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London, England, 1866-05-31 00:00:00

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LAW INTELLIGENCE—This Day

BA IL COURT.
(Before Mr. Justice Mellor and a Common Jury
DIOBY V. JONES AND ANOTHER.

This was an action by the plaintiff, who is a printer in
partnership with Mr. Atherton, carrying on business in
Chancery-lane, for an alleged libel which appeared in the
Morning Advertiser on 27th February last.

Mr. D. Seymour, Q.C., and Mr. iridgeman appeared for
the plaintiff, and Mr. Coleridge, Q.C., and Mr. Bernard for
the defendant.

Mr. D. Seymour stated the case, from which it appeared
that the present action arose out of a letter signed by the
proprietor of the South London News and Croydon Free Press,
the former of which is defunct, and were the property of
a person named Cannon, whom the learned counsel'
described "as connected with the press, and a person of
some literary pretension." The plaintiff and his partner
printed the papers in question, but some difference arising
between the parties, Cannon becoming gradually in
arrear, the plaintiff declined to continue to print the
papers. Some legal proceeedings took place, and ulti-
mately the letter which constituted the libel was inserted
in the Morning Advertiser.

There was another action by Mr. Atherton, but before
witnesses were called an arrangement was entered into,
and the proceedings terminated.

Mr. Coleridge stated that the letter in question had
been inserted inadvertently, and without the knowledge of
the editor.

THOMPSON V. SHAW.
This was an action brought by the plaintiff to recover
the amount of a bill for refreshments supplied by order of
the defendant to a number of persons who were invited on
the 14th of August last year to participate in the pleasures
of a croquet party and ball at the Staff College, Frimley.
Mr. Brown, Q.C., said his client was formerly messman
at the Military College at Frimley, and in August last it
was proposed by the officers to give a croquet party and
ball to their friends. The plaintiff was appointed to supply
the refreshments, and he agreed to do so at 3s. 6d. a
head for supper, and Bd. a head for tea. There were,
according to his client's computation, 150 persons at
least present, and they did ample justice to the
refreshments provided. The tea was served at
4 o'clock, and there was a brisk demand for it up to nearly
9 o'clock in the evening, the hour fixed for the supper. As
the amusements commenced at two, it was not unreason-
able to suppose that some of the party omitted to take
dinner, and plaintiff suffered accordingly. (Laughter.)
The ladies consumed an enormous quantity of tea, and the
more substantial viands were generally welcomed by the
gentlemen. After the ball ho sent in his bill, when pay-
ment was refused, on the ground that he (plaintiff) had
contracted to do the thing at 2.3. Bd. per head, with tea for
6d. The defendant, labouring under this notion, made up
an account for 100 persons at that figure, but the plaintiff
refused to accept less than 3s. 6d for the supper and Bd.
each for the tea; and it was for the difference between the
two' sums that the action was brought.

The plaintiff, in his examination, said—l engaged to
supply the supper at the Croquet party at the college at
Frimley in August last. My charge was 3s. 6d. a head
for the supper, and Bd. for tea. I never agreed to do it for
less. I could not do it. Things were too dear. I had
cold lamb, ham, tongues, fowls, pigeons, lobsters, lobster
salids, jellies and fruit of all kinds, on the supper table,
and with the tea I supplied cut bread and butter, cake
and biscuits in profusion. Tea and coffee was served at
4 o'clock, and continued to receive attention unti). 9 o'clock,
when I ordered it to bo removed for supper—(laughter)--
but Capt. Shaw ordered it to remain, and so it did. Supper
was served at nine, and was a good 'un. (Laughter.) I never
was found fault with before. I know the guests relished
the provisions. (A laugh.) As the dishes were emptied
I had them replenished. There were, I should say, 150
people there, at least. There was dancing after supper.
My son cooked the provisions and afterwards made out
the account. I was from home when this was done. Soda
and brandy, cigars and cards were supplied for the wall
flowers. (Laughter.) Those are persons who did not
dance. Capt. Shaw sent for my account, and when it was
rendered he said I had overcharged. I never agreed for
supper at 2s. 7d. Fowls were 6s. a pair. I could not
supply tea for Gd. a head. Why, one cup is charged 6d in
the mess-room on ordinary occasions, and look at the
quantity they took while mine was on the table. I put
an extra penny on the next tea I supplied. (Laughter.)
Cross-examined by Mr. Iluddleston—l will swear that
the letter I have in my hand is respecting the party.
That is to the best of my recollection. I was blowed up
by gas some time ago, and I can't recollect so well as I
used. (Laughter.) The letter does not refer to the par)y
which was held on the 15th of September, but to the one
held in August ; that is, to the best of my belief. There
were over2oopersons at the September party, but I did not
get paid for more than 180, and that I had to wait six
months for. (Laughter.) My son used to act for me. I
don't know that he wrote for a copy of the supper bill of
fare. There's been a good many parties. I will swear
there were more than 100 persons present at the August
party
The case will probably last the whole day.

COURT OF DIVORCE.
(Before Sir J. P. Wilde, without Juries.)

WILSON V. WILSON, THE QUEEN'S PROCTOR INTERVENING.
Ia add case the wile had obtained a dueraa niJi on the
ground of her husband's cruelty and adultery, but infor-
mation having come to the Queen's Proctor that she had
been guilty of adultery, he applied to the court to have the
decree reversed. The defence was an alibi.

The Solicitor-General and Dr. Spinks were counsel for
the Crown; Mr. D. Seymour, Q.C., and Dr. Swaby for the
petitioner; and Mr. S. Hill for the respondent.
The case was not concluded at the rising of the Court.

Royal Dramatic College.

The annual meeting of the above institute was
held yesterday on the stage of the Adelphi Theatre;
Mr. B. Webster in the chair. There was a numerous
attendance of the profession, and amongst others
Miss Sarah Booth was present. This lady is nearly
90 years of age, and was a favourite with the play-
goers of the early part of the present century.
Mr. ANSON, the secretary, read the report, which
was as follows :
"Fortunately for dramatic art, the royal family of the
present day give to the theatres their constant patronage ;
and it is with pleasure the council refer to the gracious
kindness of the Prince of Wales in attending at the college
on the sth of June last, formally to open the central 110,
and thus to associate himself with his lamented father, in
completing a work for which the members of the theatrical
profession will ever feel grateful. It will be recollected that
the late Mr. T. P. Cooke bequeathed to the college £3,000
Government Stock, and that the interest of £2,000 was to
be appropriated from time to time as a prize for the best
national or nautical drama. In answer to advertisemento,

23 dramas were presented, which, under the terms of the
will, had to be placed.in the hands of some competent per-
son, who was to choose six, and from the six so obtained
the council was to select one. Mr. J. Pa'grave Simpson
generously undertook the labour, and the prize was awarded
to Mr. A. R. Slous. The next duty of the council was to

offer the drama for representation, and proposals are now
under consideration. The anniversary of the birthday of

the late Mr. T. P. Cooke, which was also the anniversary
of the birthday of our great dramatist, Shakspere, was cele-
brated in the central hall of the college on the 23d April
last, and the interest of the remaining sum of £l,OOO be-
queathed by Mr. T. P. Cooke was disposed of in the manner
required. The stained glass windows referred to in the last
report have been supplied by the gentlemen who promised
them, and are acknowledged to have greatly added to the
beauty of the central hall. The council have to thank many
liberal donors for contributions to the central hall, and the
funds of• this institution, which have been duly acknow-
ledged. It is gratifying to the council to be able to report
that the inmates of the college continue to enjoy the bless-
ings of health and comfort to an extent greater than per-
sons of advanced age usually experience, and that their ex-
pression of gratitude to their friends who have benevolently
provided for their declining days are frequent and sincere.
Since the last annual meeting a vacancy at the college has
occurred by the death of Mr. Eugene Macarthy, which will
have to be supplied by election from the candidates, due
notice of which will be given. An account of the receipts
and payments of the past year and a balance sheet will be
printed for distribution among the subscribers at the meet-

ing. The exertions of the council, and the ready and willing
assistance afforded them by all branches of the profession,
caused the fancy fair of last year to be one of unusual bril-
Haney and profit. This gratifying result has enabled the
council to add considerably to the funds of the college.
This popular entertainment will be repeated, with addi-
tional attractions, on the 7th and 9th July next."

The financial statement showed the total receipts
of the year to be £5,046 6s. 9d., including £2,835
income from the Dramatic College fete at the Crys-
tal Palace in July last. After deducting for expen-
diture, a balance is left on the year of £725.
The CHAIRMAN said he was happy to meet the
subscribers at the close of another successful year.
All connected with the college gave their services
gratuitously as a labour of love, and he was happy
to be able to announce the deep interest taken in the
college by the Prince of Wales. Being indisposed
he would not further detain the meeting, but con-
cluded by moving the adoption of the report.
Mr. POWELL seconded the resolution, which was
agreed to unanimously.
The other resolutions, which were of a formal
character, giving votes of thanks to the wardens,

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council, and other officers, were spoken to by Messrs. 7 T. R. Anderson, Toole, Reddish, Stuart, May,
Gruneisen, Mr. A. Wigan, and others, and the pro-
ceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the
chairman for his many services to the college.