The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-10-15 00:00:00

BRIEELLEY HILL.

THE CHILDREN'S CONCERT.—This concert took place
on Tuesday evening, in the Public Hall, which was filled
with the elitt of the town and neighbotirhood. The
proceeds of the concert are to be devoted to the choir
and schools. The Rev. A. W. Sillitoe conducted in an
admirable manner. Great praise is due to him for his
energetic endeavours to bring the concert to successful
an issue. The following is a programme of the evening's
entertainment :—Solo harmonium—. Introduction and
Allegro,- :Mr. H. M, Jackson; The Old Hundredth
Psalm;" part song "From Heaven descends the flew;'
air—'• With Verdure Clad," Mrs. Alfred J. Sutton.
Hymy—. The Evening Hour." Selection from the Mes-
siah—recitative acccomp. "All they that see him." Mr.
Steadman. Chorus—. He trusted in God." Recit. cc.
comp—" He was cat off.' • Air—" But thou didst cot
leave." Mr. Steadman. Chorus—" Lift up your Heads."
Air—. I know that my Redeemer Liveth." Mrs. Alfred
J. Sutton. Air—. Thou art gone up on high," Mr. I.
Newton. Chorus—. Halleltijah.—Solo Pianoforte, Mr.
W. H. Horton; part song-- The Blue Bello of Scot.
land ;" ballad—" Brighter Hours will come," Mr. Ball.
Patriotic song—" The watch by the Rhine," song—" The
Lover and the Bird:' Mrs. Alfred J. Sutton, The Echo
Chorus from Macbeth ;" song—" Will o' the Wisp," Mr.
I. Newton. Choral March-- Men of Harlech.' The
National Anthern.—The chief feature of the evening
was the singing of Mrs. Alfred J. Sutton, who sang in
her usual brilliant style. Her song of the "Lover and
the Bird" received a well-merited encore. Mr. I. New-
ton and Mr. Steadman, also sustained their parts in an
admirable manner. The children in their part singing
received encorex, which were well deserved. They sang
with much taste and regularity. There is no doubt that
Mr. Siditoe has taken great pains with the children, and
too much could not he said in his favour. A good sum
will be realized for the benefit of the choir and the
schools.

ASS Ama Case.—At the Petty Sessions held on Thurs•
day last, before Major Fletcher and H. Smith, Esq.,
Charles Hickton was charged by John Windmill with as-
saulting him on the 16th ultimo. From the evidence of
complainant it appears that the avaault took place at
Westwood's bottle works, and that complainant got him
leg fractured. Fined 104 and cats in default fourteen
days.
ASSANLTIIIIi • WOMAN.—Thomas Brearley was charged
with assaulting Dinah Mullett, on the 26th ultimo. Mr.
Holberton defended. From the evidence it appears that
complainant's son and defendant were fighting, w hen the
prosecutriz went to part them, and the defendant struck
her, and blackened her eyes. George Rosebottom was
called for the defence, and said he did not see the assault
committed. Fined 10s and costs, £1 16s ; in default 14
days.
WORINEN'S QUARRELS. John Morris Jones was
charged by Jabez Perks with a“aulting him on the 24th
nit. From the evidence of complainant it appears they
were both at work at Bailey's in • pit, when a dispute
arose about the work, and the defendant struck him sere.
ral times on the face. Did not strike again. The defence
was that complainant threatened to stick a pike into him,
and he only defended himself. Fined 2s 6d fend Costa,
13s; in default seven das.
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CHARGE el THREATENING.—Josh. Ruston was charged
by Plicebe Fletcher with using threatening language to
her on the Bth mat. Mr. Clrlow defended. After hear-
ing the evidence, the defendant was ordered to find ore
surety in .£5, and himself in 4:10, to keep the peace for
six ra,,nths.