The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-10-02 00:00:00

SATUTIDAt, OCT, 2,. 1875.

I had notice that the slates had arrived. That was
on the 24th July. On the following Monday I sent I
the horse and cart with a man up to the station to
get the slates out of the truck- When he got
there the Company's men had unloaded the slates,
and the man came back and said, "The slates are
unloaded, and I have come back without them. I
did not take the slates away, because I did not
want them. It is usual to leave slates upon the
wharfe. On the 12th August, I went to the sta-
tion and I saw the agent, Mr. Grimes, and I paid
Kim for the carriage. I paid the carriage before
I saw the slates, I then went to look at them,
and when I got within 8 or 10 yards of them I
said" Those slates are not for me." Grimes said
"They are," and I said "they are not what I
ordered and I shan't pay for them." I have been
a builder 24 years, and these slates are not the
best Caernavon. These were not fit to put upon
a good building. I heard' what the architect has
stated about them being fit to put upon this
building, and I say if he was an architect he would
not have said so. They were not good enough
for such work as I hadin hand. Mr, Gillam knew
what kind of work they were wonted for. When
I paid Mr. Gillam for the Penryn, I had an inter-
view with him and told him I had not yet seen the
slates, and that we should want to use them in a
day or two. I should not like to give more than
half what I paid for the slates which were sent me.
It would require very strong roofs to hold such
slates.

Two witnesses were called, and after hearing
their evidence, His Honour said two witnessas for
the plaintiff had sworn positively to the slates
being best Caernarvon, whilst no one had sworn
they were not for the defendant. He should there-
fore, give a verdict for plaintiff for the full amount
with costs.

FORESTERS' ANNIVERSARY.—On Monday last, the
27th ult, the members of Court Stamford, 4476,
A.0.F., held their anniversary at the Court House,
the Gladstone Inn, Audnam, upwards of thirty
members sat down te an excellent dinner provided
by the host Bro. C. Skelding. After the cloth was
drawn, Bro. S. Grainger, honorary member of. the
Court, was called to the chair, and Broi'; T. Att-
wood, C.R., to the vice-chair. The usual loyal
toasts having been duly honoured, the secretary,
T. William Davies, was called to reaol the report
and account of the society. This showed the
Court to be in a very flourishing Condition, as it
now numbers 37 members, with three more on the
books to be made, and is possessed of funds to the
amount of £B6 3s Sid, showing an increase for the
year of eight members, and £24 10s in funds. A
vote of thanks was passed to the secretary, for his
valuable services to the Court. After songs, reci-
tations, and toasts, by Brothers Lees, B. Davies,
Attwood, and others, they separated at an early
hour, after spending a very enjoyable evening,
with votes of thanks to the chairman, host, and
hostess. _ _

PROPERTY SALE. - On Wednesday evening, the
following properties were sold under the hammer by
Mr. 11. King, at.the Talbot Hotel:—

X s. d.

Lot I.—A shop in Coventry Street,
occupied by Mr. Pugh, at
£25 per annum, purchased
by the Birmingham and
Midland Banking Co., at 700 0 0
Lot 2.—Two shops in Coventry St.,
occupied by G. Yates and
Marten, at an annual
rental of £5O, purchased
by Mr. C. W. Collis, at 750. 0 0
Lot 3.—Butcher's shop in Coventry
Street, occupied by Mr. H.
How, at .224 per annum,
purchased II Mr. How, at 4LO 0 0
Lot 4.—Two houses in Duke Street,
set at £2l 148 16d, pur.
chased by Mr. Claxton, at 800 0 0
Lot s.—Garden in Bowling Green
Lane, withdrawn, but sold
privatelyjor 200 0 0
Lot 6.—Two houses with grocer's
shop, in King William St.,
Dennis Park, set to Wood.
hail and Hand, at £25 per
annum, purchased by Mr,
W. B. Woodhall, at 355 0 0
Lot 7.—Three Houses at Buck-
pool, set at £22 per an-
num, sold to Mr. C.
Roberts, at 315 0 0

3,020 0 0

FARMING STOCK SALE. Mr. James Morton
who has for many years past held The Broom
Farm under Lord Dudley, and is now retiring
from farming pursuits, was, at the disposal of his
stock on Tuesday, represented by Mr. Wooldridge
of the well known Stourbridge firm of Auc-
tioneers. Besides the general assortment of Im-
plements a flock of 300 sheep, 15 horses, and a
number of cattle were disposed of in 4 hours. The
day was a damper. It rained nearly all the time
the sale was proceeding, but this did not damp
the ardour of the company, many of whom attended
out of respect to Mr. Morton, who now retires into
private life with the good wishes of all to whom
he is known. Notwithstanding:the rain, the busi-
ness.of the day was very satisfactory.
REVISING BARRISTER'S COURT.—Mr. George
Browne, revising barrister for East Worcestershire
held a Court at the Talbot Hotel, Stourbridge, on
Wednesday, to revise the list of voters for Stourbridge
and other neighbouring parishes in this voting dis-
trict. Mr. Blick (Droitwich) and Mr. Jno. Collis
appeared for the Liberals, and Mr. Goldinghaan
(Worcester) and Mr. J. Chappell for the conserva-
tives. The proceedings presented no features of
public interest, and the lit were got through in
a comparatively short sitting. One case which
came before the barrister was an objection by the
Conservatives to Mr. Ambrose Pearson, who was
on the list in respect to houses at Two Gates,
Cradley. The objection was that the property was
the wife's. Mr. Pearson stated that the property
was left to his wife by her first husband, and she
was sole executrix under his will. It would eolllt3
to him at her death. After hearing the legal gen-
tlemen on each side, the Barrister held that if a
man maaried a lady ,with a freehold interest in
property for her life, if there was no trusteee in-
tervening (which there was not in this instance),
the a man was entitled to a vote during her life.
The vote was allowed, but the Barrister said he
should not allow the voter's expenses.
TREAT TO THE WORKHOUSE CHILI:MEX.—By the
kind invitation of Mrs. G. F. Bodington, the
Workhouse Children were entertained at tea, on
Wednesday last, in the Beautiful grounds of Ash-
wood House, Amusements were provided for
them in which Mrs. Bodington, Miss Bodington,
and other members of the family took part; and
after full justice had been done to the currant
cake, bread, and jam, fruit, etc., the children
returned to the Workhouse with manifestutions of
gratitude for the kindness they had received.

ADJOIIRNED LICENSING PAY.—Thelfollowing peraore,
who have been tonvicted during the past-year, 813Pear,_et
before the Bench, and were reprimanded, they llavTb
been fined during the yerr :—Joseph Yardley, Chi"'
makers' Arms, Cradle), Heath; Noah Prior, Yew Tree,
Blackheath; Prudence Pugh, Two Furnaces, Powke
Lane; William Bowkett, Brown ; Thomas
ParonE,, Railway Inn, Cahy Heath ;.'I houlas Sliento,u,
Wonder Hotel. Tividalt ; J ~epli llow.rd, Royal ts'
change, Old Hill; Eth‘at,, Royal Oak, Haden
Bill.

TRANSFERS.—The foliowiug trankftrs took place:"...
From Enoch Morris to Jane Steveus, Alma-street, old
Hill; the Swan Inn, Cradloy Heath, from ichard 13 %V'
turd to Alfred Aston.

OLD HILL.
ASSAULT CABs.—At the Petty Sessions held at 014
Hill, on Wednesday last, before Messrs. N. Flinglol' Od
W. Bassano, Edward James was charged with assaultia
Samuel Wyld, on the 25th ult. Conaplainant said dui
he was baying a few words with a man named lidwsrl
Hingley, when the defendant set about him. Defendsn'
asked for an adjournment for a week, as he was 011
served with the summons late the previous night, and I
had no time to get his witnesses together. Adionow
for a week.
DRUNIIIINNESS.—EIijah Hacllinfton was sharrid w.,.ii
the ie
being drunk on e 26th ultimo. olice-eoeuttab ger.
proved the case, and three previous eonvietione bisvil
been recorded against defendant, be was fined 2011 a! - -
costs; in default twe months' imprisonment.
NON-PAYMENT OF POOR RATRB.—A 011Oatkpr Of Perl"l
were summoned by Henry Parkes for non-payment " ,
poor rates for Rowley district. An order was made for
payment in 24 days, with costs. ,
SHOOTING A BOY.—George Hancoeks, a young
was charged with shooting at Frederick Brown, en the
27th ult, at Tividale' with intent to do him grieve—, it
,
bodily harm. Mr. Addison appeared to
and Yr. Stokes defended. Mr. Addison asked for 4
a remand, on the ground that he had not had an opPor" -
tunity to get his witnesses together. Mr. Stokes said 01 ,
case was a trivial one, as a lot of boys were together, Ilthe prisoner had a gun in his hand which accidentell '
went off, and prosecutor was not seriously injured. !!
remand was granted, prisoner being bailed to attend )
AD
14 days. projecute,