The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-05-30 00:00:00

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LECTURE ON Tun TRIM CRURCFT—OR Friday even-
ing, the 225 d inst. a lecture Was delivered in the Corn
Exchange, under the auspices of the Church of England
Association, by the Rev. IT. Sherrard, Incumbent if St.
Thomas's. on " The Irish Branch of the Established
Church." The chair was taken by M. P. Grazebrook,
Esq., of Hanley, and the attendance was very large, the
room being will filled. The lecture. which Was in itself
both able and eloquent, and delivered without the assist-
ance of paper or book, was listened to with profound at-
tention, and was the source if much gratification. Mr.
Sherrard gave a very interesting sketch of the founda-
tion, progress, and present condition of the Protestant
Church in Ireland, showing it to he the ancient faith of
that country. and to have been in existence for centuries
previous to the establishment ..f the Romish faith. He
pointed out that the country was in a much better Con-
dition before the introduction of the doctrines and prac-
tices or Race than has boon the case since, and showed
the evil emmermences which would inevitably follow.
should English Protestants desert their brethren in Ire-
mod. The objections generally raised against the Irish
Chard) were tnet and removed in a masterly way, and
I the lecturer conoluded I.y urging his hearers to use their
influence ti stop an evil which would he found to conic
liome to their own doors, if left unchecked and permit.
ted to spread in any part of the United Kingdom. A
vote of thanks to the Chairman and Lecturer was cordi-
ally returned, and too meeting separated.
PROTEST ‘NT ALLIANCE.—.O special meeting was held
in connection with the above Association on Tuesday
evening last, for the purpose of taking into con-ideration
whether they should support Mr. Lyttelton or Mr, Las-
lett. A warm discussion ensued for some time astir the
merits of the two candidates ; after which it wog pro-
posed that the Alliance give its support to Mr. Imslett.
as the fittest num to defend Protestantism. An amend-
ment was proposed to the effect that the Alliance take no
step in the matter. On a division the motion woo car.
ried to support Mr.l.mlett.
Assam, Casg.—At the Petty Session., yesterday. be-
fore B. Littleworel, W. C. Firtnstone. and R. L. Freer.
Esgrs., Samuel Round, residing at the Lye, Was charged
by Matilda Bound with assaulting her on lit,' night if the
*2lth ult. From the evidence of the complainant it up-
peered that she was aunt to the defendant. On the above
date Ise struck her. The Bench considered its trionpiry
case, and ordered defendant to pay II stldcosts, allowing
a fortnight to pay the money.
IllaliWAY OfFENCE.—lsaiah Cartwright was charged
by Superintendent Freeman with allowing his donkey to
stray on the highway on the 20th bat. Police-constable
Rea said that he saw the donkey near the Hayes. No
one was with it. Witness had cantioned defendant twice
before. Defendant said be should not attend, and if the
Magistrates thought proper they could have the donkey
to plead his own cause. Fined 6a and costs.
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I::TIARGE or TRESP.VS.—john Ashton and Thomas
Horton were charged with trespassing on land in the oc-
cupation of Mr. Wheeler, on Wednesday last, in search
of guise. Police-sergeatA Baldwin said that he was on
duty in a plantation near where Mr. Bennett lived, at
Kinver, when he beard a gun go off. He went in the
direction, and saw Ashton get over a gate. Had previ-
ously seen him pick up a bird oir the ground. Could
not say what bird it was. Mr. Oakley, keeper, proved
that Lord Stamford had the right of shooting over that
ground, and Firtridges were preserved there. ANhtou
was lined f'2 and costs: in default two months. Horton
was fined fit and costs; in derauit one month.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of this
Board was held yesterday, Mr. Richardson in the chair.
There were also present :—Messrs. Cartwright, and
Roberts. Admitted inti the house during the week, 59;
discharged. 9.; remaining, 459. Corresponding week
lut year, 378. Out-door relief, Kingswinford district,
149 fie 3d; Stourbridge district. NO 15,; 511; lialesowen
district, 124 lOs Od; total, /103 5s 2,1, against 171 13s 10
last year.