The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-04-24 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.
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BAGLEY GREAT ANNUAL STOCK SALES.
Mum.
nATES, PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE
will hold their FIRST GREAT MAY SALE, of
this Season. at the 'Armor-iron ARM. INN, HAOLET. On
MOM IV. the 31,1 of the MONTH. It will enmpriae ahnut
601 Fat SIIEEP, Head of Fat CATTLE, and other
Stock.
Fail partienlara in nest week's papers.
The second Great May Sale will take place on the 31+1
of the Month.

SALES BY AUCTION, Continued.
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BEDCOTE HOUSE AND FLOUR MILL,
STOLTBRIDGE.
TO MILLERS, MALTSTERS. SHOP KEEPERS,
BROKERS AND OTHERS.
f R. EDWARDS will SELL by AUCTTION
J.l 1 on MONDAY and Trasnsc. APRIL 26th and '27th,
1869, upon the Premises aforesaid, by direetion of Mr.
Jesse Webb, miller. ke (who is leaving) part of the
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and other Efferts, com-
prising Handsome MAHOGANY SIDE HOARDS. noble
CHIMNEY GLASS. MAHOGANY and other TABLES
and CHAIRS. Eight•dav and other Clneks. Feather
Beds and Bedsteads. Wardrobes, BREWING UTEN-
SILS. Casks. Tubs. 2 Copper Furnaces, KITCHEN ani
CULINARY UTENSILS, Iron and Lead Pumps, 1.100
Flour, Whest, Malt, and other Sacks and Bags, 7 Saa
Waggons. 4 Wheelbarrows. Chaff Engine. Iron Garden
Roll, Lawn Mowing Machine, 60 Iron Hurdles. iron
Gates and Posts, Machine Scales and Weights, I Mail
Crushers, Malt Mill, Bushel and other Measures, 0 Malt
Screens, 10-light GSA Metre and Fittings, Flour Bins.
&c.; two Useful CART HORSES, 3 suits Gears, 5
narrow-wheel CARTS, strong 6-inch Delivery Cart,
narrow-wheel Waggon. strong Spring Cart, equal to •
ton; Light Spring Tray, with Cushions. Arc.; 2 four-
wheel PHIETONS, neat Pone Gig, brass-mounted and
other Harness; or,fital SOW find 9 PIGS, Pig Troughs,
' large Wash Tubs. 60 dozen ornamental Garden TILES,
and numerous other Effects.
Sale to commence each Morning at Eleven o'clock.
Catalogues may be had at the Place of Sale, or from
the Auctioneer, at his Offices, No. 30, Market-street,
‘;',,,,,::larbige, who will forward them by post (free) on
applicatsOn.

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VALUABLE, FREEHOLD BUILDING ESTATE
LIE, NEM? STOURBR !DCA
MESSRS.
OTES, PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE
are favoured with instructions to SELL by AUC-
TION, at the T toper HOTEL. STOrniintrUE, FRInAY,
the 7th rlxv of MAY, 1060, at Five o'clock in the After-
noon subject to conditiona then to be read
very ralriable FREEHOLD BUILDING ESTATE,
txgether with the MINES and MINERALS lying
thereandor. situate at the Lye aforesaid adjoining the
road leading from Careless Green to Hay Green, and
extending therefrom to Lusbridge Brook. comprising ,
.:...eloqerea of Arable end Pastore LAND. Four
with Gardene. Barn, Stable, Outbuilding.,
7OTTAGI4;.
eont,,,ing to.:ther Eighteen_Acres or thereabouts.
h" limas, it a nominal
now let to Mr. Ittapitoll e
rental.
'rho Estate is divided into Hight Lots, tut li 1,111 tit 4
be offered in One Lot, and if not so sold will then be
offerei in the separate Lots, or in such other Lots as
shall be decided upon.
The Land is eminently adapted for Building purposes,
sn,i the Mines go with the surface.
Fxr farther information. firmly to Mr John Walford,
101:citor, II Watcrlooxitreet.Birmingham ; or to Messrs.
Dates. Ferrous, and Wooldridge, Laud Agents, Stour.
bridge.
OAK, ASH, ELM, AND OTHER TIMBER
rrio be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs.
• GATES. PERRENS, sod WOOLDRIDGE, at
the Swan INN, CIIADONALNT Co/MITT, on MONDAY. the
20th day of APRIL, 1009. at Five o'clock in the After-
noon, in one Lot. 160 Oak, Ash, Elm. and other TREES
and POLES, now felled and lying on the lend belonging
to Hon House. in the Pariah of Chaddesley, with sun-
dry tops ; and also 11 OAK TREES, now standing.
To view the Timber, apply at Sion House, aforesaid.
ENVILLE.
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HALF-YEARLY SALE OF FAT & STORE STOCK,
To be held in the raid at the'llotel, and ht a Field
nearly adj”inirtg.
PAVIES & KING will SELL by AUCTION,
on Tritsnalt, APau. 27th, 1869, at ENVILLN, as
above, the following
FAT AND STORE STOCK, Yu :-
120 Prime Fat SHEEP, prineipally Withers and Tegs,
nice weights.
40 EWES and LAMBS—Fat Lambe.
5 Prime Fat COWS.
9 Fresh BARRENS.
17 COWS and CALVES, in-Calf Cows and nen Mulch
Cows: Fat Calves.
Fat PIG, 15 scores.
Useful half bred Grey MARE, 8-yesra-011. 15 hands
2 makes; and powerful DRAUGHT HORSE.
Luncheon on the Table et. Twelve o'clock, at the Cat
and the!Sale to commence at Two o'clock precisely.
I Auctioneers' Offices : Stourbridoe sod Brierley Hill.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH, 1869.
LION HOTEL, K IDDERMINSTER.
IMPORTANT TO THE WORILITY, CLERGY, GENTRY,
AGRICULTURISTS, AND OTHERS.
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Sale of Pure Bred
ALDERNEY, JERSEY, AND GUERNSEY COWS
AND HEIFERS.
_
' at 1, l
Rib :T. BOURN e
f, .d h i t.
i nstheliontor totannor.etfr,
sm.. by AUCTION, in the Yard at the Lion HOTEL,
EIDDERITTN‘TFB, on Trireanxy, the 2.oth APRIL. 1909, at
Two o'clock in the Afternoon to the minute, a very
duties. HERD of 10 in-Calf end down Calving COWS
and HEIFERS. as enumerated In Catalogues to be had
from the Anctioneer.
Offices: Kidderminster and Cleobury Mortimer.

HIGH-STREET, RLACIIIEATIL
TO CLOCK MAKERS, FURNITURE DEALERS,
BROKERS, AND OTHERS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by THOMAS
HOMER, on MONDAY NEXT, APRIL 26th, 1869,
upon the Premises of Mr. Walker, who is giving up the
Business, the whole of the STOCK-IN•TRADE, con-
sisting of valuable Eight-day Clock, in oak came; three
thirty-hour Ditto, in cases' three Eight-day Timepeces,
one Ditto, on rearble stand, with glass shade ; one Ditto,
in Bronze; two Cuckoo Clocks, one German Timepiece,
with Pea Eater ; fifteen Miniature Timepieces, with glass
shades; three thirtv-hour American Clocks, three round
faced Clocks; quantity of Looking Glasses, three arm
Chairs, half-a-dozen cane-seated Maple Chairs, half-a-
dozen Stained ditto, half-a-dozen Polished Chairs, bal.
loon Lacks; Rocking Chairs, Childrens' Chairs, and a
quantity of miscellaneous ditto ; Chest of Drawers,
Dining Tables, Dressing Tables, Washing Stands, round
Deal Tables, Mattresses, and six sets of Bedsteads,
Camera and Lens, Telescope, Reconnoitres, first-rate
Cornopean ; a quantity of loose Pictures and ditto in
Frame'. ; Combs, Clothes Brushes, Lamp Glasses, Scales,
Bird Cages, large and small Trays, metal Tea Pots, brass
Candlesticks, Galvanized Buckets, Gridirons, two dozen
Frying Pans. Sad-irons, Pistols, Iron Gat:, nest vt
Shelves and Frame, good Desk, suitable for Office;
about three cot. of Mill Puff, pair of Gig Wheels and
Azle', Strong CART, nearly new, 41-inch Wheels, i.,*20
and small Wash Tubs, &e., gc.c.
Bale to commence at Eleven o'clock.
Auctioneer's Office: Eire Ways, Cradley Heath.

BELBROUGHTON.
HALF-YEARLY STOCK SALE,
BY Mr. W. COTTON, will be held at the
TALBOT INN. in the early part of this month.
Early Entries aoliaited.
High•street, Bremsgrove, March 11th, 1669.
rpo be SOLD by PRIVATE TREATY, Four
1 FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES, situate in
Church-strut, Stow-lei:lgs in the °emanation of Parkes
and others, and producing the low anneal rent of £l7 Is
per =BUM
Also. a FT.F.EFTOT.D DWELLINCI•TIOUSE and
GARDEN. having a aonsideralle frontage to Church-
street, and being No. MG, in the ocaupation of Mrs. Tal-
bot. and prodliain fri 10a per annum.
For further information. and to treat. apply to Messrs.
Freer asd Pen'.. Solieitowig Stoisrbridge ; or to Davies
and King, Land Agents. •
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OLD HILL, ROWLEY REGIS, STAFFORDSHIRE..
rpo be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT,
i TEN tnTs of most Desirable FREEHOLD
BUILDING LAND, pleasantly-situated. in the above
rapidly increasing district. One of the lots has front-
age to the road called Garratt's Lane. sad the other iota
have frontage. to a newly tail eat street running ,at of
Garrett's Lase. The MilIP.ll and Mineralt under all the
lots have bees sold to the Not British Iron Company.
who, by the terms of the convevenee have to make arm•
palmation for iujuriee to the awhile Or to ANT BVILDINOS
vol Tal 713111 NTAIL.IIIO TalillinN.—ipply to Mr.
J. T. Meredith. Arelliteet and Surveyor, Woratater-atreat,
Kiddernainater.

BOWLING GAEEN LANE AND LONCLANDS,
STOLTDRIUGE.
VALUABLE FRF.EIIOID PASTURE, BUILDING.
AND GARDEN LAND.
1\ TR. TAYLOR is favoured with instructions
1 from the Trnstees of the Will of the Int^ Mr.
George Blakeway. to OFFER for SALE by AUCTION.
at the TALEOT MOTEL, ST3ERBRIDOE. on FETTAY. the
14th day of MAT NEXT, et SIX o'clock in the Evening.
subject to conditions to be then and there produced, the
following valuable and desirable PROPERTY :
Lot I.—All that Plot of BUILDING LAND. having
a frontage of 16 yards to Bronk.street, Longlando. in the
T•.wnship of Stony-bridge. in the occupation of Mr. Joel
Maurice, and containing 605 square yards.
Lot 2 —All that valuable Plot of GARDEN GROUND,
having a frontage of 18 yards to Bowling Green Lane,
and containing 1.021 square yards.
Lot 3.—A1l that FIELD of LAND recently laid down
11.9 a permanent Pasture, with a rood to the same, leading
out of Bowling Green Lane aforesaid. now in the occu-
pation of Mr. Joel Maurice, and containing Is. lr ?on.
Lot 4 —All that FIELD of excellent old PASTURE
LAND, having a good frontage to Bowling Green Lane
aforesaid, with the Well of Water therein, now in the
nernuation of Mr. Underwood, as an Annual Tenant,
containing 2a. lr. 21p.
All the Lots are most conveniently situated, and are
well adapted for building or occupation purposes.
For further particulars apply to Messrs. Pearman and
Gould. Solicitors, or the Auctioneer, both of Stoor•
bridge ; at whose respective Offices a Plan of the Pro-
perty may be seen.

TRADESMEN'S ADDRESSES.
--- THOMAS HOMER,
AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL VALUER,
FIVE WAYS, CRADLE,/ HEATH,
Respectfolly solicit* the patronage and support of his
nurneron* friend*, and the Path., generally.
Charges strietly Moi"ante.

THOMAS BUTLER,
(Late Manager for Mr. Mark),
BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Stour-
bridge and the Neighbourhood, that be has
commenced Ruttiness as
BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, PRINTER, AND
BO( )K EINDER,
AT 123, HIGH STREET,
Nest door but one to Mr. Lane's China Shop, lad most
respectfully solicits a share of their patronage and sup.
port.
New Books, Magazines. and Music precured to order.
PRINTING and BOOKBINDING of every descrip•
thou, and at moderate charges,
ACCOUNT BOOKS and BILL HEADS to any
pattern.

TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS.
G") to 300,000 of Red BUILDING BRICKS
rwe for SALK, at greatly reduced rates, at Cradley
Park Brick Works, within 100 yards of the Stourbridge
Railway, and close to Turnpike Road. To any person
who will Purchase the Lot, a considerable advantage will
be given.—Apply to William Pearson, Redhill House,
Stourbridge.

BENSON'S
WATCHES CLOCKS Om)
Of all kinds. Of all kinds. Of the Newest
Designs.
Lever: Drawing-room. Bracelets.
Horizontal. Di Ili n g-roora. Brooches.
Chronometer. Carriage. Ear-rings.
Keyless. Church. Lockets.
Chronograph. Hell soil Shop. Necklaces.
Mr. BENSON, who hold, the appointment to H R.H.
, the Prince of Wales, has just published two Pamphlets,
enriched and embelliAled with Illustrations—one upon
Watch and Clock Msking, and the other upon Artistic
Gold Jewellery. These are sent post free for 21 each.
Persons living in the country or abroad can select the
article required, and have it forwarded with perfect
safety.
25, Old Bondoitreet ; and the City Steam Works, 5$
and 50, Ludgate Hill, London.

TO LIVE
rpo LET, and may be entered upon Immedi-
-1 atrdy, a Good HOUSE end SHOP. with every
conveoi.,nee, situate in the lie4t part of High-street,
Illt,.othrnige —For further particulars, apply at the
eige, 9ti. Biota-street, Stoarbridge.

JAMES TURTON GREEN,
LATI ABRAHAM anzirg,l
PLUMBER, DOUSE DECORATOR,
AND
HORTICULTURAL BUIL D R,
54, lligh•dreot, Stourbridle.

rllO Lin', with Immediate Possesition, that
_l_ OLD-LICSNSID PUBLIC.HOURt, known as
the " Coe oor-lane, sear Brierley
farther inforseatron apply to F. 5141 IL Jones, High.
street, Romani's.

NOTICE.
IN N KEEPERS', GROCERS', AND OTHER
BUSINESSES,
ARE SPF.EDILY & EFFECTIVELY THANEIFIRILICD
BY S. INSULL,
AUCTIONEER AND VALUER,
lIIOII.BTRKET, BRIBILBY HILL.
No Charge made =less a Sale is effected.
No Charge to liereAasers.
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GENUINE CIGARS at
T. S.
FIVE w - REAM
MISSES M. AND E. FOWLER,
DRESS & MANTLE MAKERS,
92, 1110111-STRZAT, STODEBRIDGIS.
VOR Cheap PRINTING. BOOKBINDING
1: and PICTURE FP A MINO, Igo to
T. HOMER,
Fll'E WAYS, CRAITLEY HEATH.

HALLOA!
HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST?
N 0.
Why FOX WRIGRT has taken to the
CASTLE AND FALCON INN,
Wolverhampton-street, Dstelley,
And RE-OPENED it under tise mime of
'FOX WRIGHT'S HOTEL.
Drop in and see him, and you will find every comfort
you desire.
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Now Ready, Crown Svo.,Price ls, by Post IS Stamps.
THE RORSF.REEPER'S RECEIPT BOOK,
(By a Practicer Chemist).
CI ONTAINING more than One llnnaraa Rare
and Choice gecip., iedipeio.hl. to 1%11 who. own
or have the core of that rot& anintsl the TiOtac—Atl,
dress. W. J. :;avill, publisher, Dol,wow, Beau.
TO IIALSTI,I!", AND OTiki2/37
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AStock of COl. ES, snitable for Malting
Purposes, Stoves, 6.e., Is kept at Stourbridga Rail
way Coal Wharf.—For price, apply, G. J. Eynon, COIL
and Cot,e Merchant, Stnurbridde. Truck Loads Coal
Coke, Lime, Salt, etc., sent to any Station.

FRENCH DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMeNT,
70, HIGH STREET, CTOURBRIDGE.
W SANDLAND,
[FROM LONDON]
BEas moat reepeetfnlly to wenneint 11,e Ladies of Stonrbridge and Neighbourhood, that he
has OPENED the above ESTABLISHMENT. for
DYEING- AND CI,EANING-,
And can allure all who MAV honour him with their listronnee. flint all Ordern shall hnve his immediate attention
coupled with the latest inventions and improvements in the trade.
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES RENOVATED
HY TIRIC
NEW STEAM pROCESS.
70, MGR-STREET, STOURBRIDGE.

LOYDON HOUSE, MOH' STREET, HALESOTTEN.
AI punting aul) funtrat Riartouse.
J. H. TRENCHARD,
Ig now SHOWING the Largest and Best Stock of MOURNING 000 DB in the
district.
Coburgs and Alpacas, from 14d. per yard.
French Twill, Baratheas, Balmoral Crapes, and Princettas, from le. per yard.
Silk in every make, from Is. 9d. per yard. Crape from Is. 4d. per yard and all other
Articles requisite for Family Mourning.
NB.—PALL, CLOAKS, AND HATBANDS.
HEARSE & MOURNING COACHES FOR HIRE, ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.

F UNERAL CARRIAGE ESTABLISHMENT,
STONE STREET, DUDLEY.
GEORGE MORRIS,
mon
irer.ectifhullvFurNetFußrnz, tphyanykAaßtTowthNoT
orbia :ueleer:2l:,nidortetah:
to
oeray
assure them
strr it
t
reoesv ill always be his study to merit a continuance of that support by isasowat, attention, and the conduct-
ing of Frwattat.s to the roost setts:in wanner, and upon the most reasonable terms. Cabs. Cars, and
Gigs on hire on the Shortest Notice.

G. MORRIS HAS ALSO ADDED TO HIS ESTABLISHMENT,
A pATENT COMPOSITE HEARSE
Which is a derided improvement upon th• Wesrses we have been accustomed to see. Its Impearrinee is
elegant, and with a peir of flrst-class black horses, would do no discredit to the funeral rites of the upper
classes.
Fly this rirrsngement the very unseemly practice of nlacing the coffin either beneath the mourners or
underneath the hammercloth of the coachman, is entirely dispensed with.
As this improved Ilea become. more atensively known, it canot fail to be widely approved and
Adopted.
••• Onazays one ADD•2OII
G. MORRIS, STONE STREET, DUDLEY.

STOURBRIDGE CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY,
48, HAOLEY-ROAD, STOLTERIDGE.
MR. EDWARD CUND
Pptatking tohilhherta.baoffyoerd2tda.neldstabbyth.eptiTour:dst,peiTilnitc.intasetaheee,
atenodntwi
paenridence :ttienntlt odf
pthte
rowage
merit of
CARMIACIM BUILDING,
Trust/ to merit their Favours.
E. C. bus respectfully to inform the Nobility, Gentry. and Inhabitants generally of Stourbridge and
Its vishaity, that he has now iu Stuck a variety of
NEW AND SECOND-HAND CARRIAGES,
Made of the Beat Materials and Workmanship.:
A WARRANTY GIVEN WITH EVERY NEW CARRIAHE FROM THIS EBTABLIIIHMENT.
CARRIAGES LENT WHILST REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE.

CHOICE TOBACCOS.
COPE'S CELEBRATED MIXTURE.
COPE'S HONEY DEW.
COPE'S RIFLE CAKE.
COPE'S BIRD'S-EYE.
WILL'S BIRD'S•EYE.
pURNELL'S BRIGHT SHAG.
BRISTOL BLACK AND RETURNS.
SOLD BY
S.PIJLD,
92, HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGE.

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ulcers, however inveterate. its effect is marvellous in cases of paralysis, contracted
or atiff juints,and in stoppage of the water or disorders of the kidneys it is unequalled
.A. S I-1 MA. .A.14-3D ERON-Cl-II'TIS.
This class of cases. including sore throats, bad coughs, and colds, may be infalli-
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EA= EAT) BREAST'S, ETC.
In many hospitals in Europe this celebrated remedy is now in general use.
In Spain, Portugal, and in Italy, the Physicians regularly prescribe its use for
sores and ulcers. Sailors, soldiers, emigrants, and miners find it most invaluable.
MEPRT.YEEMTOESOP YOUTI-1-
ertan old sores and swellings can be effectually cured by the joint agency
a Holloway's Ointment and Pills, if used acecortling to the printed directions.

The Ointment and Pills should be used conjointly in most of the following cases:
Asthins Eruptions Piles Sore Heads
Fad 1., .TE4 G 1 a,,la, Lularguslent uf Rheumatism Tic Bolourent
Bad Br. asts Gout Scrofula IV:,cczi.g. with ditSculty of
Broneli.Lid Lumbago Sore Throats Breathing
IT CAZIT I ON: —None are genuine unless the words "IloPototty, London," are
(110:Wettable as a nrater-mark in evcry leaf of the book of directions; which may
, be plainly o...•:!:t by holding it to the light.—•,* Sold at the manufactory of Profes-
sor IlotzowA y, 244, Strand, London, and by all Dealers in Medicine, in pots at
lis. lid., 2.. 9d., 42. 6d., Its., 222.. and 33s.—There is a considerable saving by
taking the larger sisos.—Very copious directions Mr use are affixed to each pot.

S 7,T\T IR, 0 0M
N. 2, MARKET-STREET, STOCit'll RI bei E.
MRS. BREARLEY
7-Begs to inform the Ladies of Stourbridge and its vicinity that she has returned from London,
with a Choice Assortment of
FRENCH AND ENGLISH BONNETS AND HATS,
JACKETS, CRINOLINES, SUNSHADES, ke.,
WHICH MR
PURPOSES SHEWING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH,
AND FOUR FOLLOWING DAYS.
B. while returting thanks for past favours, would respectfully solicit a continuance of patronage.
Wsehrsk, AND MOURNING ORDERS ECONOMICALLY AND ESWICINNTLY EXECUTED.

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TOBACCOS
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SNUFFS, C., it lic, ',-, , \ SNUFFS,
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CIGARS. 4,i,..,..1 ~,,,,,,. ~,,e CIGARS
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_ OLD.ESTABLISHED TOBACCO AND CIGAR DIVAN,
HIGH-STREET, BRIERLEY HILL.
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MITE attention of Inkeepers, Grocers, and others requiring a First-elate Article, is respectfully
A. invited to try INSULL'S OLD-ESTABLISHED TOBACCO and CIGAR STORES, where Tobacco is
is received Fresh daily from the Manufactory, and supplied at Manufactuter's Prices.
An Extensive Variety of MEERSCHAUM, BRIAR ROOT, and other PIPES, always in Stock,

CIGARS, TOBACCOS;
CIGARS, 4.764 M, TOBACCOS,
CIGARS. " WEI TOBACCOS.
A FINE STOCK of FOREIGN and BRITISH CIGARS to he had at the
OLD CIGAR ESTABLISHMENT,
92, //1611 B:I7:LTY STOULERIDG.E.
JCST DROP IN, TASTE, AND BE CONVINCED,
The Largest Sty]: of MEERCHAUM PIPES
S. FIELD,

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celebrated EVERY MAN'S SAUCE. or Currie
Relish for the million I Ear roast or cold Meat, Hashes,
Steaks, Stews. Cutlets, Fish, Chops, Curries, Game,
Poultry, Soup, Salad, Cheese, Seasoning, and all made-
dishes. This Sauce is universally esteemed for its pecu-
liar delicious rich flavour, and is relishing in the highest
degree. with every kind of dish. Manufactured only by
Fleury Loverock, Chemist, Coventry-street. Stourbridge,
wed sold Wholesale and Retail, in bottles, 6d, Is, and 2s
each.—Agents wanted.
ne: GIVEN AWAY ! ! !
Anew :steaks' Work on Marriage, the cause and core of
cremator° decline in man, Nervous Debility, Drina-
, tenet', &a, with Rules for removing certain disunalifi•
I cations that destroy the happiness of wedded life, or
EVERY MAN HIS OWN DOCTOR.
For two stamps sufferers may avoid the numerous im•
posrors who send their books for nothing. publish testi-
monials whiah they write themselves, fictitious reviews
front imaginary Journals. profess to cure diseases with
instruments instead of medicines, and other absurdities
as cruel as they are deceptive.
A physician. 25 years extensively engaged in the treat-
ment of debility, and the various mental and nervous
affections resulting therefrom, will send free on receipt of
two penny stamps to prepay postage, a pamphlet contain.
ing his highly successful and only safe treatment, with
all the necessary prescriptions and directions by which
sufferers may cure themselves at trifling coat. Address
Mr. Lewes, Medical Publisher, 11, Hand Court, Holborn,
London.

W. B. AT 00R E ,
COA_CI-1
Near the Crab Mill lon,
OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE.
All Orders entrusted to his care promptly executed.
REPAIRS AND PAINTING ON MODERATE TERMS.
Carriages Let. while Repairs are being done.
C LEMAIRE,
PRACTICAL UPHOLSTERER,
Corner of eh:trek-street Frontiny 11:0-street,
STOURBRIDGE.
LADIES' NEEDLEWORK TASTEFULLY MOUNTED.
WINDOW DRAPERIES, CURTAINS, AND ALL
KINDS OF BLINDS,
Made and Fixed on the Shortest Notice.
N.I3.—WOIIIC DONE FOR TUE TRADE.
Agent for the Albert Life Assurance Company, 7,
'Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, London.
—EPPS'S COCOA.—
GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.
Only in th., Ch., 111). Packets—tin-lined and labelled.
SOLD BY THE TRADE IN ALL PARTS.
Prepared by Jas. EDDA & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists,
London.

COUPELLE'S HAIR-RESTOR-
ING FLUID.
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he could haves bed, stating that he wart fl eon cod of the tee tic Of the eneine-heuse
THE IRON TRADE. responding clerk to Wood Brothe—
ereae Large volumes of smoke and steam were coming out of
ea•-• _..... Nei the stack, which is a high one.
'-ueeUler, at k
.. me very fall, but ultimately B_
y Mr. :Moore : He cannot ~.both indicators at once
There was a smaller attendance than nenal at told him that they
the Birmingham Exchange, on Thursday, and ":"'' ' ' .
• ' ... so let him-. have a bed. The next morn- The silent indicator is the one they ought to robe u bet
very few transactions were reported
. , „,,, fact in the prisoner got up and had tea, eggs, bread
there has been a great A^ Os 1 t
hippened they should keep their eyes on epi tore-
B, of orders since and butter, and staved during the day, and at when sinkers are at work, as they were when the accident
7ener
O ter-de- •
.., , one principal of those given out reißee, tmhe
r. signal from the bankonea.
foar o'clock had a dianer of veal and bacon. He Addison : I do not think nrienner has been
era.° been for merchant iron on account of home again repeated his story as to the position he employed to do the same work before The shaft has
consumers. The trade is in all reepects dull, occupied, and talked a good deal about the firm, bean repaired several times before, and the prisoner has
but is not worse than it has been during the last and said that he had made a demand upon acted all tender.
two months. Messrs. Wood Brothers for an increase of salary, William Teener said he was head engineer at thP above
the accident, about ten
One or two failnres of small account have been but they had not yet complied with it. He slept colliery. .
o c o c i r Was
coaletid'eto zabeackmaiftneerthe engine and indicator
reported in the district; and once more a difli. in the louse on Sunday night, end stated that throughout Made an examination, and fonnd they were
culty is announced at the Toll End Ironworks; he should have to go to the ofnce next morning in proper working nstlss. There *SS no escape of steam.
hot that kind of thing has been occurring there by nine. He did not go by that train, and or- The stack is about 44 feet. On the morning of the arei•
almost any time during the last dozen years. dered breakfast, and said that he ellould go by dent I asked the prisoner how he came to lu it, and he
Periodically we read in some of the newspapers the ten train, and that Mr. Aston would be angry ;,,:i'l ;
olrlogn not ld'^of forgot 01 mmay:tel rye been waiting
,i
aa f for the
did
a trade circular, an announcement—filen miff) with him. Prisoner did not go, but ordered veal not know i; would not ring if it did no go to the bottom.
—to this effect: that Mr. So-and-so has taken cutlets and brocoli for dinner. It was on the He said. 'Yes : I did know." If he hail watched the
such a work. To most people it is known that prisoner's representation that he was employed indicator it would have told him the position of the man
the person is an adventurer without a shilling, by Messrs. Wood, that he let him have the In the shaft.
and in a few months there is the usual result. articles, which amounted to 14s 9d. Noah Croas•examlned :If he had ben lookire at the intl„,lVl
Jones said he was a clerk at Messrs. Wood to rhe would here ire Mtn were he ges. Ife eat either
Immo oak to the pit's mouth or to thy inikatc- lot a signal ;
Brothers, and that prisoner was not correspond. whielieVer be pleases.' The clapper.'i tined a emit]
log clerk ; neither was he employed by the arm. to the engineman to slaelau his speed. Therewaonsld be
Police-sergeant Wigley proved apprehending the plenty of time for his doing so after he heard the clap.
prisoner on a warrant, who said, " All right ; I err. The enaineman would only have the finger of the
will go with you directly." After an'e„, ame ',minter and the clapper to go by. The clapper is need
ards he asked to speak. ` :11r. 110-weliffe, and Ilid " say before b e"tuhsee 'ho
re sl
eni e eentthiantd IV or
eisu
tn
zit
dein,
uotnegrh
w.
alr,
HACILEY STOCK SAT.F.S.—The usual monthly Regged to he
-.4'..-orgiveri. Prisoner pleaded guilty, sometimes obscured by steam blown into the engine-
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AT Stock Sale took place at Hagley, on Monday la-. .2.... was committed to take his trial at the next house. and for that reason the clapper leased; but I did
LARGE. There was the usual very lumen -..'ilendance—ol Quarter Sessions. not understand your question to apply to this engine.
Never knew any loose steam to go into this enginehouse.
Jost PoVishett, dealers, butchers, and
a egricultiirists, and corn- CHARGE OF STEALING A SHEEPSKIN.— Thos. and v the clapper
It is the duty Of the hanksman to b
1 TR. S. SALT'S Astonnding, Clever, Eye- petition for ',..n0 various lots was very brisk. , .
-- i Bennett u.botcher, was brought
.up on a,..r,emand when the skip is coming up, and ring it, and then. go to
.1.1 opening. Monster LECTURE on the Hiatore -_-_:, , ..svout .e 2,000 worth of stock was brought under e larg •cl with stealing a sheepskin and e , the. of the runner. when the pit is regularly atwork. Did not
Formation of Clent, Clent Hills, and Clenti,,antiea . ' the hammer, The beet fat beasts, fat, on the 19th instant, the property of N alen- tell the Coroner that the prisoner admitted to me that
' len ' te, ue ging o u not ring on that occasion; but I did say
ai.,, e;ving an account of Balanin 87;1 al, L. and on; Messrs. Corbett, of Ch..' ' .-
tine Potter. Mr. Maltby appeared to prosecute, the bell would
eeuesley Corbett, broughtthat the prisoner stated to me that be expected to hear
asses that were broueht o'l .lient Hills • the Fel f neo r Tat ' yor the prisoner. rorieen or said and Mr. Perry f' P - t 'd
Intemperance rnre- .ir 1 a the Lt'' IT " o 0 its• -,.; eest lamb, belonging to Mr. Birch e the bell ring.
van
at a r an e PC.OTPT S Pliteall- ~ ~.• , ,he was a farmer, residing at Chaddesley. H John Knowles said he was a betty collier, and lived at
. ...runkard ; also on the Evils of W ...., +..,fititchill, brought 455. An in.calf heifer,
Preach, "lihn belongingtoH cll.' •,, i kept sheep, and a mare of his had bitten one of Netherton. Recollected the Slat of March. Was at the
....g, moureked in particular, illostriled lay the o John arwar , Agitate, et Winter. the sheep, and he was obliged to have it killed colliery about twenty minutes after the accident hap-
' ....a which God empowered Strong Sampson to do; and fold, realieed .221. Other stock sold equally .ned. Saw some men putting the chain over the pulley.
on Sunday bust. On Monday he sold the car- P
other Things in General, too neitneroin to be specified in well. It will be meet' by our advertising columns ;rorn information received.! went down the pit. Picked
hie 04,ertisetneet, that the next sale will take place on Monde' Monday, the case to a butcher named Parrish, which was after deceased up, put him in the skip, and brought him up.
!told by S. Salt, Hagley-etreet, Halee• ere of elay. brought in the cart to Stourbridge, and delivered He was dead. Took him home. Have bean down the
Priee Si4enee.
,W 011 and all respectable Newsagents. to Rowley's slang,hter•house. The skin and fat u pit before.
.---
age. and u lee.° Hall said ha was a coal loader, and lived at Red-
Alt Halted,Pl/ Prkved.,hy Post U.. of this Board was held yesterday, Mr. Grainger a Hill. Recollected. e morning
•d I the • of the accident. Was
was left at the Bell Hotel in a cart. Rowley i
A PE W WORDS to YOUNG MOTHERS in the chair, There were also present: Messrs.passing the pit and going to my work. shout 20 minutes
' t him,- '
I claimed the akin and fat as belonging o
/leen the Core of their Children, in Sickneaa and Breolta, Rhodes, Holmes, Guest, Maurice, Wood to eight o'clock. Heard the links and the log going noon
then said that if any one took it he the pulley of the pit frame, and saw the hanging re:afflict
Health, by MRS. ',vim. (Brocktnoors Rollinson, Raybould, and Dr. should ' ould prosecute him. Prisoner after offered go over the pulley, and cows man fall outside the frame.
Loarron : Stereo+, Meeenete, AND Co,, Stationers Welker. Admitted into the house during the ""
Hall Court. him 7s for the skin and fat, They were worth .
Did not see deceased fall down the pit. Assisted the
week 14 ; diechnrged, 15 ; dead, 3 ; remaining 'Limner to pull the chum over the pulley.
StOnnealDoll: B. 111100111IALL,RonagELLER. 143. Corresponding week last Year 478. Ont. front I°4 t° 12g. Titus Parrish'
butcher, Bel. P
' • Mr. E. Matins, surgeon, practising at Crailay Heath,
---- door relief, Ringswinford dietriet, /48 Ifle (Id • brotighton, proved that he did not sell the skin was called to attend the deceased, Henry Careless, and
and fat to the prisoner. John Fletcher proved found he was dead.
Stmerlerldge diatriet, /24 lie Oil ; Haleeowen'
that Ile was at the Bell Hotel. Prisoner was Poliee.constable Craddock said he was stationed at
alstrlet, 128 Os Beil ; total, 193 12a 1 iii, against
' there, and a en-angle took place. Prisoner said Cradley Heath. From information he received. he went
102 17s Chl last year. he load not bought the skin and fat. A. Maley to the colliery and apprehended the prisoner, and charged
MARRIAGE, FESTIVITIES.—On i'‘ ednesday last a him with causing the death of Henry Careless. He said
n
a marriage was solemuised amid groat rejoicing, • roved that the prisoner brought the skin anhe had forgotten the hell would not ring, when the skip
they bought 1 and fat to their warehouse, and ey 1, a
- between Allan John, youngest son of James Caineup. He was listening for the bell to ring.
paid 7s Pit for it. Police-sergeant Wiglev proved Prisoner pleaded not guilty.
Eyera Swindell, Esq., the Castle, Oldswinford,
Rua Ellen Maria, yountgeet daughter of Thomas apprehending the prisoner. Mr. Perry addressed Prisoner was then committed to take his trial at the
_ ' Henry Pargeter, Esq., Wollescote House. The
the Bench for the defence, and after called Wil- Assizes bail being accepted—himself mu 241/ and two
...... . . ••
Ham Rowley, butcher, who said: I was at Hag- sureties in £2O each.
LABOUR AND LEGISLATION. ceremony took place at the Park Lane Chapel,
Icy last Monday. I also saw Bennett and Par- ...-u----
Crialley ; the Rev. W. Cochrane' minister, dB-
The reports of the Inspectors of Factories, eid The bride left home ccoill're a dres
e„g. rich there. Parrish said he had a sheep to sell,
it
just issu n uhe
maimed, opera many questions afresh which r father, in a closed earriage, and we and asked me to buy it. He asked 27s ed for it.
mnied by s
-Mud. I went to the cart and flaw the careese and skin,
11waye more or less occupy the public '
of white satin, with a Honiton lace fall. There
The dilliculte of legislating wisely 'Ton the em. which was a very good one. I offered him 20s
were four bridesmaids—the Mimics Stein/tells
eloyment of labour is incidentally proved byi for it, but did not buy it. I left Bennett there.
Miss Shutt, and Miss Pergeter. The grooms.
these reports, and at the same time we clearly After I came home I found a carcase of a sheep
men were Me. T. Pargeter, jun , Mr F. E.
:ea thnt the efforts of the Legislature have been , vin the slaughter-house, and after went to the
a' windell, Me. Lyndon, and Mr. Freer (Bromic ).
philanthropic in design if toot always Wise in ex- • Bell Inn, and sew Potter, Parrish, and Bennett,
rime service was read in an impressive manlier
ecution. There is such a thing as legislating and asked P:urrish whether he had 24s of my
by Mr. Cochrane. The ceremony being over,
too much even in a right direction, and it is money. Parrish said no, he had not; but that
the happy pair returned to Wollescote House'
enestionable whether the extension of the Fae-Bennett had the money. I asked him why he
the residence of the bride's father, accompanied
tory Acts has not already proved thee The by six cane:ages, containing the friends of tt did not have the skin and fat together, for it
desire to make wenn!' urges the maimfactui•or belonged to it. Potter said the skin and fat was
biide and bridegroom, amid great cheerine from
to go as far as the merket of wages %till anew number of spectetors. Thirty-eix sat down to
In his cart, and would defy toy one to take it
a
aim in Iti.mping open his factory, while just the out, I told him hail it been me I sheen have
a sumptuous breakfamt every delicac b i •
-lame desire operates upon the voluntarily em• vided lav elte Lisseter,'of Bi-rininaliaYm etout'i; Eircci; had the skin and fat in defiance of any one.
elope. These are natural incentives to the There was a wranele. Prisoner was very drunk.
maple justice was dime, The happy Couple re.
coutinuous employment of labour on the one John Whittaker. butcher, of Brockmoor, also
ceived the usual congratulations of the friends
hand and to its conteinous outlay on the other, gave evidence, after which the prisoner was com-
re sent, and left home at one o'clock, en route to
unit the result is that the employment of adults, mitted to take his trial at the next Worcester
,liat•th Wales. Durban the day, at the Homer
iei a rule, will find a level which legislation Hill Colliery, cannons sent forth their loud Sessions, bail being accepted in two sureties of
ought not to control, indeed cannot control with- ElO, and himself in .a2O.
voices at intereale, and fleas were hoisted ia
out trenching upon the right of every man to A BAD FATFIF.R. —Thomas Pardee, residing at
Creilley and Netherend, and at the works of Mr.
dispoee of his own free labour fee/ Iv. Besides, the Lye, was charged by Mr. Barrett, Relieving-
Swindell ; the Workmen employed being reenled
if trades ere te be center:oml by the Legislature, with the good things of this life. Therenwere officer, with allowing his children to became
they must be controlled on lime same principle, chereeable to the Union. The evidence of the
also large quantities of beef and ale given away
uind indeed in the same wey. end tide will occa- co•nplainant proved defendant to be a very bad
at several public-homes, to the poor. A dinner
eionally be contrary to the interests both Id the father. He had often been charged with a Muni-
also took place at Mr. Leonard's, the May Pole
employer% and the employed. We may lumen; hr offence, and been convicted. The cost to the
Lin, to which a large number sat down, In the
that weges or.. not higher, or the time of labour Union exceeded £4. Sentenced to three months'
evetang a grand ball took place at Wollescote
shorter, but it i 3 very difficult to administer a House, the elite of the neighbourhood being hard labour.
remedy, and perhap.a wholly impossible to util- NEGLECT or WORIC.—EIi Watkins was AGM-
present, numbering upwards of eighty ladies
minister a universally wholesome remedy by awe db • Joseph Perry, nailmaster, for neglect-
gentlemen, The ball was held in a large 'none 3 t
statute. log to work up a quantity of iron into nails,
wooden building erected for the purpose by Mr.
But the case has always been very different Chapman, builder, which was lined with white whereby he had sustained a loss of 4s el De-
with Children. The Legislature hae ever had and crimson, with several large mirrors, and fondant pleaded guilty, and agreed to work up
-lie right to ititerfere in respect to them, and it the motto 'Long Life and flappinese." The the iron in fourteen days, and pay costs.
is to be regretted that our legislators were so room was tastefully decorated with evergreens, Meseens AND SEP.VANTS' ACT. William
long in recognising what was at once their right and from its close proximity to the conservatory, Campbell was SIIIIIMMIO3 by William Edwin
and their duty. Within the memory of 'nest of presented a beautiful and picturesque appear- Hodgkiss for a breach of contract. Mr. Maltby
us, thousands and tens of thousands of poor ance ; their being a flee display of ferns, plants, appeared for complainant, who slid that he el-t-
-enet:limb d children found no legal protectio 1 amid flowers. The merry dance was kept up with gaged defendant to work for an iedefinite period,
for their bodies, and no care for their sluts, and great spirit until the small hours, when the to be terminated by 14 Jays' notice on either
the slight frame of childhood, the scarcely knit party broke up. ails. In consequence of defendant's neglect he
sinews. the unharilened hones, were subjected to INQUEST.—on Saturday last an inquest was had lost Os. In addition to that, defendant had
cruelly prolonged labour. Nor were employers held on the body of John Hilt, aged b 2, who overdrawn 35 41. Ordered to pay the amount
;done to blame for this. Parents, surged by the came to Ids death teeter the following eireum and coats, in a fortnight.
demon of gain, overworked their children in the stances, Deceased was in the employ of Mr. HIGHWAY OFFENCE.—PhiIip Farmer was sum-
insatiate desire of profit, and childreta aulanitttil. Jones, cooper, in this town, and on Tuesday mooed by Police-sergeant Baldwin for allowing
eimeambed, and died, Parents have often been evening last was coming home in his master's his cows to stray on the highway. The case
known to carry their over•worked ehildren to wagon. lietween Cradley and the Lye one of wee remanded to Wordsley, on Monday next.
factories, an,' to carry them beck at nieht. It the shafts of the wagon broke, and the horse ran Mr. R. P. Amphlett, eI,P., is appointed one
'll not well too hastily to forget geoh facts as away. The old man dropped out at the back of of the Select Committee on the Married Wu .
-hese, anti it is eheerieg to tliiiik that they are the wagon, but unfortunately fell upon his head. men's Property Bill.
low metier of history. Anil Cott legislation for It; died f time i -„e from _le Aijuries on the following day. Meratune W/TH A DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER.
the benefit of these who were powerless to help The jury found a verdict of " Accidental death." ''ln the division on this bill, on Wednesday, the
themselves has had the beet poeeible effect. INV:tine—An boniest was held on Monday followina local members voted in the majorttv
\ rid the extension of this belueluelal central to last, at the Dudley Arnie Inn, Braden Lene, for the second reading :—T. Lee, lion. C. 0
-Matron, yet/lilt' pereone, aud wemen emp'oYed before Mr. Phillips, Deputy-Coroner, touching Lettelton, Sir E. Peel, W. E. Prime, A. C. Shor-
n numinfacturine tradee has on the whole been the death of Martha Lewis, who died suddenly, rift; and the following, in the minority against
ilso productive of good. But it is evident from on the llith lust. From the evidence it appeare tee second reading; Col. Bourne, W. E. Dowd.
he reports of the Factory Inspectors that there that deceased had been washing, and left her swell, and H. 'Whitmore.
es great difficulty in carrying out this extension work to take her husband's tea, at Dennis Park. a.........---
in sound commercial as well as philanthropic Slue ran there and beck. As soon as she got in•
einciplee. We Will illnite fat unusual length, to the house, about live o'clocic, sloe dropped
the reniarks of the Sate in elopport of this view ; mud died. Mn. Armstrong assisted to get her
-" Mr. Redgrave, the sealer inspector, has up, and Mr. Turner, surgeon, was called in, but
ruotultly accepted what we are bound to suppose life was extinct. After hearing the above, the
Nan the real intention of the Legislature when jury returned a verdict that deceased died from
they granted the Secretary of State a discre• natural cans •s.
iotuary power to modify the strict letter of the OLD CRISPIN MCSIC HALL. This popular
law in special °twee, and he has recommended place of amusement still continues to attract
the extension of these modifications to every large audiences, aud the proprietor spares no
trade or manufacture which could be clearly expense to furnish them with a first class enter.
'roved to be entitled to them. His colleague, tainment. The company this week comprises
elr. Baker, on the other hand, has consented to the Feather's Family, which for variety of talent
these modifications with evident reluctance, and excel any " family " that have ever been to this
does not hesitate to recommend that the orders town ; also Mr. T. 0. Rorke, Irish comedian and
issued giving them a legal sanction should be dancer, who is perfectly original in his business.
withdrawn. Between theist these two gentle- His ventrilognial entertainment with his figure,
men administer the Factory Acts throughout the " The Talkine Hand," which smokes, sings, mid
: United Kingdom; and not unfrequently they drinks at de will of the performer, is really
have each towns and districts under their care wonderful.
in which the same trades and manufactures are THE LATE COLLIERY CATASTROPHE AT
HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCEAL—On Monday
carried on. When such is the case it would be evening last the above society gave a concert in REDDAL HILL.
was of time to discuss to discuss the importance the Corn Exchange. The pieces selected for --
_
of uniformity in administering the law. The COMMITAL OF THE ACCUSED.
the occasion were Spolir's "Last Judgment,"
Factory Acts are confessedly restrictive. They end" As the Hart Pants." The principal voca.
, obstruct and impede production in is variety of lists were Mrs.A. J. Sutton, of Hirminghain, At the Old FEU Petty Sessions, on Wednesday last,
ways; but as their necessity huts been recognised soprano; Miss Alice Phillips, contralto; Mr. before E. Moore, F. W.
n k was .rigßanro'mui:htN.H andinl en
Yr
:
we arc boatel to see that they are enforced regu• Grayson, tenor; and Mr. J. D. Price, bass. The tEhlr'Cilaßrgaclawmilth careingwthe de'ath of Henri up,Careless.
la-ly and impartially. It is altogether out of the band consisted of Messrs. Griffin and Barber, Mr. Addison appeared for the prosecution, and Mr.
question, for example, that the Factory Acts first violins; Messrs. Turner and Wilkinson, Stokes for the defence.
should he administered in one way in Sheffield Having briefly stated the facts of the cue, Mr. Addi-
second ; Mr. Fisher, viola; Messrs. Benson and
:mil iii another in Birmingham. In these two son called
Hughes, violoncello ; Messrs. Mover and Evans widow of the deceased who said
towns are many manufacturers who are rivals in double buss' Messrs. J. Mathews and H. Khoo; Esther
uCidireleri;iitlted
ontne
.11,,t
of
March.
'at Reddal
trade. They meet each other daily in the same lf Vilrli 1 ; I • M T
flutes; ~..r. ....c.....n, mar.ones ; —r. T. Smith, her husband
lie meat to work at about aix o'clock, and was
markets, and it is essential, no far as legal re- bassoon ; Mr. Attwood, aide drum; and Mr. A. bronght.horrs dead, a few minutes before nine o'clock,
strictions upon production are concerned, that W item Davi+ said he was a colliery manager for
Sitmus, harmonium. Mr. S. Simms conducted.
they should be placed on a footing of alen'ute Messrs. Hingley, at Bedded c
The band opened with the overture, which was olittheaThßileeceoteuterdaltheer
equality. Yet, to judge from the rep irts of well executed. The chornses were well sustained time accident Itili awt"lirectahrercivmeract the pit. Prisoner was
Messrs. Rerigrave and Baker, this is not the ease by some thirty voices, and reflected great credit at work on that date aa engineer. His duty was to draw
at present. The former has granted modifica- on Mr. Simms, the conductor. The gems of up coals and nice. Deceased and Wilietts went to repair
tions to the trades of Sheffield which the latter the evening were the qaartettes, which were the shaft. They were about 60 yards down the shaft, the
desires to refuse to the RAMC trades in Binning- aradieally rendered by Mrs Sutton Miss Phil- depth of which is 100 yards. There is an
.indicator in
ham. It is an obvious injustice to the menu 'ac- l' M G • • d ' ' '
lips, ar. ray son, an Mr. Price ; thee ammo- the engine-house, to indioate how far the skip was down.
It wae in proper repair that day. The indicator was close
borers of the latter town that such an anunaloue •
painments being remarkably good, the flutes to the prisoner's side when he was at work. There is a
state of matters should continue, and the
simple
and clarionet being very effective. The duet, bell attached to the indicator, which rings as the skip
fact that it exists ought to be enfficient to con- "Oh,top of the pit. The skip must go to the
Lord, remember m affliction," sung b comes to the
since the limns Secretary of the necessity of Mrs. Sutton and Mr. Grayson,Y
was executed wi
- -eK bottom before the bell can ring. Prisoner has been at
hem." work about fire months Engaged him myself, and gave
patting an end to t great taste and feeling, both being in excellent Mui thespeial roles, would set forth his duty.
It is much to be regretted that in this as in voice. Miss Phillips sang the alto recitative, There is no communication from the engineer to the
other matters we have so many Acts of Parlia- "These are they which came out of great tribu- banksman. The distance from the engine to the pit is
ment on the same subject. We have Factory lation." She possesses a voice of great power about ee.yards. Prisoner would hear if the bauk:maenh
Acts, a Factory Acts Extension Act, and a and compass, and the piece appeared to suit her isrke• 'here Ili a sigma attached tiattuhoeulldapup,etri,e,
used
Workshops Regulation Act. The provisions of admirably. The second part of the programme 'whuesneathauheehnafttweasil,,e ilnsg at work.
Samuel Darby was
these several Acts are in the main beneficial to was Mendelssohn's "As the Hart Pants." The acting as banksman on the above dote. When he arrived
society, but in exceptional cases they produce various pieces and solos were well done, and the at the pit he found the body had been taken home,
considerable hardship, while the more recent whole of the concert was a success, in a musi- Cross-examined: Cannot tell when the shaft was
legislation is is confessedly difficult of application. clan's point of view; but we are sorry to say in paired last. It was repaired betweenuChriattreseraud4ire
The whole suliject requires revision, and it would a pecuniary point, a loss. We must congretu- ?nlicoattothreriacgcsidZet'a tliimears[igois banhenemeoulh of the pit.
be well to consolidate into one measure all those late the society on the rapid strides it has made The engineer has for kindsPof signals to tell him when
provisions which have been found at once bene- since its formation. Last Monday night's con- to slacken and stop the engine, namely: the silent inch-
ficial and susceptible of working. At present cert was one of the best we have heard for some eater in the engiue-house, which rings when the skip
the Factory Inspectors have too much to do and time, and we regret that the inhabitants of the gets to the top of the shaft, a piece ot leatbetraner
the
too much legislative power, while practically town and district, with such a population, did rtlieainutaratls4airctlhaiftreima the 4 k p,clapper
the deity co
f t oanntknman to
they break down in attempting to grasp too not muster in stronger numbers, and show that ringpw' when t6e skip is a few yards from the top of the
much. The legislative interference with the they Can appreciate good music, and so give to shaft. The object of ringing the clapper is to warn the
labour of children and young persons is whole- them the support they deserved. engineer that the men are within a few yards of the top.
some enough if carried out on liberal and en- A FAST YOUNG MAN.—At the Petty Sessions, The e°3-ir"er cannot look at the silent indicator and the
lightened principles, but Messrs. Redg,rave and yestenley, before Major Fletcher and IV. C. piece
leatherin
ttiime ee.do Sueprio,sur!
htheeedbueill
Baker are virtually called upon to overstep a le- Firiustnee, Eggre., Henry Eyaas, afete Johnson, see would be the indicator 'i'neirle thye 'engine-house. A
gitiniate boundary, and interfere with the labour was charged by Henry Rowelitle with obtaining, sudden mad steam coming in at the engiue.house door
of at tilts, competent to make their own terms by false pretences, some ale, meet, and other would obscure tho indicator. The chimney that the
still, their etoployerii. Thew reports incidentally artielee, on the 111th instent, his property. air. steam gone opts .but au feet from the door of the en.
elves ttis in really inttanees, and all a naterel Peery appeared to proetoute. Complainant ettid reeb°"°'
e flu
.iseiltr.s are
~wasndatolote"otohuntr 'w'flu cht keei"re-
vneateeuenoe 4140'V Aleut-aid legislatieu has alined that on Saturday last the prisoner canoe iato his . tosathee—bOolieer.4' .i. no thenot' snow whether either doorawoans
at what it 'vogue aeoonaidisle house and mailed for a glass of ale, anti asked if open at the taus of the wildcat. The chimney is at the

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