The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-01-06 00:00:00

coNcwzr WYKE.

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The prUtes gained by the children attending the Wylie
Sunday rcheol were distributed on Friday evening in the
schoolroom. The room was leautifully decora•ed, and the
attendance was very largo. An excellent programme of
music wee performed. and all the pieces were nicely
tendered. Mr. and Mts. Hogger were again highly
succes,ful. The programme was as follows :—Part L
Plannforte 010, "LA Flute Enchants; Miss Lines ; duet,
The moon is gently beaming," Mrs. Hogger and Mr.
Yates: unit (with chorus). " Curie Lee," Mien Ragmen ;
glee, '' newer, ;" eons (with chte u.), " St Ter Moonlight,'
Miss Atkins: duet, "Lave and Pride." Mr. and Mn.
Ilag.er. Part 11. School song. "Sleighing song :" song,
It fairy tales were 'rms." Mrs. Hugger; glee, "Curfew
801 l ;" gong. " Peter Pip-a." Mr. flogger; son,. "Alice,
whew art thou ?" Mr. Yet..; glee, "Mars the merry
elves ;" song, "The sleepy man," Mr Hugger; National
Anthem.. _ . .

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The Cato of the schools appears to be most satbdaetnry.
From the remarks of the Cosirman (this K v.llr C. Pigou)
it appears that 123 of the children bad each got MO 'narks
during the year, whilst 15 bad obtained the highest possible
number. About GO had got 220 marks each, and tvrc.thirds
of tile school had obtained 2.0. Mr. Atkins, the superin-
tendent, is deserving of the highett praise, for his judicious
and energetic miumgement. As usual, Mr. Lynes, of
Wyka, gave 10e to lit divided amongst the three oldest
prize-t ikon in the school, viz, William Stevens.
and Henry John Russel,. The three eldest girl.,
ho had taken prizes, also receivod gifts from the Rev. H.
C. Pildu.
WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL

A special meeting of the Gtuncil was held at the Guild-
hill on Monday, under the presidency nf the Worshipful
the tiro or (H. E. Eliot, Esq.) There were also present
Aldermen Milledse, Thorns', and Robertson: Councillors
Llvell, Redone, Walker, Wallis, Soollr. mws, Ranee,
Gmbi In, Charles. awl SOVIPIA ; Mr. Polly Hooper (To en
Clerk), and Mr. Morgan (borough surveyor).

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HAWKISLET AND Till DICII,IAOL
The MAYOR .aid Mr. H iwkesley had bees down to Wey-
mouth within the last few days, and be believed he was
gOns to send in his report that day.
Alderman TROXII thought it would be ad eimable forth.
iuncil to give notice forthwith to the Loin, COMMlS-
@loner% if they wished to borrow for sewage purposes. If
they did not give notice at once they would have to posit•
pone it for twelve months
Mr. DLXXIS asked if Mr. Hawked.), could give an
arms' mate of shit would her. quireei 1
The NIATOR replied 'hit he (Mr. Ilawkesley) bad given
the limit. Ile sail th, C ,mnsission.os w,re sore not to
grant cat they asked. so they might as well put it at a
high fizoro.
CI X X. HOWARD LYD ALD AAAA X 111011.tt
Alderman Thomas said: It dons you proceed with the
next business, I di re your indulgence to make a few
remarks upon a personal iriestion—an indulgence usually
'strudel to thee who ask it. If you reniember when we
selected our Town Clerk I made tome observations. It
now appear, thesis observation; have bad a wider and
more evended meaning thin I Intended they should
have, and much more has been made of them than
I really intmded to convey. (Mr. Thomas then quoted
the remarks referred to) I have had some communication
with Mr. Howard, and I must say here that our Mayor
has acted Inc meet kind manner. I have submitted myself
to We judgment in the matter, knowing he is often in
communication with Kr. Howard. and I desire to make
this explanation In the game place as I made the observe-
tiens, if Mr. Howard will receive it. As I understand, he
has felt much aggrieved at these remarks, and he has
informed tna there was no foundation for the seine. I
regret having made use of the words. capable of being dd
misinterpreted. and wish to expire' my regret for any
annoyance the same have caused to Mr. Howard, and
undertake to do my utmost to remove any false impres-
sion caused thereby. If you, gentlemen, will accept this,
and Mr. Howard as well, in the same spirit and candid
manner as it is given, feeling it id much better to make
excuse if I have taken • wrong stew than adhere to a
course knowing It to be wrong. I leave the matter in your
hands.

THE FINAFE_CONNITTES.

MX. LOVELL CO7o-pi4;;;l;CaWiliinner in which the
bills were passed. It was understood, he thought, that
the Finance Committee met on Friday evenings to
e :amino weekly bills and for that parpois only. Instead,
however, of confining themselves to the weekly bills,
heavy bills amounting sometimes to .ClOO and upwards,
had been brought before them and pared by two or three
members who attended the Committee meetinga It was
not right for one or two members to take upon them-
selves the ceasing of such accounts, unless the COUIICII
vested in them the Wirer to do Kt

Mr. WALK= asked what was the use of appointing •
finance Committee if the could not pass the bills
Alderman ROIIMSOS : The Committee have full power
to refer lay bill beck to the Council for oonfirmition.
Mr. WALLS:I: Wth there be any bill signed outside the
Council without It. being sent to the Committee!
The MATOIL replied in the imitative.
Mr. Lovett said it was different when two or there
members passed the bills when there were twelve on the
Committee.
The lisroa said his idea of the duties of the Finance
Committee was that they should ex•mine the bills, and if
they saw no objection to sign theta but if there was any
doubt they had • superior court of appeal as it were, and
they conld refer thetu to tile C
Mr. NthOLS. : The diffl,uty might be obviated by
passing a resolution to the effect that a certain number
should form a quorum.
Mr. CUAILLIS said he was gletl that the Committee had
got the passing of the idle, and that the old method was
done away with. He thought the Finance C ,mmittee
was the proper committee to examine the bills.
The MATOR said it should be understood in future that
all claims against the Council should be brought before
the Committee, and then if there WM any doubt the
members could decliae to sign the bills and refer them
back to the Council.

Till PROPAIID
Mr. ROBINS proposed • resolution to the affect that the
Council of this borough do I edge ant prosecute • petition
sdainet an intended application by the Piers' Company
(Limited), to maks a Provisional Order for powers to
erect • Pier at Weymouth, and to levy Tolls and for other
Portraits, and that instructions be and are hereby given to
the Town Clark ta prepare such petition under the advice
of Counsel, and that he be and be is hereby authorised to
take all necessary proceedings for the purpose of carrying
out the purport of this resolution, and that the expense
of such opposition be defrayed out of the &cough rate
mule and to be made within the borough, under toe pro-
vicious of the Municipal C.irporation (13 irough Funds),
Act 35 and 36 Vic., cap. 91.
The Town CLXIta said he had received • reply to Vie
communication which he addressed to the Municipal
C irparation Society, asking if they would pay the cost of
thn opposition to the proposed pier. Mr. A. G. Pritchard,
the secretary. sympathised with the hardship imposed
upon the corp,ratien but it was, he said, • hardship
common to all corporations, and indeed to owners of pro.
party. The funds of the association would certtinly not
actuator the association affording any pecunisry assistance;
be (Mr. Pritchard) could, however, if the Council wished
It. lay the letter le fore the council, or any further remarks
which they hilt, make on the Fu!op ct.

Hmue iii r•lA4i..tl look
Dicixis •st.l he shoutl offer ths most strenuous
°Prer.i tounni.tosst.hill',..;l3:o•Ln. tnd Mr. Lowsu. alpo s ko
&gown.' if. sod suh,trirntly DIN It ,bens's spatial sus
fa:ried unanimously.