The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-31 00:00:00

THE NAILERS' STRIKE.

THE DISPUTE IN THE HORSE NAIL TIRDE.

On Thursday afternoon, a large meeting of horse-nail
makers was held at the Rose and Crown, Reddal Hill, to
reconsider the steps resolved upon at Monday's meeting.
Mr. J. Willetts presided. He said that before any husi.
nese was gone into, he soul I read a letter from a leading
man in the trade, at Helper, in Derbyshire. The writer
stated that the men in that district were willing to be
guided by the resolutions come to in the Old Hill and
Netherton districts, whatever those resolutions might be.
An influential master in Derbyshire, a day or two ago,
had expressed sorrow for the men, and said he thought
there was a good prospect for them at the present time
to stain an advance of 61.

A lengthy discussion followed, after which Mr. John
Bloomer moved, and Mr. Josiah Hackett seconded,
" That Mr. Walker's men work up the iron on the con.
ditions it was taken out on Saturday last." This was ear.
ried unanimously.
Mr. E. Whitehouse moved, and Mr. illiam BeMeld,
seconded, That no iron be worked up after Saturday
next, whether the men have worked up the iron taken
out or otherwise."

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It was moved by Mr. Josiah Hackett, and seconded by
Mr. James Smart, " That no more iron should be drawn
out after Saturday till a general meeting of the trade had
beet, hi-141.-

Mr. Henry Bodge moved, and Mr. Samuel Grainger
seconded, " that a dapotatian wait 4sn th.• masters at the
earliest possible in one,a to heir tb,ar view., Olt the sal,
jet!'

The moce.dings shortly after terminsted.

HALESOWEN AND HAGLEY FLOWER
SROt.

The anneal Floral and Horticultural Ethibition wai
held this year (by the kind permisaion of Lord Lyttelton)
in Hanley Park. Rain fell during the earls part of the '
lay, but afterwards the pun broke out. and there was a
fine afternoon. The result was a very large attendance,
and upwards of 2.000 persons visited the park during the
afternoon. This show has now becomes hansehold word,
mud is held alternately at Hartley and The Leasowes,
lisleanwen. and is one of the finest and largest shows in
the Midland Counties. Its IineCYPS is no doubt owing to
the energetic conduct of Mr. F. B. Granger, the secre-
tary, Dr. Moore, Mr. G. Granger. clisirman • Mr. Trewolla,
vice.chairman. and Mr. Bloomer. who are untiring in
their eiertions to obtain subscriptions, and to do all they
possibly can to make it a success.
Among *hose present we noticed Lord and Lady Lyttel-
ton, the Hon. C. G. Lyttelton, M.P, liar. R. P, Turner,
Rev. T. Williarns, Rev, Boyle (Kidderminster), B.
Littlewood and Orly. D. ilonitray and party, T. Wood
and party, J. Aetna and party, a. Richardson and party,
Wilkes Webb and party, E. Webb and party, W. Roberts
and party, T. Amphlett and party, Captain Walker and
party, Mr. Oldershaw (Halesowen) and party, F.. Moore
and I:party, W. Haves and party, Mr. A. Swindell and
party, Mr. Hillier (Dudley) and party, Mr. Granger and
Party, Mr Bissell and party. Mr. Travails and party, Mr.
Blosham and party, Mr. B. Brooks, Mr. E. Webb, &sc.,
rte.
The show was held in a :mite of marquees. sit in num•
her, erected on one side of the Hail, presenting a pictu-
resque appearance, and the display was one of the beat
that ilea been held for some time, and would have been
much laror than it was but some of the plants could
not be got there in time, being detained in Manchester.
There was a tine display of ferns and plants. The pica.
tees, by Mr. Jackson. were very fine ; also the verbenas
of Mr. Perry and Mr. J. F. "Jackson. In the first or
general tent, a row of greenhouse plants were placed
round the tent, kindly lent by Lord Lyttelton ; also
others by Mr. Williams. The cut roses were very fine,
and much admired. The first prize for bouquets was
awarded to Mr. 11. 0. Harrison. of Ihrminghain: .

In another tent there was a splendid show of fuchsias
and geraniums. A first prize was awarded to Lord Lyt•
telton for a fine collection of geraniums, of variegated
foliage. Mr. T. H. Pargeter, of Wollemote, again took
the first prize for black grapes ; and Mr. H. (Hanger first
free for white (some fine specimens of Bucknalda sweet
water). Several baskets of flowers were hang round the
tents, looking remarkably wall.
In the Coltagers' Tent there was a very good show of
fruit, vegetables and flowers, one very tine by Mr. New-
man. There was also a model of a gentleman's house,
with garden and walks laid out. by J. Solloway, which
attracted a good deal Pf attention , and the tmriouc con-
tributions were very god.
The Judges for the general show ware Mr. Thomas
(gardener to Mr. Sampson Henbury). Mr. Page (gardener
to Mr. A. Hendrick, Solihull). and Mr. T. Hewitt (nue-

rerymen. SAhull). Vet the Cottager a the Judie. were
the Rec. H. P. Turner, T. A.ruphlett, th.q., and Mr. W.
C. H. Bloomer (Haleaouen).
The following it a hat of the successful competitors :
PRIZE LIST.
GENERAL CEASE.

Planta and Cut Flowers. Orchids, beet collection ;
lot prize, F. E. ; 2nd, U. Addis. Stove or
greenhouse plants. collection of nine : let prize, F. E.
Williams ; 2nd. H. Lowe. Ditto, collection of six : lot
prize, F. E. Williams ; 2nd, Lord Lyttelton. Ditto,
s,ingle specimen : lot prizs, F. E. Willieme ; 2nd, Lord
Lvttelton. Ericav, collection of six : Ist prize, F. E.
Fuelisiav, collection of nine: lot prize, I'.
(heaves ; 2nd, C J. Perry; 3rd. .1. Jackson. Ditto, col-
lection of six : it prize, C. J. Perry; toil. Lord Lyttel-
tnn. Ditto, callection of three: 14 prize, C. J. Perry;
2nd, Lord Lyttelton ; 3rd, W. I) ivies. Caleeolarias,
collection of six : let priz tireavev. (aeration..
collection of vine, variegated foliage : 14 prize, Lord
Lyttelton ; 2nd, C. J. Perry; 3rd, J. Jackson. Japan
Lily.
_collection of throe: Ist prize, F. E. Williams ;
_ .

2ail, Lord Lyttelton. Verbenas in pots, collection of
twelve : Isl prie.e, T. Greasee ; •lud, C J. Perry; 3rd, J.
Boetock. Ditto, collection of six : Ist pr:ze, T. Orestes ;
2nd, J. Bitstock ; 3rd, C. J. Perry.
•
I,ll..cettANzors.

Plants, not to exceed twelve sueeiniens, grown in pots:
tat prize, F. E. Williams ; 2nd, disqualified; 3rd, T.
area,. ,rotemi•... of twelve, dissimilar :
let prize, J. Jacks.n; 3,n1, 6. Addis, 3rd W. Davies.
Ditto ditto, six ditto: Ist priz.,, S. Brown, 2nd, O. Ad-
dis ; 3rd,!. Jockain. Picinee 4, collection of twelve, dis-
similar : Ist prize. J. Jackson, 211.1, O. Addis,:lr W.
itacies. Ditto ditto, sin ditto: let prize, S. Mown ;
2:1.1, J. Jackson ; 3rd, O. Addis. Cut Rom's, in bunches
of three, collection of 21 diasimilir si 1., wills leaves
and buds as cut : let wiz Perkins and Son ; 2od,
Vertcgans; 3rd, C. J. Perry. Ditto, single bloom. col-
leetion of twelve, dissimilar : let prizo, Pcikiiis arid Son ;
J. Jackson ; It. If. Vertegvas. Pines -5, singe
bloom. collection of twenty-four: let prize, W. Shaw ;
dad.! Jackson, Dahlias, collection of tweuty•four:
driee, W. Shaw ; 20-1, C.J. Perry. Ditto. coll.Sloo of
twelve: Ist p. is. W. Sham: 2ad, U. Smith. D.A.,
fancy, cofiect: of twelve: lot pr:ze, W. Shaw : 2,1.
12 J. Perry. Coludiums, beat collection of twelve ; Ist
prize, F. F.. Williciiis; lad, H. Lowe. Ditto, stogie
specimen : let prize, P. Pl. William.. Verbenas, la
bunches. collection of eighteen : lot prize. C. J. Perry ;
21.1, J. Bottoek ; 3rd, Lord Lytteliou. Ditto ditto, col-
lection of twelve iet prize, C. .1. Perry ; 2.1.1, O. H.
Fos kes ; 3rd, J. Bitstock. kliecelloneons collection of
.-ut flowers: let prize, F. E. W iliiuine; dud, T. Pargeter ;
3rd, T. tireaves. ler., collection of twelve : let prize,
Lord Liftelltiii. Ditto, colleete.ri of six ; let tour, F.
E. Vsllianss; 2nd, Lord Lyttelt.m. Begonias, collection
of six: let ptize, Lord Lytteiton ; 2nd, 'l'. Grooves.
Hollyhocks, in spikes if twelve varieties : let prize, O.
H. Fowkes ; 2nd, J. Jacksou. Bouquet of flowers: let
prize, C. H. Horriaon ; 2nd, Perkins and Sun kJ, W.
Show.
FIiCIT.

Pines, single spseinten : Ist priz., F. E. Williams.
Melons, single specimen: Ist prize, 'V. Pargetvr;
F. le— Williams. Grapes, black, two bodies: Ist prize,
T. Pargeter; S Bolton; 3rd, F. E. Williams.
Ditto, white, two bunches; Ist prize. F. E. Wsllsatus;
gml, Lord Lytielton ; 3rd, 'l'. Pargmer. Peaches, in
dishes of sin: Ist prize, F. E. Willizus; tlud, T. Parges
ter. Nectarines, io dishes of sin: Ist prize, T. Psrgeter ;
2nd, F. E. Williams. Piuius, in dishes of twelve : Ist
prize. F. E W 1111111171; 2.id; J. Gardiner. Strawberries,
in dishes : Ist prize, F. E. Willians dud, 11 Underhill.
Gooseberries, by weight. heaviest six red : lst prise, G.
Addig, 2ukl. W. Show. Ditto, ditto, yellow : Ist prize,
ti. Addis, 2nd. 'l'. Ruston. Ditto, ditto, greet,: lit
pria,, 0. Addis; 2i1.1, W. Shaw. Ditto, ditto, white:
lit prize, G. Addis dosl. W. Show. Ditto, best dish for
layout: 14 pria,,J. Uardiner ; 2n.1, W. Sliaw.