The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1880-10-09 00:00:00

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SIR H. BESSEMER AND THE CITY.— The Gold
Casket, specially designed and manufactured by J.
W. Benson, of Ludgate-hill illustrates the process
of tbe conversion from the raw material to the ap-
plication of the steel. It is of solid English design
surmounted by a finely-modelled figure of Commerce
sanding between a &tack of pigiron and the con-
verter. She commends the invention on account of
the impetus that cheap steel • gives commercial
enterprise. The overflowing cornucopia at base
signify this success. ,On either side of the rounded
cover are vignettes (in repousse works of a L. Sz: N.
W. Railway Locomotive (entirely constructed of
this steel, and standing on its steel rails) and of a
steel-clad Ship. The two curved ends contain the
enamelled Arms of the City, with the dragons
modelled in high relief. On thecentre panel is the
Medal Sir H. Bessemer gives annually at the Iron
and Steel Institute. The inscription is on the
reverse. Shields for the Bessemer Arms and
monogram complete the whole, which rests on a
, Plateau of Bessemer Steel,
CHURCH or ENGLAND ASSOCIATION.—ENTERTAIN-
MENT.—A grand entertainment, under the auspices
of the above association, wai3 given in the Corn
Exchange, Stourbridge, on Tuesday evening last,
the Rv, C. S. Wordsworth, president of the
association, in the chair, and the room was well
filled with an appreciative audience. The Chair-
man said he had been requested- to say that the
Committee of the association had undertaken to
provide a stries of popular entertainments during
the winter, the objects of which were, firstly, to
provide•eomething that wouldihe amusement for the
people, and secondly, that the funds of the associa-
tion should be benefited. Miss Freer opened the
entertainment with a pianoforte solo ; this was
followed by the song "Polly," by Mr. L. 5. Penley,
for which he wasr.loudly applauded. Mr. A.
Freer gave a reading entitled "The Golden Leg."
The next item on the programme was a song en,
titled "Tell him I tove him yet,"by Miss si Ste 1,
followed by the song "Our Jack's come home to
day," by Mr. Rossiter, both of which were rendered.
in such a manner as to win enthusiastic approba-
tion. A reading by the Rev. L. B. Penley "Uneasyi
shaving" was well received. The first part of the
entertainment was brought to a satisfaotory con-
clusion by the hearty rendering of a humorous
-ong "The Muddle Puddle Porter," by Mr. A.
Heath, for which he gained the honour of an
encore. The second part was opened by a'elee
"Hush thee my baby." given by Miss Stokes, Mrs.
W. A. Jones, W. A. Jones, M.A., and Mr. J. 11.
Jones, ; followed by a song "The blue Alsatian
mouetains" by Miss A. Steel, the highly rendering
of which was rewarded by an encot e. The recit
meet "Sergeant Buzfuz's Address to the Jury," (in
charaster) by Mr. J. E. Jones, met with a hserty
reception, "Simon the Cellarer," was sung in
good style by Mr. Rossiter ; also a glee "Stars of
the summer night." by Miss Stokes, Mrs. W. A.
Jones, W. A. Jones, M.A.,and Mr. J. H. Jones, which
mst with a round of applause.' The entertainment
was brought to a close by a humorous song "He
W:is a ,nrelul man," by Mr. A. Heath, for which he.
received a well-deserved encore. Mr. H. M. Jack-
seei ably discharged the duties of accompanyist.
re JAMES ALLSOP THE YOUNGEIL—A meeting of
the ce editors of James Allsop, the younger, was
held at the offices of Messrs. Harward, Shepherd,
and Mills, Solicitors, Stourbridge, yesterday, Mr.
Robert Willcock in the chair. Mr. C Herbert
Collis and Mr. Robert Willcock, and Messrs. Hare
Nerd and Co , representeathe creditors, and there
were present Mr. E. Stringer, Mr. A. Millward, and
others. Debts amounting to £729 4a 9d. XO
slatement of affairs was produced, nor was the
debtor present. On the motion of the chairman,
seconded by Mr. Collis, the meeting was adjourned
until Thursday next, at 3 o'clock, to enable the re-
ceiver to prepare a statement.
Le-Woon.—A petition for liquidation was filed by
William Wood, of Church Street, Stourbridge,
shopkeeper, and horsenail maker, in the Stourbridge
County Court, on Friday. Liabilities estimated at
.2180, assets unaseertainee. Mr. C. Herbert Collis,
( f Union Chambers, Stourbridge, is the solicitor in
the matter.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—At the Pace Court
ye-terday, tefore Colonel Fletcher, Lord Lyttelton.
Messrs. J. Swindell,:ll. 0. Firmstone, and J. B
Cochrane, Titus Pari,h, of Belltroughton was
charged with being drunk and disorderly on the
2nd inst. Police-constable Poole proved that the
defendant was drunk and making a noise. Defend-
ant den'ed being drunk, and called a witness. De-
fendant was further charged with being drunk on
licensed premises, on the 9th of April 1879. Police-
cons able Poele proved the case. Pleaded guilty.
Fined Ss in each' case and costs; in default 14 days
in each case
TREATIELIOAL LICENSE.—A theatrical license was
renewed to Mr. Williams, Inspector, yesterday, to
perferce:stage plays in the Corn Exchange for 12
mouths, and the usual recogniances were entered
into.

TRANOFEW—The following transfers were alloived
The Vine Inn, Lye, from David Hatton, to Henry
Hatton; The Bull's Head, Wollaston, from
Warrilow, to W. Steward; The Bridge Inn, 'from
Geo: Bailin, to E. Forrest; The Horse and Groom,

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II h Street, from George Dark, deceased, to Mrs.
Dark

CHARGE OE CRUEVET TO A DoG.--Johis Pearson,
of the Lye. was charged with cruelly illtreatlng a
dog on the 25th ult , the propet ty of Samuel
Itbodes. Mr. 'Waldron appeared to prosecute, and
Mr. 'Tanner defended. Complainant said he had a
go yhound dog which was well on the morning in
out stion. He saw it shcrtly afterwards and found
t-tia,l the dog had a severe wound Si inches long at
r!,e bk of the ear, and the dog appeared as if hot
wiiter had been thrown on it. John Rhodes; a boy,
pro, ed that he saw the dog come oat of defendant's
a-rd about halt .past eight o'clock in the nrirning.
Lure was a cut under the left ear and the dog was
bin lc,ng. Richard Rhodes gave corroborative evi-
dence. Inspector Brown said he went to defendant
and told him the charge. Defendant said he had
not seen the dog. Wine,s looked roundand found
a shovel in the yard. The. shovel had hairs on the
same colour as the dog. Mr. F. Blaki.,way said he
examined the dog andfound a severe wound on the
ties, i. He also examined a shovel, and with the
aid it a powerful glass he found that the hairs on
the shovel corresponded with those on the dog. Mr.
Tanner addressed the Bondi for the defence and
contended that the case had not been proved, and
that the wound was caused by the dog fighting with
another dog. The Bench considered the case
proved and fined defendant 20s and costs; in de-
fault one mouth. The-fine was afterwards reduced
to ids, in consequence of the expenses being heavy.
Mr. Tanner asked the Bench to incre,o3 the fine to
over 40s so assito appeal. The fine was increased to
41s.

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FOUND ON LICENSED PREMISES.—Thomas Bak-ri
George Walton, William Smith, and .1( seph Howel
wers charged with being on licensed: prernises at
Clent, on the 26th nit; during prohibited h ,urs.
Police-constable Wallace proved that he ;Saw all the
defendants at the Spring Tavern, Clout-, at 12
o'clock. They: said they came from Blakedown.
After healing the evidence of William Jefferies, the
defendants were fined 5s each and costs.
ROBBERY FY A DEAFER'S ASSISTANT.—Fanny
Beatrice Harris was chsrged with feloniously steal,
ing on the Ist inst., a quantity of wool, handker-
chief, a jacket, pair of corsets, skirts, and otter
artieLs, the property of George Albert Bloomer, of
Crad ey. Prosecutor said he did not wish to press
the case, as the prisoner was highly connected. The
B. nch in; imated that they must hear the nature of
the case, and would take the recommendation into
consideration. Prosecutor proved that he found ti; e
"articles in question in a box in the bedroom of pri-
soner who was an assistant in the draper's shop.
Prisoner had left. Police-constable Oakey proved
appr lending prisoner and finding 11 pawntiekets
in her possession. Prisoner admitted stealing a
skirt, and said she had bought the other things
At this stage prisoner was taken out in a fainting
onoition. Ultimatelyshe was fined £5.
OBSCENE I ANGUAGE.—Ezra Weaver was find is
end ( osts for using ob cene language at tir.: Heath,
on the 27th ult.
ORC ESI BEMIRE AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 1881,—
In connection with this show to be held at Stour •
bridge next year, we are pleased to say that :sub.
seriptions amounting to £367 17s have already been
promised, which speaks well for the success of the
undertaking,
DausixE3srzsS —James Cogzell, fruiterer, was
charged with being drunk on tbe 2nd inst. Police—
constable Madeley proved the case and defendant
was fined 5s and costs.—John Baker, of Hagley,
was charged with being drunk on licensed premises
at Clent, on the 26th ult. Police-constable WalLo,),
I proved the case, and a fine of 5s and costs was' iin-
poscd.—Charles Smith was eharged with being
' drunk on the 2ad inst. Police.oonstable
Widdows proved the case. Defendant pleaded

guilty. Police-constable Jewson proved a previou
conviction. Fined 5s and coats; in default 14 days'
VAoßATicv.—John Woodhouse was charged with
elvepiog in out bull ing at the Lyo on the 4th,
without having any vi,lble meani to support him.
Police-constable Paynter said he found the defend-
ant in Hickman's brick yard. Pleaded guilty.
A previous conviction was proved and defendant
sentenced to 21 days' hard labour.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting
of this Board was held yesterday. Mr. Billing-
ham in the chair. There - were also present
Messrs. Haskew, Hingley, Homer, Browning,
Mills, Bale, Lavender, Taylor, Kelly, Forrest,
and Newnam. Admittea into the house during
the week 42; discharged 10; born 0; dead 1 ;
remaining inthe house 521. Corresponding
period last year 489. Out-door relief, King:
swinford district, £32. -18 s sd. ; Stourbridge
district £24 53 7d ; Halesowen district, £l7 2s. ;
non-resident 4s. Total £74 10s, against £7l
13s Od.—.At the meeting of the Sanitary.
Authority the death-rate of Staffordshire was
reported to be 20.0 per thousand per annum, and
that of Worcestershire 23 per thousand.