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 was the last to encourage shoe strings; the custom of wearing them he always considered extremely ridiculous, and injurious to an extensive manufacture. That he never wore them himself, or suffered any of his officers on board to use them ; and as far as he could serve the trade, he should be always ready to afford it every encouragement, and on any future occasion to see the deputation where his influence was wanting to support a manufacture so agreeable to his wishes."

February 27, 1792.—At a numerous and respectable Meeting of the principal Manufacturers, held at the Union Tavern, Cherry Street, on Thursday last, the 23rd Instant, for the Purpose of receiving the Report of the Committees and to pass their Accounts, as also to determine in what manner the surplus Balance remaining in Hand should be disposed of:—

It was unanimously Resolved—.

That the Thanks of this Meeting and Trade at large be given to those Gentlemen that acted on the Committees, for their indefatigable attention to promote, as far as possible, the Interest and Extension of the Buckle Trade in general.

That the Thanks of this Meeting and Trade at large be given to those Gentlemen who composed the Deputation appointed to present the Petitions from the Manufacturers to their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of York, for their firm, spirited, and successful Exertions.

That respectful Letters be sent, by the Chairman, to R. B. Sheridan, Esq., M.P., and to Major General Grenville, expressive of the grateful Sense the Trade at large entertain of their kindness, shewn towards them through the Persons of their Deputation, as also for their ready and polite Introduction of those Gentlemen to their Royal Highnesses.

That the full money be returned to such Subscribers as are not Manufacturers, accompanied with the Thanks of the Trade at large for their liberal Offers.

That a proportionate Share of the Surplus Balance be remitted to the Chairman of the Committees at Walsall and Wolverhampton, to be disposed of by the Subscribers there such Way they approve.

That the whole Balance due to the Subscribers at Birmingham, be given in Household Bread to such of the industrious poor Workmen that come well recommended. Each Subscriber to have four Tickets; which Tickets are to be sent for by the Subscribers to Mr. Pearson's, Printer, in the High-street, in the Course of the next Week, or they will, after that Time, be disposed of by the Committee to such Persons as bring creditable Recommendations.

, Chairman and Treasurer.

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February 27, 1792.—Some misunderstanding having taken Place respecting the Rents of the Pews in this Chapel, the Public are respectfully informed that Plans, with the Rents of each Kneeling, may be seen at the Chapel, and at Mr. Brooke's, Temple Row, Birmingham.

The inconveniences arising from improper People coming into the principal Sittings will in future be prevented.