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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

MONEY.

_
APRIVATE CILNTLEDIAN, with surplus
capital, is desirous of making immediate advances
to persons requiring the same, in 'town or Country, in
sums from ZlO to 000, on note of baud. No law coats.
Terms from 5 per cent., estebaing ftim three months to
Ave leers. Mortgages oegociated at less interest. Dis-
tance no object, se persons csn repay by Y. U. U. or
cheque. By applying personally, from 10 till 4, or if by
Letter, eomosing a stamped directed euvelope, stating
amount required, to Mr. A. Bradbury, 161, %Mauna
Bond, London, 'Articulate will be snot by return of post.
24.11.-10 connection with Loss Othces. becrecy sun
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

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MR. BRANFORD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD.

To the Editor of the" Obeerver."

Sir,—! am very glad to see that there is a probability
j that • very pressing want will be supplied in the way of
• working man's representative on the School Board.
The "swells" have too long had matters all their own
way ' • and I am happy to see that one chivalrous person
I is about to step forward in the defence of the down-
trodden " hewer of wood and drawer of water." In the
excellent address which this gentleman has put lorth,
• I see that after stating that he has come forward at the
request of a " deputation of Working Men, Aged Widows,
and Widowers, which have borne the burthen of school'
• lag a family, and now feel the injustice of going through
the same ordeal simply because it affects their pockets,
which are very thin," He admits that he is at a loss to
"conceive who are the originators of Compulsory Edu-
cation," and goes on to any that he mast emphatically
opposes it in this town. As I feel certain. Mr. Editor,
that the " Working Man's Candidate "will be returned at
the head of the poll, and that when elected he will in his
own proper person constitute the whole " wisdom of the
Board." I am considerably reassured by this dictum of
his. He then goes on to suggest that the promoters of
such a scheme as Compulsory Education, would do well
"to form a Committee of Enquiry as to the cause of
beef and mutton being past the reach of the working
mens' pockets ?" I deem this a very practical idea, and
one well worthy of grave consideration; and, if! maybe
allowed to add a suggestion it is that they also be re-
quested to give correct information as to the present
whereabouts of the Daily TalegrapA's " Eastern Savage,"
Mr. Darwin's " Missing Link," and as to what resein•
blance there is between Mr. B. himself and a certain
" thistle browser" blown up by gunpowder
In•conclusion, I miry say that I intend to " plump "for
Mr. Branford on the day, though I feel certain that there
is no truth in the rumour that he has promised to shave
all who vote for him free of expense; and that be will
in addition furnish all who plump for him with • glass
of whiskey and I cigar. This latter statement is I ;feel
confident, the suggestion of some malicious enemy, for
I um sure that Mr. Branford has a soul above bribery.
Wishing him every success,
I remain,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

Per db. to sink the ufhtl.

d. d.
Coan4 and tot. beside 5 4 6 8 Prime Sontbdowus 6 2 e 4
deoond quality ditto &lo 6 0 Large coarse calves 5 U 5
Prima large oxen .. 6 2 6 4 Prime small ditto 6 0 6 6
Prime Scota, &a.— 6 1 6 6 Largo bog. 4 4 4 10
Coarmeand inf. sheep b 0 6 6 i•mall porkers 5 0 6 a
Second quality ditto 6 13 6 0 Lanew
P. coarse wooded 6 0 6 2

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.-:MO!DAT

The supplies of meat .11 offer were abort, but under the
Influence of warmer weather, the trade mut less active, and
prkes In most Instances favoured buyers:-
--•- •

Per bib: by the carcase.

Idea ad ad
Interior bed—. E 8 4 4 Interior matton 4 0
Midaing ditto .. 4 0 8 0 Nliddllag ditto 6 40 8
Prltne large dna) 64 5 1,1 Prima .01k, 6ll 6
Prime &mall date 6 10 6 2 Large, pqrk
Vow ......b 0 5
.8. id:111.1k

1.7at0 b Bs S;11 to 7. .4.1.
FISH.

d herrings, 268. 03. to 33s ; red ditto, it.. to let 6.1
roused, ditto, lea. to BM. ; resh ditto. 1111. ed. to t 0..; smoked
haddock, 21$. to 84.15. per barrel ; trawl ditto, lea to 20a. ;
trawl plaice, les. to lti. ; trawl whittng, les. to les. per
bsakct ; mackrel, ls. to It per dorm ; soles ls. 6d. to 4s. per
pair ; turbot, et. to 12s. ; brig, 24 to 45.. Pcl; dory, 2s. 62.
33 91. ; cod, 2s. to 6s. : ',haters. Ps. tots. ed. :
tc is. Id. eaca ; oyttws. LIO 10s. per biome!.

PROVISIONS.
LONDON, Monday, Trine 16—The arrivals last weak from
Ireland were 285 &Ides Butter, and 4,498 laths Bacon, SDO
from foreign poet. 31,004 packages butter, aud lilt bales
B icon. With the escettion of a few smell orders foi Cork&
nothing doing iu Irish Butter. suppli,s of foreign are good
and sell tteadny without any particular change in value. In
Bacon there is not much change to notice. Bone choice
shippers of Limerick art stool Is. to 21. dearer ; best Water-
ford maLotains Its price. second rate qualities can be had on
easier WWI.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

THE MARKETS.

*ARK-UNE -MONDAY.

Buziness at Mark-lane to-day has been restricted The
supply of English wheat has been limited, but the condition
has been good. The demand has not been active ; neverthe-
less, prices have been steady. A fair show of foreign wheat
has been on the stands. Sales have progressed quietly, at
about late rates. With barley the market has neon moderately
supplied. •fransactions have not been large, but prices have
been well maintained. Malt has been firm, and quite as dear.
A moderate supply of oats has been on offer. Them his
been a good demand, and prices have ruled firm. Mate has
been rather steadier in tone ; bui the demand has not been
active. and supplies have been larger. Beans have ruled at
latekrates. For peas • moderate inquiry has been experieneed
at steady currencies. Flour hae sold on former terms.

MA BF .LANE.—WZDSZSDST.
The grain trade at Marklane hu been quiet to tone.
Only • moderate supply of English wheat has been on offer;
neverUeleas the demand has been Inactive, at about late
rates. Foreign wheat, of which • fair supply has been on
offer, has sold slowly at Monday's prices. The supply of
barley has been moderate. The demand has been lirm, and
prices have been well maintained. Malt has been quiet, but
steady. Oats have been quite as dear as on Monday, with a
moderate inquiry. Beans have been firm.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE M4KILET—eIionDA7.
Owing to the warm weather and to the increased supplies
offering. the cattle trade leas been in a depreesed state to-day,
and prices have given any. The foreign supply of haute
beau been chiefly compoeted of Spanish nod Portuguese stock,
there being about 1.0 Corunna and 278 Ooorto stock on sale.
Some of these animals have been of excellent quality, and
have been disposed of at remunerative plea. Amongst
the other foreien imports have been ifid Dutch. From our own
Mating districts a moderate stuiply has come to hand.
From Scotland the receipts have been Insignilleank but She
quality has been good. Throughout the demand has been
inactive and the tendency of prices ham b-nen in favour of
buyen. The beet Scots and moues sold alt. Si. iota ed.
per ob. From Norfolk, Suffolk, EMI, and Cambridgeshire
we received about 1,750 ; from Lincoln about la ; and from
other parts of Hogland about 2SO ; &Wand, 7; and Ireland,
about 200 head. in the rheep market English breed. have
not been freely offered, but there has been a fair show of
foreign. With a dull trade, prices have declined 24 to 4I ,
the best Down. and balf-breds selling at ea. 2d. to er. ad.
per elle" Lambs have been dull at la 6d. to 8s ed. per
Sibs Calves have changed hands onietly at about
late rates. Pigs have teen nominally unaltered. At Dept-
ford there have been about 200 beasta from Hamburg.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

CIVIL SERVICE EXPENDITURE.

The House of Commons Select Committee on Civll
Service Expenditure have issued a second report
After summarising the evidence they have taken as to
the ,oet t3f the adraittiotra".3e departments IA the
courts of ju.tice, and the control of the expenditure In
tense departments, the committee make the Utowing
recommendations :

Your Committee recommend C.e appointment, by the
hi Cunridssiou of Inquiry into the mirninta
{nitre depaaMgptri of theTottrtkrifJuitke, chink shoo id he
rtflyingtilitiMi 'marry it, Mall with Parliament end the
coin', and which shonl.l Meted° persons famPiar with the
work of Vim, establishments, end others acquainted with
Treasnry bueineis and departmental orwaniX.th,n. The in.
wades of tide C unedislon sheuld eruhrgue its, numbers,
salaries, surd superannnatlons, and the manner of appointment
and promotion fne entoh a tahli•hment and the Communion
should rrodneinlid who nztd ILO hr P.m:mind hle to Parliament
r their organization, ano what should lie their relation to the
Ter:wiry. Tne Commission !hod.' iibm consider slid rep dt
wheth.r crust in what manner the ler :a nurrbAr of person
f ran rly uonneeted with comae jostle, Who are Its the
receipt of compeaantion or wh,lition of Pince. might be vtl-
Psed, by thing appointed to other °Mut in those establish.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

IMPORTANT TO THE CH tIN TRADE.

At the Dudley County Court, on Tuesday, a ease was
heard, before Mr. Rupert Kettle, in which the plaintiff,
Mi. G. Green, chain manufacturer, of Old Hill, claimed
£33 from the Staffordshire Chain and Cable Testing
Company, damages for refusing to give s certificate.
Mr. /ffotteram (instructed by Mr. Warmington) appeared
for the plaintiff. and the defence was conducted by Mr.
Cumberland.—ln his opening statement, Mr. Motteram
said that plaintiff sent in the month of May last a chain
of an inch and a half thick to be tested in the ordinary
way by the company; and after quoting the various
Acts of Parliament passel for guiding testers, he sub.
:Bitted that the piece of chain put in had suctieastolly
undergone the strains required. if he said there had
been a flaw or defect after minute examination, the
tester would been perfectly right in rejecting the chain.
Having withstood both the tensive and breaking strain,
the Company had no right to take (as they had) a further
portion of the chain to test it. The real question was
whether the breaking strain of 00-76 having been applied
to the chain, it had not withstood the strain contem-
plated by the Acts of P.aliainent. There was no point,
however, of greater importance to chain manufacturers
than what was the meaning of withstanding the breaking
strain. Mr. Cumberland said he would draw the atten-
tion of his Honour to the intention of the Acts of
Parliament which had been cited. They were Acts for
the preservation of life and property at sea, and the
oetter security of life and property in sea going ships ;
and could the Judge Bay that the provisions of the Acts
of Parliament would be carried out by supplying a ship

FATITIII)A

with viable in the condition of the one before him '
He contended that it could not be properly carrying out
thelAct by saying that such a cable was fit for a sea-
going ship.—His Honour carefully summed up, and
ruled that the piece of chain had faded to withstand the
breaking strain.—An appeal will be made to • higher
Court.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

VANCE IN DUDDEY

On THURSDAY Next, at the MECHANICS'
HALL. Tickets at Mr. Laxton's.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

FORESTERS' FETE AT DROITWICH.
ON
MONDAY JUNE 23RD,n EXCURSION
T.1141N will leave Birmingham at 8.45, Hoekley
8.50, Hauclaworth 8.57, Seuetlitid..,li Juuctinu 9.2, Rood
I,nd 9.6, Oldbury 9.10, ltuiviey 9.15, Old Hui 9.20,
Drauley 927, I,)e 9.32. Stourbrulgo 9.37. I.lagiey 9.44,
Kidderuluster 9.55, •Wuivernampton 9U, Bilviun 98,
Daisey BILUK 911, Yruicea Kim 9.15, liptun 9.19, Dudley
9.25, Netherton 9.30. liuunil Oak 9.35, Diierley Hill 9.39.
and Brettell Lane 9.44 a.m. for Dll,O/I.IIICH, return
tne same evening.
Fur Fare and lull Particulars see Handbills.

J. URIFEbON, General Manager.
Paddington Terminus.

GRAND FORESTERS' PIC-NIC IN
HAGLEY PARK.
ON LQNbAF, JUNE 30th 1873.
(In aid of the Sick and Funeral Funds.)
MILITARY BANDS, PERFORMING DOGS,
GYMNASTS PERFORMERS, and a variety of talent
has been engaged for the occasion.
Admisaion to the Park, 6d each. For particulars see
bills.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

COUNTY COURT.

Lowe v. Barlow.—Jmtv Cam—At the County
Court, held on Thursday, before R. Kettle, Esq.,
Judge, this was a new trial brought by John Lowe,
of the Black Horse Inn, Wordsley, against Joseph
Barlow, pig dealer, for the sum of £3 641 the value
of a pig. Mr. 11°11dr:by appeared for the plaintiff,
and Mr. Prescott for the defendant. Plaintiff
deposed that he la a publican at Wordslw, and
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

sTOURBRIDGE SCHOOL BOARD.

7b the Editor of the "Observer."

Sir,—A. misconception has arisen as to that part of
we address which refers to the subject of religions teach.
lug.
On this matter I may refer to my own past conduct
as • sChuol manager. In a oistrict school in an adjoin-
ing county (The bridges near ltatlingliope), which has
been uuder my solo management for the last four years!
I have adopted and practically carried out the system of
daily reading of Scripture, with expl
1 should willingly aohere to the principle stated in the
terms of agreement between Churchmen and Noucou-
foriniats, if it could be practically worked without serious
ddliculties. 1 am earnestly desirous that as much
Bible inatruction and religious and moral teaching as
possible sbould be given to all the children in the land
I am, S.r,
Tours &a.,
J. C. A. SCOIT.
Stourbridge, June 19th, 1879.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

Ulcers.

By rubbing this Ointment perseveringly upon and
around the affected parts twice a day, it will penetrate to
the tissues beneath, and exert the most beneficial influ-
ence; the inflammation soon diminishes, the pain
becomes less intolerable, the matter thickens, and
cure is soon effected. In all long standing cases Hollo-
way's Pills should also be taken, as they greatly assist in
expelling all depraved humours from the body.
Skin Demises of all kinds.
In this class of complaints, no.matter the age, the sex
the place, or under what name the disease may be classi-
fied, immediate ease, and ultimate cure, may with cer-
tainty be procured, if this Ointment be plentifully
rubbed upon the part affected, while Holloway's Pills
are taken in appropriate doses night and morning, to
purify the blood.
Gout, Rheurnatism,land Glandular Swellings.
Every one suffering from these excruciating complaints
should have recourse to these purifying remedies, as they
have rescued thousands from a life of torture, after all
other means had failed to give them relief. The Oint-
ment and Pills used conjointly will act so searchingly
and certainly, 5s to effect cures in the most hopeless
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

iispatch._

CURE FOR ALL.
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.

Bronehitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, and all
Derangements of the Throat and Chest.

In any of the shove diseases, immediate and permenent
relief is obtained by effectually rubbing this detergent
Ointment twice • de; upon the neck, chest, and back, and
beck, and in all stages of influence, settled coughs, and
wheezing at the chest, the same treatment may be fol.
lowed with efficiency and safety.
Bad f-tgs, Bad Breasts, Old Sores, Wounds, and
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

THE COMING FETES.

To the Editor of the " °Garner."

Sir,-1 here are three bodies of men existing in Stour-
bridge who are pretty nearly iqosi in numbers, Gillum...
arid respectability, and whose motives End objects are
closely allied. the bodies 1 refer to are the Manchester
Order of Odd-Fellows ; the Ancient Order of Foresters ;
and the Glass Makers and Glass Cutters Benevolent
Society. 'their motives, as 1 have mid, are the same
viz , waist toe m-others during sickness or accident
by weekly instalments, providing tor respectable inter-
ment at death, and making temporary provision for the
w.dow and orphans. to assist them in these laudab.e
objects they have pernolicsl fetes or pic-nics, the profits,
of which,go to the funds of the different societies. Some
time ago tile thinking portion of the members came to •
kind of understanding that as each had an equal claim
upon the public for support at tLese fetes, and that it
• ould not be wise policy to have two in one year, thst
mob one of the three 1 have named stionid take it in
turn, 1 am very sorry to see that this arrangement is
now broken, for on the walls, side by side, are to be
seen placards announcing an Odd-Fellows' Fete for July,
and a Glass Masers' tote for Almost. The question
then arises " ho has broken the plan that worked no
wed P Or who is responsible for the present clash
Humours says it is not the Odd-Fellows' nor the Glass
Makers', but.* prominent member of the latter body,
who thugs treaties mad arrangements on one side as
easily as those autocrats and despots he professes to
hate, or whose bond seems as fragile as the material
at which he works. One thing is certain, the Foresters'
had their last fete in 1871, the Glass Makers' in 1872,
and the Odd-Fellows' hold theirs this year. Next year
is again the Foresters' legitimate turn, when, Us all pro.
bability, they will again appeal to the public for that
support which they n :leer yet withheld from those who
play fair. Wishing the violator of this compact may
learn to "Live and let iive."

I remain,
Yours truly,
D.C.R.
[The above letter was crowded out of our last issue
owing to the pres:mre of matter on our space.:,—
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

TO RETORT BUILDERS.

WANTED, several RETORT BUILDERS.
Good Worknien.—Apply, J. H. Clasper, Messrs.
Barris sad Pearson, Fire Brick Works, Auiblecote.

CLERK.—WANThD, a Respectable Young
MAN, expurienced in BOOK-KEEPINti. Must
be thoroughly trustworthy and cobfidential. Exceptional
references required—Apply by letter to Edwin Stringer,
Commercial Buildings, Stombridge.

A. TEN SHILLINCi S INVESTMENT.
Full value given, and luasible palls lauging
from £1 to £l,OOO. %%rite ouly to ' Probalolities, 17,
Oreshem-street, Loudon, E.C.

rIIRADESMEN and others having spare time
1 to CANVASS an hear of a VALUABLE
AGENCY.—Address "P.A.," this (ace.

LOCAL SECRETARY Wanted for Stour-
bridge by a LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
offering special advantages. Commencing salary £l2O
per annum, with commission, travelling expenses, &c.
The candidate will hare the preference (if suitable other-
wise, who is prepared to invest £6O in the Company's
capital.—Address, in first instance, 'Alpha,' 10 Buckley
Road, Bermondsey, Loudon, S.E.

WANTED, a General MAID-SERVANT,
for a good House. Good character indispen•
sable.—Apply to 8. Field, Observer Office, Stourbridge:

AGENTLEMAN is required by an Estab-
lished LIVE ASSURANCE OFFICE, to act au
MANAGER for the district of Stourbridge. Age not to
exceed thirty-five years, and extensive local connexion
desirable. Commencing salary £l.lO per annum, in addi-
tion to which a liberal Commission will be paid on New
and Renewed Premiums.—Address is the first instance)
" Manager" 187, Liverpool Road, London, N. If eligible
in all other respects, a preference will be awarded to the
candidate who is prepared to inveit 1:60 in the Capital
of the Company.

HENRY pRATT'S
CHEAP EATING HOUSE

AND
REFRESHMENT ROOMS,

No. 11, LOWER DIG STREET. STOURBRIDGE

TRIPE AND COW HEELS, EVERY THURSDAY,
FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY EVENING.

DON'T FORGET THE ADDRESS.

The Use of
THE GLIMILLD STALCII
Always Secures

The Delight of the Laandreaa,
The Admiration of the Beholder,
And the Comfort of the We it, r.

P. A._ 131..,001/112.,

T °, T
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JUSTICE HOU sE,
57. HOLLOWAY HEAD,

Gentlemen ettosilse at their Residences.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

he ANN WILLETTS, Deemed.

ALL PERSONS having any CLAIM
against the ESTATE of AN WILLETT'S, late
of Haleaowen, in the County of Worcester, Widow, who
died on or about the t:3rd day of k LBBITAILY, ltin, are
requeated, on Or before the birtsx DAY 00 JULY NEXT,
to Bend paruculara of their respective LLAIMS to Mr.
cliettLts WILLIAM BLUXHAM, of llalesowen,
aforesaid, Surgeon, or to Mr. JUSEI'D LONNUY, of
Sowley Itegis, in the CLunty of Ettflord, Draper, the
Executors acting under the Will of the Deceased, no
that the same, if found correct, may be thschaiged.
Aud all Yersons indebted to the laid Teatatra at the
time of her death axe liiewnoi requeated forthwith to ply
their respective Debts to either of the said Executors.
WILLIAM HAYS,
Solicitor to the said Executors.
Halesowen, 11th June, 1573.

BIRBIIIitiHAM and EDOBASTON PRO-
St.llooL.—lhe Head Master, the
her. blank', M.A., ht. John's College,
Lamb rldge, seethes IbOALDERS. :terms, A:c., on
application.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

CLENT.

INCPIEST.—An inquest was held on Saturday last, at
Mr. Wheeler's, the Woodman Inn, before Mr. M. Corbett,
Deputy Coroner,touching the death of Margaret Waldron
Thatcher, who died suddenly en the previous Thursday
morning. From the evidence adduced it appeared that
deceased was in her usual health previous to her death
and died sudden. After hearing the evidence of Mr.
Hobbs, surgeon. the jury found that deceased died from
a St of apoplery.

DUDLEY.

MECHANICS' Hstx.—Vance and Company of London
artistes appear here on Thursday next, "for one night
only."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

THE LARGEST VINE IN THE WORLD.

Tire bigge.t vine in the wor'd Is t) be found near
Santa 14arbara, California, and certainly, frem the a--
count given of it by the New York Herald, it atoms to
pot the famomi Hampton Court viue to the blush.
'The tiunk ot the Santa Barbara vine ts nearly four feet
in circumference where it leaves the gronnd, and con-
tinues the same size for eight feet up, where it branehet
out very regularly, and although kept well trimmed
back it covers a i•urface of some four thousand square
feet. Eight thousand bunches of grap.s, weighing
twelve thousand pounds, or six tons, were picked from
it last year. It is owned by an al Spanish woman
who cannot speak a word of English, but who
knows very well Low to calculate correctly the
amount due to her for a drink of wine made from
ihe grapes of the "big vine," which everyone is ex-
pected to drink who visits it. The age of this vine is
varionely euiwated at from thirty-five to fifty years,
and romance Las woven the tale that the original
cutting was given to a Spaniih girl by her lover as a
riding whip, and that she planted it as a memento of
their ergagement. The appearance, however, of the
Spent-b lady who now owns it is such as to lead
tesitors to the conntusidit that The 'never could have
Iran l a matrimonial engagement, or that if any such
contract was ever entered into, her lover was perfectly
justified in forgetting it.

A little beggar girl in New York got hnld of the
wrong paper, which certified that `• the bearer ie a
widow with live children, hi destitute circumstances."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

their opinion would be of more value, and would, in
fact, elevate them into a higher sphere of life. Canon
Ridgway, principal of the Training College, Culham,
defended the clergy against charges brought against
them that they had not taken the interest they ought
to hive taken in promoting education. It was moved
by Mr. Savage, dieainker, seconded by Mr. Rawlings,
cabinet maker' supported by Mr. King, treasurer of
t' e London Trades Council, and resolved,
That a trades guild of learning be now established, and
the persons present pledge themselves to give It the best sup-
port la their power."

Mr. Remiss% secretary of the London Mechanics'
Institute Union, spoke of the advantages of free lee,
tures given to working men in Paris. Mr. Morley,
reviewing the debate, pointed out that the relations
between capital and labour were mutual, and any un-
reasonable contention lictween them would damage
both. Working men were now sharing more than ever
in the prosperity of the cr untry, and it they would
keep down the animal and train the mental faculties
they would become a great power.
On the motion of Mr. Hodgson Pratt, a vote of
thanks was given to Mr. Morley for presiding.
Discussion of details occupied the whole of the after-
noon sitting, under the presidency of Mr. Mundella,
and was joined in by Mr. Weston, Mr. Dodds, Mr.
Vandttart Neale, MP. Middleton, Mr. Hodgson
Pratt, Mr. Lucraft, Lord Lyttelton, Mr. Webster,
Mr. Franklin, Rev. Mr. Verney, Mrs. Lewis,
Mr. Campin, Mr. Stuart, Mr. Buckmaster, of South
Kensington, and several other speakers. It was agreed
that women should not be excluded from the advan-
tages of the guild.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

WELCOMING THE SHAH OF PERSIA
TO ENGLAND.

The Spschd Cotverpoudent of The Times, under date
Brussels, June 17, says :

Nothing could have r assed off better than the first
audience which Sir Henry Rawlineon had with the
Shah on the °CCM ion of his presenting his credentials
from the Queen. The Grand Vizier having introduced
Sir Henry, and having opened Her Britannic Majesty's
letter, Sir Arnold Kemball, Major Borne, and Captain
Grey, the other members of the Special Mission, were
formally presented. There were all in diplomatic
uniform. Sir H. Rawlinson then, in Persian, and with
complete fluency, addressed the Shah. He said that
the Queen congratulated him on his visit to Europe,
and was happy that he was about to come England
where he would be welcomed by herself and her people.
She trusted that his sojourn in her dominions would be
an agreeable one. Relations of amity had long existed
between England and Persia. It would be her en-
deavour to preserve such relations, and she hoped
that the objects his Imperial Majesty had in leaving
his own country for a Brant° visit Europe would be am
nunplished to his complete satisfaction. Sir Henry
then added to his own account that he felt exceed-
ingly honoured and gratified at having been selected
by His Royal mistress to come to Brussels on her
part to receive His Imperial Majesty and conduct
him to England. His own intimate acquaintance
with Persia emboldened him to say that he believed
much benefit would result to that country from the
visit of the Shah to Europe. When thirteen years
ago he took leave of His Imperial Majesty in Persia,
no one either there or in Europe could have sup-
posed that a Shah of Persia would undertake such a
journey. The personal friendship with which his
Imperial Majesty had deigned to honour him made the
discharge of the duty now intrusted to him by his own
Sovereign all the more agreeable, and he ventured to
think that in England the Shah would see much which
would be of service to him in his endeavours to advance
civilization among his own subjects.
The Shah said it was with pleas ire he heard from Her
Britannic Majesty's representative the expression of her
sentiments towards him. Those sentiments were reci-
procated. His tour in Europe was not one undertaken
for the sake of pleasure. Far from it. He had desired
to witness European civilization, but his main object
in setting out on his present journey was to visit Eng-
land. He was much touched by the kindness of Her
Majesty, and her mission of welcome was particularly
pleasing to him by reason of the selection of Sir Henry
Rawlineon.