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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

EXPLANATION OF THE BERLIN
TREATY.

A despatch from the Marquis of Salisbury was
issued on Tuesday, explaining the stipulations and
objects of the Treaty of Berlin. Its general effect, the
despatch says, has been to restore, with due security
for good government, a very large territory to the
Government of the Sultan, and it tends powerfully to
secure from external assault the stability and inde-
pendence of the Turkish Empire. The policy which
has received the sanction of the Congress generally
coincides, Lord Salisbury maintains; with that sus-
tained by the Government since the Treaty of San
Stefano was published. Nearly all the articles of that
instrument have been altered, and an adequate remedy
has been provided for the dangers which in the judg-
ment of the Government were threatened by its dis-
positions. Arrangements of a different kind, but
having the same end in view, have provided for the
Asiatic dominions of the Sultan "security for the
present, and the hope of prosperity and stability in
the future." Lord Salisbury says in conclusion :
"Whether use will be made of this—probably the
last—opportunity which has been thus obtained for
Turkey by the interposition of the Powers of Europe
and of England in particular, or whether it is to be
thrown away all depend upon the sincerity with which
Turkish statesmen now address themselves to the
duties of good government and the task of reform."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

off to Rae's firing-point, and cheered lustily Some of his de-
lighted compatriots soon chaired ' him, and bore him
away in triumph, followed by an admiring crowd, to the
council tent, in order that his rifle might undergo the usual
examination. The verdict ' was 'All right!' and Lord
Wharncliffe's call for three cheers' for the successful repre-
sentative of Stirling was heartily responded to. He was then
carried oft to the camp of the London Scottish, where, as in the
quarters of other Scotch corps, the victory was celebrated in
accordance with thei rnational customs. This is the fifth time
in nineteen years that the great prize has been won by a
Scotchman. Private Cameron (Inverness) took it in 1866,
and again in 1869. Colour-Sergeant Michie (London Scottish)
won it in 1872, and Sergeant Menzies (Queen's Edinburgh) in
1873. Last year it was carried off by Private Jamieson, of
the 15th Lancashire, who was also, we believe, claimed as a
Scotchman.
"Private Rae, the hero of the present meeting, was
formerly a sergeant in the 31st Lanark, and is one of the
best known Scotch marksmen of Wimbledon. In 1874 he tied
with Atkinson, of Durham, for the Queen's Prize, and
divided the money, but in shooting off the tie for the gold
medal be lost it. Two years ago he won the Henry Prize for
small-bore rifles, and has had several minor triumphs both at
Wimbledon and in Scotland. He is a builder, in partner-
ship with his father at Kilsyth, near Glasgow, and is a
member of the 11th Stirling Volunteers. He is a
dark, middle-aged, well set, douce,' staid, typical
Scotchman, and his modest manners, coupled with
kindly disposition and real ability, have always rendered
h,im popular in camp. That his victory gave great
satisfaction to his compatriots at Wimbledon goes without
saying, and that the fortunate marksman will prize his
triumph for his country as well as for himself may be
inferred from the fact that when one his friends intimated
to him that Walker, of Lanark, was likely to head him,
Peter replied, 'Ah, weel, Donald, 1 canna' help it, but l'm
awfu' glad its a Scotchman.'"
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

No 724

SALES BY AUCTION.

HAGLEY STOCK SALE,
MONDAY, JULY 22nd, 1878, AT ELEVEN.
400 SHEEP and LAMBS.
45 Read of CATTLE.
The usual entry of Calves and Pigs.
A Beeping Macchine, by Samuelson, as good as new.
A Double-shafted Spring Wagon, to carry 8 to 4 tons,
in good order.
OATES. PERRENS. AND WOOLDRIDGE.

AUCTION SALE ROOMS,

W 2, HIGH ,STREET, STOURBBIDGE,

MESSRS.
OATES, PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE
have the pleasure to announce that they hold
Sales periodically at the above Rooms, fos the disposal
of Estates, Houses, Building Land, Pastures, iVinss,
Works of Art, dcc., &c., at a moderate fixed scale of
o charges, to be bad on application.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

IN PAPHIAN BOWERS.

Deep little game! To win us fruit of Wars,
And yet from warlike complications screen us!
They said he'd hurl us in the teeth of Mars—
And, lo! he lands us in the arms ef Venus !—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

THE IRON TRADE.

• Business is a little better in the South Stafford-
shire iron tract:), more especially in the wrought.
iron branch. The refusal of ironmasters last week
to make any further concession had the effect for
the time of causing buyers to withhold their
orders, but these are now being placed iu some in-
stances at a slight abatement rona quarter-day
rates. None of the specifications are for large
quantities, but in the actual state of • the trade
they are nevertheless keenly competed for. The
demand at present runs largely upon galvanised
iron for the South American, Canadian, and
ustralian markets. Plain sheets are only in
limited request, and prices in this department are
weaker, (rood sheets being abundant at £7 15s at
works. good
rods for the moment are neglected,
as a consequence of the strike in the wrought nail
trade; but a fair business- is being done in strip
for cut nails, binges, and tubing. -Bars at ,t 8 lOs
for leading brands, and .20 to „27 for unmarked,
are neglected. The tin plate trade continues de-
pressed, and though shipments to the United
States have been heavy of late, stocks are still
excessive. Best I C coke plates are being supplied
to local manufacturers at 16s pei box, equal in all
respects to plates which were largely stocked here
a few months ago at 20s, and inferior qualities are
going to Liverpool from South Wales at 14s. The
pig-iron market continues dull. Sales on Quarter-
day were very limited, and prices for all but the
best qualities are consequently easier. Only
foundry pig, which is in request for pipes and
heavy castings, maintains its value. Excellent all-
mine hot-blast pig may be had now for .X. 3 17s 6d
and less. Coal is unchanged.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

" HUMPTY-DUMPTY" !

" Humpty-Dumpty sat on a wail;
Humpty-Dumpty had a great fall:
Dizzy, with Cyprus, and all the Queen's men,
Hopes to set Humpty-Dumpty up again."
—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

WHEAT HARVESTING.

Dr. I). G. F. Macdonald writes to the Edo:—" As
harvest is near, permit me to remind farmers that
wheat loses much in quantity and quality when too
ripe; that it should be cut the moment the stem
changes colour, and whenever the grain, on pressing be-
tween finger and thumb, no longer gives out a milky
juice. When it is in blossom and the grain in the ear,
fully formed, it should be watched closely; and as soon
as the straw changes to a yellow hae, and the seeds
are in the condition I have stated, it should be reaped
as speedily as possible. Not only will the grain
be finer, but the straw will be better fodder, and
the increase of flour, in many cases, as much as ten
per cent. I have found in my own experience that
the raw-cut crop brought as much as £1 12s. 6d. an
acre more produce. The reason is that as the sugar
in the green plant becomes changed into the starch
of the grain, so, if permitted to get full ripe,
another change takes place, the starch being gra-
dually converted into woody fibre. Besides these ad-
vantages stated, the farmer is not exposed to loss by
the grain being shaken out of the ear during cutting,
stacking, and carrying home. Experience will guide
the intelligent farmer; but thousands of acres are
occupied by retired tradesmen, who know nothing
whatever of practical agriculture, and the loss through
ignorance and heedlessness of the breadstuff of this
rountry is very seriol/5 4141044, largQ PerGoiltage
Wag Lat winmallye?,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

AMERICAN HUMOUR.

"Always pay as you go on," said an old down-
caster to his nephew. "But, uncle, suppose I havn't any-
thing to pay with 1" "Then don't go."
Three men in Boston, two in Cleaveland, five in
Chicago, one in Philadelphia. two in St. Louis, four in Cin-
cinnati, a d twenty-three in New York, are writing the only
authentic biographies of William M. Tweed. We were
afraid, says the Boston Courier, that this matter might be
overlooked. •
Josh Billings answers his own questions thus:
What tells me not to hit a man when he is down ?---Honour.
And what warns me not to hit him when he isn't dow'n ?
Discretion.
A Springfield girl threatens to sue her father for
breach of promise. She says that the old gentleman first
gave his consent and then withdrew it, and that her beau,
having got tired of waiting, has gone after another girL
Mexicanization is the term now applied to the
mixing of stimulating beverages. When a man rashly drinks
beer, whisky, gin and wine in the course of half a day, he is
said to Mexicanize.
A gentleman who recently travelled over a noto-
riously slow branch railroad declared that it is the safest
road in the country, as the superintendent keeps a boy run-
ning ahead of the train to drive off the cows and sheep!
The American poet, Jones, having had his family
reinforced, indulges in the following poetic outburst :
Ring out wild bells—and tame ones, too—
lung out the lover's moon!
Ring out the little slips and socks!
Ring in the bibs and spoon!
Ring out the Muse, ring in the nurse—
Ring in the milk and water!
Away with papers, pens and ink—
My daughter, oh, my daughter!
One of the "sweet girl graduates" recently spoiled
three sheets of letter paper before she got further than
Ladies and Gentlemen, in writing her graduating essay.

- -
In the harbour of San Francisco a wave struck a
fishing boat, and overboard went two of the disciples of
Ike Walton. Some parties who happened to be in a boat
close by went to their assistance, and rescued the half-
drowned pair. On being questioned how the accident
occurred, they replied, "We didn't capsize; we only went
down to see why the fish wouldn't bite."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

MR. BRIGHT AND BIRMINGHAM.

On the 10th of August, Mr. Bright will complete
the twenty-first year of his connection with Birming-
ham as one of its representatives in Parliament, audit
is proposed, says the Birmingham Post, to com-
memorate the event in a manner which shall be
worthy of the town. But for the domestic trouble
which lately befell Mr. Bright, the matter would have
been taken in band at an earlier period, so that the
commemoration might have been fixed for the anniver-
sary of the election. It will now have to be postponed
to a somewhat later date ; but it may take place towards
the close of September, or the beginning of October. It
is proposed that the proceedings shall occupy two days.
On the first there will be a public reception of Mr.
Bright, and a procession will then go through the
main streets of the town to Bingley Hall. Here it is
proposed that addresses shall be presented from
Birmingham, and that representatives of Liberal
organisations throughout the country shall also have
the opportunity of presenting addresses. The pro-
gramme for the second day includes a meeting with
the Committee of the Six Hundred, and a public
dinner in the Town Hall in the evening. It is in-
tended, further, that a statue of Mr. Bright shall be
erected in some conspicuous place, and also that a pre-
sentation shall be made to Mr. Bright himself—one
that may remain in his family as an heirloom for
generations to come.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

BROMSGROVE.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LOCAL BOARD.—A special
meeting of the Lccal Board, to consider as to the pro-
vision of a hospital for the treatment of cases of in-
fectious diseases, drainage of Sidemoor, and other mat-
ters, was held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening
last; Mr. Jefferies in the chair.—For the hospital, it
was decided to purchase of the Corrugated Iron Roof
Company, London, an iron building, lined with wood, at
a cost of £2OO, irrespective of fixing, (tc., subject to the
approval of the Local Government Board.—The drain-
age of Sidemoor is a difficult matter, on account Of the
low level and the bad nature of the soil. The Chairman
said they must not have an expensive scheme, as the
rateable value of the whole of the property at Sidemoor
was only a little over £l,6oo.—Mr. Sanders, clerk, said
no scheme would be approved by the Central Board
unless they had the plans of some eminent engineer.—
Ultimately it was decided to ask Mr. Purchas, of Wor-
cester, to meet the Board and advise them as to some
cheap scheme of dra'nage.—A. general district rate at
10d in the pound was signed, and concluded tha busi-
ness.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

NOTAS BY THE WAY. BY THE MAN
ABOUT TOWN.

The man about town has been unable to go his
ordinary round this week in consequence of the
excessive heat, and will have but little to say.
Talking about cricket our own town club is
looking up. They have won the last five matches
straight away, and have beaten some of the best
clubs in the midlands.

By the way, what about the reception of Earl
Beaconsfield and the "Marquis of Salisbury this
week, and it must be rather wounding to the feel-
ings ofithose who call themselves liberals to find
that the heroes of the day have safely brought us
out of war, they, the liberals, having predicted
that Beacons&ld wanted war. I am afraid they
are not liberal enough to give them any credit for
their brilliant career in the east.
Athletic sports are considered by the medical
fraternity to be conducive to health. I am
pleased to hear that the Stourbrid,ge Cricket Club
have decided to hold Ath etic sports on the cricket
.ground, at the end of August. This being their
first attempt to hold sports of this kind, no doubt
it will receive the support of the general public.
Talk about the loyalty of the black country
people, we can point to Old Hill as an example to
many other districts. There are 'a number of
gentlemen in that district who have their hearts
in the right place, men who are called Conserva-
tives, but who are the most liberal in any place in
England. During the winter months the poor
were liberally supplied with hot soup in quantities
according to the numbers in families, and during
the present week hundreds of children have been
plentifully supplied with tea, cake, &c., in com-
memoration of the return of Lord Beaconsfield
and the Maiquis of Salisbury from the east, and
many are the blessings heaped on their heads for
their liberality.
I understand that under the auspices of the
Stourbridge Constitutional Association, the town
was considerably enlivened on Tuesday last by the
ringing of St. Thomas's bells, in celebration of the
Treaty of Peace, and the return of Lord Beacons-
field and the Marquis of Salisbury from Berlin.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.

At the invitation of Mrs. M'Laren, many ladies and gentle-
men assembled on Tuesday afternoon at 64, Onslow-gardens,
South Kensington, London, to hear an address from Mrs.
Livermore, of Boston, U.S. Upon the motion of Mr Duncan
M'Laren, M.P., which was cordially supported by the meet-
ing, the chair was taken by Mr. Arthur Arnold, who having
briefly introduced the business of the gathering, called upon
Mrs Livermore, who was very heartily received, and who
delivered an address of some length, which was listened to
with much interest and attention.
Beginning with the issue of Margaret Fuller's well-
known work upon the mission of women, which
occurred a generation ago, Mrs. Livermore traced the
history of the movement which during the past few
years has assumed such a prominent position in the
politics of this and other countries. She contrasted
the derision and the ridicule which greeted the first
demand for women's rights with the serious public
notice which that demand excited now on both sides of
the Atlantic. As illustrating the progress which had
been made, Mrs. Livermore referred to the fact that
throughout the United States there were now 100
or more colleges open to women, in which they.
possessed educational advantages equal to those en-
joyed by the other sex. A great deal remained to be
done, but the women of the 'United States took their
stand upon that principle in the Constitution which
lays down the proposition that taxation without re-
presentation is tyranny, upon the preamble set forth in
the Declaration of Independence, and moreover upon
the right of human nature. If man was wisdom, woman
was love; if man had ambition, woman had aspiration-
if man was logica,l woman was emotional, and the com-
bination of these qualities waA necessary to the successful
consideration of the great problems of the world. They
asked for legal equity and social justice, and notwith-
standing many defects and numerous discouragements
right would ultimately prevail. Mrs. Livermore re-
sumed her seat amid the warm cheers of the inte-
rested assembly. Mrs. Helen Taylor moved a vote of
thanks to Mrs. Livermore for what she described as
an eloquent and admirable address, paying a high
tribute to the earnestness and the depth of feeling by
which it had been characterised. Mr. Leonard
Courtney, M.P., seconded the motion, expressing
great hopes that by earnest and energetic effort the
advocates of woman's suffrage would have not to wait
long for the realisation of their aims.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

ROWLEY.

FORGERY BY A WOMAN.—At the Staffordshire Mid-
summer Assizes, on Moncay, before Mr. Justice Manisty,
in the Crown Court, Mary Fisher (47), pleaded guilty to
forging an order for the delivery of goods, at Rowley
Regis, on the 22nd of June, and putting off the same.—
Having been previously convicted, she was sentenced to
fif teen months' hard labour.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

THE MARKETS.

AIARK-LANE.-31oNDAv.

More firmness was observed in the grain trade at Mark-
lane, although business was not brisk. English wheat was
in short supply but the quality and condition were on the
whole good. Factors were not disposed to sell at reduced
rates, but were desirous of holding out for more money. On
the other hand, millers continued to operate quietly. The
bulk of the business transacted was at fully late rates, to an
occasional slight advance. There was a fair show of foreign
wheat on the stands. The trade was firm, and Russian and
American produce was rather dearer. Barley was in mode-
rate supply and fair request, at previous prices. Malt found
buyers at late rates. The supply of oats was moderate. The
trade was firm, and prices ruled 6d. higher on the week.
Maize was steady, and Is. per quarter dearer on the week.
Beaus and peas were quiet, but firm. Tha flour market was
steady, but not active.

MARK-LANE .-WEDNESDAY.

Business at Mark-lane has been quieter in tone. There
was a thin attendance. English wheat was sparingly
offered, but in good condition. Of foreign there was a
moderate supply. Monday's prices were realised with la
quiet trade. Barley, both malting and grinding, was in
slow request on firmer terms. Malt was quiet and without
change. Oats and maize were steady in value, but the in-
quiry for them was not active. Beans and peas realised
late prices. The flour market was quiet and without
movement.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

[From Punch.]
PHRASES FOR TRAVELLERS.
(To be Translated into Spanish.)

Will you please give me a railway ticket to Madrid.
Can I have a rifle-proof coup 6?
At what part of the country does the train usually
stop for interviewing the brigands?
Are chain-armour railway rugs to be obtained at the
newspaper stalls?
As I do not wish to be disturbed during the night,
here, guard, are the keys of my boxes.
Will you kindly inform the Brigand Chief that I am
travelling for health, and that my doctor has enjoined
absence of excitement.
Will you inform him that if he has to shoot any one,
I shall be greatly obliged to him if he will use an air-
gun.
Really, Selior Brigand, I think after the messages I
have sent to you by the guard, you might have left
me alone.
What! you killed the guard before he had time to
deliver my messages! Surely that was impolitic.
As you have taken my watch, my purse, all my
boxes, my great coat, my umbrella, and my hat, I
think you might let me retain my boots.
If you shoot me, I will write to The Times.
If you ill•treat me any further, I really shall be
obliged to call for the police.
Surely, as you will not be able to use it, you might
give me back my railway-ticket.
What! you do not allow trains to go faster than
this! Then how am Ito get to Madrid?
I am afraid it will be too long to walk. How far is
it ?
Four hundred miles! Which is my way?
First turning to the left and second to the right. It
will take me some time getting to Madrid, and as you
say you are going to stop another train, perhaps I had
better bid you "good-night."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

TBADIfiIaNS' ADDRESSES.

BROKEN WlND.—Many a Horse's WIND
has lima saved by the timely nes Of
°STUNG'S COUGH BALLS (or Powders). Six
ls. 64. Six Powders, is. 9d.

GOSTLING'S CONDITION BALLS (or
Powders). Six Balls, 2a. 6d. Six Powders 2a.
a• Post Free. Testimonials from celebrated Trainers,
a Armen, irc.
GOSTLING mad SON, Dim, Norfolk, and all
Druggists.

4440.1.440
't row.," 9.4 yr'. owarif
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

„LkBREAK will leave the TALBOT HOTEL,
STOURBRIDISE, for ENTILLE, On TUESDAYS and
FRIDAYS (weather permitting) at 1 p.m.; returning again
at 7 p.m.

Fare there and back, 2a each.
J. J. MILLS,
Illanager.

ASTON LOWER GROUNDS.

GRAND DISPLAY OF FLOWERS.

The GROUNDS have been entirely re•arranged, the
Flower Beds newly designed, and tilled with various
specimens in full Bloom.

BOATING ON THE IM-PROVED AND EXTENDED
iLAKE.
The SKATING RINK, will be open for Three Exercises
Every Day. Ponntney's Band Every Evening. Synyer
and Gilmer's Band will Play from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in
the Grounds on Saturday afternoon, and from 7 till 9 in
the Rink.

The CONSERVATORY is replete with a ci.oice Col-
lection of Flowering and Exotic I'lants.
The new Erections of AQUARIUM and ASSEMBLY
ROOMS are rapidly progressing.
Admission to Grounds .. 31. each.
Admission to Rink 6d, each
Use of Skate5....
Rink Tickets taken at the various entrances admit
into the Grounds free.
Season Tickets can be obtained at the Offices of the
Company, Holte Hotel, Aston, where any
_other infor-
mation required will be furnished.
Trains run to Witten Station, London and North-
Western Railway, adjoining the Grounds ; and Omni
buses run constantly.

H. a. QUILTER, Managing Director.

TRADESIdENS ADDRESSES.

T. J. ipcKs,

BUILDER, CARPENTER AND COFFIN
MAKER,

DEALER IN CEMENTS, PLASTER. CO Vr•HAIR,
LATHS, NAILS, AND ALL KINDS OF

BUILDING MATERIALS.

PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, WHITEWASHING,
COLOURING, AND GLAZING DONE ON
THE SHORTEST NOTICE.

PARK STREET, STREET,. STOURBRIDGE.

HORNIMAN'S TEA.—Chnice legs at very rear:ll2l4
prices are always to be hid Of ilornirusn's
chemists in every Town. Being dircet Importers, :d ~ t
iloroirnan guarantee the purity, etrtneto au,
all their teas. There Agents ara coastautiv receiving
fresh supplies from the Wholesale House , at-curs:: in t'at
foil packets, whereby the deltzate favc-,ur ima srolaa is
Hp preserved.
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Baker, 124, Iligh-st.; Hewit, Market Place, {Horn., :36
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

ST. SWITHIN AND RAINY DAYS.

The tradition which associates St. Swithin's name
with rain and little apples is an old one, and one
the origin of which is not so clear as it is com-
monly assumed to be. The explanation that has
gained most general acceptance affirms that St.
Swithin, on the depth of his humility, desired to be
buried outside the church, in the most igno-
minious spot in the churchyard, and that when a
hundred years afterwards his admirers attempted
to remove his bones to a more honourable grave
they were compelled to desist by a tremendous deluge
of rain which lasted forty days, and was universally
regarded as an indication of the saint's grief and dis-
pleasure. The foundation for this tradition appears
to have been a paragraph in an old newspaper, which
fell into the hands of Brand, the antiquarian, whose
adoption of it probably lent it all the authority it ever
possessed. As a matter of fact the removal of the
body of St. Swithin was not interrupted by rain or
by anything else, but was carried out with consider-
able ritualistic pomp and parade. A likelier origin
of the association of the name of the saint with down-
pours of rain is to be found in a history of Durham,
which mentions a disastrous flood that devastated
crops to such an extent that a famine ensued.
A quarter of corn, we are told, fetched 405., and
in London 20,000 people are said to have died
of hunger. This flood commenced on the 15th
July—the festival of St. Swithin-1313, and it is
not difficult to understand how ever afterwards the
name of the saint came to have such watery asso-
ciations. The christening of apples is merely a bit
of Churchmen's pleasantry. As to the value of the
tradition from a meteorological point of view, sta-
tistics from Greenwich during 20 years ending with
1860 show that the years in which St. Swithin's day
gave no rain were rather more rainy during the 40
days following that festival than when rain had fallen.
It is rather droll to observe, however, that no notice
ever appears to be taken of the change in the calendar,
which, of course, brought St. Swithin to the front
every year eleven days before it would otherwise have
been due.—Globe.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.-MONDAY.
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The total imports of foreign stock into London last week
amounted to 24,192 head. In the corresponding week of last
year we received 19,873 head; in 1876, 15,632; in 1875,
22,732; in 1874, 13,730; and in 1873, 15,221. During last week
1,693 head of cattle, 368 sheep, and 463 pigs were landed at
Liverpool and Bristol from American and Canadian ports.
Nothing special has occurred in the cattle market. The trade ,
has, on the whole, ruled dull, and has finished up rather
badly. Supplies of stock were tolerably good. The supplies
of beasts were more to hand from the Midland counties, but
the Eastern counties also continue to be fairly represented.
There were no Scotch receipts, the season having come to an
end. Throughout the demand was inactive, and prices
favoured buyers. Occasionally Gs. per Sib was realised
for the best breeds, but this was quite excep-
tional, Bs. 10d. being the much more general top
quotation. Inferior stock was iitegular in value.
From Norfolk, Suffolk, &c., we received about 500, from the
. Midland and Home counties about 1,000, and from other
parts of England 350 head. On the foreign side of the
market there was again a good supply of beasts. America
contributed some 800, and there was a fair show from Den-
mark and Spain. With a dull trade prices were weak. The
sheep pens were tclerably well filled. The demand was in-
active, at about late rates. The best Downs and half-breds
sold at 6s. 4d. to 6k. 6d. per Sib. Lambs were quiet but
tolerably steady, at n. 66. to Ss. Gd. per Slb. Calves and
pigs changed hands at about late rates. At Deptford were
about 1,500 beasts and 15,000 sheep and lambs. Coarse and
inferior beasts, 4s. Gd. to (is.; second quality, ss. to 58. 66.;
prime large oxen, ss. sd. to ss. 106. ; prime Scots, ss. Bd. to
Cs.; coarse and inferior sheep, ss. to 6s. 6d.; second quality,
ss. 6d. to 65.; prime coarse-woolled, 6s. to 6s. 4d.; prime
Southdowns, 6s. 4d. to 6s. 6d.; large coarse calves, ss. 6d.
to 6s. ; prime small ditto, 6s. to Cs. Bd. ; large hogs, 4s. to
4s. ; small porkers, 4s. 66. to ss. ; and lambs, 7s. 6d. to
Ss. 66. per 81b. sinking the offal.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.—MONDAY.
The demand for meat to-day was slow, and prices were
hardly SO good. The supply was moderate. Inferior beef,
33. to 3s. Bd.; middling, ditto, is. to 58. ; prime large ditto,
is. 24. to is. Gd. ; prime small ditto, is. 44. to is. Bd.; veal,
is. 4d. to Gs. ; inferior mutton, 3s. to 45.; middling ditto,
4s. to 55.; prime ditto, ss. Sd. to Gs. 6d.; large pork, 33. 44.
to Sc. lid. ; small ditto, 4s. to is. 3d.; and lamb, 75. to
75. bd. per bib. by the carcass.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-20

FiS H.

Tram' baddoc;k, 125. 6d. to 18s. ; ditto plaice, 15s. to 205.;
ditto whiting, 10s. to Hs. ; bloaters, Bs. to lls. ; kippers, 7s.
to 10s. 6d. per basket; mackerel, tat. to ; mullet, Os. to
Os.; Icbsters, 10s. to his.; crabs, 7s. 6d. to 275. per dozen;
salmon, Is. to Is. S.: crimped ditto, Is. 6d. to Is. Pd.;
grilse, 10',d. to is. : crout, 15d. to Is. ; eels, 91d. to Is,
per lb.

HAY.
WarrEcaArEL, Saturday, July la.—The market was
moderately supplied. There was a good trade and prices
were firmer. Clover was rather dearer. Prime Clover,
100 s. to 1455., Inferior, 85s. to 955., Prime Meadow Hay POs.
to 1055., Inferior, 70s. to 855., and Straw 425. to 578. per load.

POTATOES.
There are good supplies of the various descriptions of
potatoes, and trade remains very slow. Regents, 120 s. to
160 s. ; Essex rose, 90s. to 100 s. ; kidneys, 1255. to 140 s. ;
Shaws, 80s to 100 s. ; Jersey kidneys, 140 s. to 1808. ; ditto
round, 100 s. to 120 s. ; Guernsey kidneys, 1403. to 180 s. ; ditto
round, 100 s. to 130 s. ; Ctterbourg round, 90s. to 110 s. ; ditto
kidneys, 100 s. to 1508. per ton; Dutch round, ls.Eid. to 2s. 9d
per basket.
GAME AND POULTRY.
Leverets, 3s, to ss. ; conies, 10d. to is. 3d.• tame rabbits,
is. 9d. to 38. ; live quails, 10d. to is. 6d. ; citolans, is. 3d to
is. 9d.; wood pigeons, 6d. to 9d.; tame ditto, is. to is. 2d.
French ditto, is. 6d. to 28. 3d.; ducks, 2s. 3d. to 48.; duck-
lings, 25. to 4e. Gd. ; young turkeys, Ss. to 125.; goslings,
3s. 9d. tots. 91; =pow, 53. to 101; live lieu.% Is. ed. to es.
soaola.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

THE CROPS.

Mr. Thomas C. Scott sends the following letter to The
Times

Sir,—There is no rule without an erception, and this
is likely to be proved this year in the case of grass and
wheat.
"Good crops of grass and wheat seldom go together"
is an adage among agriculturists, and the excessive
rains up to the end of May justified the anticipation
that it would this year be realized. The last six weeks'
fine weather have, however, altered the prospect.
We have reaped, and are still reaping in late districts,
an unprecedented hay crop, and have now begun to
reap a wheat crop which, in most of the good wheat.
growing counties, such as Essex, Kent, Lincoln, &c.,
will be above an average crop of, say, 30 bushels an
acre; and in less favoured counties it will nearly, if
not quite, reach an average.
Unlike wheat, barley has not recovered from the
drenching it got in the spring, and cannot now realize
a full cry, nor one of first rate quality.
Oats, too, though benefited by more moisture than
other cereals, suffered from the excessive spring rains,
and will be under an average crop in England and
Scotland, but probably not so in Ireland.
Green crops in general are not unlikely to come near
an average ; but, although they may clean the land
and be useful to those who have live stock to main-
tain or fatten, they are no source of direct profit to a
grower who has to purchase lean animals to feed, as
these are at 'Assent 50 per cent. dearer per lb. of flesh
than they can be sold for when fat.
The present fine weather has made farmers more
hopeful in all things except prices than they have been
for some time past; but, notwithstanding this, the
farming interest must be considered as at present in a
transition state, and that of a more chronic and perma-
nent character than immediately after the repeal of
the Corn Laws, when a fourth of the farming capital
of the country was temporarily swept away.
Land has lately come, and continues to come, into
the owners' hands, especially in corn counties, in many
cases from the inability of the tenants to continue
their occupations, and in others from capitalists elect-
ing to retire on the residue of their means.
Dear labour, deficient crops, and low prices have
much to do with this state of affairs; and it is only by
quantity of produce that it can be remedied.
Labourers everywhere have more or less struck work
—if not physically, at least mentally—and their study
now appears to be how to do the least possible
quantity of work without being discharged.
The remedy for this state of affairs is not easily
found, as, from some mysterious cause, an adequate
number of agticaltural labourers is not to be got.
The result is that only indispensable hands are em-
ployed, and on much of the cultivated laud in England
eeds are almost every where triumphant ; and I esti-
mate that £10,000,000 expended in labour would not
restore the land to the same state of calmness it was
in three or four years ago.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

SEED.

Lori Dow, Monday, July 22.—N0 sample of English Clover-
seed yet appears, and the stocks of foreign are very low.
New Trefoil promises to set in at low rates, the quality
expected to be very good. New Trifolium ot English growth
is of good quality, prices not yet fixed. Hemp Seed was.dnli
and rather cheaper. Canary Seed dull, at last week's pnF.es.
White Mustard Seed suppoited former rates for planting
New samples will 60011 be ready with the present forcing
weather. Stocks of hew seed generally may be expected
to
appear in about a fortnight, weather permitting. Some ape
new TretNil was offered from Cambridgeshire at per
cwt., which will probably soon attract attention.

P °VISION.
LONDON, Monday, July 22. The errivals last weak from
Ireland were 247 firkins Butter and 3,:375 bales Bacon ; and
from foreign ports 25,698 paokages and 3,085 bales Bacon_
In the Batter market there Wii9 little alteration to notice in
the general market, but some finest Normandys brought 2s.
advance--say 114 s. The dealers chiefi) using best Dutch, the
finest quality advanced to 1208. to 1245. The Bacon market
ruled slow, the extreme heat of the weather causing buyers
to be cautious in their purchases. In best Waterford sizeable
there was no charge in value, but Limerick cured was 2s.
lower; fat and stout sold at irregular prices. •
Butter, per cwt.: s. 5. Cheese, per cwt. : a. s.
Dorset ......... 120 to 136 Cheshire
Friesland ll2 124 Double Gloucester 40 66
Jersey..
Fresh, per doz... 14 16 American . 4O 50
Bacon, per cwt.: Hams: York
Wiltshire
Irish, grin., f.o.b. 76 62 Irish
HAY.

WHITEOILLFEL, Saturday, July 20.—There was a fair
Empty of Hay and Straw on sale The trade was dull, and
difficulty was experienced in realising late rates. Prime Old
clover, 100 i. to 145 s ; new, 100 s. to 1101, • interior ditto,
85so' . to 955; Prime Old Meadow liay, 908.7 t 1065.; Inferior,
75.. to '515. ; new ditto, sos. to 901.: and Straw, 42a„ to 675.
par load.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

AN INTERESTING CEREMONY.

The following telegram, dated Calcutta, appeared in
Blouday's Times:— _ _ _ _ _ _

A public durbar was lately held at Baroda in order
to present to the Maharanee Jumnabai the insignia of
the Imperial Order of the Crown of India. On his
arrival at the Palace, the agent of the Governor
General was conducted to the entrance of the hall,
where he was met and received by the Gaikwar. An
Imperial salute of 31 guns was then fired. The
Maharanee was seated in a room near the grand
durhar hall, separated from the latter by a thin
gauze plrtition. The Gaikwar conducted the agent
of the Governor General into the room of the
Maharanee. After the interchange of a few words the
agent presented the insignia of the Order, together with a
letter from the Viceroy. The daughter of the agent
next attached the insignia to the Maharanee's dress.
The Imperial salute and feu de 9oie was then fired.
The Maharanee thereafter stood up and endeavoured to
express her gratitude for the honour conferred on her,
I,ut was so overcame by emotion that she was compelled
to resume her seat. The Gaikwar and the agent then
betook themselves to the durbar hall, where the Royal
notification of the appointment of the Maharanee to
the order was read. The durbar was on the point of
breaking up when the son of the Maharanee surprised
everybody by standing up, and with perfect self-poe-
session delivered the following speech :—" This is, in-
deed, a proud day for us. The decoration which has been
presented to my beloved and respected mother will
always be cherished as a precious poseession. The marks
of favour and consideration which we have received
during the last three years have brought us nearer to
that throne which is the magnificent seat of power,

justice, and benevolence. Her most gracious Majesty
the Empress will always command our deep gratitude
and devotion." A dinner in celebration of the event
was given in the evening, when the health of the
Maharanee was proposed and drunk with enthusiasm.
Sir Madiva Row, the Prime Minister, returned
thanks in eloquent terms, and said that the Maha-
ranee had now received the greatest honour which the
greatest Sovereign of her own sex could bestow. The
Imperial Order of the Crown of India, he said, shone
forth on her person outdazzling the lustre of all her
inherited jewels.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

FISH.

pickled lurrings, 305. to 35.: red ditto, 12s. eki, to ma.
roused ditto, 268. to 405.; fresh ditto, 235. to 28s. per barrel;
trawl haddock, 153. to 225. : ditto plaice, les. to 255. ; ditto
whiting, 105. to 155. ; ditto soles, £5 to ee per basket;
mackerel, 2s. to v. 3d.; mallet, 43. to St.; lobsters, 1.2 s to
403. crabs, 10s. to 30s. per dozen ; salmon, is. id. to is. 6d.
per lb.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

LATEST GENERAL NEWS.

PAINFUL RESULT OF IDLENESS.
DUDLEY, Friday

This morning Charles Bowyer (50), labourer,
was found in a dying state near a lime-kiln at
Sedgley. His clothes were torn from off his body,
which was in a most shocking state, being covered
with wounds and filth. The man was unconscious
from the effects of inhaling, noxious gases.
Bowyer had complained of being dE,stitute, but
when offered work he declined it. No hopes are
given of his recovery.

A. " BRAVE " VOLUNTEER,

MANCHESTER, -Friday.

At the Manchester Police Court this morning,
Henry Klingenberga private in the 2nd Manchester
Volunteers, was summoned for 102, arrears of sub-
scription to the corps, Captain Bolton stated that
tho defoudant• would not lis.ve been summon d but
the crisis, fearing the volunteers would
be called out, he bolted, leaving his arms behind.
ant that the prisoner was not an
accounted for his running
,tehric
The cate Wsf3 mini:led, for a
aLA:ly'iyfiisgajaanugl;v,)h
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

GREAT WLSTERN RAILWAY.

ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, a cheap
EXCURSION TRAIN for Ituabon,
Cowen, Bala, Dolgelly, Wrexham, C 111817414 iAs.
head, LIVERPOOL, Stockport, and IL&NCESSTSS.
will leave Evesham at 1.18, p.m, Nabors 1.35, llama
Link 1.36, Worefiner 31.6, DroltniA 1-26, lifiddefatirtabos
2.40, Stourbridge 3.12, Stourpori 2.45, Bombay 1.0,
Bridgnorth 3.35, Cualport 3.50. and Ironbridgs 4.0, p.m.,
returning on following Thursday.
For further particulars see special bill..

Grierson. General hisaagor.
Paddington Terminus.

_
ABREAK will leave the Taxan Horn,
STOURRAIDen, ter Xxvit.na, en TVISDATO Sin
FRIDAYS (weather permitting) at 1 p.m.; rem/miss Nisi&
at 7 p.m.

Fare then and back. 2t Lyle

ASTON LOWER uROUNDS.

GRAND DIEIPLAY OF FLOWERS.

The GROUNDS have been entirely re•errsaged. tbs
Flower Beds newly designed, and filled with miss'
specimens is full Bloom.

lIOATING ON THE IMPROVED AND EXTZNDILD
The SKATING RINK, will be open for Three:Exerelees
Every Day. Pountney'a Band k.very Evaniag. Nyayer
and Limner's Band will Play from p.m. le 6 pan. za
the (hounds on Saturday afternoon, and from 7 La
the Rink.

Tile CONSERVATORY is replete with a shots* Cel.
iection of Niowering and Exotic Plante.
ine new Erections of AQUARIUM and ASSEMALY
ROOMS are rapidly progressing.
Admission to Grounds ...... 84. cash.
Admission to Rink cseis
_

Use uf Skates 6d.
Rink Tickets taken at the various tatrahe-cs admit
into the kirountis fret.

beason 'i'leltets can be obtained at the °glove of tkil
Company, HeAte Hotel, Astou, g,i..rc f Infer.
itquirea will be furuielied.
;uu to bittit4.,LdD
ri itanway, tn, ; and Ojar..:
ousts nut constantly.

H. kauasisig Di/44.40t.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

SELECTED ARTISANS FOR THE PARIS

EXHIBITION.

The Joint Committee of Her Majesty's Commis-
sioners and of the Society of Arta for promoting visits
of selected artisan reporters to the Paris Exhibition
have now completed the arrangements under which
artisans will be sent to Paris. Each artisan is expected
to devote from eight to fourteen days Lo the visit. He
will be paid £B, out of which he must pay all charges
connected with his trip. Free admission to the Exhi-
bition will be granted.
Arrangements have been made with the South-
Eastern and London, Chatham, and Dover Railway
Companies for the purchase of a return ticket to Paris
and back, available for fourteen days, at the price of
20s. Lodgings have been provided at a reduced scale'
and arrangements have been made for obtaining meals
also at reduced charges.
•

-
Besides the artisans selected by the joint committees,
artisans may be sent at the expense of their employers
or local committee. Such artisans will be supplied
with the necessary cards and certificates to enable
them to take advantage of arrangements and
facilities afforded by the j iint committee. Employers
or local committees subscribing to the fund may select
or send out artisans, in number to the extent of one
for each 10 subscribed, or subscribers to the fund
may nominate for consideration and selection by the
joint committee such artisans as they may think
suitable to represent the special trade or trades of the
district or party subscribing.
Subscriptions are sought from the local committees,
individual firms, or employers, to enable the joint
committee to carry out the undertaking on a complete
and successful scale. The first party of reporters will
probably start on the Ist of August.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

THE WIDOWER AND THE WIDOW.

When Mr. Thomas Thompson was courting the
widow who became his sixth wife, said he, taking a
pinch of snuff, and looking wise, "I will tell you
what I expect of you my dear. You are aware that
I have had a good deal of matrimonial experience.
Ho-hum! it makes me sad to think of it. My lot in
the cemetery is almost full, and I macy truly say that
my cup of misery would be running over at this
moment if it were not for you. But to business. I
was about to remark that Jane, my first, could make
better coffee than any other woman in this world. I
trust you will adopt her receipt for the preparation of
that beverage." My first husband frequently re-
marke l—" began the widow. 'And there was
Susan," interrupted Mr. Thorupson. "Susan was the
best mender that probably ever lived. It was her de-
light to find a button off, and, as for rents in coats and
things, I have seen her shed tears of joy when she saw
them, she was so desirous of using her needle for their re-
pair. Oh, what a woman Susan was ! " "Many is the
time," began the widow, " that my first hus—" "With
regard to Anna. who was my third," said Mr. Thomp-
son hastily, "I think her forte above all others was
in ate accomplishment of the cake known as slapjack.
I have very pleasant visions at this moment of my
angelic Anna as she appeared in the kitchen of a
frosty morning, enveloped in smoke and the morning
sunshine that stole into the window, or bearing to my
plate a particularly nice article of slapiack with the re-
mark, 'That's the nicest one yet, Thomas. Eat it
while it's hot.' Sometimes, I assure you, my dear,
these re,ollections are quite overpowering." He ap-
plied his handkerchief to his eyes, and the widow said,
" Ah, yes, I know how it is myself, sir. Many is the
time that I see in my lonely hours my dear first
bus—" " The pride and joy of Julia, my fourth,
and I may say too of Clara, my fifth," interrupted
Mr. Thompson, with some apparently accidental
violence of tone, "lay in the art of making over their
spring bonnets. If you will believe it, my dear, one bonnet
lasted those two blessed women through all the happy
years they lived with me. They would turn theta,
and make them over so many times! Dear, dear!
what a changing world—what an unhappy, changing
world !" "I say so to myself a hundred times a day,
sir," said the widow with a sigh. "1 frequently re-
marked to my first hus—" "Madame !" said Mr.
Thompson, suddenly, and with great sternness, " ob-
lige me by never mentioning that cheap man again.
Are you not aware that he must necessarily be out of
the question for evermore? Can you not see that your
continual references to him sicken my soul? Let us
have peace, Madame—let us have peace. "Very well,
sir," said the widow, meekly. "I beg your pardon,
and promise not to do it again." And they were mar-
ried, and their lives were as bright and peaceful as Mr.
Miller's sundown seas.—Buffalo Express.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-07-27

MR. FORSTER ON THE ANGLO-
TURKISH CONVENTION.

Mr. Forster, M.P., on presiding at the annual
dinner of the Cobden Club on Saturday evening, was
very emphatic in his condemnation of the Anglo-
Turkish Convention, the conclusion of which he cha-
racterised as a most reckless act on the part of our
Government. He was not one of those who imagined
that Rtusia wanted to take India. But if she did,
instead of leaving to her the difficulty of marching on
India across the wiles of Central Asia, and the moun-
tain passes of the Himalaya, we allowed Russia the
opportunity of obliging us to meet her in the moun-
tains of Armenia. Another very strong objection to
the protectorate was that we had guaranteed the
existence of the worst possible system of administra-
tion in the world. He complained that information
regarding this convention had not been laid before
Parliament before the contract was en tei ed into. The
Opposition would, however, in the coming week, with-
out fear of a hostile majority, perform their duty to
the Constitution, and protest against what had been
done.

Mr. Rylands, M.P., and Mr. Fawcett, M.P., were
also amongst the speakers.