out of his purse. One act of his, in 1896, was to,.present Bibles to all children above the Third Standard under the Birmingham School Board— 2o,ooo books in all — and 5000 tQ children of suburban schools ; and his was one of the cheques for £1000 given to the Armenia Relief Fund. As the Birmingham News editorially states, "Honours a«l distinctions might have been his, nay, were almost thrust- upon him, but as plain Richard Cadbury he lived and died, asking nothing better than that the record of his life should tell the tale how much he loved his fellow men." Deprive yourself of nothing that is necessary to your comfort, therefore use Black Swan Butter. — Advt. The sale of Miss Duggan's furniture, all nearly new, will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, aud Friday next, by Messfs. Harcourt and Co., beginning at 10.30 a.m. each day. The goods may be viewed on Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., ajid catalogues may now be obtained. The vandalism of the past week is the subject of an advertisement under the title Woodman, Spare that Tree." Messrs. M'Kay and Macgregor, architects, invite tenders for the erection of a residence at Thorndon. Messrs. F. Sidey and Co. will sell on Monday, at 2 o'clock, a valuable consignment of fur goods. The travelling rugs are in great variety, and the ladies' furs are up to tinte m fashion. A novelty in the shape of Nansen fur boots and slippers will be mtrocluceu. The saie is to be practically without reserve, and will take place whatever state of the weather. Messrs. George Thomas and Co. call attention to a testimonial in reference to the excellence of the Midland Safe Company's safes, the contents of one of which after PasWJig through the fire which destroyed Mr Chapman's store at Johnsonville a fortnight ago were found uninjured. If you are building don't fail to inspect our stock before purchasing your Ranges, Register Grates, or Tile Hearths. We shail De pleased to show you them whether you buy or not. Our Rata Ranges have gained the very highest reputation. They can only be purchased from us, There is nothing better made. Ous stock of Tiles is, we believe, the largest in tho,*->ity. We have a splendid stock of Mantelpieces and Register Grates. You cannot buy cheaper anywhere. It is doubtful whether you can buy as cheap, quality and price being considered together. Wilkins and Field. Ironmongers. Mannerß-street.— Advt.