The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-10-19 00:00:00

KIDDERMINSTEA:

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES,—The annual har-
vest tl:anksgiving services were held at St. George's
Church on Sunday last. The preacher in the morning
was the Rev. F. R. Evans, rector of Bedworth, and in the
evening the Bishop of Hereford. The church was
beautifully decorated for the occasion by several ladies
of the parish. The offertories were for the " Additional
Curates' Fund," and the total amount of the collections
was 248.

ELEcrros OF A Tows Couscrcton.--Mr. Henry Dixon
was on Monday elected to represent the South Ward
without opposition. There has been a long-abiding
vacancy in the south ward, owing to causes familiar
to local rea lers, and recently notice was
given that nominations to fill the vacancy were to be
made on Monday. Mr. Henry Dixon, who formerly
represented the ward, was the only nominee, and was
taken to be elected without opposition, On Tuesday
however, Messrs. Miller Corbet and Co., solicitors, ad-
dressed a letter to the Town Clerk, stating that as the
seat in question is the subject matter of a petition,
they contend there is no legal vacancy, and in repre-
senting the petitioners, it would be their duty, and
they should be compelled to present a petition against
the retarn of any burgess who may now be nominated.
SUICIDE.—A farmer named Perkins, of Whitehouse
Farm, near Kidderminster, committed suicide on Mon-
day morning, by shooting himself in the left side,
near the heart He was quite dead when found by his
brother. _ _ _

PLEADED Gurray.—At the Worcestershire Michaelmas
Sessions, on Tuesday, before Sir R. Harington, Bart.,
assistant chairman, Gaorge Smith (32), cabinet-maker, to
stealing a quantity of tools, on the 24th September, the
property of Charles Hatton; also several tools, on the
same date, the property of George Smith, of Kiddermin-
ster; also to stealing other tools, the property of James
Field. Prisoner was sentenced to six months' hard
labour.

HALE SOWEN.

THE HIRING FAIR.—The annual moSi-Filitatute fair
for the hiring of servants was held on Monday last at
Halesowcn, Like most institutions of the kind each
recurring year sees a decline both in tha numbers who
attend and also in the character which it once had.
There were a few—not half-a-dozen—farm labourers out
of employment, and one or two lads looking for situa-
tional but there seemed to be no one who wanted them,
and they therefore spent their day in wandering about
in an aimless and generally hopeless manner. One or
two swings and merry-go-rounds, of battered and dilapi-
dated appearances, together with LO: stalls and shooting
gallt.r es, successfully blocked some Jf the main streets,
and received a languid patronage from the few people
who visited the town. Soma attempt was made to give
spirit to this stupid and lifeless gathering by roasting an
ox whole in the Bull Ring, and dispensing the half-raw
meat at a shilling tqe pound. In the evening the streets
were crowded, and indiscriminate drinking and rough
behaviour made all the respectable, inhabitants heartily
bug for the time when the Halesowen " statutes " will
be held for the last time. These fairs are being
suppressed all over the country, and the reasons
for their abolition being too apparent to need argu-
ment, and it is somewhat a matter of surprise that
this antiquated relic of barbarism should still be
allowed to drag on an existence so close to a town like
Birmingham.

DIED.
Neu.—On the 2nd day of October, Edward Nash, aged
35 years. Interred at Brompton Cemetary.

GOUT AND ItHEUATATISM.—Tho ex-
cruciating pain of Gout or Rheumatism quickly
removed and cured in a few days by that celebrated
Medicine, BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS.
They require no restraint of diet or confinementlduring
their use, and are certain to prevent the disease attack-
ng any vital part.
Sold by all Chemists at is. lid. and 2s. 9d. per box.

MONEY TO LEND, WITHOUT SURE
TIES, BY THE IMPERIAL ADVANCE -
BANK.—DISTANCE NO OBJECT.—AII respectable
Householders, whether they are private Gentlemen or
Ladies, Shopkeepers, Farmers, Car Poprietors, Cow
Keepers, Tradesmen, or Clerks, that they can be ac-
commodated by this Bank with Sums of Money from
£lO to £lOOO, repayable by easy instalments, extending
over one year and upwards, to enable them to increase
their stocks and afford theip every kind of temporary
accommodation, without friends as sureties and with
the strictest privacy. Applicants would do well before
applying to any office to consider its respectability. This
office was established in 1873, and since that time its
business in advances has been rapidly increasing, and it
now makes more advances than any other single private
advance office in the provinces. Every information
willingly afforded. Apply, either personally, or if by
letter state amount required, to
LEWIS SIMMONS, Proprietor,
27, South John-street, Liverpool

ANOTHER CURE OF CONSUMPTIVE COUGH BY Int
LOCOCK'S WAFERS.—From J. Pratt, Chemist, Stafford
Street, Wolverhampton, " A lady had been suffering
from a severe consumptive cough for 12 or 13 years.
and, after consulting several physicians, was induced to
try your Wafers. The first dose gave instantaneous
relief, and she has not had another attack." In
asthma, consumption, bronchitis, coughs, colds, 111311-
matism, and all hysterical and nervous complaints,
instant relief and a rapid cure is given by the Wafers,
which taste pleasantly. Sold by all druggists at is.
lid., 2s, 9d., 4s. 6d. and lls, per box.
IF THERE ARE ANY LADIES who have not yet used the
GLENFIELD STARCH, they are respectfully solicited to
give it a taialt and carefully follow out the directions
printed on every package, and if this is done, they will
say, like the Queen's Laundress', it is the finest Starch
they ever used. When you ask for GLENFIELD STAROgf
see that you get it, as inferior kinds are often substituted
or the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore of spur-
ious.

VALUBLE DISCOVERY FOR THE HAIR.—If your Hai
is turning ray or white, or falling off, use "Ti'
Mexican Hair Renewer," for it will positively restore ilz
every case Grey or White Hair to its original coloure
without leaving the disagreeable a mell of most
" Restorers." It makes the hair chasmingly beautiful,
as well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald
spots, where the glands are not decayed. Ask your
Chemist for "THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER," prepared
by HENRY C. GALLUP, 493, Oxford Street, London, and
sold by Chemists and Perfumers every where at 3s 6,1
per Bottle.
THROAT IRRITATIoN.—Soreness and dryness, tickling
and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice
For these symptoms use Epps's Glycerine Jujubes. Only
in boxes 6d and is, labellel "JAMES Epps. and Co,
Homceopathic Chemists, 98, Threadneedle Street, and
170, Piccadilly, London." Sold in Stourbridge, by A-
P. Morris, Chemist; and J. H. Bland, Chemist.
AN EVENING REVERAGE.—Epps's Cacaoine (Quint
essence of Cacao) is equally liquid and refreshing as tea
affording moreover a sterling support to the system
Unsweetened. Each packet (6d.) is labelled " Jamus
Eves & Co., Homceopathio Chemists, London." sold
in Stourbridge, by A. P. Morris, Chemist; and J. 11-
Bland, Chemist.
The PRIVATION OF THE USE OF ONEs's LIMBS while tbe
other functions of Nature are intact is a serious mortifica•
tion to the actively disposed. Such, however, is the con-
dition of the victims of rheumatism or gout. To walk
without enduring agony is impossible, to use the arms!
free from excruciating pain, is equally impracticable. A
feeling of gratitude therefore pervades the frame wilco
the means are afforded of using all he members without
suffering. This, we confidently affirm is presented in
the judicious and frequent application of PowELL's
RHEUMATIC EMBROCATION. It is past all doubt the
grandest pecific for the evils we have named, and others
of a similar character. May be obtained of all
Chemists. Price is lid, and 2s 9d. Laboratory, 114
and 116, Southampton Row, London.
Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—Diseases of the skin,
ringworm, scurvy, jaundice, scrofula or king's evil, sore
heads, and tho most inveterate skin disease to which
the human frame is subject, cannot be treated with s
more safe and certain remedy than Holloway's Ointment,
and Pills, which act so peculiarly on the constitution and
so purify the blood, that these diseases are at once
eradicated from the system, and a lasting cure obtained,
They are equally efficacious in the cure of tumoura.
burns, scalds, glandular swellings, ulcerous wounds,
rheumatism, contracted and stiff joints. These rued2'
eines operate mildly, and surely. The cures effected hl
them is not temporary or apparent only, but complete
and permanent.
fIoRNIMAN'S TEA.—Choice teas at very reasonabe
prices are always to be had of Horniman's Agents,
chemists in every Town. Being direct Importers, Meagre;
Horniman guarantee the purity, strength and flavour ca
all their teas. There Agents are constantly receivia
fresh supplies from the Wholesale House , secured in ti.o
foil packets, whereby the deltcate flavour and aroma 25
preserved. Agents; Stourbridge—Clarke, 151, Idigl2-02,.:
Baker, 124, High-st.; Hewit, Market Place, Morris, iiv
High-st., Brierley Hill—Rawlings chemist ; Kidderrniri"
ster, Hewitt, Bull Ring; Halesowen, Adam, chemist'
Lye, Jones, chemist, Wordsley, Whewell, chemist; King.
swinford, Pearson, Brettell*Lane, Collins chemist, 131 r ;
mingham, Banks, Bull Ring. . 3'
. THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—AII stir'
faring from irritation of the throat and lioarienesl ;-
will be agreeably sarprised at the almost immAiata :!7
relief afforded by the use of " Brown's :13rolichi51 ,
Troches." These famous "lozenges" aro now sold -.
by most respectable chemists in this country! at :
Is lid per box. People troubled with a "hacking '
cough," a "slight cold," or bronchial affections, cap'
not try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to
progress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic:
affections. See that the words "Brown's Bronchial
Troches" are on the Government Stamp around
each box..—Manufsotured by JOHN I. BROWN & 905*
Boston, United States. Depot, 498 Oxford-otter's
London.
THAT COMPLEXIon um, always oeen held to be the're°
lovel in which the rose and the lily contend for masted
or in which their beauty is blended. Great sacrifices ilf:
made to produce an appearance corresponding with ta,
combination, but they never succeed. At cannot sPPrt°o
ach Nature The only arrangement thatran be made 40
render men woman independen tot all expedients L 8.%
freely use HAGAN'S MAGEoLa BALM. It preserves till
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skin from premature wrinkles and furrows—renders:,
smooth and supple, and restores the hue which may ha A
taded through illness, exposure to a noxious atmosphetb,
the heat of summer or the frosts of winter. To be 0,,
famed of all Chemists and Perfumers throughout time
world. Price 3s. 6d. European Depot : 114 and 11'
Southampton-row, London.
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FLORILINE I—Fon THE TEETH AND BREATS:"%,
few drops of the liquid "Florilino " sprinkled on_:
wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, wbilf,
thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasite n
Impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, St 01:
decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whiten
and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It rerlols ,
all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teethj ,
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tobacco smoke. "The Fragrant Floriline,".bew '
composed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is d ni
cious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discover9,l
the age. - Price 2s 6d, of all Chemists and Perf4l
Prepared by Henry O. GALLUP, 498 Oxford
London.
EPPS'S COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND CoMFORTING.—"m' 01 -
thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govere, ,
the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by e5t,4
ml application of the fine properties of well-eolee:ta ,
cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables Wipf
a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us Mad)
heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of saill
articies of diet that a constitution may be graduallY b°,ol.
up until strong enough to resist every tendency to discs,.
Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around f,y
ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We lot'
escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well 08. ,
tified with pure blood and a properly nourished °slid
Civil Service Gazette.—Sold only in Packets labedo ,
—"Jamas EPPS & Co., Homceopathia Chemists, Lo° ..... '
PiTs.—EPILEPTIC FITS OR FALLING SICIO/00.0
certain method of en re has been discovered for.roo
distressing complaint by a physician, who is de o; do
hat all sufferers may benefit from this providentif" oot ~,.,,,
overy ; it is never known to fail, and will cure the rlej, 'w
hopelese case after all other means have been WO 01
Full particulars will be sent by post to any person free
char go,—Address : W. WILLIAMS. 10, Oxford ToryP
Hyde Park. Lnadno.
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Couess, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, DIFTICULTY OF BRS 00
me, are speedily cured by KEATING'S Conon Loxslts).
(recognised and recommended by the Medical Foca ige
No other remedy is half so effective. One Loaahia,
alone gives relief. They contain no Opium, Morttlost
nor any violent drug, and may be taken by the boa
delicate. One or two at bedtime ensures rest
troubled by the throat. The proprietor recelveo,,:oe
stantly, the most gratifying letters from those wk.° 7,100
obtained great benefit from their use. KEATING'S U4lO
LOZENGES, prepared by Thomas Keating, St. r lid,
Churchyard, are sold by all Chemists, in Boxes, 10'
and 2s. 9d. each. ---',
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roprietor. -0, 1I,a
FIELD, at his Offices, 92, High-street, StourbrAt OF
the County of Worcester: to which place all Letter
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Saturday, October 19th, 1878