The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-01-17 00:00:00

were to say that he had slipped up ones or twice before
thet day on account of the heel of his boot being on one
side It would be true. After the wound was dressed
witness went to a theatrioal representation, but he had
promised to do so a week previously. He saw Mr.
Evens who dressed his hand every morning fore week,
beside; at other times for three week.. Mr. Penton
did not dress his hand at all ; he went to cousult him
with regard to his general health, but it WAS all owing
to his hand that he had to go to him. Although Mr.
Penton did not dress his hand he give him healing
medisine. ,Mr.Pealon attended him for •fortnight. He
did iot go every day to him, at he met him isometteass in
the street. He believed the medicines wero fer his head,
but SIOUX 1)01 tell if therveerefor aaything ens, 'Three
weeks ago, when wino*, wern Careceita his quarter's
salary, Mr. Tulloch salt be should deduct £5 for
Bateman's services. Mr. Tiillosh hired Bateman.
George Penton, surgeon, said he recollected being
called to attend Gerring about the 14th of October.
He was suffering from a wound hi his hand,
bnt mate froti general derangement of health. Wit-
nen believed this was caused by the hand more
thumnything else. He did not dress the hand because
thild had already been done, and to remove the bandages
would- have been to hires hinderedehe wowed heeding.
He had sent in his bill to plaintiff, which was for less
Ibá
Cross-examined: The wound, if it had not been at-
tended to, might have led to look-jaw.
Allred Bailey, • lad, stated that be recollected the
evitaing of the 13th of October. He was pusiog Mr.
Tistuniter's house about half.past eight o'clock, and saw
plaintiff walking down the street. He saw hien slip
down and fall against the rails outside the bank, ana
afterwards saw blood on his hand.
1 Thomas Tulloeh, plaintiff's muter, said he recollected
erring receiving the wound in bis hand, from the
effects of which he was prevented from attending to his
duties. In Consequence of this, witness re-engaged a
young man who was about to leave his shop, for which
he paid him £3 2s. 6d., and in addition to this sum
oharged Gerring £1 17s. 6d. for board and lodging of
this young man, making altogether £5. He wandered
the spikes in front of the bask were most dangerous I.
the publie.
Cross-examined: He used to go • great deal to the
hank, but did not know that he went less now. Ile
did not think that he had arrived at the conclusion that
the spikes were dangerous until after the accident
occurred.. During the three weeks Gerring'e
hand Was bad he was in the shop, but was of
ho use. The lest week he might have been
of some use. He could not remember when he first
told Gerring that he should charge him £5 for Bate'
man's services; but it might hue been at the end of
October. Gerring had never, objected to that charge.
Plaiutiff was perfectly as competent to attend to
witness's business as Bateman.
By his Honor: Plaintiff bad left his service, but they
had not settled accounts. He intended to pay him
everything with the exception of £5, which, however,
his father said he would pay, but if he did not he should
bold pleintiff responsible.
William Parmiter, examined be, Mr. Andrews, said
where the railings were now placed near his house
goods tend to be placed.
The cross.examination did not elicit any materiel
facts.
George Atkins, a tinman and brazier, said he knew
the railing opposite the bank. About nine weeks ago,
as he was passing that building, he slipped, and the
sleeve of his coat caught in one of the spikes there,
tearing it open. In his opinion he considered the
ikes were dangerous.
On behalf of the defence, Mr. Andrews said the only
thing was whether the fence in question was • dangerous
one, for if so it was indictable at common law.
He contended that the fencing stood on the private
property of defendant. He thought that if a common
fence had been erected, and e person had fallen down
and injured himself, that it would not have been said
that such a fence was an unlawful one. He maintained
that the spot where the accident occurred was not given
sp to the public, being at the entrance to Mr.
Parmitees, and not opposite to the Bank.
His Honor, however, considered that it was dedicated
for their use.
Mr. Andrews further remarked that damage' to the
extent of £2O had not been sb owed, and said the Banking
Company were willing to pay for all res-onable damages,
but that when such a monstrous sum as £2O was
demanded it would be absurd to treat. The Company
irould have paid £5 or £lO, and, if right, £5O or even
£lOO, but when snob excessive damages were asked who
bold treat.
His Honor said they had better put it at
half, for only £6 had some before him. What
struck him am being most remarkable was that the
ehemiat's bill had never been pat in, and therefore he
should not be able to allow that, supposing he gave •
verdict in favour of plaintiff. lie thought the best
way, and the most common-sense manner of
dealing with the matter, would be for the bank
to offer plaintiff £6, and for him to receive it.
Mr. Andrews said on the part of the bank be
should be most happy to do so.
Mr. Look said he felt bound to stet° that if snob an
offer had been made before, this action would not have
been brought into court, but the bank treated the matter
in the most light manner.
The solicitors endeavoured to arrange matter', but
being unable to do so, the Judge gave a verdict for
of I plaintiff, for £6 and oests.
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WRYWOUTR.—ST. MAlrf's OBOBrini —The rector
and churchwardens of this place of worship have issued
their statement of the sums gollectel there, on behalf of
various objects, during the past year, which is as
follows :—January 17, Collection for sick and aged
Poor, £23 41. 6d. • February 14, Colonial and Con-
tinental Society., £'26 14s. ; March 13, Irish Church
Missions, £2B on. Id. • April 24, Sunday Schools,
£36 13s. 7d. ; May 29, 'loyal Infirmary, £43 2s. 1k;
June 19, British and Foreign Bible Society, £4O 10s. 3d. ;
July 17, National Schools, £46 Bs. 7d.; August 7,
Church Pastoral Aid Society, £5l 7s. 6d. ; August 23,
Infant School, £55 4s. 5d.; September 18, Church
Missionary Society, £6O 14s. Id. ; October 6, Thanks-
giving for Harvest (National School), £36 15s. 6d. ;
October 30, St. Mary's Home Mission, £45; November
20, Benevolent Society, £.16 ; December 18, Jews
I Society, £3O; Sacramental Collections, £2Ol Os. 3d.;
total, £760 4s. 10,1. The Rev. T. (heaves, in the course
of his sermon on Sunday morning, stated that this
sum was an increase of £llO upon that of the pest

year.
THE IMITII97TION Sorale.—The friends and sup-
porters of the Literary and Scientific Institution, we
are glad to learn, have made a noble effort in order to
wipe off the debt of £7O, which has been for so long a
time a burden to it. For this purpose it is intended
that a grand soiree shall take place at the Burdon
Hotel Assembly ROOMS, which Mr. Yearsley has kindly
placed gratuitously at the disposal of the committee.
The ladies of the town have nobly come forward and
expressed their willingness to " givetables* for the tea
after which a concert, consisting both of sacred and
'ocular music, will be performed. The vocalists will corn.
prise professionals and amateurs, and, as an attractive
Programme has been issued, we have no doubt that the
soiree will prove the means of liquidating the debt
*non the institution.
FORLSTERB' SUPPER. —On Tueedav evening a
supper took place at the Foresters Arms, Little
Georgeatreet, where a capital spread of good old
English few° was placed on the table by the worthy
host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. England. A large
number of brethren connected with the Ancient Order
partook of the bountiful spread provided. Mr. Bruce
occupied the chair, and was ably !imported by Mr.
Albert Davis as vice-chairman. On the removal of the
cloth, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were suitably
given and warmly acknowledged. Complimentary
toasts followed in rapid succession, and in response to
the" Bost and Hostess," with thanks for the bountiful
repast which they had provided, Mr. England said it
I would be his constant study to el) his beat for them on
all oesuriene whenever they might favour him with
their command.. In the course of the evening several
excellent songs, glees, and recitatione were given, and
the utmost harmony and good will prevailedthronghout
the evening.
Metnam SteBIONIL —At the Townhall on Tuesday,
the day on whiah the borough petty sessions business is
conducted, no eases ciune before the Bench. This
happy state of things, we are glad to say, is now
beaming very frequent; indeed, within the last two ,
months the services of the borough magistrates haye
mcNrcely been required at all, thus showing an improve-
ment in the morals o the town.

TEI PROPOSED DRAIN LGE OE TEI TOWN.
, A epecial meeting of the members of this Board
look place on Thursday, at the Council Chamber, for
the purpose of receiving the report of Mr. liawkeeley
as to the best method of draining the borough, and
the probable expense of the same. There was • very
large attendance, over which the Mayor (Captain
Prowse, &N.> presided.
Soon after Mr. Hawkesley was announced the
business of the meeting commenced.
Mr. il kW/LESLEY stated that be was net aware
that the meeting was to have been held that day, ,
and in oonsequenceluid no report to lay before them. ,
Mr. ELIOT asked Mr. Hawkeeley what was MX 1
idea of the proposed drainage of the town?
Mr. HAWILCSLIT replied that it would bet)
premature for him at the present time to form an
opinion, without having an invealAgation in refeesises
to this particular (motion. But he might samba
that the sewage would have to be carried into the
sea, Wooer it might possibly admit of application in
sOnte form or other before it wao carried there. At
present, therefore, it would be impossible for him.
to give any decided opinion on the matter; but of
course they all knew that the easiest way of getting
rid of the eau age would be by the harbour, bat that
Pito; being itmentill to the welftra of the teen, it
might be unclasintble to take it there, unless it was
made innocuous, or (decided, so in not to be an
annoyance to the public, for anything which would
be an annoyance to them would be detrimental to
the interests of the town. Throe were matter"'
which be should like to have an opportunity of oon-
sidering, after gatbering up all the opinions
which had been expressed on this subject, and
obtaining .11th. load information he could. A great
deal was now said about the distribution of sewage
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