The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-07-21 00:00:00

BIUDPOZT.

rotate lesPeCtiON.—(l.spt Atuyatt Brown, chief con-
stable 'if Dorset, &Mende I at the police station, Bridport,
on Thurwhiy morning. for the purls's° of inspecting the
police force of the I liAtrict About 12 were present, and
their appointments underwent a minute examination, the
Chief ton.stable expressing his sathasfaction. In the
afternoon, at Beausinster, there was a similar inspection
of those stationed ill that district
FIRST ,D.R.V.—This corps mustered at the Drill Hall,
on Mustily evening, awl then proceeded to Messrs-
Whethanis &hi for drill. Captain flood was in command,
awl there were present—Sergeant-Major Watts, Colours
Sergeant Roberts, Sergeant Terry, Sergeant rooks, two
buglers, and at rank and the. The men were put through
a stiff drill by Sergeant-Major Watts, and acquitted them-
selves adituiribly _ .

Pogict llovgniurna—lt Li nnuoured that we are about
to lose the rorvices of Sergi. littleld, who during his long
reriden it in the tow has given universal satirfaetion by
the excellent manner in which he ha: discharged the
°nerou.. duties of his position. We hope that our loss will
be hi.. gain, and that he will as faithfully diwharge the
dial.... of 'superintendent aa he her those of a sergeant.
It ir believed he will be stational at Cern° Abbaa,
bulairintendent Batty, who formerly reride.l in Bridport,
leaving Cerise Abliai for I/orchester, there to succeed
Supt. Hare.
Tier 1i5.4 COMPANY AND Tug PRICE OF COll-t—ln the
Chairman's remarks at the annual meeting on Tuesday he
sail rher had recently bought a cargo of c0a1.% at las. lid.,
and another at Its. Si. per ton. It must be borne in mind
that this refers to the cort of the coal at Newcastle, to
which unmet lac added freight, 9e. ; harbour dues, la. Zd.;
hauling. Is. X and trimming and insurance, Is. : making
the net cast of the coals Mr. 5.1. and XL.. M. per to
rar.pectively. This at the lowest figure, tit 5.1 per ton,
will leave the cost of coals about ss. lid. I.er ton lesa than
tart year.

EitterrfonOF ottriiires.—There are now two
vacancies in the Council, one comsed by the death of Mr.
Thomas Legg. and the other by the disqualitioation of Mr.
1.. liilrhrjgt, The election is to take place on Friday, the
tlith instant. and no one vacancy occurs in the north ward
and the other in the south, all the burgesses will be
interested in the proceedings We have as yet heard of
no nueliolates for the honour, but, no doubt, the election
will cause SOW: little excitement in our usually quiet
town. There is said to be another vacancy, o•casionol by
Mr. Templeman hating for some months resideed out of
the Iswough, but no &tens have as yet been taken.
ANNUO. Mitten Seta —On Tuesday at the Harbour,
Mr. Sa cox offered for sale by auction a large
quantity lif foreign timber, deals, prepared ll'reringo
teller spars atc. It was Mr. NV. A. Tucker annual sale
and a timilla:r of bidders attended. A capita/ luncheon
was provided at Mrs. Jarvis'e, and aftenvanls the
atieti ttttt ser proceeded to offer the various lots for sale.
The bidding was not so good as on former °cessions,
dealers wanting to purchase at the rates of last year, but
this Was nod femiloko, seenut that all kinds of building
materials has, advanced at least 20 per cent during the
past twelvenionths Added to this the building trade at
present 'foetus to he slack iii the neighbourhossl.
..... .eumersitie—The "Loyal Great Western " Ledge
of at [fellows have just issued their half-yearly statement
11 receipts and expenditure up to June :Melt 11/74, and
from it eve gather that during the half-year 1:11e1 13s. 101.1.
has lesoi paid to sick mcnilovrs of the lodge, and Liii on
the death of three members a ices. Notwithstanding this
1ar,,0 maize, CM Us, 7.1. has been added to the sick fund.
TO the management fund the balance in hand on Dee. 31.
1,73, was 1.:x5 17s. 2.11. ; lin the 311th June, leJ4, Del 2a. Nil.
The total worth of the lodge is 4a.to 1k1.; which is
thus aPPrePrieted f—lie mortgage. xialo •in Bridport
Racing,,' Bank, e 476 7s. Sol.; in SecriAary's hands
te lle. lit. Th., pnonimmefoo with which the statement
has been issued reflects very highly on the manner in
which the affairs are conducte,l. soul the ...hum... Bros
.1. Sticklanol and W. Loveriolge express their satisfaction
at the :Wulf:rabbi evay in which the hooka are kept by Bro.
Nornick, the oweretary.
(Ma 'NATAL AISRANGEMENTL—N..w that we have the
narrow gauge of railway, business of course is despatched
in an outot-hand style, SS witness the fact that a month
.2° the Lonoloon letters by the screed post arrived in
Briolport at 3.3 e p.m. now they arrive at 5.30 p.m. a sort
of "advancing baikwards," Really, this is • very
unfortunate atato .if affairs \Ye presume it is not to be
laid to the fault of the gauge, but to the manner in which
the trains are run. We feel sure the tradesmen of
Briolisort and others, who are leech inconvenienced by this
late arrival, will soon make their wishes known, and that
steps will lie taken to remosly the eviL In addition, the
postmen are kept about their work for a much longer
wrist ; under the old style, their work was done by tea
time, now it is nearer suppentime ; and we may expect to
hoer next of a strike amongst the letter-carriers.
TISK 'heves?. —lteapiee. we are informed, has been
coi 1111 l enceol in various parts of the neighbourhood, and in
the course of another week, it is said, it will bename
general throughout the olistrict We hear that Mr. A.
.1, Pithelot Eype, who cut winter oats last week, and Mr.
Paliner,llexington, will commence reaping toolay (Theri-
day). Flax drawing shows a short as well as light crop.
Potatoes are most luxuriant, and free from disease. The
early sort collie to market plentifully. anol of good quality,
at from Is to tis. ed. per peck ot Ogle Nlangololos, thee'
late sown on Inch and stiff was, are improving ; whilst
the splendid Were opposite the CIS works on the road to
Ilarhour, at the bottom of Southstreset viz., Mr.
Joint Mundell's Routh Mill, and Bothenhampton, not
only eclipses every piece in the locality, but, it is I,OliSVad.
the whole county. The meadows look well already after
haymaking. Apples grow amazingly, and a good crop
fl.ffltre Othrraiao good cider would not now be
sold nt 24t loer quart.
Local. liornax mem —At a joint chapter meeting of the
four portions of the deanry of Bride. irt held at the
National Schoolroom on the 7th inst., and at which three
of the rural 1 leans and 17 other clergy were present, the
following resolutions were carried owns con. : -1. "That
frequent changes in the plans for the yesrly religious
examination of our parochial schools are undesindole."
(Proposed by Rev. Prebendary lireadlee, seconded by Rev.
X. Monkey). 2. "That as a question of principle the
meeting desires to protest against attempta on the part of
the Diocesan Synod to interfere with such fees as have
been payable by long CUSSOIO to the incumbent in right a
that freehold which the law gives in the church and
churchyard." (Proposal by Itev. A. Gedot ILL). andseconded by Rev. Prebendary Broadley). 3. "Thlit an
as-csiation of Church school managers and teachers be
formed for the deanery of Brolportwith a view to holding
annual mectingsin different 'wishes within the deanery,
anil that a committee consisting of the rural deans and
four other clergy and four laymen he appointed to organise
such an organization." (Proposed by Rev. Prebendary
Rookie It. lt, and seconded by Rev. E. J. L. 11. lleuslowe),
Queen Puttee, Twaday.—Before Mr. T. Collet

DOKINITIC
(korqe Ilansford. LAbourer, of Loden', was brought up In
enand) by P.C. Deward, hating been apprehended wider • warrant the previous evening, charged with threatening to do
bodily Injury to hitt who, Elisabeth ilawatord, who prayed that
he ini•zht be bound Over to kecii the peace —The wife dkt nut
noir put in an 14.iiennu000.-11r. Day appoanki on being( Of anti out he wan prepared with evidence to show that
the site had irritatol her husband very much. --Yr. Colfox
rclearkol this were generally too akka to a question. —sr.
Day out It aii:itiaieti the "hr often annoyed her husband by
ip3; 1e0.,..it I, hove nairrie I awn. ither alum, with whom
'he hat at 4111 e tilll'•kv.L menially. The lieut.o,j bed
struck his kik, althou4ll he was uatundly irritated. sod hi
only itits I.le, olinforWily With her. —llr. Calk: said
no tio• •de did 1.4 appwr, the wee woald be dismissed on
prisomy loing thy out, in. HU hoped Prilloller would
ranewber the sow; he wade at the altar, and that It win

BRIDPORT GAS AND COKE COMPANY:

The annual general meeting of the sharchcdders of this
company was held at the Council Clamber. on Tuesday,
at noon. There were present—Mr. B. P. Gundry (chair-
man), Mr. T. (*.Aloe, Mr. W. (Aloe, Mr. S. W. Whetham,
Mr. T. Beach, Mr. .1. P. Suttill, Mr. C. Newberry. Mr. J.
Dunham, Mr. .7. C. Baker, Mr. If. Howell, Mr. W. H.
Brown, and the secretary (Mr. T. Male). The Secretary
having read the notice convening the meeting,
The CHAIRMAN said the report would be taken as reed.
It was as follows :
" Your committee In submitting the annual statement of
accounts, have the salisfaction of reporting that the
of the pest year enables them to recoutanmd • divideod"llll
per cent. trot of Income tax, payable In July next."
The cash account shows receipt. Including balsam In hand
at commencement of account £416 lib. 841., £4,073 Ilia 7d. The
profit and loss amount shows a profit of £BO4 di. L The
general account shows assets to the amount of £lO,llO 18s. Sid.,
being £141004. lld. Above all liabilities.
Tim CHAIRMAN said from the report it would be seen
that the eJfairs of the Company Were in a very satisfactory
elate ; he was pleased to say they had managed to tide
through the time of the dearness of coal, and this year
they were enabled to declare a dividend of 7è per cent, as
against 5 per cent, last year. In the coming year there
was every prospect that coal would not oast so touch as it
recently had, and It might therefore be anticipated that it
would be • still more pr_olltable year.
Mr. T. Gomm* and Mr. C. NEWBE.RRY thought it a very
satisfactory state of things.
Mr. WIIETHAII ; I suppose no one has • grievance to
make—flaughlisa
The CHUKKA:I proposed the adoption of the report.
Mr. T. Cotrox seconded, remarking that thanks Were
due to the directors fur the admirable manner In which
the affairs ha"! been conducted.
Carried unanimously.
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The CIUILMAN said three directors Mind by rotation,
viz., Mr. Charlie Tucker, Mr. Charles Newberry, and Mr.
Herbert E. Hounsell. Ile had much planaure in proposing
the re-election of Mr. Charles Tucker.
Mr. Baku aeconded, and it warn carried.
Mr. DCNRANI proposed the re-election of Mr. C. New-
berry.
Mr. W. 11. Baows seconded, and it was carried.
Mr. BAXill proposed the re-election of Mr. 11. L
lleunselL

sirrr- ILL seconded, and it was carried.
The auditors were then re-elected as follows :—Mr. S.
W. Whetham, proposed by Mr. (Au:Wry, and seconded by
Mr. Newberry. Mr. Janus Tetuplesnan, proposed br
Mr. Bush. and seconded by Mr. Newberry. Mr. J. L.
Baker, proposed by Mr. Newberry, and seconded by ILL
Dunham.

—TVITHAI/4111AN said it was satisfactory to know that the
price of coal was coming back to what it was some years
ago. About ten inontlui KinCe they had bought • cargo at
lie. (id.; now they had just bought one at Ils. dd. they
used to ;,,ive about Ts. dd. per tun.
Mr. W. COLFOZ said ais a portion of their property was
held on lease he thought it desirable that a fund should be
fonned to meet the leasehold character of the property.
The Cnaisstan said this question had often been brought
forward. They now paid .1.7 i a year for the property, and
the lease had about tlO years yet to run. It had been
thought that by investing a certain sum of money in
Consuls, so as to raise sufficient interest, the Charity
commissioners might give up all claim to the property,
and it would then become the freehold of the Company.
Mr. Wits-min said he believed the whole of the property
was included in the same lease, and
The SECRILTAAT said yes ; the lease had nearly OU years
to

ICWIIETIUM thought the suggestion of the Chairman
a uod
Ile LPintietansx said other charity property in the town
had been obtained in the manner he had suggested.
Mr. WHatliaM said ho supposed they should have to
give more than xs• Year.
The Cusinnis said of course in 00 years the property
might be more valuable than it Was at meant. but there
was this to be said : if over they gave up the property, all
the buildings, even to the walls, could be removed,
according to the agreement. Of course, if the action he
had referred to with regard to the property were taken,
the Conindasioners would have it valued, and they (the
company) would have to pay accordingly.
Mr. WHITHAIII observed that as they were paying Vs
year for the premises, i.llOO would be a fair offer for the
purchase of it.
Mr, W. Cotrox said as they were at liberty to pull
down the premises when the loam expired, the site would
not be worth more than .1:8 a year.
Mr. llowm.t. thought, considering now they had tiO
years to run, it would be • favourable time to come to
terms.
• Mr. GUNDAY said he had mentioned the matter to the
Commissioners, but they did not seem inclined to fix a
price. Hu thought that the general ...pinion of the share-
holders should be taken before they moved in the matter.
Mr. W. COLFOX thought the directors might make the
necessary inquires..
Mr. DUNHAM considered the best thing they could do
would be to make the property freehold, and now was the
best time to dolt. Ho proposed as follows :—"'Tbat this
meeting consider it desirable that the directors should
take what measures they think necessary to purchase the
freehold of the land on which the property of the company
is huilt."

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fir:ROWELL seconded, and it was carried unanimously.
Mr. W. Cotrox said be did not know what the future
of vu would be - whether it was likely to be superseded—
but he supposed the premises would be worth All a year at the end of tklyears—(laughter).
The UKIAIRMAN thought the best way would be for the
directors to make an offer to the Cwnumissioners, and that
might provoke • counter-offer.
Mr. Hitow• and Mr. HOWELL thought zoo would be
the full value of the property.
Mr. BAKER asked, supposing the Company gave up the
property when the lease expired, would they have to
level the ground. he
The eIIAIR*AN said no doubt they would, but he did
not think it wan coming to that
Mr. Surritt moved that .C5O be given to the Directors,
and XS to the Auditors, for their serrioes during the peat

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con.lod by Ur. liatowN, and carried unanimously. Mr. W. Cor.rox, moved • vote of thanks to the Chair-
man, directors, auditors, manager, and secretary. Mr. DUNHAM seconded, and it waa carried The I.II4IIUIAN acknowledged the cornuliment paid
them, and said the Company must think themselves
fortunate in having such an excellent manager and
secretary.
The Proceedings then terminated.

BIM/PORT TOWN PAUNCH. AND LOCAL
BOARD OF HEALTH.
A iumiing of this body was held in the Council Chamber, at the Town Hall, on Wednesday, at noon,
when there were present —The Mayor (Mr. C. Tucker).
Aldermen T. Beach AWL IL K Howled' ; Councillors D.
Biddlixonibe, E. Cox, H. N. Cox, Hounsell, H.
Howell, J. Dunham, T. H. Edmunds, J. P. V. Gundry. J.
T. Stephens, and J. P. Suttill, and the Town Clerk (Mr.
F. W. Gamily).

maw rivvecrT.
The first 'ouainess was to open tenders for new pitching
pavement. bordering, kr.., to be done in Fast-street.
Barrack-street, South-street, West-street, West Allington.
and North Allington.
11A follow. :—Mr. J. liawkins.
enhampton), I:1095s. ; Mr. J. Scadden, C 143.
£lThm
je;rextwire
J. Brook.,
Bforoour
kW:117,61u. ;
J.
sw.moid
(Bah.
Mr. Surrixt. proposed, and Mr. 11. N. Cox seconded,
that Mr. Swaflields tender be accepted,
Carried.
Mr. Cox said he should like to add that the work be
completed by the lot of Nor ember. and this was accord-
ingly done.

A Nuisw4cc
The SUIVITOR (Mr. Patten) reported that a nuisance
exieted in West Allinzton. ariaing from • drain ; it was
at the tint grating on the new footpath.
Mr. H. HOWELL said he had previously drawn the
attention of the Board to the matter.
The tinavitruit, in answer to a question, said the cost of
remedying it would be about tic, and he was ordered to
have it attended to.

RRW LITER.
The NIATOR said the valuing committee had itutpated
the premises held by Mr. Jonathan Norman in South-
st t, and had fixed the clear annual value at .Cl 2 a year,
The tine to lineal for two fresh lief* as asked for, would
be .1;711 Mts. As to Mr. Howell's premises in Fast-
street, the clear annual value was estimated at LIN lta. and, as he wished to add a new life, the tine would be
.C7I 7s. &I.
Mr. ElLscil proposed that the report of the valuing
committee be received and adopted, and the leases pre-
pare forthwith.
Mr. T. fireman 'seconded, and it was carried.
vsesNetta.
The his Ton said the next business was to consider the
vacancy caused in the Council by the bankruptcy of sir.
Gilchrist.
The Tows (Amu& sail he had written to Mr. Manley on
the subject, he being Mr Gilchrist, solicitcw, and had
received a reply
_that a petition had he. f
n tiled or liquida-
tion, and that Mr. Gilchrist had applied to the
fo
protesion. That being the case, oile.Z• disqualified under one of the clausee of the am from sitting
aa a councillor. A form to that effect would have to be
drawn up, which must be
,proposed and seconded, signed
by the members of the Council, and countersigned by
himself (the Town Clerk) and that would be sufficient
Mr. if. N. Cog proposed " That the office of Councillor
for the South-ward, held by Mr. T. Gilchrist, he declared
void, and that the usual notice thereof be given."
This was seconded by Mr. Basest, and carried, the notice
heir,' signed by the proposer and seconder of the resolution,
and Mr. J. P. F. Clundry.
Mr. If. N. Co k suggested that it would bees well to hare
an election to till up the vagina, occarional by the death
of Mr. T. Legg at tim same time it was understood
that this would be done.

APPLICATIONS. Mr. Robert Balms appliai for a e.sr ids on_prisniaes in
Southetreet, lately occupied hy Mr. Charles Barnes.
deceased. He proposed adding the life of Heorge Barnes,
aged 14 yearc.
Mr. 11. N. Cox proposed that the matter he referred to
the valuing committee.
Mr. H. Howau. amended, and it Was carried.
A mi„milar aPPlication wm made from Mr. Henry
„
"'wen, in Inspect of premise, on which a new life had
Lust hect added in the place of Mr. Henry Tsm_pler. Now.
Mr. John Templar had died, and Mr. Howell proposed
adding the life of hie sm. A. H. Howell. *gad HI years.

pit,.*d

wrong for him to threaten his wife—Mr, Day laid Hanglerte Is was thought that as the property had been so recently
valued, • new valuation would he unnecessary.
quiet well-conducted man—Prisoner laid the 51, and wig
employer gave him an excellent character, saying be ins a
9 Mr. Enamel proposed that Mr. Howells application ie
released from custody. respect to a new life be accepted, the fine to be reckoned
according to the valuation Just made.
—31 r. ISLACA seconded, and it MU carried.
GRAND FIELD DAY OF THE BRIDPORT TIM KAJLIXT TOLLL
ATHI.F:TIC SOCIETY. Mr. WOODWARD made an application in rennet of the
A meeting in connection with the Bridport Athletic Market Tolls, which he rented. Some time ago he h"
Society was held in the Council Chamber at the Town brought an action against a Mr. Martin for arrears of too&
Hall, 0:1 Wednesday evening. There were present—Mr. There were four years arrears, amounting to £l2 Pa. qd_
Wilson (treasurer), Mr. It. Tucker, jun.(secretary). Mr. and the expenses of the action were .f. 6 18... O a
il. ;be m;
F. J. flood, Mr. W. L. Matthews, Mr. G. W. Read, and asked the Council to grant him some acknowledgment, at
Mr. F. Mason. The chair was taken Mr. Wilson. The he hail taken the tolls on the supposition that the stalls
minutes of the previous meting, heW en the 24th April, wouldhe paid for.
having been read by the Secretary, after • conversation. The TOWN CLEAR said it appeared Mr. Martin had
it was resolved that there should be • grand field day this given notice of quitting the stalls to a person whom they
year, rind that it should take place either on the 13th or did not recognise as having any authority, and the County
27th August—on the latter day, if possible, although it er,s court, edge bad decided against them.
thought probable that the Bridport Horticultural Society s Mr. IL N. Cox said he could not see how Mr. Wosidward
exhibition would then be held; if so Thursday, the 13t11, could claim tolls for four years; he thought he could only
would be the day chosen,. as there were sports at Blandford claim for one year.
on the guth. It was thought best to have it on Thursday. Mr. WOODWARD said he had applied to Mr. Martin
In consequence of the early closing on that day, and it four years in succession, but had not been paid.
was remarked that no doubt the tradesmen of Bridport Mr. K COX said of course Mr. Woodward when he took
would close at two o'clock for once, so as to give their the stalls had beard his calculation on what they brought
emir/fowls a chance of attending the sports, which would in, and he thought he iras entitled to some reconiosinse.
continence at half-past two o clock. A held, well adapted Mr. H. N. Cox said Mr. Woodward had sustained a loss
for the purpose has been kindly lent by Mr. IL it was certain, but he should have let them know the first
Hansfonl ;it is situated on the right hand side of the year.
Harbour road, and only about a stone's throw from the After a lengthened conversation,
lea. The splendid band of the Dorchester Rifle Corps it i
Mr. Srgrogas ?proposed that Mr. Woodward he
i, expected will be present, and nothing but tine woither allowed the whole of his capable..., and half the stalls,
will be needed to render the days proceedings • grand i Mr. DuMgas seconded, and it was carried.
or" The followine programme, drawn up by the 1
VIZ TOWN CLOCK.
secretary, was submitted and approved: 100 yards
The MAYOR read a communication receive from Mr.flat race. 440 yards fiat race; throwing the hammer; .
,„„ . I Gnnter wi th respect to the town clock, lie reported oiss
hi;11 ,jutop ; hurdle race, 120 yards,
10 mgh— ' he had examined the clock and found it wanted clean."
one wile fiat race ; broad mum ; Judi-utile Slat race ; very badly: new minute hands were required; they had
swimming rare, competitors to be covered from been patched so many times that they were unei enly
the shoulder to the knee ; flat rare for the volun-
.ialanced, and it could not be expected the clock would
tours; and, of course, a consolation race. When
keep time under existing circumstances. There were also
we mention that upwards of thirty pounds is offered
r Iron Puttees wanted in the room of the old i MOS, and other
"grand cleaning' was found necessary
in prizes it will be seen that a large Fathering o' little thinga, which would amount altogether to a cost at
competitors may be expected. The praxes for the about £7 1-0..
nos of the minute hands had liven taken e•ty, and was
er. Dononthusetitasiatifhore thune,leinrs'tooPectil 'lllnri'flir"i';:teG;uvin'u'illpamiLid
mile race are: first, f 4 : second, .C.l: third, fl ; and
the other events in proportion. In addition there is to he &
silver cup, prevented by Use ladies, which will be awarded
to the winner of the largest number of first prizes. There for keeping the clock clean.
In • beautiful stream of water at the lower end of the field. m. Mayon said a
itevoitcleasrugg.newtedhanthdats maust.lealol li.taLnedni ;taste:be,:
awl, no doubt, the swimming match will he a great
attraction. It was resolved to make the affair well known, mr. oczotte, on examining the hand on the table, said
and that advertisements be inserted in the Bridport
T01er..., and other papers in the county. We would had been patched till they could be mended no more. -
take the liberty of suggesting that it would be a geed i t Tbwase 'Bill's
occaiion for an excursion train to he run by the BrinPort appointen to inspect the clock, and ascertain what was
Railway Company, seeing that it is a long time since one required to be dune.
was tried Mr. Ens UNDO proposed that the Mayor, Mr. Howell,
Mr. Dunham, and Mr. Stephens be the 'ai b-connuittee.

sometime.

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and that they beempowered to spend the L 7 104. neosssary
for its repairs.
Mr. Surriu. seconded.
The MAYon hoped they should now get the clock to keep
-4 time.

kaoline errucaTlON.
With regard to an application loads by Mr. Woodward,
as to persons who neglected or refused to eay toll., he was
informed that the best way woukl be for huu to take what
proceedings he considered necessary.

243 LONDON •ND
Mr. H E HOUNAELL said he desired to draw the atten-
tion of the Council to a very important matter, and that
I we. with regard to the present condition of the postal
arrangement,; convinced as he was that such a state of
things ought not to be allowed to he continued, without
an effort being made to remedy it. Now they could not get
a letter from London posted in the morning WI 5.35 P.m.
and that was generally 6 o'clock, the letter-box for London
closed at 646, so that any communication could not well
be replied to the same day, especially where any amount
of consideration was required before replying. A letter
posted in London after six o'clock on Monday, the
for instance, did not reach Ilridport till between five and
six on Tuesday, the 11th, and could not well be relined to
till the following day, so that it took from Monday till
Thursday for a letter to come from Loudon, and an answer
to be returned. Sometimes, in cases of important busi-
ness, this was a very serious matter, and affected a large
amount of property. Then, again, there was such a dith-
culty in catching the foreign mails under existing arrange-
3,ienta He prop,,ed that the attention of the Postmaster
General be called to the fart by the Town Council. Ho
had himself written on the subject, and had received a
reply that his letter had duly come to bani lie hoped
others in the town would write on the subject, and that
the Town i;OUDrii would pre.ent a memorial.
Mr. H. N. COx thought the blanie was, between Maiden
Newton and here, but it was said such was not the case.
Mr. GUMMY said what they needed was to get the tut.
inaster-General to let the bags lie made up so that they
would reach Bridport by the 1.141 p.m. train.
Mr. ZonUNDS thqUght they could hardly take cognisanc•
of it as a Council

The MAYOR sug..ested that a memorial be presented by
the Town Council, and an,ither by the people of Bridport.
Mr. llowxu. proposed that a ruentorial he forwarded by
the Connell to the Postina.ter-General, setting forth the
present state of affairs, and asking him to make arrange-
ments so that the letters tuight reach here by the 1.40.
train. _

Mr. GUNDRI" said he believed murh of the fault lay with
the Great Western company, who had given no notice of
the alteration they had made in runnel.; the trains.
Mr. BEACH seconded Mr. Howell's proposition, which.
liras carried unanimously, and a small committee warn
appointed to draw ups memorial.

DANG6ROUS PLAelkt,
Mr. J. T. linitntss drew attention to the bad state in
which the roads had been left where the toil had been
tried by the intzineer for the purpose of the drainage, and
it was remised that Mr. Shopland be made acquiunteck
with the fact.
The Council then rose.