The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-11-15 00:00:00

THE STOURBIRIDGE OTISERVER.

°r the way in which you have drunk my health.
Lieutenant Williams briefly apressed his thanks
for the manner in whieh they had thought proper to
drink his health.
Mr. Gilbanks after expressing his thanks for the
I enthusiastic way in which they had drunk his health,
I proposed the health of the visitors, Captains Gros-
venor, Grazebrook, and Williams, which was heartily
responded to.
Captain Grosvenor said: I can assure you that it
is with the greatest pleasure I meet you here to-
night. It has only been two short years ago since I
was in the same position as Captain Hammond. I
look back to that time when I was with you, as the
pleasantest of my life. The goodwill from you will
always remain in my Memory. As I look round lam
pleased to see a great ,many of the old faces that
knew so well then, and I am also pleased to see the
young men come in Of course it is a great pleasure
to me to hear that the corps is progressing so well.
Captain Grazebroolt expressed a regret in having
to lose his; friend Major Walker. He was greatly
pleased to hear that the corps had greatly improved
in shooting, and hoped they would become first
instead of third. He thanked them for the kind way
in which they had drunk his health.
Lieutenant Williams proposed the health of the
non .commissioned offictrs, who, he stated, were the
hack-bone„of the corps, and coupling with it,Sergeant
Round.
Sergeant Round. in replying on behalf of himself
and the non-commissioned officers, begged to thank
them for the cordial manner in which they had
drunk their healths.
Three hearty cheers were given at the request of
Mr. Gilbanks for their gallant major, Major Walker.
The rest of the evening was spent in singing,

A LOCAL LAW CASE.—In the High Court of
Justice, Queen's Bench Division, on Tuesday,
before Mr. Justice Field, the case of Winkworth v.
Sheffield and others was heard. This was an
action for the recovery of a deed, brought by Mr.
George Winkworth, of Stourbridge, against Messrs.
Sheffield, solicitors. According to the statement of
Mr. Kemp, Q.C., who appeared for the plaintiff, in
December, 1875, Mr. Stephen Kent Winkworth, a
brother of the plaintiff, was in the custody of the
sheriff, undey pal attaohment in the Chancery suit
of Lewis v. Winkworth. At this time Messrs.
Sheffield who had been acting as his solicitors, held
a mortgage which he had given to them, he being
entitled to one moiety in reversion of some property.
lie had granted this mortgage to his solicitors, and
WaS paying interest at the rate of 10 per cent, and
it became extremely desirable that he should get
rid of a mortgage of that onerous nature. Accord-
ingly he consulted his brother, the plaintiff; who
was to purchase the moiety. Mr. Stephen Kent
Winkworth accordingly executed a deed conveying
the property over to his brother, and it was for-
warded to the defendants, who sent a telegram
saying that the deed was not acceptable, and they
would send one in proper form, That telegram was
an acknowledgment that they had really recovered
the deed, but although repeated applications were
subsequently made for the return of the deed which
Mr. Stephen Kent Winkworth had executed, it was
not given up, and consequently the present action
was brought for. its recovery by his brother George.
—Mr. Murphy, Q.C., who appeared for the defend
ants, said that he might at once state their defence
was that if they ever had the deed it had been lost,
but it was a worthless document to either of the
brothers, as it had never been stamped, and a new
deed could easily be executed.—Mr. Stephen Kent
Winkworth was called, and entered inti some
minute details respecting the case, and ultimately
Mr. Justice Field interposed, and suggested a
settlement amongst the parties.—A consultation
took place betiieen the learned counsel, and ulti-
mately a, juror was withdrawn, and the case
terminated. '

SUDDEN DEttu.--A sudden death occured yester-
day morning, to a woman named Selina McDonald,
49, residing in the Seven Houses. It happens that
she went to bed on Thursday night about 10 o'clock
quite well. The husband, Alexander, woke at three
o'cluck the following morning and she was then
well. At five o'clock he awoke, and found she was
dead.

HOSPITAL SUNDAY COMMITTEE.—A meeting of thia
committee was, held on Wednesday evening, the
Rev. C. S. Wordsworth (rector of Oldswinford) in
the chair.—The Treasurer (Mr. H. James) stated
that the amount of the subscriptions eo far as re-
ported to him were £lO3 13s. 11d., to which some
additions would probably be made. Last year the
amount reported in November was £lO3 19s. 7d.,
and some further amounts received in December
brought up the total for the year to £ll4 10s. 7d.
The 1879 total is made up of the following amounts:
_oldswinford Church, £l7 0. 3d.; Wesleyan
Chapel, £8; St. Thomas's Church, .211 ; Congrega-
tional Chapel, £6 15 2d.; Lye Church, £5 12e. ;
Belmount Mission School, Lye, 101. ; St. John's
Church, ..t7 3s. 6d.; Hagley Church, a ss. 6d. •
Stourbridge Friends, Ll lbs. ; Hanbury Hill Chapel
..t1 65.; Norton Barn £2 5s • Stamber Mill Church,
£1
us. 6d.; old members oillanbury Hill Chapel,
▪ ; Wesleyan Chapel, Lye, 7s. 4d; workmen of
Providence Work (Mr. T. Rhodes's), Lye, £5 12s
Bd.; Primitive Methodist Chapel, Stourbridge,
us. 6d.—The collections are to be divided between
the Stourbridge Dispensary, the Guest Hospital,
Dudley; and the Birmingham and Midland Eye
Hospital. .
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL
ASSoCIATIoN.—The annual meeting of this associa-
tion was held in the new room, 147, High Street.
There was a large attendance. Mr. Broughton was
voted to the chair. Mr. Batham read the report,
which was of a very satisfactory character. T. E.
Walker, Esq., was re-elected president, and
the vice-presidents were re-elected. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year: Com-
mittee, Messrs. S. Hambnry, A. Prince, T. Perkins,
R. Plant, S. Broughton, J. Male, G. Thompson, C,
Greenfield, J. Granger, A. Richards, J. Hambrey,
and T. Lee. Treasurer, J. Chappell; auditor, W.
Packwood; librarian, J. Hambrey and Lee; Hon,
Sec., Mr. A. P. Price; acting secretary, Mr. Batham ;
collectors, Messrs. Bathatn and Greenfield. On the
motion of Mr. J. Chappell, six guineas were voted
to Mr. Ritham for his past services as acting
secretary. A vote of thanks to the chairman,
closed the proceedings.
BOARD oF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting
of this Board was held yesterday. Mr. Ray -
I:lewd in the chair. Thera were also presen,
Messrs. Billinghiam, Haskew, Pargeter, Mullet,
Wood, Mills, Plant, Hale, Rhodes, Lavender,
Kelly,. Brooks. the Rev. C. -H, Cole Webb,
Evesoh and J. Billinghana. Admitted
16 ; discharged 15 ; dead 1, remaining in the
house 502. Out-door relief, Klugswitiford dis-
trict 433 14s 3d; Stourbridge district £22 18s ;
lislesowen district £lB Lis 2d, non-resideut
4s; total £75 11 sd,
Crum:a or DRUNEENNKSS.—At the Police Court,
held yesterday, before Colonel Fletcher, R. L. Freer,
and J. B. Cochrane, Esqrs., William Hamblin, Lye,
was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the
4th inst. Police-sergeant Payne proved the case. also
previous convictions. Fined 55 and costs.—Thomas
Sidawa.y was charged with a similar offence Podee-
constable Hardwick proved the case, and said the
defendautmade use of very bad language. Fined
5. and costs.—Felix Shilvock was charged with be-
ing drunk and disorderly on the Bth inst. folice-
constable Eaves proved the case. Tined 51 and costa;
iu default 14 days.-IVilliatu Gilbert was charged
with being drunk and disorderly in Stourbridge on
ill; Bth inst. Police-constable Williams proved the
case, and also a previoussonvietion. Pleaded guilty
Fined 5s and cut.—Dauiel Weaver, Cradiey, was
charged with beiug drunk and disorderly on the Bth
lust police constable Hardwick proved the case.
and defendant was fined 5s and costs.—Patrick
Kilcoyne was charged with being drunk in High
Street, on the 2th inst. Police-eoustable Cartwright
proved the cage. Fined 25 6d and COM&
CHARGE OF-CRUELTY TO A HOUSE . —Charles Smith
.vas charged with cruelty to a horse by working it
while in an unfit state, on the 7th inst. Inspector
Dance proved the case. Defendant pleaded guilty.
and said he had only just bought the horse. Fined
is and costs, and recommended to destroy the horse
as there were no hopes of it getting better.
C Anaq .70 ST EA SANG STOCKINGS.—Edward Gillam,
Eli Hound und Henry Gillam were charged with
stealing 7 stockings on the 13th inst, the property of
Thomas Crumptoe, of Wollescote. Emily Crumpton
proved putting the stockings on the tine to dry and
afterwards missed them. Thomas Campton proved
that he saw Henry Gillatu wearing a pair of the
stockings. Other evidence went to prove that the
defendants went begging and stole the s:ockiugs.
Police-sergeant Payne proved apprehending them.
Edward Gillarn was sentenced to one mouth's hard
labour, and three years to a Reformatory. Round
was ordered to receive 8 strokes with the birch rod.
Henry Gillam was discharged as he was under the
control of his elder brother, and cautioned.
CHARGE OF BREAKING A DlNCE.—Frank Green
a youth, was charged with wilfully breaking down a
fenceun the sth just', the property of John G. Cart-
wright. Mr. Perry defended. Complainant said
that between four and five o'clock on the above date
he saw the defendent cutting the hedge, and taking
it away. He cautioned the defendant, who began
to swe Li. at him: Tho hedge was damaged for more
than 30 yards, and it had cost 5s to repair it. A
witness gave evidence which was very contradietry.
Mr. Perry addressed the Bench for the defence.
The complainant repeatedly interrupted, and was
ordered out of °hurt, but came in again. Benjamin
Stone was called ;for the defendant, and said the
fence was not broken, and that Cartwright made
use of filthy and obscene language. Another wit-.
nest; was called, hut the Bench said they were quite
satisfied and dismissed the summons. Complainant
on being asked for 6s, the costs, became very violent
and said he had not justice done him, and would
write to the Secretary of State. Colonel Fletcher
said that if be continued to interrupt the business 04.