The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-05-13 00:00:00

TfiE STOURBRIDGE 013SE1VFE.

adults who could not comprehend it, he said that
the argument went merely to show that the book
should be explained or taught by those who did
understand and comprehend it. The Lecturer
here invited any infidel (disorder and Voices
" Secularist ! Secularist !") to speak, To this
there was no reply, and the proceedings termina-
ted with a vote ef thanks to the Lecturer and
Chairman.

PROPERTY SALE.—On Monday evening Mr. H.
King, sold by auction at the Talbot Hotel, Stour-
bridge, the house and land occupied by Mr. Henry
Webb, and the 4 semi-detached villas'at Brettell
Lane, subject to .the life interest of a-lady in her
77 year, to George K. Harrison, Esq., for the sum
of £11,550, gross rentals £167 per annum.
FITE MONTHS WITH THZ PRINCE IN INDIA.—
This is the title of an elegant little volume, got
up with great taste and care, as a memento of the
visit of the Prince of Wales to India. It is printed
in clear, bold type, on toned paper, and its cover
is embellished with a photograph which, for
artistic conception and finish, it would be im-
possible to surpass. It represents the Prince as
he is preparing to mount a, state elephant at
Jamoo, and we have no hesitation in saying that
this photograph alone is worth the shilling which
is charged for the book. It also contains views of
some of the memorable places which were visited
by the illustrious tourist. It has the additional
attraction of being written in a light, easy, and
sketchy style, and the graphic delineations of the
home and out-door life of the people, their habits,
manners, religious customs, rites, and ceremonies
will be found as entertaining as they are instruc-
tive. The general reader will find it an agreeable
companion to beguile an hour on the rail or at the
fireside. Those who read for information will
derive profit as well as pleasure from its perusal,
whilst the moralist will find food for reflection.
Morever, as the route of his Royal Highness has
been faithfully followed in order and date, and
vivid pictures given of the imposing and stately
receptions everywhere accorded to him, it will
serve as a useful finger-guide to those who may
wish to recall any particular incident of the
Prince's journey. We can cordially recommend
it to our readers, and especially to those in whom
this royal visit has awakened an interest in the
future of this vast empire. We will only add that
if "to deserve success is to ensure it," "Five
Months with the Prince in India" will meet with
a sufficiently satisfactory reception.
FACTORY ACT CASE.—At the Police Court, yester-
day, before Colonel Fletcher (chairman), Messrs.
R. L. Freer, C. P. Noel, and Captain Cochrane,
John Billingham was summoned for that ho being
the occupier of a certain workshop did employ one
William Perry, a boy under 13 years of age, and
did neglect to obtain a certificate of his attend-
ance at school.—Mr. Brewer said that on the 7th
inst he found the boy at work in the shop, and
the boy was under 13 years. He did not wish to
press the case. Fined is and costs. '
DRUNK AND REFUSING TO QUIT.—John Roberts
was charged with being drunk and refusing to I
quit the Windmill Inn, Lye, on tbe 6th inst. De-
endant was further charged with assaulting
Jesse Brooks.—Complainant said the defendant
came into his house drunk and began to quarrel
with a man. He ordered him out of the house
and he refused to go. in putting him out defend-
ant struck him on the eye and blackened it. De-
fendant was very noisy and insulted several per-
sons in the house —A Police-officer gave cor-
roborative evidence.—Complainant said he did not
wish to press the assault case. For the first
offence he was fined 5s and costs, and ordered to
pay costa for the assault.
CHARGE OF CRUELTY TO A HOBSE.—Thomas
Bellamy, of the Lye, was charged with allowing
his horse to work while in an unfit state on the 4th
inst.—Special-constable Doorbar proved that the
defendant's horse was working on the above date.
The horse was in a very poor state and unfit to
work. There was a raw wound on the back.—John
Taylor, the driver, proved that the horse belonged
to the defendant. Fined 10s and costs; in default
14 days.
PLAYING AT PITCH AND Toss.—William Hayes,
John Brown, George Smith, and William Smith
were charged with playing at pitch and toss at
Wollaston on the 7th inst—Police.constable Smith
provdd the case.—The two Smith's did not appear
and they were fined 2s 6d and costs, and the other
one, is and costs.—Moses Kendrick, a boy, was
charged with playing at pitch and toss on the 7th
Inst. The case was proved and defendant fined is
and costs.

CHARGE Or ASSAULT.—EIiza Little was charged
by Phcebe Pearson with assaulting her on the 6th
inst.—Complainant said the defendant came into
her house for three pair of boots which she said
had been pledged. She told her no boots were in
pledge and what she had said the previous week
at the Public Office was false, and ordered her out
of the house when defendant struck her. Three
witnesses were called but they said they did not
see defendant strike a blow.—Defendant said that
she went to complainant's house to fetch three
pair of boots that she had pledged, and she took a
witness with her as the Supervisor had told
her to do so. She merely asked for her boots when
defendant said she had not got any. She at once
left the hOuse and did not strike her. She called
a witness, who said he went with the defendant
to cemplainant's house as a witness. When inside
the house she asked for the boots and complainant
began to swear and ordered her out. He said to
defendant go out and have no more words. There
was not a blow struck. Had there been he must
have seen it. Case dismissed.
CHARGE OF EMBEZZLING MONEY.—Charles Hayes,
fa-m labourer, was charged with embezzling 4s 6d
on the 6th April, and other monies on divers days
amounting to .21 6s Bd, the property of George
Horsley.—Prosecutor said that the prisoner was in
his employ in April last, to take out milk. It was
also his duty to receive money.—William Waugh
said the prosecutor supplied him with milk on the
31st March. He paid the prisoner 7s for milk.—
Jane Cox, servant to Mrs. Hawkins, said she paid
the prisoner 4s for milk just before prisoner left.
—Margaret Thompson proved that she paid
prisoner 4s 6d for milk on the sth April.—Mr.
Horsley was recalled and said that it was the duty
of prisoner to receive money and pay it over the
same night. He had not paid over the various
sums of money paid to him. Pleaded guilty.
Sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.
DESERTING CHILDREN.—CharIes Fisher, plate-
nail maker, residing at the Lye, was charged with
running away and deserting his three children on
the 25th February, and allowing them to become
chargeable tothe Stourbridge Union.—Mr. Barratt,
relieving officer, proved the case and said there
was .C 7 2s 6d due to the Union. Sentenced to
two months' hard labour.
DRUNK AND REFUSING f 0 QUlT.—Alfred Jarvis
was charged with being drunk on licensed premises
and refusing to quit when requested. The case
was proved but not pressed and the case was with-
drawn on payment of costs.
CAUTION TO DRIVERS.—At the Police Court, on
Monday, before R. L. Freer, Esq., George Mallins,
of Belbroughton, was charged with being drunk
while in charge of two ponies on the 6th inst.—
Police-constable Philpott said that he was on duty
on the above date, and had cautioned the defend-
ant several times when defendant said he would
drive over any one. Defendant knocked two per-
sons down and rode over one. Fined 5s and Costs.
SUDDEN DIATIL—On Monday afternoon last,
Mr. J. Beard, of the Holly Bush Inn, died suddenly
It appeared that he had waaked a short distance
from his house when he was seized with a fit of
coughing and on returning died sudden. Deceased
was very much respected.