The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-10-21 00:00:00

THE STOURBRIDGE OBSERVER.

the sum the Board intended to spend, and the
perty of Thomas Faulkener, at Wollaston.—Cum-
question was whether the Board should go on plainant said he saw defendants throwing stones,
with these plans at all? cinders, and half-bricks at the plants and damaged
Mr. Billingham said the buildings were so them to the amount of ls.—A witness for the de-
expensive he did not think they ought to go on fence said defendants did not throw at the plants
with them. If they were to build a house for but that it was another boy. Defendants were
the lodgekeeper for o€l,ooo, he ought to have an cautioned and dismissed.
income of ..&100 a year to live in it. DRUNKENNESS.—Thomas Deeley, Charles Adams
The Chairman said they wanted to make the •
cemetery a pleasant place, but they could make it and David Adams were charged with being drunk
this by ornamental planting, making the build-
and disorderly at Cradley, on the 15th inst.—
ing,s a subordinate feature.
Police-constable Roe proved the case and said de-
It was ultimately resolved to discard the old fendants had been fighting and were down in the
plans; and, on the motion of Mr. Billingham, road.—Defendants pleaded guilty and were each
fined
seconded by Mr. Haskew, Mr. Smalman Smith wasned 5s and costs. William Hill was charged
instructed to draw out plans for two chapels and with being drunk and disorderly at the Lye, on
a lodge, at a cost not exceeding .22,500.
the 14th inst. Police-sergeant Rea proved the
case and defendant was fined 5s and costs.—Alfred
ADJOURNED MEETING.—An adjourned meeting
of this Board was held on Wednesday. Mx. J. B. Pope was charged with being drunk and disorderly
on the 14th inst.—Police-sergeant Jones said de-
Shepherd in the chair. There were also present
fendant came to the police station and said he had
Messrs. F. Evers, C. King, and W. Platt. been robbed. He was very drunk and witness told
The- minutes of the last meeting were read by
him to come again when he was sober. About
the clerk and confirmed. half-an-hour afterwards he saw defendant drunk
The Board then considered the estimate sent by
Mr. R. H. Smith, of Worcester, to supply trees in the Hagley Road.—Fined 2s 6d and costs.
and shrubs, offering to supply 2,000 at Is 9d each. CHARGE OF STEALING MONEY.—Joseph Timmins
A long discussion took place as to to the desira- and Thomas White, two youths, was charged with
bility of planting the whole of them this Autumn feloniously entering the shop of James Cogzell, on
or not, when Mr. S. Smith, the architect, was sent the 15th inst., and stealing a quantity of silverand
for and attended. Mr. Evers said he did not think copper money, and a quantity of walnuts.—Mr.
the Board would be able to plant the whole of Wall defended. Mary Cogzell, wife of prosecutor
the trees this Autumn, and thought it advisable said she locked up the shop safe. From what she
to let the planting stand over until next Autumn. had heard, she went to the shop on Sunday night,
Mr. Smith said although the work of building and found that the till had been taken out, and
was going on there would be no difficulty in the thrown on the ground. A quantity of nuts hail
trees being planted, end it was usual for the been taken, and about four shillings in money.
planting to be going on at the same time of build- I Prisoners got through the window. Police-contable
ings being erected. I Firth said from information received, he went to
Mr. Evers thought it would be well to build the the prosecutor's shop, on Sunday night, at the back
wall before the trees were planted, and suggested door. He saw the window was open,; got acandle
that the present fence still remain, until the wall and went into the shop, and found both the pris-
is built, as the present fence would give a green oners behind the counter, in the act of emptying
aspect to the ground. and during the time the wall their pockets of nuts. Took them in chary:, and
was built a place could be built and a man left • on the way to the station Timmins called some
in charge. one to him, and said, "Take my purse," Prisoner
Mr. King said he did not think it any use in dropped the purse, and asked him to pick it up.
putting down trees or planting shrubs, at present saying they were not going to have his b—money.
they could do it if Mr. Smith said it could be done. Timmins's brother took possession of it, Found
The chairman said if they did not plant this nuts on both the prisoners, and two sixpences and
Autumn they should not want a man in charge, and two halfpence, on White. In the purse Timmins
it would be a daving. dropped there was 3s 6d. Prisoners were corn-
Mr. Smith said the planting could go on if the milted to the next Worcester Sessions.
Board thought proper. It was possible that a few
of the plants may be injured:by the work going on,
but they would be very few indeed.
Some further discussion took place, when
Mr. Evers said the Board was a small one, and the
subject important, and suggested that the further
discussion be adjourned which was done.
A discussion took place about the making of the
road. It was resolved to authorise the architect
to make terms with Mr. Beddoes, to draw cinders
from Mr. Firmstono's works to the burial ground.
at 4s 6d per ton, for getting, loading, and drawing.
If the sixpence in getting out the cinder be not
.in-
eluded the architect to make special arrangements.
The meeting then adjourned.

STOURBRIDGE AND DISTRICT ASSOCIA-
TION FOR PREVENTING CRUELTY
TO ANIMALS.

The annual meeting of this society was held in the
Corn Exchange, Stourbridge, on Tuesday night, and
was largely attended.
Lord Lyttelton presided, and there were also present
on the platform the Hon. and Rev. W. H. Lyttelton,
Revds, H. Downing, Cr. G Girellestone, W. J. J.
Welch, T. Williams, D. Maginnis, and Mr. G. K.
Harrison.
His Lordship said, although the association had only
been in existence less than a year, its list of achieve-
ments in the cause of humanity certainly contributed a
solid claim on the liberality cud support of that dis-
trict. Looking through the first paragraph of the
report, he found the society had only been compelled to
have recourse to legal proceedings in twenty-four cases,
and that they succeeded in obtaining convictions in no
less than twenty-one: He was gratified with this, for he
did not think an association like that ought to make
, out a claim for support simply because it had brought
so many cases before the magistrates. Another reason
why he was gratified with the statement referred to was
that they had to deal with acts of crue.ty to animals,
and he thought they would agree with him that, as a
rule, such acts were not wanton and deliberate. He
believed that cruelty of that sort was not innate in the
eooracter of the English people ; and taking that par-
ticular district, a though they had a reputation for being
rather rough—and perhaps they were ratter rough in the
Black Country—speeking as a magistrate of twelve or
thirteen years' expelience, he did not think there were
many crimes committed which involved deliberate
cruelty. There were riot many aggravated assaults, and
be very seldom heard of cases of cruelty to animals ;
but there was a deal of cruelty which did not call for
the intervention of the police, but simply called for a
friendly warning. In nine cases out of ten, and ninety-
nine out of a hundred, such a warning was nearly
invariably accepted, and the offence was not repeated
(Hear, hear.) For this reason, he was glad to see that
stress was laid on the fact that cautions had been given
in many cases, arid generally with success. Water
troughs for animals had been provided in that town,
and their advantages were too obvious for him to dwell
en. The officers had had instructions to go round to
markets and fairs who -e cases of true t f were occasion-
ally committed, and to keep a sharp eye on such prac
tices. Most valuable in tructiuus had been given
relating to the vans and vehicles which took excursion-
ists to gagley and other parts. He thought the greatest
part orthe cruelty to animals was practised in that way.
The cruelty was not obvious, while the gain was obvious
and immediate, and that association would be deserving
of the gratitude of the district if they checked the great
amount of cruelty to animals which went on from the
overloading of vans and other vehicles. There was one
gratifying statement in the report with regard to the
butchers of the district. R ipreseutations were made to
them that the habit of biedeing calves was cruel and
needless, and they had unanimously resolved to dis
continue it. (Applause.) The pract:ce had the sanction
of long usage and fashion, but tile cruelty was obvious,
.and he was glad it had ceased. In conclusion, he com-
mended the association to the generous support of the
public.
The Rev. W. J. J. Wadi read the report of the
association, which was organised in September, 1875,
commenced its work in January of the present year,
and had since accomplished a considerable amount of
good. Details were given of the work which had been
done by Mr. Doorbar, the officer of the society, and in
other ways, and in addition to the matters referred to by
the Chairman, it showed ueeful and intelligent activity'
on the part of the society. The income had been £ll9
8s 9d, and the expenses £77 7s 5
The Hon. and Rev. W. H. Lyttelton; in moving the
adoption of the report, dwelt on the importance of the
lessons wl ich might be given in schools in the way of
preventing cruelty, but remarked that the cruelties of
children arose often simply from ignorance, and when
once their minds were awakened on the subject they
were willing to give them up.
Mr. G. K. Harrison seconded the motion, which was
carried.
The Rev, B. Downirg moved a resolution, approving
of the principles of the association, and commending it
to public support.
This was seconded by the Rev G. G. Girdlestone, and
carried.
The Rev. J. Richards moved, and the Rev. T. Williams
seconded a. vote of thanks to the committee and officers
of the association.
The Rev. D. Maginnis moved the appointment of Lord
Lyttelton as president, and of a committee for the
ensuing year. This was carEed.
Mr. F. Blakeway then read a paper on " The horse'
its food and stable management," which abounded with
practical hints and information.
A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Blakeway, and it
was suggested that his paper should be pal:sashed.
A vote of thanks was also passed to Lord Lyttelton
for presiding; in replying to which his Lordship stated
his readiness to accept the office of president of the
society.

SCHOOL BOARD.

The monthly meeting of this Board was held on
Monday,
Major Walker in the chair.
The minutes of the last meeting ware read and
confirmed.
The Clerk reported that he had informed the
trustees of St. Thomas's Schools of the terms
adopted at the last meetlng regarding the transfer
of the schools.
Archdeacon Hone wrote to say that he preferred
the terms now proposed to those previously drawn
up, aid was, therefore, more willing to consent to
the transfer.
The Bishop of Worcester wrote that he was
willing to consent to the transfer on the terms
described.
The Rev. H. Sherrard attended on behalf of the
managers of St. Thomas's Schools, and said they
wished the matter accomplished as soon as
possible, but they were not able to make the
transfer, so far as they were personally concerned
for a little time. The public subscription to dis-
charge the debt on the schools was raised on the
understanding that the schools would be trans-
ferred on the terms originally mentioned, but now
the terms had been altered it was thought
necessary to obtain the assent of the subscribers
thereto, and circulars had been sent out with this
object. The replies to the circular had not yet
been all received, but when they were, the
managers of tire schools would be ready to pro-
ceed with the transfer.
Some letters having been read with regard to
any further money which might be required from
the Loan Commissioners in the ensuing financial
year, the Clerk was directed to notify that a sum
not exceeding £750 would be required for warm-
ing, enlarging, and repairing St. Thomas's
Schools. The lean for the erection of the Hill
Street schools is £4,890.
It was ordered that a precept be signed on the
overseers for ..C.BO, payable on or before December
30.

Amongst other accounts before the Board was
one of £8 6s 8d for a month's salary due to M.
Hawkins, clerk of the works at the Board
schools.

Mr. Wall enquired how much Mr. Hawkins was
receiving from the Burial Board as clerk to their
works. He believed it was something consider-
able.

Mr. Billinghana said when he was engaged by
the Burial Board it was understood the two
Boards were each to pay a moiety of his salary.
The Clerk was directed to make enquiries on
the subject.
The financial statement for the past year was
examined and signed, prior to being laid before
the auditor. •T•TPC+=

Harris and Metheringham Confectioners, 72 & 47 I
High Street, have been appointed agents in Stour..
bridge, by the Midland Tea Company, London, for
their splended tea 3s. per pound, in Air-tight Tins
only.
THE PROPOSED ALTERATION OF THE CORN Ex-
CHANGE.—At the last monthly meeting of the Im-
provement Commigsioners, the plans of Mr. kilsop,
jun., for the alteration and Improvement of the
Corn Exchange, and the provision of additional
rooms, were laid on the table and referred to a
committee of the whole Board.—The committee
held a second meeting on Wednesday evening,
when an influential deputation of ratepayers wait:d
upon the Board in support of the proposed improv-
ments. The want of a convenient and suitable
room for public assemblages has long been felt,
and the deputation expressed their satisfaction
with the plans which had been prepared. It was
mentioned that if they were carried out, an organ
would probably be presented. The committee, we
understand, adopted a resolution in favour of the
improvements, and the subject will come formally
before the Commissioners at their next meeting.

DUDLEY TOWN COUNCIL.

the 25th September.—Mr. W. Hayes, jun., del ended.—
Police-constable Kettle said on the 25th September
about ten minutes to one in the morning he was on duty
at Beauty Bank, Old Hill. He heard a noise of timber
and saw prisoner come off the new railway with the two
pieces of timber produced. Prisoner was within eight
yards of witness when he turned round and ran away,
Witness could not overtake him. He was quite sure
prisoner was the man and said to him " Tom it is no
use you running away." Witness afterwards went to
prisoner's house and found that he was not at borne.
He waited about ten minutes in the garden when he
saw prisoner come over a wall. Witness told him he
had got to be locked up and prisoner ran away over the
wall and escaped. Witness waited there until twenty
minutes to two o'clock but prisoner did not come home.
—Additional-constable Beasley said prosecutor had
timber similar to that produced. The wood produced
was worth 4s.—Mr. Hayes, in defence, said he should
prove an alibi.—David Jeavon Fellows said be lived at
Plant's Green. He went to Dudley with prisoner on the
25th September. From Dudley they went to Brierley
Hill and then to the Five Ways, Cralley Heath. They
left there at twenty minutes past ten and went to the
Crown Inn, Old Hill, where they stayed until eleven.
They walked down by the Four Ways as the church
clock struck twelve and they went to witness's mother's
house.—James Hughes said prisoner came to his house
at twenty minutes to one on the night of the 25th
September. He stayed to supper and did not leave
until twenty minutes to two —Maria Hughes, wife of
last witness, corroborated him.—The Bench dismissed
the case:
NEGLECTING A FAMILY.—Isaac Parkes was summoned
by John Taylor, relieving officer, for neglecting his wife
and family and allowing them to become chargeable to
the common fund of the Dudley Union.—Mr. Addison
defended.—Mr. Taylor proved that defendant's wife had
become chargeable to the Dudley Union and that there
were two weeks pay due, 3s per week.—Mr. Addison said
ilefendant had got lodgings to take his wife to but she
refused to go.—Mr. Hingley : That is not a home. He
should get a house of his own and then no doubt his
wife would go :and live with him.—An order was made
for payment of 6s and costs.
PROPANE SWEARING.—Before Mr. Bassa.no, Samuel
Jones was charged with profane swearing.—Witnesses
were called, who said on the night of the 26th ult, de-
fendant was at the Queen's Head, Cradley Heath, and
made use of bad language, referring to Mr. Noah Hingley.
—The case was withdrawn on defendant paying costs.—
Mr. Homer defended.
CAUTION TO RAILWAY Tit tvutLEns.—Joseph Bloomer,
of Quarry Bank, was summoned by Inspector Lock, for
travelling on the Stourbridge Extension Line of the
Great Western Railway, in a superior class carriage than
he had paid his fare, on the 26th of August last.—Alfred
Bridle, passenger guard, said he was in charge of the
11.5 p.m. train from Birmingham to Dudley via Stour-
bridge, on the night of the 26th of August. When the
train arrived at Langley Green ststion he noticed defend-
ant get into a second-class compartment. There was
plenty of room in the third-class and he told defendant
but he refused to go.—Willoughby, the signalman, at
Cradley Station, said on the night of the 26th el
August, he saw defendant come to Cradley in a second-
class carriage with a third-class ticket. Witness de-
mairlei 3d the excess fare from hint and le refused
to pay it.—Defendant said the guard pushed him into
the second-class compartment as the train was late and
they wanted to get away.—This was denied by Bridle
and defendant was fined 20s and costs ; in default 28
days' imprisonment.—Ephraim Smith and John Lloyd
were charged with a similar offence, on the same date
—Bridle said he found the two defendants in a first-class
carriage at Langley Green Station. They had third-
class tickets from Birmingham. He told them there
was room in the third-class carriage but they refusei to
go.--Fiued 20s and costs each ; in default 28 days' ins-
-011D1( Lit
SUDDEN DEATIL—An inquest was held at the British
Oak, Garratt's Lane, on Wednesday morning, before Mr.
E. Hooper, touching the death of James Green, 35, who
was found dead in bed—The jury returned a verdict
of " Died from natural causes."