The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1884-11-22 00:00:00

ROWLEY LOCAL BOARD.

At a meeting of this body on Monday, Mr, W
Bassano (the chairmln) referred to the loss the
BoArd had sustained by the death of the late Mr.
Henry Bennett, who had been a member of the
Board ever since its commencement. On the motion
of the Chairman, it was decided to send a letter of
condolence to the widow of the deceased gentleman
Mr. BeAsiey (the medical officer of heath for No.
1 district) reported thatthe death-rate for the month
had been 16'25 per 1,000; six of the deaths were
from infectious diseases. One case of typhoid
fever, one of scarlet fever, four of measles, and one
of diphtheria had occurred in the district.
Mr. 'l'. Dell:inne (inetlical officer for the lower
district) reported a neat b•-rate of 19-9 per 1,000.
There had been eleven jass tfscarlet fever, two of
which r suited fatally. He thought the district was
now free from infectious disease.

The Surveyor reported that the Birmingham and
Western District Trdinway Company had proposed
to entend their lines through the BoArd's district,
trim the 0 dbory boundary to the Dudley boundary
at Dixon's Cireen. The proposal met with strong
objection, and it was unanimously decided to oppose
the granting of a provisional order to give the c rn
pany the necessary powers. It was also decided to
request the TraruAni.y Company, in extendihg thei:
line at Tivirlale, to use macadam instead of granite
bl ,cks in laying out apart of tie road,

Finan- Committee recommended the pay-
uf £146 lie 8d fur wages and £l4O oil aci,u,t
o: tu rent expenNes.

11A.GLEY

WEEKLY STOCK SALE.—Me-srs. Oates, Perreas,
and Wooldridge had a good supply of sheep and
pigs and a lair quantity of beasts at their sae on
Monday last There was a good attendance of
buyers and prices were firm. Fat cows made as
high as £23, steep, wethers, 74s 6d, ewes 67s 61
Porket pids were in demand.

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STATION STOCK SALE.—Messrs. Oates, Perrens,
and Wooldridge held their sale on Tuesday last,
wnich. comprised a large entry of first-class beasts,
and a few sheep and pigs. Tnere was an unusually
largo attendance of buyels, and trade was very
brisk throughput. Fat cows made as high as £25
17s Gd, heifers £2O 15s Od, bullocks £2l 7s 6d. The
Ciaistmas sale will be held on Wednesday, Deco in-
her 10th.

VOLUNTEER PRIZE DIB7RIBUTION AT
I3RIERLEY HILL.
On Monday evening the annual distribution of
priz, a and soiree in connection with the C Company
Ist South Staffordshire Volunteers took place in
the Town Hall, Brierley Hill, were in addition to
the led coats there was a good attendance of the
public. The proceedings commenced with a vocal
and instrumental concert, at which the principal
irti•tes were Maclaine Laura Smart, Miss AVlelvina
Fic!d, Stouraridge ; Mr. Richard Clarke, Mr.
Geozge, Harris, and Mr. W. Underwood (flute),
at:d Mr. 11. M. Jackson, accompanist. The various
items were well rendered by the respective at tidies
and listened to with pleased attention by the
aud.once. The concert concluded, Captain smith-
Cason called upon Major J. B. C.,chraue to distri-
bute the priz.,s to the successful competitors. In
doing so the gallant Major expressed the pleasure
he Lit at again being present with his old company
—(rpt.lause). He was pleased to Lam that the
cotehtany had been succes,ful in tt,eir shooting and
that th prizes contributed were as numerous nod
valuable as in any previous year—(applause). After
expressing a hope that the authorities would seem
be convinced of the desirability of arming the
volunteers with Martini-Henry rifles, he congratu-
late.i the company upon the proposed erection of a
drill hall in the town, as such a place would, he
thou ht, tend to increase their efficiency. He then
proceeded to distribute the prizes, about sixty in
number, coiefly the contributions of tradesmen
and the donations of ladies and gentlemen in the
town and district. The following were the principal
pr•z_, winners :—Corporal .Deeley, a Purse ;
Colour-sergeant J. Fisher, a glass ; Corporal J.
Jones, a galion of whisky; Private T. Box, Corporal
C. Brooks, Private J. Farrell, Corporal R. Lamb,
each an 18-gallon barrel of ale ; Sergeant H. V.
Breton and Quarter-Master-Sergeant Jones, each a
present of glass ; Captain Smith-Casson, half-
dozen Moselle ; Privates C. Thompson, G. Flavel,
and E, Brooks, each 9-gallons ale ; Private A,
Evans, metal teaeot ; Private H. Hoarse, silk
umbrella; Private H. Vaughan, half-gallon whiskey;
Lieutenant J. P. Hall, a smoker's companion ;
Private E. Dunn, a quart of whisky ; Private W.
Oakden, half-dozen of wine ; Private W. Ferguson,
a iimrpiece. Each of these carried with them
money prizes varying from ..£1 to £1 10s., the total
contributed amounting to about £4O.
At the conclusion Captain Smith-Casson briefly
trauked the donors of the prizes, and hoped that
',ex.,: year's distribution would take place in their
new drill hall, and he appeal, d for funds to complete
that building. In reviewing the work of the year
he said they had 98 efficients, 8 proficients and 1.6
marksmen. At the County competition Colour-
sergeant Fisher again secured the Martini-Henry
prize with an aggregate score of 91—(cheers). He
also gained at the battalion competition a prize of
.C 4 10s. with a score of 79 points; and at the same
competition Private Higgs distinguished himself by
gaining the first prize at 200 and 500 yards, Other
members had also done well and sustained the credit
of the company. After speaking of the good con -
duct and sokber•like bearing of the company at the
various battalion drills and also when in camp,
which had gained them the commencation of the
commanding officer, be concluded by proposing a
vote of thanks to Major Cochrane, which was
seconded by Lieutenant Hall, and carried with
applause.
The body of the hall was then cleared for dancing.
which was continued to a late hour to the strains of
the corps' band.

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