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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

[From Punch.]
PUNCH'S PROCLAMATION.
ipunti)itts, 11.

Whereas, by the Reserve (kra') Force Acts of no par-
ticular date, but of general recognition and universal appli-
cation, it is, amongst other things, provided that, in case of
imminent national danger and emergency, the Reserve
Forces of Prudence, Patience, Patriotism, Justice, Magnani-
mity, Wise Forethought, and Rational Self-Restraint,
ordinarily latent lir the breasts of the sober, sagacious, and,
for the most part, silent portion of the community, may
authoritatively be called out on active public servioe

And whereas the present state of public affairs and public
opinion, and the necessity in connection therewith of taking
steps for the maintenance of peace, and for the protection
of the real interests, honour, and fair fame of the Empire,
and, especially, of checking the insurgent forces of Pride,
Passion, Prejudice, and spurious (if well-intentioned) Pat-
riotism, now and for some time past deplerably anit mischie-
vously rampant, in our opinion, constitute a case of great
emergency within the meaning of the said Acts :

Now, therefore, We do., in pursuance of the said Acts and
of our earnest endeavour for the furtherance of the Public
Weal, hereby direct that forthwith all classes of the Reserve
Forces above specified be called out on permanent service,
and shall henceforth proceed to and attend in their places
(in Parliament or otherwise), and at such time or times as
may be needful, to serve as part of Our Army of Moral
Militancy until their services amino longer required.

Given at our Court in Fleet Street this tenth day of April,
In the year of our Lord cne thousand eight hundred and
seventy-eight, and the thirty-seventh of our reign.

VIVAT PUNCHIUS !
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

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NOTICE TO COIT• IRIC• INVALIDS.
Consultation by Letter witilout Fee.

DR. HENRY SMITH, (By Diploma of the
Royal University f Jena) who has devoted
TEiIR iY YEARS to the Treatioent of Diseases
of the, Nervous System, reaulting from Exhaustion of
Ne:ve Pnver, Local Weakness, Sze., will for ..he benefit
of Cvintry Invalids. on receiving a statement of Case,
send his opinion, with Advice and Instrueti,ns, which,
if followed, insure a Cure; a Personal Interview and
expensive Consultation-fees are thus avoided.
A " Confidential" form of Correspondence to assist
the Invalids in describing their case sent Post Free.

DR. HENRY SMITH, 8, BUR CON CRESCENT
LONDON, W.C.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

A horrible railway fatality, and one, it is asserted,
without parallel, occurred the other evening at
Frederick Junction, on the main line of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, in the United States (says the
Pall Mall Gazette). A brakesman on a freight train
left the engine a short distance from the junction and
went forward to adjust the switch. He then signalled
the train to approach, when to his horror he found
himself a prisoner, his foot having become tightly
wedged in the "frog." The train was swiftly ap-
proaching, and the wretched man, realizing his perilous
position, struggled desperately to free himself, but
without effect. He shrieked loudly, but the noise of
the moving train drowned the sound of his voice, and,
as the night was dark, the driver of the engine could
not see him. When the locomotive was nearly on
him he gathered all his force and hurled his body over
the side of the track. Just as he did so the wheels
passed over his leg, crushing it to atoms. His body
was also twisted round and fearfully mutilated. He
was, however, still alive, and lingered for two days
before death put an end to his sufferings.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

No 710

SALES BY AUCTION. •

A CERTAIN CURE FOR NERVOUS DEBILITY
G

a MEDICAL WORK, showing
sufferers how they may be cured and recover
11:e*.ith Mid Vitality, without the aid of Quacks, with
ktriPe for purifying the Blood and removing Skin
Acieetiona. Free on receipt of stamp to repay postage
drese Secretary, Institute of Anatomy, Birmingham'

I REGISTERED FOR
I TRANSMISSION ABROAD.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

PUBLIC OPINION in CONSTANTINOPLE.

Under date March 29, "A Merchant" writes to The Times
from Constantinople :

Sir,—ln confirmation of the letter which I had the
honour to address to you some weeks since and which
you published under the title of "Turks and Turks,"
I venture to give you the result of the fresh and
numerous inquiries which I have been making here
and in other parts of this Empire, with a view to
ascertaining still more definitely the opinions of the
Turkish population and army on the question of a war
.between England and Russia. My information is
unmistakable and conclusive. If there be such a war
and England will it, the Turks will rise en masse to
support her, and, what is more, the present governing
classes, which are or pretend to be in favour of Russia,
are so convinced of the unanimity of the people and
army in holding these opinions, that sooner than be
swept away by the current they may temporize for a
time, but eventually they, too, will have to throw
themselves into the arms of England.

It is a curious fact that a large portion of the people,
and notably the old Turkish party, are not only
anxious to join England in a war with Russia, but
they are so utterly hopeless of good government under
their own great ones that they joyfully expect the
advent of the English in the hope that they will
become their governors after the war.

I beg to assure you, Sir, that these opinions of mine
are neither lightly held nor lightly given. I assume,
of course, that England will know how to play her
part. I do not mean in the slightest degree to in-
sinuate that in so doing she need neglect the interests
of the Christians or attempt to restore the old order of
things. The fact is, the interests of the Christians do
not and will not clash, if one only goes to the root of
the matter; but there is such a thing as indiscreetly
playing into the hande of those philo-R,ussians of the
governing classes who have long made it a point to
blacken and sow distrust of England, to represent her,
not as seeking the good of all creeds and races indiscrimi-
nately, but as pursuing her own selfish interests only, in-
tent on destroying the Turkish and raising the Christain
element, ready to avail of Turkish aid, only to abandon
the Turk when there is no further need of his assist-
ance. It may be said that all this points to England
having to assume the government of this country if
she succeeded in the war. This may be the eventual
result, but only if Europe will it so, for there is
nothing but the present cruel, and, I trust, transient
conflict of European ambitions to prevent the adop-
tion of some system which, without clashing with the
truest European interests, will give this unfortunate
country the benefit of a strong, just, and civilizing
government, one able to introduce and maintain order
and peace among populations which are easily
governed, if well governed, but which, unfortunately,
cannot govern themselves.
Constantinople, March 29.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

t3TOURPORT.

ST,CI{ SALE.—Mr. Joscelyne held a sale of fat and
▪ siock on IV,cinesday last. There was a, good
supply of she p, but catile were scarce. Fair market
prices were realiz -d. Fat cows. £25 7s 61; cows aud
t'ves, £l7 2, 61; weather aneep, 78s 61 per head ; 8
• •s ai,d 8 lambs made 104 s per couple; pigs sold desr
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

C LARKE

ou I AND RHEUMATISM.—Tho ox-
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rc moved mid cured iu a few days by that celebrated
Medicine, BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS.
They require. no restraint of dietor confii.ernent,during
their use. ad are certain to prevent the disease attack,
ug soy vitai part.
.11 ny all iheraist at is. lid are 2s. 9d. per box.
TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED

Bead the New Werk entitled
HOW TO ENSURE HEALTH.
Just published for two stainps.
BY Da. BALNER, ILD., (U.S.)

.t TREATISE on the LAWS GOVERNING
1. Lin:, and the CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, and
PREA.TM ENT of all diseases depending on l‘xlsaustion
f Nervous Vitality, such as Nervoue Debility, Mental
and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart,
Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired Sight
and klemory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, De-
pression of Spirits, Loss of Energy and Appetite, Pain-
in the Back and Limbs, Timidity, fielf-Dietrust, Dizzi-
r.ess, Love of Solitude, Groundless Years, 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 diseases of the Nervous and alimentary system.
'1 J:e Appeodix to this valuable work contains many
useful PRESCRIPTIONS for the alleviation of suffering
and the cure of minor disorders, with full instructions
or their preparation and use.
Contains also some friendly advice on Hygiene, or tk
WAY TO PRESERVE HEALTH.

Illustrated by numerous testimonials from grateful
patients who have been restored to health through he
author's instrumentality.
Sent post free for 2 stamps; or by latter post, three
stamps.

gRr- address. Dr. BLRNES, 48, Lonedale
*Square
Barnebury, 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 cannot visit
him, he will, on receiving a description of their case, en-
closing a stamped envelope for -eply, he ready to give his
Opinion upou the nat,ire,of the ease, and the principles
of treltme”t ~.ces,ary tr) etr.‘et a permanent cure.
Address, Dr. BARNES, iti,.Lonsdale Square, Berns-
bury, London, N.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

HALE SOWEN.

, FoLICE CoAIXITri.M's REPoIiT.--OLDEUILY AND HALES-
OwEN POLICE; STATIONs.—At the Worcestersh re Ettiter
Qearter Sessions, on Mond sy, the Cheirm in read this
report as below :—" Your committee have for some time
paet had un ler their consideration the alteration of the
existing police arrengements at OHbury and liaesowea,
in both of which places the preset accommodetioe is
very inadequate. lee most siatisfactory mule of ineet-
ine, the requirements of the district appears to be (as
bile already been intimated to the court) the providing
of a new st ition at Oldbury, and the transfer there of
superintendent from Helesowen Your committee, after
some effort, have su..ceeded in obtainine a suitable site,
sitn sted in the principal street at Oldbary, containing
851 square yards, and which can be purchased for £166,
being at the rate of 10e 6d per square yard Consider-
ing the urgent necessity which exists for increased
accoinmodation and the additional convenience which
will be afforded to the public by the tranaLr of tee
superintendent an the principal officers from Haleaowen
to the populous town of Oldbury, we recommend that
to land be purchased at the price mentioned, and
that A station be erected thereon according to plans to
be hereafter submitted to the court.—The report was
adopted.
FINANCE COMXITTEE.B REPOP.T.—A.t the Worcester-
shire Easter Quarter Sessions, on Monday, Mr. Evans
read the report of the Finance Committee, as below :
Your committee feel it their duty to call the attentioa
.of the court to the large expenditure for medical evi-
dence in the inquest held at Halesoiven, on the bodies of
Amelia Harris and her two children, and they consider
,it advisable that the Coroner should be called upon to
' furnish the court with his reasons for summoning two
surgeons, and directing a post-mortem examination in
the cases of the two childran.—Mr. Docker (coroner)
attended. and said that he was of opinion that in all
eases where a charge of murder was likely to arise it
was advisable that a post mortem examination should he
mitcle, and that he had not engaged two surgeons in the
eases in qeestion. The one, it appeared, had been
ceded in, when the murders were discovered, by neigh-
bours or relatives, arid the other by the superintendent
of police.—Several jastices thought that lavish expendi-
ture had been incurred in the case in question.
VACCINATION Cs.—At the Police Court, on Tuesday,
before Messrs. E. Gem, E. B. Phillips, and J. El:
Gibbons, William Bailey, veterinary surgeon, was sum-
moned for not having his children vaccinated according
to an order made on the 20th February. Defendant
produced a certificate to show that his children were
not in a fit state to be vaecinated,—The Bench eon-
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

JUDGMENT IN THE CLEOPATRA
SALVAGE SUIT.

In the Admiralty Division of the High Court of
Justice, Sir Robert Phillimore has given judgment in
the case of "Dixon v. Burrell," which was an action
brought by the contractor for bringing " Cleopatra's
Needle" from Egypt to England against the owners
and crew of the screw steamer Fitzmaurice to ascertain
the amount of salvage remuneration which should be
paid for the recent services of the defendants in the
Bay of Biscay.

Sir Robert Phillimore, in giving judgment, said the
ingredients of a salvage service were—firstly, the en-
terprise of the salvors, to go out during tempests and
on other occasions, risking their own lives to save life
and property of their fellow subjects; secondly, the
position of the salved property at the time it was
found—that is, whether it was in immediate peril ;
thirdly, the amount of labour which was expended
by the salvors; and, lastly, the value of the property
salved. The peculiar character of the property
salved in the present case presented some difficulty
in the application of the last of those elements. In
ordinary cases the marketable value was easily asier-
tained ; it was estimated and appraised by skilled per-
sons. It could not be even said that the property, be-
fore the Court was not marketable property, inasmuch
as it was stated in the affidavit of Mr. Burrell that the
city of Glasgow and other cities would be glad to pay
large sums for such objects. Then, apart from the con-
sideration of the mere marketable value of the obelisk,
it was undoubtedly of great antiquity. It would be as
absurd to consider the value of the obelisk only de-
pended upon the value of the piece of granite as such
as te estimate the price of a Michael Angelo ac-
cording to the value of the canvas upon which
the painting was depicted. So, after taking into
consideration all the circumstances connected
with the present obelisk, he fixed the price at £2 i,OOO.
The obelisk had been recovered under circumstances of
great peril, and if the Cleopatra had been left in he,
derilect state she would certainly have sunk, which
was an element to be considered in addition to the peril
caused to other ships if they had come into contact
with her. He considered that, under the whole of the
circumstances, salvage remuneration of £2,000 should
be paid to the defendants.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

PIiCENIX FIRE OFFICE.

GEORGE PERRY, Solicitor, Agent
for tourbruige, tugs to retniLd the pu'nlie tbs.
the Pii(E.N.X vuu 'el u °al.,: Eire C:the,
that kept a kliik; EN(ll.:\ the :OWL), aDaLO irtorth
tueih ILLAL it t.LIII keep. L;,, T

For the ke.j. uf. the
Hotel ; 0: to lhoo. I.etter Cititmr, •
street, the engineer; and for Terms of InsuraLvt
to the Agent.

MRS.

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ference to an International Court of Arbitration
has not been generally followed. In these days of
civilization and enlightenment, and after the arts
and sciences have made such marvellous strides,
the nations who Quarrel find that the most
effective way of adjusting it is to follow the ex-
ample of the kings in Old Testament story, and
gather together their forces to battle. Destroy the
enemy, not argue with him; smite him hip and
thigh, even as Joshua smote the mighty armies of
the Canasnites, such is the approved plan in an
age of progress and of social reforms amongst the
people. It is a sad commentary upon prospects
once so bright, but while human nature remains
as it ia to be feared, little prospect of the nations
deciding disputes by,peaceful means, sad turning
their minds &Way from 'visions of victory and con-
quest.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

AMERICAN HUMOUR,

A man who was infatuated with the study of astro-
logy, arguing with a mathematician on the subject, repre-
sented to him how many astrological predictions had been
justified by the event. "I am not at all astonished at that,"
replied the mathematician, "but only surprised that, con-
sidering the number of predictions the astrologers have
published, more of them have not come true."
Time, night: Luna and several stars studding the
blue vault. Youth and maiden leaning over a gate, and
looking at the heavenly orbs. Maiden, filled with enthu-
siasm, points a taper finger towards the zenith, and exclaims,
"Oh, Henry, let us study botany "

The discovery has been made that the world does
not revolve with the same momentum it did a thousand
years ago, but it still swings around fast enough to satisfy
the man wiht a heavy note coming due.—Cincinnati Paper,
A Herald man had rheumatism, and in just half an
hour he learned that the following will cure it :—lodide of
potassium, quinine, glauber salts, onions, raw lemons,
baked lemons, raw silk, oiled silk, gin and tansey, Turkish
baths, a potato carried in the pocket, a horse chestnut
carried in the pocket, an eel-skin tied.round the leg, a suit
of red flannel, chloroform liniment, hot water, cold water,
hot lemonade, a trip South, a dry atmosphere, equable tem-
perature, sulphur baths, mustard and hot water, oamphor
liniment, and electricity.

The reasons why the cats whose howls disturb our
nocturnal slumbers are uniformly found on back fences
running in a direction perpendicular, or nearly perpendicular,
to the axis of the earth, has never yet been ascertained. It
is said that the great majority of fences are built parallel to
to the equator, but this explanation is glaringly at variance
with well-ascertained facts. Cats are mysteriously influenced
by the moon, and hence, perhaps, they prefer fences which
are built in the general direction of the plane of the moon's
orbit. All that we really know is the single fact that
nocturnal cats are distributed around the earth in belts
parallel to the equator.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

OUR DOMESTICATED ANIMALS.

At the London Institution, Profehor Roßeston
recently gave a lecture on "The History of some of
our Domesticated Animals." In introducing the sub-
ject, he dwelt on the civilization of the human race in
connexion with the domestication of animals, showing
how civilization advanced with the development of
domestication. It is difficult to 'conceive how man
could have made any progress in civilization tilithe
had beasts of burden and trained animals to help him
in hunting. As an illustration of the evolution of
domestication the substitution was mentioned of the
horse for the ox for a beast of burden, as it was
gradually found that it was more profitable to keep
the ox in good condition for food.
The domestication of birds appears, from what evi-
dence we have, to have' commenced long subsequently
to that of mammals. The study of the remains of
domesticated animals found with the remains of
human occupancies often contributes to a knowledge
of the origin of the people. For example, the goat
remains found in the lake dwellings point to the people
having come -from -a - warmer district, and having
taken that useful milk-producer with them. We have
no record, no tradition even, as to who first attempted
domestication; but there is, Professor Rolleston
thinks, sufficient reason for believing that the dog was
the first animal to be domesticated, the pig the second,
and the ox the third. The methods for elucidating
the history of domestication are, for prehistoric times,
the study of the remains of pile dwellings and other
living places, burial places, and peat mosses. The
stalls, stys, kennels, stables, and gardens of to-day
supply knowledge of some of the effects of training.
Coins and monuments supply useful historic evidence,
but the absence' of representations of animals from
those of any particular period must not be taken to
imply they were not familiarly known.
In considering the evolution of the domesticatien of
the dog, it seems probable that as men used.pitfalls for
the capture of animals for food, and these pits would
contain remnants attractive to dogs, the dogs would
soon be attached to the pits, would have an interest in
their being well supplied, and would join with men in
driving animals, and thus a common interest caused a
mutual attachment.

In the concluding portion of the lecture, the effects
of kindness in training were referred to and kindness
to all animals advocated.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

POSTING ESTABLISHMENT

REMOVED TO MR. J. HUGIIES',
STAR INN yARD, lIIGH STREET

Orders received at Cab Office, in yard; or at
Mr. J. Edwards' Bar.

:GEORGE T_T ENRY BAKER,
COAL, COKE, AND BRICK MERCHANT,
BEGS to return his sincere thanks to the
inhabitants ef Cradley for their kind support, and
to inform them and the inhabitants of Stourbrichze th,it
he has REMOVED to ALMA. VILLA, lIIDDE;RMI N-
STER S MEET, STOURBRIDGE, where he li.p• s to
be entrusted with a share of their patronage and bup-
port, which be trusts he will gain by strict personal
attention awl punctuality to business.;
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

CRADLEY HEATH, HALESOWEN, AND DISTRICT CHRONICLE.

IV TIMIS ARE ANY LADIES who have not yet used the
GLENYINLD STARCN, they are respectfully solicited to
give it a Wall and carefully follow out the directions
rrinted on every package, and if this is done, they wil:
tay, like the Queen's Laundress, it is the finest Starei.
they ever used. When you ask for GLENFIELD Srauc,l
see that you get it, as inferior kinds are often suustituies
or the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore 61 spu-
nk,.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1878.

PRICE ONE PENNY.

PUBLIC NOTICES.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

STOURBRID GE

SKATING RINK,

(By kind permission of MR. HAIN,;E),
In aid of the fund for providing Chimes for, and
fixing the public Clock, presented to the town by
Miss Hunt.
ON 7IIESDAY, APRIL 30th,

PATRONESSES
The Countess of Stamford and Warrington.
Lady Lyttelton, Mrs. Foster.
Mrs. Noel, Mrs, Claughton, Mrs. Sherrard, Mrs,
M. Grszebrook, Mrs Deakin,. Mrs. ,tiot-T. Mrs
Roberts, Mrs W. Webb, Mri
Mrs. C Nita Nasu.

PATRON •,.
The Earl of Stamford and Warrington.
Lord I,t el).

The following Arnatturs and Profeserunais wal take
pert.

MRS. FENNEL. MRS, PARK: R
II dlle. Mathilda Fuequist,

From the Lordon Concerts.
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GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

EASTER HOLIDAYS.

ON THURSDAY, April 18th, a cheap
Excursion Train for Ruabon, Llangollen, Cor-
wen, Bala, Wrexhem, Chester, Birkenhead, Liverpool,
Stockport, and Manchester will leave Worcester at
2.10; Droitwich, 2 22; Kidderminster, 2 46; Stour-
bridge, 3.12; Stourport, 2.50; Bewdley, 3,0 ; Bridg •
north, 3.38 ; Coalport, 350; and Iron be edge, 4 0 p.m. ;
returning on following Tuesday.
On Easter Monday, April 22nd, an Excursion Train
for Birmingham will leave orcester (Shrub Hill) at
10.30 a m ; Droitwlch, 10.42 ; Hartlebnry, 1054; Kid.-
derminster, 11.6; aud btourbridge at 11.35 a.m. ; no..
turning same evening.
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WOLVERRAMPTO:
ith WORsiIIP Ni.A.I.UR UP

other Geutielhen couueeted w;il the :C..ort:e.
c,f Staffora aba -.utcettei,

Tick. 6s er.eb • zu'u, Ye of Wlnes, ma:
throw,. Ink, metutipr, of the Committee ; cr of the
ecreters,lr. lbonias Price, 141, High- z.:treet, riy
tin!. application 15tiou1d t.e maci«, aivay a,
limited number can bz issued. he lioksis are not
transferab,.

Dinner at Five o'clock precisely.
H. WALKER, Chairman of the Comm:tee.
Gallery Tickets for Ladies, 2s. each.

SKATING RINK,

STOURBRIDGE

OPEN DAILY.

MORNING: II a.m., till 1 p.m.
AFTERNOON: 2.3 u, p.m., till 5 p.m.
EVENING: 7 ~ ~ 10 „

IRE STuURBLIDGE BRASS BAND
Will lA;it aitenaance Ivry Evcalug, .ad on
aturday Ittinoutis.

ADMISSION, SIXPENCE
PLIMPTON'S SKATES, SIXPENCE.

Select day, Wednesday, when the charge for
Admission is One Shilling.

SEASON Tiesk:rs, admitting at all times, wheat
the Rink is open for Skating, arc now ready, and
may be had on application at the Newspaper Offices,
of air. broothhati, Stationer, High Struet or of
theiManager, at the Rink.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13

ROWLE Y.

SCIIO3L BOARD. —Mr. W. BEISSaISIO pvsided at the
monthly meeting held on Monday afternoon.—Captain
Lancaster (school ,:fficer) reported that in an inspection
of the Old Hill district, where he had yiiited 743 houies
during the month, ha had found 761 children not
attending school. Sixty-four had commenced going
since he began to " work " the district.—Captain Lan-
caster afterwards reported that he had been called up to
the head-quarters of his regiment, the Hampshire
Militia Artillery. and be asked for leave of absence.—
The Board granted him a month, and appointed a per-
son as a substitute at 30a a week.—lt was decided to
issue a pr,cept for £5OO on the Overseers;

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THE LOCAL BIARD ELECTION.—LADY CANDIDATF,3.—
rile voting papers were collected on Saturday last, and
4ete counted on Monday morning before the r..turning
officer (Mr. H. R. Ker). Stveral papers were objected
to, and the election generally seemed to cause con-
siderable interest. Some ladies were proposed as
candidates for eh ction. On Monday afternoon the
result of the election was made known, showing that
Messrs. Walter Bassano (2,910 votes), W. C. Barker.
(2,772), J. Ooanop (2,782), William Williams (2,721),