The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-07-25 00:00:00

POOLII.

LIBULALITY.-Mr. Charles Waring has forwarded
donations of .t. 5 to each of the four local Lodges of Odd
fellows and two local Courts of Foresters.
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I.Erruag. —An interesting lecture was given in the
Csmgregational Church on Thursday evening, by the Rev.
I. Flezker, in aid of the British Society for the Propaga-
tion of the Gospel amongst the Jew*. The rev. gentleman
favoured his audience with a deal of statiatical information
respecting the Jews, and also with many particulars of
the society whose interests he was advocating. There
waa a pretty good attendance, and a collection was wade
it the doors in aid of the society.

THE VACANCY IN THE I,OIINCIL.—.It a ',meting of the
Liberal Association on Tuesday night the following
resolution was .passed :—" !motional an no expense win
be 'laved to the ratepayers by delaying the election of a
-entleinan to fill the vacancy in the C,uncil caused by the
aisith of the late Mr. Croon until November, it is resolved
that the necessary steps be taken to declare the vacancy
at once, and that the Chairman be requested to com-
municate the same to Mr. Stone." Mr. George Curtis,
who for several ycarA held a *eat in the Gnineil, is to be
the Liberal candidate.
BOARD or GUARDIAN. .At the fortnightly meeting of
this body on Thursday there were present--Mr. J.
Hayman (chairman), Messrs. Curtis, J. W. Buckley,
E. 11. Elliott, J. W. Luff, F. Minns, T. Itawlins, C. R,
Oruniple_,_r. R. C. King, and E. C. Oakley—The death of
Mr. 'T. W. Green, vice-chairman of the Board, wss
suitably referred to, and the Clerk was instructed, on the
Board's behalf, to address a letter of sympathy and
condolence to the deceased's sister. -Mr. Walter
Believing Officer of No. 1 district of the Union, applied
for an allowance for travelling expenses, and as he liad
efficiently discharged his duties for upwards of 30 years
the Board agreed to allow him .210 a year, dating from the
24th of June last —Mr. J. Ilouliston's salary was also
fixed at £175 a year, including all charges, thus doing
away with the repeated payments of small coins, without
increasing his salary..

TOWN (AIUNCIL. -A meeting .if the Corporation w.
hold at the Guildhall on Friday, and WAS presided over by
the ex-Mayor, Alderman F. t. Rogers, Councillors J. S.
c .1. Stone, 11. Farmer, W. Dugdale, H. It.
Dugniore, B. N. Blanehard, J. 11. lloyt, W. 11. Ballard,
W. N. Wedern, E. J. Conway, and 11. Hamilton. —mi.
report of the Fire Engine Cot 1111 l ittce recommended that
the three old engine., Nos. I. 2, and 3, should be sold, and
• new engine be purchased in their stead at • cost of
1:155. —On the proposition of Alderman Itogers, seconded
by Councillor Hamilton, the report was adopted, the
purchase of hose being left to the eonimittee. —An order
was made on the Borough Treasurer for .C2l 3.. Cid., the
amount due to the Fire Brigade for their services at the
late lire at Poole Foundry. Several members thought
the money should have been paid before, but it was
explained that the cause of the delay was to apply to the
Insurances offices to contribute towards the expenses
incurred.

SUNDAY solool. Thears.—The streets of this town
were very gay with bunting on Wednesday last in honour
of the annual treats of the children attending the St.
James's Church Sunday Schools and the Wesleyan
Chapel Sunday Schools, both of which events carne off at
the same time, the one at Sterte and the other at Hans
worthy—The children attending the large and prosperous
schools connected with St. James's Church. together with
their teachers and friends, assembled in Church-street at
hall-pest one o'clock. A procession was formed, the
girls. each of whom carried a bouquet, beteg headed by
the Poole Town Brass Band, and the boy& many of whom
carried small flags, were led by the Kinson Brass Band,
the infants bnnging up the rear in waggons. The pro-
cession, which was a long and imposing one, was
Interspersed with numerous banners and flags, including
a splendid new banner. ly the invitation of Mr.
W. D. Dugdale the procession wended its way to the
grounds of Sterte-house, and here tea was partaken of
during the afternoon, and rariou., amusements were
enjoyed till dusk. The church bells rang merrily during
the afternoon. —The Wesleyan Sunday School procession
started at quarter-past one, and proceeded by way of
high-street to a field at Ham worthy that had been placed
at their disposal by the Mayer OIL F. Styring. The
girls and their teachers carried bouquets, and there was
the usual display of banners and flags lea was pro-
vided for the children and their friends, and the weather
being delightfully line various sports were much elljOred.
BILLIARD MAIM—THE CHAMPION AT POOLL —Mr.
Henry Curtis, who has shown himself to be poeeessed of a
great deal of enterprise during the shot% time he has been
the proprietor of the Antelope Hotel in this town, gave
the lovers of billiards in the neighbourhood a grand treat
on Saturday night, when a billiard match came off in the
Concert-room connected with the lkitel. betweea
specious a k, the champion, and R. Inman. 01 •bawpton.

There was not so large an atteadance as might have been
expected, but the company was a very select one. The
game was 1,000 up, of which Cook gave Inman 100, and
the table was • capital one by the eminent firm of
Burroughes and Watts. Inman started with a break of
25t and was followed by Cook with 50, and after • few
minor breaks on either side, including one of 44 by !name
the game was called at 713 (Inman) to rs (Gook.) The
Champion then made a splendid break of 205 points, which
included 40 spot strokes. At the interval the scores were
called at 7.11 to 513. After the interval Inman commenced
play with a difficult double baulk stroke. left him by Cook,
which he missed. Cook having made breaks of 71.
(including nine spot strokes.) and 111(with 10 spot strokes)
the game was called at 1136 to 736—C00k just 100 behind.
After wants Cook made breaks of 72 (with S spot strokes in
eurcessiimj and 1.0.4 (with the Large number of about 511
strokes from the spot.,) and then dropped his cue at to
hill opponeuto H 74. Inman isad,- a capital break of 60
poiuts, and Cook then made the 10 points required by him
to finish the game, and beat Inman by 66 points. The
match was considered to be a magnificent one. and was
certainly a well-contested one throughout. Inman is a
skilled player, and he scored almost evenly with Cook
during the greater part of the gains, but the numerous
epot strokes made by Cook, and for which he is so
celebrated, proved to much for him in the end.
THR Ea.ccriox.—On Friday, the Town Clerk
(Mr. IL W. Dickinson) issued notices for the election of
1 u Town Councillor to fill the vacancy caused in the
1 representation of the North-West Ward, by the death of
Mr. T. W. Green. Nomination papers were issued on
Monday, and the election will take place on Wednesday,
August 2nd, Mr. T. Belben being the Ward Alderman
for taking votes. The candidates are Mr. George Curtis,
in Liberal interest, and Mr. William Penny, in the Cos-
servative interest, the addresses of both of whom will be
found in our advertising columns to-day. Both Mr. Curtis
and Mr. Penny some time since sat in the Council for
several years, and therefore which ever candidate is
elected his duties will not be new to him. As some of the
, Burgesses seem to think the liberals are entailing
unnecessary expense upon the ratepayers in contesting the
vacant seat at the present time, and the misapprehension
is fostered by the organ of the Conservative party, we will
briefly state how the matter stands ;—The late Mr. Oreen
was elected in November, 1e74, and his term of office
would therefore have expired in November, I€o7. The
returning members of the Council for the North-West
Ward next November, are Messrs. Hudson, Oakley, and
Hoyt, and if four, instead of three, candidates, were
elected on the Ist of November, the question would
naturally arise, Who is to
.till Use extrwedinary vacancy 1
Mut, than three members could not, it will be seen, be
legally elected on the Ist of November, and this being s
were the election put off till then a separate election ,
would have to be held (as has been the ease on similar
occasions in years gone by,) and the expense would be just
the same as will be entailed by holding the election on the
2ml of August. We hope this will lie remembered by the
Liberal Burgesses, tend that they will rally around Mr.
Curtis and return him at the top of the po/l, and thus
recover one of the seats hot in November last.
Pour, Tuesday.—Before Messrs. C. J. Stone and G.
H. Glitch.

Witham Sheppiet, carter. cif Poole. was charged with
being drunk whilst in eLuge of a horse and eart. at
Parkstone, on the previous afternoon. —Mr. Huey and
Brushett proved the offence, and prisoner was lined
:la. and exists. _

GouNTY Cecar. idunday.-12cfore Mr. T. P. Lefroy.
judge. . .

labourer, of Martin, Wilts' r. George
White, coal dealer, or Kinson.—A claim of XI Ik for
wages and money lent —Plaintiff said he worked for
defendant for 7 weeks, the agreement being that he was
to have 60 per week and live in the house. At the end of
the first fortnight defendant supplied him with a pair of
boots in lieu of wager, and he now sued for the five
week's wages due and '2, he paid for corn for defendants
horse. He did not know when he entered defendants
service, but lie left on the Saturday before he took nut
the summons. This would be on the 10th of June.—
Defendant and his wife said the agreement with plaintiff
was for 126 per week wages, hut they afterwards took
him into the house and had charged him 9s til a week for
his board, lodging, and washing. Plaintiff was with them
for live weeks only, as he came on the 7th of May and
left on the 10th of June. He wee discharged for losing
four coal bags, and was offered the balance of a few
shilings due to him, I.ut he refused to take it —After a
lengthy hearing his Honor held that plaintiff had only
proved fi tf weeks service altogether and the supply of
Uii. corn, and gave judgment for .£1 and costs, .50 to be
paid forthwith and the remainder in a month.
Mrs Leek v. Meer!, Pardy.—A claim of Is, balance of
account„—To be paid in a month.

Jahn Case V. Mina claim for two pairs of boots
supplied to defoliant's wife for defendants children.-
Defendant showed that the boota were supplied without
his knowledge since his wife hod left him and been
cohabiting with another into, and his honor held that
defendant was not liable and nou-suited plaintiff.
cunt ona i.xAAt. seav wits.
Nr. C. l. Aldridg,. solicitor, Poole, r. if, P. 7'.
nerri, gentleman, Dale. A claim of £lOO, l, for pro-
fessional services of the late Mr. Hawker, the plaintiff's
partner.- Mr. Atkimon appeared for the plaintiff : Mr.
Roger. defended himself.-Defendant paid 12 ga into
Court and disputcal the reminder of the claim.-Mr.
Atkinaon said one itetu of sa, in plaintiff's bill was a
mistake, and it would be allowed-It appeared that the
action waa brought to recover professional charges fur
matter* In which Mr. Harker acted for the defendant
the first of which was preparing an agreement and
conveyance of some property under the tollowing circ ttttt -
stancea : -Mr. S. 1.. Baker purchaaed some property of
Mr. Ledgarda trustees. part of which he sold to Mr.
Barnes and reserved the remainder, a pMee of land
adjoining defendant's garden. bi August, 1,473, Mr.
Baker sob" this pie.: if Intel to defendant for 1150,
subject to certain conditions, and defendant wrote out a
rough sketch of an agreement, f which a proper
stamped agreement (produced) was drawn out by Mr.
Harker. A conveyance Imoduced) of the pniperty was
I also prepared, but before it was executed the property
was re-sold to Mr. Bartle., and convey.' front Mr. Baker
to hull direct. The last clause of the agreement by which
the property Wid sobl to defendant ran "the expense of
the conveyance to he borne by the purchaser." awl the
late Mr. Harker's privats: diary was produced, to show by
entries in it that the agreement and conveyance were
prepared by defendant's instructions. Defendant, how-
ever, denied that he ever retained Mr. Harker,
and contended that the clause in the agreement Jul
not make hint liable, the property never having been
properly conveyed to him, as the conveyance was
not executed. The second matter in tho claim was a
charge of 15 for conducting an action in the twunty
Court in which defendant sued the London and South'
Western Railway Company, fey keying delivered some
manure consigned to him at flamorthy station instead .
of Longfieet station. The defendants answer to this MY I
that the charim war excessive, as the claim was only 55.. :
and nude.; the atli:t rule an attorney was only entitled to
ou that amount, and thia he had pant into Court. I
Mr. Atkinson said the case was one of disputed right,
which no professional Mall would undertake for the
amount allowed by the regulation.; the pLaintiff was
willing to have the costs taxed. The remaining part of
the claim was for writing professional letters to Mr.
Lull, and this item defendant admitted, and paid into
Court, 12 2s. including thia and the 15a. for conducting
the County Court case, with costa on both
tiff was called as a witness, and stated that the late Mr.
hacker WA.. his partner. Ile produced the private diary
of Mr. Harker, in which he entered all his busbies/ lie
delivered defendant', bill about IS months ago, and on his
disputing it he offered to refer it to any reapentalesolicitor.
Defendant agreed to refer it to Mr. Dickinson, and he
handed the bill to that gentleman, but as defendant
would not admit the retainer be refused to tax the bill.
He knew that th, whole of the work charged in the hill
was done lsy defelidant's instruction. The agreement .ind
cons eyance were I.th prepared at the office of hi, firm,
lint the latter was not executed. The copy of the agree-
ment was in the hand-writing of the defendant. -Crowe
examined by defendant: Mr. Harker's di try show.' that
defendant called on hint on August 15th, 1473, and he
could swear that he saw defendant at the office that day,
but lie could not swear that he gave Mr. Harker the
written inatrueions then. The vendor generally paid for
the agreement. The agreement war far the sale of a
piece of land to defendant by Mr. halter. but the arrange-
ment afterwards fell through, and the land M. conveyed
to Mr. Borneo. He could nut tell the date of the convey-
ance to Mr. Barnea. Defendant said Mr. Baker came to
his hense on the 15th of August, 'bid, and tried to sell
I him a piece of land adjoining his garden. The price seals
agreed upon, after • long talk, and he drew up an
agreement to purchaite the land. Mr. Baker took this
rough agreement to Mr. Harker at the lauds of an agree.
silent to be made out on a proper form, which he
afterwards brought back to him signed and he pail him
£5O on account. The agreement iitimilated that Mr.
Baker was to pull down walls, and build others, and this
work was to be done and the land handlad over by the
31st of January. The work was not coonnencoL and in
February he weed to give up the purchate, and consented
to the land being sold by Mr. Baker to Mr. Ilarne.:, tho
latter covenanting not to build thereon. Ile had mem
instructed either Mr. Aldridge or Mr. Itagker in tho
I matter, and did net know that the ti..operty had been
conveyed to him till the bill wria sent in, which wa, not
till the 13th of August, 1575, lle agreed to the re-sale of
the land on the underctanding that Mr. Barnes was to
pay all legal expenses.- -The Judge wished to hear the
evidence of Mr. baker, and he was sent for.-Mr. Baker
saiil he did not think he took defendant's sketch of
the iigreenient to Mr. Harker. Ile understood
that every penny of the law charges were to be
borne by defendant.-Croocexamin.l by defendant:
Ile rout,' not remember taking the rough agreement
to Mr. Harker. lie could not swear that he diil wit take
it, hut if he did it waa for defendant. His bargain with
defendant WM that he was to pay all law expense& The
Registrar remarked to the Judge that under the new
rules entries made by a deceased person were not
admissable as evidence in support of an action, althciigh
they were admitted for the defence.-The was not
satisfied that plaintiff had made out bit ci.se, and said his
verdict would be for the defendant, Ilia Honour after-
wards said plaintiff could h.,e the part of the claim for
County Court coats taxed, but plaintiff agreed to accept
, the amount paid into Court, and have done with the
laffair.