The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-10-12 00:00:00

TIMIS ON TUN

The report alsostated that trees on the Bridport-road
had been pruned by Claptain Mansell's gardener wilhoui
permission.
Mr. Dunsurr
_; Who do they belong to.
The MAYOR: MU told they belong to the 'Away.
Mr. Buitgrrr: Captain Mansell had the pormission of
the Duchy to do It.
That settled the question.
FINANCIAL MATFIJUI.

The Finance Committee presented estimates for the
General District and Water Rates, The former amounted
to ils. liL• mid tke latter 4d. in the If—an increase of Id.
The committse had every reason to be satisfied with the
estimates; they were only sufficiently high to meet the
reueiremente of the necessary rate.
Yr. SYMONDS explained it was in reality only • half-Pelnl
increase. aeon, of OS rates had been decreased • half-
parlay and a penny put On the other.
Alderman Gageoar said, considering the works that
had been carried on. he thought they were very fortunate
Mr. linangyr : But you must remember the rateable
value of the town is much higher.
Alderman ORROORT mond the adoption of the report.
Mr. Bonsirrr said before this was carried he should like
to know if it left • large surplus; if so be should object to
the increase.
The MAYO.: We went through the items very carefully.
and brought them ea clues as possible. One penny keg
would not carry us through.
Mr. Bultrirrf Nverrbodi is Ming out about the rata.
Mr. Loci: What lithe rateable value of the town
Mr. Brnortnit: A 19,500.
The Usroa remarked the rate would be only .fl 5 under
the estimate.
Mr. SYMONDS : There is • deficiency at present.
Mr. Benstrr then seconded Alderman iy's motion,
and the report was unanimously adopted.

SPICCLU. lAT
The seal was affixed to the special rates 1,3. and A for
the current year. They were as follows :-11.1. in the .e for
lighting. &a, 7d., permanent works, and 3,1 for paying off
the old paving debt This was an Immo of one half-
Penn/ on the three rates.

A DUIPOTED POINT.
The General Purposes Committee presented • report as
to the scale of charges to be made for the me of water tor
gardens. They had considered the matter. and recom-
mended the following :--For garden' not exceeding 60
square yards. Le. GI. ; exceeding 50 and under 100.
exceeding 100 and undo( 150. its. 61.; exceeding 151 and
under 1100, 3.. ; if exceeding 000, for every additional NV or
portion of wo, at The area of greenhouses and conserva-
tories to be chargeable u gardens.
Yr. 800 ire : Is that • Legal charge I
Alderman COW: Ibis our water, and Upon use It for
watering gardens, we can charge you.
Mr. Bunsen But we pay it on the rates. You are
, trying to make an additional rate for the people.
Mr. SYMONDS reminded ILL Burnett the water rate WY
to meet the espouse of providing water for domestic per.
poem and not for garden&
Mr. LOOK: Bet I think you might consider that where
Mere is • large garden the rateable value of the house is
increased by it.
Alderman Gazooar : Is it intended to make • charge
for all gardens
Alderman Cuing replied if persons did not use the
water they would not be called upon to pay, but it they
once used it, they would be bound to pay it tor the year.
I My: }haulm: Nut bound.

rkle;;;;;-&iag7 We Tan movie.
Mr. Bonirgrr : No, you auszot.
Aidermius CCM, : We shall try.
Mr. licnterrr : The houses are rented as house and
therefore we cm it the rates. You are trying
garden, man additional rats, and I gay it is not fair.
Alderman Gagooni: When you cane to collect it you
won't get half of It.
Mr. Benzsgrr : No, not half. I propose that ths matter
be referred to the General Purposes Commutes.
Mr. Bassicgrr said most of the Leedom had got meters
already.
Alderman Cuing (to the Surveyor) : How many meters
are there
The Surveyor replied three or four dozen.
Alderman GRZOORY thought all gardens under 50 yards
ought to be exempt.
Tbe lisvon said in some small gardens a large quantity
of waist wes used.
The Surveyor said daring the last year it had made a
difference of two or three hours extra pumping • day.
Alderman aIISOORY reminded Yr. Thomas that they
bad had to water the streets, and it was an eztraordinsup
SUO:1018l. .

The Surveyor said the gardens made an enormous
diff Grano..
Mr. Loot thought they were too small • meeting to
decide the matter.
Yr. Bunggrr said it was a very important matter. and
he also thought it ought to be brought before • full
meeting.
Mr. LOCK mowed that the consideration of the matter
be postponed till the next meeting.
The Surveyor said there was a scheme already in force.
It we. 1.. for 50 yard., la. 6.1. under 100. sad 2i. for over
100 and net °seceding 1.50.
The Meroa thought it would be advisable to kayo it to
• larger meeting.
Mr. Lock's motion was accordingly carried.