The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-07-26 00:00:00

RAILWAY ACCOMMODATION BETWEEN

STOURBSIDGE AND BEWDLEY.

An important meeting of the representatives from
Stourbridge, Kinver, Cookley, Wolverley, Bewdley, and
Kidderminster was held ma Wednesday afternoon in the
in the Chess Room, Kidderminster, to take into con-
sideration the best means to be adopted for securing the
railway accommodation requisite for the prosperity of
that neighbourhood, in consequence of the Great
Western Railway Company having failed to secure the
necessary powers to construct a railway from Stonrbridge
to Bewdley, along the valley of the Stour.
Mr. J. Brinton, president of the Carpet Mannfactu.wrs'
Association, occupied the chair, and in opening the
meeting said it was necessary for some one to take the
initiative in the matter, and he was personally very much
obliged to Mr. If. Dixon, hon. sec. to the Carpet
Manufacturers' Association, for taking the prominent
action he had, said convening the present meetieg on
behalf of the trade and neighbourhood, believing that
the subject would, when once set on foot, increase in
such a manner as would secure as wide and extended
area as the question required —(hear, hear). Mr. Brinton
then gave a brief sketch of the line which it was intended
by the Great Western Railway to construct between
Stourbridge and Bewdley along the valley of the Stour,
affording proper railway communication for those large
ironworks which lay along that route. To imagine that
Kidderminster would be served simply constructing the
loop line from the high level, Kidderminster, across to
Bewdley was a very partial view of the subject. What
was wanted was the opening op of large supplies of coal
and accommodation for the transfer of all kinds of
merchandise along the Valley of the Stonr. They were
at one time sanguine that the weight of their evidence
I in support of the contemplated railway was so over-
whelming that it was beyond all possible dispute. But,
in consequence of the extreme opposition of the land-
owners and the canal companies, and he might add the
apathy which Fwas manifested on the part of the Great
Western Company, they eventually kund themselves
hors de cookout and their Moan lost. Still, they

believed they had pewerfal arguments in support rft
their scheme laid before the House of Commons, sod
which they went to London to promote, was not a
perfect scheme, yet it would have given them improved
accommodation which was so badly required. 'although
they had lost the scheme they intended to make afresh
start for a new and vigorous agitation to have • line
through Kidderminster, combined with all the mina-
tages which that important neighbourhood was entitled
to. He announced to them that Mr. Sheppard, of the
film of Messrs. Harward, Sheppard, and Harward, of
Stourbridge, solicitors to the Great Western Railway
Company, was in waiting for the purpose of giving
some explane.ion, and he thought it would be well:to
hear what that gentleman had to say, and then proceed
to the discussion of the general question.
Mr. Sheppard was then invited in to the room. He
said his only object in attending that meeting was to
present one or two of the principal difficulties taut oe-
curred to the Great Western Railway in the course of
last year in their effort to supply that district with rail-
way accommodation, because to some extent the mane
difficulties would arise in any future attempt. The
objections which were made to the construction of that
line might be classed under three heads—landownees,
canal owners, and the London and North-Western Eaib
way. Referring to the objections offered by Mr. Foley
against the bill, Mr. Sheppard said he was afraid that
in any attempt to supply Wollaston or Whittington
with railway accommodation, the same opposition
would be met with from Mr. Foley, for his agent,
when before the committee of the House of Commons,
distinctly stated that it was not a question of expense,
but rather that be was opposed to any railway running
through his property. The line was so laid out as to
" hug " the existing canals, and greatly injure their
present traffic, and, as a consequence, they wanted the
Great Western Company to give them a guarantee that
they would suffer no loss by the construction of the
That could not be done, and, as a consequence,
their opposition was powerful. The ether opposition
was from the London and North-Western Company,
who were in close and intimate relation, with the Great
Western Railway, and had made mutual contracts
primarily for their own protection, but having re-
ceived the sanction of Parliament had proved
for the protection of the public also. The Great
Western Railway were nuder statutory obligations to
carry out a loop line from Kidderminster to Bewdley,
over which the London and North-Western would have
running facilities on to South Wales, and their opposi-
tion mainly centered itself in this—that they wanted the
same facilities over the line throvigh stourbridge to
Bewdley, which they would have over the loop line,
although the former one had cost the Great Western
Railway £211,000, while the second one would not cost
more than £50,000 or £60,000. In any future attempt
the opposition of Mr. Foley for that of the canal com-
panies might be expected, though the opposition of the
London and North-11 esters Railway might not extend
to any future line, as the Great Western Railway were
now called upon at once to construct the loop line
between Kidderminster and Rewdley.

Mr. Brinton tiMd the meeting were indebted to Mr.
Shepperd for hid rem-Arks, and that gentleman retired
from the room.

The Chairman said despite the opposition which any
future scheme might likely to meet with, he thought
they should still prosecute their labours. It was evident
that very little assistance could be expected from the
Great Western Railway Company, and he moved—" That
this meeting greatly regrets the loss of the bill in com-
mittee of the House of Commons for securing im
proved railway accommodation in this district."
Mr. E. Morton seconded the resolution, which was
unanimously carried.
Mr. W. Green (Mayor of Kidderminster) then moved
the following resolution :—'• That, in the opinion of
this meeting, continued efforts are necessary to obtain
increased railway accommodation for Kidderminster and
neighbourhood, and the opening out of facilities which
do not at present exist."
Mr. .1. Saunders (Cookley) seconded the motion, and
expressed his great disappointment at the failure in
securing the necessary powers in obtaining the recent
bill, which he attributed in a great measure to a want
of heartiness and will on the part of the promoters of
the bill.
The resolution was carried.

Mr. Stringer (Stourbridge) moved a resolution pledging
the meeting to support any well advised scheme hams
for its object the carrying out of the foregoing resolo..
tions, and appointed a committee for the purpose.
Mr. U. U. Woodward seconded the motion, which
was also carried sew. eon.

On the motion of Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mr.
Bautidera, a vote of thanks was accorded to tiro Chair-
man for presiding.

A VISIT TO EPPS's COCOA ILANVIACTORT.—ThreIIik
the kindness of Messrs. Epps, I recently had an oppor-
tunity of seeing the many complicated and varied pro.
ceases the Cacao bean passes through ere it is sold for
public use, and, being both interested and highly pleasel
with what I saw during my visit to the manufactory, I
thought a brief account of the Cacao, and the way it is
manufactured by Messrs. Epp, to fit it for a wholesome
and nutritious beverage, might be of lot, rest to the
readers of " Land and Water.' "—See Article in." Land
and Water," October 14.

BRISAISPABT.—EPFS'II COCOA.—GIATHFUL AND CON.
FORIING.—" Ey a thorough knowledge of the 'Moral
laws which govern the operations of digestion and na•
trition, and by a careful application of the fine propertie.
of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breaks
fast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which
may save us many heavy doctors bills."—Cira &nice
Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. lnack
packet is labelled-- JANIKA Errs & CO.. Horoceopatbie
Chemists. London." Also, makers of Epps's Cacsoine
a thin, refreshing beverage for evening

bIANCFACTUDII OP COCOA,CACAOINK, AND CHJSOLATS
—" We will vow give an account of the process adopted
by Mcsars. James Epps de Co., uosnufacturet a of dietetic
articles, at their works is the Euston-road, Loodoo."
See Article iu Part 19 of Cassell's Household Guide.

ADVICE TO MOTHERS! Mn.. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN !—Should alway• be used when
Children are cutting teeth ; it relieves the little sufferer
at 01100, it produces natural quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub awakes " as bright
ass button:' It is perfectly harmless, and very pleasant
to taste. It soother the child, it softens the gums, Clam
all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and Is de
best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhcca, whether
arising from teething or other causes. Maw Winslow's
Soothing Syrup is sold by thousands of Medieine dealers
in all parts of the world at Is Lid per bottle,and
of Mothers can testify to its virtue.—Tdsnolsclory,
Oxford-street, London.

HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.— Colds, Long*
Diphtheria, and Bronchitis.—These corrective remedies
are infallible for the cure of these pectoral complaint.,
which, when neglected, often end in settled asthma on
terminate in consumption. The Ointment, wet I rubbed
Rion the chest and back, penetrating the skin, is carried
directly to the lunge, where it expels all impurities
All the blood in the body constantly passes through the
kings, and there all noxious particles tending to produce
disease can be quickly, thoroughly, and permanently
neutralised, rendered harmless, or ejected from the
system. Holloway's Ointment and Pills perfectly seems
plink this purillaation and by the blood thus cleensed
the influence of these wonderful medicaments reaches the
remotest parts of the human body, and than cures all
diseased action, whether internal or external.

IF TO ERE ARE ANT LADIES who have not yet used the
GLENFIELD STARCH, they are respectfully solicited to
give it a tiialt and carefully follow out the directions
printed in every package, and if this is done, they will
say, like the Queen's Laundress, it is the finest Starch
they ever used. When you ask for Gtzgrintrk STARCH
see that you get it, as inferior kinds are often substituted
for the sake of extra profit. Beware therefore of spar-
ous imitations.
THIRTY YEARS' Rxraaiica OF Du. L ()COCK PUL-
KONIC WAFERS.—Received from Ur Cooper. Chemist,
Cbeatergate, Stockport :—" Dee. 2, 1872. I ran with
pleasure add my testimony in praise of Dr. Losockt's
Wafers,having often perceived the great good experienced
from them. I could send plenty of testimonials of cares
for the asking.' They instantly relieve Asthma, Con-
sumption, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all
nervous pains, and taste pleasantly. Sold by all Drug-
gists at Is. lid., 2s. 91., 4s. 6d., and 115. per box.
A SINCERE VOICE OF WARNING against Quacks, or an
unerring Guide to the Nervous and Debilitated, by J. L.
Pulvermacher. An infallible means of detecting the
Quack Doctor, and thus preventing the above class of
patients from falling into his clutches, a danger into
which they are likely to be entrapped through his spe-
cious and enticing forms of advertisements and Treatises.
The well known name and position of the author is a
sufficient guarantee of sincerity. To be had through
any bookseller, or direct of J. L. Palvermacher, Galvanic
Establishment, 168, Regent-street, W., London.
FLORILIN ! For the TENTH and Bantus. —A few
drops of the liquid " Floriline" sprinkled on a wet tooth
brush produces a pleasant lather, whieh thoroughly
cleanses the Teeth Iron) all parasites or other impurities,
hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops desay, gives to
the Teeth a peculiar pearly whiteness, and a delightful
fragrance to the breath. It removes all unpleasant odor.e
arising from decayed teeth or tobaeco smoke. "Th.
Fragrant Floriline " being composed in part of Honey
and sweet herbs, it sometimes turns cloudy, bat it is de
lieious to the taste, and is the greatest toilet discovery. •
the age. Price 2s 6d for the liquid, and taper jar for thf
Floriline " Powder," of all Chemists and Perfumer's
Prepared by It. C. GALLUP. 493 Oxford-street, London.
THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—AII suffering
from irritation of the throat and hoareness will be agree-
ably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded
by the use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches." These
famous " lozenges " are now sold by most respectable
chemists in this country, at ls lid per box. People
troubled with a "hacking cough," a "slight cold," Or
bronchial affections cannot try them too soon, as similar
troubles, if allowed to progress, result in serious Pulmo-
nary and Asthmatic affections. See that the words
" Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the Government
Stamp around each box.—London Depot, 493 Oxford-
street.

WALCABLE DISCOVERY FOR INN am I.I—A very nicely
perfumed hair dressing called "The Mexican Hair
Renewer," now being sold by most Chemist. and Perfu-
mers at 3s 6d per bottle, is fast superseding all "Hair
Restorers "—for it trill positively melon, in every eas.4
Grey or While hair to its original colour, by a few apph-
cations, without dyeirtg it, or leaving the disagreeable
smell of molt' Restorers." It makes the hair charm-
ingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth on bald
spots, where the glands are not decayed. Certificate
from Dr. Versmann on every bottle, with fall particulars.
Ask for " Tag MEXICAN Kau limit's's," prepared by
HC. GALLUP 495, Oxford-street. London.

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•turday, July 26, 1879.