WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER - transcribed by Julia Mosman 17 JULY 1857 . NOTICE . I, DANIEL ROWE, of Three Burrows, in the parish of Kenwyn, do hereby caution the public against trusting my wife, ANN ROWE, as I will not be answerable for any debt contracted by her after this Notice. . Witness to the mark of DANIEL ROWE - JOHN PAULL Dated July 16th, 1857 ................................ . WEST CORNWALL TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION . THE GRAND ANNUAL GALA and Temperance Demonstration will be held at Pendarves, on Tuesday, July 28th, 1857. . Trains will leave Truro and Penzance at 10 o'clock in the morning, calling at the intermediate stations for Camborne - about one mile from the front lodge gate, through which the procession will enter the grounds, returning at 5 and 7:26 in the evening. . The usual order will be maintained, and every means employed to promote the comfort and pleasure of all present. . ROBERT MATHEWS, THOMAS ROSKROW, Secretaries July 14th, 1857 ............................... . THOMAS HENRY TRIPNEY'S BANKRUPTCY . MONTAGUE BAKER BERE, Esq., her Majesty's Commissioner of the Exeter District Court of Bankruptcy, being the commissioner authorised to act under a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed on the Thirty-first day of December, 1856, against Thomas Henry Tripney, of Perranporth, in the county of Cornwall, Woollen Draper and Grocer, will sit on the thirtieth day of July instant, at Eleven of the clock in the Forenoon precisely, at the Court of Bankruptcy for the Exeter District, in Queen Street, in the city of Exeter, in order to audit the Assignees' accounts and on the sixth day of August next, at One of the clock in the Afternoon precisely, to make a Dividend of the Estate and Effects of the said Bankrupt, when and where the Creditors who have not already proved their debts may prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said Dividend, and all claims not then proved will be disallowed. . JOHN GILBERT CHILCOTT, Truro BISHOP and PITTS, Exeter Solicitors to the Assignees. ................................ . LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . THE CORNWALL MILITIA - The Queen, by an Order in Council, has given directions to suspend the calling out of various regiments of militia for training and exercise during the present year; and amongst those regiments whose exercise was thus suspended, are the Cornwall Rangers and the Cornwall Miners Artillery. ...................................... . BAND OF HOPE - On the 30th ult., the children belonging to the Band of Hope, at Mevagissey, had a treat given them. The children assembled in the Bible Christian Chapel after dinner, and marched through the town preceded by the St. Stephens [in Brannel] brass band, and accompanied by their teachers and other friends. Each friend had the Band of Hope card suspended round the neck with ribbons and rosettes, which, along with numerous flags and banners, gave them a very gay appearance. It was originally intended to have the tea in the open air, but owing to the wet weather in the morning, they were glad to avail themselves of a large loft kindly offered by Mr. George DUNN. The children numbered about three hundred and fifty, and everything passed off well. A public meeting was held in the evening, which was well attended and addressed by several friends. ...................................... . EXCURSION TRAIN –-On Saturday the 26th of June, there was an excursion train from Marazion to Truro with from five hundred to six hundred persons, about three hundred from a school, the remainder from the neighbourhood, and all were highly delighted with the trip. Too much credit cannot be given to Mr. Henry SAMPSON, the guard of the train, for the kind attention he paid to the passengers on this occasion. ...................................... . FREEMASONRY - On Tuesday last, a new Lodge of Freemasons in this province, was consecrated at Chacewater, to the Brethren of which place a Warrant had been granted by the Grand Lodge of England, under the denomination of "the Boscawen Lodge," No. 1000 D.P.G.M. of the Province, Br. ELLIS, of Falmouth, with some of the P.G. officers and as well some Brethren from the Truro and Redruth Lodges, assembled at half-past ten at the Lodge-room, when the business of the day was commenced. The Brethren were then formed in procession by the P.G.D.C. Br. HEARD and the P.G. Pursuivant, Br. HARVEY, preceded by a very effective band from Truro, under the leadership of Mr. George WHITE, and walked from thence to the church, which had been kindly lent for the occasion by the Incumbent, the Rev. G. L. CHURCH. The prayers were read by the Incumbent, and one of the most eloquent and truly masonic sermons which we have had the privilege of hearing was delivered by Br. the Rev. W. H. WRIGHT, Incumbent of Godolphin, Hayle, P.P.F.G., Chaplain for Staffordshire, from Proverbs, chap. 17 v 17, "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." . The musical part of the service was conducted by Br. HEMPEL, Mus. Bac. Oxon, P.P.G. Organist, in which he was ably assisted by the choir of the church, and Messrs. WHITE and others also afforded their effective aid. The Brethren re-formed in the same order of procession and returned to the Lodge-room, when the Lodge was duly consecrated by the acting P.G. Chaplain and the D.P.G.M. in ancient form, and the following Brethren were installed in their respective offices, viz., Br. J. MOYLE, W.M. Br. W.G. POWNING, S.W., Br. PETHERICK, J.W., Br. DAVIES, S.D., Br. SAMPSON, J.D., Br. S. G. MOYLE, treasurer, Br. Bray, secretary, Br. LEAN, I.G., and Br. PHILLIPS, Tyler. After the business of the day had been completed, the brethren adjourned from labour to the banquet, served by Br. Sampson of the Britannia Hotel, which with the wines and dessert did him great credit. . On the removal of the cloth, the acting P.G. Stewards introduced about fifty ladies, who honored the brethren by partaking of wine and dessert and joining in the usual loyal and masonic toasts. Their health was duly proposed by the D.P.G. Master, and drunk with hearty applause, and the toast was appropriately responded to by Dr. DAVIES acting S.W. of the Boscawen Lodge. . After the departure of the ladies, the healths of the D.P.G.M. Dr. Augustus SMITH, with the other P.G. officers, was proposed by the W.M. of the Boscawen Lodge. [other toasts, with similar language, were here included] . Numerous other toasts were given and responded to, and the brethren separated at an early hour after taking part in one of the most exhilarating Masonic meetings which from the rarity of the occurrence of the consecration of a new lodge it is the good fortune of country brethren to participate. .............................. . FOWEY ROYAL REGATTA - At an early hour on Tuesday last, the inhabitants of Fowey were busily employed in preparing for the regatta, which was to take place on that day. Some were planting trees in the streets, others erecting triumphal arches, and decorating several houses with evergreens, &c. . An ensign surmounted the church-tower, and waving in the breeze, had a fine effect. Flags were suspended across the streets, and a flag floated on every flag-staff. The harbour presented a gay and animated appearance, as all the vessels and yachts were arranged in line, dressed up in their fullest variety of colours. Boats were plying about the harbour in all directions, with streamers of various hues, and curious devices, and to add to the attractions of the day, an efficient band of music was stationed in the committee boat playing appropriate airs. . The "Sir Francis Drake" and "Forager," filled with passengers from Plymouth, steamed up the harbour in fine style, with music playing, and colours flying, adding to the interesting character of the scene. The bells sent out their merry peals, and guns were fired at intervals throughout the day. Crowds of people of both sexes, all ages, and the elite of fashion, with countenances beaming with pleasure, continued to arrive until the town quay and every nook which commanded a view of the race, was literally studded with spectators. At length it was announced that the race was going to commence, when every eye was turned to that object. . [There were 7 races, for boats of various sizes and various number of oars – a list of the ships placing first, second, and third was given.] . At the close of this race [the third] the gentlemen of the committee went on shore, and headed by the music proceeded to the Ship Inn, where an excellent repast was provided for the occasion, and served up in Mrs. SPARNALL's usual good style. Strangers availed themselves of this opportunity to visit the magnificent mansion of Place, and the adjoining beautiful walk, which commands a fine view of Fowey harbour and the English Channel. On leaving this delightful spot, many "a longing lingering look was cast behind." . [More race results were then given. As a sample, the following:] . Eighth race, a gig and punt race, the punt beautifully caught in five minutes. . It is but right to state that the races were carried on with spirit throughout and well contested, as was manifested at the close of each by the acclamations, enthusiastic and long continued, of the immense crowds, making the "welkin ring." It is satisfactory also to observe that the patrons and admirers of aquatic sports, which are so congenial to our "sea-girt isle" experienced a treat on this day which was never surpassed at Fowey, and the gentlemen of the committee must have been highly gratified at the result of their judicious arrangements, as neither obstacle nor accident occurred to mar the pleasures of the day. ............................... . St. IVES - This town was favoured on Tuesday the 7th instant, with a flying visit from His Imperial Highness Prince NAPOLEON, who is perhaps the only scion of a royal house that has ever set foot in St. Ives. The Prince's yacht was observed in the bay early in the afternoon, but it was not known for whom it was waiting till a few minutes before he arrived. He landed at Falmouth early in the morning of that day, and after visiting some mines, as reported last week, came on to St. Ives through Hayle, where he inspected Messrs. Harvey and Co's Foundry. . The Prince, and suite, occupied two carriages. He was very quickly recognized by the likeness he bore to the portraits of his uncle, Napoleon 1. He was not expected [to return to his yacht] until eight in the evening, and consequently when he arrived at five there was no boat or officers from his yacht waiting to take him on board; like a man who could not brook delay, he was apparently very much put out of temper as he paced up and down the quay, and at length he embarked in one of the fishing boats. The yacht left almost immediately for Liverpool. ........................................... . APPOINTMENT - Commander Gabriel JOHNSON (1854) who was promoted for his able services in the Black Sea, has been appointed additional to H.M.S. "Eagle," at Falmouth. ........................................... . EXTRAORDINARY POWER of MENTAL CALCULATION - John WALES, a miner, living at Little Reside [Beside?], near St. Day, possesses this power in a surprising degree. Although unable to read or write, he answers profound questions in arithmetic and mathematics in a most astonishing manner. A few days ago John was given the following as a trial of his abilities: - "One of the directors of a gas light company in London died and left GBP 63 and 11d. to be divided between 1,247,698 shareholders. The following answer was given in six minutes: - That each shareholder would receive 60,524ths parts of 1,247,698th part of a farthing." John is a man of about thirty-five years of age, has a cast in one of his eyes, and has nothing at all in his appearance prepossessing, but appears to be always in a profound study. ........................................... . A RUSSIAN GUN PRESENTED - At the meeting of the Penzance Town Council on Tuesday last, the Town Clerk reported that he had received a letter from the Secretary of War, Lord PANMURE, or rather from his secretary, announcing the presentation to the town of Penzance of one Russian iron gun as a trophy of the late war, for the correct mounting and careful preservation of which his lordship felt confident he might rely on the public spirit of the inhabitants of the place. As there was not at his lordship's disposal any carriage to accompany the gun, his lordship had forwarded three photographs of different kinds of Russian gun carriages - No. 1, cast iron, GBP 16; No. 2, wood, GBP 19; and No. 3, wood, GBP 16 - either of which his lordship would direct to be prepared at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, and forwarded, on the undertaking of the town to repay the expense. . Mr. READ asked whether a gun carriage could not be made, or cast, in this town, but was answered that the patterns being prepared at Woolwich, an iron carriage could be more cheaply executed there. . Mr. BELLRINGER suggested that the carriage, and expense of bringing it here, should be met by a public subscription, and not by the public funds. This was acquiesced in, and the GBP 16 iron carriage was ordered. ........................................... . NEW INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, TRURO - The old chapel of the Congregational body at Truro was erected in 1773, eighty-four years ago, and it having fallen into an inform condition, and being defective in ventilation, it was determined to erect a new place of worship, at once more commodious and of a more attractive style of architecture. Liberal subscriptions were obtained, and plans for the new building prepared by Messrs. G. and E. HABERSHON, of Bloomsbury-square, London, the examining architects of the Congregationsl Building Society, who have assisted in the erection of some of the most handsome chapels which have been built in the metropolis and its suburbs during the last forty years. The plans furnished by Messrs. Habershon were approved of and the work has been let to Messrs. CLEMENS and STEVENS, contractors, who will proceed to take down the old chapel on Monday next, and have engaged to complete the new one in nine months. . The new chapel will be a very handsome place of worship, an ornament to the western part of Truro. It will be of the Gothic style of architecture, a cruciform building, with nave and transept, lancet windows, and open roof, and will be capable of accommodating six hundred persons, having a gallery at each end of the transept, and a large schoolroom and vestry-rooms attached. The front elevation will be lofty and elegant, with two towers rising sixty feet from the base, and the whole building will be distinguished by its commodiousness and by the purity of its architecture. The material used will be the brown Ruan stone, an excellent stone for building purposes, and the ornamental parts of the edifice will be of Bath stone. While the chapel is in the course of its erection, the congregation will assemble on Sundays for Divine worship in the Town-Hall, which the Mayor has kindly granted for that purpose. .............................................. . FIRE - About a quarter past one o'clock on the 16th inst., two ricks of hay on Newham estate, near Truro, in the occupation of Mr. BATTERSHILL, were discovered to be on fire. The alarm was speedily made, and the large engine was taken to the spot from Truro as quickly as possible, with a pair of horses. The tide was nearly at ebb, and there was great difficulty in obtaining water; the firemen were obliged to place the engine on the mud, and to carry the hose by a boat into the channel of the river. Ultimately, with the efforts of the firemen and the people assembled, the fire was subdued without its igniting any of the farm-yard buildings; but the hay, about eight tons, was entirely destroyed. One of the ricks consisted of old hay, the other of new, and both were insured. The fire was first discovered in the old rick; some say it was caused by an incendiary, but another opinion is that it was ignited by a spark from a passing train on the West Cornwall Railway. .............................................. . COMMITTAL - On Wednesday last, an inmate of the St. Austell union, named Elizabeth WILLIAMS, was charged before Mr. R. G. LAKES, with refusing to work in the house, and was committed to the county gaol. .............................................. . ASSAULTING A TOLL COLLECTOR - At the magistrate meeting, held at Truro, on the 9th inst., Major POLWHELE in the chair, Samuel WOOLCOCK, of Kenwyn, Issac BENNETT alias BENNY, and Thomas GOOG alias GOOGEY, of Kea, were summoned to answer the complaint of Mr. PERCY, the lessee of the tolls, for assaulting Walter TIPPET, the toll collector at Redruth gate, on the morning of June the 3rd last. It appears that the three prisoners (being horse jockeys)were returning from Camborne fair, which was held on the 2nd of June, and came back to the above gate at half-past twelve o'clock at night, and refused to pay the toll. Bennett and Goog, however, after some time paid their toll, but Woolcock still refused, and struck the collector with his stick, and threw him down on the ground. The collector being a stronger man than Woolcock, was getting up, when Bennett and Goog both kicked him and other wise ill-treated him, and kept him down while Woolcock got off without paying his toll. Mr. ROBERTS appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. STOKES for the defendants. Bennett and Goog were fined GBP 3 each and costs, and Woolcock GBP 1 and costs as a caution to others. .............................................. . ACCIDENT AT SEA - The "Need," JOHNS, of Fowey, from Runcorn for Wick, with salt, when off the Mull of Cantyre on the 29th of June last, the Captain about two p.m. sent one of his men named John ADAMS to reeve the half-topsail haulyards, it being fine weather. This he had done and returned below the mast head, when he was seen to let go, and falling heavily on deck, received such serious injury that he never spoke, and died in about ten minutes after. Very soon after the accident, it became thick and to blow hard. Captain Johns, seeing no chance of getting in with the land, buried the body at sea, after reading the prayers used by the Church of England on such occasions. Captain Johns has arrived at Wick and reported the circumstances to the receiver of wrecks, and delivered up the wages and effects of the deceased. Adams shipped at Runcorn, and said his mother was in America, his father ill, but their whereabouts Captain Johns is unable to learn. ................................... . NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING - On Wednesday last, several boys went to bathe in the engine pool adjoining Wheal Buller; one of them, named James ANDREW, a lad of thirteen years of age, got out of his depth, and sank in ten feet of water; several persons were near, but could render no assistance, the pool being a large one, and very deep; a young man, named John LUKE, hearing shrieks at some distance, hastened to the spot just in time to see the boy go down the second time. Luke plunged into the water, dived two or three times, and at last brought the poor lad to the surface, and thus saved his life at the greatest possible risk of his own, having on his heavy miner's clothes and boots at the time. John Luke is a miner and lives in Buller's Row, Redruth. .................................... . ACCIDENT BY DROWNING - On Tuesday last, a youth about seventeen years of age, named Joseph TREVILLIAN, working at North Roskear mine, went to a large pond to bathe and jumped off the wall into the water from eight to nine feet deep and sunk. It appears he could not swim or any of the lads in company, and in consequence he remained in the water until the pond was let down, nearly half an hour, when he was found stuck in the mud and quite dead. .................................... [as written] . MINE ACCIDENTS - A lad named CURNOW, of Lower quarter, fell into Reeth Consols shaft on Monday, to a depth of twenty-two fathoms, and sustained concussion of the brain. He is lying dangerously ill under the care of Mr. R. Q. COUCH, of Penzance. . The son of the sexton at Pendeen church was knocked down by a tram waggon, surface) at Levant on Monday, whereby the base of his skull was severely fractured, his thigh was broken, and other severe injuries were inflicted. Mr. R. QUICK, of Trewellard, St. Just in Penwith, was sent for, but the lad expired in five minutes, and before he could arrive. .................................... . CORONER'S INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held before Mr. J. CARLYON, county coroner - On Friday last, at Shallow Adit in the parish of Redruth, on the body of Thomas HOSKIN, miner, aged seventeen years, who fell from one of the ladders as he was returning up from work underground in South Tolgus Mine last Thursday, and received such serious injuries by the fall (about fifteen fathoms) that he only survived about half an hour. There was no accounting for his fall, but it was found that all the ladders were perfect and good, and it was supposed that he missed in taking hold of a stave. Verdict, "accidental death." . Also in the same parish on the body of James BEER, aged between four and five years, who burnt himself and died from the injuries he received by setting off some gunpowder. It appeared that his brothers had been setting off some the evening before, outside their father's house, and that they had left a small quantity on the ground, which was so wet it would not go off. The sun had dried it up however the following morning, and deceased got a lighted stick and set fire to it. It exploded as he was blowing at the stick with his face close to it. Presently afterwards his sister (who was not aware he had left the house) met him screeching with both his hands over his face and eyes, and the hair on his head was all on fire. Verdict, "accidental death." ................................. . ROYAL CORNWALL SAILOR'S HOME - The following is the weekly report from the 7th of July to the 14th inclusive. Remained by the last report, 11; admitted since, 18; discharged, 12; remaining, 17. Of these in the sick ward –- Remained by the last report, 7; admitted since, 2; cured, 6; died, 2; remaining 1. Of this number, internal disease, 1. Average number victualled each day, 19. . The following benevolent assistance has been afforded during the week, towards the funds of this institution: Mr. TREMAYNE, GBP 1.1s, and GBP 2 towards the building fund; Mr. T. M. HORSFORD, Gbp 1.1s; Mr. John RULE, GBP 1; Messrs. OLVER, 10s; Mr. R. LAKE, 5s.