The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28 00:00:00

STOVItti3.6IEGE OFSFF VER.

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They would have the Maine Law at home, as
they would not drink themselves, nor allow
their children to drink, and then, when there
were no intoxicants in the house the servants
would be compelled to do without them. Let
them say there should never be another drop
come into their homes. It was well known to
seamen that it was not the great quantity of
water that WU outside a ship that would sink
it, it was the comparatively small quantity that
got inside. Look at that beautifal ship. What
I cared the captain for ths water outside of it.
' But let it once get inside and it would not take
much to sink it. In like manner it did not take
much drink to take persons from the pews and
from the churches. He also liked the Templar
movement because it brought out such a lot of
voluntary exertion. Let them join their lodges
and plenty would be found for all of them to do,
I both males and females. The Church offered
nothing for " Local Brother" like himself to
do. He was asked a short time ago by a
Church of England clergyman how it was that
the Wesleyan Methodists did not come over
to the Church, and he replied that they did
not do so because they could not find them
anything to do. But the Good Templars found
them something to do, and they were brothers
aud sisters all pledged to assist in the one
great work. He next referred to the facilities
I Good Templary offered to persons of all do-
nominations, and stated that the officers of the
Ebenezer Lodge of West Bromwich, were he
came from were nearly all of them members of
different religious sects. He spoke of that
occasion as being the one on which they had
met together to wish Brother and Sister Baying.
ton farewell. At the mention of that word a
thousand memories rush into the mind, of
friends departed to whom have said farewell for
ever; of dear friends whom we once loved and
whose faces we may never look upon again. But
it also has another note which strikes a little
higher. Farewell, well, they (the Good Tern.
plan) meant to fare well—(laughter)—aud they
meant to take that which was provided to he
taken. It was not champagne; it was a thing
which brought no pain. They had fared well
and they trusted their Sister and Brother Beving-
ton would fare well where they were going to.
There was another note which the mention of
that word sounded. There was a wide field
where they were going to, where there would
be a great opportunity for Brother and Sister
Bevington to use their best exertions in saving
souls. These were thoughts which should fill
their minds with rapture; and doubtless the
good they had done hero would be as nothing
compared to what they would do there. And
then there was another note which went still
higher, and an angel sings out of the shining
rauks to the Christian who has fought the
good fight and now claims his reward "Fare
well, and well, for ever and ever." He hoped
their last electment would be where they would
for ever fare well. Where there was no night;
and where the Great King says " Go on and
prosper, for I am with you.'—(great cheering).
Mr. Bevington said he was totally unprepared
to make a speech. He had been away from home
during the last 15 days, and he had not had time
to prepare an address for that occasion. He must
say he was surprised at what he heard that night
respecting their farewell. It was the transaction
of business for that district that had prevented
blur from being there. It had been said that he
had given too much time and attention to the
cause of Good Templary ; but he could assert that
he had not neglected the church and the congrega-
tion for that cause. How he catue to give so
much time to it was that when he had left the
church after having done his duties there, he had
not walked but had positively run to the lodge.
He had been lately to Nottingham and other
places, so that if he had not been to a lodge at ,
home he had been thinking of Good Templary. I
It was true that during the last 18 months he had
lost some friends on account of his connection with
this Godlike movement, but where he had lost
one friend he had found more than a hundred to
replace them amongst Good Templars—(great
cheering). He had also been more persecuted
on account of his connection with that movement,
than he had ever been praised. One of the grandest
features in Good Templary was that it brought
the brothers and sisters together and found them
something to do in the way of rescuing the poor
besotted drunkard. Many happy hours had he
spent with them and though he might never meet
them again, he was happy to meet them there
that night. In advocating the cause of Good
Templary ministers of all denominations met on
one platform, and were brethren. Whilst he had
been away in Nottingham the had the pleasure of
preaching in a church school. He gave a descrip.
tion of the hearty welcome he had received from
Good Templars whilst he had been at Conference,
and stated that half of the New Connexion Ministers
belonged to the Order of Good Templars. He
concluded an interesting and amusing speech by
thanking all present heartily for the kindness
they had shown to him ,nd to his wife, and told
them that as he was about to be located at Dawley,
which was only 30 milesfrom here he should often
pop over and see them.
Mrs. Bevington rose and said that as several of
those present on the platform had come from a
distance and were obliged to leave early to catch
trains, she would waive her right of addressing
those present in their favour. As the chairman
was one of the gentleman that was obliged to
leave early.
Mr. Bevington proposed that thb best thanks of
the meeting be given to him for presiding on that
occasion, which was seconded and earned with
acclamation.

The Chairman then left and the Rev. A. C.
Bevington took the chair and called upon Mr.
Bailey, D.M., to address the meeting.
The latter gentleman then gave a very eloquent
speech, which our space will not permit us to re-
p reduce.

Other speeches and songs were given, and the
meeting was brought to a termination by the per-
formance of a duologue entitled "The reclaimed
Drunkard," by members of the order.

M. Stokes def!lnded..

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Baker,

'guTrd7s;id that on the above date he first saw
the defendant at Smethwick. On arriving at
Stourbridge a man said to him" Guard, do your
duty." Saw the defendant and a man named
Kneels. Assisted to get the defendant out of the
carriage who was much disfigured, and attempted
to. strike witness; but the latter seeing this put
him on the seat. Defendant's face was covered
with blood. Thomas Kneel said he was in the
same carriage with the defendant who began to
persecute him, and called him an "Irishman."
Defendant interfered with the comfort of the
passengers, and told him if he did not behave him-
self he should strike him. Defendant continued
to annoy him, and laid hold of him by the throat
and threw him down, when he (witness) struck
the defendant. Joseph lEutehly and James Jack-
son, gave corroborative evidence. Mr. Stokes, on
behalf of the defendant, pleaded guilty, and ad-
dress the Bench in extenuation of the punishment.
Fined ais and costs.
STEALING LlNEN.—Martha Brotherton, a stupid
looking girl, of 16 years of age, was charged with
having stolen a quantity of collars, cuffs, and other
wearing apparel, the property of Sarah Ginever,
and Martha Harris. From the evidence it ap-
peared that Sarah Ginever was a laundress at
Bagley, and the prisoner was in her employ. She
missed the articles produced, and on a search
being made found them in the prisoner's box. The
things were identified by both Mrs. Ginever and
Martha Harris, a young girl who lodged with her.
Sergeant Jones proved apprehending the prisoner
on Wednesday last. Prisoner, who acted very
stupidly in the dock, and who persistently ref used
to answer any questions put to her, was committed
for trial at the next Worcester Sessions.

ASSAULT Cass.—Elizabeth Troinan was charged
by Elizabeth Wallens with assaulting her on the
12th inst. Complainant stated that on the above
date she met the defendant, who had been pre-
viously quarrelling with another woman. On
seeing witness, defendant who had two " pallets "
in her hand, threw one of them at her
saying she would cut her b-- head open.
This, however, missed her, and defendant then
threw the second which struck complainant on the
head, inflicting a wound. Defendant denied the
charge, but as she had no witness the Bench con-
sidered it proved and fined her lOs and costs; in
default three weeks' imprisonment.
THESATS.—SamueI Hill was charged with having
used threatening languageto Anne Moore, on the
23th inst. Complainant, who keeps a shop at
Cradley Heath, said her attention was attracted to
the defendant, who was outside of her house,
struggling in the arms of some men who were
holding him back. On seeing her he used very
bad language, and said if he cculd only get at her
he would cut her "b— heart out.' She had
had no previous quarrel with the defendant. She
was really afraid he would do her some bodily
harm. A witness named Hannah Cartwright
corroborated the complainant ; but two others for
the defence swore that they were present at the
time and did not hear defendant make use of any
threats. Finally, the Bench ordered him to be
bound over on the understanding that the com-
plainant paid the costs of the order-118.

BRZACE or Tag PEACE.—Henry Boswell was
charged with committing a breach of the peace
at the Maypole Inn, Cradley Heath, on the night
of the 22nd inst. P.O Roe proved the case. De-
fendant, who pleaded guilty, was ordered to pay
lls 6d costs.

VAGRANCT.—At the Public Office, on Monday,
before Mr. Scott, Thomas Wilkins was charged
with being found on premises at Pedmore for an
unlawful purpose. Eannind Hill proved the case,
and defendant was committed for 14 days'.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Thomas Clark was
charged with being drunk and disorderly in
Coventry-street. P.O Bladon proved the case.
Defendant was fined is and costs.

A DISORDERLY WOMAN. 'earoline Price, of
Droitwich, was charged with being drunk at
Oldswinford, on Monday night. From the evidence
of P.O Briggs defendant's conduct was very bad,
and she was fined Is and costs ;in default 7 days'.