The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-12-22 00:00:00

SATURDAY, DECESLBER 22, 1883.

self of this fault he undoubtedly would make a very
passable singer. ?.!-r. Lea sang two songs in good
style. The teadino• of Mr. Russell was much liked;
but the reading of Mr. Walker caused the most en-
joyment throughout the evi-ning. the audience being
convulsed with laughter. Mr. Grocock gave a very
axe recitationand received applauz3t). Mr. J. E.
Jones gave a capital recitation in very good style
and was well received. Mr. J. Saunders, who sang
in the place of his brother, received a hearty recep-
tion. A vote of thanks was proposed by the chair—
man, to the ladies and gentlemen who had kindly
given their services, and it was heartily carried.
OBSTRUCTION.—At the Police Court, yesterday,
before Colonel Fletcher, J, B. Cochrane, A. Freer,
W. J. Turney, and T. D. Thomas Esqs., Jesse
Biala ham was charged with obstucting the high—
way on tote 12 h inst., and was fined as and costs;
in default 14 days.
PROFANE LANGUAGE.—Thomas McFadclian was
charged with using profane language to a female on
the 12 h inst. P.C. Eaves proved the case and de-
fendant was fined is.

DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES.—Henry Davis
was charged with being drunk on heals d premises
at the Lye, known as the Swan Inn, on the 17th
inst. P.C. Jones said he visited the premises tw
or three times on the night in question and saw the
defendant, who was very drunk. He spoke to the
landlord about the conduct of defendant and other
'nen in the bodge, who wPr • beh Lying in a dis
orderly m inner. Defendant pleaded not guilty and
called a witness, but the Bench tined defendant 5s
and co,ts,

DRUNKENNESS - William Farmer was charged
svith beiu.; drunk anti disordetly on the ritii inst.
PC. Jones proved he cas,i. Fined 5s .tnd costs.—
Adam Farmer was charged with being drunk on the
15ti, just, at the Lye. P.C. Brazener proved the
ca-e Fined 5s and costs. Thomas Slevens was
char.;ed with being drunk anti intnpable on the 3rd
P.C. Webb proved the ease. Ordered to pay
costs.

SCHOOL BOARD CASES.—Sarah Brett 'and Louisa
Field were summoned for not sending their children
to school Inspector Baker proved the cases. Field
was fined 2,6 d, and Brett ss.
STEALING SWEDhS. Richard Mouutford and
Mary Mounttoru were charged with stealing a
quantity of swedes +/id turnips the property of Mr.
John Darby. PC. Cartwright proved ,the case,
and defendants were each fined 108 ; in detault 7
days.
OPEN DURING PROHIBITED HOURS.—Samuel
Leonard was charged with ke ping his house open
during pohibitel hours,on the 12th in,“.—P.C.
Chae said tie visited the house on the evening in
question, in iJlain cloth -s. e sac several gentle-
men in the sato ,e room. Glasses were brought out
and refilled. Ele went outsioe and at eleven o'clock
the fr nt door was shut. Be waited outside till
twenty minutes past eleven, at which time k'e saw
five men conie out together, and one Caine out just
after. !le called t heir attention to the time and
none of them denied it. —Alfred James Kedwards,
Robert Barnsl y, and John Grainger w, re chat ged
wit tl be n 2 on the licensod premises of Samuel
Leonard, on the 12th inst, dating prohibited hours.
Mr. Waldron de:enied in both cases —Samuel
Leonard said the gentlomen were in his house, brit
thin was nothiug served te tern, and the
reason they were ti e'e was be,ause BarLsiey was
tryiug to sell him (wi ness) a colt, and the others
were arrat-iging for a supper,—Robert Barnsley
corroborated. —The Bench retired to cons'der ver-
dict, and on returning into Court, Colonel Fletcher
said, the case was ,ery pr iperiy brought before
them as it w-ts one of great suspicion, but they had
decidel not to canvie and dismissed the ca e.

ASSAULT CASE.—Williaca Pouttuey was brought
un on remand and charged with a,saulting William
Griffiths on the 7th inst —Complainant stated that
he was in the Foley Arms, Enville-street, when de-
fendant deliberately s ruck and kicked him. After
hearing several witnesses on both sides, the defend-
ant was fined 58 and c, sts ; in &fault 14 days.
CRRISTMA Snows —The usual show of Christ-
mas meat to ,k place on Tuesday night. The one
that deserves sdectal mention was Mr. C. Aston's,
New Street. In the entry by the shop was to be
witnessed a sight which has not been seen in Stour.
bridge for a number of yi ars. A. magnificent
short horn heifer, purchased by Mr. Aston at the
Birmingham cattle show, was hung up. Thisbee.st
was ted by Her Majesty, th • Queen, on Prince
Consort's Fa. m, WiedsOr. It took fir st prize at the
Norwich show and second prize at the late show at
Birmingham. and was 2 years and 7 months old.
Mr. Aston itso exhibite I some fine specimens of
cattle purchased from the Earl of Coventry and
other gentlemen, and some exceedingly flee sheep
which belonged to Mr. Jut,. Darby, and which took
first prize at Hagley Christmas sue at a price of
109 s. per head. The front of the shop was prettily
decorated and illuminated. There was a splendid
display of grand beef and mutton at 97, High
Street, and at Mr G. North's High Stree• , where
also there ws a good show of sucking pigs Mr.
R. Parkes, Enville S•reet, exhibited some excellent
carcases of betf from the Countess of Stamford.
At Mrs. Beddoes's, Oldviwinford, there was an
exceptionally tine show, and Mr. H. How's shun
was well stocked with first rate meat. Mr. Mudd
had a very nice display of geese and turkeys. The
shop windows of other tradesmen in the town wers
more prettily decorated than we have noticed be-
fore. At the Commercial Buildings considerable
cr, wds assembled to admire the elegant manner in
which a dirtier.. table was laid, which was done
with exquisit:taste. Mr. J. E. Jones, of the Eagle
House, ha I his fair share of visitors to witness the
performance of his drummer boy, and admire his
well dressed window, and Mr. Godfrey, with his
well known taste, had oa view some beautifully
arranged flowers, and taking the show altogether
the shops were decorated and dressed nicer than
they have been for years.
AppLicATross,—Several applications were made
for extension of hours on the 24th. 26th and 31st
of this mouth, which were granted
PockET PicsiNta. J ulia Parker was again
brought up on remand and charged with stealing
5s 9d the property of Samuel Worrell, Norton, on
the 2nd December. Mr. Ruskell defended. Defend-
ant on being asked whether she would be tried now
or at Worcester replied "I'll take my trial any-
where, but am an honest woman." Sue was asked
five or six times, but still gave the same answer.
Superintendent Wheeler said he telt sure defendant
was under the influence of liquor. Colonel Fletcher
said he should remand the case for a week.

UNSOUND Fisn.—Sylvanus Biilingham was sum-
moned for having in his possession a quantity of
fish unfit for io xi, on the Bth inst, Dark Lane, Lye.
—Henry Addison said he v,sited the defendant's
house and found some spriits washed and ready to
be fried. He to k then, to Dr. Turner, and he
pronounced them unfit for food.—P.C. Brazener said
he visited the defendant's house in company of Mr.
Addison and there he s.,w a quan.ity oi fish which
were washed and ready to be fried. They were
not fit for food in his opinion.—Dr. Turner said
he examined the fish anu found them unfit for
human food.—Defendant said he knew the fish
were bad and they were not for sale, He told his
wife they were bud and also not to sell any. Fined
10a including costs.
ASSAULT.— William Baker was charged with
assaulting Ann Woodhouse on the 17th inst by
throwing a stone at her.—Ann Woodhouse said she

saw the defendant pick up a stone and deliberately
throw it at her and caught her on the side of the
neck. Dismissed on promising not to offend again.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr. Ra,ybould presided
at the usual weekly meeting of this Board y..ster-
day.—Admitted, 2J; discharged, 13; born, 0;
dead, 2 ; remaining, 560, against 541.—Relief,
Kiugswinford, 16s Od; Stourbridge, £3l 2s lid
lialesowea, 23 19s id; non-resident, £1 Os 23.;
total, £96 7s Bd, against a 8 Os Od.
Mr. J, E. Bottomley, of this town, has been
suce,ssful in passing the Trinity College Senior
Examination, for pianoforte playing. . _

SToURBRIDGE CHRI,TMAS STOCK" SALE.—This sale
was held on Tuesday. the 18th December. The
entries, ih consequence of the restriction in the re-
moval ot cattle were not so numerous as usual.
Th re were, however, some grand fat beasts and
sheep on sale, which met with ready purchasers.
The Countess of Stamford and Warrington took the
prize with a grand 3 year old shorthorn ox, which
was sold to Mi. Robert Parkes, of Stourbridge, for
£4l 58 Od. Mr. James Yardley took first prize ia
sheep, highest price realising ioss per head ; and
Mr. John Darby second prize in sheep, highest
price realising 102 s per head. Mr. H. King
officiated as auctioneer.