The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-06-10 00:00:00

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Mr. Jeffries, in aoeordance with notice, begged
to propose that the report of the Committee
upon infectious cases, be adopted, and that sepa-
rate wards, on the plan suggested by the Poor
Law Board, be forthwith erected under their au-
thority and approval; which was seconded by
Mr.P Pargeter.
The Chairman then proposed that Mr. Tho-
mas Smith should be the architect to prepare
the plans and specifications of the new building ;
which was seconded by Mr. Griffin.

Mr. P. Pargeter proposed Mr. S. Smith:
which was seconded by Mr. Fiddian.

After some discussion, the Chairman with-
drew his proposition, and Mr. S. Smith was
appointed.
Mr. Pargeter then proposed that the necessary
steps for the emigration to Canada of sevetul
poor orphan and deserted children at present in
the Workhouse, should be immediately taken,
and that a sum not exceeding XlO should be
expended on each, and to be charged upon the
common funds of the Union ; which was
seconded by Mr. Hall, and carried.
The Chairman, in very feeling terms, alluded
to the absence of Mr. Brooks, the vice-chairman,
and the Board expressed much sympathy with
him in the loss of his sou.

THE CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIATION.—We have
been requested by the Committee of the above
association to announce that B. Brooks, Esq.,
of The Uplands, has just presented then, with a
valuable collection of books, which are to be
added to the library, and for which he has re-
ceived a very cordial vote of thanks.
THE DEATH OF MR. H. F. MEYNELL-INGRAM,
M.P.—The Committee of the Constitutional
Association have passed and given instructions
for the forwarding of a vote of condolence to
the widow of the late Hugo F. Meynell-Ingram,
Esq., M.P., who was one of the vice-presidents
of the association.

ALLEGED INDECENT EXPOSURE.--At the Petty
Sessions held yesterday, before Major Fletcher,
Henry Perks, of Quarry Bank, was charged with
indecently exposing his person on the 7th inst.
with intent to assault Lucy Smith. Mr. Homer
defended. The case was not made out to the
satisfaction of the Bench, and it was therefore
dismissed,

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERIINCE.—On Monday
evening a Conference was held in connection
with the Stourbridge Sunday School Teachers'
Association, at the Oldswinford Schools. Am-
ong those present were the Revs. D. Robertson,
U. F. Adley, R. L. Yorke, A. G. Girdleetone,
J. Stone, T. M. Dixon, J. W. Bell, J. H. Du
Boulay, &c.—The Rev. G. F. Adley commenced
the proceedings, by remarking that it was the
third conference which had been held there.
They had been the means of reviving the inte-
rest in Sunday school work in that locality. He
hoped that Mr. Heald's presence would give
some impetus to the work of the association,
and encourage the organisation of monthly
meetings during the coming winter for the pur-
pose of instructing and interesting the Sunday
School teachers for the work. The maintenance
of Sunday Schools was of national importance.
[he community generally were greatly indebted
to Sunday School teachers for their endeavours
and self-sacrificing labours to make the young
good citizens by first making them good Chris-
tians. He (Mr. Adley) held that to evangelise
was the most effectual way to civilise a popula-
tion. He then introduced Mr. Heald, Secretary
to the Sunday School Institution, London, who,
afterwards examined a number of children with
a training lesson, and the answers to his ques-
tions were given in a very satisfactory manner.
He answered questions in reply to a clergyman
and the Sunday School teachers present, as to
the various methods to be adopted for the sue.
cess of the Sunday Schools. Mr. Heald then
gave an address on the duty of a Sunday
Schoolteacher towards his minister, his super-
intendent, his fellow teachers, and the parents
of the scholars, in which he gave some practical
advice, and related many incidents in connection
with his own school in London, and the modes
he adopted.—His hearers were much pleased
with it, aud at the close a hearty vote of thanks
was accorded to him for his attendance, upon
the proposition of the Rev. G. F, Adley, and
seconded by the Rev. D. Robertson, after which
the pronounciug of the benediction brought the
proceedings to a termination.
SUCCENS AT THL DIAMOND FIELDB.-011Y
readers will recollect that in January last, Mes-
srs. J. T. Pearson, C. W. Oates, and C. Graze-
brook, left Stourbrfdge for the South African
Diamond Fields. Letters were received by their
friends yesterday, stating that after 38 days
travailing frozu;Port Elizabeth, with the assis-
tance of 16 bullocks and a wagon, they arrived
safe at' Kelp Drift Fields,- when they bought a
claim, and in the secodd barrow-full of gravel
turned over, they found a beautiful.three-quarter
carat diamond, much to their delight. From
the accounts sent, the country is a delightful
one. We wish them every success.
ENTIMTAINMLNT.—D3 is announced in another
column that General Tom Thumb and
his wife, assisted by Commodore Nutt and Miss
Minnie Warren, will give their unique entertain-
ment in the Corn Exchange on Wednesday
next, and those who visit them will receive a
treat ohne, mean order.
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ASSArLT.—At the Petty Sessions, yesterday,
before Major Fletcher and W. C. Fi.itustone,
Esq., George Morris was charged with assaulting
Henry Cartwright at Clent, on the 39th ultimo.
Complainant said he was at Clent an the above
date, and was passing Waldron's, when dehud.
ant went up to him. A man named Shilvock
struck him and knocked him down, and then de-
fendant kicked him. A witness named Hughes
gave corroborative evidence. Defendant denied
that he knocked complainant down, end said it
was a man named Shilvock that struck com-
plainant. Jeremiah Davis and Emma Lewis
were called and said said defendant did dot kick
complainant. The case was dismissed.
GAME CASE.—Joseph Parkes was charged with
being unlawfully in pursuit of game, on the
28th tilt., and William Parkes, James Parkes,
and Williams with aiding and abetting. P.C.
Haines said he was on duty at Churchill, at
half .past seven iu the morning, on the Binning
ham and Stourbridge Road. He saw Joseph
Parkes come down a lane. A dog was near him
coming horn land belonging to the Earl of Dud-
ley. He searched Parkes and found two rab-
bits in his pocket. Thomas Lewis, keeper, said
he saw Joseph Parkes at Hermit. lie had some
dugs, and a hare was killed. The defence o;
Joseph Parkes was that the rabbits were going
across the road and the dog caught them. He
did not go into the wood. The other defend-
said they were not with Joseph Parkes, but met
him in the road as they were going to Kidder-
minster. The Bench considered the case proved
against Joseph Parkes, and he wes fined 20s and
costs, in default one month The others were
discharged with a caution.
We notice that Mr Pulvermacher, of London, will, ii
compliance with many requests, make a short visit to
Birmingham, on Monday next, Jane 12, Tuesday next,
June 13, and Wednesday next, June 1.1, at the I ircat
Western Hotel.

The following has been sent to us for publication :
" How to prevent future wars.—Let four or five of out
moat powerful nations firmly unite, and bay if any one
nation makes preparation for war that they will immedi•
ately conquer them, and make them pay twenty milhons
nt money. What nation would then dare to tight with
snottier! and what a saving of money it would be for
nations only to keep half the number of soldiers ?—lion'
to Pacify the drish.—There are trim of thousands acres
of laud lying waste and uncultivated an Ireland. If
every poor man in Ireland Willis wife and children were
allowed seven acres of laud, at seven shillings per an-
num, most of the emigrants would return to their native
spot.—Hoic to prevent Accidents near Railway Stations.
—Let every train ait it puree a station, go at its lowest
seeed.—Hon' to Prevent Accidents frith Petrolcum.—Let
it be conveyed in England, from place to place, in Canal
boats.—W3l. NORRIS, M.D. Siourbridge, June 6th,
1871.-