The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-11-20 00:00:00

present there were 1,800 Zenanas open to ths
missionaries of the society, and there were thousand
of young girls being instructe I in christianity.
The native Bible women formed a most import trt
link between European missionaries atid the
Zenanas. Referring to those who had come home
from India and had spread discouraging accounts
of the missionary work, Colonel Urmstone said
they were always those who had never takEn any
interest in sueh work.—Mrs. Urmstone gave an
account of her work among the ladies of India and
of their mode of life, urging the claims of the
M'ssionary Society to the sympathies and support
of all English wornin.—A vote of thanks was
passed to Colonel and Mrs. Urmstone for their
interesting addresses.
Mo-t of our readers in the glass trade will doubt-
less recollect that clever young Frenchman, Mons.
A. E. Lechevrel, who resided in this district some
shore time ago. We are pleased to state that he
has just gained a First Class Gold Medal from the
Exhibition of Art Applicable to Industry held this
year at Paris, for excellence in engraving on
precious stones, modelling in wax, and water colour
designs.
PRESENTATION TO A CLERGYMAN.—A presentation
was made to the Hey. H, Streeten, at Oldswinford
Schools, on Tuesday evening. Mr. Streeten has
been for four years curate of Oldswinford, and dur-
ing that time has won the esteem of the parish•
ioners. He has recently been appointed to the
living of St. Mary's Kingswinford, and this was the
origin of the movement. The Rev. C. S. Woids-
worth, rector of Oldswinford, made the presentation
which consisted of a very handsome timepiece.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY,—At the Police Court,
held yesterday before Colonel Fletcher. H. 0.
Firmstone and C. Cochrane, Esqs., Charles Bloomer,
I of Cradley, was charged with being drunk on the
I 15th inst. Police-constable Clarke proved the case.
I Fined 5s and costs. _ _ _

AssAuLT,—Harriet Holt was charged with as-
saulting Janet Swinson, of Cradley. on the 15th inst
The complainant said that defendant pushed her.
The Bench considered it a trivial offence and dis-
missed the summo, s.
THEATRICAL LICENSE.—Mr. Patch made an appli-
cation for a renewal of a theatrical license, which
was granted,—Mr. Holberton made an application
for a license for Victoria Hall. Mr. Wheeler op-
posed the application unless certain alterations
were made. The Bench were not satisfied, and
went to visit the hall. On returning, Colonel
Fletcher said they were not satisfied with the out.
let, but had suggested certain alterations, which if
carried out, they should grant the licente, and ad
journed the application for a month to make the
alterations
ASSAULT. Thomas Poole police-constable,
stationed at Belbroughton, and Michael Carter,
g amekeeper, in :the employ of Mr. Noel, were
charged with assaulting Mark Liddel on the 15th
inst. Mr. Perry defended. Complainant said that
on the night in question he was in an orchard near
where he re,ided, and saw the defendants going 'to-
wards it. Complainant said to Poole "You are on
the look out" and he replied he was, and said to
complainant that he had got a gun in 11;s hand.
Complainant replied "yes". Poole told Carter to
take it off him. Carter took hold of the gun and
fired it off, and Poole took hold of lim and pushed
him into the road and searched him, and also struck
him. Poole asked complainant to produce his
license, and upon complainant saying it was in the
house said" You—scamp go into the house or
I'll lock you up." He then went into the house.
Carter, against whom no evidence of assault was
forthcoming, was discharged. Mr. Perry then
called Carter as a witness, who said that there were
no blows struck at all. The Bench dismissed the

-ummons.

ISTEALING A FOWL,—llenry Griffiths, labourer, of
Clent, was charged with stealing one hen fowl, the
property of Emily Phil ips, the Holy Cross Inn,
Clent, Mr, Corbett defended A noise was heard
amongst the fowls as if being run by some one. A
boy named Adams saw the prisoner come out of the
closet in the yard, and went into the closet and
saw Pome feathers in. Police-constable 'Wallace
searched the closet and found the fowl produced,
On being charged with stealing the fowl, d.fendant
said he killed it but did not intend to do so, After
hearing the evidence the Bench retired for a short
time. On returning the charge wag altered to one
of unlawfully and maliciously killing a fowl. To this
defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and
costs and 3s the damage.
CHARGE OF STEALING A FOWL.—David Cole was
charged with stealing a fowl on the 12th met, the
property of Benjamin Gauden. Phcebe G-auden,
residing at Wollescote, said she kept fowls. On the
above date she missed a grey cock fowl. On the
14th inst she went to Mrs. Bashford's closet and
found the fowl lying on the ground The fowl pro-
duced was the same. Selina Forrest proved that
she saw the prisoner in Gauden's pigstye. Police-
sergeant l'ayne proved apprehending the prisoner,
who said he knew nothing abont it. The Bench
considered there was a doubt in the case and dis-
missed it.

MAINTLNANCE OP A LUNATIC —Mr Mills, re-
lieving officer, made an application for the bum of
£9 188 10d for the maintenance of Richard Linow,
a lunatic. ihe application was made under 16 and
17 Vic. c 07. sec. 104. After hearing the evidence
the Bench mid° an order for the amount to be paid.
His Excellency the Siamese Ambassador and
suite, during their stay in this country, determined
to present to the King of Sian], as a mornento of
his visit, a copy in silver of the Albert Memorial,
This work has just been executed by Mr. Benson,
Silversmith, of Ludgate Hill and Old Bond Strett.
It is said to be the largest architectural niece of
plate ever made, standing 7ft. high. The design has
been somewhat modified to bring it into accordance
with the Buddhist religion, btu in general the lines
of Sir Gilbert Scott has been followed. 'the figure
of the Prince Consort has been replaced by that of
the King of Slam,—lictily Telegraph, Nov. 18, 1880,
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.-1119 vivelily meeting
of this Ward was held yesterday, Mr. Billingharn
in the chair. There were also present Messrs.
Haskew, Hale, Lavender, Kelly, Taylor, Wood,
Forrest, and Newnam. Adwitted into the
house during the week 26; discharged 15;
born 0 ; dead 1 ; remaining in the house 543;
Corresponding period last year 491. Out-door
relief, Kingswinford district,XB7 6s lid ' • Stour-
bridge district £3O Os 7d ; Halesowen district
£l7 17s 8d ; non-resident 4s. Totalt7s lie 7d
against £75 us sd—A special Sanitary Meeting
was held to consider the question to join with
the Stonrbridge Commissioners in the applica-
tion for the united drainage district, for the
parishes of Stourbridge, Upper Swinford, Lye,
Wollaston, Wollescote, and Amblecote.—Mr.
Pargeter was voted to the chair, and he pro-
posed that the Board agree to join with the
Commissioners in the proposed application.—
Mr. Hale seconded the resolutiou.—Mr. Laven-
der moved an amendment, that the parishes of
the Lye and Wollescote be otnitted.—Mr. New-
nam seconded the amendment, and it fvas
carried.