The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-12-23 00:00:00

COUNTY COURT.

APPLICATION FOR NEW TRlAL.—Chambere v.
/' • renewed application for a new trial
in .he above Cll6O, was made on Wednesday, be-
f,llo Loxdale Warren. Esq., Deputy-Judge, by
Mr. Smith, who appeared for Mr. Prescott, and
ssi.l that he huil other affidavits, ono-of those
h.. hail received Ming from Mr. Unignay. The
, . ions affidavits were read. Mr. Homfray op-
. d the application on behalf of plaintiff. Mr.
scott also asked that the venue should be
changed, and after sonic argument his Honour
granted a new trial by the jury in the Birming-
ham County Court.
MONIAS CORBETT.—Mr. Collis, solicitor
ii the trustees in this bankruptcy, applied for
their release, and in support of the application,
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produced the Coniptroller s report on their
eounts and a resolution of the creditors of
tho bankrupt in support of such application,
fnni which it appeared that the
,whole of the
estate of the bankrupt had heon realised, and a
dividend of 5s •Id iu the pound paid. Their
being no opposition, their release was granted.

Matta v. re ylf,r.—This was an action to re.
cover the sum of £22 lid, brought by plain-
till against the defendant, for goods sold and
delivered, monies lent, and for monies received
ity the defendant, and not paid over to plaintiff
Mr. Homer appeared for the plaintiff, who swore
tiittt the monies claimed were due to him. Mr.
Elcock, for the defendant, produced a certificate
of Bankruptcy, showing that .£fi of plaintiff's
claim was scheduled, leaving a balance of .El 5
.5s 11d, and that they were partners. Defend-
ed! was called, and said that he went to sales
with the plaintid, bought and sold and divided
the profits or shared the losses, and there was
still a considerable sum of money due to him.
His Honour gave a verdict for plaintiff for 115
So 11d.

Herbert Humphries V. Iwo?, Lesser.—ln this
case which has already been reported, no appli-
c,ilion was made for a new trial. Mr. Honifray
alipeared for Lesser. The application Waf; gran-
ti, and after Humphries had been exatrined,
Honour gave a verdict for plaintiff, with
c..sts.

Minn v. Latte.--.JURY CASE—This was an ac-
tion to recover the sum of tid 4s lid for tui-
ol. Plaintiff is a clergyman, residing at
Cradley Heath, and the defendant is articled to
a solicitor, at llrierley Hill. Mr. Elcock of the
firm of Yearn:tan, Gould, and Hawk), appeared
for plaintiff, and Mr. Homer for the defendant.
Tuis case had been previously tried, and repor-
ted in our columns, when a verdict was returned
for defendant. A new trial was granted, and
commenced at ten o'clock on Thursday morning,
mid was not over until half•past seven, whim the
jury found a verdict for plaintiff.

MR. HORACE LATIMER'S ENTERTAINMENT.—
On Tuesday evening Mr. H. Latimer made his
first appearance in this town, in the Corn Ex-
change. The attendance was not large; but
fashionable. His impersonation of the various
characters ha undertook was very good; his
changes of dress being very rapid and complete,
keeping the audience in roars of laughter. His
ventriloquial powers were also well appreciated.
His musical powers were heard to great advan•
tage, especially in the " Pilgrim of Love," which
was beautifully rendered, and heartily encored.
Mr. Latimer gives another entertainment this
:Saturday l evening, and those who did not bear
aim will do well not to lose the opportunity.
ST. JOHN'S ScaooL.—A sale of useful and
ornamental articles took place in St. John's
Lint School on Monday, in aid of the school
funds and district objects. A variety of articles
had been contributed, part of which were air.
ranged on a Christmas tree. The proceeds
amounted to about I:10. In furtherance of the
:above objects, a tea party and musical entertain-
:lent will be given in the Corn Exchange, on
the 28th inst.

Li:cll.:l:E.—On Sunday last Nar Ear Wu, who
was described on the bills as an "Indian Chief,-
oreached two sermons in the Corn Exchange, to
crowded houses, and on Monday evening gave
a lecture in the same place. He was dressed in
his native costume, and the lecture, which was
very interesting and instructive one, was on
le manners, customs, and religious habits ef
le North American Indians, and a description
•f their Courtship, Marriage, and a Burial of
Hie Dead... He exhibited a tomahawk and
scalping knife, and showed the audience how
Lhey were used. The chair was taken on 310
day night by Mr. .J. Whitley, of Cradley.
ENTEurxiximsT.—The Musical Union gave
their third entertainment in the Hanbury Hill
,ichool-room, on Tuesday. There was a good
attendance. Mr. W. Pearson occupied the chair,
:mud commenced the proceedings by calling on
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: ie whole choir for the Anthem—, "U, Praise ti.
G0r.1," which wilS Vefy will reinkreil. The
riuclpi periorniers wete .Mrs. llobinson, Misses
tinc.veock, iilenkarne, and Uilbert
:itni Messrs. lusuil, NVilkinson, Sutton, R 01.114-
,011, al.d 1 oilier. Each part was gone throuc
julle . .tar, Mit the ttea
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u:scd. Mr. I'. 11. \Val, :teem:man:nil iu
s la: masterly manner.
!Joys:: ScrieoL, Srucitunincw.--.
rt, fun° sig is V:o result of the written exam.
w0...0u of the boy sot this school, on di,. sinj. uta
.alit &win,: the pest half-year. 1,, iirst,
three boys in each subject are placed in the
order of merit.-- hat cloaa.--Arithrnetie : I.
Pagett, H. Thompson, H. Cower. Dictation:
A. Simpson, H. Cower, A. Thompson. Gram-
mar : F. Short, A. Thompson, W. Whitehouse.
Drawing (Model) : F. Short, A. Thompson, H.
Pegett. Writing: J. B. Bond, W. Whitehouse,
W. Lane. History : Short, T. Pagett, 11.
Thompson. Mensuration : 'l'. Pagett and A.
Ihompson tequal), F. Short, W. 11hitehouse.-
9a,/ Chisa.—Aritlimetic.—C. Hand, W. Pearsall.
I. Wooldridge. Dictation : W. Pearsall, C.
,Mompson, P. Drewry. Grammar : J. Bethel!,
W. Pearsall, C. NVooldridge. Geography: U.
11. Thomas, W. Pearsall, C. Hand. lteading :
J. Bothell, C. Hand, E. Steele. Writing; C.
:laud, G. H. Thomas, P. Drewry. Drawing: A.
Ilingloy, E. Steck, P. Drewry.—:led
Arithmetic : W. Scott, E. Hainuiersley, T.
Newnmo. Reading J. Gillum, T. Scott, C.
Ball. Writing: it. Godfrey, E. Rammersley,
T. Hall. Dictation: E. James, J.

KING r.DIVARD'S GRA3IMAH SCHOOL. The
following are the results of tho examination for
the half-year ending Christmas, 1871.—ebtasic...
—lst Class--Latin : 1 Mathews i, 2 Thomas ;
Greek: 1 Mathews i, 2 Magilmis. 2nd Class—
Latin: t, l'arby i and Simms cq.;
Greek: 1 Thweas, 2 Simms. 3rd doss—Latin:
1 Holcroft 2 cuilii; Greek: 1 Firmstone
2 Terry. itii Class—Latin : 1 Davis ii, 2
Wyatt.. sth Class—Latin: 1 Bloomer i, Nor-
ris. 6th Class—Latin : 1 Brooks, 2 12on
Grammar Class: 1 Chettoe and Darby iii, [eq.
_ Greek 1 eslosseat.-1 Matthews i, 2 Maginnis.
Seriptare.---Upper School: Cartwright
and Perry i, ; Middle School : Mathews ii
anal Terry, :eq.; Lower School: 1 Bloomer i and
Penn iii, ;eq.— EaaylzslaSithjecte.—Upper School :
1 Thomas, 2 Penn I; Middle School: 1 Penn ii,
2 Hammond; Lower School: 1 Bloomer i, 2
Izon i._m,,th,.„,itios.—First Division : 1 Tho-
mas, 9 Mathews i; Second Division: 1 Pngett,
2 Mathews iii; Third Division: 1 Chettoo and
Maiuwaring, ml.—Hiyhest Average of 31arks.—
Upper School: 1 Mathews i, 2 Penn 1; Middle
School: 1 Hammond, 2 Penn ii; Lower School:
1 Bloomer i, 2 Kinsey.— Franch.—lat Class:
1 Mathews i, 2 Thomas; 2nd Class: 1 Firm-
stone ii, 2 Davis i ; 3rd Class : 1 Cartwright,
Jewkes.--Drmriny.-Ifee Hand: 1 Simms,
2 Smith i; Ge.naetrical: 1 Pent, i, Simms, and
Smith i, Mathews i, 2 Tho-
mas. Experimental l'hyoicg.-1 Thomas, 2
Mathews i.—.lithottt Pkyirintogy.-1 Mathews
2 Simms.— Physie,tl fieogrojill y.-1 Curtwrigbf
.2 Mathews i.

DErneiNo Doon.—At the Police Court, r.. -
terday, before Major Fletcher, Sarah W, ;
was charged with defacing a door delta.
Ann Hamblin, on the Hlth on
appeared for defendant. After h.-wing vi-
donee, the case was dismissed.

OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—P thick Burke,
15, wss ,diarged with using obscene lane, ,
Market-street, on the 16th instant. Parish-eon-
stable Bird proved the case. Defendant jiL
guilty. and he was oautioned and dismissvd.
ILLEGAL PAWNING AND STEALING. - Before
Major Fletcher and IL L. Fear, Esq., Elizabeth