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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

CRADLEY.

ASSACILT.—kt the Petty Sessions, held at Stourbridge
yesterday, Thomas Richards was charged by Mary, his
wife, with assaulting her on the 13th Met. Complainant
said she did not live with her husband, but he allowed
her 6s per week to keep her seven children. On the
above date defendant sent leer bat se. She then went to
where the defendant worked and told her of it, when the
defendant etrack her on the side, and kicked her on the
thigh. Two witnesses were called for the defence, end
the case was adjourned for seven days.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

V/olverhampton
the P.

COMMISSIONERS' MEETING.

APPOINTMENT OF A PUBLIC OFFICER

OF HEALTH.

A special meeting of this Board was held on
Thursday evening, called by requisition, for the
purpose of receiving a report from the General
Purposes Committee, recommending the ap-
pointment of an Officer of Health, and, if con-
sidered desirable to make such appointment, to
fix the salary of such officer, and define his
duties. .
Mal. BiWngham presided. There were also
preset Messrs. H. Hughes, Franklin, Emery,
Wooley, Allsop, J. Hughes, Blunsom, Thorne,
Perkins, Edwards, Griffin, MoEwen, Stringer,
NOWIIIII, Captain Walker, and the Rev. D. Mag-
blab.
The Clerk read the notice calling the meeting
and read the following report :
GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE.
Illosnar, January 15th, 1872.

Your committee recommend the appoint-
ment of an Officer of Health for the space of
three toonthe, at a salary of 60 per annum ;
an I further recommend that Mr. R. L. Bayley,
surgeon, Stourbridge, be appointed to the said
office.
Mr. Maginnia said as chairman of the com-
mittee it devolved upon Lira to move the adop-
tim of the report. They were all perfectly cog-
nisant of the existence of :nirli-pox in the town,
and it should be understood that the committee
iput not brought this proposal forwarl out of any
feeing that there wfol calve for alarm or panic
in Vie town in this matter. (Hear, hear). It
vastheir duty as Guard ians of thetpublic health
to to their best to nip in the bud, if possible,
theineipient progress of tho disease. There
hex been a few fatal cases, but generally the
disuse had not been of a very violent character
Weill°. Still, they knew how small-pox had
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

CRADLEY HEATH.

Tan WAGES Quasnow.—The cbainmakers of this
district, held a public meeting on the 16th imtant, to
discuss the propriety of askiug for an advance of wages.
The meeting was adjourned to the 24th iust, when the
question will be again resumed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

CRADLEY HEATH, HALESOWEN, & DISTRTCT CHRONICLE.

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SATURDAY,

NUARY 20 , 1872.

J
OHN CLARKE,

ERVOUS DEBILITY.—Gratis a Medical
Ili WORK, showing sufferers how they may be cured
without the aid of quarks. Free oil receipt of postage
stamp.—Addrers, Secictsiy, Institute of Anatomy, Bic.

PRICE ONE PENNY.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1869.

in the County Court r,.1 Worcestershire liokieti at

Sin rbrioige.

Ii the Matter of s Petition for Liquidation by sunny.
anent, or composition with creditors, instituted by
Tnowes WALL, of Wollaston, nor Stourbridge, la the
County of Worcester, out of business.

INOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at Meeting
. of Creditors of the abovemamed Debtor bell at
my Office on Weditemday. the 13th day or Dezember
ustant, Mr. ESZINKZER 1.11:61ST, of Kidderminster. Sc.
,auntaut, was duly appointed Trustee of the said Estate,
mid Notice is hereby further given, that all Debts doe to
the said Thomas Wall must be paid to the said Ebenezer
U seat, and to no other person.
Dated this 14th day of December, 1871.

HENRY BLUNDERS, Joy.,
142, Mill-street, Kidderminster.
J. W. CLULOW,
Brierley MU,

Solicitors to the Trustee.

THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1869.

In the County Court of Worcestershire, holden
at Dudley.
N the Matter of a Special Resolution for
I. LIQUIDATION by ARRANGEMENT of the
Affairs of THOMAS MORRIS, of Park Lane Forge,
Dudley Port, Tipton, in the County of Stafford, and of
Stone, in the parish of Stone, in the County of Wm,
ceder, Iron Merchant, Commission Agent, and Ham-
mered Iron Manufacturer.
The Creditors of the abovediamed Thomas Morris,
who have not already proved their Debts, are required,
on or before the 20th day of January. 1872, to send their
Lames and addresses, and the particulars of their Debts
or Claims, to me, the undersigned Charles William Collis,
of Stourbridge, in the County of Worcester, Solicitor to
the Trustee under the Liquidation, or in default thereof
they will be excluded from the benefit of the dividend
proposed to be declared.
Dated this 2nd day of January, 1872.
CHARLES W. COLLIS,

Stourbridge,
Solicitor to the Trustee.

WORCESTERSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
MEETING AT STOURBRIDGE, 1872,

AS it is essential to the success of the above
MEETING that the LOCAL PRIZE SHEET
should be at ouce published, Gentlemen intending to
subscribe are respecUully requested to forward their
Subscriptions to the local Treasurer, Captain ...Walker,
Catlerwell House, Sturbridge ; either of the Stour-
bridge Bank.; or to the Secretaries.

FRANK BLAKEW AY, Secretaries.
JOHN TAYLOR,
66, High.steeet, Stourbridge,
Jan. 2nd, 1872.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

Government Book Prizes.

Frances R. Binns, for painting ornament; James Hill,
surface design (glass) ; Harriet Skidmore, painting orna-
ment from the east; Arthur Guest, outline of ornament;
Joseph B Green, ornament shaded from copies; Tho-
mas Hipwood, do.; John A. Service, do. and figure
drawn from the fiat; James Hill, surface design (glass);
Amy F. F. Jones, ornament shaded; Harriet Skidmere,
painting flowers in water colours; Edward Smith, out-
line of ornament; Charles H. Scott, do. ; Albert Gyn-
gel!, national medal for a design for a fan, and book
prize for vase.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

TO.GONTRACTORS AND ROAD RAKERS.
_FOR 3.IiFIDIATE SALE.
jVLARGE QUANTITY of CINDERS.
Fi,t-einss Materiala to make Good Roads. For
full particulars apply at the (hoer rer Ottiee, Stourblidge

WANTED Immediately, an Experienced
NUM, for Young Children, Church of Eng-
Land. Good Needlewoman. Age about 25.—Address,
stating particulars, "H ," 10, Pakenhansaoad, Edgbas•
tan, Barninglism. .

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-w NTE D, a Healthy, DETACHED
RESIDENCE, within Ten Mutates' Walk of the
Railway Stlttnn. Stourhridge. preferred. Rent about
SBB.—Apply, '• Theta," Obsert•er Office, Staarbridge.

AGENTS WANTED for an old-eatubliebed
MANURE. Liberal Cotumisaion.—Addreas by
hatter only. R M., me of Messrs. Dalton A; Morgan,
Wholesale Stationers, 46, Southwark-street, Borough-
London.

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WANTED Immediately, 30 LADS, not
under WI ysers.—Apply,,Harrin and Pennon,
Fire Cloy Works, Stourbridge.

oitourigibge Olperinr.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

The Boys of Mr. Newnam'e School.

The following reoeived prizes :—Alfred Ringley, free-
hand; firneat A. Hyrona, do.; Harry Northwood, do.;
William Northwood, do. The following received certifi
rates : H. Browning, freehand ; Lawrence F.-Nock, do ;
Thomas Pagett, do ; H. H. Newnam, do.; F. J. Short,
do. . .
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

Gosernment Certificates and Prizes of the Second Grade.

The following received Certificates: Joseph Barrett,
geometry; William (lathing, freehhand drawing; Tho.
area Hipwood, perspective; Amy F. Jones, freehand and
model; George Perks, freehand; J. A. Service, perspec.
Live; Edward Smith, freehand and model; Paniel Tay-
lor, freehand; Lucretia Davis, modal; Walter Lewis,
freehand; Thomas Abel, do.; George Allen, do.; Lu-
cretia Davis, geometry; Fanny IL Fennell, model;
William frothing, do.; James Hill, perspective; Mary
A. Simms, geometry ; J. M. Rockwood, freehand; Geo.
Pearson, do.; G. Benson, model; H. E. Webb, free-
hand ; Thomas Until, do.
The following were awarded prizes :—Alhert Gyugen,
freehand, perspective, and model drawing; John Gee,
model; George H. Hipwood, freehand; Harriet Skid-
more, perspective.
Bays of Oldswinford Hospital.

Arthur C. Hence, freehand and geometry, prize. The
following received certificates: Horace Taylor, freehand;
John Cooper, freehand; Alexander Dalrymple, freehand ;
Percy Hadley, freehand; William Parry, geomety ; Jew
E. Scott, freehand; Henry Stokes, do.; Tbeopbilue
Poymer, do.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

D.A.-V-11D SICIDIZCORMIII

BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER.

S. begs respectfully to inform the
• Inhabitants of the Town and its vieinity. that
he has taken to the Business conducted for the last eleve,
- by Mr. Jowls DONN, at the above address, and
succeeding to it. he begs to solicit a continuance of the
patronage which has been NO liberally bestowed on his
predecessor.
The alterations to the Premises being now complete,
D. S. is offering a choice assortment of New Books,
Stationery, and a General Stork of Fancy Goods, Toys,

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New Works, Magazines, and Periodicals procured from
London weekly.
Printirg and Bockbinding on theshortest notice
TO YOUNG MEN.—ASTHENIAMA.

A New and INFALLIBLE REMEDY for
la. the Core of NERVOUS DEBILITY, PHYSICAL
INFIRMITY, kc. For full particulars enclose a
stamped, directed envelope, to Mr. H. Judd, Chemist
Exam.), 51, Conduit-street, Leiceater.

CHEAPEST PASSAGE TO
, ALL THE COLONIES.

'NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, THE
DIAMOND FIELDS, AMERICA, CANADA,
CHINA. JAPAN. dm, dm., by Royal Mail and ether
Steamers and Bailing Packets, regularly despatalkad from
all &sports in England. Books, Maps, and Tickets of
imbarkation, obtained of Edward Bent, RlLicata"
OS lees, Bent-street, Briarley Hill.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

TESIIIONIAL TO MR. S. SIMMS.

rilklE Friends of Mr. S. SIMMS, of Stour-
bridge, propoie to present • ThifIIMONIAL to
Mtn a• • Whey of their regard mat sympathy.

The following Gentlemen have commuted to set aa a
Committee, to raise Funds for that purpose :
Rev. U. Sbenard Rev. J. Rh:lards
Rev. D. Maginnis R. L. Campbell, M.D.
rt. O. Firmatone, E.g. Captain Walker
Benjamin William., kag. W. ti. Goddard, Req.
Mr. E. Stringer " Mr. It. Broomhall
.

James Mettlelnt, Esq.
7'. 0. Thorn., Merl., Hun. Treakarer.
Mr. H. Ei.g, Hun. Secretary,

Salmerirtions way be yard to any ul tin: above Oen-
tleamee, ur tu the Sicarbotrige aid linkbeiwiroArr Baulk.
14 Stuurbridge ur HiJrlerrotuattr.

C.LEAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

CIIBISTNIAS I'ANTCIIIMES.

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dANCALY 20;h. Ib7l, Citt.up I,X • Ul:StOti
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pall., tile i'•11,11e atty.
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J. G Rik:MON. G 111 ktager.
Prddington T rminua.

PROSPECT ROUSE SCHOOL,

BTOCRBRIOGE

ri IS AC ADI MY crill RE-OPEN on
114011 DAY, JANCARY 22nd, Din.
Primpectui ou application.

pULVEROACHER'si

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kik.LTS, onLicLer, luv. of the colebralvd
VoiLrie-Chin-liands,

TOLECTRO-DIFIUSI.NU ss. BANDS,
12.4 8ir.1.1 14, &c. Immense sisaccsa au Self-applicable
Medical Electricity.

ELECTRO-DIFFUSING ss. BANDS,
BELTS, 4:c., for the cure of Rhournatie, Nervous.
and functional chaordera.

141 LECTRO- DIFFUSiNG 158. BARDS.
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or P.O. Order.

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WORCESTERSHIRE MILITARY BAND.

- FIELD, Bandmaster, respectfully
V . returns thanks to tile Vobility, Gentry, sad
Committeee generaliy, in ILe Ilielland Cuunties,br their
liberal patrousge, espec,ally during the past 1.81.011,
audi has been a most successful one, including, among
other engagements, Promenade Concerts before their
ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE PRINCE
AND PRINCESS CHRISTIAN,

The hiarquia MAretilla," ef 4.2ol.lnAdiry, the Right
HOD. the Earl of Ddilley. be Lady Rea. Sir Edmund
aud Lady Lechmere. Sir Tbinn ned Lady Ivinniugton,
Lord and Lady Lytteltou. and Lord and Lady Nortliwick,
eliciting nisrlud encomiums luscal anti lloral Fetes.
Rogues. dtc., &c.
The above Land IS ern/ rd of li.ed :el Brace
froui fitst-clau Maialfactureis ; Pl...La 1.1..4114
SolOist% ; Uniforms. Scarlet and tiuld.
Future favours will be much call, gird. emus rea-
sonable.
Pr”grkkillnleS forwarded for publication, consistiug at
the ehoicest and clusical Music.
Vicor.erert, 141114 y. 1
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

KINVER.

Kit,En &Hoot. BOARD.—A meeting of this Board
was held on the 12th lost, at the Girls' School. Mr. H.
J. Pi. H. Foley (chairman) presided. There were also
present the Rey. J. Hodgson and Messrs. Bunn, Bolton,
and Soldier.—A letter was read from the Secretary of
the National Society, stating that. as the committee do
not meet until the 7th February, the agreement between
the Board and the National Schools Committee could
not be sanctioned by the National Society before that
date.—The Clerk was instructed to submit to the Educa-
tion Department the bye-laws adopted by the Board, to-
gether with evidence that the notice, of deposit had been
published in the manner required by the Education Act.
—Plans of e new girls scheol were summoned to the
Board. together with the estimated cost of the buihtieg
—t:7oo—this amount not including the cost of levelling,
drainage, and carting. The Board, after some discussion,
considered this amount too large, and it was proposed by
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

A LIFE-AND-DEATH CONTEST.

An exciting struggle between a would-be suicide and
her rescuer occurred the other day at Pont de Loup. A
man and his wife having quarrelled, the latter rushed
out of the house in a state of the wildest excitement,
and directed her steps towards the river Sambre.
She was observed by a letter-carrier named
Somveau, and he, suspecting her intention, re-
solved to follow her. She was some distance in ad-
Vance of him, and succeeded in throwing herself into
the river, appearing at the surface just as he reached
the river's brink. Hastily throwing off his coat,
he plunged boldly in and swan towards the woman,
who saw him, and endeavoured to elude him. He,
however, succeeded in reaching her, and got hold of
her by one of the arms, she resisting most violently,
and at length managed to escape from him. The
position wasgrowing exceedingly dangerous, the ourrent
carrying them rapidly towards a high weir, the descent
of which would doubtless have been death to both. The
courageous fellow made another effort, and was
successful in laying hold of her by the waist.
Another terrille struggle ensued, the woman succeed-
ing in getting her arms round Sonavean's neck,
and stnvlng to pull him under the water
with her. The case being desperate, and Somveau
losing his strength by reason of the cold, he adopted
the only course he saw open to him by striking her on
the head as hard as he could with one arm. This had
the effect of stupefying her for the moment, and
causing her to relax her hold of his neck. Seizing the
opportunity, he caught her by the hair of the head,
and struck out vigorously for the shore, which he
happily reached with his burden. Both were so ex-
hausted that they fell down and fainted, and remained
in that condition for some time, till they weie dis-
covered by some passers-by, who rendered them the
necessary assistance.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

TO PUBLICANS, GROCERS, AND OTHERS.

A LARGE QUANTITY OF CIGARS,

FROM 66. 6d., TO Si. ed.

JUST ARRIVED, DIRECT FROM VIENNA AND HAMBURG,
A large quantity of
CIGAR HOLDERS
AND

IZEMMRSCIIA.T.TM I='IPMS.

Also ssplendid assortment of
SEALSKIN CIGAR CASIS, Toßikini AIA) ITSIE BOXIS

AND OTHER ARTICLES IN GREAT VARIETY.

TI m clioicmsrr 'TOBACCOS.
WILSONS SCOTCH SNUFF-
S. FIELD,

DERROWS' WORCESTER JOURNAL is
_V the Largest, Cheri' est, and Best Family Paper is I
this County.
Sold by
S. FIELD,
NEWS AGENT, STOURRRIDGE.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

TO the FAlitor of the " Observer."

Sze,—ln your last week's impression "Enquirer"
says that his question, viz., What connection is there
between Unitarianism and Infidelity, and Uniterianism
and Disloyalty ? is still unauswi red ; and says he "shall
simply put the facts of the case before the public, and
leave every one to draw their own inference." Now Ido
not think the public will trouble thenisolves to vainly
endeavour to discover • " connection " which exist, only
in the prejudiced eye of .` Enquirer."
Will " Enquirer" name the place where Mr. Beadlaugh
publicly defied his Creator and called Jesus Christ a
swindler? Until he does I shall deem them as utterly
false and monstrous assertions.
If Mr. Bradlaugh w0u1..1 substitute a republic, it is
because he deems such substitution will be for the public
good ; and I am proud to say there is a growing (pinion
in its favour.
As to his final query. I shall leave "Enquirer" ti find
Isis own solution, as it is useless to waste Dine and words
is endeavouring to find a solution of mine for thee envie-
tion of such a prejudiced mind. I shall also leave him
to discover that "connection " of which Unitarians
themselves are ignorant. In dismissing this part Cr the
subject thus, I maintain that I do nol sot cede an iota in
, favour of " Enquirer,' because it is impossible to attain
to a thorough conviction, in the face of a strong and
bitter prejudice. I shall therefore leave " Empire'. "to
exist And be happy in the realms of his 000 prejudiced
fancy ; and fervently hope that solution will accrue to
his own entire satisfaction.,..

Yours, Stc.,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

MURDER AND SUICIDE.

At Glasgow, on Tuesday, a woman named Mary
Crawford, or Deuchars, 22 years of age, the wife of a
pattern designer, residing in Kilmarnock-road, drowned
her three children in the Clyde, the eldest being three
years of age, the others two years and three months
respectively. She then committed suicide by throwing
herself in the river. She was married about five years
ago, her husband being at the time a widower with four
young children. It is said she and her husband had
a few words on Tuesday. He then left for his em-
ployment in the city, anti Mrs. Deuchars went out with
her three children for the ostensible purpose of taking is.
walk, oneof her stepdaughters accompanying her. They
proccedeibtowards the Clyde, which is about half smile
from the house, and on reaching the river at a retired
spot Mrs. Deuchars gave her stepdaughter some money,
and requested her to return to the house and in-
struct her elder sister to obtain some food for
breakfast, adding that she would remain by the
river till her return. The girl hesitated at first,
but ultimately left. She had not gone far, how-
e', Cr. when, fearing that all was not right, she
hastened back. By this time her stepmother and the
children were nowhere to I e seen, and a girl who hail
been amusing herself on the opposite bank informed
her that the woman had drowned herself. The child
raised an alarm, and some workmen who were em-
ployed in the neighbourhood, being attracted to the
spot, succeeded in recovering the bodies of the children,
which were floating on the surface of the water. The
body of the woman could not be found.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

TO GROOMS AND HORSEKREPERF

riIHE HORSEREEPER'S RECEIPT 110'
1_ (just published), contains the Art of Mansaii ,
Team; How to Make a Horse Look Well and Keep
ili Prime Condition; Managing an Entire Horse for . •
Season, and Savage Horace red Wi.d Coirrd ; will. •
for the Grime. Worms, and shove 100 vats,
Receipts and Stable Sterets. Also, low to !.reparer ,
Seeds, Scents, and Stimulants, to M:d,e a iloise 7.
You, to Make Horse Spice. the Art of quivting a H. -
and How to Core of Kit king, Vices, ,te. Corns..
in one volume, price 10. po.t•fre, 12 atan.pa.—Ato.. .
Mr. J. W. SAVII.L. pablibber, Durninnw, P;s8.11
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

HAGLEY.

A concert, in connection with the Hagley Recreation
Society, was held in the Hall Bain Haglev, on Widnes-
day evening last. Despite the unpropitious %rather,
Diu room was welllled, and the performances gave un-
mixed satisfaction to all present. The principal per-
formers were Fraulein Huff, Miss Fisher, Miss lbbotson,
Mrs. Fennel, Mr. Wade, the Hon. Spencer Lyttelton,
and Mr. James Matthews ; and the programme comprised
Mendelesohn's " Lands Sion," two numbers from Suilb
van's Proeigal Son," anv a miscellaneous selection of
songs, instrumental solos, and part vocal pieces. The
solo parts were taken by Fraulein Miss Fisher,
Mr. Wade, and the Hon. Spencer Lyttelton ; the chor-
uses being given by a well-practised chnir of about 'do
performers. Mr. T. Anderson officiated as conductor.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.

The weekly meeting of this Board was held '
yesterday; Mr. Granger in the chair. There
were also present :—Messrs. Brooks, Baker,
Rhodes, Fiddian, Billingham, Darby, Guest,
Griffin, Homer, Hall. Pateshall, Paskins, Jef-
fries, Wright, and Fereday. The minutes of
the last meeting were read and confirmed. Ad-
mitted into ithe house during the week, 19;
discharged, 17; born, 3; dead, 1; remaining,
433. Corresponding week last year, 478. Out-
door:relief Kingswinford district, £2B 3s 3d;
Stourbridge district, .320 178 Id; Halesowen
district, .320 12s lid ; total, £69 13s 3d, against
£94 is 7d, last year.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

SPUTTERINGS FROM JUDY'S"' PEN.

SHAKSPEARLAN MEM.—ThoughTitania bade Bottom listen
to her, she Dever asked him to lend her his ears.
AN artist painted a cannon so naturally, that, when he
was finishing the touch-hole, it went off at • very good price.
Bow TO MAKE A PAIR OF BOOTS LAST FOR FIVE YEADs.—
Melt and mix three ounces of bees'.wax with two ounces of
sweet oil. Rub the mixture well into the boots while hot,
then lock them up in a cupboard, and do all the walking
you've got to lio hi a paif of shoes.
WHEN may a man be said to be literally Immersed in busi-
ness s—When he is Marquis Briniimo, of the Polytee.halc,
giving aswimming-lesson.
WHEN is a book like a hut s—When it's an hovel A novel).
WHERE does a hone dine s—At his talk.
Wily is dressing a fatiguing process s—Because it's a-tiring
yourself (attiring). Scrooge, that this thought no seldom
occurs to the ladies I
WHAT rock is most unsuitable for a foundation s—The
shamrock. Bad luck to ye !
THE sailor who wanted to know what time it washas since
gone to see.
SOME CoNROLATION.—The plainest woman alive, If she
reaches the age of eighty, will he a pretty old one.
THE press printers like—A press of businela
THE young widow who wasburied in grief is now alive and
doing well. It was only another instanee of premature in-
terment.
CERLs of Smoke—False ringlets.
TIM Star of the East—Starvation.
CAN you spell consent in three lettersl—Y-e-s.
WHO was the first chiropodist mentioned in English his-
toryl—WlLLlAM the Corn curer.
THE drunkard's week is made up of Thirst-days.
THE Made of Awl Work—Boots.
CAWS and Effect—A row in a rookery.
THE First Tubular Bridge—The bridge of the nose.
" MOLLY, my darlin', what o'clock is it—and where's the
puddings "—"lt's eight (ate)," said Molly.
" WHICH is the queerest of we two?"—" Why, you are the
querist —Judy.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20

THE NEW YEAR'S FINE.

(Husband and Father sings.)
AN Income-tax increased to pay,
And that assessed at higher rate !
Well, we most bear it as we may,
By means of thrift, my weeping Mate.
Well pinch. in clothing and in cup;
Thou shalt accustomed dress resign;
I'll give my Gladstone claret up,
To meet my Lowe's augmented fine.
What though that heavy forfeit make
A small, uncertain income less?
What if away the coin it take,
Which I should hoard against distress
What though my earnings needs musttease
As soon as I shall be no more,
And may not last till my decease,
But fail us both, my Wife, before?
Still, whilst we wince beneath the Screw,
Put on with added stress this year.
We'll think how much, because we Few
Are tweed, theiMany spend in Beer.
Ourimpost well with joy endure,
Because it seems the only plan
From fiscal burdens to peeure
Exemption for the Working-Mau.
The Working-Man who works with tools,
Such tools as hammers, saws, and planes.
By hand; whose numerous suffrage rules
The smaller class who work by brains.
Rejoice we that what we must spare,
The Working-Man has got to spend,
We're privileged to pay his share,
Till our ability shall end.

At least when nest another year,
Another Budget's weight shall bring
To bear on us, if we are here
Still, as plucked nightingales, to sing.
We've cause, another little call,
At any rate, of hope to see,
For payment of the needf al all
To set the Breakfast-Table free.—Puncli.