The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-07-24 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.
44GLEY sTocK SALE.
AfONDAY, JULY 26th, 1875.
6so sub
and LAMBS.
l'ulvild of Fat and otker CATTLE, including a
Tirrilu b•T of IdWiers, Barrens, and Young Stores.
Tko ilual fliry of CALVES and PIGS.
Bale at kleven.
'OA rES, PERRENS & WOOLDRIDGE.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO THE
INHABITANTS OF STOURBRIDGE
AND NEIGHBOURHOOD,
MR. J. F. APPERSON,
SURGEON-DENTIST,
HAMPSTEAD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM.
HAS very great pleuure in stating to the
inhabitants of Stourbridga and
neighbourhood that, he will in future attend
EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY;
from Ten till Five, at
MRS. HAWKINS'S MILLINERY
ESTABLISHMENT,
HIGH STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH fitted with the
Celluloid Base, a newly invented and
plaited materiel that cannot fail to give
satisfaction and comfort to the wearer.
NITROUS
OXIDE GAS.
Objectionable Teeth or roots extracted
while under the influence of Nitrious Oxide,
and other anteethetics.
Mr. Apperson's Antiseptic Astringent Den-
tifrice, for cleansing, beautifying, and
preserving the Teeth; in boxes, is. and ls.
6d.
Also his newly improved Tooth Brush, for
sleansing both sides of Teeth, Is. 6d. each.

F
BUILDING SITES,
THE"DEATII," STOURBRIDOE.
MEBSnn.
0418. PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE
are favoured with Instructions to SELL by AUL::
Atuai at tllb TALBOT HOTBI, BTOIIRBBIDOE, 021 TUESDAY,
1112?".? 17th,1875, lat Five o'clock in the Afternoon, sub-
Conditions then to be read-25 Lots of very
Anale FREEHOLD BUILING LAND, varying from
At° 2,608 square yards each, and having good frontages
thi—ipt..,htourhridge and Kidderminster Turnpike Road,
kur"4:4o
t,‘(4o feet wide) leading g from the Heath to Kinver,
kide wan ,intended new street (30 feet wide) to be
Th.ilzoss the said Land into Glebe Lane.
▪:' 4.4 and is ot fist-rate quality, ona sandy watt-soil,
11-7` desirable for Building purpose., and commzuads
yo-takting views over the surrounding country, and is an-
au;tedlY some of the best BUILDING LAND that can
- e offered in the neighbourhood of Stourbridge.
4107,eaPecial attention of Capitalists is drawn to the
et 1.441, as forming most eligible sites for the ereotion
b...tuek Residences They are situate in a healthy neigh-
ii4l7`,444d. in the suburbs of the town of Stourbridge ;
es49ht the Estates of the Representatives of the late Mr.
state-1141e and
Mr. Shutt; and it may confidently be
A to▪ (10111„ring Villa Sites in the neighbourhood, is again likely
untnr for a long time.
tel greater portion of the Purchase Money
llttn.
" 1) on Mortgage if required.
lana and
any further Information, application to
brid„ to Messrs. Freer and Perry, Solicitors, Stour-
di or to the Auctioneers, Steurbridge.

• 1310111iBRIDOE STOCK SALES, IN
4 t7GtT2T.
3.IIEBDiY, the 3rd.
the 17th.
-'4Oa&Y. the 81st.
Riltries solicited.

[ESTABLISHED 1864.]
MESDAMES LASKEY & TIUNSTON
(From Devonshire),
HONITON POINT LACE
MANUFACTURERS,
122, HIGH-STREET,
BTOURBRIDGE.
English aid Foreign Lace Transferred, Cleaned, and
Altered.
ENGLISH & FOREIGN LACE CLEANED,
TRANSFERRED, AND ALTERED.
Wedding Veils, Flounces, Mastlos, and Handkerchiefs
made specially to order. Patterns will be sent by
Poet, on application.
A superior Stock of Honiton, Brussels, Valenciennes
Maltese, Yak and French Lace, in 131.5.cr and Winn
and MADB-UP Lase Goods.
LINEN COLLARS, FRILLS, CHIbIISETTES AND SETS
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING
Infants' Cloaks, Hoods, Hats, and Pelisses.
MADEIRA, SWISS AND GUIPURE WORE.
SILK SCARFS AND TIES.
Balbriggan, Silk, Lisle, and other Hosiery.
'num; & &OTC', CAMBRIC LINEN HANDKERCEIBiII.
---
TROMPBOWEI & FRENCH CORSETS, JVPONS,
AND GLOVES.
WHITE and COLORED UNDERSHIRTS.
L. and H. solicit attention to their
NEW SPRING GOODS
Which are now ready, having been carefully selected in
every Department.

18' 114GLEY-BTREBT, ETOURBRIDUE.
RING is favoured with Instructions
41!Eli.."val the Executors of the late Mrs. Boulton,
4th, t 0 SELL by AUCTION, on WILDINBIDAY,
°ll th
V1101:4 18751 P e premises, as above. the
4a4-I°ol, "1,
lL • exeellumitHOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Illafi'ee'isehiding Elegant DRA.WING-ROO M
tire gal iri Walnut an two
Crimson Rep, six chairs,
and Conch; Walnut Centre Table, Gilt
etleaTable ; Damask and Lace V% indow Curtains;
llailay Telescope Dining Table, Mahogany Chairs,
' 41tPrnila_laallany Dinner Wagon; superior Brussel s
iYool Rugs, Pier Glasses, Oak Hall Chairs,
--iessoh
Tudor, and
Vs% a 0.4 tit Carpets, &c.; KahaganYl
allikbagany d I BEDSTEADS, sere! ale Feath ua - Mahoganyan
roll A Marble Top Toilet
tuts I, er ...e..e ; and
4PPUr6""II4I,IIY Chest-of-Drawers, and other Chamber
buila —alit ces, Kitchen Requisite., xight-day Clock,
CoTlitt lad Tea service, plated Articles, Metal D,isi:
Chklift.„,_' ; utaall quantity of Wine, dm., drc., as detail a
144111-"' which may be bad of the Auctioneer, Setour-
to
even days previous to the Sale.
mumence punctually at 11.30.
...-'----......._

NV" • JENKS,
SADDLER AND CONTRACTOR
Manufacturer of
TENTS, MARQUEES, RICK CLOTHS,
WATERPROOF WAGON AND CART COVERS
HORSE CLOTHS, TARPAULINGS, THRESHING
CLOTHS, &C.,
111011 STREE.T, CRADLEY HEAT II
NEAR CRADLEY STATION.
Repairs done in all Branches on the Premises.

" lib keliS for SALE by Road, Rail or Canal,
ttel. Won's, Brocit woorßrick Woiks, Brierley
ftW° SECOND-RAND Village PH/ETONS,
tV. 'Etc? 14 Ulan buouGßAm, FOE ALE —Apply,
Oldswinford Carriage Works, Stourbrigge.
Otikv
of Hagly.—Prettily situated,
10 LET, FURNISHED, in the
ci.ze.gliboarhood e
Itt'skiZetio, Stables, dte &C.—No need 'apply but
1it,711"1,--4pl 4,14,•
D Post Office, Pedinsre,
4rbridge. Yi
• •
4°L.13011N
.—Mt desirable Offices
Solicitors or Insurance Companies. or 11111
144.4.c4i.1141.Pr1ate Show Rooms, TO LET,74I) to
Sloe, 107, Hatton Gardan, London.

ENGLISH FRET CARVING.
BitACHETS, BOOKRESTS,
READING EASELS, FLOWER STANDS
PHOTOGRAPHIC FRAME
MADE IN
OAK WALNUT, OR MAHOGANY
On the premises,
ANT DIDION CUT TO OIDIR.
SWISS CARVED GOODS
A large assortment just arrived, unusually cheap.
Carved Carte Frames 6d. each; ditto to hold two.
each; large Braskets, Is. ; Corner Brackets, Is. 84.;
Match Boxes, 64.
ARCHER CLARKE,
71, HIGH kaTRILET, BTOURBBIDGE.

Ili
~, MONEY.
ALL 1.41,,i,Y4A8 GENTLEMAN with 611171F.a.
t: ir•-.11 is desirous of making immediate ADVAri
su *telltale
' allitz n, manufacturers,
in town
et %%up!, kale or female. requiring the same, . band.
farmers, tradesmen,
lias le -I. 1 ill auras from £lO to £5OO on note of
ERN* -2,l„ta. Terrus from £5 per cent., extending from
kibs iallS ilkt:',4ll to five years. Mortgages negotiated at
.0. j;:t* Distance no object, as persons can
personally from 10
d, ~„ i.'„,cr.eheque. BY applyingdi. licsl carre-
ll', iitur4 .7 Letter, elm:lulling a ss
A.
__ _
3,,y,
a2l Viil., 8 ilia %Mount required to MY. A. 13nAn
-1314'10a4, London, B. E., Particulars will be
lf,k reiarn of Post
441aaCtii;11 with loan offices. Reoiding in the
lit- -41 ever stets 1841. !Secrecy with despstch.
I °liiii! r ady for immediate investment in liar n_r.
Dot under £5O. oa any descriptie9n
N. vnirT)..l security no less one year, at a low
i %ILA or i: 1 P.tr cent. on Personal, than d
8 per cent on free.
.. _
.9411,44,4ti101d
security. interest in all sues payable
cliA lithh,',Y..alad Ilot it advance. Distance no object:
tttskizationa will be treated with strictest secrecy and
o
st,tlissioblicaley obtainable on the shortest notice. r4O
1/44744Y,1 041bZit.PPIY :With fall Particulars as to natureiiL.l
lhet%4 ealkoi". requil
and for what Period, to v greet,
,
%I W.ea, 18,/., Financier, 9, Great Busse -a
i 0111,,,
' kith ,SZtis to be lent in Town or Country, to
bit,;j4441413, Pennon, Tradesmen, or others, In?!
he i4vit,;pand upwards, upon personal security. lus
IlioNalUti,„ctat• per annum, from one to seven year.
tem til let -4 or eha,Res
Also sums from OiSe
at 'I% htilltidt on ilortztade. t three and a hall per
, Z:11%1:;tbial‘l Ji;Zltal.oor_ leeeseluildgePraope!ty,_for
Maury. term
4411a;:illati4eterY"r8*—APPIY w
I te Girdlest".
, t and Surveyor, a
' \llk `aaton•square, London.
box
°I
CLARKE'S B 41 Pill° in
ttl:nra all discharges from the Urinar
4--.. tequired or constitutional, 45/In:in
isold in boxes, 4s gd saall_ "y_
n •; or SIBIU r
S;:ts-fl:Plil ::ilille. jaekedr°,rlf. J. CLaaa a
' -Ih-stretet, Lincoln.—Whniesanates
1, London,snd *lithe Whole

THE LONDON HAIR CUTTING, DRIZEISING,
SINGEING AND SHAMPOOING ESTABLISMENT
190, HIGII-STEET, DUDLEY.
.--
J . WILKINS
B"s to call the attention of Ladies alai
Gentlemen, to his Large, Choice, and Fashionable
STOCK of WIGS, BRAIDS, CHIGNONS, PLAITS.
HBAD-DBISSRS, and ORNAMENTAL HAIR of
every description, Shade of Colour, and Finest Quality,
at reduced Prices.
Sole Inventor of the AUSTRALIAN LIQUID HAIR
BYE, for Changing Red or Grey Hair to a Beautiful
Brown or Black, in a few minutes, without staining the
skin or injuring the hair. Also, the Celebrated Extract
of Rosemary, for removing Scurf and promoting the
Growth of the Hair, and preventing its tailing oft or
turning grey.
Wigs, Beards, and Whiskers, for Charades or Theatrical
Purposes, for Sale or on Hire. Lessons given in Hair
Dressing.
Note the Address:-
- 190, HIGH STREET, DUDLE?
ZSTABLISHID 22 Yeats.

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MAKER.
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11111 V ii,
15-- Punctually attalulagte.

IMPORTA.NT NOTIOM,
METHERINGHAM'S
DINING_AND REFRESHMENT It GOMS,
72, UPPER HIGH STREET, STOU.RBRIDGE.
•
[OPPOSITE THE STOURBRIDGE AND KIDDERMINSTER BANK.]
MISS METHERINGHAM begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of
Stourbridge and Neighbourhood, that she has OPENED the above Premises in the BAKING and CON-
FECTIONERY BUSINESS, and hopes by supplying none but genuine and First-class Goods, to merit a share
of their patronage and support.
RICH BRIDE CAKES.
MERINGUES A LA CHANTILLY. ICE CREAMS.
CROQUANT OF RATAFIES. WATER ICES.
CROQUANT OF WALNUTS. JELLIES.
TURTLE AND OTHER SOUPS.
CHOPS, STEAKS, &c., ON THE SHORTEST ?*-NOTICE.
:
WEDDING BREAKFAST, DINNER I*PARTIES,
BALL 2UPPERS, ace., SUPPLIED.
MEAT AND GAME DRESSED AND GARNISHED.
CELEBRATED YORKSHIRE GAME, AND OTHER PIES.
FOREIGN AND BRITISH WINES.
CONFECTIONERY AND pASTRY ESTABLISHMENT,
47 , HIGH STREET, STOIJRBRIDGE.
J • SHEARMAN
Beg respectfully te state that they have disposed of the above Old-Established Business to Messrs. 'Tanis and
Metheringhsza, on whose behalf they beg to solicit a continuance of those favours hitherto so liberally extended
to themselves.
MESSRS. HARRIS AND METHERINGHAM
Is taking to the above Business, beg to info's% the Inhabitants of Stourbridge and its vicinity, that no effort
shall be spared on their part to merit a continuance of public support. S. M. takes this opportunity of expres-
sing her best thanks for the kind patronage she has already received in connection with her branch business at 72,
High-street.
Stourbridge, October, ISM.

CAR' CAB, AND FUNERAL CARRIAGE ESTABLISHMENT,
OLD HILL.
JOSEPH WHITMORE
BEGS to Inform the Gentry and Public generally that he has added to his Establishment
A PATENT COMPOSITE HEARSE.

FUNERAL CARRIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

WAGONETTES, CABS, CARS, AND VEHICLES FOR PLEASURE PARTIES
ON THE MOST REASONABLE TERMS.
MOURNING COACH AND CAR OFFICE,
OLD HILL AND CRADLEY HEATH.
JOSEPH WHITMORE, Proprietor.

[ESTABLISHED 1807.]
FAMILY AND WHOLESALE BREWERY STORES,
ENVILLE STREET, STOU.RBRIDGE.
W • & T. S. BUCKNALL
OF THE BREWERY, KIDDERMINSTER,
BELUariuGrflatirthtykl:ave OPENED COMMODIOUS CELLARS, as above, for the
own
ALMS AND STOUTS,
IN CASKS OF NINE, GALLONS AND UPWARDS,
And that they have appointed
MR. JOSHUA BRIDGES,
THE RESIDENT AGENT FOR STOURBRIDGE AND DISTRICT,
From whom Prices and other Particulars may be obtained.
The fact of these CELEBRATED ALES having now been before the Public for three quarters of a century
a a guarantee at their excellence.
oar All Orders addressed—
A. LIM STORES,
ENV.ILLE STREET, STOURBRIDGE,
Will receive prompt attention.

"Not only to protect but to promote Trade, and to bring good Men together."
AS'eeiirity in Crediting. ESTABLISHED 1860. Speedy Recovery of Accounts.
FLINT & COMPANY'S
BRITISH AND FOREIGN COMMERCIAL INQUIRY OFFICES.
HEAD OFFICES :-58, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, E.C.
OPINIONS OF THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED THESE OFFICES.

To these who wish to loin these Offices as Members. The Year commences on the first of any month. Cheques
crossed National Provincial Bank to FLINT and CO.
Subscriptions £3 Sc £5 ss, £lO 10s, and upwards, per annum.
N.B.—Please Pend for a Prospectus, free on application to Agent for Stourbridge. Mr. S. FIELD.

R. THOMSON,
DRAPER AND CLOTHIER,
14 & 15, HAGLEY-STREET,
STOUBBRIDGE.
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING
MADE TO ORDER,
ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
L PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED.
Term on application.

FOR PICTURE FRAMES,
G 0 to the Practical Maker, where every des.
eription of PICTURE FRAMES, WINDOW
CORNICES, &c. are manufactured on the Premises,
Wholesale and Retail, by
D. LAMBERT,
House Decorator,
Gilder and
Picture Frame,
Manufacturer,
OLDSIVIN.FORD, Near STOURBRIDGA.
OLD PICTURE FRAMES, CORNICES,
AND MOULDINGS,
Of every description,
CLEANED, REPAIRED, or RE-GILT.
OLD PICTURES, Carefully Cleaned, Lined, and
Restored.
DL. having had 20 years' practical
• experience in all the above diffeient Branches,
begs to inform the Gentry and Public generally that he
has now.evory facility for executing any order that may
be entrusted to his care, which will meet with his perso-
nal and prompt attention.
Orders by Letter will meet with strict attention.'
Estimates given and Men of each Branch sent to any
part of the country.
Gentlemen may have their Ptcture Frames re-gilt on
their own Premises, if desired.

TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED.
Read the:New Work entitled
HOW TO ENSURE HEALTH.
Just published for two:stamps.'
BY DR. BARNES, M.D., (U.S.) •
ATREATISE on the LAWS GOVERNING
LIFE, and the CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, and
TREATMENT of all diseases depending on Exhaustion
of Nervous Vitality, such as Nervous Debility, Mental
and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart,
Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired Sight
and Memory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, De-
pression of Spirits, Loss of Energy and Appetite, Pains
in the Back and Limbs, Timidity, Self-Distrust, Dizzi-
ness, Love of Solitude, Groundless Fears, and many
other ailments, which, if neglected, bring the sufferers
to an early Death; together with Hints on Chronic
Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Hysteria, and
all diseases of the Nervous and alimentary system.
The Appendix to this valuable work contains many
useful PRESCRIPTIONS for the alleviation of suffering
and the cure of minor disorders, with full instructions
for their preparation and use.
Contains also some friendly advice on Hygiene, or th
WAY TO PRESERVE HEALTH.
Illustrated by numerous testimonials from grateful
patients who have been restored to health through the
author's instrumentality.
Sent post free for 2 stamps; or by letter post, three
stamps.
igir Address. Dr. BARNES, 48, Lonsdale Square
Barnsbury, London, N.
IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS.
DR. BARNES may be consulted personally
or by letter in all private and confidential cases
and for the benefit of Nervous Sufferers who cannot visit
him, he will, on receiving a description of their case, en-
closing a stamped envelope for reply, be ready to give his
opinion upon the nature of the case, and the principles
of treatment necessary to effect a permanent cure.
Address, Dr. BARNES, 48, Lonsdale Square, Barns-
bury, London, N.

MIOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE."-
1i siee Deuteronomy, chap. xii., verse 23.
CLARKE'S
WORLD FAMED
IBLOOD MIXTURE.
Trade Mark,—" Blood Mixture."
ruE CREAT BLOOD PURIFIER & RESTORER
SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, Blotches,
Ulcerated Sore Legs, Old Sores; Glandular
Swellings, Cancerous Ulcers, Spots, Pimples,
Pustules, Boils Carbthicles, Ringworms, Scald
Heads, Sore Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch, Seurfs,
Disoolorations of the Skin, Humours and
Diseases of the Skin of whatever name or
nature, are literally carried out of the system
in a short time by the use of this world-famed
Medicine.
THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS FROM ALL PARTS.
IMPORTANT ADVICE TO ALL.—Cleanse
the vitiated blood whenever you find its im-
purities bursting through the skin in pimples,
eruptions, or sores ; cleanse it when you find
it obstructed and sluggish in the veins ; cleanse
it when it is foul, and your feelings will tell
you when. Keep the blood pure, and the
health of the system will follow.
As this mixture is pleasant to the taste, and
warranted free from anything injurious to the
most delicate constitution of either sex, the
Proprietors solicits sufferers to give it a trial
to test its value. .
CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD
MIXTURE is Sold in Bottles 2s 6d each, and in
Cases, containing six times the quantity, us each--
sufficient to effect a permanent cure in the great
majority of long-standing eases, by all Chemists and
Patent Medicine Vendors thrvughout the United King-
dom and the world, or sent to any address on receipt
o 30 or 132 stamps, by the Proprietor,
F. 3. CLARKE,CREmrsT, Apothecaries' Hall,Lincoln.
Agent for Stourbridge : Mr. J. H. Bland, High-street.
Wholesale: All Patent Medicine Houses.
LONDON DEPOT: 150 OXFORD STREET

PUBLIC NOTICES.
WANTED, a BOY to take PAPERS into
the Country.—Apply, Observer Office, Stour
bridge.

MTANTED,a Good GENERAL SERVANT
one used to a Public-house. Liberal Wages
given.—Apply, Observer Office, Stourbridge.

WANTED at Stourbridge, an AGENT for
one of the oldest, largest, and most prosperous
LIFE ASSURANCE CO'S. Only those who are in-
clined to devote some attention to it are invited to apply,
to W. Brackenbury, Stroud, Gloucestershire

BRICK WORKS MANAGER.—WANTED,
an Experienced MAN, as MANAGER of a Buff
Building Brick, Tile, and Terra Cotta Works, in North
Wales. One preferred who can keep the Books of a
Company. A liberal Salary will be given to a competent
Man.—Address, J.Y., Wed:ly News Office, Huddersfield,

WANTED, to RENT a SMALL VILLA,
in the Neighbourhood of Stourbridge or
Wordsley.—Reply, by letter, to "A. 8. Post Office,
Brettell Lane.

WANTED, an ENGINEER—AppIy, Platte
Glass Works, Brettell Lane.

Agent WANTED with good connection
amongst Brewers and Victuallers, by an old Estab-
lished House in the:Malt Trade. Apply to Maltster,
office of this paper.

WORCESTERSHIRE
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
MEETING AT WORCESTER,
AUGUST 10th, 11th, and 12th, 1875.
President: The Right Hon. the EARL OF COVENTRY.
rrHE ANNUAL EXHIBITION of HORSES,
1 SHEEP, PIGS, IMPLEMENTS, &e., op.-n to
all England, will be held on the SHOW GROUND,
at BAPBOURNE, WORCESTER, when
PRIZES TO THE AMOUNT OF £1,200
WILL BE AWARDED.
A GRAND HORTICULTURAL SHOW
Will be held at the same time and place.
The JUMPING PRIZES for HUNTERS, &c.,
Will be competed for on Wednesday and Thursday, the
11th and 12th of August.
A PUBLIC DINNER
Will be held in the Show Yard at three p.m., on
Weenesday, the 11th,
The EARL OF COVENTRY in the Chair,
At which Ladies and Members of the Society are
particularly invited to attend.—Dinner Tickets, 3s 6d
each.
The BAND of the GRENADIER GUARDS,
Under the direction of Mr. Dan Godfrey, will perform
each day on the Show Ground.
SPECIAL RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS
Are made to run Excursion and other Trains to and from
the Show at reduced fares.—For particulars and times of
starting see Company's Bills.
An
day, Tuesday.. .. 3s Od
ay}
Second day, Wednesd .. 2s Od ach
r
Third day, Thursday .. ls 01 erson.
Tickets for the Three Days (not transferable) 4s each,
to be obtained of
EDWARD T. GOLDINGHAM,
Secretary.
49, Foregate-street, Worcester.

WESLEYAN CHAPEL, STOURBRIDGE.
CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY.
ON SUNDAY, JULY 25th, 1875, TWO SER-
MONS will be PREACHED in the Above Chapel,
by the Rev. JOHN RATTENBURY, of Loud 42.
Services: Morning, 10.30; Evening, 6.0 o'clock.
Collections will.be_raade on behalf of the Trust Fund

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
ON MONDAY NEXT, JULY 26th. an EXCUR-
SION TRAIN will leave Wolverhampton (Low
Level) at 11.55 a.m., Bilston 12.0, Dudley 11.5, Kidder-
minster 10 28; btourbridge 10.48, Wednesbury 12.10,
West Bromwich 12.20, hockley 12.25, Birmingham
(Scow hill) 12.40 p.m., for SOUTHAMPTON and
PORTSMOUTH (for the Isle of V 1 ight). Passengers re-
turn on July 31st, or (at higher fares) at option on August
2nd, 7th, or 9th. Passengers will also be booked by this
ram, with certain exceptions, at excursion fares, to
WEYMOUTH, GUERNSEY, and JERSEY, from the
Stations named, to return within 17 days.
For further particulars, lice Special Bills.
SHROPSHIRE AGRICULTURAL
SOclliTy's
ON JULY 29th and 30th, Cheap RETURN
TICKKTS, available by certain trains only, will
be issued to SHREWSBURY, as under:—
From Birmingham (Snow hill), and intermediate
Stations, to Oakengates, iLclusive ; and from Stourbridge
and intermediate Stations to Wo;vcrbanipton (exclusive).
These Tickets are available on the day of issue only.
For further particulars see Sp cud Bills.
J. CIRIERSON. General Manager.
Paddington Terminus.

TAOWER GROUNDS, ASTON PARK.
THESE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OPEN DAILY.
GRAND DISPLAY of SPRING FLOWERS.
BOATING on the lake.
SYNYER and GILMER'S Splendid BAND every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY.
The NEW SKATING RINK, Open Daily, for Three
Exercises—viz., 11 till 1; 2 30 till .) ; 7 till 9 30.
POUNTNEY'S BAND will Play on the Rink on
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY (Afternoon and
Evening Exercises).
Admission to Rink, Gd ' • hire of Skates, Gd.
Admission to grounds, 3d each.
11. G. QUILTER, Proprietor.

HENRY BAKER,
AUCTIONEER AND VALUER,
HIGH-STREET, KINVER.
Stocks and Furniture of every descriptions bought, and
Cash advanced upon all goods sent for absolute sale,
LENFIELD. GLENFIELD
The
Queen's
Laundress
Says this Starch
Is the best
She ever
Used.
(4-IAENFIELD. GLENFIELD

TOBACCO.
13.1ag k copyright—
This Brand is sold everywhere, in Ounce Packets 3d eacb
To avoid fraudulent imitations, see that each packet bears
our mitue and trade mark (a star). •
VVILLS & SONS, Pristol and London.

DIANOFORTES and IIARXIONIUM:11:93:tr:
1
L be had on the NEW SYSTEM of HIRING, for 'lO
Ihree Years; after which, and without any further V iv
went, to beeotne the property of the hirer. A „
ments had on this system, or otherwise. trin,', it
Exchanged any time within six months for as y•liteio'f.,;
not approved of, and returned carriage free. 1111°.„r.
ther,after. a trial of three years, any Pianoforte or
monium would be taken back, at its original Oa, )
the money returned, deducting the usual chargeforo.
thus offering greater advantages than the Loudon GT P' .
Pr°
mingham Houses.—Apply G. F. GREEN, Piano
Teacher and Tuner. Music Warehouse,26o,('''".
nd 168, High-street,Dudley.

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fuln PIANOFORTES Is HARINIo
,spi
UMB have been TUNED by 0.1. 00
?rofessional Tuner, 260, CARTA I-STRES T , and 168, °So
3TRiET, DUDLEY. Pianofortes Re-Bilked, Re-WU/
he Hammel* Re-cov-ered with Patent Felt.as se"
he le nst PLtill .iit fi -tts.
•
Agent for Stourbridge : Mr. J. 11. Bland. High-stxo4'
To the Queen and Royal Fatnily
To H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (Special Appointlslo
mai
And to several Indian Potentates, Foreign Gore
. and Railway Companies.
. .
Established 1749.
J. W.
_BENSON,
. .
PRIZE MREALIaT OP TEE LONDON, DEELI AEPASSI
ERE lIITIORR. d
Maker of the Chronograph by which the Derby an a
other Races and Great Events of the Day are tinsto„;
Manufactory and City House-58 & 60, LUDO'''.
LULL. West End Establishments-96 OLD BONI;
STREET, and 99, WESTBOURNE GROVE, LOND°''
WATCHES. CLOCKS. n t
Of all kinds, from 2to 200 01411 kinde,frovi 9to 1-
Guineas. Cimineas.
• Lever, Vertical, Church, Turret,
Horizontal, Duplex, Carriage, Chime,
Chronometer, Coronograph, Dining and Drawbar:ooo
Keyless, Centre Seconds, Hall, Shop,
Repeaters, Indian, &c. Library, Bracket, Stu-
ENGLISH ORMOLU CLOCKS, designed by X0,11_:,
Rib Artists, and manufactured by J. W. Benson'
lA'
exceed in beauty those manufactured &robed. They cldi
only be obtained at this Establishment.
FINE ART BRONZES AND CHIMNEY 01110,
MENTS, of the newest designs, from Continental .z.teliff'
of the highest reputation, at moderate prices.
ARTISTIC GOLD JEWELLERY, of the riches
and most exquisite designs, with Monograms, CresSO
and Devices, Enamelled in Colours after Designs by th•
most accomplished Artists in the Precious Mel4o'
Brooches, Bijoutcrie, as suplied to Members of Oa
Court and other Distinguished Personages.
PRESENTATION PLA.TE.—Teetimonials of (lOW
ent sorts, Racing Cups. and Jewelled and other Bosool •
as provided by Mr. Benson for the Corporation
London and other Public Bodies, to enclose docuenesit
conveying the Freedom of the City to the Prince 01
Wales, Duke of Edinburgh, &IL, &e.
SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE in the Wl*
recent fashions, and of the most durable make. ID
Electro-Plate it is necessary to secure sound inatarlail
and a sufficient costing of silver to resist daily "Masa
tear satisfactorily. No other is really sheep at Awl
prioe, nor worth having.
Watches and Clocks repaired by skilled worksoen•
Old Silver. Jewellery, Watehee, Fc, exchanged. Mgr
chants, Shippers, and Chiba supplied.
Illustrated Pamphlets, with full deseciption aso
kinds of Watches, Time-pieces, Jewellery, and Eleotro'
Plate, with prices annexed, sent free by Post upon
ation to J. W. Benson, at either of the above Addresses'