The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-08-30 00:00:00

TIDE STOT7III3RIPOE OPSFRVER.

John Bridgewater, of Cradley, who applied
for a sweet wine license, wss first called, and
was opposed by Mr. Perry, on behalf of Isaiah
Hughes.
Mr. King asked upon what ground he oppoeed.
Mr. Perry said that he understood h was net
required as there Wag already a plentiful supply.
Mr. King said that was not eufficiene. unless
he could prove that the house was disorderly.
Mr. Perry said he could not do that.
Mr. King read a section of the Act of Parlia-
ment.

The opposition was withdrawn and the Hoenso
granted.
John Stevens, grocer, Netherend, sweet wino.
—Granted.

Simeon Field, tobacconkt, was the next
applicant for a sweet wino license The appli-
cant proved that he had held an excise license
for some years.
Mr. Perry opposed on behalf of Mr. W. Row-
cliff°, Mr. G. Hark, and Mr. Bristow, on the
ground that it was not wanted.—The applica-
tion was granted.
Reuben Harper, beerhouse keeper, applied
for a sweet wine license. Adjourned until the
adjourned meeting
Eliza Oliver, Colley Gate, bocrhouse keeper,
applied for a sweet wine license.—Postponed
until the adjourned meeting.
William Farmer, Belbroughton, applied for a ,
wine and spirit license.
Mr. Perry supported the application, and said ;
it was made under the 50th section of transfer
Mr. Farmer formerly kept the Queen's Head,
but it was pulled down to erect schools. The
house was a good one, which Mr. Wooldridge,
surveyor, would prove.—Granted.
William Evan Hipkiss, Lodge Forgo, applied
for the removal of &license from the present
house occupied by his father, to another house
near. _ . .

Mr. Perry said that it was a similar applica-
tion to the last one. Applicant's father lived
in the old house who did not %%hill to leave it,
aud that the license be transferred to &mother

. S. Leonard proved that the house was
worth -OS per year, and that the plan produced
was correct.—Postponed until the adjourned
meeting.
Thomas Foxhall, of The Hayes, applied for
a license to sell beer. Applicant proved that Le
had held a iiCCIISO to sell eider, and he was
often asked for beer. He had got good accom-
modation for horses and traps. P.S Rea proved
that the applicant had been convicted, and Le
was opposed by two of his neighbours.— Ho/fused.
. „ .

Samuel Bennett, Two Ges, Cradley, beer-
house keeper, applied for a spirit license kind
was supported by Mr. Holbcrton, who produced
a memorial numerously signed by most of the
influential persons in the neighbourhood, and
said that the mining district had considerably-
developed itself and required moro accommoda-
tion. This was proved by Mr. S. Leonard,
surveyor. Applicant proved that the house had
been a beerhouse for 49 years, and that he had
kept it for many years and had no conviction.
Mr. Perry opposed on behalf of Simeon Finch,
who said he lived within two hundred yards off
Bennett, and that there was but little deukand
for spirits.—Refused.
Edward Hawkswood applied for a spirit
license, and was opposed by Mr. C. W. Collis,
who raised an objection as to the legality of the
notices issued in the local papers, on the ground
that the advertisements had not appeared 14
clear days before the annual lioensiniz meeting,
and that the time would not expire before Satur-
day.—The objection proved fatal, and the case
was adjourned until the adjourned licensing
meeting.
Mr. Stokes said that he appeared to support
Mr. Hazeldine's application, and that the sante
objection would apply.
The Bench said it would ; and the whole of
the cases were adjourned until the adjourned
meeting, for fresh notices to appear.

fines. After giving other interesting particulars, re-
lative to the number of boiler explosions in England
.luring the year, the report points out that the causes
of explosion have been egnally &Tided between faults
ef eonlithetion, tenet of proper inspection, or inat-
kettle* of lattendasti; but that there had been an
feessal amber of sasualtiee to steam pipes and
linforrib Plata cylinder boilers externally fired, and
Cornish oe Lancashire boilers internally tired, had
bank le shoat equal numbers. Attached to the re-
port Its mane general remarks on boiler explosions,
sod some of the prise* theories as to the supposed
ammo of theta. These are illustrted by numerous
woodcuts, showing how the various explosions are
canoed, together with explanatory notes as how to
avoid them In feet, the pamphlet containing the
report is as full of information as " an egg is full of
meat," and will be found to be highly interesting to
all employers of eteein rower.
Tss if kanno.—UM 3donday last, a public tea
meeting and concert was held in the Methodist
New Cumin:lion Chapel. Kiddenninster-street.
Upwards of sat down to a most excellent tea;
great hilarity and satisfaction appeared to prevail.
liter tea, lir. S. Bridgwater, formerly of this
gs called
tehdott, oghthe maidenchair,
and,
m. a T..
town, but ~ .,youftisDtu(ll.3.l,elVa ,an
speech, am chairman, opened the proceedings of
the evening, fulluwed by a number of speeches on
the spiritual aspects of our churches, our great
conformity to the world, our tendency and fond-
ness for ritualistic observances, and great lack of
spiritual power; the necessity of personal investi-
gado", greater wakefulness and more earnest and
persevering payer—both private and public.—
The speeches were interepered by duets, trios,
and choruses. beautifully and artistically rendered
by the Ifeatheote Family, assisted by the choir.
The meeting broke up about ten'elock, with votes
of thanks to the ladies who gut up the tea, to the
kleathcote family and singers, and to the Chair-
man, for the very able, efficient, and affable man-
ner in which he had presided. The tea was given
by the friends of the above-named place, and the
profits, which will be considerable, will be devoted
to the Trust Fund.—Commuaicafed.

LANCEN E Casi.—At the Petty Sessions, yester-
day, before Major Fletcher and Mr. H. L. Freer,
Henry O'Boyle, a youth. was charged with steal-
ing a pocket handkerchief on the 23rd inst, the
property of Samuel Little. Prosecutor said that
he IVIIS going home towards the Lye, when the
prisoner came up to him with two other men, one
of the men struck him a violent blow on the mouth
and lootteued ilevurAl teeth and knocked him down.
He (witness) got up and pulled out his handkerchief
to wipe his mouth aith, when the prisoner snatched
it from Lim and ran AA ay. It is worth sixpence. P.O
Harrison proved apprehending the prisoner, who
denied taking it, but ha (witness) found it between
his waistcoat and shirt. in defence, prisoner said
one of the men gave it to him, and that he was very
sorry. Edward Mills gave the misouer a 'good
character. Sentenced to three weeks hard labour.
CHANGE Oh S fEALING • SOVEREIGN.—Before
Major Fletcher, the Hon. C. G. Lytteltou and C. P.
Noel, Henrietta Matthews, a domestic servant, was
charged with stealing a sovereign on the 21st lust,
lii. property of William Edwards, of Hawley. Com-
plainant said that on the above date he had a sovereign
and a shilling in a purse, and put the purse in his
box, which was not locked, He missed the sovereign
on the 25th. Could not say the primmer took it.
He did not wish to press the case. Prisoner is in
the employ of his sou. Ann Grant, shopkeeper, of
Healey, said that the prisoner came to her shop and
purchased some sweets and figs, and she changed her
a sovereign. Sarah Blair said that the prisoner came
to their shop and purchased a hat, necktie, six pocket
handkerchiefs, and :some ribbon, and paid is. She
left some money unpaid. P.O Stutters proved appre-
hending the prisoner on the 25th inst. On charging
her with stealing a sovereign, she said that she took
it out of the box on the day of the bazaar and left
shilling. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Major Fletcher
said they had taken into consideration her (prisoner's)
good character, and that the prosecutor wished to
withdraw the case, and as she had been in prison
since Monday, should discharge her.

embezzlement within the meaning of the Act.
Prisoner had not only received the four sums of
money; but had received others—in all £29. He
was not going to say it was an honest transaction;
but contended that the charge had not been
proved.
Prisoner was then committed to take his trial at
the next Worcester Sessions, bail being accepted
in one surety of £lOO, and himself in £2OO,