The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-08-01 00:00:00

nir sTotTiprmor, OPSFIINTI3.

tItE IRON TRADE. Griffin. Rhodes, Ilmody, Roberts. Csrtwright. Bennett.
There were also present :—M;ort. Brookem, Richardson,
WOLVERE,CIPTQN, Tredntalny. I,3T;reteiren,Thi,unnuril,ilr,aß,,onllirienlini:r.,i.ghtdtwtell.
into the
The market to-day was tame. The attend-
Ont-S.oor relief,
house daring the et, 51; discharged. 26 ; dead. 1:
anae was under the average, and less iiindem remaining. 412. con,..p.iint: week list y;ar.
than usual was transacted. Reports 15d..11 from Bingserinford district, 17 ills I
the makers of finished and also pig-iron speak 79tosusribvitet:ttitti,1:2171:sag :.
9:1;11At u
(1i,72 1974 district,
of an enennraging though quiet demand, with
with prises tending to more firmness than has ford, there were foniteen appli: ants. The following were
—This being the'dav for electing an overseer for Oldswln:
been observed for some time past. The inabil- :Ent into nomination : Messrs. Ballow, Pslfrey: Edward.,
ity of the men to work in the mills and forges i Pardue. and Willetts. There were three divisions, and
Ballow was elected by lo to Mr. Palfrey's ft„
more than very short time is here and there in- Mr.
convenienciug consumers.

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CHAROE OF THaFATFNISII --Caroline Hanbnry NVS4
charged by Martha Lloy 1 with using threatening lan•
gunge to her, whemby she MO in bodily fear. After
hearrig the evidence, the Stipendiary said it was clear
there had been a row between the two ladies, and if they
choir to pay Is 31 each. half the costs, he would dismiss
the cafe ; bat if they came before him he should take
atronger measures.
ASSAULT Can.—James Parfitt was charred by Jere.
miah &wall with assaulting him on the 2nd ultimo.
Complainant said he Was quarrelling with dsfendant's
boy, when he (defendant) come up and hiehel him on
the leg. Defendant said that be was sent for because
complainant and a boy of his were fighting. He merely
' pushed the defendant on one side from beating his boy.
Case dismissed.
ASSAULTING A Boy.—Herbert Evans WaS charged by
I Samuel Evers with assaulting him on the 25t1i ultimo.
According to the evidence of complainant, a little boy,
it appears that he was on the defendant's father's premis
ses, when defendant pieked up a large stick and threw it
at him, which caught him on the eye, and cut it. He.
fendant said that he saw the complainant in his father's
yard, ate.alifig some iron, in company with another boy,

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LyE INSTITUTION PICNIC.
Encouraging reports were given at the weekly
The
"e'Lrfl on Monditv last in a field at Colley nate,
i nal picnic in connection with the above Insti•
meeting on Thursday with regcrd to the pro. tate hm
spects of the iron trade. Work is now proceed- kinill lent fur the oeca;ion by T. Wood, Esq. At an
early.hour Messrs. Wallace and Talbots brags band as-
iing pretty steadily at the mills and forges, the sembled and played through Cradley Heath and Cradle!
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timely change in the temperatnre having rem. Font,. p: ruuje to the Lye Instint„tz.nfelathaerri g
Itnisilittnitiorrei
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Dittn, fancy. collection of twelve : lit. C J. Perry ;
2el. Wm. Shaw.
Ditto, ditto, collection of six : let, C. J. Perry ; 2nd.
WM. Shan.
Cnlnflillellfb bent collection of twelve : let, F. E. Wit-
; 2nd. H. f.owe.
Ditto. single specimen : Ist, F. F.. Williams
Pargeter.
Verbenas, in bunches. not to exceed flee tins,. in
bunch, collection of eighteen: Ist, C. J. Perry ; 2nd, 0.
Fewlreo. ; 2nd, T.
, Ditto, ditto, collection of twelve: Ist, C. J. Perry ;
ilnd. O. Fewkes.
Miscellaneous collection of cut flowers: lot, T. Par-
geter ; 2nd, E. E. ; 3rd, 'l'. tireaves.
tlladioli. single spike. variety of eighteen: Ist, 1. E.
Williams; 2nd,J. White.
Ditto, ditto, colleetion of twelve: Ist, F. E. Williams ;
2nd. J. White ; 3rd. li. Fewkes.
Ferns, collection of twelve : lot, H. Lowe.
Ditto, collection of six: lit, F. F.. Williams; 2nd, T.
Pargcter.
Hollyhocks, in spikes, twelve varieties: Ist, .1. Tom-
kins.
Bon,

let ot ilowon : let, .T. Tomkine ; :tad, F. E. Wil•

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&red it possible to execide orders for finished , a ir it 1 a awe; co'inplainant eangh IMs _ mines
„„ and in the harry of teatime , . _ _ .
3rd J l'ael-son
I formed themaelveg, and, beaded by the en . p
• ''''' 'ainst a nail, awl cut it. Ihe rase was adjonrned liams , ~. .. .
iron with something like regularity. In Some , .., a ' L th • tarnel and Marelied 3 g _ ,
defendant Pines, single specimen : Ist, F. E. Williams; 2nd, J.
• iiiiinbe. of; XM-Mbers 'and friends ..
I s Careless tneen, w ere ea trace ek for the attendance of a aitnese,
parts of the district politics rather than MUM'. ;to Colley Gate, hung bound in .220 to attaud aml pay the costs, White. .
ingclaitu the attention of the midrib:4'l,ms work- , The day being One, arew• timeline n lerge concourse of e., ca over Melone. single specimen. Ist, F. J. Pearson ; 2nd T. .
flier, and but little is tulhed about besides the persons. Mr. T. Wood, with his usual liberality, enter- •-"'
TiIsoWING A Bow ii. THE CANAL. - William Howell pargeter.
coming elections and the " coming men." t • ticed J. P. was bl kte b hes • Ist T. Pargeter; :lad.
avid With amaultieg him by Grapes, ae . eo um . ,
charged by Enrich 1) , . ;
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aded in the grounds, among w lom "'a r" ' throwing him into the cane'. Complainant said e de- F. E. Millie ..3; 4 v,
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iron is strutdy, und there is a general feeling Hunt „.
e. and paHy. Dr. Dixon and party, J. W. Aston,
Pig tined a Drge circle of Mende, who afterwards prornen-
th,tl the traie will gee an upward movement be- . Esq.. andgp*arty, J. Swiadell, Eaq , and the Misses Swim
hold of him and threw him into the canal. Defendant F. E. Williams ; S•rd, T. Pargeter. .
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fore the winter sets in. I deli, N. Ilingley, Esq ,J. Corniced]. Lim (Birmingham). Williams ; 2nd,
fendant was cotning bv the canul drunk, when lw cattaht Ditto. idute, two bunches . let, B. H. Dawes ; 2ad,
! an party, T. Warden, Esq. (Birmingham), and party, E. i
; Bench said it was a Mont eetraordinary thing ta do. If T Pargetcr.
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; Wright, Esq. (Dudley), B. Itieherda, Esq.. Rev. W. . got int i the canal, and got him out. The ' Peechee, in dishes of sax : lat. F
• T Parncter • Mad J.
SHROPSHIRE ASSIZES. , c,:acbrsne .:,.:rsdley•, Messrs. Itiledee, Leonard. Hawkins, •
murder. Fined 201 and costs. Hunt.
lit: tee 'LW: ihld been drowned he might Ita7i, been tried fur Nectarines, in dishes of six. tot, • a , .
Mallen, floirykise, ern. Ire. ...nun trARRELS.-•
LOCAL CASE. 1 Daring the diry the band played a number of selectleng . - .. .
. • Sarah Bennett was charged by Apricots,
emelt Ana Greenwood with assaulting her on the :Itith J. N) lute.
In good style, autl, at idervals, dance music. There was '
ult. From the evidence it appears that complainant wait Plains, in dishes of t • , welve • Ist F. E. Williams ; 2nd,
THUM C. iItIODEN. -At the Shropshire Assizes mho a strait; band for dancing, end a goo; . 4 number d John White.
It
to a n person, when the defeedant came np, an . .
in dishes of six : Ist, F. E. WilliaMS
n elves of the inspiring strains. Donna the „
on Wediteaday leet, before Mr. Baron Pigott, en a:.
tt'ittet'hesre eere, twa foot rates, the titnt bvirli half d P '.
- Add' •
Goosebornea, by weight, heaviest sit
action was brought by Simeon tumid i.plaintift).
. a al. For this there were three competitors: J. Wyatt itched into her." lined Is and Costs; in &Molt seven Strawbernes, in diehes : let, B. Gibbons
"Cisianer or THRF.ATENM. - Enoch Cartwright was 2nd. M. Buseon.
aaettittet Thoinfta All Bugden, advertising fof the Heath, Slam-bridge), scratch; B Cooper (Lye). Id Addis • Mirl, Bate.
agent, London, for amount of account for work 10 yards; J. Hill, 211 verde. At the flriitg of a pistol all e
language to him. After hearing the cam, the Bernell Ditto ditto, green : let, Addis ; -ad Easion.
and labour done, money lent, and goods sold Coo er
three competitors boundsd off at a rattling pace, 1 V churned by William thi•twrieht with using threatening Ditto, ditto. yellow: , . •o .
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taking the lea 4 lip to the fent* time round, when re wa D. .it d' lif fi •1 1 T Pargeter, 2nd, W.
, ate, ice. is or acoar . a , .
threaten agein.
and Sitpeliett. in the year 113i12. • .red the defendant to piiy the colts, and not to . Ditto. ditto, white : let, Addis ; :huh Ramon.
passed by Wjatt, but gained his positein agent In the Se1101:4 A ..4,CLT.-John Badger was charged by Mary H. Pewee.
' Dr. Rene*, Q.C.. and Mr. A. T. Jelili tin. EXTRA PEWS.
Ann Badger with assaalting her on the '2oth ult. (ow. i
stroeted hj Mr. Ponton, of Stmrbridgel, were when • splendid race cussed, Wyatt winning by 2 yards- plaimint, whose eye was terribly breieed, said defendant ;
fifth round, ana held it until re ming in at the finish,
Collection of stave ornamental foliage plants, Ci, Mr.
was her father, and she lived with her grandmother.
: F. E. Williams.
for the plaintiff. The action was undefended. The first prize was 10s. and the ...ma as. The priced
After hearing the evidence a plaintiff, the On tles above date she was pooling the door if hr step i Chairman's prize for hanging baskets of plants, 104:
Judge directed the jury to find a verdict for this race brought sat rempenfees; .
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~;;eis.l.ll, ill, mother's house, when she began; to carse her...i t
ho
j.. j.ek,,,,,. .
was a quarter of a mile race overdlireeitoltig,httshoef
fh,,,efril
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• ' Wyatt, scratch; B. Cmper, 12 yerds •a • -n- ' •' . after her father came home to Ins todinne rad eau ois i Mr. T. Wood's ditto, for tax new geraniums, lOs :C.
plaintiff, which they flii, for the full amount. yards ;J. Tamer, 14 yards; .1. Stafford, 15 yards; h.
of it he did not laill me Mac wont,' kill him. I then .".
Dr. Kenettly made an application for Jaime. Cartwright, 20 yards. This race no denbt would have left and ran away, my father Tanning otter me. Be '
Mr. Burr's prize for zonate geraniums: CT. Perry.
diate payment, and the Judge made an order been a good out', but thus' roughs " crowded in, and her.
shouted out that I nerd not run, RS he should retell me Mr. Pork's ditto, for six verbeuns in pots: C. J. Perry.
for payment in four dad's. Ins the race Wyatt was hustled. J. Stafford, who c,ame
and kill me. When he caught me he took hold of me Committee'a silver cup for best collection of plants,
In first, receiti a the fist prize 10s; E. Cartwright, id,
by the hair of my he el, struck me annoy times, knocked
frait, and flower., not competed for in other prima : F.
G. tee dorm, awl kicked mo. A uran was passieg at the
In the comic singing contest there were sit competis
time, and struck my father for his conduct. The Bench E.. Williams.
the following amateurs also took prices for plants,
tore: W. Aston, G. alarriatt, - Evans, It Hill, S. Tim•
remarked that it was as hretel an amault oats, list heard flower' cucumbers, collections of fruit, grapes in
wins, sad T. Hill. Each of the competitors sang once.
et for some time poet, and the sea:tenon of the Court is . bunchy's, and best collection of vegetables grown on
11.6 r,..• T. Aeton, J. Swindell, end S. Field were the as. that defendaut be ituerisoned for three mouth% with I their nor. grounds : -W. Hayes, 11. Lock:tart, Alfred
pointed judges. and awarded the Briit prize (Os) to • hard labour. I "Westwood, G. Hall, Hon. and Rev. W. 11. Lyttelton, E.
Marriott ; the second prize to fin to 'F. Hui.
COPOW or FoWL areatat3o.-e•Elizabeth Il
There was also a bag race during the day, football, tt wti Hannah flickulaere eerged with feloniously stealing FLoWERS.
Aunt Sally, and other gaes. There wne as also a aricket ' ikman and ;
m o fowl on the 29th uttirao. the property of Julie Hack-
tuatch played between the Lye and Netherton clubs, .
worth. A little boy named Joliet Payne, proved that he Iloore, W. Hayes, and G. Granger.
Pinks, cut, collection of six: Ist, Benjamin Morris.
which will be found detailed below. Germ in stocks, e•llectiou of eight: let, Bonita:lin
iv; There were 15 in number. Ile missed a grey Morris ; 2nd, Joseph APO:ler/right.
Blier'iti Hill, end wince. ale,. aat ,by Mr. NV. Hill. lived prosecgtor, and was is the habit of feeding the
The refreehmeets were supplied by Mr. IL Court, of
one. Be saw the tern prisoners neer the honie. F,ulice u N's-gay of flowers! let, Jonas Dilworth ; 2nd, John
We are infenned that upwards of 2.051 persons were
cmments Williams said hefts ee daty. He saw the Om Shilvoek.
pr i meet, and thet there irill be a surplus which will go to
prieenere going shag the road. lie saw them stop sal
the lauds of the institution. t something into alo dee. Morris; had, Joseph Mirklewright.
delay fend stoop down an 4 pa
CilleKET.---INE .... Nr.rti,nreN.-It will he ,een by IHe weat to me whit It Wag, es J 3 i ~,,,,i a fowl .1-11.7r:!,rii•. pnmt in pot. beet sitkeetsl icermtin : Ist, Juno S
Plants in pots, best three varieties •. lot, Benjamin
the seems hey, teat the Netherton cild• wen ie one in. Ile then etiarg el the prisoners With etee..'"'-' 111 '.l'l.4ili wee; 2", Renj'Hun ll'
Dings, and 11111 A to Apar,. 11,,- )„,,h„, soul b ,ti,)/ of ' Hannah Ifi,Enim, the rl: nialiter, Was dillehArge.a, 7
the two Diinin A Woo %ely gOO.I : -. Elie theta lii.kman was swamp:el to 14 days' hard itm,.. Ikle.""I`I!,
LT E. Isboar. Dahlias, sin bloome : 14, Jonas Dilworth : end, It ,n.
enlime...
Cu static Or Wit Fri. hiss t.i E. -Benjamin Cartwright 2.a. %yid., Jament „...
etel 'pilings. , and John Cartwrigat were e:,arg,ed with Aeoling a rrian• Best design of wild fl orOts.
1 not out
act b Dana 4.• G I Jllllll A itred Price Cartarigat aid that he heel at the ..
ID.lph, with his mether. Albeit a quarter to one o'clock ;titmice, best sample, bating: 10t, James FlOralglia....
. he b Dank.;
.. 1 c .10.1 Davie
I tanks
1 b Disks
. time prieore rs had done it. belemlanto were fined 5s ; Miekleworth.
" es-b, mnd ~rls-re ft te pay h.n each aue daurtgei end costs; . Currants, red, one pound: tat, Isaac Nook; On,!, Wil-
• 12, in ached:, Jelin te 13 dime MA Our oth•-r h. 14 dace' km lino Withers ; ard, Jenne Lila-mein
prieonmene, Tee i„,„,,,,„1 stipendiary said if they came , Ditto, white, ditto : let, Jsim Shilvael: ; 2iid, William
• • ' before aim ag tin for a sitaiMe I.ff -tire lie wiell-r1 seal paate ; lial. Thomas We•Drn it,
•• • ° them to peisoa fir ~, infuths, ler he wind. termined to . Hitt, blaek, date. lot, Wil•Mlit Poole; 2u3, Thomas
•• • • 5 eat a etop to g nen,. r,Jl;,,r:es. , Polo; llal, Isaac Nock.
••• • • 0 A33...C1T CA 4...-J,aues Talbot sea, charged by Maria , Gooseberries. tcd, one pound: Ist. David Wiiliams ;
- alm•-e e All a,. aelang her on the Lira Ida me Addisou ; eel. William Holloway; led. Joseph Mickleworth.
4° op; cored fez complainaut. From the evidence ef coal- , Dille, yellow. ditto: Ist, William Withers ; had, Wil-
piaineet it oppeered thet she irni in receipt of payment E Ham Holloway ; 3.1, Isaac Nmk,
frent dsfeeilaut'a ma tor an illegitimate child, on the ; Ditto, green, ditto; let, Thomas Poole; 2ml, William
utiove date she went to the defendant's house te TAreive ! nenossy ; ard, demi Ratter.
the usual puma-al from Isis eon, when defend slit stied. . Litt a white. di'lo : Ist, John Bradley ; had, Benjii•
her tea m with hi. elbow ;as the bo-om. A with •ss, who
WA4 call: I by ilia coindai sent, h >Never, deal e thin
l that e ' IlasiMeitieea p oee aha : and, Isaae Sail-iels .: ; list,
date:en:et siruele her, sal ti,' Gait was ilismis‘ed. ; Lau Morris; erd, Isaac Neck.
Thomas Weataood.
Best collection of fruits: lst, R..nas Dilicurta ; haul,
HALESOWLN & HAGLEY FLOWER:
, Jos,pb mi:..-,,onigi.t ; 3rd. William Withers.
VEAL:TABLES.
SHOW.
; Belied Beans, Tlarter re.,k : Ist, John Shilsock ; had,
Benjamin Racket ; lard, Isaac Shilvock.
Thi, the annnal P. ewer and Hortienitural Shew, al- ' lielney aitto, dine i let, Isaac Nock ; Lid, Benjamin
Menai, le held st Higley end ladeeiteen, wee held in the I, Flacket ; 3rd, Jonas Dilworth.
latter pew,. in the L:,:oIVFS, kindly lout for the occasion 1 Cabbage, three heads: lot, Benjamin Heart 7 had,
by I:. t;ibboon, t:.• 1. On the hist ,messiou it was hem at i John Shilvoek ; led, William Poole.
the Leasowes rain if, seended riming the whole doe, end I Cucumbers. best bra-'c : Ist, James Sideway ; And,
inst, al of ti,, cematitice realising a profit, they on.ieined ' Jere. Dilworth.
a Is, Bet ou Taieiay last they were more fortenate. ; Raulsarh, six stieke, with leaves on : Ist, tease Shit.
Instead of ram they hail a burning hot sera The rcade cork; hit, Joseph Micklewright; 31-41,,Jelni Shilvock.
Mane very dusty, made it anything hat pleaeant for Lettece, three heads : lot, Bcnjamiu Ilmket.
pedestrian.. The ground, did not present such a beau- Onion.. twelve roots, winter: let, Jelin Shtiveck ; 2nd,
Wel apimarattee as usual, no doubt owing to the long ' Isaac. Lock; 3rd, William Shilvock arid Joins Jones,
continued dry season. The enceess ;Maine,' by these I Ditte. twelve roots. epring : Ist. Thomas Bridge; had,
lihows is in a great raeasare due to Dr. Moore, Mr. G : James Billinghtun ; 3rd. Thomas Jeasees
Grauger jehairmana Mr. Trewolla irviee•ehainuanf, and • Peso. gamier peek : let, Jonas Dilworth ; 2:14, aelm
Mr. F. In, orarger fseerebny), who me untiring in their • Shilvock ; 3rd. Lame Shilvock.
exertions in obtainiug subscriptions, end do ell they pm- 1 Potatoes, early kidney : Ist. John Bradley; 2rel, John
sihly can to snake them a real sibress. The attendance 1 Shilveek ; Sri. Benjamin Racket.
at the early pet tof the day wite lout so nuttier°u,o as might ' Ditto, ditto roam' i Ist, Benjamin Mama; and, Tho-
hat.: been expected, but during the day there was a large • lILIS tones: 3rd, John Shaver+.
atteraance, amongst whom we noticed B. Gibbons, Esq., ' Ditto. late, best seraph: : Ist, Isaac ShilrOek ; ha-I,
and pArty, E. IiCIII, Esq., end party, Dr. Moore and • Henry Hadley : 3nl, John Shaved; ; extra. J. Bradlay.
petite, T. Pargeter, Ilsq ,mend party, Dr. Dixon awl party. I Turnip', six roots: Ist, Henry Hadley ; inul, Benjair
lii, Hut. and Rev. W. H. Ly !Maori, the its, ti. Dail 1 in Hake!; strut, John Shilvock.
021enD, lien. It. P. 'Diener (Churchill). Rev. -Boos I Parsnips. doitt : Ist, Edward Shilvock ; Stud, John
lßeenull. Ile,. J. Kiehl, (.1. armorer, Esq , and party. I Sbilrock ; 3rd, &liven! Smart.
F. V. Granger, Esq., and party, N. Ilingley, Peg , end I Carrote ditto: Ist Isaac Sack; lorl, Isaac Sbilvock;
party. Sir. I). Hoinflay and party, Mr. .1. it Hunt an,! ; 3rd, Henra Iladiva•
mate, Mr. T. Wood (Lye) and party, Mr. J. Hayes aml I Pot Herbs, best collection : lot, John fibilvock ; Mid,
party, Mr. T. Alophlett, Mr. C. H. Bloomer, Mr. S. A. I Isaac Sailvoek ; 3rd, Benjamin Racket,
Sanders, Mrs. J. Walinsley tlfeeiley), Mrs. Bead:more Salad, ditto: lot iiihn Shilvoek; 2ud. Wilow Jordan.
and party, Mr. Helier and party. Mr. li, Wooldridge and Vegetshles, aloe : Ist, Jotta Seilvoek; had, Benjamin
partnak. T. Biseell and party, Mr. Gould and party, I Racket; fled, Widow .Torden.
Mn. Coley end party, Mr. W. Walker and party, Mr. S. Apples and six trees, given by Mr. Vertegans : Isaac
Mobberley and pal ty, Mr. I'. Deakin end-party. Mr. D. I Shilvock,
Tilllllljll3, Mr. It. Trawoila. Mr. B. Brooks, Mr. W. Webb, I Ten shillings' worth of flower and vegetable seeds, by
Mr. J. Aston and party, Mr. Biornam, Mr. G. Mollies i Mr. Henry Pure: Joseph Micklewright.
and party, Mr. J. P. Beyley. ate., &c,I Mr. Gem distributed the prizes to the cottagers, and
Tim item; was held in a seise of niarquees erected on I in doing
the top of the inouna rising from the devious paths and i so said he was quite sure they all felt a deep
the past fog weeks, arid the terrible drawbecks the horns i debt of gratitude to those gentleman of the committee
self was excellent considering the peculiar weather of I tee. yeses thee,. eeetejejoes or
pleasant ways from the entrance date: She h i i
garden produce. lie
.1 11--ow -a -t' I who had inatanted and carried out dining the last this,
cultural community More had to contend with. So severe i believed they had worked during all these seasons most
has been the weather that seercely a plant, either stove i
I assiduously, sad they dmierved the warmest tbanks of all
. 1 for the FUCCOSS which had been achieved. But while
or gremiamse, has been able to contend against the aims , aaving so mooch, neither the committee, nor [aquae else,
eonsitleration, it is really wonderfut that the quality of
rays reflected on the Mass.
T"°'g three thing' M" : wonl,l have saceeeded if they had not linen xeconded LT
; those who bad garden produce. and who had brought it
the fucheies, geraniums, and roses in pots should love
proved so good. Mr. Perry, and others in this elass„
------ I i for the gratification of the public still to their own credit.
deceive especial notice. Tilt Wllolt of the plants, fruit, (Hear. lied). k rom what he had seen of the cottager,'
deceive
1 exhibition of fruits and flowers, he did not hesitate to say
flowers. d-c., sent in by Mr. I'. W. William; are most re• that it did them all intiaite credit. He did not mean
intuitable, they haying epeareutly escaped the scorching those only who hail gained prizes; bathe included those
r :feet of the sun. Prabably the clean fresh look of Mr. wbo had made any effort at all towards achieving that
W'llim"' ' ''''ib''"'"' 1'41" l'" "'malted for by the I which was desired-the improvement of their fruits mid
The s
presumption that superior horticultural :skill had been vegetables. The cottagers had laboured under very great
broUght to bear upou tile culture. Te verbenas vere
good, but the cut ourn were laeking in co/our, evidently I difiieultica during that season. That they all ackaow•
the effect of the prolonged heat. l•he roses were not I ledge, because there had been a drought which had not
i been eseeede4 in length and intencity for many yeate;
nameron, but the op einiete• e'hi"e'l W`-re rs'ataam.lY ' and it was clear that the cottagers mast have produced
good. 'the ferns and ornetnetital plant, were else very
a
the result they saw that day through very great sinned.
good specimens. The grape,: werca the great ;mince of
ties, and by very great attention-:hear, hear). It was
fiempelition, and no exedlent were the epecimene that h,ppy
thing, and one for which they onaht te be
T. Pergeter won the llrst prize. Tire colleetion obtain-
the judges were almost puzzled asto their decision. Mr.
ing the cup filly deserved the dietinetion gained onee i
I e,.eeis of rain, everything rattle right at Imt ; and that
I thankful to Divine Prnterim. that whetto•r tle-v had an
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,e me icent Creater, who had made to, and who pro-
tii b f •
more by Jr. V: initial,. The first i a
rerefulljamleetsid net of oat-home flowers. l'lm holly-
Pe-ze -""1"1, "a," ,' diced the fruits of the earth for our benefit, still centime&
I He trusted the eMtagers allUld ge on in thMr efforts to
telien by Me. Tencad".• with a d'M''.oll'-arraag'" mm i to bless aimn whatever memo he might send. --(applause).
horns eradiated ay the satne gentleman desereedly I improve the cu tivetion n thins t togs to which they
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carried en' the first prize.
• • turned their attention. The object of these eehibitions
The cottagers' tent contained a smaller number of was a purely practiewl one; and he could not but think
eontributiens thou we retaelnher to horror, n for years'
of the didarent kinds of vegetables were laced r n the
dbeerted'''.'bveriya,hinediea'n" ythfieirir.neer‘ohiiihei.ti°Cnowttairsglearsli lahlaiontgiro
cti'zind'el.r that it w-nild be more metal if. in fut are years, the names
s sent f If 1). 'rin Now. if IPle ruenHond
heve, but :roc or none of tile means and applianees of
Mt ny disedventages iu hertirnitnre. They have, and Can
heewnt:amgeoing to make rga
politicaliP es
p etel.7. "T"hie't tint ohte rt Iddauy4:,
tsEeeimen'of Johnoßr 7hit l'te' I • d •
their richer neighbours. and their little allow:mite mast
noredmovnegeost.. hobby. yi ~‘ , - , _
be cultiveted after the long and arduous labours of the in Bine:flatten', John Bright eeid that he liked every
e . Mr. (rem) also thought it wee a good thing
nearlyl e l'.
alli ht*l 11
'e
inmoPsTgeeorifertailleye- man to have a hobby, Of cenrse be meant e political
fruits, end
eenerin ; lei
ad.
tibles tb-iy dietanced their neighbours in the four lulu-
for a man to he-
re a hobby; and Le did not think they
riotls stud ornemental tents allotted to them. Flowers of could have a better or mere innocent bobby than that of
all sorts were a small show ; but it is never on flowers cultivating their gardens. Wilma a man had a hobby of
that the interest of this portion of the ernibitiou that Lint, he was very often kept away from permits
torso which were not so beneficial to him. He liked to see a
couser in his garden after his week was done for the
day; hut lie took an pride in a enttager who cultivan d
his garden en a Senday. 11 any of these fruits hod been
' brought to rerfeetion by being cultivated on Sunday, he
said it was a great disgrace to the man who did SO. There
• was no credit due to hen ; and Gad might roe in future
bless him. But there were legitimate ways of producing
• good fruit, and these ways should Ile sought out end
found by them. There vias no hobby that refold reflect
' , greater advantage upon them thee the cultivation of
fruits and tlawers, because it would lead their min& to
the study of the works of God, which were perfect, arel
it Illial only by an intimate acquaintence with theta that
men culla rise in the scale of intelligence. It had been
said that if a man etnilici the Bible alone, he wonlil
expand his mind more than if he r• ;el all the other books
in the world. And why was that') It was simply
b eau e he came into direct rentaet with the Anther of
all good, with him 1740 was all intelligence, and who
pervaded all things. Therefore, the closer they mune
into rnutaet with the Create, the closer was their emstaat
With everything holy and pure-icheerse. In conclu-
sins, Mr.Gern expressed the indebtedness -of all concerned
to Mr. X; ibbons for the not of his grounds, and proceeded
to distribute the prizes.
The band of the Birmingham Rifles, tinder Mr. Sen.
per, anil the ti:e and drum band 4 the Halegowen Rat-a,
were preeent, and dim:nursed sweet mesh. during the
day. The jaelges were Mr. Thema., gardener to Mr. S.
HaeharY ; Mr. Platted, gardener to Each Stamford; and
Mr. browe, gardener to Mr. IV. C. Alton, of Elmon
Hall; and for Gm cottagers', the Rev. R. P. Turner, Mr.
Thomas Amphlett, and Mr. W. C. H. Bloomer. The
general arrangemeute were excellently carried out, and
the refreshmeets were praided by Messrs. Bourne rind
Robinson, of Dudley.

Citanon or ARV/N.—At the Shripshire &elites, on
Wedneaday tut. b4ore Mr. Jn‘tica 8y1,.4. Alfred Roylln.
a p.m/ man, son of WOllan. Boylin. farmer, at Tetchin,
near ElleamerP, wa, indicted for wilfully awl maliciously
settting Are to two of hie f tther's riele, on the tltd of
June latt, value £l7O. Mr. V. nog prodeented, snd Mr.
Motteram Olerueted by Mr. of Stuurbraigel,
1e tiri.o:lt-r rite acquitted.

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-'ra pri7,, Benjamin Blorria.
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