The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-04-20 00:00:00

BLANDF ORD.

Actinarr.—On Tuesday afternoon the Crown omnibus
came int collision with a small pony carriage near the
Prince of Wales Inn. Mrsland Miss Mansfield, of Bland-
ford St. Mary, were returning from the station, Miss
Mansfield driving a somewhat spirited animal. and on
turning the corner near the above inn, they met the
omnibus and lvfore either of the drivers could turn their
horses sufficiently the omnibus struck the pony carriage,
completely breaking off the dial ts and damaging the fore part
of the ehiele. F.wrtunately.sicither of the ladies was thrown
not, but Mrs. Mansfield, who is recovering from • severe
illness, was 'ouch frightened. Mrs. Mansfield's pony was
somewhat injured.
Exicriox or GUARDI,OO4.—The election of Guardians of
the poor for the Blandford Union for the year lto's took
place on Saturday. The election had excited more than
ordinary interest, and the result was awaited with some
curiosity. The result was as follows :—Blandford Forum.
C. Pond, G. .1. Groves, and S. P. Davis ; Blandford St.
Mary, R. Lock; Almer, W. Ingrain; Anderson, T. H.
House; Bryandon. R.. Lock; Charlton Marshall. W.
Goldie ; Durweston, C. C. Bartlett : Hilton. F. IL
Bellamy, T. H. Garland; lwerno Courtney, A. Packard;
Langton Long Blandford. R. Farquharson; Milborne St
Andrew, G. Groves; Milborne &Rehm'', J. F. Fowler
Milton Abbas, R. Fookes ; Piruperne, It. Dominy ;
Spetisbury, W. N. Roper: Steepleton Preston, C. Pope;
Stourpaine, R. Lewis; Tarrant Crawford, W. Drs.;
Tarrant Gunville, J. G. Fowler; Hinton, .J. Friend, jenr.;
Keynestone, G. Galpin ; Launceston, H. Fookes : Monk-
ton, J. Taylor; Rawston, F. A. Smith Rushton, J. Ford;
Turnworth, J. S. Tory: Winterborne Clenstone. G•
Burt; Houghton, G. Stay; Kingsotone, T. Keynes; Stick-
land, J. Spmke ; Tomson, G. S. Ainsworth ; Whitechurch,
R. Fowler; Zelstone, W. Burgers. The election was con-
ducted with • good deal of feeling on both sides; the
market-day question being the bone of contention. It is
generally understood, however, that the elections resulted
in favour of the Guardians who support the Saturday
market: so that of course, we shall soon have an alters-
tion in the day for holding the Board meeting. Some
surprise seems to be manifested in Blandiord that Mr.
BnLL had been disqualified—the votes having been—Pond,
3114: Ball, 31.1 ; Groves, 318; Davis, 1); hut it seems
that some misapprehension arose on the qmfetion of
rating, and Mr. Davis was declared elected in the place of
Mr. Ball

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY.
A town's meeting to consider the desirability of the
extension of the boundary of the borough to that of the
Local Board, which includes the greater portion of the
town, was held at the Town Hall on Monday morning.
under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr. H. Burden). The
meeting was numerously attended, among those present
being—Messrs F. John,. T. N. Park, C. Pond, R. Eyera,
W. C. Finchani, E. Fisher, K 11, Smith, H. Gill,
Gill, J. Meatyaril, S. P. Davis, E. J. L. Brown, J. Back-
way, de.. de.
The Martin having read the notice convening the
meeting,
M
r. ARK explained the advantages that would arise
from the amalgamation.
Mr. K FICHER motel a resolution to the effect that it
was desirable to amalgamate.
Mr. LAWRENCE seconded.
Mr. POND NSW ho saw inore difficulty in the way of the
scheme than was anticipated, inasmuch as the county
magistrates would oppose the amalgamation on account
of losing a portion of their jurisdiction, especially in the
matter of the poliee. He did not think they would agree
to the withdrawal of the county police from the town,
involving so large a portion iif their jurisdiction. He
saw quite clearly that this matter would stand in the
way.
Mr. FINCIIAM urged the desirability of the scheme, if it
were only for the one feature of the local authority having
power in licensing public-houses. As they now st.sid
they had no power, whereas if they amalgamated they
would have it in their own hands
Mr. E. B. Sam, was in favour of the anialglonatiea•
From past experience he was sure it would do as well for
the extended district as it had done for the Isseugh.
Two more policemen would be required which would he a
force quite equal to the incressed work, and that would
involve but very little extra expense.
Mr. J. DIEATYARD opposed the scheme, contending that
there would he no lessening of expenses—all the °diners
would of course require extra salaries for doing the extra
work. He also reminded them of the imminent probability
of a Dine loan.
Mr. It. EYERX corrected the last speaker, remarking
that the committee in deciding upon recommending the
adoption of amalgamation had done so, believing that
there would be no necessity of incurring the expense, and
that it would he quite possible to do it by memorial.
Mr. BUCKWAY suggested polling the elvish.
Me- unposed it: it would be an unnecessary
expense, and would create • great deal of feeling.
Mr. E. J. L. Baow s thought the matter very simple—
it was only a marriage ceremony, which ought to be got
over pleasantly.
Mr. LANC6 expressed his disapprobation of the scheme,
and moved an amendment that it was undesirable and
inexpedient to amalgamate.
Mr. .1 WARIIIII4/1 WM also strongly opposed to the Pro'
posal ; it was not desirable, and he did not see what
advantage it -mild possibly be. Ile seconded Mr. Lance's
amendment.
Mr. Gm. asked what objection there could be to the
amalgamation. He certainly should like to hear some-
thing on the point.
Mr. BROWN said that the county police rate could not
be reckoned upon, inasmuch as it had incensed from lid.
to 3d. in the L. and for ought he knew it would become
as high as the borough rate, which was Eld. in the C.
Mr. Pun pointed out that the magistrates at Dorches-
ter had power to make such coders as they chow which