The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-10-10 00:00:00

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POSTA*:: INIPRONEMENTS.—A new mail for Bir-
e,eeitem co.lim,:need on sth October. The letter
box at the head office closes at 3.40 p,us. Letters
•. po,ted iu time for this mail will be delivered in
Birmingham by evening delivery. A letter box has
been fixed on Red Hill for the convenience of resi-
dents in tbat locality. Miles of clearance :-6 50
a..ua., 1.50 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. No collection on
Sundays.
A LHAMBRA THEATRE —Miss Rebekah Deering,
an old favourite, was warmly welcomed at this
theatre on Monday night, by the house being
well filled in every part. and the houses all the
week ha.vekbeen pretty,good. It is needless to say
more than that she still displays great ability and
at once captivates the audience, and easily retains
it till the fall of the curtain. She is supported by
that capital actor. Mr. Chester Hildon, and a god.
all-round company. The pieces selected have been
' Richard 111., Leah, Romeo and Juliet, East Lynne,
She Stoops to Cenquer, and to night (Saturday)
will be pr duced Esmeralda. The pieces have all
been played in the usual style of Miss Deering's
companys, and the applause which greeted them
amply testified that they were well appreciated.
All who wish to see some real good acting should
visit this now popular place of amusement to night
(Saturday), when the wish will be gratified. We
hope Miss Deering's efforts to please the public will
meet with the hearty support of all lovers of pl .y
actin!, and that a full house will be her reward.
for she heartily deserves it.—On Wednesday night,
during the scene when Juliet takes the sleepieg
draught, some •`younz gentlemen ? " in on of the
side boxes w ,re frequently mskieg observations,
and otherwise intorruptirtr the performance.
Alter the scene wa, over, Miss Deering. who was
impersonating Juliet, came before the curtain and
politely told them that if they did not !ike the per-
founance they knew the way of exit; as they

not only a.nnyed her, but. w,re also a source of ari-
noFan.!e to the audit.u.:e, She aways did hr best
with Shaliespere's dtlicult p7ayfi, and ho..ed she
(7-ve sati-faction. Cries of "Turn. 'em out" and
"hear, hear" lollowed this well admini-Itered rebuke.,
It is generally noticed that a certain "clique" go
jito the boxes with no oth:r intention than to,con-
tinually make observatins, and we hope this will have
the efkct of putting a stop to nuisa,mes of this
kind; if they do not care for the performance they
are not debarred from IPaving the theatre. a-arl
not stay in and make remarks, thus making them-
selves obnoxious to those on the stage, and others
also pre•Fent.
IJUDLEY AND STOURBRIDGE STEAM TRAMWAYS

COMPANY (LlMlTED).—Traffic receipts for the week
ending October 3rd, 1885, X 165 12s 6d; correspond-
ing -week last year, £149 9s 4d. Traffic receipts for
the three months ending October 3rd, 1885, £2,462
Os 3d; orresponding three months last year, 2,192
4e 9d.

SCHOOL BOARD PRECEPT.—At the monthly meet-
ing o," the Shot B ard, on Tuesday night the
Rev. 11. Shetrard in the chair—the Clerk presented
an estimate of the requirements of the ensuing
half-year, and it was resolved to issue a precept for
.tlOO.
Sr. JAMES'S CHURCH BAZAAR—On WeJnosday
afternoon a three days bazar was opened in the
Corn Exchange on in aid of the fund for
liquidating the debt lately incurred in restoro.ting
St. Jame F's Church, Wollaston.—At the opening
amongst those present were Mrs, W. O. Foster, Mrs.
J. Foster, Miss Foster, Mrs. Gilbanks, Mrs. Am-
phlett. Four Ashes, Miss Amphlett, Mrs. Trow,"Blrs.
11. 0. Firmstoue, Rev. G. Gilbanks, Rev. U. Shet-
ard, Mr. E. Cookson, Mr. H. King, and Mr. J.
Mills.—The Rev. G. Gilbanks said that a bazaar in
Stombridge was no novelty, but a bazaar from
Wollaston was a novelty. The reason why they
had come to Stourbridge was to raise um of
money to clear off the debt from their church,
'The ladies in Wollaston had a meeting and the re-
sult of that meeting was what they now saw before
them. The money was requited and that was t;,, ir
way of getting it, They all knew that the church
%yds built by Mr. Foster, of Apley Court, but some
people thought that Nome of money was 1.4 t
uncle. Mr. James Foster, and as they all knew, M.
W. Fos er was too go d a man- to britn4 tas own
•,7 ow'. deeds to Itght. Ile o-ly made those remark
to arrest thet inapre,sion. Ho tl-Ayight it was on..v
U - e to Mrs. Fost.,l .o t-sk her to coolie and open the
bazaar.--Mrs. W.O, Foster then Cethred the bazaar
opened.—Th•-• 10110%. ing is a list of ladies who had
charge of the stall: Gilbans: Mrs. Ham-
mond, M ging, Mr Cookson, Mr. U. 0. Firm-

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-t,--.., Mrs. Parson., Mrs. S-uthall, Mr. II:Immo:11
.-tmith, alis EL.oek, Mrs. Hackwood, aati Ate. Eng-
land. A ntimber of young I.alites wo..e .r. -..-; .7 •..
Italians, Gipsies, fish girls, sh,pher,l,..ss„
gtanuates. On a stand cetenpied l-,y Mr?. I!, • .-
woo•-: was a large assortment or e-i.leedict ghee., i..•-
sented by Musts. Smart Brother?, iwund Oak.
old scholars from St. James's School. A. beaudful
fire-screen, value 20 guineas' was for sale, and
which was presented by Mrs. Foster. Mr. Norman
Ha,eliweed had on sale a quantity of Wa,sortie com-
pressed ,-:.aip. There was some exce;lent work in
Crewel, leacrauae, ale moon table, and wool ; and
a:so some capital pictures and hand .painted work
exposed for sale. 'The proceeds taken on Wednes-
day amounted to about .2140, and on Thursday
about £BO. The stalls, which were erected by Mr.
W. Rollinson, of Brook Street, Longlands, were de.
corated vi h evergreens, &c. Dr. Vincent gave his
ente:tainments of Thought Reading, and Musical
Monologue. Sotuo excellent music was played by
Messrs. Hcathcoek's baud, which greatly enlivened
the procee-iings. The . bazaar will continue over
to-day (Sit urday).
DRUNKC.NNEsS.—At the Police Court, yesterday,
before Colonel Fletcher and Major Cochrane, Henry
Littlewood of the Lye, was charged wi.h being
drunk on the 3rd just, at the Lye. P.C. Stone
proved the case. Nine previeus convictions were
proved by Sergeant Cope.—Fined 103 -awl costs.—
Henry Aaron was fined 2s Gd and c-;sts for being
drunk iu Hanbury Passage, on the sth inst.
Margaret Telt was charged wiih being drunk on the
1 30th ult., at Stamber Mill.—Mr. Roskell appeared
I for defendant and pleaded guilty.—Sergeant Claire
proved tta. case.-,-Fined 2s 6d and costs. James
Cartwright was charged with being drunk whitst in
charge of a horse and cart, at the Hayes, on the
sth inst.—P.C. Croucher proved the case. Fined
, 2a 6d'ancl c, sts —Joeph Meredith was charged with
being drunk on the 20th tilt, at the Lye. P.C.
. Stone proved the case. Two previous con\ iutions
were praved.—Fined 5!.. and cmts.
CHIMNEY ON FlRE.—Michael Irvin was charged
with having las chimney on fire. The ca-e was
withdrawn on payment of 2s 6d.
SCHOOL BOARD CASES. Seven persons were
summoned by Inspector Baker for not sending their
children to school reaularly. Three were fined iss,
two 2.61 ad the other two le—Ft tar persons were
summoned by Mr. Thompson for similar offences.
One case was adjourned, one ttefendant fined 28 Gil,
and the oteer two Is.
ltonnixo A FATHER. Henry Gardner (18) end
William Gieen (16) were charged with stealing a
told chain and seal, at the Lye, the property of
Henry Gardner. Mr. Hinds defended Green.
From the evidence adduced it appears that prisoner
Garrlder is prosecutor's son. On the 29th ult the
prosecutor paced his gold chain and seal in a box
in his bedroom, and when he next saw it it was in
the hands of Sergeant Cope. Prisowr Gardner had
Pawned the chain at Mrs. Whitwell's, Stourbridge,
and Gresn pawned the seal with Mr, Fehrenbach,
Whet, cliza•ged by the polie with the theit Gardner
-
: dmitted taking the are ides and pledging the eliale,
an i Grew. aainitted
piwning the fwd.—Mr. hied'
addressed the Beneh on behalf of Ween, and he was
tined 108 and costa, Gardner was committed f„.r
trial to the Se,sions,

REFUSING T. QUIT. —Joseph Itroolowas el.arged
Nith being di-orderly and refusing to quit the Old.
Bell Inn, Lye, when request-A to do so The land-
lady proved the case. Fined 5s and costs.
WILFUL DAMAGE.—James Gordon was charged
with darnagipg a quantity of potatoes, the property
of James Guest, on the 3rd inst. P.C. Cartwright
said that from complaints he received
he watched the poiatoe field. Ile saw the defend-
ant, who was the worse for beer, come down hi)
held. He stood still for a few minutes and then
began to pull the pc,tatoes up. Witness turned his
light upon him and he then dropped the handker-
chief full of potatoes produced. Defendant was
fined 10s and costs, and 2s 6d damage.
CHARGE OS THIIRAT.—David Taylor was chargel
with using threats towards Harriet Heathcock oa
the 30th ult. Comnlainant s4id that she was
cleaning the kitchen out when defendant came and
said if she tringled the mop in the entry he woild
put her b-day liAhts on. The Peach asked
iier if that was all and she rei led 'yes.' The case ,
was thin dismisstd.

Too FOND or ORD:me...John Stevens was charged
with Law drunk in Co-kertry Street. P.U. Davis
proved the ou p.S. Oaaey proved that there were