The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-04-18 00:00:00

THE STOURERIDGE OBSERVER.

and J. Taylor.
Oldswinf .rd.—A. W. Worthington, G. Green
F. Evers, G. Boden, T. J. Voce. J. Hill, R. Wassail,
Forrest, L. Edwards, 1 Nash, W H. Westwood, J.
Worrall, J. °Ailey, and W. B. Cilia. _

Sturbridge.—J. B. Sh-pherd, M. Palfrey, W.
Baker, G. Pei Ty, W. WooLey, T. Parkes, H. Billing-
ham, D. K. Shoetotham, W. Platt, W. H. Pack-
wood, W. Jones, Rev. W. Wallace, A. Bridgewater,
Cadwallader, C. Evers, Brazier, C. Rollason, H.
Saunders, W. Walker, Lichfield, P. Pargeter. E.
Tu!ney, J. Underwood, H. Willimott, Cornford, J.
Davis, R. Broomhall, E. Purkiss, H. Mills, r. Paget,
H, Hughes, C. Scott, H. Scott, H. Scott junr., W.
Travis. W. Woodcock, C. Little, J. Lynch', C. Mills,
J. Wooldridge, H. Godfrey, R. llohnes, A. Hum-
fries, J. Lowe, Baylie, Perry, W. Waugh. W. Kin-
sey, F. Billingham, and J. Fawkes.

DRAINAGE BOARD.—An adjourned meeting of
this board vvas held in the Commissioner's Rom,

Cern Exchange, on Monday evening, Mr. W. J.
Turney presided. There were also present Messrs.
11. ilicklin, E. Stringer, P. Pargeter, and N. For-
rest. The clerk reported that three tenders had
been 7 eceived for the erection of cottages and farm
buildings on the sewage farm at Whittington. The
tenders were as follows : Mr. Guest, Brettell Lane,
;.n,053 2s. 4d ; Mr. C. Horton, Brierley Hill £1,036
and Messrs. Dorse and Sons, Cradley Heath, £l,lll
us 2d. On the motion of Mr. Pargeter it wac de-
cided to accept the tender of Messrs. Dorse and Son,
There was no other business of pvblic interest:
Ace-Intr.:T.7-On Monday morning, while the demo-

lition of the buildings where the n.w post office
is to stand was going on a rather alarming accident
occured which for the moment caused a good deal
of excitement. A man named Adamswas on the upper

part of tbebuilding towards the Caoch and Horses
Hotel pushing down brickwork, when the building
crumbled and came down with a crash against the
Coach and Horses. Adams fell with the debris, but
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fortunately escaped with comparatively slight in-
juries. He was sent to his home afterwards and at—
tended to.
BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATION.—The examiaation of
Edwin Harper Stringer took place before Mr. Reg-
istrar Collis, at the County Court on Monday, The
statement of affairs showed liabilities to unsecured
creditors .t 778 4s. 7d. and deducting assets there
was a deficiency of £443 6s 153,—Mr. i. P. Job-
son, the official receiver, examined the debtor. He
stated he carried on business at 50, High Street,
as a boot and shoe dealer, and also acted as a com-
mercial clerk. He commenced business in 1864,
and failed in 1882. After his discharge in March
1882, he commenced business again and £2OO was
lent him to purchase the stock and effects. A por-
tion of his liabilities was for part of this advance.
Fie had not had resource to money-lenders, but he
borrowed money from time to time for business
purposes from his brother. About Christmas time
a creditor obtained a County Court judgement
against him, which was registered and every one
then catne down upon him. The boot trade was
done at a low profit in ;iStourbridge as there was
great opposition in the town. Every penny taken
and spent appearad in the books.—The Receiver

said fte understood profits on the shoe trade w( re,
about 22 per cent., but the debtor said they did
not average that.—The Registrar declared the ex-
amination closed.

MEETING OF CREDITORS.—A meeting of the creditors
of Joseph Henry Chava.sse, carrying on business at
No 3 Pits, Himley Colliery, mid Tileworks, Kings-
infor d, was held on Monday, at the Talbot Hotol.
Mr, P. jobson, the official receiver, was in the chair
and Mr. Joseph Walker appeared for the debtor.
1 he statement of affairs showed liabilities £2,818,
10d., and net assets £271 16s 3d. The causes of
the failure as stated by the debtor were the 'ale
colliers' strike and the drowning out of his pits
wbru work was resumed. The official receiver, in
his report, stated the debtor informed him on the
death of bankrupt's father in 1862 he took posses-
sion of the Kingswinfcrd;colliery and worked it out
ad undertook a responsibility to the extent of
£2,500, in reqr2ct to p operty damaged by mines
ot his fathers at We.t Bromwich, About eleven
years ago he took to N 0.3 pits at Himley, under Lord
Dudley, and subsequently entered into pa-tnership
with a Mr. Sharman, which was dissolved in 1884,
owing to the death of Mr. Sharman. The land
lord seized the chattles and property at the colliery
in payment of his clairo.—Mr. Joseph Walker, who
appeared on behalf of the debtor, said the estate
showed abcut is. 7d in the pound. He proposed
with the assistance of Mr. Chavesse's friends to
offer a dividend of 2s. That might be obtained in
twenty-eight days,—Mr. Mossop proposed that the
offer of 2s. be accepted and Mr. Bloomer seconded
it.--Several large creditors said they would offer
no opposition, and the motion was carried.—The
debtor afterwards underwent his public examination
in the County Court before Mr Registrar Collis.—
The examination was declared closed.
ELECTION OF GUARDIANS. The following is
a return of the election of Guardians in the ,Btour-
bridge Union, the names with an asterisk being
those of the elected Guardians :—Halcsowen *J.
Grove, 342; *A., Burr, 301; W. Somers, 134. Has-
; ury : W. Somers, 156; A. Burr, 108. Lye: *J.
Brooks, 500; *G Rhodes, 258 ; 'l'. Brooks, 251; G,
Newman, 250. Stourbridge *H, Billingham, 599;
F. J. Haskew, 534; *E. Stringer, 476; VT. Platt,
332; A. W. Hopton, 297; T, Canaditte, 161; H.
Humpl.reys, 30 ;W. Mullett, 14. Upperswinford :
*N. Forrr.s , 233; J. Gillam, 103. Brierley Hill :
"K. Th•m.peon, 602 ; *R. B. Guest, 542 ; *M. It el-
linson. 488; F. Wright, 229 ; G. Nock. 157 ; W.
Corbett, 123 ; G. Allen, 107 ; W. INlullett, 92 ,
Parsons, 92. Broeltmo;:r ; *D. Dawes, 305; W.
Wood, 226. Pensnett *D. Bryaa, 427; *J. Ray-
hould, 340; W. Corfield, 242; E. R. Hale, 172, St.
Mary's: *B. Webb, 289; *E. C. Giles, 271; J. F.
Addenbcocke, 262. Wordsley :* F. Cramp, 5.38;
*G. P.,t..rson, 389 ; R. Plant. 309
tv.ADI DR,Acqi_on Poen.D WORKS.—The works in
connection with this Board Nverd to have been
.01ifially opened oa Wednesday lest, but in eonse-
, queuoe of sorn„, difficulty in cl:npletting the
wachine,ty, the opening is postponed until the 29,11
Inst. _ _

FONERALi OF TRADES/tEr,—On Sunday last the
mortal remains of tie late Mr. Francis tiudervr ,od,
of the Chequers, High Street, were consigned to
their resting- place in 013swrnford cherchyarJ. The
burial service was read by the Rev. C. S. Words-
worth. DeceA,ed, ho v, as w (di rinown and much
respected, was fullowet ti, no grave by about thirty
of his fellow licensed victuallers and tradesmen.—
Oa the same day the remains of Mr. Edward
Stanley, an old and much lamented tradesman. of
Market Street, were ititemil in the beautiful
grounds at the Stourbridge Ceieet•Ty. The funeral
cortege was followed by 8, 1 r,2,,J nuinber of sorrow-
ing_ friends.
DEATH or Ma. R. H. SMITH oir S'rouRBEIDGE.—
The classical concert announced ro be given en
Monday next, at Stourbri ige. has been postponed,
in consequence tqxn the death of Mr. R. H. Smith
father ot Mr. Watson Smith, the hon. sec., with
whom a vote of sympathy was pased at the re-
hearsal of the People's Concert Society on Tuesday-
night. Mr. R. H. Smith;was at one time a bank
manager at Dudley and since his retirement was a
partner .in an important firm in the district.
INCREASE OF CALEDONIAN Coßiiism —On Wednes-
day evening last, there was a goodly number of
members at No. 1 Lodge, Stourbridge astriet, held
at Brother A. J. Barnet,'s, Mitre Hotel, Stourbridge,
to assist iii the initiation of several new members,
more naines being still on the list for next lodge
night. The lodge which is yet but a young one has
upwards of 60 members, and this week they have
been all supplied with a new regalia which is of a
very high-class quality, and one that refiscts great
credit upon the members for their choice. Acces-
sions or members are being constantly gained ;
the officers are energetic and persevering in their
work: and we are pleased to see that the host is
proving himself such a tow er of strength to the
todge by his unceasing efforts to further the
interest el iIL? tinier. During the evening several
tod swigs were given by Brothers C. Cope, A.
Beaumont, 11. Lloyd, M. Machale and C. H.
Roberts the latter being raptunin,ly encored for
hi- flee rendering of "The Flaws of all Nations," to
winch he responded with "Death and Glory,"
in 3 ogether a very pleasant evening was spent
and the heartiest good brotherly feeling was notice-
able 1l round; brother E. Pickworth, violinist,
a,,a brother C. Smith, pianist. We also are in
brined that it is the intention of the lodge to pay
a regalia visit to NO. 1 Lodge, Lye district, held at
brother Taylor's, Thee Crowns Inn, Hay Green,
wh,-11 they will parade the principal streets of the
town headed by the Ualedeilian Corks' Brass Band.
Tint Prue BrixoAne;.—The amateur dramatic
society in connection with the above brigade, will
give Shakespearian performances in the Corn
Exchange, on Thursday and r riday next (under
distin.g,ruisiten patronag.,r-,) in aid of the funds of the
Church of England Association. On Thursday will
be piodueed "Much ado about nothing,' and on
Friday, by special request, "She Stoops to Conquer.'
A special feature in connection with the enter- '
tainment is the programme; which is being
published by Messrs. Mark and Moody, which will
contain quotations from the immortal bard, for
every patron and advertiser in the programme.
Full particulars of the entertainment will be found
tri our front page.
110AnD OF GuARDIA.NS.—Mr. H. Billirighttni pre-
sided at the meeting of this Board yesterday. Ad-
mitted 27, discharged 7, born 1, dead 6, remaining
572 against 531 last year. Out door relief, King.
swinford £4O Hs 61, Stourbridge £3O 13s 9d.
Halesowen ..t.24 15s 01, non-resident t aupers 1.19 s
I Ss, total £lO3 19s 11d, against £99 Cs Bil last ye ir.
lOn the motion 'of Mr. Guest, secoLded by. Mr.
Pargeter, Mr, H. Billingbam was elected oh Irman
I for the ensuing year. Mr. Haskew %a.s s.proin ed
first vice chairman and Mr. Pargeter second Vice-
I chairman. The usual committees were api °iota I.
pug,—At the Police Court yesterday, Wore

Colonel Fletcher, Captain Noel, and Mr, Thomas,
Samuel Taylor was charged with being drunk on
the 7111 inst, at the Lye. Fined 2s 6d and costs.—
John Walley was fincd 2s 6d and costs for being
drauk on the 11th inst.— Thomas Roberts was
fined 5s and costs for being drunk on the 9th inst.
—Thomas Bache was fined 5s and costs for being

drunk on the 16th inst.
OnsTnuarioar.—William Siddaway was charged
with obstructing the highway on the 9th Met.
Fined 2s 6d and costs.—Thomas Rubery and Sidney
Simms were charged with playing tip cat on the
road, on the 14th inst. The Bench said as they
were sorry for what they had done, anel as the
Superintendent did not wish to press the case they
could go, on promising not to do so again.
SOLICITING PROSTITUTION.— Martha Kimberly
N% as charged with soliciting prostitution on the 15th
just. Fined 40s or 14 days' imprisonment.—Emma
Powell was charged with a similar offence on the
same date. Fined 40s or 14 dayo.
ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. —A CRUEL CHARGE.—
Emily Shaw, King Street, Dudley, was charged that
on or about the 13th inst, she then being a servant
to Mesers Francis Broomhall and Co., did feloniously
and ftaudulently embezzle and steal certain moneys
amounting to 8s Bd.—Henry Arkless, manager to
Mears. Broomhall and Co., tea dealers, Birming•
ham, said they had a branch establishment in
Coventry Street, Stourbri4e, and defendant was
manageress at this estabishment. Her duty was to
receive moneys on account of the firm, and promptly
account for them in a book which was supplied to
her On each Monday she should transmit it to
Birmingham; but retain, if necessary. a small
balance in hand, which would be carried forward
in the next week's account. There was no fixed
amount. On the 13th inst he saw the defendant
and she handed him the account book and £9 in
cash. He balanced the book and he then found she
ought to have accounted for £9 8s Bid. He asked
her for the balance which she said she bad in hand.
She said she had bought a pair of boots and had
used the money on her own account to purchase
food and other things. She vo.unteered the state-
ment and did not deny she was 8s 81c1 short. He
gave her a week's money in lieu of a week's notice,
but he deducted the 8s 80, The Bench intimated
that he had, made it a question of count, and the
care was dismissed. Mr. Sidney Barradale, of
Dudley, defended.
FACTORY AT PROSECUTION. —'Messrs. David
Yardley & Co., spade maeufacturers, Stamber Mill,
were charged with failing to report an accid nt
which had taken place with machinery, causing
bodily harm. Mr. Hoare proved the case, Mr.
Wyndham defended. Fined lOs and costs.
A SsAULTS.—Alfred Beat and George Arkle, of
Bourneheath, were charged with assauldng
Aniatha Haucox on the 6th inst; Bott was further
charged with assaulting Emma Hancox on the
same date. Bott was tined 5s and costs for the
assault on the woman; the two menwere fined 2s 6d
and costs each for the assault on the man. Mr.
Waldrou defended.
The Stourbridge Stock_ Sale, held on Tuesday
last, was well supplied with stock of all classes.
Prices were firm, and purchasers very numerous
from all parts. The sale comprised about 400
sheep, 50 head of cattle, and 100 pigs. The
highest figures realised were for fat bullocks ..R,25
7s 61, heifers £lB 2s 6d, sheep, tegs„ 683, wethers
675, ewes and lambs 765, calves £5 8s Od. Mr. 11.
King was auctioneer.
CONSERVATIVE MEETING —A meeting of Con-
servatives of Upper Swinford was held at the Crab
Mill inn, on Wednesday evening, for the purpos-
of elec.ina six delegates t serve upon:the Divisional
Committee for the new division of Dreitwich. The
chair was taken by Mr. B. Brett, and there was a
larse attendance, including Messrs. F. Simms. S.
lisanbury, G. Thompsou, Phiao, Chamberlain,
Perry, Merrick, Howe, and George Burton
(secretary) —The Chairman explained that the
meeting was called for the purpose of electing ad-
ditional members to the Divisional Committee,
which was originally limited to one member for
every 5,000 population, or 1,000 voters, but was
now to have a member for every 500 of the popula-
tion. Stourbridge district will have 37 members,
of which six are to come from Oldswiirford. The
following were then elected: -Messrs. T. W.
Wooldridge, John Chamberlain, Thomas Lees, F.
Fudge, W. B. Moore, and John Hatton.—Addresses
were afterwards delivered by Messrs. Hambrey,
Phipps, Howe, the Chairman, and other gentlemen.
—After a vote of thanks to the Chairman the pro-
ceedings terminated.