The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-12-28 00:00:00

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For further information apply to Mews. Coldicott
Canning, and Coldicott, Solicitors, Dudley; or to the
Auctioneers, Stourbridge.
-
VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES
AT
OLDSWINFORD, WORDSLEY, and WOLLASTON,
in the Counties of STAFFORD and WORCESTER.
MR. JOSCELYNE is favoured with in-
.
• structions from the Trustees' of the late Mr.
James Darby, to SELL by AUCTION, at the VINE HOTEL,
STOURBRIDGE, On FRIDAY, the 1711 day of JANUARY,
1879, at Five for Six o'clock in, the Evening, subject to
conditions of Sale then to be produced. the undermentioned
desirable FREEHOLD PROPER fIES :
LOT I.—ThAt important FREEHOLD RESIDENCE,
l• THE LOWLANDS," situate at Lower Swinford, Stour-
bridge, coutaiuing entrance Hall, Dining. Drawing, and
Breakfast Rooms, China Pantry, Larder, Four Bedrooms
, .. and Dressing Room, Kitchen, Brewhouse, 8:c.; Drawing
.•Room with folding doors to Croquet Lawn; Gas through-
,•• out House, hard and soft Water, Garden and appurten-
, ii4l ancea, in the occupation of Mr. Edward Foley.
. The above has a large frontage to the Chawnhill Road,
and to which there is a side entrance.
The OLD-LICENSED INN, "LABOUR-IN-VAIN,' near
. the above, comprising Bar, Bar Parlour, Front Parlour,
• Tap Room, Four Arched Cellars, Three Bed Rooms,
Closet and large Club Rooni, Brewhouse, with room over;
large Garden, Stabling, Piggeries, Tap, Pump and Soft
Water, ttc., &c., now occupied by Mr. Carter, together
with all those Five COTTAGES adjoining, with Brew-
houses and Appurtenances, occupied by °Messrs. Webb,
Divis, and others.
The above Properties will be cold subject to Tenants
= • fixtures and will first be offered in one lot, and if not
sold will be divided in two lots, as determined upon at
the time of Sale.
: Leer 2.—A Piece of FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND
fronting 11 yards to the Back Lane, Oldswinford, Stour-
bridge, in the occupation of Mr. George Davis (The Swan
Inn), and containing 687, square yards or thereabouts.
LOT 3.—Another Piece of FREEHOLD BUILDING
- LAND, adjoining the above, and fronting 11 yards, also
. •• - in the occupation of Mr. George Davis, containing 687
.• square yards, or thereahoits.
LcT 4.—A1l that substantially-built RESIDENCE,
• " THE CLIFF," situate at Buck Pool, Wordsley, con-
.
• taining Dining, Dlawing, and Breakfast Rooms, Entrance
Hall, Two Cellars, Six Bed Rooms, and Dressing Room,
_ Kitchen, Brewhouse. and Stabling, Gardens amd Appur-
tenances, and Six-quarter MALT HOUSE, now occupied
• by Mr. William Newman, with the large frontage of 46
yards, containing in quantity 1,665 square yards.
LOT 5.--Those Two \Yell-built VILLAS, situate at
the Ridge, Wollaston, near Stourbridge, fronting 18
, - yards to turnpike road, with Gardens and Appurtenances
belonging, occupied by Messrs. Benjamin Rider and
Elijah Ford, and containing 795 square yards or there-
. abouts.
For further particulars apply to C. W. Collis, Solici-
tor, Stourbridge : Mr. Wm. Edwards, Land Agent,
• Market Street, Stourbridge; or to the Auctioneer, Kid-
, derminster ;at the Offices of which a Plan may be seen
a week prior to the Sale.

ST OU RB RID GE S TOC Ii SAL E,
TUESDAY NRX T, DECEMBER 31st, 1878.
250 FAT SHEEP
30 Head of FAT and STORE CATTLE,
Usual entry of Calves and Pigs.
Sale at 12.
H. King, Auctioneer.

VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
Si!uate La the TO UV of STOURPRIDGE, and known a 3
"THE STOURBRIDGE VICTORIA HALL,
AND SKATING RINK."
ATR. EDWARDS has received instructions
Ili to OFFER for SALE by PUBLIC ALVIION,
at the BELL HOTEL, SIOURBRIDGE, OR TUESDAY, the 14th
day of JANUARY, 1679, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon
(unless previously di,posed of by Private Contract, of
which due notice will be given), subject to conditiois
then to be produced, and subject to and with the Benefit
of a Lease entered into between Mr. Hainge and Mr.
John Dutton of th,l &,.freilmwnt liar and approaches
thereto, with the right for the said Dutton to supply the
same with :Refreshments, and subject to and with the
beeefit of covenants therein contained, a copy of which

Solicitor seven days prior :o, and will be produc, at the
Sale—
All that valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, situate
in Bell Lane, in the township of Stourbridge aforesaid,
known as " THE STOURBRIDGE VICP)RIA HALL AND
SKATING RINK," recently erected by Mr. Henry James
Haiuge, at a great expense.
'The Land is Freehold, and comprises 1,040 square
yams or thereabouts.
The Hall (which is now a favourite resort of the in-
habitants of the town and district) is
.capable of accom-
modating an audienc.a of 1,200, and is furnished with
every colvenience for eaziyiet; on the business of a
Ska•ing Rink. Public Hall, Theatre, and Concert Room.
A commod:oas Stage, fitted with all the most modern
appliances, has very recently been added, thus supplying
the want long ftlt in the neighbourhood for a room
suitable for general public purposes.
The property will be offered by the second Mortgagee,
and will be soid subject to the first mortgage to secure
£l,OOO, and interest at .£5 per eentum which may 'remain
if required.
For further particulars apply to Mr. Charles W. Collis
Solicitor; or the Auctioneer, both of Market Street,
S tonrbridge.
TRADESMENS ADDRESSES

CHRISTMAS RESENTS.
ONE GUINEA PARCEL
OF
DRAPERY GOODS
FOR
CIIRISTNIA.S PRESENTS,
acluding-
-1 Pair of full-size BLANKETS
1 Single small-size UNDER BLANKET
1 Pair full-size COTTON SHEETS
1 Full-size COLOURED QUILT
Sent. Carriage Paid, on receipt of P. 0. 0.
f 11
111210 MAS OWLER,
FAMILY LINEN WAREHOUSE,
Established over 60 years,
7 111611 STREET,
CORNER OF UNION STREET, BIRMINGHAM.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
TIMOTHY JONES & Go'
WHOLESALE AND MANUFACTURING PLAIN
AND FANCY STATiONERS, BOOKSELLERS, ctc.
The Largest and best Assortment of CHRISTMAS and
W YEAR'S CARDS in the Midland Counties.
GOODA.LL'S and HUNT'S PLAYING CARDS,
Prang's American Christmas and Birthday Cards,
THE TRADE MOST LIBERALLY DEALT WITH.
UNION pASSAG--E
(Bull Street End), and
SWAN pASOAGE
(High Street End), .1
BIRMINGH4p.

•
410 EN WALL & SeNS.
BREWER'S,
STOTTR.BRIDGE
Beg to inform their Custon.trs and Frit nds that they have entirely completed their New
-Brewery, and aie now in a position tosupply ALES AND STOUTS of the Finest Quality,
in the most Brilliant Condition.
CASK On BOTTLE.
-Price Lists on application.
OFFICES : THE STOURBRIDGE BREWERY.
IitESII YEAST DAILY.

PRINTING! PRINTING!! PRINTING!!
S FIELD 9
GENERAL PRINTER,
92 , 111GH-STREET,
.STOURBRIDGE.
PRINTING DEPARTMENT. STATIONERY.
Auctioneers' Catalogues, Sermons, Concert, and Envelopes, Note Paper, and ALL KINDS of
other Posters. PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY.
Handbills, Circulars, Cards, Piogrammes, Bill Large Stock of PLAYING CARDS, New
Heads. Designs and Patterns.
Club Articles, Address Cards, Post Cards, BILL PAPER, PENS, INK, &c.
And ALL KINDS of PRINTING, in Black or 'POCKET BOOKS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Coloured Inks. - Toy Books, Spelling and Reading Books,
GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENT.

ESTABLISHED 1849.
•
JAIR Ahhaip AND
GENERAL HOUSE PAINTERS,
AND
et.
ECCLESIASTICAL DECORATORS,
,
51, HAGLEY-SE, TOURBRIDGE.
DESIGNS & ESTIMATES FREE,

DUDLEY ARMS HOTEL, DUDLEY.
IHE LARGEST
WEDDING AND FUNERAL CARRIAGE -V STABLISRMENT
Lij
Irl THE MIDLAND COUNTIES,
-
GEORGE .MORRIS, PROPRIETOR,
SAG'S HEAD INN,
KING STREET, (Late Stone Sheet), AND BAIT AND LIVERY STABLES, DUDLEY ARMS HOTEL
DUDLEY. ,
.{ DANRS. St. Thomas-street, Netherton.
GOULD, Undertaker, Cradley Heath.
MOORE and FERRER, Uncle/takers, Kingswinford.
Lc/cm : G. WOODALL. Market-street, do.
WHITFIELD, do. Brierley Hill.
DORREL, . do. do.
EMERY, do. do.

J. W. BENSON.-
..
NATO & CLOCK MAZER
TO THE QUEEN Sr, ROYAL FAMILY;
And by Special Appointments to
IR H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, HIM, THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA, AND
THE MAHARAJAHS OF BURDWAN AND JOHORE.
PRIZE MEDALS-LONDON, DUBLIN AND PARIS
BENSON'S, BENSON'S, BENSON'S
WATCHEs. cLO c Ks , GOLD AND SILVER
For Churches, Turrets, or Public
Buildings, Dining or Drawing Room, JEWELLERY.
Of every Description, suitableifor Library, Carriage, Church. Hall,
all climates, from 2 to 200 guineas, or Shop, Perpetual Calendars,
Of every Description, in the Richest
Chronographs,.Chronometers Keyless Wind Dials, etc.
, and Newest Designs, at the Lowest
Levers, Presentation, Repeaters, NOVELTY—" EARLY VGII,ISli1)" Prices compatible with good work-
Railwa y Guards', Soldiers', and Clocks,eor at ea winth 13(1noe China,a in
Wedgwood, le.
ets,
Bracelets, Neck-
Railway
Watches, of Extra &c., from £.5 bs. Made solely by and also in Diamonds and Precious
Strength. 13sx5oN. Stones.
BENSON'S "Workman's" £5 5s Silver English Lever. (Warranted.)
BENSON'S " Everybody's " Silver Watch, £3 3s, with Crystal Glass. (Warranted.)
BENSON'S Silver and Electro-Plate.—For Race and Athletic Meetings, Presentations or
Household Use, Special Designs and Estimates Free.
BENSON'S NEW ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLIITS on WATCHES, CLOCKS
TURRET CLOCKS, PLATE, and JEWELLERY sent Post Free, 2d each,
Watches sent safe by Post to all Parts of the World.
Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery skilfully Repaired by Experienced Workmen.
ELATE, JEWELLERY, AND WATCHES BOUGHT AND EXCHANGED,
CLUBS SUPPLIED.
STEAM FACTORY AND CITY SHOW ROOMS--
LUDGATE HILL, LONDON.
WEST-END ES TABLISHMENT-
-2 5 01_11D B 0 1\11" ID S TZM _
s'r .A. 13 I S IE JD 174- 9 .

DUDLEY AND WALSALL.
h/-1 Win PIANOFORTES & HARMONl-
_,,kykyv MIS have been TUNED by G.F. GREEN
Professional Tuner, 260. CASTLE-STREET DUDLEY, MO
67, PARK STREET, WALSALL. Pianofortes lif•
gilked, Re-strung, the Hammets Re-covered with Patent
elt, as used by the west erniuEla LI 'um

G. 13ucKLEY & SON,
MANUFACTURERS OF
CHURCH, SCHOOL, AND HOUSE
FURNITURE,
UPHOLSTERERS, FURNITURE PAINTERS,
GRAINERS, AND DECORATORS,
Makers of Shop Fixtures, Counters, Office Desks.
REPAIRS NEATLY EXECU iED.

Note the Address :_
G. BUCKLEY AND SON,
WHOLESALE CABINET MAKERS,
COALBOURNBROOK,
NEAR STOURBRIDGE,
Established 1850.

J.
_1.4 • CORNFORD,
(Late R. THOMSON,)
LINEN AND . WOOLLEN DRAPER
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING
Made to Order, on the Shortest Notice.
STYLE AND FIT GUARANTEED.
LADIES' JACKETS, SHAWLS, DRESSES, &c.
14 and 15, HIGLEY STREET, STOURBRIDGE

_
AZ 'ate Deuteronomy, chap. xii., verse 23.
LARKVS7
WORLD FAMED
•
tIBLOOD MIXTURE.,
Trade Mark,—" Blood Mixture."
*HE CREAT BLOOD PURIFIER & RESTORER
SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, Blotches,
Ulcerated Sore Legs, Old Sores, Glandular
Swellings, Cancerous Ulcers, Spots, Pimples,
Pustules, Boils, Carbuncles, Ringworms, Scald
Heads, Sore Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch, Scuds,
Discolorations of the Skin_, Humours and
Diseases of the Skin of whatever name or
nature, are literally carried out of the system
in a short time by the use of this world-farn,A
Medicine.
THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS FROM ALL PA IT. 1
IMPORTANT ADVICE TO A LL.--Cleause
the vitiated blood whenever you tine ina•
purities bursting through the skin in pimples,
eruptions, or sores ; cleanse it when you find
itobstructed and sluggish in the veins ; cleanse
twhen it is foul, and your feelings will tell
you when. Keep the blood pure, and the
health of the system will follow.
As this mixture is pleasant to the taste, and
warranted free from anything injurious to the
most delicate Constitution of either sex, the
Proprietors solicits sufferers to give it a trial
to test its value.
CLARKE'S WORLD -FAMED BLOOD
MIXTURE is Sold in Bottles 2s 6d each, and in
Cases, containing six timea the quantity, us each
sufficient to effect a permanent cure in the great
majority of long.standing cases, by all Chemists and
Patent Medicine Vendors thrveghout the United King-
dom and the world, or sent to any address on receipt
of 30 or 132 stamps, by the Proprietor,
F. J. CLARKE,CHEttisT, Apothecaries' Hall,Lincoln.
Agent for Stourbridge : Mr. J. H. Bland, High-street.
Wholesale: All Patent Medicine Houses. •
LONDON DEPOT: 750 OXFORD STREET

TAPE WORMS and STOMACH WORMS—
WATSON'S Warranted Specific has eftected
hundreds of permanent cures of these distressing dis-
orders, where every oilier remedy has failed. It does
not require continuing; a single bottle being sr fficient
to cure. Its action is mild, but thorough, and the
most delicate need not fear taking it, Price 2s 9d, or
safe by post for 36 stamps. Watson's Specific Powders
for THREAD WORMS are an effectual reinecty ror the
tormentors. No. 1, (Adults). No. 2, (Children's) Price
Is lid, or by post for 15 stamps. Circulars post free.
Address :—Watson A.P.S„ Shipley, Yorks., or shy
Chemist will get it for you.
DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE 1
IX/IF, EDICAL CAUTION. The Special
1-V_L Treatment introduced with such great success by
Dr. HUNTER, 44, GREAT CHARLES STREET,
BIRMINGHAM, has cured thousands during the last
thirty years, and can only be ottaiued at the above
address. This treatment acts like a charm, and may be
relied upon to cure' in a few days, all those case ri when
private Medical advice is rcquired, at little expense.
Country Patients should pay one visit or send details,
and advice will be sent by return free of charge. A
book explaining the New Treatment that is warranted to
cure in a few days, free to any address, with recipes for
purifying the Ulood and restoring the debilitated to
Health and Vigour.

In consequence of the disturbed
W I L.. LS estate of the retail Tobacco trade,
through the recent advance in the
duty, W. D.
"HONEY and 11,0.
WILLS have
Introduced "Honey Cut," a Shag
Tobacco, in ounce packets at four-
pence, and half-ounce packets at two-
pence, which they recommend as the CUT 9 9
.
best possible value at the price.
May be had of all the Principal Tobacconists.

TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED
Read the Now Work entitled
HOW TO ENSURE HEALTH.
Just published for two_stamps.:
BY Dn. BARNES, M.D., (U.S.)
ATREATISE on the LAWS GOVERNING
LIFE, and the CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, and
TREATMENT of all dieeases depending on Exhaustion
of Nervous Vitality, such as Nervous Debility, Mental;
and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart,
Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired Sight
and Memory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, De-
pression of Spirits, Loss of Energy and Appetite, Paul-
in the Back and Limbs, Timidity, Self-Distrust, Dizzi-
ness, Love of Solitude, Groundless Fears, and many
other ailments, which, if neglected ,bring the sufferers
to an early Death; together with Hints on Chroni
Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Hysteria, and
all disea...43 of the Nervous and alimentary system.
The Appendix to this valuable work contains many
useful PRESCRIPTIONS for the alleviation of suffering
and the cure of minor disorders, with full instructions
for their preparation and use.
Contains also some friendly advice on Hygiene, or th
WAY TO PRESERVE HEALTH.
Illustrated by numerous testimonials from grateful
patients who have been restored to health through be
author's instrumentality.
Sent post free for 2 stamps ; or by letter post, three
stamps.
tiy- Address. Dr. BARNES, 48, Lansdale Square
Barnsbury, London, N.
IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS.
DR. BARNES may be consulted personally
or by letter in all private and confidential cases
and for the benefit of Nervous Sufferers who cannotvisit
him, he will, on receiving a description of their case, en-
closing a stamped envelope for reply, be ready to give his
opinion upon the nature of the ease, and the principles
of treatment necessary to effect a permanent cure.
Address, Dr. BARNES, 45, Lonsdale Square, Barns
bury, London, N.

MINING AND ENGINEERING OFFICES,
22, GRELT GEORGE STREET,
WESTMINSTER, s.w
TO SPECULATIVE INVESTORS.
THE attention of those having a predilection
for that kind of speculative investment which,
while having but a nominal chance of loss, has every
prospect of realising hundreds per cent. on the outlay,
is advised to be given to the unparalleled opportunity
offered at the present moment by a judici us selection
of Cornish and Devon Mining Shares.
There are few persons who are altogether unaware of
the almost fabulous profits of Tin and Copper Mining,
but it is not so generally understood that in the distri-
bution of those profits there are thousands of persons
who, on an original outlay of comparative insignificance
—often only a few pounds, enjoy a substantial yearly
r,venue, Still less is it understood that, amongst the
vast nmouber of progressive mines throughout the two
counties, there are aiways a great many in which shares
can be bought at a nominal price with almostoa certainty
of sooner or later realising enormous
b”4 - - the fact, as is almost
Junding advances in price, . from
a few s Lugs to scores of pounds each. And it may
be fairly asked in what other branch of industry, how-
ever lucrative • is. it possible for 1:1 to fructify into
£l,OOO, as in Lie case of Devon Consols; while hundreds
of other instances, not quite se notable, but still amazing
are actual facts.
The tiuest advocate, however, of mining is bound to
admit that, under the most favoured circumstances, it
can never be wholly devoid of speculation : indeed, from
the very nature of the pursuit, seeking after wealth
which may or may not exist, uncertainty is inseperable
from the most legitimate mining undertaking ; and it is
to be regretted that the term " adventure," by which,
up to a few years since, all young mines were deseibed,
has fallen into disuse. At the iame time it is undeniable
that the speculation attached to mining, at the present
time, is lessened by the improved state of Fur knowledge
respecting the laws which regulate the formation of
mineral deposits ; and although that knowledge is
limited, yet we are able to say, from general inference,
where we may seek for minerals with reasonable hope
of success, and where search wourd be futile.
Geology, like the more exact sciences, is capable of
advancing scientific induction to true theories and reli-
able results; hence it follows that by a careful observa-
tion of the features which characterise rich deposits,
their identity with neighbouring speculations, and an
elimination of all fanciful or enthusiastic preference, there
is no difficulty, to a competent person, to select from
amongst a number of young mines those which have
the most reliable prospect of success.
There was never, probably, in the history of mining
such a favourable moment for *peculating in progressive
mines with prospects of enormously profitable realisation
as the present. For a long time past the terrible de-
pression in trade, the abs'-nce of spccutation ss a con-
sequence of the late war-cloud, and the unparalleled de•
preciation in the price of metals (fin having fallen from
£B5 to £35 per ton) have proved almost overwhelming
in their effect on metallic mining. Now, however, there
are unmistakable signs that the worst has been reached,
and that we are on the eve of a reaction which will en-
able enormous gains to be made by those who, having
spare capital, have the temerity to act contrary to iii,?
old adage, "Vlien things site th.v pubic buy, but
whc n they are low they let them go,' but take advantage
of the present depressed prices. 1 hose who do so may
feel assured they will make money rapidly, and to an
extent hardly conceivable in any odier branch of in-
dustry.
With these few particulars Messrs. Archer and Slack,
who are thoroughly acquainted with the subject, and who
have an intimate connection with all departments o
mining, beg to announce that they have selected twf
mines, the Shares of which, now at a low price, the o
believe may be safely bought for an early and great rise.
They will hive the names of these mines on condition of
receiving a percentage of the profit realised by an
investment in them within three months of purchasing.
Ibis plan of iemunaration, being dependant on DUCCOdEI,
commends itself; etsid._gives the best guarantee of the
selection being judiciously made.
Messrs. Archer and Slack will be happy to communi-
cate with any one desirious of further particulars, and
will supply fully the grounds on which the expectation
is based. Address, Messrs. Archer and. Black, Civil
Engineers, as above.
• N.B.—Mines surveyed and reported on. Melling kept
up by contract. Ores of all kinds carefully:assayed.
-Mining machinery supplied and erected, by con-
- • tract or otherwise; and every information given
- on mines or mining. .
Cheques tb be crossed "CAPITAL AND COUNTIES
BANK," 07 "LONDON AND COUNTY."
PARCELS
Are received at the undermentioned Offices,
Stourbridge for transmission :
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AND
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Carts call at the Offices frequently during the day to
convey Parcels to the STATION.
The public are requested to order their Parcels
PER LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY,'
Cl.ief Traffic Manager's Office
E01:014 FINT,LAY
Enstwi. N ovember.
TRADESMEN'S ADDRESSES.
• IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO THE
INHABITANTS OF STOURBIUDGE
AND -NEIGHBOURHOOD,
J. F. APPERSON,
SURGEON-DENTIST,
AMP STEAD ROAD BIRMINGHAM.
HAS very great pleasure in stating to the
inhabitants of Stourbridge and
neighbourhood that, he will in future attend
EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY;
from Ten till Five, at
MRS. HAWKINS'S MILLINARY
. .
• • ESTABLISHMENT,
. HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
TIF I CIA L TEETH fitted with the
Celluloid Base, a newly invented and
patented materiel that cannot fail to give
satisfaction and comfort to the wearer.
NITROUS
OXIDE GAS.
Objectionable Teeth or roots extracted
while under the influence of Nitrious Oxide,
and other ananthetics.
Mr. Apperson's Antiseptic Astringent Den-
tifrice, for cleansing, beautifying, and
preserving the Teeth; in boxes, is. and Is.
6d.
Also his newly improved Tooth Brush, for
cleansing both sides of Teeth. is. 6d. each