The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-04-11 00:00:00

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HOROLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS.—A new patent
English Lever watch has been introduced by Mr.
J. Benson. the eminent watchmaker, of Ludgate-
bill, London, and it appears that much ingenb,us
and original thought, both in plan and manufac-
ture, has been devoted to its production, the re-
sult being that, for the price of the old-fashioned
and faulty full-plate watch, we get a three-quarter
plate English Lever, an improved and hitherto
costly construction, with a chronometer balance,
by which the variations of temperature are counter-
acted, so that the watch will keep an equal rate,
whether the thermometer stands at 300 or 900.
The movement, moreover, is enclosed with a
patent ring band, which renders it damp and dust
proof; and preserving the fluidity of the oil, makes
the necessity for cleaning less frequent. Economy
in repairs i effected by all the parts of the watch
being made on a gauged and interchangeable sys-
tem, so that in the event of accident damages are
repaired simply by the substitution of the new for
the broken portion, at half the cost, and more
efficiently than under the old system. where every
part had to be fashioned by hand; in short, the ad-
vantages of this watch over the full-plate watch
hitherto worn by the majority of working men, are
so enormous that the mere statement of tnem is
suffi dent for conviction. el he defective full-plate,
it appears, has held its place so long simply because
no one has yet been able to make anything better
at the price; but now this problem has been solved.
by Mr. Benson it is certain that the superior con-
; stinetion and far better value of his new watch will
I super,ede all others, and render the full-plate obso-
lete. We strongly advise our readers to send for
the "Ludga,te" Watch book, in which the design
and the i9commendations of this watch are very
fully described, and master the details for them-
s -Ives. It is the beau ideal of a watch for all
c:asses and all climates.

THEATRICAL 6 AT OLDSWINFORD.—The Oldswin-
ford Amateur Dramatic Society gave performances
on Monday anti Tuesday evenings, in Oldswinford
Schools, w t,ich attracted large audiences. The
drama of "The Viltage 'Outcast" was given each
eveitiu.;,7 as the principal piece, the performance
oncluding on Monday with "Chiselling," and on
Tuesday with "The Moiled Bachelor." Tne
performers acquitted the,nselves in a manner which
woa them appreciat ve applause; and the scenery
\vie very creditable, and inclu -ed some local scenes
punted by Mr. J. Turner. Mr. G. H. Huh had
e inanag,ement of the performances, and carried
ti ea out very satisfactorily,

LOCAL BANKRUPT 3. - Edwin Harper Stringer,
ig as Edwin ,h:tini,er, jun., High S.reet, Stour-
bri..'ge, boot and shoe (levy: r aad commercial clerk;
HenryJo pli Chavasse, Three Pits, fluo ey. Coi lie y
and Tileworks, Kingswinford, lately reiding at the
Kingswinford, now at Staudhills, Kin;—
swi,tord, Staffordshire, coalmaster and art-td,
manufacturer.

ALHAMBRA. THEATRE.—Mr. Fred, rick Wright
who was re-engaged for Eister week, has, with a
vcry good company, been giving the people of the
town and district a late treat. The piece select, d
for the first three Lights was the Spit ndid d,anta,
entitled the "Two orphans." The parts were all
very welt render. d, Mr. Albert James, as Jacques,
a bully, and Mr. Cecil Pierpoint, as lieir a poor
crip )le, and brother to Jacques, beiog wo 'thy of
Special mention. Miss Howe Carewe gave a life-
like representation of Louise, a blind girl, and she
was frequently 'applauded. We are happy to say
that they have had better houses dating toe week,
and we hope a full house will greet them to-night
(Saturday), when we are sure they will see some
first-class acting, for it is a really good all-round
company.

John, youngest son of Mr. F. Blakeway of this
town has passed his flngl examination before the
Loudon Board of Examiners and been admitted a
member of the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons.

BOARD or GtrAumeNs, —Mr. Raybould presided
at the meeting of this Board yesterday.—Admitted
13, discharged 12, tiorn 2, dead 1, remaining 568
against 531.—R. lief, Kingswinford £47 6s 3d.
Steurbridge £29 18s 9d, Halesowen £23 15s 4d,
Non-residents 41 19s ld, total £lO3 Os Od against
£lOO Os 4d.

DRUNKENNESS.—At the Police Court yesterday,
bef,re Colonel Fletcher and Mr, T. D. Thomas,
Bridget Welch was fined lOs and costs for being
drunk and disorderly on Saturday last,— William
Nibs for being arunk at Cleat on the 15th inst. was
fined 2s 61 and costs,— Boijamin Williams was
also fine;? 2s 6d for a similar offence.—.Jess3 Bactley
was charged with being dvink on the 4th inst tor
which offence he was fined 5s and costs.—Henry
LAU, wood, of the Lye was fined 10q.and costs for
being drunk.— Sarah &at was als ) charged wi h
being dr.,nii and disorderly on the 6th inst. Fined
lOs sad costs. —William Dowler was charged with
being drunk and disorderly on tne 4th inst.. De-
fendant was iuriner charged with be ng drunk and
di oiderly on the, WI hist in G.Nentry street. Fined
5s and cos:a in each cis.

DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES —.Mary Hart, Eli
Hart, mother and son, were charged with being
drunk on !ha licensed premises of William Bashford
Red Lion, Card as Li Teen, on the 4 h inst. P.C.
Powell bald hat he saw the defendants in th-_. house
atl.l the I ludlord's sou was trying to turn them out.
U. said they had not been supptied there with any
beer. Wil.ihtn Ba,tiforti gave . orrobrat.ve et idence.
Eli was fined !Waal. cJaf, and th.: womait Was
discharged.
APoINTMENT OF OVEMEERS.—Robert Thu sto.n
and Thomas Whittaker were ap. otnt?.d t.ve. s.e s
tor Blakedown. oatnuel Morem.h add Eiija
Lawrence Were appotnted .0 t-rNeers !or Utznt.

OBSCENE LANG-U-AG - - lii t,et Murray was
charged with using unseenu Jan :nage •in th Pith
inst. P.C. Farley provA the c.ise. Fined lOs and
cats.

CAuTloN.—Jona4 C ilcklay was cli re i with
carrying out bread wi uou‘ itavng a p:oper beam
and soa:e. Withdrawn on payment ot costa
CAUTlON.—iieury Collins was charged with being
in charge of a horse and cart and having no control
orer the horse. Withdrawn on payment of costs
5s 6d.

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RATE CASES,—A number of persons ware sum-
moned by Mr. Ilipkiss tor non-payment of the
nighway rates. Orders for payment were made.
A DISPUTE OVER A PUMP.—Thomas Chapman
was charged with assaulting Emma ltoo.ers. Tlaeie
was a cross-summons for assaulting Sara% Minton,
servant to Mr. Chap Waldron appeared
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tpa complainant's
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for complainant and Mr. Clulow for the defence.—
P neighboursyard
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olelits. a. I 8 that he
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a pump and Chapman's have a right to use it.
On Sunday last the defendant's servant was draw•
in water all day long. At night Mrs. Rogers
' and complained to
weliu Caap Hans and he threw
of water over her. Before
a. bucket - , re Lnapman
over her, she ran the servant across
Ittheeywara and thoy both tell down. W.iensl S.
Rogers got up. C!,upuiln
‘su LI it t holil of her by Vie
arm and was r4ohbo to Fstii 0 her, but her husband
interfered.—Duriug eic_ies.tx:unination Mrs.
Rogers admitted intO Chapman s
yard in order to "box Ii r ears," 1)0.t she dil not do
so. Chapman took too much wati,r laid that was
the cause ol toe dt-put.l.-I'rank Rogers and John
Wooldridge were culled and gave evidence.—Atter
inaring the evi,ieuee given. by Chapman and his
servant; and l', C. Cartwrigut, the Bench retired to
consider their veruict and on returning into Court
Colonel Fletcher said they thought thit Ciiii.man
haid assaulted &Ire.. n.o,gers. it was a dithi_tult case,
and the weight of ovidence was with M-8 ltugers
and they' ia i..ecideu to coavict Criapirian. Ile
was lined 6:nalif costs, and the case against Mrs.
aogers was LittP.OArget.. It Witilp) he ieg"e.. ecl
that party pairips vxietAl as they gave cell:
, great deal or
AssAuLrs.—E .rged. with
assaulting her 11.1,ba1l VVIiiISAIII PALI% 1 1.1,-
1111eV, 011 the eta just —Mr. Aduis prJsecut
Uri.-; defendant, wlie had been parted Iron n r ri is
band for a 0 g that', 200 pets ,as
out-
compEL a house and ‘1 ai going to break
open the 1..0r. Uc ope.led tie door and :Ale r14811,d
la and tare timed to kin b jai 1111,1 struck rani several
tunes.—Afte.i. h aria; a witness, the Beni hue i
delenda.ht Ids co,ts —Jona P.irsoiis was tined
5s arid costs for as,aoltin;biStitu 1 tiato on Ale sth
hist at Cranic).
ALLEGIA) C.,,,Uz:LTY TO A HOP,SE. A cbarze
otinst .0,11.1 n iirUoll-, landlord of tue Foo:y
ulos, Ped,u,r,, be cru,,lmy to a horse, was dis-
ioissed.

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