The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-02 00:00:00

SPIRIT

LIMIlli.

Railway Tavern betehouse, Maiden Newton.
Mr. H ,ward made nu application for Mr. Norden, of
IL•iden Newton, for • license to sell apirita upon premees
whirl bed Wore teen need as • beerhouss. Tbie house
was near the Railway station, and this was almost the
only tnefance, on the Great Weetern Railway, where •
house new • atetios had sot • spirit license. The reason
why there was any opposition at all he could not tell,
unless it was because it was of thy vested interests, which
wanted • monopoly and protection. There were three
hanks at Maiden Newton—(laughter)—and • frequent
market, and there must be • large number of people
there._

eue•e.
Kr. Nurley end Mr. Harden proved service of the notice.,
and the latter said the house had four room, down stein
and eve up, there wee extensive stable looommodaGon ;
but his stables 1110 often full, and horse. stood in the
yard. No additional homes had been granted at Maiden
Newton for many yesra Mr. Harden added he had
received a testimonial al to character from commercial
gentlemen and other,. A considerable sum of money had
been spent on the premises to render them suitable for
the trade. Before taking the house he had been 19 years
in the aervice of the Railway Gimpany. During
his tenancy there had been no complaint against the
kolas . .

—Mr. Weston haring cross-examined the epplicent in
reference to the serving of the notsce, Mr. Hordes was
'eked whether he had not applied et two rwoyi,x.
Annual Licensing Basione, and admitted Ws, and that
he had been.. .

—ln answer ho ltr. Pops be stated that before the market
was started he did not require the extra accommodation.
The market caused a freak increase in trade.

‘"1;;11717:1"ioward be Obtaluodth; proposed limos..
he should be abis to rive lawyers and others the beet of
sooommodatloa. (Lau; hter.) Gentle PeoPle frequent!y
applied to him for spittle.
Yr. Emanuel Hodges. of Rampisliam, said Um house
had lately mg much Improved, the stahliag tr.& good
Mn. Peckham swiss well.-muctod house, bat It was
often convenient to pot up at the Hallway Inn, sod
personally he liked to spend 6d. in • glass of grog at tha
place where hi. property WU taken care of.
Supt. HMV said the house was well suited for public
convonienok and was well omiducted.
Crom-examined: Could not giro an opinion as to the
wait of eddltlostal moioas of supplying spirituous liquors.
Perimeally he DOM Nand • lack of such refreshment

APPLIC.ATION ST MIL 010101 MOMS.

Mr, Pops applied on behalf of Mr. George Morrie. for a
lianas to sell spirits hi UN Royal George, Maiden Newton,
acid tatted he had received a memorial Aped by the
Market Committee, Kr. J. Symonds and othere, who
stated that the house had been kept by the family of Mr.
' Morris for 10 years. This was the fourth eticoessive
application made for the 1101/240. Mr. Philip Pearce
proved the notices, and Mr. Morris told of the good
aooonamixiation at tas Royal George, where from six to
deist home ere stabled, and not • der passed but he wee
aek for spirits. He had to seed the applicant. to Mrs.
Peekkaais opposite,
w who opposed, questioned witness so to
whether We. ham weld accommodate all the &pall.
cants for spirits at her house, and he said it was a
question.
I Mr. Howard also *sanitised applicant, who gave as an
'essence that on august 12. the Dorchester Rsosisior
instance
Club applied to him for spirits which he could not
suppMrly.
. Henry Hunt, grocer, of Maiden Newton, had fre-
quently dined at the house, and heard applications for
*Att. It was dose to the cans on the way to the rail-
ay station_ and nest ths market.
By Mr. Howard : There wee more accommodation for
=Wring spirits wonted in 11111/2 Newton : but there
was • monopoly there.
Mr. George Self gave ',ideate in support of the appli-
cation. He thought all Leases ought to be liceneed, out
of no disrespect to Kr. Reed or Mrs. Peckham.
By Mr. Weston: Was a free-trader. Did not keep
spirit@ at home, could not afford to do that perhaps he
should have too many come tiles him. (Laughter). —Kr.
Weston: Then, although you was tree trailer. you are not
freely incited you are not given to hospitality. (Re-
newed laughter)—Mr. Wasiak urged that the application
WS/ only asking the Beach to sit upon lineal on • Ins"
violas eacisica ot the Beach. As to the accommodation
required, three spirit houses were all that were wanted,
far if you went ili Maiden Newton, except on market
S&L you would hardly see • soul in the streets.
Mr. Howard felt some difildvace in opposing the second
application, because he felt most strongly both should be
granted.
Mr. Pops alas wrged that both enoboati should he I
vented, and, in spite of Mr. Weston' repeatedly inter-
rapang, and tilitial.talicaors shoUld not appliklbot
On 4 091040. • Olsoladod by hoseug the
would grant kotb. ( laughter.)
In answer le thi Ideresk, It was stated that all the
peblielsoeme In Lid.. *who were oats avail") yards I
start

Thu Bauch thought Slum only arum for lacreashig the
numie.r of puldlehousa lit 'Wien Newton would be the
Increased atnriunt o' marketing ; hut they considered
sufficient evidence heel not been cureD to show the mar ket-
los had incremml. ',much as to require more scc Anode-
tion for selling spirits. They therefore. considered they
would be on the sae side. In refusing to double the
number of spirit-houses in a small village like Skids's
Newton.

ROYAL SrLSIDARD. urerer.
Mr. Howard applied on behalf of Mr. Ife,nk Grove.,
for a spirit livense to the R. iyal Standard, Uowey. Mr.
Groves', father built the hou.e. mail none or the tennis
had ever been convicted, though the house had a beer
liceruie for thirty years.
Mr.Fnnk Grose. supported the application fr the
license. which Ca, unopp wed. rue bonito ii n the le.l •
of the road, and people hat greatly illerol,l fleet, the
opening of the railway-station.
The Chairman aid not consider themselves Fiddled in
putting another spirit house there, whoa th'" w'r° two
within such • short distance..
The following were also In cuitwir :
Minium Mama& and Join Walesa were breight up
for sleeping to the open sir, without risible UMW{ of silo-
arenee, and not giving a good Account of themselves.
Wafter Sturton IVA ltdevo,.l Camr wore brought up for
breaking open • dwellinz house at Broaden's', on the 27th
ultimo, and stealing a double-hreested iscket, and a gime-
tit, of bread and pudding, value 111 s. 61., the property of
Horace Stanfill,
The Pettl
at 11 o'cloc
Sessions was aJjourned till Monday morning.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.
Ilotoot —Prewent : The Mayor L Pope, Esq.), Alder-
men G. Corms, J. atlpici, B. Davie Couorillore
Burnett, F. Lock, T. Bwinett, it. Hutson, Fnet, T.
Darden, litzel, Hunt, 11. Durdno, with Mr.
n C Giles Hirmunde
(Towlerk), Asa Mr. IL Symonds.

COFFER TATISILN SION.
The MAYOR, befi.re reading a icter from Mrs. ll'imbam.
asked what steps had been taken to remove Mr. BetineWs
sign in South.street.
Mr. IL &SWIMS .aid notice had been sent to all the
parties to remove them, es they were unlawful according
to the Act: but neither Mr. Bennett, Mr. Pommy, nor the
committee of th,. Coffee Tavern had taken any notice-
[Du ler Mr.. Ditagbatu's letter might be taken as • rely.
Mr. Gars SYMONDS (Town Clerk), explained the law.
The Commissioners (or Wuncil) might require the owner
or occupier of YU Mouse to remove any obstruction
(including signs or signboards) under a penalty of 10•
Kr K duangrr asked whether consent was given to
Mr. Durden for be limp?
It was answered this (and another mentioned) was on
land belonging to the owner.
The
but Mama we. disposed to have the Act put in force ;
_

(burin urged the cases should be taken each rm its
merit; and did not think it WAY clear that at the Colic*
Tavern is • nuisance.
But Yr. Boasirrr urged that the nuisance less great in
ona came as the other, and another member added—
What is sauce for the can.. is sauce for th• gander."
Mrs. Colonel Blastula's letter was read, asking Per-
mission to put up a lamp, about Wt. 9.n. from the
ground, and projecting • little over 3(t. from an upper

-1117 -11T110300 said if two loads a straw were
maumuvred so as to meet just opposite that place, ttsey
would be saved trouble.
The IlAYolleaid the Council had no power to grant per-
mission to put up an illegal erection. He suggested be
Town Clerk should write to Mrs. Bingham elating the
Council had no power to give Devinieliee-
Illr. GALVIN : Would you allow Mrs. Bingham to pet it
Op on her own responsibility. and then will you exercise
your power to remove it
The Tow,, eLLAK answered: No, the C.Ottacil would
simply answer that whatever was done muet be on the
responsibility of the person who did so.
The Marna: If she puts it up, and it is an obstruction.
It will be taken down.
Mr. Bunnerr : But you know slui is going to do • thing
which is illegal.
The Towii curar did not know what is going to he done.
Perhaps Mrs. Bingham had better consult Mr. Burnett.
Lad let him be responsible for the advice he gives,
It was decided to give Mrs. Bingham an answer that the
Council have no power to give the peimission abs &Me
for.

DS. DAY'S QUALIFICATIONS.

The Local Government Board's letter on this subject
was again read.
The Marcia reminded the C 'melt that Mr. Day had
',signed before he knew of the letter from the Local
Government Board requiring documentary evidence, and,
on becoming acquainted with the letter, he asked to he
allowed to withdraw his reeignation that he might furnish
such documentary evidence. Re now rant a very eats-
factory testimonial from the Prosidont of the Society of
et., who certified that Mr. Day had paned • course
of analysis, and an examination extending over a fort-
nigh; and be was perfectly qualified to carry out the duties
as public analyst
be certificate stated that Ilr.Day had been examined on
analyses of milk, .tc., epocially prepared by the President,
and from the runic the President was able to say Mr. Day
was Competent.
It was reinived to send the certificate to the Local
GIOteIIIIIIIHIL Board.

TIM ILLUXINATILD CLOCK.
Ur. GALPIN, havin. been In I. iodon, then very kindly
visiteu the makers of the clock, whose man being it, the
neighbourhood. had been directed to make an examination
of the clock, sad ack estimate was now submitted for
placing three glass diala, and a skeleton of iron with
circles and figures. there being more estimates than One.
Three five feet copper dials with gilt figures on a black
ground would cost .f. 28 10i. The present dials have the
ligurse cemented on the glue—all that have remained for
several years have coots off. and the Mavog said some did
so at the beginning.
Mr. ()ALM propoeed that whatever steps be taken with
regard to the clock, it continue an diumulated clock.
There was a general agreement thst the illumination
of the clock at night is of very great service to the town.
Raferred to the General Purposes Committee, with
power to decide sad carry out the repair.

Isamu anT's VILLA ructs.

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The next busineas was the conalderation of Mr. Guy's
plans for erection of detached villas on Um Beggar's Kamp,
lots S and 3, which would cause an outlay of nearly twice
as much as was stipulated for by the lease Ala) on iota
at tbe other and.

Mr. Burets= proposed they be accepted and adopted,
subject to their being built according to the speccations
of
•th•e surveyor.
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It bu nin—ailred by Yr. EMSON that the council would
not allow anything to be sold there—seen a bun must be
bought in the town,
The limn returned that should have been thought of
when it was resolved to devote the Beggez's lioap to villas
soh% and to cut down the trees, ic.
Mr. Burnett's propmition foe the acceptance of Messrs.
Guy's plans, was agreed to unanimously.