establishment, and afterwards there is always a collection, to which many people contribute in a very liberal manner.  To this institution some considerable legacies have been bequeathed; and in the year 1795, the lord of the manor granted a lease for 999 years, of four acres of land upon Birmingham Heath, at one shilling per annum, for its benefit.—­Persons desirous of viewing the interior of the premises may be accommodated upon making application to the master, Mr. Jones.

It appears by the printed accounts of this school, published in the year 1817, that some young men, who received their education there, have formed an association, under the title of ’True Blues,’ each of whom contributes a weekly sum towards the parent institution, and that the trustees have received at different times from this association the sum of one hundred and fifteen pounds and three-pence.

The Protestant Dissenters’ Charity School

Is situated in Park street, commodious premises having been purchased for that purpose.  In this school females only are admitted, to the number of thirty-six, who are maintained, cloathed, and educated, by voluntary subscription, and collections made after sermons, which are preached annually at the old and new meeting houses.

The National School

Is situated in Pinfold-street, where a substantial pile of building was erected in the year 1813, capable of containing on the ground floor, five hundred boys, and on the upper story, four hundred girls.  This seminary is only intended for the instruction of those children who are brought up according to the established religion, and is conducted upon the Madras system, originally invented by Dr. Bell.  This building is inclosed by a lofty brick wall, within which there is vacant ground for the recreation of boys and girls separately.  This institution is under the management of Mr. Martin for the boys, and Mrs. Chawner for the girls.  Since the institution of this school, 1906 boys and about 1000 girls have received instruction.

The Royal Lancasterian Free School

Was erected in Severn-street in the year 1809, where boys of all denominations are instructed in reading, writing, and accounts.  The room is calculated to accommodate four hundred pupils, and since its erection 1800 have derived the benefit of education.  In this seminary visitors are uniformly received with kindness, and respectfully informed of any particulars they may think proper to enquire after, by the master, Mr. Thomas Baker.  An examination taking place every Saturday, no visitors are admitted on that day between the hours of ten and twelve; but at any other time, the school is open for inspection during school hours.  During the year 1818, 215 boys left the school, having been instructed in reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Upon a similar plan there is a school established for the instruction of females, which is situated in Park-street.