The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-01-11 00:00:00

TOWN COUSCIL.

MUNICIPAL POLITICS AND THE LI3ER

A SSOCIATION.

On Tuesday evening last a quarteily meeting of tie
Council was held at the Town Hall, the hEyou(lr W
North) presiding

His Wousmi-proposed " That the propriety of pro-
moting in the next session of Parliament a bl, deposittd
in the privite bill office of the House of Commons on
the 17th ultimo, to provide for the disposal of the
sewage from the town of Dudley up ,n lands forming
part of the settled estates of the Earl of Dailey be con-
firmed."

Mr. Fisca seconded the motio awl it wls cirr:ed
unanimously.

Mr. Cesix suggested that the vacant office of alder-
man be filled by Mr. Joseph Stokes, to ;pose numerous
public services he referred in eulogistic terms.
Mr. STOKES declined to allow his name to be put in
nomination. His reasons were that at the last vacancy
It was understood that as he withdrew in behalf of Mr.
Thompson the next election would be in his favour. and
that since the death of Alderman Wright several
tztemters of the Liberal party had volunteered to vote for
h,isa ; and yet on Saturday last he received an announce-
ment that this matter was not to be settled by the Town
Council. A. meeting of the Liberal Association had
been held, and a resolution passed which would affect
his position and a change in the disposition towards him
of those who had previously promised their support.
l'o such a state, ;then had they brought municipal
affairs in Dudley. A Liberal Association had convened
a meeting to decide what should be done at the Council
and there were members of it who would abide by the
resolution adopted, although they had volunteered to
support him and had strongly urged his claims to the
office. Although it was admitted by them that no person
had half the claims to be elected that he had, a rno•ion
wasb b
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happy to say that he was superior to party, and that he
could waik through Dudley streets without any party
fettering his actions. What be thought was honourable
he would do in spite of party. Neither Liberal nor Con-
servative should dictate to him where his honour was
concerned. Therefore, if the Mayor thought it would be
consistent with a sense of honour and honourable feeling
to allow himself to be made the instrument of a political
organisation to do an injustice to another, he (Hr. Stokes)
could only say he was perfectly welcome to the dignity
conf rred upon him by his patty. He did noatuvaluethe
title of alderman —he had achieved a highergto y gentle.hoancoluuri,raenidt
hmeanshwobunld
mpriegsbetrvaci
preserve his steblferveasepaenctt, lneffiaveien
with the feelings wnich must, under the circumstances,
attend it. He had been willing,and anxious to serve the
town, and had now, indeed, served it for a period of
thirty years. He had:been willing to give his spare time
to tlie duties of councillor, but he should certainly retire
for it appeared he could only hold office on c mdition
that he sacrificed honour and self-respect.
The MATOS hoped no action of the Council would
deprive them of the able services of Mr. Stokes He
must leave the matter before them, however, in the hands
of the Council.
Aid TuomPsoN said the introduction of the political
element into the Council—which he for one regretted.....
had necessitated the Liberal party taking up a position.
There were, however, no stronger admirers of Mr.
St kes than his party.
Mr. CHALLINGsnOETEI said it reminded him of what
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Othello said to Casio, " I love thee, 2as,io, but be no
longer officer of mine"—(laughter).
Mr. SToxas, replying to Alderman Thompson, said he
loved consistency better than dignities. He had always
spoken against and deprecated tho introduction of the
political element into the Council. He regarded it as a
pitiful thing, and as that might be the last word he
should speak in that Council he had to say that whoever
ietroduced the political clement committed a great crime.
The Mayor and ex-Mayor had also spoken against the
political element, but he was sorry they had theught it
consistent with their duty to make it such a strong
instrument on the present occasion. He declined the
election, for he would not have it said that his appoint-
ment was brought about as the result of a party vote. He
should withdraw his name aad retire from the Council,
feeling happy to be outside the political strife which
would inevitably follow the introduction of party politics.
The votes were then taken. For the Mayor there
were 20, and for Ur. Garrett 12.
The MAYOR thanked the Conucil for his election, and
expressed a hope that Mr. Stokes would reeonsidei his
desision.

Hr. Stokes: I never shall.
Mr. GARRITr sail he thanked those who had given
thel votes in favour, not of himself, but of the ward he
represented. He considered that to put one to represent
Woodside who knew very little about the place, or was
not at all interested in it, was a mistake. The introduc-
tion of political feeling was also a mistake, and he held
that when the Liberal Association was formed the ruin
of that town commenced. He had been connected with
the country party for many years, and had worked with
them, but it appeared to him that theirs had been only
a pretended friendship, for they had now sold their
birthright as citizens for a mess of political pottage.
Several reports were afterwards read and adopted, but
they contained few items of public interest.

EPPS'S COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.—"By a
thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern
the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by care-
ful application of the fine properties of well-selected
cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with
a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many
heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such
articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built

up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease.
Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us
ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may
escape many a fatal shaft by keeping outselves well for-
tified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame
Civil Service Gazette.—Sold only in Packets labelled
--"JAMES EPPS & Co., Homceonathic Chemists, London.
TICE Nzwitnee.-1879.—A neat and effective Almanack
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London; and as it is given away by 4,000 Chemists, &e.
Agents for Horniman's Tea, the total circulation is im-
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addressed envelope to Messrs. Horniman, London, when
the Almanac will be forwarded gratis, or it can be had
by applying at any of their Agents —Horniman's Agents ;
Stourbridge—Clarke, 151, High-st ; Baker, 124, High-
st.; Hewit, Market Place; Morris, 136, High-st. .
Brierley Hill—Rawlings chemist ; Kidderminster-
Hewitt, Bull Ring; Halesowen, Adam, chemist; Lye
, Jones, chemist; Wordsley, Whewell, chemist; King
swinford ; Pearson, Brettell Lane ; Collins, chemist
Birmingham, Banks, Bull Ring; Quarry Bank, Watts
chemist.

ADVICE TO MOTHERS I—Are you broken in your rest
by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ?
Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor
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CoNstistrnort IS CURABLE.—A certain method of cur
has been discovered for this distressing complaint by

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DR. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS, which taste pleasantly
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4s. 6d., and lls, per box, of all Druggists.
ANOTHER CURE OF CONSUMPTIVE COUGH BY DR
OCOCK'S WAFERS.—FrOIR J. Pratt, Chemist, Stafford
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-4, THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS. —AI! suf-
fering from irritation of the throat and hoarse:.csa
will be agreeably surprised•at the almost im:no ii.ite
relief afforded by the use fo. 44 .-rown's
Troches." These famous " lozongos " aro. now sold
by most respectable chemists in this country at
Is ltd per box. People troubled with a " hacking
cough, 'Fa "slight cold," or bronchial affections, can-
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progress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic
affections. See that the words "Brown's Bronchial
Troches" are on the Government Stamp around
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London.
If there is any Lady or Gentleman who has not ye
.tried BUDDEN'S BALSAM of HOREHOUND and
coursFoo r for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, or any
affection of the Chest or Lungs. let them do so at once,
n 1 they will find that one dose will give relief, and one
bottle, in most cases, effect a most complete cure. Don't
be persuaded to take any other kind. Bottles ii, lid
and 2s. 9d. Agents for Stonrbridge Mr. J. H. Bland
75, High Street, and Mr. S. Hughes, 154, High Street
Pharmaceutical Chemists.
FITS.—EPILEPTIC FITS OR FALLING SICKNESS....
certain method of cu re has been discovered for th
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overy it is never known to fail, and will cure the most
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Full particulars will be sent by post to any person free of
Aar ge.—Address:— NV. Wrxusma. 10. Oxford Terrace
Hyde Park. I.nndon

t ;OUOHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, DIFFICULTY OF B ItEATII•
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and 2s. 91. each.

1F THERE ARE ART LADIES who have not yet used the
GLENFIELD STARCH, they are respectfully solicited to
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printed on every package, and if this is done, they will
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or the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore of spul-
ions.

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by HENRY C. GALLUP, 493, Oxford Street, London, and
sold by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere at 3e 6d
Der Bottle. _ _

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The PRIVATION OF THE UBB OF ONEB'B LIMBS while the
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THAT COMPLEXIoN use always been held to be the in
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,The only arrangement thatran be made to
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FLORILINR I—FOR THE TEETH AND BENATIG
few drops of the liquid " Floriline " sprinkled On a
wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, Whbal
thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites Of
impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stop
decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness
and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It remove•
all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth OR
tobacco smoke. "The Fragrant Floriline,"
eomposed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, iebla
cious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery d
the age. Price 2s 6d, of all Chemists and Pertains&
Prepared by Henry C. GLUM?, 498 Orlordidadh
Londoll.

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Saturday, January 11th, 1879.

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