The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1866-11-10 00:00:00

FIALEBOWEN.

Conner OF MGDWAY Roriariar.—At the Pelts. Ses-
sions, on Tuesday last, before E. Moore, Reg., Edward
Ci•inille, William Layton, Thomas White, and Ueorge
Attwood were charged with robbing Charles Rose, on the
highway on the 9th nit, of a pocket handkerchief, seine
lir, ad and butter, and half a pound of currant cake.
Prosecutor, who is a nailer, deposed that rei the above
date he was going to work for Mr. John Towers, at Ilem•
ington, about eight o'clock. lie met the four prisoners
opposite the Cock Inn, standing near the door. As he
passed they ran after him, and overtook bins when he
had got about sixty yards. As soon es they got op to
him they all said, "We will have it," and got round him.
Witness threw the handkerchief containing the food to
a man named Reuben Hackett. The prisoner Layton
went to II aekeet, and said that he would knock his Ir
head off if he did not give it to him. Hackett then
• threw it back to witness. He put it under his arm and
was walking up the road when Orindle pulled it from
under and clopped it, and Attwood picked it up. In
answer to the Bench, witness said that they were not
sober. For the defence, it was said that it was only done
In a lark. The Bench took this view of it, and dis-
charged the prisoners on paying the costs.
NEGLECT OF Wou...—At the Petty Sessions, on Tues-
day last, Henry Brown, is servant, was charged by Joseph
Orove, his master, with neglecting his service. Com-
plainant, who is a farmer, residing at Lathy, said that
be engaged the defendant at a statute on the 29th of Sep-
tember last. Defendant was to do any kind of woth that
witness had for bins to do. Defendant kept the horse
out three or four hours longer than lie had occasion for,
and when witness told him to do anything defendant told
him to do it himself. One night he got up after they
were all in bed, and left the house open, and decamped.
Defendant pleaded guilty, and said that complainant had
threatened to strike him, and he left. Sentenced to one
. month's hard labour.
STEALING A SI,BV.—On Tuesday last, at the Public
Office, Henry Edwards, of Oldbury, wan charged with
stealing a snuffler scarf on the 30th inst. the property of
John Collins. From the evidence it appears that prose-
cutor was at a public•bouse culled the Horse and Joiekey,
on the above date, when he lost his neckerchief. It was
afterwards traced to the prisoner, at Oldbury, who had
sold it for is that. l'rosecutor said he was notsober at the
time. He did not wish to preef the case. If Ise bad the
miller bath he should he satisfied. Prisoner made a
steitement to the effect that prosecutor was drinhing with
him, and that they were both drunk. A gOO4l eharaster
was given to the prisoner, and on his agreeing to pay the
costs (l2s) and to return the muliler to tile prosecutor the
ease was withdrawn.
UNJUST WEIGHTS AND /SEAM:RES.—At the Petty Ses-
sions, on Tuesday last, the following persons welt suns-
noosed by Superintendent Overend, Inspector, for utijast
scale,' and measures .--Th ..... as Farmer, huckster ; Ben-
jamin Hill, coal dealer ; John Sherman, huckster ; am'
Samuel Webster, coal deader, all of Long-lane. here
were a number of other cases called on for hearing, MA
a; :here was only one magistrate present they were ad-
journed.

PENNY READINGS'.
The first fortnightly meeting for the present winter
season of Penny Readings took place on Monday evening
last, in the Infant School. The plogramme was a very
attractive one, and drew together n fall room. The pro•
eeediugs were commenced by Archdeacon line reading
a paper on Penny Readings written by himself expres: ly
for the occasion. As it was of an interesting nature we
hare given it in full:—
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"Tine staple of our Penny Readings ought to be choice
morsels of our literature, selected for their fitness to be
read aloud in the presence of a niisod company of
learned and unlearned, Rodin! all ranks in society.
" flare of the things least to be deaired is that they
should consist of original compositions. Without any
useltie humility we may venture to assume that the best
authors of the present or of former days would turbid:
far better fare Wan the combined native genius. I wi.l
say even of llalesowen. at any :even moment of its re-
nowned existence. Pavers in M.S. (like mine) would
soon be productive of the most painful results, gradually
diminishing the audience, uutil the room became chiefly
remarkable for the number of its empty benches.
The shirt except to this discouragement of na-
tive talent may he allowed to the reading of papers of
local interest, in which the defects of genies or >kid may
be pardoned for the sa..aa of the beeetits which may tin-
done to the places to which they relate, or the affection-
ate care which may be displayed for their welfare. Once
! since these readinga corium aced I was hold anough to
intrude upon the meeting, with at least a good latter, t, by
oir.• nig is few wonla in metre inn the delicate and pm tieal
aubject of the urreavoury condition of our streets. I fear
that it faibil to serve the purp,se for which it was written,
and that the only good it effected am produced by a mode-
rate amount of laughter which is said to be a wholesome
exercise.
Another exception in favour of original compositions
may Inc demanded far an opening address. If such a
thing is at ad admissible, it mast needs be prepared for
the occasion; for, how numerous socv, slay be the ,
helps to correspondence provided by the "Polite Letter
Writer," or by express and careful instruction Lu semina-
ries for young ladies and wradendes for young gentlemen,
I AM not aware of the existence of :my selection of inau-
gural addresses at Penny Readingo. suitable for all the
imaginable circumstances under which these great na-
tional iastitnti,ms ninny Inc placed,
" Hence if the thing,—an forging production— be ad
rui.aible at all, it must be psi-doom' at this moment. At
tie same tunic I must remark that as a general rule the
intreduelory 4.bservadons ninny be spoken and not a
and may Gecupy lora minutes Motes I of, as mine, 15.
' •• My reason for addressing you in the form of a writ-
ten paper is that I desire to Mier what 1 believe to be
seasonable sueg ~ 4tions for the g.siehanco of our Penny
11,adin.:A, and that I think it koal to be able .o refer
lienatter to my vino. words if unfortuaately on any point
I should find that I bay Lean taisund !rstoo I.
We Mee to these enteetairiments the Mlle Penny
Readings ;" but what ,;null they come to aitlumt
concert? I look upon thin finish aunt the singing as being
even the more popular elenient; and I appceleoel trod
the reading.; would 3.10,1 .1:110 to an end if Cus carton.
son•••liirds Weir to forsake
...rho viii ii of 1,•411 sources of enjoy.nent appears ta
he Vie us not inert-. :WA ill Oth,
pheei. There as a constant variety, whi,-It proviso
,toinst wearin,s. and pr,:ecnt., the attention from !Jig-
ging. There is the heaatifully [nay .41 composition --pei-
lisps a popular air, with original Varillti 1119—thou a real-
ing- —it may he some touching or instructive Story —a
MOW/. llllOtiler reading—perhaps a pin tied narration, or
tale, then a duet, followed by a lively or humourous read-
ing, next an instrumental performance. another reading,
a *Wag or a glee, a fifth reading, the national autheur, and
an adjournment to our own fireside.
•• Such has been the general character of our pro-
grammes, and 1 ant not aware that in any respect we coal
improve upon it. A large attendance, fully equal to our
highest expectations, has been the best expression we
could have of general approval.
"Ann undertakingof this nature sustained by those who
direct it at the exoense of notch thought and trouble,
ought to have a distinct and worthy aim, and such have
these, our readings mid concerts. I wish chiefly to speak
of the readings, and of the cousilerations which should
iratlaence the selection of passages for such an entertain-
ment of the audience.
These readings were originally designed for the bee,.
"-- -,lasses; but all classes have attended,

fit of the working cl- ,; but ull classes have attended,
a;:gN, orirtis,corrt iii„.t.i on.;(;tf.;,.wi-,,meuiede-i. -Is;
~r et
t.
)owr
inol[ee„rt.eon T
irees,i,sotrtlti e,„ . , .
showing their pleasure in the undertaking, and therefore
all ought to be considered in the selections which ore
sages be chosen to which our brethren of the working hs , lid i I na i o e u round 1 ski rr
made. Only I would hope tiva rarely or never will pa.s- ituClit:.lr,s„:47l:l,ia-4, s,ho‘en'tilitilo.'rielfTprr,,ir...:sen'iii:„..iei,:The.:ll.l7ois:tl'o',,ioe .'.
classes might not listen with interest or profit There are and o eomplete and permanent cure quickly full..a toe
obvious rimsons for considering them much in the orange- of tim Ointment.
moot of our schemes for these evenings. PILES, FISTULAS, AND INTERNAL INFLAMMATI% , •
•• It is desirable to provide a treat in their life of toil, These distressing and weakening diseases may with ckr
by the occasional recurrence of a two hours meeting de. taluty be cured by the sufferers themselves, V they will lie
dicated to innocent pleasure, where there is brightness, Holloway's Ointment mid closely attend to the printed is
cheerfulness, the sympathy produced by the feeling that structions. It should he well rubbed upon the neighbouring
we are sharers together of the same thoughts and ins. i part- when all obnoxious matter will lie removed. A mollies
pressions—wisdom to be-picked up by the way, hints to of ,lures.! " '''t.-""'". 'rnueiiTe' " 'l4'!l.'d af =Ail':
Mtn miss:nage; the most serupintais el aunties!.
be received for the correction cif faults and the improve- observed. If to who mini this paragraph will hriug it
ment of the disposition. and the education of the taste' under the notice of such of their sconaiutances whom It inky
elevating it to the appreciation of what is beautiful in concern, they will render a service that will never be forgol.
nature, in human character. in poetry, and in art. ' ten, as Scare that is certain.
"If the workman be a steady and hoine•loving man, ' RHEUMATISM. GOUT, AND NEURALGIA
anxiously doing his duty in the station to which he is Nothing has the power of reducing inf.a a-nation and sub
called in life, he deserves to have such harmless and iii- , doing pain in these complaints in the soma degree as Hells
proving pleasures provided for him. And it may be that way 'o reeling Oillignelii and Purifying :Nils. When used
others who have found it difficult to content themselves '
have been canglit in snai•e, hove here met with as leach !
witlieat some recrimtien, and have sought it where th. y i tfrO, rt.' "ditt:eti:1:277„41,1.1:,: 11"yran' in,. 4
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~iiiih7oartiffornj,iii,ded,...eq,:raux-:,,i ti:iie:7,
entertainment . they ne,,ded, snd If ~,q,,, h ~,, ne not ' the worst dreumstances. If the use ef tbe. medicines be .
heated, excited, and confused, but carrying away with persevered in.
them recollections by which they may be improved a* SORE THROATS, DIPTHERIA, lINFSE.I(2.MySIE,,tND
well as pleased; and perhaps with the melody of sumo ALI, OTHER DERANOEHENT. O. THE.
,i. )_ T. .
ou the appearance of any of Hies, mina.. la e Ointment i
sweet song still ringing tit their oars.
swum be uslt rubbed at least three times a day, upon the •
"I know that there Sr.' higher things to be aimed at; peek and upper part of tile chest, no .to p. netrato to tho
I trnst that I may never forget it; bat to accomplish glands, as salt is forced into inead: this course will at once,
even PO much as I have now suggested is worthy of n remove inflammation sod ulceration. Tbe worst Cast, Mill
Chh,rigiai.dianb'Sraillliiii,:„ I.ljoil.l:.:ypair.,illl I,lnil.iiil
gl Ti,y hue
~I. yield to thins by treatment following the tended dinadions.
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stores of knowledge; another may enforce and exemplify . Both f4e tel"tment "i Pdie s""b1 be coed ma the f"lir'
the law of charity to man, or of mercy and kindne. to rug ease S.
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teaer 0. ite. n.tds. ..d Rsch:uzatism. ,
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the brute creation. This reading may awaken sympathy ! Bad Legs...
—th.d may stimulate industry ; onotlier may put its scal Ii no • Sore Nipplea.
on sobriety; another may expose the follies of the world I tro;:,„. Elephant inall. Sore Throats.
fa:illict-1U bettori' Utisiatnebosfloinriei
,t.liremt.;,jaityloatnhaesroemi.oirde.atinessi.oulsintot 1 Bite of Mosehetoes Skin Diser.ses.
and Sand-dies. ! Gout. neurvy.
of clarse there is need of care and watching, and pru- , Coca-bay. Glandular Swell. Sore Heads.
ings. Tumours.
Lumbago Ulcers.
doentthe7,Tti.laintimontinofotrhdoer,it.esiizldspotmtihe means employed
Wounds.
'There are some points on which I earnestly hope con. (soft).
Yaws.
that (-special core may be taken in this and all future ses• _
sions of readings ; and iny wish to speak of them has et:l i i.d; r:;pl°a,fir
fiends.. r
been the reason why this address is a reading, instead of la
consisting of a few By ken words of welcome tY the t•
company, and good wishes for the success of the enter-
tainments,
" Much os I have myself enjoyed these evenings, and
willing as I am that other tastes should be gratified as 4.
I feel it right to say that I have too
iiiiih:ll.l:hab.t.se'-e'.n,heiies,n4- Y'
Powa"lf'cleota'el --
atone. e:::.labi e.:StiterY:di'rioneeel.l::fristett'fidhie7lnell:rdneil ti"ol't?rhihsni sgh'ianwvagelmillitc eh,ftia‘no‘r.i plai u e d of i,, y
allowing certain words to be uttered without prote,ting '-'7,•
against them. Others have doubted whether it Was right
to continue their attendance and, of course, to all use
their families to be present. I have sometimes wished
that I hail been anywhere else rather than here to be
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pained, and liable to be misjudged. rantion and good
feeling may easily provide against the recurrence of auy
such blots on our readings.
'• If a selection be made truss an author who, in en( • 4
deavouring to depict men as they are puts profane lan-

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