The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-06-24 00:00:00

BURIAL BOARD ELECTION.

VICTORY FOR THE CHURCHMEN.

The election which was arranged to take place
on Monday last, was held in the Corn Exchange,
and resulted in a. victory for the church party.
The poll was opened at 9 o'clock and, closed at
4d. As soon as the poll was opened persons began
to vote, and from the way the committed s on both
sides worked proved to be a hotly contested elec-
tion. Our readers will recollect at the vestry
meeting last week it was resolved on the motion of
Mr. Perry to have one chapel only, but the Chair-
man ruled that there was not three-fourths in
favour of one chapel and a poll was demanded by
Mr. Prescott. During the interval of the last
meeting both parties had been making a
.canvass,
and a good number of bills issued on both sides
mating forth their claim for one or two chapels.
Brakes, cabs, wagonettes, &e, were engaged on
both sides fetching up the voters. A good deal of
excitement was going on in Market Street and many
persona were caught by the arm as they entered
the Corn Exchange and asked who they voted for.
About three o'clock both parties worked hard to
obtain the victory and the question was in doubt
for some tune who would win, and the books were
closed at four. -

About half-past four the Rev. H. Downing,
vicar of Obi,winford, declared the'. 'veil as fol-
lows: .

14cu. one chapel 1;124
For two chapels
Is there was not three-fourths majority there
will be built two chapels.
,Mr. C. Cochrane moved a vote of thanks to the
Chairman, which was Ecconded by the Rev. D.
Maginnis.
The Chairman rcplitid and the proceeding,
te rtu lin at

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ANNUAL MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS.

On Wedrito 'ay afternoon last Ord animal meet-
ing of thi., body was held in thw Boaid Room for
the purpose of electing a chairman for the engaiug
year, and two auditors tu 1-ma elcetcd by the rate-
payer.

The Connub,iion,ra present were Messrs.
Llughes, Ke 1 y, Perkins, Alb:op, Stringer, Edwards,
Woolley. and (hitlin.
' There Waei a lArge numbers of ratepayers pre-
sent, the room. being full.
On the motion Of Mr. Keiley, seconded by Mr.
Perkins, Mr. Allsop was voted to the chair.
The Clerk read the notice calling the mooting
which was for the election of chairman for the
ensuing year and appointment of two auditors.
The clerk then read the minute, of the last
annual meeting.
The Chairman said the first business they had
to do was. to elect a chairman for the ensuing
year.

Mr. Edwards said unfortunately the chairman
for the past year had been suffering from ill-health
at n d had not been able to attend much, and on. or
the Board had frequently officiated fcrhim, and
that gentlemen had plenty of time to attend to
such duties. He was well up in parochial matters
and well qualified to fill such office and he begged
t•propas• that Mr. Henry Hughes be the chairman
for the ensuing year.
This was seconded by Mr. Kelley and carried

unanimcmy.
Mr. Alloop then vacated the chair.
Mr. 114,dhes then occupiei the chair, on rising
he said he took the chair with great pleasure
and thanked them for the honour they had con-
forred upon him by electing him as chairman for
the ensuing year. He must say that he con-
sidered it as honourable position to be chairman of
the Board, and so long as he was able he should
try to do his duty to the ratepayers and a duty he
owed to the town—(beers). Mr. Edwards had
said that the ill-health of the late chairman Pre-
vented his often attending, and he should pro-
pose a rote of thanks to the late chairman for his
attendance during the last year.
' This was seconded by Mr. Edward i and carried
4nallimously.
. The accounts for the past year was then laid
.spen thme tutlre.
ja aat
of
form Mr. Allsop proposedj'and
Mr. Stringer seconded, that the accounts be signed
by the chairman.

now
was com e
veryf or
The Chairman said the time had o
the appointment of two auditors. H
present
glad to see so many respectable ratepaY e p
which showed they took an interelit inttri:
Mr. E. Stanley proposed, and Mr. matter. burgess
e
d
seconded, that Mr. John Bristow be elect
as one
of tlag auditors.
Mr. John Hughes proposed Mr. Dan Bottomley
be one of the auditors, and in doing so said tha the
had filled that office before to the satiefaction of
the Commissioners and town.
This was seconded by Mr. G. Doody.
Mr. John Edwards proposed that Mr. G. H.
Bowcutt be one of the auditors. He was well
inowu by most of those present and well up in
figura. and if elected would do kis duty.