The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-08-26 00:00:00

STC‘T'srrPTICF CIFFFTFE

sTOURRRIDGE WATER WORKS

COMPANY.

The half -yearly meeting of the above company
was held yesterday afternoon at the company's
offices, Church-street ; Mr. Charles Williams
presiding. There were also present Messrs. T.
D. Thomas, A. Freer, and F. B. Marten.
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Mr. Holloway, secretary, read the following
report;—

REPORT.

The directors present the usual abstract of the account
and balance-sheet for the half .year ended SOth June,

!be revenue account 'Mewl a surplua of £347 17s lld
available for a dividend. which will pay a dividend of £5
per cent, per annum for the half-year, and leave a sum
of £7l 6.54 te, be carried lola ard.

l'he director. recommend a dividend at that rate.

The directors consider it advisable to form a reserved
fund to meet contingencies, and for repairs and depreei.
ation, and they recommend that out of the present sur.
plus the sum of £5O be art apart for such purpose, leav-
ing £2l o 5d to be carried forward to the next account.
Extensions have been made at a cost of £lO5 51, and
the works continue in good order.
An outlay of £26'2 17s Id has been necessarily in-
vurred in cleansing and sinking the well, which it is
believed will yield sufficient water for all requirements
for tome time to come.

The retiring directors are Robert Cocks and Charles
Williams, Esquires, who are eligible for re•election.
Mr. Percival, the Auditor, also retires, but is eligible
for reelection.

Tho Chairman moved its adoption. which was
seconded by Mr. Thomas, and carried.
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The retiring directors aid auditors were re-ap-
pointed, and the meeting terminated.

CRICKET.—It will be seen from an advertise-
ment in another column, that the Stourbridge
Club intend holding three grand single day
snatches on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
next, in which four All-England Players will
take past; their names being Carpenter, Hay-
ward, Hewitt, and Mantle. Carpenter and
Hayward, it is well known, are two of the most
artistic and finishes' batsmen in England ; whilst
their fielding is also unsurpassed. Hewitt is
acknowledged to be one of the finest bowlers of
the day, anti Mantle, who is best known as being
" coach " to Westminster School, is a magnifi-
cent " all-round' cricketer. We may here re-
mind our readers that Carpenter and Hayward,
with the late Tarrant, were the three selected by
the late Mr. Jackson, the well known leviathan
bookmaker, to play the famous single wicket
match against the five best players in Yorkshire
some few years back. for .t:400, on which occa-
sion they easily defeated their opponents, not-
withstanding their numerical superiority and the
fact that they had the great bowler, Anderson,
on their side. It will also be recollected that
Carpenter, Hayward, and Hewitt were part of
the team who, under the captaincy of H. H.
Stephenson, visited Australia, and were so en-
thusiastically received by their friends at the
Antipodes, where their cricketing campaign was
almost one unbroken succession of triumphs.
It will be seen from the foregoing that it would
be impossible to have four more worthy expo-
nents of the manly and interesting game of
cricket than those above-mentioned, and we feel
confident that those lovers of the game who
visit them next week will have such a treat as
has seldom, if ever, been witnessed in Stour.
bridge. Field's celebrated Military Band is
,ngaged for the occasion, and will, at intervals,
play operatic selections and other popular music
At the conclusion of the play each day there will
be dancing. A great number of tickets have al-
ready been sold, and, doubtless, should the wea-
ther prove favourable the affair will be a great
success.

Arneush TRIP.-011 Friday last the employees
of Messrs. Thomas Webb and Sous, of Coal-
bourn Hill Glass Works, had their annual trip
to Witley. They were conveyed there in wag-
onettes and other vehicles, and on their arrival ,
the gardens were thrown open, and the fountains
specially played for them. Mr. Hammond, the
representative of the firm joined them at 'Wit.ley, and liberally contributed to their funds.
After going through the gardens they adjourned
to the Crown Inn, where a sumptuous dinner
was provided, which was heartily partaken of.
At the close of the repast the usual loyal and
patriotic toasts were given, and the " Health of
our worthy employers " was drunk amidst much
enthusiastic cheering. After a number of songs,
&e., they again resorted to the out•door amuse.
wants for several hours, and then started for
home, where they arrived at an early hour, hav•
ing thoroughly enjoyed the "out.
WEDDING PRESENTS.—On Monday last a de•
potation consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Hickliu,
Mr and Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Allsop, and
Miss Hill. of Wollaston, waited upon Miss Mary
Richards, eldest daughter of the Rev. James
Richards, at 1 he Hill, Oldswinford, ter the pur-
pose of presenting ,her with some token of es.
teem on her approaching marriage with the Rev.
Benwell Bird. The present selected was an
elegant marble timepiece, supplied by Mr. Doug.
las' silversmith, and the presentation was made
by Mr. James Allsop, een., who said : " We are
appointed to wait upon you as a deputation from
the congregation, teachers, ;and friends of the
Sunday School, as you have taken a great lute-
ret in that institution for a long time, and new
are about to leave us to occupy a more important
position, both in the church and in the world.
We take this opportunity of expressing to you
our very best wishes for your future welfare,
and to present to y ou, as a token of our esteem
and regard, this timepiece, as a keepsake or me-
morial of your association with the people of
Stourbridge. We beg you to accept it, not on
account of its artistic ;or mechanical value, but
as an expression of our best regards, not only to
yourself, but to him also with whom you have
chosen to spend the remainder of your days.
, May those days be many, and happy and useful,
, especially in the Church of God." After some
other remarks the presentation was made, and
the Rev. James Richards acknowledged it in
feeling terms.— On the Sunday previous the
class of young ladies conducted by Miss M.
Richards, presented her with a beautiful gold
pencil case, Miss E. Cook made the presenta-
tion on behalf of the class.—On Wednesday Miss
Mary Richards was married to the Rev. Benwell
Bird, of Birmingham, by the father of the bride,
the Rev. James Richards. The bridesmaids
were Miss Harriet Richards, Miss Charlotte
Richards (sisters), Miss Clarke, of London, and
Miss Edith Richards, of Birmingham. On the
bridal party entering the chapel, Mr. S. Simms
played Mendelssohn's grand Wedding March.
After the interesting ceremony was performed
the eight young ladies composing the newly
wedded bride's class, threw flowers along the
lobby of the chepel. The chapel was crowded
te exesss during the marriage ceremony. The
chapel was tastefully decorated with flowers by
the Misses Hicklin and Cook, and the flowers
and plants were supplied by Mr. Godfrey, our.
serywan. The happy couple have gone to the
Lakes to spend the honeymoon.
WILFUL DAMAGE. —At the Petty Sessions.
yesterday, before L. Freer, Esq., John Foxhall
was chargi d with wilfully damaging a quantity
of wheat, the property of Simeon Wooldridge,
on the 30th ult, at Cradley. Complainant said
his witness was not come. The case was dis-
missed, as there was no evidence against the
defendant.

CHIMNEY ON FIRE. Before B. Littlewood,
W. C. Firmatone, and R. L. Freer, Esqrs., John
Hand was ordered to pay costs for having his
chimney on fire.
ASSAULT CASE.—James Timmins was charged
by James Cogzell with having assaulted him on
the 12th mat; and further charged with corn.
nutting a breach of the peace. Complainant
said on the above date he was at his stall in the
Market Place, when the defendant came up and
began blackguarding him. Complainant was
serving a lady and ;he pushed defendant away,
ween he set about him, knocked his tooth out,
blackened his eye, and cut his mouth. Daniel
Bird, basket maker, and Sylvia Wilson corrobo•
rated complainant. Defendant said he was in
: the Market Place, when complainant went and
challenged six of them to fight, and when he
went towards complainant he struck him with a
measure and cut his eye severely. Edward
Downes said complainant pushed defendant, and
defendant then struck complainant. Godfrey
Perkins corroborated I niwnes. John Timmins
said lie did not see who struck the first blow.
Complainant challenged six others to fight, and
sparred oft at him. The Beech said there was
no doubt defendant struck the first blow, and
fined him 2s lid and costs. The peace case wa.
withdrawn.
ANOTHER CASE. William Kendrick Was
charged by Emma Brooks with assaulting her
on the 20th inst. Mr. Prescott appeared for the
defendant. Complainant said she was in bed
when s lee one told her that her sister was
hooting •• Murder," and on going to see what it
' was the found defendant with her sister in an

entry. pulling her hair. She spoke to hi , sob
he struck her on the face and ki.ocked two 01
her teeth out, and hit her on the back of her
head. Cross-examined: Did not shake my fist
at him. Do not persuade his wife to stop away
from him. Complainant asked for the case to
be adjourned for a week to produce further evi-
dence. The case was accordingly adjeurned for
seven days.

WOMEN'S QUARRELS. Mary Gibbons wa,
charged with assaulting Bridget Macnamara,
the 24th inst. Complainant said on the above
date defendant challenged her out of bed, and
afterwards caught hold of her and gave her two
black eyes. The quarrel was about some chil-
dren. Betsy Brannan corroborated complainant.
Defendant pleaded guilty, and called two wit-
nesses. She was fined le and costs ; in default
seven days.
DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.—EMDDIDUCI Hart and
William Hart were charged with being drunk
and riotous on the 23rd inst, at the Lye Waste.
Police-constables Bea and Walton proved the
ease, and defendants were fined is and costs, or
seven days.

VAGRANCT.—Mary Ellis and Ann Ellis were
charged with begging on the 24th inst, in the
township. Police-constable Beavan said he saw
defendants go into public-houses begging, and
stopping people in the streets. They were
drunk. He saw a gentleman give thou id. De-
fendants said they were not begging, but only
went to ask for a drink of water. Defendants
were ordered to leave the town immediately.
AN UNGRATEFUL SON.— William Phillips, jun.,
was summoned for not supporting his father, an
old man 83 years of age, who is now an inmate
of the Stourbridge Union. After hearing the
evidence of Mr. Barrett, Relieving-officer, the
Bench ordered defendant to pay is per week.
A NNUAL LICENSING DAY.—Wednesday last was
the day appointed for the renewal of licenses for
the Stourbridgo division. The Magistrates pre-
sent were Major Fletcher and J. E. Swindell,
Esq. There were 165 old licenses renewed, and
88 beerhouses. The following were suspended
until the adjourned licensing day :—E. Mills,
landlord of the Freemasons Arms, Birmingham.
street, and William Gardener, beerhouse-keeper,
Shovel Inn, Lye. The following were cautioned:
H. Rowclitle, the Chequers Inn, High-street,
Stourbridge ; Philip Drewry, the Wheat Sheaf,
Coventry-street, • Stourbridge ; William John
Rhodes, Rose and Crown, The Lye; and Wil-
liam Brooks, Seven Stars, The Lye. Applica-
tion for wine and spirit licenses :—Saninel Ben-
nett, Two Gates Inn, Cradley ; George Billing.
ham, Colliers Arms, Cradley. For beerhouse
certificates: Samuel Collins, of the Lye; Elijah
Allen, Beefeaters, The Lye ; Francis Pardoe,
Baldwin's Lane, The Hayes; and Francis Sig-
nal, Clent Stores, Clout, for wine license to be
consumed on the premises; all of which were
refused. William Bryan gave notice of applica-
tion, but there was no appearance.
A WIFE: BEATER.—At the Petty Sessions on
Wednesday, before Major Fletcher and J. E.
Swindell, Esq., John Insull, labourer, was
charged with assaulting and beating his wife to
the 14th inst. After hearing the evidence, the
defendant was filled Is and costs; in default 14
days.

ASSAULT CAS.—Henry Kindon, of Wollaston,
was charged by Charles Kindon with assaulting
him on the 18th hit. From the evidence it ap-
pears that the parties are related to each other,
and lived as neighbours. A dispute arose about
cutting a hedge, when the defendant struck the
complainant several violent blows on the lace,
and blackened his eyes Complainant said he
did not wish to press the case. All he wanted
was peace. The Bench remarked that if the
defendant would express his sorrow to the MU-
plainaut, and promise not to offend again,
they would let him off by paying costs; but it
he did not they should be obliged to fine him, as
the assault had been proved. Defendant said all
he wanted was peace, and promised not to
offend again, and paid the costs, its.