The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1877-09-11 00:00:00

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Mr. WALLIS elaborately argued that the town should
consume the gas for the public 111111114 by meter instead of
at so iouch per lamp. Ile could prove, he said, that if
this were done, we should save .I%.Mu or .Clloi a year.
When the 1110011 is full the lamps are not lighted, and
sometimes, the sky being clouded, the town is quite
dark. The lighting of the streets, he thought, should lie
controlled by the police.
The M Avon believed that the town would lose consider-
ably by having meters but
•Mr THOMAS considered that we should save consider'
I ably, besides avoiding disputes with the (lIIA Cumpany.
After much conversation, Mr. Alderman HOWARD
moved, and Mr. WALLIS seconded, a resolution that the
Town Clerk make enquiries to ascertain in what boroughs
the public lamps are suppled per meter, the expense of
the same, met whether that is found to give more satis-
faction than a contrai•t :a a lump SUM per lamp.

DORSET PLACE AND THE PLAIN.
Mr. I,civyyd, said thepavement in front of Dorset Place
jun a very dilapidated -tile, and as this is a respectable
row of houses, the pavement ought to In, repaired. He
moved that the committee go and inspect the .Iw-e and
preAent a report at the next meeting.—liecouded by Mr.
HOWARD and .greed to.
Next Mr. Loynd. called attention to the state of the
steps leading from the Plain to High-street West, and the
surveyor was instructed to repair thew, at his earlieatcon.
venience.

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The Maim' state.? that Mr. Welgforil hail several times
eafial his attention to the dirty state of the Hall, hut Mr.
Welsford seemed to thiok a go al hand-acruiiiiing could
meet the cage. It had heen so many years without being
repainted that the question is whether it aliould not be
done now At present it was a disgrace to the tiwn.
Mr. AYLEIMURY asked whether the Council are
warranted in spending the money in the present state of
the funds? If the Hall were his private proporty he
should have it cleaned down ars?, and as, how it would
look.
Mr. WEISFORD proposal that the entrance to the hail
be washed.
Agreed to.

RECREATION GROUND.
It WOE now about two o'clock, Mr. TIMMAR adjourned
his motion as to the formation of • recreation ground.

ADDITIONS TO THE POI.ICE CELLS.
The MAYOR Called on Ur. Alderman Thomas to introduce
this sublect
Mr. Tttoess said it had been reported over and over
again by the Inspector that the cell accommodation is
inadequate. On more than one occasionhe had seen three
or four at a time in one cell, and there was no convenience
for properly separatinz the sexes. Some members of the
Watch Committee had pointed opt to the Inspector certain
alterations proposed, and he thought theoe would meet
his views. Therefore, he (Mr. Alderman Thomas) pro-
posed that the cells be altered in accordance with the plan
sanctioned by the Government Inspector, and that tenders
be invited for the work.
Mr. Alderman How san : Why not go in for a new place
altogether, and save £lOO a year. Mr. Howard then again
explained his plan, to have police barracks, by which the
whole of the force would he available at once, in case of
need, and it would not be necessary to keen a man always
on duty at the station.
Mr. Love.i.t. obiected to the Council putting themselves
at the mercy of the &A eminent Inspector.
The MATOR sai I that sometimes the cells were mainly
occupied by soldiers and sailors, who used such foul and
obscene language in the hearing of the females who might
be in other cello, that it would drive the Council even to do
more than what svais propiised.
Mr. Wsols having requested a further supply of paper,
Mr. HOWARD mid there is land in Helen-lane available,
a good deal of money belonging to the police force may he
invested, and by means of the rents the policemen would
pay for their quarters, the Council would save the money
over and over again. If there is any row, all that will
have to be done will be ti send to the police barracks, and
the men would be all there. Ile hoped the Mayor would
have the subject put on the notice paper.
The MAYOR agreed to have this done.

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WALKER: I thin we ought to do something with
regard to this gas contract, and not go on as we are going
now.
Mr. WALLIS: We will take that up directly.
The MAYOR : Mr. Wallis is charged with gas. (Great
laushter).
Mr. WAWS said he was coming to that question, and
he would take up the smoke business by an.l by.
LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH QUESTIONS,
Mr. WALKER said some little while ago he called atten-
tion to the fart of a circus coming into the town, and
asked if the Mayor had given permission.
The Malicia ; In the present case I have, Mr. Walker;
in that I had not.
Mr. WALKER continued that in the present case there is
actually no room for the circus in the Park, unless they go
across footpaths. He -ailed attention last time to the
circus going on a footpath across land belorbring to Mr.
Councillor Snook. A hole was left in the footpath, and
last evening a young man employed by the railway com-
pany fell over an obstruction, and Caine very near breaking
his bones.
The MAron replied that a week or 10 days since Mr.
Vickery brought into the magistrates' mini a person who,
he supposed, was to take charge of this circos, and it was
understood that they would not at ail interfere with the
croniings. He (His Worship) rmuinded Mr. Vickery of
the complaints that hail been made, this person promised
that no holes should be left in the crossings, and Mr.
Vickery said he would take care that this should be
attended to.
Mr. WALKER assured the Mayor there is no room for a
circus tent, without the ropes meeting the paths.
The MAYOR: From time immemorial they have gone
into the Park.
Mr. WALKER : But the phi" is full of visitor.,
The MAYOR mid he was strict and definite in hi
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dime' Zs": first for tho .17;es-e-t:;a. iio-n..;f tin public foot-
aocondiy that every vestige of the circua having
been there should is,
removed.
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Mr. Sauna said it was strictly arranged that the circus
should not int,rfere with any footpaths or roads whatever,
and that everything was to be replaced as before they
came.
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In answer to Mr. 110waltn. Mr. SNOOK laid he had been
paiiL
The MAYOR remarked that, the gentlemen who let the
land having been resuunerat.l, it appeared to him that
Mr Snook was the sinner, laid Mr. Robinson.
Mr, WALKER understissl there were. hides there now
into wlocli aluau might fall. . . . . .

-Mr. SNOOK Could -point out holes into which a cart
might fall: ho had filled up more holes in the Park than
anyone else.
DRAIN.

POCK

TERRACII

Mr. DesNis Raked if any communication had been re-
ceived from the Wyke Regis Sanitary Authority t
WELSFORD, clerk to the authority, believed that if
Mr. Dennis would look over there he would find the
nuisance abated.
HOPE DEFERRED.
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Mr. DENNIS enquired whether any communication had
been received from Mr. Ilawkesley respecting the drainage
of the Park, also whether Mr. Hawkesley had sent in his
bill for expenses.
The Karon said that no report had been sent, which
might chow that Mr. Hawkesley was so well satisfied
with the drainage of the Park that he did not intend to
be in a hurry about it. No bill had been received. The
most pressing letters had been sent to Mr. Hawkesley to
know whether he does intend to send a report or not.
Mr. DENNIS : Do you mean that Mr. Hawkesley treats
this Board with just that consideration which you have
just stated?
The Mavoi t I mean to say that the words I have just
mentioned embody the substance of what has passed.
Mr. SNOOK asked whether there was to be no definite
time fixed for the sending in of the report?
Th. MAYOR had heard that some gentleman had the im-
pression that pressure had been put on Mr. Hawkesley to
prevent his replying. But in fact, the pressure had been
on the other side, that Mr. Hawklesley should at once
carry out the wishes of the Council and send in his
report MrSNOOK had heard such a remark as the Mayor had
mentioned, but he had answered in the way his Worship
had. Still, he wished to know if the matter was to re-
main open, for Mr. Hawkesley to reply or not
Mr. Derests said that if the Mayor had beard such
remarks, they did not come from his (Mr. Dennis's) lips.
Mr. NV•t.Liti : Professional men do not like to split on
one another, and that is the reason of Mr. Hawklealey's
tardiness.

Mr. WELSFORD said Mr. ilawkeeley is • man of such
statsdin that having chosen to investigate the state of
the Perk,he will discharge hie duty honestly and
He no more cares for the Local Government Board
than he does for • private individual. and when his report
does come it will be honest and fair.

Mr. DZIMIII knew that when the month of November pleasing sad agreeable duty. While 1 cannot but regret
cornea, if the matter is opened then, there will be • that they did not select as their reprenentatb • some
tremendous disturbance made in the town. individual of higher rank than myself, ann nit, p..eming
The Marian assured the Board that it would be oratorical powers, lam sensible of the honour they Ira'',
Impossible for the Town Clerk, without insulting Mr. done me, and am delighted to think that my name willies
Hawkesley, to write more strongly than he had. sesociated in your mind with what I trent will be a very
Mr. DENNIS'S object was that the Board should deal happy memory. Sometime age, it rumour reached us that
with the Pick at once. Mr. Clifton had heen offered an oppolutinent the
Mr. THOMAS was only sorry they did not plat confidence acceptance of which w.itild have necessitated his leaving
in the Surveyor and have the work lline Portland. The officers thereupon decided to pre.nt hi
The MAYOR feared they would be thrown on their own on his departure, with some object, which, while serving
resources after all. SA a testimony of their regard and reepect, would likewise
On the suggestion of Mr. AYLESBURY it was resolved recall to hie mind In future the place and the persens with
that the Town Clerk write seine to Mr. Ilawitenley, whom, for so many years, he had been lionourahly
informing him that the Board are most serious in desiring connected. Mr. Clifton having, however, elected to
to receive his report. remain Governor of Portland Proom (with which his name
REMOVAL OF A PUBLIC LAMP. Will he inseparably aanociated), the officer. have requested
Mr. WIIBB ached who had authorieed the removal of the rue to prevent to you, in their name', thin exeeeent
lamp oppenite the corner of Bondatreet without commit. portrait of your hunband —Mere the pertenit was
Inc the Lamp Committee, uncover.' with Kr. Driver's aseetancej a limo( of
Tire Macon " pleaded guilty." It win shown to him the esteem and regard they entertain for you, for him,
that the lamps on the lower part of the Esplanade and for every seemlier of your family. I beg, tie retort.,
required to be shifted, if an uniform distance of 50 yards your acceptance of the picture, and with it, tire exprenenet
between each WM to be secured, like those on the upper of our united cordial good wisher fer the health, prosperity,
part of the Enplaned°, and the Gee Manager eked for the and happiness of you all. (Applause.)
Bond-street one to be removed. At first he (the Mayor) Mrs. CLIFTON then stepped forward and admired the
objected, saying he could not have it done without the portrait, which is a very fine crayon enlargement,
authority of the Larrrp o.llllMitt.; blit Mr. Stone pressed finished in mezzo-tint, end it was considered to be •
him, an the men were on the spot at work, the Prince of worthy al ecimen of Mr. Debenhem's art. A wish wee
Wales was shortly expected, arid as IS was ituptheible to she frequently expressed that Mr. Debenhate bad been
call the eo 1111 l nittee together, ho (the Mayor) took the there, to photograph the pleasing ncene.
renpeneibility on himself. Mr. Ceirrox said: Major Horne, ladle., and gentleman,
Mr. WALLN: What has the Prince of Wales got to do and the whole of the °finer. of this prison, it is with no
with my neck. ordinary feelings of pleasure and gratification that I avail
Mr. THOMAS regretted that the Mayor had allowed him- mynelf of the privilege of responding to the kind and
self to be over-persuaded Be the removal of the lamp handsome speech which Major Horne has Put delivered
danger hail been created, awl he should ask that the Loop you. It in perfectly true that I was offered an appoint-
he repleciel in it its original position. ment elsewhere: but, after being neseciated with you all
The MAYOR said if itecessaay he would divide the Board fir so many pars, I elected to remain where I am, and
upon the subject here I hope to remain to the does of my "(Baal life.
Mr. WELSVORD recalled what Mr. Robertson had so (Applause.) 'DI behelf of Mrs. Clifton I return you her
often told them—that the Enplaned° is the shop of the moat sineere and grateful thanks for the valuable prevent
town, and he approved what the Mayor had done, in order whirl you have junt now given her, and I sin only
to procure the letter lighting of the Enplanade. ex prensing her feelings when I say it will ever be treasured
Mr. Wginsvolui alto pointed out the great improvement by her as a memento of the meet feeling and kindly regard
se to the renpectability of the company on the Faplanede which you all feel towards her. I cannot do otherwise
at night, since the lighting had been improved. than accept it also as a compliment to myself and a
Mr. HOWARD remarked that so far from a lamp right In spontaneous acknowledgment of my humble endeavours,
frent at the street being desirable, • lamp inunediately in while carrying telt the strict rules of the service, to do
front is a source of danger. everything T could to promote the weltbeing of every
Mr. WEBB did not objert to the mere fact of the lamp officer in this Entabliehment. (Applause.) I shall cyst
having been removed: but only to its having been dune regard this se a valuable memento of their appreciation of
without consulting the Lamp Committee. my humble endeavours, during the welbnigh thirteen
CAR STAND. yearn we have peened together. While great confidences
Mr. WALLIS called attention to the state of the cab had to be placed in you, not one of yes has ever betrayed
stand, and explained that some improvement ought to be that Duet, and while agitations have disturbed other
reale prisons, nit one hits ever legit himself t I anything of the
The Serveyor's plan involved an expense of £IIM, and kind. To this is attributahle the adisfactory state of the
it was agreed to *Mt until the Calourn's Shelter wax eon, prism, which 1111 two recent occasion+ hISIA been recerded
mewed, and then Mr. Wail idea should be mein con. by iny superiors. I twain return you all, in the muno of
snit:red. Mrs. Clifton, my faintly, and ineself, my hearty thinks
The Board ae,eded ti fie the drinking founbun which ter this memento of your esteem, aid I have not the least
Mr. Howard kindly prerided for the homes on the cab doubt that when from age and incapacity, lam no More
stand, eonneeted with ira, this present will te eeliieri, and even
long NO, when lam no more. (hew.) I hole it will he
my lot to serve among yeit all, and to meet with the mu*
kind unanimity awl good feeling that I have experienced
hitherto. (Applause.)