The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-02-28 00:00:00

FUNERAL OF MR. S. SIMMS, SENR.

On Thursday afternoon the remains of the late
Mr, S. Simms, sent., aged 49 years, were interred at
St. Mary's Oldawinford ; and although it poured with
rain there wae a very large attendance of people.
The deceased gentleman died on Saturday night
after a short illness, leaving a large family. There
were a large number of representatives from the
Brierley Hill Choral and the Stourbridge Peoples
Concert Society. The forowing choirs were also
present :—St. Thomas', Stourimidge. St. James,
Wollaston, St. John's, Brockmeor, and St. Cyprian's
Hay Mill, Birmingham, Mr. Simms own choir.
The following organist were also present :—Mr. H.
\\T Jackson, who presided at the organ during the
service, Mr. G. Bates, St. Thomas' and Mr. R,
, Edwards, Stamber Mill; there were also a large
number of the leading musicians of the district
present. The burial Sentences were sung by St.
Cyprian's Choir which led the cortege into church.
The voluntaries before the procession entered the
church were, "I waited for the Lord," "Oh rest in
the Lord," and "He that shall endure to the end,"
from difendelssohn ; and "I know that my Redeemer
liveth," from Handel. The Psalm was sung by the
choirs from Barnaby, in D. An anthem "Yea,
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil," without organ accom-
paniment, was given in a very impressive manner
by the members of St. Cyprian s choir. After this
the hymn "Brief life is here our portion," was sung.
At the grave the beautiful hymn, J esus lives no
longer now," was rendered by the choirs, and part
of the service was read by the Rev. H. Sherrard,
vicar of St. Thomas'. The lesson taken from the
15th chapter of St. Paul's epistle to the Corinthians,
was read by the Rev. A, B. Timbrell, curate of St.
Mary's, Oldswinford. The Rev G. H. Simms,
vicar of St. Cyprian's, Hay Mill, committed the de-
ceased to the grave.

It may be-her-e. mentioned that the deceased
gentleman was organist at St. Thomas' Church for
14 or 15 years, which post his father held fur 52
years, He left there about 8 years ago and went to
Ladywo:)d, and from there to St. Cyprian's, Hay
Mill, Birmingham.

The usual weekly rehearsal of the Brierley Hill
Choral Society was suspended this week, and at a
meeting of the society it was proposed by the presi-
dent, Mr. Ellis, and seconded by Mr M. ltollinson,
vice-president, that a letter of condolence be for-
warded to the family. It was also decided to act in
conjunction with the Stourbridge committee with
regard to the raising of a Fonbseription.

PEOPLE'S CONCERT SOCIETY.—The eiehth concert
of this society was given. in the Corn Exchange,
Stourbridge, on Monday evening. There was a
lare aedinence. Before the c‘meert commenced
iklr. H. Watson Smith, secretary to the society, said
that ou Sunday morning Mr. S. Simms died. Mr.
Simms, jour would, therefore, not play that night.
Mr. Sinons had left a family of children, and a sub-
list was out and he hoped everybody
preeent that night would contribute towards it.
Mr. Simms had long be .n associated with music in
Stourbridge, and as an organist he (Mr. Smith) had
never heard . anybody that pleasPd him better.
Misfortunes never came alone, and Mr. Lawrence
would be unable to attend owing to an important
engagement, but he had sent a substitute and he
hoped that the people would put up with any
small mistakes that might occur. A. good programme
was set down including vocalists, violin, viola,
violincelio, and pianoforte solo, hnd quartettets.
Everything passed off LI a satisfactory manner, and
the audienc.) were well pleased,
ALHAMBRA THEATEE.—This week we have had
Mr. T. Davis and his celebrated company from the
Olympic Theatre, London, and a better company
we have not seen for some time. On Monday and
Wednesday a comedy-drama entitled "Gain" was
placed on the boards, The acting was good and
each performer was loudly applauded. Mr. A.
Dearden as Richard Midas, a banker, and a villain,
takes the part in capital style. Mr. Lee Brunt as
his confidential clerk, has a very difficult part; not
only does he have to play the put of a villain but
also the part of a friend. Ile is a real good actor,
and disposespf the part in a manner which gained him
loud applause. Mr. T. D. Davis as Tiny Sparrow,
office boy, afterwards a news vendor, causes all the
fun of the evening; in fact his appearance on each
occasion being the signal for a hearty laugh. He
also elicited loud applause from the audience for
the manner in which he circumvents the villain in
the last act. Mr, Frank liadspeth, Mr. Frank
Reynolds, Mr. Basil Barnes, and Mr. F. L. Sloper
were equally successful in their respective parts.
Miss Teresa Wilson, Miss Christine Cloriec, and
Miss S. Seaford played their parts in a very artistic
manner.—On Tuesday and Thursday was produced
the Olympic drama, by George Roy, Esq., entitled
"A dash for freedom." 'Po—night (Saturday) will
be produced the beautiful drama, entitled 'The
sacie-d trust," to conclude with "Gain." We hope
that al lovers of stage plays, and of sterling acting,
will visit this place of amusement and give Mr.
Davis a crowded house, which we are sure he de-
.
serves.

DRUNKENNESS —At the Police Court yesterday,
before Colonel Fletcher, Messrs. F. Evers, A. Fi eer
and W. J. Turney, Henry Hatton was charged with
being druuk on the 23rd inst.—P.S. Chare proved
the case and said he saw the defendant very drunk
and was being led by another man and tumbling
against tho shutters. Fined 2s 6,1 and costs ; or 7
da: S.—John Male was charged with being drunk
on the 19th suet, at Lutley.—P.C. Croucher proved
the case, Fined 2s 61 and costs.---Henry Evespn
was charged with being drunk on the 9th inst. at
the Lye.—P.S. Cope proved the case. Fined 2s 6d
and custs.—John ilancox was charged with being
drunk on the 17th inst. at 13elbroughton.—P C.
Wallace proved the case. Fined 2s 6,1 and Coss;
or 7 days.—Thomas Davies was charged with being
drunk at tilt: IT) on the 22nd inst.—P.C. Brazen( r
proved the case. Fined 2s 61 and cots.—John
Little was charged with being drunk and incapable
in 11111 Street on the 21st inst.—P.C. Farley proved
the case. Fined 2s 6d and costs.—J,shua Spillsbury
was charged with being drunk and disorderly at
Belhron4liton on tne 24th inst.—P.o. Wallace said
that the defendant came to the police station and
said that; a man had assaulted him. Defendant used
very bad language towards witness.—Defendant
was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Cornelius Walker
was charged with being disorderly and refusing
to leave the Blue Brick Inn, Cradley, on the 16th
inst.—The landlady said that the defendant was
in the house and used very bad language. She
requested him to leave and he refused, and would
not go for about half-an-hour.—Defendant was fined
lOs and costs ;or in default 1 month.—William
Foxhall was charged with being disorderly and re-
fusing to quit the Blue Ball Inn, Cradley, when re-
quested on the 21st inst.—The landlady said that
the defendant was in her house on the ab-we date
and after she thought the defendant had had
sufficient ale she requested him to leave. He, how-
ever, refused, aqd tad not go for about 10 minutes
afterwards, till the police officer came in.—P.C.
Gwilliaw said that defendant refused to go for the
landlady or witne,s, and he had to put him out at
last. Fined ss. and cost.

A4AUL V CASE `.—Joseph Walters was charged
with as-aulting Handel Bashford at the Lye. on the
23rd inst,—Complainant st .t,d that On 1,-,o above
date he was at ttie Rd Lion, Carele,-s Green. He
had some conversation with defendant and he
called complainant a b-- rotton b . Com-
plainant told him not to repeat those words again
and he struck defendant. Defendant then sat down
for about five minutes and afterwards got up and
took a pot hook from the crane and struck com-
pl,inant on the forehead. After a short struggle
the defendant struck him again. He was rendered
insensible from the effocts of the blows.—William
Bashford gave corroborative evidence.—Dr. Thnmp-
son said that Bashford was brought to his surgery,
Hef ound an incised wound on the forehead about
or an inch in length and of an inch in depth. It
might be done by a gale hook.—P.S. Cope said
that from information received he apprehended
prisoner. In answer to the charge defendant re—
plied that Bashford struck him several times before
be struck him with the hook.—Charles Taylor gave
'similar evidence to that given by complainant.—
The Bench thought the conduct of both parties was
not to their credit, but they were obliged to punish
any man who used such instruments to defend
himself. They should flue him lOs and costs. The
Bench afterwards reduced the fine to 5s and costs.
—James Round was charged with assaulting Martha
Smith, at Stambermill, on the 21st inst.—Complain-
ant said that she saw defendant by Stamber Mill
at about 11 o'clock. He asked her about a case
that was coming off next Friday and she svil she
was going to tell the truth. He then struck her on
the face and knocked her against a well. Defend-
ant admitted striking sheiwoman on the face with

the palm of his hand. Ihe Bench remarked that
he ought to be ashamed of himself.—After hearing
a witness the Bench the fined defendant 5s and
costs,
CAUTION TO MILLSELLERS. William Lindley
was charged with earring on the trade of dairy
man without having first registered himself.--Super-
intendent WheeLr withdrew the case on payment
ef 5s 6d costs.
ALLEGED THEFT BY A DAUGHTFIL Elizabeth
Parkes (19) was charged with stealing from her
father's, Emanuel Parkes, house, one pair of
trousers, three sheets, and one dress.—Prisoner's
mother said she did not wish to press the case.—
The Bench said they w.fre willing to allow the
prisoner to give security for her future conduct and
for her to appear if called upon. but they could not
discharge her. Defendant was afterwards bound
over in her own rec(ignisances to appear next week

CAUTION TO MASTERS. —Am Green was
charged with absenting himself from his employ-
ment.—Frank L. Becton, printer, Lye. said that
the defendant was in his employ, but he had stayed
away from work on several occasions. On the pro-
duction of the identures it was found they were
illegal, because it bad not been signed by defend-
ant. The magistrates were therefore bound to ills-
miss the case.
SCHOOL BOARD CASES.—Five nelsons were sum-
woned by Mr. Baker, for not sending their children
to shoo). The usual fines were inflicted.

A. DRUNKEN FREAK.—Henry Abernethy was
charged with beim: drunk and disorderly on the
20th inst. Defendant was further charged with
ste..ling two bottles of soda water, value Bd, the
property of Elijah Skidmore, Star Inn, Coventry
Street. P.C. Webb said that be saw the defendant
drunk: and he was going towards the Lye. He
asked defendant what he had got under his arm, and
he answered "A. brick, to knock the first b—s
brains in that I meet."—P.C. Pitt gave corrobora-
tive evidence.—Ann Skidmore, wife of Elijah Skid-
more, said that on the above date the defendant
was in her house. She followed hilit out of the
house and asked him if he would give her the
bottles he had in his pocket. He afterwards gave
her two bottles of soda water. The bottles were
the same she handed to P.C. Webb. They were
similar to t,ose in her husband's house.—P.C.
Webb said that on the 21st inst he charged the
defendant with stealing two bottles of soda water,
from the Star Inn, Coventry Street. He said he
did not steal any, or give any to Mrs. Skidmore,
He knew nothing about them. He bought two
bottles of ginger beer from tue Mitre. Defendant
called out to his wife on the way to the station to
go to Mrs Skidmore next morning and square it be-
fore the police got there,—William Bennett, bar-
man at the Mitre said that the prisoner did not
have any soda water from him. They did not keep
any bottles similar to those. In answer to the pri—
soner Bennett admitted selling the prisoner soda
water, but he would swear the bottles were not from
the Mitre. Their bottles would be labelled "W.
Bucku.ill, Kidderminster."—Mrs. Skidmore was re•
called and said a man named Gilbert called her at.:
tention to the bottles in defendant's pocket.—De-
fendant said he wEs sure that no one in the world
could swear he stole those bottles. He would call
Mrs. Skidmore to see whether he was drunk.—Mrs.
Skilmore said she did not notice the defendant so
much as to be able t ) say whether he was drunk or
not.—The Bench retired to consider their verdict,
aaid they were sorry that his drunken habits had
left him in this state, They should fine him lOs
and costs for the drunkenness, and order him to
pay the costs for the theft.
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this publication of the greatest use to the fair sex.
BOARD OF GUARDIA.NS,—Mr.. Raybould presided
at the weekly meeting of this Board held yesterday.
Admitted into the house during the week 12, dis-
charged 7, remaining in the house 578, against 558
for the corresponding week last year. Relief :
Kingswinford Os Od, Stourbridge £3l Os Bid,
Halesewen •23 19s 2d, Non-resident £1 19s Id,
total £lO3 5s 61,lagainsU98 Is4d for the correspond-
ing week last week. A. letter was read from the
Local Government Board enclosing the copy of a
letter addressed to Mr. Thompson, Medical Officer
for Cradley, censuring him for his irregularities
with regard to the case of Louisa Parkes. The
estimates for the next half-year amounted to -Z1,1730
less £3,181, estimated balance at Lady Day, 1885,
leaving a net balauce of £8,600.
CORRESPONDENCE.

Ta the Editor of the Stourbriolge Obseever.

yu kindly allow me a space in your
paper to call the attention of those penons circu-
lating fallacious rumours respecting me, which has
become a perfect nuisance. I beg to state that I
have no intention of going to America, neither do
I bdong to the Army Reserve.
Signed,
Vauxhall, SQUIRE BAKER,
S tourbridge, Officer to the
26 Feb., 1885. Stourbridge School Board,

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