The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-02-06 00:00:00

Pat anb I,listrict Baps.

-naw;ag_the.sobacription to a Lirculating Library, as is,

timste-d in last report.
In ventstiamte ef rule 17, your Committee beg to ack-
nowledge with thanks the receipt of 2 vols. of hook,
ti Memoirs of Stephen Grellet," presented to the library
by Mr. Samuel HUghea.
CLARRES.—An Elementary Class. with an average at-
tendance of IS. ha* been conducted by Misses A. and F
Altroyd. Mi•-s Evers, and Mr. Southall; to whom rim
Committee beg to tender their sincere tbanks.
• French Claes. with an seems, attendance of 10. has
been conducted by M. in Vit, B.A. Your Committee
desire to call the attention of members to this opportu-
nity of argnirintt a knowledge of a language fast becom-
ing indispensable to men who are engaged in commercial
pnr.ults.
Two Classes for the Only of the Art Thor, of
Manic, COWII,^',',II,VIW.:, .I.;.oarg, of 'Birmingham. have
hres IST,,eratl6ll aill'inft the winter months ; the junior
, ewes numbering about 25, and the senior one about eight
I members.

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Lye I'VREIC—Your Committee have had. in connection
with the Working Men's Institution, two Lectures during
the yevr. Eater Monday Mr. George Grommith
amused the memb tr. and friends by his graphic descrip-
tion of "The World bet.ind the Footlights," and the
Right Hon. Lord Lyttelton gave on a very interesting
acconnt of his journey to New Zealand, on the 11th of
Docember.
Your Committee beg to record their thankfniness to
the Right Him Lord Lyttelton, for tho continued inte-
rest manifested by bin Lordship in this institution.

PENNY BANK.—The Institute Penny 11 ink RUH Con-
tinuum its mission, having. during the past year, taken
charge of t.:1110 104 71, belonging to the mm 4 humble
class., ant haft made repayments to the extent of tiltiO
ss. The balance now remaining to the credit of the de-
positors is £lO3, which is in the Post Office Sayings'
Bank.

NrISCELLANKOMI—Your Committee have to report
that a deputation from this institution attended a con-
ference of representatives of institutions in connection
with the Aiisociation, at Dudley. on the 15th September
I ist, at which the subject of " Adult Eilueation and
Classes generally" was disonsaed and that a deputation
also attended the Annual Meeting of that Association
held at Bilstun, on the 24th of the same month.
Your Committee observe that the Building Committee
have expended the sum of £ll Ida in repairs and paint-
ing, which were much needed.
It is with no ordinary feelings of sorrow and regret
that your Committee have to record the treat loss this
institution has sustained in the lamented death of Mr.
IVillism Akroyd. As one of its founders, be manifested
to the very last the deepest interest in its welfare, while
lila own unceasing efforts contributed mush to its pros.
parity.
Your Committee feel it duets his memory thus tore.
ferto one whose loss will for many years be deplored by
every member of this institution.
The Rev. D. Maginnls moved that the report
read be adopted; which was seconded by Mr.
Harvey.
Mr. Taylor said the next thing for them to do
was to elect vice-presidents. There were five
gentlemen who had ceased to be members ; and,
after some discnssion, on the motion of Mr. J.
Pagett, seconded by Mr. Muckley, the following
gentlemen were elected as vice-chairmen for the
ensuing year W. Foley, Esq., W. 0. Fos-
ter, Esq , F. Evers, Esq., C. E. Swindell, Esq.,
and the Rev. J. Richards. Treasurer, Mr. J.
Wall ; Secretaries, Mr. J. Taylor and Mr. C.
Evers; Fiu-incia Secret-try, Mr. Taylor.
'flue following gentlemen were then proposed
and seconded as Committee.men : The Rev. D.
Maginnis, J. Barratt, J. Mickley, Harvey, J.
Paget, linekley, T. Hand, H. Hughes, W.
11. Scott, E. Murton, and Brazier. A 3 eleven
.oily were required to be elected, a ballot wai
talc." and 'Mr. Harvey having the lowest num-
b:A., was ~-oted oil the coamlittee.
Jiro members then adjourned to the large
mein where the amalgamated meeting was held.
il. W. Foie-. iiisq , occupied the chair. There
W:l4 a fiir a.ttendance of members.
T.yior again read the above report,
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We are happy to be able to inform our readers
that Mr. C. Evers has iron provisionally ap-
pointed to perform the duties of High Bailiff,
for the time being; and no doubt he will be duly
declared High Bailiff in open Court, on the en-
suing Court day.
STOCIZSRI ()GS GAS COMPANY.—The usual an-
nual statement of accounts of the above corn-
was filed with the Clerk of the Peace fee
Staffordshire on Satan] ty. From the capitol
account it appears that the capital Is 121,915.
including 11,009 fiebeittores. There has been
expended altogether on works, pl ant, and mains
£18,426 63 it, leaving a balance of £1,618 13;
11d. The lament° for the year 1833 wee 17.731
. 18s od, made up of the followliot items : (1 ts,
£4,795 lie ill; coke mid gls, 12 212. is SI:
lime, 1700 7s 71; tar, x 45 Gs 91; ILtiags, C 315
5s 6,1; meter rents, :1118 17s 31; otht r items,
£35 Os I. The expenditure, side of the a,
! mond shows the follow Mg statements : —Co].
1:3,552 les 3d: Hine, 1117 17s ; bricks, clay,
and retorts, .179 Is ; khour cut salaries,
! £1,898 18s Si ; £4;;G 2s 54; tmtinten-
limo of works, 1.2 ;I; 17s 74; rates and taxes.
1116 19s 14; trade accounts, £l3B 3s 71 ; sun-
dry petty eush, tdi; Sc 8 i ; auditors, lit ; levd:
charges, £lO Os 93 ; interest on dilientm-e, £45;
bad debts, 1129 he 7d; dividend, 1:175; bal-
ance, 1:,112 3s 81. The half-yearly me,ting of
the company, to receive the re:oirt of the diree-
Ors, and to declare a dividon,l, and for the tran-
saction of the other orain Try ha AUOSS of the
company, is on the 20th fa:init.
The RAGGRD SCIIOOI--TllO annual repeat
of the Committee of the Bagged School ha; plot
been issued. The report st ttes that the daily
average attendance of the children for the past
year cuts been 117. The majority attended re-
gularly, and there is an evident improvement
in the habits and tone of many of them. The
late mistress of the school hi.s left, and the
committee had engaged one from London, re-
commended by the secretary of the 'Ragged
School Union. The change will entail a con-
siderable addirion of expense, as the salary of
the present mistress is double that Of the for-
mer one ; but the committee had no alternative,
and felt justified in taking the step, as they had
a considerable balance in hand, owing to the
kindness and generosity of friends. The com-
mittee tender their thanks to the gentleman who
is kindly gave them £5. every alternate month
during last winter, and for his premise to do so
again ; to the Committee of the Choral Society
for their handso ale present of £10.; to the So-
ciety of Friends for £20.; to Mr. John Har-
ward fur allowing them the use of the school
room, cleaning and warming included; to the
Committee of the Stourbridge Branch of the
. Bible Society for a grant of Bibles; and to
other friends, who have given assistance in
I various ways. The income for the year am
-
minted to £132. and there was a balance in
I hand of £23. 10s. 61.

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Mr. E. Murton the report of Co' Building Com-
mitt°, and Mr. Eastlake the Working Mcu's
revirt.
The followi44g, are the officers elected for the
Working Men's Institute : Presidieit, Mr. T. It.
Smith ill ; Viec-President, Mr. E. irillin, Trea-
surer, Mr. Job T. :•ihart ; Secretaries, Mr. Diek-
sou end Mr. George Chance ; Librarians, Mr.
Litchfield and Mr. J. Ileathcqck ; Committee,
Messrs. J. llickiin. J. Pagett, It. Jokes, East-
lake, 'l'. David, T. Aston. W. Perks, W. Griffin,
11. Burford, Geo. Cook, Jos. Davis, S. Edwards,
0. J. 14:resell ; Auditors, Mr. F. Joseelyne and
Mr. \V. W. Newman.
The following is the report of the Working
Men's Institute.—

Mi3llll:lt3,—Tlle number of members on the books is
as follows Aus.l. 1; quarterly awl weekly, 129 ;
making a total of 153, huiag an iuurease of 50 upon last
year.

FINAnCF.—The income of the year, incluling ths bal-
ance broneht forward of £5 13+ 31, amounts to £35 114
31, awl the expemliture to £33 9A 54 ; leaving a balance
of £2 54 in the hand& of the Treuntrer.

READING Boor.—During the past year there has been
an increased atter, lanee at the Reading Boom. The
tables have been supplied with three daily and eleven
weekly papers, and eleven periodicals.
The Beading Room has also been supplied by a friend
with two sets of Chess and Draught Boards and Men,
whieh are much us.nl by the members.
The Committee offer their best thanks to the Proprie.
tore of the Midland et-unties' Herald, the Brierley
Adrertiser, the I 'moo,' Express, and the Stourbridge (A-
wn?, for the gratuitous presentation of their papers ;
to Mr. C. Benvington, for the Herald of Peace; end to
Mr. Thebridge, for the Alliance News.

CHARGE Or STEALING Money—At the Petty Sessions,
yesterday, before Major Fletcher and the Hon. C. id.
I..)ttelten, William Shields Was charged with feloniously
stealing, on the 29th nit, 13a lid, the property of William
Heatheock. of Cart-less Green. Prosecutor said on the
above date he was at the Angel Inn. Coventry•street.
Prisoner Was there. Witness lost las lid. Did mot miss
it till he was at home. John Plasten proved that he was
at the Angel Inn, on the above date. Prosecutor was
leaning with his head on the tuble, and had the money in
his hand wrapped up in paper. Prisoner picked up the
prosecutor's head, sod the money dropped out of his
hand. Prisoner picked it up, and put it into his pocket.
George Lane corroborated. Actingmergeant Jones
proved apprehending prisoner on a warrant. Prisoner
pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment,
with hard labour.
CAuTioN To CARTES/S.—Sidney Cutler, of Belbrough-
i ton, was charged with not being in a position to have
proper control over his horse and tart. at Clent, on the
&Alt ult. Poliee-emistable Smith prevail the offence,
and the defendant was fined Is lid and coats; in default
seven days.
STEALING Inotc.—Walter Needham as cherrd with
stealing, on the tat snit, a quantity of iron, the property
of Mary Illusselythite. Acting.sergeaut Junta said lie
met the prisoner on Monday night last. Ile had the iron
produced in a bag, and nail that Mr. Bmlger had given it
to him. Had sinee compared the iron with an ovem at
the back of the prisoner's house, and it fitted exactly.
It is worth Is. The demi. considered there woos doubt
in the case, and dismissed him.
Wyk'. Fitt:lTEM...lot —James Cogzell Wag charged by
Benjamin D.lwos with assaulting hint on the 111th
From the evidence of emuplainatit ituppearcil they both
kept stalls in the Market Hall. Defendant used :tbusito
language to his wife, and as witness was going to leave
the market dsfendant struck him. Defendant denied the
charge, and said that complainant pulled off his coat to
light bias. A witness was called on each aide, and the
, defendant was fined le and costs, 12s
Iterusiso Ti, LEAVE A Pelittc-FIGOSE. William
Waddridge was charged with refusing to leave the Bell
, Inn, Waste B ink, on Monday night last. Mr. Cooper
t and F. Gadd proved the offence. Fined Is and costs.

Linasitv.—The number of books in the Library is up.
wards of 1100. During the year there has been a total
issue of 1789 books, being an increase of 308 over that
of last year. The character of the works issued has
been as follows : History, 81; Memoirs, Biography, and
Travels, 113; Poetry and the Drama, 71; Science and
PhlioitoPhy, 48; Miscellaneous Works, 89; Novels and
Tales, 1305 ; Magazines. Essays, and Reviews, 81.
Ctsitses —The Committee tender their hest thanks to
the Misses A. and F. Akroyd. Miss Evers, PIA Mr. South.
all, for conducting classes of young men (consisting of
an average attendance of 18) in reading, writing, arith-
metic. and grammar.
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
ASSOCIATED INSTITUTES.

On Tuesday evening last, the annuzl meeting
of the above Institutes took pine° in the large
room. Previous to the Amalgamated Meeting,
the Mechanics held their Preliminary one at
seven o'clock; Mr. H. Hughes in the chair.
There were also present :—The Rev. D. Magin-
nis, Messrs. J. Taylor, Yates, Harvey. T. Wall,
T. Hand, J. Muckley, J. Pagett, Buckler, Blur-
ton, and Brazier.

Senior and Junior Classes for the instruction of young
men and women in the Art and Theory of Bogie, have
been conducted by Sir. Rhodes, of Birmingham, with an
average attendance of 48 pupils.
A French Class for young men and women has also
been conducted by M. de Vit, 8.A., 8.L., Professor of
the French language at King Edward VI. Grammar
School, Stoarbridge, &c.
Your Committee would call especial attention to this
class, as an excellent and cheap opportunity for the study
of the French Isitgnage under the tuition of a first-class
French teacher.
LECTURES.—One by Sir. George Grossmith on Easter
Monday, at the Union Hall, on "The World behind the
Footlights ;" which resulted in a loss to the Institution
of Is 3d.
One at the Corn Exchange, by Lord Lyttelton, on NOW
Zealand, for which yous Committee tender his Lordship
their best thanks.

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Mr. J. Taylor, in the absence of Mr. C. Evers,
read the following report :

Meanerts.—The total number of members for the
year has been 111, of which 40 are annual, and 71 quar-
terly, being ihe same as last reported.
FIN kNCE.—The income for the year has been £6B Is
(including a balance of £3 17n 0)1 brought forward), and
the expend 'Lure 1:17 la 101 ; leaving a balance of £ll 3s
24 in the Treasurer's hands.

ESITERTAINtiF.SITS.—It WWI thought desirable that the
Pahlie Entortainfuents formerly held at the Corn Ex.
change, under the auspices of the Committees of both
Instil talons, should be held in abeyance for this sesson ;
the close of the previous stAlsoll being marked by a
gradual decrease in the number of attendants.
The ninth Annual Meeting and Conference of the
South Staffordshire Association for the Promotion of
Adult Education and Evening Schools was held at Bit-
stun, on the 2lith of September, under the Presidency of
the Right Lord Lyttelton. The Rev. 1). Maginnis
attended as a deputation from the Mechanics' Institute,
and Mr. Job Short from the Working Men's Institute.
Festivals have been held in the Lecture Room, from
which the Institution has derived a profit of Eft 19s 2d.
The liymnasium in the yard at the back of the Insti-
tution has been put into good working order.
At the Annual Meeting of the Members of the Insti-
tution on the evening of Monday, January the 25th alt,
the following resolution, proposed by Mr. P. Chance,
and seconded by Mr. Hicklin, was carried unanimously:
—" That this meeting desires to express its condolence
with Mn a. Akroyd and family, on the great loss they have
sustained by the lamented death of Mr. Akroyd, who
was for an many years the highly esteemed hilit valuable
friend of this Institution."

React:co B .xl.—The Reading Room has been sop.
plied during the year with six daily and thirteen weekly
newspapers. and six periodicals.
Your Committee have again to thauk the proprietors
of the Warecree Hr raid, and Courifier' fficabl, the
Adroit ht dud the (hie rCEr for their kindness in lap.
pi:, Olathe r:clui *lilt their respective papert Oral tal to Ludy ;
aladMi. Chstli-s litairoigt,n, Lir the 11, ra,,l Iham.
And your Committee are pleased to roprt that the
attendance of members in the reading roam has been
very satisfactory.
•• • ••

Lisa tny.—Your Committee have to report that the
intesest manifested by the members has been steadily
increasing ; the issue of books for the past year having
been 1,370 volumes, being a considerable increase on last
report
The Institute has had the use of Book Box " B," be-
t. non,/ to the Worcestershire Union of Institutes,
a. tit, remained at the Institute for a period of two
non titi
Your CO emitter, have to report an addition to the
Lb so yin. of books, which they purchased at a
cost of .0 33. This acquisition was made instead of re.

The report of the Building Committee showed
that the income for the year amounted to £sl2s
93, and the expenditure to £4B 14s Old, leaving
a balance of £3 88 Bfd.
On the motion of Mr. Harvey the reports were
adopted, and ordered to be printed and circula-
ted among the members.
The Chairman said that before proceeding
f urthor he could not refrain from saying one word
as a tribute to the worth of that excellent mem-
ber of society and great patron of that institute,
i.nd firm friend of all that was good and estim-
able—he meant Mr. Akroyd. As they all knew,
he was a diligent promoter of every society
which had in view the good of the town—
(cheers). It would be out of place for him to
enlarge on his many good qualities, which were
better known to them than to him. He had the
honour to be reckoned one of his oldest friends,
and he could only express his hearty concur-
rence with what had been stated in the report,
and at the same time the deep sorrow he and
they and the institute had sustained.
The following were elected members of the
Building Committee :—The Rev. D. Maginnis ;
Messrs. J, Tislor, Blurton, Hughes, Barrett,
Short, Miles, Pagett, Hicklin, and Litchfield,
Mr. Hughes said he was now the oldest mem-
ber of the Institute. He well remembered the
the time when it first started, which was thirty-
five years ago. There were but few left, Mr.
Akroyd was one of the first members, and he
could not let this opportunity pass without re-
ferring to him. Mr. Akroyd was always ready
and willing to du whatever he could fur the In-
, I stitute. His feelings would not let him say
, what he wished, but would move the following
• resolution, "That this meeting begs to phico on

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recant iti acknewh dements of the many yen
valuable services rendered through along course
of years by the late William Akroyd, Esq., ti
the Institute, and its sense of the great los,
the society has sustained by his decease; and at
thi same time desires to express its sympathi
anl condolence with Mrs. Akroyd and family in
their irreparable loss."
Mr, W. H. King seconded the resolution. In
doing so, he expressed his regret at the loss of
so good and useful a man. He had for some
time been personally acquainted with Mr. Ak-
royd, he had always found him anxious and wil-
ling tn whatever he could for the Institute,
ana other associations, and could not but ex-
press his regret at the loss ; and concluded by
seconding the resolution, which was carried.
The Secretary was instructed to forward a
copy of the resolution to Mrs. Akroyd.
The Rev. D. Maginnis moved a vote of thanks
to the Chairman, for his kindness in attending,
as chairman, that evening.
Mr. Hughes seconded it, aud the proceedings
, closed.

COMMISSIONERS' MEETING.
The monthly meeting of this body was held
on Wednesday Last; Mr. J. Allsop in the chair.
There were also present :—Messrs. Hughes,
Penney, Healey, Thorne, Newnani, Packwood,
Young, Cooper, Maurice, Levi, Woolley, Collis,

and king.
The Clerk read the minutes of the last meet.

-
log, which were confirmed.
The Chairman called attention to the death of
Mr. W. Akroyd, who was held in much high es-
timation among thorn; and begged to submit
the following resolution: "That this meeting

bears testimay to the great loss which the town
and neighbourhood have sustained in the lam-
ented death of Mr. William Akroyd, and ex-
presses its high estimation of the practical value
of his labours as first chairman appointed under
the Stourbridge Improvement Act, 1836, and as
one of the Commissioners for currying the Act
into operation; and deeply sympathises with
Mrs. Akroyd and family in the mournful be-
reavement they are called upon to sustain.
That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
Mrs. Akroyd."
Mr. Thorne seconded the resolution, which
was carried 71011. con. _ .

Mr. Hughes reported that the urinal had been
erected at the back of the Market Hall, in the

Cattle Market, according to the instructions of
the Commissioners, and with a notice duly

given.
The Chairman directed Mr. Dorricutt to sum.
mons any person committing a nuisarco there in
future.

A rate of 91 in the pound for an Improve-
ment rate, and of Oil for a Highway rate, ac-
cording to notice given, was duly made.
The Chairman said the next buslness was the
lighting of the Town Clock. He had looked at
it, and suggested to Mr. Thorne a plan which
he said had failed in another town ;. but he would

suggest that lamps be raised to throw the light
upon the face' and that the clock be painted
white, and the letters black.
After some discussion, on the motion of Mr.
Hughes, the further consideration was adjourned
till next month. _ .

his part. but by his innate fore of charm
try, prudence, end perseverance. He was never slow to
acknowledge that in his earlier efforts to rise a friendly
hand was extended to him, of which he could take advan•
tags without comprotniking his etern senile of independ-
ence. To his honour he himself largely practised the
lesson of friendly hide thus learned. He had paid bark
such friendly service many hundredfold to deserting
young men who were struggling against difficulties; ton
string for them. If there were any kind of beneficent
Service in which he specially delighted, he (Mr. Itissifin•
nig) believed it was in giving deserving young men an
upward start in life; arid he believed that there had been
Wisg ls.dy?ss lel fruitfully helpful to young.men at
times when help was most important. Mr. Maginnis
ardian
then referred to Mr. Akroyd's services an agu •to
the efforts he made in connection with the extension of
railway accominndatiell, FM to his services to the politi-
cal party with which he was connected. He only re-
ferred to these latter In order to mention that they were
an additional testimony to that large heartmlness which
characterised him in every sphere of life. These Beryl.-
Ilestin long. so onerous. so long•continued. and so im-
portant—were rendered from a pure love of the cause,
and without fee or reward. Though his official position
rendered litigation in the local Court to his advantage,
yet few men ever did more to prevent litigation. His
influence and efforts were always directed to promote
amicable arrangements of diffierences ; and in time he
became himself, sort of court, judge. jury, and general
adviser for the district. Haying noticed Mr. Alcroyd's
services in connection with the Mechanics' Instal., Mr.
Maginnis proceeded to say that their friend rose from a
comparatively humble position to one of comparative
wealth ; but he was too much large-minded ever to ignore
that. He was far above the pride common to many weak
men who became rich, and wished to conceal their ori-
gin. He never shrunk from attaching to any party or
cause, whether in politics or religion, when once he felt
he was right; and he openly and manfully avowed and
advocated his opinions without fear. Now he was gone,
respected and honoured by men of all parties, while
timeservers were despised, and their memory consigned
to ignominious forgetfulness. He would concede that
Mr. Akroyd was ambitious; but he was ambitious in the
best sense of the term. There was an ambition to be
independent. helpful, and useful ; and that ambition he
(Mr. Maginnis) honoured and placed high among the vir-
tues. In that sense Mr. Akroyd wes ambitious. A
charge of self-assertion had been brought against him.
But a man of clear head, sound judgment, and reaily
facts could not help being felt in any community, and
would in time be felt and acknowledged; sad it would
be unjust, even if it Were possible, to ignore Knell a man.
It was no fault of his that persons seeking Parliamen-
tary honours placed themselves and their hopes in his
hands, or that societies pressed him into their service.
It was not that he coveted distinction and office, for he
had often known-Ishii beg to remain in tlie ranks when
he thought a cause would be better served by his doing
so. Few men had filled at one time so many distinct
officee, and who had labonred snore successfully to dis-
charge their duties. When he accepted office he did the
work. He was a self-educated loon, yet his knowledge
was large and varied. While learning much from his
practical wisdom and from intercourse with men, he
learn-t also much from books, and with his favourite
' -ea he was very fasinliar. HIPI appreciation of art
ening ; and in that 600 miles' walk, to which OM-
,/ teen made, he visited every cathedral in Eng-
...et, except one, and made it a point to see every old
abbey that lay on his reini. Moderate almost to abate-
-1111011,111.14 in the enjoynsenta of the table, he was a very
epicure for pleasant talk. In matters of religion he had
a profound sense of the rights of the individual con-
science, while for cant, and hypocrisy, and great sound-
ing professions of religion, withont a corresponding life
service, he had nothing but contempt. For every form
of honest, intelligent conviction he hail the sincerest
respect. He was a strenuous advocate for that religion;
liberty which was the foundation and principle of that
Churns to which lie belongel. His religion was emns-
ently practical, the form which it generally assumed
being thst of useful service to bis brother man —the love
of shod displayed in love to man. His last illness was
induced by his self.secrificing labour in the service of
his political party. UM died, as lie often wished be might
die. in harness. During his illness, though at times very
much tried, he was patient, lied though desirous, natur-
ally, to live some time longer, if tiod so willed, he was
not unprepared to go. He had no shadow of fear; and
when he knew the inevitable issue was nigh, be met it
in a brave, trustful, and Christian spirit. There was
ecercely one man in ten thousand who possessed the
mental powers of their friend; but all may, like him,
work strider the conviction that every man had God as-
signed duties to perform, not alone for himself, but to
society and the State, and that in the performance of
these, intelligently, assiduously, and honestly, lay the
measure of a luau's worth.
" Honour and shame from no condition rise,
Act well you part, there all the honour lies."
Let them not reckon their service by the years of their
life. Their life-work was not measured by years, bat by
life-throbs. Counted by years their friend's life svas com-
paratively short; hut, counted by its earnest service,
long,and full, and large. And he is gone to his rewind.
May the spirit of his life still remain an influence with
as, to stimulate our flagging energies, and to incite us all
to more earnest and more faithful work.
0 Father, in whose mighty hand
Unnumbered years and ages lie,
Teach us that boon of life to prize,
And use the moments as they fly.
0 crowd the narrow span of life
With she de•igns and virtuous deeds;
So shall we pass through death's dark night,
And share the glory that succeeds.

Mr. James Ketley, sem, applied to be excused
from paying the town rates, as he had not the
means to pay.
After some discnssion, the collector was or-

dered to take no action in the mutter.
The Clerk read u letter received from Mr. G.
Holloway, asking the Board permission for the

aie of the -Corai:xehatigo aiee a year for the
Di4triet Audit, as it was, acoording to the pre.

sent arrangement inconvenient.
After It short discussion, on the motion of
Mr. Hughes seconded by Mr. Perry, it Wag re-
solved that the applicant have the use of the
room for two guineas per year..

Mr. Hughe's. reported ill:it be had seen Mr.
Mills, the Agent to the Alliance Fire 011iee,who
had communicated with the officers. The result
of the was, thy wore wiling to flail :in engiae
for the use of the town, bat beyond that would
go to no other expense. Ile might say that he
had speken to a man who was willing to take
charge of it for two guineas per year.
After a short discussion, on the motion of
Mr. Penney, the oiler of the Alliance Fire Insu-
rance Company, was accepted.
According to notice previously given by Mr.

-
Hughes, to rescind a resolution passed on the
10th of December, 1566, that the Board meet at
three o'clock ; he said that the present time
. . .

sion

did appear to be very inconvenient. So far as
he hhuself was concerned, it did not matter ;
but lie had spoken to several of the Commis-
sioners who thought six o'clock would be a much
better time, but he had found it much better for
business men to meet at eleven o'clock in the
morning. As a rule the time ocedipied was not
more than one hour in 400, and ho must say,
with all due resfoct, that if a man could not
spare that time, he ought not to take the office.
He would say that if the resolution was res.
chided, he should propose six o'clock as the
hour, and that it be held on the second Monday
in the month.
After waiting some time, the proposition was
seconded by Mr. Woolley.
Mr. Levi considered the time suitable to most
of the present members. It had not been al-
tered from the hour of eleven o'clock without
due consideration, and they had abetter attend-
ance of Commissioners at the present hour.
The proposition was put, but only three voted
for the recinding of the resolution. The motion
was lost.
Applications were read from the following
gentlemen, being for licenses to sell petrolina
Messrs. S. Hughes, M. Healey, Perry & Yeld,
A. Morris, 0. Whitwell, and Barlow.
The Clerk reported that Mr. J. Bland had
also applied to him.
On the motion of Mr. King, the licenses were
granted, subject to any condition to be annexed
from time to time; and that a committee be ap-
pointed to make any enquiries in other towns.
Mr. King moved that Messrs. Allsop and New.
nem be a committee to wake the necessary en-

quirks.
As Mr. Bland had not applied according to the
printed notice, the license was not granted to
hitn.
Mr. Hughes said his attention was called to
a quantity of bad meat that had been brought
into the market f sale. He did not know who
the Inspector was; but he thought it important
, that it should be put a stop to.
The Clerk read the 88th bye-law, which stated
that if any flesh, fish, or provision, was brought
into the market for sale, which was not fit for
human food, the Inspector could seize it, and
that the person was liable for the first offence to
a fine of tfOs, for the second to a fine of 50s, aud
for the third, £5. Mr. Dorricutt was the In-
spector.
Mr. Dorricutt said be was in the habit of
going round the market on Saturday nights, and
on one occasion he had been inforised of a bad
cow being brought for sale, and he went for Su-
perintendent Freeman, who accompanied him;
but they could not pronounce that it was bad.
The Board suggested that he should take a
butcher with him in such cases.
Mr. Woolley called attention to the bad state
the drinking fountain was in. Sometimes for
days it would not run a spot of water, and at
other times only just dribble; and suggested
that a tap be put on.
Mr. King thought that would not answer, as
the:water would get wasted. He thought some
spring tap would be much better, and the mat-
ter was referred to Mr. Taylor.
A number of accounts were passed, and the
business closed.

was made np without going into Court Sergeant Had-
habit to enter noon no important undertaking till he had I
mon said complainant came to him on the 21st nit 'bent
asti.fied himself that it was his deity to to so. When he
12 o'clock and brought him the summons money. The
Colt is was his (Inty, he annlied his utmost atrength to
. case was settled without going into Court. Police-con-
mcomplish it ; and with his fixedness of pnemose and in-
' stable Storer said he saw complainant and her son pot.
inmitable perseverance he rarely
; lower In ;Altlii; standard ; ...7 ' ting their fingers to their noses at defendant, on the day
of
duty
was
a high one—nothing '-'''' •" '-ea- --" in uestion. at the Vine Inn. They were all kicking elle
than the law of jnetice and right ; not as that law too q
often found expression in the way of the world, where satirriokwei cald he
turned them .
Bench out.n c thought
men overreached and defrand been settled without ed, where the strong took The
eflit not are
t h edefendant c
ls
hod
going into Court at Stonrbridge, and
alvantage of the weak, the ignorant and unsuspecting. accordingly dismissed it.
but the law of that eternal justice which came with the
A B 4 Ten OF C, AL STRALFRA.—MatiIde Homer, Eliza-
.ianction of the prophets and holy men of old—God's
beth Oliver, Harriet Evans (11), Mary Ann Lamb (111,
0-en spirit in the hearts of all who earnestly songht to
know and do the will Divine. He. to use hi a own words ESellleinnapPiidpiei,ri,EalnizdabMayHenry.
i Bath. werelizrib
;hth churned by
inherited from his father a hatred of dependence upon
pan-foot with stealing a qnantitv of coal, the property of
a fething or anybody; and it would be realily allowed .
the Earl of Dudley. on the 28th alt. Police-ennstable
that if men *ere to realise in any considerable rneaenre Cotterell said he now the whole of the defendants pick-
their best ideas, and he of use and service to their fellow lag coal at the Wallows Colliery on the day in question.
men, they must be free from pinching poverty and above Could swear to all of them. Homer and Oliver were
the necessity of continuous labour for their daily bread. ordered to be confined for 48 hours; Evans and Lamb
Their friend, after walking gyp miles on foot in search fined Si. or in default seven days ; Roper was adjourned
of employment, came to that town, and setting himself for a web; the charge against Shakespeare and Henry
the task of raising himself above the necessity of labour- was withdrawn on payment of coats, Didlick was sol-
ing continulualy for his daily bread, he accriMplishad it, journed for a week for the purpose of proving an alibi ;
and he came to be independent in worldly eircnna• and Batham was adjourned for seven days.
stances, not by any lucky venture which sometimes makes Q
~TEALING FIVE SOVEREIONS.—IIenry Cox. on remand
a man's fortune without any special merit or ability on from Stonrbridge, wasbrought up afid charged with steal.
..e of character. his Mitts- '-- five sovereigns, the -- lerty.. of John Edwards, on

lug
the Dith ultimo. After hearing the evidence. the Bent+
committed the defendant to Stafford Sessions to take his
trial.