Extracts from
The
Wenlock Advertiser
1880
relating
to Broseley and District
Broseley
Local History Society
2006
10th January 1880
LOCAL BOARD – The usual monthly meeting of this = Board took place on Wednesday evening last, when there were p[resent – Messrs T.= G. Thursfield (chairman), E. Roden, R. Burton, J. C. Lister, Rushton and Bathu= rst; Mr Thursfield Medical Office of Health; Mr Owen Harries, Clerk; Mr Geo Stevenson Inspector of Nuisances; and Mr Ledger, Surveyor.- The minutes of = the last meeting were read and confirmed.- Mr R. Burton asked how it was that t= he lamp which it had been decided to erect at the corner of Jackfield below Mr. Burroughs’s had not been put there. He thought the lamp was much need= ed there, and was quite as necessary, in the consequences of the traffic, as t= he one which had been placed by Mr Exley’s.-= The Chairman explained the matter by stating that when the committee visited the several places at which it was decided upon to erect the lamps they found t= hat the number decide upon were not sufficient for Dark Lane, and, consequently, they had taken the one from Jackfield and put it in Dark Lane, but he would promise to use his best endeavours to get one placed at the point spoken of during the ensuing year. – The matter was then dropped. Mr Ledger sta= ted that he estimated the defalcations of the late surveyor, Mr Potts, so far as the Board was concerned, at £85 10s, 2½ d. which he thought was the whole of the deficiency. It was decided to give Mr Potts’s sureties notice at once that their bond must be paid within a month from that date. The Chairman expressed his sympathy for the sureties,= but said they had no alternative.- It was agreed to allow the sureties the amou= nt of salary due to Mr Potts, from May to August.- Mr Lloyd’s tender for £25 for emptying the public ashpits and cleaning the streets was accepted by the Board.- The report of the Medical Officer of Health was then read.- Mr G. Stevenson, Inspector of Nuisances, reported that the number of nuisances abated in the Broseley district during the year ended December 31st 1879, were as follows:- Houses limewashed, 10; cesspits cleaned out, 36; offensive accumulation of manure, &c. removed, 13; new privies or water closets constructed, 6; new receptacles to ditto, 2; defective privies repaired, 6; general nuisances abated, 1; total 83. He also reported that premises had b= een limewashed at the Lloyds and Jackfield, and that a new privy and ashpit had been constructed at the Br= itish Workmen, Duke Street Broseley. – Mrs Corfield attended to complain of the nuisance caused by an overflow of sewage at the back of some premises in High street by which considerable damage had been = done to her property; it had killed he damson trees and part of a hedge.- Mr Stevenson said that this nuisance was a very bad= one. The matter was left in the hands of the inspector.
10th January 1880
TEACHERS SOIREE
On Tuesday evening last a very pleasant gathering took= place at the National Schoolroom in a soiree of the school teachers &c. The proceedings commenced with a substantial spread, nicely prepared and admira= bly served by the friends. The chair was occupied by J Doughty, Esq, who was supported by the Rev. E Lloyd Edwards, rector, Mr Geo. Baker &c= ., and the vice-chairman was Mr Francis Davis. After full justice had been don= e to the good things, the Chairman very briefly proposed the heath of the Queen, followed by the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the4 Royal Family. Mr Doughty next gave the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese, with who= m he coupled the name of the Rev E Lloyd Edwards, expressing the great satisfact= ion they all felt at seeing him among them on the occasion. The toast was drunk with hearty and continuous applause. The Rev E Lloyd Edwards, in reply than= ked the company for the way in which they had received the toast, and particula= rly for the very hearty way in which they had received him. He was very pleased= to receive their invitation and to be amongst them that evening, and he could assure them that it was his earnest wish to further their interests (loud applause). He begged top propose a vote of thanks to the promoters f that n= ice party. He hoped it would be the inauguration of a better state of things, a= nd that they might often meet together in the same way (cheers). The Rev E Llo= yd Edwards proposed the health of the Chairman and Vice-chairman which he was = sure they would drink heartily. He gave them the health of Mr. Doughty and Mr. D= avis (cheers). The Chairman briefly replied, expressing his pleasure at meeting them, and hoped it would only be the first of a series of meetings of the k= ind (cheers). Mr Davis also repli= ed, observing how a great satisfaction it was to see Mr Edwards, and hoped they should often see him to show their respect (hear, hear). Mr Councillor Burroughs proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies who had prepared the supp= er &c, which was heartily carried. After the removal of the cloth a number= of glees, songs, &c., were sung by the company, dancing was indulged in ti= ll a late or rather early hour, and a most agreeable evening was spent, which was much contribute to by the urbanity and tact of the Rector, to whom the enjoyment of all present seemed to be an earnest object. We trust this happy state of things may long continue in Jackfield. Much credit is due to Mr Oa= kes for the indefatigable manner in which he worked in the cause of making the affair a success, and to the ladies and gentlemen concerned, whose names we= are desired to omit.
TO BE LET, with Immediate possession, Two well built a= nd convenient HOUSES, situated near the National Schools, Broseley, each containing three Bedrooms, Kitchen, Parlour, and Outbuildings.- Apply to Mr T R Burroughs, Ladywood, Jackfield.
FARMS TO BE LET
Near Much Wenlock,
MARSH FARM, containing 454 a= cres, of which about 209 are Meadow and Pasture. Rent 30s per ac= res; Tithe free.
Near Broseley,
LINLEY FARM, containing 273 = acres, of which about 100 are Meadow and Pasture. Tithe free.<= /span> Ret 23s 6d per acre. Good House and Buildings.
17th January 1880
R. & W. B. PAGE, BROS.,
(SUCCESSORS TO R. JONES)
HOUSE
DECORATORS, PAINTERS,
PAPER-HANGERS
PLUMBERS AND GLAZIERS,
HIGH STREET, BROSELEY,
IMITATION OF WOOD AND MARBLES EXECUTED IN THE MOST AUTHENTIC STYLE
WRITING, GILDING, AND EMBOSSING OF GLASS
Every description of HOT and COLD WATER BATHS, LIFT and FORCE PUMPS
WATER CLOSETS AND HYDRAULIC RAMS
Made and fixed etc. the most modern principles and safety.
A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF CHEAP PAPER-HANGINGS.
THE CELEBRATED
BROSELEY PORK, HAM, AND VEAL PIE ESTABLISHMENT
ESTABLISHED OVER TWENTY YEARS
MRS. M. BOURNE
IS THE ORIGINAL MAKER OF THESE CELEBRATED PIES.
GENERAL CONFECTIONER and Purveyor of Pic= -Nic Parties, tea Parties, Balls, Dinners, and other Gatherings where Refreshmen= ts of first-class quality are required.
PIES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS MADE TO ORDER. SAUSAGES &C.
IRONBRIDGE MARKET ON FRIDAYS. BRIDGNORTH MARKET EVERY SATURDAY= .
Note the Address:-
MRS. M. BOURNE.
THE ORIGINAL BROSELEY PIE MAKER, BREAD BAKER AND CONFECTIONER
BROSELEY SALOP
Families supplied with punctuality and despatch in Town and country
17th January 1880
BROSELEY:- letters arrive at 4:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lett= ers are despatched at 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. Money order business from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telegraph business from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.- Sundays 8.10 a.m.
JACKFIELD.- Box closes at 6= -55; on Sundays at 5 p.m. Letter delivery commences at 7 a.m. daily.
BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.- Tuesday.
Befor=
e Messrs
T Instone(Mayor(, W Layton =
Downes,
ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.- Samuel P= oole was charged by Mr Elisha Frisby, keeper of the Iron= bridge toll-gate, with using abusive and insulting language towards him on Christm= as Day. Mr Browne of Hendsford= , appeared for the defendant. It appeared that on Chri= stmas Day in the morning the defendant ad his witness Crooke passed through the g= ate with a horse and trap, and paid the toll. In the afternoon the returned from Broseley on foot, and Frisb= y asked for the toll, 1d. Defendant refused to pay it, and climbed the gate. After a conversation, Crooke, the complainant stated he paid his toll ½d. Subsequently, they returned and then Frisby= asked the defendant for the toll, which he again refused to pay, and strong language was used, and the defendant went away without paying.- Crooke the defendant’s companion, swore that when he paid the foot to= ll he paid 1d. for himself and defendant. – F= ined 1s. and 17s 8d., costs, or 14 days.
24th January 1880<= /p>
DAVID ROPER,
BUILDER & JOBBING BRICKLAYER
BRITISH WORKMAN,
BROSELEY
Prompt attention to all Orde= rs guaranteed
Repairs to Property executed= under Personal Superintendance.
MR. RICHARD JONES, Deceased.=
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of the late RICHARD
JONES, of Broseley, in the
And all Persons having any Claims or Demands upon or a= gainst the Estate of the Deceased, are requested, witho= ut delay, to send us particulars thereof.
Dated 21st January, 1880
POTTS AND POTTS,
Broseley,
Solicitors to the Executors of Dec= eased.
MRS. MARY ANN PITT, Deceased= .
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of the late Mrs. MA=
RY ANN
PITT, of Benthall House, Benthall, in the
And all Persons having any Claims or Demands upon or a= gainst the Estate of the Deceased, are requested, witho= ut delay, to send us particulars thereof.
Dated 21st January, 1880
POTTS AND POTTS,
Broseley,
Solicitors to the Executors of Deceased.
THE FIRE AT ARLESCOTT.- In connection with the recent fire at Mr Grice’s of Arlescott, which was reported in our last issue, the Norwich Fire Office (in which off= ice Mr Grice was insured) with great promptitude sent, on Tuesday last, a gentl= emen to value the grain &c, destroyed. The estimated amount of the loss sustained, we understand is between £300 and £400.
31st January 1880
GRAND STOCK BULL; Pure Short Horn, Willey Blood BRAWN, Wi= lley Blood.- Dean Farm, Willey, Broseley.
BILLIARDS, BILLIARDS, BILLIARDS,
LION HOTEL, BROSELEY.
THE
BILLIARD ROOM
in connection with this
WELL KNOWN HOTEL
Has just undergone a Thorough Repletion, and is now in the Most Excellent
Condition, having also been very tastefully furnished with the most
MODERN ADORNMENTS OF A FIRST-CLASS BILLIARD ROOM
MR INSTONE
Takes this opportunity of Returning Thanks to his NUMEROUS PATRONS for their
past Support, and Patronage, and hopes for Continuance of their Favour=
s,
which shall merit his best attention, combined with
A CHOICE SELECTION OF
WINES, SPIRITS, ALES &c.,<= br> of Unexceptional Quality
COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINING ROOMS,
Well Furnished, Combining Comfort and Pleasure.
POSTING AND POST HORSES
CAPITAL STABLING,
This Hostelry will be found to command every possible Convenience and Speci=
al
Comforts to Commercial men, Nobility, and Gentry.
JOHN INSTONE
Proprietor
ALL COMMUNICATIONS PROMPTLY
ATTENDED TO
FARMS TO BE LET.
NEAR MUCH W= ENLOCK
MARSH FARM, con= taining 454 acres, of which about 209 are Meadow and pasture. Rent 30s. par acre; T= ithe free.
ATTERLEY FARM, = containing 272 acres pf which 190 are Meadow and Pasture. Nearly the whole of this farm has been recently drained. Tithe free. Rent 21s = per acre. Very good House and Buildings.
NEW HOUSES FARM, containing 157 acres of which about 70 are Meadow and Pasture. This farm has been drained. Tithe free. Rent 20s. per acre. Suitable house and buildings.
NEAR BROSELEY AND BRIDGNORTH.<= /p>
LINLEY FARM, containing 273 acres, of which about 100 = are Meadow and Pasture. Tithe free. Rent 23s 6d per = acre. Good House and Buildings.
Apply to T H Thursfield, Barrow Broseley.
GRAND STOCK BULL; Pure Short Horn, Willey Blood BRAWN, Willey Blood.- Dean Farm, Willey, Broseley.
7th February 1880
SEED POTATOES, Magnum Bonum, about
a Ton for
HAY, about 4 Tons, growth, 1879, d= itto, ditto, dittp, 1878. OATS, a few Bags pri= me Seed Oats, Webb’s Challenge White, PEAS, a few Bags Seed Peas.- I. WATTS, Dean Farm, Broseley.
PIGS.- 16 Pigs. Six week= 217;s old; either together or separate.- I WATTS, Dean Farm, Willey.
A TEN-HORSE ENGINE with Boiler.- For price apply to Maw & Co., Benthall Works, Broseley.
The quarterly meeting of the Town Council was held on = Monday at the Guildhall, Much Wenlock. There were present T. Instone, Esq. (Mayor)= , in the chair; Alderman R. T. Davies, E. W. Smith, and J. Fox; Councillors J. A. Anstice, T. H. Thursfield, J C. W. Lister, John Burroughs, J. Instone, T. P= . Everall, Geo. Lloyd, J. Randall, A. B. Dyas, W. Y. Ow= en, R. Burton, E. Boden, T. Haynes, and R. Cooper; Mr C. J. Cooper, clerk Mr Geo. = Burd, magistrates clerk; Mr F. S= erjeant (from the Town Clerk’s office). Alderman Humphries was absent through continued indisposition.
The ordinary meeting of the Financial Committee was he= ld before the Council meeting took place, there being present- T. Instone, Esq. (Mayor), Alderman Fox, and Councillors J. A. Anstice, Jones and Thursfield.= The quarterly bills were examined and approved and ordered to the laid before t= he Council for confirmation.- Municipal Registration: The Town Clerk reported to the committee the result of his correspon= dence with Mr White in reference to that gentleman’s charge for revising the burgess lists, and recommended that it be paid under protest, and that the correspondence be laid before the Home Secretary for future guidance.
Councillor J. A, Anstice proposed that a borough rate = of 1d. in the £ should be made for the ensuing qu= arter. The estimated expenditure, he said, was £336 odd, and there was a bal= ance of £118 13s. 9d. A 1d. rate would produce about £300, and this would leave a balance of about £100.
The resolution was seconded and carried nem. con.
Mr Blount, the borough analyst’s report was, as = for some quarters past, a blank, no samples having b= een sent for analysis.
The Clerk read the following report of the Inspector of Weights and Measures for the quarter ending January Sessions 1880:- “= I have been employed during the quarter 45 days inspecting, examining, compar= ing and stamping weights, measures, scales and other weighing machines in the Borough of Wenlock, including going and returning and attending before the magistrates. No. of shops visited 489; No. of informat= ions, 4; No. of convictions, 4 ; fines 13s; police cos= ts, 8s 8d; office fees, £1 15s 0d. No of weights stamped, 268; measures, non= e; No. of weights examined, but not stamped again, being found correct- weight= s, 10; measure, none. Received for adjusting weights, self and man’s lab= our, &c. £2 4s 6d.- FRANCIS WHITTAKER.̶= 1;
The Clerk introduced the question of the payment for t= he preparation and passing of the lists of voters. With regard to the Parliame= ntary lists, the Council had nothing to do further than that the bills must be pa= ssed by the Mayor at a Council meeting, and the accounts then sent to the differ= ent parishes for payment. The last revision had been of a more extensive charac= ter this year. Last year (1878) amounted to $82 18s 9d. He would ask the Counci= l to pass the necessary resolution for the payment by the various parishes.
The formal resolution was put and carried unanimously.=
The Clerk produced the account of Mr Gillam White, the revising barrister, in respect of the municipal lists, amounting= to £14 18s for two days, and £1 5s for the expenses of a clerk. The revision used to take formerly two short days, whereas it now took two long days. Under the Parliamentary and Municipal Registration Act of 1878 he was entitled to charge the borough fund for the extra work. He had charged two days, whereas he and the finance committee thought that payment of the extra work should only amount to one day, the difference in time being as between= two long days and two short ones. Mr Gillam White l= aid down his view of the case as the law, and he was fortified by a host of leg= al gentlemen, all of whom, however, he saw were revising barristers, but, in equity, he though his (Mr Cooper’s) view was right. What he suggested= was that the Council should make an order for payment, under protest, so as not= to from a precedent, and that the whole correspondence should be laid before t= he Secretary of State, and he had asked foe instructions as to the future guid= ance. He had prepared a draft letter, which he would read, explaining the matter = for their adoption, if they though proper.-
“ = 2nd Feb., 1880
Sir, -I am directed by the Council of the Borough of W= enlock to submit to you a correspondence that has taken place between the Revising Barrister for the Borough and myself, as Town Clerk in reference to the “additional remuneration by the Parliamentary and Municipal registrat= ion Act, 1878, is directed to be paid to the Barrister out of the borough fund.= In previous years the Parliamentary ad Municipal Registration Act, 1878, is directed to be paid to the Barrister out of the borough fund. In previous y= ears the Parliamentary revision had been usually accomplished in two short days.= In the year just past (1879) the Parliamentary and Municipal revision occupied= two full days. It may be taken at all events that the addition of the municipal lists did not practically involve more than one extra day. The Barrister ha= s, however charged the Borough with two days work, at five guineas a day and e= xpenses in addition on the ground stated in his letters. The Council, on the other hand, think that one day’s remuneration at five guineas, with expense= s, is all that he is entitled, according to the intention of the Act, to recei= ve from the Borough fund, over and above what he is entitle to under the Parliamentary Acts. Their reasons are stated in the correspondence. The Cou= ncil have paid the amount claimed by the Barrister, but have done so under prote= st, as they do no wish the payment to constitute a precedent. They desire, howe= ver, to lay the matter before you and to receive your instructions for their fut= ure guidance.- I am, &c.,
C. J. COOPER, Town Clerk.”
In answer to a question, Mr. Cooper said Mr. White was= in bad health at the last revision, and brought a clerk to do the work; he cha= rged the clerks expense, but not his time.
Councillor J. A. Anstice proposed that the corresponde= nce should be laid before the Home Secretary, with the letter the Town Clerk had read, and the motion was carried unanimously.
Councillor J. A. Anstice said he had to introduce the
question of the lunatic asylum. They were most of them aware that they were=
suffering
from overcrowding at the asylum, and they wanted accommodation for 200 more
patients. The matter had been on hand for some years, and a committee was
formed to consider the practicability of utilising the spare room at various
Workhouses in the county. The committee had reported most fully at the last
county quarter sessions, and the purport of their very very
lengthy report, which he held in his hand, the purport of which was that it=
was
impossible to provide the necessary accommodation in the Workhouses, and the
recommendation that the additional accommodation should be provided by
enlarging the asylum. A resolution was accordingly passed by which the Visi=
tors
were empowered to enlarge the asylum, and a similar resolution was passed at
the
In answer to Councillors Owen and Randall, Mr Anstice = said they could not tell the amount of the cost, as no plans had not yet been prepared, but the proportion of the Borough of Wenlock was £6 17s 11d= in the £100, or about 7 per cent.
Councillor Randall said he had read the report of the discussion at the sessions but he was not prepared to find it coming on at = that meeting. He was under the impression that the magistrates at the sessions w= ere taken by surprise and that it was only in consequence of some technical mat= ter that they were able to carry the point. The view he entertained from the reports was that there was an opinion that sufficient accommodation was not forthcoming; he was not thoroughly acquainted with the matter, and they did= not know what it would cost, it might be £800 or a thousand pounds or mor= e (A Voice: More); but he believed they could readily find accommodation in the = Workhouses for a large number of imbeciles, and they would thus save a large sum.
Councillor Anstice, interrupting, asked if he should r= ead the report, which was very lengthy, and show the reasons given by the commi= ttee against this view.
Councillor Roden said from the views that he had expre= ssed at the Board, and which were so well known to its members no one should accuse= him of endeavouring to forward any measure of expense which could be avoided, b= ut he would beg to second the proposition. If they tried the experiment of transferring persons from the asylum to the workhouse, they would find that they could do no good without a separate staff of officers, and anyone who = had seen inside of that institution they would find the human form in its most hideous forms would not think it desirable that they should be transferred = from thence to the Workhouses, and the expense of separate staff of officers wou= ld be great..
Councillor Randall said they would be paid by the Government? Would no the officer be paid by the Government?
Councillor Roden: We shall have to pay it.
Councillor Jones said the matter was, as Mr Anstice had stated, impossible. They would have to have a separate staff and separate buildings from the other inmates and they would lose part of the grant made= by the Government.
Councillor Randall asked of that was correct, and on receiving an affirmative said he was not aware of that.
Councillor Jones also stated that there was another question. The amount they now paid for boarding out would pay the whole amo= unt they would have to pay, and the whole of the money would be returned; and w= ith the change they would have sufficient accommodation as long as the borough exists.
The resolution was carried by a large majority.
Councillor Anstice said the Visitors had arranged with= Mr Burton for the purposes of a plot of land now rented for the purposes of the Asylum. The counties of Salop and Montgomery had approved, and he asked the Council to grant their approval. The land was required for sanitary purpose= s, and the Visitors had got it on very favourable terms.
Councillor Roden seconded the resolution which was car= ried unanimously.
In response to the case of a man named William Davies = who had been sent to the Asylum from Coalbrookdale, and who had been sent to his settlement at Pwllheli, on December 29th, there was a claim for maintenance of £10 against the authorities at <= span class=3DSpellE>Pwllheli, but there was a hitch that the Pwllheli people were uncertain whether they should pa= y in full, and claim the 4s. per week Government allo= wance, or pay the sum less that amount, and let the Council apply for the allowanc= e. At the Town Clerk’s suggestion, he was directed to write to the Pwllheli authorities asking them to pay the full amou= nt,. And make their claim for the grant.
THE BRIDGES QUESTION
Councillor T H Thursfield read the following report:-
“At the Council meeting held November 10th, 1879, the
following resolution was passed:- ‘That Councillors Thursfield and R E
Anstice be appointed a committee to survey the public bridges in the boroug=
h,
and report to the Council at the next meeting thereon.’ In accordance
with the foregoing resolution, we have inspected the following bridges, whi=
ch
are situate upon the disturnpiked roads within =
the
borough, and which have been repaired heretofore by the trustees, and for w=
hich
the borough is now liable for repairs to the fabric only, but not to the ro=
ads
over them, under the 12th section of the Turnpike Acts Continuan=
ce
Act, 1870-the Monkhampton Bridge. This is situate wholly within the borough upon the road leadin=
g from
Morville to Shipton=
, which
was disturnpiked on November 1st, 18=
72,
and crosses a regular brook. It is a substantial stone bridge in a good sta=
te
of repair. 2.
“Your committee recommend that no action be take= n with regard to other bridges (if any) until an application b= e made to the Council for their repair, when each case can be decided on its = own merits.
Thos. H. Thursfield.
R. Edmund Anstice.
“January 28th 1880.”
In reply to Alderman Fox,
Mr Thursfield said the bridges had previously been rep= aired by the turnpike trustees.
Alderman Fox still though there was ad doubt as to the= ir liability.
The Town Clerk said there was no doubt that the duty of repair would fall upon the borough. They had had counsel’s opinion, a= nd that opinion was that the term “County bridges” was a generic o= ne, and that they were liable.
Alderman Fox: It appears to rest on the word “accordingly” in the Act.
Councillor Anstice said it was a relief to find that t= here were so few.
Alderman Fox was glad to hear from the report that eac= h case would be decided on its merits.
After some further conversation,
Mr Roden asked how much it would cost to repair the br= idges.
Councillor Thursfield replied that a day’s work =
would
put the
Alderman Fox: There appeared to be a conflict of opini= on until the legal lights were brought to bear. Even our clerk was undecided. =
Councillor Lister how far the parapet of the bridge ex= tended at Linley brook- was there any stated distance?
Councillor Thursfield said they were liable to repair = the whole fabric of the bridge.
A conversation took place as to the matter, and it was= stated that the portion of the parapet wall that had fallen was a fence to Lord Forester’s property.
Councillor Thursfield said, as Lord Forester’s a= gent, he could not decide such a question, but the embankment must be reckoned as part of the bridge, for the bridge could not exist without it.
After some further conversation,
Councillor A. B. Dyas proposed, Councillor Randall sec= onded, and it was carried unanimously, that the reports be adopted.
Councillor Thursfield said he should be glad to make t= he repairs on behalf of Lord Forester (a laugh).
Councillor Roden proposed that the necessary repairs at Walton and Linley Brook Bridges be done under the supervision of the Survey Committee, and the resolution was carried unanimously.
In answer to a question,
Councillor Thursfield said these were all the bridges = to which the committee’s attention had been called, but could not say if those were all.
Councillor Jones proposed that the Council was of the
opinion that the proposal to supply the town of Liverpool, with water from =
the Verniew would interfere seriously with the mercantile=
and
commercial interests of the borough, and that the Borough Members be desire=
d to
use their influence in opposing it, and attend the deputation of persons
interested in the matter, who will wait on the Home Secretary on the 10
Councillor Burroughs seconded the proposition
Councillor Thursfield said he would have seconded the = motion if Mr Boroughs had not done so. He would not say that they would put themse= lves to no expense, but that they should do all they = could morally to oppose the bill.
Councillor Jones though the Local Board for Broseley s= hould take come steps to make a protest.
Councillor Thursfield thought the Local Board of Madel= ey ought perhaps, too, to take it into consideration (a laugh).
Councillor Randall asked what information they had on = the matter. It was very easy to run the ruck. He ha= d no doubt that the Councils of Shrewsbury, Worcester and other places had had t= he fats before them, but that that Council had not.
Councillor Roden said they had no information. Perhaps it would be a great advant= age. It would not interfere with any interests, and in dry seasons they would ha= ve eight million gallons run into the river every 24 hours.
Councillor Randall said meetings were now being held b=
elow
Bewdley to see what steps could be taken to prevent or mitigate the excessi=
ve
floods in the
Councillor Roden asked what were t= he commercial interests that would suffer when they had the railway and other avenues open for the carriage of goods.
Councillor Jones said it was entirely a question of the navigation of the river. As long as there was a competition with the river,= the carriage of their staple goods must be kept down.
Councillor Thursfield thought Mr Randall was the perso= n who had not looking the matter up. He had gone very carefully into the matter, = and he was sure he was speaking the truth in saying it was their duty to oppose= the scheme.
Alderman Fox said, from his knowledge and long experie= nce of the navigation, he was quite opposed to the scheme. It was impossible for t= hem to construct reservoirs such as would give a supply of water in a long dry season, for they had had a cycle of wet seasons, and must not judge by them= . He should be very sorry to see any interference. It would through the whole of= the manufactures of the district in the hands of the railway companies, and they knew how to squeeze them when they had a choice. He did not think it possib= le for a supply to be stored to give a quarter of the quantity named.
Councillor Thursfield supposed Mr Roden was a sharehol=
der of
the railway company and the
Councillor Roden thought they had nothing to go agains= t. There was a guarantee of eight million gallons daily in the summer season.<= /p>
Alderman Fox considered a guarantee very little gain. =
When
the scheme for the improvement of the
Councillor Randall said he only just wanted to say that clauses 13,14,15 and 16 of the bill gave compensation for injury, so that if there was any delay or difficulty caused by the scheme to the brick-kiln go= od makers to the Coalbrookdale Company, they would be able to obtain compensat= ion. They engaged to take the surplus water, and to give a more level and equita= ble supply, and he thought this would be much better.
Councillor Thursfield asked if Mr. Randall thought the= barge owners were going to send the Liverpool Corporation a lawyer’s letter every time their barge got aground.
After a little further conversation, the resolution wa= s put and carried, only Mr. Randall voting against it.
As the meeting was breaking up, Councillor Dyas referr= ed to a bill which had been passed fore some renovations at the Ironbridge Police station, as a matter had not been put to the Councillors and Aldermen of the ward, who were the committee. He saw it was initialled by Alderman Smith, so that it was correct.
Alderman Smith was understood to reply that it was a m= atter which the police inspector had power to order without reference to them.
At the close of the Council meeting, the Executive Com= mittee met. Reports were received, Sergeant Davies and Sergeant Turner stating that swine fever had ceased to exist for the past 28 days on the premises of Mr. Watson, Benthall Lane, Benthall, and Mr. Benjamin Rogers, P{ark Street, Madeley, and it was resolved that the premises be declared free from swine fever. Those present were Councillors T H Thursfield (chairman), Everall, Instone, Roden, and Cooper.
7th February 1870
RENT DINNER.- Lord Forester= ’s rent dinner took place at the Lion Hotel on Thursday afternoon, when about a hundred were present under the presidency of T. H. Thursfield, Esq., J.P. A really splendid dinner was provided by Mr and Mrs Instone, and was placed u= pon the table and served in the best manner. From a press of matter and in orde= r to do justice to Mr Thursfield’s able speech= on the agricultural difficulty we hold over our report till next week.
LOCAL BOARD.—The ordi= nary monthly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday night, at the Town Hall. There were present—T G Thursfield (chairman). Messrs. Roden, G Maw, H= P Dunnill, = R Rushton, and J C W Lister : Mr Owen Harries, Clerk; Mr G Stevenson, inspect= or of nuisances ; Mr Geo Ledger, surveyor.—The minutes of the lest meeti= ng were read and confirmed —A petition was presented from a number of persons requesting the Board to repair a road which connects the Barrow and Bridgnorth Roads, and within the district. In the course of a conversation = it was stated that the road was always looked upon as an accommodation one, and had never been repaired by the parish. It was unanimously resolved to reply= to the petitioners that the Board had at present no evidence before them as to= the road being a public highway, and that consequently they could not interfere= .- The Broken = Sewer at Dark Lane: A long conversation took place in respect to a nuisance caus= ed through the breaking by mining operations of a public sewer near the Clenchacre Mount, and which receives a large portion = of the sewage of the town. Several plans were suggested for remedying the nuisance= by, the Inspector and members of the Board, but ultimately it was resoled that = the Board should visit, the spot on the following day to see what could be done= . Footpaths: Mr Dunnill mentioned the state of the roads and footpaths, but the matter dropped as it was thought = that nothing could be done till the frost worked out of the ground.—The Waterworks: A memorandum of agreement for a lease for 21 years of the land and easements required for t= he reservoirs and line of mains for the proposed water supply from the Mine Sp= out was received from Mr Potts on behalf of Lord Forester After a conversation = it was thought better to buy the necessary land right out by an order from the Court of Chancery (under the new law for the disposal of trust property), a= nd it was understood the Clerk should communicate with Mr Potts in respect the= reof —The Late Collector’s Defalcations: In reply to a question the Clerk that he had applied to t= he bondsmen of Mr Adam Potts, the late collator, for £95 0s 2½d, = the amount of the defalcations and had received a reply asking for a copy of the bond, which he had supplied. There was a portion of salary due to Mr Potts,= but from that there would have to be deducted £6 odd expenses and a surch= arge of £1 made against him by the auditor.— The Clerk was instructe= d to apply again to the bondsmen for the payment of the amounts—The Pump at “The Dog”:= The Chairman stated that Mr W Meredith, of “‘The Dog” public-house, complained of the public who came for water throwing it again= st the Wall, and making his house damp, and also by splashing it about the yar= d, and causing danger by its becoming frozen. The Chairman suggested a trough would remedy the mischief, and the General Purposes Committee were requeste= d to see to the matter.- Lighting: A= fter a discussion, it was unanimously resolved that the lamp recently erected at t= he foot of the Quarry Road should be removed to a more useful situation, it be= ing stated that Messrs Maw intended setting up a lamp at their Works, and that = the Ironbridge Trust would place another one near the “Big Wheel” a= nd that thus the whole of the Bridge Hill would be lighted. Finances: The Cler= k reported that the balance when the treasurer’s book was made up was £94 = 15s 3d, and there had since been collected £27 1s: £75 was expected= at the last meeting, leaving a balance of £44 17s 3d. in their favour, to which was to be added £95 0s. 2&= frac12;d., the amount due from Mr Potts’s bondsmen, leaving a total balance of a= bout £140. The balance of the rate yet to be collected was £82 10s, = but this would be diminished by voids and irrecoverables. The collector was empowered to proceed at once, without orders from the Boa= rd, against defaulters whom he had reason to suppose were about to leave the to= wn, and was directed to proceed at once to the collection of the balance of the rate (as the limit for its collection was approaching), and to furnish a li= st of the defaulters for orders to summon them.- Highways: A cheque for £14 w= as ordered for the Surveyor, and proceedings terminated.
14th February 1880
On Monday last the Choir of the
HOUSEWARMING.—On Monday evening a dinner took pl= ace at the Napoleon Inn, Broseley, given by Mr W Pugh, on his taking to the busine= ss. An excellent and well served repast was put upon the table by the host and hostess, to which a large company sat down. Mr John Shaw occupied the chair, and a pleasant and convivial evening was spent,= the health of the host and hostess being honoured in true Broseley style.
“Does Lord Beaconsfield’s Government Deser= ve the Confidence and Support of the Working Classes?” This is the subject of the adjourned debate to be held in the rooms of the Iron-bridge and Coalbrookdale Working Men’s Conservative Association, on Monday eveni= ng next, Feb, 16th. Chair taken at seven o’clock prompt, by J= ohn Burroughs, Esq.- ADVT.
14th February 1880
To Connoisseurs of genuine old Caughley,
On THURSDAY, February the 26th, 1880,
Commencing at 10-30 for 11 prompt.
PERRY AND PHILLIPS
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the
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IMPORTANT AND UNRESERVED
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ON MONDAY NEXT, FEB, 16TH, 1880.
THE following Useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Chest of Dra= wers, Night Commode, Looking-glass, 2 Prime Feather Beds, Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Two = good Sofas, equal to new ; Piano forte, Dinner Service, Two-leaf Dining Table, Chairs and Tables, Rocking Chair, Clothes Box, made in the year 1722 ; Pock= et of Prime Kent Hops, 1876; Pocket of Sussex ditto, 1878; Twelve Ale and Spir= it Casks, various sizes; and other Effects, removed for convenience of Sale.
14th February 1880
LORD FORESTER’S RENT DINNER
The Christmas rent audit of Lord Forester’s esta= tes at Broseley and its surroundings took place on Thursday afternoon last week at= the Lion Hotel. After the business had concluded, the company to the number of = 120 sat down to a splendid dinner, served and waited in a manner that reflects = the greatest credit on the Host and Hostess (Mr, and Mrs. J. Instone). The chair was occupied by his Lordships agent, T. H.
Thursfield, Esq. who was supported by E. Roden Esq., J= . P., T. G. Thursfield, Esq., J.P., Dr. Hart, Messrs. F. B. Harrison, Dixon, Meire, J, Doughty, J. C. W. Lister, James Burnet, W. = T. Jones, T. Burroughs, B, Hill, J. B. Nevett, T. Instone, J. Shaw, F. Davies, A. Jones, —Instone, James Cartwright, Bo= oth, Coldbatch, Embry, &c. &c.
The Chairman, on the removal of the cloth, briefly gav=
e the
health of the Queen, and the Prince and Princess of
Mr. W. T. Jones proposed the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese, eulogising the manner in which their work was done, and coupling w= ith the toast the name of Roden, (cheers).
Mr. Roden responded in eloquent terms, remarking that = the Bishops and Clergy of our country are, on the whole, a pattern to all other nations, and that Church of England, bound up as it inseparably was with the State, is one of the grandest institutions in the world. The speaker then referred to the affairs of his own parish and hoped that things might soon be in a more satisfactory state.
Mr. Lister proposed the Army and Navy, Volunteers-refe= rring to the distinguished conduct of the Army and Navy, recently and in the past, and expressing the opinion that if ever they were called upon, the Voluntee= rs would as he was sure would ev= ery other Englishmen stand up in defence of their hearths and homes (loud cheers).
Mr Roden begged to propose what might fairly be called= the toast of the evening—the health of Lord and Lady Forester (loud cheer= s) He could scarcely find language to express the high opinion he, and they, h= eld of them. The speaker went on to refer to the long services of Lord Forester= as one of the representatives of the Borough; and
Since his accession to the House of Lords he had in an
equally faithful manner looked after their interests. As a landlord, he cou=
ld
say that he was not surpassed in
Mr F. Davis proposed the health of Mr C. T. W. Foreste= r, the Conservative member for Wenlock. He hoped he would prove as good a man as h= is uncle (cheers), and though a young man he had given signs of great promise.= Mr Davis also enlarged on the kindly feeling entertained in the district, towa= rds the Forester family. (The toa= st was heartily drunk).
Mr Owen proposed the health of the Dowager Lady Forest= er, whom they had known for so many years (loud cheers)., He referred in terms = of eulogy to the charitable goodness she had always displayed on the estate, a= nd said that even now she did not forget them (loud cheers).
Mr T. R. Burroughs proposed “The Town and Trade = of Broseley” congratulating the company that the recent depression had n= ot so seriously affected that district as it had done some of their neighbours (cheers). He coupled with the toast the names of Mr Lister and Mr F. Davis.= .
Mr Lister appropriately responded, hoping that the dark cloud which had hung over their district would soon pass away and more prosperous times ensue (cheers).
Mr. Davis also responded, referring to the stoppage of= the workings of the Coalbrookdale Co, on the Broseley side, and generally criti= cising the state of the local trade.
The Chairman said with regard to one remark of Mr. Davis’s as to the stoppage of the pits, that if any working men could show they had sufficient money to open a pit he should be glad to let them = do so. He could tell them that if Mr Davis would get up the company he spoke o= f he would be very happy to let them have the land, for he might tell them that = the withdrawal of trade from Broseley meant a reduction of Lord Forester’s rents. It was a maxim of his (the speaker’s) father’s that if he could get two working men to take a pit he was ready to let them have it, f= or he said they would get what a larger firm would leave (hear, hear), and he could point out many men who had done well. But there was the difficulty th= at in Broseley the coal had been got in most places, and where it was, it was either near houses or swamped with water. Perhaps the Local Board would put these matters right, for he could assure them they were as much troubled wi= th water below ground as they were with the want of it above.
Mr Roden gave in eulogistic terms the health of Mr Thursfield, Lord Forester’s agent. It was necessary that on such an estate they should have a medium of communication between the landlord and tenant, and in Mr Thursfield the Willey estate could not have a better agen= t, and years after he (the speaker) had gone down to the grave, he hoped they, would find Mr Thursfield at the head of that table, and his health as heart= ily received as they would receive then. (The toast drunk w= ith musical honours with cheers for Mr Thursfield and family).
The Chairman, in response, said: I have to thank you f=
or the
very gratifying and astounding way in which you have received this toast, a=
nd
that you must remember that the agent alone, but the landlord more particul=
arly
who must have your interests at heart, and, we regards the return which has
been made you today, I should tell you that when I, quite unexpectedly,
fortnight ago, walked into Lord Forester’s room in Landon, he at once
said. “I was going to write to you about an allowance to the tenants =
at
the audit,” so that there was no necessity for my asking him to consi=
der
it. The return today has been the same the made last audit, and has been up=
on a
sliding scale taking the quality, description, and circumstances of each fa=
rm
into consideration, and I trust it has given you all satisfaction. For the =
last
several times that I have met you here, I have had to regret, the bad times=
for
agriculture that we have passed through, and I have held out to you the hope
that things would mend and; that at each successive meeting we had seen the
worst of things ; but today again I have only the same story, in fact I fea=
r I
must say that the depression in agriculture as it is called has all gone from bad to worse, and I =
can
only still express the hope as 1 have done so many times that we have at la=
st
seen the worse. I am quite sure I cannot see how this can get worse. What d=
o we
see around? Landlords obliged to let land at a reduction in rent, or, in ma=
ny
instances, take it in hand and farm it themselves ; in either case; a very
serious matter to many of them. We see tenants ruined, perhaps living on their capital or hastily=
in
fright throwing up their farms, or in some instances trying to meet the
necessities of the time by deficient cultivation. In fact with landlords and
tenants alike, a panic exists, and few can over-estimate the gravity of the
crisis through which we are passing, or foretell the result of it. With your
permission I will hastily glance at a few of the most prominent causes. I
consider, and I speak from recollection upon my own farm, that this is the
fifth wet and unfavourable season we have had. 1875 was the first, and since
then we have had bad and unfruitful seasons in this district. We have had w=
et
harvests or wet seed times, and some years we have had both. I should suppo=
se
no one in this room can remember the like before. We can all remember wet
seasons, but such a continuance as we have lately has, I believe not happen=
ed
for a great number of years. We have, I know, had many times of
depression— indeed, I was reading a book the other day which, curious=
ly
enough stated that in the year 1341 the rents in the parish of Barrow were
remitted because the corn vine deficient from an unfavourable season, and
because there were no sheep left in the parish. We have, as I say, had prev=
ious
bad seasons, which have caused us to have a bad yield, hat, generally, there
has been a counterbalance in prices to help farmers out, but now we have not
only a deficient and inferior yield of corn, but we have also had low price=
s at
the same time, and also a general stagnation of trade. I consider that these
combined, namely, low yield and bad prices are the chief and principle caus=
e of
the present state of things, but there are other causes also. We all know t=
he
change that has taken place in the labour market. Wages have risen very much
indeed in the last few years, and when times were better farmers did not fe=
el
the increase so much as now, but it has become a very serious matter, and i=
s, I
fear, the cause of the falling off that one sees in the general trade of the
country. I don’t believe that farmers, as a body, grudge the labourer=
his
better wages. I would far rather feel that the workman was not only well fe=
d,
but well clothed, and I think you will agree with me; but we all know that =
the
labour we now get is not so energetic and hearty as it used to be. The men
don’t, I fear, take the interest in their work that they used to do, =
and
I would consider how this could he remedied. I know what I would propose is
very difficult of application, but I say, if you cannot adopt it in, all th=
ings,
try it in a few. Look at a man at work in his garden. He does not stop to l=
ight
his pipe or turn round and talk. He
goes on steadily at his, work with thorough earnestness and good intent, in=
a
very different way to what he would do if he was working for you. And why is
this? Because he is working for himself. By our
present system we pay an idle man as much as an industrious man, and can you
wonder if the industrious man limits his work according to that done by the
idle man? Can you blame him if he does? He will only receive the same wages=
at
the week’s end, Cannot we in some way arrange our system of work so t=
hat
each man should be paid for what he does. He would then know that he was
working for himself as much as if he was working in his own garden, and
certainly for better pay. The=
only
way we can do this is by paying for our labour by piece or by measure, and,=
as
I said, I know this is difficult in farming work, still it can be done in s=
ome
things, and I advise you to try it in those things, and by degrees I hope y=
ou
will be led on to adopt it in much of your work. I commend this matter to y=
our
consideration as a remedy in this case to a certain extent. Rates also form=
a
considerable element in a farmer’s expenditure, and in many eases have
increased very much. Very often as I go from home I pass a man at work on t=
he
road who used to be paid by all who used the roa=
d,
myself, of course, amongst the number. Now he is paid by the parish, and I =
have
to bear an increased share. So it is with many of you, and although I appro=
ve
of the abolition of turnpike trusts, I do not think they should have been d=
one
away with until some other means of maintaining them had been devised. It is
true that in the county they do now receive from the county rate one-half of
the cost of repairs of these roads. Still, this is actually very little rel=
ief
and in the Borough of Wenlock we do not even get this concession. There are
other rates, new rates, which I think farmer, have cause to complain of. I =
mean
Local Board rates, school rates, &c., and I hope that the Royal Commiss=
ion
will enquire into this question, as I have no doubt they will, and that they
may recommend some action in the matter.
Other toasts were proposed, and a very agreeable eveni= ng was spent.
14th February 1880
Yesterday (Friday) morning, u the 6.40 train from
21st February 1880
BROSELEY LOCAL BOARD.
REGISTER OF OWNERS
FOR THE DISTRICT OF BROSELEY.<= /p>
NOTICE OF TIME FOR MAKING CLAIMS
AND OBJECTIONS.
I Hereby give Notice that all persons who are entitled= to vote as Owners or Proxies at the Election of Members of the Local Board for= the District of Broseley, and who are not on the Register of Owners and Proxies= now in force, or who being on the Register do not retain the qualification or t= he address described therein, and who are desirous to have their names inserte= d in the Register about to be made for the said District, and all persons who are desirous of objecting to any name on the Register, now in force, are hereby required to give or send to me, at the office of Mr Owen Harries, Solicitor, Dawley, Clerk to the Broseley Local Board, on some one of the first six day= s of March next, a Claim or Objection (as the case may be) in the Form hereunder= set forth.
THOS. GREVILLE THURSFIELD
Chairman of the Local Board.
21st February 1880.
HIGH STREET
BROSELEY.
2s. 6d. IN THE POUND
OFF ALL
COLOURED DRESS MATERIALS.
3s. IN THE POUND
OFF ALL
SHAWLS. JACKETS, ULSTERS,
MANTLES AND SKIRTS.
TRIMMED HATS AND
BONNETS,
AT LESS THAN HALF-PRICE
FOR THE MONTH FEBRUARY ONLY.
MARK THE ADDRESS
I.
HIGH STREET, BROSELEY.
AT
ARLSCOTT.
SALOP FIRE OFFICE,
ESTABLISHED 100 YEARS
HEAD OFFICE:
THE SQUARE,
TRUSTEES:
THE RIGHT HON. VISCOUNT HALL
R. L. BURTON, ESQ .
JOHN PRITCHARD, ESQ.
Insurances may be effected = with this Old-established Local Office on Advantageous terms.
For further particulars, and forms of proposal apply t= o
MR. T. H. THURSEIELD,
BARROW, BROSELEY.
21st February 1880
INQUEST.—On Monday afternoon, an inquest was hel=
d at
the Half Moon Inn (Mr Hiram Hill) touching the death of John Batho, rope spinner, who was killed on the railway on=
the
Friday previous, The inquiry was conducted by E Glover Bartlam,
Esq, Borough Coroner, and the following gentlem=
en
comprised the jury:—Messrs J. R. Humphries, W Hill, S. Morris, Walter
Bryant, Thomas Potts, John Lowe, T. Humphreys, Peter Jones, R Rowley, Edwar=
d Pomfret, Wm. Burroughs, and Hiram Hill. Mr. Wyatt (
28th February 1880
BUILDING AND JOINERY ESTABLISHMENT
ROWLAND SMITHEMAN.
BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR.
Dealer in Laths, Cement, Lime, &c., Doors, Frames, Ca= sings,. Sashes, Skirtings, Moul= dings, and all kinds of Joinery and Turnery work.
Plans and Estimates supplied for all kinds of Now Buildin= gs. Repairs attended to Promptly.
N.B. —COFFINS of Best Make and Material on the shor= test notice.
Tomb and Headstones supplied from any design.
6th March 1880
JOHN BURROUGHS’
LADYWOOD ROPEY, IRONBRIDGE. SALOP.
MANUFACTURER of FLAT, ROUND, BLOCK, GIN, and CAPSTAN ROPE= S, Gaskins, Engine Yarn
SCAFFOLD ROPES, SASH LINES AND TWINES OF EVERY DESCRIPTIO= N
RICK SHEETS,
Waggon and Cart Oil Sheets, C= art Covers, Tarpaulings, Sacks, Bedsackings, &,.,
NETS AND SHEEP NETTING.
Dealer in Hemp, Flax, and Yarns, Tar, Pitch, Oils, & = Resin; Lamp Cotton, Cotton Waste, Oakum, Mats, Curled Hair, Brickkiln Mats, Canvas Webbing for Clay carrying in Brickyards, &c. &c.
6th March 1880
A RICH TREAT.— It wil= l be seen in other column that Mr C Rowe, the astonishing blind elocutionist, wi= ll recite from memory, without prompter, book, or ether assistance, Shakespeare’s famous tragedy of Macbeth. We unhesitatingly declare Mr Rowe to be one of the marvels of the age,
The ordinary meeting of this Board was held on Wednesd= ay evening last, at the Town Hall, when there were present—Dr T G Thursf= ield (chairman), Messrs H M Bathurst, H P Dunnill, J C W Lister, R. Rushton, E Roden, W Burnet, and R Burton; Mr Owen Harries, clerk: Mr Ledger, surveyor;= Mr G Stevenson, Inspector of Nuisances. The proceedings were of a very desulto= ry and protracted character (the meeting lasting till ten o’clock), and = we are enabled to give but a brief summary.
The minutes were read and signed when a long discussio=
n took
place as to the resolution agreed to at the last meeting to remove the lamp=
at
the bottom of the
In respect to the petition presented at the last meeti= ng of the Board as to the repair of a road leading from Willey to the Dunge, the Chairman said, and it might be a caution to gentlemen as to what they put t= heir names to, that Mr T H Thursfield had told him that the road belonged to Lord Forester, and that be (Mr T H Thursfield) had signed the petition under the impression that it requested the Board to take it over, and make it a publi= c road.
It was reported that the nuisance here had been abated= by the Board having had the sewer repaired and turned the matter into the old reservoir. The Inspector said he had received a complaint from Mrs Corfield of the Board’s man going into her gard= en to open up the drain.—Mr Roden; She is first to complain, and then grumb= les when it is being put down! The Surveyor said Mrs Corfi= eld had given permission for the man to go in.
A letter was read from Messrs Potts and Potts, on beha= lf of Lord Forester, consenting to the proposal of the Board that an application shou= ld be made to the Court of Chancery for the purchase from the trustees under the = late Lord Forester’s will, of the portion of the ground at Benthall requir= ed for the purposes of the water supply.
The Chairman said this was very satisfactory and he th= ought their best coarse would now be to get Mr Massey = and a sub-committee to get ready the plans and estimates at once that, they might apply for a loan as soon as possible.
Mr Lister said he thought now Madeley was about to hav= e a Local Board they ought to give up the scheme, and join Madeley for the purp= ose. He did not think the proposed source at all sufficient.
Mr Burnet thought Madeley would not join them.
Mr Lister then gave notice that at the next meeting he= would bring forward a motion to upset the scheme, or have no water at all-it was quite insufficient.
Mr Roden expressed his willingness to second the motio= n, and Mr Burnet said he should be very pleased to give Mr Lister any assistance.<= /p>
After a dead silence of a couple of minutes at this unexpected difficulty, Mr Dunnill said he wished to call the attention of t= he Board to the consequence of the delay in this matter. The scheme was decide= d on in September last. They had now been six months getting the consent of Lord Forester to the purchase of the ground. He contended that instead, of meeti= ng monthly they should meet fortnightly, that the correspondence on these matters might be accelerated. He might mention that= he was not quite aware what quantity of iron pipes they would want, but he put= it at about 300 tons. Since the scheme had been agreed upon iron has gone up £2 10s or £3 per ton, thus increasing the cost of the work by £750 or £900. It was impossible for a Board like that to manage= the details of the scheme, which might be relegated to a small committee, and he wished to point out that the way in which the Board had managed the matter = had really made an addition to the cost of a 2s rate, and perhaps it may be mor= e. He though they might have left the settlement of the details which had occu= pied so much time, to the Chairman and Clerk, the Board being agreed on the gene= ral principle.
Mr Roden said there was a doubt as to the sufficiency = of the source. =
The Chairman moved that Mr Owen Harries be instructed = to take immediate steps to obtain the land proposed in the scheme agreed to by= the Board in September, 1879.
Mr Rushton seconded the proposition.
In reply to a question, the Chairman said they could n= ot issue estimates till they had acquired the land.
In the course of a desultory conversation, Mr Burnet s= aid the increased cost of iron would be much counterbalanced by the reduction in the value of labour in the town.
Mr Lister proposed as an amendment that Mr Owen Harrie= s be requested to delay any proceedings toll after the next meeting, when his proposition would be brought forward.
Mr Burnet seconded.
On being put to the meeting, Messrs Lister,
Mr Dunnill proposed that Messrs Maw and
Mr Bathurst seconded the motion, which was carried wit= hout opposition.
A letter was read from several ratepayers of Jackfield asking the Board to remedy a nuisance caused by water lodging on a footroad at the Salthouse= .
Mr. Dunnill said he had promised to bring the matter forward. After a long conversation, in which some warm sallies took place b= etween Mr Dunnill and Mr Burnet, the matter was referred to the General Purposes Committee. .=
Mr Perry applied to the Board in the case of defective sewerage at his property, the matter affected th= ree persons, one of whom could not agree with the others. The Board agreed to do the work and charge the parties their proportions of the costs.
Mr Langford applied to the Board, for compensation for=
the
use of a footpath to
Mr Dunnill moved “That it be an instruction to t= he road surveyor after the breaking up of the frost or at any other time he may see that it is necessary, to employ temporary help for sweeping the footpat= hs and scraping the roads, and that he be requested to see that all the perish roads and footpaths be kept in thorough good repair, employing extra help in the winter season when the work want prompt attention, and reporting at eac= h Board meeting what he has done.” Mr Dunnill proceeded to speak of the deplorable state of the roads after the late frost, and said Surveyor appea= red not to have the necessary power deal with the matter without bringing it be= fore the Board at their monthly meeting. He referred particularly to the roads leading to Jackfield, including Ball’s Lane.
Mr Burnet thought that Jackfield was requiring too much
attention, and said it was the
Mr Dunnill warmly repudiated the idea of Jackfield bei=
ng the
A long rambling conversation ensued, in the course of = which Mr Bathurst seconded Mr Dunnill’s motion.=
Mr Roden moved as an amendment that the matter be left= to the General Purposes Committee, to whom the Surveyor might at once apply in= any difficulty.
The amendment was seconded, and on being put to the meeting, Messrs Roden, Rushton, Burnet, and Lister voted for = it, and it was declared carried.
It was decided to leave the question of Ball’s L= ane till the slip settled.
The Clerk reported that after the payment of the cheque for £14 signed = at the last meeting there remained mained £30 17= s 11d in the treasurer’s hands ; £36 1s 0d= had since been paid in, making &po= und;65 11s 11d ; the amount due from the sureties of Mr Adam Potts, was £95 = 10s 2d ; making a total of £162 9s 2d in favour of the Board. The amount uncalled of the rate was £46 9s 6½d; which would be reduced to=
£15 by voids, &c.. This would leave £176 18s, 8d, out of which to-night they would require cheques for £12 10s for the surveyor’s salary, and £20 for labour, with smaller matters, which would make a total of £37 162 7d.= It was therefore a matter for consideration if they had not better issue the notice and estimate for the new rate.
The matter was deferred.
In the question of Mr A Pott̵= 7;s sureties, the Clerk was instructed to write them giving notice that if the amount was not paid in a week a writ would be issued.
A formal resolution empowering the Clerk to transfer t= he balance of the highway rate to the general district rate account, which is = the only rate now levied, was passed.
The Clerk reported that the members retiring by rotati= on are Messrs Burnet, Roden, and Rushton.
The Clerk was appointed the returning officer at the s= ame rate of remuneration as last year.
The list of defaulters was gone through, and in most, = cases summonses were ordered.
Mr Stevenson reported several small nuisances which we= re generally referred to the General Purposes Committee.
6th March 1880
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
SIR,—Can you or any of your numerous readers inf= orm me through the columns of you widely circulated journal, who arranges the musi= cal portion of the services at the above church. Happening to be there on Sunday evening last, I, and many others, were much surprised to hear the Rector (t= he Rev. E. Edwards), give out Hymn No. 395 (Ancient and Modern, new edition), a hymn for the feast of the dedication of a church. I was under the impression the dedication of the above church was in the month of August. If I am wron= g my error will account for the use of the said hymn; but as our Church Hymn Boo= k is full of beautiful hymns suited to the solemn season of Lent, I feel sure it would be more in accordance with the wishes of the congregation if some of = them were substituted in lieu of those published for other occasion Apologising = for so much trespass upon your space.— I am, S= ir, yours faithfully,
OFFENSA, OFFE= NSIS, MOLESTIA.
Jackfield, March 5th, 1880.
13th March 1880
THE SCHOOL.- Dr. Day, vicar of Benthall, has requested us to make known the following extract of H.M. Inspector’s report: “The sc= hool has increased in numbers, and there has been a considerable improvement in = the work, very creditable to Miss Nicklin, considering the difficulties under w= hich she has been working.”
13th March 1880
SIR.- If Jackfield never be= fore received an insult it did at the hands of Mr W. Burnet, at the last meeting= of the Broseley Local Board, when he was arrogant enough to use words describi= ng the people of Jackfield as Irishmen. A man who could use such expressions w= hen he knew at the time he was wrong is unworthy of a seat on any Board connect= ed which parish matters or anything else, where intellectas communis, is so requisite, and if = Mr William Burnet is Hibernian himself sufficient to see re-election when his = term of….
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
SIR,—In reading the account of the last meeting = of the Broseley Local Board in your issue of March 6th, I must say I was greatly s= urprised at the foolish and stupid remark made by Mr. William Burnet ( a member of the Board), in placing Jackfield to Broseley in the rela= tive position of what Ireland is to England, or a matter of Home Rule. Now considering some large ratepayers in Jackfield, I think we are entitled to = some little consideration over the repairs of our roads &c., but Mr. Burnet, fortunately lives in the Broseley High Street (far removed from muddy roads, and when repaired coated by brick-bats and furnace cinders), consequently he has no conception of what the Jackfield roads are and have been, and he wou= ld do well to see for himself before again indulging in such monstrous comparisons. Mr. William Burnet must look well to his laurels at the coming Loca1 Board Election, if he is again returned a member, he must not look for many supporters from what he terms the Ireland of Broseley:, Mr. Dunnill very well, remarked at the same meeting, that= the trades people of Broseley had found it rather a California than what Mr. William Burnet designates it.—Yours respectfully,
ANTI-PR IDE.
Jackfield, March 8th, 1880.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
SIR,—As the Jackfield people always succeed in everything they undertake, would it not be well for a subscription to be started to raise a fund for the purchase of a clock to be placed in the ves= try of the above church The times of divine service being 11. a.m. and 6.30 p.m., it frequently happens that the commencement of each service exceeds the tired times by eight to ten minutes.—Yours obediently,
OBSERVANCE.
Jackfield, 11th March, 1880.
20th March 1880
PURSUANT to the Act of Parliament of the 22nd and 23rd=
Dated the sixth day of March, 1880= .
POTTS AND POTTS, Broseley, Salop.<= /span>
BROSELEY LOCAL BOARD
ELECTION.
ELECTORS OF JACKFIELD
ARE REQUESTED TO
ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING,
in the
JACKFIELD SCHOOLROOM,
ON MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 22nd,
AT HALF-PAST SEVEN O’CLOCK.
Your SUPPORT is required to Send a JACKFIELD MAN to Watch over your Interests in the Expenditure of the Rates, to give y= ou Improved Roads, and other Reforms required.
20th March 1880
HIGH STREET BROSELEY
INNKEEPERS, GROCERS, AND OTHERS,
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24th 1880
MR RUSHTON
Has received instructions for Mr John Bentley of the A= lbion Inn, to Sell by AUCTION All his Neat HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including Partiti= on Seat, in excellent condition; Glass and Wood partition, equal to new, 12 ft long and 9ft high; the Gas Fittings throughout the house; 2 excellent Count= ers, Nest of Shelves, Screens and Forms, Spirit Jars, Malt Mill, two Iron furnac= es, Wringing and Mangling Machine, Britannia Treadle Sewing Machine, No 210,145= , in perfect order; two Prime Feather Beds, Bedsteads, and Hangings, excellent <= span class=3DSpellE>Kitchenplace, 12 Windsor Chairs, &c.
Not exceeding three feet, at each, exceeding three fee= t, and not exceeding four feet, at each; exceeding four feet, at each.
Each Contractor for Coffins will have the use of a Par= ish Hearse, in which all paupers buried at the expense of the Guardians are to = be conveyed to the burial ground, free of any extra charge, after which the He= arse is to be returned to the Madeley Union Workhouse, and the Guardians will not allow any portion of the cost of any Pauper Funeral which shall be conducte= d in any manner not sanctioned by the regulations; The Contractor will, in all c= ase be required to provide, at his own charge, the attendance of a sufficient n= umber of decently clad persona to act as bearers for conveying the corpse from the hearse to the Churchyard.
The Guardians are also prepared to receive Tenders for= 12 months, from the 25th Day of MARCH instant, for Printing the Half-yearly Financial Statement and Quarterly Contract Bills, for Meat, Flour and other necessaries particulars of which can be obtained from their Clerk.
The whole of the Articles must be of good quality, del=
ivered
free of expense to the
Printed forms of Tender may be had on application to t= he Clerk, and Tenders in any other form will not be received.
PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE QUARTE= RLY
Each Contractor will be required to execute a Bond, wi= th sufficient Sureties for the due performance of his Contract. Tenders must be accompanied by Patterns or Samples of such Articles as admit of them, and t= he Name, Residence, and Occupation or the proposed Sureties, must be specified= in the Tender.
The Guardians do not pledge themselves to accept the l= owest or any Tender,
HENRY BOYCOTT,
TO THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF WE= NLOCK
GENTLEMEN,
It having been this day announced in the House of Comm= ons that the Ministry have advised her Majesty to dissolve Parliament at Easter= , I hasten to express the pleasure I have in once again addressing you and soliciting the renewal of the confidence you so kindly placed in me in the = year 1874, when you did me the honour to elect me as your Member.
For the last six years I have steadfastly supported Her Majesty’s government in all their efforts for the good of the people,= the maintenance of the Glory of England, and her place in the Councils of Europ= e. For this they have struggled long and successfully under the most adverse circumstances, and in spite of every possible hindrance from those who were opposed to their policy and tenure of power.
The different position in which the country now stands= to what it did when I last and for the first time, address you is the best rew= ard, next to your personal approval, that I can possess. The shadow which has, b= y a succession of bad harvests, been cast over the land is, I trust beginning to pass away; and I hope that under the blessings of God, combined with the remedial Legislation, the sun may soon again shine on the Agricultural Inte= rest of the Country.
I venture to point to the Division List as an evidence= of my assiduity in attending to my Parliamentary duties, and should it be your pleasure again to place me in the proud position of you Representative, I s= hall not fail in my endeavour to merit your confidence in the future.
It is unnecessary for me to elaborate a Programme of Domestic Reforms, suffice it to say that you wil= l not find me opposing any progressive improvement which is consistent with the Constitution of England and the welfare of the people.
As soon as absence from my Parliamentary duties will p= ermit I propose to visit you and personally express my views and solicit a contin= uance of your confidence and favour.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,=
CECIL T. W. FORESTER,
House of Commons, 8th March 1880.
TO LET, A HOUSE situated at Caughley containing House, parlour, Kitchen and Three Bedrooms; good garden, small orchard and stable<= span class=3DGramE>.- Apply to X, Express Office, Ironbridge
MRS. A. POTTS,
HAVING taken a, House near the MEMORIAL GREEN, BROSELE= Y, will be happy to Receive her PUPILS there. Many of the parents having expre= ssed a wish for her to continue the School, MRS. POTTS is gratified to know she = has given such satisfaction, and wishes to offer her thanks for their kindness.=
Broseley, March 19th, 1880.
20th March 1880
THE DEFAULTING RATE COLLECTOR.- We understand that Messrs W. and P. Jones have paid the sum of ninety-five pou= nds ten shillings and two pence on account of the Broseley Local Board, the amo= unt required as bondsmen of the late collector to the Board, Mr Adam Potts, who= it is known was a defaulter, The following is a copy of the receipt:- “Received cheque of Messrs. W. and P. Jones for ninety-five pounds ten shillings and twopence on account of the Brosel= ey Local Board. (Signed) THOMAS GREVILLE THURSFIELD, Chairman of Broseley Local Board.” March 13th 1880.”
27th March 1880
BROSELEY GLEE SOCIETY.- We understand that the members= of the society intend giving their last concert of the season on Thursday even= ing next, April 1st, and we have good reason for believing that the programme they intend carrying out will prove an unusually attractive one. = The names of the talented instrumentalist and vocalists are a sufficient guaran= tee that the concert will be well patronised. On referring to the excellent selection of music contained in the programme, we notice that the society w= ill sing the humorous glees, by Mr A. J. Caldicott,= Mus, Cantab, entitled, “Humpty Dumpy,” and “Little Jack Horner;” as we bel= ieve this will be the first occasion on which these glees have been sung in the neighbourhood we would recommend our friend to secure their seats at the earliest opportunity.
March 1880
At Broseley the violence of the storm was severely fel= t, but, so far as we can learn, little damage was done, the heavy rainfall get= ting away by the courses left by the heavy storm a fortnight since. On the Benth= all Bank, from the New Inn to the Ironbridge the road was again torn up very considerably, the softer material replaced on it again finding its way to t= he bottom of the hill. The cottage occupied by Samuel Williams, below the New = Inn, was again flooded, and the gardens covered with rubbish.
3rd April 1880
BROSELEY LOCAL BOARD
TO THE RATEPAYERS
OF THE PARISHES OF
BROSELEY AND JACKFIELD,
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
The Ratepayers of the above Parishes will shortly be c= alled upon to elect three members to serve on the Local Board, and I beg to infor= m on it is my intention to offer myself as one of such members, and respectfully solicit your VOTES and INTEREST.
I consider the interests of Broseley and Jackfield are= so bound up together that they cannot be separated. If elected as one of the members of your Board, I shall endeavour to discharge the duties of the off= ice efficiently, and to your satisfaction, by a careful supervision of the expenditure, and at the same time to assist any really practical measures required to promote Sanitary and General Improvements.
I have the honour to remain,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
ISAAC WATTS. Broseley, March 20th, 1880.
BROSELEY LOCAL BOARD.
TO THE RATEPAYERS
OF THE
PARISH OF BROSELEY
AND
DISTRICT OF JACKFIELD.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
Three members of the present board having shortly to r= etire from office, have acceded to the request of a considerable body of the Rate= payers to offer myself as candidate and beg to solicit the favour of our Votes and Support, and should you confer upon me the honour of electing ma a member of the Board, I will use my best endeavours to prove myself worthy of your confidence in performing the duties of such office satisfactorily.
I am desirous that, the district should have a plentif= ul supply of good water, and shall be glad to give my support to an effectual = and economical scheme; also, that the roads of the outlying parts of the distri= ct should be improved, and public lights placed where necessary.
I have the honour to be,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant.,
PETER JONES, The Rock. Jack= field,
March 24th, 1880.
10th April 1880
The result of the voting for the election of three mem= bers, in place of those retiring by rotation, was made known on Wednesday afterno= on. The retiring members were Messrs. E. Roden, R. Rushton, and W. Burnet, who = were nominated for re-election. The following is the return, the three first bei= ng elected:-
R. Rushton = 230; = 351
P. Jones (Jackfield)&n= bsp; 315
W. Burnet &= nbsp; ... = 305
I.
J. Perris = … = 186
W. Southern …&nb= sp; 86
The ordinary meeting of the Local Board was held op We= dnesday evening last. There were present—Messrs. T. G. Thursfield (chairman),= G. Maw, H. P. Dunnill, R.
The minutes were read and confirmed.
In answer to a question as to the state of the finance= s, the Clerk stated that the amount now in hand was £135 9s. 1d. There was a bill of the Gas Company’s of £= 150, which, however, would not be due till June next.
In accordance with a notice, Mr. Rushton brought forwa=
rd a
motion that a minute directing the General Purposes Committee to remove the
lamp at the bottom of the
It will be remembered that Messrs. Maw agreed to keep = up at lamp a their works, and the Ironbridge Trust two lamps on the bank, if the Board would remove their lamp so as to light the upper portion of the road. This would necessitate a removal of a few yards out of the parish, but would light the parish road equally well, as it was stated. After a long and desultory conversation, Mr. Lister proposed, and Mr. Maw seconded an amendm= ent that the minute be not rescinded, and that the General Purposes Committee be desired to at once remove the lamp. The amendment was carried, only Mr. Rus= hton not voting for the resolution.
In accordance with a notice, Mr. Lister proposed that = the whole water scheme should be reconsidered on account of the inadequacy of t= he supply at the Mine Supply, and the danger if the complete stoppage, as well= as the dangerous condition for mining of the proposed site of the reservoirs a= nd that the matter stand over till the autumn to obtain the guagings of a probable dry season. Mr. Lister’s reasons were put into writing,= and were as follows:- in bringing forward my amendme= nt this evening, it is, I feel, unnecessary for me to recapitulate the whole w= ater question, which has so often been brought before this Board. Before proceed= ing I wish it to be most distinctly understood that I am in no way opposed to a good, cheap, and reliable supply of water for Broseley. It is one of the mo= st important matters that has ever arisen for the ratepayers of this parish, a= nd should have the deepest consideration. With every respect and due deference= to what I will call Mr Maw’s clever scheme of the Mine Spout, it is, I believe, a most uncertain, insufficient, and unreliable one, as it may at a= ny moment utterly fail, either by its geological formation or by some slip, th= us cutting of the Mine Spout supply for ever; besides, even should this not be= the case, I feel, and it is the opinion of many well calculated to know, that t= he supply is an insufficient one. I am advised, too, by old experienced and practical men that the site chosen near the Leopard Inn, Benthall, for the reservoir to supply Broseley is unsound and all undermined, as they, years = gone by, remember working beneath it, and should the great weight of water propo= sed to be tanked there ever take place, that some day or other there will be a crowning in, and the whole supply lost.&nb= sp; It is, however, gentlemen, I feel almost futile, and a waste of time= for me to bring before this Board a motion to re-consider the water question, w= hen, out of nine member, six are in favour of the scheme; but may I ask for the question to remain in abeyance until the autumn, to test the uncertain serv= ice of the Mine Spout, as in all probability we shall have a dry summer, and mo= re especially now that Madeley and Ironbridge have the Local Board, and have to be suppli= ed with water, to see if we cannot amalgamate in a joint scheme to have an ample and cheap supply, I the= refore beg to propose the following motion:— “That the scheme remain in abeyance until the autumn for the reasons stated in the foregoing.”
Mr. Burnet seconded the motion. In doing so he pointed= out the small quantity of water at the Mine Spout, the danger of its ceasing permanently in ease of a slip, and particularly the unsound nature of the ground chosen for the reservoirs, stating that Mr. Massey had told him he w= ould not make a reservoir near the Leopard. He also expressed the opinion of him= self and many old practical men that the main fault on which the Holywell, Down Well, and others were situated would form quite a sufficient and relia= ble source.
A long discussion ensued in which Mr. Maw showed that = the gaugings of the two places showed a very large balanc= e in favour of the Mine Spout, and asked where they could pump the water so from= the Down Well to supply Broseley by gravitation. Besides that they proposed usi= ng the water Mr. Burnet spoke of besides the Mine Spout.
Mr. Parton pointed out that the proposal was to overco= me the smallness of the supply in dry seasons by having sufficient storage room.
Ultimately the Chairman proposed as an amendment that = the matter be proceeded with immediately mid that the sub-committee appointed to obtain estimates and tenders and arrange the transfer of the land necessary= for carrying out the Mine Spout scheme be requested to continue and press forwa= rd.
Mr. Dunnill seconded the motion, pointing out the large number of unemployed persons in the parish for whom the matter would find w= ork and urged the matter should be pushed forward if it were necessary for the Board, to meet once or even twice a week.
On being put to the meeting the Chairman, Messrs Dunni=
ll,
Maw,
The sub-committee and clerk were accordingly instructe= d to proceed with the arrangements.
In answer to the question Mr Lister stated that the Ge= neral Purpose Committee had visited the nuisance at Jackfield and found it came from Mr. = John Doughty’s house, the drain being stopped. The Surveyor was instructed to wri= te the Mr. Doughty who said the nuisance was caused by others. The whole thing wou= ld not cost 10s to repair, but nothing had been done. The Surveyor was instruc= ted to communicate again with Mr. Doughty.
The Inspector of Nuisance produced his report which wa= s gone through, as was also the surveyor’s business in neither of which was there anything of public importance.
It was decided that notice should be given and estimate posted for a new rate of 1s 8d. in the £ to be made at the next meeti= ng the Chairman pointing out that when they obtained the loan or the water wor= ks the amount spent in the preliminaries of that business would be repaid to t= he rate.
In reply to Mr. Dunnill it was stated that the General Purpose Committee thought it better to simply keep the way open at BallR= 17;s Lane at present as the ground was slipping, and if the road were properly cleaned it would probably have to be done over again. They proposed to wait till the summer and then make a good job of it.
This being the last meeting of the old Board, the Chai= rman at the conclusion of the business rose and thanked the members far their regular and punctual attendance and the assistance they bad so kindly given him.
Mr. Dunnill proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman = for his services, remarking on the attention and aptitude for business he displ= ayed.
Mr. Maw seconded the motion was carried nem con, and the Chairman in reply said he was always ready to do = his best for the interests of the people of the parish.
Mr. Burnett proposed and Mr. Lister seconded a vote of thanks to the officers, which was carried unanimously, and the clerk, Mr. S= tevenson, and Mr. Ledger suitably replied. This ended the meeting.
The concert of the Broseley Glee and Madrigal Society, unavoidably postponed from the previous night in consideration of the elect= ion, took place in the Town Hall yesterday (Friday) week, when there was a very = good attendance, though we could not help noticing that some of the inhabitants = whom we should have supposed would give these local efforts their hearty support= and encouragement were conspicuous only by their absence. We often hear the dullness of Broseley complained of, sometimes, it may be, by those who refr= ain from attending these pleasant evenings, because a society such as this does= not number amongst its members a Sims Reeves or a Madame P= atey. The Concert opened with a part song “ The Chough and Crow “ which, as regards time and tune = was very well rendered by the members of the society, though we may remark that= the trebles were a little weak. We should like to see more spirit infused into = the singing. It was clear they had the ability, but seemed a little afraid of making the best use of it ; and here we would suggest to the Committee, tha= t on future occasions, it would, perhaps, be well to upon the concert with a lit= tle instrumental music. We consider the programme (which we give below) an improvement on the last, containing, as it does, a more cheerful selection = of pieces. The singing of the well known song “The Stirrup Cup,” by Dr. Hart, was most effectually rendered, as was also the trio, “When Arthur first in Court began” which was very well received by the audience. The song “Esmeralda” by Mrs. John
The Aeronauts will tell you,= that we soon are going to fly,
But I world not recommend
It might be very jolly such = a motive power to get;
But don’t be over sang= uine, for we have not got it yet.
The politicians that shortly we shall see
Lord Dizzy and his gallant c= rew completely “up-a-tree,”
Unless the ship be lightened= , and he drop the Salisbury Pet,
And cut adrift fair
The great elections now begu= n the people’s = Will will test,
Whether Dizzy’s “Peace with Honour” or = their, William please them beat;
The ‘People’s Tribute’ which he spurred the shrewd Earl may regret,
For in turn they may reject = him, tho’—” it hasn’t happened yet:”
And Tur= aerelli may obtain an earldom for his wreath,
Or Dizzy may adopt him, and = his garnered wealth bequeath; …..
10th April 1880
TO LET, a Good Cottage and large Garden, at the Salthouse.- Apply to John = Doughty, The Tuckies, Jackfield.
THE GLOBE INN, Broseley, the present Tenant retiring f= rom Business the House having been in family 48 years.- Apply to HIRAM Lloyd.
24th April 1880
ELECTION AT BROSELEY.—P.C. = Cumpstone charged John Poole and Bridget, his wife, with being drink and disorderly at Broseley, on April 1st, the polling day for the borough election. The offic= er stated he found, about a quarter-past eleven at night; the two defendants d= runk and very disorderly, abusing a man named Smith, the lady being particularly violent. They were both very drunk. Defendants stoutly denied the charge, a= nd accused the officer of taking people home drunk when the melee occurred, Mr. Poole pathetically putting it whether he who could walk home was drunk, or the man who “rolled down and made the ground shake.” The lady also gave the Bench and the policeman a taste of her quality, admitting some strong expressions under provocation. The Bench, probably considering a little excitement as election times a venial offence, gave the defendants t= he benefit of the doubt and dismissed the case.
24th April 1880
Messrs Wand G Pinder’s circus visited this town on Thursday night, with an exhibition of the Royal Aquarium friendly Zulus. The large tent was crowded with a well pleased audience.
TEA PARTY.- A parochial tea= party was held on the National Boy’s schoolroom, on Thursday last concluding with a magic lantern entertainment by Mr T. Lawrence. The proceeds are to be devoted to the funds for the enclosing of the new burial ground at the pari= sh church. Notwithstanding count= er attractions, there was a large attendance.
1st May 1880
THE FAIR.- The annual pleasure fair was held on Tuesday last, but the glories of bygone days were sadly wanting, the fair being of = very limited dimensions and of a decidedly gingerbread character. Stalls of edibles and toys, a shooting gallery or two, a photographic studio, with swings, a peepshow and cocoa-nut alleys, comprising the attractions.= During the day the attendance was = very small indeed, but it increased toward the evening, being swelled by the par= ties returning from Bridgnorth races.
SUPPER.- On Monday evening = last a social supper in connection with the money club held at the Severn Stars Inn (Mr. Davies) took place. The chair was occupied by Mr Humphrey Harrington, = and a very pleasant evening was spent, the enjoyment of which must be added to = by the contributions of Mr. W. F. Davies, the celebrated comic singer.
1st May 1880
READING ROOM. The annual me= eting of Broseley Reading Room and Library was held in the Reading Room on Tuesday w= eek The Rev H S Perry, in the chair. The accounts for the year ending 31st March last which has been audited by Mr Baker, and Mr E H Ledger, were presented = to the meeting and derived a balance of £4 11s 3d in favour of the institution not withstanding that £5 had been spent during the year in the purchase of books for the Library. The roll of members for the institut= ion shows no falling off, but rather an addition the number at the present time being upward of 90, and the annual subscriptions show a corresponding incre= ase. The institution quite deserves all the support it gets, and its usefulness = at all times and particularly during the present stirring period is very great. For the trifling subscription of something less than two pence per week the members have the perusal of five of the best London and provincial daily pa= pers weekly newspapers and illustrated periodicals, besides the advantage of the Library to which 30 volumes have been added during the year.
8th May 1880
THE ANNUAL SCHOOL SERMONS
WILL (DV) be preached in the above named Church on Sunday= May 9th 1880. Morning preacher.
THE REV. HORACE S. WOOD, B.A.
(vicar of Coalbrookdale) Eveni= ng preacher
THE REV. W. H. WAYNE, M.A.
(Rector of Willey) Services begin at 11 o’clock a.m= . and 6-30 p.m. &nbs= p;
8th May 1880
THE EXHIBITION OF BUILDING APPLIAN= CES AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL.
The following report appeared in The Architect, April =
17th,
1880:—The Broseley Tileries Company, Limited, in addition to an admir=
able
show of Plain Tile Pavements, presents a collection of highly ornamental,
encaustic, glazed, and tessellated tiles. The plain tiles, although thoroug=
hly
vitrified, and therefore practically imperishable, are perfectly free from
glaze. The blue—a bleu du
The first meeting of the new Board was held on Wednesd= ay evening. There were present—Messrs G. Maw, M. Bathurst, R. Rushton, J= . C. W. Lister, R. Burton, Peter Jones, and W. Burnet; Mr. . Owen Harries, clerk= ; Mr. G. Stevenson, Inspector of Nuisances ; Mr. G. Ledger, surveyor, The Cle= rk acted as chairman, and produced his declaration as returning officer of the late election.
Mr. Maw proposed, Mr. Bathu= rst seconded, and it was carried unanimously, that Dr. Thursfield be elected chainman of the Board. Dr. Thursfield was not present, from indisposition, = and Mr. Maw voted to the chair for that meeting.
The Chairman and Messrs. Dunnill,
A long conversation took place upon the proposal of Mr.
Dunnill that there should be a separate General Purposes Committee, to cons=
ist
of two members, for Jackfield. Mr. Burton seconded the proposition. Mr. Lis=
ter
proposed an amendment that there should be but one General Purposes Committ=
ee
for the two places; Mr. Burnet seconded the proposition. On being put to the
meeting, Messrs Bathurst,
Mr. Dunnill proposed that the General Purposes Committ= ees for Broseley be re- appointed.- Messrs. Lister, Burnet, and Rushton. Mr. Burton seconded the proposition, which was taken as carried, when Mr. Burnet declined to act, and Mr. Bathurst; was appointed in his stead,
Mr. S. Meredith attended in reference to a pump on his property, which the public had used for some years, the pump having been pu= t up by the parish. The water belonged to him, but he did not will to deprive his neighbours and tenants of the use of the water, but he wished to protect his rights. He therefore asked the Board to place a trough at the pump, and to = make him a slight acknowledgment of his right.
Mr. Bathurst said the well was originally sunk for the= use of the Foundry, when the property belonged to Mrs. Thorne, who was much ann= oyed when the parish placed the pump there, but he had persuaded her that it wou= ld be a great advantage to the people at the lower end of the town, and she had allowed it to remain. The water really belonged to Mr. Meredith.
Mr Lister said Mr. Meredith might knock the pump down,= and put up one for himself, but he did not wish to d= eprive his neighbours of the water.
Some conversation ensued when Mr. Meredith withdrew an= d it was decided to make an acknowledgement rent of 1s. a year and to allow Mr. Meredith (with the sanction of the General Purposes C= ommittee) to lock the pump in case of scarcity of water.
The Clerk explained at length the new book forms and t= he order of the Local Government Board in respect to the keeping of the Local Board Accounts.
The Clerk produced the account for the recent election= , the total being £20 2s. 3d. as against £20 7s, = 10d. last year, and the account was passed.
Mr Burnet proposed that the details of the account sho= uld be handed over to the reporter present for publication but this was overruled.=
The Inspector of Nuisances produced his journal but th= ere was nothing of public interest.
The account of the Gas Company for 10 additional lamps= and their connections, &c £56 was produced and ordered to be paid.
Mr Rushton mentioned the dangerous bridge on the Jackf= ield side, over which a child fell recently and was much injured. It was found t= hat the bridge did not belong to the board.
The Chairman said Mr Roden had spoken to him a few days
previously and told him that the
The Chairman stated in answer to a question that the committee had seen Mr Massey (the engineer) several times, and he was pushi= ng on at the work, but had been unable to complete the specifications.
The Clerk read a note from Mr Massey, in which he stat= ed that he was busily engaged on the work but had been unable to complete the specifications for the meeting. The clerk also stated that he should have to advertise the details outside the parish, and said he had sent the particul= ars of agreement to Lord Forester for the necessary ground to Mr. Potts’s= office, he had not yet received a reply.
Mr Dunnill thought the contracts should be got out as = soon as possible.
A desultory conversation ensued, in which the suggesti= on was made that a higher and safer ground for the reservoir be found in a field n= ear Mr Maw’s house, and ultimately it was decided that the committee migh= t, with the approval of Mr Massey, alter its site to that spot.
The meeting broke up.
15th May 1880
The anniversary services of St. Mary’s Church we=
re
preached on Sunday last to good congregations. The following are the
particulars of the choir services, Mattins:
Voluntary, March (Guck); Venite (Aldrich), To D=
eum (Haye), Jubilate Deo (Purcell); Hymns 37 and 144, “Ancient and
Modern.” revised edition; Kyrie (Tucker), Sanctus (Tallis).
The service was preached by the Rev S Wood, of Coalbrookdale, from Mark x.,
14th verse “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them n=
ot;
for of such is the
22nd May 1880
BANK HOLIDAY.—Monday last was observed as, a gen=
eral
holiday here, the various tradesmen closing their shops for the day, many of
the working class migrated to other parts, a few left for
29th May 1880
VALUABLE FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES AND PROPERTIES.
THE BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY
MESSRS. PERRY AND PHILLIPS
AT THE PHEASANT HOTEL BROSELEY,
On Monday, the Seventh day of June 1880, at Five
o’clock in the afternoon punctually, in the following or such other L=
ots
a may be determined upon at the time of
All those Two Freehold DWELLING HOUSES situate at The
Tuckies in the parish of Broseley in the
All those newly erected Freehold DWELLING HOUSES, adjo= ining lot 1 with the Outbuildings, Garden Ground, and premises thereto belonging, and= now in the occupation of Job Cull and Benjamin Colley.
All those three commodious, well built Freehold DWELLI=
NG
HOUSES, with the outbuildings and Appurtenances situate in the
One of these houses contains six bedrooms, and there i= s a good yard and Soft Water-tank attached to this lot.
All that convenient and newly erected DWELLING HOUSE,
situate in Foundry-lane, in Broseley aforesaid adjoining Lot3, and now in t=
he
occupation of Mr John Hurdley. The House has go=
od cellering under it, and the
There is a large Soft Water-tank and a never-failing w=
ell of
Hard Water with pumps complete, which renders this
All those five Valuable Freehold DWELLING HOUSES situa=
te in
Foundry-lane aforesaid and adjoining
There is a Soft Water-tank and a never-failing supply = of Spring Water on these Premises, which are now in the occupations of John Dudley, Benjamin Wall, Richard Taylor, and John Smith.
All those Five Valuable Freehold DWELLINGS situate at =
the
upper end of Foundry-lane aforesaid, and adjoining
This piece of land is situate near
the
Further particulars may be obtained for Mr William Jon= es Coalbrookdale; Messrs Nevitt Bros., builders Ir= onbridge; from the Auctioneers, Bridgnorth; or at the offices of Mr Burd solicitor Ironbridge, where a plan of the various Lots may be seen.
5th June 1880
PETTY SESSIONS.
OBSTRUCTING THE ROADWAY AT BROSELE= Y FAIR. Joseph Skelton, a travelling man, was charged by P C. = Cumpstone with obstructing the highway leading from High Street to Hockley, Broseley,= on April 27th (Broseley fair day). The defendant had a cocoa-nut alley, and occupied the whole width of the street. The case was proved by the complain= ant and. P.C. Weston.—Fined 1s, and 19s. costs= , or seven days.
LOCAL BOARD MEETING
The monthly meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday evening last at the Town Hall. There were present- Dr T. G. Thursfield (Chairman), Messrs. H. P. Dunnill, R. Rushton, J. C. W. Lister, and P. Jone= s; Owen Harries Clerk; Mr G, Stevenson, inspector of nuisances; Mr. George Led= ger surveyor. The late surveyor’s accounts were gone into to see what amo= unt was due as allowance from the Board to Mr Potts’s sureties on account= of salary and other matters. It = was found that the balance was £4 9s 6d in favour of the Board. It was al= so stated that in respect of the rate due on the late collector’s reside= nce the magistrate’s clerk had informed the collector that he should advi= se the magistrates that Mrs Potts was not the tenant.
The question of the fire engine offered to the Board b= y the Salop and North Wales Fire Office was deferred in the face of the settlemen= t of the water question and for further particulars.
A letter was read from Mr Smith, surveyor of the towin= g path commissioners, informing the Board that the bridge in question belonged to = the parish, and was put up against the wish of the Commissioners surveyor. Some conversation ensued as to the proper protection of the bridge, an accident having recently occurred to a child recently. The generally purposes commit= tee for Jackfield were desired to visit the spot, and see what could be done. <= /p>
The Clerk stated that he had written to Mr Massey, the engineer, twice since the last meeting to hasten him, he supposed that he w= as proceeding with the plans. He had also written to Mr Potts, Lord Forester’s solicitor in reference to the conveyance of the land necessary.
Mr Dunnill reported that a portion of King-street from Queen-street to Mr Smitheman’s was unpave= d and that the paving of King-street required repairing. It was also stated that the Act re= quired the streets to have the name affixed and a conversation ensued as to the de= sirability of doing this, the collector being eventually desired to make enquiries as = to the cost of doing so. The Bro= seley general purposes committee was instructed to see into the matter, and to or= der the work to be done.- The Chairman reported that= a sewer opposite the Town Hall was broken in, and the surveyor was directed to attend to the matter.
5th June 1880
COUNTY COURT
BANKRUPTCY APPLICATION.- Mr Osbou= rne on behalf of the trustees of the estate of John Joseph Hopkins, formerly of Jackfield, pipe manufacturer and tile dealer, made and application that the bankrupt be committed for contempt of court in not having sent in an account (there being a large cash deficiency) which he was ordered to do on March 3= . Mr A Marcy on behalf of the bankrupt, said the trustee had been in possession = of the books for some months, and the bankrupt, who was very poor, was living a distance off, at Oldbury. He also objected that= they were entitled to two clear days notice of the application, which they had not received. His Honour ordered a statement to= be made before the next court, or the bankrupt to be committed to gaol for 15 = days for contempt; the bankrupt to have access to the books.
5th June 1880
On Monday afternoon an inquest was held at the Station=
Inn
(Mr. F. Davis) touching the death of Jeremiah Denstone=
(28 years of age) who was drowned in the
David Adams, who works on the railway, deposed that he= lived at Mr Meyrick’s. The previous day, about = four o’clock, Edward Meyrick went into a corac= le and went across the river, and then came back to fetch the deceased; they then = went on the other side, when the coracle struck against a stone in the water. In coming back, when near the Broseley side, the coracle “rode” up and, both slipped into the water. They appeared to try to swim, and deceased caught hold of Meyrick, and pulled him under. <= span class=3DSpellE>Meyrick got free, and was pulled on shore with a boat= -hook by someone witness did not know. Denstone was f= ound eight or nine minutes after he got in. He was dead. In answer to the Coroner, at = the suggestion of P. S. Davies, witness said he did not hear the men using bad language; he did not think they were the worse for beer. The foreman asked = the witness several questions as to whether the men did not get into the coracl= e to show him as a stranger what they could do, and if the coracle was not being turned round, to which Adam replied that he believed the deceased was going after his brother’s ducks; the coracle did turn round but he thought = it was the current that caused it.
Richard Meyrick said on the previous afternoon, between four and five, he saw his brother, Edward Meyrick, and the deceased take one of his coracles to= the river. His brother thoroughly knew how to use the coracle, and could swim. = His brother asked him to let his ducks out, and took the coracle to fetch them = back again. Saw them go across the river, where the coracle struck against a sto= ne. They came back, and when near the Broseley side the coracle turned over on coming into the slack, and both fell into the water. His brother got hold o= f Denstone’s arm, and swam with him. Witness ran = to fetch another coracle, and being without a paddle, paddled it with his hands towards the one he could see, and caught him by the head, but, his hair bei= ng short, he slipped out of his fingers. A boat-hook was passed to witness, wi= th which he pulled him up, and he was dragged to shore. W= itness grappled for Denstone, but could not find him. Deceased was drawn out by James Hill a short time after; he was then dead.<= /p>
James Hill, al= ias Braething, said on Sunday afternoon he was told there= was a man in the water, and he at once got some shafts, and pushed off in a boat = to the Broseley side. He dragged with a boat-hook, and brought deceased up the second try. Knew deceased very well.
The jury at once returned a verdict of “Accident= ally drowned.”
The man Meyrick was too se= riously ill to attend the inquest.
12th June 1880
PROPERTY
19th June 1880
TOWN HALL BROSELEY.
MR. RUSHTON.
Has rece= ived instructions from an old-established Sheffield Manufacturer to SELL by Auct= ion, in the above Hall, on MONDAY and TUESDAY, June 21st and 22n= d, 1880 a Valuable Consignment of Silver-plated Goods and Cutlery.
Particulars in Catalogues.
Goods on view from Ten a.m.
19th June 1880
THE PARISH CHURCH.—The interior of the parish ch= urch is about being renovated and cleaned throughout during the next fortnight, Messrs. Page brothers having contracted with the churchwardens (Messrs. Rus= hton and H. M. Bathurst) for the same and no doubt the work will be carried out = with Messrs. Pages usual efficiency and to the satisfaction of all connected with the church.
A STRANGE SCENE.—The = course of true love, it is said, never runs smooth, and that the marital condition= is not always enviable has been exemplified in this town during he past few da= ys. It appears that some time since a native of the Emerald Isle engaged in one= of the departments of her Majesty’s service, became stationed in the tow= n, and his winsome tongue and handsome figure gained the affections of a young widow with a brace of “chicks,” with the result that after a ve= ry short acquaintance they wore duly united in the bonds of wedlock, it is said much against the wish of the lady’s friends. The newly-made Benedict, however, appears to be of a very jealous temperament, and even the early da= ys of the honeymoon were somewhat marred by this unfortunate characteristic, as even the congratulations of the lady’s friends aroused the green-eyed monster in the heart of her lord, and one or two old friends only escaped a thrashing by their demeanour or want of courage on the part of the husband. However, at the latter end of last week matters culminated in the wife being turned out of the lodgings in which they were, or, as he puts it, she went = away from him. To mark their sense of the conduct of the gentleman a number of persons (among whom we understand -was a near relative of the lady) determi= ned to carry out an old Shropshire rule in such cases made and provided, or a “mawkin,” or effigy, a remarkable likeness we are told, decked out with jewellery, kid gloves, &c., was on Monday night let down by a cord from a high wall opposite the lodgings of t= he “happy pair.” A crowd of two or three hundred persons quickly assembled and after due exhibition, to the accompaniment of an impromptu ba= nd of concertinas, tin whistles, tin cans, bones, &c., “playing̶= 1; the Dead March, the effigy was burnt; for a time the fire made little impression but at length a little inflammable spirit made it blaze away fiercely till it reached the centre of the figure when it was blown to piec= es amid loud cheers. At this time it was found that the honoured individual wa= s at the other end of the town and the procession headed by the aforesaid band wended its way to his reputed refuge, with shouting and groaning, the place= not being quiet, we are told till after midnight, and the scene being witnessed= by nearly all the principal inhabitants, at least one justice of the peace bei= ng visible, but no policeman.
Strangely enough it appears the “happy couple= 221; had met, and with that wonderful faculty of forgiveness inherent in woman, = the breach had been patched up, and but for the scene we have attempted to desc= ribe all would have again gone well. Let us hope that this little storm will be = but little storm will be nut the prelude to uninterrupted fair weather in the matrimonial atmosphere.- Communicated.
19th June 1880
DEATH OF Mr BENJAMIN COX.—Ou= r obituary of this day records the decease of this well-known and highly-respected townsman. Resident amongst us for many years he had gained= the universal esteem and respect of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances = who deeply regret the loss of a sincere friend. The deceased was formerly one of the directors of the Borough of Wenlock Conservative Newspaper Co., and too= k a deep interest in the promotion and advancement of the company in the early = part of its career. In politics Mr. Cox was a staunch and loyal Conservative of = the old school, and has on more than one occasion rendered valuable service to = the party. Kind and genial in his manner, a persevering and energetic citizen, = his loss will be felt throughout the town.
19th June 1880
Befor=
e T
Instone (Mayor),
A POLICEMAN’S SON CHARGED WITH STONE THROWING.—Ernest Cumpstone, six years of = age, son of P.C. Cumpstone, of Broseley, was charged= by Mr Maw with throwing stones in the highway at Broseley, on the 7th inst. On be= ing put into the box, above which the little fellow’s head did not reach,= the Clerk spoke to Mr Maw, who said he was not aware when he took out the summo= ns that the child was so young. The facts of the case were that on the afterno= on in question Mrs Maw was driving down Barratt’s Hill, when she was str= uck by a stone, which he produced, on the arm, which caused a bruise for several days after. On looking round she saw a lot of boys, many of whom were bigger than the defendant, and this boy was pointed out to her as having thrown the stone, and his identity could be readily proved, but as the boy was so youn= g he did not wish to press the charge, but as this stone throwing had become so common, and was so dangerous, he thought perhaps the Bench would give the l= ad a caution..—Mr Lawndes gave the lad a repri= mand, and hoped the father would see the importance of taking more care of his children, and keep them out of the streets. The case was then dismissed.
26th June 1880
DEATH OF A TRADESMAN. ̵= 2; On Saturday last, Mr. James Cartwright, who has been for many years in busines= s in the town, expired from an attack of bronchitis. Mr. Cartwright had an exten= sive circle of relatives and friends, and his decease at the comparatively early= age of 54 is much deplored. Deceased was a staunch Conservative and was always = to the fore when work was required in aid of the good old cause. His remains w= ere interred in Broseley churchyard on Tuesday last, the funeral being confined= to relatives and immediate friends.
THE NEW MISSION ROOM.— We
observe that the new
31st June 1880
NINE -HOURS AT THE SEA SIDE.
IRONBRIDGE
TO
SPECIAL FAST TRAIN.
GREAT ATTRACTIONS.
PLEASURE TRIP OF THE SEASON, to
THE ANNUAL EXCURSION of Mess= rs. MAW’S Workpeople will take place on MONDAY, JULY 12th, 1880.
The Committee have great pleasure in announcing that t= hey have made arrangements with the Great Western Railway Company to run an EXCURSION TRAIN to the above Magnificent Watering Place.
Ironbridge dep. 5 a.m. &n= bsp;
Iron bridge. = arr 11.30 p.m.
Affordin=
g an
unrivalled opportunity of visiting one of the finest Aquariums in
A ticket will be presented to all Excursionists which = will admit them to the Aquarium, &c., at two thirds the usual charge.
Public Baths, Grand Promenade and Piers, Boating, Sea Bathing, Steamer Trips, &c., &c.
Fares for the Double Journey, 4s.<= /span>
Children= under Twelve half-price. Tickets sold on the morning of the Excursion 6d, extra.
Tickets may be obtained of Messrs., William Perkins, G= eorge Maiden, John Smith, Broseley ; Messrs. John Williams, George Bunnagar, William Humphries, Quarry Road ; James Harr= ies, Madeley Wood; Mr Slater, Ironbridge Mr. Coldicott, Ironbridge Station; William Colley, Jackfield; Mr Rushton, Post Office, Broseley.
31st June 1880
The
MARRIAGE OF F. H. POTTS, ESQ. — This gentleman, =
who is
highly respected and respected in this district, was married on Wednesday L=
ast
at St. James’s Church, Liverpool, to Miss Jane Ellen Jones, daughter =
of
James Fisher Jones, Esq, of Honey Croft House, =
PHEASANT FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—<= /span> The 44th anniversary of this society took place on Monday last at the Lion Hotel, Broseley, When a capital dinner was provided by the worthy host, Mr = John Instone. Previous to dinner, however, those members who had been connected = with the friendly society over three years, received a bonus of 8s 6d each, stil= l, leaving in the bank at their disposal for sick and funeral £216, This society was founded upon the ruins of an older society in 1836, which was t= hen held at the Pheasant Hotel, hence the name “Pheasant” Friendly society. This old society admitted colliers, who are more liable to acciden= ts, hence the disruption of the first society. In the present society no collie= r is admitted. The amount paid per month is ls 6d for their bonuses, after paying for sick and funeral, has reached 14s per membe= r, but this year it amounts to 8s 6d per member. They are a young and hardy cl= ass of men on, the average, although there are three or four old men who look v= ery hale and hearty, the secretary, Mr Hamlet Stevens being nearly 80 years of = age, who, with two others, may be said to the fathers of the society. It consist= s of 56 members. The bountiful dinner was provided at two o’clock, and consisted of all the delicacies of the season, with other substantial fare.= The chair was taken by Councillor John Burroughs, of Jackfield, and the vice ch= air by Mr Samuel Instone. After dinner, the chairman was obliged to leave, in consequence of a telegram, and Mr John Garbett occupied the chair.—The health of the Queen, the Prince and Princeess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family, was proposed and drunk.—The Secretary then read the following balance-sheet, from July 21, 1879, to Jane 21, 1880 : Cash received from members, £68 18s 6d; drawn, through the treasurer, £7 18s 4d ; total, £76 16s 10d. Sick pay, £19 = 15s; doctor’s fees,£10 6s; miscellaneous, £8 18s ld ; cash paid treasurer, £27 17s 94 ; cash remaining in treasurer’s hands for distribution-50 members’ dinners and drinks, at 3s 8d, £9 3s 4d= , 50 dividends, it 8s 6d, £21 5s. He thought they had had a first, class dinner, and also every one appears to be satisfied with the accounts. They = were all perfectly aware that the society commenced its existence in 1836, and h= as been satisfactorily carried on since. It commenced in a small way, until it= had reached its present dimensions. He should like to suggest now that a juveni= le class should be started in connection with the society, which would be of g= reat benefit to the society and infuse new blood into it. Dr. Thursfield their medical officer, had expressed his regret he could not be with them.—= Mr J Edwards asked at what age they would be admitted, when it was stated about 14.—The matter was left until the next society night to be discussed.- The remainder of the day was spent by the members vary harmoniously.
BOROUGH = POLICE COURT. — TUESDAY.
Before T. Instone (Mayor), J. A. Anstice, W. G. Norris, T. H. Thursfield, and Capt. Wayne.
CHARGE OF ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.—Joseph Nicklin,
Ironbridge, charged William Kitson with using abusive language towards him =
on
June 16, in the parish of Much Wenlock. Complainant deposed to being near Benthall Hall on the morning in question wh=
en
defendant came up and used abusive language towards him, accusing him of be=
ing
in search of game. For the defence Thomas Bentley was called and deposed to
himself and Kitson watching complainant and a man named Owen in search of g=
ame
on lands at Benthall. They went up to them. Kitson did not use abusive lang=
uage
but complainant did.—Edward Owen and Joseph Nick=
less
(the complainant, were then charged by Kitson with trespassing in search of
game on lands at Much Wenlock on the same morning. Kitson deposed that about
five o’clock on the morning in question be saw Owen and Nickless standing by Benthall Hall. They came down the
avenue leading to the
The Rev. Thomas Talbot Day, D.D., vicar of Benthall, w=
as
charged on the information of P.S. Davies with being dr=
ank
at the parish of Broseley, on May 13th. Mr. Osborne (Phillips, Osborne,
Phillips, and Thorneycroft) appeared for the police,
and W Elliott (
When the case was called on, Mr Elliott asked for an adjournment as although the alleged offence occurred on May 13th, the summo= ns was only served on June 22, so that he had been unable to get the necessary evidence for the defence which he could obtain.
Mr Osbourne objected, as h= e had 18 witnesses summoned, to whom the adjournment would be a matter of great inconvenience and expense, although he was anxious to give Dr Day every opportunity of refuting the charge. With the array of evidence against him = he was afraid he would be unable to do so, but he was sure to would be a matte= r of gratification to all if he could disprove the charge. Mr Osbourne proceeded to review the evidence he proposed to bring, stating that all the witnesses who could be found had been called except the two clergymen who w= ere in the defendant’s company, and whom the prosecutor had not summoned = in order that Dr Day might call them in his defence.
Frederick Arnold, traveller for Mr Phillips aerated wa= ter manufacturer: remember 13th May. Did not know the day o= f the week. Was driving to Bridgnorth about six o’clock in the eveni= ng. Met three clergymen.
Mr Elliott objected that this was not at Broseley, whe= re he was charged with being drunk.
Mr Osborne wished to trace defendant from Bridgnorth a= s to his alleged condition.
The objection was over-ruled.
Witness continued: Never seen either of them before. <= span class=3DGramE>Have not seen either since. Witness was called round, = and pointed out Dr Day, but said he was not quite sure, but had never seen him before. Had seen him before or a man very like him. Some of those gentlemen were wearing “mortar boards” (laughter). The gentleman who looked like this gentleman I noticed. He made a bit of a stumble as witness passed by. Made a remark “That’s a nice predicament for clergymen to be in; look at that one.” Witness looked round and saw him getting up.
Mr Osborne Did he fall then= ?
Witness: Well he must have fell for me to see him get = up (laughter). I could not look after the horse, an= d the minister at the same time (laughter). Could not tell what caused him to fal= l, but in his opinion he was drunk. —Cross-examined: Thought two of them were a little “touched with drink.” They were arm-in-arm, and w= ere talking loud. One of them made a bit of a stumble, but did not know if he kicked a stone; when witness looked round he saw them getting up. Judged he= was drunk. Could not pick him out= from half-a-dozen other clergymen if they were all of the same appearance. It wo= uld be a difficult matter for him to do.
Arthur Kitson said he was a joiner living at Nordley, half-way between Broseley and Bridgnorth. On= 13th May was walking along towards Bridgnorth a few minutes after six. They turn= ed down round to Darley before he met them. A man who was with him told him who they were. One was Dr Day, whom he had seen before. [Witness pointed out Dr Day.] Noticed that they were “tight” (laugh= ter). Dr Day was “tight” — he was not sober. Had not the least doubt of it. The path leads to Darley, and was out of their way to Broseley. Did not see them come back. Did not hear either of t= hem speak. The road is a detour, turns out at Linley, and comes out at Darley.<= /p>
Mr T H Thursfield: Saa the= n go through his garden.
Witness: Noticed that all three could not walk straigh= t; they were tipsy. Was quite sure of this. — Cross-examined: Was 20 yards away. Saw them nearer than that at the garden. Judged they were tipsy because they could not walk straight. Did not know it they were footsore.
Mr Elliot: Could their walk be accounted for by being = tired or footsore.
Witness: That would not cause them to tumble about, wo= uld it!
Mr Elliott: Its is you to t= ell, don’t ask me questions.
To the Bench: Edward Hartshorne, the postman was with witness.
Thomas Evans said he lived at Darley and worked, for Mr Allen, of Benthall Potteries. Witness was washing at the door between six a= nd seven o’clock. Dr. Day whom he knew well, = came to him making some kind of rambling statement which witness could not under= stand. When defendant went away he staggered forward. He staggered out of the path against the rails and then back again. He tumbled against them and reeled b= ack into the footpath. The footpath goes past witness’s door, and the gate through which he went was 20 yards away. He could not keep in the footpath.= He was by himself when he cane to witness. Mr Spraggatt was standing at the wicket. He was saying something about witness’s d= og, but he could not tell what he said. The only thing that he could understand= was that he expected a friend in a few minutes. Mr Wintour= came up about half-an-hour afterwards. Witness formed the opinion that defendant was drunk.— Cross-examined: The = dog did not bark, witness did not allow him to bark or bite (laughter). The dog could tell the same if he could speak and witness had brought him. Could not say how far he could see him on the footpath. A neighbour said to him “That’s a fine specimen for a parson.” Dr Day stumbled against the rails. He did not stumble over a stone, and did not appear fain= t, or footsore. Dr Day appeared drunk—he was drunk. When a man was sober= and tired he could keep the road and could tell people what he wanted. He came = to witness. Mr Spraggatt was 70 yards away, waitin= g for him. He had no business at witness’s house.
William Huffer, bailiff at= the Dunge Farm, said he was there near to seven o’clock on May 13. Saw Dr Day, whom he knew, come up the road. This was in the parish of Broseley. Defendant was coming from the direction of Bridgnorth. There was no one with him. Some children offered him flowers, which he refused. When they spoke to him he staggered all across the road against the hedge. Consider he was dru= nk. Witness saw him and two others going towards Bridgnorth in the morning. He walked more naturally then.—Cross-examined A man need not stagger abo= ut the road if he is tired. He was about 10 yards away when he refused the children’s flowers
Edward Hartshorne, postman, Benthall, said on the even= ing of 13th May was at Broseley and Linley. Saw at Linley Dr. Day, Mr Wintour, and Mr Wintour’s<= /span> curate. Knew Dr Day. He was drunk. Was certain of it. If he was not drunk witness never saw a man drunk. He= was tumbling about the road, and when he turned into the garden he did the same= . In fact they were all the same, but Dr Day was the worst. Witness saw him again coming into Broseley; he was still in the same state.
To the Bench: It would be an hour and a half between t=
he
times witness saw him.- Cross-examined: It was a=
t the
top of
Enos = Heardley, Broseley, who lives with his father, a haulier, said he remembered the 13th May. Was on the road near the Dean Farm. Saw a clergy-man there, It was Dr Day. This was about = 6-30 or a quarter to seven. He was by himself. He was tipsy. Was quite sure. Saw him for about three minutes. He did not walk straigh= t. He staggered. The Rev Mr Edmonds came up at the time. He was driving, and a lady with him. Dr Day spoke to Mr Edmonds. Dr Day was by the gate by Mr Lloyd’s, and he went to Mr Edmonds. He said “I’m Dr Day.” Mr Edmonds said “A nice young man you are.” Dr Day = said “My old girl tells me so sometimes.” He asked Mr Edmonds to give him a drive. Mr Edmonds declined, and drove on. Witness watched Dr Day foll= ow the trap till he himself turned the corner of the road.= — Cross-examined: Witness was about a dozen yards away when he heard Mr Edmon= ds make the remark. Dr Day looked tired, witness thought. = Did not notice if he was lame. The staggering could not be accounted for= by a man being tired and footsore.
Edward Bowen, shoemaker, Broseley, said he remembered = the day in question. About 7-30 at night was by Willey Lodge. Saw Dr Day. Notic= ed that he was staggering about, and the worse for beer, witness thought. Had = seen Dr Day before, and never noticed anything peculiar about his walk before. — Cross-examined: There was no one with defendant. Did not meet two o= ther clergyman. Dr Day did not speak to witness. Coul= d not say if Dr Day was tired or footsore—he rolled about the road. He look= ed the same as a, man in drink (laughter).
Frank Harshorne,
By Mr Elliott: Did he stagger like a man whose legs we= re weak. — Witness: His legs were weak. He looked tired. Did not notice he was lame.— Re-examined: He was swaying zig-zag from one side of the road to the other.
Mr John
Mr Osborne : -What was your= opinion?
Witness said he did not notice him particularly. Could not form any opinion as to his state.
Eliza Roden, King Street, Broseley Wood, wife of Edwin Roden, moulder, said on May 13, about seven o’clock, met Dr Day, who = she knew, near the schools. Sarah Aston was with witness. C= ould not help noticing him. He came staggering down the road. There was s= omething in his walk which attracted her attention. Did not think he was sober.— Cross-examined: Did not notice if defendant w= as lame.
Sarah Aston, widow of William Aston, said she remember= ed May 13. Saw Dr Day on the New Road by Miss Thorne’s. Noticed him because = he was tipsy. Was quite sure of that.— Cross-examined He was staggering. He was quite a different man to when witn= ess saw him before. He looked like a man who was tipsy. He looked as if he could not go much further.
Alfred Owen, collier, Broseley, said on May 13 he saw =
Dr Day
in the
Mr George Ledger, national schoolmaster, said May 13 i= t was the visitation at Bridgnorth. Witness came behind defendant and overtook hi= m. He waited for witness, and spoke. Observed be swayed twice before witness c= ame up. Should not like to say he was drunk. He was sensible in what he said. Witness was not sufficiently acquainted with drunkenness to say if he was sober. Had an opinion that he might have had something to drink.— To the Beach: Should say he was very little, = it any, the worse for drink.— Cross-examined: Walked with him, but did n= ot take hold of him. He said he had been to Bridgnorth and back, and was very tired, and that his shoes were tight. He said something about going on to t= he sofa when he got home. Saw him sway three times, twice befor= e, and once after, witness spoke to him. He appeared as a man who had done = too much. When he got to the cottage he said he was going to take it once, but = it was too damp. When he got to his house he said the children annoyed him by playing at tip-cat.— To the Bench: Had no particular object in going with him.— Re-examined: There were a great many people about. Had never walked before with him to = his house.
John Fothergill, carter, Broseley, said he saw Dr Day =
near
Mrs Thorne’s new house. Saw him, from by
John Hartshorne, confectioner, said he saw Dr Day near= the National Schools. Noticed Dr Day. He did walk not steady. Should think he was not sober. Saw him go away with Mr Ledger by the Duke of York Inn; it is the back way to the house. — Should not, think his unsteadiness was caused by lameness. By the Duke of York is the nearest= way to defendant’s house.—Should not thi= nk his unsteadiness was caused by lameness. By the Duke of York is the nearest way= to defendant.s house.
John Wild said he lived opposite the school. Saw Dr Da= y near his house with Alfred Owen. He was staggering. Was about 20 yards away. When he stopped for Mr Ledger he put his tongue = out, and swayed about. When he went by the Duke of York he was throwing his arms about, and staggering Mr Ledger went with him. He was not sober.- Cross-examined: Mentioned it a week after to Mr Led= ger, who said he thought he had had some beer. This being the case, Mr Elliott addressed the Bench for the defence, contending that the cause of Dr Day’s unsteadiness was that he was tired and footsore, and that his b= oots were very tight. He proposed to call defendant, Mrs Day, defendant’s niece, and the Rural Dean, the Rev G Edmonds, rector of Little Wenlock, to prove his condition on the day in question. He called
Dr Day, who said on May 13th, be attended the visitati=
on at
Bridgnorth, arranged with the Revs Wintour and =
Spraggett to walk there. Hid no
intoxicating liquors before he started. It is seven or eight miles. =
It
was a very hot day. Attended the service, and lunched at the Crown Hotel, t=
he
lunch being provided by the Archdeacon. He sat by the Rural Dean. Had three glasses sherry. Had some claret—two gl=
asses.
The Burials’ Bill was discussed, and the train was lost, and they
arranged to walk back. Mr Spraggett had occasio=
n to
go to an inn for a parcel, and while there Mr Wintour<=
/span>
went to pay a bill. Witness had a very small glass of whiskey. Mr Wintour is a man who is accustomed to long walks, and=
it
was at Mr Wintour’s suggestion they went =
by the
bye-path. He declined to rest at the suggestion of one of the others, on
account of the damp. Shortly after getting into the road, defendant being t=
ired
and footsore, asked the Rural Dean (the Rev Mr Edmonds) to give him a ride,
which Mr Edmonds apologised for not being able to do because the back of the
dog cart was locked. Did not see anything more of Mr
Mrs Ruth Miriam Day, wife of defendant, said she remem= bered the 13th May. Her husband went to Bridgnorth to the visitation w= ith Mr Wintour and Mr Spragget= t. He arrived back about half-past seven. He was very haggard and very tired. = He was to have come by rail, and she blamed him for walking back. He gave a ni= ce account of the day’s proceedings. She prepared tea for him, and he ba= thed his feet, which were blistered, and he went to bed. Remember being similarly knocked u= p on his walking to Wroxeter. He was quite sober. &#= 8212; Cross-examined: Did not see Mr Ledger, but heard his voice. Her husband was perfectly sober.
Miss Frances Mary Stubbs said she was a niece of Dr Day’s, and lived with him. When her uncle returned from the visitatio= n on May 13th, about 7:30, noticed nothing but that he was very tired= and footsore. Her uncle was lying down after he came back. He was perfectly sob= er. Remembered his being similarly affected on his returning from= a walk to Wroxeter. — Witness cross-examined, but adhered to her statements, and Mr Elliott said the other nieces would prove the same.
The Rev G Edwards said he was rector of Little Wenlock= and Rural Dean. Attended the visi= tation at Bridgnorth on May 13th, and believed he sat by Dr Day. It was= a private party, and gentlemen did not watch others. If there had been any demonstrative he should have noticed it, and turned away, as gentlemen did = on these occasions. Mrs Edmonds was with witness, and he went to her residence= at Tasley. Started about half-past t= wo. He was walking, amd waited for us. He had a col= lege cap on. Knew he had walked in from Broseley. Asked him if he was not tired,= and he said he was and footsore, and he regretted he was unable to give him a r= ide in the vehicle he was in. Mr Elliot passed to the witness a statement in th= e Wrekin Echo, which the advocate sa= id was a scandal, and the witness said the statement was quite untrue. Witness continued that Dr Day walked beside the vehicle. Did not notice anything irrational with him. Certainly did not notice that he staggered, or awayed like a drunken man. Did no= t say “You are a nice young man” Might have said “You look youn= ger in that cap than I have seen you.” In his walk, his manner, and his conversation, ha appeared perfectly sober. Saw the paragraph in the Wrekin Echo; it was not true. It certainly was not true that he refused to give Dr Day a ride because he was drunk.- Cross-examined: Was driving a horse 19 y= ears of age, and it was not very restive (laughter). His sight was most merciful= ly good (as has he had been advertised) could judge that he was not under the influence of drink. The rev. gentlemen caused some amusement by making a li= ttle speech in answer to each question. He appeared no more under the influence = of drink that witness was. In answer to the question as to whether defendant s= aid, “I am Dr Day,” his memory did not serve him (laughter). Should consider it extraordinary if he did, and should have probably said “I’m George Edmonds.” Did not say, “You are a nice young man.” Should consider it excessively undignified to do so. He might be very impol= ite, but he thought he was talking to Dr Day for ten minutes, but it might have = been only five.
Mr Elliott regretted that there were other witnesses w= hom, from want of time to summons, he was unable to bring, but he produced lette= rs form persons with whom Dr Day had been previously acquainted as to his sobriety.
Mr Osboure made no objecti= on to this, and the Bench retired: After a short absence, the magistrates returne= d, and the Mayor said they were of the opinion that the case was proved, and a fine of 5s and costs would be inflicted.
The court was densely crowded during the hearing of th= e case
7th August 1924
On Wednesday, the 11th day of August,= 1880.
MR. RUSHTON IS favoured with instructions from the Exe= cutor to the Estate of the late Mr. Williams. of Ball’s Lane, Broseley Wood= , TO SELL BY AUCTION, all that neat and excellent Household FURNITURE consisting= of Feather Beds, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Sheets, Blankets, and Counterpanes, Night Chair, 3 Clocks, Sofa, Centre Tables, 5-octave Harmonium, equal to ne= w; set of very old Antique China, very rare; also prime Scotch Cart, set of Sh= aft Gearing, 2 Wheelbarrows, Chaff Cutter, Pit Tools, Old Iron, Single-barrelled Gun, and about 8 Tons of well in-gathered HAY, and other Effects.
Particulars in catalogues.<= /p>
NOTE THIS.—The Hay will be sold the same evening,
after the sale, in one lot ; also the fencing ro=
und
the ricks, without reserve, at the Lion Hotel. =
Office :
7th August 1924
LOCAL BOARD MEETING.
The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday night at the Town Hall. There were present Dr. Thursfield, chairm= an, Messrs H. P. Dunnill, G Maw, C. W. Lister, R. Rushton and P. Jones ; Mr Owen Harri= es, clerk ; Mr G. Stevenson inspector of nuisances ; Mr G. Ledger, surveyor
The minutes of the last meeting were read
Mr Maw stated that Mr Massey, the engineer, had come o= ver for a few days previously to examine the ground which had been selected for= the reservoir, which he would proceed to map out. He wished to know at what hei= ght they could get the water on the site of the proposed reservoir, so as to pr= event excavation. He (Mr Maw) had since tapped the spring on the spot by means of= a gas pipe, and found they could get the water three feet above the level of = the spout, or perhaps four.
Mr Lister was afraid they might loose the water altoge= ther by doing so.
Mr Maw explained that there was no likelihood of doing= this.
Mr Dunnill said the Jackfield general purposes committ= ee had made an estimate of the cost of the proposed footpath from near Jackfield Schools to the lower end of the church which would be about £25. They proposed to find the materials, bricks, ashes, and Dhu= stone, and they had asked for tenders for the work, three of which had been received. These having been examined by the Board, that of Mr Edward Oakes = at £7 12s 9d was accepted.
Mr Lister asked how it was that the nuisance caused by= the overflow of water from a drain near the Half Moon had not been abated. It h= ad been examined by the general purposes committee five months ago, and nothing had been done.
The overflow, from the stoppage of a drain had been tr= aced to Mr J. Doughty, and the surveyor stated that the pipes had been taken up altogether, and some ashes laid down,
Mr. Lister believed this was not so, for he had seen i= t only a day or two since.
The Chairman said he believed they had been taken up.<= /p>
Several members thought the Surveyor should have done = the work and charged Mr. Doughty the cost.
Ultimately the Surveyor, who said he had written sever= al times to Mr Doughty, was directed to see him, with the understanding that i= f he did not get the work done, the surveyor was to do it, and the cost be charg= ed to Mr Doughty.
The Chairman stated that three tenders had been receiv= ed for the re-erection of the wall at the bottom of his orchard which had been thr= own down through the bursting of a sewer during a thunderstorm. Mr H. LloydR= 17;s tender was £2 12s. 6d., Mr R. Smitheman &p= ound;3 10s., and Mr Roper £2 12s 6d. Mr Lloyd’s tender was accepted. T= he specifications include outlets to prevent a repetition of the damage,
The Inspector reported that he had examined the sewer =
in
The Inspector reported that there were two cases of sc= arlet fever to the town, which he had duly reported to the Medical Officer, whose report stated that he had examined into the causes of two outbreaks of scar= let fever, and one of enteric fever, and found that all precautions had been ta= ken, and he believed if proper precaution were taken to keep the children from school, it would not spread. In the one case it was possible the outbreak m= ay have been caused from the germs of an old case; in the other there was a complaint of bad smells, which undoubtedly proceeded from the public sewer.= The Medical Officer gave some hints as to the sewerage, and pointed out the dut= y of an Authority to ventilate its sewers.
On the Inspector’s book being examined it was fo= und one of these outbreaks was just without the boundary, and in the Benthall p= arish.
STREET NAME PLATES.
The General Purposes Committee produced a list of the streets at which they proposed to put name plates, which was accepted and t= he plates ordered to be supplied and erected.
The Chairman said he had, as requested, gone through t= he bye-laws of the borough, and the Police Clauses Act, found that there were = only two matters which were not provided for by the borough bye-laws, a regulati= on as to persons cleaning windows from the sill other than on the basement sto= ry, and a regulation as to the wilful or accidental firing of chimnies.
These regulations were ordered to be printed and poste= d for the information of the public.
The tender of the Broseley Gas Company to supply the p= ublic lights, including lighting, cleaning, and repairs, at £l 17s. 9d per = lamp was accepted, the lighting to commence on Sept. 25.
On a question by Mr. Lister, the Clerk explained that = no member of a Local Board could contract with the Board for the supply of any article, but this did not apply to a person who was only a shareholder in a firm.
On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Maw, and carried unanimously, it was resolved that some legal business transacted by= Mr. Harries was outside his duties as clerk to the Board.
The Surveyor was allowed 15s. per<= /span> year for postage, &c., and 20s. was allowed = to the assistant overseer for assistance in making the rate, the poor rate assessm= ent being the basis ; 20s. was also allowed to S. Po= untney for 8 days attendance in charge of the books, which were exhibited for insp= ection at the Town Hall in accordance with the Act.
The finance business showed a balance of £42 16s= . ld. in favour of the Board, the collection of the new = rate having been unavoidably delayed. A cheque for £30 was drawn for the surveyor.
7th August 1880
RENT DINNER.—The annu= al rent dinner of the tenants on the Willey estate, was held on Thursday evening la= st. A full report of the proceedings will be given in our next issue.
FORTUNATE ESCAPE OF A BOATING PARTY.—Three young
gentlemen hailing from Gloucester Mr. Vears and=
two
gentlemen named Knowles, started from the city about a week ago for the pur=
pose
of rowing up the Severn to
21st August 1880
Sales by Auction
PRINCE OF WALES INN,
ON WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 25th
TO BE BOLD BY AUCTION.
BY MR. RUSHTON,
Upon the premises as above.
THE neat and excellent Household FURNITURE consisting of a very handsome maho=
gany
Chiffonier, round centre Table, 6 handsome crown-back Chairs, very handsome
modern Couch, large size Pier Glass in gilt frame, excellent print by Lands=
eer,
“Hunters at Grass;” print “Luther’s First Study of =
the
Bible;” Ottoman, Plate Basket, Fox in glass case, very handsome ; 4-w=
heel
Carriage, nearly new; 3 prime Feather Beds, iron and wood Bedsteads, very
handsome oak Wardrobe, Dressing Tables, Toilet Services, 2 very old Oil
Paintings, very handsome mahogany chest of Drawers, mahogany Chiffonier, ve=
ry
handsome Cottage Pianoforte in walnut ease. 6½
octaves, by Tolkeim, of
THE TIMBER YARD,
STREET, BROSELEY, SALOP.
ON THURSDAY, the 26th DAY of AUGUST, = 1880.
TO BUILDERS, WHEELWRIGHTS, TILE
MANUFACTURERS, JOINERS, BLACKSMITHS, = AND OTHERS.
Important and unreserved SALE OF TIMBER, consisting of= oak, ash, and deal Planking, large quantity of oak and elm Coffin Boards. 24 wag= on and cart Stocks, 7 wagon and other sills, large quantity of oak Quartering.= 20 pairs of wagon and cart Shafts. 120 new oak Spokes, pair of new Cart Wheels, with patent axletree; 100 new ash felloes, 3 new Barrow Wheels and Ironwork, Sawpit, and contents, Wood Shed, 1 Lathe, 3 Workbenches, 2 Ladders, Cooler,= and Wheelbarrow, Grindstone, new Ell Rake, large new Wheelbarrow, the Contents = of WORKSHOP, consisting of 4 Adzes, 12 Chisels, various sires ; 6 hammers, 4 Drawing Knives. 1 large Axe, 3 Saws, 2 Trying Planes, 2 Jack Planes, 8 Smoothing Planes, 2 sets of G.O. Moulding Planes, 2 Ra= bbeting Planes, set of Hollows and Rounds, set of Beading Planes, 6 Spoke Shaves 2 = sets of Turners, moveable spanner, pair of wooden Screws, and large quantity of other small Tools too numerous to mention.
MR RUSHTON
Is favoured with instructions from=
the
Representatives of the late Mr J. Porter, of
21st August 1880
ST. MARYS CHURCH .- On Saturday last the teachers of t= he Sunday School held in connection with St. Mary’s Church were, by the kindness of the Rector, the Rev. E. Lloyd Edwards, treated to an excursion = to Buildwas, where they sat down at the Bridge Inn to a substantial knife-and-= fork tea, admirably served by Mr. and Mrs. Parry. The church was kindly thrown o= pen by the vicar, the Rev. W. James, and the ruins of the Abbey were also explo= red an ancient proportions and grandeur pointed out. The company, who numbered about 20, afterwards proceeded to enjoy themselves in various ways till the shades of evening settled o’er the landscape, when they turned home w= ards highly pleased with their “outing.”
DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM EXLEY.—We regret to announc= e the death Mr. William Exley, brick and tile manufacturer of Queen Street, Brose= ley, which took place on Friday, August 13, at his residence at the age of 68. T= he funeral of the deceased gentleman took place on Tuesday last at the parish church Broseley, where the family vault (containing the remains of his wife= and child) is situated. Mr. Exley, as a native of the town, and one of its most influential men of business was highly and deservedly respected by all and = his death cast quite a gloom town, the shops being closed and blinds drawn thro= ughout the route of the funeral procession, which was in the following order :R= 12;
Rev H Lee &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Mr G. Burd
Mr G Davies = ; F Davies
Mr W Jones = Mr Peter Jones
Mr Perrin &= nbsp; &nbs= p; M H P Dunnill
Mr E Hopley = ; Mr H M Bathurst
Mr W. T. Jones.
PALL BEARERS, &nb= sp; PALL BEARERS.
Mr E. G. Bartlam Mr W. Nicho= las
Mr E B Potts &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Mr RRushton
Mr E Barton = Mr J. Doughty.
FIRST MOURNING
Mr Joseph Exley &= nbsp; Mr Edward Exley
Mr Charles Exley = Mr W H Exley
SECOND COACH
Rev T Jones(Baptist) &= nbsp; Mr Dyson
Mr John Exley &nb= sp; &= nbsp; Mr - Exley
Mr J Burroughs, Mr. W Burnet, W Burroughs, Mr W Farnmouth, Mr Jas. Burnet. Mr A Burnet, Mr T R Burrou= ghs, Mr Geo. Adams.
About fifty friends, workmen, &= ;c.
The coffin was covered with a very handsome pall.
The burial service was impressively performed by the R= ev H. Lee., rector of Sheinton, formerly rector of Jackfield. A large number of persons were assembled= at the church to witness the funeral. The undertaker was Mr. E. H. Ledger, of = High Street, Broseley, by whom the arrangements were conducted in an admirable manner, the handsome coffin being made by Messrs. Bailey, of Madeley Wood.<= /p>
BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY
Before T Instone (Mayor), R T Davies, W P Brookes, and T H Thursfield, Esqrs, and Captain Wayne.
LICENSING BUSINESS.— = This court had been fixed for the renewal of the licenses of the publicans and beerhouse-keepers within the borough. The whole of the licenses to the numb= er of 100 were renewed, there having been no serious mater for complaint during the year. The “sweet” license of Mrs Bourne, confectioner, Bros= eley, was transferred to T W Cullis.— The license of the Cape Inn, Broseley was transferred from Mr Deane to Mr <= span class=3DSpellE>Jno Michael.
4th September 1880
HOUSE and SHOP to LET, situated at Barratt’s Hil= l, Immediate possession. In-coming small. Lately oc= cupied by butcher.—Apply, MRS CARTWRIGHT, Leopard Inn, Benthall, near Brosel= ey.
LIQUIDATION BY ARRANGEMENT.- John Evans, Frodesley, late coa= lmaster, now manager of a coal mine.- London Gazette, Friday.
4th September 1880
LOCAL BOARD, Wednesday Messrs Maw (proposed to take the chair), Rushton, Burnett, Jones, Burton, Bathurst, and Mr Harries, clerk,— Repairs: It was s= tated that the footpath to Jackfield was in hand, and would soon be completed at a cost of £30; as also the culvert between Benthall and Jackfield.- Bye Laws: The Clerk produced a pri= nted placard was with reference to two bye-laws which were not in the borough bye-laws but in the Towns Improvements Act. They were with reference to chimneys on fire, and the cleaning of windows. It was decided to have them issued.- Sewering of Foun= dry Lane: This was to alter a square sewer to a round sewer The Chairman sa= id it was most important to have it low enough in order to take the whole sewer down High Street, to which the other members agreed. It was referred to the General Purposes Committee.— = Half-Yearly Audit: The clerk stated that the auditor had only made one disallowances and that was with reference to himself of a sum of 10s for attending a magistrates’ meeting at Ironbridge. A resolution had been passed stat= ing that his duties should not include Magistrates meetings, but it was done af= ter the charge was made and not before, and therefore the auditor disallowed the charge. It was decided to memorialise the Local Government Board.— The W= aterworks Scheme: The Clerk said he had written twice to Mr Massey, urging him to forward the plans. In reply be stated that the height of the spring had yet= to be ascertained as a preliminary before the plans could be completed. He wou= ld proceed to the site of the intended new reservoir, and make the required investigation.—The Chairman said that Mr Massey wished some brickwork= to be erected around the spring, to see to what point it would rise. This had been done at an outlay of a few pounds. He (the Chairman) had writ= ten to Mr Massey, stating that it had been done, and it was waiting for his inspection. The water would rise four or five fe= et, which would be the height of the reservoir walls. It was a splendid spring = of water. Mr Massey might, however, have got out certain plans of Mr Potts, in order to expedite the buying of the land. There was about 50,000 to 60,000 gallons a day running, so far as he could compute.̵= 2; Financial: The Clerk said that = the balance in the treasurer’s hands at the last meeting was £12 15s 1d. Since then £78 2s 5d had been paid in. Cheques had been drawn for= the surveyor, &c, which left a balance of £85 17s 1d. There was a bill from the Gas Company for £138 8s 4d., up t= o the 30th June, but he thought they ought not to issue a cheque until they had enough money in hand. There had been about £120 paid in of the new ra= te out of about £470.—The surveyor was instructed to collect the m= oney as fast as possible, and a cheque was ordered to be drawn for the amount ow= ing to the Gas Company, to be issued when there was enough assets in the bank.- It= was stated that a fresh contract had been made with the Gas Company for the lighting of the lamps at 1s per lamp reduction, in consequence of not being= lit for about a week later.- This was the whole of the business of public interest.
11th September 1880
BAD TRADE.- As an instance = of the general depressed state of the trade of this district a well known property owner who has been in the habit of receiving about £30 per month for rents could not succeed = in collecting more than 12 per month during the last six months. It is hoped with such bright prosp= ects in realising a bountiful harvest there will be a change for the better.
The nineteenth annual exhibition of the Broseley, Barr= ow, Linley and Willey Cottage Gardens and Allotment Society was opened on Wedne= sday last at the Town Hall, Broseley, and was in every was very successful. The = main portions of the ornamental plants &c., were = shown in the large hall, the anteroom and lower portion of the hall being used to show the vegetables. ….
RIFLE VOLUNTEERS’ PARADE.=
212;On.
Saturday last the members of the Sixth Shropshire Rifles Lad their annual
“march out “to Broseley. The corps paraded at the
THE WAKES.—The annual=
wakes
were Monday last, work being generally suspended. The only occurrence out of
the ordinary way was the arrangement by Mr F Davis, the Station Inn, of a
rustic fete, which attracted a large number. The proceedings comprised a tea
party, at which over 50 sat down, and the following programme of sports
—Wheelbarrow race: 1, a hat, W Reeves; 2, hand-kerchief, — Edwa=
rds.
Boys’ Foot-race: 1, a hat, J Anderson. Three-legged Race, for boys : 1, two scarves, -
18th September 1880
TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY, all that substantial and
commodious RESIDENCE, situate at quarry Road, Broseley Wood, in the parish =
of
Broseley, in the
For further particulars and the price of the Premises,= apply to Messrs. POTTS and POTTS, Solicitors, Broseley.
18th September 1880
THE NATIONAL SCHOOL.- Many = of our Broseley readers will regret to hear that
George Ledger is about to sever his connection with th= is school, of which he has held the mastership for= 27 years. Kindly and gentle in his temperament Mr, Ledger has made a host of friends in the town, while his capacity for teaching and his mode of inculcating knowledge endeare= d him to his to his pupils, of whom a great many of the present tradesmen are old boys. Mr Ledger, who some little time ago was elected surveyor to the Brose= ley Local Board, we understand will open a private s= chool.
SCHOOL TREAT.- On Friday la=
st week,
the treat promised to the children attending the Church Sunday Schools at t=
he
time of the distribution of the centenary prizes was given to them. The
organisation of the treat was undertaken by the Rev G F Lamb, rector of Bro=
seley,
and the Rev H S Berry, curate and subscriptions were liberally gives for
carrying it out. The, children assembled at the Nation Schools early in the
afternoon to the number of 250, and included only those who have been in
High-Street, returning by way of Barber-street and Church-Street, to a field near the New-road, kindly lent for the occasion b= y E W Shorting, and there games of cricket for the elder boys, and races for the juveniles were heartily entered into. Prizes of cricket bats, balls, belts,= and caps, and a variety of other things were competed for by the boys, and suit= able ones for the girls, and immense pride and satisfaction was exhibited by the lucky winners. One unpropitious shower of rain which fe= ll while the children were in the field interfered for a time with the sports,= but did not damp the ardour of the boys. At five o’clock the child= ren adjourned to the National Schools, where ample tea was dispensed by the rec= tor assisted by the invited friends and teachers, who afterwards sat down to te= a, An excellent “Punch and Judy” show was exhibited for the amusem= ent of the children at intervals during the evening, Amongst those invited we n= oticed. Mrs Lamb, Mrs Fleming Lamb, Miss March, W Nicholas, Es= q, Miss Nicholas, E G Bartlam, Esq, Miss Gilpin, Miss J Thorn, Mr Thorn, Miss Potts= , the Misses Potts, and Misses Maw, - Dawes Esq, E G = Tailer, Esq.
25th September 1880
A Well-built and Commodious DWELLING- HOUSE with good = dry Cellar and good Garden, well formed in every respect, in capital condition, thoroughly dry, and late in the occupation of Mr. George Ledger, and situat= e at Barrett’s Hill, Broseley, Salop.—For particulars, &c„= apply to Mr. J. B. NEVETT, High-street, Broseley, Salop. Tenancy can be had immediately.
25th September 1880
CRICKET MATCH.—On Tuesday last a match was playe=
d on
the Barrow ground between the home team, the Willey Wanderers and Mr. A.
Walter’s eleven from
9th October 1880
PROJECTED RAILWAY.- A conte=
mporary
says:- “Railway projects have at different times been started with w =
view
of affording accommodation to the town and trade of Broseley which have com=
e to
nought, but the question is again in agitation with a fair prospect, we are
informed, of success. It may be remembered that great hopes were at one time
entertained that the line to Wenlock would pass through Broseley, and more =
than
one survey was made with that object, but, unfortunately, Broseley was left=
out
of the reckoning, to the no small disappointment of the tradesman and
manufacturers, no less than they of the late Lord Forester, who did more for
the construction of the Severn Valley line than anyone else. The extent of =
the
grievance may be estimated by the fact that the books of one tradesman alone
show that he pays no less than £500 annually for carriage, whilst
£12,000 would scarcely cover the total amount paid altogether. The
A General meeting of the Broseley Glee and Madrigal So= ciety will be held in the Town Hall, Broseley, on Tuesday evening next, October 1= 2th, at eight o’clock, when = the accounts for the past year will be presented, the officers for the ensuing season elected, and arrangements made for carrying on the affairs of the society during the winter months. All members and also those desirous of joining the society, are requested to attend.- [= Advt]
We have to record the death of Mr Ward Prestage, the t=
hird
son of Mr J T Prestage, a former townsman of Broseley. He was engaged in the
formation of the railway from Coalport to
The monthly meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday evening last at the Town Hall. There were present.—Dr T C Thursfield (chairman), Messrs H P Dunnill, G Maw,&nbs= p; R Rushton, W Burnet, J C W Lister and Peter Jones ; Mr Owen Harries, clerk ; G. Stevenson, inspector of nuisances; Mr George Ledger, surveyor.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirme= d, and an order made that the property of the Board now standing on the premises o= f Mr Roper should be removed to those of Mr Oakes.
The Chairman said he had received a letter from the Re= v G F Lamb, referring to the fact that by an order in Council, which would shortl= y be issued, Broseley churchyard being filled would be closed for and as General Jenkins in consequence of the passing of the Burials Act had refused to let= any ground in the parish for an extension of the church-yard it would devolve u= pon the Broseley Local Board to provide burial accommodation for the civil pari= sh of Broseley and Jackfield.
16th October 1880
TO BE LET, at Christmas next, the Wood House, situate = in Broseley Wood, containing four good Rooms on the first floor, with Cooking Range, and four good Bedrooms, with Capital Garden, well stocked with choice Fruit Trees, Rent moderate. Now in the occupation of the Rev. – Berry= .- Apply, Mrs Davies, maltster, Broseley, Salop.
FOR SALE, a large quantity of Well harvested RED LAMMAS WHEAT, undoubtedly one of the best, hardiest Wheat in cultivation.-For particulars as to prices apply to W. Grace, Allscott Farm, Broseley Salop.
16th October 1880
FORESTERS’ FUNERAL.—On Wednesday last twel=
ve of
the members (including the officers) of Court Rose of the Green No 3353 of =
the
Ancient Order of Foresters, held in this town, attended the funeral of their
late brother, John Jones, of the Smythies, near=
Morville. They met at the Lion Hotel and marched in
procession, dressed in the funeral regalia of the Ironbridge and Broseley
district, to the residence of the deceased, where the customary service of =
the
Order was read. They proceeded to
16th October1880
We have already reviewed one of our local industries i=
n the
way of bricks, tiles, &c., and a large and enterprising firm of builders
and contractors and this week we, wended our way to another long-established
firm, that of Mr. JOHN BURROUGHS, “Ropery=
,”
Jackfield. The smell of hemp and tar soon convinced us we were in the midst=
of
another busy hive of industry, perhaps more pleasantly situated and compact
than those we have already reviewed. Ascending the flight of steps leading =
to
the charming and picturesque residence of the Proprietor, which is contiguo=
us
to the works, we passed a beautifully laid out garden with very nicely desi=
gned
conservatories, well stocked, even at this advanced period of the year, with
most beautiful plants and flowers in full bloom, and imparting fragrance wh=
ich
in itself was a delightful introduction to the business we had in hand. As
usual, in the investigation necessary to render our record both accurate and
reliable we were kindly permitted to peruse man interesting and reliable, t=
hough
well worn documents, which re=
vealed
the fact that this industry—the only one of its kind, we believe, in =
this
county—was originally commenced by the late Mr. THOS. BURROUGHS, who
carried on business at what is known as the Folly, Broseley, and although
carried on at that time on a much smaller scale, laid the foundation of the
present dimensions of this flourishing branch of our local industries. The =
late
Mr. BURROUGHS was remarkable for his far-seeing business capabilities and
sagacity, and during life had earned well-merited esteem, one of that pecul=
iar
class of tradesmen who believe in early rising, and never allowing the gras=
s to
grow under their feet, and by dint of most extraordinary prudence and
unswerving perseverance, established a most lucrative business with little =
or
no other help but that of his own determined, pushing energy. He was a man =
who
never believed in “I can’t.” In an incredible short space=
of
time he caused his manufactures to he sought for in almost every town in th=
e
The success achieved is well deserved and can only be secured by that determined energy which has characterised their efforts for= the past 32 years, a little seed as it were has grown into a gigantic oak, The offices and counting house is managed and conducted in a very efficient man= ner by Mr T. R. BURROUGHS who possesses in&nbs= p; a general degree much of that energy which has been so conspicuously= displayed from the first establishment of this industry, the system of Book-keeping a= nd correspondence is both practical and simple, the best relations exist betwe= en master and man and during a chat with one of the old hands we found that th= is is another among the many industries in our midst where perfect confidence = is felt and reciprocated by employer and employed, as one of the workmen remar= ked ‘‘we don’t believe in strikes, none of your trade union agitators here? We fancied we were being mistaken for one of these leaders,= but we soon removed doubt, trade union leaders are anything but esteemed by the= se workmen, they evidently bear the greatest respect towards their employers a= nd from what we heard they have reason for such confidence. Many instances were given where in cases of sickness and consequent loss of work, Mr. BURROUGHS= has lavished kindnesses which speaks warmly in favou= r of his well-known liberality and thought for the welfare of his workpeople. To conduct a business of this nature, from a variety of circumstances, requires constant and unremitting attention. The competition between rival manufactu= rers is most severe, but Mr. BURROUGHS has retained his laurels, and we believe commands one of the largest connections in this particular industry, far ah= ead of many of his competitors. But perhaps from a public point of view, not the least interesting fact in connection with this firm, is that Mr. JOHN BURROUGHS has sat in the Council Chamber as a member of the Broseley Ward uninterruptedly since the year 1870. His = duties as a local senator hive been on a par with those of his business, and few members have been more assiduous in their attendance to the business of the town than the subject of our sketch. The very fact that the electors= of Broseley have so long reposed confidence in Mr. BURROUG= HS, shows they are well represented. There are few movements for the public goo= d in which Mr. BURROUGHS has not had his share, always anxious to promote the welfare of the town, and Broseley in particular. We trust in years to come = that those of his family, whom he is now educating to the business, may continue= the reputation of the firm, in the far off future, in the same manner that has = so conspicuously marked its progress in the past.
We minutely inspected every portion of the various departments and found, as we have in other industries, thorough practical system, combined with all the latest improvements.
28th October 1880
A great and crowded meeting was held on Thursday after=
noon
last in the Town Hail, Broseley, to promote the scheme for a railway to the
town. The meeting was, perhaps, the largest and most influential ever held =
in
this flourishing town. That a railway is required this meeting has placed
beyond all doubt. Years ago a similar movement was started, with what resul=
ts
is well known. We venture to remark that had one half the enthusiasm and
influence which characterised the meeting of Thursday attended similar
gatherings some years ago, better results must certainly have followed, Nev=
er
in the memory of the oldest inhabitant of this town has so much enthusiasm =
and
determination shown itself in favour of a line of railway as took place at =
this
gathering. The spacious hall was crammed to overflowing. The noble and vete=
ran
Lord of the Manor, the Right Hon. Lord FORESTER, advocated the advisability=
of
the scheme with a fervour and eloquence which reminded many in the vast
audience that he still retains all the vigour and earnestness in favour of =
the
development of the town and trade of Broseley, which marked his career in h=
is
youthful days. His speech was brimful of practical, solid theory, and power=
ful
reasoning. It is evident beyond all doubt that this great and necessary boon
for the town of
Res Judicata-Pro Bono Publico=
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
Sir,—Knowing as I do the enormous circulation of= your valuable journal throughout Shropshire, I, with your permission, beg to sug= gest that a meeting of tradesmen be at once held, say in the Town Hall, to promo= te the extension of the railway system to Broseley. I may say the whole popula= ce are burning with zeal in favour of the project, and now is the time to turn= out and shew our determination to have this great boon. I am surprised at so mu= ch apathy. I, as a tradesman, have paid on an average the sum of £400 per annum for hauling my goods when a railway would not have cost me more than £150. 1 have, therefore, in common with other of my fellow - townsmen= , a strong desire to see this project pushed forward I will give another instan= ce in support of my view. A few days ago I was present in the shop of a large tradesman here, who deals largely in flour. He had ordered from a mill a lo= ng distance away, a number of sacks of flour. Customers were in his shop waiti= ng to be served with this article, money in hand and not an ounce in the place, and the tradesman had been waiting, waiting, over 14 days for 50 sacks of f= lour coming from the mill. His customers left the shop in sheer disgust, and tru= dged all the way to an adjoining town to get what they were unable to do in Broseley. This state of things is simply disgusting, and there is no other = remedy but that of a railway. That a railway would pay, no man with a spark of knowledge of Broseley and its trade could doubt. I am all the more surprised that such a project was not started years ago. We are growing, year by year, more prosperous. Our trade is vastly increasing, and the only difficulty we have to contend with is that of the necessity for a branch railway. I have = read the series of articles on Local Industries which have lately appeared in yo= ur journal, and I think such well-written criticism on our trade and industry = will do much to enhance the desire for railway accommodation to this town. I was much pleased to read the remarks of our junior member (Mr. Forester) on the subject of this proposal which will give intense satisfaction to his fellow townsmen no matter what their polities may be. I hope some immediate steps = will be taken to call a meeting and pass resolutions in favour of the project. I will willingly subscribe my share towards defraying the expense of any. I <= span class=3DGramE>am, yours very truly,
BROSELEY TRADESMAN.
Broseley, Oct. 18, 1880.
GLEE AND MADRIGAL SOCIETY.—T= he annual meeting of this society was held on Tuesday week, the Rev G. F. Lamb= in the chair. A statement of accounts was read showing a balance of over £7 = in hand. Two additional names were added to the committee, and Dr Hart was cho= sen secretary in the place of E W Shorting, Esq, wh= o had resigned. The first meeting for practice was fixed for Tuesday evening last= . It is intended to commence the practice of Part 1 (“= Spring “) of Haydn’s “Seasons,” at the meeting on Tuesday evening next.
ODDFELLOWS’ FUNERAL.
—The mortal remains of Mr. Daniel Adams, of this town, whose death to=
ok
place on the 14th inst., were consigned to their last resting place on Sund=
ay
afternoon last, in the
We are requested to call the attention of the police t= o the nuisance caused by bands of men congregating near the Coalport boat, and insulting passers-by and = which has become unbearable.
INDECENT BATHING.- P.C.
30th October 1880
We are pleased to hear that the promoters of railway
communication to this town are most busy engaged in the furtherance of the =
necessary
arrangements. Since the meeting held in the Town Hall we have prosecuted a =
most
vigorous and personal enquiry, with a view of obtaining reliable information
bearing upon the amount of traffic passing annually through the town, and w=
hich
may be classed outward and inward traffic, we find that a total of over 8864
tons of coal are annually consumed in the manufacture of bricks and tiles
alone, the household consumption is equal to 863 tons or a gross total of 4=
727
tons, and when it is considered that nearly the whole of this coal is hauled
from Ironbridge railway station, requiring the aid of 80 horses constantly =
at
work, with the addition of drivers entails upon the manufacturers a cost eq=
ual
to 7½ per cent. upon their gross receipts=
or
profits. By means of railway communication so laid down as to connect the w=
hole
of these works this amount would be saved to the manufacturers, and allow t=
heir
goods to be offered in the market, at reduced prices, which means a larger =
sale
and au increased traffic for the railway, it is said that not less than two
thousand tons of outward traffic would be added to the already extensive tr=
ade
if a better means were at hand to convey them to their destination. There
of persons who pass to and = fro from, say Madeley, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale
Coalport, &c., to Broseley and Benthall, and vice = versa, is 7,200. The great majority of these persons, not all, would become passen= gers by railway, if such existed. There is a certain and undoubted safe prospect= for a branch railway must be verified by such returns as we have collected. A central station in the town or Broseley for both goods and passengers would immensely benefit the former in the shape of saving the excessive expense n= ow entailed by carrying goods up the camel-backed-like road, and at a speed wh= ich may be compared to the old stage coaches of old. We were struck in the cour= se of our enquiry by the remark which from the lips of one of the largest make= rs of brick and tile, who declared his willingness to give a guarantee that in= the event of a railway being formed it would mean not less than an increase in = his business to the extent of 1,000 tons per annum. He proposed to do this by t= he very fact that what he would save by haulage by having his goods loaded dir= ect would enable him to sell his goods so much less. Scores of other tradesmen certified to the same effect, and yet such a question is being asked “= ;Is a railway desirable?” We certainly gave our Broseley tradesmen credit= for more astuteness, and never imagined they would quietly consider the difficulties and cost of the present mode of delivering and forwarding good= s; without putting forth all their energy to promote the scheme for a railway. They are doing so now we admit, but how many hundreds of pounds would they = have been in pocket had they done so years ago. The great unanimity which exists= in favour of the scheme by all classes of tradesmen and the general public aug= urs well for success. We find, too, that a great many tradesmen in Madeley and = Ironbridge are also deeply interested in the proposal, and as one of them remarked to = us “The greatest blessing that could be conferred upon the town and trad= e of Broseley would be that of railway communication.” Trade is bound to improve and advance by such a boon, and it is the duty of every inhabitant = of the town to turn out and emphatically shew their appreciation of the effort= s of its promoters by strengthening their hands in every, possible manner.
We now proceed to notice one of the most celebrated and
remarkable industries of the neighbourhood, viz., the firm of Messrs. MAW &=
amp;
Co., encaustic, tesselated, mosaic, and majolic=
a tile
works, Benthall. Since the first establishment of these works their
extraordinary success has been most marked, indeed we distinctly remember
during a sojourn in the East Indies inspecting several fine and stately bui=
ldings
in the neighbourhood of
“Think, man, thy’ life
May not ever endure,
That thou dost thyself
Of that thou art sure;
But that thou keepest
Unto thy executors care,
If ever it avail thee
It is but chance.”
A tile from the same place also bears the following
quotations from the hook of JOB, curiously arranged, and beautifully combin=
ed
with Gothic ornament ; Meseremini Mei, miseremini mei, saltem vos amici
mei, quia manus domini tetigit
me.” The border of this tile bears the names of the Evangelists, with=
the
date A.D., MCCCCLVI. The armorial bearings of noble benefactors, and the
devices of Abbots and other Church dignitaries, also enter largely into the
decorations of ancient encaustic tiles. Amongst the most interesting exampl=
es
of these pavements, found “in situ,” is that in the Chapter Hou=
se
at
Mr. MINTON was the head, repurchased the residue of Mr= . ST. JOHN’s share of the patent right, who about the= same time relinquished the manufacture, In the year 1850 Messrs. Maw and Co. purchased the remaining stock of encaustic tiles at the Worcester china wor= ks, and on the expiration of Mr. WRIGHT’s pat= ent commenced the manufacture on those premises, from which they removed to the present site of their works, at Benthall, near Broseley, Shropshire, whence= the marls, peculiarly suitable for the purpose, had previously been obtained. During the last ten years the production of these tiles= at these works have attained enormous dimensions, and not an unimportant feature of this firm’s trade is that which comes under the head of exportation.
Almost every large colony under the English Crown in t= heir best buildings and institutions devoted to religion, science, and art, cont= ain specimens of the tiles produced at these works. Several of the leading orga= ns of the press on the Continent, have repeatedly referred to the general exce= llence of the productions of Messrs Maw & Co., in a tone of well studied admiration, and in one which came under our notice, describes the Benthall encaustic and mosaic tiles as a masterpiece of art and craft never before attempted with anything approaching the completeness and ability displayed = from fragmentary specimens, always difficult, and requiring extraordinary resear= ch, care and judgment, in order to approach that degree of eminence, which this firm has now finally accomplished over all rivals. The great difficulty of = the manufacture consists in the necessity for introducing into a single tile the variety of different coloured clays or “bodies,” which together compose the design, it being essential that they should not only be perfect= ed by the same amount of heat in the process of firing, but that they should possess an equal contractile power, during each stage of the manufacture. T= he care, watchfulness, and, keen judgment required, is something marvellous; t= he Royal Academy, in bestowing its highest honours for accomplished work of ar= t, has recognised no greater and skilful talent than is required in the manufacture of these tiles. The modern application of encaustic tile is by = no means confined to the ecclesiastical purposes for which they were mainly us= ed in medieval times, although for this purpose many of the ancient designs ha= ve been reproduced, and the rough execution of the old examples has been imita= ted with striking fidelity. Some of the most eminent architects of recent years have exercised their skill in the production of designs more suitable for domestic purposes, and pavements of these tiles, combined with kindred manufactures, have become an almost universal part of the permanent decorat= ion of the latter class of public and private buildings, for which purpose they= are also largely exported to the Colonies and foreign countries, substituting t= he perishable forms of flooring, and at the same time rendering unnecessary any decorative coverings. As we have said before the extension of this trade is sorely hampered for the want of railway accommodation more especially in the supplying of coal; this firm have paid enormous sums for a slow, tedious, a= nd difficult system of haulage, an instance of which we can well remember when both horse and cart became embedded in the puddle in the middle of the road= way. It is not only the well-known ability displayed by the Messrs. Maw in the manufacture of their tiles, which have made their name famous. Many institutions in our midst owe much to their large-heartedness and practical sympathy, and for which the whole people are indebted; their support to loc= al charities, and every care for the welfare and advancement of religion, scie= nce, and progress has ever been found great, and bye the bye we can very well remember entering the arena of political discussion with the redoubtable Mr ARTHUR MAW, and we found in him a foeman worthy of our steel. During that discussion we were struck with the masterly talent that emanated from his p= en; both foemen fought with fierce and uncompromising energy. We will dismiss t= his departure from our subject, consoling ourselves Dignum= , saprinte, bonoque <= span class=3DGramE>est.” The number of men and boys, &c., emplo= yed in these works number over 200, and the most cordial relations exist between e= mployees and employed. The Messrs. MAW thoroughly believe in the good old maxim, ‘‘All work and no play makes JACK a dull boy;” for many y= ears there has been in connection with these works an annual excursion of the employees, which is made the occasion of a total, cessation from work, Mess= rs. MAW & Co., with characteristic liberality defraying the cost, another gratifying instance of the good relations which exist throughout the works., and long may it continue. Our sketch of the firm would be be incomplete were we to pass over the extraordinary and practical system adop= ted by the firm in their offices. A letter to the firm, if written ten years ag= o, if wanted, could be singled out in an instant, special arrangements are in perfect order for the quick and prompt despatch of invoices, circulars, and letters—the most systematic and complete arrangement which ever came under our notice. Then, again, Mr. GEORGE MAW is said to be a very high authority upon matters relating to plants and floral specimens, indeed we h= ave it on undoubted authority that he possesses the finest display of rare and costly plants in the united kingdom, and which have won the admiration and personal inspection of the most competent judges in the county; Geology fin= ds in him an ardent student; fond of criential sce= nery, he has travelled perhaps a greater distance than other tourists in our mids= t ; his wide knowledge of continental manners and customs and legendary antiqui= ty has secured for him quite an eminent fame as has characterised his genius in conjunction with his co-partners in the excellence and superiority of their productions, especially that branch which comes under the head of encaustic tiles, a speciality of this firm’s industries. We are not, we hope, b= eing unjustly accused of flattery. We are guided in our criticism by personal observations and can vouch for the unbiased criticisms in the series of articles which have appeared in our columns, and in justice to the remarkab= le progress which has marked our local industries for the past half century we feel it our duty as it is our pleasure to bring more conspicuously before t= he world the vast importance our commerce has attained and rescue our various fields of industry from a somewhat isolated position, and which is one of t= he duties of a free and untrammelled Press to accord a full measure of justice.
30th October 1880
In this district we had on Tuesday and Wednesday 48 ho= urs of the heaviest continuous rain we have experienced for some years, and as sho= wn by the flooded state of the River Severn the downfall has been equally grea= t in the higher basin of the river ; a large tract of= the fields adjoining the stream between here an Shrewsbury are under water, but with the partial cessation of the rain it does not continue to rise. At Mad= eley Wood much damage to the roads has been done, and in several cases low-lying cottages have been inundated, while at Lincoln Hill a house in course of erection suffered some damage from the giving of the ground; minor damages = is also reported. At Coalbrookdale some damage was done to the railway line, and by= an overflow of the covers conveying the water from the pools to the river seve= ral cottages were flooded, and the road near the Forge rendered impassable to pedestrians. The roads in our hilly neighbourhood have suffered much from t= he rush of water, and in several instances private property has also been dama= ged in the same way. At Broseley, as will be seen in another column, the heavy downfall, besides the damage usually caused by such storms accidents result= ed accidents to two prominent tradesmen.
30th October 1880
DINNER.- On Saturday last a=
dinner
took place at the Cross Keys Inn in celebration of the birthday of Mr F.
STRANGE INCIDENT.- On Wedne= sday night as Mr Stephen Hill, grocer, of High Street, Broseley, was returning home ac= ross the Knowle, he met with a singular mishap. He w= as walking up the “jenny rail,” when the earth suddenly gave way beneath his feet. Instinctively throwing out his arms they fell across the rails supporting his body over a cavity nearly twenty feet deep. The rails happened to be a long length of twelve feet and fortunately had sufficient bearing on good ground to hold his weight. Mr. Hill’s cries soon brou= ght assistance and he was liberated from his awkward predicament. The excessive rainfall was doubtless the cause of the cause of the crowning in.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—A s= erious accident be fell Mr. T. R. Burroughs, son of Mr. Councillor Burroughs, on Wednesday night last. Mr. Burroughs was returning home, when in trying to a= void a pool of water in his way he slipped and fell, breaking both bones of his = leg, which had met with a similar mishap previously.- The injured gentleman was = soon found and taken home, and we believe is progressing as satisfactorily as the nature of his injury will admit.
Since the meeting held in the Town Hall, last week the
greatest interest has been manifested by the inhabitants in this matter, The
committee have been at work night and day, and they report most substantial
assistance from manufacturers, tradesmen, and others interested in the
development and prosperity of the trade of the town. We have authority for
stating that such has been the energetic labours of the committee that they
have arranged for the survey of the line and the promotion of the Bill thro=
ugh
Parliament next session. We heartily wish them success, and trust that they
will receive support, not only of the inhabitants of Broseley, but also of
Madeley, Oakengates, and
6th November 1880
BROSELEY LOCAL BOARD.
TAKE NOTICE, that the BROSELEY BOARD, acting as the Ur= ban Sanitary Authority, for the District of the Parish of Broseley, intend to construct, in the Parish of Benthall, in the County of Salop, certain WATERWORKS, to supply Water to the District of the said Authority; also construct certain Reservoirs and filter-beds in the said Parishes Benthall,= and carry certain mains in and across certain lands in the said parish of Benth= all.
The following are the Works which it is intended to construct in the said Parish of Benthall for such purpose:-
1. It is intended to acquire, the site of, and to cons= truct a Reservoir at the Mine Spout, Benthall, capable of holding one million gal= lons of water or thereabouts, and to erect a Pumping Engine and station, with the necessary apparatus and means for raising a supply of water, and forcing it= into the reservoir hereinafter mentioned, near Benthall Hall, in the same parish, and to construct necessary Outbuildings and adjuncts to the Works at the Pumping station.
2. From the site of such Pumping Station it is intende=
d to
lay down an ascending six-inch
3. In a corner of the field at the junction of two roa= ds, the one leading from the Mine Spout to Benthall Hall, aforesaid, and the ot= her branching off and leading to Benthall Edge, near the point referred to in t= he preceding clause, it is intended to form a small pond on land containing 400 square yards, or thereabouts, for the purpose of collecting the water runni= ng from a surplus stream at Benthall Hall, and to connect such stream with the Mine Spout Reservoir by means of a pipe running down the road for a distanc= e of about 66 yards or thereabouts, parallel to the before mentioned main, from thence diverging into the adjoining field as shown by the red line drawn up= on the plan hereinafter mentioned, coming back again into the before-mentioned road, at a distance of about 44 yards or thereabouts from the Mine Spout Reservoir, running from thence to the Mine Spout Reservoir for the purpose = of conveying the water from the small pond above mentioned into the Mine Spout Reservoir.
4. It is intended to acquire certain lands near Bentha= ll Hall, containing 15,272 square yards or thereabouts, and forming part of certain lands belonging the Right Honourable Cecil Weld Baron Forester and in the respective occupations of Messrs. Burton and Sons, and thereon to construct= a service Reservoir capable of holding one million gallons of water or thereabouts, filter beds, and clear-water reservoir, and from such reservoi= r at a point at the angle on the south side thereof, to carry a five-inch service main across certain lands belonging to the Eight Honourable Cecil Weld Baron forester, and in the respective occupations of Messrs. Burton & Sons, Mr Edward Roden, and Mrs. Instone, into the main and leading from Wenlock to Broseley, at a point or near the messuage in the occupation of Mrs. Instone, from thence within the parish of Benthall, for a distance along the said ro= ad towards Broseley, of 44 yards or thereabouts, from this point the main to be carried into the district of the said authority.
5. It is also intended to connect a pipe with the spri= ng situate on the side of the main road leading from Ironbridge to Benthall, and to ta= ke the water from such spring by means of such pipe for a distance of 33 yards= , or thereabouts, from such spring, down the said road, and then to carry the sa= me across certain gardens and land belonging to Lord Forester, and in the seve= ral occupations of Enoch Hill, Ann Roden, and others, in the direction of the M= ine Spout and to connect such pipe with the source of supply at the Mine Spout aforesaid, and if it should be deemed necessary and advisable, to connect a certain other source of water supply near to the Pipe Works of Messrs. Sout= hern & Co. near the last mentioned spring, with the Mine Spout Reservoir
All the above works are intended to be done and perfor= med in the parish of Benthall, in the county of Salop, and plans shewing the nature of the intended works and the intended termini thereof in such parish, be open for inspection at the Board Room, Broseley, or at the offic= e of me, the undersigned, from the 30th day of October instant to the 30th day of January, 1881, at all reasonable hours,
Dated the 26th day of October,1880= .
OWEN HARRIES,
Dawley,
Clerk to the Broseley Local Board.=
6th November 1880
FROM the well-known and extensive =
works of
the Mesers. Maw & Co., which we noti=
ced in
our last, we proceed to notice another celebrated firm of encaustic and
geometrical tile manufacturers, that of Messrs. CRAVEN, DUNNILL, & Co.,=
who
carry on business in the handsome range of substantial buildings, situate at
Jackfield. A remarkable fact in connexion with the industries carried on he=
re
is that of the firm’s success at several important exhibitions of the
world’s industries, and our article would be altogether incomplete we=
re
we to omit noticing the various honours and awards received by this
enterprising firm for general excellence and superiority in the manufacture=
of
encaustic tiles, Messrs. CRAVEN DUNNLLL, & Co., have been awarded medal=
s at
the following exhibitions of the world’s industries.—”Lon=
don,
1874; Paris, 1878 ; Sydney, 1880 ; also a medal officially awarded by the Y=
ork
Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition, November, 1879, for their design of the
pavement of the entrance hall of the exhibition, and in testimony to the
admirable manner in which it has borne the traffic of more than half a mill=
ion
of visitors.” Alter such an extraordinary and convincing proof of the
excellence of one of our local industries, we are more than ever justified =
in
the hearty commendation of so much enterprise and practical proof of sterli=
ng
ability which has been placed on record in the various articles which have
already been published. The toast of the Town and Trade of Broseley, often =
the
toast of the evening at local gatherings has really a claim to be considered
one of importance and value. Examples of the make of articles at these works
may be seen in the fine pavement at Christ Church Cathedral,
6th November 1880
THE ACCIDENT- Mr T R BURROUGHS.—The many friends of this gentleman will be glad to hear that he is making very satisfactory progress towards recovery from his recent mishap.
CONSERVATIVE WARD MEETING —A Ward meeting of
conservatives was held at the Black Swan on Monday evening last, John
Burroughs, Esq., in the chair. The following resolutions were carried with
enthusiasm, being moved by Mr W R Bradshaw:-
“That the meeting desires to place on record its condemnation of the =
home
and foreign policy of the Government on the following ground, viz:- 1st The results of four months of Ra=
dical
legislation under Gladstone’s premiership is now apparent, and betray=
s on
every head blundering incapacity and grave national danger. 2nd. Already the warning of Lord Beaconsfield regarding
Irish Peace Preservation Bill, and the iniquitous and
communist measure known time the Irish Disturbance Bill, have afforded dire=
ct
encouragement to the party of violence, who, by advocating a system of
organised murder and open sedition wish to bring the question of disintegra=
tion
of the United Kingdom within the range of practical politics. 3rd. The Russo
and anti-Turkish policy of the so-called apostle of peace has resulted only=
in
calamity and danger. 4th. In Russia the pro-Russian sympathies of the Premi=
er
are still more dangerously conspicuous. His wanton insult to
A CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH.— On Wednesday last an inquest was held at Shirlett, before Glover Bartlem, Esq, borough coroner, touching the death of a child f= our years of age, named Henry Ernest Pritchett. It appeared from the evidence of Jane, wife of Charles Rowe, that, on Saturday her daughter had poured some = hot water into a bowl to wash the breakfast things, and turned away, when the b= oy, who is a nephew, drew the vessel of scalding water over him, burning his ch= est. On the Monday Dr Tailer was called in, but the = child was then in a dying state. A verdict of “Accidental Death” was returned.
CONSERVATIVE SOIREE AND TEA PARTY.= — This annual gathering is fixed for Monday evening in the rooms of the Association. P= articulars may be seen in reference to our advertising columns.
On Friday, October 29th a missionary meeting was held =
in the
Congregational Chapel, Broseley, when the Rev Wm Montgomery, of
BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY
Before T. Instone, Esq. (Mayor) W. Nickolas Esq., E. Roden, E= sq., Captain Wayne.
ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.— John Williams, an old man, an= d Benjamin Williams, his son, were charged with using abusive language towards Enoch Davies, at Jackfield, on October 18. It appeared from complainant’s statement that on the evening in question, a woman came into his shop, when= he heard some water running, and running to the door found John Williams committing a nuisance opposite the shop door. Complainant remonstrated with him, whom defendant abused him, and afterwards came down with his son Benja= min, who also abused him, and took off his coat and threatened witness, but was taken away by his mother. The defendant John was on his premises when be committed the offence.—Both defendant’s cross-examined the complainant alleging that the case was brought out of spite for some moment= ary transactions between them.- Mary Jane Perks, a m= arried woman, who was in complainant’s shop at the time, corroborated his statement in every particular.— In defence it was alleged that the summons was the result of complainant having been put in the County Court f= or 20s. for wages due.—Case dismissed.
6th November 1880
The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday evening, at the Town Hall. There were present —Dr T G Thursfield (chairman), Messrs G Maw, H P Dunnill, P Jones, J C W Lister, R = Burton, R Rushton, and W Burnet ; Mr Owen Harries, clerk ; Mr G Ledger, surveyor ; = Mr G Stevenson, inspector of nuisances, Dr W N Thursfield, Medical Officer of Health.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirme= d.
The first business arising out of the minutes was the question of the closing of the Broseley Parish Churchyard in consequence, of its being nearly full, and the offer of fresh ground having been refused in consequence of the passing of the new Burials Act. The following report was presented by the Medical Officer:—
“Gentlemen, — At your request I have inspected the graveyard attached to the Broseley parish chur= ch. I find that the average number of annual interments for the last ten years—1870 to 1879—have been a little over 63, and although the= re are four other burial grounds in the parish, there is no reason to suppose = that any leas than the above number of interments will have to be provided for annually in the graveyard in question. Unless some additional ground be provided, only a very small proportion of these interments may be expected to be entitled to take place in brick graves and vaults already constructed. I find that the presumably unoccupied and avail= able space in Broseley pariah church graveyard is about 70 square yards, more or less. Assuming that the average annual number of interments will take place during the current year, this unoccupied space will be very nearly filled up completely by the end of the year. The sexton states that he can, however, = find room for a larger number of interments a by utilising the interspaces betwe= en old graves, which were made at a time when it was the custom in this gravey= ard to leave a space of three feet, or nearly so, between the graves. He states that he very commonly adopts this course at present, and without any exposu= re of remains. This is certainly a practice not to be encouraged, and the sext= on himself admits that in such cases greet care is requisite in the use of boa= rds to shore up the sides of the old graves adjoining, and that he does not thi= nk that any one with a less intimate local knowledge of the graveyard in quest= ion could with safety carry out the practice. The Public Health (Interment) Act, 1879, enlarges the powers of sec 141 of the Public Health Act, 1875, and enables sanitary authorities to provide cemeteries, and renders it incumben= t on them to do so under certain circumstances. One of these is where on the rep= ort of the Medical Officer or Health it appears that “in any burial ground which remains in use there is not proper space for burial, and no other suitable ground has been provided.” After careful consideration, I am= of opinion speaking prospectively, that there will not be in the graveyard attached to the Broseley parish church proper space for burial after the en= d of the current year,- I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant.
W
A long conversation took place on the local and legal =
aspect
of the question, and it was stated that the Rector of Jackfield was quite w=
illing
to allow the use of the
A petition was presented by Mr Langford from Inhabitan= t of Jackfield asking that a lamp could be placed at the Coalford Chapel.
The Jackfield committee thought it would be very desir= able if it could be afforded.
After a conversation, the application was granted.
In reply to the Chairman,
Mr Dunnill stated that the Great Western Railway Compa= ny had consented to light the lamps at the railway crossing at Jackfield till ten o’clock, according to their agreement, and this had since been done. = In consequence of this it had not been necessary to move the other lamps. The = lamp at the “slip” had not yet been fixed,
The Clerk reported that he had submitted the basis of = terms to be presented to Lord Forester, which had been sent to Mr Potts, his Lordship’s solicitor, but subsequently Mr Massey, the engineer, sent = to tell him that he had made an error, and the plans and basis were returned, = when it was found that the original plan was correct, and the plan and basis were now with Mr Potts. This had caused some delay, but everything was being don= e as fast as could be.
In answer to Mr Maw,
The Clerk stated that he had not received the working = plans and bills of quantities, and he was directed to write to Mr Massey, and complain of his dilatoriness.
Anent the water question, a report was presented from = Mr Blount, county analyst, on the quality of the water near the New Inn. The report stated that the water contained half a grain per gallon of pure iron= in solution, and that it was not fit to mix with other water for drinking purposes.
The Chairman remarked that the water was highly medici= nal, and when they got the railway they would establish a sanatorium (laughter).=
In reply to the Chairman,
The Surveyor stated that the overflow of water in
The Chairman mentioned the dangerous state of the brid= ge near the Cross Keys Inns and some conversation took place on the matter. Ultimately, the Surveyor was directed be confer with the Surveyor of Bentha= ll parish as to the joint place of a fence on the bridge.
A number of cases of rate defaulters and disputed asse= ssments were heard and disposed of.
An application for remuneration for the extra work ent= ailed by the Waterworks, the amount to be fixed by the Board at the conclusion of= the work, was heard in committee, and agreed to.
This was all the business of interest.
6th November 1880
SIR.—It is now some y= ears ago since a certain class of our population were termed heathens, and it is on record that the gallery of Broseley Church was set apart to accommodate the Jackfield heathens on the Sunday. A great change has since come over these so-called heathens which I think, in justice to the people of Jackfield, ou= ght to be noted, and I take the liberty of asking the favour of your kindness to grant a small portion of your valuable space to enable me to make a feeble attempt to rescue my fellow parishioners from this slur of being termed hea= then worshippers. During a conversation a few days ago, with a prominent Church clerical, I was informed that in some of our churches all sorts of things a= re placed in the collecting bags, notably, brass buttons, old nails, counterfe= it coin &c., Whether the Jackfield Churchgoers are heathens, or whatever e= lse, no such disgraceful conduct has ever characterised their offertory collecti= on. Indeed, I have authority from one of the respected churchwardens, Mr John Burroughs, for saying that during the whole of his term of office now exten= ding over many years, he has never in one single instance found any such thing a= mong the coins placed in his collecting bags, and such a thing as a bad coin has never been found, Now I take it that the people of Jackfield are not such heathens after all, and, further, the attendance at our good old church has considerably improved, the worship is more devout, and church prospects were never so high as they are at the present time, thanks to our esteemed minis= ter, the Rev Lloyd Edwards, who since he came amongst us has done wonders, and to his untiring zeal administration the people of Jackfield are largely indebt= ed, I venture to hope the story of the Jackfield heathens will never be heard of again,—I am, sir, yours truly,
ONE OF THE CONGREGATION, ST. MARY’S CHURCH, JACK= FIELD,
November 2, 1880
13th November 1880
In Parliament.—Session 1881.
BROSELEY RAILWAY.
(Incorporation of Company—Construction of
Railway—Compulsory Purchase of Lands —Tolls—Running Powers
over Railway of and Facilities and Agreements with the
NOTICE is hereby given, that application is intended t= o be made to Parliament in the ensuing session for leave to bring in a Bill for = the following or some of the following, among other purposes, that is to say:-<= /p>
1.—To incorporate a Company and to confer upon t= hem powers to make and maintain the railway hereinafter described, together with all proper stations, approaches, works and conveniences connected therewith, viz. :—
2.—A railway commencing in the parish of Madeley= , in the county of Shropshire, by a junction with the Coalport branch of the Lon= don and North Western Railway at a point about 8 chains, measured in a south-westerly direction from the bridge which carries the said Railway ove= r an occupation road leading to the coal and iron works of the Madeley Wood Comp= any, passing thence over the River Severn, and terminating in the adjoining pari= sh of Broseley, in the same county, in an orchard abutting on Church Street in= the Town of Broseley, at about 6½ chains North of that Street, the said Orchard belonging to Thomas Greville Thursfield= , and in the occupation of Augustus Theodore Lloyd.
3.—To purchase, by co= mpulsion or other wise, lands, houses, minerals and other property, for the purposes= of the said intended railway and works, and of the Bill.
4.—To authorise the crossing, stopping-up, alter= ing or diverting, whether temporarily or permanently, of all turnpike and other ro= ads, footpaths, railways, tramways, aqueducts, canals, streams and rivers with w= hich it may be necessary to interfere in the construction and use of the said intended railway and works, or for the purposes of the
5.—To levy tolls, rat= es and charges for and in respect of the use of the said intended railway and work= s, and to grant exemptions from the payment of tolls, rates and charges, also = to alter existing tolls, rates and charges.
6.—To deviate from th= e line of the intended railway and works, as shown upon the plans hereinafter mentioned, to the extent defined upon the said plans or to be prescribed by= the Bill, and to deviate vertically from the levels of the said intended railway and works, as shown upon the sections hereinafter mentioned.
7.—To empower the Company, and any other Company= or Companies, or persons lawfully using the railway of the Company, to run ove= r, work, and use with their engines and carriages, waggon= s, and trucks, and officers and servants, for the purposes of traffic of every description, so much of the said London and North Western Railway as is sit= uate between the point of junction therewith and the Madeley Market Station on t= hat Railway, together with the said station and all sidings, Stations, building= s, offices, warehouses, approaches, water supplies, telegraphs, signals, machinery, works, and conveniences on, or connected, or used with the said railway, and portion of railway, upon such terms and conditions, pecuniary = and otherwise, and on payment of such tolls, rates, and charges, as may from ti= me to time be agreed upon between the Companies interested, or as, in default = of agreement, shall be determined by the Board of Trade, or by arbitration, or= as may be defined by the Bill.
8.—To require the London and North Western Railw= ay Company to afford all necessary and proper facilities for the reception, ac= commodation, forwarding, interchange and delivery of traffic passing from or to the rail= way or works of the Company to or from the railways or works of that Company, a= nd to prescribe and fix the terms and conditions upon and subject to which such facilities shall be afforded.
9.—To enable the Company on the one hand, and the London and North Western Railway Company, on the other hand, from time to t= ime to enter into and carry into effect agreements with respect to the working, use, management, construction, and maintenance of the said intended railway= and works, or any part thereof ; the supply of rolling stock and machinery, and= of officers and servants, for the conduct of the traffic of the intended railw= ay, the payments to be made and the conditions to be performed with respect to = such working, use, management, construction and maintenance, the interchange, accommodations and conveyance of traffic coming from or destined for the respective undertakings of the contracting Companies, and the division and appropriation of the tolls and revenue arising from that traffic, and to authorise the appointment committees for carrying into effect any such agreement as aforesaid, and to confirm any agreement already made, or which previously to the passing of the Bill may be made in any of the matters aforesaid.
10. —The Bill will vary or extinguish existing r= ights and privileges which would interfere with its objects or any of them.
11.—And it is proposed by the Bill, so far as ma=
y be
necessary, to amend or repeal the powers and provisions, or some of the pow=
ers and
provisions of the local and personal Acts following, or some of them, that =
is
to say 9th and following, =
Vic.,
cap. 204, and all Acts relating try the
12.—And notice is hereby further given, that dup= licate plans and sections of the said intended railway and works, and of the lands= and houses to be taken under the powers of the Bill, together with a book of reference to such plans, containing the names of the owners, or reputed own= ers, lessees or reputed lessees, and occupiers of such lands and houses, and an Ordnance map allowing the general course and direction of the said railway,= and also a copy of this notice, as published in the London Gazette, will, on or before the 30th day of November instant, be deposited for public inspection with the Clerk of the Peace for the county of Salop, at his office at Shrewsbury, and on or before the same day a copy of so much of the said pla= ns, sections, and book of reference as relates to each parish in or through whi= ch the said railway and works will be made, in which any lands or other proper= ty to be taken are situate, and a copy of this notice will be deposited, in the case of each such parish, with the parish clerk of such parish, at his residence.
18.—Printed copies of the intended Bill will be deposited in the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons on or before t= he 21st day of December next.
Dated this 12th day of November, 1=
880.
Baxters and Co. 5 and
20th November 1880
IT will be seen on reference to our advertising column=
s that
powers will be sought in the coming Session of Parliament for the construct=
ion
of a branch railway from Madeley Market to Broseley. We regret to hear that=
a rival
company will do all in their power to oppose the
20th November 1880
VALEDICTORY SUPPER.—Yesterday evening week supper
party was held at the Crown Inn (Mr John Powis)=
for
the purpose of wishing farewell to Mr T Sumnall=
, who
is leaving the neighbourhood. Upwards of 50 friends sat down to an excellent
spread, provided by the host and hostess, to which ample justice was done.
After supper, and the cloth being drawn, Mr St Clair Adams was voted to the=
chair, and Mr S Tonkiss to=
the
vice-chair. The usual loyal toasts of the “Queen,” and the
“Prince and Princes of
BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.-TUES= DAY
Befor=
e T Instone
(ex-mayor),
ABUSIVE LANGUAGE, —CROSS SUMMONS.—Mary Bec=
ton
charged Frances Lewis with using abusive language towards her at Broseley, =
on
November 3rd, and Mrs Lewis charged Mrs Betton
with similar offence. Mrs
DESTROYING UNDERWOOD.—Mary, Healey was charged b=
y Mr G
Powner with breaking under=
wood
with intent to steal the same at Benthall, on Nov. 1st. Defendant admitted =
the
offence and pleaded that she was very destitute, her husband, from whom she=
had
only l0s in three months, being at Cannock Chase. The charge was supported =
by
STONE THROWING.—Thomas Garbett was charged by P.= C. Brew with throwing stones on the highway at Broseley, on Oct. 24. It. appea= red that Police- constables Brew and Beckett saw the defendant and a young man named Brown throwing stones at two other men, not known, on the date in question, the officers being in plain clothes. Fined 5s= and 10s costs, or 7 days. Brown had given a wrong name and was ordered t= o be re-summoned.
MORE INSULTING LANGUAGE.—Edward Williams, a youn= g man, was charged by P. C. Beckett with using abusive and insulting language on t= he highway, at Jackfield, on Oct. 30. The officer and defendant ant abusing his mother at the Duke York Inn, when he called the landlord’s attention = to him, and he was requested to leave; when he got outside he used very bad language towards Beckett. Defendant’s mother was called for the defen= ce, and the case was dismissed.
STEALING COAL.- JUVENILE. &=
#8211;
James Hunt and William Tench, boys, ware charge=
d with
stealing coal, the property of Mr R Jones, at Willey Park Colliery, Brosele=
y,
on Oct 29. The cases were pro=
ved by
Joseph Bagley,
27th November 1880
We are glad to hear that the arrangements for pushing
forward the Bill for the Broseley Railway are complete. Nothing is now requ=
ired
for the battle in Parliament but that of the opening of the session. It is
reported that the opposition party, that is to say, a rival company have be=
come
so thoroughly convinced of the extraordinary completeness and thoroughness =
of
the details marshalled by the promoters that they have considered it wise to
(if we may borrow a sporting phrase) throw up the sponge in despair. This m=
ay
be a ruse to disarm the enthusiasm of the promoters, but with such
indefatigable pioneers as Lord Forester, C. T. W. Forester, Esq., M.P., A. =
H.
BROWN, Esq., M.P., Mr. W. Burnett, Dr. T. G. Thursfield, and a host of other
gentlemen and friends of Broseley spirit and enterprise, including the vete=
ran
E. B. POTTS, Esq., and the wily T. H. Thursfield Esq., the motto of “no
surrender “ is in the h=
ands
of good men and true. We do not place much faith in prophecy, but we ventur=
e to
predict the first excursion train through Broseley will startle the natives
before November, 1881. The various tradesmen are in high glee at the prospe=
ct
of this railway, and many of them have already devised a means of enormously
extending their traffic in view of the accommodation afforded by this long
wished for scheme, and that the town of Broseley will sacrifice anything and
everything for the purpose of securing success, that several projects are in
course of preparation which will lead to the introduction of new industries
into the town. All things considered, there is reason to believe the eviden=
ce
in favour of the scheme, and the willingness of the inhabitants and tradesm=
an
to put their hands into their pockets, which is a clear necessity, augurs w=
ell
for final success. It is said that immediately the sanction of Parliament is
obtained the works will be pushed forward with unparalleled urgency and
despatch, preparations for which are complete. It is now placed beyond all
doubt by a close and minute investigation that this railway will well repay=
the
promoters and the
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
Sirs—Ironbridge, Jackfield, and Broseley, owe mu=
ch to
the Great Western Railway Company, and not less does the Railway Company ow=
e to
them. For 10 years the railway accommodation has stood still. In point of general progress that =
period
is equal to 30 preceding years, so that railway accommodation here is 30 ye=
ars
behind the times, and has become antiquated and rusty. It is high time a
revision took place in passenger trains. Look how Ironbridge (the station a=
lso
for Jackfield and Broseley) is dealt with as regards
Compare this with what the
How does the Great Western itself deal with
Train, Paddington to Bridgnorth 5-30 arriving 11-50 a.= m., and train 10-0 a.m. arriving 3-38 p.m., giving four hours and 45 minutes an= d 52 minutes respectively before departure of 4-35 train, reaching Paddington 10= -45 p.m.
I venture to assert that during the last 10 years the = trade of Jackfield and Benthall (all to Ironbridge Station) has developed more and yielded a greater revenue to proportion than Bridgnorth, and yet the Great Western have a train leaving Paddington at 5-30, which arrives and stops at Bridgnorth at 11-50 This train might be at Ironbridge 25 minutes later, and thus give nearly four hours instead of four minutes before the return train= to Paddington.
Bridgnorth has a train for town 9 a.m., reaching Paddi= ngton 1-50 after a pleasant run of 4hrs. 50min., but to catch it we must leave Ironbridge at 7-16 a.m., and be 6hrs. 34min on the way. I c= ould go through the time tables and make comparisons equally unfavourable as reg= ards travelling to Manchester, Liverpool, and other important places, but anyone with the requisite care and patience can do this for themselves, and some f= ine instances “of how not to do it” will reveal themselves, e.g., t= rain from Ironbridge to Shrewsbury 8-17 p.m., arrives Shrewsbury 8-55 ; train for Chester and Liverpool leaves Shrewsbury 8-53, just two minute before the unfortunate Ironbridge can reach the Salop Station!!
The trade of Jackfield has in this= 10 years greatly expanded, but not a single step has been taken by the Great Western Railway Company to give passenger accommodation. Years ago it was strongly urged on their attention. Who can be expected to put up with the <= span class=3DGramE>most tardy of railway rides to Ironbridge, and then tr= averse a mile and a half of the worst road in the county—belonging to the Ironbridge Trust— with hardly a vestige of footpath on the way?
Broseley is high and dry out of the stream of railway traffic. I have shown how its station at Ironbridge is served, but to reach that station a fly costs, 3s ; driver, 1s. gate toll, 6d ; total, 4s 6d; to Coalbrookdale, fly, 4= s ; driver, 1s; toll. 6d; total, 5s 6d ; so that in addition to bad railway accommodation, it is 4s 6d or 5s 6d from any availa= ble station. I wish it distinctly understood that I make no complaint about the= se charges. I am merely stating facts. To order a fly when the horse has to be= got out of stable, or fetched from a field is an entirely different matter to taking one ready and waiting at the stand.
Admitting all this, is there a remedy? Yes.
1st. Stopping station at Jackfield= by the Calcutts.
2nd. Train from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth to= join the 9 a.m. train south.
3rd. Continue the south train, reaching Bridgnorth 11-= 50 on to Ironbridge.
4th. Revise time of trains between
Coalbrookdale and
5th. Omnibus from Broseley to meet= all trains at Ironbridge, and several at Coalbrookdale. Five daily journ= eys would do this. Mr Instone, or the Lion Hotel, would run a bus if the Great Western Railway Co. gave him the Broseley parcels, and a subsidy of £1 per week. This offer is reasonable, and there can be little doubt if carried into effect that it would develop, both omnibus and railway traffic. I am t= old there would be a difficulty with R T Smith & Co., the carriers of the Railway Co: in whose contract the railway parcels occur, but if R T Smith &= amp; Co., have the option of running the omnibus themselves on the same conditio= ns as Mr Instone it is all they could reasonably demand, and it would manifest= ly be absurd that they should stand in the way of a great public benefit and convenience.
This district is sadly handicapped in business by defe= ctive passenger accommodation. The suggestions now made, or action on their lines, would be a partial remedy. There yet remains to be shown how we are handica= pped in heavy goods traffic and the desirability if not absolute necessity, of b= eing in direct communication with the London and North Western Railway system.—Yours, &c,
H. P. DUNNILL.
4th December 1880
The proposed line has been surveyed by the engineer, a= nd the plans deposited for Parliament. The survey had been made against time, and = it was only on Wednesday evening that the committee saw the completed plan. It evidently took most of them by surprise, and they were astonished to find t= hat it involved an enormous and costly viaduct, carried at a great height over = the Severn, and going right through the centre-of the intended new works of Mes= srs. Maw and Co., at Jackfield. Mr. George Maw stated that his firm intended to commence building in a few weeks; and the committee, nearly unanimously, deprecated the idea of carrying a viaduct through their works. On examinati= on of the plan, it did not clearly appear that within the lines of deviation lithographed and lodged for presentation to Parliament, this could be avoid= ed, and it is now too late to make alterations. After discussion, the following resolution was adopted:-
“That the lithographed plan now presented of the proposed railway to Broseley does not meet what the committee think requisi= te and desirable, and that therefore the scheme be abandoned for the present session. The committee, to co= ntinue and endeavour, if possible, to initiate a plan that will be more acceptable.”
It is to be regretted that during the survey the engin=
eer
was not more directly in communication with the committee, so as better to
understand the local requirements, and endeavour to carry out the intention=
s of
the committee, which was to divide the scheme into two parts :—(I). Railway from Broseley to Jack=
field.
(2). Bridge across the Severn, and rails to join the
The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Board was he= ld on Wednesday evening last at the Town Hall. There were present —Dr. Thursfield Messrs. G. Maw, H. P. Dunhill, J. C. W. Lister, R. Rushton, H. M. Bathurst, P. Jones, and R. Burton; Mr. Garbett (from town clerks office), M= r. G. Stevenson, inspector of nuisances, Mr. G. Ledger, Surveyor
It appeared that a special meeting of the Board had be=
en
held on the day succeeding ordinary meeting the minutes of which had not be=
en
entered up but which were read by the chairman, and from which it appeared =
that
the Board had decided on a site for the proposed cemetery near the Red Chur=
ch,
and had instructed Mr. Doody of Shifnal, to mak=
e a
plan of road to it via.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Owen Harries, cler= k to the Board regretting his inability to be present, and pointing out with ref= erence to the question that two of the difficulties connected with it were that if= any portion of the cemetery were consecrated they would have to have a chapel o= n it which would have to he made to the satisfaction of the Bishop of the Diocese and one on the unconsecrated position of the gr= ound, which must have the sanction of the Home Secretary. In audition to which th= ere would have to be a wall eight feet high round the cemetery.
The Chairman made some reference to the law on the que=
stion
and read a communication from the Local Government Board, but suggested tha=
t as
the Burial laws were of such a complicated character they should adjourn the
question for the attendance of the clerk, who would have an opportunity in =
the
meantime of going into the matter. The Chairman also suggested that the Bis=
hop,
should be communicated with asking his permission for the use of the
Mr Doody produced a plan o= f the proposed cemetery and road with an estimate of the cost, which of course it= is not desirable to publish. The route chosen for the road was much approved, = but it was considered the area of the cemetery was larger than at present neces= sary. The cost of the road was also more than it was supposed it would be. The matter was then deferred to th= e next meeting as was also the consideration of a letter from General Jenkinson’s agent in I respect to the slip at Jackfield.
The application of Mr. Mr. Dunnill that the Board would allow a 2¼ inch water pipe to pass under the public road from Messrs. Craven Dunnill and Co’s Works to the river at a yearly acknowledgment= of 1s, was granted, a notice of twelve months on either side to terminate the agreement.
The next business was the question of the water supply= in respect to which Mr. Massey, the engineer, Wrote stating that he had communicated with the Mr. G. Maw in respect of the matt= er, and that he should have to pay another visit to Broseley to see on the spot= the best places for the placing of hydrants. He asked that some member of the B= oard should be appointed to meet him who was well acquainted with the district. = It was agreed that the Genera Purpose Committee should meet Mr. Massey, and he should be written to to make an engagement.
The Chairman read a communication from the Local Gover= nment Board pointing out section 7 of the Act, relating to the naming of the Boar= d, and, mentioning that the Broseley Local Board had not taken any specific na= me, desired the Board to pass a resolution giving themselves a name and forward= a copy to the Local Government Board (laughter),
The Chairman, amid much laughter pro that it they shou= ld call themselves the Broseley Local Board, which was carried nem com.
Mr. Maw referred to a case at the Ironbridge Police Co= urt on the previous day in which some one connected with Saug= er’s Waxwork was fined for obstructing the highway and in which the man produced= a receipt for the rent of the ground from their
Surveyor told the man that neither the surveyor nor the Board itself had power to block the road.
The Chairman said he was applied to by the police and = had ordered the summons.
The road was completely blocked.
In answer to a question, Mr. Ledger said the rent for = the ground was paid to him and handed over to the churchwardens for the poor, as had always been done before at fair times and when exhibition came to the t= own.
Some conversation took place in the course of which
The matter dropped on the chairman advising the survey= or to have nothing to do with such matters for the future
On the proposition of Mr. Rushton it was decided that = at as the Board had a large accumulation of business they should meet fortnight instead of monthly, the next meet to take place on December 16.
In consequence of the railway committee meeting the Bo= ard did not sit till nearly half-past eight, and the hour being late, the meeti= ng terminated somewhat abruptly.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
Sir,—May I ask, through your columns for a state= ment shewing a list of subscribers to the preliminary expo= ses for carrying on the movement in favour of a railway. I m one of those who attended the meeting in the Town Hall, and heard the repeated statement—”How necessary it was for the people to put their han= ds in their pockets if success was to be assumed,” and judge of my surpr= ise when I heard on Saturday last that several of our most prominent and influential townsmen have not subscribed yet. Surely the movement is not to= be endangered by this apathy, and the greatest boon and blessing to the town a= nd inhabitants to be placed in jeopardy by such ill-judged tardiness, I flatly refuse to believe the statement, and you will confer a great favour upon hundreds of your reader in this town if you will give the information asked for.—I am dear sir, yours obediently.
A WELL-W= ISHER FOR THE BROSELEY RAILWAY. Broseley.
[We cannot supply the information asked for, which can= only be obtained from the secretary or members of the committee. We have not the information ourselves.—ED. W. & L.E.]
TO THE E=
DITOR OF
THE WENLOCK AND
Sir,-Can you inform me whether or not there is any tru= th in the, rumours that neither of our respected representatives have yet subscri= bed to the preliminary expenses required to carry out the proposal for the Bros= eley Railway. Although I am pleased to find an absence of any political feeling = in such a matter, it is a well-known fact that any delay in such an important matter on heir part will, in an indirect manner seriously endanger those ha= ppy relations which exist between our representatives and their constituents. I= was pleased to notice your capital advice, viz., that politics in this matter be cast to the winds (most proper). I may add that the, rumour have alluded to has gained general credence.— Y= ours faithfully,
A TRADESMAN AND SUPPORTER OF THE B= ROSELEY RAILWAY Broseley.
TO THE E=
DITOR OF
THE WENLOCK AND
Sir,— I have heard that the Great Western Railway
Company are prepared to spend a very large amount in trying to thwart the
London and North-Western Railway Company in securing the contract for the
construction of a new railway to Broseley. If there is any truth in the rum=
our,
I should recommend that if there is any money the Great Western Railway Com=
pany
have to throw away (for it certainly will amount=
to
that) it had better be employed in some other channel. I consider the claim=
s of
the
A COLLIERY PROPRIETOR. Madeley.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
Sir.- A great deal of talk = is going on in the town here as to the way in which subscriptions are coming in to m= eet the preliminary expenses in order to carry out the proposal for the railway scheme. I hope there is no truth in the rumour. Surely we have wealth enoug= h in the district especially for such a desirable and most necessary preliminary= to an undertaking which will add so much to our town and trade.— Yours, &c.,
A LICENS= ED VICTUALLER. High Street, Broseley.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
Sir,- noticed in your last issue a lengt= hy letter, signed H P Dunnill, on the subject of railway accommodation at Broseley, and I ask your permission to refer to the same. It is quite evide= nt that Mr Dunnill is in sympathy with the Great Western Railway Company in th= is matter. I fail to see why such sympathy should be entertained for the compa= ny at all. For many years the Broseley tradesman and manufacturers have conduc= ted their business at considerable loss and disadvantage for the want of railway accommodation. It is well known that the Great Western railway Company are already in operation of what may fairly be termed a portion of the Broseley township, and if they had any inclination or desire to advance the interest= of the town they would have laid down their line years ago. It is quite certain that by so doing they would have been sharers in the increased business whi= ch would certainly have accrued to them as well as those interested. Indeed Mr Dunnill admits this. Then, I ask, why should the people of Broseley sympath= ise with that company, or even entertain any idea of consulting them in the mat= ter of extending their line to Broseley. It they failed to see the advantage of this extension, and which I contend they have done for so many years, why should we consult with them now, when a rival company with characteristic promptitude and praiseworthy spirit are prepared to accede to the wishes of= the inhabitants. My opinion of this railway has been in favour of the London and North Western Railway Company, who more than any company in the Kingdom have extended their system to meet the requirements of increased trade and comme= rce, and who are prepared to do so with respect to Broseley, and I for one still hope that the London and North Western Company will be, as I am sure they w= ill, the successful competitors in the desirable undertaking. I am yours faithfu= lly.
A TRADESMAN
High Street, Broseley.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
Sir. —While recognisi= ng a good deal that may be accurate in Mr Dunnill’s letter in your valuable journal last week, I cannot endorse his remarks respecting Great Western Railway. I happen to know of other = parts of the country which is placed at the same disadvantage as Broseley for the want of railway accommodation, and although the Great Western Railway actua= lly runs within two miles of the place, and has done for over 10 years, they ha= ve declined all proposals for extension, although it has been proved, times wi= thout end, that 2000 tons of extra traffic would result annually. The Great Weste= rn Company now that they can see that their formidable rivals are, with their usual alacrity, well to the fore, are beginning to cry out, why did they no= t do years ago is a fair and pointed question; and, again, if the proposed railw= ay is carried out by the London and North Western Railway Company, we will have competition, which means fair rates, and no excessive charges. Better be without a railway altogether than be saddled with extortionate and heavy ra= tes. It will be found, on comparison that the rates for merchandise, minerals, &c., now in operation under the London and North Western system, are mo= re reasonable than those of any of any other line in the kingdom. It is my int= ention to subscribe £50 towards this railway, not one penny of which will be available if any other company is chosen but that of the London & North-Western Company, and I may add that if a canvas were to be made of all the tradesman and manufacturers, and 1 will throw in the inhabitants genera= lly, 9 out of 10 would prefer the London and North Western Railway. Company.-I am yours truly,
BRICK AND TILE MANUFACTURER. Jackfield
11th December 1880
Lord Forester, of Willey Park, has addressed the follo= wing letter to the tenantry on his estate:—= 221; I hoped to have been able during my stay at Wiley this autumn to have had the pleasure of seeing all my tenants, which would have enabled me to speak to = them on the Act of Parliament recently passed respecting hares and rabbits. I am afraid I must give up the hope I entertained of seeing you in person, and talking the question over with you, since an attack of bronchitis precludes= any sustained exertion of voice. With regard to the question of game, I feel I = can approach the subject without any misgivings. From the Willey Estate no head= of game has ever been sold; it has been my endeavour to distribute it to all a= nd each of my tenants and friends, with fairness and liberality. This has been= the custom on the estate for generations, and when no Act of Parliament such as= the one above alluded to, could have been foreseen. I feel confident, therefore, that the Act will not disturb those terms of kindly feeling and good which = has ever characterised so happily and uniformly our relations as landlord and tenants, and which the authors of the present Act hoped to destroy. With re= gard to rabbits, it is not my intention to confine you to a share of them; for t= he future the power to kill them on your respective holdings shall be solely a= nd entirely in your own hands, unless the rabbits become too numerous, or in regard to such rabbits as
I or my friends may come across in our day’s sho= oting. With regard to hares, I feel confident that your sense of honour and good f= eeling will induce you to provide reasonable sport for your landlord. Dec. 1, 1880.”
11th December 1880
TO THE E=
DITOR OF
THE WENLOCK AND
Sir,- I have today been testing the figures and inclin= ation of gradients as set forth on the official lithographed plans of the proposed Broseley railway, which have been placed for public reference at the house = of the parish clerk of Broseley. The counterparts of these documents were deposited on Tuesday in the Private Bills office of Par= liament., the day before they were first submitted to the committee and purpose, I presume, to be a true statement of what they are supposed to represent
The total length of the line is stated on the lithogra=
phed
plans to be 1 mile 4 furlongs 6.54 chains, and it is also stated there that=
the
line rises one in forty for its entire length, excepting over the Severn
Bridge, where it is level and at the Broseley termination, where for a short
distance it is nearly level, rising one in two hundred. The viaduct and bri=
dge
crosses the entire width of the
A distance of about a quarter of a mile is occupied by= the piece of line on the Madeley the river, and by the level bridge, and after = deducting from the remainder the short bit of nearly level line at the Broseley end, = we have left, as nearly as possible, a mile and a quarter of line, or 6,600 fe= et, within which distance the railway has to rise from the level of the Severn Bridge to the site of the proposed Broseley station, which is, as nearly as= I can ascertain, about 280 feet, involving a continuous gradient of about one= in 23½.
It may be presumed that all who are interested in this scheme wish for correct information, and will consider that, no good can re= sult from evading or mistating difficulties of gradi= ents.
In the present case difficulties exist, and incorrect statements respecting them have been made in an official document lodged in= the Private Bills office of Parliament.
The engineer who plotted the line, as well as Mr. W. B= urnet, will, I dare say; be glad to explain how these grave errors have arisen.
The range of selection for the exact position of the l=
ine
within the limits of divergence could only affect or reduce the gradient to=
a
small extent, an extent so trifling as to be almost immaterial. I believe t=
hat
with scarcely an exception, the promoters of the Broseley Railway were
unacquainted with the incorrect statements of the gradients till after the
completion of the plans, and their lodgment in =
the
Private Bills office. My estimate of a rise of 260 feet from the Railway Se=
vern
Bridge level to the level of the site of the station at Broseley may not be
exact ; it has been ascertained, partly from aneroid measure and in not fro=
m an
actual survey, and I believe it is nearly correct. It is obvious that a con=
tinuous
gradient of one in forty must be wholly inaccurate, and insufficient, for t=
hat
would imply a difference of level of only 254 feet between the average heig=
ht
of the surface of the
GEORGE MAW, Benthall Hall, near Br= oseley.
Dec. 7, 1880.
11th December 1880
TO THE E=
DITOR OF
THE WENLOCK AND
Sir,—It appears to me that there is on the commi= ttee for promoting the Broseley Railway, members who differ in their views as to which of the rival companies is to have the contract for the railway. There must be unanimity if this scheme is ever to see the light. It is an old say= ing but none the less true that “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” T= he thanks of all are due to the enterprising and unflagging spirit shewn by the joint secretaries of the committee, Messrs W Burnet and F H Potts. It is a = pity that the members of the committee are not actuated by the same zeal and unanimity. The future fortunes of this rapidly rising district are bound up= in this matter of a railway and this ought to be the guiding spirit of every member of the committee and not rival sympathies for one or other of the companies.—I remain, yours
AN EMPLOYER, Broseley.
11th December 1880
TO THE E=
DITOR OF
THE WENLOCK AND
Sir,—I was sorry to read in the Express last week the result of the meeting of the committee for promoting the Broseley railway. Surely a small and insignificant error of judgment on the part of the railway officials is no reason why the whole sc= heme should be allowed to collapse. The news I can assure you, spread like wildf= ire throughout the town, and I am informed that certain tradesmen and manufactu= rers are so annoyed and disgusted at the failure that they are contemplating giv= ing up business in the district rather than put up with this state of things and the inconvenience and expense consequent upon insufficient rail way accommodation. If this threat is carried out it will be a bad day for Brose= ley. Surely it would be no difficult matter to avoid the encroachment respecting= the works of the Messrs. Maw and Co., without throwing up the scheme altogether= . I may add the decision has created intense and widespread dissatisfaction thr= oughout the whole district, and will assuredly end in a wholesale migration of tradesmen and others, a thing to be deplored, and I trust the difficulty may yet be surmounted.- I am, yours truly,
A BRICK AND TILE MANUFACTURER, Bro= seley.
11th November 1880
BENJAMIN WILLIAM V ENOCH DAVIES.- This was a claim of = 17s 6d for work done, plaintiff having been employed by defendant on a “tack” job to carry cinders for a farmer named Colebatch at Swinney. The parties come from Jackfield. Mr Thorneycroft appeared fore the defendant. After hearing the evidence of plaintiff and Reynold Benton, and defendant and= Mr Colebatch, a verdict was given for plaintiff with cos= ts of an adjournment.
A CLAIM FOR A WEIGHING MACHINE.- Mr F G Beddoes, ironm= onger, Ironbridge, claimed of William Pugh, beerhouse keeper Broseley, £4 12s 9d, the value of a weighing machine supplied. Mr Carra= ne appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Thorneycroft for defendant, who paid 7s = 9d into court. Mr Beddoes explained that in September last, under the New …..
11th December 1880
“We understand that the Committee of the Brosele=
y Wood
Mission-room have decided to open the Mission-room, 1st as a mixed
NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—A grand concert was given in t= he above schools on Friday last, under the distinguished patronage of the Right Hon. Lord Forester, C T W Forester, Esq, M.P., = A H Brown, Esq, M.P., the Rev G F Lamb (Rector of Broseley), His Worship the Mayor of Wenlock (T H Thurs= fleld, Esq, J.P.), W Nicholas, Es= q, J.P., E W Shorting, Esq, H Bathurst, Esq, Dr Thursfield, I Watts, Esq= , and other influential gentlemen. The artists were as follows :—Pianoforte, Mr John Matthias, Organist of Brymbo Parish Church; flu= te, Mr Joseph Nicklin; clarinets, Messrs H and E Wase; cornets, Messrs Nicklin and H Wase; sopranos, M= rs W Close, Miss
S J, and Miss M Street; contralto, Miss E G Street; te= nors, Mr H Wase, E Wase, = and J Pountney; basses, Messrs J Nicklin, J H Smith, and W Close. The room was we= ll filled, extra chairs having to be got far the reserved seats. The following’ excellent programme was very creditably gone through:̵= 2;
LATE CORRESPONDENCE
TO THE E=
DITOR OF
THE WENLOCK AND
Sir,—As considerable misapprehension exists as t= o the cause of the abandonment of our railway and as several misstatements were m= ade at the last meeting of our committee, I beg leave to call your attention to= the following copy of a letter I have received from Edward Wilson, Esq, M.I.C.S.
I also append extracts from local paper of October 23r= d. Further comment is needless.—Yours
WILLIAM BURNET. Broseley,
December 8th, 1880.
“ 9,
“4th December, 1880.
“ Dear Sir,- I have seen Mr Davies, who has info= rmed me of what took place at the last meeting of your committee. There appears = to have been considerable misunderstanding on two or three points, and in consequence of a certain resolution with reference to the line having been = laid out, not in accordance with their views or intentions, I beg to call your attention to the following facts :—
“In the first place, you must be aware my
instructions, were to lay the line out, simply in the interest of the
“With reference to the crossing of the river, my instructions were to avoid any interference with the Anstice property, which was done, and practically fixed the point of junction at its commencement. = When I saw you and Mr Potts together at Ironbridge the Western Valley or Dingle route was discussed, and pronounced undesirable, for reasons which were then stated, the crossing ………..
18th December 1880
We have authority for announcing that not withstanding=
the
unexpected attitude of certain alleged friends and sympathisers in favour of
the Broseley Railway scheme, that all the arrangements for pushing the Bill
through Parliament are completed, and that a strong committee is at work to
carry out the preliminary arrangements. The inhabitants of Broseley and
district may therefore rely upon a successful result in favour of the schem=
e.
The energy and determination Shown by the joint secretaries, Messrs. W. BUR=
NET
and F. H. POTTS, are deserving of the highest commendation. We are quite su=
re
that in their hands the scheme will be carried to a successful issue. We are
also much pleased to hear that. Mr. PRESTON DAVIES is also rendering most
valuable assistance. The prospects of success, on the whole, are highly
encouraging, and the inhabitants generally have every reason to be assured =
that
the
The first of the fortnightly meetings of the was held = on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall, when there were present—Dr. T G Thursfield (chairman), Messrs. G Maw, H P Dunnill, H M .Bathurst, P Jones, = R Burton, and P. Rushton; Mr Owen Harries., clerk, and Mr G Ledger, surveyor. The min= utes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.
The plan of the proposed cemetery and road to Jackfiel= d was produced, and a somewhat desultory conversation took place on the subject, = in the course of which. Mr Jones suggested another site, which however it was thought would interfere with the road to Jackfield, which is one of the main points of the scheme, and independent which it was considered that the new cemetery would probably be ma= de near the pariah church.
The Clerk read several extracts from the Acts relating= to cemeteries and burials.
The Chairman reported that he and Mr Dunnill had writt= en to the Bishop in respect of the on Church on the Hill, to which the Bishop had replied that he had no power to grant their request.
Mr Rushton thought as the trade was so had ands the to= wn going down it could not stand the expense
Ultimately the matter was deferred, the Clerk being instructed to write to the Local Government Board asking if the, cost of the road could be included in the amount of the loan for the Cemetery.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr Jones reported that the lamps had been fixed near t= he Coalford Chapel.
The Surveyor was requested to see the Surveyor of Bent= hall and to attend to a couple of dangerous crossings of the brook near the Pitt’s Yard. Mr Rushton and Mr Massey, the engineer, would attend on = the following day to select places for the hydrants for the water supply, and he (Mr Rushton) wished the Board would meet him. After a conversation, it was unanimously decided that the matter should be left in Mr Rushton’s hands.
Mr Bradeley attended to co=
mplain
that the pit which he and his partner were working near the
It appeared that the place in question was the natural course of the water, and that the drain had been put in by the Coalbrookdale Company to relive their pit, and the Clerk advised the Board that it was not for them to remedy the matter. The Board expressed their sympathy with Mr <= span class=3DSpellE>Bradeley.
Mr W Hudson attended to complain of the offensive smel= l from a road culvert near his door at Barratt’s Hill, and which it appeared arose from the drain lower down the hill. Mr Hudson said he bad a case of scarlet fever in the house, and that Dr. Bartlam attributed the attack to the effect of this drain. The Board instructed that the Inspector of Nuisances should examine into the matter.
Mr Maw said that notices had been served on him and ot=
hers
in connection with thee Broseley Railway. As the committee had abandoned the
scheme, they had thought it was all done with, and they were very much
surprised to find the matter was going on. He brought the matter forward
because the Board had passed a resolution at the October meeting approving =
of a
railway connection for Broseley in connection with the
A conversation took place on the matter, during which = the Chairman, who was chairman of the railway committee, said that the committee had abandoned the scheme and had paid the Parliamentary solicitors accordin= g to the agreement, and held their receipt, and that no one had any authority fr= om them to proceed in the matter. &= nbsp; .
Mr Rushton remarked that they could not rescind a reso= lution without notice, as had been ruled in his case, and eventually Mr Maw gave notice that he would move a resolution on the subject at the next meeting.<= /p>
The Clerk stated that he had received a copy of the no= tice asking that the Board fill up the blanks as to whether they approved, were opposed to, or were mentioned= the matter, and asking instructions. He was directed to sign the paper, acknowl= edging its receipt, but leaving the questions blank.
18th December 1880
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
Sir,—I notice in your journal of the 11th, a let= ter from Mr Maw, on the Gradients of the Broseley Railway, as laid down by Mr Wilson.
It would be presumption on my part to pretend to defen= d Mr Wilson or his plans, he being fully able to take care of himself.
But, as I am invited to express an opinion, I think I = may venture to predict that Mr Maw, as an authority on Gradients, will be found= to be as unreliable as he is on running powers,–I am, sir, yours faithfu= lly,
WM. BURNET. Broseley,
December 16th, 1880.
TO THE E=
DITOR OF
THE WENLOCK AND
Sir,—I am informed that, notwithstanding the ext= raordinary proceedings of Dr. Thursfield and the Messrs. Maw, that the scheme for is railway to Broseley is being persevered with, and at there is a prospect of success. It is a fortunate circumstance that we have so much persevering ability in our town as embodied in the able and gallant conduct of Messrs. Burnet and Potts, and God spe= ed their efforts.—I am, Sir,
A BROSELEY TRADESMAN. Broseley.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WENLOCK=
AND
Sir,—While admitting the, ability of Mr George M=
aw to
enquire into the gradients of a railway scheme, I must prefer the able and
well-known experience of Mr Wilson, the London and North-Western
Company’s engineer, who is computed to be one of the most practical e=
ngineers
of the day, and a gentleman whose talent in the profession are acknowledged=
by
the cleverest engineers of our day. As a holder of £1,000 worth of sh=
ares
in the
A LANDOW= NER.
Broseley.
25th December 1880
NOTICE : NOTICE!!
UPPER HIGH STREET, BROSELEY (OPPOSITE THE CAPE INN).
J. H. PLIMLEY TAKES the opportunity of thanking his nu= merous patrons for the support he has received since his commenced business, and b= egs to solicit a continuance of past favours; in doing so he would call their attention to his large and varied Stock of GENERAL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, which f= or quality and Cheapness challenge all competition.
LIST OF GOODS ALWAYS IN STOCK:
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BOOTS AND SHOES.— Ladies’ E. S. Boots, Ladies’ Lace ditto. Men’s E. S. ditto, Men’s Lace Ditto, = Men’s Watertights, Boys’ E. S Boots,, Boys̵= 7; Lace ditto, Girl’s E. S. ditto, Girl’s Lace, ditto, Children’s ditto (various sizes) , Felt and Carpet Slippers.
STATIONARY.—Ledgers, Day Books, Order ditto, Memorandum ditto, Writing Paper, Envelopes, Pens and Pencils, Inks, Blotting Paper, Bill ditto, Exercise Books, Copy ditto, Dictation ditto, Spelling di= tto, Children’s ditto, Slate= s and Pencils, Albums, Photo Frames, &c. &c.
GENERAL
FANCY AND GENERAL.- Brooches, Earrings, Necklets, Studs and Sleeve Links, Cruet Frames, Table Mats, Splash ditto, Knives and Forks, Butchers’ Knives, Pruning ditto. Pocket ditto, Combs (all kind= s) Key Rings, Corkscrews, Champagne Nippers, Watch Keys, Concertinas, Hanging Lamps, Duplex ditto. Table ditto, Silver Baskets,, Clothes Ditto, Market ditto, Fancy ditto, Picnic Di= tto, Butchers ditto, Flaskets, Satchels, Clothes Lines, Ditto Pegs, Dollies, &am= p;c &c
A large assortment of Clocks and Timepieces on hand; a guarantee of twelve months is given with the sale of each one.
N.B. Clocks, Watches, Timepieces, Jewellery, Meat Jack= s, Hardware Goods, &c., &c., cheaply, efficiently and promptly repaire= d.
All goods are sold at LOWEST PRICES POSSIBLE, quick sa= le, small profits, being my motto.
NOTE THE ADDRESS: —
J. H. PLIMLEY
HIGH STREET BROSELEY
25th December 1880
The town of