The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-08-05 00:00:00

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.

A meeting of the Corporation was held on Monday,
August 4th, under the presidency of the Mayor.
There were also present: Councillors Lock, Bennett,
Bishop, Frond, Aldridge, and Ensor. The Council
were kept waiting nearly three quarters of an hour
to obtain a sufficient number of members to form a
quorum.
BLONDIN Is COMING.—Mr. Robinson made an
application for the use of Woollaston field on the
&-d September next, for a Biondi!' exhibition on the
tight rope, the sum to be charged for its use being
two guineas. —Mr. Rumor thought it very undesirable
that such exhibitions should be held. He considered
that in the first place two guineas was not a sufficient
remuneration for the injury that would done to the
herbage of the field; while secondly, it would take an
Immenee'amount of money from the pockets of the
working-people—a class of persons who could ill afford
to waste their money in such a manner. He was satis-
fied, too, that the tradesmen's tills were °Mimes
the sufferers by such exhibitions. —Mr. Bennett had
no doubt that tradesmen's tills did suffer, but he did
not think it was from these exhibitions.—Mr. Ensor
said the people patronizing these exhibitions belonged
to that class who could least afford to spend their
money in this way.—Mr. Bishop said that whatever
his private opinion might be as to the desirability
of such an exhibition, he did not think proper
to state at that meeting. The question he thought
was whether some ten thousand people, who
probably would be present, would injure the grass
for the ensuing season. —Mr. Bennett was quite of
opinion that so far as the grass was concerned, a
good treading of the soil would do it good. —The
Mayor said he would not be one to witness the per-
formance, but being placed in the position he was
he considered it his duty to do whatever he deemed
most likely to benefit the town. This question cer-
tainly rested with the Council to decide. For his
own part he thought that while Woollaston field re-
mained unoccupied it might well be appropriated to
the enjoyment of the people. There was no plass
to which the people could have recourse for the
enjoyment of popular amusement unless some
such place as this was obtained for the purpose.
—ln reply to a question put to him, Mr. Robinson
said the entertainment would be an evening one.--
Mr. Ensor thought the injury done to the grass
would exceed the amount realised by the letting.—
Mr. Bennett said if he was going to hire the land
for the next six months he would like to have it at
leso.—Dr. Aldridge said the entertainment would
bring a large number of people to the town, and the
tradespeople would in consequence reap the benefit.
—Ultimately, on the motion of Mr. Bennett, it was
resolved that the use of the field should be granted
for the exhibition on the 3rd September.
THE PROPOSED SITE FOR A FAIR FIELD AND
MARKET. —The Mayor read • communication from
Mr. W. Bateman relative to the application by the
Council to the Duchy of Cornwall for about four
acres of land adjoining the Great Western Railway
Station fora market and fair field. The Council had
also received the report of their Surveyor on the sub-
ject but they were not in possession of sufficient in-
formation so as to fix the precise terms upon which
the land should be granted. He would -himself be
down again shortly, and in the meantime be
suggested that, in order to fecilitate matters, the
, Corporation should get out a plan of the way in
which they proposed the land should be made out.
—The Mayor said this reply contained perhaps as
much as could be expected in a preliminary com-
munication. He presumed the price and other
matters a detail, would be settled after their plan
bad been laid before the Council of the Duchy.—lt
was agreed that a plan of the proposed market and
fair field be eubmitted to the Council for their consid-
eration.
WATER SUPPLY ON GARDINIL—The preliminary
business of the Board of Health having been pro-
ceeded with, the Mayor said that since the last
meeting the Town Clerk had received a letter from
Mr. Stanton, which would be read for their con-
sideration. This letter set forth that as he, Mr.
Stanton, was rated for his garden towards the water
supply of the town, and as his garden was kept for
domestic purposes, he should draw as much water
as he wanted for the purposes of watering his
garden, and that the Council might take
what steps against bin, as they might be advised by
the Town Clerk. The Mayor added that on the re-
ceipt of this letter, he communicated its contents to
him, and stated that as it was desirable that Counsel's
opinion should be taken the near approach of the
&seism would be • favourable time for obtaining it.
He added that in a case of this sort be should not
like to act upon his own responsibility. He (the
Mayor) fully agreed with Mr. Symonds on the
desirability of taking Counsel's opinion, and it was
accordingly done. .The Town Clerk said he stated
a case to a Counsellor at the time of the late
assizes, and his opinion was that water used for such
purpose as that stated in the letter of Mr. Stanton.
for watering gardens—was not authorised by Act of
Parliament. —Dr. Aldridge said it seemed to him that
Mr. Stanton had raised the question, ao as to have
the doubts expressed at the last meeting
cleared up. Now that the Town Clerk had obtained
the opinion of Counsel, he had no doubt Mr.
Stanton would be satisfied, and relinquish the use of
the water for garden purposes. —The Mayor hoped
the Board would so far approve of his conduct as to
emotion what had been done. There was no doubt
that they would have been obliged to have Counsel's
opinion ultimately, and he thought that the better
way would be to take it at once, as they would
scarcely like to take any step without being well
fortified.—Dr. Aldridge said the law on the case was
rather anthignous.—The Clerk did not think there
. was the least ambiguity in connection with the
question. The opinion of the Counsel had been
, such ashe had held throughout. —Dr. Aldridge knew
that Mr. Coombe expressed some doubt upon the
' subject. —Mr. Proud: Mr. Coombs said that he con-
sidered that water for gardens was as much for
domestic purpose" as water for carriages and hones.

—The Mayor said/the question now before them'
as w what should now be done in the matter.
Would Mr. S4inton he guided in his acts
by the opinion ef Counsel?—Mr. Lock moved •
resolution to the effect that the Clerk write to Mr.
Stanton informing him that the opinion of Counsel
had been taken on the subject of using water for
gardens ; that it wius adverse to the view adopted by
Mr. Stanton; and that they trusted therefore he
would not adopt thatourse stated in his letter.—Dr.
Aldridge seconded tle resolution. —Mr. Frond gave
it as his opinion there ere a hundred others using
water for their garden, but they did not say any-
thingabout it. Mr. Stantonwas however more honest,
as he told them what belbtended doing -Dr. Aldridge
thought it was • Moat extraordinary assertion
—that 100 different peo le were using the water for
1 their gardens.—Mr. ndrews said if Mr. Freud's
assertion were oorrecVthey ought to meet the case at
once. It was a veyy serious matter. The surveyor
told them that ailarge quantity of water was used
or wasted—he could not tell where—and Mr. Frond
said there was 100 to whom the water was supplied
using it for their gardens. Would he be kind enough
to give their names that proceedings might be taken
at once.—Mr. Frond had no doubt such was the case,
but he had no knowledge of the facts.—The Mayor
said if there was no amendment to Mr. Lock's
motion he would put it to the meeting.—Mr.
Andrews said he would move an amendment, to
the effect that inasmuch as Mr. Stanton had
informed them of his determination to use the
water of the Board for his garden, which he states
he keeps for domestic purposes only ; and as the
opinion of Counsel has been taken by the Town
Clerk by the direction of the Mayor, no steps shall
be taken in the matter until the opinion of Counsel
has been produced before the Board. He said
the Mayor and the Board had been in-
formed so long ago as February last that • consider-
able quantity of water was wilfully or negligently
wasted, and bills were issued announcing the penal-
ties to which persons guilty of the waste of water
were liable. The bill stated some things to which
the water was prohibited—among others, for water-
ing gardens. Now Mr. Freud tWd them there were
100 persons using the water for their gardens, but
no notice was taken of the 'matter further than
issuing these bills, till Mr Stanton came forward,
and openly and honestly fold them that he kept a
garden ; that that garden was rated to the water-
works; that it was kept wholly for domestic pur-
poses, and that he believed the water was applied
for domestic use according to the Act when employed
for watering his garden. Now he bad no objection to
offer to the opinion of Counsel having been taken, but
before they acted upon it, he considered that they had
a right to see the case as submitted to the Counsel,
and also his written reply, and that they should not
be satisfied merely with the Clerk's dictum—" Oh !
it's in accordance with my former opinion—it is
against the use of water for gardens.' —Mr. Bailor
seconded the amendment.—The Mayor considered
it very undesirable, should the case proceed further,
to place in the hands of a solicitor an opponent might
employ against then', an opportunity of ascertaining
if there was any hole for them to get out. After
further discuesioni the question was put, when two
votes were recorded for the amendment and six for
the original motion.—Mr. Andrews then put in his
amendment as a protest against the courseadopted by
Counsel.—The Board agreed to accept the tenders of
the Gas Company for lighting West Fordington, so
far as the cost of 35 for the erection of 8 pillars and
6 copper framed lamps, and the payment of
£2 12a. 6d. per annum for lighting each lamp.
With regard to £25 for the main, that was left for
future negotiations between the Mayor and the
Company, the Board being of opinion that the Com-
pany ought to bear the expense of laying it down
themselves. A shed capable of holding 150 to 200
tons of coals for the use of the engine of the water-
works was ordered to be erected under the direction
of the General Purposes Committe. Some minor
matters terminated the business of the meeting.

CAME.—Fanitvrau. Samosa. —The Rev. L D.
Demon ) delivered two impressive discourses on
Sunday the 27th—in the morning at the pariah
ohurch of Whitcomb°, and in the afternoon at
Came —to very large congregations. The rev.
gentleman has been preferred to a living at
Chittington, Buckinghamshire; and during his minis-
trations in the united parishes of Came and Whit-
combo, "has gained the universal esteem of his
parishioners,': who manifested, in no small degree,
their esteem during the week previous, by presenting
him with many substantial marks of their affec-
tionate regard.
MARTINSTOWN.—At • court ofexaminers held
on Thursday last, Robert Richard Hawkins, Esq., of
Martinstown, MR. CS., having passed the necessary
examination in the science and practice of medicine,
was admitted a licentiate of the Society of Apothe.
caries.

BROADWAY.— Caicarr.— The return match
between the IJpway and Broadway clubs took place
at Broadway on Wednesday last, and resulted in
favour of the latter by 8 vrielWa to go down. The
Upway club having won the Op sent in their oppo-
nents, who scored 74 runs. This wits partly ening
to H. Gale, who, after obtaining live runs, made a
splendid hit, but the fielder to whom it was sent,
having previously injured on hand, he was unable
to hold the ball. The Upway club played more
steady and careful than on the former occasion. In
the evening an excellent supper was served up by
Mr. J. Rogers; of the Swan Inn, to which admirable
justice was done, and the after-proceedings were of
a very sociable character. ,The following is the
score :-..
17rwas: _

_
Second Zoning&
t bT. Gale
. 1 it T. Gale
O run out lO
O bH. Gale
O b 11. Oslo
• bH. Gels
O bT. Gals . 0

First Innings.
J. Spencer, b T. Gals
.1. Woodward, b H. Gale
G. Homer, 1) T. Gale
T. Doe Any, b H. Gale
Capt. Thresher, bT. Gale ...
W. Homer, not out .....
J. Townsend. b T. Gale
James Bawditch, c H. Gale, I) T
Gale
G. Mins, bH. Gale
B. Groves, run out
Joseph llowdltelt, bH. Gale
Wide
Byes
Total s6 Total .

Class 2, with Oxen.
let prize, to Eli Read, servant to Mr. W. 11. Porter, a
coat and 10e.
2nd prise, to Luke Waterman, servant to Mr. J. A.
Burgess, a coat.
3rd prize, to George Maidment, servant to Mr. T.
Shettle, 10s.
Premiums given by the Rev. H. B. Vizird.—To the
lad under 17 years of age, who has never won a pre-
mium for ploughing, servant to a; member, who shall
plough half an acre of land with two oxen, without a
driver, in the best manner.
let prize, to Thomas Ilaidment, servant to Mr. J. A.
Burgess, £2.
2nd prize, to Frank Sudden, servant to Mr. Thomas
nett's, El.
Commended.—John Flipp, servant to Mr. George
Keynes.

Class 3.
Lads under 17 years of age.— Premiums given by the
Right Hon. Lord Rivers.
let prize,to James Fish, servant to Mr. John Keynes,
2nd prize, to Levi Tusk, servant to Mr. W. H. Porter,
21 10s.
3rd prize, to William Coward, servant to Mr. George
Look, 16a.
4th prize, to Asher Bll6s, servant to Mr. K L Small,

Champion Price, with Horses.
Premium given by Henry Evans Huriily, Esq..—To
Charles Hainmett, servant to Mr. Samuel Bartlett, a
great coat.
Commended.— Henry Dunn, servant to Mr. James
Burt. . _ .

Champion Prize, with Oxen.
Premium given by Colonel Brown.—To Henry
Daniell, servant to Mr. Richard Brine, a great coat.
Commended. —lsaac King, servant to Mr. John Ford,
jour.
We understand the Turnip Hoeing Match will take
place on Mr. George Lock's farm, near the turnpike-
gate on Saturday next.
Btormii Sonoor..—The boys and girls attending
the above school underwent their annual examination
on Thursday afternoon last, by the Rev. B. Gray,
B.A. At the close prizes for good behaviour were
awarded to Samuel Marsh, William Jenvey, Edmund
Mintern, Charles Meader, Henry Nichols, Edward
Harvey, and Charles Burton. A nett "Ladies
Companion" was given by Miss Hamer to Bessie
Hewlet, for best plain sewing. Samuel Marsh's prise
consisted of a handsome writing case. The rest were
valuable books. Three tear' ty cheers were given
by the youths for their teachers, who were then
dismissed for the harvest holidays. On Thursday,
Friday and Saturday evenings a large number of
people visited the school to see the water colour
andy pencil drawings, done by the boys and girls,
and also their copy books, and specimens of writing,
which were much admired.
NATIONAL Scnoors.—The children instructed in
these schools were inspected on Wednesday and
Thursday last, by the Rev. E. D. Tinting, one of Her
Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. They underwent
a most searching examination 111 reading, writing,
arithmetic, English grammar, geography, and
religions knowledge. The Inspector's report on
the state of the school is highly satifactory. He says:
"Mr. Griffiths has worked hard during the last
year—reading, writing, and arithmetic are carefully
taught." As a further proof of the master's excel-
lent character and qualifications as a public teacher,
we may add, that he has conducted the bay's school
seventeen years, and twelve hundred boys have
passed through it during that time. Some of the
elder boys exhibited beautiful specimens of map
drawing in water colours, which were deservedly
admired by the visitors.
Tim HARVEST.—Harvest operations have com-
menced in this district, and from all we can learn
there appears a likelihood of an abundant crop. The
weather during the past week has brought on the
corn very fast, and nothing is required now but a
continuance of the same for the in-gathering of the
precious fruits of the earth.
TEMPERANCE HAY HARVEST FESTIVAL—As a
proof that the hard work connected with field opera-
tions can be done as efficiently without intoxicating
liquors as by the stimulus of "home-brewed," we
may mention that the labourers employed by SirJ. H.
D'Oyly, Bert, have been true disciples of tem-
perance while engaged during the past selBoll in the
hay field, and at their own request Sir John Barley-
corn's presence was dispensed with at a festive
gathering held on Wednesday at Steepleton House,
when the worthyowner, with praiseworthy liberality,
gave them a dinner of good old English fare—roast
beef and plum pudding—and in the place of irs,
plenty of good coffee with cream and sugar. The
viands were served up in first-rate style, and wore
partaken of on the green attached to the mansion.
After dinner the labourers and domestic servants,
both male and female, joined in the merry dance,
and then sang a few homely songs. Three cheers
were then given for Sir John and Lady D'Oyly, and
the happy party dispersed, highly delighted with
their entertainment, and enjoying, what is often
denied to the non-abstainer at festive gatherings—a
clear head the next morning. We understand that
for the last five years Sir John has not supplied his
haymakers with beer, but has given them a liberal
allowance of money instead.
STIIRMINSTER NEWTON. —A serious met-
dent happened on Tuesday, the 29th ult., to a num
named Edward Marsh, of Mamhull, employed on
the railway works. While engaged in the excava-
tion of an immense mass of earth, it suddenlLrf2
and before he could get out of the way, nearly
him. Upon his being extricated it was found he
had sustained a fracture of his leg and thigh, besides
being severely bruised. As soon as possible he was
removed to his father's residence.
Timirmiancs FESTIVAL.-011 Thursday lest, the
friends of the Temperance muse held their annual
festival. They commenced their proceedings by
attending Divine Perth?* at St. Mary's Church,
where an excellent sermon was preached by the
Rev. R. Lowndes. After service the procession
wended
its way through the beautiful grounds of
the vicarage and the adjoining meadow, passing into
the turnpike road, proceeding to the suburb of
Newton, and than returning to Rickgates, a pleasant
field kindly placed at the service of the society by
Mr. Selway, on the hill overlooking the river Stour.
From 400 to 500 persons partook of tea and plum
cake. In a large marquee just by a bazaar for the
sale of useful and fancy articles was superintended
by Mrs. Young, Mrs. Cheeseman, and other ladies,
whose labours for the society in this way were, we
understand, crowned with success. After tea a
public meeting was held in the same field, And ad-
dresses were given by the Rev. H. Monte, of Dor-
chester; the Rev. T. P. Yewins, of Stalbridge ; the
Rev. A. Bisenti, and John Hilton, Esq., of Brighton.
When the shades of evening began to close over the
scene, the chairman adjourned the meeting to the
Temperance Hall, where Mr. Moule and Mr. Hilton
again spoke at considerable length, as did also Mr.
James Penny, a hard working miller. of Nunney,
in Somersetahire, and Mr. G. E. Norton, of Shaftes-
bury. The hymns sung during the meeting in the
hall were accompanied on the harmonium by Mr.
J. P. Adams.
THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OP ODDIIIILLOWS. —We are
pleased to notice that a Lodge of this very useful
Order was opened on Monday evening in this town,
at the Crown Hotel. The principal officers of the
district from Poole, as well as several pest and present
officers from Blandford, were present at the inaugura-
tion. After the business of the lodge the brethern sat
down to a substantial display of good cheer, provided by
Brother Henry Rewriter, the.worthy host of the Crown.
After the usual loyal toasts had been honoured, Brother
Western, the C.S. of the district, gave a very clear and
succinct account of the rise and progress of the
honourable order, and the benefits derived from
memberthip. The new Lodge, we understand, is
called" The Loyal Friend in Need Lodge ;" and we
mention for the information of intending members, the
names of the principal officers :—Bro. George Strange,
N.G., with Bros. Toni B. Phillips and William P.
Kendall for his supporters Bro. G. T. Weddell
Robinson, V.G., and Bros. Levi Groves and George
Wellman for his supporters. Bro. Tom Strange is the
CM., the minor offices being filled by various brethren
belonging to the town. We are given to understand
that several intend to be proposed at the next Lodge,
which will be held on the 11th of August.
814-4-FTICIBIJR.Y.—Fuumate Culp „LIM ItAnuoth,-
roan Socrirrr.—The roughing match in connection
with this society took ace on Wednesday, in a field on
Mr. J. Haskell's, Hill farm, situate about four miles
and a half from the town. This being a new feature in
this neighbourhood, no little excitement was caused
amongst our agricultural friends, of whom we are
pleased to state there were a large number present on
the occasion; and there were 14 candidates started
the first and two in each of the other classes, most of
whom completed their work within the time specified.
The judges, who were appointed on the field, were Mr.
W. S. Whatley, of Evercreech ; Mr. H. Harding, of
West Stower ; and Mr. John Jeffery', of Donheed ;
whose decision gave general satisfaction. The
meets of the day were carried out in excellent 7,11e17
the indefatigable and intelligent honorary secretary, Mr.
W. T. Bucldand. The first prize in the first clas, •
:mat coat and one sovereign, given by the Marquis of
Westminster—was awarded to W. Hanham, servant to
Mr. Burt, lwerne ; the second prize, one sovereign,
given by the society, was awarded to George Adlam,
servant to the Venerable Archdeacon Hultable ; George
Hiscock, servant to Mr. H. J. Young, eommended.
The first prize in the second class, a great coat, given by
G. G. Glyn, Esq., M.P., was awarded to George Roes,
servant to Mr. John Young, of Compton. No second
prise was awarded, there being only two entries in this
clam In the third class, for boys under 16 years of age,
two competed—Edwin Gray, servant to Mr. J. L
Jeffery, and Thomas Abbot, servant to Mr. Benjafield.
Neither having finished within the specified time, they
were disqualified from repairing the prizes; but the
committee decided to award each 10e. as an encourage-
ment for the manner in which the work was executed.
The turnip hoeing took pate on the same day, in a field
belonging to the Venerable Archdeacon Heatable, and
within • short distance of the ploughing. There were
20 competitors, and all finished within the time. The
judges. will go.over the
.gre.nuld in a week or ten days,