The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-02-19 00:00:00

01, STOTTIAPAIDGE 0139STIVE11.
AV-ANTED, A COUNTRY GIRL, abou t Nocal ad. giottict get".
v v 14 or 15 years of age. Apply. G.C., Obaerver
Office, Stourbridge.

IIiPTMENT ROBBERY.—On Tuesday last a most im-
pudent robbery was committed Atha Rev. J. Rich-
ards /louse, Oldswirsiord. It appears that during the
hour of dinner some person got into the study and
took away several coats. The thief must have
gone down the garden in broad day light, entered
the greenhouse and through a door which com-
municates with the study, and thus took the
articles in question. A valuable ring lay on the
mantlepiece which appears to have been over-
looked.

STOCK SALE.—Mr. H. King held his usual sale
on Tuesday, the- 15th inst, when the yard was
again well filled with excellent stock. The sale
included 350 sheep, 60 headof cattle, and 100 pig's.
The attendance of buyers were very numerous.
The stock moved off at good prices, and being of
a very superior quality large purchases were made
by the Birmingham and Black Country butchers.
Mr. Lane's account amounting to £542.
A DISORDERLY PERSON.—At the Public Office,
on Saturday, before Mr. R. L. Freer, John Ragleurs
was charged with being drunk on Friday night.—
Richard Kelley and Police-sergeant Jones proved
the case, and said that the conduct of the defend-
ant was very disgraceful.--Fined 20s. and costs,
in default one month.

DRI3NICENNESS.-011 Monday before Mr. R. L.
Freer, Murdock Mathiason were charged with
being drunk in Coventry-street, Police-constable
Firth proved the case, and defeidant was fined
2s 6d and costs.

STEALING BOOTS.—At the Police Court, on
Wednesday, before Mr. C. E. Swindell, John
Taylor, who said he came from Manchester was
charged with stealing on the 15th inst, two pairs
of boots the property of Edwin Stringer. Police-
constable Taylor said from information received
he apprehended prisoner in New-street, charged
him with stealing two pair of boots. Found them
upon his person. Remanded till Friday when he
was again brought up before Colonel Fletcher,
Messrs. H. 0. Firmstone, and J. B. Cochrane.
William Chesterman proved that he saw the
prisoner take the boots and run up Emery's yard.
Fanny Eliza Thompson said she managed Mr.
Stringer's boot business. The boots produced are
the property of Edwin Stringer and bear the
private mark put on by herself. They are worth
7s. Prisoner pleaded guilty and was sentenced to
two month's imprisonment.
CAUTION TO CID DRIVERS.—At the Public Office,
yesterday, before Colonel Fletcher, Messrs. H. 0.
Firmstone, and J. B. Cochrane, Henry Barrel],
cab driver, at the Talbot Hotel Company was
charged with being drunk on the night of the
lsth inst.—John Pratt, manager at the Talbot
yard, said that the defendant was sent out with a
cab to drive two gentlemen at 5.20. He did not
return until 10.40 quite drunk, the carriage broken
and the windows. Defendant pleaded guilty.—
Mr. Henry Penney as one of the directors said he
appeared on behalf of the company to press the
case, The drivers was in the habit of getting
drunk so often that gentlemen refused to have
cabs.—Fined 10i, and costs 19s, in default 14 days.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Jesse Manby, of
Oldswin.ford vrag charged with being drunk and
disorderly on the 12th inst.—Police-constable
Woodhall proved the case, and defendant was
fined lOs and costs.
FELONY Cesa,—Samuel Walker, a navvy was
charged with stealing on the 14th just, a hand-
kerchief and pair of stockings the property of
Henry Collins, of Churchill. Prisoner was further
charged with stealing a flannel shirt the property
of Johh Mark.—Henry Collins proved that the
handkerchief and steckings belonged to him.—
Police-sergeant Jones proved that he went to the
Tap House, Hagley, saw the prisoner sitting.on
bundle and found the property produced.—:John
Mark proved that the flannel shirt produced was
his property, that he bought them of the prisoner
and gave him is 6d. They were afterwards
stolen. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sentenced to
one month hard labour in each case.

CHARGE OF CRUELTY TO A HoßSE.—Samuel
Smith, of the Royal Exchage was charged with
cruelty to a horse. Mr. Perry appeared to prose-
cute. Charles Thompson, coachman to Mr. Wilke
Webb, said that he was driving his master's car-
riage on the road from Kidderminster to Stour-
bridge. Defendant had a carriage with two horses
up Iverley Hill and he saw the defendant with
the whip double beating him severely.—Mrs.
Wilk s Webb said silo was in her carriage and saw
the defendant beating the horse severely. She
remonstrated with him. Mr. F. Blakeway,
veterinary surgeon found that the horse was lame
and in an unfit state to work on the road. The
horse might have done some light work on land.
Defendant said he was very sorry, The horse had
cost him a lot of money and had turned out lame.
Defendant was severely reprimanded and fined 20s,
and costs £2 70 6d.

ASSAULT Joice was charged
with assaulting Bridget Smith on the 12th inst.—
Complainant said she went to make some tea for
her mother who was ill. The defendant burst
open the door struck her raid knocked her down,
and hit her when down. She had the child in her
arms at the time. She gave him no provocation,
but early in the evening he had not given his
mother any money and she told him he ought to
be ashamed of himself. Pleaded guilty. Fined
201 and coats, in default one month.

BUILDING SOCIETY.-011 Monday evening last,
the committee and officers of the Brierley Hill
and Stourbridge Building Society sat down to an
excellent dinner provided by Mr. and Mrs. Joshua
Bridges, at the Mitre Inn, Stourbridge, Dinner
was served up in excellent stile by the Host and
Hostess. After which the chair was taken by Mr.
Shakespeare and the vies-chair by Mr. J. M.
Gethiug. The usual loyal toasts were given
interspersed with, some excellent gongs, by those;
present. The Secretary stated that the society
had been established for 25 years, and at no time
had it ever been so prosperous as at the present.
Upwards of twenty new members
,had joined
during the past year, and a large number during
the present year. The society had for many years
paid 5 per dent, and a bonus of 1 during the past
year. 5 per cent. had been declared and a bonus
of 2—(great cheering). The balance sheets had
been printed and had great pleasure in laying
them on the table. The health of Messrs. Corser
and Walker (solicitors to the society), and the
founders of the feast was drunk with musical
honors, and duly responded to by Mr. Mills. The
health of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the
Host and Hostess followed, and a very pleasant
'e,rening-was spent.

VOLUNTEER CONCERT.—The Dth Worcestershire
Rifle Volunteer Corps gave a concert at the Corn
Exchange, on Monday evening last, under the
patronage of ladies and gentlemen of the town and
district, and the officers of the corps. There was a
large audience although it was such a wretched
evening. Major Walker occupied the chair, and
made a few remarks as to the interest he always felt
in supporting any good ( ause in Stourbridge for the
benefit of the town. He took a-deep interest in the
volunteers which were a great credit to the town.
Mr. J. Randle presided at the pianoforte The
Misses Alleley of the Birmingham Town HI 1 Con-
certs, and ladies and gentlemen of the no
hood
-
hood gave their services. The following
.was the
programme :—Overture, " Rule Britannia," the
Band; Song, " Stirrup Cup," Private F. Walker;
Song, "Tell me my heart," Miss E. Alleley ; Song,
"The -Sailor's Grave," Mr. Turney ; Song, "Sweet
Home," Miss James; Piano Solo, "Last Rose of
• Summer,* 'Mr. Handle; Song, "The Roamer," Mr.
C. E. Fireistone ; Duet, " The SwallowS," Misses
Song, "God bless our Sailor Pruie,3.,"
Private H'. Bird; Song, "Tell me skylark," Miss
Blunsom ; Comic Song, "Hale Irish Stew," Sergeant
Harris; Piano Solo, overture to " Gazza ladra," )4r.
Randle ; song, "Casts, Diva" from Norms, Miss
Alleley ; Song, "Dear England," Private H. Bird;
Song, !A, Let me like a Soldier fall," Mr. Pugh;
Song;." Will he come," Miss Allele}; Song, " Sweet-
learts,'! Mr. Tnrney; Son" England'a.laralliang," •
p Mr.' Maerailleet;,'. Song, “.Friar. of Orden litesv?
Private ,F. Walker.;. Song and Chorus, 4. *Minn •
Guard'," Private 11: Bird.' ' The first t'.eomt
• meneed with an citerture of" Rhle " by'
the Band, and was very fairly played. Private F.
Walker sang ..the " Stirrimit, cup", wkiek was very
ranch a,ppiiciat4; zny heart' WAS sang
:by,jla.E., Alieley was well raudeted and, Ppeelred,
,ithst.riell.morited applause it ileserve.d., Mr..Turney's
song "The Sailor's Grave" was very well received.:
`iWhe nexita song "Sweet Henie '" by 'lll/N0 James
wee• admirably rendered and received' an entiers.,'
Mr. Randle then gave a pianoforte solo entitled the
Rbse. of Summer." which reflected great credit
on thii Player. Mr, 'C. E. Fixmstone's song "
Roamer" was very highly applauded, and he was
called upon for an encore but did not respond owing.
tat 93)14 he was suffering from, and Mrs. Firmstone
presided at the piano. The Misses Alleley "then
sang a duet called "The Swallows" was well
rendered and reflected great credit on.,the singers.
Private' '.Bird's' song "God bless, our Sailor
Prince waS well dung and received a hearty applause •
Miss BlunSoiti's song "Tell me skylark" was very
much 'appreciated. Sergeant Harris's comic song
entitled "Hale Irish Stew" was very pleasing and
amusing received a.hearty encore, and then be gave
an interesting recitation which closed the first part of
the programme. There was an interval of ten
minutes. The second part. commenced with a
pianoforte solo, overture to " GazZa lath's." by Mr.
Randle was highly appreciated. Mr. Smith was set
down to sing " Yeep your Powder dry" but he was
top ill to appear. Miss Alleley's song "Casts
Diva" from Norma was very well received. Private
H. Bird's song "Dear England" was very fairly

sung. Mr. Maemillan'ssong "England's Greeting"
received a hearty applause. Mr. Pugh's song
"Let me like a Soldier fall" was well rendered.
Mr. Turney's song " Sweethearts " reflected great
credit on the singer. Private F. Walker's song
"Friar of Orders Grey" was admirabl7 rendered
and received the well merited applause it deserved.
The last piece on the programme was a song and
chorus entitled the "Mulligan Guards" by Private
H. Bird, and a chorus composed of volunteers was
very much appreciated. God Save the Queen was
then played by the Band which brought the concert
to a cloie.