The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-17 00:00:00

THE STOURBRIDGErOBStICVER.

-,to the house daring the we, _ , uischarged,
20; dead, 2; remaining 419. Corresponding
week last year, 454. Oat-door relief Kingswin-
ford district, 142 7a 9d; Stourbridge district, 123
7s 4d; Halesowen district, 122 les lid t total,
191 lOs ed, against 195 17s H. Wit gear.
MELANoIIoLY DEATHS HY DRoWNING.—A sad
accident occurred on Thursday last, at the Rose
and Crown Inn, The Lickey, near Bromsgrove,
to a man named John Perrino, carpenter, resid.
log at Oldswinford. From what we Can learn,
It appears that Perrino with others was at work
at Mr. Hunt's, the landlord making extenaive
alterations, and during the dinner•hour a num-
ber of men got into a boat for the purpose of
having a row, when some larking was going on,
and a man of the name of Hemns fell into the
water. Philip Carpenter jumped into the water
to rosette Hems, and as they were attempting
to get into the boat again it was capsized, and
John Merrick, carpenter (of this town), George
Donee, bricklayer, and John Perrins were preci-
pitated into the water. William Donee, father
of George Donee, jumped in to rescue his son,
and, sad to say, they were both drowned; also
Perrino, whose body was not found for more
than half an hour. Perrine leaves a wife and
seven children to mourn his loss Donee also
has a large family. The sad affair hat cast a
gloom over the neighbourhood.
ANNUAL BOWLING MATCH.—The annual bow.
ling match in connection with the Bell Hotel
Bowliog Green, came uff on Tuesday last. Pre-
vious to commencing pla) between seventy and
eighty members and friends sat down to a sump-
tuous spread provided by the Host, after which
some excellent bowling took place, and after a
sharp contest the magnificent cup was won by
Mr. Powell, of Handsworth ; the prize was
won by Mr. F. Hewing ; and the 4J3 prize by
Mr. Oakes. A number of other prizes were
bowled for by inembere of the club, and a very
enjoyable day was spent.
Paws v Waco AND OTHERS.—At the Niel
Prius Court, Worcester, yesterday. before Mr.
Justice Montague Smith, the above action was
heard, Mr. Powell, Q.C., and Mr. Griffith were
for the plaintiff, and Mr. Huddleston, 9.C,, and
Motteram, instructed by Mr, C, Collis of this
town, for the defendants, In September, 1600,
plaintiff entered a horse (the Turner) fa? the
Wordsley Stakes, at Wordsley, which won the
first heat easily, lost the second, and won the
third heat, and became ntitled to the stakes,
.£29 or £3O. An objection was made that the
hor) • WAS disqnalitied as it had been distanced
In the aecond heat, Plaintiff was sever paid
the stakes, although the %Muer of the second
heat withdrew Fe claim as requested. The de.
fence was that the stewards were not liable.
Mr. Webb Mid never acted as steward, and the
other two gent emou and plaintiff had disagreed
as to the rightful Hiant r. Ultimately the case
was adjourned until to-day, tor Mr. Sparrow to
attend.

I. re W. 0. .11,11 thy Siourbrihe. solietoe.—
At the Biriiiinghain Bankruptcy Court, on Wed-
nesday last, before. Mr. Commissioner Sandera,
the above bankrupt came up for his adjourned
last examination and discharge. Mr. C. B.
Hodgson appeared for the trade assignees, and
Mr. Griffin tor the bankrupt. The solicitor for
the assignee called his Honour's particular at-
tention to this case. Sonic months ago the
bankrupt was brought before him for release
from custody. The Commissioner then expres-
sed II strong opinion upon the conduct of the
bankrupt, but et the same time ordered his dis-
charged from custody. On May 5, the bank-
rupt came before the Coin t not having filed his
accounts, not even his balance-sheet. On the
4th of June he appeared for last examination
again. He had then filed his balance-sheet, and
was ordered to furnish further accounts. With
that order he had not complied.—ln reply to the
Commissioner, the bankrupt vaid he had signed
the accounts, and he did not know bow it was
that they were not filed. His accountant (Mr.
Genever) had instructed him that they were filed.
—Mr. Hodgson said it would no doubt turn out
that Mr. Genever had very properly refused to
file the accounts until he was paid.—Mr. Hodg-
son (to bankrupt) : Have you paid Mr. Genever
for your accounts. Bankrupt: Yes.—Mr. Hodg-
son : And have you tiled the whole of the Sc-
cants required by the Court. Bankrupt : Yes,
fifteen days ago.—The Court decided that Mr.
Genever should be called, and the Commisiioner
said if the statement of the bankrupt was found
to be untrue he would adjourn him sine glie.
Subsequently, Mr. Genever appeared. He said
that the bankrupt bud signed the sheets on which
the accounts were to be made out, but that he
had not paid him for his services.—The bank-
rupt said be had paid two guineas—not all of the
money.—The Conimissioner : Just now you said
you had paid him.—Bankrupt : No, sir, not all.
—The Commissioner : This is a most disgrace-
ful ease altogether. A man who is a solicitor
ought to know better. You will be adjourned
sine dlr.—Protection for a fortnight was granted.

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ASSACLTING A Wirt.—Snhn Vairbrother WAR rharged
by Ellett, his Yeife. with assaulting her on the 10th inst.
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ened her during the week, and struck her several time.,
saying that he would cut her heart not. Esther White-
house proved that complainant name into her house on
Saturday night for protection. Defendant came in, and
threatened that he would murder her that night. The
police gave defendants very bad character, and said that
he was often heating his wife. In February last she was
confined to tier bed for some weeks in consequence of
defendant's illtreatment. Ordered to find two sureties in
£5, and biusself in £lO, to keep the peace for twelve
mouth,.
BAsTaring Trow was enurntoned by
Ann fill to show cause why he mhonld not support her
Illegitimate child, of which she alleged he was the fatter
The case was proved, and defendant ordered to pay 2i 6,1
per week and coats.
BURGLARY CASE.— Henry StOkell, shoemaker, was
charged with feloniously entering the dwelling-honee of
Sarah Parkes, on the 10th instant. with intent to commit
a felony ; and with stealing a quantity of cigars. Com-
plsinant said she was a shopkeeper, and about five o'clock
on the above date she was called up by a person of the
name of White, and found that • quantity of tobacco and
some cigars had been stolen. The doom were safe the
night previoua, but when she got apthey were unfastened
and opened. Mary White raid she saw the prisoner go
into the house through the cellar window. Prisoner was
there some time, and she saw him coming out of the cel-
, lar entrance. She then told complainant. Mary Sher.
rant gave corroborative evidence. Benjamin Shaw, in
the employ of Mr. Holden, butcher, also proved that he
saw the prisoner coming out of the cellar window. Po-
lice-sergeant Kennedy proved apprehending the prisoner.
In defence, prisoner admitted that he was on the premi-
ses. but said he did not take anything. Committed to
take his trial at the Aseizew

1111911 WAY OFYLNCE.—Benjamin Perry was charged by
Superintendent Overend with not being in inch • posi-
tion ci to have proper control over hie bores and cart, on
the 6th instant. Superintendent Overend said that be
found the defendant feet asleep in his cart, the reins
being broken. and hanging between the horse's feet. It
wee with great ditlieulty that he avoided a collision.
Pleaded guilty. Pined dl and cost; us default 14 day.'
imprisonment.
STE•LING TIWBER.—WiIIi/1111 COW6OO, &Mel Harris,
and Joseph Hewitt. boatmaa, of Sal), Oak. were charged
with feloniously stealing • quantity of timber, on the lath
inst, the property of IVillians Washington. of Netherton.
Thom. Proctor said lie went to the Raleeowen Wharf,
to fetch his boat. When begot there he found that he
had lost 19 plank tiller, and mast. They were worth Ss.
They were safe the previous day. Policeomustable Roe
proved that he found the must and tiller in Copson's
house, and charged him with stealing them from a boat.
Prisoner said be did not steal them, but was fast asleep
at the time. It was " Nopin," meaning Hewitt and Har-
ris, that took them. and they belonged to Tominy Round•
head, and lie Coporin) m•-ant to take them hack. Wit-
-1101111 then went to Selig Oak and found the pack, and
apprehended the other two men that morning. Sentenced
to seven days imprisonment.