The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-11-03 00:00:00

carried unanimous.

Mr. Edwards then proposed and Mr. Morris
seconded that Mr. Perkin be re-elected.
The chairman proposed that Mr. Edwards be
elected, which was seconded by Mr. Evers.
The balance sheet showed that there was a
balance in hand of £l6l 2s 3d. Signed W. E. Jams
and Henry Newnam.
Mr. Edwards proposed that Mr. James and Mr.
Nownam be re-elected as auditors for the year end-
ing March 25th, 1883,

Mr, Edwards seconded the mot:on.
Mr. Platt moved a vote of thanks to the Chair-
rnar,, which was secoaded by Mr. IN oolley,

A recent writer in our local papers has wisely
observed that "one of the follies of the age is to
buy dear Winos and Spirits." Another folly is to
suppose that buying from those who make the
largent return of duty is buying them in the
cht•apest marke'-. Ihn Merchant who pays duty
upon thousands of gallons, pays in exact propor-
tion to the retailer clearing a single cask. A great
profit must be gained to cover enormous expenses
of large business premises, cost of a lvet Using, and
an allowance '..)f profit to the Agent, greater in
many instances than taken by them in the respec-
able Merchant. To buy cheap is to buy were but
one profit is made, and we cannot better illustrate
our argument than by pointing out the way in
which our townsmer, Messrs. J. Rutland and Son, ol•
63, High-st, have opened up the trade. We have
no hesitation in saying that 25 par cent, is note
saved by their bringing the producer and the con-
sumer together, over the prices paid a few years
ago, and a trial will fully bear out our assertions
Dailey Herald, December 24th, 1881.
"ROUGH ON RATS."—The Thing desired found at
last. Ask chem'sts, grocers or oilmen, for Rough
on Rats It clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches
flies, bedbugs, insects, ground moles, &c. 7 id. and
Is lid boxes.
BUCHUPABIA."—A. new, quick, complete cure
or all urinary affections, (smarting frequent or difli-
ult) and kidney diseases, 4s. At Druggist, London
agency No I:_King Edward" Street.

BAZAAR.—Oa Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
last, a bazaar was held in the Corn Exchange, for
the purpose of reducing the debt incurred by the
ietro Aiction of anew organ into the Methodist New
Connexion Chapel, Kidderminster Street, Stour•
bridge, at'a cost of £230. The friends have about
£OO in hand tnwards the amount. The room was
very tastefully -decorated with flags, Chinese
larverns and Japannese umbrellas At the one end
of the roam over the refreshment sta 1 was a large
looking glass surrounded with lace cutreins, edged
with flowers and ivy leaves ; over this was a large
inscription "Welcome." Round the pillars were
wound ivy and laurel leaves. The stalh were kept
by the following ladies : Mrs, Round, Miss Cook,
Mrs, Flavell, Mrs. Cook, Miss Cook, Mrs. Adams,
Mrs. Grocock, Mrs. Parker, Miss Raybould, and
Mbis Morris, Sewing Meeting Stall, Mrs. Legge,
Miss Legge, Mrs. Hildich, Mrs. Walker, and Mrs.
Johnson. Sunday School Stall, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Oakley, Mrs. Bladon, Miss Glover, Miss M. Glover,
and Miss Johnson. Hardware Stall, Mr J. Morris,
Mr. W. H. Glover. Mr. J. Hicklin, and Mr. E.
Blad.on. A miscellaneous entertainment conducted
by Messrs. E Jones, S. %Volker, and W. Johnson.
the refreshment stall was kept by Mrs, Ba,clow. the
Misses Legge, and Miss Willimot. During the
even!ngs Messrs. J. Dexter and S. Walker gave
so:ne very good songs, which we-e well received.
Tha Oldswinforcl Excelsior Handbell Ringers
gave some choice selections on th 11.Ln-15,2115. The
amount collected was about £127.

ALHAMBRA. THEATRE.—Laugh and grow fat!
This is an old saving, and as far as getting fat is
concerned, if laughing will cause it, the audiences
at this theatreduring te week have had any qmonnt
of it in witnessing th performances of Mr. James
Taylor and his comp ory in the great comedy drama
entilled "Simon." The plot of the piece is exceed-
ingly good and fall of interest bu the acting of
M. Taylor an i Miss Ada &lox indra created such
roars of laughter that tnose present were thoroughly
convulsed. The characters assumed by Mr. Taylor
are worked out to perfection and his make up in al
of them is so perfect as to defy identification.
Miss Ada Alexandra as "Fraulein" was extremely
pleasing and she was frequently applauded for her
quaint sayings, witticisms and comicalities.
Mr. Robert:Faleon is an actor of tha high—school
and his gentlemanly style and genuine acting gained
him many friends. The Mathew Flint, of Mr,
E !ward Brolly, showed that gentleman's was a
part that required a lot of playing but Mr. Boddy
13.!eined quite at home in the character of the old
lawyer, and his skilful reticle; ing of it was deservedly
approved of, Mr. F. Teale Lingham as Hyram
Hudson was very good. The acting of Mrs. Sey-
mour and Misses Dolly Goddard and Neliie Falcon
was given with pleasing effect, and we trust that our
readers will nat miss the opportunity offered them
tonight (Saturday) of witnessing the most amusing
performance ever placed before a Stourbricige
audience.

4. MARK OF RESPECT.-01 Wednesday, the 24th
ult, the mortal remains of Alfred sanluel Haden,
who died on the 20th ult, fnun dropsy and heart
disease, were intemld in Oldswinford churchyard.
'The bearers were forty-eight of his brother work-
men. As the far.eral proce3sion approached the
church, five of deceased's co-npanions assembled
in the tower and chimed the "Widow's Eight."
The ringers were placed as foPows, Treble, H. Pay-
ton ; 2.1 d, G. Pagett ; 3rd, A. Payton; 4th, W. A.
Pugh; sth and 6th, R. Bidinead-, conductoz. The
coffin was covered with a pall and two wreaths and
two crosses of beautiful flowers. Deceased had
worked for Mr. Turney for 11 years as a grounder
and was very much respecteJ, At the grave, at
the express wish of deceased before his death, his
s'iopinates sang that beautiful hymn "Rock of
Ages" with telling effect. Part of the expenses of
the fun 'rat were paid by a subscription which was
made by deceased's shopmat,>s.
DarprxENNEss.—At the Police Court yesterday,
before Colonel Fletcher,.FrA Pearson was charged
with being drunk at the Lye. PC. Davis proved
the case. Fined 2s 6d and cos s, or in default 7
days.— John Armstrong was charged with being
drunk at liagley on the 24th ult. P.C. Croucher
proved the case. Fined 2.1 641 and costs.— Reuben
Pearson was chargod with being drunk at the Lye.
P.C. King proved the case. Previous convictions
were proved against him. Fined 53 aol c >sts,
or 14 days.

STEALING POTATOES.—David Hill and Thomas
K3ndricic were charged with stealing a quantity of
notitoes on the 20th ult, the property of William
Whit PC. Jones proved the case and said that
he saw the defendants who had thAr pockets stick-
ing ou!.. lie then soarched them and found the
potatoas. Fined 53 nd costs, or 14 days.

013 IFRUCTING THE ITIGHWAY.—JOhtI Wilkes was
c'airge.l with obstructing the hiehway by allowiug
his horse and trap to staid by the Swan Inn, Hag.
ley it eel, on the 23rd ult. P.S. °eke), proved the
case. For the defence J. Bowler was called and said
he was employed by the defendant to mind his horse
whilst I,e went into the Swan Inn, and Iwhets it -be-
gan to rain he went in the entry to shelter, and
the,ofa ter came up te him and told him to move
the leap on. The trap had not been there more
than 5 minutes. Withdrawn on payment of costs.
OWCEN E LANGUAGE.—Samu&I Southall was
cheeze I with usinir obscene language in Lion-street
on the 20th ult. P.S. Oakey proved the eaqe Pined
ss. and costs; in default 14 days
Orin ELT Y TO A.NIIIIALS.—S untie] Evers was char.-red
with working his horse whil4 in an unfit st"at)
P.C. Grout-hr gave evidence an I said he saw the
defendant driving' tw ) horses with a I Fad of hay.
The horses looked poor field on ex onieieg them
he found them suffering feon wound oa the
shoulder. The case was dismissed.
Yoiertreur, TnfEv€3.—John Brooks and Thomas
Howell we:e charged with stealing a tame rabbit
the prep2rty of William Bishop. Prosecutor said
that he saw the rabbit about S o'clock and missel
it about 12. A boy nanvel Thomas Smith after-
wards brou,ht it to him —Thomas smith was caPed
and raid he saw the boys with the rabbit and he
. bought. it off them for 6d.—P.C. Croneher said he.
saw Smith with the rabbit and a-ked him where
, he bad it from and he said he had it of the deleted-
ants, He asked the defendants where they had
from, and thee said from the prosecutors pen. Fined
is each or 7 stroliv s:of the birch rod.
LOCAL FATLURES.—The following local failures
were filed at the County Court.—W.
Kpmpeon, draper, High Street, Wordsley, and Lye.
Messrs. Hamfray and Holberton are the solicitors
for the ibbter. Liabilities £BO6. Mr. J. E. Chapped
was appointed receiver.—Henry Griffin, draper
and milliner, High Street, Stourbridge. Messrs.
WriAt and Marshall, of Birmingham, are the
solicitors for the debtor. Liabilities £1,600.—H.
Hill. chartermaster. late of Hay Green, Lye, Into
partner with J. Hill, trading as the firm of James
and 11. Hill, Whitymore, but now out of business
and boring with A. Hill, All !Jamie to the Pump,
Dir.:lin:ham Street, Sturbridge. Mr. T. Wall is
the s, reitor for the debtor. Liabilities £155.

Bo ;no car GUARMANS —Mr. Raybould presided
at the usual weekly !fleeting. of this Board, yester-
day. Admitted 10; dead 1 ; born 1; dis.ha,rged
7 ; rema:ning 552 again 4 Kingswin-
ford .240 19s 4d ; Stourbridge, £3O 3s lid ; Hales-
Owen, £23 ]4i 3d ; f,n residen's J...)1 4s 21, t(,tal
£95 12331 against X )74s 51. Precepts fo:- the
Pdlowinz counties were received : Staffordshiro,
£1,056 144 9d, the sane as las year. -Worcestershire
' £6,616 3s Bd, showing a decrease of .270 43 61 as
compared with last year. A letter was also received
from Mr. Philip Pargeter, stating as the Board
have by a large majority refused to give the Asses-
setneut Committee the necessary pow% er to vn.ble
them to do equal justice to all the rat payers of t .e
Union he felt it his duty to rsign his position golf a
member of such committee.