The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-05-12 00:00:00

He then gave details of the past seasons aides. The
third season they began with a balance of £I4 6s.
which was reduced in the fourth to £5, and now they only
hail left a rather thin halferown-2s. 5.11.. the receipts
having been LIZ I2s. 241. and the expenditure £3 9s. MI.
But this was accounted for by the fact of having to pay
for two yteine gas. and speehd expense in altering the
platform. The members hwl been very attentive. The
Brat half i.eas.n there were 74 of whotu took part in the
concert., and the second half 73, awl the choir at the con-
cert was also one more. There bail been five MOTO
subscribers this season.

On the motion of Mi. CI'S:4 ixGroy, seconded by Mr W.
CRICK, the statement of accounts was adopted.
The 110 s, SECRETARY proposed the election of Mr. W.
E. ItiVIIER, M.P., as President f.r the ensuing year, and
remarked on the put good fortune of the Association
In the gentlemen they bad had to fill the office.
(..CAN maToN seconded, and it was carried nous dig.
Mr. J. F. 110A.KA proposed the re-election of Mr. Robert
Davis as Vice-President. Ile hoped the next season would
be as successful as the last, He thought they had every
reason to congratulate themselves on the success of the
concerts : and, judging from the opinions of the public
and the Press, good cause to be satisfied with their work.
The finances should have the best attention of the new
committee. Working down the balance from .Cll to CS,
and then to 2g. sd. was not satisfactory, and he suggested
their endeavouring to enlist new subscribers
Mr. BOYTON SMITH seconded, and it was carried,
Mr.
mittee from the subscribing members—Mr. E. Burnett,
Mr. A. Pope, and Mr. H. Patten.
Mr. Evan seconded, and it was carried.
Mr. EVANS proposed two for the committee from the
singing members—Mr. W. Osmond and Mr. Robert Case.
He had in doubt they would be as useful on the committee
as they were in the singing.
Mr. W. CHICK seconded, and it was carried,
The Msvas proposed the re-election of Mr. Boyton
Smith as conductor—West applause). It required no
words of his (the Mayors) to sing his praises; he was well
known to them all ; he ha.l led the society up to its pre-
sent flourishing state, and be (the Mayor) was sure that
under his sluduistration it must go on and prosper—
(applause).
Mr. J. F. HODGES seconded, saying he was sure that
was the wish of all the members.
The motion was formally put, and carried with
acclamation.

Mr. itorrox Saint said he felt great pleasure and pride
in accepting the post of conductor for the ensuing season.
There was one more moister of the committee to he
elected, and he had great pleasure in proposing Mr.
Hodges again as hon. secretary. Ile had taken great
trouble, and devoted much time to the work, and had
been most careful ovrr the expenditure.
The MAYOR seconded, and the motion was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Borrox Sarni then offered a few remarks on the
part season. His first duty was to thank them all very
much for their support and co-operation and for the good
attendance at the weekly 'Tactics., which had been to
him very gratifying. He was glad to see that the society
held well together. The care they hail taken at the con-
certs had resulted in gratifying enemas. The music this
time had been rather difficult. As a general rule when
they were within a few weeks of a concert there was a
great deal to do, and they had to have long rehearsals : it
would be an improvement if they resolutely set to work
earlier, as they would then be enabled to devote the last
three or four practices to attaining that finish and execu-
tion which, he thought, they still wanted. He had sonic
idea of the programme for next season, and he thought it
would be harder work still, an that he hoped they would
be prepared for additional exertions. Ile was pleased
that the members hail increased, although they did mot
yet come up to the SO he had earned. If they could get
that number of well trained voices the association would
be in a good position. Ile should also like to see an in-
crease of subecriben. He impressed on the members the
importance of joining early the next season, as on the
numbers and balance of voices largely depended the selec-
tion of music. In conclusion he proposed a vote of thanks
to Miss Lock for the willing assistance she hail given at
the piano at the practices; to Mr. Walter siregory, who
towards the end of the season kindly offered to be the
harmonium accompanist, and filled the post to the astir-
faction of everybody; to Miss Mary Parmiter, for her
valuable services as pianiste at the concert; and to Miss
Emma Hodges, who volunteered to give two or three
additional practices, and, although they were not suffi-
ciently taken advantage of, much benefit was to be
derived from them —(applause.)
Mr. EVANS seconilai and it was carried by acclamation.
The NAVOR said he was cure the ladies deserved the
greatest praise for their kindness,. With regard to his
son, it was the first time he had appeared in public, and
he (the Mayor) was pleased to find he bast giver. 'stir-
faction. He could only ray that any time he was within
a fair distance of Dorchester, he would be very heists,' to
assist in any way he could at the hai'ni.imm,i. At present
he was at the Collegiate School, Weymouth, where lie
was likely to remain for two or threq years, and would be
glad to resider what help he could to`the association—(ap.
pltise).

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r. ETA proposed a vote of thanks to the nehool com-
mittee, for granting the association the use of that room
for the practices.
Mr. H. W. llowigs seconded, and it was carried.
Mr. J. Y. Houtiks proposed a conlial vote of thanks to
the Mayor for presiding, and reinszkeil on the great
interest he and his family had taken In the success of the
association.

Mr. BOTTOM SMITH seconded. saying the society WU very
fortunate in having for the last two years a gentleman as
Mayor who wau No ready to assist them in every way.
Carried with acclamation.
The MAWR thanked them for the compliment, and said
he should alway• be happy to asuist the association in
every possible way.
The meeting then ended.

DORCHESTER TOWN coKsar.
: The Mayor (Mr. 0. J. (1. Gregory);
Aldermen T. Coombe, .1. Gallen, G. Curlew, and Loci, ;
Councillors J. F. 11.Nlaks,W. Drvenleh, T. Bennett, W. Slade,
Eennett, F. 1.. Turner, Dr. Aldridge, and A Erman.

sea NENNtres

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The first business was to oosil.ler the qu.stion a the railings
put up by Mr. T. Bennett in front of his rostidence in the South
Walk.

-11-I,allrllitt to the Mayor, Ur RaltNiff Said he put up the
railings in I .nler that the grawi might ova which never grew
before, out so improve the walk,. The CUttail were et liberty
to pull up the railings. or he would nuke them a present of
them, as he did the railing, on the other •lde, or he would pay
1.. a ytar acknowledgment, or anything that la falr, lie did
low know what he could do more.

Alderman I. oca, at whose lostswee the matter was placed on
the paper, propsned that the matter he referred to a conunlttee.
Mr. V Ilassarr mid he proposed that Is. a vow acknowledg-
ment be paid.

litc.-Nirrr said be arse very sorry to see the subject on the
paper.
In ramly to Alderman Crouse, Mr. Mumma' said he did not
claim the space enclosed, certtlnly not.
Mr rt7lolltit thought they Ought to to eery much ,mliged to
Mr. Bennett for his handsome offer, and he proposed that the
presentation of the tenor he accepted with the thanks of the
Council.

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Alderman Cooties said he did not think he should have come
before the Council abnut mach a matter. He nurgested a
memorandum of acknowledgment that no tanstmaionwas
Ch.llllud, to be aigned by Mr. Bennett., and the Town Clerk, and

Mr. Devimen moulded Mr. Tttrner'e pmpueitlon.
I.r Auuttuna and Mr. Bummer, thought they were much
indebted to Mr. Bennett for the publie spirit he had shown in
ma,. lug the Improvement.

Alderman CZowas proposed that Mr. T. Bennett having
disclaimed any Intention to amen • right to the Issid encloaed
by him in front. of his house, and mated that he had merely
dooc a, for the purf one 4 preservinz the ones and improving
the appearance of the walk, he be permitted to continue the
enclosure on paying bd. a year, and signing en nowledg-
talent that the land remains the property of the Council.
Mr. V. lies:urn seconded.
Mr. Derammi thought it would be an unfortunate precedent
to lease any pottiest of the walks.
Alderman Gstrts suggested adding to Mr. 131.11131 e• motion
that the fence should be removable by the Council whenever
they think fit.
Alderman Commas% nted.
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Moth Mr. Turner and Mr. Coombs, propositions were
oarriod, but then attention was called to the fact. that Mr.
Pennelt would now have to give the fence and pay for It too.
Mr. Bummer suggemed that they should add to Mr. Turner's
motion that he disclaim. all right to the land enclosed. and
elgns • copy of the resolution. Ile thought that would meet
all that was required.
Alderman Omars then amended Ma moUon by omitting the
pmed payment of ad. a yoar, and it was carried in that

roIITII INnI rionoyotirmut.

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Mr. E. Steele, draper, applied for leave to remove the stone
poets at the etitnume to the thoroughfare in High-street.
After some conversation, Aldennan CoONIII thought It would
be better to get something from the owners 14 the property to
make it a private court. The town would save repairing and
the met .4 • bunt,
The MAO. propollad and Mr. Div.i,ii illiCondid, that the
poets be removed. On being put only Mr. Burnett In addition
to the proposer and seconder voted for It, and it was rejected.
In•ANCI
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On several I ilk being presented for taming, complaint was
attain mails that the Council had no means of knowing their
iwaition —what money they had in hand, what they owed, and
what aco.unts ordered to he paid were paid.
.thlennan Causes moved that no order be signed tin the
balance in the Treasurer's bands is shown, and they knew what
there is still due.

Mr MAN rrr seconded.
Alderman Ilsims supported the motion.
Mr. Tt,jia Ittlaalted It would be hard on the pensone
receiving eateries
Mr. Comm added that exception to hia motion.
The question of the relative dudes of the Town Clerk and
Treasurer were again discuasal. and Alderman Coon's Insisted
the Treasurer sheatld be only a banker, and that the Town Clerk
should do everything else.
The motion WU 0171.1.

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A lettnr was read from Colonel Ilan, &Sling for the free use
of the old Cunt Exchange at; nervation and reading room for
the militia during their training at Dorchester.
Granted unanimously.
SALISICILT WALL
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Tendeni were opetiod-forTermint-fenting for flaihiburr field
Mr. K. Hazel offered to do the work "In his usual style " for
£3166, ; and Mr. J. L Tracy for r. 28 1. on the motion of
Mr. Rtitatrr, mounded by Mr. Tl'llXl4, the lowest tender was
&melded.
A Ictter was read from Mr. Hagel, addremed to Om " honour-
able corporate body," inquiring why he had not the chance of
tendering torn pair of scAter for the Waterworlui. It sunned
scale. to weigh I cwt, were required, but It wan arid no
inwulunw had yet been nude

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Ile Skate was grant° I cove to make another opening In the
invoment In Innity.strect. on the =Me terms al taw other
grater., were allowed.

MCUIV 000111 W, ihA enish, Galpin. Aldridge, and Turner were
appointed a " haniring committee " foe placing Gwent et shields
In the