The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-08-11 00:00:00

Local anb District IdeinS.

DORCIIVITER TOWN COUNCIL
WitinniansY.—Present : The Mayor (Mr. G. 3.
Oratory), Aldermen Gslein, T. Coombe, Councillors J. F.
}lodges, II Burnett, F. Bennett, W. Vernon, W. Durden,
M. Devenish, Dr, Aldridge. A. Ellison, W. Slade, with
Mr. H. Symonds, for the Town Clerk.
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THE RALE 01" THE RHIREHALL
The first business was to receive Mr. Crickmay's
valuation of the County Hall, and Ileri4e thereon.
The MAYOR said it would be recollected that at the last
meeting he stated that he had received a letter from the
Treasury. requiring a valuation of the Shirehall by an
independent Surveyor, before assenting to its sale. Mr.
Symonds and himself instructed Mr. Crickmay, of Wey-
mouth, to make the valuation and he wouleread the
same. The document stated that he had carefully made a
valuation of the reversionary interest, and he found that
the sum offered by the country magistrates, viz., .C 3,500
was a fair and equitable sum for the same.
Mention was made about sending the valuation to the
Treasury, when Alderman GALPIN said they required also
to know the proposed expenditure on the new fair field
and the probable returns. It WIWI a pity the fair ground
queation had been mixed up in this matter, for after
paying off their mortgage.. there would be only .E. 300 or
£lOO left towards the new fair field.
Mr. llonotts though they had sufficient information on
the subject of the fair field, to enable their Surveyor to
give the particulars required. which, with the valuation
of Mr. Cnckmay, would satisfy their enquiry.
The memorial ti the Tre.umry was read by Mr. H.
STIIONDR showing that their proposal was to pay off the
existing mortgages, and apply the surplus to the new fair
flea

As to the Treasury requirements. Alderman Cogan%
said they should be informed that the Council held the
Present fair ground on an old life, and were obliged toenails'
to terms with the Duchy of Cornwall, when one of their
stipulationo was the outlay a £7Olll no the new site
granted, which would aliwrb the balance of the propneed
loan after paying the existing inortgagea As to the pr
luible return., the present income could be quoted. and it
be added that au increased revenue from talk wa4
expected, and also that there would be incidental advan-
tages to the town arising from the providing of more
accomincaLation at the fair. and markets. He proposed a
resolution in that sense. :mil it wec carried wet dia.
As to the balance of the primesol loan after paving off
the prewnt mortgages, Mr. l'oon IRS 1014 it would he about
.010, available towards the expenses of the new fair
ground.
Till
04 Di:: Adt .01;
to
the
painting The next question of
the Town-hall.
The MAYOR said the committee for hanging the shields
hail placed them on the wallsltemporarily,Mitther were of
opinion that something should be done to the walls which
were now in a very bail state before the shields were
permanently fixed. lie thought if they were to paint the
wall three or four mita and restore the atone work the
Hall would look very nice when the shields were hung.
Ur. Bunsart thought the outside should also be reno-
vated.

.71-lierrnan GALPIN said the subject of putting the Hall
into goad repair svas such • large question, that it required
serious consideration.
It was sabl by some the walls had been coloured before,
would not that do again In reply it was observed the
colouring constantly rubbed off, and that paint would be
cheapest in the end.
Mr. SIADI recommended the question being relegated to
the committee with instructions to get an estimate of the
cost _ _

Alderman GALPIN thought it best to do all that was
required, or leave Malone.
On the question of finance it was said there were no
funds at present, but they looked forward to the "good
time coming. when money should be plentiful.
On the motion of Aldennan GALPIX, seconded by Kr.
VinixoN, the whole matter was referred to the General
Purposes Committee, with directions to get estimates for
both painting and colouring. In the meantime the shields
will hang as now temporarily placed.
A plan was produced which the Surveyor bad prepared,
for making an entrance to the Town-hall from High East-
street. It was similar to one drawn by Mr. Jovrett several
years ago. The lowest step, it was said, would project
übout nine inches upon the pavement. This also revives
the question of a justice room, strong room, and surveyor's
office in part of the old Corn Exchange.
It was referred, with the pronoun question, to the
tleneral Purposes Committee, and separate tenders are to
he obtained for the separate works.

\ 1.1%111:RV WALK.

In reference to the-1;;in-tiart—• iiitit.T.Salinbnry walk, the
Sneveyornaiti Mr. .tllantyce, on behalf of the Prebendal
estate, and himself had agreed to the line, and marked it
on the wall at each end, front which points the fence WAS
to be strained. But there was no written report, and on
the suggestion of Alderman Coombs, the matter was
reduced to writing, and !signed by both Surveyoro. Thin
was done, the line being 91ft 7in. at the north end, and
Wit Sin. at the south end, front the boundary wall of
the glebe of the Becton' of AU Saints.
111LLOT 110 X VI.

Application was made for the loan of the Ballot boxes
of the borough for use at the School Board election at
Stratton, on the 4sth August next.
Alderman COOMBS suggested a fixed charge for each net
of a -itiaratus, as at any county election, the question
wouid a:boa. Ile named a guinea per set—one box, one
stamp, 00,j !Artie screens.
00 sho motion of Mr. fluastrr, it was decided to lend
each net at • guinea Der day, one day being allowed for
taking away and ann,,,:ir for retundng.
The MAYoli said all 'were as a 0 that the Duchy were
about to enclose their land, and would affect Pound-
bury. For a long time Poundbury lna been a glAe° of
recreation for the inhabitants, and one t mint
pleasant walks of the neighbourhood and he "ought it
their duty,. as a pollic body to LAMB some ste,7 for
memorialising ILit..ll. the Prince of Wales to continu."
the land open to the public as a place for general re-
creation. lie thought it right to draw the attention of
the Council to the matter before the matter was too far
advanntd.

Mr. Itunsgrr : Can't we claim that an a right?
Mr. V. Ilv.angrr mid when the Great Western Railway
Company wanted to cut an opening in Poundbury, they
were prevented.
Alderman Cecinas maid ye.. Nat resoecting that the
Duchy were with them. Gates were occasionally locked
leading to l'ounilliury, which seemed to indicate no
witahlish..l right, lie approved memorialising the Duchy
Council, and getting the help also of the Archamlogical
Inntitnte.

Dr. ALDRIDGE thought that rounilletry would always
be continued au a sheep walk a.. hitherto.
Several ineniheri thought there was no certainty of
that

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Alderman GALPIN considered it a very important subject,
sad suggestesi a committee to watch rights of way and
other privileges the inhabitants had enjoyed, that they
were now in danger of
Alderman Coming thought a committee should consider
all the hearings of the question.
Alderman (Lillis spoke of the unsatisfactory use made
of some of the Duchy land near the West walks, by the
erection of pig.tyes, he.
Mr. 11011GF.S gllggeSted thin WS, only temporary, but he
agreed they should take rare as farm they could that
nothing WM done prejudicial to the borough.
Alderman (;ALPIN mid the inhabitants had been on
nernstnined to walking freely over all the Duchy land that
they scarcely realised the coming time when it would be
enclosed, and their privileges be withdrawn.
On the motion of Mr. W. St%nv., seconded by Mr.
DIM:NISH, it was resolved that the nutter be considered
by a committee of the whole Council.

LOCAL DO IRD OF OKALTII.
The settlement of the North Square nuisance is delayed
for want of the rertiliaste of the Medical oMcer who, it
is saidoranted to see Mr. Symonds. But Alderman
Gtf.rtx spoke of the urgency of the natter, and Alderman
thOwits sukTested that if Mr. if. Symonds did not feel
confident enough to DAMAO Mr. Goal, either Mr. Burnett
or himself would no doubt do so, that the subject should
be brought to an issue. Mr. Good is to be written to on
the matter. _ _ _

Alderman Connns proposed and Mr. llodsresseecinded—
Thst an eminent engineer he called In to advise as to the
state of the Water Works, hut the proposition was
negatived.
Some improvement in the sewers was suggested by the
Surveyor, and other sanitary matters were decided upon,
after which the lloanl rose,

GRAND rskLL AT MELBUILY HOUSE.
A graud hell was given by the Earl and Countess of
11s:he-stet en Wesluni&y night, to all the tenants on the
estate,
.in honour of the birth of Lord Stavonlale, the son
and hew of the Bight Hon. the Earl of Ilchester. Invita-
tions were issued for nine o'clock, and free' that time
carriages continued to roll in until the number of guest,'
numbered considerably over two hundred. Moot ten
o'clock the Dorchester quadrille hand. conductor Mr.
Robinson, arrived, and soon after the hall commenced.
The assemblage included many of the titled nobility, the
clergy and gentry, and nearly the whole of the tenants on
the estate. Besides the noble host and boater there were
present -The Duchess de St. Sodora, the Countess of
Careacilia. Lord and Lady Walter Scott, Lord Wicklow,
Lord and Lady Henniker, Lady Constance arid Mr. Lawley,
Hon. Mr. Dawson, Mr. Montagu Guest, Mr. A. Lumley,
Miss Corry, Mr. Townley, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Baring,
Rev. M. and Mrs. llankey, Rev, K 0. Austen, Mr. C. H.
Baskett, Mrs. Griesbach, Mr. S. It. Baskett, and Mr. J.
P. Fitzgerald. Among the tenants wen -From Abbots.
bury- Messrs. W. and .1. Berridge, Mr. A. Boatswain,
Mr. Hof won, Mr. and Mrs. J. Seines, Mr. and Mrs. J.
White, Mr. C. White, Mr. and Mrs. J. White, jun., and
party. From Berton- Mr. and Mrs. Caine., Mr. and Mrs.
Itizgs, From
Tit
pisiacmd.Kr. irmrimtt and
.M 111
-Mrs. Buckrell, Mr. and Miss Buckrell, Mr. Jesse
Mudford, and Mies Medford. Mr. J. and MissStembridge,
Mr. and Mrs. Temple:mut Mr. J BuckrelL Mr. and Mrs.
Willa. Compton-Mr. and Miss Nutt, From Dewlish-
Mrs. Tuck, Mr. and Mrs. T. Tuck, Mr. and Mrs. Sly,
From Evershot-Mr. and Mrs. J. Burt. Mr. T. Frampton,
Miss Peach, Mr. Berridge, Mr. J. MAW, Mr. R. and Mime
Pulman, Miss Samways, Miss Neal. Mr. and Mrs. .1.
Trencher& and Mr. W. Trenchard. From Haletock -Mr.
Paul, Mrs. Diennork, Mr. and Mrs. Vinemt aa4 bliss
Savage. From Knoyle (Itedlynch) Mr. K and Mi., Field.
Frees Knoyle (Somerton), Mrs, G. Bond, 'alr. R. Collins,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Sn'ok, anti Mr. J. Snook, jun. From
Melbery7-1111r. Cave, Mr. T. and Miss Cave, lir. and Mrs.
Childs, Mr. and Mrs, J. Christopher, Mr. and Mrs Elliott,
and Mi. Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. 11. and
Misses Miller, Mr. Renaere. Mr. and Mrs. Squibb, bliss
llodder, Mr. and Mrs. Watts, and Mi. Watts, From
Milton, elevation) -Mr. Phippen, Atha Snail, Mr. It.
Welch, Mr. J. and Misses Welch, Mr. J. Rs end Miss
Welch, Mr. and Mrs. Power. From Penselwooll-bhmsrl.
A. and C. Magi'', Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gruen. awl Mrs. W.
Hole. Front Farley- Mr. Fullfonl. Mr. and Mrs.
Pansies, Mr. and Mrs. W. Whitlock. From Red-
lynch - Mrs. Spracklin. and Mies Williams, Mr.
and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr.
Chamberlain. Mr. and Mrs. May, and Mr. Ware.
From Silvertou Mr. Dewdney, Mr. and Mrs. Player.
From Sheptoa Montague - Mr. 11. Field, WM flsshree,
Mr. and Miss Dowding, Mr. and Mrs. Gifford, Miss
Gifford. Mr. and Miss Symes. From South lirewhani -
Mr. and Mrs. Green, Miss Dowding. Mr. Hooper. Mr. and
Mrs. .1. Hill and Mi. Hill, Mi. Warren. Mr. A. and
Warren. Mr. and Mrs. 5i..., Mr. A. and Mi. Sine', M.
.1 Fitful& From Stinsford-Mr. awl Mr.. cake the
Misses Cake, Mi. Inglis. ire., lionierien Mr. W.
and Mies Howson. Mr. W. and Miss Mutt, Mr. and
Miss Serives, Mr. Snook and the Misses Snook,
Messrs. W. sad F. Taylor, Mimes Vincent, Mr. W.
Pomeroy. Frees Cerne-Mr. A. and Mrs. Northers'''.
Front Mintenie-Mr. Cross. From W'olcombe-Mr. C.
Hawkins, Mr. Symes, Mr. and Mrs. Warne, Mr. and Mrs.
Wright From Waterson- Mr. 4:anise, Mr. Saunders, Mr.
and Miss Harding. Free' Clmworth-Mr. and Mrs.
Squibb. From lloughton-Mr. and Miss Stay. From
Glenville's Woottea-Mr. C. Hawkins, Mr. Duke, Mr.
Lane, Mr. Young.
The dance Programme was as follows: -1, Quadrille
Valise ; 3, Country Dance; 1, Polka; u3ulriUc;o.
;
Vales; 7, Country Deem; ft, Vales: 9, quadrille ; 10.
Take ; IL Country Dance :12, Valise; 13. Quadrille: 14,
Vales. Mr. Congo, of Waterson, in a very appropriate
apeoeh, called the attention of the company to
t6ir last meeting there - being the celebration
of the coining of age of their noble hoes
and now expressed the joy and delight of
the company at the birth of the son, and their
hearty wishes that he may enjoy a long life
and Keep up the hospitality No nobly shown by
his father, to whom in the name of the whole assembly he
bagged to tender saucers thank.. He then called fur three
cheers for the infant lord, which were heartily given.
n. handsome hall-roma was splendidly illuminateitand
s 4,e by was bibl a most sumptuous repast, CORI-
all the de
in • tee. c' lUle. jes of the asoson, together with almost
prising
a.
wean a( champagne and sherrh with which to drink
the of
the young lord. The dancing went on
small hours, end it was not until the
"Anti' . A.n that the numerous' commas' dis.
n"rning ina was of wishes for their noitiilosta
parsed, expressiw_ t4e boat
and *fir no and bar.