The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-12-25 00:00:00

THE BURIAL BOARD.

A meeting of the members of this Boara was
held in the ante-room of the Corn Exchange, on
Wednesday morning last. Mr. Shepherd presided,
and there were also present :—Messrs. Evers, King,
Stringer, Haskew, and Platt.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read,
and then approved and signed by the members of
the Board present.
The minutes of the recent Vestry Meeting were
also read.

The Chairman said the next business would be
to consider whether they had better make applica-
tion to the Loan Commissioners for the £6,000
which the Vestry had given them permission to
borrow, or wnether they had better seek to obtain
it elsewhere. He thought they had better apply
for the whole amount for which they had received
consent: not that they need necessarily use the
whole amount, but that they might have it if they
required it.
The whele of those present concurred in this.
The Chairman then proceeded to fill up a form
that had been sent down by the Local Board Com-
missioners. A letter was then drawn up to be
sent to the Lords of Her Majesty's Treasury, ex-
pressing their desire to borrow the sum of X 6,000,
for providing and laying-out the burial ground,
and for building chapels thereon, and "hereby
applies to the Lords of Her Majesty's Treasury for
their approval of rhe resolution for borrowing the
said sum."

Mr. Haskew asked if it would not be better to
insert the words 6'a chapel or chapels."
The Chairman said the words of the resolution
of the Vestry were for "chapels." The Treasury
would not lend sufficient money for two chapels, if
they said they only intended toibuild one.
Mr. Evers said he understood that Mr. Haskew
was under the impression that if they applied for
sufficient money to erect two chapels, they would
be obliged to have two chapels.
The Chairman said he thought not. They need
only build either one or two, according as they
pleased.
Mr. Haskew thought from the wording of the
resolution passed at the VestryiMeeting, that if
they only built one chapel they would have to have
another Vestry Meeting, as the resolution had iaid
they were to build two.
The Chairman said he thought the Vestry had
left that an open question, for them to decide upon
at a future time.

An application to the Public Works Loan Com-
missioners for £6,000 was then drawn up.
The above were unanimously adopted by the
Board.

Mr. Evers said that Mr. Shepherd had asked if
they (the Board) would be permitted to have stone
from the Quarry. He (Mr. Evers) had also made
enquiries, and had been informed that they cuuld
have it on making certain payment
Tho cierx read a letter which he had received
from Mr. Maginnis, containing a copy of 'a resolu-
tion which had been passed a a meeting of the
committee of the District Nonconformist Associa-
tion. The resolution was to the effect that the
Committee were of opinion that it would not be
desirable to have more than one mortuary chapel
erected at the cemetery, unless it was found that
one could not be made available for churchmen and
nonconformists; and the Committee earnestly
hoped that the Board would endeavour to rnsecure
the use of one chapel for all denominations. The
writer said that as the subject was one of consider-
able importance, he hoped they (the Burial Board)
would not consider that they were taking an undue
liberty in drawing their attention to it.
The Chairman said he did not know whether the
Board shou,ld have that communication entered
upon the minutes. If it was quit,, agreeable he
thought they might let the entering of it upon the
minutes stand over for the present.
_ _

Mr. Evers said it might stand over until the
question of chapels itself cropped up.
I Inn Haskew thought that as the meeting had
reciveel the letter, it ought to be acknowledged in
some way. It had reference to a very important
subject, and coming from a very important body,
he thought they could not do better than enter It
upon the minutes:. .

-Mr. Stringer said he should be happy to second
the proposition if he would put it as a motion.
Mr. Haskew said he begged to put it as a motion.
All communications of that kind ought to be re-
cognised by that Board, and for that reason he
made his motion.

Mr. Stringer then seconded the proposition, and
on its being put to the meeting, it was carried
unanimously.
Mr. Evers said he wished to bring a subject
before the meeting which had been mentioned to
him by Mr. Sherrard at the last meeting. He said
that the poor rates collectors had attended all the
Vestry Meetings, and on each occasion had lost
the whole of the day. They thought they were
entitled to remuneration for the time they were
forced to lose.

Mr. Platt asked if their work was in arrear.
Mr. Evers said he Lnderstood they ought to pay
other people to do their work.
The Clerk said that at such times he was of
opinion they were entitled to their attendance, to
say who were ratepayers and who were not. He
only threw this out as a suggestion.
Mr. Evers asked if they had power to give them
money out of their funds. •
_

Mr-. Haskew took it that they had not.
After some further discussion the subject was
allowed to drop, ond the meeting terminated.

CONCERT AND BALL.—We must remind our
readers a concert and ball will be held in the Corn
Exchange in this town on Monday evening next.
In addition to the usual attractions, the Brothers
Vollino and Felix will go through their really
Clever gymnastic performances in the course of
the evening. One of them some short time back
gave a specimen of his strength and skill at the
Curzon Hall, Birmingham, and the Birmingham
press of that date speaks very highly of his mar-
vellous powers. The "Morning News" says "Mr
J. Handley" (this being his real name,
Vollino being only a nom de plume for professional
purposes) " with muscles that would serve as a
model for a Roman.athlete, showed his prowess in
holding out a 561 b weight horizontally with one
hand, playing.with the same ponderous mass of
avoirdupois as with a toy, and finally taking it up
with his teeth and throwing it over his head."
The " Gazette " of the same date bays `f. Mr. J.
Handley, a model Hercules, fairly • brought down
the house' with his marvellous exhibitions of
strength, manifested in the way in which he tos-
s 41 about a 561 b. and a 601 b. weight, extending
them at arm's length, throwing them round be-
hind him and over his shoulder in front of him to'
some distance, and then'by way of a finale taking
up the half hundred weight by his teeth and fling-
ing it over his head." We believe that his con-
freres are equally clever with himself, and those
who visit the Corn Exchange on this occasion will
witness a really first class gymnastic entertainment
iu addition to the ordinary attractions of the con-
cert and ball.

TUROIT IRRITATION.—The throat and windpipe are
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they are excited by the act of sucking becomes actively
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TkIAT COIIPLEXION has always been held to be the most
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or in which their beauty is blended. Great sacrifices are
made to produce an appearance corresponding with the
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skin from premature wrinkles and furro vs—renders it
smooth and supple .and restores the hue which may have
faded through illness, exposure to a noxious atmosphere
the heat of slimmer or tue frosts of winter. To be ob-
tained of all Chemists and Perfumers throughout the
world. Price 3s. 61. European Depot; 114 and 116,
fibuthampton-row, London.

DRAMATIC READING.—Never perhaps did public
entertainer ascend a platform under more depres-
sing influences than did Mr. Killing,worth, at the
Corn Exchange, on Monday night last, but he
evinced a thorough "Mark Tapley-like " disre-
gard of such circumstances. The audience assem-
bled to hear him read Lord Lytton's "Lady of
Lyons," was, doubtless, ow ing to the wet weather,
very small, and uch as could not possibly he any-
thing like remunerative. Notwithstanding this,
however, Mr. Killingworth went through his al-
lotted task with as much care as if it had been a
'crowded house." The Messrs. Rhodes also filled
up the gaps between the different acts by playing
on the pianoforte and singing. We hope that
on the next occasion when Mr. Killingworth gives
an entertainment fortune will be more propitious,
and reward him with that good luck which his
ability deserves.
STEALING FOWLS.—At the Police Court, on Tues.
day last, before Mr. R. L. Freer, James Weaver
was charged with stealing two fowls, valued 6s, the
property of Susannah Fellows, of Cradley, on the
20th inst. Proseoutrix deposed that she had seven
fowls in her ken. She saw them safe at half-past
nine on the night of the 19th inst. At half-past
seven on the following morning she missed two.
The fowls produced were similar to those she
missed. She had no doubt they were her property.
They were worth 3s each.—Frederick Tarrant, Po-
lice-constable, stationed at Cradley, said that about
half-past eleven o'clock on the above date, he was
in company with Police-constable Roe, near the
prisoner's nail shop. He saw the prisoner with a
fowl in his hand, and another on the nail block
by him. The candle was close to the fowl on the
block. Prisoner was by the block. Prisoner had
one fowl in his hand, and was thrusting it towards
a dog. The dog took hold of the fowl's neck. He
was setting the dog on to the fowl. Witness went
to the door, and found it fastened.—William Roe,
Police-constable stationed at Cradley, also gave
corroborative evidence, and proved finding the fowls
produced in the pigstye, about 30 yards from pri-
soner's house. He charged him with stealing the
fowls produced, the property of Susannah Fellows.
Prisoner said, "I know nothing about them."—
Prisoner, having been previously convicted, was
committed to take his trial at the ensuing Worces-
ter Sessions.

A DRUNKEN BEAST.—At the same Court, Jesse
Cartwright was chargedlivith being drunk and dis-
orderly, and behaving in an indecent manner in
Coventry-street, on the 20th i inst. The case was
proved by Police-constable Philpot, and defendant
fined lOs and costs.
"THE GARDEN."—This month's number of this
useful pnblicatiou is as full as ever of matter both
useful and interesting to florists, horticulturists,
and others. The first article will especially com-
mend itself to the attention of ladies at the pre-
sent season, as it gives some very useful hints as
to the decoration of churches. The writer, Annie
Hassard, is one evidently thoroughly well up in
this special department, and .her practical know-
ledge will be found to be of the greatest utility to
all who are engaged in the above pleasant occupa-
tion. Instructions for the storing of ice, the cure
of sickly pot plants, and other useful information
is given. The publisher announces that for the
future a beautifully coloured plate, representing
"some new or rare flower or fruit likely to prove
of permanent value to our gardens," will accom-
pany each number. To meet the extra cost entailed
by this, the price of The Gardeh for the future will
be sixpence. This will render its pages still more
attractive to its readers, and enable amateurs to
form an accurate idea of the new tiora or fruits
that are being introduced.
THE ANNUAL MEAT SHOW.—The town on Wed-
nesday night last presented a very animated ap-
pearance, it being the annual show of meat, &e.
The principal streets were crowded with pedes-
trians, who wandered about from shop to shop,
gazing on the immense displays of fat cattle, sheep,
poultry, game, &e., which were on view. Amongst
theee, Mr. Hazeldine's promises proved a great
centre of attraction, as there were an immense
number of remarkably fine beasts and sheep on
exhibition there. Messrs. Brooks, Young, North,
Beddoes, How, &c., &c., also had excellent shows
of beef and mutton, which were much admired.
Messrs. Penney, Powell, and the other pork
butchers had shows of pigs, which were quite up
to their usual averasta chose occasions. Mr.
Mudd. and ArvozrB. Garlick and Downes made very
effeetiye atsplays. Each had an immense number
of hares, rabbits, and game, as well as geese and
other poultry exhibited in their establishments, the
fronts of which were brilliantly lighted with gas.
The grocers, confectioners, &c., also had their shops
decked out in the most approved Christmas
fashion. Altogether the show was an exceedingly
good one, and quite up.to the average of preceding
years.

RESULTS OF EXAMINATION AT THE STOURBRIDGE
GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The following are the results
of the Christmas examination at the above school :
—Lattn : First class, Chettoe 1, F. Terry 2; sec-
ond class, Evers 1 Goddard and E. F. Otter, wq. ;
third class, A. J. Otter 1, EL R. Fisher and W. H.
Scott, ; fourth class. Horne 1, T. A. Scott 2 ;
fifth class, Shacklock 1, Collis 2; sixth class,
Holmes 1, E. J. Brooks and A. V. Penn, xq.—
Greek : Chettoe and F. Terry, wq. —Greek Testa-
ment: F. Terry 1, Chettoe 2.—Holy Scripture:
Upper School, F. Terry 1, A. W. Scott 2; Middle
School, Izon 1, W. H. Scott 2: Lower School,
Collis 1, Ranclle.2.—English Subjects: Upper School.
Evers 1, Goddard 2; Middle School, Hutton 1, A.
J. Otter 2; Lower School, Boulton 1, E. J. Brooks
2.—Mathematics : Upper School, F. Terry 1. Chettoe
2; Middle School, Hutton 1, Izon and T. A. Scott,
Eeri. ; Lower School, Randle 1, Wise 2.—French:
First class, F. Terry 1, Chettoa 2; second class,
Evers 1, Mainwaring 2; third class, Hutton 1, C.
E. Fisher 2.—Geometrical and Freehand Drawing:
Stanuell 1, E. F. Otter 2.—Chemistry and Physics:
First division, Terry 1, Chettoe and E. F. Otter,
wq.; second division, Holmes and Horne, req.—
Book-keeping: A. J. Otter 1, E. F. Otter and
Summers, teq.