The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-08-16 00:00:00

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WEYMOUTH.

SIM k WEST of ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.

A public meeting, convened by the Mayor, in
eproplianoe with a requisition from the inhabitants,
took place at the Townhall, Weymouth, on Monday
evening, for the purpose of taking into monde.
ration die best means for assisting the committee to 1
provide for the holding of the Bath and West of
England Society's Exhibition at Dorchester in 1860.
The attendance MU very small.
The Mayor' who presided, commenced the pro-
ceeding!' by remarking that he had called his fellow-
townsmen together in consequence of a suggestion
made by no ler that 36 gentlemen, whose names,'
were attached to the requisition, and who might be !
prevent at the meeting, although they were not'
visible. (Laughter.) He had scarcely thought they
vould have left him to discover what they meant.
For bis own part he considered the course to be
ailopnal a very simple one, but before propounding
bis individual views, he would be happy to hear the
(plunge' of those present.
Mr. Yonne:say said he had every regimen to ex.
pert that many of the requisitionists—though not
presert—would readily acquiesce in whatever course
the meeting adopted. It was also probable that
sevenil had been prevented from attending from
CRUM beyond their own oontroL It seemed to him
that Weymouth—the only fashionable watering-place
in Dorsetshire—should not be behind the rest of the
county in assisting to the test of their power their
brethren of Dorcleater. He believed the show
w(getil ho the means of attracting to Dorchester so
larg; an influx of viaitors that the town could not
aeagemodate them, and who consequently would
be compelled to come to Weymouth, thus giving
tildrn an opportunity of witnessing its beauties and
att actions, of which they will spread a favourable
report that will be of lasting benefit to the place.
(Hear, hear.) He thought if those present formed
themselves into a committee, and made the necessary
arrangements, such an amount might be collected
and sent by the Mayor to the managing committee
si would not be a disgrace to Weymouth. (Hear,
bear.) The town of Dorchester -had already been
called on for £9OO, and soon hundreds more would
be required. A large quantity of the mciety's
equipments had arrived in Dorchester, so that there
could be no doubt of the exhibition being held there
next year. He proposed, therefore, that the whole
of the gentlemen present should form themselves
into a committee, and obtain the largest amount of
subscription possible.
The MAYOR considered that the present object
was one affecting every housekeeper in the town,
and if they neglected to attend the meeting to hear
things explained, they should have it explained
through the public prints. They should beer that
it was the interest of every householder to contribute
something towards this undertaking. For what did
it involve?
utottlionli lees than thertinmErtation
of at least ten for afo • t. And
was not this a general =? (Hear, .) It
was most unjust that those who take the trouble,
and get no thanks and very small praise, should
always have to bear the burden of these matters.
Hs considered it unfair that the class who are dis-
posed to give freely and willingly should be eon-
tinually expected to be forthcoming, whilst those
who reap considerably more benefit will neither
attend the public meetings nor give their subscrip-
tions. (Hear, hear.) He would draw up a heading
for the subscription, but union the sum obtained
was commensurate with what Weymouth ought to
give he would not send it. He considered the town
should contribute 1100 at the least. _

Mr. Pormickav said he coincided with the
Mayor's views to the very letter. He hoped every-
body would read what the Mayor had stated.
The Meocon mid it was quite time something
should be done, for if we examine the subscription
lids, the mane names will be found from year to
year. It is always Mr. A. Mr. B, or Mr. C, but we
look in vain for the names of Mr. 0, or Mr. P.
They are never to be found, and yet they usually
reap the benefit. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. Yamumwe thought that linos there are so
many lukewarm persons in the town, they would be
more inclined to turn from their doors a man going
round with a list than they would be (imposed to
disregard a committee of respectable gentlemen.
Much as he objected to acting on committee, be
would very readily volunteer to go round and solicit
the support and co-operation of Weymouth generally.
He was giving £lO at Dorchester, and would put
down his name for the same sum at Weymouth.
( A pplause. )
Mr. 110 WARD bad had some little experience in
collecting, and Mr. (troves would fully corroborate
him in the assertion that there are many persons
who never give anything, but who have nevertheless
not the slightestt objection to go and listen to the
band, or enjoy the regatta.
The resolution recommended by the Mayor for
the formation of a committee was then passed, and
Mr. Thompson agreed to act as Chairman, on the
proposition of Mr. Potbocary. It was also decided
that subscriptions should be opened at the banks
and libraries. _

After a vote of thanks to the Mayor had been
poased, the meeting separated.

WIMBORNE Sr. GILLS. Preeenintion to the
(bwatese of Fdatfieebwry.—The factory operatives of
the north of England presented the Orunteer of
Shaftesbury with a beautiful marble bust of her bus-
load, by Noble, and valued at £2OO, and a testimo-
nial engromed ors vellum, in memory of his Lord-
ship's great services on behalf of their order in '
advocating the Ten Hours' Act, on Saturday evening
week. The presentation took place in the large
room of the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, which
was crowded on the occasion, upwards of 4,000
operatives, men and women, being present. The
chair was taken by Mr. Samuel Jones, a factory
operative, and after a few introductory remarks the
Wrees was read by another operative, and the ad-
dream and marble beat were then formally presented
to the Countess by • woman and a young girl, both
of whom were factory operatives. The Counte. of
Shaftesbury having returned thanks, the Earl of
Shaftesbury and the Hon. L Ashley addressed the
meeting, and the proceedings terminated with votes
of thanks. The money has been, it is mid, collected
principally in pence. Her Ladyship, in • clear and
distinct voice, returned thanks in the following
manner :—My good friends,—lt will not require
many words from me to express the deep and heart-
felt gratitude with which I have received this testi-
monial of your respect and affection. I prize it
highly as coming from • large body of my country-
men, whose rimester for intelligenoe and morality
Trollies them to estimate at their true value any
efforts made for the welfare of the community.
You will believe me, lam ears, that having watched
the program of your exertions with lively named,
I warmly rejoice in our succous, and it is my fer-
vent prayer to God that it may be blared through
many generations to you and your children.
("Hear, hear," and tremendous cheering, amid
which her Ladyship resumed her neat.)
TESTIMONIAL TO Till Rey. G. PHILIPPS, CURATE
Of SHILIIIORMZ ABBEY, ST THE 12IRASITANTS Or
HIS LAYS PARDIM—The Rev. G. Phillips, M.A.
senior curate of Ramsgate, Keats has been Paaaantaa
hy the parishioners with a handsome testimonial, on
his resienin the curacy, where, for more than seven
7_eara, lee laboured most zealously and efficiently.
The reverend gentleman has also been presented with
four volumes of book*, very handsomely hound, by
the master, mistress, and scholars of the Ramegate
National Schools, as a small token of their great re-
gard and affection for him.

&acme:cm—Edward Collins, Tuthill, in the em.
=d°l Goorge Gems, of Adsoombe, met with a
lul accident on Thursday night week. Whilst
leading a cart horse to water, the animal kicked him
is the face, fracturing the upper jaw Ind nesei,..3
bones ; the whole of the upper hp WM COlllerY
SeplliStOd frau the mouth, laying bare the w eof
the jaw—it was hanging by a small shred of jute
'unit. Mr. Whit.,
ort, gent for, found him in
a state al syncope, so by three men. He is
progressing In y as the caes can admit.
The some evening amides Drake, of Holwell, fell
frcen a cart belonging to the Rey. H. F. Yeatman,
Meek House, and received a liege and severe wound
on the left side of the bead, and on the nght an ex-
tensive scalp injury. The arms were completely
scarified, (ruin his being drawn along the road for a
considerable distance, not being able to atop the two
donkeys be was driving, his legit being entangled in
the reins. The 131111/40 of him being thrown out of the
cart was his attempting to regain his hat which had
fallen off.

NiARNIICI.L.—An inquest was held by W. Han-
nen, Esq., coroner, and a respectable jury, at the
crown Inn, on Tuesday week, touching the death of
Elizabeth Oliver, arl 2S, wife of Thomas Oliver, a
drover, of this psnah, who died early on Sunday
morning, the 30th ultimo, after two days' axes.
The evidence was truly sad, and went to prove that
the deceased was addicted to habits of intemperance,
and on Thursday, the Stith ult., she went to the
Crown Inn, between 9 and 10 o'clock p.m, in
state of drunkenness, bet the landlord very properly
refused to let her have anything to drink, sad quietly
turned her out of the house, when her husband (who
had been in search of her) come up, and intrusted
her to come home, when she became very violent,
and swore she would not do so. The husband then
Struck her two or three times with • stick, but it wee
cleady proved that the blows were only of a trifling
mem& The dimmed, it appears, fell dowel sem.
ral times, and was afterwards hikes into a stable,
where she rearised tall the following , wises
she was carried is • helpless state to her a
house, mod continued so till the time of her death.
Withare Obeesewright. Fan., preyed makies a poet
wntems examined's', sad Meted that the Smisediste
muse of death was loamy to the sod the limy
Totems& a verdict he that eftset,
time that bow such injury was received there was
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tendant on his military duties at Ifythe in reference
to our Late Corps, the principal buxineas of the
quarterly meeting—which warn held on Wednexday --
viz.. the consideration of the Local Government
Act, respecting the sanitary condition of the
borough—was adjourned until the 30th inst. The
question of lighting the town for the ensuing year
was then discussed at some length, and ended in the
present Gas Company agreeing to light the town at
the rates of last year. A district police rate of 13/4d.
was proposed and carried ; also the lettiag of a
butcher's Mull consequent on the melancholy (lentil
of the hte Mr. A. Balput. It is with much regret
we have to record thq first instance since the
Municipal Act has been in operation here of a vote of
censure being passed on one of the members of the
corporate body. At the commencement of the pro-
ceedings, Mr. T. Legg, builder, and councillor for
the south ward, attacked the Chairman (J. Jeflonl,
Esq.,) in language to which we shall not further
refer, and which of course the meeting would not
put up with. The Chairman threatened to vacate
his position unless supported, when a simultaneous
feeling was expressed against Mr. Legg, who retired
from the council chamber, upon which a vote of
maitre was passed and unanimously carried.

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