The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-07-08 00:00:00

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Police-constable Larapet proved the case, and
she was fined 6d and costs; in default seven '
days.
THE FORESTERS' FETE AND GALA.— On re-
ference to our advertising columns it will be
seen that on Monday next a monster fete and
gala will be held in Hagley Park, in connection
with the various Courts of the district. The
Foresters, with the Ancient Order of Shepherds.
attired—the former in their splendid regalia,
with Friar Tuck, Robin Hood, Little John,
Maid Marian, &c., in full costume, and the lat-
, ter in their picturesque and rustic habiliments,
I will form a procession numbering upwards of
1,000 persons, on the cricket ground at Amble-
cote early in the morning, and accompanied by
splendid .brass bands will proceed to Lingle)
Park. The Committee have secured a host of
alent for the entertainment of visitors, eunsisk
ing of a ballet troupe of ten artistes, traperists,
sentimental mad comic singers, &c., &c., besides
a great varkty of other amusements. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the Sick and Funeral
Fund of the district, and should the weather be
favourable no doubt thousands will be present
at the fete.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—Au accident of a serious
nature occurred on Monday last to Mrs. lolling.
worth, wife of Mr. Hollingworth. Deputy Ma-
gistrates' Clerk. It appears that as she was
going down the cellar on her ordinary duties,
she stepped on a piece of coal. whiah threw her
down several steps, breaking her leg above the
aucle. Mr. R. L. Freer, surgeon, was in imme-
diate attendance, and the unfortunate sufferer is
doing as well as can be expected.
CHARGE OF WHOBBLING AT THE LYE. At
the Petty Sessions, yesterday, before Major
Fletcher (chairman), J. Holcroft, R. L. Freer,
W. C. Firmstone, and H. 0. Firnistone, Esqrs.,
Samuel Collins, of the Lye, was charged with
selling ale on the 17th of June, he rot being
duly licensed. Mr. Stokes, of Dudley, defended.
—Our readers will recollect that thic case W:lfi
heard a few weeks ago, when it was arranged for
it to be heard before a full Bench of Magi&
trates.—Poliee-constable Rea deposed : I pasiEs.ol
the defendant's house about seven o'clock. I
looked through the window, and saw three men
on one side. Three others were sitting on the
ether. si.de.. Saw_ two pint
.eups on the table.

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Tried the back door. Could pot get in. On
coming round met Collins, and told him I wan-
ted to search his house. Defendant " Show
me your authority." I read the warrant over to
him. Saw his brother going from the house.
Then went inside defendant's house, and found
two pint cups under the seat where three men
were sittine, both containing a small quantity
of ale. They were the same I had previously
seen on the table. There was ale on the table
in several places, and two spittoons, as if men
had been smoking. In the back kitchen I saw ,
three women there, and some cups. Then went
into the bar, where I saw a four-pull beer ma-
chine and u quantity of slops, as if fresh drawn.
There Was froth upon the top. In the cellar I
found a quantity of barrels containing beer, some
of them being attached to the machine. After-
wards tasted some ale. Defendant said it was
what he sold for threepenny. Having tasted it,
said I shoud like to buy some at the price. The
defendant said he dare say I should. Then
ent up stairs and found a quantity of malt and
hops, and in the brewhouse about fifty gallons
of ale cooling, covered over with malt bags, and
about IS gallons in the boiler, boiling. Cross-
examined: Police-constable Walton was with
me at the time. Cannot say lie looked through
the window. I was first. I did compare notes
with Walton. He first took it down at my die.
tation. I have visited defendant's house before,
and gone in without rapping, and found men in
the house, fresh. Defendant did keep a licensed
house about two years since. At that time he
had the present brewing plant. Mrs. Collins
does sell tripe. By the Bench: None of th,
parties present were inmates of the house.—
Police-constables Walton, Poole, and Caley also
gave evidence.—This being the case, Mr. Stokes
addressed the Bench for the defence, and admit-
ted that a quantity of ale, malt, hops, end Irew..
big utensils were on the defendant's premises,
and stated that formerly the defendant had kept
a public.house, but that the license had been
taken from him, and he had not parted with his
plant in the hope of getting his license at the
next licensing day ' • and that a number of men
were in the defendant's house on the 17th ef
June, but considered that was no offence, as the
men found in the house were workmen of the
defendant, and had come for their wages. I;
had not been proved that ale Was sold, or leee
been consumed in the Louse, and there must he
positive evidence of the oft'ene'.. If the Bele•:,
considered there was case he shwa,:
call his witneFscs. He would Lke the evidc;,:••

given as admitted, but contended that it was nut
sufficient to justify a conviction, as there must
be positive affirmative evithince.—Six witneiseo
were called for the defence, whose evidence wink
to provw they were in the house of defendant
when the police came; that there was no ale
drawn, or brought into the room, or drunk bj
any one.—The Bench retired for a short time.
On returning into Court, Major Fletcher said
the Bench bad given the ease their best and
most serious consideration, and had no doubt'in
their minds as to the guilt of defendant, but
there was not sufficient evidence to prove the
case to convict, and had determined to dismiss
the summons, but cautioned him that if he case
before them again and the case was proved, he
would he liable to a penalty of ..t.50.

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MASTER AND SERVANT'S CASE. CITIT!!!
Evcson, of the Lye, WAB ,Llllllllollod by Wilburn
Pearson for a breech of contract, an I 1.1. ed
£2 2a as cm/it:luta:Mit. Mr. Collis defended.
Complainant said he engaged with the defendant
as warehouseman at .t 1 is, and was to give oi
take 14 days' notice. Two witnesses were called
to prove that the complainant had misconducted
himself, and the Benet' considered the defendant
justified in dismissing the complainant.

ALLEGED CRUELIY TO A Cow.—Charles COT-
field was charged with cruelly illtreating a cow
on the 27th ult. Police-sergeant Jones proved
that the cow bad a "log" upon it, and it was
beating against the other leg, which was so in
jured in consequence that it was much swell. ii.
George Wilson, master of the defendant, wa,
called, and said he thought the log of wood pro•
duced was the best thing to put on a cow, and
gave defendant an excellent character for his
atteutien to cattle, and the Bench dismissed ii
sullaßODs.
CHARGE OF LARCENY.—EIIen Graghan, pros-
titute, was charged with stealing six shillings if
William Wakland, on the 2nd ult. Prosecutor
said he resides at Jinver. On the above date
he was in Stourldidge, and went to the Jollj
Soldier, in Birininghani-street. He met Vi,.
piivouer there, and a man. Left the Jolly Sol-
dier and went with them to a house, and paid
for some ale. Found out the ale was only beer,
and left the house. Prisoner followed him and
took him to another house, and afterwards took
six shillings out of a tobacco box.—Pelice-ser
! geant proved apprehending the prisoner, aid
, Fanny Lampet proved searching the prison.'
, when in the cell, and finding five shillings in li. r
pocket. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was set..
tenced to the House of Correction for three
months.
CHARGE OF SELLING ALE DURING PROHIBITND
HOURS.—Edward Wheeler, landlord of the
Woodman Inn, Lower Clout, was summonsed by
Superintendent Freeman for keeping his house
open for the sale of beer during prohibited
hours, on the 2nd inst. Police-constable Hall
said he visited the defendant's house at half.
past four. He found six men in the house, five
of whom were strangers, and the other man
belonged to the village. They had ale and
porter to drink. Pefendant admitted the offence,
and said the men were strangers, and that he
was from home that day, or it would not ha, e
happened. The Bench said they had received
a very good character of the house from Super
intendant Freeman, who was willing to withdraw
the case, on payment of costs. The defendant
expressed his willingness to do so, and the case
was withdrawn.
CAUTION TO WAGONERS.—WiIIiam Parkes was
charged with not having proper control over his
horses and wagon. at Clent, on the lot instant
Police-constable Hall proved that he found th
defendant in the wagon fast asleep, and the n.
had lost lid. li It. Fined is and costs in deli t
seven days.

CHAPOE OF WILFUL DAMAGE. Shadrlle
Cox, a boy, was chfe•qed with wilfully breaking
o square of glass, on the 25th nit, the property
of John Bloomer. Windmill, Complainant
proved the glass w,., '• Aen, and valued it at ss.
The boy had offer for the glass. Two
witnesses were cai, , said that the boy
was shooting at the w..:4,hercock, and the stone
struck the window. The Bench said it was not,
a case of wilful damage, as it appears to have
been done accidentally, and dismissed the case.