The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-10-19 00:00:00

THE STOURBRIDGE OI3SERVER.

ing's entertainment well worthy of the support,
which is all that will be wanting to make it a suc-
cess.

ENTERTAINMENTS AT THE RlNK.—During the
week the Rink has been well crowded to witness
the performances of Messrs. Villion. and Selbini,
the well-known velocipedists and aciobats. The
various performances is beyond doubt the best
of its kind ever witnessed before in this town and
deserves all the applause they received. The enter-
tainments were varied each evening and the first
part consisting of bicycle riding. The rapid
mounts of the riders and turning summersaults
while the bicycle was driven at a rapid rate was
astonishing. Mr. Selbini, the unique performer
on the slack wire, was very graceful and did a
variety of tricks while on the wire. The globe
ascension also was a wonderful performance ascend-
ing and descending a long plank to a great
height. The performhnce of Villion on the
bicycle between the chairs and bottles was well
done and the rider gained loud applause. The
second part of the performance was very amusing
and the variety of the entertainment drew repeated
applause, and those who have not witnossed the
performance should attenn the Rink this day
(Saturday.) We understand that there will be an
afternoon performance and the engagements finish
this (Saturday) evening as will be seen on referring
to our advertising colnmns.
THE LYTTELTON MEMORIAL.—The current num-
ber of the " Builder " contains a capital full-page
illustration of the monument to the late Lord
Lyttelton, executed by Mr. James Forsyth,
sculptor, and recently erected in the transept at
'Worcester Cathedral. The general design of the
monument was made by the late Sir G. G. Scott,
R.A., and the execution of it (says the "Builder ")
is highly creditable to the sculptor. The likeness
.(adds our contemporary) we can say, speaking
from personal knowledge, is excellent.

FOJTEALL.—STOURBR-IDGE ASSOCIATION V. COOK-
LEY ASSOCIATION.—This match was played on
Saturday last, on the ground of the former, and
after r pleasant game resulted tn a draw, in
avour of Stourbridge. Two goals each. The
play of Wyatt, Barratt, and Bloomer (forwards)
for the home team was very good, the fine
dribbling of Wyatt being especially noticeable,
and tho strong play of the backs often saving
their fortress from downfall ; at half time the
game stood two goals to nil, in favour of Stour-
bridge, but on resuming play the visitors played
up very strongly and succeeded in almost equal-
ising matters. Stourbridge : C. W, Wyatt, A.
Barratt, H. Bloomer, E. Otter, A. Ingleton, U.
Gilbauks (forwards) ; F. Green and C. Hicks (half-
backs) ' • G, F. Rossiter (captain) and F. Griffiths
(backs); F. G. Hedges (goal). Cookley :E. J.
Harvey, H. F. Williams, W. Harrison, J. Harrison,
W. E. Haign (captain), and W. Harvey (for-
wards) ; J. Hawked and H. Williams (half-backs) ;
G. A. Piper and J. Griffiths, (backs) ; T. 1 aylor
(goal).
ALLEGED BACON STEALING AT THE LYE.—At
the Worcestershire Michaelmas Sessions, on
Wednesday, before Mr. G. W. Hastings, Jane
Pearson was charged with stealing a quantity of
bacon, on the 10th of August, the property of
George Edward Aidridge. Mr. P. Evans prosecu-
ted. She was acquitted,
CHARGE OF UNLAWFULLY WOUNDING AT WOL-
LASTON. At the Worcestershire Michaelmas
Sessions, on Wednesday, before Sir R. Harring-
ton, Bart., Elizabeth Ann Rodgers was charged
with unlawfully wounding William Goodman with
a knife, on the 19th of July. Mr. J. Amphlett
prosecuted, and Mr. Godson defended. It ap-
peared that the parties live next door, and pri-
soner's husband hadit quarrel with the presecutor
Blows were struck, and prisoner came out and
struck prosecutor with a knife on the back of the
left ear. After hearing the evidence, the jury
found her guilty of a common assault only, and
she was fined .25.

DRUNK AND DISORDERLEY —At the Police Court,
held yesterday, before Messrs. R. L. Freer, and F.
Eveis, John Jones. iron worker, was charged with
being drunk and disorderley on thel2th inst. Police.
constable Davies proved the case, and said the de-
fendant was very abusive. Pleaded guilty and was
Lined 2s 6d and costs.
APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE.—Mr. Waldron
made an application on behalf of Eliza Brooks, for
an out door license to sell ale and cider off the
premises. The case was adjourned for Mr. Wool-
dridge to value the premises. Mr. Wooldridge
proved that the value was from £l2 to .213 per
year. The application was granted.
ASSAULT CASE.—John Waterhouse was charged
with assaulting Joseph Westwood, on the 12th inst.
The assault complained of was that he was return-
ing home from Cradley Heath, and near Mr
Leonards, the May Pole, the defendant struck him
a violent blow on the temple and he became in-
sensible. Did not give any provocation. Com-
plainant's wife and son gave corroborative evidence
The defence was that complainant first struck and
they fought.—Ralph Holden was charged with as-
aulting William Westwood on the same date. The
defence was that they both fought. The Bench
dismissed this case and fined Waterhouse 5s and
costs for assaulting Joseph Westwood.
THE HIGHWAY RATE QUESTION.—Mr. Shepherd
appeared on behalf of the Commissioners to sign a
Highway Rate. Mr. Shepherd stated that the rate
made by the Commissioners and signed by the Over-
seer. It was necessary Lthat the rate should be
signed by two Justices. Mr. Prescott, said before
the rate was signed lie had several objections to
make, and contended that the Magistrates could
not legally sign the rate. If they did (they would
become liable to an action, as he could prove be-
yond doubt that it was an illegal rate. He could
prove in two minutes if Mr. Taylor, the clerk, or
Mr. Hipkiss were put in the box- It is necessary
that the rate should be taken from the Poor Rate
Assessement. That had not been done as several
places in the.town had( not been rated. He could
prove that .25,000 had been appropriated from the
Highway Rate for other purposes. On the Magis-
trates suggested that the question should be gone
into with Mr. King, who informed the Bench that,
if they considered On the faze the rate was good.
They were justified in signing it. It was no ques-
tion for the Bench to make further enquiries, Mr.
Prescott: that he himself should be first summoned
for the Rate,:and he should fight the question. The
rate was then signed.
CHARGE OF STEALING MONEY.—David Cart-
wright was brought up on a warrant charged with
stealing 9s 9d on the 7th September last. The
property of John Hughes, landlord of the Star Inn
High Street. .Mr. Perry appeared to prosecute, and
Mr. Collis defended. From the evidence given it
appears that at about five o'clock on the above date
defendant was with other men at the Star Inn, a
man named Sanders
or ale,
prosecutor a-half soverign
to pay for a point o ale, defendant was in at the
same time and called for a pint of ale and paid
three. penny pieces for the pint of ale, on returing
to give Saunders the change prosecutor made a
mistake and put the change Os 6d in silver and
three penny peices into defendants hand who at
once left the house, and took the money away, on
being apprehended by Police-seargeant Jones. De-
fendant admitted having the money and said that
he spent it with another man. The Bench con-
sidered the case proved, and committed him to
take his trial at the next Sessions, bail being ac-
cepted in two sureties of £2O. and himself in £4O.
CHARGE AGAINST A PERLICAN.—Edwin Webster
landlord of the Coach and Horses Inn, High,
Street, was summoned by Superintendent Wheeler
for keeping his house open for the sale of beer, on
the 13th inst, during prohibited hours. Mr, Collis
defended. From the evidence of Police-constables
Eaves and Hollingsworth it appears they watched
the defendant's house from seven o'clock in the
morning until eightand during that time he saw ten
men go in and out of the house. He went into
the house and saw three men there drinking.
The defence was that one of the men called and
said he was a traveller and came from Coventy.
Defendant was fined lOs and costs. Michael
Redding, John Stevens, and John Hare were
charged with being on licensed premises, on the
18th inst. The case was proved and defendants
were fined Is each and costs.