The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-04-27 00:00:00

THE STOTTIII3ItIDGM OBSERVEIL

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More him ti.nt Ec.th. woich sho T.,ed
t proposed expenditure of £491 2s 7d in sewerage
in Amblecote, £797 2s 10d on kerbing and chan-
nelling streots, and £1,261 8s Id for forming car-
riage way of the same streets. He wished to
know—first, if any one attended to offer opposi-
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tion to the loan. There was no answer, and Mr.

Fiddian, surveyor, then submitted plans of the
proposed works.—Colonel Cox asked what was
going to be done with the sewage P—The Clerk
said it found its way intu the Stour at present.—
Colonel Cox: How about the Rivers Pollution

Act ?—Mr. Pargeter said *he new drains proposed
would only carry off surface drainage and house
slops.—Colonel Cox said the Rivers Pollution Act
defined clearly that it was an offence to cause to
Bow into the river any solid or liquid sewage
matter.—Mr. Pargeter: That is a wide expression.
What do you mean by "sewage matter? "
Colonel Cox said the task of defining sewage mat-
ter was one he was not called on to enter upon.
Whatever "sewage mater" might or might not
be, it could not be contended that this they pro-
posed to put into the river was not sewage matter.
l'hey must proceed on the assumption that it was
sewage matter, and if so, he should like to know
what was the answer the Authority would give to
the question, why they proposed to spend money
to contravene the Rivers Pollution Act ? Mr.
Pargeter: I would say that the river is the only
outlet for sewage, and that there might be purify-
ing tanks provided.—Colonel Cox asked if the
Authority proposed to borrow a further sum for
purifying works, and whether there was an area
for them P—Mr. Pargeter said there was, and he
believed there would beno difficulty in purchasing
land from the Canal Company for the purpose.—
Colonel Cox said the Local Government, having
the statute before them, could not be a party to
the law being infringed by the sewage being
turned into the river.—Mr. Pargeter: Would they
be satisfied if the sewage were filtered before
entering the river P—Colonel Cox T cannot assume
filters will be provided, because you have no land
and no plans.—Mr. Pargeter said it had always
been anticipated this would have to be done.—
Colonel Cox then asked if the Authority had not
considered the question of carrying out a plan
conjointly with other parishes, and he called atten-
tion to Mr. Marten's report on the drainage of
the district.—Mr. Fiddian said whatever general
plan was carried out, the present drainage pro-
posals could be harmonised with it.—Colonel
Coe:: Stourbeidge at present discharges into the
Stour without any purification ?—The Clerk: Yes.
There is a scheme of drainage under consideration
by the town authorities.—ier. J. Taylor said there
were two plans for S,ourbrifige—one for pumping
and one for taking the sewage down the valley of
the Stour—but Mr. Foley, the owner of the Prest-
wood estate, had strong objections to it. Ho
appeared that day for Mr. Foley. His residence
was close to the Stour, and he had for years
suffered inconvenience irom the filthy state of the
Stour caused by the drainage of various districts
flowing into the river.—Colonel Cox said enough
had been said to show that, at all events, this
matter of purification must receive consideration
before the application for borrowing powers could
be proceeded with. Although he was not em-
powered to say what action the Local Government
Board might take on his report, they would at
least require the Guardians to consider what the
effects of these works would be before they
sanctioned a loan for them. The street improve-
ments depended very much on the sewering.—
Mr. Pargeter said the street improvements might
be done without sewering.—Mr. Billingham said
the Guardians thought if the streets were im-
proved the drainage might stand over to be dealt
with in a general scheme.—Colonel Con: A
general scheme is inevitable, and it would be
throwing away good money, after forming their
streets, to have to tear them up again. I am
afraid I cannot carry the matter further. There
appears to be a deadlock at the first start. Alto.
some further discussion, Colonel Cox said it was
a question whether there should not be a target
scheme for the whole district. He understood
they had tried to agree with their neighbours, but
had not been very happy in their endeavours to
bring about united action.—The Clerk Yes; they
preferred, if possible, dealing with their own mat-
ters,—Mr. Billinghan said there were local govevn •
ing bodies in the Union district, the Stourbridge
Commissioners, the Brierley Hill Local Board, &lei
the quarry Bank Local Board.—Mr. Pargeter:
They have decided to do their own work, but i
think it is a mistake. If the whole district
joined, it would be much better. The Stourbridea-
people will find it very expensive to dispose of
sewage bp themselves.—Colonel Cox: Is there a
prospect of altering their opinion P—Mr Par
geter : I think not —ln reply to a remark as te
providing filtering beds for the Amblecote drain•
age, Colonel Cox said he did not know what th,
Local Government Board would say to such a
proposal. He could not say much to encourage it,
and he did not wish to leave them under the im-
pres3ion that the Local Government l'oard would
agree to the proposal, if they thought of meetine
the idificuity in that way.—Mr. C. Webb sale i.'
the river pollution was a nu-sauce to Mr. Foie-, ,
iering bees would ih; a greater nuisance ntL
,sehbourhood where they were estahiished.—
Some more informal conveisation followed, are.:
Colonel Cox then went to inspect the locality of
the suggested works.

ST. TIIONAS'S CHURCH CLOCK.—SOI/1C diSEtatiBfAle -
tion having been exprkesed by the irhabitants oi
the town as to the want of power in the chimes,
we are requested to state that they are not yet
complete. Arrangements are being made to render
them more powerful.
Tue SKATING RINK has been tastefully decorated
and painted for the Easter holidays, and the cor-
ridor and spacious refreshment bar having been
Llompleted the rink has been patronized by hun-
dreds of skaters and spectators, during the
past week, more especially on Monday and Wed-
nesday, when the Stoarbridge Juvenile Amateur
Skaters gave two entertainments each day. The
boys show marked improvement on their first
appearance on the rink a few weeks ago, and since
that time Mr. Pearson has been most assidious in
his endeavours to bring the lads to a state of per-
fection, and we are pleased to say his efforts have
been well rewarded, for cn the present occasions
the four . performances were gone through witti
wonderful agility, perfect time, and such neatner a
that the boys were frequently, loudly, and de-
servedly applauded. Masters Fred Hainge and
Fred Perr:- delighted the audiences by their
graceful skating, when appearing on the rink by
themselves, and the comical make-up of Masters
Fred Collins and Sydney Hainge, as Mr. and Mrs.
Brown, and Policeman and e;egress evoked roars
of laughter. "The Girl of the Period," Frank
Perry; "The Swell," James Wakeman; flee
Riding Hood," A. Hainge ; "Indian," P. Allsop ;
"Clowns," Fred Perry &E.Collins; "Pantaloons,'•
W. Penn and E. Striegei; "Chinese," G. Collins;
"Sailor," Harry Collins;" Countryman," S. Dakin,
and others created much mirth by their funny
antics on the skates. We beg to call the attention
of our readers to the fact that the boys will give
two more performances this (Saturday) afternoon
and to-night, when those who have not seen the
lads will certainly miss witnessing one of the
greatest treats of roller skating. It will also be
seen on referring to our advertising columns that
through the kind courtesy of Mr. Hainge, the rink
will be reserved on Teesclay . evening next for a
grand reneert in ail of the St. Thomas's Clock
Fund, when we do not heSitate to say that from
seeing such a list of Laiented and gentlemen
the inhabitants of the town and dietaict will
willingly patronize the rink for so good an object.
STOCK SALE. Mr. H. King held his usual
fortnightly sale of fat and store stock on Tuesday
last. The sale included 350 sheep and lambs, 40
head of cattle, and 160 pigs. The highest prices
realized were fat wethers, 765; ewes and lambs,
79s ; lambs, 50s; bullocks, £36; cows, £29 ss. 4
short-horn bullocks the property of the Right
Hon. the Earl of Stamford and Warrington aver-
aged £34 6s each. There was a large attendance
of buyers and a brisk competition.
BOARD OF GUARDIAN6.—'I he usnal meeeting
of this Board was held yesterday, Mr. H.
Billingham in the chair. There were also present
I.l,lessrs. I?aybortld, Kelley, Guest, Haskew, Parkes,
Piddian. Lavender, Hingley, Williams, Griffiths,
Giles, Siviter, Nock, Rollinson, Wood, Homer,
Mills, and Baker. Admitted, 17 ; discharged, 21;
deal, 1 : r:)- aining, 434 ; corresponding week
last yeer Out-door relief, King,swinford
Die' 5e 11d; Stone. idge District, £lB
Os '2 - ,lesowen District. ,; ousld ; non •resi-
den ~.upers, Os 4d; tot • £64 6s Gil; against
£54 is Oid last year. A precept was received for
it Worcestershire Conety Rate for last quarter am-
ountieg to ..2348 13s Oil, being a decrease of ..€l2O
lOs Oil from the corresponainie quarter last year.
DRUNK AND REFUSING TO QUIT.—At the Foliose
Court, yesterday, before Colonel Fletcher and Mr.
J. B. Cochrane, John Rtzpatrick was charged
with being drunk, on the 14th just, and refusing
to quit the Star and Anchor Inn, Coventry Street.
Hawkeswood, the landlord, proved the
case and Police-constable Williarne, proved a pre-
vious conviction.—Defendant was fined lOs and

costs.
DRrNK ANT) DISORDERLY.—Jo?;eph Littlewod
was charged Ivith being drunk, at the Lye, on the
22nd inst.--Police-const-hle Paynter proved the
ease.—Defendant was fined 2s 61 and costs.—
John Thatcher was charged with being drunk
and di.iordcrly, on the 21st inst.—The case w

prorl Is• 1e Davia,i and ‘ie.u,la )1,
was lin4A 2s 6d and ccks,
DRUMS AND REFUSING TO QUlT.—William Pear-
son, laborrer, was charged with being drunk and
reiusing quit the Tine Inn, Hay Green, on the
22nd inst.—Ercily Willcox, landlady of the house,
proved the case.—Defendant pleaded guilty and
was fined 5s and coats; in default 14 days' hard
labour.

ARSAIYLT Ckste.—Caleb Bloomer was charged
with assaulting John Cartwright, on the 17th inst.
—The assault complained of was that defendant
struck him several times without any provocation.
—Defendant was fined 5s and costs.

ASSAULTING • WOMAN.—Samuel Skelding was
charged with assaulting Hannah Palmer, on the
23rd inst.—Complainant, who had a black eye,
said she did not wish to press the case, but was
sworn and said that on the above date defendant
brought a jug of ale and asked her to drink.
She refused and defendant struck her twice.—
Defendant was fined 5s and costs; in default 14
days' hard labour.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.--John Thatcher, son.,
was charged with being drunk and refusing to
quit the New Inn, Enville Street, when requested.
—Richard Kelley, the landlord, proved the case.
—Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 2s 6d
and costs.

CHARGE OF RECEIVING STOLEN htoN.—James
Shepherd was charged for that he did in the
month of April have in his possession 801bs. of
iron. the property cf William Bloomer and others.
—Mr. Collis defended.—Sunerintendent Freeman
asked for a remand as the witnesses were not
present.—Remanded for a week
NEW ORGAN FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
—On Sunday last, morning and evening, there
were special services at the above church, the
occasion being the opening of the new organ. A
solemn orchestral mass was sung, the officiating
priest being Father Isodore, and an eloquent ser-
mon was preached by Dr. McCave. The organ
hitherto in use was from the old church and not
adequate to the requirements of the new church.
We believe the cost of the new instrument was
£250. A good sum has already been sub-cribed
for it, but contributions are still required to pay
the whole amount off. The organ is a good one
and well adapted for the use of the presnt church.
There were orchestral accompaniments, which
were very effective. There were large congrega-
tions, and fair collections at the close of each sr
vice.

for as.aulting Sarah Yarnwood, on the same date. 1
ra. Yarnwood said on the day in gnostic]] defendant
wes abusing her (complainant's) chl.d and when she
remonstrated with her defendant struck her, bit her, and
blackened both h• r eyes, and she was so injured through
bring iu an advanced stage of pregnancy that she nad
been made to attend at the court before that day.—
El wsbeth Payne corroborated Mrs. Yarnwood and said
that. Mr. Yarnwood did not touch Mrs. Randle at all.—
The icench considered both parties were as bad as each
other and ordered them to pay their own costs.
Assauvr CAIN.. —There were several assault cases
which were withdrawn on the application of the com-
plainants.