The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1877-06-12 00:00:00

THg extension of the Outer Piet' goes on bravely
under Mr. Jackon's contract. The works are shut
--w--- away from the intrusion of meddlers, for the hoarding
DORCIELMITBS. bears the notice that no one is admitted except on
business; but your correspondent found no di cnltyffi
Wie are informed that the Rev. J. J. Northam, of
this town, nee ordained to the paetorete of the con. Ln gaining
_admission, and the foreman of the
_work'.
gregational Church, Madeley, Salop, on Monday, the Mr. E. challoner,his was not much, the nature of
courteously explained what I
4th inst. Among other ministers who took pert in the
wanted to know T
the works is eVident on the face of them. learge
proceedings was the Rev. J. Fox, 8.A., once a pastor
sheds and an office tell their own tale; • temPorarl
of the church in South-street timber jetty has been constructed on the inner. or
Caleesr. —Genial:a v. Dorset County School . —The
first match this season between the above clubs was north side of the outer pier, to facilitate
.the. landing.
played at the School Ground, on Saturday, in very of material, and a powerful crane assurta in the work.
cold, miserable weather. Owing to the damp state of The Portland stone is cracked to a Fire not much
the ground good play was utterly impossible, therefore , larger than I have seen on some Macadam roads, and
the match calls forth no comment whatever. The I tt. is conveyed on a email tramway which is laid near
results were--Cattietock, let innings, 3:1, 2nil innings, I the north
edge of the old pier. A timber frame,
24; Dorset County School, Ist inning*, 64, 2nd innings, ' 2'ft by Dift., and about Wt, in
the depth, is constructed
13. on e finuelati re
on of rocks which lies already the,
and proper provision having been made for the ' love.
Honoring PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday. —Before the
tailing of the upper mans into that below, the frame
Mayor and Dr. Aldridge.
Two soldiers of the 15th Brigade of Artillery. stationed at hi filled with a concrete of cracked stone and cement,
Weymouth, named Corottlituo Sweeney and JIM.. Coseosobe, which goons becomes perfectly solid. The cement
were brought up in ciwtody charged with being absent used is that of Messrs. Francis and Co., for which
without leave. They were wearing their regimental'', and I Mr. J. Tones, of Commercial-road, is the agent, and
the Mayor thought that, although they might nave this bind.e the whole into one enormous block, the
broken their lease, they could not be treated as deserters weight of which next the end of the preeent pier, is
as there was no reasonable ground for suspicion that they
125 tons ; but the successive blocks will be heavier and
intended to desert, the men not attempting to hide to
what regiment they belonged, and had their soldiers heavier as they are laid in deeper water, for the same
clothes on. He did not think the magistrates had any height shove is to be preserved. When I was there,
power to act, and in discharging the men advised them to two of these great blocks were in WM, distant from
get heck to their regiment as quickly as possible to avoid each other about the width of a block, and between
any further trouble them the water rushed freely. This alternation of block
A DISREPUTABLE APPAIII.
charged w“., ~ and water wax a contrivance to save the frames, and
Elizthek P••••• • no`rri•d ••
stealing a purse containing 30s. in ola : from the person "I of ano
therlucklo being concreted between the two first
Henry Lywood, of Bournemonth.—Prosecutor did not g
will bind the two, making one continuous vier of the
appear It was said he had gone away by the nine o'clock three, and SO the work will advance, am win the
Linin order to avoid prosecuting.—P.S. Mitchell said space from the angry ilea. The sides of the concrete
that about 20 minutes after midnight last he was on &AY are very even, and therefore suffer very little friction
in High East-street when he met the prisoner coming from the water which dashes against them, and this
down the street with a "young gentleman." rime behind is an advantage over etone-faced work. The concrete
him was the prosecutor, Henry 14-wood, a married man,
maile.w.ith. Portland and Francis and Co's cement is
of Bournemonth. lb e told the sergeant a' stop the
woman, and afterwards ascertaining why he wishthis
stated to ne very Mixing, and to be capable of bearing
ed
the sergeant stopped her. Tee prosecutor said "I'll give aer ehing power much greater than that suPParted hi
Mr in charge. She has stolen my puree from out of my concrete made of ehingk or Thames ballast. At the
pocket with 31/.." Told her she must go to the end it is intended. I believe, to put a powerful lamp,
nolice-station, hut she refused, an-1 he had to take in order to light the entrance to the Harbour, an lit
her thcre. The promeutor came to the station. At the has been suipponed that a certain gain might mine from
station he (witness) told her she had better give up what having this one light, instead iif the two ',remelt
money she had or he should have her searched. She then 'ur Hsr bi lights; but it remains to be seen whether the
up a r containing 04. 24. and said she had no
1:;:e about her. The prosecutor mid his money was in service of lighting the lamp will not be one of some
gold, a sovereign and half a sovereign. The prisoner was difficulty ,considering the great exposure of the Eaten.
afterwards searched by the sergeant's wife, and on her nion to the force of the waves, which will probably, in
was found • sovereign, hallooverebru and two sixpences. stormy weather, enclond the "Concrete Breakwater"
—(Money produced.)--Ann Mitchell 4,,,,,,ed to ...Thine in spray. A flight of noble steps is to be provided to
the prisoner about quarter-past twelve last night
and findin
the money above stated loose in er give access to the Extension, anil under its lee the
g_ h •
wi
yachts will lie without that
pocket. Whilst she was being searched pri-
" Up and down motion
seiner said " Will you take the half-sovereign and keep.
It—not to get me in • bother, and 111 give you half of it. Winich come* from the trearherous ocean,"
Witness replied "Quite right, I'll take care of the money: and which induced in many of the y acht.owners, gentle
Me witness explained she intended taking care of it to friends the horrors of the mat du our, and sends the
hand to Supt. Coward) Prisoner then said .C 1 Is. of the 'white-winged" flying, when there is a little rough
money was her husband's bounty—be was gone away from weather, to Portland Roark But Mr. Challoner
her." She wee present with the prosecutorand heard him points ont the foundation rocks have far too wide •
sa "That is my money, and she took it out of my pocket." base at present, and that they will, especially at low
—'the prisoner maintained the money washer own. Why
she asked the searcher not to say anything about the half tides, tend to prevent the yachts from lying near
sovereign was because she had obtained it in an indecent enough to the Pier, and he suggests that some of them
manner which she didn't ought to. She admitted that should be removed—those which are beyond some
she met persecutor and he "treated" her to two glasses of dozen feet horizontally from the haw of the concrete,
porter, for which he tendered half-a.crown, and after This, however, is a matter for the serious consideration
this they "went for a walk together"—The sergeant re- of the Surveyor and the Harbour-master' who have to
called, said that the prosecutor, after having signed the calculate whether these rocks are not a elipport to the
charge sheet, and the woman was locked up, said he structure itself. We may add that 214 to.o men are
should not attend to prosecute. He did not assign any
reason for this. The sergeant believed he was a married employed on the work'', which in addition to the
man, and a fruiterer and psotato merchant, at Houma- 'superintendence of Mr. Cludioner for Mr. Jackson,
mouth. He was determined to give the woman in charge, are assiduously watched, on behalf of the Corporation,
The witness added he believed the prisoner's husband by Mr. W. B. Morgan, the borough surveyor.
was a sergeant in the Dorset Militia, Nit was not. Dor- FASHIONABLE WIDDI,IO. —On Tuesday morning last the
cheater man.—Prisoner was remanded till Monday and St. John's district was stirred by the knowledge that a
then the prosecutor will be compelled by summons to wedding was to take place, uniting Lieut. Edward Morelli,
SWAT- of the list regiment, and son of the late Mr. George
--. Morapt„tp Alliss_Edith Emily Marfleet, daughter of the late

Bistrict iliting.

Mr: L. Marfleet, of Win, .Notts. MDR Marfleet
has been residing with her mother, now Mrs. Hill, at
No. 3, Royal Crescent Lieut. Morant being popular in
his regiment, a goodly windier of his fellow officer.
attended, and the ladiet of St. John's, which is decidedly
a fashionable locality, where pleasingly fluttered, and
gathered numerously in the tasteful church. The clouds
were almost clear from the sky, and the sunshine poured
down not only bright, but warm, although there was a
gentle air moving. The party came soon after eleven
o'clock, in five carriages of Mr. Luce's, and entered the
church at the east door. The lovely bride wax attired in
rich white satin, and she wore a wreath of orange
blossoms and jessamine, with a veil of Moldered tulle.
She was attended by six bridesmaids—Miss Alice Hill,
Miss Lucy Hill, Miss Grimston, Miss Mend Phyllis Morant,
Miss 'bey Morant and Miss Loui Morant, who wore
dresses of cream coloured Cashmere, trimmed with Cam-
bridge blue Matalasse silk, white "coquette" hate, trimmed
with blue, and blue ostrich feathers to match, lioniton
lace ties, and silver lockets tied with blue ribbon, and
amongst the visitors were Miss Madeleine Morant, who
wore • Cambridge blue cashmere costume trimmed with
silver lace : Miss Flora *want wore a handsome cashmere
trimmed with Matalasse silk; Miss Morant a dove-colour
Cashmere costume trimmed with rich poufs deter. The
dresses of the hrisiesmaids and the visitors named were
supplied by Mr. T. H. Williams, of St. Mary and
Bond-streets. Mrs. Morant wore • rich slate-colour
' silk: Mrs. Parry a dove-coloured f.'ashmere and grog
grain: Mrs. Hill a peacock green gm. grain, with
blue bonnet and handsome ostrich feather, and humming
bird. These dresses and all the millinery were made by
Mr. G. J. lt-iwe, of St. Mary-street. Mr. John Moonlit,
the bridegrooms brother wan best man, and among the
ntber offieers present we enticed—Capt. Jebli. Capt. Parry,
Lieut.. Phillips, Lieut Ward, Ideal. Frodeltam, Lieut
Taylor. Limit. Montague, Lieut. Martin. The favours for
the gentlemen were silver acorn and myrtle, awl for the
tubes, silver acorn and 'jessamine, and the bridesmaids
carried large and beautiful bouquets of white and pink
flowers, horslered with maiden hair ferns. The picture,
AS they gathered at the communion rails was exceedingly
beautiful, ansl the church was filled with a large and dis-
tinguished congregation. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. W. F. Trerthen, 11. M Inspector of Schools,
assisted by the beloved vicar, Roe. J. Stephenson, and the
Rev. J. Vairsirey ; and appropriate music was playa! by
Mr. T. Avant. The bride was given away by her father-
in-law, the Rev. J. Hill. When the party returned to
their carriages, the Miss Stones, and Miss Browns strewed
flowers in the path of the happy bride. The rcirty went
to the Royal Hotel, where a rech,rehe' breakfast was laid,
and partakes. of by the following ladies and gentleman:—
Mrs. ant the Misses Morant, Rey. Joseph Hill. Captain and
Mrs. Parry. Major paisley. Mrs. Grimsby), Captain Jebk
Miss Morant,Captain Parry,M iss L. H. H. Morant,Rev.W. F.
Miss Targarthen, M. I. G. Morant, Mr. Phillips, Miss A.
Morant Mr Ward, Miss Harbord, Mr. J. 11. Momnt, Miss
Flora Morant, Mr. Taylor, Miss Phyllis *want, Mr.
Montague, Miss Alice Hill, Mr. Frodsharn, Miss Lacy Hill,
Mr.llanceek,MissMandeGriniston,Mr.Sylvester'Grinistow
Mrs. Joseph Hill, Rev. John Stephenson, and Mr. Dig
Grimston. Mayor Bayley, awl the officers, eath ,
above. Mr. Kinneer Hancock, Mr. John 11. Moran 1
R. liming the breakfast the band of the 31 !
Regiment played, and a dance was afterwards bids
in. The newly wedded couple left by the 250 train f
Wales. there to spend the honeymoon, and on leaving
late residence a shower of rice and of "ill slippers' w
thrown after her, according to custom, " for good luck."
STEALING A SHAWL.—EIiza Jones showed her sense
the eternal fitness of Shinn when, baying stolen a shaw
she walked as far as Dorchester Gaol. But it WWI
unfortunately, ton mach trouble to take the magistrates
and their clerk to Dorchester, no the Weymouth borough
who had been in search of her, bronght her back,
and procured her attendance before the magistrate, on
Wednesday morning, when Dr .• Drew, Mr. James
Milledge, and Mr. James R sbertson net on the Bench.—
The shawl was stolen from the Greyhound Inn, and was
the property of "one Price," or Ann Price, as she turned
out to be, the wife of Henry Price, who last saw it on the
table in the hie kitchen upstairs, a public room for all the
lodgers. This was in the at ternown, awl when she came
back from putting her baby to bed, the article was gone.
She dad not suspect anybody, hut told about her shawl,
which she hail bought for Pis fol., and was worth 103. to
her.—The prisoners defence was that Mrs. Price had
given her authority to pawn the shawl—Mrs. Emily
Hodges, of Dorchetrter, said prisoner caine to her house,
the White Horse, between nine and ten last night, for a
bed, and gave her the shawl produced, saying she was
going to pawn it on the following day.—PC'. Bartlett this
morning proceeded to Dorchester, on account of inatme-
tione received, and found the prisoner who was in custody
at Dorchester, on suspicion of having stolen the shawl.— ,
Mr. Vickery in answer to the Bench, believed prisoner
came here to visit her son, who was • prisoner.—She !
chose to have it settled then; but, weeping violently,
declared that Mrs. Price told her to pawn the ishawL—Dr.
Drew remarked that if this was so, even then prisoner had !
stolen the shawl, for she had taken it to Dm-cheater.— !
Prisoner next declared they were all drunk together,
when, said Dr. Drew, "That is no excuse; drunkenness
is no exam for crime."—As prisoner had pleaded not ,
guilty, she could not be sentenced by the Bench.—Cont-
mitted for trial.
WALKING 0,1 Till PORTLAND RAILWAY. —Wink/IN
a sailor, was charged, before Mr. R. if. Eliot, at the
Count' Petty Sessions, on Thursday, with being on the
railway line between Weymouth and Portland and I
obstructing the train. Thomas Baker, the engine-siriver
of the train which left Weymouth for Portland at 6.45 on
Wednesday night, eald be saw prisoner on the line at
i 1
Ferry Bridge. He mmediately whistled awl slackened
speed; and on reaching Portland, he gave information to
the police that he had seen a man on the line—P.C.
Barker proceeded along the railway line between Portland
and Weymouth, and found the prisoner on the railroad.
He was driink, and did not seem to understand anything
which was said to him ; but put himself into a fighting
attitude as the train paver!. Barker then took him to
the station.—John Clarke, the stoker, saw the prisoner
walking on the line at Ferry bridge, and he blew the
engine whistle, at once slackened, speed and the train
was thus obstructed in its Passage. Clark slid not think
there was any right of way across, the Ferry bridge.
They were obliged to travel at a reduced rate of speed
until prisoner got out the way.—Mr. Parsons, station
master, at Portland, said they had very many similar
cases, where the drivers hail been conipelled to pull up, to
prevent accidents to trespassers on the line, and that the
Railway Company, therefore, were desirous of making
the present case an exemplary one to trespassers. The
boys from the " Boscawen were frequently on the line
at Ferry In idge.—Mr. Eliot said he was sorry to see
prisoner in the present position.; he had not only
endangered his own life by Me conduct but had
jeopardised those of the passengers. The railway
company were right in bringing this case under the notice
of the court, and it was necessary to make an example for
the warning of others. Considering all the circumstances
of the mute, the prisoner would he fined J:1 and costs ; but
any further cases of the kind would he visited with •
severer penalty.

THE Tows BAND, led by Mr. Matta, Mr. Bridgman
bandmaster, on Monday evening played in front of the
Esplanade opposite the Royal Terrace. They number 15
performers, their selection of music was varied, and the
verdict of the public appeared from all that we could
gather to coincide with our own observation that they
played decidedly well.
Ma. EDWARDIS'e FLOWER SHOW.—The committee
met for business on Thursday last, at the Guildhall,
when there attended :—Mr. Lnndie (Mayor), Mr. R.
N. Howard, Mr. It. Thomas, Mr. J. G. Rowe, Mr. T.
Walla, Mr. Graham, and Mr. W. M. Thiiselton.
The Mayor twornised again to do all he could to make
the Exhibition in the Gardena it success, and also
hoped that gentlemen who had flowers and plants
would send them to the Show.
WORLING MEN'S ClA33.—Ata meeting of committee
on Friday evening last, the secretary, Mr. E. B.
Mace, stated that there are now 103 ordinary members
and nine day visiting members. This shows a satis-
factory progress. A complete set of Dickens's works,
also Smiles on "Character," are to be added to the
Library, and the risins are to be re-decorated. The
committee wish to hold In 1978, an exhibition of
designs, models, etc., by the working chowea of
‘Veytnollth.
FRAUDULENT ENLISTIIILTT.—Jnhe NW..., a private of
the 75th Regiment, was brought up on Thursday before
the Mayor and Dr. Drew, charged with fratidulent enlist-
ment. Prisoner woe, on the Lint Wednesday in May,
charged by P.C. Carter with being drunk and riotous in
High-street, and given up to the military authorities, to
be tried by court-martial, and he confessed that he had
fraudulently enlisted. On this he was remitted, to lie
tried by the civil power. It appeared that he had served
in the 107th Regiment, and been invalided out; limit shout
two month's ago, he again enlisted in London. Prneiner
pleaded guilty, made no excuse, and was sentenced to two
menthe hard labour.
tiu ItrLICL9 AT Sc. JOH/CR.—A corresis indent writes:
—A very large and influential meeting of the congre-
gation of St.. John's Church, met this day, to witness
the marriage ceremony of Mr. Morant, 31st Regiment,
to Miss Marfleet, in that Church, and it is gratifying
to add that the solemnity i if the service, was very
much improv.l, the choral iiortion being performed
by the organist and choristers, appearing in white
surplices. It is Reich to he desired and hoped that
this is a preliminary step to its general introlliction,
being calculated to be a decided. and great improve-
ment to the devotional services of the church.
POULTRY, PIOEON AND CAGE-RIRD ASSOCIATION.— A
meeting in connection with this popular association was
held in the Guildhall on Saturday evening last, when Mr.
J. G. Rowe, the esteemed president of the association
took the chair. Among other gentlemen present were
Mr. 11. Nangle (hon. treasurer), Mr. T. IL Charles (hon.
sec), Supt. S. A. Vickery, and Mr. IL T. At kins (secretary).
The business of the meeting, was to fix the days upon
which the show should be held this year, and to appoint a
sub-committee to draw up a schedule of the prizes
proposed to lo offered and a classification of the birds to
be exhibited. It was determined that the exhibition
should take place on the 19th and 2Uth of September next.
A sub-committee composed of Messrs. Rowe, Charles,
Vickery, Monfort nnd Ley% was elected for the other
..i,i,..t, and a meeting will be held on Saturday evening
nei...., at which the report of these genUemen is to be '
eonsiu.sed. We understand that there are one or two
new features to lie added to the attractive programme of
the last year. The elf orte of the energetic gentlemen con-
nected with the association deserve thorough support.
SCHOOL OE Aim —A meeting of the committe, in oiler
to fistablish the School of Art, was held at the Auction
gEitat L
arketatrect, on Saturday. There were present :
yor (Mr. undie), Rev. J. Miller, hon. sec., Dr.
Kr it. IT. Eliot, Mr. R. N. Ilxward, Mr. IL Nangle,
Mr Movre, Captain 'Admire, KN., Rev. J. Ti. Addison,
lil
iiii.r.t Raker.Th
e Mayor remarked that on the sth
they met at the Royal Hotel, sad be took the chair
ea . occasion, for the pvid et attempting the
ta
1 of a branch of the al Art, connected
farrid=ten M.ina_ alostiog was rather
lag UMW pwpwawled by Mr.
ta sod vory Jen* *siehince. At
et that whose it was ftairmined IS ostablish a
Art, similar% that established is .eat many
teems, and ogociellr in the meaty town of
. It vim Ms Worship thewillet, a pretty well
fact that dm advaiatuassOgivable from such
are so grog as to be pertewl. patent. and they
would not need any advocacy on his
bE He believed
th Weymou is very much in armor of towns, in not
having taken up the School of Art Fortunately
Mr. Baker, who was connected with the school at
Bridport, wished to settle in Weymouth ; his leaving
Brigport had been • matter of very great regret to those
who like ourselves, take an interest in what we believe to
be an important object, the culture of the line art taste
among the middle and upper classes. According to what
he heard from Mr. Miller, it seemed that—to say nothing
of the advantages to the town at large,- -there can be DO
doubt of the school being successful in a financial point of
view. After the last meeting he was asked very seriously by
some persons connected with schools alrealy existing in
the town, whether the establishment of such a School of
Art was not likely to interfere with other schools. It was
argued that if people could get the name lesson for Is. 61.
that the teacher could charge 10s. rid, for, then that the
School of Art would destroy a very valuable source of
revenue, from whence the teacher would be supporting
his family. Ile had asked Mr. Miller, and they had
rassessed that if persons could be as satisfactorily taught
ter la Gil., that which by private tuition they would have
telly, 10a. 6d., so that in the School of Art a family of
tour could be taught for about the same money, then he
the Reboot of Art must live, and private tuition
InVetil seem ether mode of getting a living. As usual
ersiosth, what anything very good is proposed, it
Ms to bo dens by some half.dozen people: hut these
Inlifilonahlaw=la general!, did what is wanted, and
is It endorsed by the outside public. As
the &hod of Art had nweeeded in Dorchester, he
mei set say that it would succeed in Weymouth,
berms here we have much greater facilities.—The
Rev. J. Miller said it was hardly necessary for him
I, thaw the advisability or necessity of the School of Art,
wire be told them that since last meeting he had offers of
asseperation from about 50 gentlemen of Weynioutti, and
tlegrefere he had no doubt that the want of such a school is
Mit If any one could carry out the School of Art well, it
amid be Mr. Baker, and when any good work was
,ii one had to stop till every shade of vested
is cared for, they would never begin any such
week at all.—Mr. Howard remarked that the names of
Mass who had promised to ..operate left no doubt at all
of Se seeress. —Mr. Miller mid—yes, now is the time, and
we ires the people to give it a start—ln the mune of the
coneoreation which followed, 11w. agreed theta siebserip.
ties of ie.. ea, per annum dwelt in -the qualification for
seetabwelap, and the fellowing resolutions were
put tram the chair, sal earrled unanimously .-
I Med • &bed al Art be eslimbilehed for Weymouth aixd '
the nelghbeetifeeed. L ThrA • crinunittos be formed con-
*We of lite peatiessea whole names are below, with
pewee% aid to their number. & That the Mayor of Wey-
ninth toe the time being be ex spele chairman. 4. That
liessyfielwarda, Esq., M.P., Sir 1, rederic Johnstone. M.P.,
Mr. W. Eliot, Mr. R. Eliot, Rev. T. A. Greaves, Rae.
J. Ti. Addison, Admiral Tryon, Rev. J. Stephenson, Rev,
H. C. Five. and Rev. E. Bolton, be requested to become
yiee.prets el the School of Art. 5. That a sub-com-
mittee be lensed, consisting of the following gentlemen:
—Dr. Drew. Mr. J. G. Rowe, Mr. R. if. Eliot, Colonel
Pikers, Cupids Minim°, Dr. Simpson, Dr. Moorhead, Mr.
H. Naugle, Mr. G. It Crickrnay, Rev. V. F. Reasons%
Rev. W. F. Tremerthen. U. That the sub-committee shall
take into ootiisaUo. the question of accommodation,.
master's salsrivricrectus. apparatus, subscriptions com-
munication t, and report to the
finnaral commillgan 7, et Raker be appointed
Wafter of the sehost. 11. Mr. Howard's offer of the
RN of the name Is. sesegliod, at an annual Maur. 9.
flat sotto, of erstilese, and othse information he
bowled fa the 10. That the
E,11W4 _tureSelittes mvelLerhe maintenance ot
estaititlestlie
mit
hesednatie&the 0110r.144 Mr.
sileenslive sear was Rail et • fist oriftses Rotel for
Informs ale sad 1 AO • pow. Mr. Howard engsMined that
be would set let the tons for that rests! weeps for such
• wpm al
Itag=l:stmUsartsthat Menem was fire-
Imint. I was te incur en expense of
41199 w aiwarTilicsuseibeam alLgalmilliiillies of the school. and
111 a. hi favour of Mr. ,
a rose. a strong belief
thearisess et Rs
=nab allsail sheolatety
am al aoratir, mil assidated it very ,
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' is to sessames teen lie IMIli et Row as the
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otts ant) Vitas.
As to the Consolidation Scheme, one would like to
what Mr. Edwards. M.P., thinks of it t That gentleman
will have, or has, some £2,01.* worth of Harbour hoods, by
way of security for his loan for the Outer Pier. Mr.
Edwards is entitled to be heard.
The concrete out of which the extension is to he made.
Mr. Morgan tells me, is about the strongest that has been
tested. The Portland stone, mixed in foment, resists a
greater crushing power than flint or pebble., for it unites
so closely with the cement that the two become nearly at
one.
People are looking out sharply to see how the concrete
breakwater will resist the storms. They say—" Why did
Mr. Morgan, with so much good and cheap Portland stone,
take the trouble of making concrete." The success or
otherwise will make or mar a reputation as engineer.
That eminent engineer, Mr. Ilawkeeley, paid his visit to
Weymouth last Friday. It had been expected that the
arrival would have Caused some little "flutter" owing to
Cholding different views being likely to "interview" tn.. who is near the top of his profession. But the
Mayo (Kr. bindle) wisely set his face against such
excitement, and certain of the Council being drawn away
by the Birmingham meetings, Mr. Hawkeeley was only
waitedlon by the head officials of the C,oporation, and win
consider his report calmly and without external influence.
Meantime we must wait.
The first new potato vessel of the season arrived in
harbour on Sunday, and on Tuesday the first cargo of the
season began to be discharged. Customers who have to do
with the Greet Walleye Railway will geese take note,
and not warty the hardly-worked officials out of their
mind. Hove aa idea that •oartain railway meow is
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