The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-04-20 00:00:00


THE STCYMIBBIDGE OBSERVER.
rlain, Mr. W.

this handicap with him now this time of asking.
Bertram 3 years 54 101 b in Blanton's stable bus
been the healthiest animal right through t'be
piece, and has been supported by his party to
win a lot of money, likewise they have supported
him for the Derby, therefore from that alone -with
only the minimum weight of sst 101 b to curry,
Bertram ought to be backed, and in conclusion
1 may say that nearly sixty horses have been
supported and a more open handicap has not
been seen for some time, and we may fairly ex-
pect to witness some thirty runners, therefore
in awarding my final vote for this, one of the
greatest spring Handicaps, it shall be in favour
of
BERTRAM t DIGBY GRAND,

believing that Hector or Kingcraft will obtain
the vacant situation, but it Digby Grand should
cut it when the pinch comes and an outsider
destined to win, when one of "Dangerous Daw-
son's " representative will fight the battle out
with Bertram.

The Metropolitan Stakes distance 2 miles and
a quarter is generally influenced by the running
of animals who perform well in the City and
Suburban handicap, and would advise all of my
readers to back either the winner or one of those
placed in the latter race, if engaged in the long
racq, but those fond a long shot right out might
back
PAX or FLEUR DE PECHE
to win the Great Metropolitan Stakes.
NEMO.

On the motion of Mr. (Jun
B. Collis was voted to the chair
The Chairman aead the following notice :
"That a meeting will be held at the National School.
room, Reath Lane, Oldswinford. on Wednesday, the 17th
day of April, at seven o'clock in the evening, for the
purpose of considering the best means to be taken in ex-
tending the main sewage for sanitary improvement, and
other business.
(Signed),
" Jogs C
am, Surveyors."
"Bases BILL,
The Chairman said they had met to consider the
best means of extending the drainage in Old-
swinford. He believed it was necessary that
something should be done for Mrs. Griffiths to
get rid of her superflons water. lie believed
she had received notice from the Board of Guar.
dians to do away with the nuisance at the pre-
sent time existing. There was no outlet in that
part like there was in many places, but the sur-
veyors have from time to time made drains to
be need by the inhabitants with certain restric-
tions, and this meeting was called to sanction
some new drainage. Plans were laid on the
table prepared by Mr. King, for drainage to go
through Mrs. Griffiths's property, and Mr. J.
Swindell's property.
Mr. Chamberlain pointed out that according
to the plans produced he thought it would be
more advantageous for the drain to go through
Mrs. Griffiths'e land, as by that means they
would get a fall of one foot more than if it went
through Mr. Swindell's property.
In answer to questions from Mr. Swindell,
with reference to the gradient required if the
+rain was laid through Mrs. Oriffiths's property,
Mr Collis said he had been looking at that
,nestion, and the gradient would be about
i•6l3th.
Mr. King remarked that that gradient would
he amply sufficient, as water would flow if it was
only 1.200 th.
A discussion here ensued between Mr. Swin-
dell, Mr. Chamberlain, and Mr. King, as to the
respective gradients of the two proposed routes
marked out for the drain.
Mr. Chamberlain contended that they would
get the greatest fall by going through Mrs.
Griffitbo's property.
Mr. Collis maintained, on the other hand, that
practically there was the same fall to be obtained
by going through Mr. Swindell's land.
In answer to questions,
Mr. Chamberlain said that Mrs. Griffiths
would only requires shilling by way of acknow-
ledgment for allowing the drain to be made
through her land ; and that they (the surveyors)
could have accese to it at any time.
Mr. King stated that to make street drain
would cost about a.
At this point the meeting adjourned to view
the two sites. On their return,
M. Collis said that having seen the places, be
thought Mrs. Griffiths' the most suitable, and
begged to propose that the plan laid out through
Mrs. Griffiths's property be accepted as the
beet.
Mr. Moore then proposed that the drain be
made through Mrs. Griffiths's grounds.
This was seconded by Mr. Grange, and on
being afterwards put to the meeting, it was car-
ried nest. con. _ _ . .

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question,
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A vote of thanks was accorded to the Chair.
man for presiding, and the meeting terminated.

Inn, Beauty Bank, was eharged by
man with permitting drunkenness in —4 house on the
15th inst. Police-sergeaut Jones said he visit,d the de-
fendant's house at half-past six o'clock in the evening.
He found three men in the hou.n drunk. Another man
named Wainwright came out of another room He was
drunk. The landlady and landlord were both drunk.
Police-constable Bevan corroborated. Defendant admit-
ted that lie was drunk, and so also were some of the men
in the house, bat they had not got drank in his house.
Fined 20s and costs, £1 lls.
heIeACLT CUM. Elizabeth Robins was charged by
Elizabeth Robins, her mother, with assaulting her on the
17th inst. Complainant said that her daughter was in the
habit of staying out nights, and on the above date the
defendant came to her house and demanded admittance.
Witness would not let her in, and defendant threw stones
at her, one of which caught her on the shoulder. Her
daughter had often beaten her. Defendant had got a key
which fitted the door, and she got in thelhonse when
witness was away, and eat her food. In answer to the
charge, defendant alleged that her mother ran after her
with a hot iron, to heat her. Fined Is and costs ; in de-
fault seven days.
EIZERIIOIIBIt Orreucs.— George Partridge, of Colley
Gate, Cradley, was charged by Superintendent Freeman
with keeping his house open for the vale of beer after
after the hour of eleven o'clock, on the night of the 13th.
Police-sergeant Jones said he visited the defendant's
house at 20 minutes past eleven o'clock. He found eight
men and one woman in the house. There were five cups
of ale on the table. Fined 108 and costs.

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NEGLECT or V, ORK.—Milliam Morgan, an apprentice
to George Shirt, carpenter, was charged with absenting
himself from his work without leave from his maater.
After hearing the evidence, defendant agreed to return
to his work, and pay half the costs.
CAUTION TO HANKERlL—Nathaniel Nelson, of Bir-
mingham. was brought up before Colonel Barrows yes-
terday, on • charge of not having his certificate endorsed,
and was ordered to pay 6s costs.
ENTERTAINMENT.—We beg to call the attention of our
readers to an advertisement in another column announ-
cing the farewell visit of Mr. W. B. Moodie, who will
appear in the Corn Excharige, on Tuesday evening next,
and give his carpet bag entertainment. To those who
have not seen this celebrated entertainment we would
say, don't let the opportunity pass.
Bratic-Pox.—ln the few cases of small-pox in this
town, one is reported as exhibiting great recklessness on
the part of the person afflicted. It is that of • mother
who. whilst suffering from the disease herself, inoculated
her infant with it. The mother has since died, and the
ihfant is still suffering. It is necessary that persons
should not recklessly expose themselves by visiting those
afflicted with the disease, but to do all they can to stamp
it out.