The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-11-16 00:00:00

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The Maecet commenced the proceedings by stating th_
Aldermen proposed as a fit and proper person ki
fill the Aire Mr. E.lWill Fisher.
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as secoudsol by Mr. C. PoNP, who remarked Mr
Fisher was the representative of a (sunny long eni
honourably known in the town; and he believed he
poseesseit the requisite qualities for the office.
Mr. It Evens, whilst ;riven his cordial assent to Mr,
Fisher as Mayor and not ishing in the least to Isrernt
lii,oietaining an unanimous Tote, wished to asked the
Mayor WhelliCr then: lyel leen any pres ions arrangement
as to Mr. la,her being nosiscste.l to take office. Ile kuew
out of doors there was a belief previous to the election •
compact was entered into by welshers isf the Council ar
to who should be nominated; and be thought if such e
practice did exist it was time that it should te ehhiaw
and that the public should know all who came there were
entirely =pledgesl with respect to their votes.
Mr. Dertfies, in reels% nail he was net aware any one
bad waited upon Mr. lishisr, or that there was any such
compact as liml been referred to by Mr. Eyers, it wu
quite sspen to any other member of the Council to preps.
another person 44 Mayor.
Mr Fisithe, in explanation, said one or two gentlemen
alit
wait apiia hies _he did not consider lions a deputation
—to ask hies to consent to be Mayor, bet lie slit not
a:ace as to any preliminary arrangement, merely reply.
lug he would have no objection to take the office if
requested.
Alderman HODGES said for several years past it had been
restate:try for two or three members of the I 'outwit tense.
fer together as to who was conskieresl by them qualified fie
the office of Mayor, and he justified it on the groan.' that
it would be very awkar.l on corning there on the atts .4
Novenher to projsme as Mayor any one oho had net been
previously consulted as to his accepting the office. The
I 'hief Magistracy required considerable tine: and ;Mention,
and ocrassonally might interfere very much With a Person.
business. He therefore consislered it should IR, aces,.
Mined before hand whether the party whom it was
iisteteled t s nominate w. ash! accept. Mr. Fisher was, he
considered, a gentleman well qualified for the position ;
lie hail a standing in the tem and held freehold property.
His family also hail beiti4 long connected with the
Imrough, and he believed list was personally suitable ia
every respect. Ile (Mr. 11mIgne hoped he would he unani-
mously elected; and that his health mould he ism:served to
discharge the duties of his effice.
On a show of lsssnslt Mr. FisuiF.R was unanimously
elected Mayor for the ensuing year, and suitably returned
thanks for the honour conferred upon hint Ile then took
this usual oaths and Mr. Denten leaving the chair the nee ly
elected Mayor entered upor his duties.
Alderman A. S. lioness then proposed a vote of thanks
to the ex-Mayor (Mr. Denten), stating on three occasions
he had filled the office, arid had efficiently conducted the
business lie was sure all present would join with bins
in publicly thanking Mr. Durden for his attention and the
faithful discharge ot his duties.
Mr. T. 11. BEN:sgrr very conlially seconded the vote of
thanks.
Mr. ii Gni. said hail not Mr. Bennett risen so quickly
he should have most eirilially seconded the proposition.
Is a member trll one or two committees he (Mr. Rill) bad
ffieater opportunity than sense others of e.tisuating the
excellent qualitian of Mr. Denten, his industry, his
aptitude, and diligence.
The Males' remarked one principal reason why he
accepted the Chief Magistracy was because he knew he
would have the benefit of the experience of one who so
swell underrbost the dUIICII appertaining to the office. Ile
then referred to the past history of the town, and said it
would be Ids endeavour whilst holding the office of May sr
to see their ancient rights remaiiiing intact, and if Ise
c sold in any way increase their privileges it would be his
ains to do so—(applaine).
Mr. Ireatars an returning thanks said he was greatly
indebtaal to every member of the Council, and especially
to those forming the committees for their co-operate .n and
assistance. It was eleven years a.... since he last filled the
office of Mayor; during that year there were three cases
of felony, eleven of drunkenness's, anil nine of assaults.
'hiring the past year there had not been • single case of
felony, only three of drunkenness, and three of assault
Ile ciinsidered that was very encouraging as showing the
inhabitants were very orderly--(hear, hear).
The quarterly meetines of the Council were flied for
theist of February, 11th of Juno, and Wed of August,
Mr. Kendall, on the proposition of Alderman lloners,
was rffielectml sergeant at mace ; Mr. Moore, clerk of the
markets, and superintendent of police, and Mr. C. Rolla
town crier.
The following were appointed members of the Watch
Committee and Market Committee :-The Mayor, Alder-
man Denten. Councillors T 11. Bennett, C. Pond. J. Ball,
11. Bill, J. Stewart, S. Abbott, W. near ; and Finance
C 'ttee, the Mayer, Aldermen Burden and Hodges,
and Mr. S. Abbott.
The M MIR stataol a letter had been sent by Mr. H.
Mayor, asking for the use of the Corn Ersehange on the
antis of November for a meeting of the National Agricul-
tural Labourers' Union. Ile considered it right and
courteous to bring the subject before the Gained, though
as Mayor he rind.' have exercised Ida right to reply to it,
but sestina they (the Town Council) express...al an opinion
contrary to their previ .... s ilecioon he should consider Use
aisplicitiifl Rilotad Hot 110 granted.
useitile.r rising to speak in favour of the application,
it was una .. i ....... sly refused.
Mr. this. nen:irked he considered it was high time such
matters al hl be stropped; there had been quite enough
of such agitstiess.
Mr. K 11. Susie callmt attent• to the etitrrarit
2.s co; . 11.1. for iiiciiiiie•tax, and exps resed o hope llw
s "stir .EILV due to the treasurer would very soon se
p.sid off.
The Tows CLERK explained the amount must be for
lawl.t.sit and after some notsarks from Mr. Mimes as to
the balance due l's the trcastarcr the Coiled! separated.
The bells railer teensy iwals during the af tenuous, and
the members of the s'Orp•orati ,iii dined by invitation of Mr.
T. 11. Bennett, at the crown