Horncastle Target from Hounslow, London, England • 5

THE MIDDLESEX CHRONICLE Saturday September 28th 1889 THE MIDDLESEX SURREY II fiARTR AMD BENEFIT SOCIETY (Incorporated pursuant to the aiding Societies Acts) OFFFIOE: AGLE CHAMBERS HOUNSLOW MEETING Nights every Saturday from 3') to 830 to receive Subseriptio -8 Ac Shares £50 eah Weekly Subscription 3d per -Share Entrance Fee 6d per Share Advances ore made in sums o' £i0 £100 etc to £500 Fr-e ot Interest repayable in from 1 16f years (at the option of the Members) with right to certain further advances for the Purchase or Erection of Houses or upon the Security of Land Advances are also made by Sales at Interest The full commercial value of the Property is a ivauced Over £7500 worth of Shares already issued I For List of fficers see Prospectuses Appli ations Shares and any further informs' ion can be obtained any Officer of the Sooiety or at I leworth but for another parish Ealing Owing to the distance tbe porters were placed from the Revising Barrister it was impossible to hear sirarcely anything and as these word were uttered by the Barrister immediately after the Isleworth lists had been revised our representative naturally crucludel they referred to that parish I hone the Overseers of Isleworth to whom I must express my sincere regret wi'l take this as sufficient explanation ft ft Though the orator Shoosmith has not yet returned to his favourite haunts at Hpun9low he intends coming at an early date He is still at Brighton and has developed into a temperance ranter and talks about the terrible evils of what be calls the Demon Drink 11 Everybody will be sorry to hear of the serious accident to our genial chief of polioe Inspector Rowling who whilst oat riding on Sunday was thrown from his horse and had one of his ribs broken As he is the best officer we bavs ever had in this district it will be gratifying to know that he is progressing very favourably though of course he has sustained a severe shock ft ft ft Just now there is a question sorely pnzzling the minis of the powers that be at the Brentford Polioe-eonrt and it is What shall we do with the reporters That they cannot do without them it is clear bat the position of the seats allotted to the representatives of the Press is the point over which there is so much controversy In close proximity to the Great nwashed they have sat for several years but owing to acoustic defects the evidence of witnesses cannot be distinctly heard therefore they petitioned to be moved Their request was 2 ranted bat judge their amazement when they fonnd themselves placed upon a sort of raised dais with their backs to the audience and between the latter and the table! There is one thing to be said that in their present position they make even a more imposing array than the Beach themselves bnt placed as they are between two large doors throngh which passes a continuous current of cold air it is not surprising that without an exception they all have bad Golds and are now calculating that if this sort of thing goes on they will all be ferried over Styx within fourteen days This prospect is scarcely a lively one therefore they are making an attempt to be removed to another convenient but not so breezy position ft ft ft Twickenham! bes will be pleased to hear that it is contemplated at last to improve King-street A committee of the Local Board has been formed and they have held a meeting at which they instructed the surveyor to prepare plans with a view to the long-needed improvement ft ft ft To-morrow (Sunday) evening the Rev A Farrar curate of St Churoh preaches his farewell sermon ft ft ft Tastes differ regarding police-oourts Only a few weeks ago the people of Hammersmith not liking to be associated with the local Templs of Justice prevailed upon the Home Secretary to alter the title to the West London Police Court Chiswick however is of a different opinion and wants a Coart all to themselves At present they are partly under the rule of tbe Kensington justice! and partly under the stipendiary at Hammersmith but they consider it an injustice for persons to be summoned to Kensington for small offences hence the movement to get one on their own account Why do not they try and become attached to Brentford 7 It would be as near if not nearer than at present The-Gtiairman asked Mr Cressrwell the architect who was present whether he could cut anything down ami he replied in the negative The Chairman said that the rooms were greatly wanted and he thought it would be best to carry the work through Mr Ayres moved and Mr Irelard seconded that Mr Brown tender be aocepted and this wa3 carried Mr Cresswell remarking that the Education Department had passed the plans without a single alteration It was also resolved that steps be taken to obtain the £300 now invested in msols AN IMPORTANT MATTER The fallowing letter wu received Brit sh and Foreign School Society Borough-road London September 24th Dear In summarising the conversation I had with yon on Wednesday last so thatyou have it in a convenient form for presentation to your Board I beg to say 1 That a practical school is considered to be an essential part of a Training College and the Committee of tho Borongh-road Col ege contemplated that if a hundred or so boys cau be gathered together without injuring neighbouring schools) the building small school premises near the College where middle elass boys if there are no others may be educated There are two special reasons for having a practicing School under the management of the C'oliege 1st The master of method can illustrate his lectures on tbe School arrangements and secondly there are pupils at hand for a Criticism a class that is in which lessons are given by students in presence of their fellows and their teachers and subjected to criticism afterwards My Committee would like to be assured that yonr Board will not raise any objection to snch a School if snch an establishment should be found to be feasible II That in providing practice under supervision for the 130 students of the College in its present location my Committee has the advantages of using one of the neighbouring Board Schools The students have been sent into to the School in numbers and at terms and for periods agreed upon by the Principal 'of the College the Lecturer on method and the Head Master of the School While in School tbe stuients have given themselves entirely to the instruction of the children in accordance with tbe Head plan being for the time nnder his sale control and not attempting to interfere with the methods and arrangements of the School The same students generally attending daring school hours for about a fortnight and there are periods of the year in whioh the students are on holiday or in examination op are otherwise prevented from attending the School These however are arranged in advance so as not to pat the Head Master to inconvenience or oause any sadden dislocation of arrangements During the period of school attndance the students are practically assistants ef the Head Master choosing Bnbjeots and giving instruction as he may appoint The Head Si aster keeps a strict account of the attendance and worh upon which he reports from time to time to the College Master of Method and is remunerated for bis trouble My suggestion as to tbe remuneration offeredby the College at Spring Grove should be at the rate of £5 per annum each student according to the numbers whioh the School is able to take at one time and I think that if your Board and tbe Governors of the Blue School Isleworth and the Managers of the British School at Brent-ford will kindly co-operate the members might be something like 2 Spring Grove 4 or 5 Isleworth and 7 or 8 Brentford It has been hinted to U3 that there is room for a good school at Hounslow If it should appear to be undesirable to have a small College School at Spring Grove and the Education Department should sanction the distance perhaps you will kindly tell me what facilities your Board would be prepared to offer and in your opinion what site size and grade of School would supply a need if one really exists Although we shall probably not be in working order at Spring Grove till next Lady Day it is very important that we should have the course of proceedings settled at the earliest possible moment I trust therefore that this communication will be in time for meeting and respecting the offer to wait upon the Board with any further Yours faithfully Alfred bourne Mr Brougham suggested that the Board should consider the letter at the next meeting and this coarse was adopted HOUNSLOW CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING Last Friday night the second meeting of shareholders of the Hounslow Constitutional Club Company Limited was held at Orchard House Mr Barber was elected to the chair he being supported by Mr Beldam Mr Cobb Mr Fisk Mr Bacon Mr Machell Mr Carter Cooper Pope Spooner and others The meeting was well attended After the minutes of the last meeting had been read The Secretary (Mr Wheeler) read the report of the Board of Directors which was as follows Gentlemen -Yonr directors have the pleasure to Gentlemen -5 1 our directors nave rue pleasure to Mr Horace Bacon then made his report cy follows At the request of the Directors and on behalf of the shareholders in the above Club I have made an audit of the balance sheet of the Company which I find to be correct and have no hesitation jn pronouncing a full and fair balance sheet showing the true state of affairs of the Company the 6ame has I believe been exhibited in theClttl for the statutory time of seven days having bean first subscribed by me The books and accounts cf the Company are well and neatly kept by the Secretary and are fairly well ap to date with the exception of the share ledger which I am of opinion should be at onoe put in hand and finished at the convenience I am of opinion that in accordance with Shedffle Table A of thte Act whsrein it is stipulated that the directors shaU cause a true account to be kept Of the Credits and Liabilities of the the Directors onld have a small ledger opened showing all chases and payments ou account or in settlement of such purchases and giving a full and detailed account of all furniture fittings utensils and plant whioh may have been bought by the Company Thiel consider the more desirable as it is possible that the Club perhaps in the hereafter make some additions to those fittings in whioh case in process of time a question might arise as to their Ownership Once written np in a ledger they would be a record for all time but nnder the present arrangement the invoices might get lost or Hqrace Bacon (auditor) September 12th 1889 He read the following balance sheet which he thought was highly satisfactory Balance sheet of the Hounslow Constitutional Club Company Limited made up to 11th September 1889 Capital and Liabilities Capital 357 shares (329 shares at 10s and 28 at 5s) 171 10 0 Arrears 7 0 0 Debts and Liabilities 113 7 3 Balance (disposable for payment of dividend) 20 7 312 4 10 Property held by the Company Lease of Orchard House estimated at 52 10 Furniture and fittings 179 12 1 Books and Printing 18 4 11 Rent due from Club 25 0 0 Allotments not paid (as per contra) 7 0 Balance at bankers 29 17 10 i 312 4 10 By balance 20 7 7 Examined and found correct vouchers viewed Horace Bacon Auditor Hounslow September llthr 1889 The speaker then reviewed the development of the club and concluded by remarking he was sure they would be pleased to hear that since the balance sheet was out on the 11th September they had allotted no less than ninety-eight Shares (hear hear) up to that date the number was 357 He believed some fifteen or twenty more were promised and they wanted a few more besides Only 350 shares had been guar mbeed so he thought the total was the more especially appreciable (hear hear) The Chairman having moved the adoption of the reports including the one from the auditor It was seconded by Mr Beldam in a brief speech and it was put and carried nem con The next business was that of electing two directors in the place of the Messrs Ellis Mr Barber suggesting that the old members be elected together with Mr Bacon and Mr Home both of whom had done a great deal for the Club Mr Spooner asked for particulars of the attendance of the Directors but the Chairman said it would take considerable time to make out and asked that his statement might be taken that the Directors were satisfied with the attendance of their colleagues Mr Simmonds thought it would have been better for the shareholders if they had proposed the two gentlemen who had been proposed by the Directors The old direotors were Messrs Beldam Bowden Barber Barber Berry Cobb Cooper Ellis Ellis Fisk Machell and Pemberton The Chairman intimated that both the proposer and seconder were willing to withdraw their resolution Mr Beldam said he was pleased to withdraw his-proposal and Mr Cobb as seconder said he would Mr Brougham then rose and proposed the re-election of the old Directors with the exception of the Messrs Ellis and in their place Mr Bacon and Mr Edward Horne As the former he had never met him before but he could say having had a good deal of experience in the matter of balance shetts that he had presented one that would do credit to any chartered accountant from the City of London (applause) Mr Horne also he felt sure took the greatest interest in the Club Mr Spooner seconded in a few brief remarks It was then put and carried unanimously Mr Spooner said that he would ask at the next ir opuuuci cam uu -rrr exceedingly gratifying to both officers and men of every corps and though the movement has met with success from the first moment it was started we believe thatasevery battalion will now be equipped as fully as Hie regular army in future it will act as a great incentive for young men to join aud thus materially add to the success already achieved The Lord Committee have decided to provide all the items laid down by Lord Wolseley as positively essential these consisting of accoutrements complete (including pouches to carry 70 rounds) great coats haversacks water-bottles and mess tius Not only this have they resolved but also to relieve of liability those corps who have already provided themselves with the articles mentioned and extended the payment for them over two or three years This will involve an expenditure of something like £16000 whilst at the present moment there if about £45000 in hand The way the surplus is to be expended has not been yet decided but it is likely that it will be used to provide valises the want of which is greatly felt whilst the Government dep6bs it is rumoured will provide such articles as tents and camp stores Volunteers may now congratulate themselves for their constant efforts to gain what is essentially necessary have at last been crowned with success almost beyond their wildest expectations and in amonthorsowemay hope all cause for complaint in this direction will be removed Not only'have they gained what they sought but they have also had an excellent opportunity of judging in what light the public view their endeavours The latter they have found even more favourable than they expected NOTES As will be seen from the balance sheet the Hounslow Constitutional Club Company Limited is in a highly flourishing condition and the Directors expect shortly to be in a position to declare a dividend Snch a satisfactory report as that presented to the shareholders on Friday ought to have the effect ot very many more shares being taken up for it has tamed oat a really sound investment ft ft There is no getting away from the fact that the Conservatives of the Brentford Division have gained a glorious victory at the late revision af the lists The figures show a gain of 193 as against 119 last year and yet I hear some Liberals saying that the victory was theirs The 12th Lancers have much reason to congratulate themselves upon the result of the inspection held this week by General Sir Drury Lowe The gallant officer who pat the men through a very severe test on the Heath on Thursday expressed himself highly satisfied with the smart appearance of the iregiment and the thorough soldierly manner in which they acquitted themselves in the manoeuvres whilst in commendation of the officers he said that they knew their drill well and the men were a credit to them Therefore the 12th have just reason to be proud for it is justifiable as they are a really excellent regiment and are already popular with the civilian population I understand that negociations are proceeding with a view to a settlement of the libel action brought by Mr Hayes Master of Brentford Union against Mr Moore a guardian which arose out of the late charges against the former It will be remembered that a few weeks ago Dr Buckell one of the Guardians brought forward a motion urging Mr Hayes to accept a settlement but this was not accepted by the Board although they were very desirous that the action should not go to Court Since this negociations have proceeded with view to getting an apology from Mr Moore and it is probable this course will be succ 'ssful in ending the litigation ft ft ft Those outside the world of Journalism have little idea of the ingeniously worded letters and para- nrcmosals are the best ever made to the Board graphs which constantly reach the editorial table and which are nothing else than cunningly with regard to this particular question and coacootej epistles sent by persons who have a we sincerely hope when the matter is con- burning desire to advertise their wares without sidered at the next meeting the members will paying the scale price I receive many such aoree to carry the scheme through The which are promptly transferred to the waste paper an basket although tempting baits are frequently held idea of throwing a bridge across the river so Qut -pbe way one 0f these individuals was as to connect Eel Pie Island with the bank answered the other day by a friend of mine an is a suggestion which will have the warmest editor is unique A dentist wrote asking him to support from everybody for if this is con- insert a paragraph and had the audacity to offer TT -r 1 i in vofn I tiA Hrfkwr lllfl fiAAth (TPfttilS fflf fivfl VffftrS tiO and Office at any ti ue or by post of the Secretary BROUGHAM- Eagle Chambers Hounslow 'NOTICE The unt'orm charge for inserting flirths Marriages and Deaths is Two SHiLuinoa ani Sixpence Stamps and name and address of person sending same to accompany the announcement Births the 19th int at Whitlon Park Hounslow Middlesex the ife of Gostling-Murray of a daughter the inst at Eyot-gardens Chiswick-mall the wife of Johnson of a son fflratU the in at Colville House Ealing Eiizawife of Salmon aged 45 NOTICE The Editor will at aU times be glad to itceive items of local news providing they are sent to him addressed fa the OJice Hounsloic and properly atUheraUsated by the nave ana address ot the writer GOOD NEWS FOR TWICKENHAM The Twickenham Local Board have long been considering the question of providing bathing places and to Mr Clarke the honour i3 due for keeping the matter constantly before them The members have shelved the question long enough until in fact the bathing of youths and men in the summer has become a scandal because they have not a proper place for the purpose The Board however formed a committee a short time ago for the purpose of viewing sites and the consideration of the cost and this committee brought up an elaborate report at the meeting on Thursday the recommendations of which will come as a pleasant surprise to the inhabitants of Whitton and Twickenham They recommend that a bathing place be built at the Mereway on 30 roods of land at an estimated cost of £315 and that a similar place be built on Eel Pie Island on one acre of freehold land at a cost of £585 The ratepayers asked for one bathing place but it is most probable that two will be constructed so as to confer equal benefit on both ends of the parish The scheme of the Committee contains two things of a far moie interesting character the first being the erection of a footbridge over the river in order to connect Water Lane with Eel Pie Island and secondly that a portion of the island be laid out as a recreation ground the whole scheme being estimated to cost £1700 a very small sum considering the great advantages the public will derive if it is carried out The four structed and a portion of the Island coverted in return to draw his teeth gratis for five years to come The editor returned tbe paragraph -the On On On into a pleasure ground it will be a really pleasant resort and an advantage to the Hotel We hope the Board will carry out these proposals for they are all improvements which are highly necessary and boons for which ratepayers will be extremely grateful VOLUNTEER EQUIPMENT Times without number we have in this column called attention to the inefficiency of the Volunteers in the matter of equipment and the cheese-paring policy ot the authorities in refusing to make grants for them It is a well known fact that at the present moment Well-Known vu the majority of Volunteer corps could not stand more than a couple ol days active service owing to the want of overcoats and other necessaries and men will join and make There has been a falling off of recruits Why Because after they enlist the truth dawns upon their that they are working for no purpose and that they would be little use in action We do not refer to our local equipment has-been the great drawback to tbe success ot tbe Volunteer movement It takes a long tine to convince the British public of any failing with regard to a movement which is apparently popular but at last their eyes have been opened to the great want of the Volunteers and the Lord Mayor and a Committee oi Volunteer Commanding Officers took the mutter in hand and during the past few weeks ftioney has flowed voluntarily from all quarters The sum estimated as necessary for the more perfect equipment of the London corps has been replied Thanks bnt ours are ft ft ft A correspondent writes to me sug getting that better accomodation for railway passengers might be provided at Kew Bridge I endorse his opinion I have long considered it an unnecessary hardship for travellers leaving the North London line to be compelled to walk up a long steep slope into the street then along for a considerable distance before gaining the South Western Station All this might be avoided by throwing a footbridge across the North London line and so connect the two platforms Persons going from the South Western to the North Loudon have nothing to HOUNSLOW THOMAS WOODS FIAS Auctioneer Surveyor House Land and Estate Agent Valuations made for Probate and Succession Duty Sales by Auction conducted on mo derate terms A Bailiff appointed under the Law of Distress Amendment Offices Church Parade Hounslow AOVT BROUGHAM (FAD Co Auctioneers House and Estate Agents Rents Collected aid Estates Man aged on agreed terms Valuations Surveys Mortgages Effete i Sales by Auction ou moderate Office Eagle Chambers High-street Hounslow and 8 Albert Terrace Hounslow CLEMENTS and Ironmongery advt see page 3 HESTON SCHOOL BOARD At the meeting of this Board on Wednesday there were present Messrs Marshall (chairman) Brougham Ireland Ayres Col Yonng and Peake (clerk) THE OLD SYSTEM A letter was read from the teachers of Heston Schools stating that they much preferred the old attendance papers instead of the duplicate registers as the former showed the children who were absent more clearly The teachers of both the other schools wrote asking the Board to return to the old form Mr Brougham said it was through him that the new system was introduced but he could see that if weekly reports were not sent in the old system n-ftfVrahle Mr Avres moved that they return to the old system Mr Brougham seconded and it was carried THE HESTON WATER thic HKsruK wAitB A letter and agreement was received from the rand Timotion Water Company regarding the Grand Junction Water Company regarding water rate saying that they were not prepared to supply the Heston School with water at a lower cost than £4 4s per annum This they pointed out was an exceptionally low rate and they had instructed their inspector to call at the offices of the Board and receive their reply In reply to Col Young the Clerk said they paid £4 per year for St Schools The Board after the agreement had been read resolved to have the water laid on ANOTHER INQUIRY Mr Ireland said there was a report about that when Mrs Funge was mistress of Spring Grove School Miss Wood was absent Now he would like to know whether this was a fact or not Col Yonng said that Miss Wood was not absent during the whole of the time but for some days she was absent suffering from a cold He was not certificate had not been sent with Mr Ireland that a have been sent It was a matter of illness however though when such a report had been made it should be thoroughly investigated Mr Ireland asked Col Yonng how long Miss Wood was away Col Yonng replied that his memory was at faun tato 7 nrn laoflronms I dorA werereceiT0(j a8 I at St Heston £473 15s and for Mr BrownHMton £473 "SgMnG £38 I I fbo nr ip her £200 should come Mr Brougham said he should advocate "lrelattdandkr Ajrawamafainat Oil oyer Mr 1 I I meeting for the attendance of the Directors Mr BcMmrnmrW that after the thing had been done for the success it of Company that was possi 1 if tvr I rrVl resolution it was rather strange of Mr Spooner to have made that remark He believed that every- of tho attendances of Directors were presented it might discourage some The Chairman said no doubt the Directors would keep Mr remarks in mind (laughter) Mr Brougham submitted that the Compamss Act stated that a shareholder could demand the attendance of the Directors and he suggested that at the next meeting the Secretary might have tha attendances before him ready to present if necessary The business of appointing auditors was proceeded with when both Mr Carter and Mr Brougham were proposed and elected This was all tbe formal business before the meeting but the Chairman remarked that he hoped to see more shareholders aad also to see more furniture in the Club and the bagatelle 100m finished A vote of thanks to the Caairman and to tha Auditor (Mr Bacon) terminated the meeting ALMA CELEBRATION AT THE BARRACKS On Friday in last week the thirty-fifth anniver-- celebrated at I district under the able baton or Mr (bandmaster of the 5thRoyal Fusiliers) 1 the following selection of nmsiic dun 3 the waTes ar ceedings Quick march What the saying overture waltz selection Faustnp to date waltz polka quadrille selection of the selection lay before you the result of their labours since the formation I thi Company which wM revered on the 5th May 1888 Your Board are now able to tilace before you the balance sheet which has been duly auditelby Mr Horace Bacon who very kindly placed his gratuitous services at the disposal of the placed Company Your directors have since the registration of the Company continuously met Having inspected many sites they after mature deliberation resolved last December to take a lease of the premises known as Orchard House for the term of 21 years at the annual rent of £65 The Board obtained possession of the premises the first week in May last ani at once proceeded to suitably furnish them for the Club The tenancy was eventually arranged at a rental of £100 for the first year and afterwards upon such terms as might be mutually agreed between your Board and the Committee Your Directors have endeavoured in dealing with tbe capital to expend the same to the best possible advantage and they trust their efforts in this direction will meet with your approval They confidently expect in a short time to be in a position to advise you to declare a substantial dividend in the meantime they are most anxious to make various improvements and they trust that the shareholders and members will come forward and by taking up farther shares enable the Board to carry out their plans and to thoroughly oomplete the furnishing of the Club Your Board desire to take this opportunity of 1 Mr Wheeler whose untiring and energetic I efforts have somateriallycontrlbuted to the forma 1 tion of the Company and the subsequent establish directors feel will notonly eupply a has been long felt advancement and promulgation of the great the Constitutional Party In accordance with the re-election with the 7 ElBAwho in atfoe of their numerous business es of association your Directors now retire WHElli engagem unable to continue the very I- ifiJfo txceUflnk risk they have hitherto so kindly 4ft the By Order of the Board rendered 4 the By Order of the I GH Battw (ohalrmaa) September complain about it is those coming for the opposite direction who should be studied But the South Western Station is not without its fault inasmuch as there no waiting room of any sort upon the jown platform and those desirous of influenza can quickly obtain it there It is to be hoped the Company when they have completed the alterations required ft ft ft Cyclists are muoh agitated over the rumour that the next Budget will contain a proposal for a aman tax upon their machines It is a very deep quite a psychol-ogical study in fact 5tn them he Muaujmeut the ReveKeto the tuoe of 70000 Parish churchwardens are liable to have their houses converted in mortuaries It will be inter- eating news to many publicans to know that they are not bound to take in bodies of jjewons found dead for the other day a Conner informed the lican who had refused te takeene jury that a publican who had refused to takenne in had acted perfectly within his rights and that in places where there was no parish A livXmoipfor to Uttorta places i no has set in i fg 1 it week I commented upon the Barrister regarding tile unsatisfactory mantierln whioh Isleworth had been madt further mat these remarks were not tmnt for I valse My pet Reminiscences of valae galop The affair was also enlivened by the Military Minstrel Troops whioh gave a series of entertainment during the afternoon The antics of the men caused a deal of amusement to the on-lookers notably when an attempt--which proved a to imitate Professor Baldwin in a para- to Ifheir appeal must be i 3 ill Ci-.