The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-09-11 00:00:00

BRIERLEY HILL.

Beam) or HEALTEL—At the monthly meeting held on
Monday, Mr. Grove pres ided. The first report passed
was that of the General Purposes Committee, and in.
eluded the medical officer's which was as follows he
death-rate was 11 per 1,060 ; the rate for the correspond-
jug month last year being 249 per 1,000. The causes of
death were scarlet fever, 1; fever, 1; diarrhcea, 2; bron-
chitis, 1 ; pheumonia, 2; phthisis, 1; and convulsion,
1. The ages at death were 7 under 1 year, 1 between 1
and 10, 1 between 50 and 60, and 1 80 years and upwards.
It would be advisable for the Board to commence the
drainage of some properties at Hartshill without further
Ellis called attention to the neglected con-
ddeitliaoyn of the closets and ashpits. The Board had decided
he said, to raise the walls, but he did not approve of this
and was of opinion that they should be covered in.—The
Chairman said there had been deli 7 in the matter, be-
cause it was thought probable that. inc Luca, Government
Iseard would suggest some plan, and it might happen
when alterations had been made they uligut be atter-
wards required to build to a given coustructiou.—Mr.
Ellis said Dr. Ballard recommended the Hull system.—
After further discussion tile matter ttas referred ti a
committee.—Mr. Cook reminded the Board of the cum-
piaint made by the becretary of the btaffordshire
works Company as to the
want of action on the part of
the Board.—The chan.miLh thought there was no cause
for complaint. The introduction of water into the town
might be less difficult if the company did not place ob-
stacles in the way by
making excessive charges.—Ar. 1.
Rolliuson considered that mere water would be taken If
Haselden would be more liberal in his terins.—Mr.
Wood and other members alluded to restrietious which
were imposed upon those who applied for a supply of
water.—The Clerk then reported that the uditor had
examined the accounts, and expressed hisa
The balance in the hands of the treasurer on general ac-
counts was £404 us. was stated that a deputation
had been appointed to wait upon the Earl of pudiey to
ask his lordszlip to present to the town the mines beneath
the Town Hall.—U 0 the Motion of Mr. Cook, seconded
uy Mr. Grove, it was resolved that the Board occupy tile
large room in front of the Town Hall at the next meet.
Ine, and that the committee be empowered to ptirehasti
suitable lurniture.—lt was proposed by Mr. 1. Wood,
seconded by Mr. 1. Itollinson, and carried, that rooms be
set apart for the Clerk and other ofticerm.—There wash()
other business of public interest.
intIINZE AND DidORDERLY.—At the Police Court, on
Monday, before Messrs. F. Byers and H. Hall,
Benjamin Billingham, of Quarry Bank, was charged
with being drunk and riotous on the '29th ult. Police.
constable Lavin proved the case. several previous con-
victions were preyed against the defendant, and he was
fined 'Us and costs.—Emanuel Cox was charged with
being drunk and riotous on the 28th ult. Police-cun-
stable Lavin proved the case. Fined 2s 6d and costs.--
William Thomas was charged with a Similar offence on
the 4th inst. Pullet-constable Doubar proved the
case. Be'veral previous convictions were proved against
the defendant wno was fined lOs and costs; in delimit 14
days.—Thomas Hayes, printer, of Dudley, was charged
with being drunk and incapable, on the Ist inst.
cJnstable Godly proved tile case. Fined ss, including
costs.

COAL STEALLSG.—BaroUeI Metcalf and William Lowe
were cliargad with stealing a quantity of coal, the pro-
perty of tile Stuurbridge Canal Company, on the 22nd
ult. Police-cuustable Dennis saut he saw defendant
Lowe iu the canal. He picked a lump of coal out of the
canal and gave it to Metcalf. It ewes about half a cwt.
air. Homer, who appeared on behalf of complainants,
said he did not wish to press the case. Defendants.were
discharged with a caution.
CuALUE ol TEALINCr GLASS VA/MlL—Charles Brooks
was charged with stealing two glass vases, the property
of Messrs. Thomas Webb and Son, at Dennis Park. Mr.
Perry appeared to prosecute. Alfred Saunders said he
was manager for prosecutors. The two vases produced
were the property of Messrs. Webb and Son.- tie had
missed glasses similar to those produced about twelve
mouths ago. Ile knew the prisoner, who was wagoner
for Messrs. Bantock and Co. Prisoner had to come to
the works for goods. The glasses were in the show
room and packing room. Prisoner had access to these
rooms. ituess found the glass produced at the house
of a man named Charles Handley, at Cookley, on the
24th tilt. Le went to prisoner's house and asked him if
he recognised them. He said he did. Witness then
asked him if he gave them to a man named Handley, and
he said he did. Witness asked him where he had them
ftom and he said he had them from John Brooks for
Ii kid and a quart of ale, but they cost him many a quart
before he gut them. He said he had bought them in a
a public-house at Brettell Lane, kept by a man named
Taylor. Prisoner's father-in-law was present and asked
him to make a clean breast of it. Prisoner took his
oath that he knew no more about it than what he had
said. After hearing further evidence, the prisoner was
discharged.