The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-06-05 00:00:00

PILE PIER.
James Taylor and Matthew King were appointed col.
lectors of tolls at El per week, ou the Pile Pier. Capt.
Court and William Dennis were the uusuoceasfol can-
didates.
BOARD OF HEALTH.

The )(aro& said that inure than one resolu-
tion had been passed on the subject of Messrs.
Cox and Bracher's encroachment. and it had
been agreed that steps shoold be taken to enforce •
penalty. Mr. Con was accordingly summoned beiore
the Bench the previous day, but I he magistrates (Wetted
their decision for • week, to take the opinion of the
present meeting whesber Mr. Con should be proceeded ,
against, independently of • fine. The magistrates felt a '
delicacy in arriving at • conchision, not wishing--being
members of the Board also to act the part of both
judge and jury. The Town Cita k, -bon he had spoken
to, was of opinion that be encroachment might be re-
moved without enforcing the fine. —After sonic discus-
sion as to whether Mr. Con was the arty to be Pro-
ceeded against, he haring declared before the magistrates
, that he was not the occupier,—the Maroa read the
following letter which had that morning been sent in
by Mr. Con
Gentlemen,—l respectfully beg to call your atten-
tion to the following encroachments recently made by
various persons in this town, to the inconvenience and
danger of the public. The first that I would direct
your attention to is an enclosure of about 200 feet of the
public property in Hope-street, month, where you will
And a new brick wall built entirely aroa the street,
enclo.ing • considerable portion a it for the purpose of
• yard, which said enclosure has been pert of •
public' street since the sth of April, 1765, which,
by deeds and the evtdence of several of the old
inhabitants, I can prove to you. This encloeure
ha• reeentl I been made by Mr. Clark for J. A.
Devenish. Esq. The hest is sn encroachment of con•
siderable importance to the public safety, and one which
I trust will be removed with all possible speed. I allude
to three niaster lama projecting several feet from the
wall of • new hotel, milled the Fountain, near the railm'ay 411jult. ‘l4lllll bat Not, boso,put up, and which,
from the traffic that cow is, and must increase. up
and down that street, are of • very dageroua nature, as
In the event of any loaded wagon or 'btla striking against
them, there is no doubt but that passing foot passengers
would be killed by their tall. nit' encroachment is, I
believe, also made by J. A. Devenish, Esq.
'•I would alio direct your attention to another, Per-
haps equally dangerous encroachment, and one of which
many complaints have been made by the public. It is
the projection of an immense brass liar from the paint-
slice,, window of Mr. Hibbs, at 72, Bt. Thomas-street,
which protrudes 10 inches from the wall over the path-
way, and is an obstruction of • far worse and dangerous
nature than icy shop front or bow window in the town.
This encroachment, I believe, an be removed by the
Inspector of Nuisances without the interference of the
Board, but as be has not interfered in the natter, I now
beg to bring it under your notice.
"Thu. with the two former encroachmenta, being
made by members of your honourable Board, who are
now strongly advocating the non-encroachruent prin-
ciple, I am sore in their desire to benefit the public, to
act with decency, condatency, and honesty to all per.
sons, will at ooce cause them to be removed.

"here is also an eneroachinent made by Mr. Martin,
baker, on the ('hapelry, by putting in two bow windows
on ground that has been dedieated to the public for
more than 20 years, to which I beg to direct your
attention.

"(Signed) EDGAR Coe."
Whilst the letter was being read, Mr. Thompsion osid
tbe letter was written in such • temper as not to
deters.) the attention of the Board, but Mr. TIZARD and
Mr. DIVE:CHIN thought that all documents sent to the
Board should be reed. After some discussion it was
decided that the penalty should not be enforced, and
that the Town Surveyor be directed at once to take
down Mr. Cue's shop front and place it back even with
the face of the building.—Mr. PUTIIRCART said : That
by adopting that course, the Board would shift the
onus of action from the shoulders of the magistrates to
the Local Board, and he protested against the proceeding.
After some distortion respecting the Bye-laws, the
Board adjourned till Friday.

FRIDAY.

An adjourned meeting of the Council was held on
Friday, but the reporters were not admitted, as they
were told it would simply be • committee meeting.
Business however WU twisacted by them which could
Dot be transacted in coininittee, but by the Board,
sitting as such. Amongst other matters, we understand,
It was determined to pull down the front of the shop
recently erected by Mr. Diesch, in St. Mary's-street.—
Mr. Cox also sent in the following letter:—
"I reaped:o4l*g to remind you of the encroachments
that 1, as a ratepayer, brought under your notice at the
last meeting of your honourable Board, and I trust
that you will see that the large picot, of land (stoles
from the public in Hope-street, south), is restored forth-
with. That those dangerous projections in front of the
Fonntain Hotel best once removed ; and that due at-
tention be paid to the*e notice* when given you by the
ratepayers of this tows, as you must be fully aware that '
they have the power and inclination to compel you to
do your duty. I have called the attention of the In.
speetor of Nuisanern to Hibbe's encroachments at 72,
Si. Thomas-street, and he informed me thet it was the
duty of the Surveyor to see to it ; and I hope you will
not isompromise your po•ition by winking any longer at
anenossolienents made by members of your Board. He
(Hibbs) has also stoles about 15 feet of the public pro-
perty ie front of his workshop in Bond-street, to which.
I Ml* also direct your attention."
(sirned) B. Coe."
A resolution was also passed to open the new Pile
Mar at 4 o'clock on the following day. The discumion
i• 'visions matters lasted several hours.
konCincrtuu.-,..4. Aop4illllol4.—Tbe shop of Mr.
1' l'oqicy anthikro. Cornhill, has beep appoiatid
for inforpuption generally on matters 0011-
,
111 the Mire 51nring the Eabibition week.
VoLurrnan Itiitett.—The members of this Corp.
will gain* to ChUrCh ill full uniform on Sunda,
oat

POLICK. —On Wednesday morning Thomas Panqit
was brought up in custody, before J. Mnsor,
charged by his master, /dr. Henry Groves, with being
drunk and disorderly. It !appeared that the defendant
Mut been to Cern° twice with his team on Tuesday, and
when he returned at 11 o'clock at night hit master told
his he was drunk, an imputation which he denied in
very rough language. The case was dismissed, as the
constable who a p pre liewled defendant...mid he w rivet ly
sober, and Mr. Ensor reprimanded the complainant for
giving the man into custody instead of swim 1111 l ing him.
BROADWAY. -- Chaff 1 A unirersary.—On Sunday
week, the Rev. It. Cooke, superintendent of the
Weymouth circuit, preached two impressive
11101111 at the Wesleyan Chapel, Broadway, on behalf
of the trust funds, to overflowing congregations; and
on Monday a tea meeting was held, when the chapel
was well filled. After ten, addresses were delivered
by time Rev. IL Cooke, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Mole,
Mr. Spreckley, and Mr. Sherren. The whole of the
proceedings connected with the anniversary were
very satisfactory to all who took part in them.

BRIDPORT. Openiny of a sew Independent
CAupel.—On Thursday week, the public services
connected with the opening of the new Independent
Chapel in this town were celebrated. In the morn-
ing the Bev. A. M. Brown, L L D., of Cheltenham,
preached from Zechariah, :3rd chapter. 9th and 10th
verses; in the afternoon the Bev. T. J. Harrison, of
London, from Luke, 24th chapter, 49th verve; and
in the evening Samuel blorley, Esq., of London,
presided at a public meeting. After prayer and an
excellent address from the Thallium', the financial
statement of the building committee wits read, from
which it appiawed that about .E. 72 were required to
meet existing demands. The Rev. Mr. C ler, of
Poole, then delivered •condenserl, but comprehensive
and excellent address, illustrative of ramgregab al
polity, in which he wits appropriately followed by
J. Finch and Eusebius Smith, Eaga The collection
was then made, The Her. J. 11. Wilson (Guidon),
Thompson (licaminster), BrOWII (Wrexham), Harri-
son (London), .1. Hoye. (14-idport), and other friedds
also spoke, and at the close the gratifying fact was
announced that all liabilities were met, and the sum
of .f 9 remained in band. The chapel is situated in
the very best part of the town, on freehold land. It
is of the geometrical, or early decorated Gothic style
of architecture. The exterior is faced with rubble
stone and Bath stone dressings. Thu front window
is of elegant and effective design, in a hold and
handsome gable' terminating at its apex with a
carved finial of gocsl proportions ; four light but.
tressed turrets, with finials attached. flank the build-
ing and give it a very attractive appearance. A
cold collation and tea were provided in the new
school-room behind, in the intervals of service, both
of which were numerously attended. That such a
place of worship, capable of aocomodating 1,000
persons, with vestries, schoolroom, &c., at a cost of
neirly £4,000, should have been built and opened
free from all liability in a space of little more than
twelve months, is regarded us striking proof of the
power of the voluntary principle, and together with
the attendance on the clay of opening, the excellent
discources and addresses delivered, with the
importunate supplications offered, afforded abundant
matter for congratulation to the esteemed minister
and church over • Lich he presides, and praise to
God fur so deigning to crown with signal success their
endeavours to erect • house for His glory.

BLANDPORD.—Preaching through the Prem. —Tbe
Bishop having preached a sermon to the Salisbury
Hide Corps, a printol copy has been sent to each
member of the Blandford Hide Corps.
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TH E BATH Ai I) WEIT OF END LAND S HOW.-
Wa understand some of the trades of this place
will by represented at Dorchester on the 6th and
7th inst., and that specimens of floral and horticul-
tural productions will lc sent from tnis town and
neiglibourhmwl. The circuitous route rill Wimbonie,
is a prolonged and tedious way of reaching Dor-
chester, and we trust our energetic townsman, Mr.
Ey ere, and others, will provide suitable nicks of
conveyance, by which the more direct 16 miles may
be travelled over.

TINTINHULL.--Our village bells rang merrily on
Saturday week, and the quiet inhabitants were much
enlivened, on the occasion of the retuni of My.
Charles Lye and family from Australia, (and no
doubt, with a few old rusty nuggets of gold.) The
above persons were inhabitants of this parish, but
have been residing in Australia for a great number
of years, and their return has caused a great deal of
mirth. We understand Mr. Lye gave away a large
quantity of cider to the poorer elassos, and all seemed
delighted at the arrival of this long absent family.
Count CASTLE. -On Thursday evening last this
town was enlivened by a visit from the 2nd Dorset
Volunteer Ride Corps, numbering about 50. Having
met at the drill.ground half way-house, they
marched to Corte Castle, accompanied by the fife-
and-drum band, to the boundary of the borough,
where they were met by the brass band playing
sundry favourite marches. They marched tlinuigh
the principal street, returning opposite the old croo.
Lieutenant Lucy allowed 20 minutes for refresh-
ment. Sergeant Drew proposed that each member
should aubscribe 61. sash toward* remunerating the
bands, which was readily responded to. At the ex•
piration of the time allowed for the halt the
volunteers fell in and marched in the same order as
they entered, the Purbeck portion accompanying
them to Moreton. Three cheers were given for the
Queen, and the Wareham members continual their
march home.

WWl' MONDAY—Two clubs, mustering together
about 300 members, walked to church, headed
by two brass bands. After dining together they
pissed the day in the castle. Owing to the
boisterous state of the weather few strangers were
present.
Cusitsfouni.—Se. Mary'a, ratheredone. —This ele•
gent little church was decorated in the most tasteful
manner on Whitsunday iri honour of the feast of
Pentecost. The brass cross above the altar, or
rather that which occupies the centre arch of the
reredos, was hung with a bouquet of roses; and
another much larger bouquet of flowers was hung in
each of the side arches; and above, on the cornice,
was placed a row of flowers. A beautiful design of
the sacred monogram in Gothic characters, composed
of ivy and flowers, was placed on either side of the
; east window. On each side of the credence table
was a vase of flowers. Flowers were also placed in
front of the organ, on the chancel stalls, and wreathed
around the brass lecterue. In front of the pulpit was
across composed of ivy and roles, and another cross
was placed upon the font, composed of ivy, fern,
and lilies of the valley. The Rev. T. L Iloutefiore,
the rector, was the celebrant. The services were:
Matins, Litany, and the Sacrament of the Holy
Eucharist, at II a.m., and Even-song and sermon at
1 3 p.m

A llzrz•cit or TUN LONDON CLUBS—The young
man about tosn in London of the present day is a great
improvement, in my humble opinion, upon the Tom and
Jerry type which found favour in the eyes of oar
fathers. At least in • London club a young gentleman
associates with young gentleinen of his own clam—his
diaper is put before him with an attention to cleanliness
and propriety, of which, if English homes, almost of the
humblest kind, are destitute, all I can say is, the
English homes ought to he very much lushamed of tient-
Belem. It may probably surprise you to hear—butt
is, notwithstanding, the troth—that Silkier cent.—l
might even say more--of the dinners furnished ewery
day to the members of the London claim collectively are
served at rates varying from 2s. 9d. to 3s. 6d.,—surely
• charge which does not imply any very wild degree of
luxury or estravagaiim. The older members will then
retire to the newsroom or the library, and doze in com-
fort over their paper or the novel ; and what would the
poor old gentlemen do but for the resources of their
club? The younger once disappear in the smoking'
room, where at least they inset with gentlemen like
themselves, who, astounding as such an assertion nifty
appear, would not, with rare exceptions indeed, tolerate
any other subjects or forms of conversation than ench as
would be employed at your own dinner table. Let us
follow them upstairs Willa billiard-room. The time has
happily gone by when it was supposed that • youth who
would play • game at billiards was in a lair way to per-
dition ; but even the bitterest opponents of that amuse-
ment can scarcely deny that at can be more safely in-
dulged in among friends and gentlemen, members of the
mine club, than among the blacklegs and chain captains
of the public billiard tables—Once a Week.

A Sroew-Paoor TELEGRAPH.—SOR [TIEING STRONGER
THAN TUE e•DLE.—The news of the world which WY
to bring England into instant communication with her
American colonies has been shattered—hut there are
ties stronger than electric cables existing between them
—the ties of a common interest and nationality.
Canada shares with us the glories of the past, and all
the honours, the discoveries, and the adventures of our
present. If a great man appears among us, and super-
sedes the destructive errors of • thousand years with •
new system founded on truth, lie belongs as much to
British America as to British Europe, and, fast as
steam can travel over sea ard land, tie benefit* he haa
secured to Englstid are diffused over the Colonial
Empire. We might cite a hundred instances of the
mutual advantages growing out of this state of things;
but one will suffice. The remedies of Professor Hollo-
way, who occupies such an enviable position among the
scientific worthies of this country, are as celebrated in
Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Kingston, Halifax, St.
John, and, in fact, throughout the length and breadth
of Canada, Novia Scotia, and New Brunswick, as they
are in London or Liverpool. The colonial demand for
them gives employment to many operatives in the manu-
facturing, shipping, and other departments of the
central establishment in London; sod the cash re:urns,
which are larger than the uninitiated would be wil hug to
believe, are so much added to the current commercial
capital of the country. We soy the current commer-
cial capital--for Professor Holloway is not the man to
let his riches rust for want of use, lie regards them
simply as instruments for the opening of new markets
for his great specifics, and by thus applying them Au
succeeded in making the most remote nations partici-
pants in the benefits of his discovery. But if the
advantages of heavy returns, and the impulse which
their judicious employment gives to home industry,
belong to our side of the Atlantic, the happy results of
life saved and health restored overbalance them on the
other. Canada's great scourges, intermittent fever and
rlieumeAisin, as well as other 'prevalent diseases of the
climate., are said to he disappearing wherever the reme-
dies have been introduced. Facts like these carry with
them their own oommenta. They oakum Us that
that nothing of good that Bows from English research
and experiment is hid under • bueheL No British inven-
tion. wLether lifesaving or labour-aanng, ever fails to
reach and bless the whole Anglo-Saxon race. If the
Atlantic is not yet spanned by electricity, a currant of
11.1mPethy and good-will is continually setting trots
rather side.-464,