The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-08-28 00:00:00

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PRESCOTT 11. KING.—In this ease, which was
called on at the County Court last week (a re-
port of which appeared la our columns). Mr. W.
King has made an application to the Vacation
judge, Mr. Baron Cleasby, to remove the cage
to the Court, of Qaof, Baloh. The applied.
tlon is granted, without imposing terms.
FIRR AT A FARM YARD•—Virly 011 Saturday
morning it fire marred in the farm yard of
Hodge Hall Farm, in the parish of Pedmore,
which resulted in the destruction of a consider-
able quantity of farm produce. Tbe farm is
oempied by Mr. Ambrose Yardley. It appears
that Mrs. Yardley happened to loek out of the
bed-room window abet three o'clock in the
morning, And seeing a blaze of light la the yard
called her hushrel. Mr. Yardley went immedi-
ately to the yard, and there found a bailey rick,
a hayrick, and a wag en loaded with barley, stand-
ing between the ricks, all on fire. &erne men
came to assist from the Lye, and a messenger
was despatched to Stomehridge for the Nee:lice
fire engine. It was about five o'clock before the
engine reached the place ; but even if it had been
there sooner, it would have been impossible to
save anything from the fire. so rapid was its pro-
gress. All the efforts put forth were directed to
preventing the themes seizing upon the forte
buildings, and we are elod to say their efforts
succeeded. It is estimated that the loss will be
about £2OO, but it is covered by insuraece in the
Boy :1 Assnrance Offico. We believe there is no
suspicion of incendiarism. The barley rick wad
only built on Friday, but the hay rick had been
standing since June, and it is supposed that the
hay ' ad heated and event:tall: fired.
CONOREG ,TIONAT. 5e11001.4.--1)11 Monday lest
the Day and Sanday SCIIOOIe in connection with
the above Chapel, had their annual treat. The
children as melded at the IA o'.room, and
then walked through the High-street, en route to
the Hawn Dingle. On arriving there they in.
dulged in a number of amusements, and after
enjoying themselves, they were amply supplied
with milk, cake, and bans. Oa returning they
were headed by the Fife and Drum It nel, whtsit
thy had R dance in a field belonging to Mr. 1-1.
Billingbam. The children appeared pleased,
and hearty thanks were given to the teachers
and friends for the treat.
ANNUAL LICENSINO MEETING. -- The annual
meeting for granting and renewing licenses tool:
place yesterday, at the Public Office. The Ma-
gistrates present were Major Fletcher, C. E.
Swindell, C. Noel, Esqrs., and the Hon. C. G.
Lyttelton. There were ten applicatiens for old
licenses. One only was granted—Daniel John
Lovatt, High-street. supported by Mr. C:dlis.
opposed by Mr. Perry, granted ; Samuel Ben-
nett, Two Oates, opposed by Mr. Perry,
refused: James Hingley, Crudity, snuported by
Mr. Perry, refused! John Waldron, Cheat, sup-
ported by Mr. Peartaan, opposed by Mr. Perry,
refused ; John Beeenett, Cross Walk. Wellescotc,
absent; John Pearson, Beauty Bank, supported
by Mr. Pearmau, I.ow-A ; Maybury,
Blakedown, refused ; William Morgan, Lye
Waste, supported by Mr. Pearmau, refused ;
Charles Hall, 0=31)111, supported by Mn-. Col.
lie, refined ; Jelin Phillips, Cross Walk, 01.1-
swinford, supported by Mr. Pearman, refused.
There were 170 renewals, and S 9 beerhouse cer-
tificates granted. The following were suspended
until the Adjourned Licensing Day : Mills,
Freemasons Arms, Coventry.strect Saralial
Moore, Jolly Soldier, Birminglonn.strcet ; Jas.
Billingharo, Holly Bash, Coveeetry-atimet •,
Page, Cross Heys, New-street; and D. Lambert,
Old Crispin, Chnrch-street.
BOARD or Guanottss.—The weekly meeting
of this Beard was held yesterelty, Mr. Grainger
in the chair. There were also present :
Messrs. Richardson, Wood, Rhodes, Guest. T.
H. Pargeter, Rose, Weston, Holmes, and Dr.
Walker, Admitted into the house daring the
week, 6 ; discharged 4 ; born, 2; remaining 414.
Corresponding week last year, 443. Ont-door
relief Kingswinford district, 138 18s 9.1; Stour-
bridge district, /28 Os 211; Huheetwen district,
/22 7s Sid ; total /92 us Bd, against /91 Dia 111,
last year.—The following letter was read