The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-03-04 00:00:00

SAITRDAY, MARCH 4, 1871.

side combs, and other articles, the property of
Mr. Stringer, on the 7th of January. The jury
returned a verdict of guilty, and the prisoner
was sentenced to nine mouths hard labour. Mr.
Self for the prosecution, and Mr. Godson and
Mr. Jelf for defence.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
UNION—The annual meeting of the Stourbridge
Sunday School Union was held onMonlay even-
ing, in the Primitive Methodist Chapel. Mr. J.
Taylor. president, presided. The teachers, to
the number of nearly 100, partook of tea in Ihe
schoolroom of the chapel previous to the public
meeting. The report, giving a statement of the
year's operations, wsa read by the secretary,
from which it appeared that thelenion had made
some progress ;luring the year, and that its
quarterly conferences had been particularly use-
ful and interesting. The report was adopted,
and the officers for the ensuing year were
elected. An address was delivered by Mr. J. A.
Cooper, of Birmingham, who attended as a de-
putation from the parent society.
CHESS MATCH.—A chess !mach was played
at the Mutual Improvement Society's Rooms,
Kidderminster, on Saturday. between eight
members of that society, and eight members of
the Stourbridge Church of England Association.
Victory fell to the latter. The following was
the score:
STorRuRIDGE. KIDDERNINsTER,
Robertson, Rev. IL .... 2 Penney, A..... 1
Yorke, R. L..... ...... 2 Green, F 1
Moore4B 3 Evans, 1)
Payne, H
Boden, U jPenney, G 1
Packer, M W .. I,Green, J 2 drawn
I3ottomley, I) YStarr, F 2
Colborn, 5.... ..... 1/Hardistan. G 3

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We understand that Mr. G. W. Prescott, son
of Mr. G. Prescott, has passed the preliminary
examination of the Liw Society of the United
Kingdom.
HAOLEY STOCK SALE.—The annual sale took
place on the last Monday in February. There
was a large supply of all kinds of stock, a large
attendance, and a keen competition, particularly
for the beef which was unexceptionally good.
The total of the sale
.was over £2,600.

CRICKET CLUB.—The annual meeting of the
members of the Stourbridge Cricket Club, was
held at the Bell Hotel, last night. The follow.
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year
President, Earl Stamford; Vice-president, Wm.
Webb, Esq. Committee: Messrs. King, WA-
hams, Parkes, F. Swindell, Milward, F. Firm.
stone, and Davis. Treasurer, Mr. W. Moore;
Secretary, Mr. T. Perrens.

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ACCIDENT.—Au accident occurred last night
to a youth named Joseph Taylor, residing in
Coventry street. It appears that while Taylor
was crossing the road he was knocked down by
strap, and his arni broken. Medical assistance
was at once called in.

CAUTION TO CANTERS.—At the Petty Ses-
sions, yesterday, before B. Littlewood and R.
L. Freer, Esqs., John Bißingham was charged
with riding on his waggon without any reins, on
the 25th ult. P.C. Bayley proved the ease, and
defendant was Stied 2e 6d and costs.

DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.—Joseph Hill and Joe.
Beasley were charged with being drunk and
riotous, on the 25th ult. P.C. Bailey proved
the offence, and defendants were fined 2s 6d and
costs.

STEALING POTATOEIL—Joseph Resin, gardener
to George Richmond Collis, of Stourton Castle,
was charged with stealing two bags of potatoes,
his property. Mr. C. Collis prosecuted. Re-
manded to Brierl.ey Hill,

NEGLECT OF WORK.—Joseph Bateman was
summoned for leaving the employ of James
Davis, on the 2uth ult Adjourned for a week.
CHARGE OF RAPE—Joseph EVOSOI3, black-
smith, Wallheath, was charged with committing
a rape upon Emma Clifford, on the 20th ult.
Mr. Burbury appeared to prosecute, and Mr.
Addison defended. The case was remanded to
Brierley Hill, on Monday, bail being refused.
TRANSFERS. —The Farriers Arms, High.
street, Stourbridge, from John James to John
Edwards. The Seven Stare, Market-street,
Stonrbridge, from the Executors of Frederick
Tidinarsh to Lousia Holland. The Bird-in.
Hand. Statuber Mill, from Joseph Henry Mob-
berley to Henry Attwood. The Nag's Head,
New-street, from Samuel French to Joseph
Jones. The Royal Elchange, High-street, from
Charles Clare to Joseph Page. The Longlands
Tavern, from Sarah Bryan to Elizabeth Kuibb.

chess prize, and tl,oge honoi member,, ant ;Tel whose enbeciiptions and donations enable us to meet te
current expenses.

The Chairman said before he called upon the Rev. D.
Robertson to move the adoption of the report, he weal'
just state that he was very glad to hear such a (avows
naboitesroe:S The
yDp.reltetrtusorahte aihebnros.n on previouse.eandsaidther o
e wce,ega.
slows, but after taking into consideration the meetiag
that was held in Stourbridge, they had a very fair repass
sentation. It gave him great pleasure to hear that ease
a favourable report had been read. There svaa One thing in the report that was hot very fevourable, and that wee
the classes. They only had one during the past year, sag
I that was very meagrely attended. He should like to see
some chemistry, or physiology, or geology classes. He
thought they wanted some persons to come and be
teachers, and then perhaps they would get on better. He
should have liked to have seen their Institution connec.
ted with the South Staffordshire Association. They
were in the East Worcestershire Association. After some
lengthy remarks, the rev, gentleman concluded by hoping
the society would long contiuue in its prosperous state,
and moving the adoption of the report.
The Rev. Mr. Lane seconded the motion, which was
carried unanimously.
The Chairman said he was very sorry Dr. Dixon woe
unable to be present. He had met with an accident,
which the Chairman sincerely hoped was not serious.
Song—Mr. Chadwick.
Mr. W. Perry arid he had great pleasure in proposing•
vote of thanks to the honorary members and friends of
the Institution.
Mr. Clarke seconded the vote of thanks.
Duet Pianoforte—Miss Horseley and Miss Cartwright,
Mr. Deeley proposed • vote of thanks to T. H. Parr.
ter, Esq., for kindly allowing the Institution the use of
his grounds for • picnic, and to K. Harrison, Esq.,
for supplying the Institution with water.
This we., seconded by Mr. E. Evans.
Song—Miss Jones.
Mr. S. Brooks proposed a vote of thanks to the Rev.
D. Robertson, for kindly taking part in the evening's ea.
tertainment.
Mr. Anson seconded the vote, which was responded to
in feeling terms.
Pianoforte solo—Miss Cartwright.
Mr. T. Lavender propo..ed a vote of thanks to the de..
curators and ladies who had as kindly assisted.
Mr! Pearson seconded the vote.
Mr. T. Hill responded on behalf of the decorators and
the ladies.

Song—Mr. Chadwick.
Duet pianoforte—Miss Horseley and Miss Cartwright,
The Chairman said it would be a source 1 great plea.
sure to him to have to propose a vote of thanks to the
committee. He was sure they were very much indebted
to the Committee for the prosperous state of the Ineti•
tution. There were one or two things that he dia not
see mentioned in the report. They had not had any lee.
term during the past year, and he contended that if they
had lectures they would greatly benefit by them. Ha
hoped they would become connected with the South
Staffordshire Association, and until that evening he
thought they were so. His late uncle took a great inte-
rest in the welfare of the Institute, and he hooped to fol-
low in his footsteps. If the committee wanted his ser-
vices at any time, he should only be too glad to du any-
thing he esuld—(applause).
Mr. Anson responded on behalf of the Committee, and
thanked Mr. Aston for the kind manner in which he had
spoken of them.
Song—Mr. Pearsen.
It was proposed by the Rev. D. Robertson, and sec-
onded by Mr. S. Brooks, that the best thanks of the
meeting be given to the worthy chairman, fir so kindly
presiding in the efficient manner he had done.
The proceedings were brought to a close by singing the
National Anthem.
The singing and playing was very well performed, es•
pecially the singing of Mr. Chadwick, which was encored,
and the duets by Miss Horseley and Miss Cartwright.
Mr. Pearson's songs were well rendered, and he received
an encore.