THOMAS Clements, of South Road, Aston Fields, was charged with using indecent language at the rear of his own house. Police Constable Mansell stated the facts, adding that when he told the defendant he should report him the latter said: "I hope you will, it is your duty to do so." The defendant admitted the offence, expressed his sorrow and said he was annoyed. He was fined £2 2s 6d, as well as 6d costs.

MEMBERS of Barnt Green St John's Ambulance Class were presented with their certificates by Miss M Gibbins, at a meeting in the Friend's Meeting House in Sandhills Road. The 25 men were examined by Dr Mann, of Hagley Road, Birmingham, on December 8, 1905, and all passed with ease. The examining doctor remarked that he had examined many classes, but had never met one better than the Barnt Green class.

MESSRS Crane and Sons, of Sidemoor, obtained three medals for their exhibition of bread at the Midland Countries Baker's Exhibition at Bingley Hall. The awards included a first prize gold medal and cash to the amount of £20. All loaves had to be sent to the exhibition with a number on the bottom. The judges did not know who they belonged to until they had been given their awards and the numbers had been referred to.

A CONCERT was given at the workhouse by members of All Saint's Choir, under the direction of Mr Walter Saywell. The various items were enthusiastically received. Among the favourites were Flight of Ages, given in capital style by Mr Latham, and Four Jolly Smiths by Mr WE Perry.