The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-01-20 00:00:00

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James Hill, shading ornement from copies ; John A.
Service, study from nature; John Chaloner, shading
ornament from copies ; Joseph Barrett, do.; Thomas
Dickenson, do.
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The Rev. D. Maginnis then moved a resolution to the
eff,ct that the cooperation of managers and teachers of
elementary schools, in making them feeders to the
School of Art, in necessary, if they were to have a more
widely spread application nf art to manufactures. Until
very recently. art instruction in this district for the glass
students wishing to study such subjects that were taught
in that school, could only be given in that building.
They were now somewhat popularised, through the sub.
jects being given in elementary schools, although in the
earlier grades of art. It was most important that some
assistance should be given to managers of this school.
Whilst many young men neglected their studies, they
often took up the study of art, which was of the greatest
importance to this district. He hoped still greater sue•
cess would be attained by the students of the school.
Mr. King seconded the resolution, and apologised for
the shortness of time in calling the meeting.
The Chairman supported the motion, which was carried
unanimously.
Mr. Maginuis moved that the best thanks ef the met-
ing be given to the Chairman, for his kindness in takitg
the chair.
Mr. A. Clarke seconded the motion.
The Chairman briedy thanked them, and the meeting
broke up.

Tile OLDSWINFonIi CO•OPERATIVE SOCIETY. The
annual meeting of the above society was held on Toes-
its) veiling last. After a little preliminary business was :
disposed of. the secretary's report was read, which
showed the society to be in a very healthy and prosper-
ous condition. It stated that after deducting a certain
sum for the depreciation of sleek, adding to the reserve
fund, reduciug the amount of fixed stock, putting by
another amount for educational purposes, and defraying
the management and ether incidental expenses, there
would be paid a dividend of is 6d in the pound on all
purchases made by members of the society. The report •
was adopted as beieg very satisfactory ; and after some
little discussion it was determined to eetablish a clothing
club in connection with the stores, which, it is believed,
will still further augment the profits of the members, :
besides supplying a much.needed want among the work- .
ing community.
LECTERE ow THE BIBLE.— On Wednesday evening, .
Mr. J. Harward delivered a very iateresting and instruc-
tive lecture on the Bible, in the Corn Exchange, to a •
large and attentive audience.
THE LATE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held
at the Hone and Groom Inn. Iligh.street, before IL
Docker, Esq., touching the death of Edwin Moaeley
(23), who died from injuries received on the previous
Tuesday. Arthur Sutton, is signalman, was the first wit.
nese, who said that about hulf.past four o'clock the dc.
ceased came to Isis box, on the No. 5 siding, to form his
train. He had released his break-van, and it ran down
the siding, and stopped at the crossing where the siding
joined the main line The deceased then shouted to
witness that he would have to turn the engine on the
main line to take up the van. At that time the deceased
was standing by the van waiting :for the engine. When
the engine reached the van, be heard deceased cry oat.
: Went to see what was the matter, and found him sees.
oasly hurt on the chest, and he could not stand. Asked
him how it was done, he said he had given the wrong
signal, and had made a mistake.—John Smith. engine
driver at the time, said the last witness signalled to him
to take the engine on the main line. In doing so it
struck against something, and heard the deceased cry
out. He then got down, and found the breakaman lying
down. He asked him what was the matter, when the
deceased said "that the bobby (pointsman) had turned
the engine on the wrong road." He helped deceased np.
Moseley should have stopped outside until the engine
came up to the van, before getting between. He consi-
dered it a very dangerous practice to do, and had often
cautioned the deceased and others about the same thing.
It was Moseley's own fault the accident occarred.—Cuth.
hart Miller, surgeon, proved that he attended to the de-
ceased until his death. He found him suffering from
injuries received on the chest. He had no doubt the
deceased died from internal injnries—the bursting of
small vessels causing beentorrhage. The jury found a
verdict of " Accidental death."
At the Petty Sessioas yesterday, before Major Fletcher
and C. Cochrane, Esq., Creorge Wall, dealer in metal,
residing at the Lye, was charged with buying less than
lid hiss of lead. on the 12th inst. The case was proved,
and the Bench informed defendant that he was liable to
a penalty of £5. Defendant, who pleaded ignorance of
of the law, was ordered to pay the costs.
CAUTION TO TIPPLERS.—Juha Bundle was fiued 28 62
and costs for being in the Barley Mow, during prohibited
hours on the list ult. P.S. Jones proved the case.
DRUNK AND RloTOUß—Josepli Timmins Was fined 28
62 and costs for being drunk and riotous on the 13th first
P.C. Lampet proved the case.—John Bishop was fined 5a
and costs for being drunk end riotous at Cradley, on the
14th inst. P.C. Hoe proved the case.—John Pearson, of
the Lye, was fined Is to for a similar offence on the 15th
inst. P.C. Caley proved the case.
NUISANCE.—EIijah Foxall, a youth, was fined ss, and
cautioned, for annoying Peter Chance by ringing the bell
at his house, No. 3, Enville.street, on the 14th lust.
TRREATENING.—Sarah Gordon, Lye, was charged with
threatening Julia Billingham, on the 18th iust. Mr.
Addison defended. Defendant was bound over in one
surety of £lO, and two sureties of £5 each.

r..—Folcy, wounded by the Rev. J. Hodgson, ;hat tls
plans be not adopted.—An amendment was pr .•p he.l b
Mr. Bolton, seconded by Mr. Boum that the groutol plan
be approved of. but that the elcvatlons be simplified by
the omission of all unnecessary deeorations or ornaments.
—The amendment being pot to the meeting, three voted
in favour of it. viz., Measrs. Bumf. Bolton, eV B. leher
Mr. Foley and the Bee. .1. 1.1.,1g5a voted for the original
motion. The amendment was accordingly carried.—
After some more business of no public itap.frtsuce, the
meeting was adjourned to the 2i;th inst.