The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-10-02 00:00:00

'Soca! anb g6us.

NPUDENT TRAMII,—At the Pollee Court,
on Monday, before Mr, W, C, Firmstone, a
tramp, named Joseph Dodds, who said he was
from Liverpool, was charged a ith varancy. A
little after nine o'clouk onSnaday night Mr.
PAckwood, furniture dealer, was sitting in his
house, when ho thom!ht he heard a noise from
the opening of the side door. He went into the
hall, where be saw the prisoner, who was stand-
ing near the Rta ire !tie. Mr. Park wood asked
him what Mought him there, to which he made
an evasive reply by asking for a copper. He
became impatient to Mr. Packwood, and refused
to leave the house when requested. He went
off, however, and, information being sent to the
Police Station, he was subsequently apprehended
by Seiveant Wigley. Mr. Firinstone committed
him for fourteen days.

HARTLEY AND ANOTHER r. BOWLER.—We are
r,quested to state that application will he made
for a hew trial of this case, which was tried at
CI! County Conrt, at this place, on the 22,ad
wiinio, and reported in our columns, a nom
Lit having been given.

Tattutu:rusToum.—On Wednesday night last,
this town WaR visited by heavy thunder storms
which continued, with slight intermission, until
near half. past ten o'clock. The rain came down
in torrents, and was accompanied by vivid Hashes
of lightning, and hefty), pv:thi of thunder. One
house at Nortou was injured by the lightning,.
Such a long-continued storm has not visited this
town for a longtime.

Miisttieae el.; nyMONY.-11 is our pleasing duty
this week to reeord the marriage of Miss Alice
Nutt, eldest daughter of Mr. William Nutt, of
Droitwich, with Mr. Harry Riesz, of London
Honse, Stourbridge, which took place on Wed-
nesday, the ti2nd nit., at St. Peter's Church, of
which the bride's father is senior warden. The
ceremony was performed by the vicar, the Rev.
W. Lea, under very auspicious circumstances,
the day being delightfully fine, and the church
well filled with a select number of friends and
spectators. The wedding ~few consisted of
three carriages and pairs, and arrived at church
about eleven o'clock. The bride, who was ele-
gantly attired, end whose pathway from her car-
riage to the church porch had been strewn with
some beautiful autumnal flowers by several of
her young lady friends, was lid to the altar by
her father, and during the progress of the party
thither Mr. Jeaeoek, the organist, played a Mee-
tion from Mendelssohn's " Grand Wedding
March." At the conclusion of the ceremony,
the happy pair having received the congratula-
tions of their numerous friends, the whole party
returned to Alr. Nett'e residence, where a sump-
tilenia breakfast had been provded, and at which
the health of the bride and bridegroom, together
with earnest wishes for their future happiness,
was enthusiastically drank. The happy couple
left their father's home between OHO and two
o'clock, amidst a perfect shower of old boots
and shoes, en rode for the Rhine and Switzer.
land, The bells of St. Andrew's tower sent forth
U merry peal during a greater part of the day,
and the wedding created no little excitement in
Hroitwich. The bridal presents, which num.
herod nearly tifty, included a great variety of
both ornamental and uaeful articles, amongst
whieli we noticed a diamond brooch and ear.
rings, a handsome timepiece Os In Watteau), a
tea and coffee service (silver), a china tea service,
silver-mounted dressing eases, coromandel wood,
silver fruit and other stands, silver knives, forks,
and spsons ; and other articles too numerous to
menlion. _

_
BOARD OP GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting
of this Board was held yesterday, Mr. Grainger
in the chair. There were also present :
Messrs. Brooks, Richardson, Wood, Rollinson,
Guest, Burr, Griffin, Rhodes, T. 11. Pargeter,
Walker, and Raybould. Admitted into the house
during the week, 21; discharged, 37; dead, 1;
remaining 391. Corresponding week last year,
432. Out-door relief Kingswinford district, /42
9s 9d; Stourbridge district, /25 lOs 9d; Hales-
owendistrict, /23 -Is 7d ; total, /91 5s Id, against
/95 4s 11d, last year.—A Precept was received
for a St;tilbrdshire County Rate amounting to
£7ll ss.

EAST WORCESTERSTIIRE REVISION COURTS.—
The Revision Courts for this Division will be
held as follows :—Shipstraran-titour, at the
George Inn, October 6th, at half-past one
o'clock; Evesham, Town Hall, October 7th, at
ten o'clock ; Pershore, October 7th, at the Angel
Inn, at two o'clock, p.m. ; &cram, at Royal Oak
Inn, October Stli, at two o'clock; Feckenhara,
at Rose and Crown, October 9th, at half-past
nine a.m.; Itedditch, at Unicorn Hotel, October
9th, at two o'clock p.m. ; King's Norton, at the
Cross Gun's Inn, King's Heath, October 10th,
at ten o'clock a.m. ; Bromsgrove, at the Cross
Hotel, at three o'clock, p.m. ; Droitwich, at the
Town Hall, 12th October, at ten o'clock, a.m. ;
Halesowen, Shenit no Hotel, October 13th, at
ten o'clock, a.m.; Oldbury, at Talbot Hotel,
October 13th, at one o'clock ; llagley, at T•yt-
t dton Arms Inn, October 11th, at half-pa-d nine
o'clock, ant.; Stourbridge, at the Talbot lintel,
October 14, at half-past eleven a.m. ; Dudley,
New Town Hall, October 15, at ten a.m.

GRAND EVENING CONCERT-It will be seen
on referring to one advertising columns, that
Mr. li. Broomhall has arranged for a grand
evening concert to take place on the 11th inst.
Among the talent will appear Madame Saintou
Dolby, whose name has now become a " house-
hold word." This will be her last visit to this
town, as she is going to retire from professional
duties. There will also be a host of talent.
We perceive that she brings forward at her fare-
well concert the most interesting musical work
the age has produced—the " Messe Solennelle,',
of Rossini. Amateurs of nuisic and admirers
of intriusic private worth will, we confidently
trust. pay a tribute to the farewell concert.

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A D.I0111:NED LICENSING last
was the Adjourned Licensing Day. The Ma-
gistrates present were Major Fletcher and It. L.
Freer, Esq. The following beerhouse certificates
were granted :—Elizabeth Turner, Rock Tavern,
Stniirliridge ; the Lye district—William Bash-
f ihit nt Taylor, William Penn, William
R.,gors, Millard Smith, George Dillingham,
George Attwood, Thomas It.iyhould, Thomas
Fulda'. and Francis Pardoe.—The following full
licenses were granted : —The Crown Inn, Lye,
to William Joliu Rhodes; Edward Mills, Free-
masons' Ar,o4, Coventrr•street ; Samuel Moore,
Jolly Soldivr, Birtuingharn-street ; John Page,

C"OFIS Keys, New-street George !IMMO:ern,
Coventry.strect: David Limbert, the Old Cris-
pin, Church-street: and Jaclb flnrford, Foley
Arms, Pedmere. Each one of these was can-
ti'.,,.! Ly ii,, Bowls. 'the Ileneh refn...l the
lieenses Of the felloa ;Jig Iii,•11 are
Iluit,, Park'",
ill: Flinisit)l;e:. 'Court House;
Joseph Hazeldine, Vine Inn : Elizabeth Josee-
Tyne, the Three Crowns. Bartholomew Rate
and Henry Shutt also Appliol for the continu-
ance of the licenses at the Bull's Head and the
Shakespeare Inn, and were given to understand
that if the houses were necnplod RA pnblle.
houses for the ensuing three mouths, they would
be granted. _ .

STMGIII.AR C/TATVIE.—At the Petty Sessions
held yesterday, before B. Littlewood. Esq.. and
the Hon. C. G. Lvttelton, Edward Bradley, Jim.,
was charged by Edward Bradley, Sen. (hie
father), with felonionsly stealing one round
table and two anvils, on the 24th ultimo, his
property. Mr. Perry defended. From he evi-
dence of prosecutor it appeared that he lived at
the Lye. On the above date the dePodant came
to his braise, and took the table and two anvils
away. which were his property. The defence
was that the table and one of the anvils belonged
to Mary Smith, a daughter of prosecutor, who
was a widow, end took them there for safety.
Smith was called to prove the above, and the
ease was dismissed.—ldefendant was further
e',arged with assnelting Edward Bradlev on the
27th ult. Complainant said he weilt down to
the defendant's house, where his wife was, and
asked her to conic home, when the defendant
struck him, blaekoned his eve, and out his face.
The assault was denied by Mr. Perry, who sold
that complainant went to defendant's house, took
a mop's-tail, and threatened to break the win-
dows, and afterwards struck the defendant seve-
ral times, and that lie only returned the blows
in self-defence ; and called a man named Ed-
ward Hill, horsenail maker, and Lucy Hill. his
wife, to prove that complainant struck the fir
blow, and was determined to fight. Case dis-
missed,

(211 ARM: AriAINgT A PITIT,TOAN POR ALLOWING
mrso. David Lambert, landlord of the
Crispin Inn, Was eharged by Superintendent
Freeman with allowing gaming in his home on
the 22nd ult. Defendant pleaded guilty. and in
defence said that he had a few friends after the
mnsi3 room was closed, and they sat down and
lint a grime at cards. There was no playing
when the Sergeant of pollee name in but the
(lards were upon the table. He dad iinee des-
troyed the cards, and asanred the Reneh he
would net have any more cards in his house.
Fined 2s ill and cr”4sl.
REEPITOtigE OFFENOR. Elizabeth Turner,
landlady at the Rock Tavern, was charged by
Superintendent Freeman with keeping her house
nnen during prohibited hours, on the 25th nit.
Police•constable Hill proved that he visited the
defendant's house at 11.40, and found one man
in the back kitchen with a glass of ale, and three
men in the frmt kitchen drinking. The defence
win that the ale was drawn a quarter before 11
o'clock. The 'Bench sail that no person must
be in the house after eleven o'clock. If she al-
lowed it, she would be liable. Defendant was
then fined is and costs.
VIOLENT ASSAULT. —Marla Pearson, iron
roller, was charged by John Turvey with assault-
ing him on the 27th ult. From the evidence of
camplainant and two witnesses, it appeared that
complainant worked for the defendant. On the
night in question, complainant threw a potatoe
at defendant's !son. Defendant then picked up
a large piece of rope and heat him about the
hick for a quarter of an hour, when be became
insensible. C.miplainant was very much injured
abont the back. Robert Luther Bayley, sur-
geon. proved that the mind uncut had received
sever., bruises on the shoulders and back, which
were caused by vomething blunt. Two witnos-
see, John Lowe and a person named Simpkiss,
were called to show that complainant fell down
in the works, and was injured on the back, and
thst he was a bad boy. Fined 5s and costs,
19e.

ASSAULT CASE,—MaTiftMASS (111, was
charged by Sarah Ann Green with assaulting her
on the 28th ult. Complainant said the defend-
ant struck her on the face with her fist. The
defence was that it was an accident, and the case
was dismissed.
A Sim:TING CASE.—William Bashford,John
Spittal, and Benjamin Cooper were charged by
Caleb Harris with assaniting him on the 27th
ultimo. From the evidence of complainant, it
appears that he was playing a friendly game at
cricket, on the above date, when the two defend-
ants sad a man named Spittal, kicked and beat
him. Had not had any previous quarrel with
defendants. Defendant denied the charge, and
were fined 2,1 Gil each, and costs; in default 14
days.
ASSAULT CASE.—Jane Pearson and Jane hr.
ton were charged by Selina Little with assault-
ing her on the 24th ult. Complainant said she
lived at the Lye, and was a nailer. On the above
date the two defendants met her and commenced
to beat her, pulled her hair, and knocked her
down. Jane Pearson first brought a poker to
strike her, but witness took it off her. A wit-
ness was called to support the complainant, and
several other witnesses were called for the de.
fence, to show that complainant was the aggTes.
snr, and that there was a regular fight between
the complainant and Jane Pearson, one of the
defendants. The Bench considered the case
proved, and fined defendants 'Ls Oil each, and
costs; in default 14 days.

A DRUNKEN WOMAIi. Marla Parkes; wag
charged with being drnnk rioteua on To.
day hat, Pariah-conAable Biolproved the
offence, and defendant was ordered to pay 7a Gd
costs. Allowed 14 days.

BREACH OF THE PEAcE.—Viola Robins, Anna
Maria Pritchard. and Charles Robins were
charged with creating a disturbance by fighting,
on the 22nd nit. Police-constables Walton and
Poole proved the case, and said there was mole
than a hundred people, all making a noise ;
good many of them having their shirts off, want-
ing to fight. Some of them were cursing and
swearing. Tn fart there was a great row. Four-
teen days were allowed for the defendants to pay
costs.

ASSAULT AT CRADLEY.—DaIIieI Hingley was
cnarged by Mary Sutton, of Cradley, with as-
saulting her on the 12th ult. Complainant said
the defendant struck her with a stick, and cut
her head open. Witnesses were called to sup-
port the complainant, their evidence going to
show that it was a violent assault, end the Bench
fined defendant lOs and costs; in default ono
mrnth.

For %It FART. EPPS'S COCOA. V RATE FUL AND Coos
FOOTING.—The very agreeable character of this prepara-
tion has rendered it a general favourite. The (C,.:1
'creche remarks :—The singular success which
Mr. Epps attained by his homoipatilie preparation of
cocoa has never been surpassed by any experimentalist.
By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which go-
vern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a
earefal application of the tine properties of well-selected
cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with
a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many
heavy doctors' Made simply with boiling water or
milk. Sold only in Ilb.. lib., and ill,. tin-lined packets,
labelleil.—dawsw Emits & Co., Hommpathic Chemists,
London.
luxtonswr Awn Be tOTIFOL HAIR.-311,. S. A. Allen's
" World's Hair Restorer or Dressing' never fails to
trickly restore Gray or Rae,/ /Lee to its youthful
our and beauty, and with the first application a beau i 'al
gloss and delightful frogrance is given to VIP Hair. It
stops Hair from falling oil. It prevents baldness It
promotes luxuriant go ,wth. It causes the Hair to grow
thick and strong. It removes all dandruff. It cantatas
neither oil nor dye. In large bottles—Price Six Shillings
Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers. For Children's
Hair, Mrs. " Zylobalsanium " far exceeds any
pomade or hair oil, attl is a delightful Hair Dressing; it
is a distinct ant vparate prepardtion from the Restorer,
sod its use not required with it. Depot, 266, High 1101-
b mu, London.

Those Ladies who have not yet used the Glenfi Id
Starch, are respectfully solicit, d to give its trial, and
carefully follow out the directions printed on every peek-
age. Lisa rather more difficult to make than nth,
Starches, but when this is overcome, they will say like
the Qieen's Laundress, that it is the finest Starch they
ever used.

SCIENCE AND Anr.—A striking instance of the im.
mense value II piece of steel may acquire by the grea
power of skilled mechanical labour is the balance-spring
of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy
1.1100 weigh not more than one ounce, and exceed in
value £l.OOO. A most interesting little work, describ-
ing the rise and progress of watchmaking, has been pub-
lished by .T. W. Benson, 25, Old Bond Street, and the
City Steam Factory, 58 and 60, Ludgate Hill. The
book, which is profusely illustrated, gives a full descrip•
ti, of the various kinds of watches and clocks, with
l•eir pri,a. Mr I`,..araia (aha holds th IT pain 'lii
:0 the Prince i,f W des) has also pod i-he I e p ,amp'et
os Artis•ic Gold Jewellery„ illustrated with the moat
beau' fal desivtia of Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings.
Lockets. do. Sce., suitable for Welding, Birthday, sad
other prearnta. These pamphlets are sent post free fri•
tw.s.tamps each to thoie contetnplating a poNhase, es.
pecially to r. sidents in the country or abroad, who are
thus en:T.I I ta select any article they may require, and
have It I,rwanied with perfect safety.

THE WEST STAFFORDSHIREI

REGISTRATION.

omond x didalled ..,tement of the proserdine•
lo•f, t Ham 1.0.1,trt *larva,.
iii• • MO'. in thi- i.icll. 11 Iwo thr
wo 111 dye the t,tsls throughont the divi•
aims. Up to the present time the Conservative party
appear to be decidedly gaining the advantage over their
opponents, having had a gain up to the present in every
district but one :

ROWLEY.
Conserv. Liberal

--
Conservative claims 48, sustained 49
Liberal do. 84. „ 22
Net to Conservatives 98
Objeetion to Conser. 7, sustained 7
Do. to Liberals 58, „
Net to Conservatives 51
Net Conservative gain 77
%INVER.
Conservative claims 18, sustained 12
Liberal 8 8
Net to Conservatives 4
Objections to Conger. 5, sustained 5
„ to Liberals 12, „ 12
Net to Conservatives 7
Net Conservative gain 11
KINGSWINFORD.
Conserv. claims 181. sustained 119

_
Liberal „ 115, ~ 115
Net to Conservatives 4
Conservative objeetions to new
claims 47, susteined 30
Liberal objection, to new claims
52. sustained 92
Deducted above
Conservative oldeetions to Old
Register 217, sustained 219
Liberal objections to Old Register
89, sustained 23
Net to conservatives 191
°verse( re objections to Conse,ve•
t ives 19, sustained 12
Overseers' objections to Liberals
22, sustained 22
Net to Conservatives 10
Net Rain to Con gervati VHS 201
Overseers' objections to neutrals, 19
Duplicates sti tick off by walla

convent. 4fl
Several of the objections made by
the Conservatives were against par.
tips had, before and since the elec-
tion of last near, but were omitted to
be objected to by the Overseer.

AMBLECOTF..
Conservative claims 8, sustained
Liberal 1. ~ 1
Net to Conservatives 7
Conservative objections Isustained 5
Liberal
Net to Conservatives 5
Overseers objections to Concierva-
tivpa 9, su4titined
Overseers' objections to Liberals
7. sustained 7
Net to Liberals
Net Conservative gain 10
PENN.
Conservative claims 37,, sustained 33
Liberal „ lu, „ 10

Net to Conservatives 29
Overseers' objections to Conserva-
tives 7, sustained 7
Overseers' objections to Liberals
6, sustained 6
Net to Liberals 1
Net Conservative gain 22
SEDGLEY.
Conservative claims 105 sustained 09
Liberal „ 86 „
Net to Conservatives 39
enngPrv. objections 22 sustained 21
Liberals „
Net to Conservatives 21
Net Conservative gain CO
BILSTON.
Conservative claims 29 sustained 22
Liberals „ 89 71

Net to Liberals 49
Conserv. objections 22 sustained 19
Liberal 22 ~ 17
Net to Conservatives 2
Net Liberal gain
WOLVERHAMPTON.
Conservative claims 44 sustained 47
Liberal „ „ 37
Net to Conservatives 10
Conserv. objections 21 sustained 21
Liberal ~ 12 ~ 8
Net to Conseivatives 19
Net Conservative gala 23
ECCLESHALL.
Conservative claims 11 sustained 31
Liberal 9 ~ 9
Net to Conservatives 93
Conserv. objections 2 sustained 2
Liberal ~ 29 failed
Net to Coniervatives 2
Net Conservative gain 24

4.12 47

Net Conservative gain In this neigh.
bourbon.' .. • • • . • • • • 985