The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-22 00:00:00

BRIERLEY HILL.

NEW Hionwsy RATE.—AI the Police Court, on Mon-
day last, before Messrs. F. Evers and H. Hall, a seven-
penny highway rate was granted for Brockmoor.
Amongst the names of the successful candidates who
pass/led the intermediate examination at the Incorporated
Law Society's Hall, Chancery Laye, on the fidth of May
last, we are pleased to find the name of Mr. Joseph Higgs,
articled clerk to Mr. Homer, solicitor, of this town.

DRUNKEN!:Eas.—At the Petty Ses'sions, on Monday,
efore F. Evers and H. Hall, Esqrs., Thomas Cooper was
charged with being drunk on Sunday morning. Police-
...table Doobar proved the offence. Fined 5s and
Costs.

MASTER AND SEREASI'S CAPE.— Mr. Corbett. of
Amblecote. was summoned by James Clime for having
discharged him without notice; and the latter claimed
£1 10d as compensation. Complainant said he worked
for the defendant as a carter. One day when out one of
the horses fell down, and witness had to get some putties
to get him up. The horse was bruised, and he refused
to drive two horses again, and defendant discharged him
without notice. The above was corroborated by • wit-
ness. For the defence, Mr. Corbett admitted that it was
usual to give 14 days notice, and the wages were 15s per
week; but complaisant refused to obey his orders, and
was very abusive, and he discharged him. The Bench
said from the evidence of the defendant they should die.
miss the ease.

NEGLECT OF Woac.—Oliver Knight, glass-maker, in
the employ of Messrs. S Bowen, was summoned for
neglecting his work, on the 10th inst. Mr. Holberton
defended—Alexander Shields, foreman, said that it was
tbe defendant's duty to he at the works on Sunday night,
at ten o'clock. Defendant was sent for. He refused to
come. They sent again several times. Defendant still
refused to come. The consequence was that all the other
men at the works were present, and could not work.—
John Cope, a youth, said be went to defendant's house at
half-past nine to call him to his work. No one answered'
Went again at half-past eleven. Defendant came
to the window and said lie had hurt himself, and could
not come to work. Ile went again, and had the key.—
Joseph Davis. manager, said he saw the defendant at
haltpast ten o'clock at night. Witness was going to the
works. Defendant was not lame then. Witness spoke to
him, and thought he was going to the works—The de.
fence was that defendant had been to a funeral, and was
going home to change his clothes. When near Robin-
son's works befell down and hurt his leg, and otherwise
injured himself.—Defendant was put into the bon, and
gave evidence to the above effect, and the case was di.-
missed.

CAIIIION TO APPRENTICES.—John Mallen, an apprens
tiee to Thomas Morgan, glass engraver, Wordsley, was
summoned for damaging a quantity of work, and 68 6d
was claimed as compensation. Defendant was ordered
to pay the amount tis 6d, and costs.

_
BARAAR.—On Monday last a bazaar was opened at the
Public Hall to raise funds to build; a new Catholic
Church and Schools now in course of erection. The
Hall was tastefully Schools,
with flags, banners, ever•
greens, and suitable mottos, the latter having been de-
signed by Mr. Emery. and the decorations were carried
out under the direction of Mr. Talbot. The stalls, eight
in number, were beautifully arranged round the hall, and
were presided over by the following ladies: No. 1, Mrs.
Talbot; No. 2, Mrs. Emery; No. 3, Mrs. Baker; No. 4,
Mrs. W. Bright; No. 5, Mrs. Farrell; No. 6, Miss Pear-
son, No. 7, Miss Russell, No. 8, Miss Whalley. The re-
freshment stall was presided over by Mrs. Wall, of Stour.
bridge. The various stalls were loaded with a variety of
fancy Berlin wool mats, glass, choice vases, shades,
clocka, paintings and an endless variety of useful articles.
The bazaar was to have been opened at two o'clock by
Lord Dormer, but from some cause or other he did not
appear, and it was understood that Pr. McCave. of Rid-
derminater would officiate in hie place. Our reporter
waited for more than an hour past the time, when, after
enquiries, he was informed that the Doctor, with other
priests, had suddenly left the hall in a "bully' and the
consequence was, there was no opening speech. For
some time our reporter was not aware of the •• hitch'
that line taken place, but when the affair ultimately oozed
out it appeared to be of such a trifling nature that we
are astonished that gentlemen holding such high poni•
tions as they do, should be no thin-skinned. Surely, the
promoters, who have not only worked indefatigably in the
cause, but have contributed largely to the bazaar, should
have received better treatment at the hands of their
spiritual advisers for instead of healing up the breach
this conduct tended to widen it. However, we are glad
to hear that in the latter part of the day a rev, gentle-
man expressed his regret at what had happened. The
bazaar, we are informed, was a success. The Worcester-
shire Yeomanry Cavalry Band, under the direction of Mr.
W. Field, bandmaster, played some fine overtures and
selections in splendid style. The sum realised is £l5O.