The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-13 00:00:00

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ELICTION or G-crannass.—The following is the
result of the election of the Guardians in the
parishes where contests occurred, the names with
an asterisk being those of the elected Guardians :
—Hawn: *Williams, 83; Weston, 26. Hales-
owen : *Siviter, 386; *Nock, 323; Granger, 156:
Homes, 100. Cradley : *Joseph Hingley, 291 ;
James Hingley, 229; Hughes, 170..,Lye : *Fiddian
576; *Lavender, 562; Rhodes, 533. Wollescote :
*Brooks, 285; Newnam, 217. Brierley Hill:
*Thompson, 809; *Griffiths, 754: *Rollinson,
700; Mullett; 321. Pensnett : *Raybolld, 443 ;
*Homer, 416; Hale, 365; Wood, 330. St. Mary's :
*Giles, 480; *Mills, 474: Bodington, 212.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The _last meeeting
of this Board was held yesterday, Mr. H.
Billingham in the chair. There were also present
Messrs. Raybould, Kelley, Guest, Haskew, Parkes,
Wood, Hale, Eveson, Fiddian, Lavender, Smith,
Hall, Giles,Pargeter, Hingley, Thompson,Griffiths,
Mills, and Baker. Admitted, 12; dischared 10;
dead, 2 ; re-raining, 443 ; corresponding week
last year, 347. Out-door relief, Kingswinforsl
District, £25 Os 6d; Stourbridge District, £lB
18s 54d; Halesowen District, £l7 13s 0(1; non-resi-
dent paupers, 9s 4d; total, £62 Is 3id ; against
£53 lOs id last year. On the motion of Mr. Bil-
lingham, seconded by Mr. Hingley a resolution
was passed, regretting the loss of the valuable
services of Mr. Granger of Halesowen, who has
been thrown out at the late election. He had
been a Guardian for 36 years, and chairman for
the last 14 years. Votes of thanks were also passed
to the vice-chairmen, Assesment and Sanitary
Committees, and to She clerk for past services,
Tinc SEATING RINK continues to be well sup-
ported, and as the floor keeps in beautiful condi-
tion lovers of the graceful art should not fail to
avail themselves of so great an advantage holden
out to them. On Tuesday next the visitors at the
Handsworth Rink will have a treat in witnessing
the performance of our Stourbridge Juvenile Ama-
teur Skaters, and from the manner of their skating
entertainment here there can be no doubt as to the
ception they will meet with. Mr. Hainge has
made arrangements for the boys to give a series
of performances on the Stourbridge Rink during
Easter holidays, particulars of which will appear
appear in our next impression,
PETTY SESS/ONS. Next Friday being Good
Friday, the Petty Sessions will be held on Thurs-
nay next, the 18th inst.
STOCK SALE. This sale took place at the Sale
Yard on Tuesday last. The stock consisted of
440 sheep, 50 head of cattle, a large quantity of
pigs and calves. The highest prices realized were
wethers, .775; ewes and lambs 80s 6d ; tegs 71s:
bullocks .233 5s Od; cows and calves £27. Eight
prime short-horn bullocks belonging to Messrs. E.
Webb and Sons made sal average of £29 2i Od.
There was a large attendance of buyers.
James, son of Mr. F. Bla,keway, veterinary sur-
geon, of Stourbridge, has passed his examination
in anatomy, physiology, and histology before the
board of examiners of the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons.
INDECENT ASSAULT BY A POLICEMAN AT WOL-
LASTON.—At the Worcestershire Easter Quarter
Sessions, on Tuesday, before Earl Dudley, Patrick
Thomas Farrell, a policeman, on bail, was charged
with unlawfully assaulting Sarah Smith, on the
7th March, with intent.—Mr. J. Amphlett prose-
cuted; Mr. Selfe defended.—At the time of the
assault prisoner was in the Staffordshire police
force, and was stationed at Kinver. On the
night in question prosecutrix, who is thirteen
years of age, was alone with her two younger
brothers. Prisoner entered, and asked her to go
with him to a public-house where her father was.
She consented, but instead of going to the public-
house he took her some distance in another direc-
tion, and there committed the offence.—Prisoner
was found guilty, and sentenced to t ,ve:ve month..?
labour.

THEATRZ ROYAL.-Mr. Fred. Wright's comedy
company opened at the Theatre Royal last Satur-
day week, and since that date the production of
high class pieces and the excellent acting of the
respective artistes have won for them a well
deserved popularity. Their visit draws to a close
to-night when " Oliver Twist" will be performed
and Miss Haidee Wright, the wonderfully clever
child actress will appear in the role of the perse-
cuted Oliver. Stourbridge has seldom been
visited by so superior a company and certainly
the inhabitants of this town have never before
witnessed so remarkable a performance as that of
Miss Haidee Wright's impersonation of Nellie
Carlyle in ".East Lynne." Other engagements pre-
vent a longer stay therefore we conclude by
advising our readers to take advantage of the
last opportunity afforded them to see this talented
little girl to-night.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—At the Police Court
held yesterday, before Col. Fletcher and F. Evers,
Esq., Ann Salmon was charged with being drunk
and disorderly on the sth ult. Police-constable
Madely proved the case, and defendant was fined
20s and costs.

CHARGE or TICREATS.—Ann Salmon was further
charged with using threating language to Agnes
Bowler, on the sth ult. The case was proved to
the satisfaction of the Bench, who ordered the
defendant to find one surety in £6O and herself in
£2O to,keep the peace for three months.
STEALING IRON.—Fredrick Hughes (15), was
charged with stealing on the 2nd nit, two iron
slippers, the property of William Bloomer. John
Wakela.m identified the iron as the property, of
William Bloomer. Maria Shepherd and Timothy
Salmon proved purchasing the slipper produced.
Prisoner denied stealing the iron but admitt ed
selling it. As he had already been in custody six
days he was dismissed with a caution.

WOLLASTON.

VESTRY MEETING.—In consequence of the meet.
ing held on Thursday fortnight being declared
void by the Magistrates on account of it being hold
too soon, anothei meeting took place on Thursday
evening in the Girl s S •hool, under the presidency
Qf Mr. J. Hammond. There was a large and in-
fluential attendance.—The Chairman said the first
business was the nomination of persons to serve as
overseers for the ensuing year.—The following
gentlemenlwere nominated :—Messrs. T. R. South-
all, Joseph Burton, J. H. Billingham, and William
Bluck —The next business was the appointment of
surveyors.—Mr. B. Shakespeare said he wished to
make a remark before any one was proposed. The
parish was getting an important one and the rates
amounted to a considerable sum. He therefore
hoped that those selected by the meeting to act as
surveyors would be men upon whom they could
depend.—The Rev. G. Gilbanks proposed Mr. J.
Hammond.—Mr. H. King proposed Mr. W. Shake-
speare.—Mr. H. King and Mr. B. Shakespeare
were proposed, butlboth declined to serve.—Mr.R.
Kelley proposed Mr. Samuel Wakefield, who, he
said, had been a surveyor for many years under
the Turnkike Trustees, and and was an experienced
practical man.—The proposition was seconded by
Mr. W. Shakespeare.—A gentleman present said
Mr. Wakefield was not a ratepayer in the parish
and another added that it was unlawful to propose
him.—The Chairman said the meeting could ap-
point two unpaid surveyors or one paid one. Ile
asked Mr. Kelley if Mr. Whittaker was willing to
act as a paid surveyor.—Mr. Kelley said Mr.
Wakefield was outside and could be called into the
room and asked.—On entering the room Mr.
Wakefield was asked if he was willing to be paid
surveyor. Having replied in the affirmative he
was asked what remuneration he expected and said
£2o.—Mr. J. Billiugham proposed that there
should be two unpaid surveyors who could employ
Mr. Wakefield to see that the work of the roads
was properley carried out.—Mr. Burton said he ,
should like to propose that if MT. Wakefield was
appointed he should find good bondsmen.—Mr.
Kelley said he was quite sure that Mr. Wakefield
could find substantial bond if required. He had
been under the Turnpike Trust for between 30 and
40 years and had always performed his duty in such
a manner that when the Turnpike Trust gave up
they presented hitn with £2OO as a mark of the
est‘,ein in which he was held by them.—Mr. B,
Shakespeare said it was quite right that the rate-
payers should know that someone would be re-
sponeible.--Mr. Kelley said he was instructed to
say that Mr. Wakefield could find security for
£l,OOO if required.—The Chairman said if Mr.
Wakefield could find bond that was all that could
be required.—ln answer to Mr. B. Rider, Mr. Dal-
low said a rate of 6d in the £ would produce £125.
One or two ratepayers expressed themselves against
having it paid surveyor.—Mr. Kelley said they
would b 2 fo.• having ama who thoroughly
un I;vit,io 1 hiq ‘v,rk. —The Ch iirm in sail the ,
:.y lid to Leila waseswheller they were I,
ve two uuysid surveyors o!.
_one paid one '
to ha