The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-05-04 00:00:00

POOLE.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. -The usual fortnightly meeting
of the Guardians of the Poele union was held at the beard.
room, Lone-fleet, on Thursday, when there were present:-
Messrs. J. Hayman (chairman), It. Slade (vice-chairman).
G. Curtis, E. C. Oakley, It. C. Kele W. MeWhIA, F. Mules,
C. M. Crumpler, E. 11. Elliott, J. Rawlins, J. Buckley,
elected guardians; and Messrs. T. Slade, jun., and G. 11.
Dutch, guanlians es-oitei... This was the first meeting of
the newly-elected tisane Mr. J. Hayman was again
elected chairman, and Mr. T. W. Green vicechairman for
the ensuing year. The Finance and Assessment Com-
mittees were re-apfeented, Mr. Elliott taking the place of
Sire Abbott, decease&
AMATEUR THEATRICALS. -00 Wednesday and Thursday
last the Poole Amateur Theatrical flub gave two more
pelformaLces at the Antelope Hotel Assembly Royals,
and eith great success. On Wednesday evening the room
was crowded, and very few oh the 1111hiltOLD rieervesl
seats wens unoccupied. Profeesional ..tetre...es wen:
engaged to represent all the female characters -these were
Miss E. Wiled, of the Strand, Vaudeville, awl New
Royalty Theatres, Miss M. Montgomery-. and 141-a C.
Roger, Mr. Stirling Coyee's admirable comely, "Every.
body's Friend," wax performed in a manner that delighted
all present The riot was as follows ; -Mr. Felix
Featherley. Mr. l'. K L Budge: Mr. leelirook, Ur. R.
Aldridge ; Nlajor Wellington he Boot., Mr. D. Lewin ;
I Trap, Ur. W. A. Stone; Mrs. Felix Feritherley, Miss M.
Monteousere Mrs. Swatelown, Min E. Wilier: Mrs.
Major de leede Mies C. Iteeers. Mr. Budge acted ex-
tremely well, as did also Mr. D. Lewis.. Mr. Reginald
.11ilridge as Mr. leetwook hail a part which, though lees
prominent than the others just mentioned. required no
little skill, and his acting was all that could be desire&
Nlik4 Wilier was an admirable Mrs. Swandown, fell of
animation and fun, and at the same time sensible and
shrewd. Mrs. Featherley hail in Miss Montgomery an
I.hle repreeeetative, who was quite mistress if her part,
and Mies C. Regers very efficiently elleil the character el
Mrs. Maier de Boots. At the clime of the comedy there
was loud applause. which was fully merited le the per.
formens one and all. The owes tainmxut cenclnikel with
the burlesique tragic opera, " Itieuliades Furies.; lite
eltaracters were: -Artax ~,,, inous Ming of I eifea), Mr.
It. Aldridge F 11.1104 (I'HIM. Minister) Mr. P. E. Is
hinder: General Bouthestes Furiieo
,sir. D. Levin :
Distatliina, Miss M. Montgomery. Mr. Reginald Aldridge
was quite successful as the king, and Mr. IL Lewin, in
leitobaste., provoked continuous laughter. Mr. Midge
tilled his part with his well known ability. Miss 31ont-
gienery woe deserve! applause both by her astute awl
singing. On Thursday evening the performance com-
menced with Morton's farce, "Ticklish TillleS," the ehar-
actors being sustained as fellows :-Sir William It lonely
(ii Jacobite leader), Mr. F. Tracers: Bodkins fa
lieendrapere Mr. W. A. Stone; leuneelot Griges. Mr.
Lewin ;Jansen Dutch sinneglerk Mr. P. E. 1.. Budge ;
Mrs. Griggs, Miss E. Weser ; Miss ". Rogers
Dot esamee to letilkinse Miss M. elontgomery. The
scene is at Weymouth, awl the thief incident is the
escape of Sir William Ramsay from erre,t for political
?ffences. It was followed by " Evervlsele's Friend" awl
' Itembastes Furies..." the cast 'Willa the ,1111 e as on the
previous evening, and the acting of the same exeellence
The scenery was lent by Sir Ivor It. Guest, Bart,
if
Canter.' Manor, and all the setere arrangements were
admirably earried out by Mr. W. A. Stone. Thc ilreefes
were supplies! by Mr. Illarrixon, of Bow.street, London.
The Poole flueeen
.sie -.nil occupied the orchestra. and
pluyed efficiently, under the leadership of Mr. W. Arthur.
All !muse and thanks are due to the mezolers of the
poole Dreejatte flub for the excellent enterteinments
they hove given during the pest season, and we are sure
that those who attended their performances will wish
thesis every Aleeesal In their undertakings.
Pran esseeni, Thursday eeede the Ilayor()Ir M. Efate.
Welch). Aidcreue Re:Mrs, Mmes. C. J. Stone, W. D. Dugtlale,
and J. 11. Durrell

Tilt shames rovorgs.
"1"" •”. eumtnonal by Mary Blundell for
Lueulting her • n Semi, lay last —Omni:Mama said she was
LA. hr w,th Per hiesliand, when elefendent interfered.
‘" at" ut to strike her but defendant was "too
quick for her," and tellod linT; and unmated the aasault several
Mark • young girt said sirs SweetapPle
called Mrs Mundell a pmetitute, who went hi strike her; but
defendant struck first. stunning the complaiiiml—flefendmit :
Sou bed, wicked tirt : you are tutored to defenev, Mrs
Sweetened° mid the Blundell, were quarrelling, and Mrs
Blundell made Danielle mention of her name, and when witness
naked why she lii so, Mrs. Blundell put down a dish .4 clothes
and struck her... Mary Jule Blundell, •daughter congdainent,
was called sad c wrAorated her inother'a evidence.
There wa• emu-run/Mon. Ay yrs Sweetapple against Meal
afillitirii The Mayor said liehad had kaag experience ; but he
did not remember .1 many of these caws week after wed. as
had bed lately, all "bang from the use of that tinnily
member the tongue.—The Bench hied decided to Mod both of
the parties over for six t ~,,,, ths in their own rewiniaseces 14
£lO melt; each to psy their own (Noon..

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Wisuluorlur A II Vanit
Maw Waking ova summoned by Charlotte Ballow for
en ensult.—Tbe purlieubi lu Pahnerstou-buildings and

Weal-street. - -Mr F. Travers for plaintiff and Mr If. T.
Tree-anion ter defendant -The magistrates suggested whether
an armhzenknt c mid out be c•nue to ; but the case proceeded.
-- charlotte Ball • a sel !she lived in IVest-stneet. near defen-
dad. Let )1. .cc I,y Mrs Wilkins came .'eat and she
edled both !unit, a.i I her I.:er,e. thee hal accuse I defen-
e.a.a oi r. th •.• ••.•naii t show 11.3. the p otenork .1 a
I r ...A IVO r N...irr I fr... Mr WM.h... POW
.:1 lot neil r dauzbter ',Ake In:' and It:, Cie ironic'',
ie.. me; they Ira.: Ert;,.-, lazy I I.°
reLirted if • tl;..y were 'hey ta, y cult 1.4 be won., than
'inv." Mr nVilkins afterwar is e tine eta, wrung' up hi+ fists, and
old would Ise WY life (.r the it." In the evening
Mrs. Wilkins iseaLi ie,eulte.i h:r, and spat in her face, ruling
hr's fold name, ana soil Ivor mother whet she was 11l hal
to I her " eliange hr Ine:c." 1,, relict, to Mr. TrCra7li
nitae,s heard about the loot mark front Harry Lawrence, who
e •reepoittled with defendant's daughter. If it wasn't true, it
was Harry Lawna.ca's fault. After Mr. Wilkins had 'rake,'
the buildings far half•an•hour witness said "I never carried a
shrimp looket." iler door looked over the place where Mrs.
Wilkins huag her cloths ; witaess denied saying anything to
Mrs. Wilkins's 51301 C. Witness's mother struck d fendsnt in
the lace; but did not knock her against the wall ; witness and
her sister tried to prevent her. Mr. Wilkins had been
threatening witnesa's life all the afternoon, and she dkl go to
him and sly "Here 1 am : you have been threatening me nil
the aftermsm, now do as you like with me." and he said "
L.: my life for the lot." lie did not say "If I were a
lam,* de -By Mr. Stone : Captain Wilkins and his wife were
walking up 3akl down, and the • amain took off his waistc ,at,
pull,l up his sleeves, and wrung his fists In my face 31, the
"ln'!"w•-Mns hth,nla Sall cit com,borated. Mrs. Wilkins's
chiloren were lee witnesis cordon DM she ordered them out.
she struck %let. Wilkins after she had spat in KMlll,olell daugh-
ter's face. -By 11r. Trevanion : Only struck her lath- face, sod
was very please I to see the 'nark there now-Baughterl
not knock her lent'.ff. She tow Mrs. tt liking spit in Charlotte's
Lee, Her daughter did say she "hadn't been a fish girl, and
hadn't cone to that yet." Did not strike Mrs. Wilkins until
Captaia Wilkins wrung up his fists -Lydia ltallom also corns-
berated ; she saw Mrs. Wilkins spit in her sister's face, saying
" Take that you little —." Viltilms and her sister non after
her mother Li prevent her striking Mrs. Wilkins-Mr.
Trevanion for the defence called Mrs Jane MirrOr' • who M
OLlyitlC with her brother, Captain Kent, at 4, Palmerston-
huildhUns She WM 'tending at Mrs Kent's door about half-
past two o'clock on Monday afternoon. First .1 all heard
Charlotte Balloon call out about " carrying a fish basket." Had
no: heard Mrs Wilkins may anything. Charlotte itallom asked
" you want any skate?' Heard Charlotte ltstloccc sar "If
yours en was tee hurry me,he wouldn't hove to sell his vessel first,
as Captain Wilklas had to hide your shame." Mrs. Wilkins said
'You nasty little faggot, look at the rags in the garden." They
remained quarreling. S hen Captain Wilkins came home she
did not tee the lkdlonts abmt. It Mr. Wilkins hail wrung his
fist. at their window she must have soen it. dew Mrs. Kalinin
stri;:e Mrs. Williams In the face ; if Mrs. Wilkins had goat in
Charlotte Ball.aa's face while witmois was standing at the door,
she must have seen It. Captain Williams said "You have
enticed our son any, and now you can't leave us alone." Ile
added "If you were • man I would lose my life for you.- Mrs.
Elizabeth Fanny Hewett, a nest door neighb,ur cf Captain
heard.Charlotto itallom say something about a "fish-
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211.1 she kept im " till she ontinin t keep on no longer."
sh, lent before thptain Wilkins, saying, '' That's the man that
can't swear ; " hut did not hear the captain swear.— Men. Mary
Ann Kent wife of Captain Kent, was ailed ; but all she could
say was that she saw Mrs !Callon' strike Mrs. Wilkins. —Uric
Annie Williams Ma next door neighbour, saw the
ten daughters holding their mother hack, who struck Mrs.
Wilkins" right and loft" with clenched fists : Mrs Wilkins did
not return the blows. but followed her husband into the house
There were a number of other summonses, and one summons
by Selina Wilkins against Rhoda flattest; but Mr Trevenion
said he would be satleffed M merely calling Captain Wilkins to
substantiate the latter—a charge of assault by Rhoda liallom
on his wife—Captain Wilkins said his site had sent for him,
and told hint what Mrs. Hallam had said, which much annoyed
hint Ile went and asked the Baena to come out and state
what they had to say. Did not pull off his waistonat outside
their 110UAC, or wring his fists. Ind not threaten to take the
yoUII4 woman'. life. Alter getting indoors he went out again,
aa Mrs. Ballom was turning the children nut of the garden ;
and he told her he wouldn't allow it. Mrs Bailout tried to get
at his wife, and her daughters were tiling to prevent her. Did
not see his wife apit at Mre. Bailout This WM all the evidence,
and the Deitch nnnlcred Mrs. Wilkins to he lanind dter to keep
the 'mace towards Charlotte and Mrs liallom ; and lined Mrs.
It Illom fo.. and to be similarly bound over for assaulting Mrs.
Wilkina The other stuuswetiee were dismissed.

Dennis James was autumoned for allowing his horse to stray
en Friday teat on the common at Length:et—Med Oe 6:1 and
William cost+.
Laikey. ,4 Newtown, Kitson, for allowing a cow
to stray at Longtime at Bye o'ocluck on Saturday evening, was
fined fo and costs.
The licenee of the 'Sloop Inn." Hamworthy, was Dane-
ferred from Thomas Hunt to ('hark,. seynsour ; and that of
the "lintel and ileart " Quay, from Themes Donovan to
Thom,* Hue-I.
potteg Corm, Monday. —Before the Mayor (Mr 11. Kemp-
We leht
0:cow Bartlett was charged with being drunk and disorderly,
moil refusing to go home when requested by the police.
ivergestit Hallett mid 1.111.4 10 o'clock on Sunday night he
WAX ono duty in "lA-street, nem the orelunls, mid saw
prisoner, who was very noisy. Ile &enrol hint wver) times to
go away, hut he positted in kicking up a row.—Pristmer said
I he had been struck by some ..ne, and that made him angry.
I Captain &taunts mid prisoner had sailed with tint eight year.
and he halo% much to suy against hint as to drinking --Fined
Ss and costs.
Pouts Corer, Tueslay.—Before the Mayor (Mr M. Kemp-
WeCh and Mr it J. St.olle.
Gevive Wyatt and Martin Cauujill .cre charged by Henry
Sandy, master .4 the brig t.lyde, now tying in P.ole Harbour,
and ready for sea, with deserting fruit the whip on the 26th
inn The mptain said Ito saw Cargill .ott Monday morning, and j
requested hint to go WI board : but he mimed to do so unless
wittiest purchatell for hint a bottle of whisky which tootle( he
Nit into itiu haw', beton: he went. Wyatt went and too. his
dothee ..nt .4 the .hip aol =lite ashore. Their &Ilia". Were
bur six month+ Defentianet Were &pm:hi:ll4lW loto a warrant.
,ii he wetter). sorry it should have happened. They
tel Ita,l a little a drink and were willing to go back to
the ship. The. Captain min he was willing to take them back.
—Ordered to return, and to pay expenses.
Cotsis Cover, Monday.-- Before Mr T. K P. LefroY, Judge
The mindful part of the Aminen this minting was dlapmed
if be the Hasid rar (ID H. W. Dlekinsed
Before His Usuar the cue of William Filmer, Jahn
Fit nii.l Thom". Filmer (Path:, master mariners), v.
▪ ph Wheeler (Poole, in:trim:o, was partly heard —lt ten. a
• for eau 40, money received by defendant to plaintiffs
u. by WM' .4 Height. —Mr I'. E. 1.. Budge appeared for
llai.tils; Mr . is Trevsnion for defendant. —The plaintilh are
owner. of the barque Three Sitters, 11.1 which defendant was I
to toter. It appearol Wheeler had received the freights of
m•Oerai cargoes, amounting to £147 12s, .4 which plaintiffs
elaimol eat, 40 -WIC third, which after deducting necessary
expentet brought it to CS; as. —Mr Tretsnion net up the
technical objection of a partnership the chip hating been
....tile I upon third," Mr Mudge denied any partnership, and
mooted the rate of 117artitagt,01 V. //erritty Mr T. Minter wan
ex,'amiutetl v, to the etallol: but at the suggestion if Mr Tre-
midst, cocurred in by the Judge, it wee agreed to treat the
el..lnt tea nutter if amount, and to refer it for settletucat to
Mr W. t 1 Baker, *Milner; agent, eeate It follow the decision.
Samuel Martin (Pm4v) v. Philip Dak (Pokavdavrh) - -Claim
et for two I.atero dkiendent denied the account,
ea) ing the fish were never ordered, and were never delivered.
• Plaintiff, host m er, celled itolloway, a oxen, chAd.
church and Poolc, who all on Thunday, November 12th,
defendant an. him on the road and at...) him to go to Ur
martin's and get two Intact of bloaters, which he did, and
delivered them to Mrs Dale, who paid him el for the delivery.
—Defendant -aid he could bring 20 winteremn who would say
they did led see him in the cad that clay. —The Itaristrar
Nineteen within —(a laugh). —The Judge: You may bring 7.00
who Ilia 11.4 see you there; but they wouhlert be worth nearly
• much an one who did —(laughter). --lkiendant however.
said he would be sworn, anti ageht positively denied voleriog
the Koh, and ea led his Maw, named Stoke, who mid her uncle
never had them. Knew It because they had not had any from
Mr Martin ill January —His Honour told defendant he ought
I, have brought Ms wife, to whom the carrier sod he lad
delivered them —Judgment for plaintiff • ith full.cons.
, 0. R. penny (Poole) v. /tauter and Sens (floornemouth.
Claim fa 160 for hire and value of 20 sacks, which it was
elle-god had not been returned.-11r It. Aldridge for plaintiff
Mr 11. T. Trevaniat for defendant. The hiring was loot die-
Foetid ; and mon the quest on of the return plaintiffs foreman,
Mr Kendall, also Samuel Mark, and John Stout were uverally
called all of whom denied ever recei.ing sacks without giving
a receipt, and that they had ever received the sacks front
;tutor's usao.—For defendant. Thomas Wilhelm, a carter In
their employ wat mlieel, who aid Mr limier, juin% gave him
the sackt, which he delivered at Mr Penny a inure ; but he had
to recollection of the man whoreudved them. Ile wu told the
foreman was not In, awl that the receipt would be sent by
lost -Ur Hayter rentemberol giving the sacks to Williams
telling him to bring lock a receipt. which he did not do. It
was tt,gieet on his part that he did not write (moue when he
found it WWI Mot Sent him by past as promised.--Ilis Honour
hell to the weight of evidence was in favour of plaintiff; and
gate judgment for 1.73 to, mying Inc hardly thought it fair to
charge for the amim as etew ones. Costa would be included.
Ott the appliestion ut Mr Aldridge, the Judge consented to
allow Ifs towards 'debiting advocate's fee; and mid in future
mon applicatioo, he should be disposed in cam which deserved
it, to do m.—The advocatea generally thanked Ills Honour, as
it woos matter of importance to them to hare the rule laid
dow