The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-07-11 00:00:00

DORCIIESTER TOWN COUNCIL.

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A monthly meeting of the Corporation wu held on
Wednesday. Present: Alderman Galpin (chairman in
the absence of the Mayor), Alderman 11. I.)ck, Alder-
man G. Carme, Councillor.' Cl. J. Andrews, W. Ver-
non, G. J. G. Gregory, J. Bishop, F. Bennett, Dr.
Aldridge, W. Slade, and M. Dave:Maly with the Town
Clerk ((Wes Symonds, Esq.)
The General Purposes Committee reoommendei that
the pathway of the new road in High-street he made
on the west aide ; that the south walks be fenced from
the road, turnstiles being provided at different points
for ingress and ogress; and that the tender of Mr.
Alfred Atkins for printing the bye-laws be accepted.
the keport, with some alterations in the plan of the
fencing was adopted.
Mr.iiISHOP suggested that chiars should be provided in
the walks, and said that six years ago ho opened nage-
Mations for 40 chairs at 4s. 61. ean`i, anl las asked
whether or not the Mayor should be autherisal to
obtain SUDS a number now, which he remarked would
be a great public convenience.
The Council seemed to think that these must be
I eery frail in construction,and the matter was adjourned
to give time to get illustrations of chairs and prices.
With regard to Mr. 11. DAViell boundary wall,
around the plots ho has taken in the middle row of the
Wolluton estate, which he was stopped from building,
the committee, having heard his explanation recom-
mended the same beapproved. A letter was read from
Mr. Davis, complaining of the interference of the
Council, which bail put him to inconvenionee and ex-
pense. Ile submitted that he had reasonable ground to
complain of unfair treatment. The work received the
approval of the Surveyor, in feet he himself had
planned it. Mr. Pope had been allowed to erect • wall
of a similar description, and he therefore hoped that he
(Mr. Davis) should be allowed to go on with the work,
or that Kr. Pope should be called upon to pall down
his walL On the motion of Mr. Bishop the Council
approved Mr. Davis's completingthe wall awarding to
his plan.
With reference to the new road in High-street,
Mr, Audrews called the attention of the Council
to the fact that before the parish could be made
liable for the reparation of the road, three months'
imtim mast be given to the Surveyor by the person in-
tending to dedicate, and the certificate of two justioes
must be obtained that the road is substantially made.
The Town Clerk remarked that now the question was
whether they should approve something being done at
somebody else's expense.
The side path was approved.
Mr. Wellman applied to the Council for permission
to substitute a bay window in one of his houses in
Wollaston-field, in place of the flat window according
to the original plan. The matter was referred to •
committee, with full authority.
The Suevavon reported that the house in Fordington,
where the small-pox clue occurred, bad been thoroughly
disinfested and cleansed. He also made suggestions as
to various rallies, &a, and Galled attention to the bad
slate of the footpaths in ilighetreet East opposite
Messrs. Style, James, and Co.'s, the Pale Ale Brewelis
and Mr. Barnard's.
The Conned suggested that the had pavements arose
from throwing down heavy teaks and trees, and that
they ought to repair. The Town Clerk was requested
to write a letter to the parties to that effeet.
The Boaviros also reported that the horse had
bums Issue. It was "overworked" and required rest.
it WM mammary to provide another as one WISI not
strong enough for the work. The Town Clerk suggested
Ise &odd have Yr. Oolarn here. It WS/ la/ to the
Moyer to got another hone.
wt! Prownved be !gr. Jowini of the owners of
=.:: WlO *e. esseeseei their
enters. ee4 be eeMoselled the
neolsaars weeks weeklies* &ATI 3.114