6^th January 1906

BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.

WEDNESDAY:

Present: — Alderman D. L. Prestage (Mayor), Lord Forester, Councillors E. G. Exley, R. A. Instone, T. Doughty, J. Nicklin, T. Instone, G. Keay, Messrs. P. H. Potts (clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (inspector), and E. Oakes (collector).—The Inspector reported that the district was free from infectious disease. A letter was read from the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Gepp), in which he stated that a bakehouse at Jackfield was unfit for use on account of dampness, defective light, and also the condition of the paving in the yard. — Mr. Herbert said he had seen the landlord, who, he believed, would do what was required. — The usual order was made.- It was decided to fix new standpipe at the Lloyds Head, Jackfield.—Mr. Abberley estimated the cost at £4 2s. 6d. Mr. Oakes reported that he had collected on the general district rate account £84 7s. 3d. during the month, and this was considered satisfactory. The Clerk reported that there was a balance in hand on the general district rate account of £219 10s. 9d., and that there was an adverse balance on the water-rate account of £210 12s. 3d. He stated that they were £200 worse off at the present time than they were last year.—The collector was urged to get the rate in as quickly as possible. Mr. Instone called attention to the bad condition of the footpath near the Wesleyan Chapel.—The matter was deferred. —Mr. Doughty reported that the “tip” at Jackfield was on fire.—It was mentioned that it was on private property.—Mr. Nicklin said he thought it was more smoke than fire.-Mr. Exley called attention to the bad condition of the footpath leading from the red Church to the Baptist Chapel.—The surveyor was requested to visit the place.

IRONBRIDGE

A WELL-EARNED REST.- Mr. C. W. Coldicott, who has been in the employment of the Great Western Railway Company for upwards of 46 years, and stationmaster at Iron-Bridge for a period of 36 years, retired from the company's service with a pension on Sunday. Mr. Coldicott, who has through his geniality and courtesy won the esteem of all classes of people in the neighbourhood, has well-earned his rest. He has been for many years one of the Benthall churchwardens. He is a most active Churchman, and a staunch Conservative. He is succeeded at the station by Mr. Eaton, who was chief goods clerk at Iron-Bridge some few years ago, and the appointment, needless to say, is a popular one.

JACKFIELD.

SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Tuesday the Rector and superintendents awarded 52 prizes to the successful prize-winners

GENEROUS EMPLOYERS.— Messrs. Maw and Co., Ltd., Benthall Works, Jackfield, with their characteristic kindness, at Christmastide presented to the whole of the office staff, foremen, &c., a turkey, goose, fowl, or other seasonable gift, which were much appreciated by the recipients.

FESTIVITIES.— The Rector and Mrs. Edwards have, as usual, entertained the members of the choir, juniors, and seniors, at the Rectory, when two very pleasant evenings were spent; and on New Year's Day the “old people” and members of the mothers' meeting were invited to tea in the schools. After tea an excellent entertainment was given by the young people of the parish.

DINNER.— The members and committee of the Jackfield brass band sat down to an enjoyable dinner on Saturday night, satisfactorily served up at the Black Swan Hotel by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harrison. The Rev. Marsden Edwards (rector) presided and Mr. Harrison occupied the vice-chair. The health’s of the King and Queen were drank.—The Chairman, in words of eulogy, proposed “Success to the Band”, which was acknowledged by Mr. A, J. Humphries. He said when he took over the secretaryship four years ago the band was at a very low ebb. They were in debt at that time to the extent of £22. They immediately set to work, and not only did they clear the debt off, but they bought new uniform, and at present there was a good balance in hand. (Applause.) There were 23 performers in the band, and their average attendance at practice was 21. (Applause.) With continued practice he hoped they would soon be able to call themselves the smartest band in the county. (Applause.) He then proposed the health of the Chairman, which was duly acknowledged. The other toasts were “The conductor, Mr. George Aston”, and “Host and Hostess”. During the pleasant evening Miss Milly Jones gave selections on her gramophone, Messrs. H. and J. Wilde all gave two duets on the cornet and euphonium. Songs, too, were contributed by the Rev. Marsden Edwards, Messrs. J. Rowe, H. Wylde, G. Jones, H. Cornish, R. Taylor, and I. Ball. Mr. A. J. Humphries satisfactorily carried out the secretarial arrangements.

BROSELEY.

PRIZE DAY.— This pleasing event in connection with Birch Meadow Baptist Sunday School was celebrated on Monday in the Upper Schoolroom, which was tastefully decorated by the teachers. The scholars having been plentifully regaled with tea, coffee, and buns, the Superintendent (Mr. A. E. Broadhurst) proceeded to distribute the various prizes, consisting of a number of valuable books to the following boys and girls for regular and punctual attendance during the year, in the course of which he (the superintendent) delivered an appropriate address ,—Alice Broadhurst, Lucy Rowe, Lily Hurdley, Beatrice Smallman, Florrie Griffiths, Lottie Morgan, Florrie Smallman, Sarah Hurdley, Freda Medley, Edith Rowe, May Meredith, Olive Smallman, Nancy Roberts, Maggie Roberts. Beatrice Roberts, Jane Hill, Lily Legge, Lizzie Lee, Ella Roberts, Minnie Davies, Annie Lee, Hilda Legge, Gertie Rowe, Daisy Brown, Evelyn Meredith, Joseph Smallman, Edward Boden, Percy Roberts, Arthur Griffiths, George. Roberts, Harold Hurdley, Arthur Boden, Geo. Roberts (Coneybury), Noah Leo, James Roberts, Henry Hurdley, Percy Edwards, Henry Boden, Willie Edwards, Percy Roberts, Willie Roberts, Tommy Roberts, John Roberts, Baden Britton, Edward Bullock, Willie Bullock, Tommy Roberts (Fox), Teddie Lister. The following, having made every possible attendance during the year, were awarded an extra prize :—May Bate, Dorothy Anslow, Nellie Lister, Hilda Lister, Doris Gallier, Ethel Sneyd, C. O. Bate, A. E. Broadhurst, Wilfred Boden, Ernest. Pope, Thomas Britton, Percy Boden, Arthur Britton. James Britton, Arthur Sneyd, Harold Anslow, Leonard Pope. A. E. Broadhurst also succeeded in winning the pries given by Mr. Bate for committing to memory 100 texts of Scripture. Mr. R. Pope having offered prizes for drawing a Scripture subject, Cuthbert Bate won first, and Edward Boden second. An excellent programme was very creditably rendered by the scholars during the evening.

13^th January 1906

MADELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY

Present :—Aldermen A. B. Dyas (chairman), W. J. Legge, and F. G. Beddoes, and Councillors R. F. Ayre, T. Dorsett, W. F. Bryan, F. Fletcher, A. G. Cartwright, W. Roberts, F. F. Groves, B. Maddox, and W. G. Dyas, Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), and H. Herbert (sanitary inspector).

The Clerk reported that a Mr. Rd. Haynes had left a legacy of 3,000 dollars, equal to £638 5s. 10d., to the municipal authorities of Iron-Bridge, the town of his birth.—In reply to Mr. Maddox, the Clerk said it had nothing to do with the borough.

MR. HILDEBRAND HARMSWORTH

TO THE MID SHROPSHIRE ELECTORS:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FACTS AND THEN VOTE FOR HARMSWORTH AND THE BIGGEST LOAF

WHY YOUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES ARE DYING.

Read the following and see how Free Imports are killing your Trades in the Mid-Shropshire Division.

BROSELEY.

Almost the same remarks apply to Broseley as apply to Jackfield. Every French slate used on a roof in England means Broseley tile not wanted. Over two hundred million French slates a in England now. If two hundred million Broseley tiles were wanted instead of these slates, wages would go up by leaps and bounds, and all the shopkeepers stores and local farmers and farm labourers would benefit by increased business. Mr. Harmsworth intends to keep out the French slates, and thus make Broseley and neighbourhood more successful. Broseley men! See to it that you return Mr. Harmsworth on this point alone. If Broseley tile works fail, the Broseley workmen lose their jobs.

Don't believe the Radical big loaf lie

JACKFIELD.

The trade of the Jackfield Tile Works is in a critical state. Owing to the Free Importing of huge quantities of French slates, your beautiful tile is being rapidly driven off the market. Nearly all new houses built in England are being roofed with French slates, here they ought to be roofed with Jackfield tiles. Jackfield could supply every now tile used on every new roof on every house in England, and this alone would mean early double ones for the Jackfield working men, and great prosperity for the local inn keeper, farmers and all classes. Keep foreign slates out, and Jackfield immediately becomes prosperous. With Mr. Harmsworth’s scheme for a big Colonial loaf, cheaper food and nearly double wages, Jackfield will have no cause to complain of bad times in the future if they see to it that very vote is recorded for Mr. Harmsworth. The Radical big loaf Is hollow, like their promise;

IRON-BRIDGE.

With your railway, canal, and river facilities, Iron-Bridge ought to be and could be one of the most successful spots in England, under a proper scheme of Fiscal Reform. I will put it in nutshell to the electors of Iron-Bridge as to what Fiscal Reform means, and to who pays the tax. Supposing Iron-Bridge goods had to pay toll for going over the bridge to Jackfield, but the Jackfield goods could come over the bridge free, who is paying for the upkeep of the bridge? Why, the Iron-Bridge goods are paying for the bridge.

The foreigner's goods come into England free, but English goods have to pay the toll or tariff to foreign countries. Therefore, like Iron-Bridge people going, into Jackfield, they are paying for the tariff bridge, and are thus fighting under unequal conditions.

Don't believe the Radical big loaf lie

COALPORT.-

Coalport china, through the genius of the Coalport working men, is easily the best in the world. But through foreign tariffs Coalport is being very heavily hit. £60 duty is charged on £100 worth of china in America. £100 worth of china in America costs £100. To compete with the American china-maker in America £100 worth of Coalport alone, would have to be sold for £40 in America, because £60 duty has to be paid at the ports, and £60 from £100 leaves £40. Therefore Coalport working man cannot do trade in America successfully. But America takes our Cornish clay free to America, makes it into china, and sends it to England to be sold at any price it will fetch. Thus America stops you going into her markets, and is ruining the English home market as well. What chance have you under these unequal conditions?

Don't believe the Radical big loaf lie

Why Working Men should Vote for Mr. Harmsworth.

The question of fighting the foreigner with his own weapons is now at hand. Working men live on their wages. By voting for Mr. Harmsworth, you are voting for Better Wages, Cheaper Food, and the Biggest Loaf, and a system by which your work will be guaranteed to you. Retaliation on the foreigner means, in other words, hands off the British working man's wages. Mr. Harmsworth is in favour of Old Age Pensions, and more work for the unemployed at a trades' union rate of wages. Under equal conditions of trading the British working man is easily the best working man in the world. Under the present system of Free imports, he is going to lose what little trade he can get, and end his days in the over-crowded workhouses. By retaliating on the foreigner, who is robbing the English working man of his right to live, you are fighting for your bare existence.

MR. HILDEBRAND HARMSWORTH'S POLICY MEANS MORE WORK. I. C. SOLOMON HENRY'S POLICY MEANS MORE WORKHOUSES.

27^th January 1906

WELLINGTON DIVISION.

THE LIBERAL CANDIDATE WINS THE SEAT.

Mr. C. S. Henry (L and Lab.) 4,806

Mr. H A. Harmsworth (C) 3,114

Liberal majority 1,692 Electorate, 8,889.

Results of previous elections :-1886, Sir A. H. Brown (U.), unopposed; 1892, Sir A. H. Brown (U.), 3,964; Mr. J. H. Sanders (L.) 2,661, Liberal Unionist majority, 1,233; 1895, Sir A. H. Brown, unopposed; 1900, Sir A. H. Brown (U.) 3,480; Mr. R. Varty (L.) 2,318; Unionist majority 1,162.

After the success of four of the Shropshire Unionist candidates, a great deal of interest was taken in the contest in the Wellington Division. The candidates were Mr. C. S. Henry (L and Lab.) and Mr. H. A. Harmsworth (U). Mr. Henry has been in the Division for three years, and the organisation on the Liberal side, under the direction of Mr. J. Bayley has been made well-nigh perfect. Meetings were held by the respective candidates in most parts of the Division on Monday evening, and on Tuesday night, the eve of the polling…

On Monday the Unionists were to have held a meeting at Iron-Bridge, the chief speakers being Colonel Kenyon-Slaney and Sir A. H. Brown. The interruptions were so great that it was recognised that procedure with the meeting was impossible, and it was therefore abandoned amid expressions of regret from friends and the jubilant shouts of the opposition.- At Broseley the following night the Liberals met with strong opposition, and the proceedings were very disorderly. On Tuesday night Mr. J. Bayley, the College, Wellington, received a hint that a number of men were busily employed, under cover of darkness, in covering up the Liberal placards. This gentleman, with a band of enthusiastic Liberal workers, went out in pursuit of the Free Trade literature obliterators, and finally secured the offenders red-handed They were a gang of twelve, armed with the requisite billstickers' paraphernalia, who were under the generalship of a man with a bicycle. In the presence of police officers, the Liberal agent, and Mr. Bayley, full particulars were taken as to the men and their operations.

The Polling.

On Wednesday morning the atmospheric conditions were very favourable for outdoor proceedings, and the workers on both sides were soon active and energetic. The constituency covers a considerable area, with a population both agricultural and mineral in character.

The constituency was divided into 15 polling districts, and the, stations were disposed as follows:— Broseley, Coalbrookdale, Eaton Constantine, Great Dawley, Hadley, Horsehay, Iron-Bridge, Jackfield, Ketley, Lilleshall, Madeley, Oakengates, Wellington, Wrockwardine, and Wrockwardine Wood. Both candidates were early out, Mr. Harmsworth (who was accompanied by Mr. Charles Groom of Wellington) making a tour of the constituency in a motor-car, a means of conveyance which was also adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry. Mr. Henry and Mr. Harmsworth were warmly cheered by the assembled partizans on both sides as they left Wellington to go over the Division. The Liberal candidate was well supplied with motor-cars and other vehicles, but the Unionists were not so well served in this respect. Several of the cars broke down, and towards evening it was difficult to obtain a car or vehicle of any kind. .

The Unionist colour was red and the Liberal colour blue. In Wellington matters proceeded briskly during the morning, where the whizz of the motors gaily decked with red or blue kept the scene “buzzing”. Crowds of loiterers gathered round about the Square, but on the whole excitement was kept well in check. Bicycles decked chiefly in red occasionally flashed by, and several enthusiasts had twined red ribbon round their walking sticks, and had also attached red flags to the end of them. Red and blue rosettes were numerous, but the red was by far the more conspicuous. Up to midday the Unionists claimed to be polling strongly in Wellington. At Wrockwardine Wood there was very little red to be seen, and the same remarks apply to Dawley, Old Park, and Oakengates. An incident is reported from Dawley district, where one of the chauffeurs was stoned and his face badly cut. At Jackfield, Broseley, and Coalport, red again pre-dominated, and the blue colour was strongly in evidence at Iron-Bridge. A miniature carriage (containing Dr. Boon's two children, decorated with the Unionist colours, also the majorities obtained by the various Unionist candidates in Shropshire, and drawn by two goats adorned with red) paraded Broseley and Jackfield, accompanied by Dr. Boon's nurse and groom. The polling proceeded briskly at Wellington that early in the afternoon over 1,000 out of nearly 1,500 electors had recorded their votes. Voting continued steadily throughout the day at Broseley, 517 out of an electorate of 574 voting, this being the heaviest poll on record for Broseley. At Horsehay, Dawley, and Wrockwardine Wood, the keenest possible, interest was taken in the election, and Mr. Henry was loudly applauded at each place.

A strong force of police, under the direction of Chief-Superintendent Edwards, was on duty in the Division, and there were, rumours that there would be some disorder in the evening. In anticipation of this several tradesmen in the Market Square and adjoining streets boarded their windows, but this precaution was unnecessary, as the police kept the crowd well under control. Soon after eight o'clock, when the polling booths were closed, the crowd in Wellington Market Square was increased to considerable proportions. Cheers were given for the respective candidates, and the general feeling was that the Liberal candidate had won the seat by a considerable majority. Justification for this statement was increased when the re-ports reached the Liberal headquarters from the polling districts.

It is some years since an election of such a kind took place in the Iron-Bridge district with regard to intense interest and excitability as the one this week. From the opening of the court there was a steady stream of voters, and there were many motor-cars and other vehicles, decked with party-colours. Mr. Harmsworth was the first candidate who visited the district, and he was accorded a hearty reception, as was also Mr. Henry later on in the day. There was an amusing incident in the afternoon, caused by a well-known elector being conveyed to the poll in a wheelbarrow! At Iron-Bridge there are 498 voters, and out of this number 474 went to the poll, and this number created a record. It is pleasing to note that everything passed off agreeably. When the news was first received here of Mr. Henry's success the little knots of people could not believe that the majority was so great, but ultimately they were convinced. The supporters of Mr. Henry were quite jubilant at his success, but nowhere in the district was more enthusiasm displayed at this great victory than at Madeley Wood, where the women in particular, in some cases, seemed half-frantic!

27^th January 1906

BROSELEY.

“THE ELECTION” (writes a local correspondent) “is over, thank goodness. We are tired of it. Take the Liberal meeting which was to have been held in the Town Hall here on Tuesday evening under the presidency of Mr. J. W. Littlewood, solicitor, of Wellington. There was an abominable row, and the meeting had to be abandoned owing to a regular riot outside, in which people who should know better took part. People could not enter the hall, the police being apparently helpless with the crowds; several panes of glass in the hall windows were broken, and one of the ticket-collectors named Malpass was thrown with considerable force to the ground, and his coat torn. Had it not been for the timely aid of the sergeant from Much Wenlock he would have got severely handled. Mr. Littlewood was also hustled by the crowd. There was no justification for such conduct, and all decent people are glad the disgraceful scenes are over”.

Frister and Rossmann's Vibrating Shuttle Sewing Machines, £3 7s.6d.—Grocott & Co., Shrewsbury. (Ad.)

3^rd February 1906

WENLOCK EDUCATION COMMITTEE.

WEDNESDAY.—Present:— Alderman T. Cooke (chairman), Mr. J. H. A. Whitley (vice-chairman), Lord Forester, Captain Geo. Forester, Mrs. Squire, Aldermen D. L. Prestage (Mayor) A. B. Dyas and F. G. Beddoes, Messrs. R. P. Ayre, B. Maddox, T. Doughty, J. E. Boulton, C. Edwards, W. H. Southouse, and F. H. Potts (clerk).

The School Management Sub-Committee re-commended that the appointment of Mr. Walter Briscoe as provisional assistant master at the Broseley Boys' School, at a salary of £50, be confirmed; that the appointment of Mrs. Elizabeth Houlston as temporary assistant teacher at the Broseley National Boys' School, at a salary of £45, be confirmed; that the report of H.M.I. on the Madeley Wood Wesleyan Infants' School be referred to the managers; that the report of H.M.I. on Broseley National School be referred to the managers, and that they be re-quested to present a full report thereon to this committee at the next meeting; and that the clerk be requested to communicate with the Guardians respecting the maintenance and transfer of Mary Ann Goodall from Lovell Road Special School, Leeds, to an asylum school.—The report was adopted.— Miss A. Harris, assistant at Madeley Wood Wesleyan School, had her salary increased to £32 10s. a year.

It was reported that the balance appearing due from the treasurer amounted to the sum of £851 9s. 4d., and after cheques were drawn there remained a balance of £684 12s. 5d.—Alderman Dyas said he was pleased to see a balance in hand.

The Inspector reported that the staffing at Coalbrookdale Boys' School for the past year could not be considered satisfactory. — The managers, in a letter to the committee, having explained matters, the Chairman said he had visited the school, and did not consider the staff was short, and he was pleased with the work of the scholars.—It was decided to reply to the managers to the effect that the committee were satisfied,

The Clerk said that Jackfield were applying for an additional teacher. The question of overcrowding was causing some trouble. No fewer than 41 attended the school under five years of age, and there were several under four.—The Chairman said he had visited this school, and was surprised to see a child in bed. He did not think the school should be made into a nursery.—Mr. Edwards : Do you mean to say the child was in bed? — The Chairman: Yes.—Mr. Edwards : Quite up-to-date. (Laughter.) — Mr. Maddox said he must protest against having beds in school. (Laughter.) He moved that they advise the managers of the school not to admit any children under four years of age, which would thus prevent overcrowding. — Mr. Doughty seconded the motion, which was carried.

BROSELEY.

If you want expert advice on Motor matters ring up or wire James Davies, Broseley. Repairs of all kinds. Second-hand Cars taken in part payment.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.— On Sunday two sermons of an earnest and practical character were preached in this church by Mr. Smith of Handsworth College. Suitable hymns were well rendered by the choir, and a collection was taken in aid of church expenses.

VICTORIA INSTITUTE.— The annual meeting was held yesterday week, when the Mayor (Captain D. L. Prestage) presided. Mr. T. Jones (secretary) presented the accounts for the past year, showing a balance of £5 in hand. He said there were 130 members, and that £47 had been taken in billiards for the year. The report was considered satisfactory and passed. The committee were re-elected. The usual votes of thanks to the officers closed the meeting.

DEATH OF MR. C. R. JONES.— On the 23rd January there passed away a well-known figure in the person of Mr. Charles Richard Jones of Ferney Bank. Deceased was 59 years of age, and held the position of colliery proprietor and brick and tile manufacturer. He was deservedly respected by a large circle of friends. His generosity to the poor and others who stood in need of temporary assistance will long be remembered by them. He had been a member of Broseley Wesleyan Church for some years. In politics he was a staunch Conservative, but no bigot, for he was ever willing to extend the same liberty to others that he claimed for himself. On Saturday his remains were laid to rest in the family vault in the parish churchyard, amidst every manifestation of respect. The funeral service was impressively conducted by the Rev. G. F. Lamb, M.A., rector. A large number of persons attended the funeral, among whom were Councillors J. Nicklin and T. Doughty and Messrs. W. Jones and E. Wase (representing the works in the district), members of Broseley Wesleyan Church, and a large contingent of deceased's workpeople. A number of beautiful wreaths were contributed by relatives and friends. As a mark of respect to deceased the Broseley Wesleyan Church was on Sunday draped in black cloth, and in the morning the organist (Mr. J. A. Hartshorne) played “The Rifle, Brigade”, and in the evening the “Dead March”.

IRON-BRIDGE.

NARROW ESCAPE.— When Mrs. J. Jones (Roper's Hill) was returning from work on Thursday evening she had a very narrow escape of being drowned. On jumping off the ferry boat she missed the landing and fell into the Severn, and had it not been for the prompt assistance of Mr. Ben Fletcher she would have been drowned. Fletcher is to be congratulated on this brave act, which saved a life.

10^th February 1906

Letters to the Editor

JACKFIELD SCHOOL
AND ITS LITTLE BED.

Sir,—Nearly twenty-two years ago (according to the school log-book) through the kindness of a lady and the then existing managers of Jackfield School, a small bedstead, mattress, and blankets were given to the school for the use of the little ones, which benefit has indeed been very great, more particularly, perhaps, in cases of sudden indisposition. It is not by any means unusual to find a bed or mattress in an infant school, and many modern infant schools are provided with rocking horses, swings, &c. The bed in question is not of recent introduction, and was not provided by the ratepayers of the borough.
J. E. BLOCKSIDGE

(Mistress of the Jackfield Infant School).

BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.

WEDNESDAY. — Present:— Alderman D. L. Prestage (mayor), Councillors T. Doughty, E. G. Exley, J. Nicklin, R. A. Instone, and T. Instone, Messrs. F. Potts (town clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (sanitary inspector), and E. Oakes (rate collector).

The Inspector said there was no notifiable infections disease in the district: but there was an outbreak of measles at Jackfield, and the school was closed.—Mr. Doughty remarked that the measles had been imported into the district—The inspector was asked to communicate with Dr. Gepp, on the matter.

A letter was read from Mr. Davies complaining of a drain in Speed's Lane which he said was a nuisance to his tenants.—Mr. T. Instone said it was a dangerous place.—The surveyor was instructed to give estimate at the neat meeting of what it would cost to repair the place in question.—The inspector reported several nuisances, and the usual orders were made.

Mr. Abberley reported that he had completed the work of erecting a standpipe at the Lloyds Head, Jackfield, at a cost of £4 2s. 6d.

Mr. Oakes reported that there was over £140 to be collected on the general district rate,and over £100 on the water rate account.—The Clerk reported this was a balance in hand on this general district rate account of £406 12s., and an adverse balance on the water account of £135 6s. 4d.—The Mayor said the bills due to be paid amounted to £395 4s. 11d., which would considerably reduce the balance.

A letter was read from Mr. Edge asking the Council for their annual subscription of £10, which was promised for the upkeep of the fire brigade.—The Mayor said it was only in September last they paid the brigade £90 for their equipment.—It was decided to pay the subscription.

The estimated expenditure for the ensuing year, which was put down at £1,690, as then discussed.—The Mayor said the revenue on the water account was £365 a year, whilst the expenditure was £400. He did not think they could do with less than a 3s. 6d. rate in the pound: Mr. T. Instone said they must not increase the rate.—The Chairman observed that there was an overdraft of £500 at the bank, for which they had to pay 4 per cost interest.—Mr. T. Instone remarked that Broseley could not afford to pay an increased rate.- After further conversation, Mr T. Instone proposed that they levy a general rate of 3s. 4d. in the pound, an increase of 2d.: and that the water rate be the same as last year, 1s. 3d. in the pound.- The Chairman seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.

IRON-BRIDGE

THE ELECTION DISTURBANCE — The following communication has been forwarded to Mr. J. P. G. Smith and Sir A. H. Brown, Bart., having reference to a disturbance which took place at one of Mr. Harmsworth's meetings, at which Sir Alexander Brown and Mr. Smith were present : —”Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned workmen of the Jackfield Works, wish to convey to you and Sir A. H. Brown, Bart., our sincere, regrets for the treatment you received at the hands of a few ill-mannered youths at the Iron-Bridge meeting, and to assure you both that our deepest sympathies are with you. It having been rumoured that the plot was laid amongst us, we deny the accusation, as we honour you both for all the past done for us, to ever have stooped to such mean, despicable acts. You have been, and still are, the friends of the ‘true British workman’. Again assuring you of our sincerest regrets, we are, your obedient servants”.—The document was signed by the heads of each department, forty-four in number, and to this Sir Alexander Brown has replied:—”It has given me great pleasure to receive through the hands of Mr. Smith the memorial from the workmen employed at the Jackfield Works. Whatever might be their political view, I felt certain they would do nothing to organise or encourage the disgraceful scene which was displayed at the Iron-Bridge Market Hall on Monday evening, the 22nd. The blame must rest upon those who instigated the noise and clamour, and who sheltered themselves behind the youths they employed. During the many years I was among you as your member, even in the most excited times, I never witnessed such a scene, and I am afraid the final words of my farewell address, when I thanked my political opponents for their personal kindness, were not justified. The election has been won by a series of misrepresentations and calumnies which it has been impossible to stop”.

17^th February 1906

Letters to the Editor

A FREE BRIDGE AT IRON-BRIDGE.

Sir,—The people of Jackfield, Broseley, Coalport, and Iron-Bridge are trying to get a free passage by bridge across the river, and it is hoped that the efforts put forward by those interested will meet with success. It is stated that Mr. William Jones has offered the ground on the Jackfield side of the river, and the Lord of the Manor has offered the land on the Madeley side. These offers ought to be accepted at once, and a public meeting should be arranged at once, so that people may have a chance of subscribing towards payment, for it is understood that the bridge is to be erected by voluntary contributions. The writer will be pleased to help on the matter in every way possible. WOLDORF.

WENLOCK TOWN COUNCIL.

The quarterly meeting was held on Wednesday ; present:—Aldermen D. L. Prestage (Mayor), A. B. Dyas, J. Davies, T. Cooke, F. G. Beddoes, W. J. Legge, Captain George Forester, Councillors E. G. Exley, R. F. Ayre, J. E. Boulton, T. Morris, A. L. Hayes, W. J. Milner, T. Dorsett, J. Roberts, B. Maddox, T. R. Horton, W. Roberts, E. Fletcher, W. F. Bryan, J. Nicklin, A. G. Cartwright, C. Edwards, with Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), A. H. Thorn-Pudsey (magistrates' clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (inspector), and Dr. Germ (medical officer).

The first business, the Mayor said, was to order payment of accounts chargeable against the borough funds, and to levy a general borough rate. He said the amount they had to find by rate was £410 16s. 5d., and the Finance Committee recommended a rate of 2d. in the pound, Which would bring in £482.—Mr. Dyas moved that an order be made for payment of the accounts, and that a borough rate of 2d. in the pound be laid for the ensuing quarter, and the motion was carried.

In proposing that they pay the registration expenses, Mr. Dyas said he should like to ask how it was that so many names were omitted from the register that were entitled to be on. He did not know who was to blame. — The Clerk said he was sorry to learn there were names omitted from the burgess roll. All they had to work upon was the list the overseers published. He had no power to add or take off. The remedy was really in the hands of the people themselves, who should look on the lists at the church or chapel doors.—Mr. Dyas remarked that there were persons who did not go to church or chapel.—Mr. Davies, in seconding the motion, observed that he knew a clear case in the Barrow parish where a man who had lived in one house 20 years was taken off the list, although at the by-election he voted. He thought the assistant overseer's attention should be called to the matter.—Mr. Edwards said there were cases at Wenlock, and as long as they paid for the work to be done it should be done properly.—Mr. Maddox thought Wenlock was behind the times, for at Iron-Bridge there were only 23 people who did not vote, and they could be accounted for.—The Clerk said it was in the hands of the Revising Barrister.—Mr. Beddoes suggested that the clerk write a letter to the overseers on the matter, but the clerk said he always gave them every precaution yearly.— Mr. Nicklin remarked that it was a common notion that people should look after their own votes, but if they paid people to do the work they should do it.— The Clerk said he knew to his own knowledge that a man who had been dead 14 years was still on the Iron-Bridge list. (Laughter.)— Mr. Cartwright thought the clerk should communicate with the Revising Barrister on the matter.—The motion was carried,

Alderman Cooke presented the asylum report. He stated that there was considerable overcrowding, and that they were about to lease Sandwell Hall for the purpose of an asylum for idiot and imbecile children. It would cost about £600, and their share would be something like £36. Superannuation allowances, he said, had been granted to the attendants, Robert and Mary Sharpe. Both had completed 21 years' service. He moved that the report be adopted, and this was seconded by Mr. Dyas, and carried.

Rates were levied for the districts of Barrow 1s. 3d. in the pound, Broseley 3s. 4d., Madeley 3s. 2d., and Wenlock 2s. 7d. Water rates of 1s. 3d. in the pound were also levied for Madeley, Broseley, and Wenlock districts.

Alderman Beddoes presented the report of the Main Roads Committee, which was to the effect that the committee had appointed Alderman Beddoes chairman, and that they decided to call the attention of the County Council to several dangerous places in the borough and that the surveyor be allowed £1,580 for expenditure on the main roads for the ensuing year. He moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Mr. Boulton, and carried.

Mr. Maddox reported that the sub-committee appointed to consider the erection of a footbridge across the Severn at Iron-Bridge had met and appointed a committee to inquire into the site, &c., and to report result at the next meeting. He moved that the report be adopted. He was hoping that it would be a step in the right direction. It was only a fortnight ago when the ferry boat had a narrow escape of being overturned with 20 people in it, returning from work. One woman through fright jumped into the Severn, and was saved by a man who leaped out of the boat also to save her.—Mr. Ayre, in seconding the motion, asked if the Council had any supervision of the boats.—The Clerk replied in the negative.—The Mayor remarked that if they got the bridge it would do away with these awkward questions.—Carried.

Mr. W. Roberts moved that the ballot papers used at the municipal elections be consigned to the flames.—Alderman Dyas seconded this, which was carried.

Dr. Gepp presented his annual report. The death rate, he said, throughout last year was the most favourable he had to report; it was lower than the last nine years. There were also fewer cases of infectious disease, and he attributed this to the good supply of water the various Councils had supplied the districts. —The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Gepp for his report. It was very gratifying to find that the work done by the Sanitary Committee had brought such good results.—Mr. Maddox seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.

MADELEY (SALOP) UNION. APPOINTMENT OF COLLECTOR OF POOR RATES FOR THE PARISHES OF BROSELEY AND LINLEY.

THE Guardians of the Poor of the Madeley Union invite Applications for the Offices of Collector of Poor Rates for the Parishes of Broseley and Linley at a salary of £49 and £3 per annum respectively, payable quarterly, and subject to the prescribed deductions under the Poor-Law Officers' Superannuation Act, 1896. The person appointed will to required to perform all the duties of a Collector of Poor Rates, and to commence such duties on the 31st day of March, 1906, and also to give security for the due performance thereof in some Guarantee Society to be approved by the Board. Applications, which most be accompanied by Copies of 3 testimonials of recent date, must reach me, the undersigned, at the undermentioned address, not later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 7th day of March prox. Applicants must attend the meeting of the Board on Friday, the 9th day of March, 1906, at 10 a.m.

By order,.

ALFRED H. THORN-PUDSEY, Solicitor, Clerk to the Guardians. Iron-Bridge, Shropshire, 23rd February, 1906.

BOROUGH OF WENLOCK WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Inspector of and Measures for the Borough of Wenlock will attend at the following places upon the days named, viz:-

MUCH WENLOCK.—On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th and 7th. At the Raven Hotel. Tuesday from 10-30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday from 10-30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

IRON-BRIDGE. — On MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th, 13th, and 14th. At the Swan Inn. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BROSELEY. — On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, MARCH 15th and 16th. At the Lion Hotel. From 10 am. to 4 p.m.

MADELEY.—On MONDAY and TUESDAY, MARCH 19th and 20th. At the Royal Oak Hotel. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

And Notice is hereby further given that all Weights. Measures, and Weighing Instruments that are duly Stamped with the Borough of Wenlock Official Stamp will be Re-Examined Free of Charge, if, on such examination being made, they are found to be Correct. Fees are charged only in cases of Re-adjustment, or when the Stamps are found to be Defaced.

F. H. POTTS, Town Clerk.

Town Clerk's Office, Much Wenlock, 20th Feb., 1906.

24^th February 1906

Letters to the Editor

PROPOSED FREE FOOTBRIDGE OVER THE SEVERN AT IRON-BRIDGE.

Sir,—It was with much pleasure that I read, the letter in the JOURNAL in reference to a free bridge at Iron-Bridge, for the people of Jackfield, Broseley, Iron-Bridge. and Coalport, and also to learn that the matter is receiving attention at the hands of the Council.

The recent occurrence at one of the boats should show them what a very serious matter this is, and that something must be done quickly.

It is a standing disgrace to our district that we should be compelled to pay a toll to cross the river, when almost everywhere else such an imposition has long ago been done away with. PROGRESS

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Sir,— In supporting your correspondent of last week on the above question, I should like to give to your readers a few facts. It is not only a free passage that is urgently needed, but also a safe one to those persons who have to cross the river to their employment. Under present conditions it is extremely dangerous, as may be seen from what took place only three weeks ago. The river was swollen by flood, and consequently above its normal height. The ferry boat was loaded with more than twenty persons returning to their homes on the Iron-Bridge side. When the boat was pushed off it was discovered that the hinder part had grounded on the Severn wall. This caused it to swerve across the stream, and from an eye-witness I am informed that had it not been for the promptitude of two men the boat would have been overturned. As it was, one woman, being afraid, leaped into the river, but was rescued by Mr. B. Fletcher. In advocating what in my opinion is a public necessity. I wish to say that overtures have been made to the owners of property on both sides of the river. The Madeley Wood Company have offered to sell the landings at Coalport for £1,000. Mr. W. Jones has been approached as to a landing at the Calcutts, and his reply was that he would sanction a landing on the same terms as the owners on the opposite side of the river. But here is the difficulty: while the Lord of the Manor is the owner, the Madeley Wood Company are the lessees, and seeing that they own the Coalport ferry, it is difficult to obtain a landing from them at a low figure.

The most feasible way to settle the question of landings is for the Madeley District Council to consent to grant a landing from their road near to the upper ferry. This road joins up to the river, and provides a convenient place for landing. On the opposite side of the river the property belongs to Lord Forester, who, I believe, is quite willing to grant a landing on reasonable terms. The vital question is that or £ S. D. As to the probable expense, I should say that the approximate cost of a girder bridge at the point named would be £1,000. Then, in the second place, how can the money be raised? One way of raising it would be to levy a ½d. rate for ten years on the borough of Wenlock; this would cover interest and principal. Another and more easy way is just now presented. Mr. R. Haynes has recently died in Montevideo, and in his will has left the sum of £600 to the municipality of the town of his birth. And as this money is left to Iron-Bridge, I think the best and most worthy object to spend -it on would be a footbridge across the river to be called the “Haynes Memorial Bridge”. The remaining cost of the erection could be raised by subscription, and a strong-appeal to the County Council for a grant from their funds. The first step should be taken by the representatives of the people on the Madeley District Council. All those friends who are in sympathy with a free footbridge should make the scheme an accomplished fact.

B. MADDOX, Iron-Bridge.

BROSELEY.

LOCAL SUCCESS.—Mr. R. Wilson (Iron-Bridge), pastor of the Old Baptist Church. Broseley, has passed the dioptric examination of the British Optical Association held in London in December last, in practical, mathematical, theoretical, and general optics, and in subjective sight-testing, and is granted the diploma of the association an a competent otologist.

G. F. S.— On Wednesday, by kind permission of Miss Nicholas, a drawing-room meeting in connection with the local branch of the Girls' Friendly Society was held at Field House. The chair was occupied by the Rev. C B Crowe, Rural Dean. Miss Mabel Thompson gave an interesting and most instructive address on the work of this most valuable society. — Miss Athill (diocesan secretary) also gave a very valuable address. Mrs Heywood (Tickwood Hall) and Miss H. Warren (Morville Hall) also spoke—Among those present were: —The Revs. G. F. Lamb (rector of Broseley), I. Hawker, W. A. Terry. Mrs. Heywood, Miss H. Warren, Mrs. M. Edwards, Mrs. Garrett, Mrs. Wynne, Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Bruff. Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Yates, and Mrs. Weld. The meeting was in every way a most successful one. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was proposed by the rector of Broseley, and seconded by Mrs. Heywood, thanking Miss Nicholas for her hospitality. This was carried unanimously. The Rural Dean was also thanked for his services in the chair.- A meeting of this society was also held in the Town Hall the same evening. The Rev. G. Fleming Lamb, M.A., rector, presided over a large attendance.—Miss Maud Thompson gave an interesting address on the aims and objects of the society, viz.:—To encourage purity of life, dutifulness to parents, faithfulness to employers, temperance and thrift, and to provide the privileges of the society's for its members wherever they may be, by giving them an introduction from one branch to another.—Miss Athill also made an earnest and practical speech.—The Chairman, too appropriately addressed the meeting, taking as the subject of his remarks the society's motto, “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ”.

LIBERAL SOIREE.— The victory achieved in the Wellington Division by the return of Mr. C. S. Henry to the House of Commons was celebrated amidst much enthusiasm in the Broseley Town Hall on Thursday evening. The large room was tastefully decorated, and the platform was also adorned with plants, the whole presenting a most picturesque appearance. About 100 sat down to an excellent repast.—On the removal of the cloth, Mr. J. E. Hartshorne occupied the chair, and delivered an appropriate speech, after which Mr. Maddox (Iron-Bridge) moved the following resolution.—”This meeting heartily congratulates Mr. C. S. Henry on his triumphant victory, and pledges itself that so long as he adheres to true Liberal principles it will not relax in its efforts to keep him in the position he holds as our representative in Parliament”. The speaker attributed the Liberal success to their having a good cause and a good candidate.—Mr. J. W. Littlewood (Wellington), in an interesting speech, seconded the resolution, expressing the pleasure it gave him to be present on that occasion. Mr. John Bayley (Wellington) much regretted his inability to join them that evening, owing to an engagement, and the audience were equally disappointed in the absence of his attractive personality.—An excellent programme of music was well executed during the evening. Mr. George Taylor gave a piano solo in masterly style, and Mr. Arthur Bunnagar gave a characteristic rendering of the song. “I've Brought the Coal”. “The Lost Chord” by Mr. Arthur Dixon was capitally rendered. Mr. H. Bunnagar, jun., was very successful in his flute solos, and Mr. F. Bartle gave a finely-executed piano solo. Miss H. A. Jones sang “Sing me to sleep” with great taste and feeling, and Mr Richard Jones sang in excellent style “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep” Mr E. J. Jones gave a fine and expressive rendering of the song, “Down the Vale”. Mr. Geo. Taylor gave a humorous rendering of the song “Meet me in the morning”. Gramophone selections by eminent artistes were given, under the management of Mr. William Pierce-Williams. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Maddox and Mr J. W. Littlewood for their presence, also to those who had contributed to the harmony of the evening. Mr J. W. Littlewood proposed in felicitous terms, a vote of thanks to Messers. J. E. Hartshorne (chairman) and A. Evans (secretary) for the excellent entertainment provided by them, which was acknowledged in a few well-chosen words by Mr. A. Evans.

PETTY SESSIONS.- TUESDAY

WHAT HE DESERVED.—James Garbett, labourer, Broseley, was charged with being drunk and disorderly.—Police-constable Lycett stated that defendant was very drunk, and using bad language. Witness told him to go home, and defendant thereupon struck him in the face and chest. They had a scuffle, and both fell down twice in the street.—The Bench considered the charge a serious one, and sentenced defendant to 21 days' hard labour, and a further seven days if be did not pay the costs.

DRUNKENNESS.-William Lewis was charged by Police constable Lycett with being drunk at Broseley, and was fined 11s 6d., including costs.—Charles Nock with being drunk and disorderly at Broseley. Police-constable Lycett proved the case. Defendant was fined 15s., including costs.

SCHOOL CASE.- Robert Blood, Broseley, was fined 10s for neglecting to send his child regularly to school. – Mr T. Jones (attendance officer) proved the charge.

3^rd March 1906

Letters to the Editor

PROPOSED BRIDGE AT JACKFIELD. Sir,—There is nothing like striking the iron whilst it is hot. As one who has suffered the inconveniences of crossing the River Severn at Jackfield for a number of years, I cannot let this opportunity pass by without saying a word on the subject. I beg to differ from the two previous suggestions of a foot-bridge. What I should propose is that a good, substantial bridge be erected, capable of sustaining the heaviest traffic of the neighbourhood, thus benefiting the manufacturers of the district and the public at large, and that the county be asked to erect the same. I strongly object to the proposal of a bridge of any kind which has to be erected by public subscriptions, or to be liable to a rate levied to pay the expense thereof. The people of Jackfield, Iron-Bridge, Coalport, and the surrounding district have equally as much right to ask for this as residents elsewhere in the county. Furthermore, regarding the money, £600, left by Mr. R. Haynes to be used as intended, namely, to free something in Iron-Bridge; The bridge itself was erected 127 years ago, at the cost of £7,000 or thereabouts, and, being a toll-bridge ever since, has paid for itself a great many times over, and cannot for any great period longer be of use for heavy traffic. I should suggest to free the old bridge, and use it for foot passengers only. Then, perhaps, it would last for another 100 years. T. H Haynes

10^th March 1906

Letters to the Editor

PROPOSED BRIDGE AT JACKFIELD.

Sir,—It is somewhat difficult to understand whether Mr. T. H. Haynes desires to help the proposed bridge, or whether he really wishes to kill the matter by making the undertaking too large to be carried out under the present conditions. To have a new free bridge, capable of sustaining the heaviest traffic, and also to free the existing bridge for foot passengers only, is very desirable; but I fear that on account of expense it is quite out of the question. Even if it were possible, the necessity for a footbridge, to do away with the boats, still remains.

We want a bridge badly, and it is for the inhabitants of the district to see that we get it. Your correspondent does not agree with public subscriptions being given towards this object, but he forgets that we who use the bridge and boats are paying more than sufficient every year to cover the total cost of a foot-bridge.

Mr. Haynes takes exception to the £600 left by Mr. R. Haynes being used for the bridge. What can he propose that will be for the benefit of a greater number of persons? It is extremely doubtful whether the money could be put to a better and more useful purpose. Do not let us argue that if we cannot have two bridges we will have nothing; but let us work together and get what we can, and let the remainder follow as soon after as possible.

PRESENT CENTURY.

Iron-Bridge.

BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.

WEDNESDAY.

Present:- Alderman D. L Prestage (mayor), Lord Forester, Councillors E. G. Exley, J. Nicklin, R. A. Instone, T. Doughty, G. Keay, with the officers, Messrs. F. H. Potts (town clerk), C. Stevenson (surveyor), H. Herbert (sanitary inspector), and E. Oakes (rate collector).

The Inspector reported that the district was free from notifiable infections disease. He reported several nuisances, and the usual order was made. The Surveyor reported that it would take about £4 5s. to channel a portion of Speed's Lane, which would remedy a nuisance.— It was decided to do the work. Mr. Keay called attention to a circular issued by the fire brigade with reference to a scale of charges for services rendered, which they were asking the people to sign. Insurance companies, he said, would supply a fire brigade.—The Chairman: They didn't supply ours.—Mr. Keay: Because you were too eager to push matters on. (Laughter.) I don't believe in paying money to this fire brigade as long as I pay to a fire insurance company.—The Chairman: We have nothing to do with insurance companies.—Mr. Keay: It is furnished out of the rates. I cannot see any benefit in the fire brigade.—The Chairman said he was of opinion that the matter should be considered.—Mr. Nicklin said that was an important point. They led the committee to believe that they were entitled to make certain charges, but they did not undertake to pay the wages. Fire insurance companies were all right, but they should remember that they must protect those who could not pay the insurance premium.—Mr. Doughty said they must protect life.—The Chairman said he thought Mr. Keay was looking at the matter as between himself and the insurance company. — Mr. Keay: I pay to the insurance company, and I contend we can do without the brigade.—The Chairman: You ought to be on the fire brigade.—Mr. Keay: They tell me the foreman of the brigade resides three miles away!—Mr. Nicklin said the question was whether they should allow the book to go round.—The Chairman said the committee might consider the leaflet.—Mr. Doughty was asked to see the secretary of the fire brigade, and report upon his interview at the next meeting.

Mr. Oakes presented a list of rate defaulters, which numbered 18, and represented £20 7s. 6d.—The officer was instructed to take out summonses for the recovery of the rate.—The Clerk reported that there was a balance in hand on the general district rate of £120 6s. 3d., and an adverse balance of £89 16s. 4d. on the water account.—The Surveyor reported that his expenditure for the past month was £31 6s. A cheque for £20 was drawn in his favour to meet the ensuing month's expenditure.

24^th March 1906

NOTICE.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT, 1889.

SALE OF COAL.

NOTICE is hereby give that an Application has NOTICE received by the Board of Trade from the TOWN COUNCIL OF WENLOCK for their approval of certain BY-LAWS which the Town Council have, In pursuance of Section 28 of the Weights and Measures Act, 1889, made with respect to the SALE of COAL. A Copy of these By-Laws can be inspected free of charge between March 26th and April 9th at the Office of Mr. P. H. POTTS, Town Clerk, Much Wenlock, Salop.

All Persons interested are to take Notice that, 21 days after this date, the Board of Trade will proceed to consider the Application, and in the meantime the Board will receive any objections which may be made thereto.

(Signed) HERBERT JEKYLL, Assistant Secretary. Board of Trade Railway Department, 23rd day of March, 1906.

N.B.—Objections should be addressed to the Assistant Secretary, Railway Department. Board of Trade,

Whitehall Gardens S.W.

BOROUGH OF WENLOCK.

BROSELEY SANITARY DIVISION.

TENDERS are invited for the CONSTRUCTION of a NEW 9-Inch and 6-Inch SEWER at BROSELEY, SALOP. Plans and Specification of the proposed Sewer may be seen by appointment at the Office of the Borough Surveyor, Municipal Offices, Iron - Bridge, after Monday, 26th inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Sealed Tenders, endorsed “Broseley Sewer”, must reach my Office on or before Tuesday, April 3rd, 1906.

F. H. POTTS,

Town Clerk's Office. Much Wenlock. Salop.

BROSELEY.

VESTRY MEETING.— On Thursday evening a meeting of ratepayers was held in Broseley Town Hall for the purpose of electing churchwardens and nominating overseers for the ensuing year. The Rev. G. Fleming Lamb, M.A., presided over a large attendance, owing doubtless to the impression that an assistant overseer was to be elected at that meeting for the parish of Broseley, in the place of Mr. John Dixon, resigned, the election now falling upon the Broseley ratepayers, and the arrangements for same devolving upon the rector and churchwardens.— The Chairman said he had already received two applications for the post.— Mr. A. H. Thorn-Pudsey, solicitor, who was present, said the election could not take place that evening, but that a special meeting would have to be convened for the purpose, which wins accordingly fixed for Thursday next.— In reply to Mr. Edward Oakes, Mr. T Thorn-Pudsey said £20 per annum was the amount paid to assistant overseer.— The Rector re-elected Mr. W. Francis as his warden; and, on the proposition of Mr. R. A. Instone, seconded by Mr. S. Hill, Mr. A. E. Wiggins was re-elected people's warden.—Mr. A. E. Wiggins elected Mr. R. A. Instone as his sidesman; and the following additional aldermen were chosen by Mr. W. Francis:—Messrs. S. Hill, T. Jones, and J. Pountney.— The following were nominated as over-seers :—Messrs. M. Davis, W. Croudace, S. A. Powell, G. Milward, W. H. Harrison, G. Edge, W. Smith, and A. Ball, out of which number the magistrates will select two to serve the office.

31^st March 1906

WENLOCK EDUCATION COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY.

Present:—Mr. T. Cooke (chairman), Mr. T. H. A. Whitley (vice-chairman), Mrs. Squire Miss Rowlands, Aldermen D. L. Prestage (Mayor), A. B. Dyas, J. Davies, and F. G. Beddoes Messers. F. R. Smith, R. F. Ayre, C. Edwards, W. H. Southouse, T. G. Whittaker, M. Jones, E. G. Exley, J. E. Boulton, F. H. Potts (clerk), and J. H. Gurnhill (treasurer). Mr. Ayre reported that the attendance at the schools was very bad owing to general illness throughout the borough.

The School Management Sub-Committee recommended as follows:—(1) That the following resignations be confirmed- Miss S.E. Clarke assist. Art. 50, Much Wenlock School, ditto, Miss A. Onions, probationer, Madeley Wood School. (2) That the appointment of Mr. Fred Dawson as assistant master at the Broseley National Boys' School, at a salary of £65 per annum, be confirmed. (3.) That the appointment of Miss Margaret Scott as a probationer at Broseley Wood School, at is salary of £2 12s. per year, be confirmed. (4) That the report of the sub-committee appointed to confer with the managers of the Broseley National Boys' School respecting the staffing of that school be adopted, and that the clerk be instructed to write to the managers of that school, and request them to relieve the headmaster of all extraneous outside work; resolved also that the managers be requested to appoint a new caretaker. (5) That the letter from the managers of the Coalbrookdale Girls’ and Infants' School respecting H.M. Inspector's report on that school be accepted as satisfactory, and that a copy of the same be sent to the Board of Education. (6) That the managers of the Madeley Wood Wesleyan School be requested to take Miss Stephan as a pupil-teacher in that school. (7) That the assistant mistress, Miss Stevenson (Iron-Bridge School), be asked to take the place of Miss Joyner at the Madeley Wood School during her illness.—The recommendations were adopted.

The following increase of salaries were approved of:—Miss E. Bowdler, Lloyds School, to £55 a year; Miss C. Williams, Lloyds School, to £35; Miss E. Axon, Broseley Wood, to £55; Miss M. Simpson, Much Wenlock, to £55; Mr. E. C. Thomas, Madeley Wesleyan, to £55; Miss M. A. Hinsley, Madeley Wesleyan, to £55; and Miss E. A. Wall, Madeley Wesleyan, to £75.-Mr. Dyas said these were the usual increments, which came automatically. He reported the balance appearing due from the treasurer amounted to £1,276 14s. 1d., and that cheques that day had been drawn amounting to £956 12s. 11d. He said there was really a balance of £320; there was also another £100 on the way, whilst £320 had been received that morning. They would have been in a better position had the borough treasurer paid over the money more promptly. —Mr. Gurnhill said the detention had already cost the committee 4 per cent.—Mr. Smith asked what authority the borough treasurer had to keep the money, and why he did not transfer it immediately —The Chairman said the Town Council had given him instructions to hand over the money at once.—Mr. Maddox was of opinion that they should hear what the borough treasurer had to say before they censured anyone.—Mr. Edwards was of the same opinion.— Mr. Dyas said he thought that if the matter was reported the publicity would have the desired effect.

The Clerk read a letter from the Education Department concerning the continuing of the annual grants by instalments.— The Chairman observed that if the Treasury would not oblige, they would have to finance themselves the first year, which meant an extra rate of 4d. in the pound. He however, hoped the new Government would grant their request.

A letter was read from Mr. T. Jones resigning his post of attendance officer, an appointment he had held for 13 years. He said he much regretted to sever the tie after such a long connection.— The Chairman said the present officer got £70 a year, and the General Purposes Committee recommended that they give the new man £52 a year. — Mr, Davies asked why they reduced the salary. — Mr. Smith replied that it would give them a chance to increase it—Mr. Whitley said it was proposed to give a bonus for good attendance.—It was decided to advertise for a school, attendance officer at a salary of £52 a year.

BROSELEY,

WESLEY GUILD—The members of the Broseley Guild held their usual meeting on Tuesday in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, when Mr, J. E. Hartshorne occupied the chair. The evening was devoted to music, the principal attraction being a number of selections by eminent artistes re-produced by means of Mr. Piece-Williams's gramophone under his personal supervision, to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded for his kindness.

MR. EDWIN DAVIS, High Street, Broseley, was one of the sidesmen chosen by the Rector at the last vestry meeting. His name was omitted in the report given of the same.

PARISH MEETING.— A special meeting of ratepayers was held in the Town Hall on Thursday for the purpose of nominating and electing an assistant overseer for the parish of Broseley, also to fix the salary to be paid to the person elected. The Rev. G. Fleming Lamb, M.A. (rector), presided over a large attendance. Mr. A. H. Thorn-Pudsey, solicitor, proposed that the salary or assistant overseer be £20 per annum, which was seconded by Mr. Adam Jones (The Rock).—Mr. S. Hill moved an amendment that the salary be £10 per annum, which was seconded by Mr. George Corfield.—Mr. A. H. Thorn-Pudsey said be knew what the duties of an assistant overseer were, and be considered it was a very responsible office, and the amount, he proposed was really too little.—Councillor J. Nicklin also spoke in favour of the original proposition, remarking that the Poor-Law Guardians must think they got value for their money, or they would not have said it hitherto, considering the pressure put upon them nowadays.— The Chairman having put the amendment and proposition to the meeting, the amendment was lost.-Councillor J. Nicklin proposed “That Mr. Thomas Jones be elected assistant overseer”.—Alderman P. L. Prestage (Mayor) seconded the proposition, and it was carried unanimously.—Mr. A. H. Thorn-Pudsey proposed, and Mr. W. Francis seconded, that a box be provided to contain the parish books and documents, which was also carried.

BENTHALL.

MOTHERS' UNION.—At the Parish Church on Sunday afternoon a special service in connection with the Mothers' Union was held. The preacher was the Vicar (the Rev. W. A. Terry). During the course of his sermon, the Vicar spoke of the necessity of continued definite Bible and Prayer Book teaching for the children of Churchmen, this to be taught by those who believe in what they taught. He said they as Churchpeople claimed for their children that they should be brought up in the faith of their parents. There was a good congregation. Mr. Walter Davis ably presided at the organ.

VESTRY MEETING.—Yesterday week a general meeting of the ratepayers of the parish of Benthall, for the purpose of appointing Churchwardens and sidesmen, nominating overseers, and appointing an assistants overseer and collector of poor-rate for the parish, was held in the Parish Schoolroom; present :—The Vicar (the Rev. W. A. Terry), Messrs. G. G. P. Heywood, C. W. Coldicott, G. Potts, W. Allen (sen.), J, Simmonds, J. Wilde, R. Clinton, A. Wilde, Jas. Hartshorne, R. Whitmore, A. Bangham, M. Cross, R. Walkinshaw, W. Southorn, and W. Pugh.-After the Vicar's reading of the minutes of the last meeting. The Vestry proceeded to the appointment of an assistant-overseer and collector of poor-rate for the parish. There were two applicants for the post, Messrs. T. Jones and E. Oakes, both of Broseley. On the motion of Mr. W. Southorn, seconded by Mr. W. Allen (sen.) it was resolved that Mr. Edward Oakes be appointed and this was carried. - Subsequently the Churchwardens presented their accounts, showing a credit balance of 28s., and these were passed.—The Vicar they thanked the churchwardens and sidesmen for their services during the past year.—It was proposed by Mr George Potts, and seconded by Mr. J. Simmonds, that Mr. Gerald G. P. Heywood (Tickwood Hall) be re-elected people's warden for the ensuing year, and this was carried unanimously.—The Vicar stated that he had re-appointed Mr. C. W. Coldicott as his warden for the ensuing year.—The following were appointed sidesmen:—Messrs. J. Simmonds, Wm. Cross; and George Hartshorne.—The following were nominated overseers for the parish:—Messrs. Thomas J. Griffiths, Arthur Wilde, Robert Walkinshaw, James Poyner, and James E. Hartshorne.-During the meeting Mr. G. Heywood referred to the fact of the renovation and painting of the church, the contract for which had been given to a Broseley tradesman. In connection with this work it was proposed by Mr. William Allen, and seconded by Mr. J. Simmonds that the contractor should also be asked to give an additional estimate for opening out the roof. This was carried unanimously.— This meeting was brought to a close by a vote of thanks being proposed to the chairman by Mr. James E. Hartshorne, and carried unanimously.

7^th April 1906

Letters to the Editor

PROPOSED NEW BRIDGE AT IRON-BRIDGE.

Sir,—With regard to my letter some few weeks ago, respecting a free bridge, it appears from the meagre response that the people in this neighbourhood are more pleased to pay every day and suffer every inconvenience rather than persevere in the slightest degree to get that freedom of passage which is accorded to almost every human being out-side this district. I believe the income from the Iron Bridge and boat at Jackfield is something like £1,300 per year, and this means that the people are paying rates, indirectly, at the rate of 1s. 3d. in the pound or upwards. The people have got used to a rate of 1s. 6d. in the pound for water, which will in all probability be an everlasting burden on their shoulders, and the same remarks apply to the bridge and boats. Cannot something be done? Are there no influential people left in the district to help the working classes in this object, and will not the latter people help themselves to a certain extent? If a free bridge was put across at Jackfield it might be the wedge-end of getting a free passage in the whole of this district. We have read of motions and other things talked of at our latest Council meetings connected with this matter, but they have ended in nothing. The County Council and the Wenlock Council are the proper people to move in the matter, but they are getting far too ancient and too much of the “Rip Van Winkle” type. Mr. B. Maddox's remarks in your paper were the best I have known on the matter, i.e., to apply the £600 towards a free bridge. This money is left to the people in Iron-Bridge, and would be well spent in helping a good and worthy object. Some large ratepayers who do not have to pay for crossing the bridge only a few times a year wish the money to be used for reducing the rates. This class of people can better afford to pay the rates as they are than a poor man can keep on paying 13s. per year for crossing the river. There are cases where as many as four in a family have to pay £2 12s. per year. The writer knows that many times have men been stopped from going to their work because they had not a halfpenny to go across the river! WOLDORF.

BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.

WEDNESDAY. Present:—Alderman D. L. Prestage (Mayor), Councillors E. G. Exley, J. Nicklin, T. Doughty, T. Instone, and G. Keay, Messrs. P. H. Potts (town clerk), G. Stevenson (surveyor) H. Herbert (sanitary inspector), and E. Oakes (rate collector).

The Inspector reported that the district was free from infectious disease. He reported several nuisances, which were ordered to be abated.

Mr. Abberley (water inspector) reported that he had inspected the mains in the district, and found them all in good working order and free from leakage. He had repaired the conduits in King Street.—In reply to the Mayor, the Inspector said the reservoir had not yet been cleaned out. More water had been used during the week than usual, which he attributed to the dry season. He also reported that Mr. Clinton, landlord, desired the Harrington water, and was willing to pay the double rate.—The Mayor said it was a matter for the Joint Water Committee to consider.—Mr. Keay said he believed 17 people at Benthall wanted the water.—The Mayor said they must attend to their own district first.

With reference to the leaflet issued by the fire brigade, Mr. Doughty said he had seen the secretary on the matter, and a meeting had been held. He saw no objection to the leaflet regarding the scale of charges. He favoured the idea of getting a private subscription of £20 to form a fund.—Mr. Nicklin said he attended the meeting, and what he could gather was that the members of the brigade desired some remuneration for their services, and he asked if they were prepared to ensure some small amount. He proposed that they guarantee the expenses of the fire brigade when the latter turned out.—In reply to Mr. Keay, the Mayor said they had nothing to do with fire insurance companies.—Mr. Keay seconded the motion.—In reply to Mr. Doughty, the Clerk said they could make no claim against the insurance company, but no doubt the company would pay any expense that might be incurred.—The motion was carried.

Mr. Oakes reported that the general district rate was closed, and that £44 was yet to be collected on the water rate.

The Clerk reported a balance of £77 9s. 5d. in hand on the general district rate account, and an adverse balance of £155 19s. 9d. on the water account.

Four tenders were received for laying a sewer at the new hospital, and that of Mr. C. T. Smith (Broseley) for £213 9s. 7d. (plus compensation) was accepted.

BROSELEY.

ALL SAINTS' CHURCH.—On Sunday evening, the choir of Broseley Parish Church gave an excellent interpretation of the chorus, “Surely He hath borne our griefs” (Messiah). Mr. W. A. Garbett (a local tenor of some repute) gave an able rendering of the recit., “Thy rebuke hath broken his heart”, and the air, “Behold and see if there, be any sorrow”. Mr. W. H. Griffiths (choirmaster) conducted, and Miss Watkis, L.R.A.M., presided at the organ with ability.

CONCERT.—A very successful concert was given in the Broseley Liberal Room, yesterday week, for the benefit of Mr. A. Pope (a member of the committee), who has been out of employment, for some time. Mr. J. E. Hartshorne; presided over a good attendance. During the evening a number of selections were reproduced by means of a very fine gramophone, under the supervision of Mr. A. R. Pope. The song, “Sing him to sleep”, was very effectively rendered by Miss H. A. Jones (accompanied by her brother, Mr. E. J. Jones), the latter giving the songs, “The Village Blacksmith” and “The Whisper of Love”, in excellent style. Mr. A. Evans sang with power, “The Friar of Orders Grey”, and Mr. A. Nevitt, who was in excellent voice, sang with great taste, “The Children's Home” Mr. George Tonkiss proved himself an efficient accompanist.

TEMPERANCE FESTIVAL —The annual meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Band of Hope was celebrated in the chapel on Wednesday evening, and proved a great success. Mr T. G. Whittaker of Madeley presided over a large attendance, and in the course of an earnest and telling speech, said he was pleased to see so many present, a contrast to the meetings held there two years ago. He rejoiced to know that temperance principles were becoming better known, and acted upon, and this he considered was brought about mainly through the education given to the children in the various Band of Hope societies. He was informed by the Broseley secretary (Mr. J. A. Hartshorne) that they had a membership of 150, and the average attendance was 100. He hoped the friends would do their utmost to keep the society alive, and extend its influence.—Mr. Lingard (Iron-Bridge) also addressed the meeting. He spoke of the vast amount of money expended on strong drink, and the direful effects arising therefrom. He was pleased to think that 200 members in the House of Commons were total abstainers, and that practically all doctors, judges, and politicians condemned the use of strong drink. Temperance was making rapid strides, so that there was need not to be “downhearted”. — Miss Ridley, Norton, gave a very effective address from a Scriptural point of view, and she combated the fallacious idea that strong drink imparted strength to the individual using it. During the evening there was special solo and chorus singing by a juvenile choir of 70 voices, under the capable direction of Mr. P. Hartshorne, the efforts of the young performers giving evidence of careful training on the part of Mr. J. A. Hartshorne. Master H. Hurdley gave a nice rendering of the solo, “The Waif”, the choir joining in the chorus, which was much appreciated. Miss Hartshorne, gave a recitation, and Miss S. Hurdley sweetly rendered the solo, “Hold the Banter”, for which she received a hearty encore, A collection was taken to defray expenses.

PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY.

Before Alderman D. L. Prestage (mayor), Lord Forester, Captain George Forester, Alderman W. J. Legg and Dr. Collins.

WARNING TO THE PUBLIC.—In dealing with the rate cases the Mayor said he wished it to go forth to the public that rates were payable in advance, and were due when demanded.. If not paid within seven days of that upon which the first demand note was made ratepayers were liable to be summoned.

No Licence.— Thomas Turner, a labourer, Broseley, was fined l0s., including costs, for keeping a dog without a license.—Police-constable Lycett proved the case.

WARNING TO LADS. — Frederick Beddoes, Edward Pearce, John Meredith, and Arthur Matthew's, all lads were charged with playing football in the high-way at Jackfield. — Sergeant Bowen, in proving the case stated that he had received numerous complaints about lads kicking a football on the highway.—Defendants were cautioned, and ordered to pay 1s. each towards the costs.

7^th April 1906

THE PROPERTY MARKET.

Mr. B. J. Bott, Madeley, conducted a sale of leasehold and freehold properties at the Lion Hotel, Broseley, on Monday. There was a large attendance. A shop and dwelling-house, with three cottages adjoining, in High Street, Broseley, were knocked down to Mr. J. Hancock for £350. Four freehold dwelling-houses at The Green, Broseley, were purchased by Mr. J. Britton for £240: Two Freehold cottage in King Street, Broseley, were bought by Mr. H. Wilson-Cook, for £130. Four freehold cottages at the junction of King Street and Queen Street, Broseley, were withdrawn at £175. A lock-up shop and warehouse in High Street, Broseley, was also withdrawn at £50. Messrs. Potts and Potts, Broseley, were the vendors' solicitors.

28^th April 1906

BROSELEY.

PLEASURE FAIR.— This annual event was held on Tuesday. This year a field in Broseley Wood, in addition to the customary one adjoining the New Road, were engaged for the occasion, thus leaving the streets comparatively free for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. There was a large number of spectators, especially in the evening, when there was a great influx of visitors from the surrounding districts.

COURT LEET.— This institution, which is one of the oldest in the country, on Tuesday celebrated its anniversary in the form of a substantial dinner, generously given by Lord Forester. Early in the day the jury met at the old Court House, the residence of Mr. N. T. Hartshorne, and were sworn in by Mr. E. B. Potts, who has held the office of steward for up-wards of 40 years. Mr. T. R. Hill was elected foreman. The accounts having been presented and passed, and the constables re-appointed, an adjournment was made to the Lion Hotel, where a goodly company sat down to a sumptuous repast. Mr. G. Potts presided, and Sergeant H. Roberts occupied the vice-chair.—The cloth removed, the loyal and patriotic toasts were submitted and duly honoured.—Captain Roberts, in eulogistic terms, proposed the health of Lord Forester, which was enthusiastically received.—Mr. Owen Bates, in proposing the “Town and Trade of Broseley”, observed that during the past 12 months trade had been very bad, but he was pleased to say that things were looking brighter. (Applause.)—Mr. W. Roberts responded.—Mr. Kitson submitted the health of the chairman, which was well received, and acknowledged by Mr. G. Potts.—The other toasts were “The Vice-chairman”, proposed by Mr. Meare, and responded to by Sergeant Roberts; “The Host and Hostess”, proposed by Mr. Hill, and responded to by Mr. Hancock; “The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces”, proposed by the Chairman, and acknowledged by Sergeants Roberts and Tinsley. —During the evening songs were contributed by Messrs. Bentley, Cornish, Davies, Lawley, Baden, J. Mear, H. Roberts, A. Hancock, J. Hearn, and Charlton. The proceedings concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

CHOIR FESTIVAL.—This annual festival in aid of the choir funds was held in the Congregational Church on Thursday evening. The work selected this year was the cantata, “Daniel”, which was admirably rendered by the choir, assisted by a few friends. An orchestral accompaniment greatly conduced to the success of the undertaking. The choruses were splendidly executed; the voices being evenly balanced, and well sustained throughout. The solos were undertaken with ability by Mrs. G. P. Bagley and Miss Alice Jones (sopranos), Miss Hattie Jones (contralto), Mr. A. Evans (bass), Mi. A. Williams (baritone), Mr. H. Bunnagar, sen., Mr. H. Bunnagar, jun., and Mr. J. Quinn (tenors). There was a large and appreciative audience. Mr. A. Evans (choirmaster) ably conducted.

5^th May 1906

MADELEY GUARDIANS' MEETING. YESTERDAY.

Present:—Mr. T. Weaver (chairman), the Revs. Marsden Edwards and W. A. Terry, and Messrs. J. Davies, J. Clayton, C. Beddard, J. E. Hartshorne, C. Bagnall, T. Roden, H. Hughes, E. Bullock, J. E. Boulton, J. Stanley, G. Windsor, A. Rhodes, G. P. Heywood, H. Boycott, B. Maddox, A. A. Exley, Heywood, H. Davies, W. F. Bryan, A. H. Thorn-Pudsey (clerk), G. Watson (master), J. C. Mole and W. Edge (relieving officers).

The Clerk stated that he had received notice that the county rate for the year would be 1s., an increase of halfpenny.

Mr. Clayton reported that he had obtained 80 sleepers at 5d. each. He was instructed to purchase more.

The master and matron's application for a substantial increase in their salaries was then considered.—The Master, in support of his application, stated when he was first appointed in 1896 there were 94 inmates, and now there were 165; the number in the hospital was 26 and now 39; children 4, and now 15 school children and 21 infants; the number of vagrants admitted during the year 1896 was 96, and last year 1,028. They cured their own ham, and during the past three months he had made a profit of £9 13s. in wood-chopping. There were, he added, extra rooms to attend to, and that the cost per head for the inmates was 11½d. less than in 1896. (Applause.) His present salary was £70 a year, and his wife £40. — Mr. Davies said there was no member who desired to keep down the expenditure more than he did, in fact he had earned the name at the Borough Council of being an economist, but what they had heard from Mr. Watson showed clearly that his duties had considerably increased. He also spoke in favour of the matron's abilities, and moved that the master's salary be increased to £85, and the matron's to £50.—Mr. Clayton seconded the motion, which was supported by the Chairman, and Messrs. Rhodes and Maddox. Mr. Roden moved that the master's salary be increased to £90, which was seconded by the Rev. W. A. Terry.—The amendment was lost, and the original motion was carried unanimously.—The Master thanked the Board far their kind consideration, and said the increase would be covered in the profits of wood-chopping.

The Board then proceeded with the question of superannuation to Mr. J. Dixon, late collector for Broseley and Linley parishes. — Mr. Dixon, in a letter, asked the Board to add 10 years to his service.—The Clerk remarked that he had completed 26 years' services, and the amount of his superannuation money was £44 4s. 1d. a year, out of which Broseley parish would find £23.—It was decided, on the motion of Mr. W. H. Davies, not to add any years to his services.

The Master reported a large number of vagrants having been admitted during the fortnight.—The Chairman said they would have to do something to check the number.—The Master said he only gave the men bread and water, and the women bread and gruel, or broth.—The House Committee were asked to consider the matter.

The Master reported that he had received a parcel of magazines from Miss Roun

IRONBRIDGE

WENLOCK EDUCATION COMMITTEE.

BROSELEY.

IRON-BRIDGE.

Letters to the Editor

JACKFIELD SCHOOL AND ITS LITTLE BED.

BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.

IRON-BRIDGE

Letters to the Editor

WENLOCK TOWN COUNCIL.

MADELEY (SALOP) UNION. APPOINTMENT OF COLLECTOR OF POOR RATES FOR THE PARISHES OF BROSELEY AND LINLEY.

Letters to the Editor

PROPOSED FREE FOOTBRIDGE OVER THE SEVERN AT IRON-BRIDGE.

BROSELEY.

PETTY SESSIONS.- TUESDAY

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.

WEDNESDAY.

NOTICE.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT, 1889.

SALE OF COAL.

BOROUGH OF WENLOCK.

BROSELEY SANITARY DIVISION.

BROSELEY.

WENLOCK EDUCATION COMMITTEE

BROSELEY,

Letters to the Editor

BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL.

BROSELEY.

PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY.

THE PROPERTY MARKET.

BROSELEY.

MADELEY GUARDIANS' MEETING. YESTERDAY.

JACKFIELD SCHOOL
AND ITS LITTLE BED.