The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-06-24 00:00:00

THE STOITRI3itIDGE OBSERVER.

This was seconded by Mr. T. Penny.
Mr. R. Heckford proposed Mr. W. H. Moore,
and he said had ably filled the office before to the
satisfaction of the ratepayers.
The Chairman said he would put the first name
first, that of Mr. John Bristow, who obtained 11
votes; Mr. Dan Bottomley, 14; Mr. G. H.
Bowcutt, 12; and Mr. W. H. Moore, 22. The
Chairman then put the resolution to the meeting
that Messrs. Dan Bottoßilerand W. H. Moore be
appointed auditors, which was.carried.

raercial edusation. As there are now no practical
limits to be observed in the admission of boys into the
seho)l, they come from various distances around • and
whin this fact bcc )mes widely known perhaps Others
will wish to avail themselves of the benefits conferred
by the school. Since oar last simnel we have obtained
a high average of success in the several examinations
into which boys have been sent—whether' University
local examination or those of South Kensington. In
the former I beg to leetttion the name of Frank Terry,
who 'greatly distinguished himself by the honourable
place he gained.- I desire also to mention the name of
Mr. Paul Mathews, no* of the University of Cambridge,
who won a valuable .seholarship at his college, anghas
sin( e greatly distingaished bias If in: the science *V
&ruination of the University. Eight out of the thirteen
boys in the Upper School have recently presented them-
selves at the Oxford local examinations—foot for the
senior, and four for the junior division. The lists will
not be out until the end of August, but I hope it will be
found that they have acquitted themselves well. This
examination preceded, by a ft'. days, our annual school
examination ; and I think it but fair to the boys role-red
t to say that two long examinations following each other
so closely is not always favourable to the latter. I wish
to add that the eight bop to whom I have alluded pre-
pared a considerable amount of work for the University
local examination, which they did not present to the ex-
aminer of the school. The boys were examined this
morning in e:fle and sword exert 's., and I am pleased to
be able to say that Major Walker, who inspected them
highly commended their proficiency. In conclusion, I
beg to state that the general moral:bearing of the boys In
the school give me entire satisfaction; and it affords me
additional pleasure to say that a large proportion of
I them a :am interested in this work.

The Chairman then distributed the prizes to the fol-
lowing boys : ,

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Latin: Upper School, let else., Mainwaring ; 20d,
Otter. Middle School. Ist Green; 2nd, Shacklnek.
Lower School, let, A. V. Penn; 2nd. E. J. Brooke..
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Greek: Ist Itainwaring.
Greek Testament : lit Class, Chettoe.
Holy Scripture: Upper School, lst Clas4, Chettoe.
Middle School, .;et Hartley. Lower School, Ist,
Randle.

English Subjects: Upper School, lit Class, Otter.
Middle School, Ist, W. R. Blurton. Lower School, Ist.
Burton.
Mathereatics : Upper School, let Class, F. Terry.
Midlle School, lit, Hutton. Lower School, lit.
Hobson.

French : let Class, Chettoe ; 2nd, Maginnis.
Drawing: let Class, Otter.
Chemistry: let Class, Evers.
Physics: F. Terry.
Drilling end Sword Exercise: let division, Stanuell.
lad, F. S. Bowen.
The Rev. D. Msginnis said he rose to propose a thing
which he knew all of them would have great pleasure
in doing, it was according a most hearty vote of thanks
to Mr. Welch, the head master, to Mr. Goddard, and the
other masters of the school, for the wily ia which they
have worked during the last term (for he know the
masters made it their sole business to bring the boys
on) and for the able way in which they have conducted
the education of the scholars in that school-. ((lbws).
Mr. Brooks seconded the vote of thanks aid said he
agreed with every word Mr. Vaginal, had said.
The Rat. J. J. Welch said'he heartily -thanked them
on his own behalf and on behalf of the other masters of
the school for the kind manner in which they have
shown towards them. He was very pleased that the
boys made such progress and he always found it was his
duty to work hard for the boys—(cheers.)
Major Walker proposed a vete of thanks to the Chair-
man and referred to the able manner in which he hat
presided that day—(chtere.)
This was seconded by Mr. J. Collis, who said he con-
sidered they were fortunate in having so able a Chili.
man, and one so thoroughly devoted to the interest of
the school. He trusted the boys would not idle their
time away when they were at school, learn all they could
and then they would grow up clever men—(hear. hear)
Tbe Chairman said he thanked them very kindly for
the vote of thanks passed to him for presiding. He
always tried to do all the good he could for the school—
(cheers.)
The proceedings then closed.

charged with assaulting Maria Friend, on the 10th inst.'
—Complainant said defendant called her a Kidder-
minater prostitute and pulled her hair and struck her
and she then struck back. There was a eross-summons
charging Louisa Haywood. Maria Friend and Rdward
Friend with assaulting Mary Griffiths, on the 10th inst.
--Complainant said on the above date Maria Friend
pulled her off the footpath by the hair of her heal and the
others struck her. The Bench were of opinion that
Edward Friend di not take any part in the affair and
disiliarged him. The other parties were each bound
over to keep the peace.
DERNICZNERIO.—John Hancocks was charged with
being drunk and disorderly, on the 10th inst.—Two wit-
times named Hartley said defendant was in the road on
the above date. He was very drunk and making use of
a most abusive language.—Defendant has been pre.
vionsly convicted and he was fined 5s and costs; in
defaul 14 days.
CHARGE or THERAIRNING.—John Richard Morris was
charged with threatening George Tilley, on the 3rd inst
inst.—Mr. Addison appeared for complainant and Mr.
Clulow defended.—Complainant said he was walking
with defendant a sister across the fields at Amblecote
when defendant threatened to shoot him as dead as a
b— herring. After hearing the evidence on both
sides the Bench dismissed the ems.
West QUARRELL—At the Police Court, on Thum
day, before Mr. I. Spooner, Stipendiery, Catherine
Wylding was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Bloomer
on the 16th inst., at Quarry Bank. Complainant said on
the above date about half-past four defendant was assault-
ing. her (complainant's child. She went te her when
defendant struck her on the month and "knocked the
blood out of her twice. Isabella Westwood corroberated
complainant. Defendant was fined 2s. 6a, and costs ;in
default 7 days.
THE CHARGE OF AORAULT OW A. LITTLE GlRL.—Henry
Jones, carter, in the amply of the Great Western Rail-
way Company at Brettell Station Lane, was brought up
on remind charged wish assaulting Lavinia Hill, a little
girl 12 years old, at Niger's fields, on the 4th. inst. Mr.
Addison defenled. Sarah Jane Clarke. said she IssiOei
at Birmingham, on the 4th inst. she was in Nager's fields
,Brettell Lane, she saw the defendant there. He had,
compla;nant on her back ard he took indecent liberties
with her. She took the child away from the defendant
ti its mother. Sarah George, also gam similar evidence
The defence was that there was no indecency used and
that defendant was simply carrying the child on his back
Mr. William Thompson, goods agent, at Brettell Lane,
gave defer.dant a very good character. Defendant was
find ;in default two months hard labour.