The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-03-06 00:00:00

SAITETADir 3, H/5.

Pearson, to Ellen Jones, Beerhonse ; the Nelson,
Brierley Hill, from John Aston, to Henry Holding ;ithe
Half Way Inn, Kingswinford. from Joseph Shakespeare,
deceased, to Elizabeth Shakespeare.
SCHOOL BOARD PROSECUTION.—At the Police Court, on
Thursday, before Mr. I. Spooner, stipendiary, James
Shaw, Charles Jones, Henry Pritchard, and Enoch Reid,
were each fined 53 for neglecting to send their children
to school. Inspecter Breton proved the cases. Similar
cases egainst William Boden and Charles Hill were ad-
journed for a week, and a case against Samuel James
was adjourned for a month.
BRUTAL Assauvr.—Sampson Roden was charged with
assaulting Susar.nah Oakley, an old woman, on the 20th
ult. Complainant who appeared in Court had a very bad
black eye, said she did not wish to go on with the case.
Mr. Spooner said he should most certainly hear the case.
Complainant said she lived ant the Oaks, and defendant
lived near her. On the above date she said he had been
beating her daughter and went to see about it. Defend-
ant came to her end struck her a violent blow on the eye.
Mr. Spooner said defendant was a great brute.—Defend-
ant was further charged with assaulting Elizabeth Oakley,
an the 20th ult. Complainant said she was defendants
housekeeper, and on the above date he struck her on the
face and on the back and she still felt the effects of the
blow. Defendant was sentenced to 3 months imprison-
ment for each offence and ordered to fined two surities
of £lO each to keep the peace for 12 months.
ASSAULTING A WlFE.—Benjaulin Wood was chargad
with assaulting his wife on the 24th ult. Mr. Addisen
defended. This case aJjourned from last week to enable
defendant.to obtain an advocate. Mr. Snooper read over
the woman's evidence which was to the effect that defen-
dant caught hold of complainant by the hair of her head,
and struck her on the eye, brused her right temple and
she became ins,nsa.ble. Mr. Addison said defendant
through him, exprencd his regret for what he had done
He had received some iejury with his head some tuna
two and a little think over comes him. He did not re-
collect aitytniugiabout it and had promised to alter from
drink. Mr. Spooner said it was a very brutal assault and
lie shou,d sentence defendant to six months hard lab.mr.

CHARGE OF ROBBERY 13,Y A POLICE OFFICER.
Police-constable James Taylor, stationed at Q uarry
Bank, was charged with stealing a chain, value 3s ill the
property of Police constable Alfred Godly, at Brierley
Hill Police station: Godly said he was stationed at Brier-
ley Hill Police Station and prisoner was a police-oonstable
stationed at Quarry Bank. Witness missed the chain
produced about Octeber 1874. It was in his cupboard
inside the station. Prisoner said he bought the chain
from a cheap-jack in August.
_the., Grove said she lived at Cradley Forge, Prisoner
gave her the chain some time about August.
Police-constable Lsvin said lie received the chain from
last witness.
Prisoner was furlier charged with stealing a knife and
fork valued 7d. the property of Police-constable John
Giles said he was stationed at Brierley Hill Police
Station, on the Ist of February he had six knives and six
forks in his cupboard and missed one knife and one fork
on the 24i1l ult., the knife and fork prodUced were simi-
lar to those he had.
Mrs. leivin wife of Police-constable Lavin said she
lived at Quarry Bank Police Station, and prisoner was
stationed there she searched his box on the 22nd inst and
found a knife and fork there. She delivered the knife
and fork to Sergeant Richards.
Sergeant Richards said he received the knife and fork
from last witness.
Superintendent Mills said he apprehended prisoner
that morning at the police station and charged him with
steeling a knife and fez-1r from the Brierley 11.11 police
station. Prisener said he did not know that they were in
his box
There was aeother charge against prisoner for stealing
a pair of carts the property of Police-constable Doobar,
but this case was hot proceeded with.
Prisoner was sentenced to three months impriso 'anent

TIMOAT AFFECTIONS AND HoilturrEss.--All ant.
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will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate
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Troches." These famous " lozenges " are now sold
by most respectable chemists in this country at
is lid per box. People troubled with a "hacking
cough," a "slight cold," or bronchial affections, can-
not try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to
progress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic
affections. See that the words "Brown's Bronchial
Troches" are on the Government Stamp around
each box.—Manufactured by JOHN I. BROWN & SONS,
Boston, -United States. Depot, 493 Oxford-street,
London.

ADVICE To Mont Ens I—Are you broken in your
rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting
teeth? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of
MRS. 'WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. it will relieve
the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harm-
less and pleasant to taste, it produces natural,
quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and th•
little cherub awakes "as bright as a button." It
soothes the child, it softens the gums, allays all
pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the
best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhcea,
whether arising from teething or other causes. Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealers
everywhere at Is lid per bottle.—Manufactured
-New York, and at 493 Oldord-street, London.
FLORILINE I—FOR THE TEETH AND BREATH.—A
few drops of the liquid "Floriline " sprinkled on a
wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, which
thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or
impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops
decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness,
and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes
all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or
tobacco smoke. "The Fragrant Floriline," being
composed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is deli-
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the age. Price 2s 6d, of all Chemists and Perfumers.
Prepared by Henry 0. GALLUP, 493 Oxford-streete
London.

VALI:IA.BLE Dzsconal in rite HAIB.-4fyourhalx
is turning grey or white, or falling off, use "The
Mexican Hair Renewer," for it will positively restore
in every case Grey or White hair to its original
colour, without leaving the disagreeable smell of
most "Restorers." It makes the hair charmingly
beautiful, as well as promoting the growth of the
hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed.
Certificate from Dr. Versmann on every bottle, with
full particulars. Ask your Chemist for the "MEXI-
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493 Oxford Street, London and sold by Chemists and
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Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia.—lt is sometimes difficult to determine which of
these diseases is afflicting the sufferer, but such trucer-
tainty will be immateral if Holloway's remedies be used.
They alleviate and cure all muscular and nervous pains,
In hereditary rheumatism, after bathing the affected
part with warm salt water, Holloways Ointment should
e well rubbed upon the spot that it may penetrate and
exert its so )thing and regulating properties on the deep-
er vessels and nerves which being unduly exited, cause
eoth pain and swelling. Holloway's treatment has tthe
ebit of removing the disease without debilitating the
rtstitution which was the inevitable result of the bleed.
on mar cury, , and colchicum practice formerly adopted
minhese complaints.

The PRIVATION OP THE USE OE' ONES'S LIMBS while the
other functions of Nature are intact is a serious mortifica-
tion to the actively disposed. Such, however, is the con-
dition of the victims of rheumatism or gout. To walk
without enduring agony is impossible, to use the arms,
free from excruciating pain, is equally impracticable. A
Leling of gratitude therefore pervades the frame when
the means are afforded of using all the members without
judicious and frequent application of POWELL'S RHEU-
MATIC EMBROCATION. It is past all doubt the grandest
specific for the evils we have named, and others of a
similar character. May be obtained of all Chemists.
Price is lid. and 2s 91. Laboratory: 114 and 116 south-
ampton-row, Loncion.
A BALD Than may not inaptly be compared to a house
without a thatching. Itls exposed to the cold, and is alto-
gether unsightly in aspect. Resort may be had to a wig,
a scalp, or an assemblage of foreign hairs intermingled
with the scanty material of original growth still vouch-
safed to the bare caput; or but the effect is poor and the
disguise too apparent. Let those whose mirror assures
them of the approach of baldness or the stealthy march
of grey hairs assail the enemy in time. Let them
employ the infallible restorative known as Mrs. S. A.
ALLEN'S WORLD'S HAIR RESTORER, and laugh to scorn
Cie impotency of years and their attempt to rob and
disfigure humanity. To be obtained of all Cit.n.ists and
Perfumers throughout the world. Price 6s. Lepct; :41
and 116, Southampton-row, London.
THE THROAT AND WINDPIPE are especially liable to
inflammation, causing soreness and dryness, tickling
and irritation' inducing cough and affecting the voice.
For these symptoms use glycerine in the form of jujubes.
Glycerine in these agreeable confections, being in proxt
inity to the glands at the moment they are excited by
the act of sticking, becomes actively healing. 6,1 and 1,
packets (by post 8 or 15 stamps), labelled "JAMES EPPS
k Cu,, Flotmeopithic CheiniAs, 48, Threadneedle St.
tn,i 170, Piecatlt ti v. f.ondon."—Sold in Stourbridge by
A.. P. Morris, Chemist, and J. H. Bland. Chemist.
Bryant ant :dry beg to direct special attention to their
New Oval Pack,,t Vesta Boxes with Patent Spring Cov-
ers, which are entirely free from all Bough Edges and
Sharp Corners, and admitted by every one to be the Be,t,
aad Cheapest Pocket Box ever produced. Retailed ever--
where at One Penny. Patentees and sole mauufactut era,
Bryant and May, London. E.

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LICENSED VICTUALLR,RS' Drillga A. I'
HA LESOWEN.

The first of what is intended to be a series of
annual dinners, in connection with the Licensed
Victuallers' Association of Halesowen, was held at
the New Inn, Halesowen, on Weduedday evening
last. Au excellent meal, of which roast and boiled
fowls formed the most salient feature, was heartily
partaken of by the numerous company present.
After the cloth was removed, Mr: Bloxham, sur-
geon, was elected Chairman, and Mr. Edward
Paskins, Vice-Chairman. Mr. Millward, secretary
of the Worcestor Licensed Victuallers' Association,
attended as a deputation from Worcester. There
were also several visitors present.
The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, said
he would propose as the first toast one that was
always received with pleasure wherever English-
men met together. It was the "Health of the
Queen; may she live long and happily "—(great
cheering).
The Chairman next gave "The Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family,"
after which

Mr. E. Paskins proposed "The Army, Navy, and
Auxiliary Forces.' He should follow the example
of the worthy chairman, in his brevity. Neither
the army or the navy had ever been found wanting
when their country needed their services, and he
hoped that if a future occasion should arise they
would be found fully adequate for the defence of
their country. The Auxiliary Forces had not yet
been tested, but he had no doubt that when the
time arrived they would acquit themselves like
Englishmen—(cheers): He coupled with the toast
the name of Lieutenant Hayes.
Haycs responded, and said he could only

tin it liad fall-en into more efficient hands to
answer the toast Of the "Army, Navy, and Auxi-
liary Forces." The first two had proved themselves
worthy of every word that could be said of them.
The auxiliary forces had not yet had an opportu-
nity of distinguishing themselves, but if the ne-
cessity unhappily did arise, he hoped they would
be able to do all that was required of thetn—(hear,
hear). He had great pleasure in being there that
evening. The Licensed Victuallers had been in
a state of apathy, but they suddenly woke up when
some alterations in the law took place, n,nd the
country was soon made aware of what immense
power the Licensed Victuallers really possessed—
(hear. hear). Mr. Mill ward informed him that it
was contemplated to form a national association
for England. He again thanked them for coupling
his name with the toast, and he also thanked them
on behalf of the auxiliary forces—(applause).
The next toast devolved upon the Vice-Chair-
man, who proposed " The County,Members." They
had done all that was required of them, and he
hoped that whenever they were called upon they
would do the same again. He had much pleasure
in proposing the county members—Messrs. Allsop
and Walker—(cheers.
The Chairman next gave "Success to the
Licensed Victuallers Association. He felt utterly
inadequate to do justice to the toast. Unfortu-
nately he was not in possession of any statistics
which would enable him to show them how it was
going on, but they would learn this from Mr.
Amphlett, later in the evening. Personally he
could say very little about the Licensed Victual-
lers. That they were a very important part of the
community had been clearly shown during the late
election. He held in his hand a paper in which
Sir Wilfrid Lawson stated that there were 7,902,000
gallons of spirits consumed in England during the
past year. He thought that was another evidence
of their great numbers, if those figures were at all
to be trusted. When he entered that room he had
not the slightest idea that he was going to occupy
the honourable position he occupied as their chair-
man. He had very great pleasure in coupling with
the toast the name of Mr. Amphlett, the secretary
of the Association—(applause).
Mr. Amphlett thanked the Chairman for coup-
ling his name with the toast, and those present for
the cordial manner in which they had responded
to it. He had volunteered his services as secre-
tary of the Association, which had not been long
enough in existence to enable him to produce
balance-sheet. The society started in January
last, and numbered nearly 40 members. Three
honorary members and several financial members
had joined that night. Financially the society
was in a good position, and was quite as prosper-
ous as its most enthusiastic supporters could wish.
He hoped that at their first annual meeting they
would be able to bring forward a good balance
-
sheet, showing an increase in their numbers and
in their funds. Already amongst themselves.theY
had proved the good of combination. If it had
not been for that, they would all have had to close
at ten o'clock—(hear, hear, and applause). He
concluded by hoping that the society might con-
tinue to be as prosperous in the future as it had
been up the present—(loud applause).
Mr. Hayes proposed the health of the Chairman,
who was well-known to all of them as a skilful
practitioner and a kind-hearted gentleman. He
sincerely hoped that evening would not be the last
occasion on which he would be amongst them--
(cheers),

The Chairman, in responding, said he was sure
they would be much better pleased in listening to
a good song than to'a prosy speech. He-thanked
them very heartily for the way in which they had
drunk his health, and was much obliged to them
for the pleasant evening he had spent amongst
them, and he hoped he should be present with
them on many future occasions. He concluded
by proposing the health of the Vice-Chairman--
(cheers).
Mr. Paskin (the Vice-Chairman) thanked thew,
and said he had attendeded every meeting and did
his duty, and would always do the same. it Was
for the good of all to combine, and he hoped they
would see a great many more places represented
on the next occasion.

The " Committee " were next proposed. and res•
ponded to on behalf of them, by Mr. Melley.
The "Visitors" was next proposed by Mr. Meath.
Mr. Millward said he had attended there that
night with a great deal of pleasure—having been
some years connected with the parent society of
this county—to congratulate them on their success
in having formed that society at Halesowen. A
scheme of national organisation had been formed
so as to amalgamate the separate associations for
mutual defence, and he was glad to see they had
anticipated the wishes of their London friends hY
forming that society. He referred to the populo9.
places scheme, which had proved a total failure le
this country. It was stated that legislation, 65
far as the licensing trade was concerned, was set-
tled ; but he did not believe it. There were seve-
ral clauses of the Licensing Act that required
amendment, if not repeal. Amongst these 'wag
the question of Brewers' Licenses. And there wag
also the Grocers' Licenses, which the Licensing
Magistrates had not the power to refuse if do
apphcant was properly rated. He thought the,
ought to have the power of refusing a grocer'
license as well as a licensed victualler's. ktr•
Elolmes had given notice of a bill to do away wi.th
the brewers' licenses, and from the manner 10
which it was being taken up he believed it would
be carried. He next reforred to Sir Wilfrid Law-
son's motion. It was originally intended to pro-
pose a direct negative to it on the first reading;
but it was afterwards thought better to reserve the
opposition until after the second reading. 111. e
thought the licensed victuallers should try to le'
crease the opposition to that bill when it came 00
for the second reading. The parent society viola
be always ready to help them when occasion re-
quired, and he hoped the same good feelityt
would continue to exist which had existed In
kindred counties. He was quite sure that with
reference to the "populous places" clause there
would be no difficulty in getting that altered. There
could be no justice until an uniform time of clos-
ing was adopted, and he hoped that when the
question came on for discussion again in the House,
of Commons they (the trade) would be in a better
position to deal with it than they now were.
Their's was a young association, and possibly they
had not heard of the National Defence League.
No doubt they would hear there was one after-
wards, and he hoped they would join them, and
would do their best to secure the return of meal'
bers who were engaged in the interests of the
trade—(great cheering).
Several other toasts were given and responded
to, and a number of excellent songs were sung,
and a pleasant evening was spent.

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