The Potteries Examiner : — 1874-10-10 (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England)

CAPPER'S LECTORES.—Mr. Capper delivered, in the Temperance.hall, on Saturday and Monday, two of Ms popular lectures. Mr. Bodley presided, and there was • large audience. The Chairman presented a clock for the use of the hall, which was named the Clymer Clock. The subject of the lecture was, The Per.ct Care." On Monday the subject was. "Killing no Murder." Mr. Ringland presided. Mr. Capper said that intoxicating drinks killed persons as •oircly as other poisons did. A number of persons at the close signed the pledge.  Tows' Cotrtscrx.—A special meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday evening in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, the Mayor (Mr. Cartledge) presiding. The meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the subject of the proposed new post-office for the borough WI suggested, and to memorialise the Government thereon.—The Town Clerk read a memorial which he had drawn up, asking for the erection of a new and commodious post-office for Hanley, likewise that an efficient post master, and a competent and sufficient staff of clerks be appointed. Also that there shonld be three deliveries of lettere a day, and that the borough be placed in an improved condition with regard to the despatch and delivery of letters, and the privacy of the Telegraphic Department. It was stated in the memorial that the present post-office had been in existence for half a century, and that no improvement had taken place nit during the last twelve years, although the population had increased from 25,000 to 43,000 inhabitants, and that the saving's bank and telegraphic business had been added.—The Mayor mov, d, and Mr. Pidduck seconded, that the memorial as rend be forwarded to Mr. Robert Heath, MP., for presentation, to the Post-master General. It was explained by the Town Clerk that Mr. Heath had called upon him, and had offered to present a memorial. He accompanied him to the post-office and inspected the building. The motion was carried.—Mr. Alderman Boothroyd moved that the recommendation of the Sanitary Com. mittee, that the Council provide a ran for the removal of the metal pans which had been used in lieu of ordinary closets in certain parts of the town be adopted. —The motion was seconded and agreed to.  PRIZE Dos; Snow.—After the unpleasant story about "Physic,' it is reasonably to be expected that the inhabitants of Hanley should take some interest in dogs, and more especially that an interest should be manifested by the inhabitants of the neighbourhood of St. Mark-street—a locality not unknown to fame. On Monday and Tuesday last, a prior dog show took place at the Wheat Sheaf Inn, in Sheaf-street, and near to St. Mark-street, Shelton. Fifty.six animals were exhibited, and prizes of various value were awarded to successful exhibitors. In class 1, black and tan terriers, silver.plated cup was awarded to Mr. R. Seabrook's " Prince,' and a silver colbsr to Mr. Capewell's "Gipsy Queen.' In class 2, fox terriers, the first prize was taken by E. Maitland's "Trimmer," and the second by J. Simpson's 'Colonel.' In class 3, bull terriers, J. Wood's " Wasp " gained the first prize, and the same gentleman's " Beauty " the second. Class 4 consisted of some fine specimens of bull-dog. The first prize—a toilet set—was gained by D. Burley's "Towner," and the second a set of jogs—by Mr. Hawkins' " Roger lichborne." An extra prize was awarded to Steele's "Blusher." In class 5, rabbit doge, the first prize was awarded to Simpson's "Crowe," and the second to J. Taylor's "Johnny." Class 6 consisted of spaniels, the first prize being gained by Hartley Woe's " Charley " and Shore's "Rose." In class 7, isomers. Mans, a beautiful little dog named "Floss,' gained the first prize, and Mrs. D. Honey's " Fritz " the second. In class 8, French poodles, Mr Glamor's "Floe" obtained a silver plated cup, and J.Yates' "Rogue" a silver collar. In Class 10, fancy terriers, the first prize was awarded to J. Gonnon's "Pink," and the second to Hackney's "Minnie." In Class 11, white English terriers, the first prize was gained by Capewell's " Duke." and the second 'oy G. Lee's "Rock." In Class 12, • silver medal was offered for the best dog or bitch, of any distinct breed, weighing less than Mbs, and was gained ; by Mr. Hurley's " Tichborne," and a second prise was awarded to NV. Bennison's "Bogle." The show was a very good one, mid was well patronised.