The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-09-25 00:00:00

Put aab istrict ille I;
T (AMBRIDGE CONSTITUTION
ASSOCIATION.

The Annual meeting of the above association
was held on Wednesday evening la-t, in the rooms
belonging to the association. Mr, B. 'Wooldridge
t resided, and there were also present Messrs. 'l',
Wooldridge, S. Brooks, Dr. Eagar, J. Gillam, S.
Ilambrey, T. Perl<ins, T. Mdlinchip, IV. T. Pack-
wood, H.lAllpoet, T. Gardener, T. Leas, S. Moore,
H. Hawke's, J. Stone, A. Price, R. Plant, T. Green-
_field, J. Grainger, J. Male, A. Powell, H. Powell,
junr. G. Thompson, J. Hambrey, —Johnson, NV.
Satchel!, H. Box,—Walker. A. Richards, E. Cooper,
J. Chamberlain, J. Rowley, T. Perkins, junr., W.
Young, H. Smith, J. Locke, T. Giles, E. Hennessey,
J. Salt, etc., etc.
Mr. Wooldridge said that their condition and po •
sition as Conservatives had been somewhat altered
since last year. Although cast down were not to
be discouraged. If the country was to be canvassed
now, as it was some time ago, he believed a very
different verdict would be given. Not only de the
Conservative people of the kingdom think that Mr.
Gladstone is going the wrong way, but many of his
own party(hear, hear). He believed at the present
moment that this country does not stand so high in
the scale of nations as it did twelve months azo.
What the pres ant Government was doing did 47.0 t
commend itself. He feared it was only too true
that England did not now hold such a li'h position
among the nations of Europe es she did when Lord
Beaconsfield left office, and t ) his mind it was clear
that the terrible disaster in Afghanistan was di-
iectly traceable to injudicious statements made in
she House of Commons by responsible Minister s of
the Crown. He had been grew ly puzzled to know
wha- jingo.' meant, and had I.een startled to rad
in Radical prints such men as Lord Chelmsford, Sir
Bartle Frere, Sir A. Layard. and Sir H. Elliott de-
scribed as "unflinching jingoes." Three, at least
of those men were Liberals, and had been appointed
to their severaloffices because of.their special qualifi-
cations and the eminent services they hid rendered
to the State ; but if to be a jingo meant the man
who was prepared to uphold the honour and dignity
of the country and the institutions of the Le.d which
were be;ng so bitterly assailed, and did what he
could to increase the commerce of the country in
all parts of the world, then her delighted in being a
Jingo. The speaker next alluded to the Irish Com-
pensation Bill, characterising ilia measure as in.
volvino• principles which had neve, before been re-
cognised by any legislature in the world, bringing,
as it proposed lo do. the law down to the level of the
offender. He a:so refewed to the present nnhappy
state of Ireland, which was in a measure due to the
countenance which the present Government had
given to the Home Rule agitation. He was also glad
to see that they (the members of the aseociation)
had got into the comfortable rooms. He found that
there was au increase of members aid re 're facility
for the:n to go and read the politics of the day and
other different things that were laid on the b0,..a.
The chairman read letters from Mr. Goldingham,
Conservative Ag,ent,Worcoster •' Mr. Batliam, tee
'
secretary • Mr. Charles. Webb, Dennis Park; and
Mr. A. I'. Price, expeessing their regret that they
were not able to be present.

The report of 1880, was as follows :
"Your Managment Committee have 6reat pl,asure
in presenting you with the Eleventh Annual Re-
port, a review of which we ven'irre to hope will
meet with your approval."
" A passing illusion was made in last report to
our present rooms, and we think we shell be ft Iy
justified in our going into more de ails."
"The want of accommodation was a great draw-
back to the success of the associ ttion, which has
been abun,la,ntly denynstrated ly the fact that so
many members have enrolled sirlet taking to the
present rooms and the active interest- which is now
taken in its affairs by them. or course, you ltre
awar that to furnish the room in a proper manner,
would involve a very heav expenditure, but
economy with efficiency has been exercised by us
in carrying out the necessary improvements ; and
your committee are happy to state that all expenses
incurred in furnishing have been defrayed out of
the funds.colleeted for that purpose."
The result of the Ger eral Election in April
last, has taught us the lesson that we mutt wor k
in the most indefatigable manner in •he future, if
we wish to regain our former position. We must
not leave a stone unturned to wrest from our op-
ponents the two seats for this division. We there-
fore trust that every member will do hi-, best to get
others to join and help us.' '
"The pre'ent administration seems to be .any-
thing but cohesive, as has been evidenced by the
majorities it has had in the measures passed (luring
the session, and we shall be vely muou surinised
there is not, and at no very distant period, another
election, when we hope a conservative majo.ity wilt
be returned."
"In the annual account is an item of .£1 6i. Oil.
for repairing windows which were broken on the
day of the election, and the day follow ng, by a
silly and infuriated mob, who marked fl3...ti‘ know-
ledge of our existence by such cowardly denons.ro.-
Cons." _

" We have sent a congratulatory address to our
late member, Mr. H Allsopp, on his elevat.on to a
Bat onetc9."
"During the year your Management Committee
appointed a Finurce Committee, coasi-eieg of
Messrs. T. Perkin, S. Hambrey, J. Grainger and D.
B. Gray, whose object was to get new naz;mbees,
and solicit dotations. The success which attended
their eff aqs has exceed .d our most sr%aine ex-
pectations."
"It affords us very great pleasure to inform you
that the Right Hon. tne Earl of Stamford and
Warrington has kindly consented to become
President ef this association ; also to state that
during the last few months the following have been
enrolled Vice-presidetts. viz :—Sir R. Temple,
A. Staveley Hill, Esq. Q.C., M.P; 2j, P. Grazebrook
Keg.; U. G. G-oldingham, Esq.; P. A. Williams,
Esq.; R. Cocks, Esq.; H. H. Smith, Esq. ; R. S. "r,
Eager, E.g.; H. R. Ker, Esq. ; and 31;jor Wil'i ;ins;
in addition to other members.
"The register is receiving our attartion, end the
result, we believe, wilt be in our favour."
"Our best thanks are due to the donors whose
named appear in the balance sheet."
" We beg to record our thanks to Mr. C. W.
Collis for photographs of Earl Beacoustreld and
Marquis of Salisbu7; aleo to Mr. Packwood, for a
frame for the same, and fur a box in connectirin
with the billiard table."
"Owing to the cobtinucd depressed date of
trade w regret we have not been able to get in all
the shhsoriptions. We hops, however, it will i
xi-
prove etc long, when our finances W.'? be in a
more flourishing condition."
e We are still affiliated to the National Union of
C mservatie
lvansdenedoinng esstidtuetlieognaatlAssociation?,
Caonnd.
contempiate
felence in London in July last, to propose resolu-
tions with regard to the extension of time ta discuss
the various pubjects brought before the meeting,
bu ultimat,ly we decided to defer it till next year.
"We regret the resignation. of Mr. D. Batnam,
secretary, who has held the post for the past ten
years, and we take this opportunity of recording
our high sense of the efficient manner in which he
has diQcharged the duties appartweing to the same
during
on,
i,cnigattihat t'rne, and to whom the success of the
as
in a great measure, belongs. It is
satisfactory to know he willeontinue a member, and
that his successor Rill receive the benefit of Hs
experience."
"We beg 'o tender our best thanks to the Pro-
prietors of "Berrows's Worcester Journr'," "Wor-
cester Herald," "Midland Counties Herald."
Brier lay H;11 "County Express," and "Stourbriclge
Observer," for a gratuitous supply of those new:—
papers; also to Mr. H. G. Guldinghsm for an entire
copy of the Register for he Eastern Division of
the County of Worce.ter."
" The rooms are well supplied with a good
Librivy, Daily and Weekly Newspapers and
Periodicals, and Bagatelle Tables, Chess,
Backgammon, Draughts, Dominoes, &c."
"Presents of books, periodic ils, and papers, w.ll
be thankfully received by the Librarian or Secre-
tary, at the rooms."
The balance sheet was read which showed that
there was a balance in hand of £3l; 6: Md.

It was propose.i by Mr. Johnson and secohded
'Mr. Moore, tt- at the report be recAved adopte.i,
and was unanimously received.
The chairman moved a vote of thanls to the
officers for their senices during the past year, and in
doing so made a few remarks as to the Compensa-
tion Bi'l. in which he said that the Govei oment
brought in that Bill, not in view to punish offenders,
but to pass a law for the °Hollers to get off, aria
the llouv of Lords threw it out by a very lavge
majority, It showed that their pa, ty I,alisacted
the business f the country better than any in exi-t.
tnce.

Mr. Allport s,conded the resolution and it was
cordially rrct iv: d.
Mr re kin., on hchiJf of hinrielf and colleago(s,
tendered his warme,t thaiiks for the manner in which
that proposition was received.
On a motion moved by Dr. Eagar, and seconded
by Mr. S. Brooks, the Right Hon. the Earl of Stam-
foid and Warrington was made president of the
association.

The following officers were elected ;—Vice-presi-
dents, (in addition to those of last year), Sir Richard
Temple, IL a Goldingham, Esq. A. Staveley Hil,
_Esq. Q.C., My.; AL P. ,razebrook Esq., H. R.
Ker, Esq., Dr. Eager, and Major Williams • Trea-
surer, Mr. S. ilambrey in the place of Mr. Chappell;
Librarian, Mr. Millinchip; Auditor, Mr. W, Pack-
wood.

Mr. Ilain'.re nuvel, that Mr. Henry All2Ol b;
secretary la tht- p..ev of gr. Bath3.m.
Mr. Winmpsou %molded tho roPolution•

Mr. Perkins sapported the resolution, and said he
was a fit man for the post and els° said that he
could defend their principles as well as anybody
there, either on the platform or th,!ough t'te press
(Hear, hear),
The resolution was unanimously car.ied.
Mr. Greenfield was appointed collect9r with the
secretary.
The cnairman said he congratulated the members
in having so large a meeting, which showed that
conservatism in Stourbridge was not quite dead.
(Hear, hear).
Mr Perkins moved a vote of thanks to the cho
man,' which was seconded by Mr. Embrey, and
carried mid loud applause.
The chairman having responded, the meeting ter.
mivated

ROYAL ILANDBELL RINaERS.—On our front page
will be seen an advertisement referring to tire
Royal Osbonrne Hand-bell Ringers and Voc dists,
who will appear in the Coin Exchange, on Wed-
nesday and Thursday next. The artistes are five
it, numb. r, and they perform wi:h 150 bells. In
addition to this, the company include good, comic
and sentimental singers, and the press opinions
speak of them in the highest terms of praise.
CFIARGE OF DRUNKENNESS.—At the Police Court,
held yesterday, before Colonel Fletcher, and F.
Evers, Esq., Charles Brooks, of the Lye, was
charged with being drunk on the 18th inst. Police.
constable Jervson proved the case. Pleaded guilty.
Withdrawn on payment of cos s, 55.--John Shilvock
of Oldswinford, was fined 2s 6d and costs, for being
drunk on the 18th inst.—George .I.'(;rry pleaded
guilty to a similar offence, and was fined 2s 6d and
costs.

STEALING POTATOES.—Gorge Bosworth (14), was
charged with stealing a quantity of potato ,s on the
21rd inst, the property of Thomas Morris, Hagley.
Fined 5s to include e,sts.

ASSAULT.—WiIIiam Perks and Jixeph Garbett
were charged with assaulting George Hill on the
12th inst. Perks was further charged with assault-
ing Arthur Hill at the same time. Fined 20s each
ad costs in the first case ; in defult one m 4nth,
and Perks was fined is and costs for the assault on
Arthur Hill.

UNJUST WEIGHES SC ALES AND MEAsunEs---The
following persons were summoned by Inspect:)r
Wheeler for having in their possession unjust scales,
weig.its, and measures. William Penn, of the Lye,
4 unjust weights, measures and a pair of scales
Inspector Wheeler proved the case. Fined 5s and.
cools. Mr. 11. Colii4 (Mende:J.—James Hiatt, 2 un-
just weights and one jug deficient. Fined 5s and
costs

ASSAULTS —Emma Hancox, of Clent, was fined
Is and costs for assaulting Ann Elizabeth Morris,
of the same place, on the 13th inst. Mr. Holber-
ton prosecuted and Mr. Perry defended.— Soloman
Walters, coaldealer, of Duke Street, Stourbridge,
was also fined 10i end costs for an assault upon
Sarah Scott, on the 3rd inst.

STEiLING MONEY —Thomas Haye., a tramp,
was sentenced to one month's hard labour, for
stealing 2s in money from a shop at Oldswinford.
on the 21st inst.

JURY LisTs.—The Jury Lids for the several
parishes were passed.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The wcekly meeting
of this Board was held yesterday. •Mr.
Billing-
ham in the chair. There were also present
Messrs. Haskew, Hingley, Burr, Holmes, Parkes
tt. B. Guest, Browning, Wood, Homer, Mills
Hale; Lavender, Taylor, Foley, Kelly, Forrest,
J. Guest, and Newnam. Admitted into the
house during the week 21 ; discharged 9 ; bora
0 ; dead 0 ; remaining in the house 476. Cor-
responding period last year 475. Out-door re-
lief, Kingswinford district .a 3 17s 6d. ; Stour-
bride diArict £25 10s Oid ; Halesowen district,
£l7 7s. 6d ; non-resident 4s. Total £76 19s
01, against £76 4s 61.