The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-03-29 00:00:00

PETTY SESSIONS.

FRIDAY.
Before 001. Paget. Mr. W. Rolls-Fryer, and Mr. E.
Parke.—John Rowland, dealer of Sturminster
Newton, was summoned for using greyhounds in
pursuit of game on the Bth of March.—A keeper
named Edwin Hoare said he saw two greyhounds
chase a hare into a corner at Kingston I y, the
property of Mr. Blokes. —He looked about and saw
the defendant on • pony and asked him whose dugs
they were, and he said he did not know. But after-
wards he saw him go scrota some clover in the
occupation of Mr. Cave of Shapwick, and wave the
dogs on the hare, which started up again, and ride
after them.--Mr. Brennand, for the defendant,
advised him to plead guility, and urged in extenuation
that one of the dogs was a strange animal and led
the defendant's own doe away, and he could not keep
them under control. The hare happened to rise in the
road, and the dogs went after it and he went after the
dogs to endeavour to stop them. It would be absurd
to say the defendant purposely urged on the dogs,
when he had just before been talking to the keeper,
and was perfectly well known to him.—The keeper
I said he was quite certain defendant urged on the
Idegs.—Defendant added he had got rid of both dogs
since then.—Fined 10e. and coots, 17s. Cid. Upon
bearing the amount of the costa, the Bench
said they would make it El to include
Samuel Saunders and Tom Saunders, of Kingston
Lacey, were summoned by the police for keeping, dogs
without • liceme.—They did not al=, an - d were
fined 235. each.—Samuel Satin the same
defendant as in the previous case, was summoned for
trespassing in march of game, on lands in the occupa-
tion of Mr. W. It. &mites, on the 14th of March.
—The keeper, Edwin Hoare, proved seeing the
defendant in company with another man, who was
cutting underwood, chasing • hare with two dogs in •
plantation belonging to Mr. Bankes. When they saw
him they left the wood and went out into the road.
—Fined El and Ha. costs.—Benjamin Ricketts, of
Lytchett Matravers, was summoned for keeping •
dog vrithoat • license on March 13th.—Defendant
pleaded he took out one last year, and he thought it
lasted for a 19 month.—A fine of ss. and costs set
him right upon this point.—Benjamin Burbidge,
of Lytchett Matmvers, was summoned for a similar
offence.—P.O. Greenstock said he had had complaints
about the dog, and, on calling upon the defendant, who
lived with his mother, a widow, and, asking for his
license, he said it was not his dog; it belonged to a
man named Crampton When he served the summons
the dog was still there.—Fined 10s. and costa (8s).
—Thomas Fancy, Oreekmoor, Danford Magna, was
also summoned for a similar offence,—The constable
said when he spoke to the defendant he said it was a
puppy, but on looking at it he pointed out that it was
quite a matronly animal, having had pups, and defend-
ant said he didn't know, he was sure.—Mrs. Fancy said
her husband had been out of work so long, they had
lust six horses in three years, that she had not been
able to take it. They had paid • license for over 30
years. —Fined ss. and costs (Bs).--Martin Stickland,
of Canford Magna.—Thts wee • similar case, and it
was similarly decided. —Frederick Osman and
Frederick Bryer, of Holt, Wimborne, were charged
with obstructing the footway in the streets of Wim-
borne, on the 13th of March.—P.C. Bussell proved
the case, and said the defendants not only stood on
the pavement and obstructed people, but Brya kept
moving backwards and forward when women came by,
and would not let them pass.—Mr. Supt. Batty said
he received continual complaints of the annoyance
caused to passengers in the streets of Wimborne on the
un 4y. A constable was continually employed in
moving on gangs of men who came in from the
country and blccked up the street, 40 that people
were obliged to go into the road to pass. It
was becoming a great nuisance, 44.1 he had brought
the case as a warning. Defendants were fined
2s. fid. each without costs, and cautioned it would
be more if they came there again. -- James
Moxham, of Colehill, Wimborne, who appeared
In court the worse for liquor, pleaded guilty to having
been drunk at Wimborne on the 19th of March, this
being the second One within • 12 month.—Fined 20..
and costs (98.) or a month. Defendant did a military
salute, and said he would do the month. Subsequently
on tbe application of his friends he was allowed a
fortnight to pzp in, his father being bound over as
seourity.—Richard WilijantPike, of Sturminster
Marshall, • carpenter, was ouli,ht up in custody
charged with having neglected to obeY agjrder in
bastardy made upon him at the suit of izaheth
Nuttey, of Springhourne, Holdenhurst, inarri woman,
the amount due from him beim: 1:13 9s.—Plaintiff said
her name when the order was made was Elizabeth
Courage, she had since married.—Mr. Superintendent
Battey said the prisoner had absconded since, and
went to Australia.—Prisoner said be couldn't get any
work.—Plaintiff said she would take part of it.
Prisoner agreed to pay down what he had in his
pawn( ion, ri 10.., and 12s. a month, so as to keep
up the payuien4 and wipe off the arrears gradually.

motives?
Mr. WILSON : I used no such words as "put
forward." You have put them into my mouth.
The CHAIRMAN : Then I beg your pardon. Repeat
what you did eay, and then I shall know.
Mr. WltisON : It's a pity you did not understand
them first. I must say, w.th all due respect to the
chair, that to call a gentlerneu to order and then stand
up and say you don't know what he said is a most
extraordinary proceedirg (Hear, bear). I did not we
the words "put forwou."
The CHAIRMAN: Then I beg your pardon. But I
certainly on ierstood you to say that Mr. Voerrer-
Thomas was not givinz he own opinion, but an
opinion that some one else hail put him forward to
give.
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been deceived.
Mr. WILSON : What I salt was that T believed Mr.
Voaper-Thomns was rei resenting the opini in of ,orne
One whole not here. ( ;ries: "That's the same tning.")
And I say so still, Pi -, and I see nothing die rrderly in
making use of such a remark.
The CHAIRMAN: %Veil, I think it a reckless exertion.
(Cbeers and di•unt.)
Mr. WILSON then made an allusion to Mr. Voaper•
Thomas's party, upon which that gentleman,. amid
derisive ahoute of "Oh, oh," denied that he had •
'party.'
Mr. NYtt.tror: continue I: I am not one of those who
slink about a parish and write private and spiteful
letters. (Uproar) I speak out before the ratepayers
what I think. (Cheers ) When Mr. Haytn- was
prepared in the C on Exchange, I said I should poll
the parish if Mr. Kerridge were not elected, and I
was solicited not to pat the pariah to the trouble and
foment of a poll, and I did not. I think the gentlemen
who are now opposing me ought to recollect the
courtesy we showed on that occasion. (Hear, hear.)
If any gentlemen want Mr. Hayter—and they say he
has a party—who don't they c-one forward and vote
at an assembly of ratepayers, instead of wanting the
secrecy of ballot? (Cheers.) Not that I should object
to • pull, but I do think Mr. Vosper ought to consider
what he is doing in demandin4 a poll because be can't
happen to carry his man as churchwarden. (Cheers
The annual vestry mntiog of the ratepayers of su,t Hews.)
the pariA of Wimborne Minster was held at the Mr. Bußciess created a laugh by expressing his
Town Hall on Friday. at seven o'clock. There was a hopes they were uot voing to have all that talk over
large attendance, the room being crowded and it was very ito m, or he didn't know what time they would
evident some fun was anticiPated• get home.
Gametal McLean was yoted to the cha;r. The CHAIRMAN then said he would pot the names of
'the first business was "to elect fit and proper the three gentlemen nominate ', remindiog the meeting
persons for the year ensuing to seers the oifioe of that only ratepayers had a ti.lit to vote.
churchwardens." Mr. ELCoCK called upon them to hold up their
Mr. CIIARLSS EGLI. proposed Mr. George Chialett hands, and tiot be afraid to show their colours. Let
as the town churchwarden. He was a good citizen them remember it was day men against evening men. '
and be believed he would carry out the duties of the The result of the show of hands Was after a short
offioe to the satisfaction of all. He made the pro- time declared as follows :
position with all due respect to Mr. Hayter.
Dr. PARKINSON had great pleasure in seconding the Mr. Chislett ... .. ... ... 44
nomination. Some time ago they passed a resolution
that it was desirable to call all vestry meetings in the Mr. Hayter ... • • .•• ••• 26
evening, and in electing Mr • Chialett, they knew full 0.,e t.•-•
LaHAIRMAN : I therefore amine Mr. Chialett
well he would take good care to carry that reeolution and Mr Rogers elected. (Cheers.)
into effect. (Cheers.) Mr. WttaoN : I rise to propose a vote of thanks to
Mr, Tno*As DitalckroN (churchwarden), rose and s. a,
Mr. "spar
expreseed a hope they wonld also get some one in his
place. He was now an old Waal Mr. Vollralt•THOMAS addressing the Chairman:
You will understand, sir, I adhere to what I have
Mr. Rogers. end he would propose
Mr. J. BORGERa seconded the nomination of Mr. Mr. Wmaton ; The vote has been declared, and the
Roger,. business is concluded. (Cheers and No, no.)
Mr. Vosexa•Tmomme proposed there-election of Mr. The CmAnuaAN: If Mr. Vorper-Thoma. rises *gain
Herbert Hinter as town churchwarden. to demand a pall, it is my duty to say that I shall take
Mr. J. JOINIR was just about to do the same thing.
it. Whether be is right in doing so, I don't say but it
He thought seeing what a tumultuous term of office is my duty to grant one if any ratepayer. demands
Mr. Heyter had had it wart not doing the right thing 1,..
"
In turning him out of office. (Loud cries of dissent.) Mr. WILSON: You can't demand a poll after an
He contended it was nothing more nor less than turn' election.
leg him out. (No, no.) He thought Mr. Hayter had ~,...
Mr. v OSPRR-THOMAS : I say I can, and that it
done everything in his power to make things amicable
is legal.between the churchwardens and the parish--(cheers "kr, WILSON: That's not for you to decide, but the
and oh, oh I)—and be believed he was very much out rman.
of M pocket by what he had done. (Laughter and crieo r. VOSPIIR•THOM AS :Du competent
n as comtent to decide
of ask him.") He had much pleasant in seconding it ee you are,
the nomination. Mr, Kunnas said he th,urht that now he might
Mr. G. WILSON would like to say a word about the speak. He would not de so before the numbers were
imputation of turning Mr. Hayter out of office. He taken, for Mr. Hayter might think he wanted to
entirely disagreed with the assertion. The office hed prejudice hie election, but Mr. Vosper•Thomas having
become vacant, and they did not turn n man out said be would withdraw his motion, supposing Mr.
because they put in another to fill it. (Hear, hear, Hayter were not in favour of evening meetinge, he
and Appleton.) Mr. Hayter at their last vestry thought now it was his time to speak on the subject.
expressed his opinion that these evening meetings were
Illegal, and theirfore he thought they did well in He would tell them that Mr. Hayter Galled upon him
a day or two previous to this meeting, and the
telexing Mr. Hayter from the responsibility 01 com- substance of their conversation was this—Mr. Hayter
mitting what he celled an illegality in calling those said "do you think there is any necessity for calling an
meetings for the evening. (Cheers and laughter.) He evening meeting now, why not call it in the morning
(the speaker) contended the future management of the as usual. There is no Bell Acre basiness on now—
affairs of Wimborne by these vestries depended noon (langhter)—and no women to pass or anything to
whether or not the system of evening meetings which
_A come before the people, therefore, don't you think it
they had inaugurated, and which so far had
0, pr'D"'", would be better to call it in the morning. (Oh, oh,
very successful, was to be °°Dtinmd• (Hear, hear.) and cheers.) If that did not convey to them the
Therefore it was a most essential thing that in electing impression that Mr. Hayter intended to (nil the meet.
any gentleman to a parish office they should be sure lug in the morning, all be could say was that it did to
that in the future he would call their mettings in the
him. 'Hear, hear.) And he felt obliged to him,
evening. (Cheers.) He hai not a word to say against "certainly net.. (Cheers.) He went for the evening
Mr. Hayter, and he did not wish to speak invidiously, meeting on principle, for he believed that at least 30
There was no gentleman in Wimborne who engaged to one attended the evening meetings unless they
the respect of all parties in the town more than Mr. consented to lose time and money. (Applause.)
Hayter did. (Hear, hear.) fie believed he had spent my. &cock seconded the vote of thanks to Mr.
a great many years in Wimborne, and no man was Heytt.
able to identify him with any party or to say one word Irlie CHAIRMAN :In consequence of a demand for a
against him, and he (Kr. Wilson), for one, would be poll, I hereby decline that • ?oil will be taken on
very glad to see him continue in office. But in oppos- Monday next at the Oddlellows hall, commencing at
lug him he spoke as much in his favour as against him. 10 o'clock.
(Laughter.) He did not think it good policy that a Inat vs,t% Tv LLSON : For boa long?
churchwardensbip should be banded over year after The Climax/1i :As long as there is any prospect of
pear to one man. As to Mr. Joiner's arßitteeN.L that vegepuyeve 00,ujum to vow,
bature a man was out of pocket one year DY Ms Kr. -WilsoN : Then it can last for a week. (Laugh-
office that therefore he should be continued for another ter.) The Chairman must declare the time now; he
was *bawd. What guarantee had they the s"" won't be able to alter it afterwards.
argument would not be brought forward next year and ,
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thhabtu r
its be
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The CastamAN : I would suggest that it be kept
the year after that. (Hear, hear.) Large and open 2 days and that the assistint ovecseer attend to
important questions were coming forward with refer-
feeerchi 10 rrwiireLsothethme(er morningmatephltuyicanettlill
once to their Minster, and anyone who I,W church-
warden of Wimborne must take a very peomframt part
In the matter. and • deal of labour would be entailed
most unfair to the working men of Wimbo.rne only to
In collecting enbicriptions and looking after the mau- keep it open till six. (Loud cheers.)
agernent and the control of the fund. Mr. Chislett It was then agreed Unit it be kept open till eight at
was a man who had got ample time, and who, he night.
might e'er) say, had a great knack of drawing money Mr. KR,RRIDOR: Mr. Vosper•Thomu, I would ask
out of people—(laughter)—and he did hope that on that you now whether you intend t ) put the parish LO 'he
occasion they would hold up their hands for him, trouble and expense of a poll over this matter. (Cheers
They knew that he and those who spoke with him that and tame).
evening had for the last two or three years foregone Mr. VOBPIR-THOMAS replied that it would not be a
their own wishes in regard to this question of church great expense; the Poll at the last election of an
matters. Down in the Corn Exchange they gave way' assistant overseer cost considerably less than £3.
Two years ego they gave way—(oh, oh)—but they There was only the hiring of the room.
were not goinu to give way again when they were asked Mr. ILERRIDOR : That is not answering my question.
to elect for a churchwarden a man who did not repre-
sent the opinion of the majority of the people on tint
break ' to Mr. Hayter—(eheme)—who came in and took Milne
What is your reason?
Mr. Yostext-Titoifits : Because I feel it but justice
question. (Cheers.) He hoped they would
through the old traditions of perpetual churchwarden- ' when • hardly anywdy idea was Wu, _ . ,
ships, and take care that is future their vestries were g so accept it.
held at an hour when the ratepayers could attend,
atal(Omln:lnryod. h.clCoteniranaurteadylpeD•r!hroidisanhid.g4MMthtlthaVt:hreP. moult not ol:t
uphadreasnoteehirsn
(Hear, hear.)
Mr. Yonesm•TnottAn said after the statement of
Mr. Wilson be would like the meeting to understand •
tavour of evening meetings. Now he thought he (the
that he had not the slightest idea Mr. Hayter had speaker) had pretty well shown that he was not in
meetings. e wou(aldwiikehearto
.)knoiroartawhetnhieyr
samodhe di
raised any lineetica% m w the legality a the evening favour of them. (Rear, hear).
bli°4hadtouwiltuhaeinthat meeting for the evening. (Hoerr, saiMd ri
stilr'rk toilinT;ll;l4o4AslUtionAftmi rthajwhal: &Mill hailltiaras airy,
Oh see, and bowls).
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