The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-12-05 00:00:00

SATITIMAY; DSO. 5, 1874.

Joseph Chapman, Oldsteinforcl.—(l) £2,575 es M ;
(2) £565 12s 25; (3) do.; (4) £lB9 ls ; total, £3893
15s Id.
Messrs. Hilton and Co., Birmineluim and £4 le r-
nunster.—(l).22,749 Os; (2) 264211 s ; (3) do, ; (11
£153 18s; total, £4,190 es.
John Guest, Ciso2hournbrook.—(l) 22,576; (2) £302
10s; (3) do,; (4) £95 lOs ; total, £3,676.
Mr. Prescott said the first thing they would
have to decide would be whether they would have
the school with or without a tower.
Major Walker said they saw the tenders which
had been placed before them for those schools, and
as they had gone so far as to give estimates for
every separate part of the work, they eould not
have mach difficulty in coming to a conclusion.
The different tenders were discussed in detail;
and afterwards the desirability of having a mas-
ter's house and clock tower was freely canvassed.
It was found that without these Mr. Fosters was
the lowest estimate, and his charge for erecting a
master's house would be £321.
Mr. Billingha.m said he had yet to learn why
they should spend £521 upon the building of •
house for a schoolmaster.
Mr. Wall asked if it was necessary to provide a
school house fer the master,
Major Walker said it was not imperative. They
could please themselves; but he was of opinion
that it was better to have a house for the master.
Mr. Prescott thought they could not do better
than follow the practice adopted at the Oldswin-
ford Hospital. A master whe resided on the pre-
mises often lost a great deal of his time in the
house, when he ought to be in the school. He
went on to argue that it would be too bad to build
a house for a master, when there was a house close
by in every way suitable; and no one would take
a house if a school was built opposite.
Major Walker pointed out that it would be a very
awkward thing to have a house, because they would
have to make a certain chat ge to pay for the erec-
tion, and the master might think it was not worth
the money.
Mr. Billingham said that if they let it at the
lowest scale, a building that had cost £521 could
not be let under £25 a year. In his simplicity he
thought they could have it built for £250.
Mr. Wall thought that in an architectural point
of view, a master's house would look a little awk-
ward standing by itself,
Major Walker did not think it would be an eye-
sore.
Mr. Wall said he did not mean that; but it would
not look a Complete picture.
Mr. Stringer said he should not like to leave such
a building without any protection. They ought to
have a house, but they need not spend so much as
£5OO upon it. They might get one much cheaper.
Mr. Prescott asked if that could not be done at
some future time.... _ .

Mr. Stringer said it would alter the plans.
aMajor Walker said the tower had no chance of
existence, and the mistress's house would share the
same fate. He thought thry might do this; settle
tho contract for the schools, and leave the question
of the master's house in abeyance, to see if they
could not get one cheaper, or leave it out alto-
gether. It was not absolutely necessary to include
it in the contract. . . .

Mr. Billingham was also of opinion that they
should proceed with the building of the schools,
and then, as they were prooTessiug they might ask
the builder what he would build a house for.
It was eventually moved by Mr. Prescott, "That
the tender of Mr. Frederick Foster be accepted
for the erection of the school buildings without any
clock tower, and on the approvrd of the Education
Department being obtained to the alteration of the
plans by the Board, and on is procuring the
surety to be approved by the Board, a contract be
entered into with him accordingly."
Mr. Billingham seconded this, and it was carried
unanimously.
Major Walker then read a letter which had been
received from Mr. Brooks, complaining that it was
very "unfortunate" they should be so long delay-
ing in this matter of purchasing his land. He
had to give up possession on signing the draft of
contract, He should expect compensation, and his
solicitors hoped to hear from the Board to that
effect as soon as possible.
This letter was discussed, and the contract re-
ferred to, and it was said that when that contract
was entered into it was not thought there would
be such a long delay as there had been. It was
not thought, however, that they could be com-
pelled to pay compensation on that contract.
Major Walker said they were sorry there had
been so many unfortunate delays. Now, there
would be no more delaying, and he moved that a
letter be addressed to Mr. Hassell (Mr. Brooks's
solicitor), admitting that there had been delay,
but it arose from circumstances over which they
had no control; but now that they had accepted a
contract they expected in a very short time to
complete tne contract. And the Board did not
feel justified in paying interest, but would avoid
all unnecessmy delay.
This was seconded by Mr. Billingham, and
carried.
Some bills were laid before the Board, and
Major Walker moved that to meet the expenses of
the Board an order on the Overseers be made for
£lOO, if peseible, before the 20th day of Decem-
ber next, and that Messrs. Stringer and Wall be
given charge of the same.
This was carried unanimously.
The Clerk then read the following letter, which
had been received from the Hull School Board
"To the School Board for the District of Stour.
bridge.

"Gentlemen,— The difficulties experienced by
this Board in enforcing their bye-laws with refer-
ence to dame or adventure schools, induces thew
to inquire if you will join them in a deputation to
the Education Department, with the view of point-
ing out these difficulties, and suggesting some
remedy. The experience of some School Boards
prove that the efficiency of a school is a question
for the Magistrates, and this position is confirmed
by the opinion of counsel, which has been obtained
by this Board. The Magistrates in some towns
seldom, if ever, convict if the parent says that the
child is in attendance (that is regularly) at a dame
or adventure school, and they appear to hold the
opinion that the parents should have their choice
of any school, and that the dame schools are suffi-
cient for the charge of children attending them.
The effect of such decisions in cases where pros-
sure has been brought to bear upon irregular at-
tendance at public elementary schools is that to
evade the operations of the bye-laws, the children
are removed to dames' schools, in which they are
practically getting no education This Board has
reason to believe that these inefficient schools, BO
far from decreasing are actually increasing in
number, and they are very seriously impeding the
work of education in denominational schools, as
well as in Board Schools. Under thedirections of
the Government the various Boards are empowered
to build schools for all the children now attending
these inefficient schools, consequently it must have
been contemplated that these children would have
been amply provided for in the public elementary
schools; they, therefore, cannot doubt that the
Government never accounted that the above facts
would conduce to so alter the law as ultimately to
lead to such a result.
Although it is possible that your Board may not
have experienced the difficulty to the same extent
that we have, yet a more clear state of the law as
to what is an efficient school would probably greatly
facilitate your operations, as well as have the
effect of causiug the decisions of the Magistrites
to be more uniform.
The remedy the Hull Board propose is an an-
nual inspection and registration of all schools
through the Education Department, so that the
question of efficiency shall be decided by &compe-
tent government official, instead of being left, as
at present, to the varying decisions of individual
magistrates. The admission or Onlissioll of the
name of any particular school from such register
to be conclusive evidence of the efficieney or the
inefficieny of the school concerned.
The School Board for London have already re-
solved to ask the Education Department to insti-
tute a periodical revision of all schools at intervals
of not less than a year, and to publish at corres-
ponding periods an authoritative list of the
schools which they recognised.
"I shall be glad to know at your earliest conve-
nience, whether your Board will join this Board
Ma deputation to wait upon the Education Depart-
ment, for the above purpose.
" On behalf of the Hull School Board,
_ .

J. HIMILT, Chairr;an."

A short discussion ensued, aud
Mr. Wall thought their experience would hardly
justify them in taking much notice of that letter
at preseut.
This was generally assented to, and a resolution
to the effect that the "Board not having taken
any part in the work of education at present can-
not join in the memorial," was proposed by Mr.
Wall, and carried unanimously.
There was no other business

CRADLEY.
A CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH. A little girl
named Leah lismd died on Thursday night Wt.
from the effects of 3csidi rcceived. The child ki
only two year,: old, -nil on '.Vednesday a kettle of
boiling water tell n,..0a r a:nl injvlcil her so mach,
that she died from th, cho on the following 6113
(Thntsday)

OLD DILL.
CNIMILTE TO A Pt —At the Police Court, on We 4 •
nesday, before H .F. O. Barre and N. Hingley.
Hurries Plant Fishmonger, Cradley Heath, was charged
with cruelty illtreatiog • Pony, oaths 24th ult. Police
Constable, Cooper. said he saw defendant about S &cheek
en the afternoon on the 24th ult, Corngrate Street
Cradley Heath. He was driving • white color pony la
a fish cart. The ropey was baekiag and began to
kick. Defendant struck it a great many times on the
head and shoulder with the whip and stock. Hamm*
examined the poney and found mural wounds on it.
Defendant said the poney kicked him and he only 'truth
him three times because it would not go. Inspector
, Price was sent to examine the poney and an returning he
said there were several wounds on the animal and if
was not in a fit state to be worked. Defendant wee
ordered to pay costs ala not work the poney for a week.
CAM) PIATING Is • PUBLIC HOOll3. —Joseph Devi,.
William Ward, William Stringer, William 11101.80 D•
William Harley, and /3engamin thole,. were 'barged
with playing cards at Yardle's Public-hense the shaft-
makers Arms Inn, Cradley Heath, on the 16th alt.
James Hamel' said on the above date about 4 o'elocki,
he went to Yardley's public house and saw the whole of
defendants playing cards. Defendant pleaded guilty and
the Bench said they were determined to put a atop to
such Practice and fined defendant is each and costa.
Writers tjcsatiats.—Sarah Jane Wyel was charged
with assaulting Eliza Ashman, on the 15th alt. Th•
evidence showed that it was a paltry affair and the Basch
ordered saeh party to pay the crate between them.
CAUTION TO PIGEON FLIERS—James Brooke we
charged by Philip C pe with wilfully damaging a gum.
tity of tiles on the 22:h ult, Complainant said about
o'clock on the above date he saw detentes, get onto
his house and go across the tiles after • pigeon. He
broke several tiles Sugerintendaut Mills said there emu
complaints from all Farts of the parish of about the
pigeon flyers. Defendant was fined 15,2. 6d damage, and
coats; in default 14 days.
NEGLECT or WORK. —Joseph Ilipkins was summoned
by Joseph Johnson for neglecting to work up • quantity
, of iron into nails, and complainant claimed. El. 2a.
W.
Complainant said he let defendant here throe beadles
and six quarters of iron to work into nails, oaths sth of
October, complainant allowed defendant 5 weeks to work
the iron up and pay costs —Jabez Skipiou was charged
with a similar offence and was ordered to pay le pm week
for 10 weeks.
CHARON or 110,11EtEill and John
Mole were charged with gambling, on the `2Bth alt. Mr.
Addison defended, Police-constable Shorthorns said on
Saturday night last 11 o'clock he was in Birmingham
Street, Rowley. His attention was called to defendaata
gambling on the ledge of a shop window. He stood MA
watched them and sow both of them Fat money down
and heard them say head and tail. Hodgetta said WI
were only tossing for some apples that were ia the Ca.
dew and said Hodgetts had won one pommy and wasted
to win another. The case was adjourned for three weeks

for further inquires.
i3RIERLEY ELI=
BREACH OF TEM I'EIC.C.—At the Police Court, on
Monday. before Mr. F. Even, tieorge Hodgetts and
Philip Hill were charged with committing a Manta of
breach of the peace by fighting, on the 23rd nit, at Level-
street, Brierley Hill. Police-sergeant Walters preyed
the case, and defendants were bound over in one sorely
of fö to keep the peace for six moan.
DBUNKENNESS.—WiIIiam Brooks was charged with
being druok and disorderly, on the 22nd:ult, at Brien*,
Hill. Police-constable Giles proved the csae, and defend-
ant, who has been previously convicted, was fined UM and
costs ; in default 14 days.—Williaat Morris was chatted
with being drunk and disorderly on the 21st ult. Polon.
constable Ones proved the cane, and as defendant has
been convicted several times before, he was fined Waned
. costs; in default 21 days.—Joseph Talbot was Oaeged
with being drunk and riotous, on the Mb tilt, at Inn en),
Hill. Police-constable Hollins proved the ease, and the
defendant was tined 2s 61 suit costs; in default seven

daye.
NEoLFICT or Wean—Before Messrs. F. levers and H.
0. Firm.tone, a young man named Woodhouse was
summoned for neglecting the employment of Beojamia
Hart, on the 20th ult. The case was prov,d, and on (be
defendant promising to return to work and pay costs, the
cue was withdrawn.
CRAWS, UNDER ;THE VAcCINAT:ON AO r.—Thomes
Homer was charged with having. • the 11th alt,
neglected to toward certificate of vaccination to the
vaccination officer. Mr. Waldron defended. Mr. J.
Beckley said the child was born on the 11th of Febraaty
and he applied for the certfiicate and had not received
it. When ha applied for the certificate, defendant send
It had been sent by post. He. Waldron contended that
the letter had been posted to Mr. Beckley. Mr. Puree.
surgeon, proved;vaccinatine defendant's child and postag
the certificate to Mr. Beckley. The case was distnisaed.
—John Tristram was charged with a similar offence.
Defendants wife said the child had been unwell and she
was ordered to have the vaccinated at once.
Wzirec DANAGE.- -Alice Lloyd was charged with wil-
fully damaging a window and a jar ; valued 20 6d. the
property of Benjamin Pearson on the 2let lilt and farther
charged with being drunk and riotous on the same date.
Complainants wife stated that on the above day defendant
was very drunk and dieorderly, she went on the opposite
side of the road and he threw a atone at hi swindow and
broke three panes and a jar she did damage to the
amount of 2s 6d. Defendant said she was throwing the
atone
jhatcoh.erp:.biu,latu.dwainoddowit msire.
wand
only excitable. Police-constable Keenan proved ening
a sin not no
t and
drunk want
t
defendant very drunk. Defendant had been previously
convicted. In the case of wilful damage defendant was
fined 6d. 2. 6d damage and coats, in default 7 days, gad
for being drunk and disorderly she was fined Ss sad erns
In default 14 days.
CHARGES AGAINST • PLlBLlO•ll.—William
landlord of the Fortune of War Inn, Dudley Streik
Marley Hill, was charged with permitting druoirenases
In his house mid further charged with keeping bin knee
open daring prohibited hours on the 17th ult. Mr. Wald.
ton defended. Police-sergeant Walton stated that on the
night in qneston he visited defendants house at 11 min-
utes past 11. When he got close to the house be any
defendant standing at the door, defendant tuned fond
and said " Look up, here is the sergeant ; "On going ka•
side the house he saw 4 or 5 men in the first room on the
left. There were 4 jugs and a glass on the table, • per.
un named Charles Mann was in the house and he was
drunk. Witness asked Mann to stand up, and he stag.
gored across to the door. He went outside and fell down
As witness came out of the house defendant ran after
him and asked him not to report the cam, Cross-eramin-
ation it was 11 minutes past 11 o'clock by Briery Hill
Church Clock. It is spoken of in the neighbourhood
that the Church clock is very seldon right. Defendant
said it wan Hardly so late. Defendant said Mann bed
not had any drink in the house. Mr. Waldron. in defines
contended that the time the sergeant went by wan wrong,
it was a notorious fact in the district that the Churn
clock was very seldom right, and that morning there was
difference of 10 minutes between the church time and
tha railway nation and the Post Office. With respect
to Mann he came iota the house and asked the servant to
fill him ale but she refused to do no, Defendant did not
see the man in the house until he went in with the on.
Resat. He (Mr. Waldron) would ask the Bench, on be-
half of the Brierley Hill Licensed Victuallers, whether
I they should close their houses by the Cbureh Clock or
by the Railway and Post Office clocks. He then called
defendant who said he recollected the sergeant scosiss
to the ;house on the nightlin question. He was at the
door but did not make use of any words to the effect that
the sergeant wee come. He went to the taproom and
.aid "Drink op boys, the time has expired." There
I were fire men in the kitchin, George Sunders, John
Dutton, Benjamin Cartwright, George Collins. and
Charles Mann, be did not know that Mann was in the
house until he went into the kitchin with the sergeant,
The sergeant said it wan 11 minutes past 11, and defen-
dant said 'No sergeant, it is only two minutes past."
Defendant told the officers he had the railway time and
the sergenut said it was 11 minutes past 11 by the Church
clock. On the following morning defendant went to the
Round Oak Station and compared hie time with the
railway time and there was one minute different'.. He
went to the church and found there was 10 minutes dif-
ference. Mrs Manefield corroborated her husband.
Susan Jones, domestic servant in the employ of defendant
said Mann came into the house about five minutes to 11
o'clock, and called for a pint of ale. She refused to fill
the ale. she did not tell her master or mistress about it.
John Dutton, George Saunders end Charles Mann also
gave evidence. The Bench retired for • short Giulio
consider their decision, and:on returning, said they bad
carefully considered the eases. With regard to the Seel
charge, that of opening after 11 o'clock, it had not his.
roved to their satisfaction that flagon the cornet Mtn
and they should give defendant the benefit of the doitbt
sad dismiss the case. With reference to the came of al-
lowing drukannees they thought the girl acted tette
discreetly in refusing to supply the ale, and as lie Mine ea
dosing was so near she allowed him to go out, and On
should also, in that case, dismiss it, but they tbovill
Sergeant Walters was gain justified in bringing the seen
before them, and they hoped Mr. Masetield would be eery
careful in future.
BRRIODS CRAW' AGAINsT • r .-1 reepestehle
looking young man named Wilson, lately • timer 04
Arley, was charged with dealing ten cows, • hone Ind
cart, and further charged with obtain, £lOO by false
pretence from Mr. Robert Woodward, of Arley Castle,
Kr. Horne, of Wolverhampton appeard to prosecute
and Stated the facto of the cue. Sufficient evidence
bad been addured to justify a remand, prineer was
remanded for • week.

SPARKLING WINES PROM 14•winti.—An Interesting ere.
etc has just appeared in the Mauled Times mad Goose*
on Sparkling N. ines. consequence of the resent rise in
the price of Champagnes it appear. that attention hes
been directed to the district of Samna', in the north•wee-
tern portion of F "Lance. Dr. Dreitt, the author of the
article in question, remark.—" Both in society and in
medical practice the use of Sparkling Wine is largely on
the increase. Nothing is to exhilarating with so small
• quantity of alcohol in it," and adds that the wines rd
Saumur, "although perfectly familiar in London. have
hitherto been decorated with other names then Mob
own," and that "every rear 4.000,000 bottles of wise
from flaumur are sent to this country, where it has been
ticketed with any name the purchaler chooess to give M."
He concludes his article with the following adviee:—.ll
surely is fooliah to give 4. 61. for a seeend•rate Chess.
pagne, when a wine which is tither the same identicaily.
or rather one better then the second-rate brands 44
Champagne, may be had for less money." One arra. the
Messrs. W & A Gilbey. of London, are introducing these
wines through the hiedinm of their agents in every town
under what Dr. Druitt, coils "the modest ond true appal.
lation of Sparkling Wines of Ilaumur."—[Morning pee,
December 2nd 1874.]