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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

TRADESNENS' ADDRESSES.

•
'A. %Tom* Aarnottocs AD 110431i5mm."7411 gui*
hring from irritation of the throat and hoarsen.
Will be agreeably surprised,* Almost immediate
'plied afforded by the 4i4, -4.1'11U-own's ;Bronchial
Troches." These famous "iigeitges " aro now sold
by most respectable chemists in this country at
is lid per box. People troubled with a " hacking
ootigh,' a "slight cold," or bronchial affedtions, can-
not try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to
progress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthma
affections. See that the words Browieti' Bronchia
Trochee" are on the Government Scainp around
each box.—Manufactured b jo**ol. Xiio,ern & Soma,
Boston, Uailal OWN. mapkv.4oix othostriek
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

THE NAIL TRADE.

The concession of the demands of the local nailers
for an advance in wages of about 20 per cent. has
already been fillowed by another advance equal to
12 per cent, upon certain classes of work made in
the Bromsg,rove districts. • A letter containing the
above announcement, receivt dby Mr. Price, repre-
sentative of the operative section of the nail trade,
on Thursday, stated also that the reconsideration of
the wages question was being looked forward to.
Mr. Price, speaking on behalf of the operatives of
the " Up country,' Etates they would be content
for two or three months at the present scale of
wages, but with the continued advances in the iron
and coal trades another advance in nailers' wages
at the end of that period would be expected.
Referring to the proposed Board of Conciliation
the agent states that., whilst it would doubtless be
the paeans of effeciing immeasulable. good for the
operative section of the trade as well as the masters,
the men would require to be paid at the rate pro-
vided by the list established in August, 1878-10
per cent. in advance of present prices—before enter-
ing into an agreement. An obstacle to the working
of the proposed scheme would, it is stated, be found
in the fact that the operatives are at present almost
as disunited as prior to the strike. Upon tho retutn
of the men to their lab Airs steps were taken to form
a union as the result of the advice of the masters
as well as the repretentatives of the men, but the
operatives have so far shown little interest in the
movement, only about 1,000 out of the 29,000
operatives having joined the union. Under such
eircumstancee it is stated that a Conciliation Board
would bo useless.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

HALESOWEN.

DIS TRESS AMONGST THE Poon.—A correspondent
sends an amen' for relief to the &stressed poor in
Halesowen. He states that much poverty exists in
the town thtough the Lad state of trade, and that.
the recent severity of the weather has gre itly ag-
gravated the suffering which is experienced through
want. A numb:lr of families who have no work are
said to be starving and in want of &re and clothing,
as well as food. Last winter much good was done by
means of a special relief fun I, and it is suggeste''s
that a similar agency should again be set in motions
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

SUNDAY BANDS.

The shareholders of the Southsea Pier Company having,
at their annual meeting, carried a vote of thanks to the
General commanding the garrison for allowing the military
bands quartered at Portsmouth to give sacred concerts on
the pier on Sunday evenings, Prince Ed ward of Sixe-Weimar
has returned the following acknowledgement

" Sir,—l am directed by His Serene Highness the
Lieut.-Governor of Portsmouth to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of the 28th ult., and to request
you will convey to the shareholders of the Clarence
Pier Company the great pleasure the Prince has felt
in being able to meet the wishes of so large a propor-
tion of the inhabitants of Portsmouth in the matter of
the Sunday bands. The absence of all complaints and
the orderly conduct of the people on the pier have
confirmed the Lieut.. General in his previously ex-
pressed opinion as to this innocent and rational
manner of enjoying the summer evenings, while the
attendance has assured him of its popularity. I have,
&c., L. DUN DAB, Captain, D.A.A. General."

HOPS.—The hop has been cultivated in Europe from
time immemorial for the use of its flowers in the pre-
servation of beer. Hops were in use in England in
1420; but the physicians having represented that they
were unwholesome their me was prohibited in 1528.
The plant once grew wild by the sides of hedges and
on banks in many parts of Evgland, and in those days
it was gathered, boiled, and eaten as a vegetable.
The young shoots of the female cultivated hops are
now gathered and sold as hop tops, and when cooked
bear a very pleasant resemblance to asparagus. . The
only other use to which the hop is applied, besides the
preparation of beer, is, as far as we know, to stuff
pillow•caoes to make pillo en for patients suffering
from insomnia
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

HAGLEY.

STOCK SALE.—On Monday last, there was a good
supply of beef and mutton, but a smaller entry of
pigs than usual. Mutton made late rates; pigs
were well sold ;but there was a decided improve-
ment in the beef trade. The annual Christmas
Sale takes place on Tuesday next, at which a large
entry of First Class Fat Beasts is anticipated.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

WELBECK ABBEY DESCRIBED.

The grounds seem tsi be literally undermined. Ex-
tending in all directions from the abbey are burrows or
passages; not mere borings or excavations, but lofty,
spacious passages, brilliantly lighted by costly apparatus
for letting in sunlight, and where sunlight cannotbe ad-
mitte3, by lights from gas. By an underground passage
we come to the celebrated riding school, the like of
which is not to be found in Europe, or in the world. It
is entered by a trap-door, opened by means of a curi
ouely-designed crank in the passage. In the days of
the Duke of Newcastle it was used as a riding school;
now it is a magnificent museum of art over 180 feet
in length, Hundreds of pictures are arranged—not
hung—round the gallery, and piled in stacks on the
floor are thousands of volumes of books, some modern,
and many old, rare, and valuable. he floor of this
gallery is of oak, and the ceiling is made to represent
a brilliant midsummer sky. Mirrors in profusion are
placed about, and light is shed from four chandeliers
suspended from the roof, and each weighing a ton.
This apartment is lighted up by over 2,000 gas lights,
and when all are illuminated the effect must be ex-
-emely brilliant. There are some miles of patisage
under the grounds. One extends from the Abbey
half the way to Worksop; another was used
only by the Duke of Portland. The passages
are all broad enough for three people to walk abreast
in theni, and pleasant to walk in. The library,
like the picture gallery, is underground, and is the
work of many years, It is divided into five large
rooms, and so arranged as to form, when desirable, one
very large room. This library is 2361 t. long. Another
Immense and superbly constructed r^om has been
erected underground. At one and it is approached by
a spiral staircase, and at the other by subterranean
passages. Church or ballroom? It would do
admirably for both. It was begun five years ago, and
is left in an incomplete state. There are many of
these rooms at Welbeck. They are free from draughts,
admieably lighted, magnificently decorated, and
all Very costly. Comparatively few outbuildings are
to be seen. The most remarkable is the new
riding school, a building of gigantic proportions and
of extraordinary beauty. The walls are of solid stone
and the roof of wood, iron, and glass. It is nearly
40011. in length and 100 ft. wide, and divided into a
great centre and two aisles. The central department
is decorated with a frieze of painted brass work re-
presenting birds, beasts, and foliage, and of perfect
workmanship and elegant design. It is 50ft. high,
and lighted by 8,060 gas jets. Here the Duke took
pleasure in seeing his horees exercise, The "works"
are marvels. He employed constantly upon them over
2,000 workmen, In fact, Welbecir was like an
industrial village, Sheffiel d Daily Telegraph.

I trem,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

RAB ORHAT PLEA31:7101_11i.1)TIBLI:IHING VIE FOLLOWING

TESTI MONIALS,

From 11r. C. Potter, Professor of Music, from the
nstitution for the Blind, St. John's Wood, London:--
I can confidently recommend Mr. Green RS a Piano.
orto Tuner He tunes by equal temperament, and ob-
ains au exact scale. (Signed) C. POTIRR."
From Mr. J . F. Patterson, Organist, St. Patrick's
Ouurch, Huddersfield :—" I have much pleasure in tee-
tifying to the abilities of Mr. Green as a Pianoforte
Tuner. He lays the bearings with exactness and perfec-
ticn. (Signed) Jamas F. PATTERSON."
From Mrs. Sanderson, Solo Pianiste, of the London
and Liverpool Concerts: —" Mr. Greer is one of the few
who can Tune my Piano to the nicety I require previous
o giving my Public Recitals . (Sigsted) E. K. SaNnzu-
ON.

From Mr. Butterworth, Organist, Dobcross,
Manchester :—" Mr. Green's equal as a Pianqkrie Tun
can rarely be met with, (Signed) Devil) BUTT1IZW01:711
X a.

Terms for Yearly Tuning,inelncling minor re-

pairs—
Cottages, per annum
Cirancis do •
Single Tunings (in Town).
s. d. s. d.
Cottages.... 3 6& 5 0 IFull Grande 6 6 4.1:-7
Semi-Grande 5 0& 6 0 Concert Iron
Trichord. Grands .. .. 7 6
Obligue.. . 4 5& 5 6
Pianoforf ca Tuned o the French Pitch (now unix cr
sally adopted throughout England,ll required.
... A.large stock of Classical and Modern Music, a-
Half-price.
Please observc the Address-260, Castle Street ,Dridlep,
.. .. ... . .

and 67, Park Sfree.t. Weisoji

RHEUMATISM.

E-)HEUNIATISM, Gout, Lumbago, Pains
rt. in the Head, Side, Back, Joints, and Limbo
cured by DAY'S IaIEUMATIC PILLS. Price ls. lid.
per box. Sold by Mr. Pugh, Patent Medicine Vendor,
61, Coventry Street, Stourbridge ; and all Cheuutts
holesale by all the Loudon Boureo.

DUDLEY AND WALSALL.
ijIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS iziay
be hdoa the NEW SYSTEM OfHIixNJ. fur TWO er
l'hree Years; after which, and without any further pay
meut, to become the property of the hirer. All Instru-
melts had on this syatera, or otherwise, will be
Ezzhanged any time within six months for any other, if
no tapproved of, and returned carriage free. ALLi fur.
her, aftei a trial of khree years. any Pianoforte or lihr-
ar.nium would be taken back, at it:, original co2t,aLd
tb tmoney returned, deducting the riFual eig,ge
or
:e; thus offering greater advantages than the 1,011,10,
o rßirmingham flouses.—Apply FRE)IE.KICK GREEN
N asic Warehouse, 260, Castle-street, Dudley, a, 67i
ark-street, Walsall.'

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twFle,A;t42lylve;enrs i,t-id :he first p;ace in the world as an
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etr,etuo antido,, 1, lodigtuton. \V;i:,i oo the :ton:ac;i,
Biliousness. a - •' ,c:leottip;%inta arirtii,v tr-,ln a ‘l,sord, re,t
stile of the 4''''',3,1,., 80W1'‘.,4, Or is. r. T. hie. lusig, -r
sting and Purifying they tot Lii toe best, r( :Deily t >dant
Of all Chemists. la lid aud 2t 9,1 per b3x., or of iiil4
D. WOODCOCK, Calvert Strek I ,Noz wiell, for stamPE.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

HATTEi

HOSIER,

FELTS IN

CLOVER,

AND SHIRTMAKER'

HARD AND SOFT

GREAT

VARIETY,

SILK HATS, 4 c.,

ALL SORTS OF GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY,

Gloves, Shirts, &c.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

THE LYE AND WOLLESCOTE BURIAL BOARD

12,0 R SALE.—A RICK of well-:aved RAY; about
FIVIi. TONS. .
Tenders for the same will be rue vcd by the under-
sigut d, op to and inclu,ive of the litth inst.
The HAY to b remove-I within one month from
acceptance of lenclr, of . which the party whose Tender
is actepte will have notice.
he wood bed will be rtaervelik
WAI: D TRH:Lt.:AV KN,
CLEItE.
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Dated 2nd .Dec., 1879.

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VEATIN G'S COUGH LOZENGI S.
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'EATING'S COUGH LCZENGES
TLe be,t, anti zia.ett i:er.)ed) le: COUbliS,
Sllllll, P_ILLUM, and TICKLING in the
I nroat.

`ZEAT_NG'S COUGH LOZENGES.
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XEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES
Al U. IV(1,11.113t. Ley Laic Fecway.

(tirigiwat may 1 t )
DEAR tried yuur. Coug'a Lozenges in
I hhve much p easure in test,tiyivg to their
b :neficiai Lir c,;s in Cases ef Iz.cipient Consumption,
Asthma, and Bronchial affections. So good a me*licine
ought to be known to be appreciated. I have pre-
scribed it largely with the best results.
ViT. B. G.
Apothecary, H.M. Indian Medical Service.
Sold in Tins, is. lid. and 2s. 9d. e ace, Ly all Druggiats
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

DUDLEY,

CHARGE AGAINST A COLLIERY MANAGER,—At
the Dudley Police Court on Wednesday, before
Alderman George Bagrott and Mr. John Bateman
(magistrates), John Skidmore, certificated manager
of Saltwells Colliery, belonging to the Earl of
Dudley, was charged that on the 24th of September
1879 he neglected to observe the 16th general rule
of the act of the 35th and 36th year of her Majesty,
chap. 76. which provides that "the roof and sides
of every travelling road and working place shall be
made secure, and a person shall not, unless ap-
pointed for the purpose of exploring or repairing,
travel or work in any such travelling road or work-
ing place which is not so made secure."—Mr.
Walker prosecuted, and Mr. Stokes defended. Mr.
J. P. Baker (Government Inspector) and Mr. Scott
were in attendance.—ln opening the case Mr.
Walker stated that at No. 22 Pit Saltwells Colliery
a miner named Thomas Priest was at work when a
fall of material took place and the man was killed.
He should produce evidence to show neglect of the
16th general rule.—John Craddock stated he recol-
lected working in No 22 Pit Saltwells Colliery. A
man named Timothy Priest was killed by a fall of
stone. He had done his work in "hoisting" when
he left a "pern" about five feet from the last
"sprag." The "holding" was about lift 6in, long
and a "spern" was left in the centre. Timothy
Priest was cutting out the "spern" to get his
measures off The stuff ran in upon him and he
lottt his life. There ran two "slip things." Priest
could not well have put a "sprag" by the side of
the "spern." The 51st special rule said there
should either be a "spern" or a " sprag " not less
than every six feet. He saw no danger of any fall
- until the accident took place. It was the custom
when required, to put in a "sprag" before the
"spern" was taken out, if there was no timber
support within six feet.—By Mr. Stokes: Having
finished the "holeing" Priest, acording to rule
took out the "spern " to fetch in the measures
above. If it was necessary to put in a "sprag"
they had plenty of timber at hand. There was no
indication on the face of the work that there was a
"slip thing." William Ward was tbe "overman,"
and before the work began be had examined it.
Tne special rules were hung up in the hovel.—Re-
examined, witness said if Pricst had put in a "sprag'
he could not have worked in consequence of the
near proximity of the other "sprag." Ward
ordcred Priest to put a "sprag" up before he com-
menced to take out the -"spern," and deceased said
lie would. Ward was called away, and did not s.,e
the "sprag" fixed. It wab the duty, however, of
the men to put "sprags" in whenever required.
The case was then aajourned until to-day, Saturday.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

THE IRON TRADE.

WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.

The market this afternoon was again
firm, the quotations in many of the depart-
ments being higher than a week ago.
Finished iron firms made a few fair Car-
frains at the advanced rates; unmarked bars
being sold as high as .R 7 12s 6d per ton.
Complaints were general with regard to the
suspension of marked bar lists, sales only
being made at the prices which may rule at
the ensuing quarter-day, and a difficulty
has been -introduced in the calculation of
prices for contracts. The makers %explain
that their action was due partially to an in-
creased demand and the near approach to
their !own of the quotations for unmarked
iron. Boiler plates are in considerably
more inquiry, with a firmer tendency in
price; and hoops sold in large quantities for
export. Common sheet makers are busily
employed, and are asking £9 10s, for
sincrles. Stamping sheets are £1 dearer
on the week, and likely to go still higher.
Pigs are going up in value, best hot-air real-
ising from £4. to £4 55., and coal-blast are
quoted £5 2s. 611. Foreign pigs are still
quoted at higkrates, Tredegar (South Wales)
being 90s. per ton. Galvanised roofing
makers are briskly engaged in supplying
orders, and some of the makers talk about
putting :tp their prices again .E 1 per ton,
while others think it would be unwise to
take this step, as the last advance was made
so recently as a fortnight ago. Manu-
facturing fuolhas a large sale at the advanced
rates, and several old collieries that had
been closed in the district are being got
ready far re-opening. The Mines Drainage
Commissioners, at their meeting this after-
noon, resolved to request the arbitrators to
consider whether it is expedient to alter the
boundaries of the Tip, oo and Bilston dis-
tricts, Should such an alteration be made,
it, :s believed that collieries which are DOW
exempt from rates will be included in the
new boundaries.

BIRMINGHAM, Thursday.
The proximity to Christmas seems to have
co effect upon the
n iron mat•het, which con-
tra- to custom gains
.strength as the end of
the year approaches. Quotations of finished
iron,to-day were virtually advanced all
round, marked iron being sold. subject to
quarter-day quotation.% and nun:larked ircin
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

Woe a Known—Wokid Tried! ! •
For strenir nening a debilitated constitution, these Pills
are more zilicacious than any other medicine. Persons of
a nervous habit or body, and all who are suffering from
weak digestive organs, or whose health hub beewn
deranged from whatever cause, should lose no time it
giving these Pills a fair trial; their action is immediate
beneficial, and lasting, restoring order, health, and vigo
is every case.

For Disorders of the Liver, Stomach,
Kianeys, and Bowels.

These Purifying Pills are confidently reccommcnded as the
most simple and certain remedy for indigestion, Flatulency
Acidity. Constipation, and all Disorders resulting from
disordered Stomach or Lowels. They act as purifiers,
alLernatives, and 6trengdi, ners aof the omach. i bough
lowerfully tonic and satisfactorily aperient, they are mild
their operation and benelicia. to tlie whole system.
Weakness and Debility—Nervous Irrit a
bility and low Spirits.

J P'

The wholesale effect exercised by these admirable Pour
over the Biood and Fluids genenilly, is like a chatmiLg
dispelling low spirits and restoriA g cheerfulness. 'the
general aperient qualities well fit them for a comestia
medicine, particularly for females of all ages anu period of
lite. They quickly eject all impuri.ies trete the system
and regulate every function or the body, giving wondefull
one aud energy to wcak_nd debilitnteucoustitutions.

Old Coughs, Colds and Asthmatic
Affections.

These pills, assisted in their action by rubbing Holloway
Ointment very effectually twice a day on the Throatan
Chest, and keeping those palts covered with tarr
preparation, will be found the mort effective remedy for
Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, and Inffuenza. They
tranquillize the hurried breathing, soothe the irritated
air-tubes, and assisted in dislodging the phlegm which
stops up the air passages. This treatment has proved won-
derfully efficient, in not only curing old settle ceughs and
guided by the direc
colds Put even asthma of many years standirig.
Complaints of Women and Children
'acncoulinspeLor3ll3e-aocuhugbopxerosfonliolloway's Purls, has
Ani.t.°uonu3%me:-altiNih.aceilLble means tor checking disease. puril3-ine; the
blood, and exp.:Dint; from the system all gross liunioure

The Pills and Ointment are sold at Professor iloLLowAy';
Establishment, 1)33, Oxford Street, London; also by nearly
every respectable lender of Medicine througlicut the
Civinzed World, in Boxes and Pots, at is. ltd., 2s. 9d.
s. 6d., lls., 225. and 335. each.
Pull printed directions are affixed to each Box and Pot
and can be bad in any auguage

N.B.—Advice ea - be obtained, free of ebarg e
D applying at the above address, daily, betwcen
the Lours of 11 and 4, or by letter

J. F. GIILE:v,

1)1A NOFORTE

TU NER

260, Castle Stteet, Dudley,
And 67, Park Street, IValsall.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

BURNING OF WESLEY'S CHAPEL,
LONDON.

The well-known Wesleyan Chapel in the City-road,
London, was nearly destroyed by fire on Sunday
morning. This chapel has from its associations long
been an object of interest to members of the Wes-
leyan body in all parts of the world. It was founded
by John Wesley- in it his remains lay for several
days after his death; and in the ground behind it he
was buried. Wesley himself laid the foundation
stone on the let of April, I777.—The Times has pub-
lished the following letter respecting the fire :
Str,—lt is with profoundest sorrow I have to report that
this venerable structure, which was erected 100 years ago by
John Wesley, and which has been the historic centre of the
world-embracing Methodist evangelism, has been devastated
by fire The Morning Chapel has been utterly destroyed and
the large building much burnt in the north gallery, the roof,
and the interior, although the walls are still standing. The
fire is suppoosed to have originated in the flues of the heating
apparatus and was first discovered by a policem in a little
before six on Sunday morning. The engines were speedily
on the spot; but the plugs were so jammed by the intense
frost that halt an-hour elapsed before water could be ob-
tained, during which time the flames rapidly and fiercely
spread.

Captain Shaw personally superintended the operations of
the Fire Brigade, by whose skilful and tireless exertions
the fire was ultimately subdued. lam thankful to say that
the 'eateries at the back and pulpit have escaped destruc-
tion, and that the monuments have not suffered much
damage, and that we are adequately insured.—l am, yours
truly, .101 IN BAKER.
49, City-road, London, Dec. 7.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

THE VICTORIA CROSS.

Tuesday night's London Gazette announces that the
Queen intends to confer the Victoria Cross on Captain
(now Major) Edward Pemberton Leach, R.E., for
having, in action with the Shinwarris near Maidanah,
Afghanistan, on March 17, when covering the re-
tirement of the Survey Escort who were carrying
Lieutenant Barclay, 45th Sikhs, mortally wounded,
behaved with the utmost gallantry in charging,
with some men of the 45th Sikhs, a very much larger
number of the enemy. In this encounter Captain
Leach killed two or three of the euelmy himself, and
he received a severe wound from an Afghan knife in
the left arm. Captain Leach's determination and gal-
lantry in this affair in attacking and driving back the
enemy from the last position saved the whole party
from annihilation.

The Mectrician understands that a new experiment
in electric lighting has hcen lately tried in the works of
Messrs Siemens Brothers, at l'aasy, under the direction of
M. Boistel, the engineer to the firm, from which results of
tome importance are anticipated.
Saturday. the 6th, was Hospital Saturday in Wolver-
hampton, and, 41tifongh the weather has been very bad for
months past, nearly £l,OOO was handed in to the HOsPital
Saturday Committee from different works in the town in
the course of the day. This does not represent the total
amount that is expected to he received, as at many works in
the district the collection sheets will not be closed until the
commencement of the new year.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

IVE A C IC

TIIE CELEBRATED MIMIC.

Has much pleasure in announcing to the Public, Clergy.;
and Gentry of Stourbridge and vicinity that he intends
giving his- ORAND MUSICAL ENTERTERTAIN-
F.NT. when he will have the honour of introducing
his striking representations of some of the Leading
Artistts of the Day.
PIA.NIST MR. J. RANDLE

SKATING AT INTERVALS.

'Doors open at Seven o'cloik.

ADMISSION SIXPENCE EACH.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

CLARK, 143, HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDCE.

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410104.

DUDLAY AND WALSALL.
Anil PIANOFORTES & HARMONI-
J,knyky EMS have been TUNED by G.F. GREEN
Professional Tuner, 26 Li. CAsTLE-STREET,DunLBY, an
67, PARK STREET, WALSALL. Pianofortes J.
silica, Re-strung, the Hammeisße-eovered with Patent
tell, us used by the most sminsutiuns.

wit uWI

ONE BOX of CLARKE'S B 41 Bill is
warrranted to cure all discharges from the Urinary
Orgnov, in either x, acquired or constitutional, Gravel
and I.),ins in the B -ck —.i01.1 in boxes, 44 Od each, by
al: Ch-,dists and Pattnt Medicine Vendors; or SCIA to
any ad 'rest for CO S!aolpi by the Maker, F. J. CLARKR,
Consulting Cheuii t, Apothecarieb' Hall, Lincoln
Wholesale Agents, BARCLAY & SON, London, and all the
Wholesale Houses. --

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH ON
AGRICULTURE.

The Duke of Edinburgh presided at the 'cattle
show dinner held at Ashford on Tuesday, about
260 gentlemen and agriculturists of the county
being present. In giving the toast of "Success
to the Show," his Royal Highness remarked on
the excellence of the Sussex cattle and Bent sheep
exhibited. Roots had been affected by the unfavour-
able season, but some of the swedes shown that day
could hardly have been better. The prizes gained in
such competitions were
.equally honourable as those
gained in other avocations, and the improvement of
stock which these competitions promoted was as im-
portant to the community at large as to agriculturists.
In responding to the toast of his health, the Duke
remarked it would always be his endeavour to as-
sociate himself with the interests, occupations and
happiness of those among whom he lived. He referred
to the naval appointment recently conferred upon
him, and spoke in high terms of the coastguard branch
of the service.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-12-13

CUTTINGS FROM AMERICAN PAPERS.

People often complain of hard times from a mere
natural tendency to growl, but a Rome (Ga.) darkey, the
other day, said, " Nebber seed etch times since I been born.
Work all day and steal all night, and blest it I can hardly
make a livin'.",

A New Jerseyman, having heard that Columbus
was in Ohio, immediately started West to interview the
"old man" about the voyage which resulted in the dis-
covery of Ameriea.

A New York stable-keeper who invariably cautions
his patrons against driving fail repeated the injunction to a
gentleman who was hiring a team of him the other day,
and receivbd the following response—" I am going to a
funeral, and must keep up with the procession if it kills the
horse." He was permitted to drive on.

In a letter apolgizing for inability to attend a public
banquet recently, Mark Twain says Meantime you will
kindly see that the portion of your banquet which I should
be allowed to consume if I were present is equitably distri-
buted among the public charities of our several States and
Territories. I would not that any partiality be shown on
account of political creed or geographical position, but
would beg that all the crates be of the same size."
Those who are troubled with neighbours who keep
fowls should follow the example of a Yankee who was
very much annoyed at the havoc his next-door neighbour's
poultry committed in his garden. He put some old hats
and hay under his steps and in the stable, and when the
fowls came to scratch they remained to lay. lie has had
all the fresh eggs he wanted last summer, and has even sold
some dollars' worth to the owner of the hens.
- .

"Mr. Speaker," exclaimed a member of the
AOOOl5llll Legislature, "my colleague taunts me with a desire
for famo. I scorn the imputation, sir 1 Fame, sir! What
is fame? It is a shaved pig with a greased tail, which slips
tlarough the hands cf thousands, and than is accidentally
caught by some lucky fellow that happens to hold on to it.
I let tbe greasy-tailed quadruped go by me without an effort
to clutch it, sir."
The Virginia City Stage explains that Buttermilk
Cinybn is in the Paradise maintains, northwest from Eden,
about ten miles from "Gouge-eye," on the road leading from
"Limberger "to "Whoop-em up," vja "Bull4own," "Lay-
eza Oat," arid "g11,11B41," 4ad just over the mountains from
"Bung-eye" ancl "gnock-em Riff."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

THE VICTORIA CROSS.

The London Gazette of Friday (June 27), states that
the Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her
intention to confer the decoration of the Victoria
Cross upon Major (now Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel)
Hans Garrett Moore, of the 88th Regiment, for his
gallant conduct in risking his own life in endeavouring
to save the life of Private Giese, of the Frontier Armed
Mounted Police on the occasion of the action with the
Gaikas, near Komgha, on the 29th of December, 1877.
It was reported that when A small body of Mounted
Police were forced to retire before overwhelming
numbers of the enemy, Major Moore obaerved that
Private Giese was unable to mount his horse, and was
thereby left at the mercy of the Caffres, Perceiving
the man's danger, Major Moore rode back alone int,o
the midst of the enemy and did not desist in his en-
deavour to save the man until the latter was killed,
Major Moore, having shot two Caffres and received
an assegai wound in the arm during his gallant
attempt.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

MR. EDISQN AND THE ELECTRIC
. LIGHT;

The Daily News, of Wednesday, publishes the following
from their New York Correspoodent :
"Mr. Edison has obtained a dynamometer of suffi.
cient delicacy to measure every one-hundredth of
horse. power. With this instrument he can calcu-
late the cost of the electric light to the minutest
detail. He has demonstrated that from eighty
to ninety per cent, of energy is converted into
light, and that six electric lights are supplied from
one horse power at one-third the cost of gas.
He maintains that the problem of applying the
electric light to domestic use has been practically
solved, but admits that a greet mass of detail remains
to be worked out. He has satisfied himself that
platinum can be supplied in large quantities so as to
reduce the expense. Recently he has been working
on the electro-chemical telephone exchange system,
which is now perfected for introduction in London.
He will now give his time exclusively to the electric
light, and is confident that his system will soon be in
perfect order."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

MARRIAGE.

JASPER—FOSTER.-0:1 the 26th ult, at St. John's,
by the Rev. W. S. Watkin., George Eienry,
second son of Mr. Charles Jasper, of Stourbridge,
to Emmaroungest daughter of Mr. Henry Foster,
of Gosport, Hampshire.

DIED.

PENNY.—On the 2nd inst, after two days' illness,.
in the 51st year of his age Thomas Penny, of
Market street, Stourbridge i deeply lamented.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

THE :CHANNEL TUNNEL.

The Pas de ealais tabliehen the ,following partinu.
lars about the 'proposed subtparine tunnel between
England and Prance. ' The engineers who have been
engaged in the work have not yet commenced the
tunnel itself; all that they have done at present being
to sink a shaft near Sangatte in order to ascertain the
depth and currents of the water. When these pre-
liminary experiments are concluded the work of making
the tunnel itself will begin. The shaft now being sunk
has a diameter of about nine feet, and is to go to a
depth of '26oft; Work in the,shef t has been suspended.
for the' last three' months, as 'the water comes in so
rapirily that it has been necessary to construct a
machine which will extract 600 gallons per minute,
or double what the machine at first used could re-
move. The shaft has already been sunk to half the
proposed depth, and work will be resumed before the
end of the year. The walls of the shaft are being
lined with small oak planks with a backing of con-
crete. The earth which has been excavated is of a
white chalky nature and very hard.

KOSSUTH ON THE REBUILDING OF
SZEGEDIN.
Kossuth has written a long and interesting letter
to the Hungarian papers concerning the reconstruc-
tion of Szegedin. He draws attention to the vast
undertaking of rebuilding a town for eighty thousand
inhabitants, with all the modern appliances which will
be necessary in order to enable it to assume the im-
portance which it once held. Kossuth next urges
that the greatest ears should be taken with the
foundations of the houses, as the unsatisfactory con-
dition of the few solid buildings that remain shows the
state of the ground. There are only two countries in
Europe' he says, where the word Home is thoroughly
understood, viz., England and Hungary. He adds:
"Let the example of the English be followed. Let
the dwellers on the Alfaeld have as heretofore their
own little homes, however small, rather than great
barracks' in which most families on the Continent are
crowded together."
The sanitary state of Szegedin is far from satisfac-
tory. Much small-pox, fever, and even spotted typhus
prevails. The reconstruction of a town of such size in
the midst of the richest part of Hungary cannot but
attract European attention, and especially interest
English capitalists.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

THE DEATH OF MR. JOHN HARAVARD.

At the County Court on Thursday, R. Kettle, Esq.,
in referring to the death of the late Mr. Harward,
made the following remarks. " I desire, on taking
my seat this morning, to pay my tribute of respect
to the memory of Mr. John Har ard. Mr. !lanyard
was the last judge of the ancient manorial court,
upon the foundations of whoa this County Court
was established, and ever since its reconstruction
now nearly thirty-three years, he has faithfully and
most efficiently discharged the duties of registrar.
I had the honour of his intimate friendship many
years before I eat upon this bench. My knowledge,
not only of his actions, but of his principles, created
in me the most profound respect for him. The
grave has closed so recently over John Harward
that we cannot yet fully realize all the consequences
of his death. We suffer now from a suddet, shock;
hereaLer we shall deeply feel a sense of depriva-
tion. We have been accustomed to rely upon him,
to:trust in his help. He knew so much, and knew
it so well, he was so kind and so sagacious, that the
vacancy he has left amongst us will never be entirely
tilled. His successor us y. and we trust will, be a
sound lawyer and a courteous and painstaking officer,
he public business of the court will go on as here-
tofo..e, but for many a day we shall miss from his
accustomed ply ce, the familiar friend whom we
always saw with so much pleasure. It is not as an
officer of the court that Mr. Harward will be most
regretted, or his memory most revered. His whole
life was a continuous c reer of public duty. His
intense love of right and his comprehensive charity,
led him to pursue with zeal every good work he
could bring within the range of his ex,ensive in-
duence. This is not the place in which ackrowlecig-
meats should be made of Mr. Harward's abundant
private charities; or of his long and consistent
efforts to eradicate the vices and promote the
spiritual welfare of the masses of poor and
ignorant people who inhabit this great mining and
manufacturing district. I can, however, with con-
filence ask you to remember the many material
bAlefits he with so much ability and constancy of
purpose, either promoted or obtained for your town '
and neighbourhood. Trade owes him much for his
exertions in developing your local railway system,
by wi.ich your neighbourhood has so much ben°.
it! (41, mid agriculture owes him ob.igations for the
care he has devoted, and the money he has spent,
in improving the quality of your cattle. Turn on
wnien side you will you see some of the work of his
fertile and benevolent mind, and of his vigorous
will and his strong and steady hand. His charac-
,eristics were steadfast adherence—under all circum-
stances, and at all scruplt s—to right, and this with
tranquil personal bearing which at once indicates
the courteous and kindly gentleman. Let us a6kure
borrvwing VLUQW ai th 94. fit 13040 Whoa 40
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

THE FIELD OF SHENANDOAH.

An interesting historic celebration was held on the
6th of June at Winchester, Virginia' U.S. It was the
dedication of a monument raised to the memory of
those unknown dead who fell in the Battle of
Shenandoah Valley. Of those who were killed in
that memorable battle, 829 were unknown, and these
lay buried in a great mound near the town, from
which the monument rises.
The monument is a fluted shaft, on the top of
which stands the typical Confederate soldier in over-
coat, high boots, and slouch hat, leaning on his re-
versed musket. A monument erected by the ladies of
Virginia was also unveiled. Over 25,000 people were
present, and among the crowd were women in mourn-
ing carrying their flDral offerings to the cemetery of
Stonewall. The procession was headed by General
Johnson, and marched to the Natip,aal Cemetery,
where the monuments were unveiled and the graves
were decorated with flowers and flags. At the right
of the line marched• a squad of old Contederate
soldiers, wearing their battle-stained uniform, and the
rear was brought up by 2,000 veterans carrying their
old flags.
Senator Morgan, of Alabama, delivered the oration,
in the course of whibtt he said :—Whatever heart-
burnings, or bickerings, or enmities, or strife exist will
be buried here, for this graveyard is, and will remain,
a common heritage, and to Southern hearts a posses.
sion for ever. The dead past is buried here. These
noble men who have died with or without a name have
not died in vain. This tribute to them is not an
empty and unmeaning show. In a little while it will
be the glory of the common country. Within eight,
jat over yonder fence, lie the bodies of thou-
sands who fell upon thee same fields in the
Federal uniform, These were, I doubt nc,t,
as earnest as those, for they died by each
other's hands. Think you that it was in vain.
God does not so work. The death of the hero is the
life of the State, just as the blood of the mattyr is the
seed of the Church. These died for the rights of the
Union, those for the rights of the State. From the
monuments erected over either will one day spring an
arch, in which the hopes and memories of both shall
be linterwoven, with the golden threads of God's
eternal love and truth, and on which the eyes of
people shalj ever read how individual rights and local
' governments can live in sweet harmony with the
central power and glory of the great Republic."

Afr. Heap, in charge of the United States Legation
00w4tsWettn.9platsi31jJsi5 Jut.fiespacb3olhkDepaapuntsai,
State at Washington, announced the arrival at that porf of
Joseph T. Clarke and Francis H. Bacon, in the Dorian, a
boat of only two tons, from BAton. A voyage across tke
Atlantic in so small a vessel excited groat wonder in Con-
stantinople. They had encountered a severe storm, in which
Mr Clsrke nearly lost 44 life. 'Mgr 00 and some other
artiste's were vsailitd oMbriard in tire gale.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

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OLD HILL.

lAN OLD HILL MAN IN TROUBLE.—At the
Sedgley Police Court on Monday, before Haden
Corsor, Esq., (deputy stipendiary), and F. A Homer,
Esq., Thomas Morris, fishmonger, Old Hill, was
charged with being drunk and riotous whilst in
charge of a horse and cart at Tansey Green on the
29th April.—Mr. Gould appeared to prosecute on
bei.alf of the Chief Constable, and Mr. Waldron for
the defendant.— Police-constable Reynolds said
that on the day in question he saw defendant drunk
whilst in charge of a horse and cart, and he was go-
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landlord not to supply him with drink, and de-
fendant then went away. In consequence of his
dragging his'horse from one side of the road to the
other he took him into custody. He was very
violent, and had to be handcuffed. On the way to
4Elgloy row Stati94 defewlaut requeatoci some
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

JONES'S DOMESTIC FORECAST.

July I.—Mrs. J. Cloudy and threatening.
„ 2.—Miss J. Dull in the morning. Very fine
in the afternoon and evening.
, 3.— MARY JANE. Sara() as 2,
4.—Master J. Unsettled. Rather fresh
towards midnight.
„ 5.--Butler. Unsteady.
6.—Baby. Squally.
Warnings—From Cook and Buttons,
Pressure in the East considerable, which may be the
occasion of disturbance in the West-End.—Punch,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS.

The Times publishes the following letter from Mr. I. J.
Mechi, Tiptreeeell, Kelvedon, under date June 27 :
Sir,—We have the old story over again—low tem-
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Uncovered farm yards and exposed dung heaps are:
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brooks and water-courkes.
Well-drained farms, with covered homesteads and!
horse-hoed crops, have many advantages this year;
but on all farms a more ripening condition is re-,
quired.
On the whole, the outlook is at present gloomy and
unprofitable; but we should not despair.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-07-05

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