The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1877-08-14 00:00:00

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IM.rARK.

Mr. WALKER stated that Mr. Devenish had, very much
to his credit, covered over large spaces in the Park, and
much improved it.
The Mason : If you think it is to his credit—Go thou,
and do likewise. (Laughter).
Mr. WALKER : Yes, we will, if you don't ask us for any
money by way of rates.
The Tows CLERK had had a letter from Mr. Hawke:is
ley's chief Clerk, stating that Mr. flawkesley was away
from home, hut that the Local Board's letter should be
forwarded to him.
Mr. WAI.KER said, in spite 2f
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the Park, the piece wee full of visitors...
It w!.e ier!ed that, this spoke very well for the Park.
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Mr. Wi;Chara had tenderud for paving, &c., Ilardwick-
Mteet, at .C7FM.

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Mr. WELSFORD thought the Loral Board cannot do
better than make true road, which is the road to be made;
they will thus have one good road in the Park, and also be
in a position to a,certain their legal position as to the pay-
ment of the expense.
Mr. WALKER seconded, and it was agreed to.
ST. MART'S CLOCK.

Mr. Butt, offered to wind the clock stc., at £2 2s. per
year; but he must have .£3 10s. the first year. Mr.
John Vincent., jun., tendered £4; Mr. Oliver, at £4 to.;
Mr. J. B. Cole, at £4; or £7, including gilding and other
repairs. Mr. Butt's tender was accepted.
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The committees iii-i;;;;;naaiiM.-1,11 accepted.
GROUND.

Mr. 'rimless ;aid the matter he was about to speak of
was of some importance at the present moment. The
land under the embankment is now offered for sale, and if
it could In purchased and added to that part now Part
land and part water, and that could be filled up and made
for Weymouth a public recreation ground it will he a
great improvement. He moved "That it is desirable to
form • public recreation ground at or near the newly en-
closed land near the Cris House, and that a communication
be made to Messrs. Mißadge, to ascertain the price of the
land under the embankment near thereto, now under
notice of sale."—Seconded by Mr. Ames, and agreed to.
Mr. Taorial had also heard the Mico trustees are about
to make improvements at the George Inn, and he thought
it would be well to make overtures to them with the ob-
ject of getting the premises setback.
Mr. WALKEZ mentioned that the Local Board have
compulsory powers ; but he agreed with other members
that it would he well to get the improvement effected
amicably, and enquiries are to be made. Minor business
was also transacted before the Board rose.

THE FLAGS were halldnasted on the day of Mr. Ward
Hunt's funeral.
I'euSTGUARD insPrXTION. —Admiral Phillimore, in the
Hawk, arrived at Portland last week, inspected the coast-
guard station* and proceeded to the west.
Rffisvoacemoirts.--tiforty.two men from the Depot
Centre at Bury, in charge of Lieut. Scott, arrived at
Portland, at midnight on Tuesday, by special train, and
joined the 120th Regiment.
RAILWAY DIRICTOViIf VISIT.—On Friday a special train,
with directors and officials of the South-Western Railway
Company, came to Portland, and the new line of railway
to the Breakwater was carefully inspected.
Per.rrY CI:STOIC—On the anniversary of the battle of
Minden, every one of the 20th Regiment, soldiers and
officers, each wore a rose in his hat Large numbers had
been obtained for the purpose from a nursery at Slough.
CIUCKYT. —More than one cricket match has lately
been played in the Naval Ground, near Host Hodsdon
Royal Victoria Hotel. The last was on Saturday. when
Portland Club beat a party of Weymouth visitors by about
20 rues, Only one innings was played.
CHAFF-CUTTER ACCIDENT. —We learn that three minor
accidents have happened within the last fortnight from
children meddling with chaff-cutters. Finger-tops have
been cut off: but after the dreadful death of little
Frampton, at Wakehatn, public opinion will probably
justify a free use of the whip in driving away children
from danger.
Tioattinota.—At the Dorchester County Police Court on
Saturday last the following licenses were transferred, Mr.
Supt. Batty giving all the applkants • r.haracter for re-
spectability -"The Portland Roads Inn from Robert
Hewett Ilorswell to William IDvlder. The "Brittania"
! from Charles Warren to Edward Way, and the "Victory"
from John Smith to Thomas Gullick, formerly a warder
at the Prison, and now retired upon • pension.
Ting ClielfrilL Ftger.—The Minotaur. 17 Rlllll.. armour-
Wship, Captain Lord Walter T. Kerr, bearing the
I Vice-Admiral Sir F. Beauchamp Seymour, R.C.R,
Conusander-in-Chief, and the Black Prince, 20armour-
plated ship, Captain E. H. Howard, bearing tile deg of
Reer-stdmind W. H. Dowell, C. 8., second in commend,