The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-08-02 00:00:00

TIM STOURBRIDGE ()IBS:EIMER.

second prize 1 10s. Od.—J. Crewdson, Salford
A.C., 25 yards start, 1; T. Lindon, Westminster
75, 2 ; T. Prime, Moseley Harriers, 20, 3.
Turney held the lead for 3 laps, Crewdson and
Plime drawing Up; Linden then coming very
strongly tackled the leader, and assumed a com-
umnding lead; Crewdson in the last lap came well
to the front, though walking in a rather shaky
manncr, ant spurting strongly, won a good race oy
couple of yards. Time, 7 min. 3 sec.
One Mile Steeplechase, first prize -Y.,6 Os. 01,
second prize £2 Os Od.—A. E. Calthorpe
F.C., 110 yards start, 1; W. W. Mitchell, Mos2ley
Harriers, 130, 2; W. G. George, Worcester BX.,
scratch, 3; H. W. Spong, Moseley Harriers, 50, 4.
Mitchell held the lead till within 100 yards of the
tare, and looked likely to win. Meanwhile George
had been cat c7aing up his men, and ran into third
place in fourt,i lap; in the last he came up with
ibell who then ran out strongly and not only
shook off George btr, also caught Mitchell a few
yards from the tape, and won by 2 yards. Time,
6 min. 121 sec.

At the conclusion of the sports, the prizes,
which were orders on local tradesmen, were pre-
ented to the successful competitors by Mrs. W.
G. NW bb.

Tio Cradley Heath Brass Band played some
exc&lent s&ections of music at intervals.._

After the sports, a dinner was served up by
Mr. J. Dutton in the Victoria Hall and Rink, when
upwards of 60 sat down. Captain Webb occupied
the chair and Mr. W. J. Turney the vice-chair.
The usual loyal and patristic toasts were proposed
and duly;responded to. The Chairman proposed
" Success to the Stourhridge Athletic Sports," to
which Mr. Otter replied. A number of other toasts
wereproposeJ, interspersed with songs, and a very
enjoyable evening was spent.

THE CASE OF " WESTWOOD V. THE GREAT WES-
TERN RAILWAY COMPANY."—The judgment in this
case. in which the plaintiff claimed damages for
injuries received in alighting from a train at the
defendants' Lye Station, was given by Judge
Kettle on Monday, as follows :—"I believe the
evidence of Thomas Hill gives a trustworthy
aecount of the trinsaction. (1) I find the defen-
dants were by their servants guilty of negligence.
(2) There is no suffici-er t, evidence of contributory
negligence by the plaintiff. Verdict for the plain-
tiff .£3O and costs, made up of damages for loss of
work, suffering, and household expenses, ;
doctor's bill, ffi."
Mn. PRESCOTT'S POLL.—The poll Mr. Prescott
demanded on the resolutions fixing the fees for
burials, &c., in the new cemetery, took place on
Monday, with the result that 28 votes were: re-
corded for the resolutions, and not one against
them.
STORMY VESTRY MEETING AT AMBLECOTE.—A
vestry meeting was held at Amblecote Church, on
Monday, to decide on the advisability of taking
steps to repair the under part of the church flooring
and to re,seat the church. The Vicar (the Rev. J.
I3o1dero) pr ,sided, and said that as the under part
of the floor was found to be decayed he had had it
examined by a man in the employ of Mr. Guest,
bailder, and also had obtained a report fi om Mr.
Meredith, architect, of Kidderminster. He pro-
duced some decayed wood to show the necessity
for raising the subject.—Mr. Guest's man was
called into the meeting, and stated that he found
the sleepers on which the floor-joists rested were
decayed, In answer to Mr. Gething, he said this
could be repaired without taking up the floor of the
church.—The Vicar then read the report of the
archteet, who spoke of the sleepers being decayed
and the probability that the joists would be affected
report also referred to the question of provid •
ing new seats. If chairs replaced the present pews
the cost a onld be £135; and if there were pitch.
pine sittings, £206.-I%lr. Corbett, the parishwarden
protested against the re-seating of the chancel as
unnecessary, and complained that he had not been
consulted in the matter. There was some ulterior
purpose, he thought.—The Vicar called Mr. Cor-
bett to order.—Mr. Corbett said he was speaking
in order, and would speak if he stayed there till
next week.—The Vicar said that Mr. Corbett had
no right to impute ulterior motives to him.—Mr.
Corbett retorted that he had a right to make any
statement he liked, and the Chairman might
challenge it afterwards, It only came to his know-
ledge privately that the vicar had thought of tak-
ing up the pews and putting chairs in the church.-aa
The Vicar remarked that a printed notice was sent
to Mr. Corbett &MHO time ago.—Mr. Corbett ob-
jected to being interrupte3, upon which the Vicar
made an observation as to his (Mr. Corbett's)
lehaving in an ungentlemanly manner.—Mr. Cor-
bett said he should behave like a gentleman. The
vicar was trying to put the parishioners to unre-
sonab'e expense.—The Vicar said Mr. Corbett was
premature; the meeting was not called upon to
contribute anything. He (the Vicar) had con-
k ultel the Bishop's secretary e s to the steps he was
taking. He should no think of consulting a man
who never came to church except to interfere at
vestry meetinms.—Mr. Corbett r, plied teat it was
the vicar's fault if he did not enter the church.
"I he church was the parishioners' whether they at
tended it or not.—At this point there was an alter- I
cation, during which two or three gentlemen spoke
at once. Mr. Cooper said he thought the Vicar
might have consulted some of his parishioners.—
The Vicar said it was no use unless he had some-
thing to lay before them.—Mr. Gething made a
remark about there being a jesuitical policy pur-
sued.—The Vicar observed that he was generally
submitted to impertinences by two or three gentle-
men when he came to vestry meetings.—Mr. Cor-
bett asked for names.—The Vicar: You are one,
and Mr. Gething is another.—Mr. Corbett said he
came there to speak h's mind, and if that was
being impertinent he should always be impertinent.
—Mr. Corbett: If he can't come here and carry his
ideas he says we're impertinent.—The altercation
ended in the Vicar proposing a resolution that the
flooring be repaired, and that as in order to effect
the repairs the pews would have to be removed, a
faculty be applied for to reseat the church tem-
porarily with chairs which could be removed when
funds were provided for substantial open seats.—
Mr. Hudson seconded —Mr. Gething pointed out
that it was unnecessary to move the pews, and, Mr.
Meredith confirming that, Mr. Gee moved, and
Mr. Berringt n seconded, an amendment to the
effect, "That the rotten sleepers be taken out and
replaced without taking up the pews, and that a
competent builder be called in to give an estimate
of the cost."—Ten voted for the resolution, and 14
for the amendment. which was therefore carried.—
The meeting ended after other matters had been
discussed.
TRANSFERS.—At the Police Court, yesterday, be-
fore Colonel Fletcher and Lord Lyttelton, the fol-
lowing transfers took place: The Swan Hotel,
from Henry It win to William Preece; the Vauxhall
Inn, Foster Street, from Thomas Nendick to Wm.
Frederick Law; the Bridge Inn, Beauty Bank, from
Benjamin S. Raybould to Elijah Partridge; the
Nags Head, New Street, from Frank Jones to John
Turner; the Blue Ball Inn, Cradley, from William
Dunn to John Cox; the Falcon Inn, Lye, from
Edward Wall to William Oliver; the Bull's Head,
Wollaston, from William Warrilow, deceased, to
Helen Warrilow ; the Park Lane Tavern, from T,
Hill to William Oliver.
CHARgrES AGAINST A CAB PROPRIETOR.—David
Falwell, cab proprietor, was charged with being
drunk at Wollaston while in charge of a horse and
cab, on the 25th Ult. Defendant was further
charged with assaulting Police-constable Smith.
Defendant pleaded guilty to both charges. Smith
said defendant was quite drunk while in charge of
a horse and cab. Witness ordered him home and
as he refused to go he was locked up. Defendant
struck witness and kicked him and was very
violent. Defendant said he had too much whiskey
and was very sorry. For being drunk he was fined
53 and costs, and for the assault on the officer 103
and costs.

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Henry Field, of the
Lye, was charged with being drunk and disorderly
on the 26th ult. Police-sergeant Payne proved
the case. Fined 5s and costs.

FURIOUS DRIVING. - Joseph Maden and Henry
Hall were charged with furious driving at Hagley,
ou the 24th ult. Thomas Haines said the defend-
ants were each in charge of a horse and cart and
they were drivinf, very fast. At one time they
were level and then passed each cther. Police
-
constable Wallace corroborated. Fined 5s and
costs each.

DRUNK AND REFUSING TO Qum—Charles Perks
was charged with being drunk on tlle 23rd ult, and
refusing -t.) quit the Cross Walks In:2, the Lye, when
requested. Thomas Hayes, the landlord, proved the
offence. Defendant pleaded guilty. Y.lned os and
costs.

SCHOOL BOARD PROSECUTIONS.—. The following
persons were summoned by W. Jasper, for neglecting
to send their children to school. Thoms,s Rewherry,
fined is; Edward Roberts, fined le; Thomas Evans,
ii!!ed ls; N, ah Wainwright, fined se.
CHARGE or DRUNKENNESS.—Sarah Emily Cochrane
w,s charged with being drunk at Virollaa7.o3n, on the
night of the 25th ult. Mr. Wa"...'.l:Da defended
Police-constable Smith said that abe-_-.1:; 1120 p.m. he
s .4- the defendant very drunk, She ?Aid re,aen out in
cab, which David Fulwelll hao. Leen driving.
tiefi.ndant shouted out and said tha ulwell was
driving her the wrong way, but it 7472,8 the Aght way.
She reeled against witness and ejainct, the inb. She
s ,id the cab driver wanted to giv3 hr 4..r,:ne whiskey.
Mr. Walthon, for the derazte, IsEcf.l tti:sat ahe was
drunk, hut admitted she v;-25 er,Ataal. Charles
Ca7lhy said he ,aw the defemdatn at tla time named
by the police. Be did not think she Vls drunk, but
excited. The d, fend a* asked bimee her home,
uni he said he woud. (Thit cabman. aim told him not
to interfere, aud stn.& him. Ma -ry Pargeter also
gave evidence, and said tie defend,mt rrss perfectly
buLer. Colonel Fietater stria aftca gte evi-
' deuce they should dismiss the summons. Dap° lo

were perfectly right in bringing the charge. De- I
fend mt might have been very excited, but not chunk.
CHARGE or USING THREATS.—EIiza Cartwright
was brouAt up on remand charged with using
threatening language to Henrietta Green, on the 15th
ult. The case was adjourned for the attendaLce of a
witness Three witnesses were called to prove that
the defendant used threats towards the comidainant.
Defendant denied using the threats, and charged John
Cr.en with using threats to her, on the 16th ult.
Alter bearing the evidence of complainant and her
witnesses, the Bench dismissed the summon,, and
ordered Cartwright to find one surety in £5, and
himself in -110 to keep the peace for one month.

_
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—T/12 Vnekly Meeting
of this Board was held yesterday. Mr. Ray-
bould in the chair. There were also present
Messrs. H. Billiugham, Pargeter, William ,
Wood, Mullett, Giles, Hale, Rhodes, Lavender,
Kelly, Piaot, Baskew, Bird, Parkes, J. Guest,
and the Rev. C. H. Cole Webb. Admitted 26 ;
discharged 18 ; dead 2; remaining in the house
465 ; corresponding week last year
.430. Out-
door relief Kingswinford district £4B 6s. 101 ;
Stourbridge district £27 12s 6d ; Halesowen
district 11s 7d ; non-resident paupers 4s ;
total, ,C 97 14$ 11d; against £6l 2s 10d.—A
letter from Dr. Turner was read, offering to the
Board the Illustrated London News, for the use
of the inmates which was gladly accepted.—The
Guardians desire to make known to tho rate-
payers that any small toys they had to give,
would be gladly accepted, for the younger class.
- The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, Lord Chamberlain,
has by special warrant appointed Mr. James W.
Benson, of old Bond Street and Ludgate Hill,
Jeweller and Watch Maker-in-Ordinary to Her
Majesty.