The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-10-26 00:00:00

THE COURT LEET.

The Ancient Court Leet was held at Mr. Stevens's, the
White Hart Hotel, on Tuesday last. A jury having been
duly empanelled, proceeded with the business and elected
the various officers for the ensuing year. Mr. J. C. Mor.
ris was elected High Bailiff. Mr. E. W, Bernard attended
as Steward for the Lord of the Manor, and Mr. W. Jor-
dan attended for the Copyholders. After the usual busi-
ness had been transacted, upwards of 40 persons sat
down to a sumptuous dinner provided by the host and
hostess, which reflected great credit on them for the
manner is which it was placed upon the table. Mr. E.
W. Bernard occupied the chair. There were also present
the Rev. J. Hodgson, Mr. Holyeake, Mr. W. 11. Price,
Mr. J. Taylor, Mr. J. P. Morgsn, Mr. J. C. Morris, &c.,
&c. . .

Mr. Bernard, on rising, said it now became his plea-
sant duty to propose the toasts for the evening. The
first was that which was always drunk with enthusiasm
among all loyal persona, and should propose the " Health
of the Queen "—(cheers).
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The Chairman 'fleet gave the " Prince and Princess of
Wales and the rest of the Royal Family "—(applause).
The " Army, Navy, and Volunteers,' was the next
toast.

Mr. Hodgson replied.

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The nex-t toast was the " Bishop and Clergy of the
Diocese." They all knew that the Bishop was a very
good and energetic man, but he (the speaker) knew more
about the clergyman—the Rev. J. Hodgson, the vicar of
the parish, who is every earnest and zealous minister, as
had recently been proved from his efforts in building a
new Vicarage House, and he should couple with the toast
the Rev. J. Hodgson—(applause).
Mr. Hodgson, in responaing, spoke at some length on
the gooa qualities of the Bishop, and the sacrifices that
be had made from his income in spreading the Gospel
The speaker said it may not be uninteresting to many
present to hear some few details of the recent erection
of a new vicarage house. The building is a commodious
one, and was built at s total cost of £1,975, comprising
the following items: site, £95 ; law charges, ffic., £23 ;
architect, £7O; builder's contract, £1,300; entree, £370
road and fencing, £39; carriage and sundries, £7B. To;
meet these expenses the Lichfield Diocese Society kindly
voted £200; tne Ecclesiastical Commissioners granted
£810; interest while in the Commissioners' hands, ;
and the remaining sum, £827, was contributed by the
parishioners and those interested in the parish. Among
them were himself, £343; Mr. Foley, of Prestwood, £150;
Mr. Foster, of Apley Park, £100; the Earl and Countess
of Stamford, £5O each • Mr. Dudley, of Compton House,
£25; Staffordshire and Worcester Canal Company, £l5 ;
Messrs. Perry Herrick, of Beaumont Park; Captain
James Foster, of Stourton Court; H. T. Hickman, of
Hampton Lodge, and the late Mr. Gregory Bury, of Kin.
err, £lO each. Sir Smith-Child, the late Mr. Meynell-
Ingram , Mr. C. W. Collis, and Mrs. Pargeter, of Wollas-
ton House, £5 each ; and the remainder, 19 subscribers
interested in the parish. He might inform them that all
the expenses were paid, and that the deeds were all coin-
plete, and would be placed in safe custody. Before sit-
ting down he wished to thank all those persons who bad
assisted him by lending their horses and carts; also for
the valuable tance he had received from the church.
wardens—(cheers).
Mr. Jordan proposed the "Health of Mr. Bernard,"
and in doing so referred to the satisfactory manner in
which be had always discharged the duties of his office
as steward of that Manor.

Mr. Bernard. briefly replied, and proposed the '• Health
of the Copyholders doing business there that day," and
coupled with the toast the name of Mr. Jordan, as the
solicitor representing them.
Mr. Jordan suitably responded.
The Vice-Chairman gave the next toast. " Henry Hod.
getts Wentworth Foley, Esq., Lord of the Manor "
(loud applause).
The Chairman, as Steward to Mr. Foley, replied, and
said that he was pleased to say Mr. Foley's health was
much better than it was formerly, and he hoped he would
live long to enjoy himself.
Mr. Hodgson proposed the " Health of Mr. Paul Hod.
getts Foley, son of the Lord of the Manor."
The " Health of the Charchwardens—Mesars. W. H.
Price and J. P. Morgan," were proposed and responded
to by Mr. Price.
The Host and Hostess," and several other toasts were
proposed, and • very pleasant evening was spent.

PRICES OF DOMESTIC ARTICLES. In almost every
branch of trade an advance in prices has taken place,
nor is there any present prospect of an improvement in
favour of the consumer; it is therefore, with much sat-
isfaction Messrs. Horniman announce the fact that their
Pure Teas are still being sold at the old prices, which
will remain unaltered, and are now so moderate as to
meet the wants of all classes. Purchasers must rement-
ber that when an article of food increases in price, adul-
teration also increases, therefore an additional saving to
consumers is secured by buying of Horniman's Agents,
as their Tea is free from the injurious facing powder,
Prussian Blue, Plumbago, &c., generally used to pass of
worthless leaves. The decided preference for Horaimen's
Tea arises from its producing a strong gark-coloured
liquor, rich and full flavour, grateful to the palate, gad
iarigoretiag to the system.

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Saturday, October 2e, WS.