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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

AN APPEAL TO SPAIN.

SPAN/ARDS, noble Latin Race,
Cienerona, fine, impuleive nation,
Should not wrath at last give place,
Now, to reconciliation 1
Tarn deathigrapple to salute;
Every man embrace his brother.
Time it Is you cenaed to shoot,
And began to kiss each other —Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

DEAN STANLEY ON THE PERSIAN
KINGS.

On Sunday forenoon the Dean of Westminster
preached in the Abbey before the Queen's (Westmineter)
Rifle Vielantern. 1 here were between 200 and 300 of
the corps present, who occupied the space between the
choir and the communion rails, and there were also a
large congregation.
The Dean selected as his text the let 2nd, and 3rd,
verses of the let chapter of the Book of Esther, and also
the 4th, sth, and 6th verses of the Bth chapter of the
same book, the words of the last-named verse of the
Bth chapter teing" For hew can I endure the evil
that shall come unto my people, or how can I
endure to see the destruction of my klie!red?' The
first portien of the serm ea had special reference to the
ancient Kings of Persia, as narrated in the Old Testa-
ment history, in connection with the present visit of
the iiluetrious Aeiatic monarch. In the outsst of his
discourse the Dean observed that he had chosen for his
text certain passages from one of the sacred books
which were appointed to be read during the present
week days in the service of the Church, as being
appropriate to the patriotic subject on which
he had to address them, and also not uncon-
nected with the present visit to this country of a
distinguished Eastern monarch. It was acurious coinci-
dence that the alterations in the lessons of the Church
mule during the last five years, appointed to be read
commencing last Wednesday, and ending with the close
of the present week, 'Mould be entirely connected with
the history of that Aiiiatle race whose chief has been
among us during the last few days. In vivid and
lowa-lit terms the Peon traced the history and cha-
racter of the Kings of Persia from the earliest times, as
recorded in Scripture, observing that none of these
"Great Rings" as they wereecalled by the Greeks, had
ever, until the present time, left the grand, ur of
their Asiatic pdaces to vi-it Europe, and this was a
special feature in the history of this Oriental nation
He went onto show that in early times the religion
of the Persian race was not what it eubserpiently
became. Cyrus, the Persinn King, was no less the an-
noin teil of God than was King David, and with the
Jew,, the subjects of Cyrus worshipped the same unseen
power, in the midA of that mighty empire which to
them was the meet perfect FC, Ile Id earthly grandeur.
The events of the feet few days were calculated
to awaken in our minds interestivg reflect .'n . It was
good focus that,t should Ire linked nit's o cie.ritry
upon which we 'debt exereleaa lianeficial influew by
its ruler ceming amongst us. AlCbought; an 'CoMplireel
with its past, Persia might be termed a dead empire,
we had now amongst us'the living representative of a
great country; and now, in our turn. it was fir us to
give back to this vast empire of the E nrc the light
which we our-elves once received from it. This it was
our duty to do if we wished to restore it to what once it
Was, and promote its national prosperity.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

BRIEHLEY HILL.

Gage TIMPAIII. —At the Police Court, on Monday,
Wore Messrs. John Holcroft and B. It. John Mathews,
Moses Marsh (17), William Timmins (18). Samuel Moss
0.61, Wiltiam Hodgetts (19), Samuel Hickman (20),
itobsrt Jones k2l), Daniel Guest (20), John Burrows
(19), and James Jordan, were charged with trespassing
in pursuit of game in the Ilimley Wood, belonging to
the Earl of Dudley. Mr. J. L. Holberton prosecuted.
A keeper saw the defendants on Friday night catch a
rabbit. When taxed with the offence by Mr. Lucas.
head keeper, the d fsndants asked to be forgiven. Each
defendant was Sued 51 and costs.—William Wright,
John Elcock, Samuel Braizer, and John Bytheway were
alio charged with a similar offenc, committed on the
31st of March. Mr. J. L. Holberton prosecuted on
behalf of the Earl of Dudley. Ordered to pay 5. and
costs.

_
VACCINATION CASES.—Ten persona were summoned
for neglecting to have their children vaccinated. Nominal
fines were indicted, the parents consenting to comply
with the Vaccination Act.
CHARGE AGAINST A BEERHONISE Knees—Thomas
Harmshaw, landlord of the Barrel Inn, Stourbridge,
was charged with having on the 18th inst, kept his
house open during prohibited Loan. Mr. Perry do-
landed. Police-constable Freeman mid that on the
night in question he was near the above house at a
quarter to eleven o'clock, when he saw a man named
Foley knock at the frost door of the above house arid
afterwards go round to the beck door. The defendant
put a large atone bottle down and Foley took it up.
Witness took the bottle from Foley, and after learning
its contents, restored it to him.—The defendant min
that he had placed the bottle on the public road, it
accordance with the order given by Foley at half-pas,
five o'clock. Thomas Foley gave confirmative testimony
and stated that he picked up the bottle of beer on the
public road.—By the Magistrates' Clerk (Mr. King) :
The bottle of beer was 20 yards from the defendant's
house.—By Superintendent Mills: I had once before had
ale left for me on the bridge. Arthur Turner, glass-
blower, said he was with Foley an the night in question.
He saw him go to the bridge and pick up a bottle of
ale. He did not drink at defendant's door.—Frank
Woolridge, a lad, gave similar testimony.—The Magi'.
trates, after a consultation with their clerk, adjourned
the case for a fortnight.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

DON'T FORGET THE ADDRESS.

Tbe Use of

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Always Ilowaros

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The Admiration of the Beholder,
Lid the Comfort of the W•VOL

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

THE MARKETS.

MA RA-LAN 15.—MOADAY.
The grain trade at Mark-late has been quiet to-day. There
hes been a short supply of Ensile wheat on offer, but the
condition has been good. The attendance of millers has been
and business hes been slow nevertheleas, full prices
have been r, allied for choice temples. Foreign wheat ha, been
In fair supply. The demand hss "um only ton retail extent, at
about kte rates The market tot been scantily supplied with
barley to-day. Tr e trade hu been firm, and full rates hue been
obtained. Malt hes changed on tomer terms Only moderate
supplies of oats have been on offer. Sales have progressed
steadily, and od. ner qr. more money has been obtained.
Melte has been quiet at previous prices. Beans have been
firm in tone, but the demand hut not been active. Peas have
Changed hands at last week's prices. Flour has been quiet,
but steady.

CATTLE MARKET-MONDAY

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The cattle trade has been without feature of importance.
Business has not been brisk, and prices occasionally have
ruled lower, under the influence of the warm weather. The
supply of foreign beasts ham been in excess of the average,
consisting of about 345 Spanish, 268 Danish, 223 Gothenburg,
PG Christiania, and 94 Dutch. Prime foreign breeds have
been steady in value, but other qualities have been Gull.
From our own grazing districts there ham been °ray
a moderate show, but some prime stock has been
exhibited. The demand has been inactive, and although
the best Scots have in some instances realised 64 6.1.,
the general top quotation has not exceeded 61. 4d.
per lb. From Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Canforidge.
shire we received about 1,000 head from Lincoln 60 from
other parts of Emziand about 200 ; and from Ireland about
200 head. The sheep market has been without appreciable
alteration. The supplies have have been rather less exten-
sive than on Monday last. The demand has not been active,
but prices have been steady The best Downs and half-bred,
have sold at 6s. 2d. to 65. 44. per 810. Lambs have been
dull and drooping at 7, 61. to Bs. 64. per 81b. Calves have
been In increased supply and limited request, at drooping
prices. Pigs have been nominally without alteration. At
Deptford there have teen 260 beasts from Ilambargb.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

Mr. Billinghain seconded the adoption.

CON OREGATIONAL CHAPEL BAZAAI2.-A small
but very successful bazaar of useful articles was
held in the Union Hall, on Monday and Tuesday
last, for the benefit of the above Chapel. The
several stalls were presided over by Mrs. Flavell,
Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Hicklin, Misses
Bowen and Southall's, and the refreshments were
very ably attended b, by Mr. R. S. Cook. The
attendance on both evenings was large. Selections
of vocal music were very well rendered by the
Misses M. A. Southall and Lucy Southall, and
Mr. J. S. Southall, accompanied by Mr. H. H.
Jackso of Brierley Hill, and Mr. Thos. Rhodes
jun., of the Lye. Instrumental music was also
given at intervals by ladies of the congregation.
The amount realized was about 1.46.

A Wien Brarsa.—At the Petty Sessions, held
yesterday, before Major Fletcher, Captain Coch-
rane, and H. 0. Firmstone, Thomas Beach was
charged with assaulting Charlotte Smith, on the
18th inst. Defendant was further charged with
assaulting Hannah Beach, his wife, on the 18th
Inst. Mr. Wall defended. From the evidence of
complainant it appeared they were in a" fourpenny
shop" having a pint of ale. Obadiah Dudley
asked them,to drink when the defendant struck
Clarlotte SMith several times, and also struck his
wife in the street. This was corroborated by a
witness. The defence was, that the two women
were continually annoying the defendant by call-
ing him names, and that the women assaulted the
defendant. Three witnesses were called for the
defence to prove that Smith first struck the defen-
dant, and the Bench dismissed the case.

FI;IHTING IN A RAILWAY Care-a-litos.:-Malcoln
McFaddon was summoned for that he did on the
31st May, create a disturbance in a carriage belong-
ing to the Great Western Railway Company, on
the Stourbridge Branch, to the annoyance of the
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

THE OLD STORY!

There is always something inexpressibly sad in the
commencement of the excursion-train accident season
(says the Pall Mall Gazette). It generally begins at
this time of the year—sometimes a week or two
earlier—and the first few accidents create what is
called " quite a painful impression." Later on we
become accustomed to therm and, indeed, every
morning when we open the papers look for the head-
ing "Another Railway Casualty," as a matter of
course. The season commenced on Saturday morning
with a horrible smash on the Midland Railway, by
which two p-rsons were killed, the guard had his arm
broken, the driver of the engine and the stoker were cut,
bruised, and scalded, and several passengers were "se-
verely shaken." It was of course the old story—the tire
of use of the wheels of the engine broke. The train was
scattered in various directions, the engine went down
the embankment, followed by the tender. The front
van went over the bridge, and some of the carriages
were turned over on their sides. The same dreary
process as usual will of course take place, beginniog
with the ihquest and ending with a n-p ,rt by one or
the inspecting officsrs of the Board of Trade. The
breakage of the the will he satisfactorily acmunted
for, the damaged rolling stock repaired, and then more
tires will break, more excursionists will be killed; and
so the slaughter will go on, until every accident is
traced not only to its direct but also to its indirect
cause, and severe punishment inflicted on those who
deserve it.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

Weakisses, Limper, awl Debility.

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cause, as they quickly eject all impurities from tke
system, give tone and energy to debilitated eonstatatiuns,
and brace and strengthen the nervous system in a most
wonderful manner.

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litiwusness, Loss of Appetite, wed Lowness of
Spirits.

The Pills effect, wonderful:change in person, subject
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cure jaunoice. bilious remittent., and all the varlet' vof
disease generated by an unhealthy condition of the Itver

The Kidneys—Their Deranynnent and Cure.
If these Pill. be used according to the printed directions.
and the Ointment rubbed OTer the region of the kidneys
for at least half an hour at bed time, salt is forged teis
meat, it will penetrate the kidneys sod cornet any de.
rangement. Should the afdietiou be Mori lr mama, it
particularly recommended that the that.— JSA, in mash
eases, be used night and morning, aa by Ms jorliaimmap-
plication the most astounding cures may be performed.

The Pills sad Oiatmeat ars mold it Preteens gauss.
WAYS Establishment, 5511, Oztora-.t., Lembo ; also by
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the Civilised World, us Boxes sad Pots, at ls lid. 2. 34.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

MORAL SONG ON MONEY.
(From Punch.)

Money is not happtniss ;
Wealth mo, coierist with gout;
Buys the physic, neertheless,
Whids you can't be cured without
Money Is not mutton; no,
Money Is not beer or wine;
Bob to lac"c it is to owe
Orlcvons Mill, or not to di.,
Money occupies the pune;
Happiness Is in ttie mind.
Else its state is the reverie;
Woe with Indigence combined.
Happiness you purchase through
Money that you wisely spend.
Money Is the means unto
Happiness, and that's the end.
Who min keep a COll.l<llC4 clear,
Who can haven mini at test,
That of ruin lives with fear
Ever gnawing at his breast I
Others happiness your own
Would you render if you could
'lts by money's aid alone
You can do your Specie. good.
Happiness he may, below,
Find, with money who abounds;
None else can until they go
To the imply Hunting-grounde.
Money when a man decries,
Ten to one his bond Is due,
And that presently he tries
Out of cash to swindle you.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

A QUARREL BETWIXT TWO EDITORS.

The editors of two American papers have lately had
a slight difference which threatened at one moment to
lead to serious results, but is now happily adjusted.
It seems that Mr. Cary Styles of the Albany News,
circulated a report that Mr. St. Clair Abrams, of the
Atlanta Herald, was the son of a mulatto woman.
Abrams, on hearing the report, immediately wrote to
Styles for an apology and retractation, which Styles
refused to give, atthe same time adding fuel to the tire by
cleaving that the editor who made the demand was
not a gentleman. Abrams, seeing that argument was
useless, attacked Styles with a loaded shot gun, but
was arrested before he bad succeeded in killing him.
His demeanour when arraigned before the mayor
of the ci'y was magnificent in the extreme. Draw-
ing a knife, he slashed a vein in his left arm, and
as the blood gushed Cirth, exclaimeil, "Does that
look like negro blood ?” This scene created a great
sensation amorg the audience, and Abrams became
ilute the hero of the hour. It was, however, thought
necessary to take steps for the protection of Styles. and
Abrams was subsequently put under b inds of 10 000
dollars to keep the peace. Styles has since retractsd
the disrespectful charge, and it is to be hoped that he
and Abrams will manage henceforward to dwell in
amity and brotherly love (remarks the Pall Mall
Gazette, from whom we take the account)
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.

The weekly meeting of this Board was held
yesterday; Mr. Granger In the chair. There
were also present : Mepsers. Rollinson,
Pargeter, Parkes, Fiddian, Guest, Haskew,
Ray bould, Giles, Baker, Hall, Billingham,
Rhodes, Homer, Griffin, Bolton, Homes, Wood,
and Paskiu. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and confirmed. Admitted into
the house during the week, 23 ; discharged, 15 ;
born 0 ; dead, 0 , remaining, 844. Corresponding
week last year, 867. Out-door relief Kingawin-
ford district, £27 4s 2d ' • Stourbridge district
£l7 14,, Id; Halesowen district, £lB 17s 3id •
relief of non-resident paupers, 76 (ii; total
£64 3s Old, against £7O 98 20 last year.
Mr. P. Pargeter moved the adoption of 6
petition to Parliament, " That whereas a bill in-
tended to amend the Elementary Education
Act 1870, wherein it is proposed to transfer the
payment of school fees of children of indigent
parents, who are not chargeable to the poor
rates, from the School Board to the Board of
Guardians. That such a measure would impose
upon Board of Guardians an undesirable re-
sponsibility pauperising alike parents and
children affected by it, and tend to demoralise
public sentiment."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

Per Sh to sink the offal.

S d..&l I.
Coarseand inf. beastas 0 b 4 PrlineBnuthdowns 6 V 8 4
Second quelity ditto 6 6 5 10 Large coarse calvea 4 6 5 0
Prime large oxen .. 6 0 6 2 Prime small ditto 1 6 4 0
Prime 6cots, dec. .... 6 2 6 4 Large hogs 4 2 4 6
Coarse and int sheep 5 0 6 6 Neat small porkers 6 0 5 4
Second qmoity ditto 5 8 8 0 LBUII3I 7 6 8 6
Prime c arse Ir(i0111 6 0 6 2

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.—Moan.
The supply of meat, although short, Included a nom.
parativdy large 40antity from the cnnitry, awl.. the con-
dition was bed and the weather warm, purchases were
effected very slowly, and the quotations occationa,ly receded
slightly :
Per 81b, by the carcase.
s. d I. d. .d.
Inferior beef—. 8 0 4 0 inferior mutton S 8 4
Middling ditto „ 4 0 4 8 SI Iddlits ditto 4 0
Prime large ditto 6 4 5 14 Prime ditto 6 4 0
Prime small ditto 5 6 6 0 barge pork
'feu 06 4 Small perk 8 a
POTATOES.

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There was very little demand for old potatoes. either Eng-
lish or foreign, and prices in several instances gave way.
New potat we. however, were in request, at • marked
advance on the week :—Old Flukas, Victrias, and Rezents,,
£7 to £9 ; Foreign descrlptlows, 705. to 80. ; new kidneys,
£l4 to £18; other kinds, £l3 to £l6.
HOPS.

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Under the Influence of warmer weather the blue has made
falr progress during the put week, and owing to the recant
heavy showers • slight diminution in the qnantity of vermin
hastaken place. The market, nevertheless, Is very firm, but
Purchaus in most claues of hops ue effected with more
camion. Kest Kent goldbrick ,C 6 to £7 15$ : Mid Kents,
£.5 12a. to SX 15c. ; Weald of Kent, £5 6.. to £6 Ils. ; Sussex,
£5 6s. to £5 15s. ; Worcester., IA to £7 121, rarnhams and
country, £5 12e. t £771. ; Yearll6o, £3 3.. to £4 10e. ; New
ilaVarkin, £7 to £8; New AI.IOo, £6 12c to £7; and
Americans, 1870, £2 in. to £3B'.

Pickled herrings, Va. to 33;:6a. : ditto roused, 20s. to 861. :
ditto ,resh, 28s to 901. ; ditto red. 124 to 229. to. per barrel ;
kippers, 2s 6d to iv. ; bloaters, 2s. 40. to 4s. 104. per box ;
smoked haddock, 20s. to 81s. per barrel ; trawl oltto, 121.
to lea ; plaice, 16a. to 00.. . whiting, 129. to its pa
basket soles la to H. tel pair ; turbot, Ts. to 12e. : brill,
2. to 4s. each ; meek rel Is ed. to 3i. mallet, ss. to Bs. fld.
per d 0..,; eels, 1. to le. Oeal per lb.; lobster., 711. dd. tor
23e ; max, ss. to 26e. id. per doses; native or tare, 61010..
per bushel.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

F. A. BLOOMER,
p ACTICAL TAILOR
JUSTICE HOUSE,
6 7, HOLLOWAY HEAD
111-lAl4'

ltimilinsea attended at tlasir Beiddeases.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

BILDOLIT.

First I manes. Second inaisp.
Bennett e Wakeman b Payne run out.. ..
run out b Boneber 0
andrew b Payne Payne b Illoneker I
Cook), Wakeman.. .• .. Tun oat.. ••
Caddiek b &kerma run out b Bouelme I
Hughes b Payne .. b Boasts*, .. 0
Shore 1o b Payne.. 1 t 0 b Payne..
Guest run out • e sad b
J. Hughes b Payne . a B WOE=a 1
Bomber .. 1
B Tuba= b Payne.. e Colsey b Bosedtw 4
Hughes a Payne b Wakeman not out . 0
Extras Extras ..
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

Alittliancous 4nttiligatte,

SOME. FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL,-

Tell SECOZiD 81110 6 OF PARts.— The ;Foreign
Office ha issued the following translation of a notice
published M the French Journal Off,iel of June 20 :
• To persons who suffered damages in the following
arrouili-sements, in consequence of the operations un-
dertaken by the French army for re-entry into Paris,
are invited to present themselves to the • msiries ' of
those arrondissements at the following times : Eighth
arrondissement, June 24, from 11 to 4 ;14M orrondiese-
ment, July 1 and 2, from 11 to 4 ; 15th arrondissement,
July 4 and 5, trona 11 to 4; 16th arrondiesem nt, June
26 to July 10. from 11 to 4; 17th arrondissement,
June 25 to 28, from 11 to 4. In exchange for the letter
of aivice, which has been addressed to them, there will
be delivered to them a provisional certificate setiing
for h the amount of indemnity to which they are
ebt OA They must be provided with documents
establishing their identity. A further notice will make
known the time for delivering the certificates in the
sul urban c ,mmunes."

SURVIVORS u WATERLOO. Dr. Coghlan,
rector of Mow an Ahhey, awl chaplain to the L
Lieutenant of Ire!aiiii, writes us (The Times) from
Mallow, County C'erk, to make an addition to the list
of pentane now living who were engaged in the battle
of Waterloo. He states that James Nice served in
the Rifle Brigade. His age now is 84. His pension is
Hal, a day. He is the sexton of Dr. Coghlan's church,
and as such has £4 41. a year. Except the little help
he can get from his children he has nothing else to
support himself and his wife. They want many
things, which they cannot get for themeelvi. an they
aro both delicate, as well PA old. James Nice is a
native of Hampshire. He left the army with a good
character. A very little would help him very much.
lie would not take assistance from Dr. Coghlan, but
the latter thinks that if any old Waterloo man or any
soldier sent him help from sentiment he would see ft as
he ought to see it when he knows he has not hegfrkl
REALLY THOUGHTFUL—The arrangement for
throwing the fail glare of the electric light from St.
Stephen's on to the Shah's bedroom windows at Buck-
ingham Palace, was admirable. How soothing when
he came in, tired, from the Bill, and wanted to go to
sleep ! Why did not Lord Sydney insist on fireworks
all night in the Shah's bedroom, crackers in the cup-
board, Boman candles on the toilet-table, and cathe-
rineewheela al cantors to his arm-chain ?—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

CRICKET.

EitviLLin v. 811DOLIT —This match was played on the
ground at Eoville, and as will be seen below wen an easy
victory for Bovine 'rho scored 136 in one Minna. Wind
62 io,the two innings of Sedgley. Mr. Braford made a
good score 36, and Mr. A.. Payne 23. His Lordship
with his usual liberality entertained the
_player. to a
sumptuous lunch in the Picture Gallery. His lordship
officiated al chairman. The following to the snore :
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

Cht Sfotourkribge (040tratr.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1878.

CURRENT TOPICS.

At the Farewell Tea Meeting of Good Templan
which was held in St. Thomas's School Rooms,
Beauty Bank, on Monday evening last, there was
a n .vr feature introduced into the entertainment
in the shape of the performance of a duologue
entitled "The Reclaimed Drunkard," by members
of the Good Templar fraternity. There were also
several songs sung at intervals between the
speeches which, contrary to the usual custom,
were of the ordinary character, and had no refer-
ence to temperance. The object of the meeting
was to give the members of the Order in Stour-
bridge and the district an opportunity of wishing
the Rev. A. C. and Mrs. Bevington farewell, and
of making them a presentation on the occasion of
their leaving the district. Both this lady and
gentleman have worked with unflagging zeal in
the cause of temperance since they have been in
Stourbridge ; and, we believe, it was owing to the
exertions of the lady in particular that the Stour-
bridge "Triumphant Lodge" of Good Templars
was first established in this town. They have
also, both of them, given much time to the ad-
vancement of the cause of Good Tetnplary
throughout the district, by addressing public
meetings and by private admonition. How, then,
do our Good Templar friends account for the very
trifling sum—seven pounds—which formed the F
"testimonial" which was presented to them at
the meeting, on the occasion of their leaving this
town.

With reference to a note which appeared inlast
week's issue, under the above head, we have re-
ceived the following letter from Mr. Superinten-
dent Freeman
To thc Editor Qf the " Obsereer."

Sir.—l saw in your last week's issue an article no
doubt intended to draw public attention to the superior
manner the police duties are done in London, to what
they are in Stourtridge, in keeping the streets clear of
I ..t log people. The writer evidently knows but little
of our law upon the subject of which he wrote, or tie
sould not have given you the trouble to insert it in your
valuable paper. If he will call upon me I shall be moat
happy to tell him what I have to say upon the matter,
but cannot think of doing so :is a public paper, as it
would at tend to improve the nuisance he complains of.
Ity inserting this in your next issue you will =eh
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

STOURBRIDE SCHOOL BOARD.

TO THE RATEPAYXRS AND ELECTORS OF

STOURBRIMIE.

LADLES AND GENTLLNEN,
At the request of • large number of Ratepayers, and
having been one of the Candidates selected at the Public
Meeting of Friday last, I beg to offer myself for electton
ENI a Member of the School Board.

I am in favour of Compulsory Education, in cases
where parent, neglect their children. I would not how-
ever, make the compulsory clauses general in their ap-
plication, u I am of opinion that a law enforcing the at-
tendance of the children of the working classes (whose
. ..er-eted by the operation of the
Act) at Selwoi, inaiscrieisiiiite.y, would be felt to be
harsh, unjust, and oppressive.
Mr. WE. Forster s New Bill, now before Parliament,
will move likely settle, so far as regards School Boards,
the vexed question that has arisen in respect of the 25.11
Clause of toe Education Act.

I do not believe in hducation .witheut Religion; I
would have the Conscience Clause strictly carried out,
but would not have the dogmas of any particular sect
taught to any child against the vrishes of its parents.
I desire to see the New System of Education admin-
istered in a fair end conciliatory spirit dealing justly
with all classes of the community, and chewing favour to
none. . . . . .

If I should have the honour of being elected, I will do
W 7 bet t• carry out the Act, with economy and ellicioncy.
lout, faithfully,
THOMAS WALL.
Stoubsidge, Jou 18th,

~.......,

/ farther give notice that a POLL will be taken be.
tween the hours of Twelve o'clock at Noon, and Seven
o'clock, p.m., on Saturday, the 28th day of June, 1878.
The Polling for the whole Parish will be at the Cum
EICHANOZ (Enhance in Narket.atre A), and the number
Of the Polling Place. will be u follows:—
No. 1. From the letter • to Z isolative.
„2. „ „ L „
•,8. PI 91 Mlt 11
„4. „ 8,,Z
Dated this 21et day of June, 167?.

GEO. HOLLOWAY,
istarsing Olassl.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-28

GLEN FIELD

_
STARCH, • •"17"4•11"'a
Ka J.4.7.iaArs wactry.

IN /MIT ALI ANT LAMS who have net yet used the
GLENFIELD STARCH, they are reepeetfully solicited
to give it • that, and carefully follow out the directions
printed on every paskage, and if this is done, they will
say, la a a the Queen's Laundress, it lathe Sliest STARCH
they ever used. When yen ask for (AIRFIELD
STARCH, see that yen get it, Ai INNZIJOR ILANDS Ail
OMNI TOINITTIOTID TOM TUN ease 01/ NITTA MOM.
MIAMI 1111111111111111111 Si ANCIIOOII narawani.

TN the interests of trade, and at a hoary ea-
.a. penditure of timer and oapital, these Oates have
been established.
The Agent, and Cerrespondenta, both British and
Foreign, have been aeleeted with care.
Constant communication is maintained with the various
den Henseignementa of the ,;entinent, the In-
telligence ()laces of the United States, and the British-
American, Indian, Australian, and other Colonies.
• trusted Coryisinatiol vehicle of information ; a plain
answer to a question is given.
Truth in the report, safety in the teammates, 1. the
end desired and 'might for.
Mier mossiors u..sfatisd to for it Se : •
NNTITL3II TO-40 Inquiries OS Great Britain—three
stamps each inquiry—every inquiry
sent to three or Suer eeeeee {modems.
Garierte weekly, and Index quarterly
(register contains over a million
names).
„ Any additional number of Inquiries at Is
9d cash.
„ Legal Adria' at any time or any number
of times, free of aerie, en any com-
mercial question.
Debts applied for, subject to the fo.l
lowing commission, via :-6 per sent-
from tA to £6O, Se percent. front AN
to £lOO, end per Gent. beyond; or

;abject M prior speCisi scram/email.
Monthly settlements.

Note for Meatiars :

THZ OLD CRISPIN INN
CHURCH•STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
WILLIAM TALE begs to inform his friends
and the Dahlia, that he has taken to the above
well-known Inn.
An ORDINARY on COUNTY COURT, MARKET,
sad STOCK SALE DAYS.
WELL•AIRED BEDS.
ALES, WOES, and CIGARS • the beet Quelity.
N.8.-111eod Stabling.

MR. JAMES BOSTON HEYS, Professor
of Music, High•strest, Cradle; Heath,
N.B.—Allkinds of Musical lastzsuloats fume
sopaisod.
Now Music it aelf•pries.
PIANOPOICTEU IiOX 540 E ; kllll
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

0111411.
Piles, Fistulas aati Intmsal Inflammations.
• .

- •
Persons afflicted with the,. distressing complainta will
And in this wonderful Ointment instant means of relief,
end all can effect their own cure without explaining their
infirmity to anyone. Holloway's Pills, if taken in small
doses, greatly assist the Ointment, as they purify the
blood and regulate the stomach in an extraordinary
manner.

7. The Ointment and Pills are sold at Professor /lotto-
WAT'S Establishment. 533, Oxford•street, London; ales
by nearly every respectable Vendor of Medicine through.
oat the Civilised World, in Pots and Boxes, at Is lid,
2.94, 4s 64„115, 225, and 33s each. The smallest Pot or
Ointment contains one ounce; and the smallest Box
of Pills tour dozen.

yuu Fluted directions are affixed to each Pot and Box,
sad can be had in any language, even in Turkish, Arabic,
Armenian, Persian, or Ckanoce•

Pl-10TOCI-RiA.l-1-1-T.

SERGEANT HARRY STANLEY BIRD,
CONTINUES to take the best PORTRAITS
in the Town, at his APOLLO STUDIO, No. 1,
Tet•ox-srazno (Opooeite the Bell Hotel, Market-street).
All Parties who wish to have Sparkling Eyes, Smiliog
Faces, and Splendid Figures, should visit his Nowlin of
Photography. Specimens are exhibited at Mr. Butler's,
Stationer, High-street.
Mrs. H. Bird (who is • thorough artist) will attend
upon Ladies if preferred, arid all parties can see their
Negatives before leaving; an I H. Bird guarantees good
and perfect Likenesses.
None bat grit-rate Portraits sent out at 5s per Dozen;
Half a Doren, k. Oroups of Friends, or Schools, taken
very reasonably, regardless of numbers. Machinery
Oil Paintiogs, Engravings, Animals, and Equestrian
Figures Photographed at the Above Establishment.
Ay. 1, TALBOT,SIIIII,T, BTOLBJiIIJDO

I REGISTERED FOR
I TRANSMISSION ABROAD.'
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE IN

WORCESTERSHIRE.

The returns received by the Chief Constable of the
county show a great decreue in the number of animals
affected with the above disease, as computed with the
previous week. On the 14th inst, there were only 18
cows down with the disease, whereas on the 7th there
were 122 affected. There are now only three districts
where the disease exista—Kiddermineter, Droitwich, and
Bromagrove. At Kidderminster, there are only two
animals down with the disease, and eight each at the
other two places. There is only cue of pleuro-pneumonia
existing in Worcestershire. The number of sheep
effected with scab ie 54.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

GLENFIELD
STARCH la the only kind used in
9 Her Italeetrs Laundry.

- -
IV THIEN All ANY LADINO who have net yet used the
GLRNFIELD STARCH, they fire respectfully solicited
to give ill trial, and carefully follow oat the direction@
printed on every package, and if this is done, they will
say, like the Queen's Laundress, it isthe finest STARCH
they ever used. When you uk for GLENFIELD
STARCH, see that you get it, .411 MISSION KINDS ANS
ONNIN SOISITITOTID NOR TAN SANS OW 11111 twin.
i swam 113111/0111 01 ammo' UNSTATIONI.

TN the interests of trade, and at a heavy es•
penditure of time and capital, these Offices have
been established.
The Agents and Correspondents. both British and
Foreign, have been selected with care.
Constant communication is maintained with the various
Bureaux des Renseignements of the Continent, the In-
telligence 0111ces of the United States, and the British-
American, Indian, Australian, and other Colonies.
A trusted Culidestial vehicle of information ; a plain
answer to a question is given.
Truth in the report, safety in the tranaaction, is the
end desired and sought for.
What members are entitiod to for ZS Ss:—

ENTITLED TO-40 Inquiries on Great Britain—three
stamps each inquiry—every inquiry
sent to three or four correspondents.
„Ga.efla weekly, and Index quarterly
(register contains over a million
names).
„ Any additional number of Inquiries at Is
0,1 sash.
„ Legal Advice at any time, or any number
of times, free of charge, on any eem-
mercial question.
Debts applied for, subject to the fo.l
lowing commission, viz :-6 per cent-
from ,A 2 to SW, 0 per sent. from £lO
to £lOO, and I} per cent. beyond; or
subject to prior special arrangement.
Monthly settlement'.

Pasts for ihiskrs :

THE OLD CRISPIN INN
CHURCH-STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
----
WILLIAM VALE begs to inform hie friends
and the Public, that he has taken to the above
well-known Inn.
An ORDINARY on COUNTY COURT, MARKET,
and STOCK SALE DAYS.
WELL-AIRED BEDS.
ALES, WINES, and CIGARS o the test Quality.
NB.—Good Stabling.

ATR. JAMES BOSTON HEYS, Professor
.I.F_L of Music, High-street, Cradley Heath.
N.B.—Allkinds of Musical Instruments Mei
repaired.
New Masi' at Half•price.
PIANOFORTES SOR SIM/

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

PUBLIC NOTICES.

DESIRABLE FREEHOLD RESIDENCES,
HAOLEY ROAD, OLDSIVINFORD,
bTOURBRIDGE.

MR. H. KING is Instructed to OFFER for
SAL by AUCTION (unless previously disposed
of by Private Contract On FRIDAY, the 18th day of JULY,
1873, at the COllllllllONlBll' 110011, CORN EXCRANeII,
ISTOURBIUDDR, at Six for Seven o'clock precisely, subject
to Conditions then to be produced—
AU those Three substantial and commodious RESI.
DANCES (replete with every requirement for family or
cupation), with large Gardens, planted with choice well
and other Fruit Trees, Croquet Leung, 2 excellent Con-
servatories, Stabling, Coachhouse, and all necessary
Outbuildinp, now let to Mrs. Baxter, Mrs, Mills, and
Dr. Norris, at the low annual rentals of £95.
These Houses are most pleasantly *Ousted, fronting
the ilagley-road, immediately opposite the Eark•like
grounds of the Oldswinford Hospital, within a short dim.
twice of the railway station, and being just without the
township boundary, the parochial payments are very
Tim area of the site is 3,601 square yards, or there-
abouts, with a frontage of 62 feet to tne Bagley Sued.
The Auctioneer begs to commend the above to the no-
tice of paints seeking a sound investment, as the pro-
perty evjoya cue of the best and most improving situa-
tions in the neighbourhood, and is such as will always
be sought after by first-,lass '1 euanta.
For further information, apply to Messrs. 11 olberton
and Aedenbrooke, Solicitors, Mittel] Coldlit11; or to the
Auctioneers, Stourbridge.

/110 LET, at Mideannuer, 6.1101.75E1at Cleat,
consisting of Sitting Hoorn, Small Parlour, Front
Kitchen, Cellar, and Three Bedrooms, with good Garden,
well-laid.ont with Fruit Trace; also, a good supply of
Water.—For particulars, apply to Juliekh Cutler, Holy
Cross, Cleat.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

Yours truly,
AN ELECTOR.

THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD.

To the Editor of the " Observer."
Dear Sir,—l have heard that there is a gentleman
maned Mr. Branford oh tis going to be elected on the
School kloarO, oho says that he well let all the childreu
of poor wide,ws and other poor people go to bchoo I fry
of cost; and that he ciii also do what he ran to get iro-1
and mutton sold cheat. r lam afraid Ws is too good
to be true, tend that o hen elected he will forget ail lm
promites to poor folks l.ke myself. However, I cud we
neigubours ate determined to give him our votes and ou
what we can to get him re- nrued so that he may have a..
opportunity of putting in practice his generous offer.
Hoping that when elected he will do so,
I remain,
Yours truly,
A POOH WIDOW.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

HALES° II ISIV.

riro be LET, and entered upon at Mideunaner
Next, a CepitalF.mily IDA sE, witti Stable,
Luach•house, Garden, and ali conveniences fort Gen-
teel Nan.ily, situate in lialesowen. /or rent, and to
stew, apply to Mr. Hayes, solicitor, HaltSOWllll.
. _ .

MONEY to LEND, in sums of £lOO and
upwards, for • timed term of )ears, at 5 per cent.
.0...vit.-Apply to Messrs. 11SVIla, 10, Lincom , Inn
Loam's.

MONEY TO BE LENT in town or country
to tienUemen, Farmers, ITSde•Ilk1111, or others,
trom i6O and upwards upon personal eecunt). luterest
per sent. per annum, from one to seven years. No
commute:on or charges made. Also toms Iron 11,0000 n
mortgage, at 3i per cont. on freehold or leasehold pro-
perty, tot any term not emeeedma yeare.—Apply to
Mr. Kate' tiORMLI), Crud kmonner and hurve)or Oats
hlirdlestame and Barclay) 11 hataton-equare, Loudon.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

I)

PRICE ONE PENNY.

VANCE IN STU U 11; RIDGE
vim=
EMINENT CONCERT PARTY,
FROM
BT. Jams' GItLAT HALL, LONDON,

PATRONS:

Their Royal Highnesses
THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS or WALES,
Tas Pmciurir LORD MAYOR or LONDON,
SIR SIDNEY WATERLoW,
AND THE

ARISTOCRACY AND CLh!GY OW GREAT BRITAIN
AND IRELAND.

CORY EXCHANGE, STO(II;khJjuE
FOP ONE NIGHT ONLY,
;WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25T11, 1873.

N.B.—Fifty-two thousand four hundred al." twenty-six
persons have paid to witness this popnlo,. E-tertnen•
went in London, at the Great Ifni!, J s's
and IVestbourne halt, eiayswat,r, auriny
Mr. Vance's meat Season.

VANCE'Q
ARIETIEO•

karma' :
MISS KATE HARLEY
(Serb-Comic Balladiat, from St. James's and Agricultural
Halls).
MR. EDWARD MISDALE
(Solo Pianist and Conductor).
AND
HE• ALFRED.G..V.ANCE

(Author,
,Composer, and Volta! Comedian).
Author and Composer of' Jolly Dogs," " Par Excell-
ence," and One Hundred others ; in his New Reper.
of Character dongs, Comic Impersonations, and
Extravaganzas.

" Vance is always successtul."—Daily News.
"Vance produces good and sterling Mucic, both vocal
and inetramental."—Stamiard.
Vance afforded real enjoyment to the audienc e."—
Daily Telegraph.

NEW COMIC OPERETTAS.

BALLAD CONCERT, GRAND COMIC FESTIVAL.
Prices 2., ls, and 6d, a few Reserved Seats 3s. Tickets
and Plan of Stalls at Kr. Broomhall's. Doors open at
7.30 for 8. Carriages at 10.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

HALESOWEN.

TEMPERANCE MEETINO. —On Monday evening, a
temperance meeting was held in the open-air at the
top of Birmingham-street, which had previously been
announced by the bellman. Mr. J. Willetts, of liasbury,
presided, and addresses were delivered by Mr. Collingson,
of Wolverhampton, who attended as a deputation from
the Temperance League, and gave a very able address
advocating the cause of Temperance, and the Rev. M.
G. Astbury, pastor of the Congregational Chapel, Hales-
Owen, who is also a very staunch Temperance advocate.
The meeting was well attended. A somewhat ludicrous
incident at the above meeting occurred in the fact, that
the bellman who previously announced the meeting,
evidently in some measure influenced by drink, was
employed with his bell, to notice the women not to
attend the meeting—which notice was publicly given at
the time and near the place where the meeting was
held.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

AMWAY, JUNE 21, 1273.

—en
meat.. In view of the probable changes under the Jul,
turn Bill now before Parliament, and the praspect of fa*.
legislation, It would be desirable that the Commission shetig
mat report what rules !should be laid down ea to enu,,„„_.
Von on abolition of judicial offices, or of subortita,,,,, j:67.
in these establishments, in crier that a genera' Act may
peedlly passed obviating the necestity of special leo LH:7
in each ease hereafter. Your Committee seen rectam;wl
that a short tell be introduced by her atejeatVe Goat 'meg
providing that, pending such legislati .0 as ma; fonots
inquiries of this Commission, no vacancy in a 'oath d oirc;
! In any of these estaltitshments be permanently fi led
v about the previous consent in writing of the First tord
tie Treasury for the time being ; Imo that every "
appointed &mold take his office subject to such altrraajo..
es to its duties, salary, and pension (wiwther on Pula remii;
lion or abolti ta) as may be determined by Farllament afte,
the report of the C =mission.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

SEED.

Mond,, Jmle 16 —Nothing pealing in &scimi-
tars' reeds to alter the valise of any sort. There are buyer&
of tine white Clorerseed, hut }smitten Is checked by the
prices demanded. White Mastenlimed was sold in small
lots at quite as mach money, and there was some inquiry Um
floe brown samples, but none diming. The few inferior
parcel. on sale were held beyond the view, of buyers, and no
transaction. consequently occurred. Good Cianeryeeed sold
steadily at very full prices. large 11«mneeed was quite an
dear, with& fair demand. german yarns were uneltered in
value, with • limited sale. Fie Engin& Rapese‘d was eat-
able at fully as high rates.

TALLOW.
ONDoW, liondey, Jane 16 —There is no material change
Co no•tce in the follow n,oikot 1. YC. I- quoted. ar 43.. ad.
per cot. on the spot, ati4 Town Laiow as 41$. not cub.
Rough Fat worth le. pr alto.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

OLD HILL.

NEGLECTING TO SOPPORT A WITE.—At the Pollee
Court, on Wednesday, before Messrs. F. W. CI. Barra
and N. Ilingley, Reuben Taylor, a chain-maker, Five
Ways, Cradley Death, was charged by John Taylor,
relieving-officer, with neglecting to support his wife and
family and allowing them to become chargeable, on the
3010 ult. Mr. Taylor stated that there was £1 16s 'due
to the Du +ley Union, for the maintenance of the wife
and family. Mary Green, sister-in-law to defendant,
said defendant was a ehaiumaker and was getting 50s
per week. Defendant said he could not work. The
Bench intimated that they would make him work if he
was sent to prison, and ordered him to pay fl 16s and
costs : in default one month. James Gunnell wrr
char.!. 1 with a similar offence. Defendant said the
WOlll-14 was not his wife. Mr. Taylor said the wife of
d.tendant and four children became chargeable to the
common fund of the Dudley Union on the 6th inst.
There was due to the Union for maintenance 128. De-
fendant deserted the woman at the time she was can-
tined. Rebecca Appleby said about a fortnight before
defendant left his wife he was trying to throttle her.
She remoustrated with him and he said she was his own
Wife, and he could do what he liked with her. She told
witness they were married at Badaworth Church, near
Gloucester. Defendant was ordered to pay the 1.2 s and
costs; in default one month.
CHARGE OF STEALING mow—George Houghton, an
old MR, was charged on remand with stealing iron
hel,ngine, to the-taneselliro and Yorkshire Railway Co.
.'ne pi eviour evidence in this ease has already appeared
in our clamor,,. John Haseldem, wagon inspector in
the employ of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
Co., said the shackle pise:uced was the property ef that
company. The stamp of the company was on it and it
was valued at 3a 6+l. The company sell the shackles for
scrap when they are old, but the one !produced was not
• old one. Cross-examined : He had seen pieces of iron
similar to the shackle put into the serap.—Mr. Addison :
After that evidence do you think it is right to drag a
man out of his bed on such a paltry charge as this. The
Bench It is not a paltry charge awl it was quite right
to bring it before us; but the evidence is not sufficient
and therefore we &miss the caw
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

STOURBRIDE SCHOOL BOARD.

TO THE RATEPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF

STOURBEIDOE.

LADIZS AND GENTLEMEN,
At the request of a large number of Ratepayers, and
having been one of the Candidates selected at the Public
Meeting of Friday last, I beg to offer myself for election
as • Member of the School Board.
I am in favour of Compulsory Education, in cases
where parents neglect their children. I would not how-
ever, make the compulsory clauses general in their ap-
plication, as I am of opinion that a law enforcing the at-
tendance of the children of the working classes (whose
families will be most affected by the operation of the
Act) at School, indiccriminately, would be felt to be
119?4. arinat. and oppreasive.
Mr. . now before Parliament,
will mine likely settle, so far as regards School Boards,
the vexed question that has arisen in respect of the 25th
Clause of the Education Act.

I do not believe in Education :without 11,1igion ; I
would have the Conscience Clause strictly carried out,
but would not have the dogmas of any particular sect
taught to any child againat the wishes of its parents,
desire to see the hew System of Education admin-
istered in a fair end conciliatory spirit, dealing justly
with all classes of the community, and 'hewing favour to
none.
If I should have the honour of being elected, I will do
my best to carry out the let, with economy and etlicieucj.
boors faithfully,
1130111A8 WALL.
litourbridge, Juno 11th, 1876.

The numb, of Persomi to be eleered as Members or
the School Board for the Parish is SEVEN. In the
event of more persons remaining ita Candidates after four
o'clock on the 2lat day of June instant than there are
members to be elected, a poll will be taken on Saturday,
the 28th day of June instant.
Dated this 18th day of June, 1873.
(Sighed),

ONO. HOLLOWAY,
Retorniag OH
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1873-06-21

lAi VL.L.

SCHOOL SOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held on
Friday last, at the Kinver Board School, (girls' depart-
ment). The Rev, John Hodgson (chairman), presided.
There were also present Messrs. Bolton (vice.chairman),
Bunn, an I Belcher. Orders upon the treasurer were
signed for payment of the legal and other expenses con-
seeted with the purchase of the site for the new school.
The returns from the boys and girls' departments of the
school were submitted to the Board. They showad that
hi the two departments 20 children bad been admitted,
and 4 had left, remaining 204, or an increase of 10.
-lbe average attendance was 161•1, corresponding month
last year 142•8 Increase 18.3. The amount of school fees
in arrear was 1:8 2s Sil, previous month £6 Os 84, increase
El 16s. No return was received from the infants de.
partment, owing to the illness of the teacher. The
Board then adjourned to Friday the 27th instant.