The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1875-08-14 00:00:00

THI STOTJRBRIDGE OBSEEVEII.

STOURBRIDGE AND 3RD KIDDEVIINSTER
RIFLE CORPS.
A contest took place on Saturday, at the range of
the former, at Norton, near Stourbridge, the result
beinfr, in favour of the visiting team. Rain came on
to heavily between six and seven, when only six men
had to fire, that the contest was terminated, the
laurels resting with the Kidderminster men by 39
points. The score of Private Yates, 55 points out of
pos,ilde 70, was the only one worth noticing. The
new A 1 iinbledon targets, scoring, and marking, wee
for the first time used. Instead of the targets being
square, they are now round, and the bull's-eye and
centre much smaller than formerly.
After the match the teams were entertained at the
Talbot Hotel by Captain Grosvenor, of the 9th Wor-
cestershire; and after the cloth wa,s drawn, the us-
ual loyal toasts were duly honoured, after which the
"The Field Officers of the Battalion" was proposed
by Captain Grosvenor. "The health of the Winning
Team '' was also drunk.
The following is the score :-
20TH WORCESTERSHIRE (3RD KIDDERMINSTER).
200 yds.' 500 yds. Total.
Captain Watson
Sergeant Gower ...... 21
Private Yarrington ... 22
Private Yates
Sergeant Horton
Sergeant Coombes ... 22
Sergeant Bayliss
Corporal Pugh
Private Talbot
Quar-master-sergt.
Comber 26 Ditto 26
338

9TH WORCESTERSHIRE (STOURBRIDGE).
200 yds. 500 yds. Total.
Sergeant Round
Sergeant Harper 20 22
Corporal Cardoe
Corporal Bridgewater ... 22
Private Dunn
Private Adams
Private Green 28
Private Holmes .21 (Did not lire.) 21
Private Hill 24 Ditto 24
Private Walker 26 Ditto 26

299
The 3rd Kidderminster thus winning by 39 points.

ANNUAL Scratoor. SERMON.—The annual sermon
on behalf of the Wollaston Road School, was de-
livered at the Unitarian Chapel in this town, on
Sunday morning last, by the Rev. Steinthal, of
Manchester, The amount realised by the collec-
tion was upwards of £39.
SCHOOL TREAT.—The annual treat of the scholars
at the Wollaston Road Schools was given on Mon-
day last. It had been intended to have taken the
children in boats to Prestwood ; but as the weather
in the early part of the day was very threatening
it war not deemed prudent to do so. Under
these circumstances, a number of swings, and
other appliances for gymnastic exercises were put
up in the Market Hall, and the children, to the
number of 290 were taken there and regaled with
tea, cake, buns, &c. They engaged with the great-
est zest in different amusements, and separated at
night having had a thoroughly pleasant holiday.
ST. JonN's SCHOOLF.—The children connected
with these schools, numbering about 400, had their
annual festival on Monday. It was intended
originally to have taken the children to Hagley
Park, but the louring state of the weather necessi-
tated a change in the programme. Accordingly
the children were conducted to a field adjoining
the Rev. T. William's Parsonage, where they en-
gaged in cricket, races for kites, balls, &c., &c,,
Tea and cake were served out in plentiful profu-
sion; and the weather, notwithstanding the
threatening indications of the morning, turning
out fine, a very enjoyable day was spent.
TREAT TO THE WORKHOUSE CHILDREN.—By
means of the kind and liberal subscriptions of the
erentry of the neighbourhood, these children were
taken to the Clent Hills, on Wednesday last. At
an early hour in the morning, long before the re-
gulation time for rising, they were astir, busily
engaged in preparing themselves for the journey.
Such scene of activity is not often witnessed
even on these industrious school promises; and
all were soon in readiness for the:start. At 10 15
the wagonettes came in sight, ancliwere heralded
with a loud and prolonged cheer by the male and
female adults in the front, and caught with a
burst, by the lusty and musical hurrah of the
children, at the rear, of the extensive establish-
ment. At this moment the sun shone in summer
splendour, and the children in 3 breaks, and the
officers in the fourth, drove off in a flood of sun-
light, with the good wishes of the spectators.
Having arrived at the grounds the children were
marched to the shed at the base of the Hills, and
were regaled with ham, beef, bread and milk. A
profusion of skipping ropes and balls were distri-
buted at the conclusion of the meal, and the order
to dismiss next being given they dispersed, some
to the donkeys, some to follow the footballs, and
others climbed to the summit of the hills to view
the beautiful landscape. So was the time beguiled
until at 4 o'clock all descended the hills and par-
took of tea and plumcake, of which there was an
abundance. The next two hours were employed
as already described. At 630 they re-assembled
and were refreshed with milk. A few appropriate
remarks having been addressed to the children
they were called upon for cheers for the Board of
Guardians; the subscribers, Mr. and Mrs. Hudson
the master and matron; Mr. and Mrs. Thompson
the school teachers, &c. They enlivened their re-
turn with school songs and cheers, and provoked
the kindly comments of the crowds of spectators
who lined many portions of the route. In this
anner ended one of the most eventful days in the
lives of these poor children. Nothing whatever
occurred to mar the day's enjoyment, and the
weather was most salubrious, being bright and
rainless.—Communicated.
DRUNK AND INCAPABLE.-.-At the Petty Sessions,
held yesterday, before Colonel Fletcher and
Colonel Barrows, Henry Stokes. a drover, was
charged with being drunk and incapable in High
Street, on the 10th inst. Police-constable Dunn
proved the case. Pleaded guilty, and was fined
2s 6d and costs.
DRUNK AND REFUSING TO QUlT.—Before Col,
Fletcher, Col. Barrows, and R. L. Freer, John
Lane was charged with being drunk and refusing
to quit the Old Pipe Inn, on the Bth inst. Eliza-
beth Jones proved that the defendant came in the
house drunk. She refused to fill him any ale, and
ordered him out. He refused to go, and she had
to put him out. Fined 5s and Costs.
CHARGE OF INDECENT EXPOSURE.—John Par-
geter, residing in Mill Lane, was charged with in-
decently exposing his person on the Bth inst, with
intent to assault Ann Woodhall. Mr. Perry de-
fended. Complainant said she met the defendant
inithe allotment field, at Amblecote, who refused
to let her pass, and committed the offence com-
plained oft. Mr, Perry addressed the Bench for
defence, and contended that it was a mistaken
identity, and called two other witnesses to prove
that the defendant was at home at the time, and
the Bench dismissed the ease.
WILFUL DAMAO-E.—Joseph Bill, William Harris,
and Stephen Hill were charged with wilfully dam-
aging a quantity of sweedes on the 9th inst., the
property of Thomas Hewitt. Police-constable
Smith proved the case. The case was withdrawn
upon payment of costs, 5s 6d each.
NEGLECTING TO SUFTORT A CHILD.—John Clark,
confectioner was brought up on a warrant from
Manchester, charged with allowing his daughter
to become chargeable to the Union. Mr. James
Barratt, relieving officer, proved that the child
became chargeable to the Union on the 6th inst,
and there were 2s due. Defendant agreed to pay
the:amount and costs, and take his child.
NEGLECT OF WORK. Joseph Smith and Wm.
Franks were summoned for neglecting the work
of Caleb Webb, on the 13th inst. Defendants
agreed to return to work and pay costs.
CAUTION TO CARTERS.—John Court was charged
with being drunk and unable to take care of his
horse anecart, at Clent, on the 6th inst. Police
-
constable Wallace proved the case, and defendant
was fined 2s 6d and costs. Josoph Hingley was
charged with a similar offence. Defendant, who
has been previously convicted, was fined 5s and
costs.
THREATS.—DanieI and James Caitwright were
charged with using threatening language co John
Kendrick, on the 9th inst. The case was proved,
and defendants were bound over to keep the peace
for three months.
ASSAULT CASE.—John Thatcher was charged with
assaulting William Pardoe on the 31st ult. Com-
plaieant said he was a slater, and on the above date,
he was coming home from his work, and was carry-
ing with him his bag of tools, when he met the de-
fendant, as he was going along Beauty Bank. De-
fendant said to him "Come along you b---, and
have some booze." He (complainant) told him that
he tlid not want any, and without another word hav-
ing passed, defendant struck him on the right eye
and knocked him down, and wh;lst he was down,
kicked him on the month. Witnes's tools were all
covered with blood. Defendant was drunk at the
time. He did not strike defendant, or lay hold of
his whiskers, to pull him down. John Vincent and
Alfred Green gave corroborative evidence, and de-
fendant was ordered to pay 5s and costs; in default
14 days.
ASSAULTING A WomAisr. -- John Kendrick was
charged with assaulting Mary Anne Round, at the
Lye, on 7th inst. Comply inant said that on the
above date she heard her husband and defendant
quarrelling, and went out to see what was the mat-
ter; but she had no sooner got outside her door
than defendant stiuck her and knocked her head
against tile brewhouse door, and said he would have
her b-- heart out. This was:corroborated by two
or three witnesses, and defendant was fined 10s and
costs; or in default one month.

4.—That during the first six months of the em-
ploy ment of a creeler by any such manufacturer
or firm, the said creeler shall be paid such weekly-
wages as such manufacturer or firm shall detcr-
mine ; but alter the expiration of six months the
said creeler shall be paid by a percentage or
poundage, not exceeding twopence-halfpenny in
the shilling on the earnings of the two looms on
which he shall be employed.
s.—That a register shall be kept at each mill or
manufactory, in which shall be entered the names
of one out of every five creelers employed in such
mill or factory, and that the creelers so registered,
upon reaching the age of seventeen years, shall
be paid upon the following scale. That is to say:
From 17 to 18
„ 18 to 19
f f 19 to 20
„ 20 to 21

6.—ln the selection of registered creelers pre-
ference shall be given to the sons of weavers
trained in the mill or factory for which such selec-
tion is to be made.

7.—A registered creeler shall be considered com-
petent to be employed as a weaver upon the looms
at the age of nineteen years, provided always that
no registered creeler shall have a loom perma-
nently allotted to him until he shall have attained
the age of twenty years, but shall only be em-
ployed from time to time upon looms temporarily
vacant.

B.—A reduction of threepence in the shilling
shall be made from the wages of each registered
creeler employed upon a loom, of which one penny
shall be paid to the superannuation fund of the said
Weavers' Association, one penny to the sick fund
of the n•;11 or factory, at which such creeler is em-
ployed, and one penny to the employers of such
creeler.

After *considerable discussion the meeting adop-
ted, amid enthusiastic cheeis, the award, and a
cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Hughes
for his services. The.body also acknowledged the
efforts put forth by the delegates, and, in addition
to thanking them, voted a sum of 10s. per day to
each man for his loss of time connected with the
arbitration.—Last evening a large meeting of the
weavers of Stou*Tort was held, when the award
was unanimously adopted.