The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-07-10 00:00:00

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THE BURIAL BOARD.—ThiS toard has now been
in existence for nearly twelve months, the mem-
bers of it having been elected in August last. It
was arranged at the first meeting (held in Sep-
tember last), that the members should retire, three
at a time, yearly. The retiring members for this
year are Mr. Shepherd (the present chairman of
the Board), Mr. Billingham, and Mr. Evers. We
believe that the election to supply the vacancies
thus caused, will take place in the course of the
ensuing month.

A LIBEV.A.L ACT.—At a committee meeting at
the Working Men's Institution, on Monday even-
ing last, it was unanimously decided that the
whole of the officers connected with the police-force
in this town should be admitted (free) to all the
institution.

The "Electrical News ".—We have received a
copy of the first number of the above, which
claims to be the only organ in which the great
science of electricity will be discussed in all its
branches. It promises to furnish in its columns
the opinions of eminent "electricians and scien-
tific men all over the world." It will contain
articles of value to all those who study electricity,
and will contain abstracts of the doings of foriegn
societies, so as to place the greatest possible know-
ledge of everything connected with electricity be-
fore its readers. It is edited by W. Brooks, F.R.
S. &c., and the present number contains articles
by the Count Th. Du. Moncel, J. H. Gladstone, F.
R.S. and GastonfPlante, besides several interesting
notes. Students of Chemistry, as well as practical
electricians will find this a useful publication.

HALESOWEN AND HA.GLEY FLORAL AND HORTI-
CULTURAL SOCIETY.—The annual exhibition of the
above society is intended to be held (as will be
seen in our advertising column) on Tuesday, the
27th inst, in Hagley Park. To those who love and
admire the beautiful in nature a rich treat is in
store. A floral exhibition such as the Halesowen
and Hagley Society annually produces, is in itself
a thing of beauty sufficient to attract a great num-
ber of admirers and visitors, but when surrounded
by such truly picturesque and sublime scenery as
is to be found in the far-famed noble demesne of
Hagley Park, the seat of the Right Honourable
Lord Lyttelton, by whose kind permission the park
will be opened for this day, the event under such
auspices becomes doubly attractive. We hope the
weather will prove favourable, when no doubt the
exhibition will be a great success.

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TRANSFERS. - The following transfers were
granted, yesterday, by the sitting Magistrates :
The New Inn, Gig Mill, from Daniel Fisher
(deceased) to Mary Ann Fisher; the Railway
Tavern, from Elijah Pearson to John Turner.

CAUTION TO DRUNKARDS.—At the Public Office,
yesterday, before Col. Fletcher, Col. Barrows, and
Messrs. C. Cochrane and J. B. Cochrane, Sarah
Westwood was charged with being on licensed
premises, on the 4th just, during prohibited hours.
The case was proved. The;defence was that she
only went to buy a pennyworth of gooseberries.
Fined is and costs.

PLAYING AT CARDS.—Joseph Jones, of the Lye,
was summoned for playing at cards at the Lye,
with two others. Police-constable Harrison provod
the case, and said that two others were summoned
last week. Fined 2s 6d and costs.
HIGHWAY OFFENCE.—WiniaM Hayes, of Wol-
laston, was summoned by Superintendent Freeman
for allowing six cows to stray on the highway, on
the 6th inst. Police-constable Smith proved the
offence, which was admitted by defendant. Previ-
ous convictions were proved against the defendant,
and the Magistrates fined him lOs and costs.
CAUTION TO DOG OWNERS.—John William Wil-
son, of Churchill, was summoned by Mr. J. Otter,
Supervisor, for keeping a dog, he not being duly
licensed. Samuel Cardall, excisa officer. of Bel-
broughton, proved the case. Mr. Otter said the
man had since taken out a license, and thought
he was under some misapprehension. He did not,
wish to press for a heavy penalty. Fined in the
mitigated penalty of 255, with a recommendation
to the Board to reduce it to ss.
NUISANCE REMOVAL.—Areher Clarke was sum-
moned by Henry Williams, Town Officer, for allow-
ing a quantity of rubbish to r,emain in High-street,
on the sth inst. Complainant said that there were
five loads of rubbish and brick-ends put into the
High-street, in front of his house and two other
houses. He complained to defendant, who said it
should be remedied. The rubbish remained all day
on the sth and until ten o'clock the next day. The
road was but 24 feet wide, and the dirt occupied 9
feet. Defendant admitted that the rubbish was in
the street, but as he had engaged Mr. Horsley to
carry it away he proved there was agency, and he
was, therefore, not responsible, and Mr. Horsley
was liable. He was sorry Mr. Horsley had neglec-
ted to carry out his bargain. Defendant was fined
is and costs.

WILFUL DAHAdE.—Fanny Jane Nash was charged
with wilfully breaking a pane of glass, on the 2nd
lust, property of William Smytheman. Mr. Addison
appeared for the complaint. It appears that the
defendant is sister to complainant. They had
some words, when the defendant broke a square of
glass, which cost is 3d to be repaired. Defendant
admitted breaking the window, but said it was done
with her umbrella.; Fined Is and costs, and ordered
to pay Is 3d damage.
CHARGE OF INDECENT ASSAULT.—ChIIIieII Hay-
wood, of Oldswinford, was charged by Sarah Ann
Adams, with indecently asaaulting her on the 30th
ult. Mr. Prescott defended. The assault complained
of was, that defendant put his hand up her clothes.
Mr. Prescott for the defendant contended that it
was a " trumped up" case. The defendant's
wife having sent complainant's husband to Worcester
for a month, for indecent exposure. Two witnesses
were called for the defence, and the :case was dis-
missed.

FOWL STEALING.—WiIIiam Henry Lichfield was
charged with stealing a hen fowl on the Ist inst.,
the property of Alfred Parkes, of the Heath Farm.
Elizabeth Parkes, wife of prosecutor proved the
hen fowl produced was her property. Sylvanus
Billingham proved that he bought the fowl of the
prisoner, and gave him 28 for it. Police-sergeant
Jones proved apptehending the prisoner. A pre-
vious conviction was proved, and prisoner was
committed to take his trial at the Worcester
Assizes.

CIURGE OF POACHING.—Williatu Brooks was
charged with poaching on land on the 20th of
May, and having in his possession a rabbit.
Police-sergeant Jones proved seeing the defendant
at the Cross-roads. Searched him, and found a
rabbit in his pocket. It was quite warm. Pre-
vious convictions were proved against the defen-
ant, and he was fined 40s and costs; in default
two months.

STEALING WEARING} APPAREL.—Mary Rus3ell,
lodging-house manager, charged with stealing a
shirt, pocket handkerchief, and neck tie, the pro-
perty of Robert Stokes. Prosecutor f aid that he
left the articles in charge of the prisoner. The
goods produced belonged to him, and were worth
2s 6d. Elizabeth Kendrick proved buying the
shirt of the priiioner, and giving sixpence for them
Police-constable Dunn proved apprehending pri-
soner. A further charge was made agaifist the
prisoner for stealing a shawl, the property of
Mary Richards, The case was proved, and pri-
soner was sentenced to 14 day's hard labour.
STEALING A HAY Fortm—James Mees was
charged with stealing a hay fork, on the Bth just,
the property of Carbonell, of Stourton. Steph. Jones
identified the fork as the property of .prosecutor, and
Police-constable Firth proved finding the fork on the
prisoner's premises. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and
said it would not have occurred if it had not been
for the drink. Prosecutor said he did not wish to
press the case. Sentenced to seven days imprison-
ment.

DRUNKINNESS.—At the Police Court, on Mon-
day, before Mr. J. B. Swindell, William and
Sarah Webb were charged with being drunk and
disorderly in Coventry-street, on Sunday night
last. Police-sergeant Jones, who proved the case,
stated that both prisoners were drunk and making
a disturbance, and on his apprehending the male
defendant the female defendant tried to rescue
him, and he was forced to take her also into custo.
day. They were each fined 2s ad and costs; in
default seven days.—Bridget Loftus, who was also
drunk and disorderly, on Sunday night last, in
Coventry-street, was fined 56 and costs, or seven
days. Police-mutable Dam prove 4 the case.