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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

THE WEATHER AND AGRICULTURE.

, Monday's Magnet says :—"The effect of the brilliant
weather upon the growing crops has been surprising.
The change has come at a very critical moment,
namely, the blooming season. The quiet atmosphere
and high temperature were in every way favourable
to the perfect development of the kernels, and
there is now every prospect that the yield will
prove an average for wheat. Barley and oats are
looking well, but complaints continue to he received
about beans and peas. The hay crop has turned out
extremely well, and in the majority of instances has
been secured in fair condition. The after growth is
very rapid, owing to the moistness of the soil and the
high temperature. The indications are undo-btedly
suggestive of cheap bread and meat during the season.
From the Continent and from America satisfactory
reports continue to come to hand. The official estimate
of the French wheat crop is 34,500,000 qrs.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

MORE DANGERS FROM DRINK.

The town of Constantine (in Algeria) has lately
been the scene of a novel and rather peculiar disaster
which might have been laughed at had it not un-
luckily caused the death of an unoffending inhabitant.
The cause of this mishap was that same mischievous
agent, alcohol, against which :sir Wilfrid Lawson
and his friends inveigh, but the way in which its
evil effects were produced was not tgat which they
are in the habit of denouncing. It seems from
the account given in the Republlcain (if that town
that a certain Maltese wine (I, aler dornieiled at Con-
stantine was transferring a ouantity of absinthe from
a cask into a smaller vessel. He chose to smoke his
pipe during the operation, and in so doing to
rim a risk of which he probably was pretty well
inflammable
the his mind it
aware, however little an Englishman mieht be ex-
qualities of
the running stream of
absinthe ignited, and the cask exploded, blowing
awt
shheea
when
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soon
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cleared
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td haeabrwoe about
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the bottom part of the woodwork into the street.
The man had the presence of mind to push the
flaming cask away from him, and roll it out of the
way of his wine store, but was only just able their to
Prevent a general condagration. In the meantime
the bottom of the cask, flying half across the street,
knocked down an Arab street porter, who fell into the
gutter, now filled with blazing liquid. His clothes
instantly become steeped in it and burst into flames,
and the unlucky man, though he rushed to the
nearest pump was fatally burnt before the water could
be applied. As for the remaining coutente of the cask,
they made their way down the steep street like a stream
of lava, leaping up many yards in the air, and
threatening the houses on each side with conflagra-
tion. line accident will probably induce the good
people of Constant iee, and perhaps of some other
towns to put restrictions on the vagaries (if spirit
sellers who bottle their drinks in the street. In colder
climates there would not perhaps be so much danger
from alcohol even in its pure state. But it is rather
disquieting to think what would occur if a small mis-
adventure should one day set light to a great store of
such liquids in London or any other big city.-- Globe.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

QUOITS.

QUARRY BANK 7.7. CRADLEY HEATH (BEE HIVE).—A
match between the above clubs was played on Saturday
afternoon last on the ground of the Cradley Heath (Bee
fiLve). The following is the score :—Quarry Bank: J
Parma, W. Tranter, A J. Kedwards, E, Parma, Z
Greenaway, W. Mason, E. Grice, S. Glaze-- Si
Cradley Heath (Bee Hive): J. Perks, F. Yates, H. Fox,
A. Lane, A. Hamilton, T. Downing, inn., 'l'. Dowring,
sea , J. Brooks-63

COLLEY GATE (TALBOT) r. COOMBS WOOD.—ThiB re-
turn match was played on Baturday last, otr the Cradley
Heath ground between the above clubs. Che followit g
i. the score :—Co!lsy Gate: Phillips, Glaze, Deeley
Johnson, Oliver, Jasp..r,,Bache, Hickman-SS. 0007701
Wool: Muckley, Bannister, Parsons, Bullock, Hunter,
Worral, Deakin, Spittle--55.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

THE WROUGHT NAIL TRADE.

A STRIKE RESOLVED UPON.

A largely attended meeting of delegates of nailers, re.
presenting the workers in the Halesowen, OH 11;I.
Bromsgrove, Rowley, Blackheath, Lye Waste, and o: her
districts was held on Monday afternoon, at the Royal
Exchange Inn, Old Hill. Mr, John Price presided.—
All the delegates reported that the nailmakers in their
respective districts were quite willing to strike loran
increase of wages. After considerable discussion, it was
resolved, unanimously, "That unless the masters made
a concession to the men by issuing a revised list, fr,med
at the rate of 10 per cent. reduction from tb• Dudley
list of 1875, upon all classes of work, from the smallest
tack 'to the largest spike,' within fourteen days, a
general strike shitild take place throughout the whole
district on the 15th just, demanding the full list price of
1875."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

CRADLEY HEATH, HALESOWEN, AND DISTRICT CHRONICLE.

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1878.

The•Patvenos Or THE USE OF ONES'S LIMBS while the
other functions of Nature are intact is a serious mortiflea•
tion to the actively disposed. Such, however, is the con•
dition of the victims of rheumatism or goat. To wall,
without enduring agony is impossible. to use the anus
free from excruciating pain, is equally impracticable. A
feeling of gratitude therefore pervades the frame whet
the means are afforded of using all he members without
suffering. This, we confidently affirm is presented in
the judicious and frequent application of PowELL's
RHEUMATIC EMBROCATION. It is past all doubt the
grandest pecitic for the evils we have named, and others
of a similar character. May be obtained of all
Chemists. Price Is lid, and 2s 9d. Laboratory, 114
and 116, Southampton Row, London.
FITS.—EPILEPTIC FITS OB FALLING SICKNESS:A
certain method of cure his been discovered for this
distressing complaint by a physician, who is desirous
that all sufferers may benefit fi'cm this providential dis-
covery ; it is never known to fall, and will cure the n.ost
hopelePf case after all other means have been tried,
Bull particulars will be sent by post to any person free (if
char gal.—Address :—.W. WlLLuva, 10, Oxforci kerrace
ILO • Peak, Loads*.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

NIX FIRE OF.

A 4 R. GEORGE PERRY, Solicitor, Agent
111. for Stourbridge, begs to remind the pnalie IM
the PfIG:NIX was for nisuy years the only lire Offia•
that kept a FIRE ENGINE in the town, and to inform
them that it still keeps one there.
For the keys of the Engine House, upply at the Taut
Hotel; or to 'I hoe. Robinson, Letter Cutter, Elmlle-
street, the engineer; and for Terms of Insurance, apply
to the Agent.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

PROVISION.

LONDON, Monday, July I.—The arrivals last week from
Ireland were 255 firkins Butter and 3,795 bales Bacon, and
from foreign ports 20,734 packages Butter, and 3,541 bales
Bacon. Tne extreme heat of the weather caused the Butter
market to rule very slow, and prices were lower • finest
Normandy declined to 1145., awl best Dutch to 90s. .to 945.
The Bacon market ruled firm for ltantmeat, and Waterford
good further advanced 25., but fat and stout meat declined
2s. to 4s. per cwt.

Butter, per cwt. : 5. 5.
Dorset 124 to 126
Friesland
Jersey
Fresh, per doz l4 15
Bacon, per cwt :
Wit tshire - 74 76
_ . __

Cheese, per cwt : F. I.
Cheshire
Double Gloucester 46 56
Cheddar
American 4O 50
Hans: Tor lr SO 84
Cumberland
Irish
ow.

Irish, green, f,o.b. 7ti 78

TAL.
e.&i s. d.
Town Tallow, per cwt. 39 0 Rough Stuff, per cwt. 11 0
Rough Ft, per Slim .. 17i Greaves ~ 16 0
hieltedS uff per cwt. 27 6 God Dregs ,9 6 0
Yellow Russian New _ .... 38s. 3d. per cwt.
Aubtralian Mutton Tallow 38s. 6d. „
i Ditto Beet Elmo 375. 6d. ~
11: • , POTATOES
There have been moderate arrivals, and, without activity,
the trade has been steady. New .1-traey kidneys, 100 s. to
1900., ditto round, 120 s. to 160 s. ; Guernsey kidneys, 160 s. to
:
200*.; ditto round, 130 s. to 160 s. per ton; Dutch potatoes.
2s. 2d. to 2s. 6d.; French ditto, 2s. to 2s- 6d. per bushel
Faglbsk Slums, 140 s. to 100 s. Per tea,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

[From Ptunchl
BONNETS LIKE BLAZES.

MY DEAR Mn. PUNCH,—WiII you kindly inform
me if the alarming outbreak of scarlet fever in the
stock of our leading modistes is still at its height—
or if you see any signs of its mitigation. lam a
country lady, of limited means, and rubicund
countenance, only able to afford two bonnets a
year. Before venturing on my Summer one, I took a
stroll down Regent-street, as usual, and found the
milliners' windows literally blazing, in spite of the
tropical temperature. Will you kindly let me know
when the epidemic abates, that I may have some
chance of a cool neutral tint.-1 remain, your constant
reader, PRISCILLA MARIGOLD.
Slocum Yogis, June 24, 1878.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

FPIH.

Trawl plaice, 18s. to 275.; ditto haddock, 155. to 205.; ditto
whiting, 12s. to 175. Oct.; ditto soles, £5 to £7 10s. : bloaters,
Bs. to 105 ; kippers, as. 9d. to 93. ed. per basket; fresh
herrings, 2,)5. to 275.; roused ditto, 395. to 425. ; pickled
ditto, 325. to 353.; red ditto, 105. 6d. to 235.; kipper
haddock, 'As. to 405. per barrel; crimped salmon, 2s. 25. to
2s. 65. ; grilse, is. 50. to Is. 85.; trout, is. 35. to ls. 6d.
per lb.
SEED.

Lortrox, Monday, July I.—The seed market was inactive,
and without transactions. Tne prospects of the new crop
being much improved b . y the favourable weather of
the past week, promised much better results than could have
been anticipated three weeks since. Samples of new Freneh
Trifolium were shown, and indicated good quality. Sowing
Rape and Mustard met a small demand. Canary not in re-
quest, and values irregular. Hemp and Linseed without
change.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

MIGRATING EARTHQUAKES.

From one end of South America to the other the
land has been lately shaken by earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, tornados, and tidal waves, which have left
their mark on many a city and prominent landmark
(says the Globe). The series of disturbances seems to
have begun so long ago as February, when the sea
in the neighbourhood of New Guinea and New
Britain was covered with lava from a subt-r-
-ranean volcano, and when several new islands were
thrown up from the depths of the Pacific to make
up, as it were, for the group of guano islands,
somewhere in the same neighbourhood, which
were swallowed by the water some twelve months
ago. Credible witnesses give accounts of fish boiled
by the hot water and cast ashore by the waves,
of native huts destroyed by the rising seas, of
the ocean smoking mid steaming like a cauldron over
a tire, Presently the volcani,i activity changed the
scene of its operations for the coast if South America;
for a few lays afterwards strange s,,unds as of heavy
artillery firing—which must have put the inhalthants
in mind of the fight between the Shah and the litutscar
—were heard proceeding from seaward, to be followed
by a violent rocking of the earth, by. the crumbling
away of portions cif the shore, and by strange vagaries
on the part of the tides. This was at Iquique, on the
west; but Caracas on the east, Cera in the north-west,
and other far distant localities were subsequently visited
by like phenomenon, and one city at least has been
utterly destroyed. In course of time the commotion ex-
tended tothe West Indies, and here hurricanes and violent
storms of rain—violent even for the tropics—were ex peri-
enced for severalsuccessive days. Lastly,the earthquake
appears to have "travelled,' if the word is applicable,
to Europe, for only a few days ago Lisbon was visited
by one of those unpleasant, if harmless, shocks which
come as occasional reminders of the catastrophe of
1797. More than halfway round the world, then a
succession of disturbances and serious disasters have
occurred, which it is to be hoped will not extend
further eastward. We have had sufficient trouble of
our own lately, in the shape of waterspouts and floods
of rain, without desiring any closer acquaintance with
the phenomena of earthquakes. One result of this
great activity will probably be found in increased
vitality in this 'safety valves" of Europe—Vesuvius,
Etna, and Heels.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

AT SEA IN A STORM.

Captain O'Callaghan, of the shiplrJrkshire, which
arrived at the port of Melbourne from London on the
2;th Auril, reports that when in lat. 30dtg. 20min. S.,
long. 19Ieg. 30min. W. (about the meridian of Tristan
D'Acunha), a heavy thunderstorm was experienced,
with a perfect deluge of rain. The lightning was Been
all round the ship in various shapes. What appeared
to be large drops of li luid fire were seen falling down
by the foremast and in front of the foresail among
the sailors who were on the forecastle taking in the
studuing sail, but none of the men were hurt. After
the storm Captain O'Callaghan went aloft, and upon
examination found that the edge of the iron band
round the royal-yard, to which the chain halyards
were secured, bad been completely fused, while the
ends of the iron jackstay along the yard, to which the
sail is secured, avers also fused, and a groove had been
cut along the iron as if it had been done with a gouge.
The top and ends of the yard were blackened, while
underneath the yard there was a deposit of a yellow
substance like sulphur.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

FRIGHTFUL CATASTROPHE IN

CANTON.

Some particulars have just come to hand of the
frightful catastrophe which occurred in Carlton on
the llth of April, and which caused the death of
10,000 persons. It appears that at one o'clock in the
afternoon a tremendous thunderstorm arose, the sky
being so black that the lamps had to be lighted in the
houses. At two o'clock followed a severe rain-
storm, the drops being as large as gooseberries,
and a wind so strong that it shattered most of
the windows in the city. At three o'clock could
im waterspout which
the
ch
a d vall eed
rapidly a zigzag en
across
south,
„vamped all the boats in its course and almost totally
gzmowatethrae
destroyed the beautiful anburh of Thamin—the resi-
dence of Europeane—and finally after ding immense
damage to some other villages, disappeared a few
miles Viceroy irom the city. The y of Canton had a
very narrow escape. He had gone to pray at the
tom o b f one of the last governors of Fleuve
Janne, with a brilliant company, whenthe storm
buret, '
Five !slant./ after leaving his palm it

was struck by lightning and destroyed, an im-
mense number of people being killed. The Viceroy
stopped at a hAf-way temple to avoid the storm, but
it was so crowded that he left it for another place of
safety. He had no sooner gone than that also was
struck and completely destroyed. One of the walla of
the temple, thirty feet high, fell down with a crash,
and buried a hundred women beneath it ruins, a
hundred others perishing by asphyxia. Strange to
relate, although the principal damage was done in the
European suburb no Europeans were killed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL

GEORGE MUNCHER Li.,

GEoRGE GRANGER Esq., having now
ceased to represent the parish of lialesowea, as
a Guardian, in the bteurbridge 'Jaime, after SS mess-
sive years, it has been deemed by his friends a suitable
oppertunity for presenting him with • Testinsonal re-
cognising not only his long and valuable serviette as •
Guardianifor such lengthened period and as chairman
of the Board of Guardians of such Unica for the lest
14 years, but also as a memorial of the esteem and re-
spect entertained for him in the relation of private life.
Committee has been formed for the purpose *1
obtaining subscriptions, and it is proposed that the testi-
monial will take the form of a portrait ef Mr. Gnaw to
be placed in the Beard Been of the Union whets it will
suitably eirameniorate kis long sad faithful pails
services.

nahaeriptions will be received by Mout% IL Lk
Hughes", had Hill, Stowbridge ; I. /Wiliness., liigb-et.,
Brierley Hill; Y. J. liaskew, High West, titearbriage ;
(members oi the Committee) The Btonrioriegs mad
Yiddermiaater Bank • The Birmingham and Midland
Bank ; and Mr. Geo:Holloway. clerk to the Guardians..

ASTON T
40WE1 GROUNDS.

GRAND DISPLAY UF FLOWERS.

The GROUNDS have been entirely re-arranged, the
Flower Beds newly designed, and tilled with varlets
specimens in fall Bloom.
BOLTING ON THE IMPROVED AND NITENDRD

;WAN.
The SILTING RINK, will be open for Three:Esercis“
Rvery Day. Ponatney'a Band Every Evening tyny.r
and tiilmer's Band will Play from S Fon. t. 6 p m. in
the Grounds on Saturday of.erno.n, snd from 7 till V ia
the Rink.

The CONBERYAI ORY is replete with a choice Col-
lection of F.owering abd Plants.
The new Erections of AQ1A1{11:11 and ASSEMBLY
ROOMS are rapidly progreesiug

Adinistion to Cm:muds .. 33. each.
Adinissiooti Lk. ..... i.t Leh
uf Skates....
Iliuk Ticket§ tskea at tb• earl, us entrat:ees admit
into the Groupds free.
cation 'I !acts eau be obtained st the Ottices of the
Company, llulte Asian, where any other iefur-
ma,ion required sill be. fureiibed.
Trains run to 11 Woo Station, Luud'ai arid North-
Western Ku way, a+j dning the Or ut.d• ; cud Omni
buses run constantly.
IL U. QUILILR, Warning Director.
'ICE.

PR
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

ROWLEY.

LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this Board
was held on Monday at the Board Room. Rowley, under
the presideLey of Mr. W. C. Barker —The Medteal
°Weer (Mr. lief) reported that the mortality in the dis-
trict had beeu very heavy duriug the past mouth, the

total number of deaths being 61, which, compared with
the corresponding month of last ',Par, showed a, in-
crease of 21, or one-Viird of he tot•t; d -ithe for t
month, Thirty-three of the deaths occurred la t
upper division of the parish. The officer relomwended
that the inspector should be directed to supply diain-
fectants liberally to all persons whose houses contained
cases of scarlet fever. He also urged the advisability of •
circulating the printed directions published by the Local
Board as to the beat means of preventing the spread'of
infectious disease, Mr. Beasley (assistant-medical
officer) also presented his report for the upper district of
the parish, which stated that the total number of deaths
durinS the month was 33 as compared with 21 for the
previous month. There was again a large proportion of
infant mortality, the deaths under four years being two.
thirds of the whole return. Scarlatina and diphtheria
were both prevalent and appeared in very malignant
forms. Six deaths had been registered from scarlet
fever alone, and 3 from diphtheria —The report of the
Finance Committee having been read, cheques were
granted for the following amounts :—Surveyor's highway
account, £lB6 18.; Insoector's account, 1143 Bo ; estab-
lishment expenses, £lO4 16s 6d.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

PRICE ONE PENNY.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

STOURBRIDGE UNION.

WANTED an Active and Intei4ent
Person as RELIEVING OPP' for the
Stourbridge District of this Union, moriees
Stourbridge, Amblecote. Wolisaton, I-7,
The Lye, and Woliescote.
The person elected must reside in Stourt.tirle, anti be
competent to.discharge the duties of tne office as pre-
scribed by the orders of the Local Goverament Board,
to which duties he must devote the whole of his time
The salary will be £llO per annum, and approved
security to th.- amount of £lOO will be required.
'I be person eiected will also be appointed Collector te
the Guardians for the same district at a remuneration
of 10 per cent. on all sums collected by him, average
remuneration about £l9 per annum. •
Additional security to the amount of £3O will be re-
quired.
fit will also be appointed Inquiry Officer, in respect
of application for payment of School Fees for the same
district at £lO per annum up to Ifichaelmss, 1878. when
the continuance of the office will be considered.
Candidates are requested to send applioatious in their
own hand-writing with Testimonials of recent date to
me by the 18th instant, and to appear persooally as the
Meeting of the Board, on Friday , the 19th instant, at the
Board Room, at the Woikhouse at Kingswinford, at
11 o'clock in the forenoon, when the election will take
place. No travelling expenses allowed. Personal can-
vassing strictly prohibited. The appo!ntment will he
made subject to the approval of the Local G..vernment
Board, and the person elected will be required to enter
upon the duties immediately.
By order.

Workhouse, Kiogswisford,
Bth July, 1878.

Gk.o HOLLOWAY, Clerk.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

STOURPORT REGATTA AND FLOWER
SHOW, JULY Om.

ON TUESDAY, JULY 9th, a Cheap EX-
CURSION TRAIN for Stourport, Bewdley,
and Bridgnorth will leave Birmingham at 8.25 a.m.;
Hockley, 8.50; Handsworth, 8 85; Smethwick, 8.42 ;
Oldbury, 8 50; Rowley, 8 55; Old Hill, 9.0; Cradle;,
9 5; Lye, 9.10; Stourbridge, 9.25; and Kidderminster,
9.40 a.m. ; returning same day.
For further particulars see special bills.
J. Grierson, General Manager.
Paddington Terminus.

A BREAK will leave the TALBOT HOTII4
STOIIIBEIDOI, for EVITLIX, On TOSODAYS awl
FRIDAYS (weather permitting) at 1 p.m.; retrain g gala
at 7 p.m.

Fare there and bask, 21 cash.
J. J. MILLS,
Kempf.

STOURBRLDGE SKATING RINK.

THE RINK will be closed for the Swaim
Season c:in Satarday, nth June, until further
DOtiCe.

During the recess, extensive alterations and inspreurfo
went will b• made.

Bouon Tickota now running will he roamed, os ap-
plication, for a period corresponding to that during
which the Rink remains aloud.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

TRADESMEN'S ADDRESSES.

1 )FNSON'S WATCHES of every descrip-
I) tiun, suitable for all climatee, from i 2 to Wu
guineas Chronographs, C hronom eters, Key leas, Levers,
Prebentation, Repeaters, Railtvey Gnard,boltliers, an
Workmen's Watches of extra strength.

ENSON'3 ARTISTIC ENGLISH
) CLOCKS, decorated with Wedgwood and other
wares, designed to suit any style of Architecture criurni-
ture : also. as novelties for presents. Made solely by
13,n10n. From £5 Ss.

ONE Box of CLARKE'S B 41 Pills is
warranted to eune all discharges front the UrioarY
Organs, in either sex, acquired or constitation al, Gravel
and Pains in the Back.—Sold in boxed, 4s 6d **ch, by
all Chemists and Patent Medicine V, adore; or sent to
any address for 60 Stamps by the Makcr, F. J. CLanin
Consulting Chemist, High-street,Lincoln.—Wholesalo
Agents, BARCLAY de Sows, London. and all the IV hnlessle
Loupes.

ADVICE TO MOTHERS I—Are you broken in your rest
by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth
Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of MRS.
WiNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor
sufferer immediately It is perfectly harmless and
pleasant to taste, it produces natural, quiet sleep, by
relieving the child from pain, and tlic little cherub
awakes "as brlght as a button." It soothes the chtld
it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for
dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething
or other causes. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is
sold by Medicine dealers everywhere at Is lid per
bottle. Nlanufactured in New York. and at 493, Oxford
Street. London.
Taß HAIR.—For 40 years Mrs. S. A. ALLEN's
WORLD'S HAIR RESTORER has receorecl the commendation
and favour of the pubiic. It Et4s acquired the highest
place that can be obtai.red for ant !audcrate enterpri,_,
andcontributed to the adornment of tens of thousands of
persons, who have the proof of its servicable character.
It will positively renew and restore lee origival and vu
rat colour of grey, znhite, and fa ied Hair. It wiil
strengthen and invigorate the Hair, top its falling, an t
induce a healthy and luxuriant grovvtb. No other pr,
paration can produce the same beneficial result. Sold by
all Chemists and Perfumers, in large bottles, 6s. Depot,
114 ea 116, Southampton Bow, London.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

AMERICAN HUMOUR.

"Never take a bull bi the horns, young man,"
counsels Josh Billing, but take him by the tale, then you
kan let go when you want to."

Great respect is paid to Christy minstrels in Nevada,
for we learn that a Nevada jury recently asked and obtained
permission to go to a minstrel snow during a recess of the
Court.
Several years ago a young man in New York put a
sum of money in a savings bank and forgot all about it until
recently, when, after reckoning up the interest, it was found
that—the bank had failed.

A devoted husband says that the phonograph is
simply a machiae that "talks back," and he lvis had one of
that kind in his house ever since he was married.

A San Francisco preacher advertises his sermon
against intemperance as "The Boss Devil of America."

Smith. the American poet laureate's last :—This is
the loveliest period of the summer season in the city.
"The meadow is fragrant and gay,
All covered with newly-mown hay,
And down in the lea
The overjoyed bee
"Seems to murmur: 'Hey, whodderyersay.'"

A Connecticut bachelor Baia he once fell in love
with a young lady, but almudoned all ides of marrying her
when he found that she and all her family were opposed to it

Scene the other day in a New York art store s
Enter stout lady from her carriage, her attention i
attracted by a copy of the Venus of Milo in Parian marble
" How much is that ? " pointing to the armless figure. "That
statue is nrnety dollars, madam," replied the attendant.
" Tht.t ninety dollars, with the arms broken off 1" "They
were not broken off, madam; It was made so." "Ah
she «xclaitned, "you're a wag, but a good salesman of broken
stuff."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

ANOTHER UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT

TO RAISE THE EURYDICE.
Another attempt was made on Tuesday to raise the
Eurydice and failed. Early in the morning every-
thing appeared favourable, 1,000 workmen had been
out all night, and there was a perfect flotilla of dock-
yard craft to assist in the work; the lighters were
pinned down about four lock and the tide com-
menced to rise about five. The operations continued
satisfactory until about seven, when the wind
fre-hened and a heavy ground swell set in, causing the
tugs to roll their sponsons under water. There was
the danger of the gear being all torn away by the
roughness of the water, and, indeed, one chain did
carry away. Everything was therefore let go, and
the Haters were all towed into Portsmouth Harbour
by the tugs. It is believed that the attempt would
have been succesful but for the unfortunate occurrence
of the weather setting in so unfavourable. No date
has been fixed for the next attempt, but it is believed
the tide will not serve again for a fortnight, and con-
siderable time will be spent in getting all the gear into
position again.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

THE LATE CHARLES MATTHEWS.

The World remarks :—" Just before the last number
of this journal was sent to press, Mr. Charles
Matthews expired, calmly and painlessly, at Man-
chester. His end was, as his life had been, singularly
happy. He had been able to indulge in his extra-
oratuary passion for his profession up to within a few
days of his death; and he passed away in the presence
of those dearest to him, conscious of his fate, but
serene in the knowledge that during his long career he
had never wittingly harmed any one, and that to the
best of his belief he had no enemy in the world. With
the exception of Dickens, Matthews was the best
company I have ever met, and had the keenest sense
of the best side of the humorous. There was
this difference between them, that white .Dickens
was very quiet in society, and never came out,'
save with his intimates, Mathews revelled in
an audience, and could always be depended on
for far more than his share of the amusement.
He had a wealth of stories of all kinds ; but his
speciality was his appreciation of the ridiculous side
of his own profession. and a power of quaint exaggera-
tion which was irresistibly droll. He was an ad-
mirable letter-writer, too, and would send home pages
of the neatest manuscript, descriptive of odd phases
of life which he had encountered in his travels. To
be on the stage, before the public, was literally life to
him. Easy in circumstances, full of resources' a
clever painter, an omnivorous reader, well versed in
French and Italian lore, and with a cultivated ear for
music, he scorned the quiet life which these accom-
plishments would have made doubly enjoyable, and
was never thoroughly happy save in the pursuit of
his calling. To the last he went to the theatre much
earlier than was necessary, and was dressed and ready
long before he was required on the stage."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

RULES FOR BICYCLING.

At a meeting of the Council of the Bicycle Union,
a ISody representing a majority of the larger bicycle
clubs in the United Kingdom, it was decided to issue
a code of rules in reference to the conduct of bicyclists
on the public roads. In an introduction to the rules
the council acknowledge that bicycling as a sport has
suffered much in the opinion of the public from the
fact that some few riders have taken a delight in rush-
ing noiselessly by and thus frightening pedestrians,
and have, in various ways, carried on their own
amusement regardless of the feelings of others.
The council are of opinion that the publication
of this code will induce bicyclists to assist in
an endeavour to elevate the sport in the estimation of
non-riders. The council recommend that a rider should
at all times keen to the left-hand side of the road, even
if no vehicle be in sight; and riding on the footway
should never be resorted to. Under no circumstances
should a rider pass on the wrong side of a vehicle; as,
in the event of an accident, he hereby renders himself
liable for damages. Before overtaking any passenger
on the road a signal should be given, and whilst at a
sufficient distance to allow such passenger time to look
round before the rider passes. In turning a corner the
rider should moderate his pace, and should give a
signal, unless he can see a sufficient distance ahead to be
assured that no vehicle is near, and that no foot pas-
senger is crossing or about to cross. In turning a cur-
nPr to the right, care shonld be taken to leave suffi-
cient room for any vehicle to pass on its own aide, as
some drivers are particularly fond of swinging round a
corner at a fast pace. Foot passengers on the road
should not be needlessly shouted at, but should be
courteously warned, and be given a wide berth—
especially at crossings. Care should be taken by the
bicyclist not to startle any horse by passing at a high
rate of speed, and upon meeting one which shows
signs of restiveness, a dismount should invariaffly be
made, if requested by the driver. For night riding a
lamp should be used to signify to other passengers
the whereabouts of the bicyclist, and in frequented
thoroughfares warning should be given by bell, or
in some noticeable manner, of his otherwise noiseless
approach.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

CHARITABLE WORKERS.

The twelve sisters of the Albert Society for Suc-
couring the Wounded, who were sent some months ago
to Constantinople by the Queen of Saxony, have 1e•
turned home, their work being now completed. Before
leaving the Turkish capital they were, it is stated
by a correspondent of a German paper, conveyed
to the palace in State carriages, and introduced to
the Sultan by Osman Pasha, who had been lately
appointed marshal of the palace. In taking leave
the Sultan thanked them warmly for the good
work they had done, and himself pinned a medal on
the breast of each. The same correspondent also gives
an account of the services rendered by the Stafford
House Committee. Altogether 1,310 beds have been
provided through its exertions in Sophia, Adrianople,
Gallipoli, Rustchuk, Phillipopolis, Salonica, Constan-
tinople, and Erzeroum ; besides those in the ambu-
lances on the Low, in the Balkans, and in Tjiste-
R.urgas. The kitchens of the fund have also supplied
food during the time of greatest need to more than
10,000 men, women, and children in Constantinople
and Tchorlu, and to 6,500 in Tiernavo.a ; while by
burying the dead bodies of thousanys of animals in
the neighbourhood of Constantin.ple it ha done mu di
towards preventing the spread (Pt di,•eame. Thousands
of fluitives are, the writer adds. being almhst (tally
sent away in ships from Constantinople. The wretched
creatures are driven on board, a miserable crowd of
starved and haggard men, women, and children, barely
decently clad, and carrying in thtir hands their few
worldly possessions, and are taken in the first place to
'Alexandretti, and thence by laud to Aleppe, where
they are distributed, by a commission established in
this latter town, among the sarreeadiag villages Nei
hamlete.Airaß MA foesiM,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

- - -

A WOMAN AND CHILD TOSSED BY A

BULL.
The Liverpool Post states that on Monday night a
number of cattle were landed at the Woodside Stage
from the steamer Hooper, whenone of them, a largs
white bull, created a stampede among a large number
of persons who were promenading on the stage.
Aftei careering about for some time, and scattering
the sightseers, the bull charged up the floating bridge,
and, when near the lamp in front of the Woodside
Hotel, threw down a woman who was passing at
the time with a child in her arms. It is reported
that the bullock threw her and the child up in the air
(one informant states as high as a street lamp), and
she fell on the kerbstone of the footway, sus-
taining severe injury in the forehead, which bled
copiously, and one of her hands was broken in the fall.
The child had also one of its hands hurt, and it is
believed that one of the fingers will have to be
amputated. Both of the sufferers were conveyed to
the Borough Hospital, where their wounds were
dressed by the house surgeon. Meanwhile the bullock
created the greatest alarm at the ferry; the cabmen
hastily mounted their seats, and pedestrians gave a
wide berth to their lively visitor, who then rushed
across Chester-street, along Rose-oval and Church-
street, and was then captured. Another of the herd
also got away, but it was easily recaptured without
doing injury to life or limb.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

THE MODERN SCOURGE!

Vanitv Fair remarks :—" The sad death of the young
Queen of Spain adds another to the long list of victims
who have fallen under the dreadful modern scourge of
Typhoid or Enteric Fever. It seems as although some
such universal malady must always exist in the world.
Leprosy was once the terror and horror of a large por-
tion of the earth; the Plague was even more dreaded,
as the lingering remains of quarantine laws still show;
small pox the Black Death, and the sweating sickness
in their day slew their tens of thousands; and now
typnoid has taken its place as a successor to these,
equally awful and equally impartial in its ravages.
The strange part of it is that this malady, which the
learned men tell us is due to defective drainage or bad
water, should have come upon us precisely when we
have as we flatter ourselves realised the greatest
triumphs in disposing of our drainage. But in truth
the contrary is the fact, and the result of our departure
from the simplicity of former times and the adoption
of ingenious and costly main drainage schemes is that
we have invented typhoid and laid it on into our
houses, while we have polluted all our streams and
poisoned the basis of all our drinks."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

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in every case Grey or TVhite hair to its original colour,
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thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites ost
impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops
decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness,
and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes
all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth ott
tobacco smoke. "The Fragrant Floriline," being
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

PUBLIC FEELING IN RUSSIA.

The Eastern Budget's correspondent at St. Petersburg,
writing on the 26th ult., says :

"A perfect storm of indigmation has broken out here
at the doings of the Congress. People seem to have
forgotten that before the Congress met they were
almost equally angry with the Treaty of San
Stefano, while now they are equally angry with
the Congress for altering the Treaty. Accord-
ing to the Novoe Vreanya, if peace is settled at
Berlin, it will be a peace of very short duration ;
another paper declares that the peace of Berlin will be
much more humiliating to Russia than the Treaty of
Paris; a third, that Europe is treating Russia like a
barbarous State, with no sense of honour; and all
agree that Russia will only wait for an opportunity to
recover what Europe is now depriving her of. It is
remarkable that all the papers seem to think that at
present any resistance would be useless. This view is
probably much strengthened by the official reports of
the sickness in the Russian armies, and the danger ora
famine in the eastern, south-eastern, and central dis-
tricts in consequence of the excessive drought."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

A SLIGHT MISTAKE.

A mistake, which hAppily had no more tragical ter-
mination than a somewhat untimely immersion in the
waters of the Seine, occurred a night or two ago on
the Quai des Orfevres. at Paris (remarks the Evening
Stttndard). A married couple, relates the Pattie,
separated after a violent altercation apropos of some
domestic disagreement, nourishing the solemn deter-
mination never to see each other again. The husband
went one way, the lady the other; but they were not
many yards apart, when each was horrified by the
sound of an ominous splash in the river. The
husband, reproaching himself for his cruel wor .9,
arrived rather hastily at the conclusion that the
partner of his bosom had sought forgetfulness in
death, and in order to save her from the conse-
quences of her rash act jumped into the water to the
rescue. The lady, on her side, catching sight of a
manly form struggling in the river, never doubted
that it was that of her spouse, and courageously
sprang in after him. When both were in the water,
they perceived a third form battling with the
current, that of the individual whose desperate at-
tempt at suicide had misled the young couple.
Seeing that his wife was in imminent danger, her
husband, who fortunately possessed some elementary
notions of swimming, towed her ashore, whilst a
gardien de paix did the same by the other man.
The trio were then conducted to the nearest police-
station, which the two who had sworn "never to
gaze on each ,other's features" quitted shortly after
arm-in-arm, the heat of their anger thoroughly cooled
by their bath.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

A HINT FROM " HIEOVER."

WORSHIPFUL PUNCH,
As a Brother of the Brash—l don'tmean a Painter,
but a Sportsm In, who has never failed on occasion to
be "in at the death," and a distinguished performer in
the hunting-field—you will have observed, no doubt,
with indignation, the Criminal Code Bill, now
before Parliament, contains no clause providing any
penalty whatsk,ever for Vulpicide.
Would you, Sir, please point this omission out to
the Attorney. General, and let him know how many
years' penal servitude you consider adequate punish-
ment for that atrocious offence.

Ever yours, M. F. H.

—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

KIN VER.

LIVELY NEronnourts.—At the Brierley Hill Police
Court, on Monday, before Messrs. J. Holcroft and H. 0.
Firmstone, ‘'alter Oldnall was charged with assaulting
William Perrens, on the 25th ult.—Mr. Addison ap-
peared for complainant, and Mr. Waldron defended
Complainant said on the above date he took some soft
water from a tub belofiking, to defendant's father and
there was a bother aboui it. During the row defendant
came out of the house ind struck witness twice on the
face with his fist. He had a .ump on his face as large
a 3 his " list "—Reuben:, addocs corroborated complain-
aat.—Defoi.clan t cahed witnesses to prove that comp-in.
ant commenced the row but the Bench conside,ed an
tt.,suit had been committed, and fined defendant 2s 6d
and costs; in default 14 days.

FIRST WORCESTERSHIRE RIFLE
VOLUNfEERS.

The annual inspection of the above battalion took
placm inii,gl,s Park, on Monday last, and the rvgiment
mast, d to , the nuttioe.. ‘,l anon; 700. Lieutenant-
-1,,nel F. W F. liti.iter coin:e •fid ot t .e 22nd
t, Was the in,kectinj utricer, awl Aajor
tleannAla (ALA ut the depot)/ was
,with him. The Maw

teers were drawn up in that part of the park near the
cricket ground, and the staff included Lieutenant-colonel
V.P., Majors Walker and Talbot, Captain Wol-
rige kadjutant), and Surgeon Cowen. Colonel Hunter
minutely inspected the arms and accoutrements of each
man, and looked earefully into their condition. This
occupied a considerable time, .Afterwards the battalion
went through a number of field movements. They were
divided for the purpose into a brigade of two battalions,
and first marched past in double columns, battalion
columns, and with trailed arms. Then there was
echeloning to form battalion squares, and a number of
other evolutions, concluding with the rattle of volley and
other firing. The men went through the movements
with remarkable steadiness and precision, showing that
the drills of tha last two or three months have been
well worked up. Colonel Hunter was much pleased
with the result of his inspection, and said so before
he left. A number of visitors were attracted by the
proceedings, and enjoyed a ramble in the park.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

W.C.

NOTICE TO COUNTRY INVALIDS.
Consultation by Letter without Fee.

DR. HENRY SMITH, (By Diploma of the
Royal University of Jena) who has devoted
THIRTY YEARS to the Special Treatment of Diseases
of the Nervous System, resulting from Exhaustion of
Nerve Power, Local Weakness, itc., will for the benefit
of Country Invalids, on receiving a statement of case,
send his opinion, with Advice and Instructions, 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, BURTON CRESCENT
LONDON, W.C.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

'JAY.

WHITECHAPEL, Saturday June 29.—With a good supply at
market trade was rather dull but prices wer2 without altera-
tion. Prime Clover, 100 s. to 1355, InferMr 855. to 955.;
Prime Meadow Hay 85s. to 1005., Inferior, 705. to 805. and
Straw 425. to 535. per load.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-06

kFORTJtL.

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