The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1866-12-29 00:00:00

THE STOTTRBRIDGE OBSERVER„

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witneen named Mrs. Harvey. but MI she was unTille to
attend it was again adjourned for • month.
LARL:SNY CAll6.—Yesterday, at the Petty Seasion.,
John Crane, • boy 11 mars of age, was charged with
stealing a scarf on the ifith mat, tho property of John
Bowen, draper. Prosecutor stated that he hang the
scarf out at the door. on the above date. It wan kis pro-
perty, and worth 2r 61. John Morris proved that he was
employed by Mr. Blakeway. Ile now the priainer put
his hand down, ant then pat something into his pocket.
Slizabetti Northwood, who keeps a pawnbroker's shop,
said that on Wedneaday morning prisoner came to her
chop to pawn the Burt Ile 'irked for Is on it, lint Ole
only gave him 91. In defence, the prisoner alleged that
it was lying on the floor, and he picked it up. Commits
teal to Worcester for 11 days; at the expiration, to a He-
lene/dory for four years.
STE imam Fawf..—At the Petty Seasioas, yesterday,
I •
With Bayman, waggoner, and Thomas Birch, wore
charged with stealing a lien fowl, on the 11th., the pro-
, pert, of Julien Brooks, former, of Churchill. ('cocoon'
tom said that he saw Birch run and catch the fowl. It '
was about seven o'clock in the morning. Bayman was
with him. Prisoner was easing out of the get* whew
witness met him. He asked witness to forgive him, and
said that it was bin uncle who caught the fowl and killed
it. Police-constable Taylor proved that he apprehended
tin. prisoner Birch, and charged him with stealing a fowL
lie said that his uncle sent him to mach the fowl, and
he polled its neck out and took it home. Witners after-
wards c•iarged hay nose, He said, 'Well, I suppose I
am in the mess. If the fowl had not been in the road I
should not have done it. As it Was in the rood I thonght
lint sr much right to it as any one else. Ann Brooks,
wife of (ho proseellisir, 'detained the fowl as hen property,
. and stated that it was worth la. Prisoners pleaded
' guilty. Bayinau was committed to prilion for 1 I days ;
anal Birch was ordered to pay 15o; in default 11 days'
imprisonment.
A DRUNKEN WoMAW.—Yesterilay, at the Petty Ses-
sions, Mary Aim Kendrick was charged with being drunk
and disorderly on the morning of the 2.Bth iust, in
Queenegreet. Poliee-sergeant Booth proved the case,
and from his evidence it appears that she has been pre-
viously lined 10s and costa for a similar offence. Fined
15s and casts; in default one month.
ijoaluinnsonn WOMEN.—Jane Brown and Susannah
Brown were charged by Superintendent Freeman with
being drunk and fighting on the morning of the 28th
lust, in Birminglrountreet. Police.sergeant Booth
proved that the defendants were at Mills's publie-lomse
fighting, with others. They afterwards came into the
street and began to fight. They were making a great
disturbance anal Mused to go ihoolll.. Rad he looked them
up. Defendants were discharged with a caution.
Assanur Case—Sarah Hill was charged by Mary
Clarke with usanking her on the 82nd inst. From the
evidence of complainant it appear, that she had been
lodging with the defendant. A dispute arose as to her
paying more money for her lodging, when the defendant
atruck her on the lip with a tea-cup, cutting it through to
such an extent that she wan compelled to have it sewn
up. A Witilega corroborated the assault. Fined 5s awill
cost., in which were included 10a tial for the surgeon'.
fee ; in llasnit 11 days.
Assauur CAsE.—Thorriu Knowles, of the Lye, was
charged by William Taylor with assaulting him on the
filth inst. The assault was proved anal defendant fined
2s Oil and cost, 154 6d.
Woman's QUAllRlCL.—Yeeterday, at the Petty Sessions,
Mercy Fletcher, of the Lye, wan charged by Maria
Ileathrock with unlinking her on the 26th inst. From
the evidence of complainant it appears that • dispute
arose as to the am of a clothesline, when the defendant
caught hold of her by the hair of her head, and struck
her on the eye, and continued to beat her till she became
insensible, and had to have a doctor. IVitneesen were
called on both aide. After hearing the evidence, de-
fendant was lined 5s and cost., 10s Mt being allowed for
the surgeon's fee; in default 14 days.

purpose. Aker the delivery the subject should be well
discussed—criticised as to the method of delivery, ar-
rangement of matter, suitability as to its adaptation to
mixed audiences, and accuracy in matters of detail.
Thia outline well filled in should form the sub jest of each
speaker's next address. By such mesas each advocate
would be well tarnished with materials, and every dis-
trict would reap the benefit of this improved stath of
things, and would secure a Bystemotic course of training
for those who have to bear the brunt of making known
the principles of total abstinence.
Upon the second head of this part of my subject—the
advisability of securing the best text books upon the
subject of temporanee—l would remark that it is desir-
able that • ceotral library should be at one established
for the use of all speakers in the district. Every one
present will agree with me when I nay that it is almost
impossible for a man to speak effectively upon any sub-
ject of importance, why hos not made that subject the
theme of previous meditation. We cannot always he
drawing from our experiences, nsr can we rest sati +fled
is rehearsing tales or anecdotes which have been re- '
pealed • hundred times over. To be effective we must
have some Maw of WM( 000liswally to oar sleek of
kaowledge. This can ouly be done by reading, medita-
tion and experience; and in order to read we must have
books; and to make our mann beterestiag to ourselves
and Instructive to others we must have the beet hooks
that are published. I know that individuals cannot
always go to the extent of purchasing the best text books
upon every branch of the temperance question, but what
individuals cannot afford to do I want the many to dolor
them by combining and uniting their contributions to
establish a central library which shall contain books of
worth upon every branch of the question. To establish
thin depOt I would suggest that a subscription of lfis
should be contributed by every local society in the dis-
trict, and a committee formed to receive these sums of
money, to purchase the necessary books for this purpose,
and lobs held—together with a librarian—responsible for
the safety of the hooky Sixpence per year should after-
wards he paid by all who desire the use of the library.
The hint division of my subject seems to me of great
importance inasmuch as it seeks to amalgamate all the
local branches of temperance in the district into one
general central society. The particulars for carrying
this into effect might be discussed at a future meeting.
All will agree with me that it is very desirable we should
have a governing body which should take cognizance of
all that relates to the general well-being of all local
branches. Weak districts where opposition exists, or
when adverse circumstances press could then be
strengthened direct from the central head. Able lecturers
could then he engaged, sent throughout the district at
almost a nominal charge compared with what it costs
local branches to obtain the services of talented men. I
would suggest in the formation of this central body the
election of President, Treasurer, Secretary. and Com-
mittee. These shoald be chosen by the local societies,
and should hold office for one year only. A fund for
their disposal should be raised by each member contri-
buting annually • certain sum.
I will sow leave the subjects of my paper in your
hands, and ask you to discuss them freely and in a
friendly spirit; and to seek solely the general welfare of
the cause whirls you are met to promote whilat mataring
the plans for carrying into effect the suggestions of this
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