The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-12-20 00:00:00

DIIDLE IC.

THE RAGGED SCHOOL.-Thiq excellent institution,
which is liberally supported by a few ladies, is doing
a vast amount of good in the town and neighbourhood
and scores of street arabs and others find here a good
home. Clothing and victuals are given away periodi-
cally, and the course of instruction adopted meets the
approval among all classes of religionists. The school
is supported by voluntary contributions, and once a
year a concert, which is generally largely and fashion-
ably attended, is given in aid of the funds. The an-
nual concert was given in the Publio Hall, on Mon-
day night and the attendance was good. The whole
of the arrangements, which were superintended by
Mr. J. S. 31. Wainwright (hon. secretary), were ad-
mirable, and everything passed off well. The pro-
g,ramme was a well-selected one, and the following
ladiea and gentlemen, who took part in the perform-
ance, smartly acquitted themselves :—Miss Woolley
Mrs. Rowlands, Miss Gittoes, Mrs. Bridgewater, Mrs.
Beresford, Mrs. J. Robins, Miss Lloyd, Mr. C. Firm-
stone. It is estimated that about £3O will be handed
over to the Ragged School treasurer.
CHARGE or BIGAMY.-At the Police Court, on
Monday, Eliza Att wood, alios Weat wood, was clutrged
with inter-marrying with Felix Westwood, her former
husband, John Attwood, being alive. :Inwood and
his wife were married in 1860, and, after some years'
cohabitation, he deserted the family, and remained
away four years. At the end of that time the Guard-
ians prosecuted him, and the Magistnites scut him to
gaol for two months. When he came out Attwood
learned that his wife had been married two years,
and then he laid the present charge. Mr. Stokes,
who defended, reserved his defence, and the prisoner
was committed to the Assizes.

PaOsEcuTioNs UNDER THE FacTORRE Ac r.-011
Wednesday, at the Borough Police Court, before
Messrs. George Bagott and George Thompson, Frede-
rick Hackett, horsenail maker, Northfield Road was
charged at the instance of Sub-Inspector Jones, for
neglecting to send Priscilla Hackett to school she be-
ing under thirteen years of age.—The sub-inspector
..aid he called at defendant's house, and asked for the
girld's certificate from the teacher, but there was
none forthcoming—Defendant, who pleaded ig,uor-
mice of the law, was fined is. and 12s. 61. costs.—
A similar fine was inflicted upon Job Jones, nailer,
Eve Hill, for neglecting to send his daughter Mary
Ann to School. Mr. Bagott said there were plenty
of schools in the borough, and if parents could show
to the School Board that they were unable to pay the
fees, they would he remitted. They must send their
children to school; it was compulsory. The Magis-
trates' Clerk told defendant that he had rendered him
self liable to a penalty of Xl—Messrs, G. Newey
and J. Homer, nail masters, London Fields, were
charged with neglecting to procure surgeon's certifi-
cates for two lads (William Barrett and Thomas Tur-
ner) in their employ. They were further charged
with neglecting to plaice the lade' names on the reg-
ister. Defendants pleaded guilty, and the last-named
charge was withdrawn on payment of costs. In the
other ease defendants were fined 20s. and costs; total,
8.3 16s.

RECOUNITION SERVICES.—On Tuesday services
were held in the Baptist Chapel, Upper Priory Street
in connection with the settlement of the Rer. G.
memiehael, 8.A., who has been appointed pastor of
the church. In the afternoon an appropriate sermon
was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Angus, of London, and
in the evening a number of earnest addresses were
made by Mr. J. S. Wright(chairman), Rev. Dr. Angus
Rev. J. J. Brown "(Birmingham), and others. There
was a large attendance at each service.

&Hoot- Boien.—Mr. Edward Grainger presided
on Wednesday afternoon at au ordinary [fleeting, held
in the Boardroom, Town Hall.—The Clerke(Mr. Al-
len) said he had received a letter from the Earl of
Dudley's principal mining agent with reference to the
proposed site for a Board School in the Halesowen
Road, Netherton. The writer said it would be unsafe
to erect the building, as mining operations would
shortly be commenced under the site.—Mr. Napier
reminded the Board that he had frequently advised
to make use of the existing accommodation. and differ
for awhile the erection of new echoole at Netherton.
Mr. Fisher Smith's letter clearly showed that it would
be prudent to adopt his suggestion, and leave the
matter for the new School board, which would be
elected early in the next mouth.—Mr. Slade said it
was a very difficult matter to get a suitable site at
Netherton for the erection of i school, and therefore
they ought to hesitate before they gave up the pro-
posal to purchase the site in question. A* most of
the committee knew, the site was most eligible one,
and admirably adapted for the Board,s purposed. Mr.
Smith's letter had been received since the last meet-
,' jog of the committee, and it demanded careful atten-
tion and consideration.—Mr, Millward acquiesced,
but thought the site under notice was well suited for
a school. It would be difficult to get another site
possessing such advantages.—On the motion of Mr.
Taulleld, seconded by Mr. Slade, the dubject was
referred back to the committee. This concluded the
public business.

FAILURE IN TILE BOOT TRADE. —A petition under
liquiatiou was on Weduestay tiled iu the Dudley
County Cowl against Mr. Roberts, boot and shoe
manufacturer, of eat Bridge. Liabilties, £1,030,
assets not yet known. Mr. John Bent, auctioneer. .