The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-05-16 00:00:00

RINVER SCHOOL BOARD.

A meeting of this Board was hell on Tuesday ; the Rev.
John Hodgson presiding.—Mr. Bonn moved " That,
from and after the 24th Jane next, the fees payable at
the Board schools be as follows :—ln boys school: For
boys above eleven years et age, 4d. per week ; for boys
under eleven years of age, 33. per week. In girls school :
For all children 3d. per week. In infants. school : For
infants above seven years of age 2d. per week... This was
seconded by Mr. Jord an, end carried with one dissentient.
The Clerk was instructed to submit the above scale to the
Education Department for their approval.
The Chairman read a report of the work acaomplished
by the first Sehoal Board, during the three years ending
13th March last, and it was ordered that 200 copies be
printed and distributed among the principal ratepayers of
the district . .

The Clerk produced a return, showing the expenditure
of the Board hoax the date of the first *lichen to the
present tone. The return showed that the cost of the
first election was £18.; of the second, £lB. Os. 71. ; of
establishment, fIOS. 17s. 814.; of erection of sehools,
£1,152 6s. ; of maintenance of sehools, Elle°. 4a. Sid. ;
other expenses, £lO4. 19a. 94.; total expenditure, £1 949.
Be. 94. The rateable value of the district is £17,478 5e.,
and the amount for which precepts hove been issued to
the rateing authorities has been £B5l. 2s. 114.
Mr. Borilton brought Lirward the question of the re-
ligious instruction to be given in tie new Board School,
and after some discussion it was resolved unanimously,
on the motion of the Bev. John Hodgson, seconded by
Mr. Bolton, "That the girls Board Sch iol be opened in
the morning with prayer and singing : that the religions
instruction consist of reading the Bible, with such expla.
nations and instruction iu the principles of religion and
morality as are exited to the ages and impacities of chit-
dren, due regard being had to the observance of the cou-
i science clause, and to sections I and 14 of the Mt."

The Clerk rein rted that in ali the astions heard in the
County Court of the Tth inst., for the recovery of arrears
of school fees, the Judge bad ordered the defendants to
pay the amount of the debt and costs.

BREARFAST.—EPPICS COCJA.—GRATZFUL AND COIF
TORTING.—.. By a thorough knowledge of the natural
laws which govern the operations of digestion sad as.
trition, and by a careful epplication of the fine properties
of well-selected cocoa, Mr kpps has provided our break.
fast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage whisk
may save us ninny heavy doctors Sergio(
Gazette. Made simply with boiling caterer II lk.—Sold
by tirocera only, labelled "Jamas Berc &
Elommopathic Chemist.. 48, Threadneethe Street, and
170, ; Works, Easton Rood, London.

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• MANUIACTURN OF COCOA •We will now gives, ac-
count of the process adopted by IL James Epps &
Co., manufacturers of dietetic articles, at their works in
the Ruston Road, London."—See artic:e in Cassell's
Iloueehold Guide.
Hollweiky's P ille.—ltheutaatism, Neu-
ralgia —lt is sometimes difficult to determine which of
these diseases is afflicting the sufferer, but each uncer-
tainty will be imuwiteral if Holloway's remedies be used.
They alienate and cure all muscular and nervous pains,
In hereditary rheumatism, after bathing the affected
part with warm salt water. Holloway* Ointment should
be well rubbed upon the spot that it may penetrate and
exert its *4:tithing and regulating properties on the deep-
er vessels and Helves which being unduly exited, sans.
both pain as i swelling. ELilloway's treatment has Übe
no.rit of removing the di,ea,e without debilitating the
isonatitution which can the inevitable result of the bleed•
inc werenry. and colchicum practice formerly adopted
in tke,e complaint..
THROAT Avvecnows AND 110ARSNNE a9.—All suffering
from irritation of the throat and hoareuess will be agree
ably surprised at the almost immediate relief affinded
by 'the use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches." These
famous " lozenges " are now sold by most respectable
chemists in this country, at le ltd per box. People
troubled with a "hacking cough," a "alight cold," or
bronchial affections consist try them too soon, as similar
troubles, if allowed to progress, result in serious Pulmo•
airy and Asthmatic affections. See that the word,
" Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the tiovernment
Stamp around each box.—Manufactured by Joule I.
BR',WN it SONS, Boston, United States. Depot, 493
Oxford-street, London.

THE THROAT ND 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
01. cerise in these agreeable confections, being in proxi•
mity to the glands at the moment they are excited by
the act of sucking, becomes actively healing. tid and 1s
packets (by pout 8 or 15 enturps), labelled " James EPPS
& Cu., Hounkoputhie ,Chemista. 48, Threadneedle St,
and 170, Piccadilly, London."-Boldj in Stourbridge Dy
A. I'. Morris, Chemist, end J. H. Bland, Chemist.
FLOHILINE I For the TEETH and BREATH. —A few
drops of the liquid " Floriline " sprinkled on a wet tooth
brush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughl)
cleanses the Teeth from all parasites or other impurities,
hardens the gums, prevents tartar, slope decay, gives to
the Teeth • peculiar pearly whiteness, and a delightful
fragrar,c, to the breath, It removes all unpleasant odour
arising from decayed teeth or tobacco finoke. "The
Fragrant ',Mediae " being composed in part of Honey
and hWe herb., it sonietisues turna cloudy bat it is dc•
licioue ti the taste, and is the greatest toilet discovery of
the age. Price 21 6.1 for the liquid, and Is per jar for the
Flordine " Powder," of all Chemists and Perfumer.,
Prepared by Henry C. Getxte, 493, Oxfordatreet,
London.
Alo VICE TO Mortises !—Are you broken in your rest
by • sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth
Go at once to a chemist and get • bottle of Dlus. Wpis-
Low's SOOTHING bYlleP. it will relieve the poor sufferer
immediately. It is perfectly harmless and pleasant to
taste, it produces natural, quiet sleep, by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub awakes "an bright
aa a button." It soothes the child, it softens the gums,
allays all pain, relieve. wind, regulates the bowels, and is
, the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrheia
whether arising from teething or other causes. Mesa
I Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealers
everywhere at lo lid per bottle.—Menufactured in Nes
I York, and at 493 Oxford-street London.

THE PRIVATIus OF THE ÜBE OF OnEs's LIMBO while the
other functions of Nature are intact is a serious mortifies.
two to the actively disposed. Such, however, is the con-
dition of the victims of rheumatism or goat. To watts
without enduring agony Is impossible, to use the arum
free from excruciating pain, is equally impractisable. A
f -ruing of gratitude therefore pervades the frame wL, r
the means are afforded of using all the members without
suffering. 'This, we confidently affirm is presented in Mit
judicious and frequent application of Powxxx's Rime
niT:c Eitlinocsilor. It is, past all doubt the grandest
spec fic for the evils we have named, and others of
similar character. May be obtained of all Chemists. Pric
1, lit?. and 2s. 9d. Laboratory: 114. and 116, South•
am pton•row, Loudon'

THAT COXPLIMION has always been held to be the mos
lovely in which the rose and the lily contend for master 3
or in which their beauty Is blended. Great sacrifices are
made to produce an appearance corresponding trite the
combination, but they never succeed. Art cannot appro
aeL Nature The only arrangement that can be made to
rerder men woman independent of all expedients is to
freely use fl•riss'a MAGNOLIA BALM. It preaerves the
sloe from premature wrinkles and farrows—renders it
smooth and supple, and restores the hue which may have
faded through illness, exposure to a noxious fittuosplesre
the best of summer or the fronts of winter. To be oh.
gained of all Chemists and Perfumers throughout the
world. Price 31. W. European Depot : 114 and lla
Soother:opton-row, London.

A BALD IIEAD may DOL inaptly be compared to • hoes -
Without • thatching. It is exposed to the cold, and is alto-
gether unsightly in aspect. Resort may be had to • wig,
a scalp, or an assemblage of foreign hairs iutertningled
with the scanty material of original growth still vouch
sated to the bare caprit; or but the effort 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 ss Mrs. S. A.
ALLEN'S WORLD'S HAIR BESTORER, and laugh LO &COM
the impotency of years and their attempt to rob aud
disfigure humanity. To be obtained of all Chemists and
Perfumers throughout the world. Price 6A. Depot . 11.1
and 116, Southanaptun-row, London.

"MIME Aug ANY LADIEa who have not yet used the
GLENFIELD STARCH, they are respectfully solicited to
give it a Willi and carefully follow out the directions
printed on every package, and if this is done, they will
say, like the Queen's Laundress, it is the finest Starch
they ever used. When you ask for GLENVILLD STaßett
see that you get it, as inferior kinds are often substituted
for the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore of spur-
nna

VALUABLE DLSCOVERT FOR TIRS HAIR.—If your hair is
turning grey or white, or falling off, use "The Mexican
Hair Renewer," for it will positively restore in every
ease Grey or White hair to its original colour, by • few
applications, without leaving the disagreeable smell of
most " Restorers." It makes the hair charmingly
beautiful, as well as promoting the growth of the hair all
bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. Certificate
from Dr. Versmann on every bottle, with fall particulars
Ask your Chemist for" THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER,'
prepared by HUSSY C. tixt.t.ne, 493, Oxford-street.
Loudon, and sold by Chemists and Perfumer. every-
where.

Bryant and May beg to direct special attention to their
New Oval Pocket 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 Best
and Cheapest Pocketßox ever produced. Retailed every•
where at One Penny. Patentees and sole manufacturers,
Bryant and May, London. E.