The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-01-10 00:00:00

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DORSET EPIPHANY SESSIONS.

The financial business connected with these Sessions
took place at the Shirehall on Tuesday afternoon. The
chair was taken by the Right Hon. Lord Portman, and
the following magistrates were in attendance :—John
Floyer, Sp„ ALP., (deputy.ohairman), Right Hon. the
Earl of SWtesbury, R. H. Bingham, J. E. Bridges, H.
S. Bower, J. H. Calcraft, H. P. Cambridge, St. John
Coventry, R. A. Castleman, R. if. Eliot, J. J. Far-
quharson, H. Frampton A. Foster, J. J. Farquharson.
jun., J. F. Falwasser, 'O. W. Ferrer, B. P. Father.
stonhaugh, H. C. GoOdden, J. Gantry, J P. laundry,
W. C. Lambert, B. Littlehales, J. C. Hansel, E. J.
liowlem, C. J. Parke, R. Pearce, R. 0. Steward, C.
Sykes, B. Saunders, G. T. Bullock, R. Williams,R. J.
Weld H. Williams, IL Williams. and R. W.
Bsq ; Revd& J. EL Austin, H. T. Bower, Cl. W. Bing-
ham, J`. Bleerlerbarseet, G. P. Cambridge, C. J. Glynn,
and T. Panda,.
.OAOL AND HOLM 07 omutsorrom.
Captain FOSTIR read this report, from which it
appeared that when the prison was examined it was
fauna in a satisfactory state. The surgeon and governor
Iseported that the new dietary system worked
it a satisfactory manner, but the Visiting Justices
world not give their opinion on the matter until the
Raster Swarms. The schoolmaster's salary was
recommended to he raised from £B5 to £75 per annum,
Hie Visiting Justices being of opinion that at the
present time he was not sufficiently remunerated for
his services. Prisoners in custody—males, 84; females
11; total, 95. In the Infirmary, 2 melee. In custody
for trial at the present sessions—males, 9; on bail, 3
males; total,l2. Prisoners for tr ial at the Assises—malea,
2; females, 1; total, 3. Number of prisoners committed
during this quarter, 174 i same quarter last year, 187;
increase, 1* Daily average this quarter—melee, 88;
females, 11; total, 99. Same quarter last year—males,
88; frmasksta 15; total 101; increase, 2. The dia.
kareemaste during the quarter had been £720 175.,
being a decreer* of £3O 15s. 9d. upon the last quarter.
The report was received and adopted.

BE/DOIS AND BUILDINGS.
411i1e report, in the absence of Mr. Okedon, was read
by Mr. C. J. Parke. From this it appeared that the
bills due amounted to £B6O. The Committee
retorted specially in the matter of Run Bridge
over the River Bride. About three years since,
at the recommendation of the Committee, it had teen
declared a county bridge, but the record was not then
In the court. Sines then reference had been made to
the reporta of the April Quarter Beeeiona of 1860,
where it was recorded that the Clerk of the Peace re-
ported verbally that a dome tablet On the bridge showed
It was built in 1784. On this report no order of the
Court wen recorded. At the July Sessions, in
the lame year, the Bridge and Building Coin.
mince brought to the notice of the Court that
orders appeared to have been issued, mid again no order
of the Court was to be found on record. As the
county is undoubtedly liable for the repairs of the
bridge, the Committee recommend that the bridge be
deelared a county one, and that the county surveyor be
directed to record it on his list of bridgea—Some
destiltory discussion arose respecting the repairing of
P.ast Bridge, in the parish of Bridport, the Bev. O.
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magistrates had • concurrent jurisdiction, and he
thought if the eircturistanoes were clearly stated to the
Secretary of State, It would be found that he would say
the expense must some from the borough instead of
the county rate.—The Chairman remarked that the
circumstances of the case were somewhat peculiar, and
his attention had been called to them by the gentleman
who bad brought the subjcot forward. He had thought
eartirable to look into the Ant of Parliament, and to
mac:ate with the Secretary of State upon the
t. It appeared that it borough magistrates
thinplied with the Act of Parliament by giving
notioe to the Lord-Lieutenant that they had appointed
oPectaLconstablee, then Iwo juetioes had power to issue
their order to the county, treasurer, who warn obliged
to pay the money. As he understood, all the forms
required by law had been complied with, and the only
question that could arise in this case wits whether it was
• tumult, riots or felony, which justified the magistrates
In taking the course they did. If it was the opinion of
the Court—if they had the circumstances before
them, which they had not, end he did net
see how they were to get them—that there was neither,
a tumult, riot, nor felony, he thought it might be possi-
ble, union it was too late, to direot the county treasurer -
not to pay the order. They must bear in mind that
the borough of Dorchester was • oontributing party to
the county rate, and had, therefore, the same right sto
call upon the county for its assistance as any other part,
and if a riot had occurred in any other town, Dorchester
would have had to have borne its share of the expense.
But, if he was not wrongly informed,the borough magis-
trates of Dorchester had a little failed in courtesy be
wards the county, because the county magistrates had,,
as he believed, a oonourrent jurisdiction with the
borough magistrates, and if the latter were about to igs- !
pose a tax upon the county, common courtesy ahoald
have led them to 11.11 k, and he believed it would only
have been their duty to have coked the county magis-
trates, who resided in this neighbourhood in abundant
numbers, for their assistance on these riotous oocaaions.
If these magistrates had been called upon and con-
sulted, he had no doubt they would have called in the
assistance of the county oonstabulary —(applause)—
• body of men who would have acted independently
of party squabbles, who were properly trained for this
purpose, and who would not „have been influenced by
feelings which gave rise to this foolish sth of
November "row." If they had called in the
county constabulary, there would not have been
this expense, and probably no second night's
disturbance. (Cheers.) It was is matter of courtesy,
of taste, and somewhat of judgment, and they could
@imply take notioe of it as it presented itself. There
WM another way of dealing with the matter, which he
thought the magistrates of the borough were bound to
take under their oonsideratloo, because if they were of
opinion that the state of the) borough of Dorchester
was so tumultuous that thet constables which they
appointed were not sufficient to keep the town under
control, instead of taxing the county they ought to
have applied the powers of 5 and 6 William IV., chap.
6, sec. 83, which repired borough magistrates
to appoint as many special constables, to be paid out of
the borough fund, as might be required to assist the
police constables. He could not help thinking that in
either of the two oases he had put—if in any case they
had wanted temporary assistance, they should have
asked the county magistrates for the aid of the county
constabulary, and if they wanted permanent wistance
they should in that case appoiut special constables
under the Act he had mentioned, to be paid out of the
borough rates, and if they did not choose to keep a
sufflcieet police force in their town, they should apply
the powers of this Act. He believed the Court could
take no step, unless they were prepared to go into the
question, whether there was a riot, tumult, or felony
within the meaning of the Act, but probably the state-
ments made in this Court that there were two other
modes of dealing with the subject might he made
known, either through those who were present, or
through the valuable assistance which they received
from the press, whose representatives were among them
as ratepeyers, and he hoped the £4O they were called
upon to pay would not lbe wasted, if it left the
borough of Dorrnester, and other towns in the county,
to recollect that there were county justices and county
• and if these were not acceptable to them, they
could appoint, under the sth and 6th William IV.,suoti
persons as would be acceptable. (Applause.)
The Court then adjourned until the following day.

ert fire some straw at Osmington. Lord
Portman Bald that from the depositions which
he had read, he considered the charge a most
a-rions one, and the evidence was so strong that
he felt it to be his duty to give hint in custody on the
charge a arson, and directed him to he conveyed to a
magistrate to have the necessary evidence taken, in
order that he might be committed for trial at the iwsizes.
This concluded the businese of the Sessions.

plaintiff discovered that defendant was practicing at
Weymenth.—After argument of counsel, the Court
granted the injunction.
THE COLL TRAD6.—For some weeks past our
harb-mr has been destitute of colliers, the winds
having been contrary for their passage from the
north. A favourable wind having sprung up laat
week, the colliers took advantage of it, and on
Sunday 11 ships laden with coal came into the
harbour, whilst several others have arrived since.

he only notice required to be given was to the
Trinity Board, that an alteration in the position of
the lights had been made. A pilot, belonging to this
port, of great experience, hid told him, that if the
position of the lights was altered it would be one of
the best things that could be done, for when the
light was most wanted it was always out. He con-
cluded by stating that he would put a notice on the
paper to consider the propriety of carrying out this
change.
Mr. IL DKVENISH asked if it would not bewail for
the Town Clerk to write to the Trinity Board first?
Mr. THOMAS said they could move the light first
and acquaint the Trinity Board of what they had
done afterwards.
Mr. HARE said, supposing the Council should re-
move the present light, and • vessel was to run on
the rocks, would not the Council be responsible for
the damage?
Mr. THOMAS replied that there was no 'possibility
of a vessel going on the rocks if the light was
altered, as vessels would have to steer well to the
eastward to have the two lights in one, and by so
doing would clear the rocks.

T 176 MAYOR said, with regard to the removal of
the light, the Council must bear in mind that the
rocks in question were not • natural shoal, and the
consequence would be—perhaps he might be wrong
in his opinion—that if any vessel was to strike on the
rocks left there, the town would be liable for
the damages sustained.
Mr. THOMAS said if such an event was now to
take place the town would be liable. By removing
the light the danger was not increased but decreased.
Mr. HOWARD said if • person made a hole in a
road, and did not put a light at night to warn
people of their danger, he would be liable if any
accident occurred ; but if a light was put the person
would not be liable. If the suggestion made by the
committee would effect a great saving of money, and
any scheme which saved public money was highly
desirous, it was well worthy of consideration ; but
before the light was moved he thought the proper
course would be to apply to the Elder Brethren,
who would perhaps send some persons to examine
the place, and it would depend upon their report
whether the Trinity Board would approve of the
removal of the light or not. He should like to know
what the expense of bringing these gentlemen down
would be. Mr. Thomas in his recommendation had
made out a very good case; but, as far as the shoal
was concerned, if any ship got on it, the town would
be liable, unless the Council obtained the sanction of
the Board to remove the light.
Mr. H. DEVENNII remarked that when the
Trinity Beard were applied to last year, they said
the light must be at the extreme end of the original
Breakwater.
Mr. THOMAS contended that if the recommenda-
tion of the committee was carried out the approaches
to the harbour would be safer, and not •attended
with so much danger to ships as at present.
Mr. Alderman DEVENISH said the Council ought
to make application to the Trinity Board before
doing anything in the matter.
Mr. POTHECARY said the proposed change would
be of great advantage to vessels entering the
harbour at night. A beacon would be erected
where the Jack-in-the-basket now was, which would
be painted white, and would be of as mach use as the
present light. In general, ships came into the
harbour in charge of pilots, who, of course, knew
where they were going. As to whether the Council
would be liable ifs vessel were to run on the rocks
owing to the removal of. the present light was purely
a legal question.
Mr. Alderman DEVRNISH remarked that that was
• most important question. What took the resposi-
bility off their shoulders now was having the light off
the shoal.

Mr. THOMAS said they could not keep the light
burning.
The MAYOR considered the best course would be
to consult the Trinity Board on the matter. There
could be no question about the great advantage that
would arise from an alteration in the position of the
light.

-After a few further observations, Mr. Pothecary
suggested that, if the attention of Government was
directed to the matter, they would perhaps grant
£2OOO or £3OOO in improving the entrance to the
harbour, as was the case when Lyme Cobb was
improved a few years ago.
Mr. THOMAS, having given notice to put te
subject on the agenda paper for discussion at tne
next meeting, the matter dropped.

organ loft, erectod near the channel. Mr. Morgan,
organist, presided at the organ in an efficient
manner.

WIMBORNE. —MiDNIOITT SERVrCE AT TUE
gINSTER.— The cl ising hours of the past and the
c immencement of the new year were most suitably
spent by a large portion of the inhabitants of the
town, who attended Divine service at our venerable
Minster on Saturday night. The service commenced
at 11 o'elock, and after evening prayers had been
read, a most excellent sermon was preached by the
Rev. C. Onslow. The service was one of peculiar
solemnity, and no doubt will leng be remembered.
HENBURY HOUS6.-00 Friday evening a ball
took place at the hospitable reeidence of C. J.
Parke, Esq., which was attended by a large and
distinguished party of ladies and gentlemen.
Among those present were Colonel - and Mrs.
Mansel and family, the Hon. Mrs. Bank&
and SOD, Mrs. Rich and the Misses Rich, Mrs.
Banks, Mrs. Torkington, the Mimes Okedon, Mies
Smith, &c., &c. King's quadrille band was in
attendance. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock,
and ended with Sir Hoer de Coverly at about 12.
WESLEYAN CIRCCrIT TEA Megrtuo.—On Wednes-
day, the 4th inst., the members and friends of the
Wesleyan body celebrated their annual tea festival
in the Townhall, which was decorated with variens
religious inscriptions for the occasion " Let
brotherly love continue" ; " Thou hut, 0 Lord
prepared of thy goodness for the poor ;" " Tbe wise
shall inherit glory ;" "Occupy till I come ;" and as a
suitable remembrance that even in our social and
religious gatherings death may be near at hand,
over the platform was the solemn warning, " Behold
he cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see him,"
etc. A very excellent supply of tea and cake,
provided at the expense of several ladies connected
with the society, was heartily enjoyed by between 70
and 80 persons. The entrance of Mr. Hawk, who
was one of the first promoters of the Wesleyan cause
in the neighbourhood, was the signal for loud
cheering. After tea a public meeting was held,
which commenced by singing the well-known hymn
—" Come let us join our cheerful songs," followed
by a very earnest and impressive prayer by the
Rev. James Cooke. On the proposition of the Rev.
Mr. Budden, Mr. Hawk was elected chairman,
who said that he was afraid when he first
entered th - room be should not be able to speak,
but that he had an earnest desire to do so. He I
looked upon the present as a golden opportunity
too precious to be lost. He did earnestly hope that
even his presence among them might prove a valuable
lesson. An idea had entered his mind whilst sitting_
in the room, that as there were a good number a
young people present, it would be as well if he
especially addressed them. They could not but
observe a striking difference between youth and age.
The season of youth was like the golden opportunity
he now enjoyed. A little time ago, as it seemed to
him, be could have run down to that meeting
without faltering step, and been as active as any
present; but now he was an old man verging on the
grave, and he wished especially on the present
occasion, for it was not likely he should meet with
them again, most humbly to return thanks to God
that he vouchsafed him the consolations of religion
even in the hours of the ereatest bodily pain. He
believed that the severe affliction he had suffered had
been for his good, as since then he had bright and
joyous anticipations of his eternal rest, and could
more clearly " read his title clear to mansions
in the sky." (Hear, hear.) He sincerely hoped
that all present would in their last days enjoy the
same happiness ; but he would remind his young
friends if they desired to do so they must in early
life give their hearts to God. He trusted his coming
there that day would be for good ; he had a great
desire to be present, as it might be the last time he
should see his Wimborne friends ; but he had the
greatest joy in looking to the time spoken of by the
Apostle, to the joining with that great multitude
which no man can number around the throne of God.
He must not, however, forget his present duties,
and one of these was to acknowledge the pleasure
he felt in meeting with their old friends, Mr. Cook
and Mr. Jackson. The chairman concluded by
expressing his wish that every young man in the
ream was a local preacher. He looked to the past
60 years in which he had been so engaged, with the
most pleasant feelings, for never was he more happy
than when proclaiming the love of Christ to his
fellow men. The Rev. Mr. Budden said he had a
short statement to read to the meeting respecting
the financial affairs of the circuit. The plan of
holding yearly tea meetings had been adopted to
raise funds, so that the circuit might not be debt,
and the committee had great pleasure in stating that
through the kindness of various friends they were
glad to state the circuit was now out of debt, and
that they had a small balance in hand. They were
desirous to express their thanks to their country
friends for the very cordial way they carried out the
proposition of holding tea-meetings. One reason
why they asked their friends to be even more liberal
was because it was intended to hold the district
meeting in Wimborne this year, when about 40
ministers would be present, and they would have
considerable expense to meet. The rev, gentleman
then detailed the success which had attended the
efforts of the preachers during the past year. At
Holt Wood, 30 members had joined; at Witchamp-
ton, 20 ; at Horton Heath, 8 ; end at Wimborne, 24.
There was, however, much need of earnest,
believing prayer that God's blessing might be given
on those parts of the circuit were there had not been
any increase. The annual subscriptions on behalf of
the circuit expenses amounted to £lO 13s. 6d., and
the sum furnished by ladies for the tea to £3 6s.
To all these friends their best thanks were due.
After singing a verse of another hymn, Mr. W. H.
Jackson, of Stourpaine Academy, addressed the meet-
ing, and remarked that he had that evening learnt a life
lesson which he should never forget. He also stated
that he had been connected with the Methodist
church ever since he was 16 years of age that his
forefathers were Wealeyans, and though he wished
to give the right hand of fellowship to all Christian
people, there was something connected with
Wesleyanism he liked better than all. In the
language of a good woman he once met with,we have
our beloveds and our well-beloveds, and Wesleyanism
was his well-beloved. Mr. Jackson then commented
on the word " circuit," which, he said, was at one
time called "rounds." He liked the old Saxon
terms of their forefathers, and when Mr. Wesley
sent forth his local preachers it was a round to
proclaim glad tidings they were sent on. The
advantages, both temporally and spiritually, of early
piety were then most plainly set forth by the
speaker, and the falseness of the opinion that the
possession of true religion was opposed to real
! pleasure plainly set forth, and the speaker concluded
by an earnest appeal to the young, and especially
, those who were the children of pious parents to
decide at once to be Christ's followers. —The Rev.
James Cooke, of Poole, in a very excellent and
earnest speech, reviewed the changes which had
taken place since he formerly resided in the district,
when Poole and Wimborne formed one circuit.
When he first came among them, fresh and hot from
Cornwall, he was almost frozen with the apparent .
lifelessness of the people, who called themselves
Chapel goers, but as it appeared to him had got
hold of Methodism by the wrong end. He rejoiced
and gave thanks to God for the change. ln many
places where they formerly had to hold their meet-
ings.in a kitchen they had now very nice chapels.
He might mention Lytchett, Corte Castle, Rempeton,
Heath, Kingstone, Morden, and other places. He
did not say he should hail it withgresi delight if the
! Wimborne and Poole circuits each numbered the
'same in church fellowship as they formerly did
united, and he WAS glad to say that they gave every
promise of it. Within the put year a general
revival had taken place throughout the circuits, and
-tibia he attributed in a great Measure to the blessing
of God on the earnest and self-denying efforts of
their local brethren, who seemed not to care what
sacrifices they made so that good was done. The
rev, gentleman than pressed upon his hearers the
necessity of earnestness and devotion in the cause of
Christ, and concluded by emploring the Great Head
I of the Church to bless their meeting together that

day.
COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS., Friday, January 6.
Before C. J. Parke, Esq., and the Rev. Carr John
Glyn.
SruidarNterzit MARSHALL.— John ARICA and
Charles Dennett, carters in the employ of Mr. Ralph
Cresdee of Charlton Marshall, were charged on the
information of Sergeant Hitch with being drunk and
riotous on the 31st December.—Defendants pleaded
not guilty of riotous conduct, but admitted they had
had drink.—Charlotte Gallop, landlady of the Black
Horse beer-house, said that on the day in question
Dennett came into her house and asked for a pipe.
Ames also came in, and wanted some beer, but as
she saw he was the worse for liquor she refused to
draw him any. A little time after, a butcher, named
Dowden, went out, and she then heard the parties
outside calling each other liar; and then a blow was
struck, and some one fell. There was a row in the
road for some time after, hut she locked her door.
Both the defendants were the worse for drink, and
made • disturbance outaide.—Williain Dowden said
that on the day in question he went into the publio-
house, and having been paid for some meat was
passing out of the door, and about to put a sovereign
into his purse, when Ames made a snatch at it, in-
tending, as witness believed, to take it, instead of
which he bit him (witness). In his defence he struck
Ames, and knocked him down. The other defendant
Game to take his part, and witness knocked him
down too. I3oth of the defendants were drunk and
riotoutt.—Fined LI, and costa 9a. each; in default
14 days' imprisonment
DRUNK in) ItioToos. —Andrew Legg, George
Gallop, George Bytes, William Blake, James Blake,
and William Boyt, all of Sturminster Marshall,
were charged irfth being drunk and riotous on the
, 26th December.—Legg and Boyt did not appear,
and James Blake pleaded not guilty.—PS. Hitch
said that about half-.past 9 o'clock at night he was on
duty at Sturminster Marshall near tbe Royal Oak
when he heard Boyt making use of bad
He went to him, and ordered him to be
to go home. Legg then began to call
-. in which the rest, about 21
they again were riotous,
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in the village, one of which was generally well-con-
ducted, but he could not say an of the other.—The
magistrates said they were determined, if possihle, to.
put a atop to the riotous and drunken conduct curie&
onto the village ; Legg, who appeared to he the ring-
leader, they should send to Dorchester gaol for seven,
days; James Blake who did not seem to have beem
as bad as the others, they fined 15s. including ewe,,
and the rest ft. including costs.
LYTCHETT MATR AVERS. —William Hooper, game-
keeper, was charged with assaulting Hiram Hodden
Russell, on the 23rd December. —Complainant made
a rambling statement to the effect that being in Mt.
Saneoin's public-house on the day in question, the
defendant accused him of going to his house aid
being saucy to his wife, and that after some words
had passed between them, defendant took off hie
coat, and hit him in the breast. The magistrates
asked complainant if the defendant had any beer,
when he somewhat astonished them by stating he
did not know, though he confessed he was talking
to him all the time.—He called as witneaa Thomas
Allen, who deposed that the parties had some words
together about a trap, and complainant insulted
defendant's wife. They were about alike, he con.
sidered, as regarded " twitting" each other.—The
Bench dismissed the case, whereupon the com.
plainant said it was not justice, and he should take
the matter further. He was ordered to remain
quiet.
W ITCH AMPTON. —Samuel Rabbits wag charged
with being drunk on the 12th December. —The Super-
intendent said that the prisoner was in charge of Mr.
Bart's wagon, and was considerably the worse for
liquor.—Defendant admitted that he was overcome,
, but not altogether by drink. He had been to Saha-
l' bury' and had had but little rest for four nights.
The Bench told him to be More careful in future,,
and fined him ss. and /Is. &rota

GOSSAGS ALL Saurre.—Herrry Hays and George.
Williams were charged undef the provisions of the
new Act with being on a certain highway, leading
from Sixpenny Handley to Gdessege, and having un-
lawfully in their posseesion certatitt nets and a rabbit.
The defendants when charged With having been
trespassing gave wrong names and addleasee.—They
were fined £1 each, including costa.
Frederick Inkpen, John Elliott, and Willisse
Masser, were charged with trespassing on certain'
lands in the occupation of Mr. Weriot Perk, the
property of Lord Rivers, on the 18th December.—
Esau New stated that be was employed to watch
game on the estate. On the day in question he saw
four men walking through a turnip field. They were
knocking about in the field with sticks; the fourth
man he did not know. There WM snow on the
ground. They started a hare and tracked it. Hs
went up to them, and in reply to his question as to
what they were doing, they said they had been bird
"equaling." They were not near to any hedge.
There was no pathway across the field. When he
went up to them they were in a grass field, which
was close to Elliott's house.—Lord Rivers's head
keeper said that some time previous Elliott was
poaching near Lord Rivers's house, and that he for-
gave him then.—Fined El each, including costs, is
default, one month's imprisonment.
HANDLEY.—John Moxom and Joseph Inkpen
were charged with a similar offenoe, on lands in the
occupation of Mr. Adam Bennett.—Moxom pleaded
guilty, and Inkpen not guilty.—William Green, a
game watcher, in Lord Rivers's employ, stated that
he saw the two defendants in a lane. They were
looking over a gate into a Geld. Shortly after he.
heard the report of a gun, and on going towards
where the defendants were, he saw a partridge is
Wixom's hand, and near the place picked off the,
hedge some feathers of a partridge. Did not see
Inkpen do anything, but he was in Mozom's com-
pany both before and after the gun was fired. The
keeper said that Moxom had been several times con-
victed, and lit was fined £2, or two months' im-
prisonment, and Inkpen £l, or one month's im-
prisonment.
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BL AND FO RD. —Loc AL BOARD—An adjourned
meeting of this Board was held in the Townhall on
the 4th instant There were present, Mr. Darden
(chairman), Mr. Hodges, Mr. Park, Mr. Fisher, Mr.
Eyers, Mr. Johns, Mr. Davis, Mr. S. Abbott, Mr.
Abbott, and Mr. Groves. —The Clerk reported that
George Baverstock bad been summoned in pursuance
of the order made at the last meeting,and the magis-
trates had made an order forbidding the slaughtering
of cattle in his slaughterhouse for two months.
Ordered that the name of the street leading frost the
l'abernacle to Damory-lane be called "The Clow"
Proposed by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Abbott
that the plate for West-street be put on the front
of Mr. Wyatt's house.—Proposed by Mr. Groves,
seconded by Mr. Johns, as an amendment, that those
already there be put up for West-street—Mr.
Groves 's amendment was then put to the meeting,
when Mr. Groves, Mr. Johns, and Mr. S. Abbott
voted for the amendment, and Mr. Davis and Mr.
H. F. Fisher against it. Mr. Groves's amendment
was therefore carried. —The Surveyor then read to
the Board a specification for the repairs of Edward-
street and Damory Court-street, and stated that be
estimated the cost of such repairs at £6o,and that in
order to save time he had procured a tender from
Messrs. F. Gill & Co., offering to perform the
necessary repairs for £6o.—Proposed by Mr.
Davis, seconded by Mr. Eyers, that Edward-
street and Damory Court-street be immediately re-
paired, and that Messrs. F. Gill and Co.'s tender be
accepted.—Carried unanimously.—The Surveyor
stated that Lord Portman was willing to let the
piece of land in Bryanston-dreet to the Board at a
rental of £l2 per annum, a further sum of £7 per
cent, per annum on any sum his lordship may be re.
quired to lay out in the necessary buildings.—Pro-
posed by Mr. Hodges, seconded by Mr. Davis, that
Lord Portman's offer be accepted.—Carried unani-
monaly.—The Surveyor produced plans which had
been deposited with him by Mr. „Martin for two
houses in Victoria-road, which were examined by the
Board, and the Surveyor was ordered to see that the
bye-laws are complied with, and that the party-wall
be nine inches thick.—The Surveyor also produced
plans which had been deposited with him on behalf'
of Mr. Bennett for an alteration in the front of a
dwelling-house in Salisbury-street, which were
approved of.—Ordered that the subject of widening
Little-lane be referred to the Highways' Committee
for their report at the next meeting.—Mr. Johns
made a claim, on behalf of Mr. H. Farquharson, for
£6, as compensation for alleged damage done to
Diroch Meadow, during the construction of the
sewer from East-street to the river, the considera-
tion of which claim was ordered to stand over until
the next meeting.
COUNTY BALL—The annual county ball took
place at the Corn Exchange on Thursday evening,
the sth, and was attended by a very large company,
consisting of the llite of the county. Dancing coin-
menoed sho-tly before 11 o'clock, and was kept up with
good spirit till between three and four, to the exhilirat-
ing strains of Mr. Eyera's most efficient quadrille band.
Nothing was wanting on the part of Mr. and Mn,
Eyers which could tend to the comfort and oonvenienos
of the guests. Among those present we noticed Lord
and Lady Digby, Lady Rivers, Hon. Misses Pitt (2).
The Baroness Hatnbro and Mr. P. Hambro, Sir W. and
, Miss Medlycott, Hon. E. and Miss Portman, Miss Louisa
Portmen, Hon. W. H. B. Portman, M.P., Lord Darcy
Osborne, Sir John Michel, Mrs. and Miss Michel,
Mrs. J. J. Farquharson, Miss Farquharson, Miss
Radolyffe, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W. Portman, Mr.
Mitchell Henry and Mrs. Henry, Mr. Voules, Major
Goodenough, Major Portman. Mrs. Portman, Miss
Evelyn Portman, Major Farquharson. Captain and Mrs..
St. John Coventry, Captain Littlehales Mrs. and Kim
Okeden, Mr. H. and Miss Edith Okeden, Captain W„
Bower, Mrs. Bower, and the Misses Bower, (2) Mr. Hs
S. Bower, Mrs. St. John Le Marchnsont Thomas,
Captain Bailey, Lieutenant Oliver, and Mrs. Oliver,
Mr. and Mrs. Willett Adye, Mr. Weld, and Mr. R.
We'd, Captain Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Torkington, Mr. H.
Torkington, Mr. Peters, Colonel Greathead, Captain
T. and Mrs. Chadwick, Captain Dyer, Mr. and Miss Weer
Mr. Albert Henke', Mr.snd Miss Johns, Mr. and Mrs.?.
T. Johns, Mr. G. W. Daniels, Mrs. Danielle, and the
Misses Danielle (2), Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith, Mr. E.
Brymer, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Trail, Miss Lidden, Mrs.
Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs. Ryves, Mrs. Miss, and Mr.
H. W. Yeatman, Mr. C. J. Parke, Mrs. Parke, Nitta
Parke, Mrs. Eisdale, Miss Riedel°, Mrs. Bolton King,
Lieut. Yeatman, R.N., Mrs. Brymer, Captain Pretor,
Captain Fisher, Lieut. Brett, and Mr. F. C. Brett, Mr.
and Miss Digby, Miss Mannsell, Miss Powell, Mks
Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie, Mr. W. Reade, Mr. A.
G. D. Evade, Mr. C. C. Wilson, Mr. Glynn. Mr.
Wegnelier, Mr. Wills, Mr. Grant Dalton, Mr, Browne,
Mr. G. Browne, Mr. It. G. Dalton, /cc., ato.
WILLS AND BEQUESTS. -The will of the Rev. Sir
William Marriott Smith-Marriott, Bart., M. A., of
Horsmotiden, Ent, was proved under £1.41,i01 Per-
sonalty, the executors bring the Rev. lingh Forbes
Smith-Marriott, the son; the Rev. Lewis C. Davis, and
George Minds, Esq. The testator was appointed to the
rectory of Horsmonden in 1825, of which living he was
also patron. He died in October last, at the age of 63,
having esecuted his will in 1862. He leaves the
advowson of the rectory of Horsmonden to his son Hugh
Forbes- devises his estate, farm, land, and estate
*ailed Pattenden to his son John Bosworth ; and to
his eldest son, now Sir William Henry Smith-hfarriott.,
Bart., he devips the rest of hie freehold property. Hs
bequeaths to his relict an immediate legacy of 000,
and *portion of the furniture. To his sons John and
Hugh pecuniary legacies are left; and, after providing
for his three daughters, he has appointed his three sone
residuary legatees. Them are tne following charitable
bequests :—To the Society for the Propagation of the
Gospel in Foreign Parts, Curates' Aid Society. Church
Building Society, and the Kent Ophthalmic Hospital,
each £5O, free of legacy duty.
Mr. H. It Evans's Conemrs.—This talented
musician gave two first-class concerts at the Corn
Exchange, Blaadford, on Monday and Tuesday. The
morning concert on Monday was attended by a con-
siderable number of the elite of the neighbourhood,
and was in every respect a decided roccese. Among
those present we noticed the Hon. Mies Portman,
and Mrs. Walter Portman, Sir John D'Oyly, Bart.,
and the Dowager Lady D'Oyly, Willett L. Adye, Esq.,
Mrs. J. J. Farquharson, the Hon. Mimes Pitt, the
Misses; Farquharson, Mrs. Mitchell Henry, Colonel
Todd and family. H. S. Bower, Esq., and Mrs.
Hower, Rev. R. Watts, Mrs. and Miss Watts, Rev.
Mr. Ohishill amid Mrs. Obishill, Mrs. and the Miens
Oirr Mrs. Oliver, Mr. T. Oliver Rey. a
Mimes I. -1 the Minor Howse
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