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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

A SAD TRAGEDY.

An inquest has been openedat the village of Bullwell,
in Nottinghamshire, respecting the death of Ann
Reffin. the wife of a man employed at a bleach works.
It is said that for some time past Reffin and his wife
had not lived on very good terms with each other. On
Saturday night the husband went to his club, and
returned home at about half-past ten o'clock. The
younger members of the family were then in bed. A
son, eighteen years old, returned home a short time
after, and found his father lying on the garden wall,
and his mother sitting on the door-step eating her
supper. The IsA had his supper at the table in the
house, and, before he finished, his father left the garden
wall and went away from the house altogether. Mrs.
Reffin asked her son to go and find him, and bring him
home. He went, but failing to meet with his father,
he returned home, after being absent for a quarter of
an hour. He was horrified at finding his mother lying
insensible across the door-step, and at seeing blood
issuing from wounds in her head. He raised an alarm,
and several neighbours approached, and tried various
remedies to restore animation to Mrs. Reffin. Whilst
they were doing so Reffin himself returned rather the
worse for drink. Making his way through the little
crowd the husband asked them to desist from their
I efforts, as he could "get her round" in a minute or
two. He also appealed to his son to "clear" hitn of
whatever suspicion might attach to him. The wife
died in a short time, and the husband was taken into
custody. The inquest was adjourned for eight days.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

THE SCIENTIFIC WONDER.

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that every Surgeon, Demist, Schoolmaster, Student, and
Working Man should have, . .

It is pronounced by the Press (and all scientific men
who have seen to be the best, cheapest, and most
simple Microscope ever invented.
It less twenty times the power of the Coddington or
Stanhope Microscope, and is twice as good as the cele•
brated Hoe Microscope (which has been awarded so many
prize medals), as may be inferred from the following
letter received from Mr. Rae himself.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

A SONG FOR SOCIETY.

Blanchey Prancey went to a ball;
Blanchey Prancey had a great fall;
'Twas all through her wearing a very long train.
Let us hope Blanchey Prancey won't wear it again.
—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

A CLERGYMAN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE

YEARS.

In the Arches Court, before the Right Hon. Sir R.
Phillimore, the cause of " Moss v. the Rev. J. C.
Edwards ' has been decided.

It was a suit by the Secretary of the Bishop of
Lincoln against the Rev. Joseph Charles Edwards,
rector of Ingoldwals, for alleged misconduct with two
young women, named Harriet Martin and Catherine
Hynan. Both the young women and the defendant
on their oath denied the charge. He was a married
man, not living with his wife, and the principal wit-
nesses in support of the charge were a domestic
servant, named Betsy Oliver, and a Mr. Williams.
The young woman Harriet Martin had a child, and
was visited in London •y the defendant, after she left
his service at Ingoldwells.
His Lordship reviewed the whole case, and expressed
himself of opinion that the two charges of adultery
with the young women had been proved, and the
offence was increased by the girl Martin being put
into the witness box to deny that there had been any
connexion between them. He suspended the defen-
dant for five years, and for the last three years he was
to produce a certificate from three clergymen of his
moral conduct, or the suspension to be continued.
The defendant was condemned in the costs of the
proceedings.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

BRIERLEY HILL.

ASSACLT CASE.—At the Petty Sessions, on Thursday
last, before 1. Spooner, Esq., Stipendiary, Caleb Skid-
more was charged by John llanbury with ai,saulting him.
From the evidence it appeared that a dispute aroae, when
the defendant struck complainant. Defendant stated
that complainant called him• thief and other bad names.
Fined 5s and costs, lfis Ail ; in default 14 filys' imprison-
ment.
CHARGE or TiinE,neNloo, George George was
charged by Mary Ann Moore with Using threatening lan-
guage to her on the 10th inst. Complainant said the de-
fendant was her brother-in-law. On the above date he
made use of bad language to her daughter. She com-
plained to 14im, when the defendant made use of bad and
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

BELBROUGHTON.

A.SOCIATIOV i.Oll TIII: PitoSECUTION OF FELONS.—The•
annual matting mid dinner of this association took place
at the Talbot Inn, on Numbly last. The treasurer's ac-
counts, vouchers, ker., for the Preceding Jou were pro-
duced for inspection and allo‘Vrince. The hemmer, eli-
citor, secretary, and committee %vac all rehlected. Mr.
George Bate brought forward the el.'s* stealing case.
In the month of February last, a t.,1,4 (4 clover In.
stolen from the premise. belonging Mr. winias
)tercer, of Fairfield Court, by one of his °via deleltumn-
A man named Reed saw him with the clover, avid Lie saw-
plcions became aroused. Reed gave inforniatiort to the
ratialt.ronstable, Matthew Preece. He was taken' into
custody, pleaded guilty, and was subsequently senterwad
at the Wore"stershire Epiphany Sessions to 9 montah:
imprisonment, ;7'ith hard laboui. The association at
this meeting allowed- Heed and l'reece 15s each, by way
of encouragement for the4r Yillaeuce•
place at three o'clock, to whift twenty
C The dinner took
d-tour. members sat
down. The dinner was excellei7t consisting of " fish,
flesh, and fowl," and reflected great' crelt on Mr. and
Mrs. Fox's superior management. Mr. Oe"rlfe 4iertell
presided, and Mr. George Bate ably otliciste-4
80mA. After the removal of the cloth the 1.-veld loyal
and patriotic toasts were drunk. The health of the
i chairman was then given, and many thanks to hit ivt•
presiding. Mr. Hartell, in Is very appropriate maunet-,
returned thanks. The Chairman then proposed " The,
Founder of this Association," who returned thank.a.
The company now adjourned to the Bowling Green,
where they amused themselves with a bowl on the green
until the shades of evening ciune on. All retired at *
reasonable Lour, having spent a very pleasant afternoon
and evening. The absent members are referred to rule
No. 7.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

PUBLIC NOTICE.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

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will enhance the price of meat. In any cane the
measure does not appear yet to have received adequate
consideratior.

What a lucky fellow is Mr. Sothern. How it was
that he was one of the distinguished company more
than once when the Prince of Wales went hunting,
was "a thing that no fellah could understand." That
the clever actor should be sent for to the royal
box and complimented was not very remarkable,
perhaps though it was another stroke of good fortune;
but now it is announced that Mr. Sotheni has had an
interview with the Prince, who presented the actor
with a diamond ring, begging him to wear it as a
souvenir. When Mr. Sotheru counts his fingers, in
one of his celebrated characters, what an extra charm
will be given to the performance by the flashing of
the diamond souvenir. Perhaps it was a delicate
sompliment to the actor's tomfoolery in this particular
part that dictated this present.

The Excursion Season is setting in furiously ; and, as
far as my inquiries have extended, I think it may
fairly be stat..t that the beauties of our native land
say the United Kingdom as a whole are being
neglected for the Continent. There is finer scenery
in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales than most tourists
see in a trip to the Continent ; and there is sufficient
local peculiarity of custom to give to a visit to those
countries the charm of novelty, Ana the advantage of
enlarging the mind, which travel is always supposed to
produce. But then this would not be " abrofuL" It
would not give to the holiday-maker the opportunity of
saying " when I was on the Continent ;" and, unknown
to ourselves, this exercises considerable influence. At
present there bids fair to be more travelling this
autumn than ever, owing to three things--the improve-
ment in trade and employment, the greater develop-
ment of ordinary travelling facilities, and the
enterprising efforts of excursion agents.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

TO FARMERS, the.

VIROAD and AGRICULTURAL SALT, at
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part. —Andy, (}.J. Evcson, Haile a Coal Wharf, Stour-
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Relish for the million! For roast or cold Meat. Hashes,
Steaks, Stews, Cutlets, INA, Chops, Curries Game,
Poultry, Soup, Salad, Cheese, Seasoning, and all made.
dishes. Thi:i Sauce is universnlly esteemed for its pecu-
liar delirious rich flavour, and is relishing in the highest
degree, with every kind of diah. Manufactured only by
Henry Loverock, Chenast, Coventry—treet. Stourbrisige,
and sold Wholesale and Retail, in kottles, 6d, Is, and 21
saeh.—Agents wanted.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

KIDDBRMINSTER.

Messrs. Harvey and Co., rui!, manufacturers, of this
town, have suspended payment. and have placed their
affairs in Mrs... Heekford and ltoden's (30hcituro),
hands, who have called a meeting for Monday text, It
is expected that matters will tura out favOittably fur the
creditors.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

THE HANDEL TRIENNIAL FESTIVAL
AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE.

The Handel Triennial Festival commenced on
Monday at the Crystal Palace. The rehearsal of
Saturday, which gave promise of unusual excellence, I
had excited much interest; and it was not surprising
that the number of visitors should be unusually large,
and there were nearly 20,000 persons present. No
doubt the remarkable fineness of the weather would
attract many; and although the vast expanse of
delightful scenery which may be viewed from the
terraces of the Palace begins to have a parched and
thirsty appearance, the richness and variety of the
landscape are charming.
The Festival commenced at two o'clock, with a
truly magnificent performance of the magnificent
Messiah. After an enthusiastic and well-merited
tribute to Mr. Costa—in his way a iant too--the
National Anthem was performed, under precisely the
same conditions as on the occasion of the general
rehearsaL The vast audience, considerably upwards of
15,000 in number, respectfully stood up during the
marvellously fine execution of our National Anthem,
the finest perhaps, without exception, ever listened
to, and as respectfully sat down at the conclusion,
without giving utterance to any of the obstreperous
demonstrations that used frequently to denote the
I satisfaction of all hearers at its performance.
Then began the masterpiece of masterpieces in
sacred music —the grandest epic, although music is
the language which eloquently develops its purport
and intent, in existence. That every note of the
Messiah must have been familiar to countless numbers
of those present on Monday may be taken for 1;1-anted,
But the Messiah can only be heard once in three years
as it was heard on the present occasion, and, indeed,
in many respects, it may be said had never been
so heard before.

with energy, the noise of their rearing arousing the
rage or terror of the other beasts. On the arrival of
Mr. Rice with the keepers, the combatants were with
difficulty separated—nut until one of the attendants
received- a severe scalp wound from one of the in-
furiated lions, from which, however, no danger is
apprehended. When tranquillity was at length
restored, it was found that the elephant was suffer-
ing from a large wound in the forehead, and that the
cage containing the lions WWI considerably damaged.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

"A CURATE and his SISTER WANTED."

The following letter appeared in the Times on Tuesday :
Sir, -Such is the heading of an advertisement in the
Guardian of the 10th inst., and the advertisement
proceeds to say, "The curate to assist the rector, the
sister to be daily governess to the rector's children;
the curate, in time, to take part in educating the chil-
dren. the stipend at first to be according to the quali-
fications and experience of the sister." To many readers
surely this will app ar a peculiar advertisement and a
very striking indio.dion of the feeling of incumbents
tow,,rds stipendiary curates. Let us not wonder if the
advertiser is ilisappoiated in his purpose and expectation.
I )iies the rector forget that he in a curate himself—that
he is called so in the rubrico of the Prayer-book?
Probably he would scorn the idea of the designation
, belonging to himself, but it does belong to hini never-
theless, WA, indeed, by many would be re ,arded
se a more expressive and honourable title than that of
mem I would ask the rater what k• would hare

__—
thought at any time since his ordination of an advertise-
nnint like this being addressed to himself and a sister 1
or other female relative. It reminds one id " Wanted
a gardener awl his wife"—" Wanted a footman and
a housemaid." We all know the inferior social position
of a daily governess, and certainly the advertiser would
not seem to be the man to make that position less
humiliating, whatever might be the lady's birth or
education. Does he teach the New Testament, and can
he find any sanction there for this master.and-servant
relation between brethren in the ministry? No wonder
at the lack of clergy complained of when the animus
in thus betrayed of those who owe their worldly dig-
tinctiOn to the mere accident of interest with some
patron towards their brethren who have only min-
isterial qualifications, only spiritual gifts to recommend
them. The whole system of "curates wanted" in
the next column to "coachmen or cooks wanted,"
the work and the pay in both cases alike morel.
fled, and then, after "engagement." "nip curate,"
"keeping a curate," "sending the curate" here and
there—" he is only the curate," assigning to the
curate the visiting, marrying, and burying of the
poor, while the rich in life and death are honoured
with the rector's attention —compelling, in short, the
assistant curate to feel in every way his subordinate
and servile situation, no matter what his age iir attain-
ments or character may be—the whole of the system
together must be condemned, when viewed in the
light of Scripture, as an unchristian abuse and
abomination. The ecclesiastical and social statue of
the unbeneficed clergy is being bitterly felt, not by
themselves alone, but by others for them, as a dis-
grace to the Church of England; and if rectors and
vicars are interested in the maintenance of the Church
Establishment, a contemptuous, overbearing spirit
towards their unbeneficed brethren is not one of the
most likely ways to secure it.
June 12 J. C.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

THE IMPENDING DISSOLUTION.

As the Parliament returned in July, 18(5, is now
fast drawing to its close, it may be interesting to note
that in the two years and eleven msnths which have
elapsed since the last appeal was made to the country
76 new members have been returned to the House of
Commons, which has thus been renewed to the extent
of 1155 per cent. One seat—Stamford—is also now
vacant, to say nothing of the four boroughs absolutely
disfranchised for bribery and corruption.

The new Parliament about to be elected will be the tenth
returned during the reign of her present Majesty.
The first Reformed Parbament—that is, the first Parlia-
meet ele,ted under the Reform Act of 1432—was called
January 29, 1833, by Earl Grey, and was dissolved December
30, 1834, by sir R. Peel.
The next was called February 9, 1835, by Sir It. Peel, and
was dissolved July 17, 1837, by Lord Melbourne.
The next was called November 15, 1837, by Lord Melbourne,
and was dissolved by that Minister, June 23, 1841.
The next was called August 18. 1841, by Lord Melbourne,
and was dissolved July 23, 1847, by Lord John Russell.
The next was called November IS, 1847, by Lord John
Russell, and was dissolved by the Earl of Derby, July 1,
1852.
The next was called November 4, 1852, by the Earl of
Derby, and was dissolved March 21, 1857, by Lord Palmerston.
The next was called April 30. 1857, by Lord Palmerston,
and was dissolved April 23, 18".9, by the Earl of Derby
The next was called May 31,1859, and was dissolved July 6,
1865, by Lord Palmerston.
The next was called February 6, 1860, by Earl Russell, who
had succeeded Lord Palmerston as Premier, on the death of
the noble viscount In October, 1865.

The precise date of the dissolution by Mr. Disraeli of the
ninth Reformed Parliament and the precise date of the
assembling of the first Reformed Reformed Parliament are
'nvolved, of course, or the present in the obscurity of the
future.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

WORDSLEY.

-
UNJUST WETGIITq AND MEAit'llES.—At the Petty Seg.
bloat, on Monday last, before B. St. John Matthews and
H. Smith, Esqrs., the following persons were summoned
by John George Borden, Inspector of Weights and Mea-
sures, for unlawfully having in their possession unjust
weights and measures:—Joseph Batchelor, huckster,
three unjust weights. Fined 2s Oil and costs. Defend-
ant was further charged with concealing weights from
the officer. Fined 286,1 and costs.—William Roden, fish
dueler, unjust pair of steelyards, 2s 61 and costs. De.
feudant was further charged with having them in Isis
possession on another date. Fined Is 6,1 and costs.—
Joseph Green, one pair of spring balance, not being just.
Fined Is fid and costs.—Emmanuel Bullock, huckster,
three unjust weights. Fined '2s 6,1 and costs.—James
McMillan, four unjust weights. Fined Is and costs.—
Edward Smart, butcher, three unjust weights. Mr.
Homfray defended Smart, and said that defendant had
had his weights adjusted on the 27th ult, and produced
a certificate of Mr. Border; and that while they were
being adjusted some old weights out of the yard were
cleaned for the purpose of using them, but they were
not used, as some weights were borrowed, and defendan.
! Put them in the yard again. Mr. Homfray contended
that there was no intention to defraud. Fined is 6d at d
costs.—Frederick Hudson, huckster, six unjust weights
and a pair of scales. Fined 2s 6,1 and costs, for the
weights, and 5s and costs for the scales.—Benjamin
Stout, marine store dealer, five unjust weights. Mr.
Addison &fended, and said that Stout had on two occa-
sions sent up the weights to be adjusted, and after wait-
ing all the morning Mr. Border said he could not stay to
ailjest any mare as he had to go to Kingswinford. He
thonglit it very hard to press the case against the defend-
ant. A witness was called to prove the above. Mr. Ad-
diem asked Mr. Border, if he knew with his own know-
ledge that his own weights had been re-verified within
the last five years. as required by Act of Parliament, as
it was necessary to have them verified before two Justi-
ces of the Peace of Quarter Sessions, and also verified
at the Court of Exchequer ? Mr. Border mid the
weights had been verified by the standard weights at the
Quarter Sessions by the Clerk of the Peace. Mr. King
(the Clerk) said he was of opinion that the evidence
given by the Inspector was quite aufficient to give the
Bench jurisdiction. Mr. Horder, in answer to the Bench,
said he was in office at the time the weights were sent to
the Exchequer to be verified. A certificate was given at
Lisa time, but not to him. The Bench said they were
quite satislied with the evidence given by Mr. Border.
If he had done wrong. Mr. Addison had his remedy
against the Impector, who was liable toe penalty of £5
tibia weights werc reo right. Ii I--. 1 an; wes then fined
is fial and costs.—Daniel Hickman, ten unjust weights,
and two pairs of scales. Fined 2s 6LI and costs for the
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

A MESSAGE FROM THE SEA.

Mr. 'l'. Forbes, of 62, Dover.street, Folkestone,
under date June 12, writes
have been put in possession of a copy of a note that was
picked up off Dungeness in a bottle by a French boat, name
and number as under, awl I think you will kindly give a
corner of your valuable paper to make it public. No doubt
it will be news, if not welcome, at least satisfactory to some
nue. As near as I can make the copy out, which is from a
Frenchman, it is as follsws _ .

" Bay of Bunny, Monday Morning al 9 o'clock. Brig Fire
Away, fro,. We, I ounex.—We are winking fool; hope;
boa'. wo.hlng 'way. Heaven help us f —JOHN BENSON.
Picked op by Herod, of Boulogne, 30. 857."
'I hat is as near as I can give it to you from the very Im-
perfect eopy furnished. Being aflreman on board one of the
Folkestone and Boulogne boats, I most willingly took the
trouble of forwarding you this note, trusting it may never
b. our fate to require it at another's hand.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

THE ART OF MAKING AERATED
WINES.

In the Court of Queen's bench, the cause of Cox V. Barnett
has been heard, and was an action to recover damages trona
the defendant for improperly making a machine for aerating
wines.

The plaintiff carried on business as a brewer at St.
Ives for about two years, and then came to London
and took premises in Great Dover-street, Borough, in
September last, with the intention of etas ting in
business as a manufacturer of aerated wines. He
ordered a machine of the defendant, a manufacturer
in Hoxton, for "making champagne and aerating
wines." The defendant in his trade pamphlet says
that—
• •

Many light wines when made gaseous are equal to cham-
pagne. The mixtures for artificial champagne are quite as
palatable as the real wine, and much cheaper. The difference
can hardly he detected, but those made from mixtures will
not keep more than six months, while the light wines aerated
are equal to and will keep as long as champagne of the
highest brand.
.. • . .

A maching capable of producing 100 dozen quart
bottles per day was charged at £135. The plaintiff
agreed with the defendant for a machine of this
capability, which was sent home in October, and he
then started his business career. For this purpose he
scents to have purcha.sed three hogsheads of Hungarian
light wines, le hich he mixed with a syrup formed of
port, sherry, Madeira, and fine light sugar, and the
mixtiire was then passed through the machine, which
in many respects was similar to the common soda-water
machines, and the rem t was expected to be Sillery anti
other descriptions of champagne. The plaintiff, how-
ever, having got his machine and paid his money, did not
get his champagne. "The wine," although to use the
phrase of a witness, "it tame forth from the machine to
an experienced eye clear, in an hour or two became cloudy
and milky," and this cloudiness increased with age.
After repeated complaints it was discovered that there
were bits of solder in the cylinder of the machine.
Persons who drank the " champagne " complained of
blistered months and lips, and on an analysis by Dr.
Matheson, of St. Mary's Hospital, it was discovered
to contain lead. The machine was never rectified,
anti the plaintiff got no redress, and was then com-
pelled to bring this action to recover damages for the
ins perfect machine, for the losses he had sustained in
liii business, for the loss of rent, hire of men, and
waste of wine, &c. The defendant paid the sum of
£75 into court as sufficient compensation.
The case lasted the entire slay, an,l in the result,
the jury awarded to the plaintiff £35, in addition to
the £75 paid irsto court.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-06-20

_ --
MEETING OF RATEPAYERS OF THE
REDDALL HILL DISTRICT.

On Monday evening last a meeting of ratepayers was
held in the New Connexion Chapel. Old Hill, for the
purpose of taking into consideration the desirability of
adopting the Local Act for Reddall Hill district. Noah
Hingley, Esq., occupied the chair. J. Homfray, Esq.,
was also present on the platform. There were also pre-
sent Messrs. J. Green, T. Tibbetts, H. Morrow, G.
Gem, W. Green, W. H. Hancocks, T. Parkes, J. Ford,
Raman°, Best, Whitley, l'eacock, Dr. Mal-
ting, Foster, Kendrick, Mason, T. Gould, H.
Green, W. Sneath, C. Gould, B. Cartwright, W. Keen,
Griffis, S. Darby, J. Grainger, J. Billingham, Hingley,
D. Mallines. Willetts, Rainbow, the Rev. J. Lake.
man, &c., &c.

Soon aft, the time for the meeting the :large room
wee well filled.

The Chairman, on rising, explained the reason why
the meeting was sailed. A meeting had been held by
the ratepayers, and Messrs. Frederick and Alfred Bans
were invited to attend. They did not attend, but sent
two letters expressing a wish that the two parishes should
be joined together. He could have wished that the
matter had been settled amicably, but it was for the
! meeting to decide what steps they should take. He
hoped the meeting would talk it over, and act fairly.
The Melina. Bares were gentlemen that he respected.
! He would call upon Mr. Homfray, who would explain
the Local Government Act to them.
Mr. Hominy, on rising, woo received with great
cheering. Ile said: Mr. Chairinan and Gentlemen, you
are all aware that the question of the Local (lineament
Act originated with the ratepayers of Cradley Heath, in
not having their back streets repaired. I was consulted
in this matter, and notwithstanding there were fourteen
days' notice given to attend, how was it met by the oppo-
sitionists? Why they did their best to prevent us having
the use of the school-room—(hear, hear). I ask you to
judge fairly, and view the positions of both sides. I
applied to Mr. Hunt, and afterwards to Mr. Whitley, who
said that we could not have the school-romn, and that
the notices wen issued by mistake; and Mr. Bares did
his best to prevent us having the school-room. After
this they put out notices in the popers. I only mention
this to show the feeling in the matter. A meeting was
held, and it was carried by a show of hands to have the !
Local Act for lteddall Hill district, aft, w /deb Mr.
Bares demanded a poll. Mr. Barrs anti Mr. Bassano
afterwards spoke to sae about getting the Act for the
whole parish. I told them my clients would meet them
in the matter. I afterwards saw Mr. Hunt, and told him
I thought they would meet the large ratepayers. But I