The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-07-24 00:00:00

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No 829

CRADLEY HEATH. HALESOWEN, AND DISTRICT CHRONICLE.

fiLLES BY AUCTION
a AGLEY STOCK SALE
MONDAY, JULY 2.6 th, at eleven.
500 SHEEP and LAMBS.
45 Head of CATTLE.
The usual entry of Caves and Pigs.
A capital Rick Sheet, with poles. &c.
OATES. PERRENS, & WOOLDRIDGE.

A. Large Assortment of
YOUTHS' SUITS.

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HAR V ING TON STOCK SALE
TUESDAY NEXT, JULY 27th.
200 sHEEP and LAMBS.
25 Head of CATTLE
Calves and Pigs.
H. KING-, Auctioneer, Stourblidge

STOURBBIDGE STOCis. SA
TUESDAY, AUGUST Srd, 1880
H. KING, Auctioneer.

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WOOD STREET, WOLLASTUN, IV ear STOUR-
BRIDGE.
M.R. H. KING is instructed by Mr. William Lewis,
junr., who is giving up housekeeping in conse-
pence of his family leaving for the Continent, :to SELL
'l' AUCTION, On MONDAY and TUESDAY, JOLT 26th and
2,7,,,tb, via% the whole of his Superior HOUSEHOLD
:I•IuRNITURE and other EFFECTS, comprising Draw-
LI, Dining, and Breakfast Room Suites, in. Walnut and
,40gaby ; Brussels Carpets, Skin Rugs, Small Billiard
?Die and Fittings. Rich-toned PIANOFORTE, by
Collard & Collard, 7 octaves, nearly new; Musical Box
(I,2•tua"), by Nicole Frere ; elegant Gilt and Marble
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-“uoey ulnas, real Bronze Statuettes, 'Bohemian
'ales. Figure Candelabra, very Handsome CHAMBER
111ITE in Walnut, Walnut Duchess Toilet Tables
•Chamberlain & King), Walnut Wardrobe, Tudor Bed-
-4151d5, Mahogany, Iron, and Bram; Be.isteads ; Marble-
,;(P Wash-etands, prime Down Feather Beds, and other
`.4!nober Appointments; China Tea and Dinner Ser-
'fable Glass, Plated Articles, about 50 OZ.
!iiILYEE PLATE, 200 VOLS. of BOOKS. Fire-proof
',.ate, 24 by 24 by 30 inches; Wheeler& Wilson's Sewing
chine, Table and Chamber Linen, Hungarian
4Curtains, Lawn Mower, Garden Roll, Garden Seats, and
Melerous other articles,
Catalogues of which may be had ten days prior to the
,e of the Auctioneer, Btourbridge.
Vitt; to commence at Eleven o'clock.
-1.).-I'he House and Premises to be Let.

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PRINTING! PRINTING ! ! PRINTING I 1
S. FIELD,
GENERAL PR INTER ..1 •
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92 , HIGB•STREET, BTOURBRIDGE.
PRINTING DEPARTMENT. STATIONERY.
Auctioneers' Catalogues, Sermons, Concert, and Envelopes, Note Paper, and ALL KINDS of
other Posters. PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY.
Handbills, Circulars, Cards, Programmes, Bill Large Stock of PLAYING CARDS, New
Heads. Designs and Patterns.
Club Articles, Address Cards, Post Cards, BILL PAPER, PENS, INK, &c.
And ALL KINDS of PRINTING, in Black or POCKET BOOKS, CHILDREN'S BOORS
Coloured Inks. Toy Books, Spelling and Reading Books,
GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENT.

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DUDLEY A WAS HOTEL, DUDLEY.
Tait LARGEST
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WEDDING AND FUNERAL CARRIAGE ESTABLISHMENT
IN THE MIDLAND COUNTIES
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emmarm...
GEORGE MORRIS PROPRIETOR,
SAG'S HEAD INN,
KING STREET, (Late of Stone Street), AND BAIT AND LIVERY STABLES, DUDLEY ABMS HOTEL
DUDLEY.
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DANES. St. Thonravetrest, Netherton. •
GOULD, Undertaker, Cradley Reath. -
MOORE and FERRER, Undertakers Kingswinfor&
Leans : ç G. WOODALL. Markst-street, do. ;
WHITFIELD, do. Brierley Hill. •
DORREL, do. do.
EMERY, do. do.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO THE
INHABITANT S OF STOURBRIDGE
AND NEIGHBOURHOOD,
B. T •
A 2 • APPERSON,
ty
SURGEON-DENTIST,
'fAMPSTEAD RO.AD. BIRMINGHAM.
HAS very great pleasure in stating to the
Inhabitants of Stourbridge and
neighbourhood that, he will in future attend
EVERY TUESDAY and FRIDAY;
from Ten till Five, at
MRS. HAWKINS'S MILLINERY
ESTABLISHMENT,
HIGH STBEET, STOUBBREDGII;
ARTIFICIAL TEETH fitted with the
Celluloid Base, a newly invented and
Imienied material that cannot feil to give
satisfaetion mid comfort to the wearer.
NITROUS
OXIDE GAS.
Objectionable Teeth or roots extracted
while under the influence oi Nitrions Oxide,
and other ancesthetics.
Kr. Apperson's Antiseptic Astringent Den-
tifrice, for cleansing, beautifyfng, and
Preserving the Teeth; in boxes, ls. and ls.
6d.
Ito his newly improved Tooth Brush, for
Pausing both sides of Teeth. is. 6d. each.

ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS.
G. SALT AND SON
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS
Nos. 1 & 2, BAGLEY STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
Beg to return thanks for the put favors so kindly
bestowed on them for so many years, and in again
soliciting a continuance of those favors, assure their
patrons that any orders entrusted to their care shall
receive prompt attention.
BOOTS AND SHOES MANUFACTURED ON THE
PREMIStS. •
REPAIRS NEATLY EXECU TED.
Note the Address :
Nos. 1 & 2, HAGLEY STREET, STOURBRIDGE

J. W. BENSON,
'ATCHMAKER & JEWELLER
By Special Warrant
TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN,
And by Special Appointments to
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, H.I.M, THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA,
PRIZE MEDALS—LONDON, DUBLIN, AND PARIS.
BENSON'S, BENSON'S, BENSON'S
'WATCHES. C CK S 9 GOLD AND SILVER
For Churches, Turrets, or Public
Bui
Of every Description, suitablejfor lrdairnyg s,
Carriage, Church,
uwrieng Room,i
Of eve Richest
ryJE:scrEipLuLonE,
iß.nYth-9
all climates, from 2 to 200 guineas. or Shop, Perpetual Calendars,
Chronographs,lChronometers Keyless Wind Dials, &c. and Newest Designs, at the Lowest
Levers, Presentation, Repeaters, NOVELTY—" EARLY ENGLISH" Prices compatible with good work-
Railway Guards', Soldiers', and
cColroatsd jiithil)uoed
cal:iidna
.o=4l u 4
Wedgwood,
lots, Locket,, Bracelets, Neck-
Workmen's Watches, of Extra Ac. from Lb fis. Made solely oy and also in thamognstis aarnrciniPecloc;is:
Strength. Be;sori. Stones.
BENSON'S "Workman's" £5 bs Silver English Lever. (Warranted.)
BENSON'S " Everybody's " Silver Watch, £3 as, with Crystal Glass. (Warranted.)
BENSON'S Silver and Eleotro-Plate.—For Race and Athletic Meetings, Presentations or
Household Use, Special Designs and Estimates Free.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of WATCHES the most comprehensive;in the WORLD, giving
prices and illustrations of every kind. Just published, 2 stamps.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of CLOCKS, the largest yet published, with designs and prices'
Free, 2.Btamps.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of JEWELLERY, illustrated. 2 stamps.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATE, illustrated. tamps.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of TURRET CLOCKS, illustrated.
Watches sent Free and Safe by Post.
Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and Plate Repaired by Skilled Workmen.
PLATE, JEWELLERY, AND WATCHES EXCHANGED.
CLUBS, MERCHANTS, AND SHIPPERS, SUPPLIED.
STEAM FACTORY AND CITY SHOW ROOMS_
ETIDG-ATE HILL.
WEST-END ESTABLISHMENT-
-25, OLD BOND STREET, LONDON.
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4iI"IANT NOTICE TO BORROWERS.
IVION-E-Y-
Advanced promptly on Borrower's
OWN SECURITY,
Repayable by Instalments or otherwise.
0 DELAY, no ENORMOUS LAW or other COSTS
FULL AMOUNT ADVANCED.
M"ORT GAGES,
Interest at the rate of FIVE per cent. par annum.
• TRADE BILLS DISCOUNTED.
LIFE POLICIES,
Reyerdonary Interests, &c., Purchased.
OFFICES • 8, VICAR STREET, DUDLEY.
Odes Hours. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
alv.tra RERIDENCE :-11, VICTORIA TERRACE.
BRANCH OVUM:—
3) ZIDDERMINER STREET, STOURBRIDGE
(Fridays only).
°U.—NO SURETIES ARE REQUIRED

NIONEY 1 Farmers, Tradesmen, House
r,b holders, Clerks, Mechanics and others, desirous.
e tl4,3itig a loan from £5 to £lOOO without sureties
it!blicity and AT LESS THAN HALF THE INTER-
' charged by advertising money-lenders and so—
ul ed
'ranks, should apply at once either by letter or
("Inwise to JOSEPH WALTERS, 68, Lea Street
genninster.

WILLIAM GREEN)
54, HIGH STREET,
STOURBILIDGE.
DEALER IN PAPER HANGINGS,
EXPERIENCED PAPER-HANGERS EMPLOYED.
PAINTS CAREFULLY MIXED FOR USE.
VARNISHES FOR ALL PURPOSFS,
WHITING, SIZE, A.ND DRY COLOURS.
OILS, TURPENTINE, AND
TEREBINE.
WHITE LEAD, and DRYERS.
SHEET LEAD, BRASS TAPS 4, PIPES.
!PUMPS, CLOSETS, BASINS,
AND TRAPS.
SHEET GLASS, GAS MOONS, AND
SHADES.
Wlllllll GBH,
54, HIGH STREET,
STOURBRIDGE.

MEERSCHAUM PIPES
CIGAR HOLDERS,
BRIAR AND OTHER PIPES
ELEGANT CIGAR CASES,
Archer's, Wills's, Cope's, Hignett's,
AND OTHER
FANCY TOBACCOS,
AT THE
OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP,
S. FIELD,
92, HIGH STREET, STOUBBRIDGE.

STOVE ORNAMENTS,
CUT TISSUES
LEAVES &c., &C,
TIMOTHY JONES & CO
WHOLESALE AND MANUFACTURING PLAIN
AND FANCY STATIONERS, &e. ke•
The largest and most complt te assortment of Stove
Ornaments. Cut issues, Leaves &c., in the Midland
Counties.
PHOTO and SCRAP ALBUMS, PURSES, &c., &o.
THE TRADE MOST LIBERALLY DEALT WITH
11 & 12, EDGBASTON STREET
(Late of Union Passege,)
BIBMINGHELfd.

05DOWD 000,
THE NOTED
Boot Repairing Compaq,
INTEND OPENING A
SIOP
ON MONDAY, JULY 26th,
When they trust to meetlerith the support which
L°W PRICES, GOOD WORKMANSHIP,
toad Prompt Attention have secured for them in
other towns.
4 GENT'S BOOTS,
1,, d and Reeled, with or without Blackey's cele-
'4ocl Boot Protectors, 2s 6d; LADIES, is 6d.
°ItZERED WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
MADE ON THE PREMISES,
At Exceptional Low Prices.
Itoots Repaired while customers
wait at
02DOWD & CO's.,
91, ZIGH STREET,
STOURBRRIDGE,
4eit door to the Observer Office.

THOS.
SELLING OFF.—GREAT REDUCTION.
200 LADIES & GENTLEMENS WIGS,
Scalps. Braids,Plaits, Curls, Headdresses, all
shades of Colour; Combs Brushes, and Perfumery.
Theatrical Wigs, Beards, Moustaches, Masks for Sale or
upon Hire.
I. Wilkins, Wig Maker,
190, High Street,
N.B. AGENTS FOIL COUTT'S ACKTIC ACID.

ONE BOX of CLARKE'S B 41 Bill is
warrranted to cure all discharges from the Urinary
Organs, in either sex, acquired or constitutional, Gravel
and Pains in the Back.—Sold in boxes, 48 6d each, by
all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors; or sent to
any address for 60 Stamps by the Maker, F. J. CLARKR,
Consulting Chemibt, Apothecaries Hall, Lincoln.—
Wholesale Agents, BARCLAY dr SON, London, and all he
Wholesale Houses

J. T. HICKS AND CO.
BUILDERS, PAINTERS, AND PAPER-
HANGERS.
Dealers in Drain Pipes, Chimney Pots, Cements
Plaster o Paris, Cow Hair, am
ALL KINDS OF JOBBING WORK ATTENDED TO.
Address:-
80, PARK STREET, STOURBRIDGE.

So FIELD
TO
92, HIGH STRE ET,
• STOURBRIDGE,
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE
CONSIGNMENT OF
MEER SCHAU M
AND
BRIAR-ROOT PIPES
PLAIN AND FANCY
CIGAR AND CIGARETTE HOLDERS
And Every Description of
TOBACCONIST'S GOODS
ALSO A FINE STOCK OF
CIGARS
OF THE BEST BRANDS.
TOBACCOS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

'BLAIR'S GOUT PILLS.
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
FOR GOUT AND RHEUMATISM.
THE excruciating pain is quickly relieved and cured
in a few days by this celebrated Medicine.
These Pills require no restraint of diet during their
use, and are certain to prevent the disease attacking any
vital part. —Sold by all Chemists, at is. lid. and 2s. 3d.
per box.

MONEY LENT FROM £lO to £l,OOO,
Terms and without Sureties to re-
ON easy
spectable Householders, Farmers, Cabowners,
Cowkeepers, Professional Gentlemen, Lodginghoute
,Keepers, and Others,
APPLY To
MR. T. BA.NNINGTOI,
First Floor, 48, Union Passage, Birmingham.
Distance no object.

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4PE WORMS and STOMACH W0RM5......
WATSON Warranted Specific has effected
or-Lureds of permament cures uf these distressing dis-
, Ts, Where every other remedy has failed, It does
to:ll44lre continuing ; a single bottle being sufficient
• Its action is mild, but thorough, and the most
r-"cite need not fear taking it. Price 2s. 9d. or safe by
at for 26 stamps. Watson's Specific Powders for
10,...aR AI:WORMS are an effectual remedy for the
I—"lsiliorv• No. 1, (Adults). No 2. (Children's) Price
or by post for 15 stamps. Circulars post free
vs, els :--Watson A. P. 8., Shipley, Yorks, or any
u•atiat will get in for you.

RHEUMATISM.
RHEUMATISM, Gout, Lumbago, Pains
in the Head. Side, Back, Joints, and Limbs
cured by DAY'S RHEUMATIC PILLS. Price le. lid.
per box. Sold by Mr. Pugh, Patent
andentM
51, Coventry Street, Stourtid all
Wholesale by all the London Houses. Vendor,
he m i Chemists

6d„Is.,2s.6d,"KEATING'S POWDER;
This Powder, so celebrated and perfectly unrivalled in
destroying BUGS, BEETLES, FLEAS, MOTHS, and
all 'lnsects (whilst perfectly harmless to all animal life),
s now supplied in vastly improved tins, holding a
considerably increased quantity. All Woollens and Furs
should be well sprinkled with the Powder before placing
away. It is invaluable to take to the Seaside. To avoid
disappointment insist upon having
"KEATING'S POWDER,"
No other Powder is effectual. Sold only in Tins by all
Chemists.

TO GET RID OF WORMS IN CHILDREN.
—Procure a tin of
" KEATING'S WORM TABLETS!'
This unique medicine is certain to cure, and may be
taken with absolute safety by the youngest child.
a Price Is. lid., of all Chemists.

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PUBLIC NOTICES.
pUBLIC APOLOGY.
TO THE INHABITANTS OF• THE
STOURBRIDGE UNION.
WHEREAS, I, THE UNDERSIGNED,
EDWARD ROUND HALE, of the TALBOT
INN, LYNCHES BRIDGE, PENSNETT, near
Dudley, did, on the 9th day of April, 1880, PUBLI3H.
to the Electors of the Wordsley Ward of the above
mentioned Union. A LIBEL concerning Reuben Plant,
of "Fobter Houae," Wordaley, in the County of Stafford,
to the Urea that whilst a member of the Board of
Guardians of the said Union, he, the said Reuben
Plant, "Wanted to stop the poor is the said Union having
their usual Christmas Dinner, but would vote £lOO to

own
Now I, the said EDWARD ROUND HALE, having
become aware that sUch statements are not only untrue,
but entirely without foundatioi , hereby express my deep
regret at the anno3ance I have caused to the said Reuben
Plsnt, and hereby offer him a full apology for having
published such statements, and, 1 desire that he make
sti.lll publication of this, my Apology, as he may think
Dated this 17th day of July, 1880.
EDWARD ROUND HALE.
Witness to the signature of the said
Edward Round Hale,
G. T. MERIDEN PLANT,
Solicitor,
22, Cannon Street, Birmingham

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HALESOWEN AND HAGLEY FLORAL
1 AND
HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION,
1 TO BE FIELD AT
THE "LEASOWES," H ALESOWEN
By permiasioe of J. S. Gibbons, Erg.,
ON TUESDAY, JULY THE 27th, 1880.
,11E1....•
The Ground to be Opened at Twelve o'clock, and Close
at Bever.
Messrs. SYNYER and GILMER'S Celebrated BAND
will be in attendance.
_
Admission—At Twelve o'clock, 28 64 each ; at Two
o'clock, is; at Hall-put Four. 64; Children under
Twelve, Half-price.
The Great Western Railway Company will ran Trains
at reduced tares.
F. B. GRANGER, Broadwell Road, Oldbury,
Secretary.
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
-.
IVEXCURSION TRAIN WILL RUN AS
UN DEB.—SATURDAY, JULY 3151.T0 Ruabon,
Llangollen, Corwen, Bala, Wrexham, Cheater, Birken-
head, Liverpool. Stockport and Manchester, leaving
Worcester. at 25 ; Droitwich, 2.17 Kidderminster,
2 41; Stourbridge, 3 7 • titourport, 2 45, Bewdley, 3.0;
Bridgnorth, 3 $8; Ccalport, 3.50; and Ironbridge, 4.0
p.m. ; to return August, 2nd or sth. .
................ ,
, EXCURSION TRAINS will RUN as under:
SA TURDAY, JULY 31st. To WINCHESTER,
Gosport, Portsmouth, and Southampton, allowing 8,
1 10, 15, or 17 days and to WEYMOUTH and the
CHANNEL ISLANDS, allowing 17 days, leaving
Dudley at 11.0 am. btourbridge Junction, 10.52, a.m.
and Birmingham (Snow Hi11)12.40 p.m..
SAME DAY. AT REDUCED FARES to Banbury,
oxf,,,za, Iteading...and LONDON, viitb, exceptions, leav-
ing Dudley at 1.37 ; Stourbridge Junction, 140 ; and
BIRMINGHAM (Snow Hill), 2.35, p.n. ; to return
August 2nd, or at higher fares on August 6th.
BANK HOLIDAY, MONDAY, AUGUST 2nd.
DAY AND HALF-DAY TRIPS, to RUABON, Wrex-
ham, c heater, Birkenhead, and Liverpool, leaving Kid-
derminster at 5.20 a.m. Stourbridge Junction, 5.35;
Brettell Lane, 5,40; Brierley Hill 5.45 ; hound Oak,
6 60; Netherton, 6.55; Dudley, 65; 'Tipton, 610 ;
Fri:ices End, 6.16; Daisy Bank, 6.20; Prieattield, 6.25;
Smallheath, 60 • and Berciesley, 65, a.m. Passengers
will also be booked from bmailheatia and Burdesley to
Llangollen. Corwen, and Bala.
TO HEREFORD, Ross, Symonds-Yat, Monmouth,
Tiutern, and thepstow. leaving Wolverhampton (Low
Level), 5.40; Biiston, 5 48; Princes End, 5.55; Tipton,
558 ; Dudley, 6.5; Brierley Hill 6.15 Sniethwick
Junction, 6.25; Uldbury,s.3o ; Old Huh, 537; Cradley,
5.43. and Stourbridge Junction, 5.55, a.m.
J. GRIERSON, General Manager.

STOURBRIDGE UNION.
TAILOR WANTED.
milt; GUARDIANS of this UNION require
A_ the services of a person, to reside out of the W ork-
house, thoroughly competent to instruct the Boys of the
Workhouse in the art of Tailoring.
Ihe person appointed will be expected to attend 6
hours per day as may be determined and to make, with
such assistance as the Board may from time to time allow
all the suits required for the Workhouse and to do all
repairs to the same.
The Salary will be One Pound per week.
The appointment will be made subject to the approval
of the Local Government Board, and to one month's no.,
tic° to determine the same. •
Applications, itt the handwriting of the candidates
with testimonals of recent date, to be sent to me by the
sth August next, and candidates to attend personally at
their own expense, at the Workhouse, Kingswinford, on
Friday, the 6th August Next, at 11 o'clock in the fore-
noon, when the election will take place.
The pt such m
person
time
as
twillGtta
l be required
shall direct.edtoecommence his
duties e a
By order,
THOMAS WALL.
Clerk.
175, High Street,
Stourbridge.

STOURBRIDGE IMPROVEMENT ACT,
1866.
And the Acts Incorporated Therewith',
IMPROVEMENT and HIGHWAY RATES.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the
next Monthly leetlng of the Stourbridge
Improvement Commissioners to be holden at the Com-
missioners Room, CORN EXCRANGE, t3TOUR-
BRIDGE, on MoNDAY, the 26th day of JULY instant,
at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, it is intended to make
an IMPROVEMENT RATE of Eighteen-pence in the
Pound, for the year ending March 25th, 1881, and a
HIGHWAY RATE of Eighteen-pence in the Pound,
for the year ending March 25th, 1881, pursuant to the
74th and 72nd sections of the Stourbridge Improve-
ment Act, 1866.
And Notice is hereby given that Statements of such
proposed Rates are deposited for inspection by the Rate-
payers, at the Office of the Clerk to the said Commis-
sioners, No. 66, High Street, Stovirbridge.
Dated this 16th day of July, 1880.
JNO. TAYLOR,
Clerk.

BRIEBLEY HILL :AND STOURBRIDGE
BUILDING SOCIETY.
I.stablished 1851.
lljilS SOCIETY (now in the thirtieth year
of ite existence) has a considerable sum of
MONEY at its Bankers ready to be ADVANCED Li
assistance to persons about to build, purchase land or
building ,or pay off existing mortgages
The repayment for £l2O share is Ten Shillings a
fortnight, and proportionately for other amounts.
The interest charged and paid is 5 per cant. per
,premiums very low.
pROFI I S DIVIDED AMONG ALL THE
MEMBERS.
For further particulars, apply to the Secretary,
J. M. GETIENG,
Ho!loway End,
Stourbridge.

STOURBRIDGE CRICKET CLUB.
THE THIRD ANNUAL AMATEUR
ATHLETIC SPORTS
Of the above Club will be held at the
CRICKET GROUND, ANIBLECOr&
STOURBRIDGE,
ON MONDAY, AUG US T 16th, 1880
Commencing at 2.31. punctually.
Judges; Captain W. G. Webb, W. J. Turney, end
Henry Cochrane, Esqrs.
Referee :—Mr. W. H. Edwards.
Handicapper_and_Timekeeper_:7liir. H. U. Oliver...

EVENTS OPEN TO AMATEURS
1.-120 yards' Handicap. first prize, Marble Time-
piece, value 1:6 65., second prize, 'value £2 '24., third
prize value £1 Is.
2.-120 Yards' scholars' Handicap, first prize, Go!d
Medal, value £2 25., second prize, value .EI Is., toirl
prize, value lOs 61.
3.-2 Miles Bicycle -Handicap, first prize, Silver Step
Watch, value £7 7e.esecond prize. value £3 36., thini
prize, value £.l. is.
4.--1 Mile Handicap, first prize, Dressing Case, value
£lO 10s., second prize. value £4 45., thir. 1. prize, value
XI Is.
5.-120 Yards Hurdle Haudicap, first prize, Silver Cup,
value £5 5s ~ eecond prize, value £2 25., th.rgi prize,
value £1 Is.
6.-440 Yards Handicap, first prize. Slicer Cap, value
£5 55., second prize, Value £2 25., third prize, value
£1 le.
7.-1 Mile Walking Race, first prize, Silver. Cup, value
£5 55., second prize, value £2 25., Laird prize, value
£1 Is.
8.-1 Mile Steeplechase, first prizie, Silver Cup, value
£5 55., second prize, value £2 25., third prize, vane
£1 is.
EVENTS OPEN TO AMATEURS RESIDING WITHLN 3 NILES
OF STOURBRIDOE.
9.—Long Jump, first prize, Cruet Stand, value £2
2s, second prize, value £1 Is., third prize. 10s 6d.
10.-1 Mile Bicycle Handicap, first prize, Silver Cue.
£4 45., second, £2 25., third prize, value £1 Is.
EVENTS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THIII BTOIIIII3IIIDGE
CH:CNET CLUB ONLT.
:11.-440 Yards' Handicap. first prize, Silver Cup, value
£4 46., second prize, £2 25., third prize, value £1 Is.
12.-120 Yards, Handicap, first prize pair of Bronze
Statuettes, value £4 4s„ second prize, value £2 25.,
third prize, value Li Is.
Entries 2s 6d. each Event, or 76 6d the Series.
Entries Close August 2nd.
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Admission to the Grounds 6d. Enclosure Is Extra.
Tickets of admission for Ground and Enclosure if
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Carriages to Unreserved portion only, 2s 6d ; and 6cl
each occupant.
Conveyances will run from Stourbridge cud Brettelt
Lane Railway Stations to the Ground.
All letters to be addressed to the Hon, Secs. 92, High
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