5th
January 1907
BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.
WEDNESDAY.
Present:- Alderman D.
L. Prestage (chairman), Lord Forester, Councillors G. Keay, T. I. Griffiths,
and, T. Nicklin, with Messrs. F. H. Potts (clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), H.
Herbert (sanitary inspector), and E. Oakes (rate collector).
The Chairman thanked
the committee for re-electing him to the chair another year, and said he would
do his best for the Council.
Mr. J. Mason
(painter) again wrote respecting his tender for painting the lamps. He reminded
the Authority that they were dealing with public money; and in wishing the
committee “A happy New Year” he said his motto for the year was, "”Do to
others as you wished to be done unto”. (Laughter.)- The question was deferred
for a month.
Mr. Herbert reported
eight cases of scarlet fever in five houses. He suggested that the schools be
closed an additional fortnight.- The officer was instructed to communicate
with Dr. Gepp on the matter.
With reference to the
lighting up of Coalport Ferry, Mr. Griffiths remarked that the Madeley landing
right belonged to the Madeley Wood Company.- A letter was read from Mr. Cadman
(manager), who was of opinion that the committee should erect a gas
lamp.- The Chairman observed that it was private property, and the owners
should find their own light.- Mr. Nicklin said he was of the same opinion.- Mr.
Griffiths remarked that an oil-lamp would be as good as the gas. He thought
they would hear further from the Madeley Wood Company.
Mr. Abberley reported
that he had inspected the water-mains in the town, and found them all in good
condition. He had had trouble with the conduits through the frost.
The Clerk stated that
there was a debit balance on the water account of £126 15s. l1d., and a balance
in hand on the general account of £149 13s., the net result being a balance of
£22 17s. 1d in hand.- Bills were submitted for payment to the amount of £147.-
The Collector complained that he experienced great difficulty in getting in the
money.- Mr. Keay said they should be careful how they worked. They must not be
too hard with the ratepayers.
Mr. Keay complained
that the roads in the vicinity of Broseley Wood were not being ashed over
during the very bad weather.- The surveyor made a note of the remark.
BROSELEY.
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.- On Sunday there
suddenly passed away one of the Oldest residents in the town, Mr. John Denstone
of Barratt's Hill. He was sitting by the fireside apparently in his usual
health, when he suddenly exclaimed to his son, “I am done”, and almost immediately
expired. Deceased, who would have been 92 years of age had he lived until
February, worked at the Benthall potteries for 74 years, during which time he
had served under four different employers.- On Tuesday Mr. Coroner Potts held
an inquest on the body, and the jury returned a verdict of “Death from natural causes”.
DISTRIBUTION OF
PRIZES.- The annual distribution of prizes to the scholars attending the Birch
Meadow Baptist Sunday School took place on Tuesday, in the Upper Schoolroom,
which had been tastefully decorated by the teachers. The scholars were served
with coffee or tea and buns, after which the prizes were distributed by Mr. A.
E. Broadhurst (superintendent), who delivered an appropriate address. Mr. W.
Jordan also addressed the meeting. A number of friends were present to witness
the interesting function. The awards were for attendances made and text of
Scripture committed to memory during the year, and consisted of some very
valuable books. The following succeeded in obtaining prizes, having been present
and punctual every time the school was opened for 50 Sundays and upwards:- A.
E. Broadhurst, Ernest Pope, Thomas Britton, Arthur Britton, James Britton,
Arthur Sneyd, Harold Anslow, Baden Britton, Leonard Pope, Edith Rowe, Dorothy
Anslow, May Bate, Maggie Roberts, Bettie Roberts, Nellie Lister, Genie Rowe,
Hilda Lister, Doris Gallier, and Ethel Sneyd. Next in order of merit
were:-Cuthbert Bate, Edward Boden, George Roberts, Harold Hurdley, Arthur
Boden, James Roberts, Wilfrid Boden, Harry Hurdley, Percy Boden, G. Roberts
(Coneybury), Harry Boden, Noah Lee, Willie Roberts, Tommy Roberts, John
Roberts, Eddie Bullock, Willie Bullock, Tommy Roberts (Fox), Teddie Lister,
Victor Williams, Stephen Lee, Bertie Roberts, Alice Broadhurst, Lucy Rowe, Lily
Hurdley, Sarah Hurdley, Freda Hurdley, Olive Smallman, Nancy Roberts, Jane
Hill, Bessie Williams, Edith Williams, Lily Legge, Ella Roberts, Minnie Davis,
Hilda Legge, Lizzie Lee, and Gladys Rowe. During the evening a well-rendered programme
was sustained by the following:- May Bate, Nellie Lister, Mrs. Pope, Doris
Gallier, Lily Hurdley, Maggie Roberts, Hilda Lister, Miss Leadbetter, and the
scholars.
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January 12th
1907
JACKFIELD.
The Funeral of Mrs.
Eleanor Pumford, The Severn Trow, took place at All Saints' Church, Broseley,
on Wednesday. The service, which was conducted by the. Rev. Marsden Edwards,
rector of Jackfield, was very impressive and a large number of relatives and
friends of deceased followed the cortege and attended the church. The hymn,
“Brief life is here our portion”, was impressively sang by the choir of Jackfield,
who kindly tendered their services. The coffin was borne to the grave by 12
friends, by whom deceased was deeply respected, and was interred in the family
vault. The chief mourners were- Mr. A. Pumford (husband). Mr. E. O. Ball (son),
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hill (daughter and son-in-law), Miss D. Ball (daughter), Mr.
and Mrs. Walter O. Candy (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. E. Oakes (brother) and
family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bridge (sister and brother-in-law), Master M. R. Hill
(grandson), Master E. Ball (grandson), Mr. H. Quarry (brother-in-law), Mr. E.
Juckes, and a, number of other relatives and friends. The floral tributes were
choice and numerous.
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26th January
1907
BROSELEY.
DEATH or MRS. SHORTING.- The
death occurred on the 20th inst., at
Kimpton Vicarage., Herts., of Mrs. Shorting, wife of the Rev. G. H. C. Shorting, and daughter of Mr. E. B. Potts, Broseley.
SPECIAL SERVICES
were held in
the Old Baptist Chapel on Sunday, Sermons were preached morning and evening by Mr. W. S.
Hall of Dawley Bank. There were
fair congregations, and collections were taken
in aid of the cause.
LANTERN
READING.- On
Wednesday evening a highly-interesting and instructive reading, on “The testimony and sufferings of Nonconformists in the reign
of Queen Elizabeth” (Bryan Dale, M.A.), was given in the
Congregational Schoolroom by Mr. Albert Thomas, and was beautifully illustrated by means of a magic-lantern, the slides being manipulated by Mr.
Albert Wilkes. There was a moderate attendance, and a collection was taken in aid of the
“Christian Endeavour Society”.
PETTY SESSIONS.-TUESDAY.
Before Messrs. R. F. Ayre
(mayor), A. B. Dyas, W. J. Ledge J. Davies, and G. D. Collins.
SEQUEL TO
CAROL-SINGING.- Frederick Reynolds, labourer, Broseley, was charged with
stealing a fowl, value 4s., belonging to Henry Haycock, Hem Farm, Linley; and
John Pope, labourer, Broseley, was charged with being in a certain outhouse for
an unlawful purpose.- Henry Haycock stated that about 3.30 on Christmas Day
four men came to his house carol-singing. He told them he did not want any
carol-singing, and ordered them off, and away they went in the direction of the farm buildings. He produced
the fowl, which he valued at 4s.-Isaac Garbett, labourer, Broseley, stated that he was one of the party who went
to Haycock's house carol-singing. He
and Sergeant left the defendants behind, but shortly afterwards they came up, and he heard someone shouting; he believed it was the cowman.- Robert
Sergeant, labourer, corroborated.- Robert Preece, cowman, said he heard someone singing carols. He afterwards saw the men, and subsequently
heard a fowl “scream”. He
went in the direction of the noise,
and saw Reynolds holding the fowl under
his arm. Witness shouted, upon which Reynolds dropped the fowl, and the defendants ran away. He saw Pope come out of the fowlhouse.- Police-constable Reeves (Jackfield) also gave evidence.- Reynolds pleaded not guilty, and gave evidence on
oath. He admitted going to Haycock's
house singing carols.-Pope also pleaded not guilty.-Defendants were each sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment.
COAL-STEALING.-
Frederick Wilkes, miner, Madeley, was
charged with stealing 30lb. weight of coal, value 3d., the property of the Madeley Wood Company.-
Police-constable Wakeley stated that, in company with Police-constable Heatley, he concealed himself in a stable and saw Wilkes, who is in the employ of
the company, pick up the coal produced from a stack, and walk away with it. Witness went to him and took possession of the coal, Wilkes stating
that he was taking it home for a
“raker”, and expressing hope that he would not be locked up.- Defendant pleaded
guilty.-He was ordered to pay 19s. costs, and bound over to be of good
behaviour for 12 months.
BEGINNING.- Arthur
Hodson, tramp, was sentenced to 7 days’ imprisonment for begging at Linley.- Police-constable Lycett proved the case.
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2nd February
1907
Letters to the Editor
COALPORT FERRY.
Sir,- The extreme darkness both of the mornings and evenings at this season renders the river crossing highly dangerous, and although the Wenlock Corporation authorities have been appealed to repeatedly to replace the gaslights that formerly existed and lighted the approaches to the ferry on each side, they have obstinately refused these petitions, and I am assured that nothing less that a serious accident befalling some high official, such as the drowning or a Mayor, Alderman, or, Councillor-one of these-would be sufficient to remedy-the evil,
I have, therefore, in view of the danger that is constantly impending over the community from the absence of a sufficient light, been advised to cease running the boat until such time as it may be safe to do so. LEVI DOUGHTY.
Coalport Ferry, Coalport.
9th February
1907
Letters to the Editor
COALPORT FERRY.
Sir,- The letter
that appeared in your last week's issue
re the dangerous ferry at Coalport only serves to show the great necessity there is for a footbridge across the
Severn at some convenient point. Unfortunately, it is not the landings that are dangerous, but the ferry-boats themselves, especially in flood
time, and it is fortunate that there are not more accidents than there are. I hope, however,
in order to get the evil
remedied, it will not be necessary for the present Mayor or his colleagues to be sacrificed, but if it should be
necessary for a victim, I would suggest a member of the
County Council, for it is that august body
who will do nothing in the matter, although they can spend three or four
thousand pounds on a new bridge at
Buildwas, which is very little used in comparison to what a footbridge
would be if placed at some point between
Coalport and Iron-Bridge.
The Madeley Sanitary Committee have decided to devote Mr.
Haynes's legacy of some £640 towards a footbridge,
and the County Council have been asked to
meet a deputation from the Wenlock Town Council or to give a reasonable grant in aid of the project, but so far they have not responded.
R. F. AYRE,, Mayor of Wenlock.
Oswald House,
Coalbrookdale.
BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.
WEDNESDAY.
Present:- Alderman D.
L. Prestage (chairman), Councillors E. G. Exley, T. Instone, G. Keay, T.
I. Griffiths, T. Doughty, and J.
Nicklin, Messrs. F. H. Potts (town
clerk), Geo. Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (inspector), D. Oakes
(collector), and Dr. Gepp (medical
officer).
Dr. Gepp expressed
his opinion that the scarlet-fever epidemic was dying away. No cases had been notified during the present month. Altogether there had been 35 cases in 21 houses. The schools were closed, and he thought they would be throughout this month. The doctor remarked that scarlet fever was not so dangerous as formerly. He referred to a case in which a boy was affected mildly, who went
to a place in the mornings to clean
boots, and at night did lathering for a barber. The case was first detected at the former place, where the boy’s hands
began to peel.- Mr. Nicklin said he was astounded to hear of such a case. With all their precautions they hardly knew when they would be able to stamp
out the epidemic.- Dr. Gepp said there were many cases of scarlet fever that a doctor could do no more than suspect. It was a disease that would not be
stamped out at all.- The Chairman
observed that there were undoubtedly
mild cases that the parents would cure themselves
rather than call in a doctor.- Dr. Gepp: If you can prove that the Authority can prosecute.- Mr. Keay : If
a doctor cannot always tell, how can you expect the parents to do so?- Mr. Nicklin said he was of opinion that the
cases should have been isolated.-
Dr. Gepp remarked that the smallpox isolation hospital was not large enough- the accommodation was not sufficient to deal with a large number
of cases. The Authority, he added,
had done all they possibly could to
abate the epidemic.- The Chairman said
the hospital had cost enough money, but if it was opened it would cost a great deal more.- Mr. Doughty stated that the
Broseley Wood children were stopped from going to Jackfield.- Mr. Nicklin: Are
all the Sunday schools closed?- Mr. Herbert replied in the affirmative.
Mr.
Abberley reported that all the water mains were in good working order.
The
Clerk said there was a balance in hand on both accounts of £410. Cheques required that day to pay bills amounted to
£396.- Mr. Oakes stated that £250 was yet to be collected.
With reference to the
lighting up of the approaches to the
Coalport ferry, Mr. Doughty said he was of opinion that if the Council were not
liable for the lighting up of that part of the river, they should compel the Madeley Wood Company
to light it.- This Clerk said he did not think they could do so.- Mr. Nicklin
suggested a readjustment of the public lamps at Jackfield.-The Chairman
remarked hat be did not see why they should light up the landing rights which
were claimed by the Madeley Wood Company.- The Clerk was instructed to write
the Madeley Wood Company on the matter.
The Town Clerk
presented his estimate of the, expenditure for the ensuing year, amounting to
£1,596. A rate of 3s. in the pound was
ordered to be levied, which is a reduction of 4d. in the pound.
BROSELEY.
Death.- Early on Wednesday there quietly passed away, in his
67th year, Mr. Jonas Abraham Burnet of High
Street. Deceased was a member of a well-known Broseley family, and
had carried on the business of a
grocer and provision dealer for many years, retiring a few years back through failing health. He was
greatly respected by a large circle of friends,
who sympathise with the bereaved family.
LITERACY EVENING.-
On Wednesday the usual weekly meeting of the
Broseley Wesley Guild was held in the Wesleyan
Schoolroom. Mr. J. E. Hartshorne presided
over a fairly good attendance.- Mr.
L. F. Bartle, Iron-Bridge, gave an
excellent paper on the subject, “Is War Beneficial to the Human Race?” which drew forth an interesting discussion
in which the following took part:- Messrs. E. R., J. A., and A. T. Hartshorne, G. Aston, A. Williams, B. Jones,
S. Jones, and Mrs. E. R. Hartshorne.
The various criticisms were ably
replied to by Mr. Bartle, to whom a
vote of thanks was heartily accorded for his valued paper in the cause of peace.
RENT
AUDIT.- Lord Forester's rent audit
was held on Thursday at the Lion Hotel. After the rents were received
from the tenantry by Mr. Hamilton (agent), he
presided at the dinner. Mr. H. Onions occupied the vice-chair. The healths of
Lord and Lady Forester, and also that
of Captain George Forester were enthusiastically
drunk. There were other toasts, and at intervals
songs were rendered by the company.
LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.- On
Monday a lecture on “The House of
Lords and the Education Question” was
given by Mr. J. E. Hartshorne, in the clubroom, Mr. Jones presiding
over a moderate attendance. Speaking of the
House of Lords, the lecturer said there
was a variety of opinion extant in regard to what should be done with that assembly. Personally, he was prepared to leave the matter in the hands of the Prime Minister, who, he felt sure,
would be able to find a way out of the
difficulty. The suggestion thrown out
by Mr. Herbert Gladstone could not be entertained for a moment, so that
something would have to be done to
bring the Second Chamber more in conformity with the will of the nation.
In regard to the education question, the
lecturer said he considered it of the
utmost importance that all the
children should receive a thoroughly sound education to fit them for the battle of life. He was in favour of an undenominational system of religious education, but was strongly opposed to dogma or sectarianism being taught in any school supported by the nation. He was not in favour of a purely secular system of education. He thought such a bill
would be thrown out by the Lords, and
that their action would be supported
by the bulk of the nation. An animated
discussion ensued, in which the following, took part:-Messrs. E. R. Hartshorne,
A. Malpass, C. Onions, T. Garbett, and the chairman.
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16th February 1907
Letters to the Editor
JACKFIELD FERRY.
Sir,- The letter in last
week's issue of the JOURNAL concerning
Jackfield Ferry rather impresses me as exceedingly weak. The writer suggests
that nothing short of an accident in
crossing the ferry to a representative of the County Council may have
the desired effect of a bridge being erected
at the county’s expense. Secondly,
he informs us that the Madeley Sanitary
Committee have decided to devote the Haynes
bequest towards the erection of a
footbridge at the same place. Now, sir, I maintain that this is more than they can do. The legacy was
bequeathed with the direct intention of benefiting Iron-Bridge, not Jackfield. T. H. HAYNES
BROSELEY.
FUNERAL.- The remains
of the
late Mr. Jonas Abraham Burnet of High Street were laid to rest in the family vault at Birch Meadow Baptist Chapel, amidst every demonstration of respect. The service
was impressively conducted by the Rev. J. Cade, Wesleyan minister of Madeley Wood. The cortege left the late residence of the deceased, the
bearers being Messrs. H. J. Rushton,
S. Hill, J. H. Inions, S. T. Instone,
P. A. Instone, and E. R. Instone. The mourners were:- Messrs. Archie Burnet (son), Henry
Burnet (brother), Wm. Burnet, Henry
Burnet, A. A. Exley (cousins), T.
Francis (son-in-law), A. Evans (brother-in-law). A number of magnificent
floral tributes were sent by relatives and
friends.
LECTURE.- At the special
request of the members of the Broseley
Branch of the Liberal and Labour- Association,
a lecture, entitled, “Historical Shropshire”, was given in the clubroom by Mr. W. H.
Southouse, Madeley Wood, on Wednesday
evening. Mr. J. E. Hartshorne presided over a moderate attendance.
The lecturer, at the outset, said his lecture
was not in any sense political, and that on the present occasion he dissociated himself entirely therefrom. He said Shropshire was the largest inland county in
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23rd February
1907
Letters to the Editor
JACKFIELD FERRY.
Sir,- In your last issue I notice that a correspondent, signing himself T. H. Haynes, tells us in very decided language that it is more than the Madeley Sanitary Committee can do to devote the “Haynes“ bequest to the erection of a free bridge over the River Severn, and that the legacy was bequeathed with the direct intention of benefiting Iron-Bridge, not Jackfield.
Now I do not think it likely that the two latter words appear in the will, and as regards it being
a benefit to Jackfield, surely he
does not begrudge the crumbs that fall
from the rich man’s table, as the benefit
would be 99 per cent. for Iron-Bridge.
Probably Mr. Haynes is not aware that the proposed free bridge is to be erected at the end of Jackfield, next adjoining Iron-Bridge? At this point hundreds of Iron-Bridge people cross the river to their daily occupation, against which the number of Jackfield people who cross for the same purpose could easily be counted on, one’s fingers. The advantage to Jackfield would be for shopping purposes; here, again, Iron-Bridge shopkeepers would get the benefit by increased trade.
Iron-Bridge people have clearly shown what would be advantageous to them by their voting at the last two Council elections, where the candidate who was not conclusively for a free bridge had the honour of a back seat!
It would perhaps be interesting to learn some suggestion which will give Iron-Bridge a greater and exclusive benefit in which. Jackfield could in no way share. TOWNSMAN. Iron-Bridge.
2nd March
1907
BROSELEY
SUDDEN DEATH. - On Wednesday morning Mr. John Powis, proprietor of the Crown Inn, High Street, was seized with a stroke from the effects of which he died some few hours after. Deceased was in his 67th year, and was an old resident of the town. He leaves a wife, one son, and four daughters to mourn his loss
LANTERN LECTURE.- On Wednesday evening Mr. Albert Thomas of Broseley gave a deeply interesting and instructive lecture, entitled, “The Gipsy Girl and her Dying Saviour”, illustrated by means of a magic lantern, in the Congregational Schoolroom. During the evening Miss Ethel Anderson gave a recitation entitled, “The Road to Heaven”. Miss Hattie Jones sang the solo, “Only Tired”, and Mr. Edgar Hands contributed a violin solo. The proceeds are in aid of the Broseley Christian Endeavour Society.
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH.- On Tuesday afternoon Bishop Mather (acting for the Bishop of Hereford) held a confirmation service in this church. The Rev. G. F. Lamb M.A. (rector of Broseley), also took part in the service. There were also present:- The Rev. J. Marsden Edwards, M.A. (Rector of Jackfield), and the Rev. W. A. Terry (Vicar of Benthall). There were 17 candidates, Broseley supplying 9, Jackfield 4, and Benthall 4. Both before and after the “laying on of hands”, the Bishop delivered an impressive and practical address to the members of the church and the candidates. Appropriate hymns were rendered by the choir. There was a good congregation.
ENTERTAINMENT.- On Tuesday evening “The Victorian Players”
gave a variety entertainment in the Town Hall. The first part of the programme
was opened with a brilliantly-executed pianoforte solo by Mr. W. Davis, after
which the entire company sang the chorus, “Four of us and four of you”. Mr. W.
Davies gave a much-appreciated song, followed by Mr. F. Hill, with a comic
ditty. Mr. F. H. Martin gave an able interpretation of the monologue, “The Old
Bachelor”, and Miss Instone delighted the audience with her song, “When the
minister comes to tea”, which was encored. Mr. W. Price gave the
character-song, “Mein Faderland”, which was also encored. Mr. W. Davies sang-
“The Jovial Monk”. The monologue, “The Fallen Star”, was one of Mr. F. H.
Martin’s finest efforts, and resulted in a well deserved re-call. Miss G.
Preston sang in a pleasing manner “Penelope”, receiving a flattering re-demand.
Mr. F. Hill sang a comic song, "
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9th March 1907
BROSELEY LICENSING SESSIONS
The
adjourned Licensing Sessions were held on Tuesday, before Councillor R. F. Ayre (mayor), Captain
Geo. Forester,
Dr. Collins, Alderman J. Davies, and Councillor B. Maddox. Major Atcherley (Chief Constable)
was also present.
The Magistrates'
Clark (Mr. A. H. Thorn-Pudsey) stated that
the objections to the renewal of the licenses of the Bird-in-Hand
(Iron-Bridge), the Jug (Coalport), Prince of Wales (Broseley), Seven Stars (Broseley), and
Railway Tavern (Much Wenlock) had been
withdrawn.- Mr. Carrane, who represented The Jug and Railway Tavern,
objected to the withdrawal notices, on the
grounds that they were bad.- The Mayor
said the superintendent had served the notices by the order of the Licensing Justices.- Mr. Carrane I want to
show that the houses I represent are required
for the neighbourhood, and I ask that the licenses be renewed. I should like to call witnesses to prove that the houses are required.- The Mayor: I am afraid we cannot hear any evidence.-
Mr. Carrane: If you won’t hear me I cannot be heard.- Mr. Ayre: I am sorry we
can’t hear you. We grant the licenses.
The
objection to the renewal of the license of the Wheat Sheaf beerhouse, Iron-Bridge, was then dealt with. Mr, J. W. Littlewood appeared for the
owners, Eley's Stafford Brewery, Limited,
and Mr. G. H. Espley represented the
tenant, Mrs Sarah Ann Preece. Superintendent
Walters stated that the house was not
required for the needs of the district. The present tenant had been in
occupation of the premises since December
last, previous to which there was a great difficulty in obtaining a tenant. The house consisted of three rooms upstairs and four down. He visited the house
on February 15, and found the whole of the rooms in an untidy state and scantily furnished. There was no stabling or accommodation for vehicles of any
kind. There was only one entrance to the premises, and that at the front door abutting on the street.
Within a radius of 500 yards there were 10 fully-licensed public houses and one beerhouse. The White Hart was only
30 yards away.- Inspector Jones corroborated-Sergeant
Noakes also gave evidence.- Sarah Ann
Preece, tenant, stated that the business had considerably increased, her takings being nearly £6 a week.
The reason the rooms were untidy when the
police called was on account of unpacking the furniture- Mr. Littlewood,
addressing the, Bench, said he considered the objections brought forward against the renewal of the licence of this house
were trumpery. The trade had increased; the figures spoke for themselves, and should be considered by the Bench. He
asked for the licence to be granted for another year, and that in the meantime the ten houses mentioned should be visited. His clients had only purchased the house last Christmas. He strongly contended
that the house was required for the needs of the
district- Mr. Espley also addressed the Bench, on behalf of the tenant.- The Mayor remarked that the question of the renewal
would be referred to the Compensation
Authority, but in the meantime a provisional
renewal of the licence would be granted.
The
renewal of
the licence of the Coopers’ Arms, Madeley, was also objected to. Mr. J. H. Holmes represented the owners, the
trustees of the late Mr. Ed. Wright, and also
the traders, T. Cooper and Co.-
Superintendent Walters deposed that the
beerhouse in question had its first provisional license granted in the year 1865. The present tenant was John
Gallies, and the owners are the, executors of
the late Ed. Wright,
BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.
WEDNESDAY.
Present:-
Alderman D. L. Prestage (chairman),
Councillors E. G. Exley, T. I. Griffiths, G. Keay, and J. Nicklin, Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (sanitary inspector), and E. Oakes (rate collector).
Mr.
Herbert
reported that since the last meeting
there had been further outbreaks of scarlet
fever in three houses. There were four cases in one house at Ladywood. There were several cases he
said, that did
not get notified; the doctor was as a rule only called in to see the worst cases.- Mr. Nicklin remarked that in such circumstances they were hopeless to deal with it.- The Chairman was of opinion that it would be quite as well to open the
schools, as then he thought the children would
be more isolated.- Mr. Griffiths said, in
his opinion, it would be quite as well.-Mr. Nicklin observed that he did not think it would improve matters.- The Inspector said it was not the sanitary
conditions that caused the fever, but the
carelessness of the parents. The schools
would be closed till Easter.- Mr. Nicklin
thought it should go forth to the public
that the Council were doing their duty. The Chairman said they could only appeal to the parents to be more careful, and he suggested that
the inspector should caution them.- Mr. Herbert said there were five infected house, but two would be
disinfected this week.-Mr. Keay observed
that the people were in favour of the isolation hospital being opened.- The Chairman did not see that, through
the carelessness of the parents, the whole district should be put to the expence of opening the isolation hospital. Another
thing, that hospital was erected for a more malignant
disease.
Mr. Herbert reported
several nuisances, which were ordered to be
abated.
Mr.
Abberley, in his report, stated that he had inspected the water mains, and
found them
all in good order. The pumping at Posenhall Reservoir had been badly kept up, and the supply would only last 24 hours.
The Chairman said there were only 18 inches of water in the reservoir.
The
Clerk reported a balance in hand on the two accounts of £131 18s. 3d.- Mr. Oakes said he had to collect on
the general district rate £64
3s. 7d., and on the water rate £62 4s. 3d. He produced a list of rate defaulters, and he was instructed to take proceedings for the recovery of the
rate.
The
Clerk stated that he had heard nothing more respecting the lighting up of the approaches to the Coalport
ferry.
It
was decided to charge the trustees of the
Mr.
Nicklin referred to the condition of
Mr.
Keay called attention to the state of the Cobwell ashpit, and the surveyor was instructed to repair it.
Mr.
Keay also complained of the poor light in the gas Lamps, and this matter was left in the hands of the
surveyor.
BROSELEY.
BURIAL
BOARD.-
Alderman Prestage presided at a meeting
of this body on Wednesday, when the clerk (Mr. F. H. Potts) reported a
balance of £13 in hand.
PETTY
SESSIONS.- At
the Court on Tuesday, William Oakley was charged with being drunk at Jackfield, and was fined 12 s 6d.,
including costs.- Police-constable Reeves proved the case.
FUNERALS- On Sunday
afternoon the remains of the late Miss
Elizabeth
Morgan of Simpson's Lane, Broseley Wood, were interred in the graveyard attached to Broseley Congregational
Church. Deceased, who quietly passed away on the 26th ult., was 58 years of age, and had been a consistent
member of the Broseley Congregational
Church for 35 years, and had rendered
excellent services as a member of the choir
for 40 years. The Rev. Sydney Smith of the Congregational College,
LIBERAL AND LABOUR ASSOCIATION-
Yesterday week Mr. C. Lingard of Iron-Bridge gave a very able paper in “Drink and Social Problems", in the Broseley Clubroom. Mr. J. E. Hartshorne Presided over a fair attendance.
Referring to poverty, nothing, said the speaker, touched the
problem more than drunkenness; every
one knew it, and nothing made against
progress so much. We are always confronted with the
greed of the drink. The publican would not close his house even one day a week, yet the butcher,
baker, and grocer, do more than this. Nothing touched the efficiency of a nation as
this question of strong drink. He strongly condemned the system of tied-houses. He considered it a great evil and unjust
to the publicans, some of whom he knew to be good men, but they had to sell whatever article the
brewer sent them. The employment of barmaids, he contended, was a disgrace, and detrimental to their
highest interest and air-gun clubs held in public-houses led to drunkenness. In his opinion the “Pure Beer Bill" would do
a great deal of good in the direction of
temperance. A confirmed drunkard, he said, should never marry. There were 90,000 members of the Trades Unions of this country
who were total abstainers, which was a grand moral
force, and a great power for good, and they had three million members in
their Bands of Hope, the latter being his
greatest hope, for if a person never
tasted strong drink they would never want it. An animated discussion ensued, in which the following took; part:
- Messrs. A. Malpas. A. Evans, F. Holland, G. Ball, and J. Jones.- Mr. Lingard replied to the various criticisms.
WOMAN
SUFFRAGE.-This was the subject of a very interesting paper by Mr. E. R.
Hartshorne, The Cottage, in the Committee Room of the Liberal and Labour Association, on Monday evening. Mr. A.
Malpas, in his usual genial manner, presided over a moderate attendance. Mr.
Hartshorne, at the outset, said it was not
his intention to probe very deeply
into the subject matter of this paper, but rather to state certain facts and adduce
arguments in favour thereof, in order that the Question might be thoroughly ventilated, and a just decision arrived at. He
took up, as he considered, the cause of the
oppressed; the Liberal party had
always done this, and still contained
their noble efforts. If the women of the present day were brave enough to endure the obloquy, ill-treatment, and suffer even imprisonment for the
sake of others, there must be something in the cause they represent worthy of such a sacrifice, which
should at least command admiration and
respect. The answer given to “Passive
Resisters" has been that they should rise, their influence and vote to get the obnoxious Education Bill, introduced by Mr. Balfour and passed
by him and his party, repealed. Women were debarred of their choicest possession,
30th March 1907
BROSELEY.
ODDFELLOW’S FUNERAL.-The funeral of the late Mr. Alfred Jones took place on Saturday in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing people. Deceased was a member of the Iron-Bridge Oddfellows, and a contingent of the Order was in attendance. Mr.
R. Bunnagar read the Order's oration, and the
Rev. Marsden Edwards was the
officiating clergyman.
“THE HOUSING PROBLEM”.- This
was the subject of an interesting paper given
by Councillor Walter Roberts, J.P., of Iron-Bridge in the clubroom of the Liberal and Labour Association on Monday evening. Mr.
J. E. Hartshorne presided over a good
attendance. Mr. Roberts said
the paper he had prepared referred more especially
to the condition of things in our
large towns and cities, though he was fully aware of the fact that the
problem of overcrowding
did unfortunately exist in our rural and urban districts, though less acute. The object he had in view that
evening was to stir up an interest in the question. He drew a vivid and appalling
picture of the condition in which not
only the poorest but the whole mass of
the workers -men and women- were herded
together like animals. Was it to be wondered
at, therefore, that indecency and demoralisation existed under such
circumstances? He strongly condemned the
owners of slumland, who imposed heavy rents (and grew rich thereby) for
such insanitary tenements. The great cause
of this, he contended, was the rush
from the rural districts to the towns
and cities, for if every man, good or bad, were taken into account, there would not be enough room or the
whole of the labouring classes to be properly housed. The question of the hour was, “Back
to the land”; but in order that this matter might be successfully accomplished, let the owners of property in the rural and urban districts first
see to it that they set their own
house in order. Legislation alone
would not solve the question. It must be
backed up by the overwhelming voice of the people, who, having studied the question for themselves and become firmly convinced of its supreme importance to the nation as a whole, it would only
then be a matter of time before its
final consummation. A discussion followed, in which there took part- Messrs. T. Legge, A. Malpas, J. Jones, E. R. Hartshorne,
T. Garbett, G. Meredith, and George Harrison.
Councillor Roberts replied to the various criticisms, and a vote of thanks was
accorded him.
30th
March 1907
WENLOCK EDUCATION
COMMITTEE.
WEDNESDAY.
Present—Alderman
T. Cooke (chairman), Mr. J. H. A. Whitley (vice-chairman), Captain Geo.
Forester, Aldermen A. B. Dyas, D. L. Prestage, and J. Davies, Mrs. Squire, Miss
Rowland, Messrs. C. Edwards, W. H. Southouse, A. F. Hartshorn, F. H. Potts (town
clerk, and J. H. Gurnhill. (treasurer).—Alderman Dyas remarked that the new
terms of the united Counties Bank were considered satisfactory by the Finance
Committee, and the balance appearing due from the treasurer that day was £1,888
16s. 4d. Cheques had that day been signed for £544 5s. 11d., leaving, he said,
a nice balance in hand of £1,100- Alderman Prestage was of opinion that the
total turnover would be about £8,000, adding that they would be better off
under the new arrangement.—The Chairman: Particularly if the Government will
pay the grants more frequently.— It was agreed to accept the new banking terms.
Several
teachers were granted an increase in their salaries, which Mr. Dyas remarked
were the annual increments.
The
resignations of Miss B. Stevenson and Miss S. L. Stevenson were accepted.—Miss
Elsie Jones was appointed headmistress of the Much Wenlock Infants School, at a
salary of £80 a year.—Miss M. Yates was appointed provisional assistant at the
Much Wenlock School at a salary of £23 a year.—Miss McCoy was appointed supplementary
teacher in the Broseley Wood School, at a salary of £30 yearly.
The Clerk
was instructed to send a circular letter to the correspondents of the several
schools asking them to give their prizes for attendance as soon as possible
after the close of the school year.
30th March 1907
Letters
to the Editor
Sir,— I
see from the report of the County Council meeting that two gentlemen were
co-opted as members of the Secondary and Technical Education Committee for the
county. One of these gentlemen was interested in the iron trade and the other
one in agriculture. It is a pity that the clay industry of the county is not
represented in any way, and by the clay industry I mean everyone included in the
trade from the manufacture of Coalport china down to the making of the coarser
clay goods. The number of people employed in this industry is about 1,500,
while the engineering and iron trades employ some 2,300 people, so that the
latter industry is more than well represented, having some three members on the
committee. There will no doubt, be work of great importance to the various industries
of the county carried out by the Secondary Committee, and apparently one of the
most important industries will be unrepresented in their Councils.
R. P. AYRE.
Coalbrookdale.
6th April 1907
BROSELEY CYCLIST’S DEATH.
The death
took place in the Salop Infirmary on Thursday of Thomas Hughes (16), who
resided at
An inquest was held on the body yesterday,
before Mr. R. E. Clarke, Coroner, at Shrewsbury.—William Kenyon,
THE LADY FORESTER TRUST
The Trustees invite TENDERS for the Supply of
the under-mentioned Articles to the COTTAGE HOSPITAL BROSELEY, from the 1st
May 1907, to April 30th 1908 (both inclusive):- 1. Groceries. 2. Butchers’
Meat. 3. Coals and Coke. 2. Milk and Eggs. 5. Haberdashery. 6. Wines, Spirits,
and Mineral Waters 7. Horse Hire for Ambulance and Conveyances. Forms of Tender
(upon which only Tenders will be received) and conditions of Contract may be
obtained form the Matron,
Tenders must be in, addressed to “The Lady
Forester Trustees, memorial Hospital, Much Wenlock”, sealed, and endorsed
“Tender for - -”, not later than Monday, April 22nd, 1907.
The Trustees do not bind themselves to accept
the Lowest or any Tender and reserve the right to accept either in whole or in
part.
13th April 1907
MADELEY COUNTY COURT
WEDNESDAY.
Before his Honour Judge Harris Lea.
A QUOIT
CLUB’S EXCURSION.- Thomas Instone, livery stable keeper, Broseley, sued John
Hancocks, Hodge Bower, Iron-Bridge, for £2 16s. , the sum alleged to be due
from defendant for the hire of a brake,- Defendant denied liability.-Mr G. H.
Espey appeared for plaintiff whose case was that on Whit Monday last a number
of quoit players wished to pay a visit to Shrewsbury to play a match, and the
defendant, as the captain of the Hodge Bower Club, undertook to obtain a brake,
the expenses of which he said would be guaranteed to him by their Shrewsbury
rivals. On the way back 21s. was
collected from the occupants of the coach, but plaintiff’s son who was driving,
refused to take it, as he said Mr Hancocks was responsible for payment for the
whole of them, at the rate of 2s. 6d. per head, and it was he who had engaged
the brake.- Defendant now stated that he did not engage the brake; it was a man
named Morris who had left the locality, who did it. Defendant paid his
half-crown to Morris, and several others did the same.- The Judge gave judgment
for defendant, but did not allow costs.
DISPUTED
BALANCE OF ACCOUNT.-The executors of the late James Leadbetter, Broseley,
claimed from Samuel Thomas Instone, butcher, &c Broseley, the sum of £2
19s. 9d, balance of account, but the defendant denied that liability, and
claimed from plaintiffs £1 14s.- Mr Thorn Pudsey appeared for the plaintiffs,
and Mr G. H. Espley for the defendant.- It was stated for plaintiffs that for
several years the parties had reciprocally traded, and it was only when the
accounts came up recently for a final settlement that defendant denied that he
owed the amount which was now claimed.- On the other hand defendant disputed
over 50 items in the account rendered to him, and said he had failed to get the
accounts when he asked for them, or he would have detected the errors earlier.-
The Judge found for plaintiffs for £1 19s., and dismissed the counterclaim.
DISPUTED
CLAIMS.- The executors of the late James Leadbetter, Broseley, claimed £1 14s.
5d. from James Clark cabinet maker, but credit was now given which reduced the
claim to 14s. 8d. In this case also there had been inter-trading for years and
a running account since 1899.- After hearing the evidence the Judge said he
must do something to discourage the discreditable system of carrying on business
year after year, and he was going to do all he could to try to stop people
adopting a course of submitting bills for goods which had been obtained three
or four years before the accounts had been sent in. Instead of giving interest, he would take
something off as far as he could. It was
a wretched system not to submit bills in a prompt and systematic way. He would give judgement for plaintiff for
12s.
13th April 1907
A BROSELEY SUICIDE.
On Tuesday
morning the body of Mr. Saml. Davis of High Street, Broseley, was found in a
small shed in
On
Wednesday Mr. F. H. Potts, borough coroner, held an inquest on the body of deceased.
Edwin
Davis said deceased was his brother. The latter had managed a brickworks
carried on by Mr George Davis sen. He also had an interest in the works. He (witness)
was also interested in the works. Trade had been bad, and his brother had had a
difficulty in meeting the liabilities of the business but he had never said anything
to him about it.
James
Burton Carver said that he went to the Batches on an errand for Mr. Smith, and
went into a shed, and saw deceased had a white handkerchief round his neck. He
was lying on the left side with his knees drawn up, and the head hanging from a
ring, which was only 20 inches from the floor. Deceased was dead. Witness did
not cut deceased down because he did not think it was his duty.—The Coroner:
Then you would let the man lie there and die? He might have been alive. Why did
you not untie the handkerchief? —Witness: It startled me. I was afraid. I am
certain deceased was dead.
Police-constable
Reeves deposed that the shed was 200 yards from the office. He produced the
handkerchief, which was tied tightly round the neck. He cut the body down,
which he found was warm, but the extremities were cold. He was of opinion that
deceased had been there a few hours.
After some
further evidence the Coroner summed up, and the jury found that “Deceased
strangled himself whilst temporarily insane”.
FORESTER COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Two miles
from the town of
Lord
Forester represented Wenlock from 1828 to 1874, when he succeeded his brother
in the peerage. He was the “Father of the House of Commons”. There are eight
beds, and two cots in the wards, which are admirably arranged. The operating
theatre, which is fully equipped, is laid out with all the latest improvements,
the flooring of which is of marble mosaic, and has a picturesque appearance.
There are two up-to-date bath-rooms, and well furnished rooms for a matron and
six nurses. The hospital is lighted up with incandescent light, and the floors
are polished pitch pine blocks. The fully equipped laundry, with all the latest
improvements, occupies another position of the grounds. There is also a
smart-looking lodge, in which the very genial and obliging caretakers (Mr. and
Mrs. Griffiths) reside. The matron is Miss Basket. There are also two acres of
ground, which may be looked upon as a parade ground for the convalescent
patients. The hospital will form a residence for the district nurses, who will
probably relieve the sisters from Much Wenlock. Not only does the building improve
the appearance of the town, but will also prove a great boon to the working
classes of the neighbourhood. Dr. Boon has been appointed house-surgeon.
13th April 1907
BROSELEY.
SPECIAL
SERVICES—On Sunday Mr. H. J. Banks of
SUDDEN
DEATH.— Yesterday week the lifeless body of Mr. George Davies of High Street
was found on the top of the hill leading to the Park. He had been ailing for
some years, and, having received medical treatment for the last 12 months, an inquest
was not considered necessary.
COMEDY.—On
Wednesday evening a large and fashionable audience was present in the Town Hall
to witness the performance of Pinero's popular comedy, “Sweet Lavender”, placed
upon the boards by “The Victorian
Players”, which, under the capable direction Mr. F. Howard Martin proved a
great success. Mr. W. Edge, jun., gave a good interpretation of Mr. Geoffrey Wedderburn (of Wedderburn,
Green, Heskett, Bankers, Barnchester) and Mr. F. Reward Martin’s portrayal of
Clement Hale (his adopted son studying for the Bar) was very fine, displaying
histrionic and elocutionary abilities of no mean order. Mr. Allan Ledger was
also very successful as Dr. Delaney (a fashionable physician) and Mr. W.
Price's impersonation of Dick Phenyl (a barrister) was a great success. Mr.
Fred Hill’s portrayal of Horace Bream (a young American) was clever and
effective. Mr. W. Instone gave a faithful and appreciative delineation of Mr.
Maw (a solicitor), and Mr. P. Preston, who undertook the role of Mr. Bulger
(hairdresser and wigmaker) at a day’s notice, acquitted himself remarkably
well. Miss J. Rushton, in the character of Mrs. Gilfillian (a widow-Mr.
Wedderburn's sister), was a pronounced success, being most realistic. Miss E.
S. Instone in the role of Minnie (her daughter) proved herself a most vivacious
and charming actress. Miss L. Hill also cleverly impersonated Ruth Rolt
(housekeeper and laundress of Brain Court), but the heroine of the piece was
Miss G. A. Preston, whose clever and graceful impersonation of Lavender (her
daughter) was most marked and appreciated. The musical arrangements were in the
capable hands of Miss Ethel White (Iron-Bridge), hon. pianist to the “Victorian
Players”. The proceeds are in aid of Broseley Cricket Club funds. On Thursday
evening the performance was repeated with marked success.
20th April 1907
LINLEY.
MARRIAGE.—
On Tuesday a pretty wedding took place at the picturesque old church of this
place the contracting parties being Mr. W. S. Instone, eldest son of Mr. Thomas
Instone, High Street, Broseley, and Miss Harriet Lawley, only daughter of the
late Mr. F. and Mrs. Lawley of Loughton, Burwarton. The bride was given away by
her brother, who also acted as “best man”. The bride wore a dress of grey
voile, trimmed with white silk, and hat to match the bridesmaid's (Miss O.
Instone) dress was of navy blue, and hat to match. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. G. F. Lamb, rector. After the register was signed the party
adjourned to the hall, where between 30 and 40 sat down to the wedding
breakfast provided by Mrs. Wooler. Presents to the number of 40 were received.
As the bridal party were leaving the church the Wheatland Hounds passed through
the drive in full cry, and came in for a good share of rice and confetti.
20th April 1907
BROSELEY.
FUNERAL.-
Yesterday week the remains of the late Mr. Samuel Davies of High Street,
Broseley, were interred in the cemetery. The Rev. J. Marsden Edwards, M.A.
(rector of Jackfield) was the officiating clergyman. There was a large and representative
gathering, including the tradesmen of the town, whose business was partially or
wholly suspended during the solemn obsequies, and as further proof of a the
respect in which the deceased was held the blinds were drawn at most of the
private houses.
PETTY SESSIONS.-TUESDAY.
Before Messrs. R. F. Ayre (Mayor),
A. B. Dyas, W. J. Legge, E. W. Shorting,
B. Maddox, and W. Roberts.
BRAVERY
REWARDED.— The Mayor said, before they proceeded with the business of the
Court, he had a very pleasant office to perform, and that was to present Ernest
Roberts (Iron-Bridge) with the Royal Humane Society’s parchment for the act of
bravery in which he saved a child's life. The circumstances of the case were
that a little girl named May Watson was picking blackberries on the Severn side
at Iron-Bridge, when she fell in the river, and was carried away down the
stream about 150 yards, the river being high at the time. Roberts was standing
on the river side opposite the Jackfield ferry, and seeing the child in the
stream he jumped into the river, and saved the child’s life. He (the Mayor) had
great pleasure in handing the certificate to him. The Magistrates’ Clerk and
the Bench also wished him to accept a sum of money subscribed by them. (Applause.)—Roberts,
who is an ex-soldier, accepted the gift with thanks.
27th April 1907
JACKFIELD.
PRESENTATION.-
On Monday Mr. C. B. Moore, Hockley Road House, Broseley, was the recipient of a
handsome set of Coalport china fruit-dishes from his colleagues in the drawing
office at Messrs. Maw's Works, Jackfield, the occasion being his recent
marriage. Mr. J. Mason made the presentation, and Mr. Moore suitably responded.
4th May 1907
BROSELEY.
BOWLING
GREEN.—A beautiful
SPECIAL
SERVICES.— On Sunday two impressive sermons were preached (morning and evening)
in the Birch Meadow Baptist Chapel by Mr. David Smith of Bilston. Special hymns
were well rendered by the children and choir, under the direction of Mr. E. A.
Broadhurst. There was a moderate attendance at each service. A collection was
taken at the close in aid of chapel funds.
PLEASURE
FAIR.- Amidst showers of hail and rain and cold winds this annual event, shorn
of its ancient pageantry was held in a field adjoining the
GYMNASTIC
SOCIETY.— The annual meeting of the Benthall and District Gymnastic Society was
held in the Old Reading Room on Monday. The accounts, for the past year showed
a deficit of a few pence, which was caused by the purchase of a considerable
amount of apparatus during the year. Mr. A. O. Jones, Chapel House, Broseley,
was re-elected secretary.
COURT
LEET.— The annual meeting of this old association took place on Tuesday. The
preliminary meeting was held at the Court House, the residence of Mr. Nathaniel
Hartshorne, where Mr. E. B. Potts (secretary) swore in the jury. The constables
were re-appointed, and the accounts passed. The meeting afterwards adjourned to
the Lion Hotel, where a good company sat down to a capital dinner, given by
Lord Forester. Mr. George Potts presided, and Mr. H. Roberts occupied the
vice-chair. After the cloth was removed the usual toasts were duly honoured but
none were so enthusiastically received as the toasts of “Lord and Lady Forester”,
submitted by Mr. H. Roberts. Songs were rendered by the company during the evening.
SUDDEN
DEATH.—Mr. Coroner F. H. Potts held an inquiry on Monday at the Town Hall
concerning the death of George Lewis, 49, a drover, who expired suddenly on the
previous day. It appeared from the evidence that deceased, a single man, lived
with his mother in
4th May 1907
MADELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
THE PROPOSED BRIDGE.-
Mr. Bryan asked if anything had been heard
from the County Council regarding the
footbridge across the Severn.- The
Clerk said he had received a communication from the County Council to the effect that they could not contribute anything towards the bridge.
11th May 1907
SALOP COUNTY COUNCIL
Roads and Bridges.
In
the report of the roads and
Bridges Committee, it was shown that Mr. R,
Blakeway Phillips had been re-elected chairman. The following amounts
were recommended for payment in respect of the maintenance of main roads:- Dawley Urban District:, Council £224 7s. 3d.; Ellesmere, £234 2s. 9d.;
Mr. Blakeway Phillips
proposed the adoption of the report.
Mr
Yates asked whether it was the duty of the County Council to water the highways running
through the
villages, and at the same time he complained of the dust nuisance.
Mr.
Phillips said they were under no legal obligation to do so. Several rural authorities had
approached them
on the matter, and it had been considered, but the committee thought it inadvisable to proceed in
the direction indicated on account of the great expense that it would entail.
In
reply to Mr. Foster, Mr. Phillips said the committee had carefully considered all communications which had been made to them with respect to
dangerous places on the highways, and
already they had put up some 150
signal posts, but it was thought that if
they became too common but little
notice would be taken of them.
The
report was adopted.
11th May 1907
BROSELEY.
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.- On Sunday special services were held in the Broseley Congregational Church to
celebrate its anniversary, when two
able sermons were preached by the Rev. Arthur B. Kinsey, B.A. (of Manchester Baptist College), which were
listened to with great attention
throughout. The musical portion of
the services was well rendered by the choir. The anthem in the morning was “The Heavens proclaim Him”, and in
the evening, “Sound the trumpet in
BOYS’ SCHOOL. - Yesterday week the prizes for regular attendance were distributed by the rector, the Rev. G. F. Lamb. Prizes were given to the boys who made 95 per cent. of the possible attendances, and 90 boys attained this limit, and received books as a reward. Illuminated certificates were also given to the boys who made the full attendances for the year. The following boys gained certificates:- Cecil Thomas (who has attended three full years), Thomas Britton, Charles Thomas, James Jones, and William Edwards (who have attended two full years), and Herbert Meredith. Arthur Harris. Ernest Pope, John Gittings, Hubert Pearce, Archie Davis, Albert Garbett, Walter Wase, Harold Gough, Joseph Gallier, Arthur Sneyd, James Britton, George, Chadwick, and Frederick Taylor (who have attended one full year). Several other boys have missed their certificates owing to choir excursions or Sunday school treats.
BENEFIT CONCERT.- On Monday evening a very successful concert was given in the Wesleyan
Schoolroom for the benefit of an old
resident of the town, who has been
thrown out of employment. Mr. J. Fellowes (Woodhouse) presided over
a large and appreciative audience. There was
an excellent programme provided, each
item being received with marked approval.
Mr. George Tonkiss, Mr. Percy Hartshorne, Mr. F. Glover, Miss Hartshorne, Mr.
W. A. Garbett, Mr. A. O. Jones,
and Mr. A. J. Hartshorne
contributed to the
programme. An able rendering of the cantata, “A Summer Day” was given by the Broseley Congregational Church Choir. Mr. George Tonkiss accompanied.
18th May 1907
WENLOCK BOROUGH COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY
Present: - The Mayor (Councillor R. F. Ayre), Alderman D. L. Prestage, A. B. Dyas, J.
Davies, W. J. Legge, T. Cooke, F. G. Beddoes, Captain Geo. Forester,
Councillors Bishop, Maddox, Boulton, Morris, Hayes, Milner, Keay, Instone, Whittaker, J. Roberts, Griffiths, Webster, W. Roberts, Fletcher, Bryan, Edwards, and Horton, with Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), B Herbert (sanitary inspector), E. J. Symonds (weights and measures inspector), and Dr. Gepp (medical officer).
It
was decided, on the motion of Mr. Cooke, that the borough seal be affixed to an
agreement with the Great Western Railway Company, relating to the repair of
bridges in the Wenlock sanitary district.
Dr. Gepp presented his annual report, and referred to the
phthisis disease, and referred to the duties
of the sanitary authorities. He
referred to the usefulness of sanatoria for the treatment of cases in an early stage if the disease was admitted, and was of opinion that if the borough could be provided with a small sanatorium, containing from six to ten beds, very valuable assistance would be
given. The Lady Forester charity had really
provided admirable general hospitals at Wenlock and Broseley and a Convalescent Home at Llandudno for
the inhabitants of the borough, and he thought if the trustees found it
possible to provide and maintain a sanatorium for phthisis, also, in the borough, it would be of the greatest advantage. There was the curative
sanatorium and the hospital for the treatment
of those cases in the last stages of the disease
which was dangerous to the public.
The Mayor said he was
obliged to Dr. Gepp for his interesting remarks, and hoped that good fruit would be the result.- A vote of thanks was accorded that officer for
his report, moved by Mr. Davies, and seconded by Captain Forester.
The Clerk reported that a
deputation had waited on the County Council Committee concerning the question
of the proposed bridge across the
Mr. Maddox said they had
not been asked to pay anything towards the bridges in the county. He moved the
letter be referred to the Bridge Committee and perhaps at the next meeting a moderate
appeal would be made to the Borough Council.- The Mayor seconded the motion
which was carried.
Mr. Beddoes was appointed
delegate to attend the Sanitary Congress in
Mr. Symonds gave his
report of weights and measures. The fees amounted to £20 1s. 1d., being practically
the same as last year. He had made the usual surprise visits, and he was
pleased to say that he had found no case that necessitated a prosecution. (Applause.)
He was also pleased to state that the Board of Trade had passed the set of
standard weights belonging to this authority, which were now legal for a period
of five more years, thus saving the Council considerable outlay in the new set.
Mr. Symonds was thanked
for his excellent report, and complimented on the genial manner in which he discharged
his duties.
BROSELEY WOOD.
THE
CHILDREN attending
18th May 1907
BROSELEY
FOR MEN ONLY.- On Saturday evening a
special service was conducted in the
SUNDAY CONCERT.- On Sunday afternoon the Jackfield Brass Band gave a concert on the Victoria Institute Bowling Green. The programme consisted of high-class music, and was rendered in fine style under the conductorship of Mr. George Aston, bandmaster. There was a large number of appreciative listeners.
SUDDEN DEATH.- On Monday Mr. Coroner F. H. Potts held an inquest on the body of Eliza Hill, licensee of the Lord Hill Hotel, who expired somewhat
suddenly.- Harry Hill, son, deposed to finding his mother dead in bed on Saturday morning. His mother had had a bad cough for a long period, but
she never had a doctor, and appeared to be better than usual on the Friday. - Elizabeth Hill,
daughter, said her mother was 53 years
of age. When she went to bed on the
Friday night, she appeared in her usual
health. She had been taking medicine for her breath.- Elizabeth Margaret
Lloyd said that deceased had complained of
shortness of breath, and witness believed she was troubled with her heart.-The
jury returned a verdict of “Death from natural causes”
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH. - On Sunday special services were held in this church, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. F. B. Philps (diocesan missioner), who delivered two eloquent sermons. The lessons were read by Mr. H. H. Clark. There were good congregations, and the rev. gentleman, in appealing for large offertories to clear off a deficit of about £28, said that Broseley ought to consider itself fortunate in having so fine a Parish Church wherein to worship, and in only one other Parish Church that he had visited in the diocese of Hereford was the service so reverently and musically rendered. The anthems were, “Lift up your heads” (Handel) and the “Hallelujah Chorus” (“Messiah”), under the leadership of Mr. W. H. Griffiths, Miss Watkiss (L. R. A. M.) being at the organ. The offertories exceeded £10.
SALOPIANS
IN AMERICA.- The marriage of
Mr. Arthur John Preston (eldest son
of Mr. George Preston of High Street, Broseley) and Miss Ethel Emley
Rushton (eldest daughter of Mr. H. J.
Rushton, also of High Street,
Broseley) was celebrated at
IRONBRIDGE
PETTY SESSIONS.-TUESDAY.
Before Councillor R. F. Ayre (mayor), Captain G. Forester, Dr. G. O. Collins, Messrs. A. B. Dyes, F. G. Beddoes, W. J. Legge, and W. Roberts.
STEALING
AN UMBRELLA.- Mary Garbett, wife of Isaac Garbett, miner, Madeley, was charged with stealing
an umbrella, value 10s. 6d., the property
of Charlotte Ellis, single woman, Jackfield.-
Ellis stated that she paid a visit to her sister, Mrs. Perks, and left
the umbrella outside the house. A few minutes
later she found that the umbrella had disappeared. - James Perks, cooper, Jackfield, stated that he saw the defendant coming from the direction of his house.
W. H. Harper, setter, Jackfield, said
he met Garbett by the Jackfield
Crossing, when she told him she was trying
to sell the umbrella produced for 1s. He gave her 1s. 6d., took her to a public-house, and paid for a drink for her. He bought it because she was hard
up. -Defendant pleaded not guilty, stating
that she gave two boys 1d. each for
the umbrella. Harper did not give her anything.- Garbett was bound over under
the First Offenders Act to be of good behaviour for 12 months.
BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATIONS.
WARRANT FOR ABSENT DEBTOR
AT MADELEY.
A Bankruptcy Court was held before Mr. Registrar Potts, at Madeley County Court Office, on Wednesday.
A receiving order was
made against Ambrose Hancock, formerly
of Hodge Bower, Iron-Bridge, and also of the Lion Hotel, Broseley, on the petition
of Messrs. G. J. Holt and Sons of
Shrewsbury. The petition was dated
the 1st of May, but since then debtor's
address could not be traced, and his whereabouts were still unknown on Wednesday.-The examination was fixed for the 12th June.
JACKFIELD.
A SACRED CONCERT was given on
Sunday afternoon by the local prize band, when the programme included the Shropshire
Championship test piece, “Gems of
Song”. A collection was taken for the band's contesting expenses.
WEDDING.- On Monday a marriage was celebrated at St.
Mary's Church, the contracting parties being Mr. Thos. William Poole, fifth son of Mr. Frank Poole of Jackfield, and Miss Ada
Cleobury, third daughter of Mr. Thomas Cleobury,
also of Jackfield. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Marsden
Edwards, rector, the service being choral. The bride, who looked exceedingly
well in a slate coloured dress, with white
hat trimmed with orange blossoms, was given away by her father. The
bridesmaids - Misses May and Lily Harrison
(cousins of the bride) - were prettily
attired in white silk dresses, with hats to match, Mr. Edward Poole (brother of the bridegroom) acted as “best man”. Mrs.
Edwards (wife of the rector) presided
at the organ, and, during the signing of the register, played with great taste the voluntary, “But the Lord is mindful of His own”. At the
conclusion of the ceremony, the wedding party, which consisted of a considerable
number of relatives and well-wishers of both bride and bridegroom, adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents, where
an excellent spread awaited them. The presents
were numerous, useful, and valuable.
1st June
1907
IRONBRIDGE
RE AMBROSE HANCOCK.-
A meeting of the creditors of the debtor, who recently
carried on business at the Crown Inn, Hodge Bower, Iron-bridge, and the Lion Hotel, Broseley, was convened for
Wednesday, at the office of the official receiver,
The official receiver remains trustee.
BROSELEY
PRESENTATION.- On Tuesday
an interesting ceremony took place at Broseley Post Office, when Mr. Edward
Hartshorne was presented with an Imperial Service Medal, on his retirement from
the post of rural postman, after 33 years’ service.
FIRE BRIGADE.- A meeting
of this brigade was recently held, under the presidency of Mr. George Potts
when there were also present:- Messrs. W. Francis, H, Hughes, Geo S. Williams,
A. Taylor (Captain), and W, Edge, junr, (hon. Secretary). It was reported that
through the kindness of Lord Forester, a manual fire engine has been provided
for the use of the Broseley, Jackfield, and District Fire Brigade, and as this
will be a great boon to the farmers, &c., outside the area served by the
local water supply, it was decided to appeal to them for financial support
towards the cost of putting the engine in thorough working order and the upkeep
of the brigade generally.- It was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent
to the widow of the late Samuel Davies, who was a most respected member of the
committee.
8th June 1907
BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL,
WEDNESDAY.
Present: - Alderman D.
L. Prestage (chairman), Councillors T. Instone,
G. Keay,
T. L. Griffiths, T. Doughty, and J.
Nicklin, Messrs. F. Potts (clerk), G.
Stevenson. (surveyor), H. Herbert (sanitary inspector), and E. Oakes (rate collector).
Mr. Herbert reported
a number of nuisances, and the usual orders
were made. - Mr. Keay said he was
of opinion that they should not be too hard on
the owners of property.- The Chairman replied that houses must be kept in a proper sanitary condition.- Mr. Keay said he had heard that when bricklayers
were short of a job, they wrote the inspector concerning the condition of the houses, which he considered was not right. He knew a person who sold
his house for £15 rather than spend
too much on repairs.- The Inspector said he had not received any letter from any bricklayers to his knowledge.
Mr.
Abberley reported that be had examined the water mains, and found them all in good order. He also reported that the Posenhall recorder was in good working order, and that the hospital meter was working all right.
The
Clerk reported that the balance in hand on the general district rate account was £93, and a balance on the wrong side of the water account to the amount of
£133 14s. 4d.- The Chairman : £40 on the wrong side on both accounts.-Mr. Doughty maintained that if all paid their rates within a month
there would be no overdraft, and thus
bank charges would be saved. He did
not see why some persons should
finance the concern for the benefit of the whole district.- The Chairman suggested that the councillors should pay their rates first. (Laughter.)- Mr.
Nicklin was of opinion they could do nothing better than leave the matter in
the hands of the collector. He did not think they could establish any
hard and fast rule. He generally paid
his rate when pressed. (Laughter.)- Mr.
Griffiths said he thought it would be
a good thing if all the ratepayers could sit on the Council.- Mr. Keay: I should like to see all the householders pay the rates direct.- Mr. Doughty :
And so should I.- Here the, matter dropped.
The
Surveyor reported that his expenses for the month amounted to £10 11s.
15th June 1907
RE-AFFFORESTATION IN SALOP
The
leafy month of June, when every tree and shrub has donned its summer garb of living green, and when every wood and copse is a mass of foliage,
seems a fitting time for taking stock of what has been done in planting waste places and re-claiming tracts of land from ugliness and desolation to beauty and usefulness.
It is said to be the
custom in
But here and there a
very different sight appears. Note the hill, with its slopes beautified by
plantations of slender birch saplings, its crest crowned with groves of
graceful firs. In the glades may he found trees rooted in it “waste” soil;
climb to the summit of the hill, and you may discover the old bricked-up pit
shafts. Yet, far from being the unlovely blot its fellows are, this pit-mound
is an enhancement of the beauties of the landscape, and its soil, redeemed from
sterility, supports and nourishes valuable timber.
Unfortunately, these
reclaimed pit-mounds form the exception rather than the rule, but it is
encouraging to note that the short-sightedness of abandoning these places to
useless barrenness is now recognised, and great advances are being made in
re-afforestation.
In
It is related of the famous Admiral Collingwood, the contemporary and comrade of Nelson, that he was so alarmed at the rapid destruction of our forests, and so impressed with the importance of maintaining “Old England’s Wooden Walls”, that he rarely took a walk in the country without a bag of acorns which he used to plant in suitable spots.
Few now-a-days plant oaks to this extent; they take so long
to grow. The old saying is that an oak takes 300 years to grow, 300 years it
remains in maturity, and 300 years it takes to die. The famous old Cressage
Oak, the sole surviving monarch of the
On Shirlet and in its
neighbourhood deforestation has taken place
to a great extent. The numerous
forges and smithies that once flourished
in the locality drew their charcoal supplies from the remains of the ancient forest, and the mining operations along the summit of the hill eventually completed the work of destruction.
The
second Baron Lord Forester did a great deal of planting on the Willey Estate. Perhaps the best bit of
tree-planting was that done by his agent, Mr. William Thursfield, who levelled and planted the old pit-mounds from which the famous
John Wilkinson drew minerals for forging the plates of the first iron vessel ever
launched. Over these mounds was made the drive from the new lodge in the Broseley and Bridgnorth
road to the modern
Between this lodge
and the newly-completed Lady Forester
Hospital planting has been continued,
and the old mounds at Rowton and Caughley
have been so transformed that, added
to the area over which the far-famed Tom Moody led his hounds, they now form part of the district hunted by the Wheatland Pack, of which Mr. Rowland Hunt, M.P., is Master.
But
few better examples of useful and judicious tree-planting can be found than at Wenlock. Here, owing to
the initiative of the late Dr. W. P. Brookes, a noble pleasure ground, encircled and
beautified by groves of stately trees, has been evolved from the sterile soil that but thinly
covers the limestone. It is known as the Linden Field, and the open space
between the trees forms the arena in which the Olympian Games are annually held. The trees planted were chosen for their suitability to the climate, and have flourished amazingly; many are of rare species; one a noble Wellingtonia, was planted by the inhabitants of the borough in honour of Dr. Brookes, whose public spirit and large-heartedness they thus recognised during his lifetime. An avenue of limes, called the Linden
Walk, leading to the Field, is especially
noteworthy, and is doubtless now in its full glory.
Mention must be
also made of the trees planted by Mr. Gaskell on his estate on the opposite side of the public road loading to Farley Dingle,
which add greatly to the beauty of the grounds
adjoining the
(Part 2 26th June 1907)
When the Druids
performed their divinations on the Brown Clee, holding the oak and mistletoe as
sacred, the officiating priest being crowned with a chaplet of oak leaves and
mistletoe, there mast have been, one would imagine, a pretty dense forest in
which they performed their mysteries, but of that primitive forest not a trace
remains. It is seldom that our great historian, Mr. Eyton, makes a mistake in
describing it as a wood. There are plenty of Druidical circles composed of
stones, but no trees excepting those forming the wooded belt round the base of
the hill.
At Burwarton, not far
from the foot of the Clee Hill, the late Lord Boyne did some good planting in
the direction of the Woodlands.
Before Mr. Hubert
Smith-Stanrer left
The late Mr. Thomas
Charlton Whitmore did a good deal of planting, as well as felling timber, on
the Apley Estate, and spent a small fortune in defending Rookery Wood and
Chestnut Coppice from the encroachments of the Severn Valley Railway.
It may not be
irrelevant to draw attention here to that splendid stretch of woodland that
continues past the Wren's Nest to Tyche, or more vulgarly Tick Wood, and on to
West Coppice, Shyne Wood, Bannister's Coppice, and Belswardine Wood. This noble
belt of timber affords as rare a type of sylvan beauty as may be found in the
county, and compels a feeling of regret at the devastation wrought elsewhere.
We can ill afford to lose our woods which add so greatly to the beauties of the
landscape, and thrive on land often too sterile for tillage or pasture
Some judicious
planting has been done by Mr. Kynnersley at Leighton on the left bank of the
In the neighbourhood
of the Wrekin there are still some fine old trees, but what has become of the
former forest? Some of its timbers may still be found in the massive beams of
the quaint old black and white houses which are scattered throughout the
district, and in the panelling of the old hunting lodge at Arleston, where
Henry II. lodged and bartered a piece of land for Lady Seburga de Hadley’s
swept cake, and, probably, her sweeter smile.
Great and wanton
destruction of timber, dating from the 14th to the 18th centuries, took place
in this part of the county. One reads, for instance, of 300 oaks being felled
for the ignoble purpose of burning lime. Sir William Forester of Dothill, a
courtier in the reign of Queen Anne, cut down so many trees to pay his debts
that the Wrekin is said to have been left as bare as the Caradoc. Thanks,
however, to the Lords Forester and
Another part of the
forest that has entirely disappeared is that which once flourished in the
neighbourhood of Madeley, and where, as is set forth in ancient records still
extant, King Edward I. in 1283 gave permission to the Prior of Wenlock to form
a haia for deer. The same monarch granted to Richard de Castillion, the sporting
parson of Madeley, rights of hunting in the great park whose once considerable
extent can now only be guessed at, and whose last traces survive in such names
as Park Street, Park Lane, and Rough Park, and in the curious old lodge at Hodgbower,
with its stone tower and peculiar circular staircase.
When Richard
Reynolds, the well-known ironmaster of Ketley and Coalbrookdale, purchased the
manor, with its rights and privileges, from Mr. Smytheman of West Coppice, he
did some good planting, notably the Dale Walks from the Rotunda to the
The late Mr. W. O.
Foster twenty years ago, by his agent, Mr. C. W. Pearce, planted two pairs of
disused pit-mounds on his Madeley Court Estate with spruce, larch, birch,
English and Spanish chestnut, and other trees. The success of this experiment
has been complete; the plantations have flourished exceedingly, and form a
great scenic improvement to the estate.
Mr. Pearce is now
continuing the experiment, and this present season has planted 25,000 young
trees, comprising Scotch fir, larch, birch, alder, English and Spanish chestnut
and oak. Is it too much to hope that others will follow the example set by Mr.
Foster? There are a thousand acres of barren pit-mounds in Dawley parish alone,
every square yard of which has contributed in the form of royalty to the
princely income of the Craven family. May not the present Earl therefore be
asked, without offence, to clothe with a garb of green these unsightly wastes?
Returning to Madeley
parish, one may point out to the Poor-Law Guardians that a barren mound, which
has not been used for mining purposes for at least three-parts of a century,
lies at the very door of the Union Workhouse, and would it not be feasible for
the able-bodied inmates to be employed either in planting it with trees or
reclaiming it for the production of vegetables?
Before bringing this
article to a close, one other instance - that of the Meadow Pit mound - may be
mentioned. This is by far the highest
ground in Madeley parish, being from four to five hundred feet above the sea
level, and commands views of the Abberley and
JOHN RANDALL.
MADELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL. .
WEDNESDAY.
Present
:-Aldermen A B. Dyas (chairman) and
F. G. Beddoes Councillors B. Maddox, W. Roberts, T. G. Whittaker, J. D. Benbow, J. H. Webster,
E. Fletcher also W. G. Dyas,
Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (sanitary inspector),
and Arthur Callear (water inspector and collector).
MILKSELLERS WARNED.- Mr. Herbert said
he wished to draw their attention to the Dairy, Cowsheds, and Milksellers Order. One of
the provisions was that all persons carrying on the trade of milksellers should be
registered. He had sent out several notices, and had only received one application. The penalty for failing to register was £5. He hoped they would consider the matter at the
next meeting.- The inspector was instructed to issue notices to all milksellers,
&c.
PROPOSED FREE
BRIDGE.- Mr. Maddox moved that the County
Council having declined to make a grant towards the proposed free
footbridge over the river, the Haynes legacy, which was set aside provisionally,
be now set aside permanently for the purpose
of creating a fund to
erect the said bridge, and that an appeal
be made to the Borough Council for a grant towards such bridge. He said
that public opinion would be taken in
the matter that night, and if agreed with, he thought the end of the
business would be reached, and the
object in view realised, viz., a footbridge over the river free and safe for
passengers who used that approach day
by day. It would also remove a burden from the workers in the district.
Upwards of 700 workers crossed the
15th June
1907
TO CROSS THE SEVERN .
PROPOSED NEW
FOOTBRIDGE
AT IRON-BRIDGE.
It
would appear that the inhabitants of Iron-Bridge and district are now within measuring distance of a very useful improvement, one which they have for years desired, and which now really appears to be within their reach.
A
public meeting, which was of an enthusiastic character, was held at the Market Hall there on Wednesday, convened
for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken in support of the proposed
free footbridge over the River Severn at Iron-Bridge. Councillor R. F. Ayre (the mayor)
presided, and was supported by the Rev. W. Hamlyn (rector), Messrs. B. Maddox. F. G. Beddoes,
T. D. Thomas, G. Keay, W. Roberts, J. D. Benbow, J. H. Webster, T. I. Griffiths, J. Nicklin, and T. G. Whittaker.
The Mayor, having
expressed his pleasure at so large an attendance, said there were five
ways in the borough of crossing the river, for which they had to pay a toll. It had been so for the last century, but he saw no reason why it should remain so. There had always been an agitation to get a free bridge. About two years
ago, a gentleman named Haynes had died abroad, and left £1,100 for the Iron-Bridge Dispensary to help his poorer brethren, and after that he left a further sum of £600 odd to the Authority of his native Town, IronBridge.
The matter had been discussed at the Local
Authority meeting, and, whilst some were
in favour of its going towards relieving the rates, others thought it should go towards some memorial whereby the donor’s name could be kept green, and also to be an example for others to follow. (Applause.) The County Council were approached, but declined to assist them in contributing towards a free bridge; therefore they would have to do what they could themselves. A free bridge was greatly needed, and he thought they all desired the proposed
bridge, which would be an excellent way of remembering
Mr. Haynes, and what he had done for the place. (Applause.) It remained with them that night to decide what steps they should take.
Mr. F. G. Beddoes moved the following resolution:- “That this meeting heartily approves of the action of the Madeley District Council in the setting aside of the Haynes legacy to create a
fund towards the erecting of the proposed free
footbridge over the river, and considers the time has now come when an
appeal should be made to the public for the
remainder of the money required to complete the cost of erection”. He thought
the majority were in favour of the
resolution, and those who were against it, he was of opinion, were
afraid of putting their hands in their
pockets. (Hear. hear.) He did not think it was the proper way to
put this money, which was left to them, in the borough coffers for the
purpose of easing the rates, which would only
be for one year. He was strongly of
opinion that they should do something that would hand down the donor’s
name for all
time as a man who thought well of the town of his birth. (Applause.) The District Council that day
had decided that it should be put aside for
the purpose of erecting a free footbridge. It was not carried unanimously; of
course, they did not expect it. It was for them to decide if they would have the free bridge across the Severn, and as it was for the benefit of the working men
no doubt they would help to contribute towards
the cost. (Applause.)
Mr. W. Roberts, in seconding the motion, said the meeting that day was a red-letter one in the history of Iron-Bridge. He rejoiced to think that the action taken by the Council in setting aside the legacy towards this desirable object would commend itself to them because it would make an excellent start in providing a free and safe passage across the River Severn. (Applause.) He considered it was the thin end of the wedge in freeing the old iron bridge. (Applause.)
Mr. Nicklin having said
a few words in support of the motion, Mr. B. Maddox remarked that they had agitated for years to seek ways and means
whereby it would be possible to
cross the river without paying a toll, and be assured the passage was
safe. They had appealed to those above them, who would not help them, and a member for that division sat in the assembly they appealed to who said not one word about their case. It was computed that they could erect a bridge for £1,000, and the legacy left them was £660.
He asked them to do their best and contribute their mite, and then the time would not be far distant when they would have their
bridge.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. T. D. Thomas then moved that a committee, consisting of the Mayor (Councillor R. F.
Ayre), Aldermen Beddoes, Prestage, Councillors Geo. Forester, Roberts, Maddox,
Webster, Benbow, Whittaker, Nicklin,
Doughty, Instone,
Keay, and J. White, be appointed, with power to add to their number, to arrange a practical
scheme for erecting a free footbridge over the river, and to take the necessary steps
to carry the same to completion
Mr. O. Franks seconded the motion, which was also carried unanimously.
22nd June 1907
Letters to the Editor
JACKFIELD FREE BRIDGE,
Sir,- In reference to the
report in your issue of last week
concerning the free bridge at Jackfield, at which meeting of the inhabitants it was proposed to
utilise the “Haynes” bequest towards
the proposed erecting of a free
bridge, I wish to state that the legacy was bequeathed with the direct intention of benefiting Iron-Bridge and not Jackfield. T. H. HAYNES
Iron-Bridge.
JACKFIELD.
PRESENTATIONS.- On Wednesday an interesting event took place at Messrs. Maw and Co.’s, Jackfield, the occasion being the presentation of a photographic group in oak frame of the general office staff to Mr. F. Holland, on his leaving to take up an appointment in Lancashire. Mr. P. Scott, in an appropriate speech, made, the presentation, which was suitably acknowledged by Mr. Holland.- Mr. J. A. Wadsworth, who is also resigning his position as secretary of the company, was made the recipient of a similar gift privately.
BROSELEY.
THE ANNIVERSARY of the
Wesleyan Sunday School took place on
Sunday, and was a great success. The congregations
were large, the chapel being crowded in
the evening. Two impressive sermons were preached that in the morning by
the Rev. John Higgett of
DEATH OF MR N. T.
HARTSHORNE.-Early on Monday, morning
there passed away at the
29th June 1907
Letters to the Editor
THE NEW BRIDGE AT
IRON-BRIDGE.
Sir,- A person writing on
the question of the Haynes legacy,
and signing himself “T. H. Haynes”, in
your last issue, would do well to
establish his identity by giving his
full address. Some time ago an individual fancy he is the same T. H. Haynes - wrote in your columns, and gave his residence at Jackfield. I
have made careful inquiries and
cannot find any such person living in
the
Iron-Bridge.
[The
letter of which Mr. Maddox complains bore every evidence of authenticity, of the usual character, and it seems difficult to believe it to have been a hoax; still, Mr. Maddox's inquiries seem to lead to that suspicion, and if it prove correct we can but of course regret that (notwithstanding the precaution we invariably observe) we should have been so misled into publishing a letter with a signature purporting to be genuine, but in reality of no more “account” than a “nom-de-guerre”.-Ed.]
BROSELEY.
MUSICAL
Successes.-
At the recent examination held in connection with the International Union of Musicians, the following
candidates successfully passed and secured
certificates:- Violin, Miss Sarah Rawlings, Much
Wenlock; piano (intermediate, grade), Miss Emily Firmstone, Much Wenlock; violin (intermediate grade), William Hill, Jackfield; and violoncello (higher grade), Thomas Griffiths, Iron-Bridge, who
passed with honours.
WEDDING.-
On Monday a pretty wedding was celebrated in the Parish Church, the contracting parties being Miss Sarah
Elizabeth Rowe (younger daughter of Mr. John
Rowe, Broseley) and Mr. William Arthur Lloyd
(son of Mr. William Lloyd, Bridgnorth). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. Fleming Lamb (rector). The bride, who looked charming in a cream
dress, with hat to match, was escorted
up the nave by her brother-in-law (Mr. R. Jones), who gave her away. The bridesmaids- Misses Nellie Lewis
(cousin) and Florence Cox - looked exceedingly
pretty in dresses of cream delaine,
with hats to match. Mr. J. Dixon (brother-in-law)
acted as best man. At the conclusion of
the ceremony the wedding party proceeded to the residence of the bride’s father, where a substantial repast awaited them. Afterwards the newly-married pair amidst the congratulations of their friends
left for Iron-Bridge Station, en route
to Rhyl, where the honeymoon is being
spent. The bride’s travellingcostume was plum colour, with cream hat and trimming to match dress. During the evening a number of
friends were entertained by the bride’s father, and every good wish was expressed for the bride and bridegroom.
IRON- BRIDGE
PETTY SESSIONS - Tuesday
A
SERIOUS CHARGE DISMISSED. - James Hill, Jackfield, was brought up on remand,
charged with stealing 32 decorative tiles, value 8s., the property of Messrs. Maw
& Co., tile manufacturers, Jackfield. Mr. H. R. Phillips prosecuted, and Mr. J. T. Carrane
defended. - Thos. Minton, warehouseman, in
the employ of Messrs. Maw & Co.,
stated that on the 12th of June he had
occasion to go down to one of the warehouses, and saw 62 decorative tiles
stacked-a special order. He examined
them the next morning, and found 32
missing. He knew the tiles produced, and identified them by the number at the back.- Samuel Evans, railway checker, in the employ of the
G.W.R. Company, stated that he worked at Messrs. Maw’s siding. He went off duty
at 7-40 in the evening, and rode home on the locomotive to Iron-Bridge Station. As he was going home he saw the defendant at
his post at the Jackfield Crossing, which he
kept. He gave the signal to him that all was right. - Police-constable Reeves deposed that he saw Hill coming up
the line, going in the direction of his home. He was carrying something. Witness went on the
line and met defendant, but he was not carrying
anything then. He proceeded
down the line to Maw’s siding box where he
had seen Hill, and saw the tiles in a bag laid down, with grass thrown
over them. He went on the line and whistled
to the defendant, who turned round and looked at him and went on again.
The officer whistled him again, shouted, and waved
his hand. He stopped, and witness
said, “What are you doing with those tiles, Jim”? “I’ve not had any tiles”, he replied. “What were you carrying
when you saw me, and turned back”? the
officer asked, to which Hill replied, “A bag”. The witness then said “Come back to the box, and show me where it is”.
He replied, “No, I am not coming back, I have nothing to come for. I have not
had any tiles” Defendant eventually came
back, and the witness, asked him to
show him the bag, but he did not.
Witness then reached the tiles down off the bank, and said, “These are what you were carrying, and I shall charge you with stealing them from the
works”. Hill replied, “No, for God’s sake don't do it. Let me take them and put them back in the works, and no one will know anything about it”.
Witness had the tiles in his hand at the time.
Defendant said,
“I have not stolen them. I was going down the line to the Duke for a pint, and saw them lying by the box, I thought
they were put out there for an engine driver
named Tom, as he was talking to me about a week or nine days ago, and
told me that a party from Maw’s was going to get him a few tiles, and he asked
me to look after them for him, and I thought
those were for him, and I would take then up home”. The officer took
defendant to the Iron-Bridge lock-up.-
Inspector Jones also gave evidence.-
Joseph Nicklin, managing director for Messrs. Maw & Co., valued the tiles at 8s. Mr. Carrane
contended there was no case made out. Defendant was 59 years old, and
had been in the company's,
service 33.- Defendant, who
pleaded not guilty, said he had never stolen
a tile from Messrs. Maw's &
6th July
1907
BROSELEY MAN'S
EXTRAORDINARY CAREER
A
strange story of the chequered life of a Shropshire man was told at the Staffordshire Quarter Sessions on Wednesday, when
the trial took place of one Sidney John Charlesworth, who was regarded as the chief mover in the
robbery of a safe, containing documents of great value, from Larnmascote House, Stafford, on May 2nd last.
Though he had only been in
Inspector Tucker said
the prisoner had had a remarkable career.
He was born in 1876, at Broseley, Salop,
and was the son of John Charlesworth, a pensioned constable of the
Chief Superintendent
Bishop and Police-Sergeant Adams
having spoken of the previous good character of Sammons and
Charlesworth said: “I have
only to say that I think the police
have been prejudiced against me. They are perfectly right as far as the
epilepsy goes. That has stood in my
light all my life. I was thinking of going abroad to see if I could find
any possible cure with baths. No one has gone through more
suffering than I have during the past two months, while I have been awaiting trial. Deal leniently with me, and
give me one chance, and I will go
abroad with my child. If you do this you will never live to regret it”.
Sir Reginald Hardy, after
commenting upon the seriousness of the crime, then passed sentence of five years penal
servitude.
“My lord you have
pronounced my death sentence” exclaimed Charlesworth as he was led out of the
dock in a semi-conscious state.
BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY
Present
Alderman D. L. Prestage (chairman
), Councillors E. G. Exley,
J, Nicklin, T. Griffiths, and G. Keay, Messrs F. H. Potts (town clerk)
G. Stevenson (surveyor) H. Herbert(sanitary
inspector), and E. Oakes (rate collector).
Mr.
Herbert reported two cases of scarlet fever at the Folly, Broseley. Had not one of the children been taken to the doctor for bronchitis, the officer said nothing
would have been known about it.- The
Chairman said it was in his opinion, a case for prosecution.- The officer said the woman stated that she did not know what it was. Since then two other cases had been notified.- The Clerk: People are supposed to know the law and not the disease.-
The Chairman: Sometimes it is easier to know the disease- and not the law. (Laughter.)-
The matter dropped at this.
Mr. Abberley
complained of a lot of water being allowed
to run to waste.- It was decided to
issue notices to the householders.- The Officer reported that he had examined the water mains, and found
them all to be in good working order.
He said he had made the quarterly
inspection of the meters, which were all
in good condition.
A
letter was read from Mr. J. Thomas offering to give the Posenhall Reservoir an extra coat of paint for £3.- The
members were of opinion that it
would be money well spent, and the offer was
accepted.
The
Clerk reported that there was a balance in hand on the general account of £273 6s. 6d., and a debit balance on
the water account of £166 13s. 4d. He said there was a balance to their credit on the two accounts
of £104.
The
surveyor's expenses for the month amounted to £13, and a cheque for £20 was drawn in his favour to
meet the ensuing month's expenditure.
Three
tenders were received for hauling material from Iron-Bridge Railway Station to the district roads, and that of Mr T. Instone, jr, which was the lowest, was accepted.
MUCH WENLOCK
BARROW
DISTRICT COUNCIL. - A meeting of this Council was held on Monday; present:-
Alderman J. Davies (chairman), Councillor W. Bishop, Messrs. F. H. Potts
(clerk). G. Stevenson (surveyor), and H. Herbert (inspector).-A cheque for £25
was withdrawn in favour of the surveyor.-The Inspector reported the district
free of infectious disease. He also reported that a number of cowkeepers had
not made any application for registration purposes. Proceedings will be taken
against the defaulters.
13th July 1907
Letters to the Editor
RE-AFFORESTATION IN SALOP.
Sir,-
The articles that have appeared in your valuable paper under the above heading
are sure to awaken in many readers a lively interest linking, as they do, the
present with the past. How much we owe to the foresight of such men, who have
proved benefactors of mankind, who have had the wisdom to clothe the barren pit
mounds with beautiful trees!
Alluding
to the Stocking Mounds, Broseley (which are visible from the Wrekin), memorials
to the wisdom of the planter, as a boy I have rambled among the trees on the
Stocking Mounds. At that time the whole place was alive with the hum of insect
life and to my boyish fancy the place looked as if Nature had left the Stocking
Mounds as they stood. And then again at the entrance to
Princess
Street, Rusholme.
MADELEY COUNTY COURT
WEDNESDAY
CLAIM FOR A TRAP. - William Roberts, Conibury Farm, Broseley, claimed five guineas from William Griffiths, hospital keeper, Broseley, which plaintiff alleged was the price of a trap purchased from plaintiff.- Plaintiff said he agreed to sell defendant a trap for five guineas, and to let him have it for a day’s trial to see if it would suit. He was to return it on the following day, or if he did not it was understood that he would keep it altogether. Defendant kept the trap about five weeks afterwards, and then said he would not buy it.- Defendant admitted that the trap was worth the money claimed of it, but it did not suit his pony. There was no agreement as to when the trap should be returned, but defendant did not use it more than three times. The Judge gave judgment for the amount claimed defendant to have the trap.
BROSELEY.
CHOIR
EXCURSION.- On Monday the Church choir had their annual excursion, the place
chosen this year being Llandudno. The whole of the arrangements were in the
capable hands of Mr. H. Wase, who carried out the same in a very satisfactory
manner.
PETTY SESSIONS.-TUESDAY.
Before Councillor R. F.
Ayre (mayor), Captain Geo. Forester, Dr. G. D. Collins, Alderman D. L.
Prestage, and Mr. E. W. Shorting.
ASSAULT,
&c.-Francis Smith, labourer, Broseley, was charged with unlawfully obstructing
Mrs. Mary Gray, crossing keeper at Bradley, Much Wenlock, when in the execution
of her duty. Mr. Evers (Stourbridge) appeared on behalf of the G.W.Ry. Company.
Complainant
stated that when the 5 o'clock train was due from Buildwas a man named Sankey
came with a team belonging to Mr. Boulton. Defendant, who was present, took off
his coat, and wanted to fight Sankey. Complainant was delayed ten minutes in
consequence from doing her duty.- John Sankey, gave corroborative evidence.-
Defendant denied the charge.- He was also charged with assaulting Mrs. Gray.-
Complainant stated that defendant struck her on the breast, and also on the
forehead.- Frederick Gray, husband, and John Sankey, deposed that they, saw the
defendant strike Mrs. Gray.-For the assault Smith was sentenced to four weeks’
imprisonment, and for the obstruction he was fined 10s. and costs, in default,
another four weeks’ imprisonment.
A
WARNING.-Richard Cleeton, Percy Haywood. Percy Pitt, and Cecil Nevitt., youths,
Much Wenlock, were charged with doing wilful damage to the roof of the
powder-house belonging to the
DRUNKENNESS.-
Edward James was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Broseley.-Police-constable
Lycett proved the case.-Defendant was fined 2s. 6d, and costs, or 14 days.-
Henry Trevis, labourer. Iron-Bridge, was charged by Police constable Heatley;
with being drunk at Madeley, and was fined 10s. 6d. including costs.
NO
LIGHT.- Frederick Stephan, Coalport, was charged by Police-constable Wakeley
with riding a bicycle at Madeley without a light.- The case was dismissed on
payment of costs.
STEALING
COAL- Eva Thompson, married woman. Madeley was charged with stealing 17lb.
weight of coal value 2d., the property of the Madeley Wood
Company.-Police-constable Bentley, Edward Hill, and T. Oakes gave
evidence.-Defendant was fined 15s.
JACKFIELD.
A
CONCERT was given on Sunday evening by the local prize band, under the direction
of Mr. Geo. Aston. A collection was made for new instruments. The several items
were rendered, and included the following:- March, “King's Royal Rifles”;
overture, “Latona”; fantasia, “John
O'Gaunt”; chorus, “Hallelujah” (“Messiah”); overture, “Golden Star”; march.
”The Royal Wedding”.
OBITUARY.-
Mr. James Harrington, landlord of the Boat Inn, expired yesterday week after a
brief illness at the age of 59. For a period of 40 years deceased had held an
important position with Messrs, Maw and Co. Ltd. He was one of the oldest
members of the “Rose of Sharon” Lodge of Oddfellows, He took an active part in
local events, and had been a member of the Coronation Committee since its
inauguration. Deceased was a supporter of the Unionist cause, and a member of
the local committee of that party. The funeral took place on Tuesday at
27th July 1907
BROSELEY.
MUSICAL SUCCESS.- At a recent examination held at
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.- The annual meeting of this society was held on Monday, when several additions were made to the already large prize list. The show will be held, as usual, at the end of August.
IRON-BRIDGE
PROPOSED FREE BRIDGE.- Towards the funds of the proposed free footbridge across the, Severn, Mr. R. Allworth, the proprietor of the Alexander Theatre, very generously gave a performance on Wednesday night to a packed audience.- During the evening the Mayor, who was present, thanked Mr. Allworth for his generous offer, which the committee much appreciated.
BROSELEY-WOOD
TRIP.- The Primitive Methodist Choir and friends had their annual outing on Saturday, the place chosen being Church Stretton. Upwards of 40 thoroughly enjoyed the drive and scenery, the weather being all that could be desired. After rambling over the hills and dining the return journey was safely made.
3rd
August 1907
BROSELEY.
Broseley Women's Unionist Association.-
Members of Association are invited to attend a Meeting to he held at Leighton
Hall on the afternoon of August 10th. Admission by Ticket only.-Apply to Mrs.
Boon.
NATIONAL SCHOOLS.- Yesterday these schools broke up for the summer holidays to the great delight of the pupils, and doubtless their teachers.
LIFE BOAT SATURDAY FUND.- On Saturday a few of the older boys attending Broseley National School made an envelope collection for this fund in Broseley and Benthall. The response was so generous that a sum of £4 8s. 6d. has been secured for the fund, and paid over by Mr. H. E. Clark, who is the local hon. secretary.
EXCURSION.- In splendid weather and amidst magnificent scenery the scholars connected with the Broseley Wesleyan Sunday School had their annual treat on Saturday last in an orchard at the foot of the Wrekin, kindly placed at their disposal by Mr. Active of Rushton Cottage, Eaton Constantine. The children, teachers, and a few friends numbering about 120, were conveyed to their destination in brakes. Various games were indulged in until tea was announced, the lady teachers acting as caterers. After tea the bulk of the party ascended the Wrekin. Cricket, football, &c., were also heartily entered into. A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Active for his kindness on the occasion, after which the party wended their way homewards.
SCHOOL TREAT.- The scholars attending the Broseley Church Sunday School had their annual treat yesterday week. They amused themselves in various ways in the schoolyard until tea was announced, Then they sat down to an excellent repast. A variety of games were subsequently indulged in, and a very pleasant evening was spent.
THE ANNIVERSARY of the Broseley Congregational Sunday school
was held on Sunday, when able sermons were preached by Mr. Joseph Green of
10th August 1907
BROSELEY.
CORRECTION.- In the report of the Wenlock Education Committee meeting it should have stated that Mr. Robert Thomas's (and not T. Roberts's) tender was accepted for work at the National Schools at Broseley.
SPECIAL SERVICES.- On Sunday two practical sermons were preached at Birch Meadow Chapel by Mr. A. A. Blackridge of Oakengates. Special hymns were effectively rendered by the children and choir, under the direction of Mr. A. F. Broadhurst. There was a fair congregation at each service, and collections were taken in aid of the chapel funds.
ACCIDENT.- On Wednesday an accident occurred to Frederick
Aston (telegraph messenger) whilst proceeding on his bicycle along the
TREATS.- On Monday the scholars attending the Old Baptist Sunday School had their annual treat in the schoolroom, when about 60, including teachers and friends, sat down to an excellent tea, after which they proceeded to a field lent by Mr. Davies of The Park, where the children indulged in cricket, football, races, and other games, each child receiving a prize. The youngsters enjoyed themselves immensely, the teachers and friends being unremitting in their efforts to promote their happiness. A return was afterwards made to the school room, where sweets and biscuits were given to each child, after which they proceeded homeward. - On Monday the scholars attending the Birch Meadow Baptist Sunday School had their annual treat in the upper schoolroom, which had been tastefully adorned with flowers, evergreens, &c., by the teachers, and presented a bright and picturesque appearance. Full ,justice having been done to the good things provided, the children proceeded to a field adjoining the chapel, kindly lent by Mrs. Bathurst, where they entered heartily into a variety of games. Meanwhile the teachers and friends sat down to tea, after which they joined the children in the field, vieing with each other in their efforts to promote the youngsters’ enjoyment until dusk.
17th
August 1907
BROSELEY
A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR.- Mr. F. S. Francis of this town gained a second prize in Class 13 (for chickens hatched this year) at the Newport Show and a third was won by the same gentleman at the Dawley show for his pullet in class 10.
DANCE.- On Thursday evening a dance took place on the Victoria Institute Bowling Green. There was a fair number present on the beautifully laid out ground. Up-to-date music was played in fine style by the Jackfield Brass Band, under the direction of Mr. George Aston (bandmaster). Messrs E. Gittings and P. Mason proved themselves efficient M.C.’s.
SPECIAL SERVICES.- On Sunday “
DEATH OF MR. ISAAC WATTS.- On Tuesday were laid to rest in
Epsom Cemetery the mortal remains of one
who was well known and deeply respected in Broseley and its vicinity, Mr Isaac
Watts. The funeral service was conducted
by the Vicar of Epsom (the Rev. W. Bainbridge-Ball M.A.) and the Rev. W. A.
Thomas M.A., of
24th
August 1907
SHROPSHIRE PAUPERISM
NUMBER. CLASS, AND COST
Madeley.- In this workhouse there were 166 paupers; of these 14 were adult
able-bodied males, one female, and 33 children.
In asylums, &c. there were 84 lunatics chargeable to the rates.
Outdoor relief was given to 481 persons; of these 20 were adult able-bodied
males, 18 wives 16 widows, 2 other females, and 114 children. The cost of in-maintenance in 1906 was
£1,657, and out–relief £2,083.
BROSELEY.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.-The annual show in connection with this society is advertised to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next. It is considered by many the finest show in Mid-Shropshire. There will be numerous attractions, and the Jackfield Prize Band will play for dancing both days.
31st
August 1907
BROSELEY FLOWER SHOW.
Brilliant weather attended the annual flower show of the
Broseley Horticultural Society, which was held on Wednesday and Thursday, and
which maintained its reputation as being one of the finest exhibitions in
Mid-Shropshire. The horticultural produce reached a high standard of merit, and
the visitors were delighted with the quality of the exhibits. In the majority
of the classes there was keen competition, and the judges performed their task
with considerable success, and evidently to the general satisfaction. The
exhibits were staged in the National Schoolroom. The entries were 100 more than
last year, and one of the features of the show was the brilliant display of
sweet peas, which occupied 250 vases. The show of wild flowers clearly
demonstrated that the people of the district had developed a taste for the
flowers of the field and the lane as well as of the garden. Lord Forester sent
a handsome collection of Plants, &c., not for competition, and Major
Garrett a fine lot of begonias, which added considerably to the beauty of the
show. In a separate room was a collection of South African vegetable curios,
sent by Mr. E. Powis. The general arrangements were well carried out, and the
energetic secretaries (Messrs. P. Scott and T. Jones) are deserving of much
praise for the manner in which they performed their duties. The judges were Mr.
Canning (
31st
August 1907
JACKFIELD.
DIOCESAN MISSION.- On Tuesday in connection with this
mission a united open-air mission service was held near the
CORONATION FESTIVITIES.- The anniversary of King Edward’s
accession to the throne was on Saturday, commemorated by the inhabitants in
loyal fashion. Brilliant weather prevailed, and the village situated on the
banks of the
BROSELEY.
DIOCESAN MISSION.- On Monday special services in connection with this mission were hold in the Parish Church, in the afternoon for women only, and in the evening for men only, the Rev. F. B. Philps (diocesan missioner) delivering addresses of an impressive character. A number of hymns were heartily sung, and there was a good attendance at each service.
PARISH CHURCH.- On Sunday sermons were preached (morning and
evening) in the
HOSPITAL SUNDAY.- The annual church parade of the Broseley and district
friendly societies took place on Sunday. The weather proved fine, and the
streets were thronged with spectators. The members of the various societies,
&c., who joined the movement, met near Broseley Wood School (the honorary
members assembling at the Town Hall), and here they formed a procession, and
marched through the principal streets to Broseley Parish Church in the
following order:- Band and members of D Company, 1st V. B. K.S.L.I., Ambulance
Brigade, Fire Brigade, honorary members of friendly societies, Mr. E. B. Potts
(clerk of the peace), Mr. F. H. Potts (town clerk), councillors J Nicklin, T.
Griffiths, S. T. Instone, and G. Keay, Jackfield Brass Band, members of the
Order of Foresters, Modern Masons, Oddfellows, Madeley Brass Band, and
Twentieth Century Equitable Friendly Society. Divine service was held in the
church, the sermon being preached by the Rev. F. B. Philps (diocesan
missioner), and the lesson read by Councillor J. Nicklin. Special hymns were
rendered by the choir. At the conclusion of the service the huge procession,
which was marshalled by Messrs. J. Morgan, T. Lloyd, T. Roper, T. Minton, J.
Wilde, G. P. Bagley, A. Humphries, and J. Watkins, re-formed, and marched to
the Town Hall, where they dispersed, after which the several bands played
alternately an excellent selection of music. The Jackfield Brass Band took up
their position on the Victoria Institute Bowling Green. The total amount
received from all sources was about £24, which will be devoted to Salop
Infirmary, Shrewsbury Eye and
7th
September 1907
BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY.
Present:- Alderman D. L. Prestage (chairman), Councillors E. G. Exley, J. Nicklin, Doughty, T. I. Griffiths, G. Keay, T. S. Instone, Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (sanitary inspector), and E. Oakes (rate collector),
Mr. Herbert stated that there had been one case of scarlet fever since the last meeting.
A letter was read from Mr. T. Crump, Bridgnorth, concerning a nuisance by his cottages caused by the urinal belonging to a public-house near. He asked for the nuisance to be abated.- Several members were of the opinion that the urinal should be at the back of the house.- Mr. Keay contended that if they forced that opinion they would be compelled to erect public urinals, for there were none in the town.- On the motion of Mr. Doughty a sub-committee was appointed to visit the place.- The Chairman said there was no doubt that public urinals were required in the town, and he thought they would have to include that expenditure in the next estimate.
Mr. Abberley reported he had examined the mains at Broseley and Jackfield, and found them all in good condition.- The Clerk reported that there was a balance in hand on the general district and water accounts of £356.
The rate collector presented a list of rate defaulters, which included one of the Councillors, and this led up to an altercation in the room of a very undignified character. In the course of a heated discussion, Mr. Doughty said he was of opinion that if they allowed 5 per cent. on those who paid within 14 days they would have no difficulty in getting in the money.- The Clerk said it would not be legal. - Mr. Doughty said it was unfair to large ratepayers who paid their rate in 21 days, whilst the bulk of the ratepayers held their money back to the last.- After further conversation the collector was instructed to take the usual proceedings for the recovery of the rates.
A bill was presented for repairs to the fire engine (25s.), which was ordered to be paid, on the motion of Mr. Doughty.
Mr Instone called attention to the bad condition of the pavement to the church.-The chairman said he should like to spend £100 on the pavements next year, but they were short of money.
The Gas Company's tender for supplying public lamps with gas at 29s. per lamp was accepted.
MUCH WENLOCK
BARROW COUNCIL.- A meeting of this Council was held on Monday; present:-Alderman J. Davies (chairman), Councillors W. Bishop, J. Roberts, and Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), and H. Herbert (inspector). - Mr. Hurdley's tender, 8s., for emptying the Benthall ashpit was accepted. The surveyor was instructed to obtain 100 tons of Pontesbury stone for the Benthall road. The Inspector reported the district free from infectious disease.
MADELEY.
LONGEVITY.- On Sunday last Mr. John Randall, who is known personally to many of the JOURNAL readers, and to a much wider circle as a contributor to these columns for considerably more than half-a-century, was the recipient of numerous congratulations and good wishes on the completion of his 97th year. Mr. Randall, who is locally termed the “Grand Old Man of Shropshire”, is in the enjoyment of good health and in the possession of all his faculties. His memory and mental activity are remarkable, and he is an excellent example of a serene and happy old age. [The Editor of the JOURNAL begs to add his congratulations to Mr. Randall.]
BROSELEY.
BURIAL BOARD.- Alderman D. L. Prestage presided on Wednesday at a meeting of this Board, when Mr: F. H. Potts (clerk) reported a balance of £18 3s. 7d. in hand. The business was of a purely formal character.
BENTHALL.
THE WAKES.- This old-time custom was kept up on Monday with much gusto. Mrs. Clinton kindly entertained 100 children to a substantial tea, who also were recipients of prizes. Mrs. Clinton received good help from Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, Miss Alitt, and others. Sports were held in a field, of which the subjoined is the programme. Mr. T. Minton made a very capable secretary. After the sports Mr. and Mrs. Clinton distributed the prizes to the successful competitors, and they were thanked for their services. The sports resulted thus:- 120 yards (men under 30 years of age) : 1 A. Hall 2 E. Minton, 3 J. G. Bradeley. Men over 30 years of age: 1 S. Minton, 2 G. Goodall, 3 W. Cross. Sack race 1 J. G. Bradeley, 2 A. Hall, 3 T. D. Boden. Pipe race: 1 A. Hall, 2 E. Minton, 3 W. Cross. Barrow race: 1 E. Minton and W. Cross, 2 J. G. Bradeley and G. Goodall. Thief race: G. Goodall, The football six-a-side contest resulted in a draw. Starter, P. Watkins.
14th September 1907
BENTHALL.
TEA AND GAMES.- Mrs. Sandbach-Parker very kindly entertained about 400 children from the Broseley National Schools to a substantial tea on Tuesday at the hall. The weather was delightful, and games were indulged in. Mr. R. M. Sandbach succeeded in making the juveniles happy. Before the departure of the children cheers were given for Mrs. Sandbach-Parker for her kindness.
SUPPER.- The members of the Benthall Savings Club were entertained to an excellent supper last week at the New Inn. After the cloths had been removed, Mr. Onslow Southern was voted to the chair, and in a few well chosen remarks he referred to the society and its benefits. Afterwards a pleasant evening was spent, the following contributing songs:- Messrs. F. Watkins, E. Minton, A. Hall, J. Gittings, J. McCoy, T. Minton, and others. Mr. J. Green was the accompanist.
BROSELEY.
TREAT.- The children (with the exception of the infants) attending the National Schools were entertained to an excellent tea on Tuesday by Mrs. Sandbach-Parker (Benthall Hall). The scholars, numbering about 400, met in the avenue leading to the hall, and marched to the lawn, where they sang, “All things bright and beautiful”, after which they proceeded to a field at the back, and played cricket, football, &c., until tea was announced, which took place on the lawn. Later the field was again resorted to, and games were entered into with renewed vigour. A quantity of sweets was also distributed. At dusk the teachers and children again assembled upon the lawn and hearty cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Sandbach-Parker and family.
28th
September 1907
BROSELEY WOOD.
HARVEST SERVICES were held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel
on Sunday, when two excellent sermons were preached by Mr. W. J. Crawford of
Iron-Bridge. The chapel was beautifully decorated by Mr. and Mrs. Powell,
Misses A. Gough, H. Davis, L. Goodwin, Messrs. W. Lee,
5th
October 1907
BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.
WEDNESDAY.- Present:- Alderman D. L. Prestage (chairman), Councillors J.
Nicklin, T. L. Griffiths, and G. Keay, Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), G.
Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (inspector), and E, Oakes (rate collector).-
Mr. Herbert reported the district to be free from infectious disease. He also
reported a number of nuisances, and the usual orders were made.- Mr. Abberley reported
that they were using more water; 32,000 gallons were used at the hospital
during the quarter, and 30,000 gallons at Messrs. Maw and Co.’s works,
Jackfield. Extra pumping was therefore required. All the mains were in good working
order. He had removed the conduit from Coalport. Mr. Oakes told the meeting
that the general district rate was closed. He had taken out 11 summonses, but
all had paid. The water rate was cleared up with the exception of £1 19s. 3d.-
Cheques for £100 on the main roads account, and £45 on the general district
account were drawn in favour of the surveyor to pay bills and meet current expenses.-
The Clerk reported a balance in hand on the general account of £533 5s. 6d.,
and an adverse balance on the water account.
26th
October 1907
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
NOMINATIONS AT MUCH WENLOCK
The following burgesses were on Thursday nominated for seats on the
Council:- Barrow Ward, W. Bishop; Broseley Ward, J. Nickiln and T. Doughty….
2nd
November 1907
DEATH FROM LEAD-POISONING
AT JACKFIELD,
On Tuesday Mr. Coroner F. H. Potts held an inquiry at Iron-Bridge into the death of Elizabeth Wooding, married woman, forewoman paintress at Messrs. Maw and Co.'s encaustic works, Jackfield, who expired after a brief illness on Sunday. Messrs. H. G. Garvie (factory inspector), A. H. Thorn-Pudsey (representing the husband), R. A. Llewellyn of Tunstall ( representing Messrs. Maw and Co.), J. Maw and J. Nicklin (directors of Messrs. Maw's works), and F. R. Smith (managing director of Messrs. Craven, Dunnill, and Co.'s works, Jackfield) attended the inquiry.
William Hy. Wooding, hairdresser, Longport, Staffordshire (husband of deceased), stated that deceased was forewoman in the majolica painting, in the employ of Messrs. Maw and Co., which position she had held since September 9th last. He believed she had been away from her work about a fortnight. His wife had been in the business for a period of 17 years, and a doctor had told him that she had suffered from lead colic about 11 or 12 years ago, but she had had no symptoms since. She had worked at Burslem for nine years before coming to Jackfield, and all that time she had never had a doctor.- By the Inspector: She had complained whilst at Burslem of a taste of lead in her mouth.-By Mr. Llewellyn: She had always passed the doctor satisfactorily.- By Mr. Thorn-Pudsey: Deceased always denied that she ever suffered from lead-poisoning.
Dr. Whitfield deposed that he had attended deceased during her illness. He suspected that lead was at the bottom of her illness, but she denied it. He gleaned from her that her health had not been so well during the last 18 months. Witness was of opinion that her death was due to chronic lead-poisoning, from which he believed she had been suffering for at least three years.- By the Inspector: Deceased told witness that she had not so much to do with the lead at Jackfield as at her previous situation. She came there for her health.- By Mr. Llewellyn: He was certain the lead-poisoning was contracted before the last five weeks.
Dr. Brown, Broseley, certifying factory surgeon for the borough of Wenlock, said he did not think it was possible for the lead-poisoning to be contracted within the last five weeks.
The jury returned a verdict of “Death from chronic lead-poisoning contracted before coming into this district”.
9th
November 1907
BROSELEY.
WESLEYANISM.-
In continuation of the special mission services at the Wesleyan Chapel, the
Rev. Colin A. Roberts (circuit minister) gave stirring addresses on the
evenings of the 30th and 31st ult., and preached eloquent sermons on Sunday. He
also held a meeting for men only in the afternoon. At the evening service Mr.
W. Edge (circuit steward) gave a brief but forcible address. On Wednesday
evening Miss Emmie Oakley sang a solo in a very pleasing manner, and on
Thursday evening the Misses May Hartshorne and Lucy Powell gave a duet. A solo
was also rendered by Miss Kitty Morgan, and on Sunday evening Mr. Percy
Hartshorne gave a solo, the chorus being taken up by the choir. The choir
rendered their services throughout the mission.
WEDDING.- On the 26th ult. a pretty wedding was celebrated
at
WESLEYANISM.-The special mission services, conducted by the Rev. Colin A. Roberts, were continued on Monday and Tuesday evening, and on Wednesday evening a consecration service was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, when the newly-made converts were appropriately addressed by Mr. Roberts. He also delivered earnest addresses on Monday and Tuesday evening. The choir again rendered valuable assistance, and on Monday evening Mr. E. R. Hartshorne sang a solo with his usual good taste. Miss Flora Leadbetter also gave a solo.
MEMORIAL WINDOW.- Last week, in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop of Colchester, two windows were dedicated in the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Kimpton, Herts, in the presence or a large congregation, by the Rural Dean (the Rev. Henry Jephson). The windows were erected in memory of the vicar's wife (a daughter of Mr. E. B. Potts of The Bank House, Broseley), and were subscribed for by parishioners and friends. They have for their subjects the Preaching of the Baptist and the Dedication of Samuel. This latter subject was chosen in reference to the late Mrs. Shorting’s last wish that the little child-her only son-whose birth she did not survive, should be dedicated to the service of God in the sacred ministry of his church, and it bore the following inscription:- “We pray you, remember in the Lord Katherine, Sarah Shorting, who passed into the peace of Paradise January 20, 1907, in loving recollection of whom this window is dedicated”.
16th
November 1907
BROSELEY.
ACCIDENT.- On Tuesday a married woman named Sarah Onions,
residing in
PETTY SESSIONS.-TUESDAY
Before Messrs. J. E. Boulton (mayor), A. B. Dyas, G. D. Collins, E. W. Shorting, F. G. Beddoes, B. Maddox, and W. Roberts.
CONGRATULATIONS.- Mr. G. H. Espley, on behalf of the legal profession, congratulated the new mayor on his appointment as chief magistrate of the borough.- The Mayor thanked Mr. Espley for his congratulations.
HIS FIRST CASE.- John Watterson,
A WARNING.- William Glover, potter, Broseley, was summoned for being drunk in charge of a child under the age of seven years.- Police-constable Lycett stated that he saw defendant pushing a baby’s chair containing a child two years of age. He was drunk, and nearly upset the chair several times.- Police-constable Reeves gave corroborative evidence.- Defendant denied that he was drunk. Defendant was fined 13s., including costs.
THEFT of COAL.– A married woman, Jackfield, was charged with stealing 20 lb. weight of coal from Messrs. W. and P. Jones's tileworks.- Police-constable Reeves stated that early one morning be saw the defendant, accompanied by a little girl, enter the works, and come back with an apron full of coal. The woman had previously been warned. Defendant said she found the coal among the cinders.- She was fined 10s.
STEALING A FERRET.- Harry Duckett, groom, Much Wenlock, was charged with stealing a ferret, value 4s., the property of Mr. H. H. Poyner, baker and confectioner, Much Wenlock.- Sergeant Noakes proved the case.- Defendant was fined £l, including costs.
SLEEPING OUT.- For this offence, committed at Callaughton, Michael Hart, hailing from Bridgnorth, was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment.- Police-constable Street proved the case.
23rd
November 1907
BROSELEY.
CONCERT.- The members of the Town Football Club held a smoking concert in the clubroom on Monday, when Mr. E. Francis made an efficient chairman. The following sustained the programme:- Messrs. G. Tonkiss, H. Wilde, E. Gittins, E. Bullock, E. Francis, and P. Mason.
BALL.- The annual invitation ball, under the auspices of the Fanciers’ Society, took place on Wednesday evening in the Town Hall, and proved a most enjoyable affair. There was a good attendance, upward of 100 being present. The hall had been very tastefully decorated by the stewards and several ladies, and presented a very bright appearance. Up-to-date music was supplied by a string band, and Mr. E. S. White was a very agreeable and courteous M.C. The event was most successful, and evidenced skilful management on the part of the stewards:- Messrs. A. Cleobury, W. Davis, F. Hill, S. A. Powell, P. Preston, H. Southern, E. Thomas, A. J. West, F. Wase, and the indefatigable honorary secretary, Mr. J. B. Ibbetson.- A dance in connection with the same society took place on Thursday, and was well attended.
30th
November 1907
BENTHALL.
THE DEATH of Mr. William Allen occurred at his residence
yesterday week. He was a son of Mr. Beriah Allen of Broseley. Born at Broseley
in 1834, he was educated at private schools. He was a pottery manufacturer, art
pottery being his speciality. For 15 years he was a member of Wenlock Town
Council. He married Julia Carolina, daughter of Mr. Isaac T. Lopes, merchant,
Liverpool, and had issue one son and two daughters. The late Mr. Allen was of a
kind and genial disposition, and will be missed by many. His kindness was
bestowed in a quiet manner, and in many cases only known to himself and the
recipients. He studied the welfare of his workpeople and neighbours generally,
and his talents did not lie idle. He commenced manufacturing pottery at
Benthall in 1862, and continued the business to the time of his death. His aim
was to produce in pottery the beautiful and useful. The funeral took place at
BROSELEY.
RUMMAGE SALE.- In aid of the coal fund for the poor, the Misses Potts and Miss Thorn promoted a rummage sale, which was held on Wednesday in the Town Hall, and proved a great success.
SCHOOL SERMONS.- On Sunday the annual sermons on behalf of
the Church Sunday Schools were preached in the
DINNER.- The annual dinner in connection with the Association for the Prosecution of Felons was held on Wednesday at the Pheasant Hotel, when the treasurer (Mr. F. H. Potts) presided, and Mr. I. H. Onions occupied the vice-chair. About 30 sat down, and enjoyed the catering of Miss Beard and Mr. I. H Onions, The cloth removed, the Chairman proposed the loyal toasts, which were heartily drunk. The other toasts were “Bishop and Clergy,” proposed by Mr. W. Francis, and responded to by the Rev. J. Marsden Edwards (in the absence of the Rev. G. F. Lamb through illness); “The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces,” proposed by Mr. S. Hill, and responded to by Mr. Pant; and “The Town and Trade of Broseley”, proposed by Mr. P. Jones, and responded to by Mr. S. Hill; then followed the chief toast of the evening, “Success to the Association,” coupled with the name of the treasurer (Mr. F H. Potts), which was drunk with musical honours.
7th
December 1907
BROSELEY.
MEMORIAL, SERVICE.- On Sunday evening the Rev Ralph Guy (Bishops chaplain) preached an excellent sermon in the Parish Church, during which he made special reference to the late Mr. W. Allen of Benthall, the deceased having been a regular attendant at Broseley Parish Church for some years. The musical portion of the service, including the anthem, “Come, now let us reason together, saith the Lord”, was admirably rendered by the choir, under the direction of Mr. W. H. Griffiths (choirmaster). The solo was undertaken by Mr. W. A. Garbett. As the congregation entered the sacred edifice the organist played “O rest in the Lord”, and, on leaving, the “Dead March”.
BURIAL, BOARD.- Councillor E. G. Exley presided at the meeting on Wednesday, where Alderman Prestage was unanimously re-elected chairman for the ensuing year.-Mr. F. H. Polls (clerk) reported that there was a balance of £8 13s. 7d. in hand. The fees received for the past quarter, £6 5s. 0d., were much below the average.
DISTRICT COUNCIL, Wednesday. -Present:- Councillors E. G. Exley (chairman), T. Doughty, J. Nicklin, T. Instone, and T. I. Griffiths, Messrs. F. H. Potts (clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor). L. Oakes (collector), and E. Abberley (water inspector).- Mr. Nicklin moved the re-election of Alderman Prestage as chairman for the ensuing year, a post which he had held so long and so ably filled.- Mr. Instone seconded his motion, which was carried unanimously.- The committees were all re-elected.- A letter was read from Mr. Herbert (sanitary inspector) stating that there was a case of scarlet fever in his house. The Broseley district was free from notifiable infectious disease.- The Clerk reported a balance of £500 in hand in the general district account, and on the water rate an adverse balance of £77. Cheques were required that day for £200.- Mr. Abberley reported that the water-mains and air-valves in the town were in good working order. The trustees of the Lady Forester hospital had decided to lay an extra main to be used in case of fire, the estimated rest of which was £23 8s. 6d.- Mr. Doughty asked if the firemen were insured.- The Clerk replied in the negative, stating that they were a Volunteer brigade.- Mr. Doughty: Suppose, they got hurt in a fire?- The Clerk observed that the Corporation would not be liable for any compensation.- Mr. Instone said he was of opinion that the firemen should insure themselves.
IRON-BRIDGE
FREE FOOTBRIDGE COMMITTEE.-A meeting of this committee was
held last week; present:- Councillor R. F. Ayre (chairman), Alderman F. G. Beddoes,
Councillors B. Maddox, J. W. Webster, and W. Roberts, Messrs. J. W. White, W.
A. Woolley, T. C. Shingler, J. H. Owen, U. Owen, J. H. Jones, J. Potts, B. J.
Wilkinson, and A. Collins (hon. sec.). The committee reported that since the
public meeting, held in the Market Hall, several meetings had been held,
inquiries had been instituted, and many points discussed in regard to the
proposed bridge. Some two months ago the question of a traffic bridge was
raised and brought before the notice of the committee. It was stated that the
manufacturers and other persons were in favour of the larger scheme, and in
consequence of these statements the committee resolved at their last general
committee meeting to confer with those who were interested in, and desirous of having
a traffic bridge. The chairman called a meeting on the 4th of November in the
schoolroom, Jackfield. Quite one hundred invitations were sent out, but only
about 20 persons attended the meeting. Mr, Hamilton, on behalf of Lord
Forester, expressed his approval of the larger scheme, and said that his
lordship would do what he could to help it forward. Several manufacturers gave
expression to their views, which were against the traffic bridge, stating that,
under present circumstances, they could not see their way to undertake so
costly a scheme; so after the Jackfield meeting it was thought advisable to
return to the foot-bridge scheme. The committee had secured the services of a
competent gentleman, Mr. J. Poate, C.E.,
21st December 1907
BARROW.
FUNERAL.- On Wednesday the interment, took place at the
cemetery, Barrow, of Mr. George Pritchard, who died from consumption at the age
of 37. The deceased was formerly on the Liverpool Police Force, and had served
over 15 years. Rev. W. H. Wayne (rector of Willey) officiated. Among: those who
attended were the widow of deceased, his three sisters (Mrs. Jane Andrews, Mary
Andrews, and Harriet Walker of
IRON-BRIDGE.
THE
A DINNER was held on Thursday at the Station Hotel in connection with the Air-Gun Club. A large number enjoyed the excellent repast. Mr. W. T Chattaway presided, and after the cloth was removed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were submitted Mr. H. Cornish proposed “Success to the Station Hotel Air-Gun Club”, and in doing so, congratulated the club on its unbeaten record, and expressed the hope that they would win the League Cup. (Applause.)- The toast, which was enthusiastically drunk was responded to by Mr. E. Rogers (captain).- Mr. T. Wilson proposed the health of the Chairman, and it responding, Mr. Chattaway promised to give a medal for the member who proved the best shot to the League competition. (Applause).
28th
December 1907
BENTHALL
READING ROOM.- In connection with this room, which was started in the parish last September, Mr. Gerald G. P. Heywood (one of the vice-presidents) yesterday week presented an air-gun for the use of the club. Mr. Heywood explained the working of the gun to the assembled members, and the first shot was fired by the donor, who secured a bull’s eye. Subsequently most of the members had tries at the target, with varying success.- The President of the Reading Room (the Rev. W. A. Terry) proposed, in a short appreciative speech, a vote of thanks to Mr. G. Heywood for his kind gift.- This was seconded by Mr. H. Foster (hon. secretary), supported by Mr. R. Whitmore, and carried with applause. The Reading Room has met a long-felt need in the parish, and is greatly appreciated.
JACKFIELD.
GENEROUS EMPLOYERS.- Messrs. Maw and Company, Limited, have, with their characteristic kindness at this season of the year, presented to the whole of the, office staff, foremen, and others, a turkey, goose, fowl, or other seasonable gift.
FUNERAL.- The funeral of Mr. James Poole took place on
Thursday. The first part of the service, which was choral, was conducted in
PETTY SESSIONS. -TUESDAY,
Before Messrs. J. E. Boulton (mayor), A. B. Dyas, D. L. Prestage, J. H. A. Whitley, E. W. Shorting, and G. D. Collins.
HEAVY SENTENCE.- Henry Potts, labourer, Jackfield, was charged with night poaching at Madeley, in a wood, the property of the Madeley Wood Company. Mr. H. R. Phillips prosecuted.- Herbert Lysons, gamekeeper, in the employ of Alderman W. J. Legge, stated that he was in a dingle about six o'clock in the evening under an elm tree on which there were five pheasants. Witness was unarmed, but had a retriever dog. Subsequently he saw the defendant come from a thick part of the wood towards the highway. He was carrying a dog, and was looking up to the trees. Witness stopped forward, and Potts put his gun up to his shoulder, saying, “Stand back, or I will blow your brains out”. Witness moved towards him, when he again threatened to shoot him. Witness had no doubt but that Potts was the man.-Defendant said he knew nothing about it.-The Mayor said, Potts would be sentenced to three months’ hard labour and to find sureties at the expiration of the three months not to offend again within one year.