The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1884-05-10 00:00:00

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CLAS;ICAL CONCERT.—With energy pe fectly re-
fresl-.eriing the committee of the classical concert
produced their sixth proeramnie on Monday.
Among the many noticeable improveintn•s in the
hall itself was the provision of eheirs for the second
seats, while those behind were accommodated with
rests in the shape of foams with backs to them,
Freer i mine :—Septet, violin, viola, clarinet, horn,
bassoon, violoncello, and double bass, Messrs. Ward,
Ceriffien Pountney, Probin, Edwin, Owen, and
Th napson ; air, "Inflaremetus," Miss Ellen Mer-
chant, accompanif d by Mr S. Sitenis, je.nr.; horn
solo, "Roraanze," Mr. A. Probin, aaeraupaniecl by
Miss Ibbotsen ; pianoforte solo, "Impromptu,"
Miss Ilebetson ; song, "The last Dream," Miss
Ellen Marchant, accempanieJ by Mr. S. Simms,
jure-. ; "Septet,'' violin, viola, clarieet, horn, bas-
soon, violoncello, and deuble bass, Messrs Ward,
Griffin, Poutitney, Probin, Edwin, Owen, and
Thorepon ; air, "Itomanza," Miss Ellen Merchant,
accompanied by \ ir, S. Simms, jour., and violin
oldieato Mr. F. Ward; duett, pianoforte and v-olin,
three "1-luneberian dances," Miss Ibbotson and Mr.
F. Ward; clarinet solo, Mr. T. E. Pountney, ac-
companh dby Miss Ibbo!son. The interest of the
evening was, of couise, centered in the "Septet,
and it is only feir to say that the performance was
faultless. This work, classed by Lenz as the last
of e so-called "first period," was composed about
the end of the Ler, century, and filet performed at a
concert given by Beethoven at Vienna, April 2,
1800. Published in 1801, and dedicated to Maria
Therese, second wife of Francis I. of. Austria, Beet
eoven. afterwards arranged the work as a trio for
pianoforte, clarinet, and violoncello (182) ; another
arrangement as a string quintet has long been at-
tributed to Beethoven, but a letter from the com-
poser appeared in the A Ile-emeine isTusik Zeitung
(General MirdealTimes),fer 1802, stating positively
that the arrangement was not his, nor authorised
by him. his feet is by no means generally keown.
The Septet was given at the Birmingham Festival
in 1820, and this is said to have been its first per-
formance in England. Breathine- the very spirit
of happiness, there is DO work of Beethoven's "first
ueriod" tisat can excel it, nor perhaps is there one
such undivided popularity. The Adagio leaning
to Al'egre Con Erie for delicacy and finish was the
movement which pleased us best. Tt-
a s, we feel
sure, rarely been surpasse I, as also the first An-
dante which was placed in the second part of the
programme. Of the other instrumental items it is
pernaps needless to refer. Mr. Prohin managed
hie difficult instrument well, and Mr..Peutitney gave
:mica satisfaction in his selection from Weber's
concerto, Mr. F. Ward is now an established
favourite here, and pleased greatly in his duet with
Miss lbbetson in whi in these ar•ietes not only did
jes tire to tie \yolk but also to themselves. Schu-
tiert's Impromntu 1.1 I? minor for the pianoforte,
was plaud in the hands of Miss Ibbetsten .There
were three vocal items; air, "Inflaearnatus," song,
"The last Dream," an "Homanza." It was in
the last named that Miss Ellen Merchant was most
successful. She gave the passages with perfect in-
tonation and fruish, awl her phrasing in all three
was excellent. The applause at the conelusioe
t.e.weri's son, "The last Dream," cleanly proves
that the English ballad has lost none of its diaries
with the British public. Mr. S. Simms, mar, made
a paeinseiking ,:nd careful accompanist,
NEW ALHAMMA. THEATRE.-I.IS week we have
had a change at this place of amusement in the
shape of the Brothers Wilson's great Americen
combination company, The company includes
Tula, the king of the lion's jaw, and he certainly
possesses woredeiful strength in his jaw from the
way in which he picks up heavy weights with his
teeth and the manner in which he concludes his
ent.trtainment, bearing the whole weight of his
body by fastening on to a piece of leather with his
teeth and revolving with great rapidity, gained him
tremendous applause. His part of the entertain-
mat is concluded amid a shower of geld. He is
ably assisted by Miacce the boneless wonder, who
is certainly one of the best!contortionists of the:day.
Professor Alex Fox is one of those gentlemen we
often hear about but seldom meet, a thoroughly
gcod ventriloquist, and he created roars of laughter
by the quaint sayings of his wooden headed family,
Yankee Conner is as good as ever and his negro
eccentricities were much enjoyed. Miss Annie
Hone possesses a sweet voice, which was greatly
admired, a good figure, and a splendid wardrobe.
ocielleon alee 1 vulte and
she is a most charming and graceful dancer. This
is the first visit of this talented compay and we hope
to have the pleasure of witnessing.the r performance
on a future occasion. To-night (Saturday) con-
cludes their engagement here, and we trust they
will meet with the success they so well deserve.
Next wcek Miss Julie Mortimer's company will
appear here.
DuteeracENsEss.—At the Police Court yeet,erday,
before Col. Fletcher, H. 0. Firmstone, W. a.
Turney, and A. Freer, Escire„ Henry Morris was
fined 2s 6cl and costs for being drunk on the 3rd
inst at the Lye. P.C. Brazener proved the case.—
Jr-s. ph Pritchard for being drunk on the 3rd lost,
at the Lye, was fined 28 6,1 and coats. P.C. Powell
preyed tile case.—Jo,eph White was on the evi-
dence of P.C. Eyles fined 2s 6d and costs for beieg
drunk on the 6th inst,—Henry Hadley was fined 5s
and costs for being drunk on the 3rd inst at Cradley.
Chare proved the rase.—William Hamlet and
George Newton were charged with being drunk on
the 29th tilt, at Oldswinfoid and fined 5s and costs
ea,ll. P.C. Brazener proved the cases —James
Millington was find 10s and costs for being drunk
n the 4th inst at Blakedown. P.O, Holloway
pr ved the case. _ _

- OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—MichaeI MeHale yv-As
charged with u,ing obFeene language on the 3rd
in-t. P.C. Heath proved the ease. Fined 103 and
coAs ; in default 14 days.—William liobsun was
charged with using obscene language on the 28th
ult. P.C. Bird proved the case. Fined 102 and
. _ _

cess ; in default 14 days.
OBSI nucTioN.—Thormis Tuskin was charged with
astructing the lite passage if the highway on the
Ist inst at Cradley.—P.C. Chafe said that defend
ant's horse and cart was standing on thehighwaybr
20 minutes. Withdrawn on payment of costs.—
William Pitt was charged with obstructing the
highway for 50 minutes on the 4th inst at Stamber-
rnill. P.C. Jones proved the case. Withdrawn on
payment of costs.
RIDING WU:IIO'I7T ItEms.—C iristpber Graingec
was charged with riding withoat reins on the. 29th
ult, at the Ridge. P.C. Cartwright proved the
ease Fined 2s tid and costs; in default 7 days.
PITCH AND Toes.—Benjamin Eveson, Eli Ala,sey,
Zlchariah Bradley, Joseph Roper, and George
Newsy were charged with gambling at the Lye, on
the sth inst. P.C. Jones proved the case. Fined
is cud costs ea-di. —Shadrach Bradley, Jesse Cart-
wright, Joseph Taylor, Joseph Pear on and Alba? t
Pritchard wero charged with p!ayin;at pitch and
foss on the ik h inst. P.C. Petrel pt•ovel the t.. 3,0
7-7iG.0.1 Is and costs each.

CAUTION.—Ewanlel Rutter was charged with
allowiii,4 his done r to stray on the 4:11 inst, at
Belihioughton. Withdrawn on payment of costs.
CoAL STEALING.—Emma Piadoe (15), Annie
Alleock (.2), Agnes Solely (11), Mary Ilollis (10),
Maly Ann (:artwright (12), Ellen Hill (12), and
Myra U tvright (10) wJie charged with stealing a
qu,intity of coal the property of G. King Harri,on,
on the sth just —The case against Mary Ann
Cartwright was adjourned because she did not at-
tend.—Liarry Higs said that he saw five of the
defendants fetchil g coal in buckets and putting it
in heap. He then informed Mr. Harrisoo's son.
Tie did not see Solely.—Mr. Harrison said that he
went in company with last witness and found
a
qa:in;ity of coal. He had it taken to the office and
taunt it weighed I cwt. -The case against Solely
was dismissed. Myra Cartwright was fined 1, and
the other defendants 28 6d,

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY—Mary O'DORald was
charged with being drunk and disorderly on the
Bth inst. P.S. Oakey and P.C. Eyles proved the
case. Several previous convictions were proved by
Superintendent Wheeler. Fined 10s and costs;
in default 14 days.
FALSE PnETENCES,—Vi'iliam Williwrs a id John
Jeavons were charge" with having on the 18th ult.,
obta,im,,,l money by false pretences. Mr. Waldron
appeared to prosecute, Mr. Ward defended Wil-
liams, and Mr. Hinds defended Jeavons.—Caroline
Hart, wife of A.bel Bart, a hawker, residing Wol-
lescoto, said (.14.aplant Williams called at her house
on the afternoon the 18th rtl. He asked her to
buy a load of Cat.uock coal. she refused to have
it and the two defendants aftet wards called and sold
her husbadd a load of coal, which they described as
Cannock coal, from Earl Shrewsbury's colliery, and
her husband paid 103 Gd for ft.—Mr. Waldron stated
in his opening remarks that it was subsequentlw
iucertained that defendants obtained :the coal from
Messrs. Fiedler. —,There were two other charges
against defendants, who were committed for trial at
the next a ssions.l
BoAnD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. Raybould presided
at the weekly meeting of this Board yesterday.
Admitted 10, &scharged 18, dead 1, remaining 528,
against 511 in the corresponding week lust year.
Out-door relief Kingswinford £44 12s Od, Stour...
bridge £3O 9s Od, iialeeeweia k 291 14 44, um-roe