The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26 00:00:00

THE STOURBRIDGE OBSERVER.

recover the sum of £2 2s being a subscription for fairly augmented. The principal vocalists were
Stubb's Gazette. Mr. -Waldron appeared for the artistes of great repute, viz ; —Miss Harris and
plaintiff and Mr. Perry defended. Plaintiff proved Mrs. Payton (both of the Birmingham Town Hall
that defendant agreed to take the paper at £2 2s Concerts), who, we must say gave great satis-
per year, but admitted that he had given notice not faction and well retained thnr reputation for the
to have any more sent,land that defendant had re- efficient manner in which they acquitted themselves
ceivcd nine papers which he returned. Mr. Perry —all their songs being executed with great taste.
said his client was willing to pay for tliira papers he The other vocalists, to whom much credit is also
had had, and defendant paid 7s into court: due for the praiseworthy style in which their songs
were rendered, were Mr. G. Brown, Mr. H. Homer,
Mr. J. Maybury George Mr. F. Teal.. ue, Mr. E.
Bache and Mr. J Cusack. We cannot pass on
without mentioning that a comic clued "The upper
ten" and "Lower five," given by Messrs. Bache
and Cusack, was gone through in quite a humorous
style, causing roars of laughter and vociferous
ch-ering. The proceedings were diversified by
readings by Mr. T. W. Lench. The duties of ac-
companist were ably discharged by Mr. T. Randle.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY ON LICENSED PREMISES.
—At the Police Court on Wednesday, before
Messrs. W. Bassano, H. T. Hickman and Dr. H..
Walker, Thomas Summerfield, of Perry's Lake,
Roley, was summoned for being drunk and dis-
orderly on the licensed premises of James Lovett,
known as Portway Tavern, Perry's Lake.—The
landlord stated that the defendant went to his
house on Sunday night. There were about 30 or
40 persons in the house, one of the men having
paid for 20 quarts of ale. The defendant left but
subsequently returned and commenced a distur-
bance, knocking a woman down.—Superintendunt
Woollaston asked for the case to be adjourned.
He visited the house on Sanday night, in company
with Police-sergeant Cooper and two Police-con-
stables. There were about 70 persons in the house
and the landlord never interfered. A more dic. •
graceful scene never took place and he was of
opinion that the summons was only taken out for a
"sham." The case was adjourned.
COAL STEALING.—Ruth Powell, of Rushing Row,
Waterfall Lane, was charged with stealing coal.
Police-constable Styles was watching at 5 p.m. on
the 15th inst, near the Tump Colliery, belonging to
Mr. Thomas Llewellyn, ard saw the prisoner, with
a number of other people, picking coal from the
bank. Prisoner had about 12lbs weight of coal in
her possession,—Prisoner was fined 215, with the
alternative of one mouth's hard labour.
DRUNKENNESS.—The followinc, persons were
summoned and fined for being 'drank and dis-
orderly :--David Williams, of Old Hill, ss, includ-
ing costs ; Jeremiah Cox, of Cradley Heath, ss, in-
cluding costs.

A recent writer in our local plpers has wisely
observed that " one of the follies of the age is to
buy dear Wines awl Spirits." Another folly is to
suppose that buying from those who make the
largest return of duty is buying them in the
cheapest market. The Merchant who pays duty
upon thousands of gallons, pays in exact propor-
tion to the retailer clearing a single cask. A great
profit must be gained to cover enormous expenses
of large business premises, cost of advertising, and
an allowance of profit to the Agent, greater in
many instances than taken by the respectable
Merchant. To buy cheap is to buy where but one
profit is made, and we cannot better illustrate our
argument than by pointing out the way in which
our townsmen, Messrs J. Rutland and Son, of 63,
High Street, have opened up the trade. We have
Ino hesitation in saying that 25 per cent. is now
saved by their bringing the producer and the con-
sumer together, over the prices paid a few years
ago. and a trial will fully bear out our assertion.
. Dudley Herald, December 24th 1880.
NEW BOOM—Will shortly be published a new
book entitled "The Curiosities of Dudley and the
Black Country," being an instructive and amusing
chronology of past. interesting eveets (worth pre-
serving), both political, social, and religious, which
have occurred from A.D. 1800 to 140, -eon taming
the trials and persecutions of Dud Dudley, the
first maker of iron with pit coal. Illustrated with
beautiful views, by the late David Cox, R.A.
"Communicated"
DnuNii. AND DISORDERLY.—At the Police Court
on Monday, before R. L. Freer, Esq., Bridget
Mack was charged with being drunk and dis-
orderly in the public streets, on the night of the
20th inst. Police constable Madeley proved the
case and defendant was fined 5s and costs ; in de-
fault 14 days.---Philip Jones, a sawyer, was charged
with being drunk and disorderly on the 1911 inst.
Police-constable Webb proved the offence. De-
fendant was fined 5s and costs. with the alternative
of 14 days' imprisonment. —John Wooldridge,
nailer, of Oldswinford, was fined is and costs for
a similar offence on the 19th inst. Police-con-
Eaves proved the case.—On the evidence of Police
-
constable Moore George Hutton, a horse driver,
I was fined 2s 6cl and costs, for being drunk and dis-
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orderly on the 20th inst.
OBSTRUCTION AND ASSAULTING THE POLICE.
At the Police Court, on Tuesday, before Messrs. C.
P. Noel and J. Hole:oft, John Thomas Smith was
summoned for causing an obstruction on the high-
way by leaving his horse and care there, and also
charged with assaulting Police-constable Eaves
whilst in the execution of his duty., From the
evidence it appears that defendant got out of his
trap to have a bottle of gingerbeer and left his horse
and trap in the road. Defendant tused to give
his name, struck the horse with a whip. and also
struck the officer on the head with the whip. Fined
5s and costs.
A DRUNK EN Woeteer. Jane Pickering was
charged with being drunk in the public streets on
the 21st inst. Police-constable Moore proved the
case, and also previous convictions. Fined 10,3 and
costs; in default one month,
DRUNKENNESS. At the Police Court, yesterday,
before Colonel Fletcher and Mr, R. L. Freer, John
Hamblin was charged with being drunk and in-
capable in the public streets on the 16th inst.
Police-constable Widdows proved that he found the
defendant asleep in an entry, and he had to get a
car to take him home. Fined 5s and costs.—Mary
Baggott was charged with being drunk and in-
capable on the 23rd inst. Police constable Madeley
proved the case Sergeant Jones said defendant
was a well-known prostitute and was a great nui-
sance to the town. Fined 2s 6d and costs. De-
fendant: I will go and do the 7 days. Joseph
Trauter was charged with being drunk in the publie
streets on the 19th inst. Police-constable Dyer
proved the case. Fined 2s 6d :and costs. John
Robins, of the Lye, was charged with being drunk
at Cradley, on the night of the 20th inst. Police-
c mstable Oakey proved the case. Fined is and
costs; in default 7 days, Alexander Pardoe was
charged with being drunk at the Lye, on the 19th
inst. Police-constable Widdows proved the case,
Fined 2s 6d and costs, Lim Billingham was
charged with being drunk at Wollaston, on the
22nd mat. Police .constable Dyer said he found the
defendant lying drank in the street. He got assis-
tance and took him home. It was one o'cicck in
the morning. Defendant said he was nearly blind
and could not see the read. He was nearly eighty
years of age. Discharged with a caution.
OBSTRUCTION, Thomas Cooksey was charged
with obstructing the public road at Pedmore. With-
drawn on payment of costs.
CAUTION TO CARTERS.—JAIDHS Pearson, of Crad-
ley, was charged with riding on the shafts of his
cart on the 19th inst. Police-constable Oakey pro-
ved the case. Ordered to pay costs.
PITCH AND Toss. Samuel Hatton, Samuel
Thompson, George Thompson, Frederick Griffin,
John Howell, and George Bullas were charged with
playing at pitch and toss at Wollaston, on the 20th
inst. Police-constable Cartwright proved the case.
Fined 5s each, to include costs.
Assattee easy ar THE LYE CROSS Stretteoses.
—James Wooldridge, Maria Billingham, and Joseph
Billingham were charged with assaulting David
Hill, on the 19th inst. Mr. Stokes defended. From
the evidence cf complainant it appears that he was
going home and a female passed him. He wished
her good evening, but found he had made a mistake.
James Wooldridge came up and struck him, Maria
Billingham slapped his face, and Joseph Billingham
collared him by the thoat. Mr. Stokes, for the de-
fence, said the charge was a trumped-up one against
three respectabh persons, and complainant ought
to be fined himeel, as he was the aggressor, having
assaulted a respectablelernale and bit Mrs. Billing-
ham's finger. David Hill was then charged with
ass tulting Mrs. Billingham' Complainant a id he
defendant bit her finger, and she denied the state-
ment that any one struck Hill, butsher sou and Hill
fought one round. Caroline Walker, May Cart-
wright, and Elizele th Cartwright gave evidence to
the effect that Hill was the ageress, r. The sum-
mons in the first case was dismissed, and as Mr.
Stokes did not press for a fine for the assault on
Mn. Billingham, Hill paid the costs, Al 5s Od.
SCHOOL BOARD PROSECUTIONS. The following
persons were charged with neglecting to send their
children to school and • fined. Abraham Pearson,
2s 6d; Mary Ann Stanyard, 2s 6d ; Elijah Dowler,
ss. Inspector Baker stated that the above de-
fendants lived in Church Street, and he had more
trouble with the children in that street than in any
other three streets in the town.
BOARD OF GereanseNs.—Mr. Raybould presided
at the usual weekly meeting of this &sera yester-
day.—The number of persons admitted into the
house during the week was 18, discharged 18;
remaining id the house 508, against 545 last year.
Out-door relief Kingswinford district' £4O 4s 61 ;
Stourbridge district, £3l 7s 44d; Halesowen dis-
trict, £2l Oa 10d ; non-resident Os 41 ; total £92
193 OP. against stae 8 3d last year..—There was
an application from Mr. H Holloway, assistant
clerk, fur an increase of Salary. A:ter some dis •
evasion it was re solved, on the motion of Mr.
11:Hingham, to increase his salary from £BO to
£lOO per year.
N,w A. "Lux BEA THEATRE.—During the week the
patroLs of this popllar place of amusement have
ectived a greal treat it witnessing the pc:form-
e:nets of Mr. Owen. Johnstone's celcbrated Rescued'
compeer, who have raid a return visit. On Mon-
day night, a capital comedy "The Serious Family"
eas performed. which caused great amusement,
and was splendidly acted. The principal parts for
the ladies were allotted to those to o charming
actresses, Miss Helena Li-le ad Miss Lydia Lillian
who were ably assisted by Miss Eda Gabrielle and
Miss Edith Dalma. The "Arninatal Sleek" of
that excellent comedian, Mr. Owen Johnstone,
brought the house down. Mr. Clarence Mangan
as "Captian Maguire," Mr. Frank Woodville es
"Charles Torrens" and Mr. W. S. Campbell as
"Frank Vincent," acted their parts capitally, and
were frequently applaudee. On Tuesday night
a comedy entitled "A bird in the ban 1 is worth two
in the bush" was admirably performed, as was also
a very interesting domestic drama "The Factory
Girl" on Wednesday night. On Thursday evening
the piece selected was "East Lynne," in which the
character of Lady Isabelle and Madame Vine were
sustained by Miss Helena Lisle, in a manner that
proves that lady to be a finished ancflccomplished
actress. Her efforts were ably secorided .by Miss
Lillian as "Barbara Hare," and the other charac-
ters were gone through in a most satisfactory
manner. Last night "Rescued" was given in a
style that elided unbounded applause from those
present. To-night (Saturday), the last night of
the company here, the Irish drama of the "Colleen
Bawn" will be presented, followed by a nautical
drama "Sharks alone." shore." A most laughable
ferce concluded each evening's enjoyment. On
Monday iaext, the celebrated London company of
"Bound to the Stake" will appear.
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