The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-05-18 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPEEss AND A(INCULTURAL GAZI43TTE, TUESDAY, MAY I .4.

this list by members in order of merit who may wish to
eater, on condition that they pay the entrance fee and
receive no aa‘hitlifte in respect of their personal expenses.
Any who wish to avail themselves oi this should at once
apply to Lieutenant Hoaxes, as the entries must be made
within the next tea days.
Order
Attgr,lo"
of best
three Seem.
194
104
191
100
189
187

kilt.
Lieutenant K eines. 11th.
26 Senna/it Newman. lOth . ••
27 Private 11.srley, 7th .. ••
28 Private B,nller lot ..
2.0 Pnvatellurh.n, sth••
to Sergeant Terr), lot
31 Private Dennis. 7th ••
32 Private W. 11 Hounsell, 14 ..
elptain Good, lot .
34 Lieutenant Hodges, 3nl .
35 Lance-Sergeant King, llth
36 Colour-Sergeant Miller, 9th ..
37 Colour-Sergeant Stewart, 715
30 Sergeent Kerridge. oth. •.
39 Private Light, Bth . • .•
40 Annourer•senteant King, Bth ..
41 Colour-Sergeant S. It Groves, Bth ..
40 lion. AmistantAlumeon Woods,
43 Corporal White, 9th .
44 Colour-Sergeant Roberta, sth
45 Private BrldLr, 2nd

1;7
.. 18
18.5
.. 185
.. 183
.. 182
.. 179
.. 179

iii
.. 176
.. 175
.. 172
.. 170

Dinisrr lionsln SHIEr.-At Mr. Email repository
sale, last Saturday. there were sold by auction a consider-
able number of Dorset horned rams from the flocks of Mr.
11. Mayo, of Coker's Frome, the late Mr. Watts, of
Frampton, and Mr. T. Cox, of Hyde. There was • good
attendance, and apirited competitions for these well-bred
sheep. Of Mr. H. Mayo's there were IN lota, nearly all
one year old ; and from 10 to 11.1 guineas were the prices
generally made, Mr. Turner securing lot 21st the highest
figure, and Mr. H. Duke coming next with No. 51, 18
guineas. Mr. W. Hull, of Druce, secured three sheep, on•
at 15 guineas, and two at 10 guineas each. Mr. Parmiter,
of Melplash, took It 11 at 151 guineas; Mr. Lenthall, No.
12, at 10 guineas; Mr. Parry, lot 20, at .Cll ; Mr. Martin,
21, 10 guineas; Mr. Coltwell. 21, 111 guineas; Mr. Slade,
24, 10 guineas. Those offered by the executors of the lat.
Mr. W. Watts, consisting of one six-tooth and 13 one year
old rams. Mr. T. Cox, of Hyde, secured • splendid
animal at the high price of 31 guineas, and other figures
realised were- Mr. Sheridan, 17, 14, and 131 guineas; Mr.
Tucker, 141 guineas ; Mr. G. Frampton, 13 guineas; Mr.
Turner, 121 guineas. The rains offered by Mr. Cox were
10 one year old and one two years. Mr. Luscomhe for
Mr. Sheridan bought at the highest prices, giving 131 111,
and 10 guineas, while Mr. 'Liana: gave 91 guineas, and Mr.
Tucker 1.4 and 7 guineas. All the sheep offered realised
good prices, and show the increasing favour with which
this hardy and early lamb-bearing breed are regarded. The
auctioneer also submitted to public competition 200 Dorset
horn ewes, belonging to Mr. Caddy, and they realised
from 41s. to 015. each. Details respecting the ordinary
stock sold will be found in our usual market reports.

work, and honourable mention also for, having finished
everything before the time stipulated.
The chapel is built of ruck-falvil Itidgway stone, with
Bath stone &innings, the on& anation of tints havitig a
good effect. The front is design... 4 in the Italian style of
architecture, is (vulg.., I chiefly of Batti stone, 111,1 has 0
particularly massive and iniposing •;digarance, which
would have leen ° heavy" but b,7 the relief given to it by
some bold carving, admirably extentsl by Mr. I:. Cliorn,hy,
The central part is slightly received, and entrance it
' gained by two doors. rising • couple of steps front South-
street, opening into a vestibule, lout w ied encaustic
tiles, undernevli an end ganef).- Above fht-"e-, is a triple
window, standing upon a handsome carved string course,
the mullions of which are shafted as delie3te
and from their capitals spring cable mouldings, to form
the arched heads of the window; the whole is our. •
mounted by an elaborately carved arch, springing from
the entablature on either side. The entablatme of
moulded stone with dentil course which pletes each
aide of the front, is supported on two .ittare Pilaster.
with moulded capitals, forming a panel, which contains a
two-light circular-headed window, and the whole is sur-
mounted by • bold carved cornice rising to a height of 40
feet from the ground. The lower mouldings bear the
well-known egg and tongue design, and the upper project-
ing surface has hewn upon it in bold relief • series of
acanthus leaves. The chapel with the end gallery will
have 400 sittings. It is 72 feet long and laJ feet wide
inside. The class-rooms, eesteY, and orchestra are at
the east end, the latter being lighted by an orna-
mental circular window tilled with coloured glass.
Behind these again is a well lighted schoolroom, feet
by 12 beet, the entrance to which is in Durngate.
street, with through comniunication from it to the chapel.
Inside the roof is coiled and divided into panels by
stained timbers, the longitudinal sections of which have
perforated zinc on either side for purposes of ventilation.
'Mese are connected with several outlets, that mar he
opened and closed according to the set of the wind. Each
of the side windows also has • couple of ventilators, so
that in the matter of fresh air the chapel is well provided.
The principal timbers of the roof are supported by orna-
mental east-iron brackets. These are coloured grey, with
the chief lines relieved by light blue, and picked out with
vermillion red. The effect though novel us pleating. At
the west end is a gallery for the school-children. In place
of the usual pulpit is a rostrum which will seat three or
four persons. It is composed of carved English oak, the
front being divided into two series of panels, the upper
ones of which have pierced quatrefoils within a circle.
the centres being inlaid with red velvet. The book rest
bus a fringe and Lave's to match. The Communion
table is placed below, with a carved oak chair on either
side, and the railing enclosing the same is supported on
ornamental iron standard*, picked out with blue and gilt.
The noir within the rails is laid with a suitable carpet.
the gift of Mr. W. Parmiter. Behind the rostrum is an
orchestra for organ and choir, but for the present the •
musical service will be led by an harmonium. The
seats are of red stained deal, open, and havicg orna-
mented ends. They are conveniently wide, with
sloping backs, and are arranged on • rise of IS inches from
the rostrum to the end of the chapel. The two aisles are
v;letiwaohwiq'o rti
are filled with liortley's patest plate, wla
coloured borders. The quarries are of a dull green tint,
hut seem to have a peculiar quality of radiating light, and,
the interior is flinch li„hter than any one could possibly
expect. The gas lighting is effected by a couple of circu-
lar gaseliers, each consisting of 21 jets: These are coloured
outside blue and gilt, and the inner side of the rim is of
vermillion red. There are two brau upright standards
on the rostrum, and other single lights in various parts of
the building, making altogether about ai jets, to that the
chapel has ample artificial illuniinatiou. In spite of very
careful arrangements and calculations, there are consider-
able "extra.," and over lame will be the total of the
outlay. But all who see it will admit that the ~,,, nes, has
been well expendash and that the chapel reflects the
highest credit on all who have been concerned in its
erection.
Very great interest was felt in the opening of the new
chapel throughout the circuit, and the committee spared
no efforts to make the occasion a day long to Iv remem-
bered. The arrangements included a sermon in the after-
noon, followed by a tea-nieeting, and finishing with
public meeting in the evening.. As the preacher the
services of the Rev. W. Morley Punsloon, LLD., of
London, President of the Wesleyan Conference, were
obtained, and, naturally, there was a very general desire
to hear the eloquent divine. With considerable worldly
wisdom, this curiosity was turned to the pecuniary benefit
of the fends, tickets being issued at two shillings to admit
to the service and tea, the latter itself being at the usual
price of one shilling. Of course there is no harm in
making people pay for anything they specially want,
particularly when those who thus contribute are willing
victinis, and the object sought is praiseworthy ; but we
mention it as an indication of the determines' way in
which the committee have net about making up the
outlay, in the hope of being free from debt at no distant
day.
The weather on Monday was all that could be desired
for the opening, being brilliantly fine, and large nutubers
arrived in the town by road and rail during the fore-
noon. As soon as the doors were opened the waiting
crowd., who h.s.l ticketa, surge' into the building, and the
budy of the chapel was speedily tilled, while in the gallery
part of the space was occumist. The choir seated in the
orchestra, led by Miss Legg un the harmonium, pleasantly
whiled away the time of waiting by singing anthems. A
quarter of an hour before the time for commencing
service the doors were thrown open free, and there was a
great rush fur the few remaining seats, Not only was
every sitting place tilled, even the staircase to the
rostruiu, within the ouninunion rails, and on the table
itself, but teuiporary seat( in the aisles were crowded, and
after all some had to stand. Vor a time there was as much
rush and excitement as at first meetings of a more worldly
character.

Punctually at three o'clock, Dr. Punshon, with the Rev.
A. a Cope, of Sherborne, a,cended to the rostrum, while
the Rev. .1. DAHL Mr. (1. (rocker, and the Rev. J.
Huaill (formerly Superintendent at Dorchester) sat on
the steps. The service was begun by singing—
Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme,"

to a familiar t-une, an- d the congregation heartily joined
in it.

Prayer was then offered by the Rev. A. D. Cope, of
Sherborne, asking for the Holy Spirit's bleoing on the
service and on Christian work generally. The presence
of country members of the denomination was indicated by
fervent ejaculatory " amens," and other expressions of
concurrence with the aspirations if the minister. He con-
cluded with the Lord's prayer, in which, however, the
congregation did not join.

The choir then sang a dedication anthem without any
announcement, the congregation meantime sitting. It
consist." of a duet and chorus.

Dr. Punshou read John vi., from the 114 verse, without
Comment.

Another hymn wa., sung, beginning—
.. ueiour all, to Theo WV bow,"

to the tune of Rockingham.
The Rev. W. M. Punshon selected as his text John vi.,
" From that time many of his disciples went
back, and walked no more with him. Then said Jesus
unto the twelve, will ye also go away ? Then
Simon Peter asuiwered him. Lord, to whom shall we go
thou haat the words of eternal life." The ',reacher
. . , • ..

forcibly and eloquently showed the inaufficieney of all
ancient and modern systems to satisfy the cravings .4 the
heart in regard to the life after death, save Christianity.
Ile treated the subject under three heads. Ist, the text
presented tout • destiny —" eternal life"; :31d, they gave
a method of revelation—" The words of eternal life ;" 3pl,
they limited us to an exclusive Saviour —"To whom ad!
we go 1 Thou bast the words of eternal life."
The sermon lasted Mat 40 minutes, after which the
hymn was sung commenting—
" When that thy hue omatrain?"
and Dr. PW.tstims prmounced the benediction.
The collection amounted to nearly
Most of the congregation then prop,
spacious Exchange, was pree
ballw"rherecelteay f-ti:n‘reida'dlfito.t:otentnhpdel.i,,Ting(e2ot.rnhae
proceedings. which had been
The evening in'. t• hell • th
eneivoier and th-e
successful, were thus brought to a close.

BRIDPOBT.

-
M4Catal".—TlV, iinit catch of the miason in our vicinity
W. 14 lua.le on %Ve.lneAre morning, when about 150 were
taken at Panyknawie. whirl' were sabaequently hawked in
t!te toaa at prices vAirin4 from I I. to Id., according to

et
A NoisY etPTtiv.• -On Tilesday morning a ela-flrinit
ma juelg ley his appearance.
n, to presented himself at
stotion and exprettied hio wi,li of obtaining a
ticket for London ; but he had no moaey. It xe.mo ho
had ende tvoured to borrow a sufficient sum for the pur-
po.e ; lint as he was entirely unknown of course no one
coal be found ready to advance the neodful. The
woul.l-he ptpoienger was rather ilemon.trative when he
found lie ccli not by any means obtain the ticket.
threatening to "Punch" one official. 'kick "another, and
in on. Ile attended at the station at the various up-trains
during the day ; bit dbi not go on ; and in the evening
he found a "friend indeed " in his "time of need," by
...rho," he was Prorided with a night's lodging at an inn
in the town, and the following morning the saute gentle-
man paid for his fare to London.

NARROW ESCAPE.-011 Saturday morning a little boy of
some seven or eight yeses of age, a son of Mr. Lee, hemp-
dresser, of East-t, with other children, was watching
the soldiers as they left the town, and it is thought the
children must have got inside the rails near the East
bridge so a., to he out of harm's way. However that
may be, a short time afterwards Mr. T. Male, who was
in his garden near, heard screams, and proceeding to the
spot, found the little fellow struggling in the river, the
water being some three or four feet deep. With great
promptitude, Mr. Male entered the water, without
removing his clothes, and succeeded in bringing the boy.
who was in an exhausted condition to the bank, where
he was conveyed to his home by Mr. Albert Powell, not
much the worse, we are pleased to hear, from his
immersion. Great credit is d M due to Mr. ale for his
prompt action, as there is a bridge near, tinder which
the water is deep, and had the little boy been carried
by the stream under the bridge, there is even' proba-
bility that he would have been drowned.
WHERE ABS Tim ',tarsi—The lamp posts We soon
discovered, as we came violently into contact with one.
'Twas on the sixth day of May. 1575 at any rate about ten.
o'clock in the evening, that we left East-street for the
purpose of proceeding to the railway station. The wind
was blowing almost a hurricane, the rain wan falling in
torrenta, awl the roads were covered with water. Between
the Union Workhouse and the Railway Station, all was
pithy darkness—not a glimmer of light was to be seen.
Sometimes into the hedge or up against the wall. then
slipping from the pavement on the left into the road, with
the water three or four inches deep ; then a violent
collision with a lamp post—such was the state of things
we experienced on
the night in question. At the station
we matie our`telves as comfortable as the circumstances
permitted, whil-t waitin: the arrival of the train ; and we
were joine'l by others who also spoke in severe terms of
censure as tons lamps being lighted. "I have been in the
gutter nearly op to my knee," said one: " What an
abominable shatne" said another; awl so on. The train
arrived about a winter to eleven, and tho return to the
town we,. worse than the previous jouney ; for the rain
fell still heavier, the wind had increased in violence, and
the darkness was intense. We pity the unfortunate
traveller who happened to come, and did not know his wan
on such a night ; however, we are thankful to say we
managed at last to reach home, although in a sad
plight. We have been informed that the upper part of
North Allington was in a similar state of darkness on the
same evening, and that it was a difficult thing to find the
way there. Now, surely, the extra expense of keeping the
lamps between the town and the railway station lighted
till the last train is down would not be very great, and we
hope the matter will he seen to, as we feel sure the
authorities need only to have their attention drawn to the
existing state of things to remedy it. Pb not let travellers
who tiny visit our town, after being astonished at the
roundabout way of reaching the station by railway, think
there is no way at all out ttf the other end.

RI Fit Slsvot.--On Thursday afternoon there wr.s a very
pleasant tv at the rifle butts at Listers, the °erasion
being a match between five 1.14 members and five present
members of the let Dorset Rifle Volunteers, the contest
being confined tiofficers and sergeants. The weather was
not all that could be iluiresi, for the wind blew all sorts of
ways and accuracy of aim was impossible, u will lumen
from the scores made by some of our best shots at the
longer ranges, In addition to the wind, there were fre-
quent showers of rain, then a little sunshine, followed a
short time afterwards by a thick mist, end 110 on, no that
the elements were very adverse. But this did not by any
means lessen the enjoyment of the outing, and • plentiful
supply of creature comforts rerveil to keep out the damp.
It is now some years sinee most of the past members who
competed had any practice till within the last few days
therefore the scores made by them were very rreditatde,
all things considered. It was about half-past two that the
firing commenced, and shortly after four the match was
concluded, the scores made being as foliose:—

5•00 pl.. 500 04. 000 t• 113. Tot.
Omptairs 1.1 -2b 4404360--ii 0(100000-, 0 -4.5
Lieut Whetham 0233023 -10 .2323 al -12 0200000- 2-24
o.l..Serrt. Robert., 2342541 -23 004345-90 2004000 - It. -49
13.•rzeant Patten ..4240Ft.. 1-.110 5045003-17 03.000- 0-41
Scrgmut Terry _3443350-22 235030-10 0554035-23-02
--•--
93 117 311-Z1

SXI yds. 501 yds. SOO yds. Tot.
I.lcut liin . .200650 - 5 005000 -000000 - 0- 7
Dolt liounsell 3402332-13 0001001- 7 5000,0 - 5- 5
Whetham -210544 20 255442-25 onion-14 50
Sl•nrt 11:01.ford •2344055 -21 3034502 -17 000344-11 -51
Sergt 11 llowll 3330520-10 0000245-11 0004030- 7-34

77 lit 37 170
Sergeant Tern- made the highest wore. 03, and thus won
the sweepstakes; the three other best scores were. Ensign
NThethaiii, gergt. Hansford, 51 : and CoL-Sergeant
Roberts, go, A goodly number of spectators assembled to
witness tha pmreedings, and at the conclusion of the
inotch, there were several Mots of skill between individual
members. 11l the evening the succeosful competitors were
entertained at supper et the Bull Hotel by their friendly
adversaries ; about Xi sat down to an eixellent repast pro-
vided in Hoot Knight's best style. rapt. Good presided,
and the vice-chair was occupied by Sergt. Terry. The pro-
reeding% were of a social character, and there VMS none of
the speechmaking so oft.n inflicted at similar gatherings.
MiLITART.—The B Battery, 10th Brigade, R.A., row
sisting ~f five officers, 101 men, 77 horses, and six
guns. under the ixonniand of Major Ilarelby,
arrived in Bridport, at half-past three o'clock on Friday
afternoon, having marched from Honiton, a distance of
21 miles.the PaMe day. A large nuniher of persons
assembled in the streets of the town to witness the entry
of the military, as, the sight of soldiers is quite. novelty
for the people of Bridport. The men, horses, and guns
were covered with dust, and the faces of the former were
much tanned by the exposure to the fierce sun of the four
or five days during shich they had been on the march,
they having left Devonport on Monday morning. The
guns and ammunition waggons were placed on the north
'tide of East-street between the Bull Hotel and the
Market Rouse, and during the evening they were the
objects of much curiosity to many, but the near approach
of the public was effectually prevented by a guard lain,
mounted during the time thev remained there. Thaws
who hal the cleaning of the horses (all greys) and the
guns had an arduous task, but an hour or two after their
arrival the guns were polished and looked quite brilliant,
and no doubt the horses had received an equal amount S#
attention. The town was very lively during the .
' from the presence of the soldiers :ning
morning the muster took place at elgh• Saturday
half-past the battery left for De- . o'clock. and at
Portsniouth. Two or thrvee-' .eilester, •n route to
walk from llonitonth. “iortunate individuals had to
bail behaviour - previousilay in conseq uenee of their
were ow" and about the sante number this morning
le • .emned to a similar punishment, one of whom was
a very queer state, evidently suffering from the effects
of too copious libations. We hear that on reaching the
White Hull iiin, in the East Road, that it was found
necessary to take him into the yard, and by the use of the
"one-armed landlord endeavour to bring hint to his
senses by a free use of cold water : no doubt by the time
he had walked to Dorchester, after this treatment, he had
somewhat come to himself. An accident occurred just
before the battery left the town, and while mustering in
front of the Bull Hotel : one of the men was engaged in
putting in a horse, when the latter kicked him violently
In the bowels, and the poor fellow seemed to be much
injured He was immediately attended by the doctor,
and ultimately he was placed on 0110 of the ammunition
waggons ; but the poor fellow died on Sunday
at the Dorchester Artillery Barracks where he was taken
on arriving there. We have beard that one of the officers
present with the battery was doing duty in India at the
outbreak of the mutiny there some few years ago, and
that on that occasion he was hound to a tree by the rebels
and saw his wife murdered before his eyes: that he had
two loaded pistols concealed about him, with one of which
he shot the murderer of his wife, and with the other sub.
sapiently severed the rope with which he was bound, and
made his escape. Whether this be true or not we cannot
say, but merely give the story as it was related by one of
the soldiers to an eager group of listeners who were making
merry with the military friends in one of the hostelries of
the town.

pany for lighting the town lamps. be refernAlto the Watch
Cmninitk'• With 4 roiliest that they report thereon as
early a. pouible."
Mr. C. EDMUNDS ,econdled, and it woo carried.
Mr. Durmast asked if the lamp whieh at pro,ent stood
oPPwitw the entrance of the New Nationd Sehools had
not been ordered to he placed o, Cr the i ntranee Mit was
told to,: they thought to have three 18•111P4 at that part of
Allingtou. where there were now only ta.

Li iSP.S.
The leases of the premises of the Me.Srel. Northorer. in
West street, were produced, and duly se.iled so,l sizned.
.thlennan RISYNOLDS said the premism recently held by
Mr. Bonner fell into a very had state during the time he
hell them, which had caii,e,l a loss to the Corporation;
he th.elzht all I..;orpuration property should be perioclically
inspecterh to see if it was kept in proper repait.
The MAYOR said that SWOUIII nmessitats the appointment
of a Borough surveyor.
The Tows CLERK said when property fell into hand, it
was surveyed, and the lessee charged with any neglect Of
repairs.
Mr. HOWILL thought they could have conlpeUed Mr.
Bonner's trustees to have put the premises in thorough
repair.
Alderman WiLusms asked was there ever a claim made
—tt, was talked about.

Mr. R. Tnotga said during Mr. Bonner's life time, he
bad to lay out a certain amount on the property—it WM
not, however, said when he had to do it, and he had never
done so. _

--Aide.rm- an RF.VNIIOLDIS itaid it was n that premives
should he paintod, dc., every three years; be thought this
should he seen to.

Alderman Wii.t.laaa said Mr. Warr, of Beaininster, IFAA
at one time appointed to survey the Corporat on property.
Alderman IlersoLos thought they should have a man
to look over the property periodically, and that some one
should he appointed for the purpose.
Mr. HOWKLL said he believed the majority of the Cur-
poration property in the town was in a much better state
now than when the leases commenced.
Alderman WILUANS nail Mr. It. eorniek WM at one
time appointed to see Mr. Bonner's premises, and report
thereon.
Mr. T. H. EDMUNDS said after the death of Mr. Bonner,
he made a proposition that the lease should be forfeited
in consequence of the premises having been allowed to
pt in such a frightful state. In consequence of that, the
property was sold by the trustees, who of course were
the losers, Li it did not realise so much as it would have
done had it been in mssl repair. The valuing committe,
however, hail reported on the premises as if they bad
been in tenantable repair, and the tine to he paid on a
new. life was estimated accordingly.

Alderman Rim-tows gave notice that at the next
quarterly meeting of the Council he should bring forward
the question of • periodical aurvey of the Corporation pro-
petty. and for that porpoie it would be well perhaps to
have the schedule of the Corporation property produced.

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To the amount of £15:1.1;7117:,-were ordered to be paid.
on the proposition of Mr. 11. P. GUNDRT, seconded by Mr
W. SWAIN.

Tint SAND AT THE HARBOUR.
The MATOR said at • late meeting of the Local Board •
que.tien arms as to whether the corporetion and the
public were entitled to take the nand ot the Harbour. It
was decided to write to Mr. Riley, who had examined the
borough record• arid Mr. H. N. Con mid he would also
write to Mr. Wainwright, who had considerable knowledge
of the documente relating to the borough. Mr. Wain-
wright hail replied, st.ting that he had no doubt but that
the Corporation and the public had the right, hut he had
•tuoted no authority. The Town I lerk (Mr. Gunlry) had
received two letters from Mr. Riley on the subject. which
he would read to them.

From these letters it wax gathered that Mr. Riley said
he did not remember to have seen any of the charters
granted by the Kings of England amongst the borough
document.: and from the little he had seen of Hutchint s
works, he did not place much faith in them. As far bark
as the 15th century. however, he had come screws reconl,
which showed that wherever the Corporation at :hat time
olitaiiird the sand. they did not pay for it ; but i.e did not
think that the burgesses had ever soy right to tte sand at
Mr.! Harbour.

The TOMS CLEILK said he tuul examined the charters,
but could find nothing hearing on the subject.
Mr. R. TUCKER asked how about the usage—would nat
that go a long way
Alderman WILLIAMS said it appeared Mr. Rila thought
the Corporation might at one time have had ,he rigEt,
but not the burgesses, Ise if the latter had exercise.' the
right, would not that constitute somewhat of • ilaim
Mr. itinnualoung said at one time there %as a pest
stork in the beach at high-water mark —any me could
told and from below that 'nark.
Mr. T. H. EDMUNDS said him father hail take, wore+ of
waggon loads of sand from the beach, and lever paid
anything for it.
The MAYOR said the Harbour COminissionsri charged
Is. a ton, Mr. Elias Cox :k GI. a ton, awl Led Rivers
only thL a ton. The Ilarborir
power over a small portion of the beach on eithe side of
the pier.
Alderman WILLIAMS said on one side Lori Rivers
charged Gil. a ton, on the other Lord lichestet3s. Isl. a
ion.
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Mr. It P. Gummy thought there mild be m doubt
that the owners of property hail a perfect riga to the
beach adjoining.
Mr. HOWELL mid Mr. E. Cox bad tohl him fiat over
lou loads of sand had been had for the purpoies of the
Water Works, but nothing had loom paid for
The MAWR thought if Mr. Cox would let tie others
have it at the same price it would du -(laughter)
Mr. T. IF. EDEENIM : Why not charge the %Pr Works
for sand aa well as the burgesee4. He would, .ougest that
further Melia he taken in the matter, to M.e whatcould be
done. Mr. Wainwright had 'Token very confidmtly on
the subject ia a letter to Mr. 11. h. Cox.
After some further convemation, the matter Wia allowed
to drop, nothing being determined on.

IkRI LXHIBITIO

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The MAYOR said he had received some paper, niative to
the Paris National Exhibition, an.l read ovsc sone of the
classes of exhibits likely to be ci interest to this
neighbourhood.

THY D. T.

Mr. T. 11. EDMUNDS i4id serious complaint* had been
made to him as to the way in which the street.' Ind been
watered on the last day of March and the 14 of April. He
had seen meat at • butcher's stall newly *polled in con.
muumuu: of the diet, which ought not to be, seeing
that the owner paid ratmi for the carrying out of the
watering.
It transpired that the attimsion of the tivrveyor (Mr. a
Coil had been called to the matter, and that it had
been subsequently remedied, and the matter was allowed
to drop.
The meeting then terminated.

BURTON BILADSTOCE.
THE LATE AirCIDE.VT. —We me placed to h.,Er that Mr.
Cheney, who sustained such aevere injur;-
accident, aa recorded in mu ( o by the wa""n
favourably. and hie recovery progreesom very
to the skilful oaten** is considered certain, thanks
and by. thy, thp estowed on hint by Dr. Moses
him, ...Cal men who have had the care of