The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-10-05 00:00:00

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gstions listened to the eloquent addressee deli.
vered by the above gentleman, and at the close
of each service a collectica was made in aid of
the "United funds of the Church and Trust
Estate." On Monday evening a public tea meet-
was held in the Upper School Room in connec-
tion with the above place of worship, to which a
good number sat down. After tea Mr. Sherlock
delivered a lecture in the Chapel, on " Melchise.
deo, his peculiar Priesthood, &c." The lecturer
highly pleased his audience by the masterly and
impressive manner in which he treated his sub-
ject, and no doubt the proceeds of the lecture,
tea meeting, and collections, will considerably
augment the funds which the " special services'
were intended to assist.
FEMALE CHRISTYB.—An entertainment which,
although hackneyed enough in itself, was rend-
ered novel from the fact that females performed
in parts which-have hitherto been deemed the
special province of men, took place in the Corn
Exchange in this town on Tuesday evening last.
It is true that there have been companies of
male " Christys" ad nauseam in the Corn Ex-
change during the Test dozen years or (so, but
we believe that even the typical" oldest inhabit-
ant" has never before seen a female troupe of
that " ilk "in this town. No doubt this latter
fact will account for the attendance of the large
audience which crammed the hall in every part.
The usual class of songs, quartettes, &c., were
gone through in a very creditable manner, while
the jigs, breakdowns, and other dances were
performed with a vigour which abundantly testi-
fied to the muscular development of the perfor-
mers. In fact, if there had been a little less
vigour, and a little more feminine grace and de-
licacy infused into some of the dances no doubt
the more respectable portion of the audience
would have been much better pleased. The
evening's enjoyment was also greatly marred by
the conduct of a body of roughs who occupied
the back part of the hall, and who, by their noisy
behaviour, made it at times impossible to hear

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what was going on.
STOURBRIDGE MONTHLY STOCK SALES.—The
fourth of these sales was held last Tuesday, by
Mr. H. King, and the following stock was dis-
posed of, viz. ,-400 sheep and lambs, '2l head
of cattle, 13 horses, 140 pigs, and a lot of imple-
ments. Amengst the sheep were several pens of
grand Oxford Down wethers, which realised
from 71s to 855 6d pea head. The highest price
obtained for Ewes was 795, and for fat cows XV
17s 6d. There was a large attondance of but-
chers and dealers from all parts, and the compe-
tition brisk. Amount of sale, £1,944.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY,—At the Petty Ses-
sions held yesterday, before Major Fletcher, the
Hon. C. G. Lyttelton, Messrs. it. L. Freer and
.1. li. Cochrane, William Raybould was charged
by Superintendent Freeman with being drunk
and disorderly, on the 25th lilt, at Oldswinford.
Ordered to pay 7s 6d costs.
STEALING FLoutr..„-- John Flynn and Cecil
Jeavons were -Drought up on remand, charged
with stealing 1001bs of flour, on the Ist just, the
property of John Davis, baker, Coventry-street.
—Mr. C. W. Collis, appeared to prosecute, and
Mr. Prescott defended Jeavons.—John Davis
said: I am a baker, and reside in Stourbridge.
up to Saturday last the two prisoners were in my
employ. Flynn did not come to work after
Thursday. He stated that he had a bad cold.
Jeavons was well acquainted with my warehouse
in Coventry-street. From what John Treadwell,
an apprentice, said to me, I at once made a
communication to Superintendent Freeman.
The bag of flour produced is my property, and
is worth XI. Jeavons's father lives in Binning-
ham street, and is a baker. The flour produced
and found at Jeavons's father's house is similar
to the Chili flour. No one else in town keeps
Chili flour, but myself. Cross-examined: I mix
the Chili flour with the seconds flour to improve
it. My apprentice, Treadwell, has been charged
with stealing a watch and convicted, and I have
. since had him bound apprentice to me. My ap-
prentice told me that Jeavons was concealed on
the premises, I then had a communication with
1 the police. Do sell the kind of flour produced.
1 —John Treadwell said. I have been employed
by Mr. Davis the last seven years ; the last four
,as an apprentice. On Sunday last, at Jeavons's
1 house, I saw the two prisoners, and had a con-
-1 egreation with them. Afterwards we went to the
Seven Stars- John Flynn asked me to let him
have the key of the bakehouse in Coventry-
street, saying he would give me a half .sovereign.
I thought the was joking, and refused. I saw
Flynn again at the Seven Stare, when he said
that Jeavons had asked him (Flynn) to ask me
for the key, and he promised me a half -sovereign.
I told him I would see him again, and at once
made a communication to Mr. Davis, and then
returned to the Seven Stars, and saw the two
prisoners. When I left, the prisoner Flynn fol-
lowed me. We went to the back of the market.
tie again asked me for the key. I told him I
was afraid I should be found out. Ile then
asked toe if the master had taken stock, and if
he knew how many there were. Flynn then left
me, and fetched Jeavons. After talking a short
time, Flynn said that Jeavous was to go with
rue. I asked him for the money. Flynn said
he would pay me in the morning, and that Jeav-
ons's father was good enough. Did not know
what he meant. Jeavons then said he would
come at four o'clock in the morning. He came
and I unlocked the door, and became in. I then
locked the door, and locked him in.—Police-ser-
geant Jones said from instructions received he
watched Mr. Davis's premises. He heard a
shrill whistle, and saw Flynn come out of pro-
secutor's shop with a sack of flour.—Both priso-
ners were committed to take their trial at the
next Worcester Sessions, bail being oflered
in
two sureties of .£lOO each.
CRAROE or ARbON.—Willialo Henry Bladon, • youth,
was charged with setting fire to a rick, at the Lye, on
the 2nd Met, the property of Constantine; Fowkes. Mr.
Perry defended.—Thomas Jones, a youth, proved that lie
saw the prisoner by the rick question. lie had a pipe
and was smoking.—John Fowkes said he was alarmed by
seeing a rick on fire. He at once got assistance, and in
about a quarter of an boar put the fire out. From what
he afterwards heard he went to the prisoner and asked
him to tell the whole truth, and it should not be any the
worse for him.—Mr. Perry objected to this witness, on
the ground that he had got an admissioa out of prisoner
which should not be used against him.—Police-sergeant
Rea said he went to the prisoner, who said he did not in-
tend to set the rick on fire.—This being the case, Mr.
Perry said there WSEIno case, and prisoner was discharged
with a caution.
CHARGE OF STEALING PIOFONS. John Poyner and
Richard Archibald Clarke were charged with feloniously
stealing 12 pigeons, on the 24th ult, the property of Chas.
Watson.-51r. Wall defended.—Prosecutor said he re-
sided at the Longlands. On the above date he lost 12
pigeons. Two had since come back. The two birds pro-
duced were his property, and two of those stolen.—A boy
named Richard Rotilet, said he bought two pigeons of
Poyner, and gave him a shilling for the two.—Police-con-
stable Bladon proved apprehending the prisoner.—Mr.
Wall addressed the Bench for the defence, and contended
that they were the tools of a bigger villian named Brooks,
who was much older than the two prisoners, and the boys
had hitherto borne a good character. He should ask the
Bench to be as lenient as possible. Both the defendants
were ordered to pay the costs, and severely reprimanded.
CHARGE OF HORSE STRALING.—Joseph Tranter (14),
was charged with stealing a toy horse, the property of
Thomas Waldron, of Belbroughton. Bertha Olive, nurse
to the prosecutor, proved that the horse had been stolen
from the garden, and that it was worth %J.—Police-con-
stable Davis proved apprehending the prisoner, who de-
nied stealing —Prisoner was fined Is and costs.

"A VISIT TO EPPS'S COCOA MASUPACTOSY.—Through
the kindness of Messrs. Epps, I recently had an oppor-
tunity of seeing the many complicated and varied pro-
cesses the Cacao bean passes through ere it is sold for
public use, and, being both interested and highly pleased
with what I saw during my visit to the manufactory, I
thought a brief account of the Cacao, and the way it is
manufactured by Messrs. Epps, to fit it for a wholesome
and nutritious beverage, might be of interest to the
readers of "Land and Water.' "—See Article in " Land
and Water," October It

BILSAKPAST.—E PPS'S COCOA.—GEATEICL .co C OM-
FORTING. —" By a thorough knowledge of the natural
laws which govern the operations of digestion and nu-
trition, and by a careful epplication of the fine properties
of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our break-
fast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which
may save us many heavy doctors' bills."— Civil Serrice
Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Each
packet is labelled—" Lome EPPS & Co., Homceopatbic
Chemists. Loudon." kleci, makers of Epps's Cumin.,
a thin, refreshing beverage for evening use.

IdANUFACTGBE Or COCOA, CACIOINE, AND CHOCOLATE.
—" We will DOW give an account of the prrmess adopted
by Messrs. James Epps dr Co., minatacturets of dietetic
art ides, at their works in the Eustomroad, London."—
See Article in Part 19 of Cassell's Household Guide.
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.—CoIds, (toughs,
Diphtheria, and Bronchitie.—These corrective remedies
are infallible for the cure of these pectoral complaints,
which, when neglected, often end in settled asthma on
terminate in consumption. The Ointment, well rubbed
upon the chest and back, penetrating the skin, is carried
directly to the lungs, where it expels all impurities
All the blood in the body constantly passes through the
lungs, and there all noxious particles tending to produce
disease can be gnickly, thoroughly, and permanently
neutralised, rendered harmless, or ejected from the
,ystem. Holloway's Ointment and Pills perfectly accom-
dlish this purification and by the blood thus cleansed
he influence of these wonderful medicaments reaches the
remotest pats of the human body, and thee twee ail
diseased adios, wisether islessal on slimed.