DEVONSHIRE - 1893 (1)

DIRECTORY.] l)EVONSHIRE. 13

COUNTY POLICE.

HEAD QUARTERS, EXETER.

Chief Constable, F. R. Cyril Coleridge esq.

Chief Clerk, Superintendent William Payne.

The force consists of a chief constable, deputy chief constable, chief clerk, 12 superintenc!ent", 1 sergeant-majot

47 sergeants & 354 constables.

A DIVISION.-Superinteudent, J ames Hobbs, Barnstaple F DIVISION.-Superintendent, Douglas Barbor, Torquay

STATIONs-Ba.rnstaple, Berry Narbor, Bishop's Tawton, STATIONs-*Brixham, Broadhempstone,Cockington,Combe-

Bratton l<'lemingo, *Braunton, Combmartin, I<'remington, in-Teignhead, Denbury, Highweek, Ipplepen, Kingskers-

Georgeham, *Ilfracombe,Instow, *Landkey, Lyntoa, Mar- well, Kingsteignton,Kingsweare, *Newton Abbot, *Paign-

wood, *Parracombe, Sherwell, Swimbridge, Tawstock, ton, *St. Mary Church, Stoke Gabriel, *'l'orquay

West Down G DIVISION.-Superintendent, John Ryall, Totnes

B DIVISION.-Supt. Robert G. Baker, South Molton STATIONs-Ashpreignton, Aveton Gifford, Berry Pomeroy,

STATIONS-Bishop's Nympton, Burrington, Charles, Chaw- *Blackawton, Chillington, Dartington, *Dartmouth, Dean
• leigh, Chittlehampton, *Chulmlei~h, Kingsnympton, Church, *Diptford, Dittisham, East Allington, Halwell,
Harbertenford, *Kingsbridge, L~ddiswell, Modbury, Sal-
Knowstone, Lapford, Meshaw, Molland, ~. Molton,
combe, Slapton, Stoke Fleming, South Brent, South Mil-
Rackenford, *S. Molton, Winkleigh, *Witheridge
ton, South Pool, St. Ann's Chapel, *Totnes, Ugborougb,

C DIVISION.-Supt. Richard G. Collins, Cullompton West Alvington

STATIONs-ltBampton, Bickleigh, Bradninch, Broadhem- H DxnsiON.-Supt. Herbert J. Roberts, Stoneh?use
bury, Burlescombe, Clavhanger, Clayhidon, Cruwys. S-rATIONs-Buckland Monachorum, Com~ton Gifiord,Corn-
Morch<trd, *Cullompton, Culmstock, Halberton, Hem- woo~, Crabtree, Eg~ Buckland, Ermmgton, .Holbeton,
yock, I-Iolcombe R(lgus, Kentisbeare, Oakford, S:J.mpford Homcknowle,* Ivybrtdge, Knackersnowle, La1r~, Noss,
Pennycross, Plympton Earle, Plyms~ck, Ridgeway,
Peverell Silverton Thorverton Uffculme Washfield *Roborougb, *Stonehouse, Tamerton Fohott, Turnchapel,
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D DrvrsiON.-Supt. H. I<'. de Schmid, Capt. Honiton WalkhamptoR, Yealmpton

STATIONs-Awiiscombe, *Axminster, Aylesbeare, Beer, K DnrsiON.-Superintendent, Richard Nicholls, T_avistock
Branscombe, Churchingford, Co:yford, Colyton, Dunkes- STATIONS-Beer. Alston, . Bratton Clovel~y, Br1destowe,

well, *Honiton, Kilmington, Membury, Newton Popple- Broadwood-tyidger, Ch:tllaton, Horrabr1dge! Lamerton

ford NorthleiO'h *Ottery St. Marv Seaton Sidbury Lewdown, Ltdford, *Lifton, Mary Tavy, Milton Abbot,
Sidm' outh, Sto"'ck' land, Uplyme, UJp'-Ottery, ' Whimple,' P rm. cetown, *Tavi.stock, Wh1' tchurch
L DIVISON.-Supt. Charles Ackland-Allen, Holsworthy
Wilmington Yarcombe

'. . STATIONS-Ashwater, Black Torrington, Bradworthy, Claw-
ExE DIVISION. Supenntendent, George Jesse (deputy chief ton, Cookbury, Halwill, *Hatherleigh, *Holsworthy, Mil-

constable), Exeter ton Damerel, Monk-Okehampton, North Lew, North

STATIONS-A.lphington, Broadclyst, Budleigh Salterton, Petherwin, Pyworthy

Clyst Honiton, Clyst St. Mary, Clyst Hydon, *C,mntess M Drvisox.-Supt. Charles G. Buchanan, Great Torrington

Weir, Exminster, *Exmouth, Exwick, *Heavitree, Jde, STATIONs-Abbotsham,Appledore,Beaford, *Bideford,Buck-

Kenford, *Kenton, Lympstone, Otterton, Pinhoe, *St. land Brewer, *Bucks' Cross, Clovelly, Dolton, *Great

Thomas, Starcross, Stoke Canon, Topsham, Upton Pyne, Torrington, High Bickington, Hartland, *Langtree, Mer-
*Woodbury ton, Northam, Parkham, Petrockstow, Shebbear,St.Giles,

E DrvrsiON.-Superintendent, J. C. Moore, Chudleigh Wear Gifford, Yarnscombe

N DrvrsiON.-Superintendent, William Ellicott, Crediton

STATIONs-*Ashburton, Bickington, Bishopsteignton, Bovey STATIONs-Bow, Cheriton-Fitzpaine, Colebrook, *Crediton,

Tracey, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Christow, Chudleigh, Exbourne, Kennerleigh, Morchard Bishop, Newton St.

Cofton, Dawlish, Drewsteignton, Dunsford, Henuock, Holne, Cyres, *North Tawton, Okehampton, Poughill, Sandford,

Ideford, Ilsington, Lustleigh, *Moreton Hampstead,Sha1- Sampford Courtenay, South Tawton, Spreyton, Stickle-

don, *Teignmouth, Widdecombe path, Tedburn St. Mary

* Sergeants' Stations.

BOROUGHS.

BA.RNSTAPLE.-Head Constable, George Songhurst SouTH MoLTON, attached to County Force

DEVONPORT.-Head Constable, Samuel Evans; inspectors, TIVERTON.-Head Constable, John B. Crabb

H. Bryant, S. Evans, John Mat.ters TOTNES, attached to County Force .

EXETER (CITY}.-Head Constable,Harry Srooke Le Mesurier BIDEFORD, DART MOUTH, HONITON, 0 KEHAMPTON, GREAT
PLYMOUTH.-Chief Superintendent, J. D. Sowerby esq
Toau.INGTON, attached to County Force

The following 'fable shows the acreage under each kind of crop, and the number of horses, cattle, sheep and pigs in
Devonshire as taken from the Agricultural returns, 1892 :-

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CROPS. ACRF.S • LIVE STOCK. NUMBER.

•

Corn and cereals •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 230,281 Horses for agriculture, brood mares and un- s8,g5o
Roots, artificial grasses, cabbage and rape ••• 128,619
Clover and grasses ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 212,814 broken horses....................................... 97,122
Permanent pasture ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 630,135
10,341 Cows in milk or calf ................................. 179.538
Bare fallow ................................•............ 26,717
Orchards......... ........................................ Other cattle •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 595,844
Market gardens ....................................... 1,373 Sheep, I year old ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Ditto, under 1 year ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 400,055
~tlrse~ ~01111dLs ••••••.•••••.•••••.••••••••••••••••• 354 ~i~s ......................................................
87,402
Woods and plantations.............................. 84,098

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Devonshire contained in t8gt, inhabited houses................................................ 1Ig,oo.f,

• Parishes .••.••..••.•.....•.••.••..•..•.••....••.••.....•.•...•.•.....••................................···· 48x

In 1874, owners of land below x acre ......................................................21,647

Owners of land of x acre and upwards ....................................... ~·· ......... xo,162

31,80:)

Total acreage Of rated lands•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••....... •••••• ••••••••• •••••••••••• I ,516,983

Rateable ""alue ........••••..••••.•••••....••.••••..•.£3, 1 49,620

T •••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••~

Common Or waste .~.and' acres···••••·•·•··•···•·····•·····•.•..••. ·•·•· ··· ··· ·····•··· ··· ··········•• 77' 868

Total an~ reage of the county .............................••••...••••••••• ..•.. .••.. ..••. .••..•.•••••..• I '655' 208

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LORD LIEUTENANT & CUSTOS ROTULORUM.

LORD CLINTON, Heanton Satchville, Beaford.l

•• CHAIRMEN OF QUARTER SESSIONS.

LORD CLINTON; SIR JOHN BUDD PHEAR KNT. M.A. Marpool, Exmouth; & WILLIAM HALLIDAY HALLIDAY
ESQ. M.A. Glenthorne, Lynmouih, N. Devon.

Marked thus * are Deputy Lieutenants.

*.Acland Charles Thomas Dyke esq. M.A. Killerton, Exeter; Burton Lieut.-Col. Henry, Army & Navy club, London s w

& 56 Lennox gardens, London s w Bush Dudley John Campbell esq. c. E. South Molton

*Acland Rt. Hon. Sir Thomas Dyke bart. P.C., D.C.L., Calmady Vincent Pollexfen esq. 'fetcott, Holsworthy

F.R.G.s., F.L.s., F.c.s. Killerton park, Exeter Cann John esq. Symonds down, Axminster

Addington The Hon. Gerald Anthony Pellew Bagnall, Up- Carew Rev. Robert Baker M.A. Bickleigh, Tiverton

Ottery manor, Honiton Carnegie Claud Cathcart Strachan esq. Clevelauds, Bideford

Alien Edward esq. Stowford lodge, Ivybridge *Carpenter-Gamier John esq. M.A. Rookesbury park, Fare-

Amery Peter Fabyan Sparke esq. Druid ho. Ashburton RS.O ham, Hants

Anderson-Morshead John Yonge esq. Salcombe Regis, near Cary Stanley Edward George esq. Follaton house, Totnes

Sidmouth Cary-Elwes Richard James esq. Walland Cary, Bideford

Arno1d Lieut.-Col. William, Nethercott, Winkleigh R.S.O Cave Charles Daniel esq. M.A. 8idbury manor, Sidmouth

Ash Thomas Linningtl'n esq. Penroses, HoJsworthy Charlewood Adm. Edwd. Philips, Crooke hall,Chorley,Lanes

Bailey Charles Frederick esq. Lee abbey,Lynton,Barnstaple *Chichester Col. Sir Arthur bart. Youlston park, Barnstaplc

Bain David Wise esq. Gatcombe house, Totnes Chichester Arthur Chamberlayne esq

Baker Nathaniel esq. Butts Hill, Kingswear, Dartmouth *Chichester Charles esq. Hall, Bishop's Tawton, Barnstaple

Baker Sir Samuel White F.R.G.s., F.R.A.S., F.R.s. Sandford Chichester Major-Gen. Hugh R.A. Pilton house, B1rnstaple

Orleigh, Newton Abbot Chichester Captain Nugent, Calverleigh court, Tiverton

Balfour Capt. John Edmond Heugh, The Manor, Sidmouth Chichester Wm. Hy. esq. Grenofen, Whitchurch, Tavistock

*Bampfylde Hon. Coplestone Richard George Warwick, 144 Cburchward Frederick esq. Clarendon house, Granville

Piccadilly, London w park, Blackheath, Kent

Baring-Gould Rev. Sabine M.A.. Lew house, LewTrenchard, Churston Lord, Lupton, Churston Ferrers R.S.O

Lew Down R.S.O ' Clark Henry esq. Efford manor, near Plymouth

Barnes Thomas esq. Hawkchurch, Dorset Clarke Edward Salmon esq. Bramshott, Liphook, Hants

Barton Major-Gen. Robert R.E. Welby house, Weston Chrke Capt. Thos. Edwd. Alcombe cote, Dunster, Somerset

reverell, Devonport *Clarke Richard Hall esq. Bridwell, Halberton, 'fiverton

Barttelot Waiter George esq. Brookdean, Pulborough Clayfield-Ireland Arthur esq. Dowrich ho.Sandford,<.:rediton

Basset Charles Henry esq. Watermouth castle, Ilfracombe Cleave Benjamin Cornish esq. Newcombes, Crediton

*Bastard Bald win John Pollexfen esq. Kitley, Yealmpton, *Clifford of Chudleigh Lord, Ugbrooke par~, Chudleigh,

Plymouth ; & Buckland court, Ashburton Newton Abbot

Bastard Wm. Edmund Pollexfen esq.Lyneham ho. Plymouth *Clinton Lord, Heanton Satchville, Beaford R.S.O. North

Batson Thomas esq. Ebberly house, Torrington Devon ; & 32 Bruton street, London w

Bayly Robert esq. Torr grove, Weston Peverell, Devonport *Coham-I<'leming JohnBlyth esq.Coham,Highampton R.S.O

Bayne Wm. Thirlwall esq, LL.M., F.c.s. Brockhill,Broadclyst Cole Edward CampbeJI Stuart esq. Stoke Lyne, Exmouth

Ueavan John Griffiths esq. Penhros, Kington, Radnorshire Coleridge Rt. Hon. Lord P.C. Heath'S court, Ottery St.

BelfieldJolmFinney esq.M.A.32Courtfield gardens,London sw Mary ; & 1 Sussex square, London w

Bernard Arthur Francis esq. Abbots,Combe Raleigh,Honiton *Ooleridge William Rennell esq. Salston, Ottery St. l\Iary

Bewes Cecil Edward esq. Hillside, near Plympton Collier William Frederick esq. Woodtown, Horrabridge RS.O

Birch Col. Charles, Lympstoue grange, Exeter Collins Charles Robert esq. Strath Culm, Hele, CuUompton ;

Blandy I<'rederic, Newland, Coleford, Gloucestershire & Courtenay house, Teignmouth

llluett Col. Chas. Edwd.Lane,Holcombe,Moretonhampstead Conran Capt. Gerald Marcell, Bradridge, Diptford, Ivybridge

*Bolitho Thos.Bedford esq.11r. P.Ureenway ho.BrixhamR.S.O Conran Capt. Wm. Adam, Blanklands, Plympton St. Mary

Bosanquet Theodore esq. West. Down house, Bradworthy, Coode Capt. Richard Carlyon, Polapit Tamar, Launceston

Holsworthy · Coode Eelward esq. Polapit Tamar, Launceston

Boucher Charles esq. Eaglemount, Kilmington, Axminster Cooper Capt. Albert Beauchamp .Astley, Temple hill, Bud-

Bowring John Charles esq, Forest f.arm, Windsor leigh Salterton S.O

Bowring Lewin Bentham esq. c.s.I. Lavrockbere, Torquay Cornish-Bowden l<'rederic James esq. Black. hall, North

Bradshaw Fcank esq.Lifton park,Lifton R.S.O. North Devoa Huish, .lvybridge .

Bradshaw James Buller esq. Lifton park, Lifton R.S.O Cornish-Bowden Admiral William, Oak lawn, Newton Abbot

*Bradshaw Octavius esq. Powderham castle,. Exeter Cory Richard esq. ~angdon court, flymouth

Bridges William Thomas esq. D.C.L. Cory William esq

Bridport Viscount G.C.B. Cricket St. 'I'homas, Chard ; & u Coulson Capt, Frederick Charles Blenkinsopp R.N. Mount

Wi1r.pole street, London w 'fryon, Torquay •

Brown Hercules Ed win esq. Barton hall, Kingskerswell, *Courtenay Lord, High house, Kenton, Exeter

Newton Abbot Cruwys George James esq.Cruwys l\Iorchard house,Tiverton

Brown Ma.tthias GllbertsoiJ. esq. Stanmore house, Dawlish. Cutchffe Georgoc esq. Coombc house, Witbel'i.dge, Morcharu

Brown Major Michael Lewis, Keittos, Bishop's Teignton, Bishop R.S.O

Teignmouth · *Daniel Thomas Carew esq

Brown'3 William James .esq. The .Manor, Buckland I<'illeigh, Darby.shire Charles esq. Riversdale, Torrs park, Ilfracomb.)

Highampton R.S.O Darnell Lieut.-Col. Thos. Chas. Stauhope, Sitlford, Sidmouth

Bryce John P. esq. Bystock, Exmouth Daubeney William Artbur esq. Clevelanls, Dawlish

Budd Fraucis Nonus esq. Batworthy,Gidleigh,Newton Abbot Daubeny Lient.-Col. St. John Edwd.'rlle Beacon,Kingswear

Duller Gen. the Right Hon. Sir Redvers Henry P.C. (Ire!.), Daubeny Giles Andrew esq. 48 Wynnstay grdns. I.ondon s w

v.c., K.c.n., K.P.lii.G. Downes, Crecliton Davie Capt. George Christopher l'.R.G.s. The ~lms, Bishop's

Buller Vice-Admiral Alexander c.B. Erle hall, Plympton 'fawton, Barnstaple

Bulteel John esq. Pamfiete, Ivybridge Davy Robert Manning esq.. Grove hill, Topsham, Devon;

Bulteel Thomas esq. Radfortl, Plymouth & Oxenway lodge, .Membury, Chard

Burton Gen. Fowler o.n. 2 Osborne vilhs, Stoke,De\:onport Dawkins Uear-Adm, Rd. Maisone~te, Stoke Gabriel, 'fotnes .

KELLY'S DIRECTORY.] DEVONSHIRE. 15

Dawson The Hon. Richard Maitland Westenra, Holne park, Hole Wm. Robert esq. Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot

Ashburton R.S.O Holley Windham Hunt esq. B.A. Oaklands, Okehampton

Deacon James Pryce esq. Homeavy, Yelverton R.S.O Holland John Robert esq. Wonham, Bamptou

Dennis Thomas John esq. Bradiford house, Pilton Holt Major Joseph, Ogbeare hall, North Tamerton,

Devon Henry Charles, Cruwyshaye, Rackenford, Morchard Holsworthy

Bishop R.S.O Hornby Sir Edmund Erimani, Leusdon house, Ashburton

Dickinson Charle& Hammond esq. The Elms, Torrs park, Hughes Gen. Sir William Templer K.C.B. Dnnley, Bovey

llfracombe Tracey, Newton Abbot

Digby-Beste JohnRichard esq.Botleigh grange,Southampton Hulme Henry esq. Burnworthy, Honiton

Dowell Admiral Sir William Montagu K.C.B llbert William Roope esq. Howringsleigb, West Alvington,

Drinkwater Peter Bourne esq. Lyncombe, Torquay Kingsbridge

Drogheda Earl of, Delamore, Exmouth - Imbert-Terry Henry Machu esq. F.R.S.L. Strete Raleigh1

Duckworth-KingSirDudleyGordonAlan bart. Wear ho.Exeter Whimple

Dunboynl'l Lord, Greendale house, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter Jauncey George Mundy esq. Broomford manor, Jacobstow,

Dunning Major Richard J. Horwood, Lapford wood, ~lor- Exbourne R.S.O

chard Bishop R.S.O Jervis-Waldy William Thomas esq

*Ebrington Viscount, Bydown, Barnstaple Jeune E\"an BroweU esq. Manor house, Lynemouth

Ed4"cumbe Col.the Hon.Chas.Ernest,sVictoria sq.London sw Johnson Edward esq. Farringdon house, Exeter

Edge His Honor Judge James Broughton, Abbeville, Ark- *Johnson John Geo. esq. M.A. Winkleigh court, Winkleigh

wright road, Hampstead, London N w *Kekewich Trehawke esq. M.A. Peamore, Exeter

Edmonds Wm. esq. Wiscombe park, Southleigh, Honiton *Kelly Reginald esq. Kelly house, Lifton R.S.O

Edwards Rev. Henry B.A *Kennaway Sir John Henry hart. M.A.,M.P. Eseot,Ottery St.

*Exmouth Viscount, Canonteign house, Dunsford, Exeter Mary: & I4 Hyde Park square, London w .

*Ferguson-Davie Lieut.-Col. Sir John Davie hart. Creedy Keunet-Were Thomas esq. Cotlands, Sidmouth

park, Crediton King Thomas esq . .

Ferguson-Davie William Augustus esq. Creedy pk.Crediton Kirk wood Major James Morrison, Yeo vale, Bideford

Firth Frederic Hand esq. Place, Ashburton R.S.O Kirkwood John Townsend esq

Fleming John esq. Bigadon, Buckfastleigh R.S.O Kitson William Henry esq. Shiphay house, Torquay

Fletcher Charles Edward esq. Union club, London w c Knight Col. Sir Frederic Winn K.C.B. Simonsbatb, Exmoor,

Ford Henry esq. Lower house, Branscombe, Axminster near South Molton

*Fortescue Earl, Castle hill, South Molton; & 48 Grosvenor LancasterEdwardSnow esq.Durnford st.Stonehouse,Plymth

gardens, London s w Langton Charles Augustus esq. The Gables, Exmouth

Fortescue John Faithful esq. I C1·escent villas, Plymouth Leir Lieut.-Col. William, Combehead, Bampton R.S.O

Fortescue l\Iatthew esq.The Grange,Ipplepen,NewtonAbbot Lethbriuge William esq. M.A. Wood, South Tawton, Oke-

*I<'ortescue William Blundell esq. Octon, Torquay hampton; & Courtlands, Lympstone, Exeter

Forward. Capt. Edward Charles, Coombe house, Axminster *Ley 1\Iajor John Henry Francis, Trehill, Exeter

. Fox Francis EO.ward esq. B.A., F.R.G.s. Uplands, 'famerton · Ley Richard esq. Duncroft, Exmouth

Foliott, Plymout!l Liddell The Hon. Atholl Chas. Jn. Winter vilh, Stonehouse

Fulford .Francis Algernon esq. Gt. Fulford, Dunsford,Exeter *Lindsay William A:exander esq. liLA. Deer park, Honiton

*Fulford Fras. Drmnmond esq.Gt.Fulford,Dunsford,Exeter Llewellyn Llewellyn esq. Neth.way, Brixham; & Kingswear

Fursdon Charles esq. Fursdon, Tiverton. priory, Brixham

Furse Rev. Canon Char'les Wellington llr.A. Halsdon house,· Llewellyn Waiter John esq. Southwood, Tiverton

Dolton R.S.O *Lopes Rt. Hon. Sir Massey hart. P.c., M.A, Maristow,

Garratt Lieut.- Col. John Arthur Thomas, Bishop's court, Roborough; & 28 (}rosvenor gardens, London s w

· Exeter Lopes Henry Yarde Buller esq. Maristow house, Roborough

Gaye Henry Searle M.D. II Devon sq. Newton Abbot Lopes Ralph Ludlow esq. Sandridge park, ~felksham, Wilts

Germon Col. Richard Charles, Gortlee, Dawlish Lousada Capt. Charles, Shelburn hall, Cheltenham

Gill Reginald Butler Edgcumbe esq. Bickham, Roborough Lowe Capt. George Sydney Strode, Collingwood villa, Stoke,

R.S.O Devonport ·

Goodridge John Camden esq Lucas Gen. Alfred Wm. C.B. Dumnore, near 'feigmnouth

Grreme Lieut.-Col. Lawrence Anthony Murray, Foothill, MacAndrew James Johnston esq. Lukesland, Ivybridge

Shaldon, Teignmouth Mallock Richard esq. M.P. Cockington cour~, Torquay; &

Graham Joseph esq. Q.C. Manor cottage,Tllornbury,Brandis Huckaby, Princetown R.S.O

Corner R.S.O Marker George Marker esq. Redfield, Crookham, Farnham.

Grant 'Villiam John Alexander esq. F.R.G.s. Hillersdon *Marker Hichard esq. Combe, Honiton

house, Cullompton 1\Iatthews Rev. Prebendary John lJ.A. Knowstone, South

Graves Capt. Gevrge Sawle R.N. 'Voodbine hill, Honiton Molton ·

Gregory John Baldwin esq Maule George NOt"m\Jon esq. li.A. I Hillsboro' ter. Ilfracombe

*Halliday- William Haliiday esq. M.A. Glenthorne, Countis- May Vice-Admiral Charles Henry, Weston house, Totnes

bury, Barnstaple :M:ellor Alfred esq

*Hamilton Alexander By. Abercromby esq.Fairfield,Exeter Michell William Pryce esq. Holwell, Whitchurch, Tavistock

*Hamilton Alexander Kelso esq. The Retreat, Topsham l\Iildmay Francis Bingham esq. M.P., B.A. Flete, Ivybridge;

Hamlyn Frederick esq. Clo\'elly court., Bideford & 46 Berkeley square, Lon<lon w

HamlynVincentWaldoCalmady-esq.M.A.Leawood,Bridestowe Miller Alfred Henry esq. Taw vale, Parade, Barnstaple

Hanbury Sampson, Hishopstowe, Babbacombe, Torquay Miller John May esq. The Elm.Q, Sidmouth
;l-Iarding ~IajorJ.StaffordUoldie,Hamilton vl.Sandgate,Kent Molesworth Commander George Mill Fred R.N

Harlowe·Turner Major John, Cliff house, Paigntou 1\lonro Charles Jas. Hale esq. Ingsdon manor,Newton Abbot

Harri<> William James esq. Halwill manor, Lifton R.S.O Moore-Ste,·ens 1,\iaj.• Richd. Arthur, Speccot, Beaford R.S.O

Harvey Robert esq. Dundridge, Totnes *Morley The Rt. Hon.. The Earl of, P.c. Saltram. house,

Hatherly Narcissus Collins B.N., M.D. I23 East street, Plymptou St. ~iary; & 31 Princes garden.., London s w
~outlll\Tolton
.Morshead ReginalJ esq. HurlJitch manor, Tavistock

Hawker John Samuel esq. B.A. l\Iutley house, Mannamead, Moulton-Barrett Harry esq.·Arcott, Sidmonth

Plymouth Moysey Henry·Gorges esq. Bathealton court, Wh·eli~combe

Ha\\·kins Chris~opher Stuart- esq Mud.g-e Arthur Thomas esq · .

Hayter-Hames Colvile George esq. M.A. Chagford house, NaishJohn George esq. Runnacleave, Ilfracombe

Newton Abbot Naper Lt.-Col. William D~1tton, Stanley lodge~ Exmouth

*Heathcoat-Amory Sir John Heathcoat hart. Knightsh'lyell Netherton Lewis Richard esq. Howden house, Stoke Flem-

court, Tiverton·: & 8 Hill street, Berkeley sq. London w ing, Dartmouth · · .

Heathcoat-Amory Ian l\Inrray esq.Hensleigh house,Tiverton; Neumann Geo. esq.11r.i.C.E.,K.nt.Leg.non.Traeey ho.Honiton

&"8 Hill street, Berkeley square, Landon w New John Cave e&]. Craddock house, Cullompten

Hepburn Tho~. Hy. esq. Dunmore, Bra.dninch, Cullompton Newman Thomas Holdsworth esq. Manor cottage, Coryton,

Herbert Commander Charles William R.N. The Grange, Lew Down R.S.O

Salcombe, Kingsbridge Nightingale Lieut.-Col. Charles \Villiam, Landscore, 'Vest

Hibbert Col. Hugh Robert, Broadgate house, Barnstaple Teignmouth

Hiern William Pbilip esq. lf.A., F.L.S. Castle ho. Barnstaple Noel-Welman Charles, Norton Manor house, Taunton

Higgs James esq. Elm Tree house, Holsworthy Northrnore John esq

Hodgc Chapell William esq. Pounds, Oe\·onport Oldham ErnestJsph.esq.B.A.Strawbridge,Hatherleigh R.S.O

Hodge Capt. Thomas Horatio R.I.N. Moorhnds, Paignton Owen Edward esq. Endsleigh terrace, Tavistock

Hog-l' Major Thomas Howard Effingham Hogg Dimond Paige-Browne John llrowna esq. Great Englebourne, Har-

Holdsworth Arthur Fredcrick esq. Widdecombe,King'3bridge berton, Totnes
Palk Major The Hon. Edward Arthur, Twatley, ~Ialmes-
Hole l\lajor Alfred Hobert, Beam, Torrington

Hole Hev. Robert B ••\. Uectory, North 'f:mtou bury, Wilts

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Parker Admiral George, Delamore, Ivybridge Speid ~:lajor John Hinny

Parlby Lieut. ·Col. Gerald Charles Hall Splatt William lt'rancis esq. The Elms, Torre, Torquay

Parlby Rev. John Hall M.A. ~lanadon, Devonport Spottiswoode George Andrew esq. Chattan hall, Axminster

Paul Capt. Arthur George, Barnsley, Teignmouth Steele Henry esq. East street, Ashburton R S.O

Peek Sir Henry William hart. Rousdon, Lyme Regis StephensSamuelSandersesq.Stedcombe,Axmouth,Axminster

PeekCuthbert Edgar esq.M.A.,F.R.A..s.Rousdon,LymeRegis; Stevenson Col. John, Eslington house. Cheltenham

& 25 Bryanston square, London w Stewart-Savile Rev. Frederick Alexander M.A. Leybourne

Peters Maj.·Gen. Wdliam Henry Brooke, 2 Cromwell place, grange, Maidstone ..

South Kensington, London s w Still Capt. John Thomas, Seaton, Axminster

*Peters William Henry esq. Harefield, Lympstone, };xeter Strickland Capt. Waiter Cecil, The Rise, Dawlish

Phear Sir John Budd knt. M.A. Marpool hall, Exmouth *Stucley Sir George Stucley hart. Moreton park, Bideford

Phillipps-Treby Maj.·Uen. Paul Winsloe R.A. Goodamoor, *Stncley Lieut.-Col.William Lewis Stucley, Hartland abbey.

Plympton St. Mary Bideford

Phillpotts Commander Arthur Stephens R.N. Chelston *Studdy Henry esq. Waddeton court, Totnes R.S.O

cross, Torquay Sykes Sir Frederic Henry bart. Holcombe house, Dawlish

Pinney Col. William, Somerton·Erleigh, Somerset Symington Wm. Weldon esq.Black Rock,Buckfastleigh R.S.O

Pitman Rev. Wm. Daniel M.A. Rectory, Aveton Gifford 8.0 Talbot John Heginald Charles esq. Rhode hill, Lyme Regis

Pitts Nicholas William Prettejohn esq. Whympstone, Mod- Tal bot John Heginald l''ras.Geo.esq. Rhode hill,Lyme Regis

bury, Ivybridge Tanner E. Fearnley esq. Hawson court,Buckiastleigb R.S.O

Pitts Maj. Thomas Harris, South Allington ho. Kingsbridge Tanner Rev. Jn. Vowler B.A.. Chawleigh rectory,Chulmleigh

Plumptre lt'rancis Henry esq. •reignbridge house, Kings- Toll Henry Limbrey esq. B.A.. Manor ho. Strete, Dartmouth

teignton, Newton Abbot Toms Lieut.-Col. Henry, Riversea, Kingswear, Da.rtmouth

Pode John Duke esq. M A.. Slade, Ivybridge Toms Rev. Humphry William M.A.. Rectory, Combmartin,

*Poltimore Lord P.C. Poltimore park, Exeter ; Court hall, Barnstaple

North Molton ; & 77 Eaton square, London s w Tonge Christopher esq

Ponsford John esq. Ford, Drewsteignton, Newton Abbot ·1 'free by Frdk. Theophilns esq.Manor ho.Ashton,NewtonAbbot

Porter Henry Aylmer esq Treffry Joseph Thomas esq. Woodtown house, Bideford

Porter Ludovic esq 'l'remayne Henry Hawkins esq

*Portsmouth Earl F.s.A.. Eggesford house, ·wembworthy Tremayne John esq.B.A..Sydenham house,Lew Down R.S.O

R.S.O.; & 2 Abbey gardens, Westminster, London s w Trood Col. Robert

Preston-Wh:rte Robcrt James esq. Leigh hou~<e, Cbul.mleigh *Troyte Col. Charles Arthur Williams, Huntsham court,

*Quicke John esq. Newton St. Cyres, Exeter Bampton R.S.O

Radcliffe Pollexfen Colmore Copleston esq. Derriford, near Tucker Marwood esq.jun.Carlton club, Pall mall,London sw

Plymouth Turner Thomas esq. Veryards, Cullompton

Radcliffe Wait. Jn. Deacon esq. 22 Courtenay st. Plymouth 'fwysden Capt.. James Stevenson R.N. Churston, Dodrooke,

Radford Daniel esq. Mount Tavy, Tavistock Kingsbridge

Ravenscroft Edward William esq. c.s.I. Elvestone house, Uniacke Henry Turner esq

Budleigh Salterton S.O Unwin William Cowper Ludovic esq. Hayne, Tiverton

Rocke Maj.·Gen. JamE's Harwood C.B. Teneriffe, Exmouth Veale Henry Mallet esq. Passaford, Hatherleigh

Rogers Thomas esq. Orleigh court., Bideford Vicary John esq. Broadlands, Newton Abbot

*RoUe Hon. Mark George Kerr, Stevenstone,Gt.Torrington VivianEdward esq. M.A.

Rosevere William Sloggatt esq. The Manor house, Tavistock Wade Charles Joseph esq. Knowle, Dawlish

St. Aubyn Edward esq. Glynn, Hodmin Walcott Col. Edmund Scopoli c.B. Rock house, Chudleigh,

Samuelson Henry Bernbard esq. ISEgerton gdns.London sw Newton Abbot

*Sanders Edward Andrew esq. Stoke ho. Heavitree, Exeter Walker Lieut.-Col. HerbertJohn Ouchterlony, Leeford,Bud-

Sanford Edward Charles Ayshford esq. Nynehead court, leigh Salterton

Wellington, Somerset Walkey Joseph Elliott Collyns esq. Pole house, Ide, Exeter

Sanford William Ayshford esq. Nynehead, Wellington, Walrond Arthur Melville Hood esq. Redhayes, Exeter

Somerset Walrond Lieut.-Col. Henry

Saunders Clervaux l\Iorley esq. Bovacott, Brandis Corner *Walrond Col. Sir William Hood hart. M:.P. Bradfield,

R.S.O . Cnllompton; & 65 Cadogan square, London s w

Saunders-Knox-Gore Maj.-Gen. William Boyd R.A. Ardmore, Waring Sir Henry John, Osborne house, Plymouth

Torquay Watson Admiral Sir George Willes K.c.B. Hong Kong hut,

Savile Lieut.-Col. John Waiter, Barley house, Exeter Mannamead, Plymouth

Scarbrough John Impey esq. Coly house, Colyford Watson Richard Huxham esq. Brook, Totnes

Scratton Daniel Robert esq. Ogwell house, Newton Abbot *Watts William John esq. Forde house, Newton Abbot

*Scale Sir Henry Paul hart. Norton park, Dartmouth Watts William John esq. jun. The Firs, Newton Abbot

*Seale John Henry esq. Wonastow court, Monmouth Whipham Alfred Guy esq. Gidleigh park, Chagford

Seale-Hayne The Right Hon. Charles M.P. Kingswear White Admiral Richard Dunning c.B. n Baring crescent,

castle, Dartmouth; Pitt house, Chudleigh; & 6 Upper Heavitree, Exeter

Belgrave street, London w White-Thomson Col. Robert Thomas c. B. Broomford manor,

*Seaton Lord, Nutwell court, Lympstone Exbonrne

Shelley Frederick esq. Posbury house, Crediton Willans William Henry esq. High clyffe, Seaton

Shelley Sir John hart. B.A.. Shobrooke park, Crediton *Williams Sir William Robert hart. Upeott, Barnstaple

Short Francis Albert esq. Bickham house, Kenn, Exeter Williams Micbael esq. M.A.. Gnaton hall, Plympton

*Sidmoutb Viscount, Up-Ottery manor, Honiton; & 78 Wilson Rear-Admiral Joseph Edward Maitland, Highbury,

Eaton square, London s w Weston Peverel, Plymouth

Sillifant Arthur Onslow esq. Stockwell house, Cullompton Wilson Joseph Henry esq. The Priory, Caversham, Reading

Sim William Clulow esq. Knowle, Clyst St. George, Exeter Wise Lieut. -Col. Dacres William, Alleron, Kingsbridge

Simpson Charles esq. Junior Carlton club, London s w Wodehouse Col. Albert Thornton

Simpson Francis Charles esq. Maypool, Brixham R.S.O *Woodley James esq. Halshanger, Ashbnrton R.S.O

Smith Col. Charles John R.E. Fairholmes, Bideford Woollcombe Chas. Belfield esq.Ashbury ho.Beaworthy R.S.O

Smyth-OsbourneJohn Smyth esq. Ash, Winkleigh R.S.O Wreford John esq

Snow Nicholas esq. Manor house, Oare, Lynton *Wrey Major Sir Henry Bourchier Toke hart. B.A..Tawstock

Snow Thomas Maitland esq. Cleeve house, Exeter court, Barnstaple

Soltau John Thomas esq. Little Efford, Plymouth Wyatt·Edgell Lieut.·Col. Arthur B.A., F.G.s. Cowley house,

*Soltau-Symons Geo. esq. Chaddlewood, Plympton St.Mary Exeter

Spear John Ward esq. Eastcott, Tavistock Yonge Johnesq. Puslinch, Yealmpton, Plymouth

Clerk of the Peace & to the Lieutenancy, Henry Michelmore, The Castle, Exeter; Deputy Clerk of the Peace, Henry
· William Michelmore, Cathedral yard, Exeter

DEPUTY LIEUTENANTS NOT MAGISTRATES.

Byrom Edward esq. Culver house, near Exeter Mildmay Henry Bingham esq. !<'late, Ivybridge; & 46
Fortescue The Hon. Dudley Francis M.A..Summerville, Dun·
Berkeley square, London w ·- •
more East, Waterford ; & 9 Hertford street, London w
Mount Edgcumbe The Earl of P.c., D.C.L. Mount Edg<'umbe•

Devonport

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DEVONSHIRE.

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DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL. •

Local Government Act, 1888, 51 & 52 Vict. c. 41.

Under this Act the county of Devon, except certain the County Council, and the clerk of tbe peace will be ap-

. boroughs, for which see below (a), after theISt April, I88g, pointed by such joint committee, and may be removed by

for the purposes of the abo\'e Act, became an administr~- them (sec. 83-2).

tive county (sec. 4-6), go,•erned by a County Council, con- The clerk of the peace for the county shall also be the

sisting of chairman, aldermen and councillors (the number clerk of the County Council (sec. 83-1).

of councillors being determined by the Local Government The administrative business of the county (which would,

Board) to be elected in manner prescribed by the Act (sec. if this Act had not been passed, have been transacted by

.2). the justices) shall be transacted by the County Council.

The chairman, by virtue of his office, shall be a justice of (a) Each of the following large boroughs is, for

the peace for the county, without qualification (sec. 46). the purposes of this Act, an administrative county

The police for the county are under the control of a in itself, and is to be called a County Borough (sec.

standing joint committee of the Quarter Sessions, and the 3o), of which the municipal corporation shall ha>e

County Council appointed as therein mentioned (sec. g). the power of a County Council (sec. 31)-Devon-

The coroners for the county will in future be elected by port, Exeter and Plymouth.

The Council meets at Exeter quarterly.

Chairman-Right Hon. Lord Clinton.

Vice-Chairman-Right Hon. Earl of Morley P.c., D.L., l.P,

ALDERMEN.

Retire in 1895· Retire in I8g8.

Clifford of Chudleigh D. L., J.P. Ugbrooke park, Chudleigh

Coleridge Wm. Rennell D.L., l.P. Salston, Ottery St. Mary Acland Rt. Hon. Sir Thomas Dyke Acland bart. P.C., D.L.,

Hiern William Philip M.A., F.L.s., J.P. Castle ho. Barnstaple J.P. Killerton, Exeter

Lopes Right Hon. Sir Massey hart. P.c., M.A., D.L., l.P. Acland Charles T. Dyke 1\f.A., D.L., J.P. Killerton, Exeter
Arnold Lieut.-Col. ,V. J.P. Nethercott, Winkleigh
Maristow, Roborough

Morley Right Hon. Earl of Morley P.c., D.L., J.P. Saltram, Cartwright Rev. Anson '\'V. H. lii.A. Brimley ho.'feignmouth

Plympton Chichester Henry, Tree, Swymbridge

Phear Sir John Budd M.A., l.P. Marpool, Exmouth Hole William Robert J.P. Parke, Bovey Tracey

Sanders Edward Andrew D.L., J.P. t:!toke house, Exeter Kekewich Trehawke M.A., D.L., J.P. Peamore, Exeter

Sillifant Arthur Onslow J.P. Stockwell house, Collumpton Kelly Reginald esq. D.L., J.P. Kel1y, Lifton

Snell William, Broadnymet, Bow Moore-Stevens John Curzon D.L., J.P. Winscott, Torrington

StucleyLieut.-Col. W.L.Stucley J.P.Hartland Abbey,Bideford Mortimer Samuel, Warkleigh Barton, Warkleigh

Walkey Joseph E. C. J.P. Pole house, Jde, Exeter Poltimore Right Hon. Lord P.c., D.L., J.P. Poltimore, Exeter

Watson Richard Huxham J.P. Brook, Totnes Slade J. J. E. Broadlands, Bronshill road, Torquay

White-Thomson Col. Robert Thomas c.B., l.P. Broomford Spear John Ward J.P. Eastcott, Dunterton

manor, Exbourne

COUNCILLORS.

Electoral Division. Names and Addresses. Electoral Division. Names & Addresses.

Alphington............ Joseph Roberts, East Rowhorn, White- Ermington ............ W. Treneman, Burraton, Ermington

stone Exminster ............ John Henry Francis Ley J.P., D.L.

Ashburton ............ The Hon. Richard M. W. Dawson J.P. Trehill, Kenn

Holne park, Ashburton Exmouth ............ G. P. Benmore, Budleigh lo. Exmouth

Ashwater ............ J. Oag, Thorndon, Broadwood 'Widger Fremington ......... George Christopher Davie J.P. The

Awliscombe ......... E. M. Greenway, Greenway Luppitt Elms, Bishops 'fawton

Axminster ............ J. Cann, Symonds down, Axminster Great 'l'orrington ,,, W. Vaughan, Enderley, Gt. Torrington

Bampton ............ Col. Charles A. W. Troyte D.L., J.P. Harberton............ Lewis R. Netherton, Bowden house,

Huntsham court, Bampton R.S.O Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth

Barnstaple :- · Hartland ............ J. S. Wickett, Trew farm, Woolfardis-

North Ward ...... W. A. Roberts, Bear st. Barn!ltaple worthy

South Ward ... ,.• R. Lake, Victoria road, Barnstaple Hatherleigh ......... J. S. Smyth-O.sbourne J.P. Ash houee,

Bideford (borough).. J. W. Narraway, Honestone st.Bideford Winkleigh

BoveyTracey......... G. R. Divett, Chapple, Bovey Tracey Heavitree .••••••••••• R. N. G. Baker, Heavitree

Bradninch ............ T. H. Hepburn, Dunmore, Bradninch j Holsworthy ......... Jas. Higgs, Elm Tree ho. Holsworthy

Braunton ............ Sir W. R. Williams bart.D.L.,J.P.Upcot, Honiton ·······-······ Richard Marker D.L., l.P. Coombe
Barnstaple · house, Gittisham

Brixham ............... J. Dewdney, Rock villa, Brixham Jlfracombe ............ Charles Darbyshire J.P. 17 Torrs park,

Broadclist ............ J. N. Franklin, Bussells farm,Huxham · Riversdale, Ilfracombe

Buckfastleigh......... Edmund Fearnley Tanner J.P. Hawson Kingsbridge ......... J. S. Hurrell, 1\ianor ho. Kingsbridge

court, Buckfast.leigh Kingskerswell ...... W. Creed, Abbotskerswell

Chudleigh ............ W. Vicary, The Knoll, Highweek Lidford ............... F. Ward, Burnville, Brentor

Chulmleigh ......... The Rev. John Yowler Tanner B.A., Lifton .................. W. S. Perry, Whiterow, Thrushelton

D.L.,J.P.Chawleigh rectry.Chulmlgh Lynton ............... William Halliday Halliday M.A., D.L.,

Colyton ............... H. Ford, Lower house, Branscombe J. P. Glenthorne, Countisbury, Barn-

Compton Gifford ... Robert Bayly J.P. Torr grove, Weston staple

Peverell, Plymouth liodbury ............ Rev. William Daniel Pitman M.A., J.P.

Crediton ............... Ben. Cornish Cleave J.P. Newcombes, Rectory, Aveton Gifford

Crediton Morchard Bishop ..• Roger Densham, Bury Barton, J.. apford

Cullompton ......... Frank Sellwood, Pound sq. Cullompton Newton Abbot ...... Lewis Bearne, St. Bernards, Newton

Dartmouth { Francis Charles Simpson J.P. Maypool, Abbot

(borough) Chur,ton Ferrers Northam............... C. Garvice, Boat Hyde, Nottham

Dawlish ............, .. W. J. Sparkes, The Warren, Starcross North Tawton •••••• GeorgeLambertM.P.Coffins,Spre::rton

East .Budleigh ...... J. D. Pratt, Sprattshayes, Exmouth Okehampton ......... Windham H. Holley, Oaklands, Oke-

Col. The Hon. Charles E. Edgcumbe, hampton
5 Victoria square, London s w
East Stonehouse Ottery.................. John Broom, Ottery St. Mary

W. H. Jennings, 58 Emma place, East Paignton............... G. S. Bridgeman, Oakside, Victoria

Stonehouse street, Paignton

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18 DEVONSHIRE. •

Electoral Division. Names & Addresses. Electoral Division. Names & Addresses.

Parkham •••.•..•..•• H. Jewell, Parkhalb. Swymbridge ......... Geo. Norman, Dinnaton, Swymbridge

Plympton ............ W. P. Vosper, Merafield, Plympton St. Tavistock ............ Reginald Morshead J.P. HurldiLch

Mary manor, Lamerton

Plymstock ............ W. E.P.Bastard, Lyneham, Yealmpton Teignmouth ... ...... C.R. Collins, Courtenay ho. Teignmouth

Roborough ............ R. R. Daw, Yeoland, Buckland Mon- Ti\'erton(borough):-

achorum · East.................. G. C. Cockram, Holly lodge, Tiverton

St. Mary Church ... S. Hanbury, Bishopstowe, Torqnay . West ............... J. F. Ellerton, Fore street, Tiverton

St. Thomas ..... .. .. Mark Farrant, Beaufort house, Cowick Topsham ............ Alex. Hy, Abercrombie Hamilton J.P.

street, St. Thomas Fairfield ldg. Countess Wear, Exeter •

Sandford............... Sir John Sbelley bart. B.A., J.P: Sho- Torquay:-

brooke park, Crediton Ellacombe ......... W. H, Lord, Bythorn, Torquay

Seaton.................. Cutbbert Edgar Peek M.A., F.R.A.s., Tor Abbey ......... J. S. Evans, St. Kilda, Torquay

J.P. Rousdon, Lyme Regis Torwood ............ R. Audus Clark, The Larches, 'forquay

Shebbear............... Lord Clinton, Heanton Satchville, Upton ............... The Rev. Prebend. Rd. R. Wolfe M.A.,

Beaford J.P. Arthington, Barton rd. Tot"quay

Sidmouth ............ Thomas Kennet-Were iJ.P. Cotlands, Totnes.................. E. Windeatt, Rhine villas, Bridgetown,

Sidmouth Totnes

South Molton......... Viscount Ebrington D.L., J.P. Bydown, Uffculme ............ John Cave New J.P. Craddock house,

near Barnstaple Uffculme, Cullompton ·

Stoke Gabriel......... J. Wills, Blagdon Barton, Paignton Winkleigh ............ W.Leverton,Woolleigh Barton, Beaford

Stokenham............ Arthur Frederick. Holdsworth J.P. Witheridge............ G. Cutcliffe J.P. Coombe, Witheridge,

• Widdecombe, Stokenham . Morchard Bishop R.S.O

LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY, AND THE ELECTORAL DIVISIONS

• FOR WHICH TBEY RESPECTIVELY SIT.

Name. Electt>ral Division. Name. Electoral Division.

Baker R. N. G. ........................ Hea.vitree Kenneth-Were Thomas J.P.......Sidmouth

Bastard W. E .........................Plymstock • Lake R. .................................Barnstaple (South Ward)

Eayly Robert J.P......................Compton Gifford Lambert George M.P• ...............Xorth Tawton

Eearne Lewis...........,...............Newton Abbot Leverton ,V...........................'Vinkleigh

Benmore G. P. ................ .......... Exmouth Ley John Hy. F. J.P., D.L.....,....Exminstet

:Bridgeman G. S......................Paignton Lord W. H. .............................'forquay

:Broom John ...........................Ottery St. Mary Marker Richard D.L., J.P..........Honiton

Cann J. .................................Axminster Morshead R. ...........................Tavistock

Clark R. A. ...........................Torqnay Narraway J. W. .....................Bideford

Cleave Eenjamin Cornish J.P......Crediton Netherton Lewis R...................Harberton

Clinton Lord M. A., J.P. .. ..........Shebbear New John Cave J.P...................Uffculme

Cockram G. E.........................Tiverton (East) Norman George .....................Swymbridge

Oollins C. R. ...........................Teignmouth Oag J. ..................... ·- ... ......Ashwater

Creed W. ........................ ...... Kingskerswell Peek Cuthbert Edgar M.A.,

Cutcliffe George J.P...................Witheridge F.R.A.s., J.P..••.••.•••••....•.......Seaton

Darbyshire Charles J.P.............Ilfracombe Perry W. S. .......................... ....Lifton

Davie George Cbristopher J.P....Fremington PitmanRev. Wm.DanielM.A.,J. P •••Modbury

Daw R. R. ............................ ...Roborough Pratt J. D. ...........................East Budleigh

Dawson Hon. Richd. M. W. J.P...Ashburton Roberts Joseph ........................Alphington

Densham Roger .....................Morchard Bishop Roberts W. A.........................Barnstaple (North Ward)

Dewdney J. ............................Brixham Sellwood Frank........................Cullompton

Divett G. R............................Bovey Tracey Shelley Sir John hart. B. A., J.P... Sandford

Ebrington Viscount D.L., l.P• ...South Molton Simpson Francis Charles J.P.......Dartmouth

Edgcumbe Col. Hon. Chas.E.J. P...East Stonehouse Smyth-Osbourne J. S. ............Hatherleigh

Ellerton J. F.........................Tiverton (West) Sparkes W. J.........................Pawlish

Evans J. S. ...........................Torquay Tanner Edmund Fearnley J.P....Buckfastleigh

Farrant Mark ........................St. Thomas' Tanner Rev. John Vowler B.A., ·

Ford H................................... Colyton D. L., l. P. . ••..•...•••••••.••••..••••Chnlmleigh

Franklin J. N.........................Broadclist Treneman W.........................Ermington

Garvice C............................... Northam Troyte Col. Chas. A. W.D.L.,J.P...Bampton

Greenway E. M......................Awliscombe Vaughau W............................Great Torrin~ton

Halliday Wm. H. M.A.,n.L.,J.P...Lynton Vicary W...............................Chudleigh

• Hamilton Alex. Henry A. J.P......Topsham Vosper W. P. •.......................Plympton

Hanbury S. ...........................St. Mary Church Ward F............,.....................Lidford

. Hepburn T. H......................... Bradninch Wickett J. S. ........................Hartland

Higgs. James...........................Holsworthy Williams Sir W. R. bart. •........Braunton

Holdsworth Arthur F. J.P..........Stokenham Wills J. ............ .....................Stoke Gabriel

Holley Windham H..................Okehampton Windeatt E. .......,.............,.....Totnes

Hurrell J. 8. .......•• ..................Kingsbridge Wolfe Rev. Prebend. Richard R.

Jennings W. H. .....................East Stonehouse M.A., J.P. ...........................Torquay (Uptun)

Jewel! H. ..............................Parkham

Clerk to the Council, Henry Michelmore, The Castle, Exeter.

County Offices, The Castle, Exeter. •

COUNTY OFFICIALS. •

County Analyst, A. W. Blyth, Court house, Marylebone, I Charles Every Cox, High street, Honiton; Okehampton

London w o district, J. D. Prickman, Okehampton; Stoke Damerel

County Surveyors, Edward Hall Harbottle F.R.I.B.A. County district, Richard Robinson Rodd, 89 Durnford street, East

chambers, Queen street, Exeter; John Little, 4 The Cres- Stonehouse; deputy, Richard Robinson Rodd, jun. St.

cent, Mount Radford, Exeter; C. G. S. Acock, Bridgetown, George's hall, East Stonehouse ; Totnes district, Sidney

Totnes ; H. Masterton, Barnstaple Hacker, Market street, Newton Abbot; deputy, Donald.

County 'freasurer, William Cotton, National Provincial Alex. Fraser M. D. Pomeroy house, Bridgetown, Totnes

Bank, Exeter INSPECTORS OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES~­

CORONERS.-Barnstaple district, James Fraser Bromham, S. Smith, Exeter

••• 40 High street, Barnstaple; deputy, Edwyn John Slade· A. J. Wright, Barnstaple
King M.D. Braunton; Crediton district, Frederic Burrow T. Latham, Crediton

LL.D. Fore street, Cullompton; deputy, Henry William W. Chapple, Tavistock

Gould, 2 Bedford circus, Exeter ; Honiton district, M. Heath, 'fotnes

Spencer Murch Cox, High street, Honiton; deputy, T. J. Edwards, Newton Abbot

DIRECTORY.] DEVON~l{lREr ABllOTSH.AM. 19

ABBOTS BICKINGTON is a parish and village on I the chprch was restored and reseated in x868,and has about

the river 'forridge, 8 miles north from Holsworthy terminal 45 s•ttmgs. The register of baptisms and marriages dates
station of a branch of the London and South Western rail- from the year 1717; burials 1716. The living is a. vicarage,

way, 9 south-west from Great 'forrington and 13 south-east with the cbapelry of Bulkworthy annexed· average tithe

from Bideford, in the Western division of the county, Black rent-charge £6x, joint net yearly value £:ro5, inoludil\g

Torrington hundred, Holswortb1 petty sessional division, glebe, with residence, in the gift of the Hon. M. G. Ketr

union and county court district, rural deanery of Holsworthy, RoUe and held since 1889 by the Rev. George Pinchin Allan

archdeaconry of Barnstaple, and diocese of Exeter. 'fhe Blomefield M.A. St. Catharine College, Cambridge. 'fhe

church of St. James is an edifice of stone, in mixed styles, Hon. Mark George Kerr Rollen.L., .J.P. of Bicton, is lord of

consisting of chancel, Early English nave, south transept, the manor and chief landowner. The soil is light; subsoil,
south porch and a western tower with spire, containing 3 clay and rock. The chief crops are wheat and oats. The
bells, of which the first bears the name of St. Gabriel, and area is x,o78 acres; rateable value, £430; the population 11).
the second that of St. Mary, placed backwards; the third 1891 was 53·
is a plain bell: the chancel retains some very old stained Letters through Brandis Corner R.S.O. arriv!l at about

glass, and a memorial inscribed to Sir Amias Pollard bart. xo a. m. The nearest money order & telegraph office 1s

ob. June 5, 1705, and another to Thomas Pollard, his son, at Holsworthy.

ob. Dec. 9, 1710, erected by Sarah (Prideaux), his widow: 'fhe children of this place attend the school at Bulkworthf

Blomefield Rev. George Pinchin Allan CleverdonJohn,farmer,UpperChollaton Yeo· Carolina (Mrs.) & William Frr,

M.A. Vicarage • Heddon Richd.farmer,Lower Chollaton farmers, Court Barton

1\lillman John Henry, farmer, Youldon

ABBOTS KERSWELL (or C.ARSWELL) is a. parish are Baptist and Wesleyan chapels. The parish is noted for

and village near the road from Totnes to Newton Abbot, xi its cyder, in the production of which Messrs. Henley and

miles south from Newton Abbot and 2 north-west from Son employ a large number of hands. During the years

Kingskerswell station on theTorquay and Dartmouth branch x882-92 cottage art schools have been held in this village,

of the Great Western railway, 18 miles south from Exeter in which young men have been trained in designing and.a;rt

and 6 north-east from Torquay, in the Mid or .Ashburton handicraft, and many of these find permanent employment

division of the county, Haytor hundred, 'feignbridge petty at the .Aller Vale Art Pottery works. The charities are of

sessional division, Newton Abbot union, Newton Abbot and £6 yearly value. William Creed esq. who is lord of tlie
Torquay county court district, rural deanery of Moret<Jn, manor; and Mrs. Hare are the chief landowners. 'fhe

archdeaconry of 'fotnes and diocese of Exeter, The church parish was formerly the property of the Abbots of Sherbotile

of St. Mary is an ancient building of stone erected at three in Dorsetshire. 'fhe soil is loamy; the subsoil is principally

different periods, the several styles of which are well marked, limestone rock. The chief crops are wheat, barley and

the Early English chancel being the earliest portion. The roots. 'fhe acreage is 11461; rateable value £3,972 ; the
church consists of nave, north aisle, side chapel, south porch population in 1891 was 431.

and a massive embattled tower containing a clock and 3 bells Aller, 2 miles east, is a place in this parish, where are

dated respectively 1637, 1664 and ;r705; a screen of carved the clay and fine art pottery works of the Aller Vale Pot-

oak and the turret and steps formerly leading to the rood loft tery Co. the property of Mr. John Phillips, who employs
are still extant: on the chancel wall is a brass erected by about 70 persons.
several of his brother officers to the late Captain Marcus •.
Hare, who was in command of H.M.S. Eurydice when she PosT 0FFICE.-Mrs. Ellen Harvey, sub-postmistress. Letters

foundered in a squall off DunmoreHead,Isle ofWigbt, March through Newton Abbot received at 6.40 a.m. & 5 p.m.;

24th, 1878: there are 138 sittings. 'fhe registers date from dispatched at 8 a. m. & 2.35 & 6.50 p. m. Newton Abbot

the year x6o8, but some of these are in an imperfect condition. is the nearest money order & telegraph office

The living is a vicarage, average tithe rent-charge £161, A School Board of 5 members was formed March 5, 1875;

gross yearly income £270, including 6o acres of glebe, with John Pethybridge, Aller, clerk to the board & attendance

residence, in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, and held since officer

1865 by the Rev. Vesey Germain Hine B. A. of Trinity Col- Board School (mixed), erected in x876, at a cost of £6oo, for
lege, Cambridge. 'fhe impropriate rent-charge commuted 75 children ; average attendance, 63 ; Miss Amelia 'faylor~

at £u6 yearly, is paid to the vicar of Cornworthy. Here mistress

Abbots Kerswell. Bulley Wm. farmer, Langford bridge Prowse Frederick, blacksmith

Creed John, 'Whiddon house Caseley Ann (~Irs.), shopkeeper Skinner John, grazier

Creed William, Manor house ·: Chard Eliza (Mrs.), grocer & baker Smith Thomas, shoe maker
Widdicomb Charles,farmer, Court farm
Hare Mrs. Court grange · , , Cleave William, farmer, Fairfield

Henley William Codner, Mallands . Cole Alfred, farmer Aller.
Dyer William, Tradesmen's Arms P .H.
Hine Rev. Vesey Germain B.A. [vicarJ Phillips John, Moor park
& farmer Aller Vale Pottery Co. (John Phillips,.
Hine George •.rempier, 'fhe Vicarage . · Fisher Geo. Quick,farmer, Whiddon frm
Kelley J ames, Odlehill cottage ., . , Haydon Jn. farmer, Abbotsford farm proprietor), fine art pottery manufrs
Leker William ·!'

Squires Miss, 1 Grange view Henley & Son, cyder growers, makers, Devon Hide, Skin & Manure Co.
Surfield John exporters&wholesale mers. See advt Lilnited (Henry A. Bamfortb,
manager), Aller mills; registered
Venning Mrs. Elm cottage .Maddicott Thomas, farmer office, Bank chmbrs.Fleet st.'forquay
Norton Wallace, Butchers' Arms inn

COMMERCIAL. Palk Ed ward, butcher PethybridgeJn.frmr. &assist.overseer &

Bouchier Thomas, Two Mile Oak inn Partridge John, wheelwright clerk to the school board & attnd.officr

Buckpit John Hy. farmer, ;Manor farm Prowse Ellen (Miss), shopkee,Per Wakeham Thomas Erlward, dairyman

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ABBOTSHAM is a parish and village on the southern formerly student of Christ Church, Oxford. 'fhe vicaraga

shore of Barnstaple Bay, 2! miles west from Bideford station formed part of the revenues of the monastery of Tavistock,

on the 'forrington branch of the London and South Western prior to its dissolution m the time of Henry VIII. and was

railway, in the North Western division of the county, Sheb- l!tubsequently granted by Queen Elizabeth, in the 6th year

bear hundred, !Jideford petty sessional division, union and of her reign, to the Killigrew family. Here is a Baptist

county court district, rural deanery of Hartland, arch- chapel. There are charities of £14 yearly value. Abbot-

deaconry of Barnstaple and diocese of Exeter. '!'he church sham cliffs are much resorted to for the advantages of sea.

of St. Helen is an ancient edifice of stone, in the Early bathing in the summer season. Cornborough is the seat of

English style, restored and re-seated in 1870 and consists of Mrs. Vidal ; Kenwith Lodge is the seat of Major-Gen. Hick-

chancel, nave, south porch and an embattled western tower, man Thomas Molesworth R.A. near which is a fortification,

containing 6 bells; the fifth bears the words "Campana called Kenwith Castle, besieged by the Danes in the gth c;f'Jl-

Johannis" in beautifully formed and fioriated letters, and tury, who were defeated, and fled to their ships at Appledore.

the tenor, a very fine-toned bell, has the word "lemQStnlltJ!" E. W. G. Sealy Vidal, a minor, who is lord of the manor,

repeated nine times, reversed or upside down : there are Messrs. John and William Turner, George John Taylor esq.

several stained windows : the ends of the benches are finely and Mrs. Pine-Coffin are the chief landowners. The soil is

carved, and exhibit numerous sbielJs with the emblems of generally rocky; the subsoil is clay. The chief crops are

"Our Lord's Passion," figures of saints, the Bourchier knot, wheat and barley. The area is 1,758 acres; rateable value,
and various initials : there are sittings for _soo persons. The ,£2,684; the population in 1891 was 528.
,

register dates from the year 1653. The living is a vicarage, CoMBK WALTER, half a mile north-west, and Rrcc.ub>s
-average tithe rent. charge £93• net yearly value £193, ~
eluding 38 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of and DoWN, half a. mile north, are hamlets_

held since x88x by the Rev. Robert Walpole Sealy M.A. and PosT OFFICE.-'l'hos. Hy. Glover, sub-postmaster. Lett~rs

DEV. & CORY. 2*

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20 ABBOTSHAM. DEVONSHIRE. (i:ELLY'S

received from Bideford at 7.30 a.m.; dispatched at 6.15 National School (mi:x:ed), erected in 1851, for 83 children:

p.m. The nearest money order & telegraph office is at average attendance, 57 ; Frederick Nutt, master ; Ellen.

Bideford . Nutt, mistress

Betty Samuel G. Bowood 1 COMMERCIAL. Hern William, hind to George Turner

Gilbert Noah Bale Salathiel, shopkeeper esq. Rickt!lade farm ·

Glover William llarton Barnabas, farmer, Kenwith Heywood George, farmer, Lake

Miles Edward, Keen Brown James, farmer, Pewshill James Edwin, blacksmith
MolesworthMaj.-Gen. HickmanThomas 1 Curtis Henry, butcher Moase James, wheelwright

R.A. Kenwith lodge j Ell is George, farmer, Westacott Pickard Charles, farmer, Bowood farm

Sealy Rev.RobertWalpoleM,A..Vicarage Friendship John, shoe maker Pickard Eliza (Miss), farmer, Pittfarm

Skinner Mrs. Stone house 1Glover Cha11les, mason Pridha.m Emily (Mrs.), New inn
• Taylor George John, Abbotsham court Glover Edward, builder Turner Charles, farmer, The Barton

Thornton William, Coombe cottage Glover Mary Jane & Edith (Misses), TurnerJohn,farmer&landowner,Combe

Turner John, Combe milliners & dress makers Venner Henry, farmer, Combe Waiter

Vidal Mrs. Cornborough Glover Thomas Henry, postmaster Witheridge Joseph, iihoe maker

AI.LINGTON EAST is a pleasantly situated but commuted £soo, average £38o, gross yearly value £soo,
scattered village and parish, 4 miles north-east from Kings- including II3 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of
bridge, and about 4~ miles from Loddiswell station on the Lord Ashcombe, and held since 1844 by the Rev. Henry
Kingsbridge branch of the South Devon section of the Great Reymundo Fortescue B. A. of Exeter College, Oxford: the
Western railway, in the Totnes division of the county, hun- rectory house, a handsome building and beautifully situated,
dred of Coleridge, petty sessional division of Stanborough was erected in 1847. There is a Primitive Methodist
and Coleridge, Kmgsbridge union and county court district, chapel, seating 200 people. The charities are very small.
rural deanery of Woodleigh, arcbdeaconry of Totnes and Fallapit, the seat of Mrs. Cubitt, is a noble mansion, in the
diocese of Exeter. The church of St. .Andrew is a building Elizabethan style, surrounded by extensive shrubberies and
of stone in the Perpendicular style, consisting of chancel, pleasure grounds : it formerly belonged to the Fortescue
nave of five bays, aisles, south porch and an embattled family, who possessed the estate for about four centuries,
western tower with turret, containing 5 bells and a clock: and was the seat of Sir Edmund Fortescue knt. goT"ernor of

th3 pulpit and screen, dating from 1547, are fine specimens Salcombe Castle in 1645, during the Civil War : the man-
of~ rich carving, and bear the arms of the Fortescue and sion, erected in the present century near the site of the

other families who intermarried with them : the east win- former house, was enlarged and beautified in I849· The

dow is a memorial to Mrs. Fortescue, late of Fallapit: Right Hon. Lord Ashcombe P.c. is lord of the manor and

there are also several handsome monuments, including one owns .the greater part of the parish. The soil is loam and
by Chantrey to members of the Fortescue family, dating clay; subsoil, various. The crops are wheat, barley and
from 1572 : there are two brasses in splendid condition, one pasture. Ensilage is also extensively made in the district ;

with effigy, to John Fortescue esq. ob. 1595, and his wife, the area is 3,6o7 acres; rateable value, £g,6o3 12s. 6d. ;
and an inscribed brass of the 17th century to John Fortesty the population in 1891 was 495·

and Margaret his wife: there are also brasses and monu- CoMBE, ! lmile east ; CoLES CRoss, tl south-east ; HAR-

ments to the Wells family: a baptistry and stained west win- LESTON, 2~ south-east; MoUNTs, I~ north-wast and WEA.RE

dow were presented in 1892 by Mrs. Cubitt, in memory of BRIDGE, t south-by-east, are hamlets.

her husband, William Cubitt esq. .J.P. and at the same Sexton, James Roper
time a reredos of very handsome design in alabaster and PosT 0FFICE.-Mount.s (Railway Sub-office. Letters should
Derbyshire marble, executed by Mr. Harry Hems, of Exeter, have R.S. 0. Devon added. )-Silvanus Mitchelmore, sub-
was also erected: an inscribed brass has been placed in postmaster. Letters arrive at 6 a. m.; dispatched at 7.30
the church by the employes on the Fallapit estate, as a p.m. The nearest money order & telegraph office is at
memorial to W. Cubitt esq.: the church was restored Kingsbridge. Postal orders are issued here, but not paid.

in 1875, at the cost of the late W. Cubitt esq. and has WALL LETTER Box, near the church, cleared at 6.35 p.m
330 sittings. The register dates from the year Parochial School (mixed), built in 1873, for 100 children

I554· The living is a rectory, tithe rent-charge as average attendance, 85; Bonner Chambers, master

Allington East. Horton J n.. Fortescue Arms P. H._farmer, Yabsley George, farmer, Newhouse

Cubitt Mrs. Fallapit wheelwright & cart & van bmlder Coombe,
Fortescue Rev. Henry Reymundo B.A. Jarvis James Abraham, farmer, Lipton
LuscombeWm.Rd.farmr.&assist.oversr
Rectory Jarvi11 Philip, carpenter Pinhay Edwin, road contractor
Townsend James, Higher Norton Langworthy John, farmer, Nutcombe Torr John, farmer, Higher Coombe
Morgan Elizabeth (Mrs.),farmer, lUmp-

COMMERCIAL. stone & Instert Cole's Cross.
Perrin Richard, farmer, Norton

Haker William, farmer, Flear Petherbridge William, farmer, Cuttery Dure Edward, baker

Bond Edmund, farmer, Killet.on Pinhay John White, farmer, Burleys Steer Philip, blacksmith

Hurgoyne William Henry, farmer Prowse Philip, farmer, Higher pool

EUisH.ichd. Harwood,farmer,Colehanger Roper John Alfred, clothter, draper, Harleston.

EUis Thomas, farmer, Higher Norton stationer & general storekeeper Nicholls John, farmer

Fo:x:worthy Roger, carpenter Sture Charles, shopkeeper Nunn James, shoe maker & dairyman

Furneaux Edwin, farmer, Lower pool Tucker William Herbert, steward to Mounts.

Geyle Henry, farmer, Venn the Right Hon. Lord Ashcombe

Grills Henry, carpenter to the Right Walke Thomas, farmer, Cross farm Mitchelmore John Henry, blacksmith

Hon. Lord Ashcombe · Widger Richard, farmer, Knighton Mitchelmore Silvanus, Post office
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ALPHINGTON is a parish and village, on the river Exe, from the year 1663. The living is a rectory, average tithe

and the road from Exeter to Exminster, xt miles south rent-charge £638, gross yearly value f:65o, with residence

from E:x:eter and I I north-west from Dawlish, in the North and 24 acres of glebe, in the gift of Anthony Gibbs esq. and

Eastern division of the county, Wonford hundred and petty held since r88o by the Rev. Edward John Gore Dupuis M.A.

sessional division, St. Thomas' union, county court distriJ::t of Exeter College, Oxford. There are charities of about

of Exeter, rural deanery of Kenn and archdeaconry and £3o yearly value, distributed in bread and clothing. The

diocese of Exeter : the South Devon railway and the Manor House, the property of the Earl of Devon, is occupied

Exeter ship canal pass through the parish. The church of by Joseph Wells esq. The Earl of Devon, who is lord of

St. Michaelis an ancient building of stone in the Perpen- the manor, and Anthony Gibbs esq. .J.P. of Tyntesfield,

dicular style, consisting of chancel, nave, aisles, north porch Somerset, are the principal landowners. The soil is loamy ;

and an embattled western tower with turret and pinnacles subsoil, gravel. The crops are the usual cereals with much

containing a clock and 8 bells, all cast by T. Bilbie, in 1749, pasture. The area is 2,471 acres; rateable nlue, £8,320;

in place of a former peal of 5, by licence of the Bishop: the the population in 1891 was 1,064.

cylindrical Norman font is carved with intersecting arches Sexton, Charles Coles:

and scroll work, and figures said to represent St. Michael PosT, M. 0. & T. 0.,-S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office.-

contending with the dragon: the porch bears the arms of James Maunder, sub-postmaster, Letters received from

the Courtenays: the tower was repaired about 1852 and Exeter at 4.30 a. m., 1.45 & 5·45 p.m.; dispatched by

tho whole church was thoroughly restored in 1879, at a cost foot post to Kenford, Haldon, Shilling-ford & Ide ; dis-

of upwards of £3,000: there are stained windows to various patched to Exeter at u.35 a.m., 3.20 & 8.to p.m.; sun..

members of the Ellacombe family and others: the oak days at 8.10 p.m

screen, dating from about x67o, was restored at the expense WALL LETTER BoxEs : -

of the Earl of Devon~ and the stone pulpit was presented Matford, cleared at 7.40 a.m. & 7p.m.; sundays at 7.40

by the Rev. H. J. Ellacombe, rector or Clyst St. George, in a. m
z~Bt: t!lere are sittin;rs for 400 persons. The register dates The Cross, cleal'ed at 11.40 a. m., 3·25 & 7.40 pm

DIRECTORY.] DEVONSHIRE. ALVINGTON WEST. 21

A School Board of 5 members was formed March 12, 1875; Board Schools (mixed), erected in 1876, for 220 children;

Exminster with one member & Shillingford St. George average attendance, xgo; John Bell, master; Mrs. Mary
with one member, are contributory parishes 1J.Hutchings, Addems, mistress

Heavitree, clerk to the board & attendance officer

PRIVATE RESIDENTS. Wilcocks William M. Cross house 1\IeathrelHenry,farmer,Brombams frm

Beavis George, The Cedars Wippell Thomas, Bridge house Mitcbell William & Son, market gar-

Bonus Rev. A. [curate of Cowley], deners, Spring gardens

Alphington villa COMMERCIAL. Mortimer George Newcombe, farmer,

Boscawen Hon. Mrs. Silverlands Bastin Richard James, machine maker Matford Barton ~

Brown John Henry, Holmbush Blanchford Eliza (Mrs.), draper Newberry Richard John, market gar-

Brownlow Mrs. Exe view Bray Jas. road surveyor, MandriLke ho dener & dairyman, Marsh Barton

Cade Frank Cathedral Farm Dairy (Alfred Thomas Perkins Richard & Son, blacksmiths &

ColdridgeRev. SI. Powningn. A. TheLodge Loram, manager) wheelwrights

CommelineCapt.Chas.E.R.E.Underwood Coles Charles, beer retailer Parsons Christianna (Mrs.), dress

Dupuis Rev.Edwd.Jn.GoreM.A.[rector] Coles James, carpenter maker, Rose cottage

Finch George Perkins, The Briars Dadd William, farmer, Eastwood Physick Henry, market gardener

Graves-Sawle Thomas, Rosemont Dymond Geo. Wm. farmer,Rolls bridge Pike Freuerick, market gardener

Harding Miss, Swiss cottage Gurney William, market gardener, Pike John, market gardener

Houlditch Edward Holroyde, The Elms Mile End cottage Pope Robt. & John,blacksmiths,Whitlcy

Knott Samuel Dyer, Bartletts Hannaford Wm.Carter,DoubleLockinn Rice James, police constable

Leigh Joseph, Belvoir house HatswellElizabeth(Mrs.),baker &grocer Richards Isaac,farmer,Carpenters farm

Loram William, Brooklands Hawkins James, haulier Sanders Henry, dairyman

Mallett Mrs. Caroline place Heard Ann (Mrs.), grocer & china dlr Scanes Adrian John, baker & grocer

Milford Miss, Newlands Hitchings John, farmer, :Marks farm Shears-,miller(water),Matford Barton

Perkins Waiter, Lamp cottage Knott Frederick, mason, Bridge cottage Smith James, grocer

Peters Mrs Knott John, mason Smith Thomas Henry, boot maker

Physick Henry Leach William, farmer, Iron Jack farm Stevens & Cann, market gardeners

Rowe James, Saint hill Lendon Joseph, boot & shoe maker Stone George, haulier

Sanders Mrs. The Cottage LetherenChas.Ratcliffe,frmr. Balls farm Symons William, jeweller

Short Mrs. Willow lodge Loder John Henry, dairyman, Matford Tozer Henry, basket maker

, Smale Mrs. Moss cottage LoramArthr.Fredk.farmer,Aldens farm Tucker Edwin, Admiral Vernon P.H.

Symons William Loram Edmuud Thos. farmer, Sobeys & cattle dealer

Toms Albert, Chestnut cottage Lovell Robert, market gardener WhiteRobt.frmr.Wheatley frm. Cmmry

WadeCol.JamesHerne,Holmbush house Mallett Wm. Milford, miller (water) Wills Samuel, market gardener

Way Miss, Pixie cottage Mannder & Smith, dress makers Wippell Thomas, tanner

Way Misses, Swiss cottage Maunder Jas. shopkeeper &postmaster Westcott George, boot maker

Wells Joseph, Manor house Mayne Frank, mason

ALVERDISCOTT (or ALsCOTT) is a village and parish and an acre of 1land of the annual value of about £.8 have

on the old road from Barnstaple to Torrington, 5~ miles been vested in trustees from an early period for the repara-
south-west from Barnstaple, 5 miles east-by-south from Bide- tion of the church. Here is \\ Wesleyan chapel. Webbery

ford and 4i north from Torrington, in the Northern division House is these:1t of Colin Edward Boyd esq. and Woodtown

of the county, Fremington hundred, Torrington petty ses- House of Joseph Thomas Treffry J.P. Robert J, Preston

sional division, union and county court district, and in the Whyte esq. is lord of the manor and chief landowner. The
rural deanery of Torrington, archdeaconry of Barnstaple soil is clayey; subsoil, clay. The chief crops are wheat,
and diocese of Exeter. The church of All Saints is an edifice barley and oats. The area is 2,273 acres ; rateable value,

of stone in the Gothic style, consisting of chancel, nave, £I,666; the population in 1891 was 269.
north aisle, south porch and an embattled western tower BuLLWORTHY is a tything, three-quarters of a mile north-

with pinnacles, containing 3 bells, the first of which is dated west ; STONE CRoss, half a mile north-west.
1756, the others being inscribed with invocations to the Letters through Barnstaple & Bideford arrive at 9.15 a.m.

Virgin Mary and St. John, in Lombardic characters : there The nearest money order offices are at Barnsta-ple, Bide-
are 200 sittings. The register dates from the year 1602. ford & Great Torrington. Telegraph office at Bideford.

The living is a rectory, average year!y income from tithe WALL Box at Woodtown, cleared at 9· 30 a. m. & 6. IO p. m

rent-charge [,ng, with residence and 40 acres of glebe, in Parochial & Church of England School (mixed), erected in

the gift of trustees, and held since 1874 by the Rev. John 1876, for 6o children; average attendance, so; Miss

Warren B.A. of Exeter College, Oxford. 'fhree tenements Helena Slade, mistress

Boyd Colin Edward, Webbery house Cawsey Robert, farmer, Alscott Barton Houle John, farmer, Hampitt

Bury Mrs. Firs Chipman James,carpenter,Stoney cross Johns John, farmer, Bullworthy

Law John, The Downs Cleave William,farmer, Garnacott frm Pethebridge George, farmer, Burrough

Treffry Joseph Thos. J.P. Woodtown ho Clements Mary (Mrs.),frmr.Luppincott Pitcairn John H. Webbery Barton

'Varren Rev. John B.A. [rector] Clements William, farmer, Nethercot Sussex Melbourn, farmer

COMMERCIAL. . HookwayEdwd.farmer,,Voodtown farm Wills Charles, farmer, Garnacott farm

Bright Simon, boot maker, Stoney cross

ALVINGTON WEST (or WEsT ALLINGTON) is a repair of the church and other charitable purposes~ and

widely scattered parish, in the Totnes or Southern division another for sick and second poor, left by Dame Ilbert. The

of the county, Stanborough hundred, Stanborough and Cole- ancient "Poor House" is now partly converted into a cot-
ridge petty sessional division, Kingsbridge union and county tage, and partly into a parish room for the use of the feoffees.
court district, rural deanery of Woodleigh, archdeaconry of Here are the rope works belongmg to W. John Thomas and

Totnes and diocese of Exeter. 'fhe Kingsbridge gas works, 09. Limited, of Kingsbridge, employing 40 men and boys.

built in 1833, are in this parish, which adjoins Kingsbridge, Bowringsleigh, the residence since 1696 of the Ilbert family,
and the Kingsbridge station of the Great Western railway is whose representatives had formerly resided at Rill in Buck-
also in the parish, as well as part of the village of Mal- fastleigh, is an ancient mansion, portions of whici) da~ from
borough. The church of All Saints is a fine building of stone the 1 gth century, but the principal existing feat;nres are of
in the Early Perpendicular style, with some remains of the Early Tudor period: in the hall is an elaborate oak~
earlier work in the chance4 and consists of chancel, nave, screen, of the time of James I. richly embossed with ebony
aisles, a chapel set apart for the Ilbert family, south porch and mahogany ; the chapel, connected with the east wing of
and an embattled west&rn tower with four pinnacles, con- the house, which was partially destroyed by fire in I843, con-
taining 6 bells: the east window is a. memorial to W. R. tains a rich I 5th century screen, brought from South Huish
Ilbert esq. and the west window to the Rev. Douglas Mac- church: the ceilings of the reception rooms are beautiful
donald, a former vicar : the church was restored in 1867 at specimens of the plaster decoration of the time of William
a cost of £2,6oo, and has 36o sittin.,<78. The registers d'lte and Mary; and there is a collection of valuable pictures:
from the year I558. The living is a vicarage, average tithe the mansion was completely restored and considerably en-

rent-charge [,412, net yearly value £270, with residence, in larged during the years 1868-73· William Roope Ilbert esq.
the gift of 'the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury, and held .J.P. is lord of the. manor of West Alvington and Norden;
since 1887 by the Rev. Charles Adams Houghton M.A. of W. P. Bastard esq. is lord of the manor of Gerston; John
Exeter College, Oxford, and prebendary of Salisbury. The Square Hurrell esq. of Kingsbridge, is lord of the manor
rectorial tithes belong half to the vicar and half to the of Woolston and Oldaway. The chief landowners are
Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The vicarage of South 1\lilton, W. R. Ilbert. esq. .J.P. and the Bastard, Bowring, Pearce and
formerly annexed to this living, was separated by Order in Walker families. The sml is various; subsoil, slaty shale and

Council, June 7th, I886, There is a small charity for the clay. The chief crops are whe 1t and barley; a large qua_L.-

22- .ALVINGTON 'WEST. DEVONSHIRE.

iity of the land is used for grazing. The area is 2,585 acres PosT OFFICE.-W. Morgan, sub-postmaster. Letters arrive
of land and 270 of water; rateable value, £4,835 7s. 6d. ; by mail cart from Kingsbridge at 7·I5 a.m. ; dispatched
at 5·45 p.m. week days; sunday, I2.30 p.m. The nearest
the population in r89r was 893.
money order & telegraph office is at Kingsbridge
WooLSTON, I! miles south-by-west; EASTON, I south; National School (mixed), built in 1864 by the Rev. D.
BowcoMBB, 2 north-east; and AonLEHOLE, I} north-east, McDonald, then vicar, & enlarged in I878, for I 50 children;
ara hamlets.
avera!;e attendance, 78; Edward Knight, master; Mrs.

Parish Clerk, William Morgan. Jane Winter Goodman, mistress

West Alvington. Farr Brothers, builders, contractors, Thomas William John & Co. Limited,

Ambrose Joseph, Tacket wood architectural & ecclesiastical carvers, patent rope manufacturers,makers of
Coaker The Misses, Westerland undertakers, painters, plumbers, strings, cords, bags &c. South Devon
Houghton Rev. Prebendary Charles glaziers &c. The Works. See advert ropery; office, Mill street, Kings-
Lidstone Frederick, farmer, Collapit bridge. See advertisement
Adams M. A. Vicarage Lidstone Susan (Mrs.)&William Henry, Warren Edward, builder
Ilbert The Misses, Norden farmers, Longbrook Whiteway Ernest, baker, grocer &
Ilbert Wm. Roope J.P. Bowringsleigh Luscombe Joseph, haulier general provision dealer
Luskey John, Sobey
Morgan Albert, farmer & assistant over· Easton.
COMMERCIAL, seer
Barons William Henry, farmer
Balkwill Robert, farmer, Park Morgan William, blacksmith & farmer,

Bell Robert Lavers, farmer, Preston Post office Woolston.

Boon Edwd.coach buildr.Square's quay Pitts George, farmer, Gerston Harvey Richard, farmer

Camp James, farmer, Heddiswell Pitts Henry, farmer, Bagton Lavers William, farmer

Chapman Francis, builder Prowse John Woody, boot maker Rogers Richard, farmer

Crispm Elam, baker Sandover George, jun. farmer, Wood- Sandover George, farmer

Ingram Richard, farmer, Youngcombe house Sandover George, jun. farmer

Jarvis Thomas, Ring of Bells P.R Sheriff James, cabinet maker Smale George, farmer

ALWINGTON is a parish on the high road from Bide- Dyell esq. ob. August 29, 1513 : the bench ends have the

ford to Clovelly and Hartland, on the coast of the Bristol letters R.C. and the date rs8o, and the arms of Risdon, and

channel, 4! miles south-west from Bideford station on the the pulpit is enriched with impaled shields of the Coffin

Torriugton branch of the London and South Western rnil- family: the church was re-seated in r84o at the cost of the

way, in the North Western division of the county, Shebbear Rev. J. Pine-Coffin, then rector, and has rso sittings. The
hundred, Bideford petty sessional division, union and county register dates from the year rsso. The living is a rectory,
court distriet, rural deanery of Hartland, archdeaconry of average tithe rent-charge £r85, net yearly income £r52,
Barnstaple and diocese of Exeter. The church of St.Andrew including 70 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of
is an ancient building of stone in the Perpendicular style, Mrs. Pine-Coffin, and held since r88r by the Rev.
consisting of chancel, nave, aisles, south porch and a pictu- James Frith M.A. of Christ Church, Oxford. There is a
resque western tower containing 6 bells, the first having a Wes]eyan chapel at Ford. The charities include the

legend in crowned Lombardic characters, and the second Wackerill charity of £6 7s. ; the Morrison charity of £r IOS.

the words '' sunda mudu ; " the third is dated 1712, and the yearly ; and the Good Friday charity of 1.. I Ss. Portledge is

tenor has an invocation to the Virgin, in lettering like that the residence of Mrs. Pine-Coffin; Yeo Vale is a seat of Major

of the second: there are several monuments and memorial James Morrison Kirkwood J.P. Mrs. Pine-Coffin, who is lady

win1ows : the reredos, pulpit and the manorial pew are all of the manor and William Bruton esq. of Brighton, Sussex,
:of elaborately carved old oak: here was interred, Dec. 25, are chief landowners. The soil is sandy; subsoil, clay. The
1555, Richard Coffin, of Postlynch (Portledge) ; on June 13, chief crops are wheat, barley and oats. The acreage is

·I569, Wilmot (Chudleigh) his wife, and on March 30, r6o8, 2,655; rateable value, £r,754; the population in 1891 was
John Coffin, of Postlynch: in the church is a monument 348.
with demi-effigies and busts of 14 children, to Richard FAIRY CRoss, r mile north ; FoRD, 2 miles north-east,
Coffin, of Portledge, esq. ob. July 25, r617, and Elizabeth and Woon TowN, r mile north-west, are hamlets in this

(Lovis) his wife, ob. May 3, r651, erected in the latter year parish.
by James, their fifth and only surviving son; there are also PosT OFFICE, Fairy Cross.-Thomas Nancekievill, sub-post-

insctiptions to four of their children, 1654-62: and other master. Letters received through Bideford at 7·55 a.m.;
memorials to Richard Coffin, of Portledge, esq. ob. 1699 ; dispatched at 5·55 p.m. Bideford is the nearest money
John Coffin esq. ob. July rr, 1703, and Catherine (Kellond) order office & Horn's Cross the telegraph office
his wife and Bridget (Coffin), widow of Charles Kellnnd, of National Church School (mixed). built in r846 by Mrs. and
Painsford, esq. ob. March 14, 1696-7; in the pavement of the the Misses Morri:son, for 70 children; average attendance,
nave is a stone with floriated cross and inscription to George 6o; Miss Amy Partridge, mistress

Alwington. Grigg Edward, butcher, Ford Serjeant Joseph Veal, farmer, Rolstone

Hunt George Alfred,farmer,Cockington Squance John, farmer, Woodtown
Frith Rev. James M.A. [rector], Rectory Lee William, farmer, Winscott Sqnance John, farmer, Moor Park farm

Kirkwood Major James Morrison J.P. Lott Richard, carpenter & farmer, Ford Wakely William, farmer, Town farm

Yeo vale Nancekievill Thomas, blacksmith, Post Wickett Frederick,farmer,Cbidlacombe
Pine-Coffin Mrs. Portledge
office, Ford, Fairy cross Wickett Lewis Wm. farmer,Babbacomb

COMMERCIAL. Pennington William, carpenter •
Colwill Richard, shoe maker Pennington William, farmer & miller
Fa1ry Cross.

· baniels John, farmer, Gilscot (water), Yeo vale Kidwell Rebecca (Mrs.), farmer

EAST ANSTEY is a parish, with a station on the Devon Scarning, Norfolk, and held since I869 by' the Rev. John

and Somerset branch of the Great Western railway, r88 Owen, of St. David's, Lampeter. A woodcock revel is held

,miles from London, 4 miles south-west from Dulverton and the first week in October. The northern part of the parish

ro east from South Molton, in the Northern division of the is occupied by a common nearly 2,ooo acres in extent, with

county, South Molton hundred, petty sessional division, an elevation of r,wo feet. William Legassick Bellew esq.

union and county court district, rural deanery of South of Henspark, is lord of the manor and principal landowner.

Molton, archdeaconry of Barnstaple and diocese of Exeter. The soil is clay on the south-west of the parish, and shillett

The church of St. Michael, standing on a hill 8oo feet above on the north-east ; subsoil, clay and shillett. The chief crops

the sea level, at the head of a valley which extends in a are oats, barley and cereals. The acreage is 3,245; rateable

westerly direction to within a few miles of South Molton, is value, £r,728; the population in r8gr was 234.

a building of stone in the Early English style, with inserted Parish Clerk and Sexton, John Jones.

,Perpendicular windows, and consists of chancel, nave, south Letters through Dulverton R.S.O. which is the nearest

porch and an embattled western tower containing 4 bells: money order &telegraph office, arrive at 9.30 a.m. WALL
in the porch is a portion of a Norman archway with zigzag LETTER Box cleared at 4.30 p.m
moulding : the church was restored in r871 at a cost of
_£8oo, and has r2o sittings. The register of baptisms and A School Board of 5 members was formed Jan. 15, 1875;

burials dates from the year 1596; marriages, 1674, The Thomas Row, Bampton, clerk to the board
living is a. rectory, average tithe rent-charge £r27, net Board School (mixed), built in x88o, for 6o children; aver-

yearly value £123, including no acres of glebe, with resi- age attendance, so; Mrs. Eliza Goddard, mistress

·deuce, in the gift of the Rev. Augustus Jessopp D.D. rector of Railway Station, Joseph Edwards, station master

Bellew William l..egassick, Henspark COMMERCIAL. Carter John, farmer, Lower Radnidge
Dawkins Edward C. Rhyll manor
Hawker John Charles, Barton house Ball John, farmer, Bingsland Dommett John, farmer, West Liscombe
Owen Rev. John, Rectory Burrow John & Eli, farmers,Woodburn Drake Wm.Halse,farmer,EastLijscombe
Hancock William, farmer, Oak
Carter George, farmer, Yanney

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Hoopet' James, farmer, Crnse Ball Skinner Richard, liare & Hounds P.H Stediford Wm. miller {wi\ter}, 1)nnsleY'

Lake John, farmer, Higher town Singerton Thomas, Froude Arms P.H. Webber Jas. farmer, Higher Radnidge

Richards John,farmer & assistant over- & tailor Yendall Frederick, farmer, Barton

seer, Dunsley

WEST ANSTEY is a parish on the borders of Somerset, The • gift, of the annual value of £1 xos.

charities are Spencer's
2~ miles north-west from the East Anstey station on the and Htuuord's gifts, two of the annual value of £5. Lord

Devon and Somerset branch of tho Great Western railway, Clinton, of Heanton Satchville, is lord of the manor and

5 miles west from Dulverton and 9 east from South Molton, owner of the greater part of the parish. Churchtown Farm

in the Northern division of the county, hundred, petty ses- and Yenford belong to the Earl of Portsmouth. The soil is

sional division, union and county court district of South clay on the south-west side of the parish and shillett on the

Molton, rural deanery of South Molton, archdeaconry of north-east; subsoil, clay and shillett. The chief crops are

Barnstaple and diocese of Exeter. The church of St, Pet- oats, barley &c. AcreagB, g,oo8; rateable value, £1,703;

rock is an ancient building of stone in the Early Decorated the population in 1891 was 230,

style, consisting of chancel, nave of three bays, north aisle, YEO MILL is a hamlet, x mile south from the church.
south porch, with an Early Perpendicular timbered roof,
and an embattled western tower containing 8 bells: there Sexton, William Smyth.
are 2oo -sittings. Th& register dates from the year 1653.
The living is a vicarage, average tithe rent-charge 1,85, net Letters through Dulverton R.S.O. which is the nearest
money order & telegraph office, arrive at u a.m. LET·
yearly value £202, including so! acres of glebe, with resi- 'J'Elt Box cleared at 3 p.m

dence, in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter, and National School (mixed), erected in 1866, for So children i

held since 1885 by the Rev. Edward Vere Freeman M. A. of average attendance, 30; & endowed with £3 yearly,

Brasenose College, Oxford, and rural dean of South Molton. part of Banford'~; gift ; Mrs. Pennington, mistress

Freeman Rev. Edwd. Vere M.A. [vicar] Gibbs George, shopkeeper & carpenter Partridge William, farmer, Badlake
COMMERCIAL. •
Harris John, farmer, Slade Pearce James, farmer, New park
Bastow James, Partridge Arms P.H
Blackwell John, farmer, Rugley Pitt Kelland Fanny (Mrs.), farmer, Church Quartley John, farmer, Woodland
Bucknell George, farmer, Will farm
Bucknell James, farmer, Guphill Town farm Quartley Sarah (Mrs.), farmer, Ralph8
Crudge Benj. farmer, West Rincombe
Crudge John, farmer Liverton James1 farmer, Combe Vellacott William, shoe maker
Geen Edward, farmer, Venford Maunder Thomas, farmer, Town Venner Francis, farmer, Woods

Milton John, farmer, Lands Venner Henry,New inn,&miller(water),

Newton Thomas, tailor l Yeo mill
Norman William, farmer, Twicken

APPLEDORE is a market town and considerable sea· supposed to have been the burial place of the Danish chief

port, situated at the month of the river!j Taw and Torridge, Hubba, who was slain near the coast A. D. 877-8. Richmond

I mile from Instow station on the Torrington branch of the House, a handsome modern mansioll commanding fine sea

London and South Western railway, which is on the other and land views, is occupied by William L. Pike esq. The

side of the river Torridge, over which there is a ferry, and trustees of the late William Yeo, Olh·er Heywood esq. and

3 miles north from Bideford, in the North Western division the trustees of the late Sidney Cartwright esq. are theprin-

of the county, Shebbear hundred, Bideford petty sessional cipallandowners. The area is 130 acres ; the population in

division and union, Bideford county conrt district, rural 1891 was 2,449; rateable value, with Northam, £x4,82o.

deanery of Hartland, archdeaconry of Barnstaple and diocese Parish Clerk, John Slader.

of Exeter. Appledore is now a part of the port of Barnstaple. PosT, :M. 0. & T. 0., S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office

Here q.re two spacious dry docks belonging-to the trustees (Railway Sub-Office. Letters should have R.S.O. North

~f the late William Yeo, and also a patent slip, owned by Devon added).-Wm. Jn. Land, sub-postmaster. Letters

Robert Cock & Sons, and on the east side of the town, facing arrive from London at 6. o a. m. ; north mail ati r. 45 a.m.

Instow, is a broad and spacious quay, which ie much fre· & 5.20 p.m. ; dispatched at 9.0 a.m. 2.30 & 6.55 p.m.

quented. The ecclesiastical parish was formed August 26, Money orders are granted· & paid from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

1844, from the civil parish of Northarn. The church of St. This post office is in direct telephonic communication with

Mary, erected in 1838, is an edifice of stone in the Early Westward Ho! Peppercombe, Clovelly, Barnstaple, Braun-

English style, consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle, south ton, Croyde post office & eoastguard station

porch and a western tower containing one bell: therearesso PLACES OF vVoRSIIIP, with times of services:-

sittings. The register dates from the year 1S44. The living St. Mary's Church, 11 a.m. & 6.30 p.m. ; wed. I 1 a.m. ;

is a vicarage, gross yearly value £150, in the gift of the vicar fri. 6.30 p.m •

of Northam, and held since 1842- by the Rev. Edward Rey- Baptist, 10.45 a.m.& 6.30 p.m.; tues. 7.30 p.m

nolds B.A. of Wadham College, J)xford. There are Congre- Congregational, 10.45 a.m. & 6.30 p.m. ; thurs. 7.30 p.m

gational, Baptist and Wesleyan chapels, a meeting room for \Yesleyan, u a. m. & 6.30 p. m. ; wed. 7.30 p.m

Brethren and a Sailors' rest and Seamen's mission. The Brethren Meeting Room, II a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; wed. at

trade principally consists in shipbuilding and the importing 7.30 p.m
of timber from Norway and Sweden, and limestone from Sailors' Rest & Seamen's Mission; William J. Cairns,

Wales. The Market House was erected in 1848; Wednesday resident missionary

.and Saturday are the market days. Shipbuilding and ScHoor..s : -

some boatbuilding are carried on here; the large oollar and National (mixed), erected in 1844. to hold 360 children;

-cuff faetory of Messrs. Vincent and Dnncan employs 12e average attendance, 230 ; Frederick Cole, master

females, and F. Cooper has also coll~r works here. Salmon Wesleyan (mixed), erected in x86o, to hold ISO children;

and codfish are caught in great quantities, and a number of average attendance, no

the inhabitants obtain their livelihood by collecting mussels Co:sv.EYANJE.-Omnibus to Bideford, daily

and cockles, which are found on the sands at Braunton, and WATER CoNVEYANCE TO:-

also a species of seaweed called ~· laver;'' which is much BIDEFORD, by passage boats~ twice a day

in request. In the neighbourhood is the Hnbblestone rock, lNsTow & BRAUNTON, by passage boats, at any time

PRIVATE RESIDENTS. 1Villiams Edward, Bude street Boucber D. (Miss), shopkeeper

Beara Alexander COMMERCIAL. Boundy Elizabeth Ann (Mrs.), Royal

J3ligh Francis, 4 Marine parade Ackland Frederick John,grocer,& agent hotel, Market street

Bolt Emanuel John, Carisbrooke house for W. & A. Gilbey, wine & spirit Bowden Elizabeth (Mrs.), shopkeeper

'Bowden Philip merchants, Market street Bowden George, mason

Cock Robert Adams Robert, master mariner Bowden Pltilip, mason

Crathern Rev. William Luke [Baptist], Appledore Gas Co. Limited (Edward Brooks Thomas, master mariner-

S Alpha place Lemon, sec) llumell-Jones Edward John, chemist

Darracott Mrs. Odun house Appledore Mercantile- Assurance Asso- Buse Mary Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper

Dart Mrs. Albert place ciation (W. J. La npdl1ummabnear g er) house Clifford Thomas, butcher, Market st
Dart Mrs. Bude street Bartlett William, & Cobbledick Christopher,King's HeadP.R

Handlyn Thomas decorator, West Appledore Cock Robert & Sons, ship builders & re-

Kelly Mrs. 4 Alpha place Beara J erome, draper & tailor pairers,dry dock & patent slip proprs,

Mill Joshua Beara John, ship chandler, The Quay Richmond Dry docks & New quay

Morris Rev. Francis [Congregational] Beara Thomas Henry, insurance agent Cock Charlotte (Mrs.), maltster

Nicol William, Myrtle cottage & schooJ attendant.oe officer,The Quay Cock John Widgery, farmer

Pickard William, Marine parade Beer John, baker - Cock Joseph, Champion of Wales P.H

Pike William L. Richmond house Beer Lewis Martin, grocer Cole Richard, master mariner

Pratt Frederick Bennett William, master mariner Cole William, boot & shoe maker

Reynolds Rev. Edward B.A. [vicar], Berry Mary Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper Cooper F. linen collar manufacturer

Staddon house Blackmore Richard, boat builder Cdtlend Susan (Mrs.), shopkeeper"

Slater Howard, Rock house Boon Sarah Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper EvansJosiah,baker,&Coach&Horses P.H

24 4-PPLEDORE. DEVONSHIRE. (KELLY'S

Fishwick Fairfax, ferryman Lamey Mary Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper Screech Robert, master mariner

Fishwick John,master mariner,Bude ho Land W.J. grocer, stationer, post office, Self Hannah (Mrs.), grocer

Fishwick Thomas Hayne, Swedish & telephone office & ship owner, Bade st Short Samuel, mason

Norwegian consul, sub-agent Lloyds, Lawday Lewis, grocer & ship owner Slader John Thomas, ship chandler,The
Quay
ship broker,sail maker&ship chandler, Lemon Edward, blacksmith

The Qnay · Lerwell Thomas, grocer Slater Howard, surgeon, medical officer

Fursey William T. boot maker Ley Philip, master mariner & public vaccinator, Northam dis

Gates Alfred, draper Lock Susan (Mrs.), boot & shoe dealer trict, Bideford union, Rock house

Gibson John, master mariner McCallam Elizh.(Mrs. ),grocer,Markt.st Smallridge James, shopkeeper

Green Philip, block maker Martin Henry, master mariner Smith William, master mariner

Guard Samuel, Royal George hotel Matthews Samuel, sail maker Sole George, master mariner

Hare Stephen, Prince of Wales' hotel Mead James, master mariner Stapleton John, master mariner

Harris Richard, coal dealer, The Quay Moody Harold, Rising Sun P.H Tamlyn John, grocer, coal dlr.& build.r

Harvey Thomas, The Dock P.H Oatway Alfred, watch maker Tatem William Henry, Globe P.H

Haynes John, block maker Owen George, builder Thatcher Thomas William,wine & spirit>

Heall Ann (Mrs.),shopkpr.We.Appledre Owen Thomas, carpenter merchant, Swan vaults

Heywood Oliver, farmer & dairyman Parkhouse Susan (Miss), shopkeeper Tbompson Sarah (Miss), ladies' school

Rinks Joseph, boat builder Perkin Edward, boat builder Tucker Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper

Hock SU.San(Ml's. ),lodging ho.TheQuay Popham John Nicholas,master mariner 'Tucker William, master mariner

Hocking Richard, master mariner Popham William, master mariner •ruplin John N. boot dealer, The Quay

Hookway Richard, master mariner Pratt Frederick,surgeon,Mal'ine parade Vanstone James, Beaver P.H

Hutchings Philip, master mariner Price Henry, hair dresser Vincent & Duncan, linen collar manfrs

Hutchings William, Bell P.H Quance Philip, master mariner Vinson Mary (Mrs.), stationer

Huxtable Charles, boot maker, TheQuay Ra.pson John, master mariner White James, master mariner

Jenkins Silas, master mariner Richard John Lambert, mason Wilkinson Henry, master mariner

J ewell Benjamin, master mariner Rowe William Henry, tailor, draper, & Williams George Henry, boat builde:r-

Kelly Rd.Alfd.mast.mariner,5 Alpha pl agent for Mortimer's dye works Williams Sylvanus, master mariner

Kenward Mabel (Miss), shopkeeper, Schiller Phillis (Miss), lodging house, Williams Thomas, boat builder

West Appledore West Appledore "l''illiams Thomas, master mariner

Lamey John, Sb p inn

ARLINGTON is a parish and village, 7 miles north-east baptisms dates from the year 1640; marriages, 1671 ;

from Harnstaple, 10 miles south-east from Ilfracombe, in burials, 1598. The living is a rectory, average tithe rent•

the North-Western division of the county, Sberwell hundred, charge £2o5, net yearly income £nJO, with 83 acres of

petty sessional division of Braunton, Barnstaple union and glebe and residence, in the gift of Miss Chichester, and held

county court district, rural deanery of Sherwill, arch- since x8go by the Rev. Tbeodore de Landulpb Sprye, of
deaconry of Barnstaple, and diocese of Exeter. The church Trinity College, Dublin, and K.c.L. There are charities of

of St. J ames is an edifice of stone, rebuilt, with the exception £3 18s. yearly value. Arlington Court is the seat of Miss

of the tower in 1846, from designs by Mr. Gould, architect, in Chichester. The soil is loamy, on rock. The chief crops
the Gothic style, and consisting of chancel, nave, south porch are pasture, and a small quantity of wheat and oats. The

and an embattled western tower, with pinnacles, containing acreage is 2,535; rateable value, £2,631 ; the population in
6 bells, all re-cast in 1855: in the church is a fine, but some- 1891 was 238.

what mutilated effigy of a lady, c. 125o-I3Io, in wimple and BECCOTT is a hamlet in the parish, half a mile north.

flowing robes, and wearing a coronet ; it has been assumed Sexton, William Thorne,
to represent a member of the Raleigh family, who held this PosT OFFICE.-Thomas Bowen, sub-postmaster. Letters
place in the 13th century : the stained east window is a through Barnstaple received at 7.50 a.m. ; dispatched at

memorial to the Rev. J. H. J. Chichester, 6o years rector, 5.20 p.m. The nearest money order office is at Comb-

who died in 1884: there are mural tablets to John Chichester martin & telegraph office at Bratton Flaming. Postal

ob. 1644; Robert Chichester, ob. 1622, and several others to orders are issued here, but not paid

the Chichester family of more recent date; a new organ was National School (mixed), erected in 1874, for 50 children:

erected in 1891 ; there are 200 sittings. The register of average attendance, 40 ; Thomas Merritt, master

Arlington. Norman Thomas, miller (water) Yeo William, farmer, Huccombe
Seaworth William, farm bailiff to Miss
Chichester Lady, .Arlington court Beccott.
Chichester Miss, .Arlington court Chichester, Home farm
Sprye Rev. Theodore de Landulph Southcombe Chas. farmer,Court Barton Gwynne-Phillips Alfred Arthur
Tucker Elizh. (Mrs.), farmer, Twitchen Blackmore Richard, farmer
T.c.n., K.c.L. Rectory Vickery William, farmer, Combeshead Ridd John Charles, farmer
Brooks James, farmer Y~o Henry, farmer, Brinscombe Tucker George, farmer
Bushen Frederick, shopkeeper

ASHBURTON is a borough, market town and parish, of baron to the Dunning and Bal'ing families. The church

and is the terminus of the Totnes and Ashburton branch of of St. Andrew is an ancient cruciform structure of stone in
the Great Western railway, 8 miles south-west from Newton the Late Decorated style, consisting of chancel, nave, tran-
Abbot junction on the South Devon railway, 232 miles from septs, aisles, north porch and lofty embattled western towen
London by rail, 21 east-by-south from Tavistock, 9 north- with turret 92 feet high and containing 8 bells : the north
east from Totnes and 19 south-west from Exeter, in the porch is of Transition Norman date : the north aisle was built

Mid division of the county, hundred and petty sessional in 1315: the south aisle between 1420 and 1455: the head
division of Teignbridge, union and county court district of of King Edward II. occurs amongst the bosses in the roof oi

Newton Abbot, rural deanery of Moreton, archdeaconry of the north aisle : the south aisle is the burial place of the

Totnes and diocese of Exeter. Ashburton is situated on the Dunning family : there are seven stained windows, and

small river Yeo, which flows through the town, driving in the south aisle is a tablet, with inscription by Dr. John-

several mills in its course and falling into the Dart near san, to John Dunning, 1st baron Ashburton, d. 18th August.,
Buckfastleigh on the old road from London through Exeter 1783: the church was restored in 1884, under the directioa
and Plymouth; it is seated among the hills, where there are of the late G. E. Street R.A. at a cost of £4,000, when the
mines for tin and copper, within the precincts of the Duchy nave was reseated in oak and the chancel fitted with oak

of Cornwall, and was formerly one of the four Stannary stalls and separated from the aisles by parclose screens : a
towns. The town consists mostly of three streets-East, new striking clock ~;th Westminster chimes was placed in

West and North, is lighted with gas, and an abundant supply the tower in 1887 at a cost of about £200 : there are about

of water has been brought into the town from the neighbour- 8oo sittings. The register commences in the year 1603.
hood of Dartmoor, under the direction of E. Ellis c.E. Exeter: The living is a vicarage, with the rectory of Buckland-in-the-

the houses are constructed of the stone of the district and Moor annexed, joint gross yearly value from tithe rent-

covered with slate obtained from neighbouring quarries. charge £415, average £398, with 70 acres of glebe and resi·
Ashburton is a borough by prescription and was constituted dence, in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter, and

a stannary town by charter of Edward I. : it formerly re- held since 1879 by- the Rev. Wickham Montgomery Birch

turned one member to Parliament, bot was disfranchised by 1\I.A. of Trinity College, Oxford, surrogate and rural dean of

the Representation of the People (Scotland) Act, 1868 (31 Moreton. The Baptist chapel, Heavyhead lane, was erected

and 32 Vie. c. 48); it is not affected by the Municipal Cor- in 1798 and has 300 sittings. The Congregational chapel.

poration .Act of 1835, but is governed by a portreeve and North street, erel.'ted in 1665, is a plain building of stone and
bailiff, elected annually at the court-leet held by Lord Clin- will seat 6oo persons. The Wesleyan chapel, West street,

ton as lord of the manor : the seal of the portreeve bears a erected in 1835, is a building of the Doric order and will

church between a teazle and a saltire with the sun and moon seat 700 persons. The Brethren have a room in North

below and around is a legend: this place has gi\"en the title street with rso sittings, and one near the railway statioo

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DIRECTORY.] DEVONSHIRE. .ASHBURTON. 25

holding 100. There is a subscription library, established in Yeo running behind, and erected at a cost of £2,200, defrayed

r831, with 5,000 volumes, a.n institute, a. constitutional· by Lord Clinton, is a building of stone, go feet long, and

club, two banking houses, several good inns and two first-rate contains on the upper storey a large public room, used by

hotels, the " Golden Lion" and" London," where post-horses the magistrates for the division of Teighbridge for petty

and carriages may be obtained to visit the magnificent sessional meetings; it is also available for assemblies, enter-

scenery of the Buckland Woods, Holne Chase, the upper tainments and concerts, and will hold 350 persons. The

course of the Dart, and the whole of the south eastern market day is on Saturday. Fairs are held on the first

escarpment of Dartmoor, all which places are within easy Thursdays in March and June and on the roth of August

reach. In the town are two corn mills, a brewery and a and the nth of November, if on Tuesday or Thursday, if

malthouse. There are very extensive beds of umber not, then on the first Tuesday or Thursday after. An

throughout this parish, and two companies are engaged in excellent store catt~e market is held on the third Saturday in

obtaining and preparing it, chiefly for use in the manufacture the month, and is largely attended from all parts of the

of paper. The copper and tin mines here are not at present country. William Gifford, formerly editor of the "Quar-

worked. The Ashburton and Buckfastlcigh Cottage Hospi- terly Review," and author of the "Baviad," a paraphrase of

tal, situated at the east end of the town, is a building of the 1st satire of Persius, was born here in April, 1756; John

granite with freestone facings, erected in 1887 at a cost of Ireland D.D. Dean of Westminster, was also bom here 8th

about [r,soo, defrayed by public subscriptions, on a site September, 1761, as well as John Dunning, 1st Baron

given by R. G. A.braham esq.; the hospital, first founded in Ashburton, 18th October, 1731: the title of BaronAshburton,

1875, has 10 beds and two endowments, one of £soo, left by which had become extinct on the death of Richard Barre,

Mrs. Larpent., and the other of £4oo by Miss Michelmore. 2nd baron, in 1823, was revived. in 1835 in favour of

Ashburton Masonic Lodge (No. 2189), erected by the Alexander Baring esq. first cousin by marriage of the last

brethren in x89o, on a site given by Henry Stevens esq. is Lord Ashburton. Druid House is the residence of Peter

a small building of limestone with Bath stone dressings. Fabyan Sparke Amery esq. J.P. Halshanger that of James

The charities are numerous and are the gifts and bequests of Woodley esq. D.L., J.P. and Place that of Frederic H. Firth

several centuries; the amount distributed in money, cloth- esq. J.P. Lord Clinton and Sir Robert Jardine bart. M.P.

ing and bread to the poor of this parish is about £r6o who are joint lords of the manor, Robert Tucker esq. P. F.

yearly. There are also parish lands of £170 yearly value in Sparke Amery esq. and Simeon Berry esq. are the chief

the hands of about 30 trustees, who are elected for life, and landowners. The soil is light ; subsoil, slate, lime and trapp

who have the power of distributing the money as they may rock. 'rhe area of the parish is 6,959 acres; rateable value,

think fit. The Market-house, in North street, with the river £12,976; the population in 1891 was 2,762. .

Official Establishments, Local Institutions &c.

PosT & M. 0. & T. 0., S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office PLACES OF WORSHIP, with times of services:-
(Railway Sub-Office. Letters should have R.S.O. Devon St. Andrew's Church, Rev. Wickham Montgomery Bireh

added).-William Henry Edgecombe, postmaster, Station M.A. vicar; sundays, 8 & II a.m. & 3 & 6.30 p.m. ; wed.

road. Letters are delivered at 7 & 11 a.m. & 4.30 p.m. ; 7 p.m. & daily at 10.30 a.m ·

dispatched at 9.10 a.m. & 2.32 & 7.15 p.m. Box closes Baptist, Hea.vyhead lane; II a.m. & 6.30 p.m. ; wed.7 p.m

at 7 p.m. week days, at 2.30 p.m. on sundays. Money Brethren's Room, North street

orders are granted & paid from 8 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Brethren's Meeting Room, near the Station

WALL BoxEs, North street, cleared at 6 p.m. ; West end, Congregational, Rev. Thomas Nevitt Oliphant, North st.;

2.10 & 6.5 p.m.; East street, 2.10 & 6.3op.m. week days II a. m. & 6.30 p.m.; mon. & thurs. 7 p.m
Wesleyan, Rev. George F. N. Sherwell, West street; :n
onl•v a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; wed. 7 p.m

COUNTY MAGISTRATES FOR AsHBURTON SuB-DIVISION OF .A School Board of 7 members was formed .in 1878 ; Henry
Mallaby Firth, East street, clerk to the board; Frank
TEIGNBRIDGE PETTY SESSIONAL DIVISION. Oliver, Station road, attendance officer

Dawson Hon. Richd.MaitlandWestenra,Holnepk.Ashburton ScnooLs :- •
Hornby Sir Edmund Grimani, Leusden house, Leusden,
The Grammar School, founded by Waiter de Stapledon,
Ashburton
Amery Peter Fabyan Sparke esq. Druid house, Ashburton Bishop of Exeter in 1314, & refounded in 1593, was
Firth Frederic Hand esq. Place, Ashburton ·
Scratton Daniel Robert esq. Ogwell house, Newton Abbot reorganized by the Charity Commissioners in 1876, & is
Steele Henry esq. East street
Woodley James esq. n.L. Halshanger, Ashburton endowed with land of the yearly value of about £200 ; ·

the school room is built upon the site of the ancient chapel

of St. Laurence, the beautiful tower of which, containing

Clerk to the Magistrates, Henry Mallaby Firth, East st a clock & surmounted by a small spire, still remains ;

Petty Sessions are held at the Market hall, North street, on attached to the school is an exhibition, worth [7o, at
the third friday in every month, at II a.m. The places in
the sub-division are :-Ashbnrton, Bickington, Buckland, Exeter Colle~e, Oxford, founded by Mr. Gifford, &
Holne, Ilsington, Widecombe, Woodland
three scholarships of £6 & one of [,8 are held at the

school ; there are now about 50 boys. A new class room

was added in r8gr, & the playground enlarged. With

the co-operation of the County Council of Devon, an

PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENTS:- agricultural side is being developed for t.hose scholars who

Market House, North street intend to follow the profession of agriculture ; a chemical
laboratory with benches for 16 students, & a carpenter's
Police Station, Back la. Abraham Nott, sergt. & 1 constable shop & smith's shop have been built ; a science master &
Volunteer Fire Brigade, Station road, R. E.Tucker, captain, technical instructors have been appointed, & arrange-
ments are being made with the neighbouring farmers, by
&7 men which instruction in the operations of practical agricul-
sth (Hay Tor) Volunteer Battalion Devonshire Regiment ture may be given to the scholars ; the school is con-
(A Company), Station road, Capt. Solomon Tozer, com- trolled by a body of 12 governors, Lord Clinton,chairman;
mandant; Rev. Wickham Montgomery Birch M ..A.. acting James Mortimer esq. B ..A.. head master
chaplain ; Thomas Patrick Haughins, drill-instructor;

the company is 74 strong

PuBLIC OFFICERS :- Board, Bowling green, erected 1879, on the site of the old

Bourne school, at a cost of £r.oso, including site, will
Assistant Overseer & Rate Collector, J oseph Batten, East st hold 170 boys, 150 girls & 100 infants ; average attend-
Clerk to the Commissioners of Land, Inhabited House Duty ance, 123 boys, 109 girls & 102 infants; William T.
& Income Taxes & Clerk to the Highway Hoard, Henry Butchers, master; Mrs. Ellen Easterbrook, mistress; Miss

Mallaby Firth, East street Amy Hext, infants' mistress ; attached to the school are
Medical Officer, Newton Abbot Union, Ashburton District, four scholarships of £8 a year, tenable for two years, at
John Lewis Brown M.B., c.M. 'Vest street
the Grammar school, for boys who have been educated

Income Tax Collector, William Endacott, West street for at least one year at this school ; there is also a scholar-

Bailiff, G. C. Foot ship of £10 a year, tenable for three years, at the Gram-

Portreeve, R. E. Tucker mar school, given by the Devon County Council as an

Poor Law Auditor, R. C. Tucker, East street encouragement to technical education

Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages for Ashburton Railway Station, John Harris, station master

Sub-district, Joseph Batten, East street CONVEYANCE:-
Relieving & Vaccination Officer, No. 4 district, & Collector Omnibus to & from Newton Abbot, leaves West street on

to the Guardians for Newton Abbot union, FredenckHy. mon. wed. & sat. at 10 a.m
Rogers, East street
Surveyor to Highway Board, Francis Oliver, Station road Omnibus from the ' Golden Lion' & London hotel to meet.
Town Crier, John Whiddon, North street all trains

Water Bailiff (vacant) C.&.muEn.-Richd. Preston, East st. to R:1oilway station,daily

26 ASHBURtON. DEVONSH1RE. [KEttY'S

[Names marked thus • should be addressed Foot George Conway, Orley house Sherwell Rev. George F. N.[Wesleyan],
Bickington, Newton Abbott.]
Foot Peter, West street Stone Park house '

• l<'oot William, Stone Park terrace Smerdon John, Gages house
PRIVATE RESIDENTS. Geils John E. Waye house Smerdon Mrs. I West End terrace

Abra.ham Robert George, East street Gidley George, Beach house Smerdon Thomas, Lower Bowdley

Ackerley Richard l'ti.A., M.B. East st.reet Hannaford Samuel, East street Smith Rev. .!rthur B. [curate], Stone

Amery John Sparlte, Druid hm1se Hern John, Staverton house Park terrace

Amery PeterFabyanSparkeJ.P. Druid ho Hill Mrs. East street Smith Edward W. We!t street

Angle William, West street Honeywill Mrs. East street Squire William T. Park view

Baker Joesph Fitz, West street Horner Frederick, Station view Steele Henry J. P. East street

Berry Misses, East street Irish William, Buckland view Taverner Mrs. Stone Park terrace

Berry Mrs. John, Kenwyn Jeffery Charles J. East street Taylor Lieut.-Col. Albert Fitzwilliam,

Berry Simeon, Waverley hall Kingwill Mrs. East street The Rosary

Bickford John, West street Langler Edward John, West End ter Tozer Henry, East street

Birch Rev. Wickham Monlgomery Lay Miss, East street Tozer Solomon, Priestaford
M .A.[surrogate&rural deanJ, Vicarage Levett Rev. T. Prinsep B.A. [curate], Treweek J oseph Grenfell, Welster ho

Blake-Aughton Edwin, Lent hill Vicarage Tucker John Parnell, East street

Brown John Lewis M.B., c.M. "Vest st :Mann Miss, East street Tucker Miss, Brook cottage

Browning James WiHiam, Belford Maunder William, West street Tucker Robert, East street

Chegwidden Mrs. Station road Moorman Rev. Andrew C. [Congrega- Tucker Robert Coard, East street

Cockey Miss, East street tional], East street Tucker Robert Edward, East street

'Coombes John, 'West street Mortimer James B.A. East street Veale Henry, North street

Crump Miss, Dart vale Oliphant Rev. Thomas Nevitt [Congre- Ward William B. East street

Cruse Edward, West street gational], East street Watson Miss, Stone Park terrace

Daw Mrs. West street Parnell Mrs. West street Weatherdon Thomas, Leat Park house

Da w William Bennatt, Hele house Pearson Mrs. Hope villa White Frederick H. Stone Park terrace

De Schmid Charles, Chewley house Penwarne-Wellings Rev. Edward M.A. Widiez Mrs. West street

Ealer Richard, East street Sinclairs Williamson Rev. Montague Blamire

Edgecombe Richard, East street Perkins George, Station road B. A, [curate], Vicarage

Eggbeer Richard, West street Pethetbridge Mrs. West street Woodley James D.L., J.P. Halshanger

Eggbeer Robert Henry, East street Pope Miss, East street Yates Mrs. East street

Endacott William, West street Pope William Henry, East street Yolland Charles, East street

:Firth l<'rederic Hand J.P. Place Port William, Violet cottage Yolland J ames, East street

Firth Henry, Mallaby, Knowle Quinet Mrs. 6 West End terrace Yolland Stephen William, East street;

Foaden John H. West street Sanders Mrs. 3 West End terrace

COMMERCIAL. Clymo James, linen draper, North street

Abraham Robert George, solicitor & commissioner for oaths, Connolly Henry, beer retailer, North street

& for taking acknowledgments of married women,East st Cuddeford Joseph Richard, hair dresser, West street

Ackerley Richard M.A.,M.B. surgeon & physician & medical Cumming William, farmer, Hooks

officer Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Cottage Hospital, East st Daw Robert, cowkeeper, King3bridge lane

Andrew William, Commercial hotel, North street Daw William, miller (water & steam), Town mill

Andrews Eli, boot & shoe maker, Church walk Denny James, Exeter inn, West street

Andrews George, shoe maker, North street Devon & Cornwall Banking Co. Limited (Charles J. Jeffery,

Andrews Georg-e H. baker, North street manager},East st.; draw on Barclay,llevan&Co.LondonEC

Ashburton Building Co. Lim. (Solomon Tozer, sec.), East st Devon & Cornwall Umber Mine (The Truro Colour Co.)

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Cottage Hospital (R. C. Tucker, (J onn. Cock, agent)

treasurer; Henry Ubsdell M.R.c.s. Richard Ackerley M. A., Devonshire Regiment 5th (Hay Tor) Volunteer Batta1ion (A.

M.B. & J. Lewis Brown M.B.,C.M. medical officers ; H. M. Company) (Capt.SolomonTozer,commanding; Rev. Wick-

:Firth & Fabyan Amery, hon. secs.; Miss M. M. Oliver, ham Montgomery Birch M.A. acting chaplain ; Thomas

matron nurse) Patrick Haughins, drill instructor), Station road

Ashburton Co-operative Society Limited (Henry Veale, Distin William, ironmonger, North street

manager), North street Dobell Henry, cooper, North street

Ashburton Constitutional Club (H. Steele, esq. J.P. hon. Down John, grocer, West street

sec.), Station road Eales John, saddler, West street

Ashburton Gas Co. (R. G. Abraham sec.; Sml. Star, man~r) Easterbrook Thomas P. carpenter, Station cottages

Ashburton Girls' High School Co. Limited (Miss C. Lay B.A. Easterbrook Thomas, farmer, Headborough

Lond. mistress.), West street Edgecombe George, tailo.r, East street

.Ashburton Institute (J. F. Baker, hon. sec.; Edward John Edgecombe Samuel, carman, Balland

Langler, hon. treasurer), Station road Edwards James, Globe P.H. North street

Ashburton Liberal Club(Geo. Knapman,sec.),Kingsbridge la Ellis Alfred John, boot maker, East street

Ashburton Umber Co. (William Henry Hosking, sec.; Ellis Robert, shopkeeper, East street

N icholas Pascoe, captain) Endacott John, confectioner, Station road

AshburtonSubscription Library (Jn. Peter Foot,lib.),East st Endacott William, income tax collector, West street

Badcock George, shopkeeper, North street Evans Daniel Ogilvie, dentist & chemist, & agent for W. &

Baker John Mitchell, blacksmith, East street A. Gilbey's wines & spirits, West street

Ball Sarah (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Station road :Ferris G. B. & E. M. (Misses), dress makers, West End cot

,Bastow Thomas Preston, assistant clerk to commissioners of Fire Brigade (Volunteer) (R. E. Tucker, capt.), Station rd

taxes, East street Firth Henry Mallaby, solicitor & clerk to the magistrates &

Batten J oseph, painter &glazier, registrar of births & deaths commissioner for taking oaths, East street

for Ashburton sub-district, & assistant overseer, East st Foaden John Hannibel, builder, West street

Battershill William Henry, baker, West street Foot Elizabeth (Mrs.), upholstress, East street

Beard John, coal merchant, Kingsbridge lane Foot George Conway, auctioneer, see Whiteway & Foot

Beavis George, carpenter, Dolbear Foot Harry Ventura, tailor, North street

Beck Elizabeth (Mrs.), druggist & grocer, East street Foot Henry, tailor, West street

Beck Susan (Miss), agent to Exeter & Devon Savings Bank, Ford Wm. agt. fo~ St. Anne's Well Brewery Co. Lim. East st

East street Foss Phyllis (Miss), teacher of music, 7 West End terrace

Berry John & Sons, woolstaplers, serge & blanket manu!ac- French George, shoeing smith, North street

turers; & at Buckfast mills, Buckfastleigh Furneaux George, shopkeeper, East street

Bishop William, omnibus proprietor, Back lane Gerry John, Royal Oak P.H. East street

1Hampey Louisa (Miss), photographer, East street Giles Henry & Son, shoe makers, North street

Boon Horace, ironmonger, North street Gill William, farmer, Pitt

Brown JohnLewis M.B.,C.M.Edin. surgeon, & medical officer Golden Lion Family &. Commercial hotel 8c post-

for Ashburton district, West street ing house (Edward J. Sawdye, proprietor), East street

Brown Bryan, Sun inn, North street Grammar School (James Mortimer, head master), Station

Buckingham William, beehive maker, Back lane road. See advertisement

*Campion Aaron, blacksmith, Water Halse Charles Richard, butcher, East street

Capital & Counties Bank Limited (The) (John Bickford, Hamlyn Thomas, farmer, Welstor
Harvey Alfred Merchant, linen draper, North Street I
manager), West st. ;_ draw on head office, London E c

Chaffe Roger, farmer, Higher barn Harvey Moses, farmer, Higher BrownsweU

Chalk Samuel Henry, boot & shoe maker, .East street Rays Adrian, watch maker, North !ltreet

Clarke Jane (Mrs.), baker, East street • · He:xt Dessie (Miss), private school, North street

DIRl!.:CTORY,] DEVONSHIRE. ASB(jOMBE.'

Hext Richard, farmer, Yolland hill ·Skinner Charles, draper, East street '

Hill & Son, tailors, North street Skinner George, farmer, Caton

Hoare Francis Henry, farmer, Priestaford farm & butcher, *Skinner John, farmer, Lemonford

North street Small George, London hotel, West street

Hnddy William Henry, grocer, North street SmeTdon Cha-rlotte (Mrs.), pork butcher, North street

Hunt Thomas, farmer, I<'urzley farm Smerdon Elijah, farmer, Summerhill

Hutchings William Henry, shopkeeper, North street • Srn.erdon Elisha, farmer, Higher mead

Huxham Agnes (Miss), baker & grocer, North street Smerdon John, farmer, Lower mead

Irish Henry, farmer, Ruslade Smerdon Mary (Mrs.), butcher, East street

Jackman John, Golden Lion Tap P.H. East street· Smerdon William Thomas Soudon, farmer, Bowdley

Jackman William, beer retailer, North street · Smith Henry, hair dresser, North street

Johns Edwin Weeks, grocer, East street Soper L. & C. C. (Misses), milliners, East street

Knapman Elizabeth (Mrs.), baker, East street Soper Richard, carpenter, East street

Knapman William, Golden Fleece P.H. Station road Stanbury George, farmer, Whiddon

Knowling William & Sons, wheelwrights, North street Stanbury John, farmer, Whiddon

Lamason Agnes (Miss), shopkeeper, North street Stancombe James, dining rooms, Station road

Lamason John, brush maker, West street Stark William Samuel, farmer, Goodstone

Lambshead Thomas, farmer, Alston Stear George M.R.C.V.S.L. veterinary surgeon, East street

Langler George, saddler, North street Stevens Henry, builder & contractor, Hazeldene

Lear William, carpenter & joiner, Station road Thorne George, Railway hotel

Lee Philip, shopkeeper, West street Thorning George, farmer, Westabrook

Loveys Frederick, Red Lion P.H. East street TozP.r & Son, solicitors, East street

*Loveys Ann (Mrs.), baker, Travellers' rest Tozer Solomon (firm, Tozer & Sun), solicitor & commissioner

Luscombe John, tailor, East street for taking oaths, East street

Luscombe Richard, stone mason, North street Tucker Edwin & Sons, maltsters, seed growers, corn &

Manu Mary (Miss), ladies' school, East street manure mers. Bank house, West st.; & at Newtoit Abbo1i

Manu Richard, farmer, Goodstone Tucker & Sons, solicitors, East street ,

Manu Thomas William, coal dealer, East street Tucker Robert, solicitor & commissioner for taking oaths &

Matterface William Henry, butcher, East street for taking acknowledgments of married women, see

MatLhews Alice (Miss), fancy repository, North street Tucker & Sons

Maunder James & Thomas, farmers, East street Tucker'Robert Coard, solicitor & poor law auditor, Devon-

Mortimer William Henry, brewer, Old mill shire audit district, see Tucker & Sons

Murch Charles Stark, farmer, Goodstohe house Tucker Robert Edward, solicitOr & commissioner tor taking

Nicholls Robert, miller (water), Furzley mill [letters oaths, see Tucker & Sons
through BuckfastleighJ
Tuckett John, farmer, Lower Bowdley

Norris Henry Albert, coach builder, Heavyhead lane Varder Lavington Broom, stationer, East street

Nott I.ina (Miss), dress maker, Back lane Waldron Richard, blacksmith, Station road

Oldfield Isaac, Victoria inn, North street Walker John, chimney sweeper, North street

Oliver Francis, surveyor of highways, St,ation road Warren John Francis, cowkeeper, Dolbear

Osborn William George, watch· maker, West street Webber John, greengrocer, East street

Osrnond Williarn, miller (water) & manure merchant, Weeks Samuel, boot & shoe maker, North street

West street, & farmer, Rew farm Westaway Angelina (Mrs.), greengrocer, North street

Parsons James H. insurance agent, East street Westington Mary (Mrs.), farmer, Lower llrownswell

Pascoe Nicholas, mine captain Ashburton Umber Mine Co. Whiddon John, marine store dealer, town crier & bill poster,

East street · North street

Peachey Abraham, baker, North street White Frank, Rose & Crown P.H. West stteet

Pengilly William, greengrocer, West street White Frederick, glass & china dealer, North street

Pitts George, butcher, North street Whitemore J. (Mrs.), private apartments, 5 West End ter

Pomeroy John H. Culloden inn, North street Whiteway & Foot, auctioneers, land agents, surveyors &

Popplestone Daniel, seedsman, East street insurance agents, Orley house

Port Robert, greengrocer, East street Wbiteway Philip Francis, Town Arms P.H. North street

Preston Alfred Ernest, grocer, North street Willcocks John, farmer, Pitley

Preston Richard, carrier, East street Willcocks Thomas, dairy, East. street

Rogers Frederick Henry, collector to the guardians, relieving Wills & Yolland, coal, manure & seed dealers, East street

& school attendance officer & vaccination officer, No. 4 Winsor Samuel, farmer, Horse hill

district, East street Woolaway Mary (Mrs.), furniture dealer, North street

Rowland Charles, farmer, Lower Headborough Woolaway William, shopkeeper, North street

Rowl~~ond John, farm bailiff toP. F. S. Amery esq. J.P Yolland Stephen, butcher, East street

Rowland Elizabeth (Mrs.), farmer, Auswell Yolland Stephen Wm. coal &c. dealer, see Wills & Yolland

Satterley Sarah (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Station road Yolland William Henry, farmer, Dolbear

Sawdye Edward & Son,land snrveyors,auctioneers & general Young Frederick, draper, West street

commission & estate agents, West street · l

ASHBURY is a parish and village, 5 miles south-west Mid-Devon hotel, situated close to the station, and 82o feet

from Hatherleigh, with a station 2 miles south-west, on the above the sea level, contains spacious sitting rooms and bed

Okehampton and Holsworthy branch of the London and rooms, and a detached billiard room, and has good stabling.
South Western railway, in the Western division of the county, Mr. Sp~rling's, Mr. Calmady's, the Mid-Devon, the Egges-

Black Torrington East hundred, Hatherleigh petty sessional ford and the Stevenstone hounds meet in the neighbourhood.

division, Okehampton union and county court district, The trustees of the late V en. Archdeacon Henry Woollcombe

rural deanery of Okehampton, archdeaconry of Totnes and -are lords of the manor and chief landowners. Ashbury

diocese of Exeter. The church of St. Mary is a building of House is the seat of Charles Belfield Woollcombe esq. .J.P.

stone in the Early English style, consisting of chancel, nave, The soil is sandy; subsoil, stone. The chief crops are wheat,

south porch and an embattled western tower with pinnacles barley and oats. The area is 11700 acres; rateable value,
containing 3 bells: the church was restored in 1872 by the £8r6; the population in r88r was 48, and in 1891 69.
late Ven. Archdeacon Henry Woollcombe, at a cost of about Sexton, Richard Down.

£Boo, and has 70 sittings. The register dates from the Letters through Heaworthy R.S.O. arrive at 8.30 a.m.

year 1612. The living is a rectory united with North Lew, Beaworthy is the nearest money order office & the tele-
average tithe rent-charge £333, joint yearly value £545, graph office is at the station. LEITER Box at the station, •
including 189 acres of glebe, in the gift of the Crown, and cleared at g.so p.m. daily; no sunday collection
held since r885 by the Rev. John Worthington M.A. of The children of this place attend the school at North Lew
Brasenose College, Oxford, who resides at North Lew. The Railway Station, John Dreadon, station master

Alexahder George Gilbert Nathaniel, farmer, Scobchester Palmer John, farmer, Blagdowu

Woollcombe Charles Belfield .r.P. Ash- Kimber George, farmer, Combe Penberthy Richard, builder, Ashbury Io

bury house Mid-DevonHotel(The) (MissTryphena Valiance Daniel, farmer, Stoney

Chapman Richard, farmer, Wadland Hart~ manageress) Voaden Wliliam, farmer, Pinnacle

ASHCOMBE is a parish and village, on the east side of hundred, Wonford petty sessional division, St. Thomas

the Great Haldon. 5 miles north-west from Dawlish station union, Exeter county court district, rural deanery of Kenn
on the Exeter and Plymouth section of the main line and archdeaconry and diocese of Exeter. The church of
of the Great Western railway, 9 south-east' from Exeter, St. Nectan is a fine old building of stone in the Decorated

3 east from Chudleigh and 5 north-west from Teignmonth, and Perpendicular styles, consecrated in 1259, and .consist-

in the North Eastern division of the county, Exminster ing of chancel, nave, north aisle, small transepts, south

28 ASHCOMBE. DEVONSHIRE. [KELLY's

porch and an embattled western tower containing 3 bells i Waiter Moyle M •.A. of Worcester College, Oxford. Langley's

the xst, cast in Totnes, is dated x686; the 2nd has a charity produces £3 7s. 8d. yearly, which is devoted to the

prayer to the Virgin in Old English characters; the 3rd, a National school. S1r Robert Hunt Stapylton Dudley Lyd-
very high-shouldered bell, dates from x6o7: the font is ston Newman hart. of :M:a.mhead Park, is lord of the manor
Norman and there is a piscina i the seats are of oak with and chief landowner. The soil is loamy; the subsoil is
richly carved ends of curious design: and in the north limestone rock and sandstone rock. The chief crops are
transept is a memorial window to the Rev. W. H. Palk B.A., wheat, barley, oats and turnips; apples are also largely
J.P. 65 years rector, who died July 28, 1835, erected by his grown here. The acreage is 1,932; rateable valu~, £1,923;
niece, Lady Elizabeth Jones: the nave arcade exhibits the the population in 18gx was r67.
arms of the Kirkham family, who had possessions here in MIDDLE AsncoMBE and LowER AsHCOMBE are about a
the 16th century: in r824 considerable sums were expended mile east from Ashcombe.
in repairing and beautifying the church, which has 140 PosT O~'FICE.-George Tickell, sub-postmaster. Letters
sittings : the entrance to the neatly-kept churchyard is through Dawlish arrive at 9.15 a.m. & dispatched at 2.5
through a lych-gate. The register dates from the year 1583, p.m. The nearest money order & telegraph office for Ash-

but the early records are much dilapidated. The living is combe is Chudleigh, & for Lower & Middle Ashcombe is
a rectory, average tithe rent-charge ;[,184, net yearly value · Dawlish

[162, including 33 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift National School (mixed), erected in 1832, for 48 children;
of the Lord Chancellor, and held since 1885 by the Rev. average attendance, 34; Miss Fanny Downing, mistress

Ashcomte. Endacott Mary Ann (Mrs.) & Sons, Mortimore Wm.frmr.Lower Charlwood

Moyle Rev. Waiter lii.A. [rector] farmers, Ashcombe Barton Lower Ashcombe.
Newman Thomas, Ashcombe Barton
Middle Ashcombe. Harding James, farmer, Broom house

Brewer Frederick, farmer, Court farm Baker John, farmer, Woodhouse Jeffery George,farmer,Langdon Bartoa

Coysh Richard & Thomas, blacksmiths Cleave Robt. farmer,Higher Charlwood

ASHFORD is a parish and village on the north bank of the gift of the Lord Chancellor, and held since 1883 by the

the river Taw, 2! miles west-by-north from Barnstaple and 2 Rev. William Seaton, of St. Bees. George Langdon esq.

miles east from Wrafton station on the lifracombe branch and the Misses Jane and Ellen Fisher of Pilton, who are

of the London and South Western railway, in the North ladies of the manor, Lewis Badcock esq. and R. Pettle esq.

Western division of the county, Braunton hundred and are the chief landowners. The soil is loamy; subsoil, slate.

petty sessional division, Barnstaple union and county court The chief crops are wheat, barley, turnips and pasture.

district, rural deanery of Barnstaple and archdeaconry and The area is 359 acres; rateable value, £1,132; tbe popula.-

diocese of Exeter. The church of St. Peter is an edifice of tion in r891 was 151.

stone in the Early Decorated style, rebuilt in 1854 at a cost Parish Clerk, George Corney.

exceeding £soo, and consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle, PosT OFFICE.-Samuel Hopkins, sub-postmaster. Letters
north transept and a small tower with spire on the north h h B 1· d· h d 6
side containing 2 bells of early date: the chancel retains the t roug arnstap e arrive 7·45 a. m. ; lspatc e p.m.

ancient piscina, and the east and south windows are stained : Pilton is the nearest money order & Barnstaple the nearest
the whole of the woodwork of the church and vestry, in- telegraph office
cluding the communion table, pulpit and pews, are of WALL LETTER Box, Braunton road, cleared at 6 p.m. ; n&

ancient carved oak and in good preservation: there are 150 collection on sundays

sittings. The register dates from the year 1700. The This place is included in the united School Board district of

living is a rectory, average tithe rent-charge average £64, Heanton Punchardon & Ashford. The children of this

net yearly value £72, with residence and 6 acres of glebe, in parish attend the school at Heanton Panchardon

Badcock Thomas, Tophill Lawrence William, Oxleigh house Cutliffe Geo. shoe ma. & assist. overseer
Giddey Richard, tailor
Badcock William, Tophill Reston Henry M.D. Strand Horn 'fhomas, horse dealer
Wescott George, gardener
Dene Mrs. Summer cottage Seaton Rev. William, Rectory

.Fletcher Maj.-Gen. Henry Clyde, Ash- Badcock Lewis, yeoman, Furzecroft

ford house Clarke John Westley, farmer

ASHPRINGTON is a parish and village in a pleasant Joseph Fras. Fuller M.A. of Hertford College, Oxford. In 16o5

position on a gentle declivity, 3 miles south-south-east from a spring was discovered in the parish possessing medicinal
'rotnes station on the South Devon section of the main line properties, and which for a time enjoyed great popularity.
o~ the Great Western railway, 8 north-west from Dart- The almshouse given by Sir Edward Giles kt. in 1622, and
mouth and 12 south-west from 1.'orquay, in the Southern the "Church house," also an almshouse, were pulled down
division of the county, hundred of Coleridge, petty sessional about x865, and the materials of the latter used in building
division of Stanborough and Coleridge, Totnes union and a school-house. John Kelland, of Painsford, who died in

county court district, rural deanery and archdeaconry of 1712, gave by will [2,000 in trust for the augmentation of

Totnes and diocese of Exeter. The river Dart separates charity schools in this parish. Sharpham, in this parish~
this parish from Stoke GabrieJ ; the Washbourne, which the magnificent seat of Miss Durant, is a mansion of free-
derives its name from a small hamlet here, divides it from stone, etanding on the western bank of the river Dart, in

Cornworthy; and the Harbourne, an arm of the Dart, flows the midst of beautiful and park-like grounds, which

through the middle of the parish. The church of St. David include xi miles of wood and 7 acres of lawn and flower

is an edifice of dunstone with red sandstone dressings, in garden, and contain a remarkably fine wych elm, 16 feet

the Decorated and Perpendicular styles, consisting of chan- in circumference, and covering with its branches, some of
eel with north and south vestries, nave of four bays, aisle~, which are 9 feet round, an area of 400 square feet: there
south embattled porch and a lofty embattled western tower is also a very large rookery and a small heronry. The

containing 5 bells, all cast in 1790: the east window is a manor of Sharpham belonged in 1399 to the Winards, and
memorial to Mrs. Durant, of Sharpham : the chancel re- afterwards descended to the Prideaux, Somaster and Drewe
tains a square-headed, trefoiled piscina and a priest's door- families ; it was sold by the latter to John Giles, of Bowde~
way, but the latter has been modernised: portions of the and was subsequently held by the Yardes, Cockeys and

ancient rood screen are preserved in the north vestry, and Pownalls, through whom it came to the Bastards, and from
the chancel, which has modern stalls, is now separated from these was purchased by the late Mr. Durant. Another

the nave by a. dwarf screen of stone; but the fine octagonal manor is that of Washburton. Miss Durant is lady of the

turret containing the stairs to the rood loft still stands on manor and the principal landowner. Washbourne, a

the north side : in the north aisle is a mural tablet of black , separate manor, was purchased in 1887 by Henry Symons

and white marble, with arms, to John Kelland, of Painsford, esq. l.P. of Totnes, a lineal descendant of Robert l::iymons,

J>.L., l.P. ob. 6 June, 1679, and Susanna Somaster, his wife, mayor of Totnes in 1686. The soil is light loam ; subsoil,
ob. 1648, and there is also a memorial to Henry Blackaller dunstone. The chief crops are wheat, barley and roots, and
J.P. ob. 1684: the circular font, of Norman date, is enriched a fair proportion of grazing land. The area is 2,645 acres of

with cable mouldings of foliage work : the south porch once land and 145 of water ; rateable value, £4,819 ; the popula-
had a parvise, the turret staircase to which remains: on the tion in 1891 was 418.

exterior south wall of the chancel is a brass with inscription, PosT OFFICE.-Chas. Hy. Maunder, sub-postmaster. Letters

with arms, to William Sumaster, of Pynesford, esq. ob. vh\ Totnes arrive at 8 a. m. & dispatched at 9.50 a.m. & 6

29 June, 1529, and a stone inscnbed to the Cockey family: p.m. Totnes is the nearest money order & telegraph

the church underwent considerable repairs in x845, at a office. Postal orders are is3ued here, but not paid

cost of about £I,6oo. In the churchyard, on the south Yetson is a hamlet,' three-quarters of a mile south-west.

side, is a large and very finely grown yew tree, and part of from the church.
an ancient cross. The register dates from the year 1607.

The living is a rectory, average yearly value from tithe rent· Pensford, PAINSFORD or PYNESFORD, and anciently

charge [407, with residence and 30 acres of glebe, in the gift ''" Pantisfort," is I mile west from the church. 'fhere were

of Col. G. T. L. Carwithen, and held since 1B93 by the Rev. anciently chapels here dedicated to St. David, St. James anu

JDIRECTORY. DEVONSHIRE. .ASHTON. 29

St. John the Baptist, one of which was rebuilt in r687 by extensive stores and quays abutting on the river Harbonrne,

John Kelland, of Painsford, and dedicated Aug. 4 in that as well as an old gas house, erected, for lighting the village,

year to St. Mary, and divine service continued to be held in by the late Mr. Abraham Tucker about the year r8o6.

it till about the middle of the last century. Painsford House, Here is a Baptist chapel.

an ancient mansion on the west bank of the river Harbourne, Sexton, Henry Thuell. .

now used as a farm-house, is the property of Philip Michel- WALL LETTER Box, at Bow Bridge, is cleared at 5·45 p.m.
more esq. and occupied by Mr. Charles Adams. 'fhe manor week days & g.xo a.m. sundays
of Painsford was anciently held by the Piperell and Halwell
PosT OFFICE, Tuckenhay.-8amuel Janes, sub-postmaster.
families, and was purchased by the Somasters in the reign
of Henry VII. ; the Kellands, of Totnes, acquired the manor Letters via Totnes arrive at 7.30 a.m. & dispatched at

by the marriage in the 17th century of John Kelland with 5.25 p.m,; sundays, 9.20 a. m. Postal orders are issued
Susanna, daughter and heir of John Somaster ; but on the here, but not paid. Totnes is the nearest money order &
death of John Kelland in 1712 without issue. the property telegraph officei<
passed to the Courtenays, and afterwards to the Poyntz and National School (mixed), established in 1876 by the present
rector, for xoo children; average attendance, 56 ; William
Boyle families, by whom it was sold to the Michelmores.
Brown, master

Tuckenhay is a hamlet 1! miles south, where there is The Dartmouth & Totnes steam packets call at Duncannon

a. large paper mill, employing from go to zoo persons ; also Ferry, r mile east

Ashprington. Dart Samuel,Ashprington inn, &farmr Tu~kenhay.
Dunn Henry, gardener to Miss Dnrant
Carwithen Col. G. T. L. Ashprington ho Earle William, farmer, Brooking farm Fuller Rev. Joseph Francis M.A. [rector
Harvey William, fanner, Combe farm of Ashprington], Perchwood
Durant :Miss, Sharpham
Hulbert Walter Stanley, Rectory house Hurson William, Waterman's Arms P.H. Rogers Cecil, Springfield·
Symons Henry J.P. Tuckenhay house
Shute Charles Bow bridge
Maunder Charles Henry,grocer& baker, Symons Mrs. Springbank
Williams Miss Fowler Wm.cowkeeper & miller (water)

& post office
COMMERCIAL. Newland Elizh. (Mrs.), baker &shopkpr JanesSamuel,shopkeeper &stone mason

Baker Francis,miller (water) & farmer, Palk Harry Frank, farmer, Sharpham Trenchard Robert, coal merchant &
maltster, Perchwood
How bridge Barton
Turner, Symons & Co. Limited, hand
Bowden John, shoemaker Reeves George, farmer, Frogmore
paper manuracturers
Bradley William, florist Roper Thomas, millwright
Shinner James, farmer, Court farm Willing Samuel, Maltsters' Arms P.H
Buckingham Henry, carpenter

Burgoyne John, jun. stone mason Taylor Saml.market gardener,Steps cot Yetson.

Hurgoyne John, sen. farm bailiff to Painsford.

Miss Durant Harvey John, farmer

Cowls David, butcher & farmer, Bow Adams Charles, farmer, Painsford ho Tuckett James, farmer, Yetson farm

bridge Elliott John, cowkeeper

ASHREIGNEY (or RING's AsH) is a parish and village, chapel at Bridge Reeve, 2 miles east. John George Johnson

4 miles north-west from Eggesford station and the same esq. of Winkleigh Court, who is lord of the manor,

west-by-south from Chulmleigh station, both on the North Christopher Sheer-Dillon esq. and J. Pitts Tucker esq. are
Devon branch of the London and South Western railway, chief landowners. The soil is dun land; the subsoil is clay.

and 12 south-east from Torrington, in theNorthern division The chief crops are barley and wheat. The acreage is 5,744;

of the county, North Tawton hundred, South Molton petty rateable value, £3,251; the population in 1891 was 639.
COTTWOOD is a hamlet 1! miles west.
sessional division, Torrington union and county court
district, rural deanery of Chulmleigh, archdeaconry of Barn- Riddlecombe is a hamlet ~~miles north-west from the
staple and diocese of Exeter. The church of St. James is

an ancient building of stone, in the Gothic style, consisting village. J. G. Johnson esq. is lord of the manor. ·

of chancel, nave, south porch, south aisle and an embattled PosT OFFICE.-Mrs. Mary Boundy, receiver. Letters

tower on the north-west, with pinnacles, and containing a through Chulmleigh arrive at 8.5 a. m. ; box cleared at
clock and 6 bells: the church was restored in 188g-go, and 5.40 p.m. Chulmleigh is the nearest money order &
the bells rehung by Mr. Aggett, of Chagford, at a cost of telegraph office. Postal orders are issued here, but not

about £r,ooo: there are 250 sittings. The register dates paid
from the year 1654. The living is a rectory, average tithe WALL LETTER Box at Riddlecombe, cleared at 5.10 p.m
rent-charge £335, net yearly value £g8o, including 83 acres National School (mixed), erected in 1861 & endowed with
of glebe, with residence, in the gift of John George Johnson £45 by Mrs. Pyncombe, for roo children; average attend-
esq. and held since 1888 by the Rev. John Henry Moore- ance, 86; William Richard Josling, master; Mrs. Alice

Stevens M.A. of Corpus Christi college, Cambridge. Here Ellis, assistant mistress

is a Hible Christian chapel and there is a Congregatit,mal CARRIER TO TORRINGTON.-Joseph Western, mon ·

Ashreigney. Gay William, miller (water),Dyers mill Thorne John, farmer, Crabdown

Mitchell Miss, The Cottage Hancock John, farmer, Goodcot Turner Christopher, farmer, Heale

Moore-Stevens ReV': Jn.Hy.M.A. (rector) Harris John, farmer, Cold harbour Turner James, farmer, East Arson

COMMERCIAL. Harris Robert, farmer, Hole Watkins John, farmer, Northcott
Ashplant John, shoe maker
Harris Thomas, estate carpenter to J. Webber John, farmer, Winsford

Berry Anthony, farmer, Church water G. Johnson esq Wedlake John, farmer, Bourne
WesternAmos, farmer, Ashmill
Boatfield Thomas, farmer, Beard Harris William, farmer, Hook

Hellew James, farmer, Woodrow Headon Isaac, farmer, Westacott

Boundy Andrew, New inn Josling Wm. Richd. master of National Riddlecombe.

Boundy Mary (Mrs.), tailor, grocer & school & registrar of births & deaths COMMERCIAL,

draper, Post office for Winkleigh dist.of Torringtn.union

Boundy Samuel, farmer, West yard Lane William, saddler • Alford Henry, shoe maker

CallardJane(Mrs.),blacksmith &shpkpr Molland John, farmer, Bolts Alford Robert, shoe maker

Cole John & Son, farmers & manure Parr Francis, gamekeeper to John BoundySamuel,tailor,outfitter & grocer

dealers, South George Johnson esq Carter Saml. & Jas. farmers,Knaplocks

Cole Elias, farmer, Densham Potter William, farmer, Hansford Carter John, carpenter & shopkeeper

Cole John, jun. farmer, Eagledown Short John, farmer, Bridge Cole William, farmer

Cole Joseph, farmer, Ham Simmons Richard, carpenter Greenslade John, blacksmith

Cook John, rope maker, Bridge reeve SimmonsThos.wheelwrght.Bridgereeve Harris Jonathan,carpntr.& wbeelwrght

Cook William, farmer, Coalhouse Skinner William, jun. farmer, Redlaud Harris Joshua, carpenter

Dunn James, farmer, Horridge Squire John, farmer, Furze Barton Harris Robert, farmer, Skellies

Ellis James, blacksmith & shopkeeper, Squire John, farmer, West Arson Har.ris William, farmer, Chichester

Bridge reeve Tapp John, thatcher, Tittawater Western Joseph, carrier

ASHTON is a parish, containing two villages, called deanery of Kenn aud archde3.conry and diocese of Exeter.

respectively UPPER TowN and LowER TowN, on the river There is a nictnresque old stone bridge over the Teign, built
Teign, and on the road from Chndleigh to Crediton, with a in J:6o4, and the view on each side is very charming. The
station on the Teign Valley branch of the Great Western church (dedication not known) is an ancient building of
railway, 219 miles from London, 4 miles north-west from granite and limestone, in the Perpendicular style, consUlting
Chudleigh, 8 south-west from Exeter and 16 north-west of chancel with chapel, nave, north aisle, south porch and
from Torqua.y, in the North Eastern division of the county, an embattled western tower with pinnacles, containing 6

Exminster hundred, Wonford petty sessional division, St. bells: the chapel is separated from th3 chancel by a. screen

Thomas (Exeter) union, Exeter county court district, rural with exquisite tracery, and in excellent pre'lervation; the

DEVONSHIRE, [KELLY'S
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lower panels are paintQd ·with life-sized figures and are seated here from 1320 to 1750, but the baronetcy became
considered to be unique: the windows in tbe north aisle extinct on the death of Sil,' John Chudleigh bart. who w~~os
exhibit the arms of the Chudleigq family~ quartered with killed at Ostend, Aug. I, 1745; subsequently the manor
. those of the various county families into which they passed by marriage to Sir Henry Oxenden, .7th bart,
married : there is one brass, and three monuments-one ol Frederick Theophilus Treeby esq. J.P. is lord of t'he manor
which, constructed of wood, with armorial bearings, com- and owns a large portion of the parish. The soil is claye1
memorates Sir George Chudleigh bart. first a Parlia- in one part and loamy in another; subsoil, clay and skillett,
mentarian, then a Royalist commander in the Civil War, The chief crops are wheat, oats, barley and potatoes. The
ob. :x6579 Mary (Strode) his wife, nine sons and nine area is 1,7o9A. 3:R. SP. ; rateable value, £2,004; the popu-
daughters : the font has an octagonal basin, the sides of lation in 1891 was 217.

which bear the arms of Chudleigh, Stourton and Tremaine: By a Local Government Order, which came into operation
there are sittings for 170 persons. The register dates from March 25, 1884, a detached part of Trusham parish, in

the year 1547. The living is a redory, tithe rent-charge Newton Abbot union, known as Middle Bramble and Lower

commntat10n £259 Ios., average £196, gross yearly value Bramble, was amalgamated with this parish.
£254, with residence and 58 acres of glebe, in the gift of Sexton, William Short.

and held since :x88r by the Rev. Richard Dennett n.c.L. Letters through Newton Abbot via Chudleigh arrive at

Bishop Hatfield Hall, Durham University. The charities 9 a.m. WALL LETTER Box, Upper Town, cleared at 4·45

are of £5 yearly value. The Barton, in this parish, was the p.m. ; Lower Town, 4.25 p.m. Chudleigh is the nearest

seat at the beginning of the 14th century of the Chudleigh money order & telegraph office
family, of which was Sir James Chudleigh kt. Sir Richard A School Board of 5 member& was formed November I31

Chudleigh kt. Sir John Chudleigh, knighted by Charles I. 1885; EdwardJoll, Ashton, clerk to the board

22 Sept. 1625, and Sir George Chudleigh, created a baronet, Board .School (mixed), erected in 1843, for 6o children;
I Aug. 1622: their house, which had been garrisoned for average attendance, 37; Miss Annie Treleven, mistress

the king, wss taken by the Parliamentary forces, Dec. 29, 1Railway Station, James Symons, station master

1645: the Chudleighs were lords of the manor, and were I CARRIER TO ExETER.-James Prowse, tues & fri

• Dennett Rev. Richard n. c.L. Rectory 1 French Alfd.Enos, farmr.Higher Barton Prowse James, The Manor inn,& carrier

'freeby Frdk. Theophilus J.l'. Manor ho JoU Edward, farmer, George Teign Waldron Thomas, blacksmith

COMMERCIAL. Knowles Wm. New inn, & wheelwright White John, farmer, Place l3ar~on

Callard William, farmer, Rydon farm Leach Charles, farmer, Bramble farm Woolland Sarah (Mrs.), farmer, Lower

Cox Samuel, farmer &'coal merchant, Merchant Samuel, farmer, Coombe frm Bramble •

Blachford farm Perry Ernest, baker & shopkeeper

ASHWATER is a parish and village on the river Carey,7jlSS8. The living is a rectory, tithe rent-charge £425, aver·
miles south-ea~t from Holsworthy and half a mile north-west age .£'43~. net yearly value £5o1, including Q4 acres of

from Ashwater station on a section of the London and South glebe, with residence, in the gift of the Rev. George Douglas

Western railway from Exeter to Launceston and Tresmeer; Melhuish M. A. of Clawton, and held since 1864 by the Rev.

Dunsland Cross station is in this parish, 5 miles south of the James Meyrick Feild B.A. of Worcester College, Oxford.

village; in the Western division of the county, hundred of There are two Bible Christian chapels and a Baptist chapel.

Black Torrington, Holsworthy petty sessional division; union Robert J. Preston-Whyte esq. J .P. of Leigh House, Cbulm-

and county court district, rural deanery of Holsworthy, leigh, who is lord of the manor, and Mrs. Ford are theprin-

archdeaconry of Barnstaple and diocese of Exeter. The cipal landowners. The soil is chiefly clay; subsoil, clay.

church of St. Peter consists of chancel, nave, sout.h aisle, The chief crops are wheat, barley and oats. Acreage, 8,587 ;

snorth porch and a lofty western tower, with pinnacles, con- rateable value, £3,ocq; the population in 1891 was 756.

taining a clock with chimes and bells, all cast in 1772, and Parish Clerk, John Cory.
repaired in r865 by the late F. Honey: in the south ait~le are PosT 0FFICE.-Richard Hocking Moon, sub-postmaster.

recumbent effigies of a knight in plate armour and a lady, Letters received from Beaworthy R.S.O. at 8.30 a.m.; dis-

probably representing Sir Hugh Courtenay, of Boconnoc, patched at 4·55 p.m. 'l'he nearest money order office is

Cornwall, slain at Tewkesbury, 4 May, 1471, and Margaret at Beaworthy R.S.O. & telegraph office is at the Railway

(Carminow) his wife: in the east window of the aisle are the station. Postal orders are issued here, ~ut not paid

arms of Carew impaling Carminow ~ and a shield on one of WALL LETTER Box, Ashmill, cleared at 4.30 p.m

the bench ends exhibits a biretta and a monogTam, possibly A School Board of 5 members was formed April 9, 1875;

referring to the Arscott family: the stained east window is John Cory, clerk to the board; Thomas Oliver Hols-

a memorial to the wife and daughter of the Rev. Thomas worthy, attendance officer ·

MelhuishM.A.Iate rector: in 1889 the church was thoroughly Board School (formerly a chapel), "ill bold no children;

restored, when the chancel was rebuilt, new-roofed with average attendance, Bo; Charles Alfred Rabley, master;

oak and re-floored and carved oak choir stalls and other Miss Mary Elizabeth Fry, sewing mistress

fittings erected: a fine carved oak pulpit, executed by John RAILWAY STATIONS:-

N orthcott, of this parish, was also presented by the rector : Ashwater, William Thomas Smith, station master

there are 300 sittings. The register dates from the year Dunsland Cross, William Pincombe, station master

Feild Rev. James Meyrick B. A. Rectory Down Thomas, Railway inn Nancekivell Samuel, farmer, Renson

Gerry John, Cross lanes Ellicott Thomas, f.armer, Hay Northcott John, ecclesiastical & archi-

Vickery Thomas Facey Alexander, farmer, East Down tectural wood carver

COMMERCIAL. Friend John, farmer, Whiddon Oliver William, farmer, Enford

Alien James, farmer, Bradden Fry Samuel, blacksmith Palmer Richard, farmer, Langford

Ball William, farmer, Muckworthy Fry Thomas M.R.c.v.s. veterinary sur- Parsons John, farmer, Visa

Bawden James, Manor inn (family & geon, Priestacott · Rogers Richard, farmer, Clawmoor

commercial hotel & posting house), Furse William, farmer, Quoditch Sillifant Jsaac, farmer, Priestacott

& farmer; good accommodation for Furze George, farmer, West Down Skinner Samuel, farmer, Muckwortby

visitors Furze Thomas, shopkeeper Smale Robt. & Sons, carpentrs. Quoditch

Beare JanEI(Mrs. ),miller(water),Ash ml Gerry Richard & Benj. farmers, Barton Spry John, blacksmith

Beare John, farmer, Statfold Gerry William, farmer, Arscott Spry John, carpenter, & deputy regis·

Beare Samuel, yeoman, Priestacott Hamly Fras. carpntr. & bldr.Priestacott trar of births & deaths for Ashwater

Braund John, farmer, Hegadon Hatch Emanuel, farmer, Burrow sub-district, Holsworthy union

Bray Arthur, farmer, West Venn Higgs & Co. corn & seed merchants, Spry John, sen. farmer, Luckcroft

Clifton Richard, carpenter, Enford Railway station; office, Holsworthy Spry William, blacksmith, Quoditch

Clifton William, carpenter, Enford Hill John, farmer, Blagaton Squires Joseph, farmer, Hunscott

Cole Wm. butcher & farmer, Priestacott Jordan Richard, farmer, Swingdon Stephens William Keith, farmer, Forda

Cory John, registrar of births & deaths Jordan 'Ibomas, farmer, Statfold Stritley Sarah (.Mrs.), draper

& vaccination officer for the sub-dist. Mayne John, boot & shoe maker Symons William, farmer, Langaford

of Ashwater, Holsworthyunion Metherell Emanuel, yeoman, Buckhorn TrickWm.boot&shoemakr.Mountlane

Crocker Frank, farmer, Greensworthy Moon Richard Hocking, grocer & seed Walters Henry, farmer, Burrington

Daniel James, farmer, Larkworthy merchant, Post office Whitford Fredk.farmer,Sandbur:r moor

Dockett Eber John, tailor & outfitter Nancekivell William Beale, farmer & Withecombe Lewis, farmer, Quoditch

Dockett John, blacksmith cattle dealer, Priestacott Yelland ~amuel, farmer, Middlecroft

ATHERINGTON is a parish and village I mile west county court district, rural deanery and archdeaconry of

from Umberleigb Bridge station on the North Devoq brancb Barnstaple and diocese of Exeter. The church Qf St~Jdary,
of the London and South Western railway, 204! miles from originally built in the Early English period, is an ancient

London, 7 miles south from Barnstaple, 7 north-east from building of stone, chiefly in the Perpendicular sty le, consisting

'forrington and 8! west from South Molton, in the North of chancel, nave, aisle, south porch and an embattled western
Western division of the county, hundred of North Tawton, tower containing a clock and 6 bells, cast in :1786; the
petty sessional division of Braunton, Barnstaple union and church retains a lofty and very richly-carved oak screen of

JDIRECTORY. DEVONSJIII)E. AVETO~ GIFP'ORD. 31

Late Perpendicular date, with a rood-loft across the north staple, and held since x88I by the Rev. William Wills Arthur

aisle : the east window is stained: the bench ends are of B.A. of ~aius College, Cambridge. There is a copyhold at•

Icarved oak: on the north side of the chancel is an altar tached to the living and IOoacres of land, known as Miltons

tomb, panelled round the sides in quatrefoils and retaining and Lemons. Here is a Baptist cMpel. Mrs. Basset is chief
on the upper slab effigies in brass of a knight in full t landowner and lady of the manor of Umberleigh. The soitis in
armour, between two ladies; below these are small figures in j part rich loam, some clay and part valuable stone. The chief

two groups of 12 children, and at the angles are shields of crops are wheat and oats and there are several gardens of

arms (one being lost) ; the persons commemorated are Str cherries, plums and other fruit. The area is 3,326 acres; ra.tc-

John Basset kt. ob. 1528, and his wives Elizabeth (Denys) 1ablevalue,£3,II7;thApopulationoftheparishin IB9IWa8475-

and Honora (Grenville) 1 in the north aisle of the chancel 1 UMBERLEIGH, 1 mile east, situated in the valley of the Taw,
lies the mutilated effigy of a warrior of the 13th century, in' across which there is an old wooden bridge; the North Devo~ ·

chain armour, and wearing a cyclas, the arms and legs being railway has a station here. Here was formerly Q. chapel

now lost; the figure has been assigned to Sir William de adjoining the Umberleigh mansion house and dedicated to

Champernowne kt.: in the chancel are two other recumbent the Holy Trinity, endowed as a chantry by Joan, heiress of

effigies of the 14th century of a knight in full armour and sur- the Champernownes and wife of Sir Ralph Willington kt.

coat with the arms of Willington, conjectured to represent Sir but suppressed in 1547 and dismantled in 18oo; only small

Ralph Willington kt. ob. 1329, and Lady Eleanor (Mohun) his portions of a wall and an ancient window remain.

wife; all these effigies and the oak screen are said to have LANGRIDGE is a hamlet 1i miles west.

been removed here from the desecrated chapel at Umberleigh; Sexton, Thomas Harris. .•

there is also a tomb with effigies of a crusader and wife:· the PosT OFFICE.-Thos. Loosemore, sub-postmaster. Letters

church was restored in 1884 under the direction of J. L. received fromBarnstaple at 9.25a.m.; dispatched at 4·55

Pearson esq. R.A. at a cost of about £3,ooo, when the walls p.m. The nearest money order office is at High Ricking-

were partly rebuilt, at the expense of Mrs. Basset, of Water- ton & telegraph office at Umberleigh railway station

mouth Castle : the clock was placed in the tower and a lych ScHOOLS:-

gate built at the cost of the rector: there are 250 sittings. National (mixed), built in 1864, for 120 children; average

The register dates from the year 1538. The living is a attendance, 48 ; Miss Bessie Robins, mistress
rectory, tithe rent-charge £416, net yearly value £soo, Baptist (mixed), built in 184o, for 45 children; average

including 200 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of attendance, 30 ; Mrs. Martha Mayne, mistress

the Rev. Thomas FrekeArthur B.A. of HawleyHouse, Barn- Railway Station, Umberleigb, Alfred Eyres, station master

Arthur Rev. William Wills B. A. [rector] Bowden William (Mrs.), nurseryman Joslin Wm. Henry, farmer, Langridge

Gaye Major-General Douglas R.A. Urn- Brownscombe John, brewer & farmer Lemon William, farmer, Wixland

berleigh house & assistant overseer & collector of Loosemore Thos. blacksmith, Post office

COMMERCIAL, taxes, Eastacombe Mayne Frederick, shoe maker

Andrew John, farmer, Umberleigh Champion Waiter, farmer, Little Weir Milton John, farmer, Little Knowle
• Arthur George, farmer, Eastacombe Davis John, fruit dealer
Norman William,roadcontractor,Lang-

. Bedford John, farmer, Burriott, Barton Delbridg&Thomas, farmer, Fishley rock ridge ford ·

Bedford Samuel, farmer, Wooton Down John, farmer, Little Hall Sage Joseph (Mrs.), road contractor

Beer John, carpenter Down Samuel, Fisherton farm Scoyne John Milton, White Hart r.11.

Beer John, shoe maker Down Thomas, farmer, Bartridge & shoe maker

Beer Samuel, fruit dealer Guard Geo. miller (water), Umberleigh Thorne Thomas, nurseryman

Beer William, carpenter Harding James, farmer, Great Knowle Warren Thomas, farmer, Giffords

Beer William, farmer & fruit & fish Harris John, farmer, Langridge ford Webber Joseph, farmer

dealer, Prospect cottage HarrisMaryAnn(Mrs.),frmr.Brimridge Westcott John, farmer, Higher house

Burgess William Thomas (Mrs.), Rising HaiTis Thomas, stone mason Wonnacott Sarah (Mrs.), shopkeeper

Sun P.H. Umberleigh bridge Joslin William, farmer, Wan hills

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AVETON GIFFORD is a parish and village, pleasantly Wakeham Honse, in this parish. The chnrch property,

situated near t.he river Avon, here crossed by a county amounting to £16 annually, is used for expenses connected

bridge, 3! miles north-west from Kingsbridge, 3~ south- with the church. Mrs. Lucy Wilcox, of Greenham, Berks, a

east from Modbury, 7 from Kingsbridge Road station on the native of this parish, left in 1875 the sum of £soo, the interest

South Devon section of the Great Western railway and 16 thereof to be distributed in provisions on Christmas Eve, by

miles from Plymouth, in the Totnes divi'>ion of the county, the churchwardens and overseer~, amongst the poor of the

hundred of Ermington, petty sessional division of Erming- parish not being inmates of the Union Workhouse. A

ton and Plympton, union and county court district of Kings- market and two fairs, now obsolete, were granted to the

bridge, rural deanery of Woodleigh, archdeaconry of Totnes lord of the manor in 1287. Baldwin John Pollexfen Bastard

and diocese of Exeter. The church of St. Andrew is au esq. D.L., ;r.P. of Kitley, is lord of the manor. The principal

ancient edifice of stone in the Early English and Decorated landowners are R. H. Froude esq. Henry Mallet Veale esq.

styles, situated on an eminence a short distance from the of Passaford, Hatherleigh, James Adams esq. T. Emerson

village, and consists of chancel with aisles, nave, transepts esq. Mrs. Prarce, Admiral George Parker J.P. of Delamore,

and a central tower containing 8 bells; the interior was Ivybri<lge, Mr. Edward Garland, Mr. J. Yabsley, Mrs.Wright

thoroughly restored in 1869, at a cost of about £2,500, of and Mrs. Prettejohn. The chief crops are wheat, barley,

which £5oo was a legacy left by the late Miss Froude, of oats and roots; the farms are well adapted for rearing stock

Denbury: the east window is a memorial to the Rev. W. P. and for dairy produce. The area is 3,952 acres; rateable

Pitman, late rector: the stained west window was given value, £5,325; the population in 1891 was 796.

in 1887 by the Rev. W. D. Pitman M.A. rector: the ASHFORD, half a mile north; LIXTON, 2 north; HARRATON

organ was built in 1875: the chancel screens were re- and WATERHEAn, are small hamlets in this parish.

stored in 1886: there are 450 sittings. The register dates Parish Clerk, Joseph Toms.

from the year 1614 (baptism), 16o3 (marriages ~~ond PosT, M. 0. & 'f.O., S. B. &Annuity & Insurance Office (Sub-

deaths). The living is a rectory, commuted tithe rent- Office. Letters should have S.O. Devon added).-'fhomas

charge £667, average £soB; net yearly value £sro, Gill Holman, postmaster. Letters by mail cart from

with 97 acres of glebe, and residence, in the gift of and held Kingsbridge arrive at 8 a.m. ; dispatched a.t 5· r5 p.m. ;

since 1874 by the Rev. Wm. Daniel Pitman M.A. of Exeter day mail to Ivybridge & all parts, 8 a.m. Letters arrive

College, Oxford, and J,P. The Rectory House is pleasantly from Ivybridge 5.15 p.m. London mail dispatched 8

situated at one end of the village. Waiter de Stapledon, a a.m. & 5-IS p.m. Sundays, dispatched 12 noon

native of Monkleigh, in this county, and some time rector of WALL LETTER Box, Harraton, cleared '8 25 a. m. & 4.50

AvetonGifford, wasconsecratedBishopofExeterin 1307,and p.m. week days; u.35 a.m. Sundays

in 1314 was the founder of Exeter College, Oxford; he was National School (mixed), erected with residence for the

also Professor of Canon Law at that University, chaplain to master in 1857, for 196 scholars; average attendance, Ioo

Pope Clement V. and for several years Lord High Treasurer, mixed & 40 infants; Edgar Melior, master; Miss M.

and was beheaded by the adherents of Queen Isabella, 15th E. L. Hannaford, infants' mistress

Oct. 1326. There are .Baptist, Bible Christian and Wesleyan Police Station. William Henry Norrish, constable in charge

chapels. The late Archdeacon Froude, father of ProfessorJ. CARRIERS between KINGSBRIDGB & PLYMOUTH pass through

.A. Froude H.A. the distinguished historian, was born a\ this village; & Thos.Moore goes to Plymouth fri.returns sat

[Marked thus ~receive their letters through COl\11\lli:RCIAL. Chubb Edward, tailor
M:odbury, Ivybridge.] Adams James, yeoman, Stadbury
Adams Thomas, mason Cook William, farmer, Heathfield
*Adderley Frederic, Grove park Anthony Harris, farmer, Wakeham
Mildon Edward Baker Geo. miller(water), Ashford mill Damarell Henry Foale, blacksmith
Mitchell John C. South Efford Bowden William, farmer, Titwell
Pearce Mrs. Chantry Bridgman Philip, farmer, ChiUiton Davey Robert, baker ·
PitmanRev.1Vm.DanielM.A.,J.P.Rectry
Burner Wil!i:1m, coal dealer Davey Thomas, basket maker
*Pitman Arthur Harris, Babland
Edgecombe George, temra) s&onasst.1o, verseer
Ellis Jn. miller (wa

El.li8 William, farmer, Pond

•

AVETOX GlFFORD. DEVONSHIRE. (KELLY'S

Farley James He11ry, Commercial inn, Luckraft George, carpenter Stear Wm. Il'y. registered vet. surgeon
&; shoo maker Luckraft Joseph, carpenter & butcher Steer George, farmer, Borough
Luscombe Elizh. (Mrs.), baker & grocer Steere John A. & Alfred, masons
Freeman James, farmer, Wizaller Mattacott John, farmer, Chilliton moor Steere Elizabeth (Mrs.), shopkeeper
Garland Edward, yeoman, Stockadon Moore Thomas, butcher & carrier
Harding George, farmer, Wizaller Moore William, farmer, Waterhead Steere John Andrew, King's Arms inn
Harris George, wheelwright Morgan John H. draper Toms Joseph, grocer & draper
Harris Tryphena (Mrs.), Bridge inn Patey John, blacksmith Toms William, tailor
*Hodder Philip, farmer, Binnick Torring George, farmer, Ashford
*Hodder Servington, yeoman & farmer, Pearce James, farmer, Court Barton
Pbillips Thomas, boot maker Walke James, ironmonger
Harraton Putt Arthur, boot maker WiddicombeSI. miller(water),Town mill
Rogers Charles, mason Widdicombe William, shoe maker
Holman Thomas Gill, grocer & draper, *Widger Wm. farmer, Fishlmgh farm
Post office Rogers John, mason
Rogers Richard, farmer, Heath Willcocks George, farmer
Horn Jane (Mrs.), shopkeepeT Willcocks John, carpenter
Horswell John, farmer, Heathfield down Rogers William, farmer, Ideston Wills George, farmer, Stadbury
Ruth Benjamin, mason & sexton Winzer Edwin, butcher
Horton Richard, farmer, Borough Ruth Peter, shoe maker
Hosking William, boot maker *Wroth Alfred, farmer, Ley
Irish Thomas, farmer, Lixton Sandover Richard, carpenter, Chilliton Yabsley Josias, farmer, Lewhill
Sibley Isaac, shopkeeper Yabsley Joseph Josias, farmer, Ashforcl
J ope Richard, baker
Lakeman Servington, carpenter Sibley John, carpenter

Lakeman William, carpenter

A VONWICK is a village at the junction of the four Congregational chapel. There is a telephone call office here,

parishes of Vgborough, North Huish, Diptford and South belonging to the National Telephone Co. Limited.

Brent, with a station half a mile east on the new line to PosT 0FFICE.-Thomas Heathman, receiver. Letters

Kingsbridge, and 2 miles from Brent station on the South through Ivybridge, amrroinveeyaot r7d.e3r0 a.m. ; dispatched at 6
Devon section of the Great Western railway. The church p.m. The nearest & telegraph office is at
of St. James', erected by F. J. Cornish-Bowden esq. in 1878, South Brent; postal orders are issued, but not paid
is a building of stone in the Gothic style, consisting of
chancel, nave and south porch: the chancel is a memorial Church of England School (mixed), for so children ; aver-
to the late James Cornish esq. of Black Hall: there are 250 age attendance, 32 ; Mrs. Prowse, mistress

sittings. The Rev. Wm. Sharp Th.Assoc. King's College, Police Station, William Yendell, sergeant in charge

London, has been curate-in~charge .since 1892. Here is a Railway Station, , station master

Sharp Rev. William Th.A.K.C.L. The Cousins William, blacksmith

PRIVATE RESIDENTS. Parsonage Heathman Thomas, baker, Post office

.Cornish-Bowden Frederic James J.P. Symons Miss, Weir down Jonas John, carpenter

Black hall Williams William Morgan, Avon grove Mudge Robert~ carpenter

Head Alfred J. Holly mount Peatheyjohns Susan (Mrs.), Avon inn

Heath Mark, Avon yilla COMMERCIAL. Tolcher Henry, shopkeeper

Nicholls John Cole John, mason Watts Susan (Mrs.), shopkeeper
Peatheyjobns Mrs. Higher Bow
Cranch Brothers, builders & contractrs White John, shoe maker

A WLISCOMBE is a parish and village, on the road chase of calico, which is distributed on Easter Sunday to such

from Honiton to Cullompton, 2 miles north-west from agricultural labourers as have brought up their families
Honiton station on the main line of the South Western rail- without parochial aid. Hembury Fort, on the road from
way and I6 north-east from Exeter, in the East{lrn division this place to Honiton, and supposed by some to be the
of the county, Hemyock hundred, Honiton petty sessional M oridunum of Antoninus, is an ancient camp on an elevated

division, union and county court district, rural deanery of site and affording extensive views ; the camp covers an area
DunkesweH and Honiton and archdeacority and diocese of of about r~ acre, inclosed by triple lines of earthwoTks and·

Exeter. The church of St. Michaelis an edifice of stone, in divided by other ramparts crossing it. Thomas Chard, abbot

the Perpendicular style of the ISth century, consisting of of Ford, was born at Tracey in this parish about 1470.
-chancel with aisle, nave of four bays, north aisle, south tran- Tracey House, a fine old residence, beautifully situated, is
sept, south porch with groined stone roof, and an embattled occupied by George Neumann esq. J.P., M.I.C.E., Knt. Leg.

western tower containing a clock and 5 bells; a stone screen non. Ashfield is the residence of Lt.-Col. William John
divides the chancel from the nave; the south porch was Mackintosh (lat.e Royal Artillery). Egland is the residence
~rected by Thomas Chard, last abbot of Ford and suffragan of Alexander Macartney Read esq. The land is all freehold.

bishop in the diocese of Exeter, who also founded a chantry The principal landowners are George Neumann esq. c.E.,

in the south aisle: there is a memorial window to Richard ;r,p, of Tracey House, Mrs. Colborne, of Hembury Fort,

Marsden esq. of Manchester, erected by his wife and family Buckerell, Mrs. Drewe, Marwood Notley esq. Mr. Robert
in x863; and two others of considerable merit: the church Bishop and the Rev. Daniel James Pring M.A. vicar of

was repaired in I838 and was restored in x887 at a cost of Wilton, near Taunton. The soil is clayey; subsoil, marl.
.£I ,ooo : the chancel has been decorated from designs by Mr. The chief crops are oats, peas, beans, roots and pasturage.
Palfrey, of London, and in I8gx new windows were inserted, The area is 2,569 acres; ra.te11ble value, £3,448 ; the popu-

principally at the cost of George Neumann esq. and his lation in 189x was 497·

xtfamily: there are 320 sittings. The churchyard has re- WoLVERSTONE is a hamlet I! miles north-west, and

cently been enlarged, and the new ground was consecrated WESTON south, from the parish church.
by the Bishop of Exeter, nth Oct. 1890. The register dates Sexton, Albion Dyer.

afrreconremt-sctohhfaerggyleeebare£,115w657i9,t·hnreTetshieyqeelinavrcileny,g is a vicarage, average tithe PosT 0FFICE.-Miss Anne Webber, receiver. Letters arrive
value £I8o, including 30 from Honiton at 7·5 a. m. ; dispatched at 6.20 p.m. 'fhe
in the gift of the Duke of

Bedford, and held since 1333 by the Rev. Heneage Horsley nearest money order & telegraph office is at Honiton
Jebb M.A. of Lincoln College, Oxford, and rural dean of WALL LETTER Box, Weston, cleared at 6 p.m. week days

Dunkeswell and Honiton. Shipley Close, a field in the only

parish of Honiton, is let for the benefit of the poor of this National School (mixed), built in 18741 for 100 children;
parish and Hudleigh Salterton; the rent is devoted to the pur- average attendance, 77 ; Alfred Amos Ratcliffe, master

Hayward Charles Allington Gardner, Hradbeer George, farmer, Ivedon Pring Francis, farmer, Heathfields
Allington cottage Channon John, farmer, Cotteshayne Pring Francis Thomas. farmer & assist-
Cole William, farmer, Culverhayes
Jebb Rev. Heneage Horsley Ar.A. [rural Dare Edwin, miller (water) & baker, ant overseer, Hamlin's park
dean of Dunkeswell &; Honiton], Rabjohn William, shopkeeper
Vicarage Godford mill Rosier Edwin Charles, farmer, Ben-
Dart Edward, farmer, Town tenement
Mackintosh Lt.-Col. William John (late nettshayes
Royal Artillery), Ashfield & Losses Salter George, farmer, Bartletts
Dimond James, farmer, Vineford Salter George, farmer, Weston
Neumann George ;r.P., M. I.e. E., Knt. Dyer Albion, wheelwright Sanders William, farmer, Hayne
r.eg. non. Tracey house Franks George, farmer, Aller farm Toogood John, farmer, Bishops court
Gigg Arthur, shopkeeper Tucker John, cider dealer, Weston
Read Alexander :Macartney, Egland Gigg Sidney, shoe maker Turpin John, farmer, Birds
Stanley George Edward, lvedon
Hayman -,farmer, Ridgway Underdown James, blacksmith, Cross
COlllliiERCIAL. Isaacs -,farmer, Wadhayes Wal'e George, dairyman, Hunthayes
Mullins John, farmer, Marles Willmington Richard, farm bailiff to
Bailey John, cowkeeper, Chinston hill Newberry Thomq,s 1-au.:, farmc-:"1 Wes·
Baker Francis, Honiton inn G. Neumann esq. J.P. Godford farm
Beacon Joshua, farmer, Godfordland sington Wood Waiter, farmer, Kain'a park
Beer Alfred William, farmer, Pulshayes
Brshop Robert, farmer, George park

JDIREC'.fOBY. DEVONSHIIlli~

AXMINSTER.
I•

AxMINSTRR is a market and union town, parish on the The Congregational church, Chard street, first founded in
river Axe and ~m the old road from London to Exeter, 1662, was erected in 1826, and is a plain building of atone,

with a station on the main line of the London and South capable of seating about 400 persons; the registers of births

Western railway, 22 miles south from Taunton, 27 west and baptisms belonging to this chapel date from 1786.

lrom Dorchester, 145 from London, 7 north from Seaton and The Wesleyan chapel, Castle street, was erected in 17g6,

7· south from Chard, head of a petty sessional division and and will seat about 250 ; there are registers of births ~nd

county court district, and in the hundred of Axminster, baptisms from 1809.

Honiton division of the county, rural deanery of Dunkeswell 'fhe Gospel Hall, Castle hill, will hold 200.

and Honiton, and archdeaconry and diocese of Exeter. The Cemetery, adjoining the Chard road, and about half

The town of Axminster is not incorporated. The parish a mile from the church, has two mortuary chapels, and con.

WaS fortnerly divided into ten tithings, known respectively sists of :1~ acres Of land, laid OUt in I 8SS at a COSt of £I1200.
as the Town, Abbey, Beerhall, Shapwick, Smallbridge, Trill, An additional Ii acres was laid out in I892, at a cost of

Uphay, Westwater, Weycroft and Wyke tithings, to each of £soo. The Burial board is composed of nine ratepayers.

:which (except Abbey, which is included with Trill) separate The manufactory of the well-known Axmiuster carpets,

waywardens were appointed, but in May I863, the parish established here in 1755, was closed in 1B35, in consequence

was included in 1he Axminster highway district, and now of the bankruptcy of the proprietor, and the machinery re-

.elects two waywardens. Under the provisions of the Divided moved to Wilton : part of the factory, a substantial build-

l'arishes Act, 1882 (45 and 46 Vict. cap. 58), BeerhalJ tithing ing on the west of the church and opposite th~ vicarage, has

has been added to Thorncombe parish, and Shapwick to been converted into a cottage hospital, and the other part

Uplyme parish. into a club,

The church of St. Mary,standing in the centre of the town, The trade and prosperity of the town had, from about

and originally of Norman date, is an edifice of stone in the 1843, greatly declined, the principal cause of which was its

Early English and later styles, consisting of chancel, nave, distance from any railway, and the consequent withdrawal

aisles~ north porch and a central embattled tower (with a of much of the traffic; but the London and South Western

turret at the south-west corner, and containing a clock and line, which passes close to the town, has now a station here,

8 bells) :the nave ts Decorated and the north aisle Perpendi- and business has of late somewhat revived.

cular, but the beautiful tracery of the windows has been 'fhe carpet industry of this town has become extinct, but

much mutilated; the south aisle was added in I 8oo, when a new trade has sprung up, the manufacture of tooth brushes

the church underwent much alteration: in 1833 the roof of and nail brushes, Messrs. Coate and Co. employing about

the nave was removed and raised and a new west window roo persons, chiefly females, in this industry; here also are

of freestone was put in: the earliest portion of the fabric is the Weycroft Roller Flour Mills, worked by 1team and water

a Norman doorway with zigzag moulding, formerly the power, and the Town mill for corn and grist, driven by water

south entrance to the church, but removed in 1800 to the power, an iron foundry and saw mills.

east end of the south aisle: the chancel, part of which is A cottage hospital was established in IB87 by .Miss Cony-

Early English, retains triple sedilia and a piscina; there beare, and contains 14 beds.

were originally transepts,belonging respectively to the Drake The Axminster Male Friendly Society, established in 1763~

and Yonge families, but the south transept was removed in holds its anniversary meeting on the Tuesday after the Ax-

I8oo : there is still in the north !lisle a flat stone inscribed to minster April fair. The corresponding Female Society~

John Yonge esq. ob. 16-8, with arms: in the chancel are two established in 1766, holds its anniversary meeting on Whit-

ancient recumbent stone effigies, one of which is supposed Monday. A Girls' Friendly Society was established in1877,

to represent Alice (Briwere), wife of Reginald de :Mohun, and the meetings are held at the Old School room; there is

Baron Mohun, lord <lf the manor of Axminster in the early also a Masonic lodge and chapter.

part of the 13th century; and the other Gervase de Prest- Thursday is the market day, and the business, chiefly in

aller, first vicar of Axminster, of the same date: the pulpit, corn, is transacted at the inns; a good cattle market is held

-of c:J.rved oak, dates from 1633: and there is an ancient font, every alternate Thursday, and a meat market on Tuesdays,

and a. memorial window to the Rev. William John Conybeare, Thursdays and Saturdays.

rl. r857; on the floor of the north aisle is a stone inscribed Three fairs are held annually, on the Tuesday after April

to John Waty, a former vicar, ob. sth March, I5I9: the 25th, the Tuesday after June 24th, and the Wednesday after

south aisle was added in r8oo, and in 1833 the nave roof October 1oth, and are well attended: the show of cattle,

was renewed and raised and a new west window inserted: sheep and horses is considerable, particularly at the October

in I87r the church was further repaired, at a cost of about fair.

j,"I,soo, raised by subscription, when the old pews were re- The parish char;ties amount to about£100 yearly, derived

.moved and replaced by open seats: two memorial windows from land at Wyke, in this parish, a field called" New Close,.,

have since been inserted in the south aisle and chancel : in Woodbury lane, and several houses in the town, besides

there are 1,ooo sittings. The register of baptisms dates from rent-charges and legacies.

the year IS66; marriages, 1695; burials, IS591 but is very The field called" New Close" was sold to G. A. Spottis-
irregular: among the entries of baptisms is that of John woode esq. of Chattan Hall, some years ago, under the

Churchill, the great Duke of l'llarlborough, who was sanction of the Charity Commissioners, and the purchase

born in the adjoining parish of Musbury, 24th May, 165o. I money invested in £514 ns. Bd. Consols. on the banks of the
The living is a vicarage, with the chapelries of Kilmington About a mile to the south of the town,

and Membury annexed,aYerage tithe rent-charge £gor,joint Axe, and within the limits of the farm now occupied by Mr.

net yearly value £6o4, with residence and a quarter of an Swain, are the ruins of Newenham Abbey, a house of the

acre of glebe, in the gift of W. Brice esq. and the prebendaries Cistercian order, founded in 12.+5 by Reginald de Mohun,

of Wal'thall and Grindale in York cat;hedral, and held since then lord of the manor of Axminster, and colonized .from

l885 by the Rev. Arthur Newman M.A. of Trinity College, Beaulieu; and in 1246 the founder granted to the abbey the

Cambridge. £3o 2s. 6d. out of the tithe is appropriated to manor and hundred of Axminster, the latter carrying with

the little church of All Saints,erected in 184o,on the borders it the right to have suit and service from the owners of the

of Axminster, in the parish of Chardstock. several tithings : on the general survey of the monasteries,

William the Conqueror gave the church of Axminster to taken in the 26th Henry VIII. (1534-5), the abbey was

the prebendaries of Grindale and Warthall, in the cathedral returned to be of the value of £227 7s. 8d. yearly, and

of York. The rectory, together with the manor of Prest- consequently it was one of the" greater abbeys" dissolved

aller, is now held by the representath"es of the late Very by statute 31 Henry VIII. c. I3 and 14, A.D. IS39• there

]{ev. William Daniel Conybeare D. D. and others, as lessees for being then an abbot, Richard Gyll, and 10 monks: the arms

three lives, under the prebendaries of Grindale and Wart- of the abbey were those of the Mohuns, viz. : "or, a cross

hall, who are entitled in equal medieties. The rectorial engrailed, sa :" of the magnificent church, nearly 300 feet in

tithes of Axminster were commuted in I838 for £670 IOS. length, nothing now remains, and a portion of the buildings,

those of Kilmington for £ roo, and those of :Membury for with an Early English triplet, standing m I86S, had fallen

£264 I6s. in 1878; many of the Bonvilles and Mohuns "\lere interred

The Catholic church, dedicated to St. l\Iary, on the Lyme within the church; the founder, Reginaid Mohun, who died

ro:1d and erected in IB62 at a cost, including priest's resi- on Sunday, 2oth January, 1257, at Torre, was interred, by-

dence and schoolhouse, of nearly £3,oco, chietly contributed his own direction, before the high altar: the abbey was sur.o

by the Knight family, is a building of stone in the Gothic rendered 9th March, IS38.

style, consisting of chancel and nave, and has three stained Ford Abbey, situated about 7 miles to the north of Ax-

""indows, one of which, the east window, represents the minster, also on the banks of the Axe, in the parish of

"Annunciation;" another is a memorial window, erected Thorncombe, Dorset, is another object of interest and great

in I382 to James Alexander Knight .J,P. by his widow. attraction.

DEV, & CORN, 3

34: AXMI~STER. DEVONSHIRE.

At Musbury and Membury, villages situated respectively entrie of Otterford & Seton ryvers, good londyng, and in

to the north and south of Axminster, Oil th!l high points the time of King Athelstan there entrid at Seton dyurse-
called Musbury Castle and Membury C3$tle.are ihe remain:~ strange nacions, who were slayne at Axmyster to the

of earthworks and entrepchment~ of ancient Roman, or number of V. kings VIIJ erles, a bQ.Sshoppe and IX scort,

Briti8h origin. Weycroft, about. a mile from the town, is thousand1in the hole, as a boke old written doth testyfye. •·

supposed to be the s-ite (){ 11. Roman fort, and in the tsth Five Danish princes ~nd' se-ven Saxon ef\rls, 'Who were slain

century " mansion house was erected here, with an inclosed in this battle, were buried at HrunanbnTg-, and the chartu-

J>ark &f 8oo acres! -a farmhouse' now oecupies the spot, but lary of Newenham Abbey records tl:Iat HKing 'Athelstaa

various interesting t·emains of the foundations and passages gave the church o( Axminster' to seven Priests, who slionld
of the ancient mansion hav& been discovered during recent there for ever serve God, ~or the' souls of seven earls and
inrepairs to the buildings.
many others put to death battle with him againBt foreign

Coaxdon Hoase, 2· miles from Axminster, adjoining the invaders-, which fight began at Calix Down, in the parish of

Chard road, is noted as the birthplace of Sir Symonds CQlyton, and extended to Colecroft [Colemead to this day],

D'Ewes, in x6o2; he passed his early days at Coaxdon, and below Axmineter." He also endowed the church with the

went to a school at Wambrook, afterwards becoming cele. manor of Prestaller, lo the parish of Axminster. '
brated as 'a Puritan and antiquary, and is known as the William Buckland D.D., F.R.s. the distinguished geologist~

author of''' A Journal of all the Parliaments in the Reign of was born at Axminster :t2th March, 1784; the Rev. John

Queen Elizabeth,"·published in 1682; and of the account of Prince B. A. (Oxon.), and M.A. (Camb.), author of "The-

his own life and correspondence, in the Harleian Library, 1Vorthies of .Devon," and some time minister of St. Martin's,

published in 1845; he died 18th April, 1650. Exeter, was bornatNewenham farm house in 1643; Micaiah

The battle of .Brunanburgh is believed by some to have Toogood, a ·Nonconformist of repute, was born at Axminster

been fought in the valley of the Axe, at or near Axminster, in IJOO.

in A. D. 9371 between King Athelstan and a combination of In consequence of a suit in Chancert begun in 1842 be-
Danish, Wel~:;h and Scottish invaders under Anlaf, whom tween the late William !{night esq. and bis representatives,
Athelstan had previou:~ly driven from Northumbria, in and the representatives of the late James Alexander Framp-

revenge for the treatment which Athelstan's sister had ton esq: regarding the equitable title .6f the former to a

received from Sihtric, her husband, who was king of the moiety of the manors and estates in the parish of Axminster,.

Danes in Northumbria and father of Anlaf. Some modern no manor courts had been held for many years~ but in 1872

writers, however, without any satisfactory or very proba.bla the proceedings in Chancery were wound np, and Henry

evidence, differ as to the precise spot where this battle was Knight esq. of Cloakham House, became the owner of the-

fought, some of them fixing it at Bamborough, in thl:l North property, and is now lord of the manor.

of England, others in Cheshire; but the investigations and H. & W. H. .B. Knight esqrs. the Rev. Marwood Tucker·

comparisons of the statements of ancient chroniclers by M.A. of Coryton Park, and rector of Widworthy, G. A~
antiquaries of great research and ability, acquainted with Spottiswoode esq. J.P. of Chattan Hall, and Dr. Liddon J.P~

this neighbourhood, seem satisfactorily to prove that the of Taunton, are the chief landowners.

battle occurred here. The invaders, after obtaining a victory The soil is light and stony ; subsoil, limestone and gravel~

in Northumberland, again put to sea, and landed at Seaton. The crops are chiefly pasture, wheat and roots.

A curious chart in the .British Museum, of about the time of The area of Axminster is 7,640 acres; rateable value,.

Henry VIII. representing the south coast of England, has £rJ,I37 ; the population in 1891 was 2,809.

the following statement at the mouth of the Axe:-" 'l'he Parish Clerk, James Morgan.

Official Establishments, Local Institutions .&c.

POS'I', M. 0. & T. 0., S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office. PUBLICESTABLISH!'t!ENTS:-

_.Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tapscott, postmistress. Letters Cemetery, Chard road, William Forward, clerk to the-

from London delivered at 7 a.m. & 2.30 & 7.30 p.m. & burial board ·

from .Birmingham & the north at II.5o a. m.: dispatched County Court, His Honor Cecil Hugh Wriothesley Beresford
at 10.5 a.m. to London & ro.so a.m. to Yeovil, Salisbury, B. A. judge ; William .I<'orward, registrar; John Samuel
Weymouth, Dorchester, Ottery St. Mary, Sidmouth & Hellier, high bailiff ; the court is held at the police station
Honiton: l2.30 & 2.30 p.m. to the north & Exeter & on days appointed by the judge. The district comprises

South Devon ; at 7·45 p.m. to London & all parts; & the following parishes :-in Devon: Axminster, Axmouth,
Lyme Regis at 9 p.m. (for next morning) & 12.50 p.m.; Colyton, Combpyne, Dalwood, Kilmington, Membury,

sunday delivery at 7 a.m Musbury, Rousdon, Seaton-cum-Beer, Shute, Stockland
PosT OFFICE, Smallbridge.-Edwin Marley,sub-postmaster. & Uplyme-in Dorset: Catherston, Lewesto~ Char.-
mouth, Chardstock, Hawkchurch, Lyme Regis, Thorn-
Letters arrive from Axminster 8.40 a. m. & 6.20 p.m.; combe & Wootten Fitzpaine
dispatched to Axminster 9.15 a.m. &6.20 p.m. week days

only. Postal orders are issued here, but not paid Certified ·Bailiffs under the Law of Distress Amendment
WALL LETTER BoxEs :-Lyme road, cleared at 7.50 a. m. & Act, 1888: John Samuelllellier, South street, & Benjamin
Gage, Alma villa, North street, Axminster; Robert Snell.
r2.5 & 6.50 p.m. 'Week days only; Trinity square, cleared Axminster & Kilmington; & Frank Radford, Lyme Regis.
at 6.25 & ro a.m. & 12.15, 2.xo & 7.4c p.m. week days

only; Musbury road, cleared at 8 a. m. & I2 & 6.45 p.m. County Police Station,George Stentiford, sergeant in charge

week days only & two constables

PILLAR LETTER .Box, Castle hill, cleared at 9·5 a.m.& 12.20, Devonshire Regiment 3rd Volunteer Battalion (H Co.),

2 & 6.30 p.m. week days only Drill ball, Castle hill; Captain ,John Cunn, jun. corn-

LETTER Box, Railway station, cleared at 11.15 a.m. & 1.50 mandant; John Hastings, sergeant instructor

& 7 p.m. week days only Market House, Timothy Thatcher, collector

COUNTY MAGISTRATES AXMINSTER PETTY SESSIONAL AXMINSTER UNION.
DIVISION. •

No regular chairman. Board day, alternate thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Board
room, Workhouse.
Peek Sir Henry William hart. Rousdon, Lyme Regis
Barns 'fhomas esq. Tillworth, Hawkchurch, Axminster The Axminster Union comprises the following parishes:-
:Boucher Charles esq. Eaglemont, Kilmington, Axminster Axminster, Axmouth, Chardstock (Dorset), Charmouth
Cann John, jun. esq. Symon's Down house, Axminster (Dorset), Colyton, Combpyne, Dalwood, Hawkchurch
Davy Rt. Manning esq. Oxenway ldg. Mem bury, Axminster (Dbrset), Kilmington, Lyme Regis (Dorset), Membury,.
Forward Capt. Edward Charles, The Coombs, Axminster Musbury, Rousdon, Seaton-cum-Beer, Shute, Stockland,
Thorncombe (Dorset) & Uplyme. The population of the
Peek Cuthbert Edgar esq. M.A. 25 .Bryanston sq. London w

Scarbrough John Impey esq. Coly house,Colyford,Axminstr union in 1891 was 17,714; area, 6r,x59 acres; rateable

Spottiswoode George Andrew esq. Chattan hall, Axminster nvalue in 1893, £xog,464
Stephens Samuel Saunders esq. Stedcombe ho. Axminster Treasurer, Reginald Thornton, Dorchester

TaliJot John Reginald Charles esq. Rhode hill, Uplyme, Clerk to the Guardians & Assessment Committee, William

Lyme Regis Forward, Axminster

Talbot John Reginald Francis George esq. Rhode hill, Assistant Clerk, John Overmass, Brookhill, Axminster

Uplyme, Lyme Regis Relieving &Vaccination Officers, Northern district,S. Griffin,

Tucker Marwood esq.M.A.Carlton club, Pall mall,London s w South street, Axminster; Southern district, T. White,.

Willans William Henry esq. Highcliffe, Seaton, Axminster Colyford

Clerk to the Magistrates, William l<'orward Collectors of Poor Rates :-Axmirtster, Edwin Swain, South

Petty Sessions are held at the Police station every alternate st. Axminster ; Axmouth, George R. Crichard, Axmouth ;.
tnesday at u a.m Colyton, Albert Edwards, Colyton; Musbury, James H.
·- Row, Musbury; Seaton & Beer, E. W. Gush, Seaton;
The following places are included in the petty sessional divi- Shute, J0hn Rapsey, Shute; Uplyme, John Swain,
sion :-Axminster, Axmouth, Colyton, Combpyne, Dal- Uplyme. In Dorset :-Charmouth, Richard Oliver,Cbar-
wood, Kilmington, Membury, Musbury, Rousdon, Seaton mouth; Chardstock, :Frank Apsey, Chardstock; Hawk-
& Beer Sbute, Sto;:kland, Uplyme

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DIRECTORY.] DEVONSHIREt AXMINSTER• 3.5

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church. James Mullins, Hawkcburch;. ]..ym& Regis, fU!slsJeLs.I.C<~o·Or .F&FI9CoElRleSc:to_r ot In~ome Taxes, Ed~ard[ ~a.xvey,
' Charles Webb, Lyme ~~s; Thorncombe, WilliamJl.
., C~tle hill
COx, Thorncombe ·· , . •1•
~edicalr OffiCil.l'l!, .Axmipster district, Wiliiam ,Langran
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Assistant Overseer, Edwin Swain, South street '
. ,J;..R.O.:t>.Edin.Axminster t Axmouth' diBtrict,George Evans,
Certifying Factory Surgeon1 Georg6' Barnes L.R.C.P.:Edin.
Seaton j Chardstock di:!tJ;ict, Northcote William Spicer, Castle hill ·( l
Chard ; Charmouth djstri~~' William Holman Kerbey..
Charmoutb ~ Colyton & Shute district, William Henry Clerk to the Highway Board, William Forward

Evans L,R.C.P.Edin. Colyton ~ Dalwood, ,Kilmington, Stamp Distributor, Mrs. Mary Elizll. Tapscott, l'ost office
I •• . .~

Membury & Stockland districts,Britton Hodges,Dalwood 1 ;J:>LACBS oF WoRSHIP, with times of services.,- " ·
Lyme U,egis di~trict, James Spurr B,A.. ·Lyme Regis, St.. Mary's Church, Trinity equare, Rev. Arthur Newman
Dorset ; 'fhorncombe distlrict, Frederic Adolphua l:{jll M. A. v.icar; 10,45 a.m. & 6.go p.m.; wed. II a.m. ; ~hurs.
L.R.C.P. Greenhill, Thorncombe, l)orset 7.30 p.m. : fri. I I a.m. ; holy communion ev:er.y sunday

PubliG Vaccjnators, Axminster, Axmouth, Chardstock, Char- St. Mary's Catholic, Rev. John Toohey, priest f mass, to:3o

mouth, Colyton, Lyme Regis, Shute & Thorncombe dis- a. m. & benediction, 3 p.m. ; daily mass, 8.30 a.m~; holi~

tllicts, same as Medical Officers; Dalwood, Kilmington~ days of obligation, mass, ro a.m . '' ·

Membury & Stockland dis.t.ricts, George Barnes L.R.c.P, Congregationaf, Chard street, Rev. John Clement An~el;

Ediu. Castle Hill house, Axminster . 'Io. 30 ii·m~ & 6.30 p.m. ; man. .a & wed. i p. m. ';. fri. 8. I$

Superintendent Registrar, William Forward, .Axminster: p.m -
Wesleyan, Castle street, Rev. M. Riggall, G.i M. C. Fisb &
deputy, John Overmass, Brookhill, Axmimter -dist r1ict,
Registrars of 13irths & Deaths, Axminster sub

William Thomas Lock, Axminster; deputy, F. D. Stacker,_ Hev. J. H. Maddock; 11 .a.m. & 6.;~0 p.m.,; wed. 7:30
Ly:me street, .Axminster.; Chardstock sub-district, B. p.m
\
Hodges, Dalwood; deputy,W. Edwards, Dalwood; Coly- Gospel Hall, Castle hill, 10.45 a.m. & 6.,;~op.m. ;· tues, &

ton sub-district, G. Evans, Seaton; deputy, W. H, Evans, fri. 1·45 p.m T
Co~ton; Lyme sub-dis~rict. F. Dunster, Lyme Regis;
SCHOOLS:-
deput)'\ E. J. Coombes
.A School Board of 5 members was formed Feb. 27, 1874 ;
Registrars of. ~arriages, Jobn Samuel He1lier, South sfreet,
Axminster; ~puty, S. G. Loveless, Axminster; F. William Forward, clerk to the board; George Pinson,

Dnnster, Lyme Btlgis; deputy, E. J. Coombes, Lyme Axminster, attendance officer '

E,egis Board, built in I875, at a cost of about £3,500t for 425
Workhouse, Musbury roa~ is a stone building, er~cted in
children ; average attendance, 109 boys, 73 girls & 93

1838 to hold 135 inmates; John ~evan, master,; Rev, A. infants; William H. B. Catford, master; Miss Alice Hay-

Newman M. A. chaplain; W. IJ..angran, medical officer.; ter, mistress; Miss Annie Meek, infants' mistress •

Mrs. Emily Elizabeth Bevan1 mahon . South Axminster National (mixed), built in 1875 &enlarged

RURAL SANITARY AuTHORITY. ' in 188o, for go children; average attendance, 10 boy!', 13

girls & II infants ; Miss Florence Annie Hayter, tnislress

Meetings at the Workhouse on alternat;e Board days patholic, average attendance, 39 boys & 42 girls; Miss
(monthly) at 12.30 p.m.
Mary A. Delany, mistress

Clerk, William Forward, Axminster Railway Station, George R. Stevens, station master
Treasurer, Reginald 'l'hornton, Dorchester

Medical Officer of Healtht George Evans, Seaton OoNVEYANcE· l - ·

Inspector of Nuisances,. J. G. Loveridge, Wyke, Axmin$ter Omnibus to Lyme Regis, meets the London trains daily,

ScuooL ATTE~DANCE CoMMITTEE. from th~ Railway station, stopping at the Bell hotel
Omnj.bus :from the ,George hotel daily, to meet the

Clerk, William !<'<Jrward, .Axminster principal trains; also conveyances from the Bell hotel to

Attendance Officers, S. Griffin, Axminster; T. White, meet the. trains . ·

Colyford; J. M. Harper, Stockland Ox,nnibus from Charmouth to meet the London trains daily

PRIVATE RESIDENTS. King Henry John BellamyShuttlewort'h, Aplin John William, grocer, & agent for

Angel Rev. John Clement [Congrega- The Coombes W. & A. Gilbey, wine & spirit mer-

tional], Silverleigh KnightHy.Cloakham ho.& Terrace lodg chants, Victoria place

Aplin John William, Victoria place Knight William Henry Barnes, Cloak- Axminster Cottage Hospital (l\:liss .Julie

Baker Miss, South street ham house & Terrace lodge Foster, matron)., Silver street

Barnes George, Castle Hill house Knight Miss, Lauretta cottage AxminsteP-. Conseryati\·e & Constitu~

Bond Thomas Coate. Chard street Lake Joseph, Showls farm _ tional Club (George R.Stenns, sec.),

Bowdige Miss, Western road Langran William, Belle vue Silver street

Bradford J ames, Lyme road Lock William Thomas, Sector Axminster & District Liberal Club(John

-Brown John, Cuthayes Loud Samuel Hencher, Lyme street Hayman, sec.), Chard street

Cann JohnJ.P. Symon's Down house Loveless Samuel George, Chard street Axminster Fire Brigade (W. E. _P.

Chapple Edwin, The Shrubbery Loveridge JDhn Stamp, South street Chapple, captain), West street

Chapple William Edwin Pitfield, The Martin Capt. Jn. Jas. R.N. Coombefield Barnes George L.R.C.P.Edin.surgeon, &

Shrubbery McLennan Frank, Lynch villa public vaccinator for Dalwood, Kil-

Chope Rev. ClementRobertB.A. [rector Nanson Mrs. Weycroft mington, Membnry & Stockland dis-

of Combpyne], Prospect nouse INewman Rev. Arthur M.A. [vicar], tricts & certifying factory surgeon,
Clogg Robert, Purzebrook Vicarage Castle Hill house

Coate James, Lea combe, Lyme road Overmass John~ jun. Brookhill Batstone Thomas George & Co. grocers.

Coles Mrs. West cottage, Western road Padbury George Henry, Lyme street & drapers, Trinity square

Collard Joseph, South street Patrick William, The Lawn Berry Edwin, blacksmith, Abbey gate

Cornish Robert, Cedar house, South st Pickering Mrs. Lyme road Board George, shopkeeper, Castle hill

Cox Miss, Elsen house, Chard street Pike John, West house Bradford & Sons, coal & general mer-

Cunningbam Jn. Kirk Caldy,Secktor ho Pinney Jn.Geo. Brooklyn, Musbnry rd chants (Samuel George Loveless,..

England Mrs. .Adrienne ho. Lyme rd Reece Mrs. Heyop house, Silver street agent), Railway station & Seaton &

Forbes Charles, The Laurels, Lyme rd RogersCapt.Arthr.Parry,Furzebrook ho Colyton & Yeovil

Ford William Charles, South street ShepherdSidny.Prestaller cot. Church st Brewer J oseph,brewers' agent,Chard st.

Forward Capt. Edward Charles J.P. Shore Henry George, Millbrook cottage Brice Henry, George lami.ly & com-
Southwood Richard~ Castle mount
The Coombes mercial hotel & posting house

Forward William, The Elms Sparks Francis John, Great Trill house Brown Job, lodging house, Castle hill

Frost .Alfred, South street Spottiswoode George.Andrew J.P. Chat- BucknoJe John Smith, cabinet' maker &.

Gage Benjamin, Alma villa tan hall appraiser, West end

Gage John, Fawnsmoor Stone George, Lynton house Bunce Alfred Hy. boot dealer, Lyme st

Gerrisb John, Bank house Thorn Mrs. Mount houseF Lyme road Burrows Dinah Ann(Miss ),dress maker,

Gillett Mrs. Western road Toohey Rev. John [Catholic], Lyme rd South street ·

Gosling Charles, West street Tulloch Lady, The Old Park Carter William Bridle, nurserymanp

Hallett Charles, Castle house Watkins Thomas,. Lyme road South street& Western road

Hammett John, Purzehrook White Mis$, Western road ' Causley Charles, shopkeeper,Smallrid,;et

Haydon Mrs. Loupe house, Lyme road Woodgates Rev. James Richard u.n. Cemetery (William Forward, clerk to.

Henley R,obert, Lyme house Furzeleigh burial board), Chard road

Hutchings Mrs: Chard street . C01>IMERCIAL. Chaffey J ohn,gardener to Lady Tulloch;

Jefftrd \Villiam John, The Bank Adams William, shopkeepr. Smallrldge Hill cottage, Lyme road

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Chapple William Edwin Pitfield, solici- Langran ''Villilint t.n.c.P.Edin. surgeon, Pinney William Henry, merchant;
& medical officer & public vaccinator coal, corn, timber, bricks, tiles,
• tor, Trinity square to theAxminster district of Axminster cement &c. .Railway station
Clarke George, carpenter, ~outh street
union & medical officer to the work- Plummer James, beer retailr. Lyme st
Clarke John, carpenter, South street
Pope Jane Beviss (Miss), ladies' board-
Coate & Co. brush manufacturers house, Belle vua

Collard 'Mary & Aliee (Misses), dress Lentell Robert, carpenter & builder, ing & day school, Buckland house,

makers, Chard street Pnrzbrook & Silver street South street

Collier Eli, farmer, Park Lock Wm. Thos. registra!' of births & Potter Henry, beer retailer, Smallridge

Cox George To"ll, harne8s ma. South st deaths for Axminster sub-district Hamsey Thomas, boys' school, Oak ho

Cox William H JOke, town crier & bill Long John, farmer, Furzeley Heece Eliza Holy & Annie (Misses),

poster,general shipping agent toWhite Loring Charles, carpenter,Trinity bldgs ladies' school, Heyop house, Silver st

Star & other lines, Fern cottage Loud John Aplin, butcher, Victoria pl Rest.orick George, butcher & game

Crabb Charles, cooper, South street Loud Sl.Hencher,cheese factor,Lyme st dealer, Lyme street

DareJames Walter, farmer, Black hack$ Loveridge Jas. farmer, Sisterhood farm Rundle Elizabeth (Miss), dress maker,

Davis Felic, Lamb P.H. Lyme road Lo¥eridge James Gill, farmer, Wyke Western road

Davis John, lodging house, Castle hill Loveridge John Stamp, inspector of Ryall Robert But, baker, Castle hill

Dawkins E:lwin, draper, grocer & iron- water works, South street S.unpson George, refreshment rooms &

monger, Victoria place Lumbard Lot, fly proprietor & horse tailor, West street

Devonshire Regiment grdVolunteer Bat- dealer, South street Sanger Mark, farmer, Wyke

talion(H Company)(Capt.Johu Cann, Lumbard William, The Red Lion Savings Bank (Devon & Exeter) (Edwin

jun.; Sergeant John Hastings, drill general posting house, livery & bait Snell, agent) (open daily)

mstructor), Drill hall, Castle hill stables; mail cart contractor,Lyme st Scmger Sarah Jane (Miss) & Biffen Eliza

Dorsetshire Bank (Williams & Co.) McNaught John & Alexander, drapers, (~Iiss ), dress makers, Castle hill

(William JohnJefferd,manager),open Market square Seaward William, farmer, Bagley hill

daily from ;a:o till 3 ; thursdays 10 till 1\lcXaught Wm. gen. draper, Chard st Sbepbard Frederick William, photo-

4: draw on Williams,Deacon & Man- Manfield Thomas, farmer, Undercleave grapher, Silver street

chester & Salford Bank Lim. London l\Iarley Ed win, farmer, & post office, Sibley Edward, beer retailer, Castle st

I:lston George, farmer, Old barn Smallridge Silk Frank, boot & shoe maker, Trinity

I:nticott Benjamin, marine store dealer, Marley Edwin Tom, farmer, Frogwell buildings

Castle hill · Marley George, carpenter, Srnallridge Smith William, farmer, Woodbury

Enticott Frank, greengrocer, Lyme st Matthews Brothers, ironmongers,Lyme Smyth Ja.mes, grocer & wine & spirit

Enticott Harriett (Mrs.), shopkeeper, street & South street merchant,Lyme street &South street

Lyme road MatthewsRichd. wheelwright,Abbey gte & Old Town flour mills

Enticott Sl. marine store dlr. Castle hill 1\litcbell William, farmer, New park Snell Arthur, painter & game dealer,

Enticott Wm. Jn. plumber, Castle hill Moass Frederick William, agent for the Chard street

.Ford Wm. Chas. vet. surgeon, South st London & South Western Railway Snell Edwin, printer, stationer & book-

Forsey Francis, shopkeeper, Silver st Co. New Commercial inn, Trinity sq seller, fishing tackle of all kinds,

Forsey John, slaughterman, Castle hill Morgan Jas. Western hotel, ·western rd West street

l''onrard \\'illiam, solicitor, registrar 1\lorrish Henry & Son, millers (steam & Snell James, farmer, Weycroft

of county court, clerk to the magis- water), corn, cake & manure mer- Snell James, dairyman, Gt. Hill dairy

trates, the guardians,assessment com- chants, Weycroft roller flour mills Snell Robert, auctioneer, land agent,

mittee,rural sanitary authority,burial, Moulding Wm. shopkeeper, Musburyrd surveyor & valuer, certified bailiff,

school & highway boards, & superin- Newberry James Moore, photographer, Trinity square

tendent registrar South street Southwood Richard, wine & spirit mer-

l''owler Eliza (Mrs.), milliner, Lyme st NewberrySarahJane (:\1rs. ),shopkeeper, chant, Castle hill

Frost Alfred, contractor, South street South street Spiller Hy. & Richd. farmers, Chubbs

Fry Alfred, boot & shoe ma. Trinity sq Newbery Abraham Skinner, dairyman Spiller Samuel, farmer, Pensylvania

l''ry George,landscape gardener,Lyme st & farmer, South street Stevens George Richard, station master

Gage Benjamin & J uhn, auctioneers, NewberyGeorse Henry, baker,Lyme st L. & S. W. R. Co

surveyors, valuers, land & estate Newbery Mary (Miss),shpkpr.Chard st StockerFras. Dight, cabinet m a. Lyme st

agents, North street Newbery William, carpenter, Church st Stocker John George, grocer, & agent

Gapper & Son, coach builders & wheel- Nicholls Elias, hair dresser & fancy re- to Sutton & Co. South street

'VITights, South street pository, Victoria place Stocker Madeleine (Mrs.), apartments,

Gapper William, wheelwright, Secktor Norman Charles, baker, Market square Bank house, Lyme road

Gas Works (Waiter Lewis Copp, pro- Norris John, dairyman, Millbrook Stone John, farmer, West water

prietor (Watchet); John Copp, man- Osborne Caleb, farmer, Jackleigh Stone Mary Laura (l\Irs. ), apartments,

ager), Castle hill Osborne Charles, farmer, Wood house Lyme street

Gill Wm. James, confectioner, Chard st Otton Frank, plumber & glazier, house Stone Thomas, wine & spirit merchant,

Griffin Samuel, relieving & vaccination decorator, gas & hot water fitter, Trinity square

officer for the Northern district of Chard street Stoodley Wm. china'& glass dlr.Lyme st

Axminster, South street Overrnass &Son, tailors, Trinity square Stu~rt Geo. & Son, plumbers, Chard st

Hackett Jas. chimney sweeper, Castle st Overrnass John, deputy superintendent Stuart James Geo. beer retlr. Silver st

Harris Gaius, baker, Churchill registrar & assistant clerk to the Studley Henry, Black Lion inn, &

Harris William, confectioner, Trinity sq guardians blacksmith, Castle hill

Harvey Edward, farmer & assessor & Overmass Waiter, tailor, see Overmass Sutton John, Old Bell family & com-

collector of income tax, Castle hill & Son mercial hotel & posting house, livery

Hayman & Son,drapers, Trinity square PadburyGeorgeJohn M.B.Lond.surgeon, & bait stables, Trinity square

Heal George, Green Dragon P. H. & Lyme street SwainEdwin,assistant overseer,South st

iron founder, Castle hill Palmer William, fish & fruit dealer, Swain George, farmer, Wellands

Heal Thomas Hull, timber merchant, Poplar mount Swain Henry, farmer, Higher abbey

Millbroolt saw mills Parsons Ann (Mrs.), dress maker, South Swain Julia Penny (Mrs.), shopkeeper,

Hellier John Samuel, accountant & street South street

high bailiff to county court .'V. regis- Parsons John, coach builder,~rest street Swain Reuben, farmer, Yetlands

trar of marriages, South street & smith, Lyme street Swain Reuben,jun.farmer,Lowerabbey

Henley Robert, monumental mason, Parsons William Berry, builder & con- Swain Jas. farmer, Balls & Slymlakes

insurance agent & sec. to Western tractor, South street Swain William, baker, Castle hill

Mutual Benefit & Provident Society, Partridge Thomas James Harris, news- Tapscott Mary Eliz:abeth (Mrs.), post·

Lyme house, Lyme road paper correspondent, Musbury road mistress, Chard street

Hitchcock Amos, shoe maker, Lyme rd Patterson Hy. cattle dealer,Rose mount 'l'remhard John, farm bailiff to Alex-
Patterson Jo•hn, butcher, Victoria place ander John Knight, Lower Beavor
Hoare John, farmer, Wyke

Hoare William, farmer, Hnnthay Patterson Rt. cattle dealer, Rose mount Tucker William, dairyman, Westwater

Holt David, Trout inn, Millbrook Paul Alex. painter.& glazier, Silver st Vivian Richard, shce maker, Churchill

Hooper Frank, farmer, Higher Beavor Perryrnan Francis, carpenter & bmlder, Webber Thomas Nichols, music teacher

Hooper William, farmer, Old Park farm South street & orgmist, Lyme road

Hutchings Mary Ann (Mrs.), fancy Phillips Alfred Saml. farmer, Weycroft Wakley John, shoe maker, Lyme street

repositc.ry, Trinity square Phiilips Philip, farmer, Lodge Welch John, teazle merehant, Churchill

!Ioyle Thom:1s Wm. baker,Sontb street Phillips William, farmer, Millbrook Welch Levi, dairyman, Purzebruok

Irnber-Parsons Henry, chemist & drug- Phippen Thos. boot &shoe ma.Castle hi Welch Thomas, farm bailiff to Messrs.
Phippen Thomas, farmer, West water Sparks, of Crewkerne, Great 'fr;Jl
gi.;;t, Chard street

J'o'mson John, farmer, \Vest water Pile George, saddler &c. Victoria place Western Maria (Mrs.), shop1{eeper,

Knight William Henry Barnes,solicitor, Pinney & Son, architects & suryeyors, Musbury road
Lyme street Willia~ns Luke, blacksmi~h, Millbrook
S::~u'.h street

J~IRE;O~ORY. DEVQNSHJ~E.. ~7

Willis John Hy. cycle repairer,Lyme st Wilts & Dorset Bank Limited (John Withington William Bamforth, watch

Willis Louisa (Mrs.), wardrobe dealer, Gerrish, manager), open from 10 till maker, West street .
Lyme street
3 daily, thursday xo till 4; draw on Witts Frank, draper, Vi!!toria house
Wilmott George, watch & clock maker,
Chard street & Victoria place · London & WestminsterBankLimited, •

Lothbury, London E c ,

A XMOUTH is a parish and village near the mouth of to cultivation, two cottages, situated on the lower part of tbe

the river Axe, 10 miles south-east from Honiton, 6 south- cliff, were destroyed, and a great chasm formed, more tban

west from Axminster and I north-by-east from Seaton sta- 300 feet broad, 150 feet deep, and three-quarters of a mile

tion on the Seaton branch of the London and South Western long: two of the coastguard standing on Culverhole beach

railway, in the Eastern division of the county, Axminster on the night when this occurred, observed the sea to be in an
hundred and petty sessional division, union and county court extraordinary state of agitation; the beach on which they

district, rural deanery of Dunkeswell and Honiton, and stood rose and fell amidst the breakers near the shore, and

archdeaconry and diocese of Exeter. The church of St. something dark appeared to be rising from the bottom of
Michaelis an edifice of stone in the Norman, Early English, the sea, accompanied by the deafening noise of crashing
Early Pecorated and P~rpendicular styles, consisting of rocks ; in 1840 another landslip occurred at Whitlands, but

chancel, nave, south (or Bindon) aisle with eastern chapel, of much smaller extent. A coastguard station, with houses
north porch and an emlilattled western Perpendicular tower, for the chief officer, and the men and their families, all

\Vith a turret at the north-east· angle and containing 3 bells: inclosed with a stone wall, was erected in 1883 on an elevated

in the church is an ancient monument : theNorman portions site near the sea coast in t.his parish. A c-oncrete bridge of

are the south aisle and north doorway: the Early Decorated three arches, erectetl. by the late Sir Waiter C. Trevelyan

chancel contains the stone effigy of a priest, fully-vested, bart, crosses the Axe, and connects this parish with Seaton.

placed within a recess formed by a rather lofty obtuse Samuel Sanders Stephens :esq. J.P. of Stedcombe, who is
arch; beneath is a similar arch, canopied and with per- lord of the· manor, Wilton Allhusen esq. J.P. of Clevelands,

forated cusps; the effigy probably represents one of the in this parish, and Sir Henry William Peek bart. J.P. of

priors of the Benedictine priory of Lodres, Dorset, to Rousdon and Wimbledon House, Surrey, are the chief land-
which this church belonged in tbe 14th century : the owners....: The soil is flint, with chalk ; the subsoil is marl.

church was restored in 1889, at a cost of nearly [2,000, The area is 4,533 acres of land and 190 of water; rateable
raised by donations· and subscriptions: there are 220 value, £4,225 ~ the population in 1891 was 615.

sittings. The register dates from the year 16o3. The PosT 0FFICE.-John Real, sub-postmaster. Letters received

living is a vicarage, average tithe rent-charge, £192 ; net from Axminster at 7.50 a.m. & 4.50 p.m.; dispatched at
yearly value, £I8o, including 41 acres of glebe, with resi- II.40 a.m. & 6.10 p.m. week days only. Colyford is the

deuce, in the gift of Samuel Sanders Stephens esq. and nearest money order & Seaford the nearest telegraph office.
held since 1892 by the Rev. Arthur Lewis M.A. of Queeu's }'ostal orders are issued here, but not paid

College, Oxford. Here is an unsectarian chapel, erected in Coast Guard Station, Cornelius Mahoney R.N. chief officer

186r. · A pleasure fair, formerly held yearly on Shrove National School (mixed), for Ioo children; average attend-

Tuesday, is now in abeyance. Ou Christmas Day, 1839, in ance, 8r; William Brookland Dennis, master; Mrs. Anna
consequence of a landslip, 45 acres 'of arable land were lost Deunis, mistress

Allhusen Wilton, Glevelands [letters Beer Bryan, shoe maker Newbery Jn. farmer, Hig-hertBrooidand

via Lyme Regis] Beer Mary Ann (Mrs.), Harbour inn Norman William, sen. Haren farm

Dampier William - Holes Robert, blacksmith Pearcy Rd. & Joha, farmers,Crabhayne

Donne Benj. John Merrificld, Millmead Broom James Tom, farmer,Coombe frm Pearcy George, farmer, Hay

Hallett Col. Clements, Haven cliff Chrichard Brothers, carpenters Real John, shoe ma. & grocr. Post office

King Miss, Brook house Coles William, farmer, Victoria house Richards John, farmer, Bindon

Leigh Miss, Brook house Elliott Robert, farmer, Bosshill Sampson James, shopkeeper

Lewis Rev. Arthur M.A. [vicar], The Froom Thomas, farmer, Bullmoor Sloman John, fa'rmer, Dowlands

Vicarage Harris Robert, farmer, Whitlands Symes Albert ,!farmer, Axe farm

Stephens Saml. Sanders J.P.Stedcombe Mahoney Cornelius R.N. chief officer of Symes Alfred, farmer, Charton

COMMERCIAL. the Coast Guard Webber Edward, blacksmith

Bartlett William, Ship inn Morey William, farmer, Southcombe .

AYLESBEARE is a village and parish, 4! miles from large proportion of land on the west side of the township

"Whimple station on the main line of the London and South is pasture; to the east, light arable. The area is 2,424

Western railway, 8 miles east-south-east from Exeter, 9 acres ~ rateable value, £4,149 ; the population in 1891 wa::;

south-west from Honiton and about 8 north-west from Sid- 786.

mouth, in the Eastern division of the county, East Budleigh NuTWALLS is a hamlet, half-a-mile south.
hundred, Ottery petty sessional division, union of St. Thomas,
Exeter county court d1strict, rural deanery of Aylesbeare, By a Local Government Order which came intQ operation
and archdeaconry and diocese of Exeter. The church of St. March 25, ro84, a detached part of Woodbury, known as

Christopher is an ancient fabric of stone in the Pointed style, G"eat and Little Houndbeare, was amalgamated with this

consisting of chancel, naYe, north aisle, south porch and an parish. ·

embattled western tower, with turret, containing 3 bells ; Sexton, William Quaintance. sa.t3oWao.6md.-

there are monuments of the Marker, Stokes and Walker Letter s from Exeter via Honiton C lyst arriYe at
families, and a fine old carved font: there are 200 sittings. The n earest money ord er & tel eg raph office is

A lych-gate was erected in 1872. The register dates from bury. LETTER Box cleared at 5 p.m. week days only
the year rs8o. The living is a discharged vicarage, average
tithe raenndt-c9haarcgrees£xoof 9g,lenbeet, yearly income £ 205, with res!- A School Board of 7 members was formed May 21, t875, for
deuce esq. Aylesbeare, Harpford & Venn Ottery united district; E.
in the gift of F. Burrow

The Hon. Mark George Kerr Rolle n.L., J.P. of Bicton, J. Brutton, Ottery St. Mary, clerk to the board; George

is lord of the manor and principal landowner; M;s. Rawlings, Ottery St. Mary, attendance officer

Elliott, of Westcott House, :E:dward Johnson esq. J.P. of Board School (mixed), an old building transformed to its
Fariugdon House, and :Mr. James Tripe are also land- present use in 1875, to hold So children ; average attend-

owners. The soil is clay and marl on western portion ance, 45; a new school was erected iu 1890; M;ss
of parish, light and graye\ on east ; subsoil, marl. A Sannders, mistress

Mackey Arthur J. Hillside Elliott John, blacksmith Pyle John & William, wheelwrights

COMMERCIAL. Eveleigh Geo. carpenter & wheelwright Ricbards John, farmer, Glebe farm

Batstone Walter, farmer . Gilbert James, farrr.er, Menchen court Riggs George, butcher

Boals Richard, farmer, Nntwals Halse Charles, farmer, Livermore Sellick Hermon, road contractor

Bolt John, farmer Hartwell Henry, dairyman Spurway John, pig dealer & farmer,

llurrow William, carpenter Hill George, farmer, Little Houndbeare Leats farm ·

Coles Henry, farmer Marwood Waiter, head gamekeeper to Stone Eli, Halfway House P.H ·

Coles John, farmer, Seners Barton Edward Johnson esq. J.P. Beautiport Taylor George, shoe maker

Cole.3 Waiter, gamekeeper to Colonel Parsons Thomas, farmer, Common Tripe James, fanner & .landowner,

·Garratt J.P Pile William, shoe maker Rosamondford

Drake John, farmer, Manor farm Pratt Hy. farmer, Great Houndbeare May Sl. Jn. Blue Anchor'P.H.·&baker

EdwardsJohn, blacksmith Pring James, farmer, Rill farm WilliamsGeorge, farmer, Oak farm

BAMPTON is an ancient market town and large parlsh, 1

Eastern division of the county, Bampton hundred, Cullomp-
on the river Batherne at its junction with the Exe, about ~on petty sessional division, Ti>erton union and county

350 feet above the sea level, and has a station on the Exe court district, rural deanery of West Tiverton and arch-

Valley line of the Great Western railway from Exeter to deaconry aq.d diocese of Exeter; in one ol the principa~

Duh·erton, 1 milM north from TiYerton, in the North 1 streei.s is a once ;noted chalybeate spring. The town was

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38 BAMPTON. DEVONSHIRE. (KELLY'S

tormerly governed by two portreeves, tto JonstabJeS' ilnd p1ain building of stone, in the Early English :n;ylk, consisting

other officers, all chosen by the inhabitant!t, but the "Local of apsidal chanc~, nave and a western bell gable, containing
Govetnment Act r858" (2t and '22 Vi~. c. 9~) wl't,s· adopted one bell! -the Rev. William H~rpley JrJ.A. of St. John's Col-

here 8 Oct. r867, and the town is now nndero -thl'f control or lege, Cambridge', and rectot of Qlayhanger, has be,en ~er­
a Local Board of nine members. The church of St. 1\'Iichael petual curate since 1867.

~ a building of ston~ in the Decorated an~ Early rerpendi- Sexton, James Webber•. ' · ·, 1 •. • '\
:PosT, .M. 0. & T. Q, E?· B. & Annuity & Insurance Office
cular ssotyultehs1pcoorcnhsisatnindgaonf chancel, nave of five bays, norttl
aisle, embattled, wes tern tower, contaju- (Railway Sub-Office. ,Letters should have ft.S.O. added),

ing: a. clocl~ with musical chimes and 6 bells ; a finely- -John Edward Coren, poatmaster. Letters viil.Tiverton
car"ed. oak screen, a,dorned with the cogn,izances of the w~k days & snnd~ys, 9 a.m. ; via Taunton, week days,.

Bourchiers, .separates the nave from the chancel, and the 3· L9 p.m.; dispatched viii. Tiverton 7.ro p.m. via Taunton,

roof is of panelled oak with carved bosses similarly orna. 1~.35 a.m.; deliveries commence 7 a.m. & 3.ro & 1-·35

mented t built into the north and south walls of the chancel p.m,; Sundays, 7 a. m. Office open week days, 7 a.m. to

are the sides and ends of two altar-tombs, with elaborately 8 p.m. ; sundays, 8 to ro a,.m

traceried panels, inclosing shields, and having a cornice of 'fALL LETTER BoXB,:s, Shillingford, cleared at 10.25 a. m, &

q!Jatrefoils, bearing the Bourchier .knot and the water- 4.30 p.m. week days; Petton, cleared at 9·35 a.m. & 3.50
s.sobouget. i these tombs originaHy covered the remains of Fulk p.m. week days; & OJ.kford bridge, cleared at
p.m.

Bourchier, 2nd Baron Fitzwarine, ob. 1479, and John week days .

Bourchier, his son, fYreated (July 91 1536) Earl of Bath, ob. LocAL BoARD.

April 30, 1539: the once beautiful windowtracery has been Con<>tituted Oct. 8, r86], holds its meetings the first thursday
much mutilated, but one of the windows retains the ancient
in the l]lonth, at the Board room, at 11 a.m.
stained ~lass inserted by John (Bourchier) 2nd Earl of Bath Clerk, Thomas Row, 2.1: Fore street
in 1540 : there are soo sittings: in the churchyard are Tr.e~J.surer, Henry Jefferies Badcock, Taunton
several fine yew trees. The register dates from the year Medical O!ilicer ·of Health, Thomas Archibald Guinness
:t653• but is very imperfect. Tl:te living is a vicarage, net L. K.Q. o.P. Irel. Castle street
yearly value £176, including 37 acres of glebe, with resi- Surveyor, Inspector of Nuisances & Collector, Elias Hobbs,
dence, in the gift of Mrs. W. M. Wright, and held since 4 Fore street
1892 by the Rev. Henry Forrester Holmes of Jesus College,
Oxford; the impropriate tithes amount t~ /..720; Captain PuBLIC EsTABLISlll\IENTS :~
Nugent Chichester, of Calverleigh Court, is lay rector. 'l'he
Baptist chapel, High street, erected in I6oo a:1d reb\lilt in County Police Station, John Charley, resident sergeant, &
r86o, affords 350 sittings and has a register Qf baptisms from
r6go; the B1ble Christians' chapel was erected in 1862. one constable ""

Penton's charity, of .£2,8oo invested in Consols, was left in Public Rooms, Castle st. ; John Trowey Periam, proprietor
1821 for the education of 100 children. Webber's charity,
Stamp Office, John Trowey Periam, sub-distributor

Fire Brigade, 12 member.'!, Robert Brewer, superintendent,

Brook street; station, Newton square

founded in 1830, produces £56 yearly, and is for pensions VOLUNTEERS:-

to 18 poor women and 5 poor men; other charities, pro- Devonshire Regiment, 3rd Volunteer Battalion (C Co. ),

ducing .£36, are distributed in bread and money. Two orderly room & armoury, 7 Luke street; Captain E. C.

great markets are held here on the Wednesday before the Nickolett, commandant; Sergt.-1\'Iajor John Todd, drill

25th of March and the last Wednesday in November. There instructor -

are also two fairs for cattle, sheep and horses; the first on PUBLIC OFFICERS:~

Whit Tuesday, the second, the charter for which was granted Assistant Overseer, John Capron, Shillingford

A.D. 1258, originally fell on the festival of St. Luke but is Medical Officer & Public Vaccinator, Bampton District,

now held on the last Thursday in October; the latter is Tiverlon Union & 1\'Iorebath District, Dulverton Union,

celebrated for its large sale of cattle, sheep and Exmoor Thomas Archibald Guinness L.K.Q.C.P.Irel. Castle street

ponies and i3 attended largely by graziers, butchers and Registrar of Btrths & Deaths for Bampton Sub-district &

dealers from all parts of the South and West of England: Vaccination Officer for Northern District, Tiverton Union,

a bi-monthly auction is also held for the sale of cat.tle. Samuel Hesley, 37 Brook street; deputy, Henry Nott

There are excellent quarries of building and lime stone in Relieving Officer for Northern District & Registrar of

the district, and at ExE BRIDGE, on the north-west border Births & Deaths for Washfield Sub-district, Tiverton

of the parish, are the works of the West of England Iron, Union, Harry Alfred Frost, 19 Fore street

Timber and Charcoal Company Limited, who employ about PLACES OF WORSHIP, with times of services:-

100 persons in the m3.nufacture of railway keys and trenails. St. 1\'Iichael's Church, Rev. Henry Forrester Holmes,vicar ;-

The neighbourhood abounds with fine trout streams, infor- 8 a.m. celebration; II a.m. matins; 3.30 p.m. children's

mation concerning which may be obtained at Mr. Henry C. service; 6.3o'p.m. evensong; frequent week day services

Saunders', White Horse hotel. In Castle street are Public Petton Chapel, Rev. William Harpley M. A. perpetual curate;

Rooms for entertainments and lectures, seating 250 persons : 10.30 a. m. & 3 p.m. alternately

:manager and proprietor, John Trowey Periam. Combe-head, Baptist, Rev. Edward Scott; ro.3o a.m. & 6 p.m

one mile west of the town, is the seat of Lieut.-Col. William Baptist., Shillingford, Rev. Edward Scott; 2.30 & 6.30 p.m

Leir J.P. and has large pleasure grounds finely timbered. Bible Christian i thurs. 7 p.m.; 10.30 a.m. & 6 p.m

·wonham House, 2 miles west, on a wooded eminence, over- ScHOOLS:-
looking the Exe valley, is the residence of Johrt Robert A School Board of 5 members was formed May 31, 1875;

Hollond esq. J.P. Lieut.-Col. W. Leir J.P. is lord of the T. Row, clerk to the board; attendance officer, Elias

manor, and a court leet is held annually at the White Horse Hobbs, Bampton

kotel. Lieut.-Col. W. Leir J.P. the Hon. Mark G. K. Rolle National (mixed), built in 1821 & enlarged in 1874, for ISO

D.L., I.P. of Bicton, Col. Charles Arthur Williams Troyte children; average attendance, 104; endowed with £95

.J.P., D.L. of HuntshamCourt, JohnRobertHollondesq.J.P. yearly ; Frederick Townsend, master; Miss Harriet

Richard Bere esq. William Rowcli:ffe esq. Herbert Trude Ellen Townsend, mistress

e.;sq. and T. C. Daniel! esq. are landowners. The fairs and Board (infants), built in 1857 & transferred to the School

markets are let on lease and many houses and adjacent board in r877; it will hold uo infants; average attend-

lands pay head rents. The soil is gravelly ; the subsoil is ance, 67; 1\'Iiss 1\'Iary Louisa Thomas, mistress

rock. The chief crops are wheat, barley and oats. The Board (Shillingford) (mixed), erected m 1878, for 50 chil-

acreage is 7,785 ; rateable value, .£8,629 ; the population in dren ; average attendance, 64 ; W1lliam Anthony Clarke,

188r was r,858 and in 1891, r,672; 1ile population of the master; Mrs. Edith Clarke, mistress

local board district in r88r was r,og8 and in r89r was 869. Railway Station, Samuel George Stock, station master; J.

SHILLINGFORD" is a hamlet of this parish, 2 miles northw C. Wall, agent for parcels & goods; William Cottrell,

east from Bampton. Here are the ruins of a chapel. A Fore street, delivery agent

Baptist chapel was erected in ro88, and has 100 sittings. CARRIERS TO : -

PE'ITON, 3l miles east from the town, is a very ancient EXETER-1\'Iichael Cavill, every other thurs. returning fri

chapelry in this parish. The chapel, rebuilt irt 1848, is a TIVERTON--Michael Cavill, tues~ & sat

[Marked thW! *receive their letters through Hollond John Robert .J.P. Wonham ho. Periatn 1\'Irs. Briton street
Row Thomas, 20 !"ore street
Exe Bridge, Tiverton.] & 1 Upper Berkeley st. London w Scott Rev. Edwd. [Baptist]~ Prospect ho
Short Jacob, Mill head
PRIVATE RESIDENTS. . Holmes Rev. Henry l''orrester, Vicarage Skinner Thomas, I I Brook street
Trude Herbert, Westbrook
Chard Mrs. Barnhay Leir Lieut.-Col. Wm. J.P. Combe head Vialls Mrs. Castle grove
Curtis W.illiam, Church terrace
Densham Richard, 4 Luke street Lock Miss, Church ya'l'd • . COMMERCIAL.
Down Artbnr Reed, Briton street
Down Robert, 3 Newton square Lock Mrs. 13 Luke street Baker Owen, farmer, Luttrell '
France John; Church yard Bastin Thomas, dairyman, Lodfin
Guinne'!ls Thomas Archibald, C:1stle st Marsh Samuel, South View villa

Na~ion Miss, Home cottage

Norman Mrs. 7 Brook street

Parry 1\'Iajor John Horndon, South view

Periam John Trowey,Briton street '

.-lliRECTORY.] :OEY.ONSHIBE.r

.:Besley. •SlJ.I:9nel., ~~rmer,- registrar of ~1D pwn Bobert &; flon,. v~terina;ry•,suy,... O:~renham Jily~-carpent!JVt Westg~JW>!ffi."[

.. b~rtlis-& deaths for Bampton s~..di!J- geons, 3 New~o~ squaxe •• ' PaJfr!ly 'l'homa,s, fa.rm~r,E,ast Bolcomb•
lt;ri~t ~ vaccina.iop, offi~r forNorthern 1 Pown .!rtllllr ll.eed L.R,p,J',J,.ond, phy.. Parkins Thos. f~rmer,l'uckingMilfs frm
district of Tivert,on union, 37 Brook st sician & surgeo~ Briton fltrnQt 1• · t. Pears~ Alfred1 farmer, Bowde08 :
rFtrhaynTchiso,mafasr,msl{;!lr;OZpe~~~~oelpier1
Blarney )Villiam, grocer & draper, see Dunh • Pearso Elizh.(Mrs. hshopkee.per,B.igh s1;
Elswo
• Webber Si Bfu.mey ,. & blaek- Periam & Co. wine & spirit me:r~nts,

-Bo"W'den·'-Ann 'Follett (Ml'S. ), farmer, smith, Shillingtord · 1 builders & f!'.-rners, :eriton streetl
, 'Escott Emma (Miss),dressma.2Brook st Peria.m J ohnT:rowey ,age~t forStuckey's
Gumbland '
'Bow!)en--.lfobn~ insurance agt. Brook st. 'Escott Grace (Mrs.), }1aker, 59 Brook st . Banking Co, Limited & sub·cli~tribu..
JJowden Thos• .Ang'el inn, Fore street ~ Escqtt John, baker, 39 Brook streetr tor of stamps" Briton street • , ,

'Bowermart'Thos.dairyman,Pope's dairy Farrant Sarah Elizabeth (Miss)l ladiell' Podbery Thomas, baker, Newton sq

Bray John Wright, Tiverton hotel, & school, Brook street · Red Lion wine&; spirit vaults (Pedam

caTpenter~ Briton street Frost George, nurserym~n, se~dsman & & Co. ), Back street .

Brewer Robert, shoe maker & superin- tlorist, The Nurseries Reeks Mary (Mrs.), FoxforW. hotel,

tendent of fire brigade~ 5 Brook .st Frost Harry Alfred, relieying officer for Oakford bridge

*Broome John, farmer, Erimridge Northern distriot&registrar of bil'th~ Richards Robert. builder, Ivy cottag0,

*Broome Wm. iarmer1 Blackmore's clff &. deaths, Washfield sub-district, Briton street •,

Bryant John Morse, tailor, Briton st Tiverton union, 19 Fore street · Rockett John Chas. farmer, Pipshayn~

llryant William Surridge, butcher, I~ Gare William, t::hemist & druggist, 7 Rooke Arthur John, farmer, Langs

Brook street Newton square Row· Thomas, solicitor, clerk ~o- the

.Budd James, farmer, Bowbiel' hill Gibbings Fras. butcher, Castle street local board & school hoard, & agen~

Rurge John, Castle inn, Castle stteet Gibbings Henry, blacksmith, Brook st to WesJi of England :Fire & Life &

Burge J ohu, rope & twine ma. Briton st Gibbings J n. miller(water),Tucking mlls Scottis4 .Accident Insurance Co. &

Burnell Fra.ncis, shopkeeper & . shoe Gibbings Samuel, shoe make~ &; bill a~ent to the Devon & Exeter Savings

maker, Shillingford poster, Chapel court 1 Ban~, 21 Fore street

Burnett Wm. Henry, farmer, Kersdown *Gooding Edward, farmer, Grants .j:laund.ers Henry Cbarles, Whi~ Jiorse

Burrow Charles, miller (water) & corn Gnodland W. & C. general merchants hotel, Fora street

merchant, Town mills *Goodrich George, gamekeeper to Sir Shattock John, farm bailiff to Bugh

Capron Jn. a.sst. overseer, Shillingford J. D. F. Davie, Ranscon;1b Acland Troyte esq. Venmans .

Carey Ann Pearce (Miss), girls' school, Green George E. shopkpr. 31 Brook st Short Mary {Miss),dress ma.42Brook

Prospect house . · Greenslade Alfred, wheelw1·ight, Petton Hlocombe George, farmer, .sead &

Cavil! Michael, carrier; 35 Brook street Greenslade Daniel, carpenter, Petto!l. manure merchant, North Ilayne

<Jhannin Robert, farmer, Dipford ' Guinness Thomas Archibald L,KoQ.C.P. Squires James, Exeter inn, Tiverton rd

Charley John, resident sergeant,County rrel. physician & surgeon, medical StaddonJohn, furniture dlr.l5 Fore at

Police station . . • officer & public vaccinator, Hampton Staddon Robert, auctioneel'1 15 Forest
'Chilcott John, shopkeeper, 11 Luke st district of Tiverton union, More.bath Stock Samuel George, station master,

-(}larke Fred, gardener to Lieut.-Col. district, Dulverton union, & medical Westgate street

w·m. LeirJ.P.Newlodge,Combehead officer of health to Hampton urban Strong John, shoe maker, Briton street

CleeveHa.rriet(Mrs. ),shopkeeper,Petton sanitary authority, Castle street Strong Samuel, shoe maker, Briton st

<ConwayWm.Blake,dairyman,Lower hll Battin William Henry, farmer,Benshay Stuckey's Banking Co. Lim.(Jn.Trowey

Coren John E. draper & grocer, Post *Hawkins Robert, farmer, Hon~· Periam1 agent), Briton street; draw

office, 47 Brook street Henson Francis Ernst. farmer, Waterho on Robarts, Lubbock & Co. London

Cottrell Henry John, Barleycorn inn, Benson James, farmer, Dowells Tarr l<'rancis, farmer, Bowbier hill 1

Shillingford HeywardChas.miller(water),Shillingfrd ThomasCaroline( Mrs. ),fmr.Sparkhayne

'Cottrell James, farmer, Ganders HeywardWilliam,road <'Ontractr.Daleys Todd Sergt.·Major John, drill instruc-

Cottrell John, farmer, Ford mills Bill Giles, thatcher, Briton street tol' C Co. 3rd V. B. Devonshir~ Regt.

'(Jottrell WHliam, saddler & carrier, 3 & Hill John, farmert Hayne Barton 7 Luke street

9 Fore street • Bill John Wood, farmer, Doddiscomb TrickeyRobt.Swan hotel,&tailor,West st

,-crudge William, farmer & landowner, Hobbs Elias, watch maker & surveyor, Trude Berbert, yeoman, Westbrook

South Molton road inspector of nuisances & collector to Venn Wm. beer retailer, Newton square

-curtis James, woodman to Lord Car- local board& school attendance officer, Vicary Richard, butcher, Newton sq

narvon, Hayne moor 4 Fore street Webber & Blarney, grocers&. drapers,

Dart Richard Henry, grocer & draper, Irish & Son, buttermanufacturers,Ford 14, 1.5 & 19 Brook street
Webber Robert Halisbury.~, insurance
20 Castle street Butter factory

Dave.v Charles, implement maker & Irish Wtlliam, farmer, Wonham Barton agent, 16 Brook street

builder, Silver street ° Kemp Frank, farmer, Cudmore Wensley Thos.Frost, farmer,Birchdown

Davey John, mason, 6 Brook street · Kerslake Jas. shoe maker, 36 Brook st West of England Iron, Timber & Char-

~Da.vey Thomas, farmer, Quarterley Knight William, carpenter, 49 Brook st coal Co. Limited (Sampel Marsh,

Davys Fra.ncis, farmer, Gifford L11.ngdon Benry,chemist & wine & spirit managing director'), manufacturers

Densham Richard, solicitor, 4 Luke st merchant, 17 Fore street of charcoal, iron fencing, black. varnish

Davon & Exeter S!Wings .Bank (Thos. Lazarus John, beer retailer, Brookst &c. Exe bridge. Soo advertisement

Row, agent), 2t Fore street *LuxtonJohn, farmer, HutcP.ings Weston William, tailor, 3 & 4Brook st

.Devonshire Regiment, 3rd Volunteer Mantle Thomas. farmer, Great Rill Wood Sydney, baker, grocer, timber

Battalion (C Co.) (Capt. E. C. Nicko- Miles Fk;dairyman&timber dlr. Brook st merchant Jl; gen. dealer, r3Newton sq

lett, comma!!dant; Sergt.-Major Jn. Moore Mark, shoe maker, I Brook st Wright George,_farmer, Rose farm

Todd, drill instructor); armoury & Nott Henry, ironmonger, ~o Brook st, Yandle Thomas C. farmer & manul'e

.orderly room, 7 Luke street ~ott Hy. mason & builder, Mill head merchant, Duvale

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BARNSTAPLE. .
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'BARNSTAPLE is a sub--port in· North Devon. of the :6ristol the town is pleasantly situated in a. valley on the north.

<district, and a municipal borough, bead of a- union, county hank of the river Taw, and is well buil~ with wide aqd

-cour1; dis~rict and parish~ in the North Western division of cleanly streets, lighted with gas by a private company fro~

the county, Braunton hundred and petty sessional division, works in the Barbican, and is .supplied with water from a

rural tleanery a.nd archdeaconry of Barnstaple and diocese stream rising above Chelfam bridge,. in Shirwell parish ;

-of Exeter, 2n miles from London by London and South t-here are two reservoirs, one at Raleigh Park, in the parish

Western railway via Exeter. and 2o3:f miles by Great 9f Pilton; the other at Pickards Down, Barnstaple. .

Western railway via Taunton, 39 miles from Exeter, 75 by Barnstaple bridge, generlllly supposed to have been erected.

rail from Plymouth, :n by road and 14 by rail from Ilfrl!<-1 about the 1:2th or 13th century" is a fine structnrtJ of :{6
Jotrombe, 9 from Bideford and 14 from Torrington~ 44! fr-ool arches, and was widened in 1834: the maintenanCQ and
Tauntoa;· and fror:n~.South Molton by Great,Wester!l. repair are ptovided for by ma.ny bequests made in tl'Q.St for
railway, There is a terminal station ber~ of the Devon (Uld that pui'pose ~ tbe Bridg~ estates are managed by 1'1 body ol;
Somerset branch of the Great Western &ystem from ·Tauq"'~ trasteJ)s, and .prqduce an annual income of £100.
1.
ton, and a station on the branch of the South Wes-tem line · Ba.rnstaple js a port, and the easter:IJ ,bound~y is~ emall

from Yeoford Junction to llfra.oom.be and Torrington : th• ~~~ream running into the "Bristol Cqannel at a. place called

Tailway statioqs are -just withouj;, t\le tQwo, ta~ .~reat 0 ".Glentborne," which divides tl\e counties of Dev0,11 and

Western on the east and the London and South Western on Somerset, and .is .r,ear ~he headland ~lied the .. FqreJand';"

the .south; there is also a station for the latter on th~ quay; (being the WE;jtern \imitij of the port of ,Bridgw9,tqr), .and tha

~0 BARNSTAPLE. DEVONSHIRE. (KEL'L'\' '8

limits of the pOl't extend thence in a westerly direction along is a vicarage, gross yearly value [,1701 without residence, ill •
'the coast of the county to the point of land called " Morte the alternate gift of the Crown and the Bishop of Exeter,

Point," and thence in a direct bne across Barnstaple and and held since 1885 by the Rev. Alfred William Lovely

Bideford Bay to u Hartland Point,11 and in a southerly Rivett. The population in 1891 was 4,405.

and south-westerly direction along the coasts of Deron NEWPORT, now a suburb of and included in the parish
and Cornwall to Dazard Point, in the parish of St. Genny's,
in Cornwall (being the northern limit of the port of of Barnstaple March 25th,I885, is also within the municipa.l
Padstow) ; seaward from low-water mark the aforesaid limits
extend from a line drawn fr9m Morte Point to Hartland borough ; it was, in the reign of Henry VI. a borough of
Point and include both sides of the river Taw, and all other
rivers, bays, harbours, creeks and pills within the aforesaid itself with a Mayor and Corporation, but this distinction has
limits; Lundy island, in the Bristol Channel, and the sea
long been extinct; it now constitutes an ecclesiastical dis~

trict, formed July 2, 1847, from the civil parishes of Barn.-

staple and Bishop's Tawton. .

surrounding to a distance of three miles from low-water The church of St. John the Baptist is an edifice of stone
mark form part of the said port of Barnstaple. The trade in the Gothic style, consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle;
of the port is very small, the only import being- timber from north porch and a turret at the north-east angle, containing
Norway, Sweden, Canada and U.S. America; there is also a one bell : the church was restored and enlarged in 1883 at a
coasting trade in c~al from South Wales and a little general cost of £2,ooo, under the direction of Mr. George L.Abbott,
merchandise from Ireland: the number of vessels cleared at architect, when a new open timbered roof was introduced,.
Barnstaple only i~ 1892 was 457, and the tonnage, 20,396. and in 1887 it was reseated by the Abbott family: there are
As a borough it is of l"ery early date, being so styled in 400 sittings. The register of baptisms dates from the year
Domesday, when there were 40 burgesses within the borough 1828, and of marriages from 1848. The living is a vicarage,.
and 9 without; it appears to have received its first charter gross yearly value £221, with residence, in the gift of th&
from King Athelstan, and others from Henry I., John, Henry Bishop of Exeter, and held since 1891 by the Rev. John,
VI., Mary and Jam.es I. by whose charter it continued to be Seymour Granville Hill M.A. of Cavendish College, Cam-
governed until the passing of the Municipal Corporations bridge.
The Catholic Chapel, in Church street, dedicated to the.
Act, 1835 (5 and 6 William IV. c. 76): the body corporate
Immaculate Conception, was erected in 1855, and is a.
is now styled the "Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the
Borough and Parish of Barnstaple," and consists of a mayor, building in the Norman style, consisting of chancel and
six aldermen and eighteen councillors, acting als(} as the nave: i~ will seat 300 persons, and has a priest's residence
Urban Sanitary Authority: the town is divided for municipal attached.
purposes into two wards, North and South. The municipal The Reformed Episcopal Church, in Summer1and street,
borough includes Newport (formerly part of the parish of erected in 188o, at a cost of £1,2oo, under the direction oS
Bishop's Tawton), a part of the parish of Pilton and Rolle's Mr. W. C. Oliver, architect, of Barnstaple, is a building of
Quay, which was added by the Boundaries Act (31 & 32 white brick with Bath stone dressing!'l, in the Early Pointed
Vie. cap. 46). The borough has a commission of the peace style, and consists of chancel, nave and south porch,and will.
and separate court of quarter sessions. Barnstaple re- seat 400 persons.
turned two members to Parliament from the 23rd year of The Wesleyan chapel, inBoutport street, founded in 18n~
King Edward I. (1294-5) until the passing of the., Redistri- is a building of freestone and granite, in the Early Deco-
bution of S6lats Act, 1885," when the borough was disfran- rated style, rebuilt and enlarged in 1868, at a cost of abou'J
£1,800, and will seat Boo persone. A lecture hall to sea11
chised.
The parish church of SS. Peter and Paul, standing nearly in soo person~, together with Sunday schools and class-rooms;-
the centre of the town, is an ancient edifice of stone, in the were added in 1885, at a cost of about £2,000.
Gothic style, consisting of chancel with aisles, nave, aisles, The Congregational chapel in Cross street, originally
and a tower on the south side containing a clock and 6 bells, 3 founded in 1705, was rebuilt in 1870 on an enlarged scale in
of which at•e outside the tower: the stained east window was a Continental Gothic style, from designs by Messrs. R. D-
erected in 1854 and the west window was presented by the Gould and Son, Barnstaple, at a cost of £2,600 :it will seat
parishioners in remembrance of the recovery of the Prince of 6oo persons, and has registers of baptisms from 1701.
"\Vales from fever in December, 1871 ; there are also others to There is also a Baptist chapel in Boutport street, built in
Mr. Lee R.A. and toR. Bremridge esq. formerly member of 1833, seating 8oo persons, with Sunday school and residenco
Parliament for the borough : amongst the numerous monu- adjoining, erected about 1870; and another in Vicarage
ments is one erected in memory of his son by the Rev. W. street, built in the same year, but now used as a carpenter':t
:Hlake, the ejected incumbent during the Commonwealth: shop. .

there is a large fine-toned organ, the gift of Sir George The Brethren have a place of worship in Grosvenor street_
Amyand: attached to the church was a parochial library, The Bible Christian (or Thorne memorial) chapel, in Bear
founded by John Doddridge esq. and now merged in that of street, was erected in 1876, in the Early English style, from
the North Devon Athenreum. The church was restored plans by Mr. W. C. Oliver, at a cost of £2,400, and has sit-
under the direction of the late Sir G. Gilbert Scott R.A. and tings for soo persons.
his son, and has s\ttings for about'9oo people. The church- The Cemetery, in Bear street, is five acres in extent and-
yard was levelled by Order in Council, July 13, 1869. The contains two mortuary chapels, and is nnder the control of
registers date from the year 1538, and are perfect, excepting a burial board of 9 members. ,
during five years of the civil war. The living is a vicarage, The Guildhall, in High street, erected in 1826, is a well-

average tithe rent-charge £180; net yearly value £130, built structure, containing a hall 49 feet by 28, a spacious

with residence, in the gift of the Earl of Wharncliffe, and council chamber, jury rooms and a police station and super-

held since 1889 by the Rev. Thomas Newton M.A., LL.D. of intendent's office beneath: the hall contains 3o fine portraits'

Trinity College, Dublin. ·· of members of the Corporation and other worthies of the

Holy Trinity is an ecclesiastical parish, formed in 1846. town in 1738, painted by Thomas Hudson ( 1701-79), the

The original church of the Holy Trinity, at the south end of draperies being 5nished by Sir Joshua Reynolds, who was

the town, was an edifice of stone in the Perpendicular style, then Hudson's pupil. The municipal insignia include two.

from the designs of Mr. Mackintosh, architect, commenced maces, a silver oar and a mayor's chain and badge. The

in 1843, but not completed until 1847 : owing to a sub- maces, which form a pair, are of silver gilt and 30 inches in.

sidence of the foundations, the chancel arch of the church length ; the heads are adorned with winged female figures~

gave way, and the whole edifice· being taken down, was re- foliaged, and the national devices, crowned, and placecl

erected on a somewhat different plan, after designs by .Mr. between the letters "C.R." and are finished with a cresting

W. White, of London, in 1870: the church now consists of of crosses and fleurs-de-lis ; the flat top of each head dis-

aspidal chancel with south aisle, clerestoried nave of four plays the royal arms and the foot knop of the shaft those ot

bays, with narrow aisles, vestry and organ chamber, and the borough: the silver oar, 18 inches long, was presented·

an embattled tower on the south side 125 feet high with by John Moule esq. mayor, 178o, and also bears the town-

pinnacles and containing 2 bells: five of the windows are arms : the mayor's chain consists of plain links connectecP

stained, and there are 4~0 sittings. The register dates from by small links ; the badge exhibits the borough arms, "gules

the year 1847. The living is a vicarage, gross yearly value a triple-towered castle,argent." The corporate and mayoral

£140, with residence, in the gift of the Bishop of Exeter, seals are of great interest; the earliest, known to have beew

and held since 1893 by the Rev. Ernest Cbarles Atherton applied to a deed of 1272, is of silver and bears the devic.-o

:M.A. of Clare College, Cambridge. The population in 1891 of a swan and the legend, "Sigillum: Commune: Burgi:

was 2,365. Barnastapolie;" the second, also of silver, exhibits a towel'"

St. Mary Magdalene is an ecclesiastical parish, formed with portal between two turrets and a legend ; the third,

Sept. 14, 1844; the church, which is at the upper end of now in use, has a triple-towered castle, with legend, and

Bear street, is a building of stone, erected in 1846, in the dates from 1836; there are also two mayor's seals, one-

Early English style, f'l"om designs by Mr. B. Ferrey, archi- dating from c. 1320 and the other frum t8g6, and a signet,

tect, and consists of chancel with aisles, nave, aisles and a a bridge-trust seal, late 14th century, and two court seals of

tower on the south side, with spire II5 feet high, containing the Stuart period. The other Corporation plate comprise~

one bell : the chancel windows are stained, and there are 8oo three hanaps of silver gilt, respectively dated rsBg, 16o6 and

aoo•it.tings. The register dates from the year 1846. The living I62o, two tankards, given by Thom!\S Horwood in !676t

JDiRECTORY. DEVONSHIRE. EARNST.APLE. 41

a punch bowl or monteith of silver and ladle given by The Masonic Hall, decorated and arranged internally in a

Thomas Benson in 1745. most complete manner, is approached through Queen Anne's

The quarter sessions and petty sessions for the borough walk.

are held in the Guildhall. The North Devon Infirmary, a large and imposing build-

Barnstaple is the district Registry for the High Court of ing, surrounded by well laid-out grounds and situated near

Justice, and Bankruptcy and Admiralty district for the the Taw Vale parade, overlooking the river, was founded in

County Court districts of Barnstaple, South Molton, Bide- 1825, and hal! been several time~~ enlarged and remodelled

ford, 'forrington and Holsworthy. from the designs of Mr. R. D. Gould, architect; a wing was

The Albert Clock tower, situated in the irregular open added some time since, and another was erected in 1883,.

!!pace at the entrance of the town from the bridge, called from a gift by the late Miss Basset, of Watermouth: large

the Square, was erected by public subscription in memory new reception rooms for out-patients have also been built

of his Royal Highness the Prince Consort (d. Dec, 14, near the lodge gates at the cost of Dr. R. Budd, in memorJ~

186r) and contains a clock with 4 illuminated dials: at the of the late Earl Fortescue (d. Sept. 14, r88r). The infir-

base is a d:rinking fountain in coloured marbles, with an mary is available for above 100 patients, and is generally

inscription in encaustic letters. The Square was inclosed quite full, the annual expenditure being about £1,700; it is

by a handsome ornamental iron railing in 1879, at the maintained entirely by voluntary contributions.

expense of C. S. Willshire esq. then mayor, and has been The Barnstaple and North Devon Dispensary, Boutport.

tastefully laid out with walks, and a fountain constructed in street, was established in 1832.

the centre. Penrose's Almshouses, in Lichdon street, founded in 1624

The former Grecian Hall and Theatre Royal, in Boutport by John Penrose, a merchant of this town, consist of twent)t

street, is now used by the Salvation Army and will seat 8oo dwellings for two inmates in each with a small garden plot

persons. attached to each dwelling. Paige's Almshonse, in Church.

The North Devon Athenooum, founded in 1845, as a lane, has four dwellings for eight aged and infirm people.

Literary Institute, now occupies premises at the Bridge end, Horwood's Almshouses, in Church lane, founded in 1674,.

flUrchased and presented by W. F. Rock esq. to be held in comprise eight dwellings for sixteen persons, with small

trust for ever. The institution has a library of rs,ooo garden plot to each dwelling. Salem Almshouses, in Trinity"

volumes, amongst which is a copy of the Bible in 140 street, built in 1834 by Charles Roberts esq. consist of

languages: it is managed by a committee of II members. twelve dwellings for twenty-four poor men and women-

The Assembly Rooms, in Boutport street, are well suited Boyce's Almshonse, situated at the corner of Vicarage lane,

for the purpose of holding balls and concerts, and will hold has two dwellings for two inmates. The other charities are

300 persons. Richard Beaple's gift, in 1642, of a rent-charge of [,r6 r8s.;.

Barnstaple is the headquarters of the Royal NorthDevon Robert Appley's gift, in 1594, of house property, now pro-
YeomanryCavalry (Hussars) and of the 4th Volunteer Bat- ducing £44- yearly; Ephraim Skinner's gift, in 1719, of
talion of the Devonshire Regiment. land yielding £44- ss. yearly ; Richard Cornish's gift, in

Shipbuilding is almost extinct here. Messrs.Shapland and 1709, of land realising £r4 12s. yearly; Adam Lugg's gift,

Petter employ about 350 persons in their new cabinet factory in 1622, of land now worth £23 yearly ; and other smalr

and steam saw mills, which have been erected near the sums of £7 2s. yearly, which are dish·ibuted in bread, coal,.

railway station; they are lighted by electric light. There money &c.

is a large Nottingham lace mill in which Messrs. Miller Alice Horwood, in 1659, "of her own accord founded and

Brothers employ 200. There are also e~tensive tanneries, endowed a free school for twenty poor girls for ever;" the:
income, derived from land, Consols &c. is about £6:,
flour mills and potteries.
'fhe New Market, in High street, comprises a lofty and yearly ; there is now no school building, but £so is paid

well-ventilated arcaded hall, about 320 feet long and 70 annually to St. Peter's National school for the instruction.

feet wide, for vegetables and general produce, with an open given to thirty girls.

ornamented roof in one span, and attached to the main Here was once a Cluniac priory, founded in the nth cen-
bnilding are corn and seed markets, with a music hall above tury by Joel Fitz Alured, and dedicated to SS. Peter, Paul,
capable of containing r,ooo persons :adjoining the main mar- and Mary Magdalen; the revenues were estimated at £ 123 ;.
ket are 33 butchers' shops, with a covered walk in front, an there are now no remains.

avenue separating them from the vegetable market. The Castle House, in the North 'Valk, the residence of Williatn
market is held on Tuesdays and Fridays for vegetables, and Philip Hiern esq. M.A., ~-.L.s., J.P. is supposed to stand upon

on. l<'ridays only for corn and cattle. the site of the ancient castle, a portion of the old walla;

A l<'ish Market was erected on the quay about r873· forming part of the present edifice; in the grounds is a large

, There a:re 3. banks, viz. the National Provincial Bank of mound covered with trees, commonly called" The Tower,"
Eng!and, m High ~treet; ~he Dev?n an~ Cornwall Bankmg which is supposed to have been the site of the keep.
Co. m the Square, Fox, l'o';ler & C~. m JohKninNgo'sttCHloasred, iNngewespqo.rta,nrdebouciclutpiined1gb7ys,MisajtohreHpigrogps.erty
a branch of the Devon and Exeter Sa.vmgs Cross. street, and, of

st~eet. Bank m Boutport I

. The Corporation are lords of the manor of Barnstaple and
The cattle marltet IS held on Friday. There are also William Henry Kelland esq. is lord of the manor of Newport_
monthly and great markets. ·

The annual fair commences on the first 'Vednesday pre- The area of the parish is 1,102 acres; rateable value,.

ceding the 2oth of September, and continues during three £39,813: the population of the entire parish, which includes

days. The cattle fair is held in the cattle market; the hor~e Newport, in 1891 was II,441, and the population of Piltoa

fair on the Quay, and the pleasure fair on the North Walk. was 1,6r7.

The early closing day here is Wednesday. The population of the borough in 1891 was:

Five papers arc published here, viz. "North Devon Jour- North ward.............................................6,369

nal," "North Devon Herald," "North Devon Advertiser,'' South ward.............................................6,689

" Barnstaple Times," and the "Devon Post."

The Custom Huuse is on tne quay.

An extensive pile of buildings has been erected at the

foot of the bridge by the Bridge trustees for professional PARISH CLERKS : -

chambers, offices and other purposes, including a large St. Peter, William Youings.

Bridge hall for public meetings and for the purposes of the Holy Trinity, Samuel Ford.

County Court. · St. Mary M.agdalene, John Colwill.

Official Establishments, Local Institutions &c.

PosT, M. 0. & T. 0., S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office, 7.25 p.m.; Barnstaple town, 7.25 p.m.; Braunton, Mort-

Cross street. Postmaster, 'f. Field ; chief clerk, W. Davis hoe, Wrafton, *.Bideford, *Torrington, *Ilfracombe,.

DISPATCH OF LETTERS. *Appledore, *Instow & *Fremington, 9 p.m

Those marked thus • are also dispatched on sunt'l.ay!f.

*Lynton, *Lynmouth & *district, 6 a.m. ; rural deliveries, Bear Street Heceiving & M. 0. 0. & S. B. at Mr. Copp's,.

6.15 a..m. ; *Barnstaplc town, 6. 30 a.m. : Exeter, Ply- cleared a.t 5-55. 10.20 a. m. 2.Io, 3·35 & 1·5 p.m. Sun-
mouth & Cornwall, 8 a. m.; London, Exeter, Cornwall & day, 5-55 & 8.55 a.m
North mail, including Taunton, Bideford & Torrington, NEWPORT, Receiving & M. 0. 0. & S. B. at Mr. Shaddick's,.

Bristol, Scotland & Ireland,B.:zo & 10.40 a.m. ; Barnstaple builder, clea1·ed at ro.s a.m. 2.10 & 6.45 p.m. Sunday,.

town, II.5 a.m. ; Ilfracombe, II.IO a.m. ; Southampton 8.44 a.m
& South Western mail, including Exeter, Plymouth, DELIVERIEs.-There are four deliveries in the day, viz. at 7'

.Bideford & Torrington, 2.30 p.m. ; North of England, a.m. for letters from London & all parts ; at n.ro a.m •

.Ireland & Wales, South Molton, Taunton & Swymbridge, for letters from the North of England, Scotland, Ireland,.

2.55 p.m. ; llfracombe, Morthoe .& Braunton, 3.10 p.m.; South West of England, Southampt.on & London; at 4.15

Lynton, Lynmonth & Parracombe, 3·35 p.m. ; Barn- p. m. from Exeter, London & parts beyond, as well as
staple town, 4 p.m.; Appledore & Instow, 4.15 p.m.; 'l'orrington, Bideford, Ilfracombe & South Moulton & a"\.
llfracombe, 5-45 p.rn. ; *L:mion ni~ht mail & *all parts, 7-45 from Bristol, Exeter & Plymouth

UEVONSHIBE~ [ KE:tL"f'S

i)~ ~unday there is only one-delivery b'y le~ter c~rr~el'$, ~om­ R~ORDER.H"'l'Sir Geotge Sberston Baker hart'

l mencing at. 7' a.~.:! & letteDS are delivered a~ toooountel'l ALDERMEN.·

from 8 a.m. until IO a.m. only 11 *Jalfi'~s 'Brady! RichaTd Bud'q llf.D-o
Monday, tuesday, woonesday, thursday &- friday money *John May M~ller
orderff ar~t issued & paid, .& Saviogs., .&ank. Goverument *Samuel Goss George Brown 1

, .Annuity&; ;Lnsurance business t.ransjlQ~d from 9-.a.ro.. tO' Alexander U.nder
6 p.J;D.;, & on saturday from 9 a.m.. tO) 7 p.m~ .Pvstal
'
. order~ iJ~sued dally (sunday1excepte<i) from 7 ~.m. tu
CoUNCILLORs:
8.3o,p.m. & paid 7 a,m. to 8.30 p. m
'North ward'. · South Ward.
:aaADIFQJlD ~OST 0.FF~CE, at John Ridd's,cleared at 9·55 a.. m.
tRichard Ashton f/ohn Brady
,2-Jq & q.40 p.m.. Sunday, 8.15 a.m
fGeorge Gould , fSamuel Berry

tWilliam E~win Pig~ott tMartm A. Cropt

t.f. D. T~omas J. Chappell
Er :1\'~ugford
Couniiy )Y[agistrates for Braunton Petty Sessional tWiUiam Penhale
tA. J. Reavell Samuel Daw
Division. *WiHiam Alleu,
Chair taken by justices in alphabetical'brder of their name~. *J. N. Hancock

Chichester CoJ. Sir Arthu" bart. D.L, Youlston, ;Barnstaple *William Anwy} Roberts *William l-ake
*Wm. Edwin P~tt,s-'{'qckel"
Wtlliam& Sir William lWbert bjut. D.,L. Upcott. Pilton, *Arthur Frederick Seldon
~
' Marked thus t retire in 1893.
Barnstaple · _.
hart.Wrey ,.Sir Henry :Bourchier l'oke Marked thus :l: retire in 1894.
B.A.1 D.L. Tawstock Marked thus .i retire in 18!!5.
court, Barnstaple ,·
Knigb.~ Col.Sir Frederic Winn K.C.B.Simonsb!l.th,Sth.Molton 1 Marked thus § retire in 1898.

Bailey Frederick Charles esq. Lee Abbey, Lynton, OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION & URBAN SANITARY

Basset Charles Henry esq. Watermouth castle, Ilfracombe 1 ! AUTHORITY,-

•
Chichester Chas. esq. D.L. Bishop's Tawton ball, Barnstaple Town. C)erk & (lle;rk to the Urban Sanitary .Author~ty, Jas.

Chichester Major-Gen. Hugh, Ptlton house, Barnstaple Bosson, I Quay place

D~byshire Charles esq. Riversdale, Ilfracombe Treasurer~ William Phillip Hiern J.P

Davie George Christopber esq. The Elms, ;Bishop's '.l'awton, Clerk of the Peace, William Henry Toller, .Boutport .street

Barnstaple- Coroner, Richard Incledon Bencraft, Bridge chambers ·

Dennis Thomas John esg. Bradiford ho. Pilton, Barnstaple Medical Officer of Health, Mark Jackson M.D. Bear street

DickinsonChas.HammonJ esq.The Elms, Tors pk.llfracombe Public Ana,lyst, A. W. }3lyth llr.D. The Court house, Maryle•
Halliday Wm.Halliday esq. ~.A.,D.L.Glenthprue,Countisbry bone, London w

Harding Major John Stafford Goldie, Newton Tracey) Chie( Constable, George Songhurst, Alma terrace

Barnstaple Harbo1;1r Master,_ Richa,.-d Bament, Strand

Ribbert Col. Hugh Robert, Broadgate house, Barnstaple Borough Accountant (& see Municipal Science & Art

Hiern William Philip esq. M.A. The Castle, Barnstaple Schools), John Jordan .·

Hogg 'l'homas Howard Effingham Hogg Dimond esq. New- Surveyor, Richard D!lvie Gould, Commercial road ,

port terrace, Barnstaple Inspector of Nuisances & Lodging Houses, William Garland

J'eune Evan Hrowell esq. Manor house, Countisbury, Lyn- lnspedor of Weights & Measures, Geo. Songhurst, Almater

mouth, Barnstaple Sergeants-at-Mace, Thomas Cbapple & Robert Turner

Maule Geo. Norman esq. M.A. :r Hillsborough ter.lliracombe Beadles, Herbert J. Hancock & George Wadham

Miller Alfred Henry esq. •raw Vale parade, Barnstaple Town Crier, Herbert J. Hancock, Braunton road ·

Miller John May esq. Sidmouth . Searchers of t,be Ma.rket,,Superintendent& Inspector of Police

Naish John George esq. Runnaclea.ve, Ilfracombe Superintendent of Market, R. Eddy

Snow Nicholas esq. Oare, Somerset • Public Establishments.
'foms Rev. Humphrey William M.A, Rectory, Combmartin,

Barnstaple Assembly Rooms, Boutpor~ street, William Brai1ey1 keeper
Clerk to the Magistrates, John Brewer, Bridge end Barnstapie & North Devon Dispensary, Joseph Harper

Petty Sessions are held at the Bridge Hall evet"y alternate L.:a.c.P.LOnd. consulting &urgeon; Waiter Cooper L.R.C.P.

wednesday at twelve o'clock; at Town hall, Combmartin, Lond. & John William Langston Ware L.R.C.P.Lond. sur-

on the first monday in every month at I2 ; & at the Town geons; Robert Paul Morrison L.D.s.:a.c.s.ueL surgeon-

ball, Ilfracombe, on the third monday in every month at dentist; John Brewer,hon, sec.; James Phillips, dispensr

IO a.m Borough Police Station, George Songhurst, superintendent ;

The following' parishes comprise the petty sessional division 1 inspector, I sergeant & 9 constables

.of Braunton :-Arlington, Ashford, Atherington, Berry- Cemetery, Bear street, W11liam Knill, clerk to the Burial

narborl Bittadon, Bishop's' Tawton, Brauntou, Bratton, Hoard; John Courtney, lodge keeper & sexton '

:Fleming, Brendon, Challacombe, Combmartin, Countis- County Court, Guild bali,His Honor Cecil HughW. Beresford,

bury, East Dowfl, Fremington, Goodleigh, Georgeham, judge; J ames Bosson, registrar & high bailiff ; the court

Heanton Punchardon, High Bray, Horwood, Ilfracombrt holds monthly sittings. The district includes the follow-

Instow, Kentisbury, Landkey, Loxhore, Lynton, Mar- ing places :-Ashford, Arlington, Atherington, Barnstaple,

wood, Martinhoe, 1\lorthoe, Newton 'fracey, Parracombe, :Berrynarbor~ Bittadon, Btshop's 'fa,wton, .Brannton, Brat-

Pilt()n, Sherwell, Stoke Rivers, Swymbridge, Tawstock, ton Fleming, Brendon, Challacombe, Combmartin. Conn-

Trenti&hoe & West Down tisbury, East Down, Fremington, Goodleigh, Georgeham,

Borough Magistrates. Heanton Punchardon,l:Iighbray, Ilfracombe, Kentisbury,
Landkey, Loxhore, Lynton, Marwood, Martinboe, Mort-

Mayor & Ex-Mayor. hoe, Newton Tracey, Parracombe, Pilton, Sherwill, Stoke

Basset Charles Henry, Pilton Rivers, Swimbridge, Tawstock, Trentishoe & West Down

Brady James, 4 Barbican terrace Certified Bailiffs under the Law of Distress Amendment Act,

Brewer John, 3 Uniun terrace x888, George Henry Gould, 67 High street; Samuel

Brown George, Roborough house, Pilton RichaJ;ds, Vicarage street; Henry Barrett, I Strand; John

Chanter John R. Fort hill Sargent, bailiff; William Sanders, 94 High street ; Ed-

Curtis William, Lichdon terrace ward Martin, Newport, Barnstaple; Herbert Braund &

Dennis Thomas John, Pilton :Francis Coates Horwood, llfracombe ; George Cornish,

Ffinch John Parkinson, Bridge chambers Westdown; George Court, Parracombe .

Fisher William County Police Statio:n, Castle street, James Hobbs, supt. &

Gamble Charle» Hanlen, Unioo tenrace .1 constable . ..J

Goss Samuel Custom Ho11se, Strand, Samuel H. Martin, CD!lector' -

Harper J oseph, Bear street Distr\Qt. ):{egistry of tb~ llig~ Court, Quay place, James Bos-

Hibbert Hugb Robert, Broadgate hoU:>t. son, district registrar .

Hiern William Philip H.A. Tbe Castle Inland Revenue, Bridge buildings,Waiter M. Dimbleby, sur-

La.uder Al~xander, Bridge bJrildings veyor of taxes- , . ·"

Miller John May, Sidmouth 1 . - Inland Revenue (Excise), Strand, Frederick Lawrenson,

Penhale William, Castle street superlJisor;. George·T-. Gay, George Higgs. Williani Lake,

Roberts WilJia.m Anwyl, Beat' .street ()ffiC61'S · l , \:

Smyth William, I9 Bear $treet· . Masonic Hall, Queen Anne's walk

Clerk, Richard lncledon Bencraft, Bridge chambers , N,orth, Devon Infirmary, .Right Hon. Earl Fortescue,.Patron;

Borough. Petty Ses!Jipns 11-N held' ah the Guildhall, Y hen Richard Budd M.D. consulting physician; Charles Hanlen

. .required, at l!it noon • Gamble,cons'Olting surgeon; Joseph Harper L.R.O.P.LOnd•
1 Mark Jacksou. M.n. Henry Wilson McConnel M.A., x.B.
Corporation. & Jame,s Wood Cooke, smgeons ;- Francis Penny, house

1892l.93- ' 1 -surgeon J Ed"'ard Brown1 surgeon-dentist;. }{ev.,.. Fredk.
S:r,E. WAim.- t~ !ton..
,Lono HIGlJ; MarK RoUe Tarratt, chaplain~ John Bridgmau,. sec. ;. Miss, ~nie

... ~.. MAYQR~-Ald!lrmap James Brady pence~, matron

DlRECTO'RY.) DEVONSHIRE. RAR~STAPL&..

£ARNSTAPLE UNION. Collector of Poor Itates, Edward Webt>; GtoS'vleMtl'street. -
Collector of Queen's Taxes, William Lockl High lftre~t .
. ·'B6ard dl\);,,friday- at u.jo.a.m. at ·the Workh<mse.

· The union eomprises the following parishes,viz.:' ·Arlin.gton, County Coronet' for Barnstaple District, Ja1nes Fraser Brom-

Ashford, Atherington, Barnstaple, Berrynarbor, Bishop's ham, High street ; depbty-, Slade King, Ilfra.eombe .
District Registrar (If the High Court, Jas. Bosso~ Quay pl
·TCabwaltloacno1mBbiett,adCoonm, Bbmraattrotinn,FleCmoiunngt,isBbruarnyn, toEna,sBt reDnodwonn,,
Inspector of Corn Returns, Str"lid, W. J. uk& ·

l''remington, Georgeham, Goodle1gh, Heanton Punehar- Registrar for the At:chdeaconry of Jlar:nstaple, Wm. Henry

dan, Highbray, Horweod; llfracombe;Instow, Kentisbury, Toller, Boutp,ort street .. , ,• .

Landkey, Loxbore, Lynton, Martinhoe, Marwood, Mo-rt- Official Rec(liver in B(l.nkruptcy, Gem;ge Phifp'ott, Ta\mton

hoe, Newton Tracey, Parracombe, Pilton, Sherwill, Stoke Registrar in B~kruptcy, J!\mes Bosson, Quliy pla,ce

Rivers, Swimbridge or Swymbridge, Tawstock, Trentis- • -t ~'
hoe, West Down & Westleigh. The population of the
. Newspapers.

union in 1891 was 41,270; area, 149,729 acres; rateable Barnstaple Times,Boutport street; John Beer Jones, proprie-

value in 1893, £233,446 tor ; publis:tled tuesday ·

Clerk to the. Guardians & Assessment Committee, William Daily Western Times~ u Cross street; Frederick Lee, man-

Henry Toiler, Boutport street, Barnstaple ager, North Devon branch

Treasurer, John Philip Sydenham Marshall, Barnstaple bevon &; Exeter· Daily Gazette,'North Deton office, 14 Cross

Relieving Officers, Barnstaple district, John Clement, Land- street; John Cummings, manager

key, Barnstaple; Ilfracombe district, R. Vicary, Green- Devon Post, Boutport street; John Beer Jones, proprietor;

close road, Ilfracombe ; Parracombe district, S. Robin~ published on saturday -·

Combmartin North Devon Advertiser, Boutport street ; John Be~r J ones,

Vaccination Officers, John Clement, Landkey; R Vicary, proprietor; published friday ·

Greenclose rd. Ilfracombe & Samuel Robins, Combmartin North Devon Herald, ro6 High street; Roberli' Lawrence,

Medical Otlicers & Public Vaccinators, No, 1 district,_ James publisher ;published monday & thursday .

Wood Cooke, The Square, Barn~taple·; No. 2 district, Mark North Devon Journal, 96 High street; William E'dwards,

Jackson M. D. Bear street, Barnstaple; No. 4 district, John proprietor; published thursday ·

·William Langston Ware L.R.C.P.LOnd. Boutport, Barn- :flaces of Worship, with times of services.
staple; No. ·s distt'ict, Charles Sinclair Thompson M.B.

Bideford; No. 6 district, Stephen Orson Lane, B-rauntonl St. Peter's Church, High street, Rev. Thomas Newt&n M.A.

No. 7 district, Frederick Gardner, Ilfracombe; No. 8 LL.D. vicar; 8 & q a.m.; 3.30 & 6.30 p.m.; & daily
district, ~-; No. 9 district, Francis Bernard Manning Holy 'frinity Church,Rev.Ernest Chas.Atherton M.A. vicar;

L. R.C.P,I. Pilton; No. ro district,Albert Hind,South Molton; 8 & II a.m.; 3.30 & 6.30 p.m.; &; daily

No. II district, Daniel Lovett Hubbard M.B., B.s. Lynton St. Mary Magdalen Church, Bear street, Rev. Alfred W. L.

Superintendent Registrar, Willlam Henry Toiler, Boutport Rivett, vicar; Rev. Edward Macgregor Hadow; -curate;

street, Barnstaple; deputy,WilliamAnwylRoberts, Bout- u a. m. & 6.30 p.m

port street, Barnstaple ' St. John the Baptist Church, Newport, Rev. John Seymour

Registrars of Births & Deaths, Barnstaple sub-district, John Granville Hilllii.A. vicar; u ~t.m. & 6.30 p.m
Clements, Landkey; deputy, William Pile, High street,

Barnstaple; Bishop's Tawton sub-district, George Mills, Reformed Episcopal Church, Summerland street, Re\r. Cecil

Hills view, Barnstaple; deputy, Arthur Edward, Hills Johnson; II a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; wed. 7.30 p.m
view, Barnstaple; Combmartin sub-district, Samuel Immaculate Conception Catholic, Church street, Trinity

Robins, Combmartin; deputy, Mrs. Mary Robins, Comb-· street, Rev. William Unsworth, priest; mas<~, 9 & It tun.

martin; Ilfracombe sub-district, Richard Vicary, Ilfra- & evening prayers,lecture & benediction, 6.30 p.m.; daily

combe; Paracombe sub-district, Philip Taylor, Lynton ; mass, 8 a.m.; holidays of obligation, 'lnass, 9 o..m
deputy, William Bevan, Lynmouth
Baptist, Bontport street, Rev. Frank Smith ; II a.m. & 6.30
Registrars of Marriages, George Mills, Hill view, Barnstaple; p.m. ; wed. 7.30 p.m
·
deputy, .Arthur Edwards, Hill view, Philip T-aylor, Lyn- Bible Christian, Bear street, Rev. William Hicks Smith &

ton; deputy,William Bevan, Lynmouth; Richard Vicary, Rev. Albert J. Connebear; II a. m. & 6.30 p.m.: thurs. 7
llfracombe
p.m

The Workhouse, in Alexaudra road, is a large building of Brethren, Grosvenor street, Robert C. Chapman ; II a.m. &

stone, for 327 inmates & contains both boys' & girls' 6.30 p.m

schools; average attendance, 34; George Yeo, master; Congregational, Cross street, Rev. John Rutty; u a.m. &

Rev. Thomas Newton M.A., LL.D. chaplain; James Wood 6.30 p.m.; thurs. 7 p.m ·

Cooke, medical officer; Mrs. Mary Ann Yeo, matron; Wesleyan Methodist, Boutport street, Rev. Charles Angwin

lt'rederick W. Watts, schoolmaster; Mrs. W. Watts, Rev. William Done; u a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; wed. 1 p.m
'
schoolmistress
. Schools.
.

RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY, The Grammar School, in the Churchyard, dates from the first

Meets 2nd friday in the month at the Union at 12 noori. quarter ot the 14th century & was formerly a chantry
.Clerk, William Henry Toiler, Boutport street, Barnstaple chapel, dedicated to St. Anne; below the building is a'
Treasurer, Jolu:!. Philip Sydenham Marshall, Barnstaple
Medical Officer of Health, Joseph Harper, Barnstaple crypt of considerable interest ; the school was re-founded
Inspectors of Nuisances, the same as the Relieving Officers
in 1549 by the Corporation & has -a.n endowment of £r3
yearly. At this school were educated Dr. Thomas Bard-
ing, Jesuit, & tutor to Lady Jane Grey, 1512-12 ~John

ScHOOL ATTENDANCE CoMMITTEE. Jewel D.D. bishop of Salisbury 1522-71 ; John Gay, the
poet, who was a native of Barnstaple, x688-1732 ;·Samuel

Clerk, William Henry Toiler, Boutport street, Barnstaple Musgrave M.D. physician & philologist, 173o-8a, &r Sir

Attendance Officers, John Sargent, Richmond street, Barn- J•>hn -Doddridge kt. Justice of the King's Bench, April 22,.
1613. 'fhe Corporation are the patrons; Christopher
staple & S<~.muel Robins, Combmartini
Charles Cox, head master ·.

Volunteers. Municipal Science & Art Schools; Wm. Ridd,. head tnaster

Royal North Devon Yeomanry Cavalry (Hussars), compris- A School Board of 7 members was formed Feb. ·25, 187'1 ;

ing A, B, C & D squadron (forming part of the Devon George W. F. Brown, Square, clerk to the board ·
brigade); head quarters, Newport; Viscount Ebrington,
St. Peter National (girls' & infants'), North walk, erect-ed in
lieut.-col. commanding; Capt. H. C. Higgs, adjutant;
Surg.-Lieut. H. W. McConneil; Vet.-Lieut. W. Penhale r88o, for 192 children ; average attendauee, 146; the
:F.B..c.v.s.; B·squadron, Capt. J. S. l<'ollett, commander; school has an endowment of £so a year from Alice Hor-
wood's charity ; Miss Clara Westwood, mistress
Capt. W.. Q. Pitts-Tucker, second in command ; J. Dullam, Holy Trinity National, Trinity street (boys),- for.xoo ehilw•
dren; .average attendance, 8o; Charles ·.Iohn Bath,
quarter master; Staff-Sergeant Bosworth, drill-instructor
4th Volunteer Battalion Devqnshire Regiment, comprising master; (girls' & infants') Churchyard, tor lSO' children ;
average attendance, 120; Miss Clara Beer, mistress
A, B, C, D. ]j:, F & G companies; head quarters, Castle St. Mary Magdalene. National, Lower Maudlin street (mixed),

street; Col. E. S. Walcot c. B. commanding; Hon. Lieut•. erected in IB57, for x8o children; average attendance,Y59;
Waiter Little, mastel':; (infants') for 180 children;
Col.<Xeorge Pearse,major; Capt.P. W. W. Vigors,adjutant; average attendance, 126 ; Miss Fanny Kemp, mistress ·
Capt. J. Bos.so~, commandant A Co. ; Capt. A. F. Seldon, Newport National (mixed), fot 135 children; average:·at..
.commandant .~ Coh; _Surg.-Lient.-Col. Joseph Harper tendance,. 130; Frederick Brokenshire, master
L.R.C.P.Lond. medical offiger; Rev. F. King,~ acting
chaplain Blueooat, established in 17ro, & rebuilt with masterrs .home

Public Officers. about 188o, at a cost of £2,317; tbe income, amounting

Admiralty Surgeon & Certifying Factor~ Surgeon, Waiter to aboot£1.80 yearlyiprovides education fol' 75 bo}rs, &.4-5

Cooper x..u.c.P.L<>nd. The Square · are ~lothed a for i:80' children; average attend an~ Y!l5 :

Clerk to ths Highway Board,Beanmont Tice James,Castle st Charles H. Satterley, master ·· · ·

44 BAR..'ISTAPLJ£. DEVONSHIRE.

Catholic, Trinity street, erected in 1863, for xso children; CoMBliiARTIN-Gardiner, Angel inn, tues. 4 p.m. &fri. 4.30;

average attendance, 88 ; Miss Marian Hamlin, mistress Dinnacombe, Victoria hotel, tues. 4 p.m. & fri. 4.30 p.m

Wesleyan, Reform street ~mixed), erected in 1852, for 260 CROYDE-Reed, Ilfracombe hotel, tues. & fri. 6 p.m ~

children; average attendance. I8o; Joseph Bramwell, DOLTON-*Bndd, Railway & Bell hotel, sat. 2 p.m

master; (infants') for 150 children; average attendance, GEORGEHAlii-Perrin, 'Mermaid,' fri. 4.30 p.m

79 ; Miss Sa.rah Bunkem, mistress HIGH BICKINGTON-Gooding, Railway & Bell hotel, fri. 4-

Railway Stations. p.m

Great Western, George Carter, station master lLFRACOMBE-Pearce, 'Barley Mow,' tues. thurs. &. sat. II
a.m
London & South Western, Charles Heather, station master
Loadon & Sonth Western (Quay station), C. Watkins, clerk LYNTON-Jones Brothers, Joy street, daily, 3·45 p.m
PARRA.COMBE-Antell, 'Barley Mow,' tues. & fri. 4 p.m.;
in charge . Smith, 'Barley Mow,' tues. & fri. 4 p.m

Conveyance. SHERWILL-Congram, ., Barley Mow,' tues. & fri, 4 p.m.;

LYNTON-Coach, from Chaplin & Co. offices, Joy street, Wilkey, 'Barley Mow,' tues. & fri. 4 p.m
SouTHMOLTON-*Hoskins, Angel inn, tues. 4 p.m. & fri~
daily, leaving Barnstaple at 3.40 p.m

Carriers from :Barnstaple. 4-30 p.m
STOKE RIVERS-Smith, 'RoUe Arms,' tues. & fri. 4.30 p.m
BIDEFORD-Phear, Angel inn, daily, 5.30 p.m.; Flew & Sons, WEST BUCKLA~D-Bale, Angel inn, tues. & fri, 4 p.m
* These do not carry passengers.
The Square, daily at 12 noon

BISHOPSNYliiPTON-Lock, Railway & Bell hotel, tues, & fri. Omnibuses from Golden Lion & Royal & Fortescue hotels t&
meet each train at all stations
2.30 p.m
BRATTON-Britton, 'White Horse,' tues. & fri. 4 p.m.; Bow-

den, Lamb hotel, tues. fl'i. & sat. 4 p.m Carriers by Railway,

BRA.UNTON-*Clarke, llfracombe h.:>tel, daily, 5 p.m.; Gam-

mon, Clarence hotel, daily, 4.30 p.m Great Western Railway, to London & all parts (J. C. Wall~

BRENDON-*Sloley, 'Rolle Arms,' fri. 3.30 p.m agent), High street

CASTLE HILL-*Ellacott, Exeter inn, fri. 2.30 p.m London & South Western Railway Company, to London &.

CHITrLEHAliiPTON-*Taylor, 'Golden Anchor,' fri. 4 p.m.; all parts (Chaplin & Co. agents); offices, 25·Joy t>treet

Woolacott, Angel inn, fri. 4 p.m · Pickford & Co. (H. Colyer, agent); offices, High street

PRIVATE RESIDENTS. Erokenshire Albert, Sunflower street Down Mrs. Commercial road

AdamsSml.Norrish,Rosebank,Rumsam Brokenshire Fl'ed, Sunflower street Down William, Fort street

Adcock Albert, Summerland street Bromham James Fraser, 5 Park villas Downey John, Alma terrace

Alleu Arscott, Fort street Brown Edward, Boutport street Drake-Cutliffe Mrs. Nelson terrace,.

Angwin Rev. Charles LWesleyan] Bryant John, Fort street Newport road

Arthur Rev. Thos.FrekeB.A.Hawley ho Buckingham John, Fort street Draper Edward, Castle street

Arthur John, Fort terrace Budd ltichard lii.D. Boutport street Driver Mrs. Summerland street •

Ashton Harry, Newport road Burncll William, Fort street Drury Mrs. 7 Barbacan terrace

A-shton Richard, The Square Bushen Mrs. Castle street Duke Stephen lll.D. (lord of the mano::-s

Atcherley Miss, 22 Hill's view Carder Wm. Marshall, I9 Hill's view of East Wittering & Selsey in Sussex),

Atherton Rev. Ernest Chas. M. A. [vicar Carslake Miss, Orchard cot. Rumsam Victoria road

of Holy Trinity], Vicarage, Barbacan Carter John Alfred, Ashleigh road Dullam Robert, Fort street

Avery William, Boutport street Chamberlin Mrs. I Park villas Easton Arthur Reed, Penrose villa.,

Ayre Richard, Fort street 1Channon Mrs. Fort street Victoria road

Ayre Robert, Fort street Chanter Charles Edward Roberts Eddy Richard, 43 Sunflower street

Baker Fredk. Ebberley terrace, Bear st Chanter John Roberts, Fort hill Edis John, Fort street

Baker Mrs. Summerland street Chapman Rev. Robert C. [Plymouth Edwards Hy. John Mus. noc. oxon. 3 ·

Baker Miss, SI High street Brethren], 6 New buildings Taw Vale parade

Bale William Henry, Newport road Charbonnier Theodore, Barbacan ter Edwards John, 3 Taw Vale parade
Bale Mrs. IS Newport terrace Ching Mrs. Alexandra road
Edwards William, s Rock Park terrae&

Ballinger Mrs. Newport Clarke Mrs. 6 Newport terrace England Mrs. Ashleigh road

Balsdon Mrs. 6 Grosvenor ter. Bear st Clements Wm. Rock avenue, Newport Fairbank Miss, I Victoria road
FarleighJohn, II Newportter..~ewport
Baron William Leonard, Ashleigh road Cock John, Alexandra road

Barrow James, Chester terrace Coles Miss, Summerland place Fear Herbert George, Ashley road

Batey Mrs. Ashley road Collander Mrs. 4 Newport terl'ace Ferriers l\iiss, 22 Boutport street

Bath Char1es John, Ashleigh road Cooke Chas. Michael, Taw Vale parade Field Thomas, 3 Albert villas •

Batt Mark, Orchard terrace, Newport Cooke James Wood, The Square Finch John, I2 Ebberley lawn
• Fisher Wm. B. s Clarence pl. Newport.
Beer Mrs. Alexandra road Cooper Walter, Square

Beer William, Fort street Counebear Rev. Albert J. [Bible Chris- Fishwick John Henry, Ashleigh road

Beer wm:am, I Orchard ter. Newport tian], Fort street Fletcher Miss, Trafalgar lawn

Bencraft Mrs. Highfield house Cowie William, Ashleigh road Fletcber William, 7 Trafalgar lawn

Bencraft Richard Iucledon, The Cot- Cox Christopher Charles, Castle street Ford Samuel, Litchdon street

tage, Sunnybank Crang George, Goodleigh road Forrester Mrs. Henry, 46 High street

Bennett Mrs. 3 Clarence place Crang John, 2 Newport terrace Gamble Charles Hanlen, 6Union terrace-

Bent Miss, Fort street Crang Miss, 3 Trafalgar lawn Gammon William, 16 Ebberly lawn

Bernays Sidney A. Fort street Crang Miss, 12 Boutport street I Gardner Wm. 4 Richmond wr. Bear st

Berry Miss, Cross street Cridge John Richard, Newport Garrett John Apsey, Victoria road

Berry Miss, Fort street . Critchley Mark, Newport road Gay Mrs. Park villas

Berry Samuel, Beach hill, Fort street Croot Mrs. A:shley road Gay Philip, Fort street

Berryman William, Fort street · Cure .Mrs. Fort terrace Gay Thomas, 3 Hill"s view

Besly John, South street, Newport Curtis William, Lichdon terrace Gaydon George T. I Nelson terrace

Rickley William, Fort street Cutcliffe Miss, 5 Taw Vale parade Gayrtou John, The Cottage, Newport rd.

Bird John Samuel, 38 Boutport street Dalling William, 58 High street Gaydon Mrs. I8 Castle street

Blackwell Frederick, 7 Newport terrace Darch Edwin, Strand Gillet Waiter, Grosvenor street

Blight William, Summerlaud terrace Davey Samuel, Chester terrace Glanville Ml's. Chester te1·race

BonterRegiualdWm.Rock aven.Newprt Davey William, Alexandra road Gooding Henry, Boutport street

Bosson James, Victoria road Davie JamesHeadon,Sunnyside,Newprt Goading Mrs. Higher Church street

Bosworth Sergt.-MajorGeo.Landkey rd Davis Mrs. Fort terrace Goss Miss, 17 Hill's view

Bowden Frederick, VIctoria street Davis Mrs. Summerland street Gould Richard Davie, Commercial rd

Bowden Mrs. Bear street Davis William, 20 Hill's view Graham Miss, 7 Uniun terrace

Boyle William, 7 Hills view Davy Mrs. 2 Clarence place Granger Richard, Alexandra road

Brady James, 4 Barbacan terrace Daw Samuel, Elmsleigb, Victoria road Greek John Leworthy, Taw Vale pa:r

Brady John, 'fhe Square Deane Norton, Litchdon street Gregory :Mrs. 4 Union terrace

Brailey Thos. Rock avenue, Newport Dendle George, New road Gtegory Robt. 2 Traralgar lawn,Newpi't

Brailey Wilham, Chester terrace Dennis Edward, Litchdon street Gregory William, 9 Newport terrace

Branton Mrs. Sumtnerland place Dennis Miss, Rock avenue, Newport Gribble The Misses, Riverside, Liclr-

Braund James, Chester terrace Densham Mrs. Fort street • don terrace

Brewer John, 3 Union terrace Deubler William, Asbleigh road Griffiths William, Summerland place

Brewer Mrs.:;~ Albert place DimblebyWalt.M.60rchard pl.Newport Gu.ard Richard, ~unflower st.reet

Britton Miss, 9 Orchard ter. Newport Dockings William, Ashleigh road · Gubbins Capt. Jn. Stainer, Boutport st.

BrittonMrs.C.M.30rchaTd ter.Newport Done Rev.Wm. [Wes.],Rock Park villas Guppy H. C. Trafalgar lawn

Btitton Mrs. Taw Vale parade Do\"ell Mrs. Williun, Ebbcrly terrace Guppy Mrs. Xewport

DIRECTOR.Y.l D'EVONSHIRE. llARNSTAPLE. ,45

Hadow Rev. Edward Macgregor [curate Lee Thomas, 6 Victoria road Pugsley Mr&. Alexandri. road

of St. Mary Magdalene], Fort street Lemon Mrs. Newport Pugsley Mrs. Sarah, Ebberlyter. Bear st

Hake Miss, 9 New buildings Lethaby Richard Pyle, !:1 Ebberly lawn Quartley William Bowden, Victoria rd

Hamling Jsph.G.4 Prospect pl.Newport Lewis Edward, I2 Barbacan terrace Radford Mrs. Barbacan terrace

Hammett .Mrs. l<'ort street Ley William Henry, South street Rafarel William Claude, Gorwell

Hancock Alfred, I Rock Park terrace Light Thomas, Rock avenue, Newport Ratcliff James Charles, Chester terroce

Hancock Mrs. 47 High street I.iverton Wm. Richmond ter. Bear st Raymond Mrs. Fort street

Harding John, Alma terrace Loarridge Alfred, Alma terrace Reed Mrs. Vietoria road
Lock William, Ashley road Rew Charlll8, Sumtnerland street
- Harding Mrs. I Ebberley lawn

Harding William, Alma terrace Loe\\-enstein Franz, Richmond terrace, Rew Charles William, Summerland st

Harper John Robinson, Bear street Ashleigh road Richards Edwin, Fort street

Harper Joseph J.P. Bear street Loosemore William Henry, Ebberly Richards John, .Ashleigh road

Hartnell John, Fort street lawn, Bear street Richards John, 5 Newport road

Fhrtnoll William George, High street Lord Samuel, Bear street Richards William, Chester terrace

Hayman John Gould, 3 Ebberley lawn Lovell Major Robert Haynes, Prospect Richa.rds William Litson, IO Hill's view

Heathcote The Misses, 8 Union terrace place, Newport Richards William Vellacott, Square

Heayel John, Newport road Lovering Misses, 4 Ebberley lawn Ridd Joshua, Salem street

Henning John, Summerland place Lovering .Mrs. 4 Grosvenor terrace Ridd William (head master Municipal

Henson Misses, South street, Newport Luck Miss, Fort street School of Science), Sobraon, Rumsam

Hewish Alfred, Fort terrace Lyle John, Summerland street Ridge Robert, Strand

Hewish William, Trinity street McConnel Henry Wilson, Lichdon ter Ridge Samuel John, Fort street

Hext Edward S. Cro!IS street Mais Brody, Victoria road Rivett Rev. Alfred Wm. Lovely [vicar

HibbertCol. HughRobt.J.P.Broadgate ho Maldram Francis James, Fort street of St. Mary Magdalene], Fort hill

Hiern William Philip M.A.., F.L.s., J.P. Maldram Mrs. I I2 Boutport street Roberts William Anwyl; Bear street

Castle house "Mannaton Robert, Chester terrace Robertson William, 5 Victoria road

Higgs Capt. H. C. (adjt. Royal N.Devon 1\Iarquiss Mrs. Summerland street Robertson Wm.Andrew, 49 Boutport st

Ca,·alry[hussars]),King's close, Nwpt Marsh Jn. Hartnoll, I Newport road Roth Frederick, Chester terrace

Hill Rev. John Seymour Granville 1\I.A. Marshall Mrs. 3 Newport road Rowden Robert, Fort ter. Alexandra rd

{vicar of Newport], The Vicarage, l\lartin Edward, Victoria st. Newport Rowe Mrs Newport

Trafalgar lawn Martin ~amuel H. Cot villa, Newport rd Rowe William, 35 Bontport street

Hill John Fredk. Rock avenue, Newport Mason Miss, 18 Hill's view Roxburgh J ames, Fort street

Hill Mrs. Fort street Matta Richd. (H. M. assist. inspector of Rude John, Ebberly terrace, Bear st

HQbbs James Ley, Newport road schools), 4 Clarence place, Newport Russell Rev. Thomas M.A. [curate of

Hockridge John, 42 Sunflower r;;treet Maunder Samuel George, Boutport st Sherwell], Victoria road

Hogg 'l'homas Howard Dimond J.P. l\lears John, Fort street Russell :Mrs. Drury, Sout.h street

Newport terrace Mew John, Lethbridge villas, Fort st Rutty Rev. John [Cong.], 3 Newport ter

Hortop John, Fort ter. Alexandra rd MichelmoreMiss, 1Grosvenor ter.Bear st Ryder Miss, Victoria road

Hotton Mrs. Salem street Miller Alfred Hy. J.P. Taw Vale parade Sampson John, Newport

Hunt Frederick, Joy street Milton William, Chester terrace Sanders Jsph. Jn. Huxtable,The Squara

Hunt William, 6 Taw Vale parade Mitchell James, 43 Boutport street Sanders William, 94 High street

Hunter Mrs. 2 Hill's view Morris Edward, Fort street Sanford Waiter, 55 Boutport street

Hussey Miss, 4 Nelson terrace .Morrison Robert Paul, 44 High street Satterley Charles H. North walk

Hutchings John, Bear street 1\IortimerJohn, Burlington vil.Newport Saunders Robed-, Newport rd. Newport

Huxtable John, Fort streP.t Mowbray Mrs. 8 Orchard terrace Saxon Nathaniel, Barbacan terrace

Huxtable William,Summerland terrace Mugford Mrs. Alexandra road Saxon Mrs. Nelson street

Huxtable Mrs. H. C. 8 Newport terrace Newton Rev. Thomas llt.A., LL.D. [vicar Schonemann William Karl, Fort street

Innes Samuel, Rock avenue, Newport of SS. Peter & Paul], Vicarage street Seldon Arthur Frederick, Rawleigh ho

.Jackson Mark M.D. Bear street Nibloe James, Commercial road Seldon Edwin, ·Fort street

.Jackson Mrs. Union terrace Nicholls Mrs. 13 Newport terrace Seldon James, Fort street

James Beaumont Tice, Union terrace Nicholls Mrs. Elizabeth, Newport road Seldon Mrs. 23 Hill's view

lames Miss, Tawton road Nickalls Albert, 3 Ebberley ter. Bear st Seldon William, Tioutport street

Jarvis Mrs. Alexandra road Nicklin 0. J. Taw Vale parade Serle Henry, I2 Hill's view

J effery Mrs. Alexandra road Northcote Chas. Edward, Alexandra rd Seyfert Julius, Fort street

Jervis Samuel John, Castle street Nott Mrs. I Newport ter.race Shapland Mrs. 12 Newport terrace

.fewell Frank, Newport Nuthall Major-General Frederick Geo. Sharland Miss, 2 Union terrace

J ewell Mrs. Park villas R.A. I Clarence place, Newport Sheppard Capt. Richard, South street

Joce Peter, 15 Ebberly lawn . Oliver Wm. Clement, Springfld,Newprt Short Thomas, Ashleigh road

.foce 'rhomas, 56 Boutport street Paramore William, Lichdon terrace Sillifant Henry, Fort street

Johnson Rev. Cecil [Reformed Episco- ParemoreWilliamSmith,Trafalgar lawn Simmonds Goorge, Allenbank street

pal], Fort hill Parker Major Robert, Barbacan terrace Simper Caleb, Taw Vale parade

Joint William, Fort street Parker Miss, Lichdon terrace Skinner Mrs. Ashleigh road

Jones John Owen, u Hill's view Parkings Charles, Fort terrace Sleep Mrs. 5 Grosvenor ter. Bear st

J ones Moncrieff, Alexandra road Parminter John, Ashleigh road Sloley John, Victoria road

J ones Mrs. Clarence place Passgate Mrs. Summerland street Smith Rev. William Hicks [Bible Chris-

Jones Tom Rudd, Fort street Payne Mrs. Summerland street tian], Fort street

Jordan John, Newport Payne Thomas, 2 Newport road SmithJas.Lancaster,ISonth st.Newport

.Joy Miss, Newport Pearce Edward, Fort street Smith Mrs. Summerland terrace

Kelland Mrs. New villa, Victoril road Pearce Mrs. Richmond ter. Ashleigh rd Smith William Otter, Well close

Kemp John, Fort terrace, Alexandra rd Pedler William Henry, Fort street Smoldon Samuel, Rumsam villa

Kempe Frederick Albert, Fort street Penny Francis, North Devon infirmary Smyth Mrs. 5 Ebber!ey lawn

Xennedy Joseph, Chester terrace Perrin Alfred, Ashleigh road Smyth William, 19 Bear street

Kiell John, Fort street Penry Capt. John Morgan, Newport Smyth-Richards George Cobley, Bur-

Xinf!don Joseph, Fort street l'etter Edward Arundel, Victoria road lington villa, Newport

Kitch~r Francis Seymour, Ashleigh rd Pctter Edwin, Boutport street Songhurst George, Alma terrace

Knill Samuel Inch, Bicton ho. Bear st Petter Frederick, Boutport street Spurrier William, Alexandra road

La.ing William Alexander Gordon M.D., Petter Stanley N. Boutport street Squire Michael, Summerland street

c. M., L.S.A. Boutport street Petter Miss, Bear street Stanbury Mrs. Fort street

Lake Edwin, Newport Petter Miss Martha, Ebberly lawn Stone Mrs. 5 Hill's view

Lake Richard, Victoria road Petters Charle<J, Fort hill Stoneman Charles, Alexandra road

Lake William Hem\', Fort street Phillips Charles, Sunflower street Stribling Thomas, The Square
• Phillips Frank, Fort street Stump Mrs. Alexandra road

Lancey Richard, 4 .buk villas Pick Miss, 2 Orchard terrace, Newport Stuart Mrs. Ashleigh road

Land Miss, Joy street
Landon Rev. Charles Whittington, Picker Mrs. Fort terrace, Alexandra rd Summers Miss, 2I Hill's view
Symonds Mrs. Fort street
Victoria road Pictor Arthur, Ashleigh road

Langdon Mrs. 3 Grosn~aor ter. Bear st Pictor Vernon,Lethbridge villas, Fort st Symons Wm. George, Allenbank road
Lauder Alexander, Britlge buildings Pttts-Tucker Chas. Heywood, 3 Rock pk Tamlyn John, Rose hill, Rums.:~.m
Pitts-Tucker Tom John, The Square Tanner Misses, Carlton terrace
iLaurence Robert, Cast]e street
La.vercombe Wm.Clarence cot.~ewport l'itts-Tucker Wm. Edwin, Hilborough Tatham Mrs. 6 Ebbe-rly lawn
Pope Capt. Jsph. 7 Orchard ter..Newport Taylur Mrs. Castle street
La.w Mrs. Riversvale

Law William Edward, Ebberly lawn PowningTbomas,60rchard ter.Ncwport Tepper William Henry, 3 Barbacan ter

Lawrence Fdk. Lethbrid.ge Yils. Fort st Prideaux Miss, Fort st.reet Thome Arnold, AshcToft, Rumsam

Leach Mrs. Victoria road Pridcaux Richard, Rear street Thome DM·id, I3 Hill's view

46 BARNSTAPLE. DEVONSHIRE.

Thorne Goor~ V: Stanben~, Newpo:tt Wadeson '!i[rs. ~~ Hill'e 'i"w _ Westacott. John, Albertmtlas
Wadham Thos. Fort ~er. Alexandra rd Westwood Miss,. Castle streel·
Thorne Henry King, Park lane
Wainwright Thomas. 8 Ehberley lawn Whaley Charles Henry, ~ross streef.t
Ti~rd George, Ashleigh road
Toiler William Henry, Uni011'terrace' Waldron Mrs. Rock avenue; Newport White John Thomas, Newport-r~d 1
Whitefield Henry1 Alexandra. r~~
Tossell Miss; Newpott · Wall Frederick, Fort street;,
·ware Job~, '1 Grosvenor ter. .6ear $t Whitewell Mrs. ·36 BoutpoTt street.
Tucker EmanueJ~ 2' Square ·

Tucker Henry Coleridge, Wtentnam Ware John Wm. La.ngston, Boutport st Wiggins Mrs. Newport road

Tucker Mrs. 44 Sunflower St<eet _ ' Watkinson Thoma$ Stallwood, C~stlest' Willett. Miss, Meadow view,,Newport.
Williams Mrs. 2 Victori~ road
UnsworthRev.Wm.[Ca.tho)ic],Churchst Webber Charles, 4 Trafalgar lawn

Vellacott Mi~, 4 Ebberlyter. Bear st Webber John, Sal~IJl stree~ Wills Miss~ 5 Ba.rbacan terrace
Vickery Christr. Ebberly la'wh, Bear st Webber Miss, 8 Barbacan rerr~· Will~hire Mrs. 7 Ta.w V~le pa-raqe

Vickery Jphn, Jo'ort te1'rl.lc6 Webster John llenry, Taw Vale parade Woodman Mrs. The S'qtltlre '

Viney George. Fort street Wedlake Mrs. Rock avenue, Ne~port . Wright John, Bear str~et '

Vinwn Willitun._ For1j terrae& Weeks Henry M. D. Newport road , Yeo Mis!>, 3 Richmond ter. Bea& streeto

Vosper Charles Wa.lter, Ashleigh road Wescombe Miss, Bear street Young John Dennis, x2Taw Yille~

OOMMEBClAL. • Bencraft & ,Bosson, solicitors, & registrars of tha J:onnty

AbbdU Mary (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Tuly street . court,Q~~~ .

Ackford Mary (Mrs.), refreshment rooms, Market street · Bencraft R. I. & Son, solicitors,. Bridge chambers

Ackland William, butche:~;, Churchgate Bencraft Richard Incledon (firm, Bencraft R. I. 8!; Son}~

· Ackland William, cooper, 5 Joy street sohcitor,commissioner for oaths & perpetual eommissioner,

Acty Robert, dairyman, 24 .Rear street cle.r~ to the magistrates & coroner for the borough &

Adams S. ~G. tanhers & eurriers, Bear street solicitOJ,' to Barnstaple l<'reehold Land Soc. Bridge chmbrs

Alford Edwin, pews agent, Queen street Bencraft Thomas Archibald Ridgway, solicitor, see Bencraft

Alien John, bookseller, 83 & 84 Boutport street • R. I. & Son
Alien Ra.lpb, stilotioner, 90 High street Bennett Harriett (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Princes street

Allen William, painter, 16 High street , Bentley & Son, coal & corn merchants, Castle street

Andrew George Thorn, manure & corn merchant, Str!J,nd Bernays Sidney .A. M.R.c.s. surgeon, Fort street

Arnold Henry & Son, french polishers, Azes lane Berry Samuel, artificial manure merchants & corp. & cake

Arnold, Perrett & Co. Lim. wine; spirit & cigar merchants dealers, Tuly street

(Henry Day, manager), Cross street 1 Berry Samuel, Admiral Vernon P.H. Maiden lane 1

Arnold, Perrett & Co. Li:m, brewers (Nor-ton Dean!l, man- Bingham David, Clarence hotel, High street

ager}, Taw Vale parade . · Bird John Samuel, wine & spiTit merchant, 96 Boutport st.

soArnold S. & Sons, brewers, Boutport street Blackmore Charles, Farmer's inn, Holland street .
Blackwell Thomas, basket maker, 20 Cross street
Arnold E. Stribling, cabinet maker, High street
Arthur & Parker, boot makers, Boutport street Blackwell Miss, dress maker, Alexandra road

Arthur John, boot maker, 40 Boutport street Boaden John, shopkeeper, Sunnybank

.Arthur William, butcher, x8 Butcher's row Bond Bessie (:\lrs. ), Stag's Head P.H. Bear street

Ashton Harry, secretary to North Devon Benefit Building Borough Police (George Songhurst, supt.), Guildhall

Society, Square Bosson James (firm, Bencraft &Bosson), solicitor, town clerk

Ashton Richard, secretary & manager to Barnstaple Gas & clerk to the urban & port sanitary authority, registrar

Co. The Square & high·baihff of the County Court & district xegistrar of

.Ashton William Laurence, grocer,64 High street & Newport the High court, Quay place

.Assembly Rooms (William Brailey, keeper), Boutport street Bowden John, land agent, 3 Gloucester villas, Newport

Axe John, dairyman, Alma terrace Bowden Riahard, shopkeeper & beer retailer,Summerland st.

Badcock John, dairyman, Vicarage street _ Bowden Jane (Mrs.), dress maker, Newport road

Baker Henry, miller (water) & baker,Town mills, Boutport st Bowdon Annie (Miss), milliner, Castle street

Baker John Henry, Swan inn, Holland street Bowman Brothers, general furnishing drapers, hosiers,

Baker John, shoeing smith, Pages lane silk mercers, milliners & dress & mantle makers ; sole

Bale & Heayel, house decorators, Newport agents for Barnstaple district for the celebrated •• C. B.'~

Bale Charles, bellhanger, Queen street corsets & Scarborough " Fearnought" serges, 32 High ss

Bale George, painwr, Newport Boyle William, dairyman, Rumsam, Newport

Bale John, butcheT, u Butcher's row Boyles William, butcher, 9 Butcher's row

Bale John, carter, Victoria street, Newport Bradford A. & Co. grocers, 74 Boutport st

Bale Lucy (Miss), dress maker, Queen street Brady James,wood turner & timber mer. S. W, Railway stn

Bale Nicholas, hosier & sewing machine agent, Boutpurt st Brady John, oontractor, South Western Railway station

Bale Samuel, nurseryman & seedsman, Boutport street Brand William, Castle hotel, Castle $treet

Bale William, builder, 10 Newport terrace Brannam Charles Hubert, earthenware manufr. Litchdon st

Balmaq William, butcher, 22 Butcher's row Brannam James, plumber, Litchdon street

Bament Richard, harbour master, Strand Brewer John (firm, Law & Brewer), solicitor, commissioner

Barnhouse George, shopkeeper, Newington street for oaths & perpetual commissioner for taking acknow-

Barmtaple Brewery Co.(Norton Deane,mgr.), Taw Vale par ledgments of married women, & clerk to the justices for

Barnstaple Conservative Association (Samuel Jarves, hon. the division of Braunton, Bridge end

sec.), Assembly rooms, Boutport street Brewer James Northcote, tailor, 7 Cross st

Barnstaple Freehold Land Society (George Dendle, sec.), Brewer Rose (Miss), milliner, Cross street

Bridge chambers Bridgman Lindley, architect & land &urveyor, Nortq gate

Barnstaple Gas Co.'s Office (Richard Ashton, sec. & man- Bridge Robert, tinplate worker, Bear street

ager), The Square 'Britton Ann (Mrs.), wardrobe dealer, Market street

Barustaple Liberal Association (W. Cockram, sec.), Britton William Brannam A.P.s. chemist & druggist,Bridge

Litchdon street House, The Square

Barnstaple & North Devon Dispensary (Joseph Harper, Bromham JamesFraser,solicitor,commis~ioner to administer·

L.R.C. P. Lond. consulting surgeon ; Waiter Cooper L.R.C. P. oaths & coroner for North Devon, 40 High street

Lond. & John William Langston Ware L.R.C.P.LOnd. Brook Christopher, coal dealer, Trinity street

surgeons; Robert Paul Morrison L.D.s.uel. surgeon Brooks Henry, cook & confectioner, 105 High street

dentist; James Phillips, dispenser; John Brewer, ):10n. Brooks George, shopkeeper, Queen street

sec.), Boutport street Brooks Jabez, brush dealer, Azes lane

Barnstaple Times (John Beer J ones, publisher & proprietor), Brooks Thomas, greengrocer, Queen street

published tuesday), Boutport street Broom Henry, blacksmith, South street, Newport

Barmtaple Water Co. (Thos. Wadham, sec.),Bridge chmbrs Brown Edward, surgeon-dentist, Boutport street

Barrett Henry, accountant, Cross street Brown George, land agent & surveyor, The Square

Barrow George, brush maker, Queen street Brown George William Frederick, solicitor, & clerk to t}l()

Barrow Thomas, apartments, Alexandra road school board, The Square ; & at Combmartin every mon

Bartlett J obn; coal & corn merchant, 71 High street Brown William Henry, draper, Newport road

Eater Alfred, shopkeeper, Strand Bryant John & Son, statuary mfi,Son, Bear street

Bater John Hole, hair dresser, 30 Boutport street Hudd Richard M.D., L.R.C.P.LOnd. Boutport street

Beaumont Tice James, solicitor, & clerk to Barnstaple Burgess Edwin & Son, builders, 15 Hill'a view

highway board, Castle street Burgess Francis William, grocer, 38 High street

Beavis Frederick James, clothier, Queen street Burgess Henry, builder & contractor, Bear street

Beer George, dairyman, Bear street Burton Miles, inslll"ance agent, Newport road

Beer James, market gardener, Rumsam Hutt Edward J. & Co, seedsmen1 87 High street
Beer William, dairyman, Trinity street Cann Willtam, shell fish de~ler, Wells street

Beer William1 insurance agent, 77 Boutport street C'ann William, tinplate worker, Viearage street

DIRECtORY.] DEVONSHIRE! l!AltSSTAPLE. 47

,Carter Ann Webber lMiss), grocer, 3 Joy st·reet DenniS' Willinm,' butcher, 17 Butcher's ro1V. •

Carter Giles, plumber, 22 Joy street ' Deubler William, marquetry cutter, Ashlrogh roaa

Carter George, shoeing smith, Green lane Devoo & Cornwall Banking Co. l..im. (WiJ1iam V. Richar<ls.

Carter William, grocer, Queen street · manager), The Square; draw bn :Barclay~ Bev~n & Co.
London E c .
Catford George, butcher, 68 High street

Ca.tford.Edward, drapet,t. l03' Boutport11>treet Devon & E:teter Savings Bank (William Henry Toiler, agent),

Cemetery (William Knill, clerk to the burial board; John Boutport street ,

Coortney, lodge.keeper & sexton}, Beat< street ' · Devon & Exeter Daily Gazette (John Cummings, manager)',

Channon Samuel, .talJOw chandler; 6 High street ' ' North Devon office, t4 Cross street

Chanter Chades Edwa:ed Roberts, solicitor, & clerk to the Devon Post (John Beer Jones, publisher & proprietor;

commissioners of taxes. see Ffinch & Chanter published saturday), Boutport street '

Chanter Frederick, butcher, 77 Higb street Diamond James, Brewery tap, Taw Yale parade •

Chaplin& Co.goods &parcels agts.for L.&S. W. Ry.Co.Joy st Dick R. & J. boot & shoe makers, 78! Higb. st,reet

Chappell James4 dining rooms, 97 High street Dimbleby Waiter M. surveyor of taxes, Bridge chambers

Chapple & Co. bakers, Litchdoa street· Dobbs George, Horse & Groom P.H. Boutport stree~

Chapple John, tinpla.te worker, 4 Joy street Dobbs James, farmer, Rumsam, Newport

Chapple Thomas, boat maker & sehool attendance officer, Dockings John, Albert P.H. & jobmaster, Diamortd street

Silver street , Dockings William, jobmaster, Bear street

Chapple William. shoe maker, Silver street Dominick Henrietta (Mrs.), confectioner, 79 Boutpor't stree~

Charley Grace (Mrs.), lodging house, Barbican terrace. & ro2 High street

Charley Richard, butcher, refreshment· rooms & toy dealer, Doran William Charles, french dye~ & cleaner; special

go, 91 & 92 Boutport street attention given to country orders, Dye works, Bear street.

Chattley Thomas, Bear inn, Green lane Dornat & Co. aerated water manufrs. & coal mers. ~ruly gt;

Clark Robert, boot maker, 25 High street Down Augustus Howe, tailor & hatter, Bear street .

Clark William, North Country inn, Boutport street Dowu William, machinist, Bear street
Clarke Robert Frederick, boot & shoe maker, z:s Cross street Draper Edward, grocer, Bear street
Duke Stephen .M.D. surgeon, Victoria road
& 25 High street

Clarke Thomas John9 printer, Butcher's row Dunsford Michael, boot maker, Princes street
Clement William, dail'yman, Newport road Durnford Ann (Mrs.), dress maker, Castle street

Clements William, Poltimore Arms P.H. Boutport street Dyer John, butcher, rB, Butcher's row

Clement William, jun. dairyman, Newport Dymond John, shopkeeper, 2 Boutport street

Clifford Thomas butcher, 27 & 28 Butcher's ro\V Eagle John, lodging house, Fort street

Coates Henry, butcher, 14 & 15 Butcher's row Easton James & Co. watch makers &o. 34 High street

Cole Charles, Nag's Head P.H. Market street Easton James, trunk maker, Holland street

Collings Ann (Mrs.), lodging house, Salem street Haston John, Three Tuns P.H. & tobacconist, So High street

Collins Ellen (Mrs.), wardrobe dealer, r Queen street Edger & Co. grocers, 96 High street

Corner James, grocer, Queen street Edwards Arthur, deputy registrar of births & deathS'~

Cooke John & Son, boot & shoe makers, 78 Boutport street Bishop's Tawton sub-district, Hill's view
Edwards Henry John Mus. Doe. oxon. professor of music,~
Cooke Brothers, surgeons, The Square

Cooke Charles Michael L.R.C.P.LOnd. surgeon, Taw Vale Taw Vale parade

parade, see Cooke Brothers ' Edwards John, professor of music, 3 Taw Vale parade

Cooke James Wood (firm, Cooke Brothers), surgeon, & Edwards William, publisher & proprietor of the "Nortll

medical officer & public vaccinator No. r district, & medi- Devon Journal," 96 High street

cal officer workhouse, Barnstaple union, honorary surgeon Edwards William, tailor, Holland street

North Devon Infirmary, Litchdon street Ellacott William, carpenter, Newport road

Cooke William, carpenter, Bear street Elliott Frederick, butchert 74 High street '

Cooper Waiter L.R.C.P.Lond. surgeon, admiralty surgeon & Elliott Thomas William, White Lion P.H. Silver street

certifying factory surgeon, Square Emery Thomas, umbrella maker, Queen street

Co-operative Stores (William Huxtable, sec.), n Joy street Essery Mrs. & Elizabeth Miss, dress makers, Castle street

Copp Alfred Henry, cattle dealer, Boutport street Evans Jamcs, saddler & harness maker, 58 Boutport st ·

Copp William John, painter, Post office, Bear street Farleigh .John- & Son, tea dealers, grocers, pro\'ision mer-

Coulthard Emma (Mrs. ),private school,Rothwell,Victoria rd chants, wine merchants & italian warehousemen, 22 &.

Counebear J. D. & Son, fly proprietors, Newport road 23 High street; & at Instow

County Court (His Honor C. H. W. Beresford BA. judge; Feoffees of the Barnstaple Long Bridge (Richard Ashton,

James Bosson, registrar & high bailiff), Quay place chamberlain), The Square

County Police Station (James Hobbs, supt. ), Castle street Ffinch & Chanter, solicitors, commissioners for oaths in an

Courtney Lucy & Bessie (Misses), fancy repos. ro8 High st law courts in England & Ireland, Bridge Hall chambers;
& at Ilfracombe
Courtney John, Rose & Crown P.H. Newport
Courtney John, lodge kt,~per & sexton, Cemetery, Bear st Ffinch John Parkinson, solicitor, see Ffinch & Chanter

Cox Christopher Charles, classical & commercial school, Field T. postmaster, Cross street

Castle street Fisher W. & Sons, cabinet makers, Trinity street

Crang Richard, saddler & harness maker, Bear street Fisher Ellen (Mrs.), butcher, 8 Butcher's row

Creek William,carpenter to the town council,Commercial rcl Fletcher George William, tailor, 85 Boutport street

Crick Gcorge, dairyman, Silver street Flew Jn. agent for Foster's Parcels Express, Summerland st

Croot Martin, house decorator, window glass & oil & color Folland Sarah (Mrs.), hardware dealer, Newport road
Ford & Sons, tailors, Litchdon street
merchant, 98 High street

Cummings Ann (Mrs.), lodging house, 53 Boutport street Foster's Parcels Express (John Flew,agent), Summerland st

Curtis William, builder, Wells street Fowler Thomas, boot maker, Salem street

Custom House (Samuel Martin, receiver), Strand, !<'ox, l<'owler & Co. bankers ( Edward S. Mext, manager)~

Cutcliffe John, dining rooms, 6o Higb. street Cross street; draw on Barclay, Bevan & Co. London E c

Cutliffe Richard, grocer, 55 High street Fraser Ellen (Mrs. ), shopkeeper, Vicarage street

Daily Western Times (Frederick Lee, manager), North Frazer Patrick, grocer, Vicarage street

Devon branch, I r Cross street Frederick Wybert, cabinet maker, 70 High street

Dalling Emma (Miss), shopkeeper, Chester terrace French George, baker, Litchdon street

Dalling Harry, hair dresser, 2 High street I!'ursdon & Son, grocers, 78 High street

Dalling Thomas, master mariner, Northgate cot. High st I<'urse William, basket maker & seedsman, 3 Cross street

Dalling William, coal merchant, Rolle's quay Gabriel Charles Henry, painter, Strand

Dalling Willie, tobacconist, 2 High street Gabriel John, butcher, Newport road

Darch Jesse, saddler & harness maker, Bear street Gabriel Mark, lodging house, 17 Ebberley lawn

Dark Albert Ernest, jeweller, 8 High street Gabriel Richard Henry, boot maker, Strand

Dark John, tailor, Summerland street Gale Ami.ie (Mrs.), gun maker, 20 Joy street

Dart Edwin George, house painter, Salem street Galliford William, painter, Silver street '

Dash James, Great Western P.H. Trinity street Gamble, Cooper & McConnell, surgeons, Barbacan

Davey Samuel, greengrocer, Boutport street Gamble Charles Hanlen, surgeon (firm, Gamble, Cooper &

Davis James Headon, saddler, 5 High street McConnell), Union terrace

Daw Samuel, outfitter, hatter & hosier, r3 High.street Gammon Richard, shoeing smith, Bear street

Dawe William, grocer, Gaydon street Gammon William, carpenter, Vicarage st.reet

Delbridge Richard, house decorator, Victoria street Gard & 'frevorrow, pawnbrokers, Market street

Delve James, Barley Mow P.H. Bourport street< Gardner Sarah (Mrs.), laundress, 9 Newport road

Delve William, Rolle Arms l?.H. & coal merchant. Bear .st Garland Francis, Carpenters' Arms P.H. Vicarage street ·

Dening Samuel, wine & spirit merchant, 72 High street Garland Jane (Mrs.), Cutriers' Arms P.H. Vicarage street

Dennis James Avery, temperance hotel & tailor, 11 Cross st Garland William, Rising Sun P.H. Boutport street

B.!RNSTAPLE. DEVONSHIRE.~ (KELLY'S

Gal'rett Robert, railway inspector, Great Western railway, I How John & Co. general merchants~ RoUe's quay; head
Barbacan terrace office, Bideford

Gay James, tailor, Portland street Hunt W. & Son, ironmongers & cutlers, cricket, tennis &

Uay M·uy (Mrs.), upholstress, HiH view other outdoor games, 3S & 36 High street

Gay William, butcher, go Boutport street Hunter John, jeweller & boot maker, 54 High street

Gaydon John & Co. wine & spirit merchants, 2 Cross street Hutchings W. & J. wool staplers, Princess street; & corn &

Gaydon Frederick, watch maker, Litchdon street seed merchants, Bear street

Gaydon John, watch maker, 99 High street Hutchinson Sarah (Mrs.), Warren's hotel, Quay house

Gaydon Sarah (Mrs.), dress maker, Litchdon street Hutchinson James, commercial traveller, Castle street

.Q-een William, tailor, Pages lane Button Alfd. Thorne M.R.C.v.s. veterinary surg. Bontport st

Gent John, dairyman, Newport road, Newport Huxtable Elizh.&Susan (Misses),berlin woolrepos.76 High st

Gent John, dairyman, Salem street Huxtable .Annie (Miss), private school, 30 Boutport street

Gent John Robins, watch maker, Newport road Huxtable John, dining rooms, 59 Boutportstreet

Gentlemen's Club (William Edward Law, sec.), Strand Huxtable William, accountant, & clerk to the Heanton &

Gibbings & Co. coach builders, Bear street Ashford district s~hool board, 17 Joy street

Giblins Henry, Old White Hart P.II. 7 Joy street Iluxtable William (Mrs.), confectioner, 17 Joy street

Gibbs Frank, tea dealer, go High street Inkman Edith & Grace (Misses), private school, Castle st

Gibbs John, tea & coffee dealer, Litchdon street Inland Revenue (Frederick Lawrenson, supervisor;. Waiter

Gilbert James, chimney sweeper, Queen street M. Dimbleby, surveyor Qf taxes), Bridge chambers

Gillard Alfred James, draper & tailor, Holland street International Tea Uo. 7 High street

Glover John, coal dealer, Vicarage street Ireland W. & Co. nurserymen, Joy street

Godden Charles Henry,china & glass merchant, IOI High st Ireland Eliza (Mrs.), milliner, Bear street

Godfree Horace, tobacconist, Joy street Irons Henry, baker, 71 High street

Goodacre Brothers, booksellers &c. IS High street Irwin Sarah Jane (Miss), refreshment rooms, Market st

Goss Philip, baker, Paternoster row Isaac James, butcher, Butcher's row

Goss Henry, dairyman, StA, H1gh street Isaac Reuben, butcher, 29 Butcher's row

Goss Mary (Miss), shopkeeper, Azes lane Isaacs James, greengrocer, 66A, High street

Goss Samuel, artificial manure merchant, 32 Boutport Jackson Mark M.D. (firm, Harper & Jackson), surgeon, &
street, opposite the hot~ls
medical officer & public vaccinator No. 2 district, Barn·

Goss Samuel, wholesale & retail pharmaceutical chemist, I staple union, medical officer of health to the urban sani-

High street, opposite the hotels tary authority & honorary surgeon to the North De,·on

Goss William, dairyman, Litchdon street Infirmary, Bear street

Gould Wm. & Son, builders & slate mers. Brunswick wharf James Beaumont Tice (firm, Thorn & James), solicitor &

Gould George Henry, auctioneer &c. 67 High street clerk to the Barnstaple & Torrington highway boards,

Gould Richard Davie, borough surveyor, Commercial road Castle street .

Goulding W. H. & Son, manure manufacturers, Strand Jennings Frank, tinman, Boutport street

_Gover George Edward, baker, Trinity street Jervis Misses, milliners, Square

Grammar School (Christopher Charles Cox, head master), Jervis William, tailor, Square

Churchyard . Jewell John Thorne, printer, 46 Bontport street

Greenslade John, cattle dealer, Newport road, Newport Joint & Son, game & provision dealers, Bout.port street

Greenwood William, carpenter, Litchdon street Jones Brothers, jobmasters &mail contractors, Joy street

Grenney Charles, umbrella maker, 2 Bear street Jones John Beer, printer & publisher & proprietor of the

Grenney Henry, hair dresser, Queen street "Barnstaple Times," "North Devon Advertiser" & the

Griffin George, glass & china dealer, 94 Boutport street "Devon Post," Boutport street

Griffiths Ellen (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Queen street Jones William, furniture dealer, 33 Boutport street

Hall Eliza (Mrs.), London inn, 'fhe Square Jordan John, borough accountant, Municipal buildings

Rambling J. G. wool, seed & manure merchant, Tuly street Karslake Edward, carpenter & joiner, Vicarage lawn

Hancock Herbt. Jones, town crier & bill poster, Braunton rd Karslake Lucy (Mrs.), upholstress, Bear street

Hancock George, builder & mason, 8 Hills view Keen William, baker, Queen street

Harding & Son, solicitors, Quay Keill John Peter & Son, ironmongers, 1:03 High street

Harding James John, solicitor, see Harding & Son Keirle J. S.(l\Irs. ), Trevelyan commercial temperance hotelj

Harper & Jackson, surgeons, Bear street a new wing of IS rooms has been added, including goou

Harper George, blacksmith, North walk stock rooms, 69 High street

Harper John Robinson L.R.C.P.Lond. surgeon, Bear street Kemble Samuel, Railway Bell hotel, Strand

Harper Joseph L.R.C.P.LOnd. surgeon, & medical officer of Kempe Frederick A. agent for W. H. Smith & Son, book-

health to the rural sanitary authority & surgeon to the stalls, Quay station ·

North Devon infirmary, Bear street Kennedy Susan (Mrs.), lodging house, 1 Barbacan terrace

Harper Robert, blacksmith, North walk Kingdon Ann (Miss), ·furrier,49 High street

Harper Robert, bookseller, stationer & printer, 27 High street Knight Susan Amelia (Mrs.), general draper, 93 High st

Harper Sydney, butcher, 23 & 24 Butcher's row Lacy George, general dealer, Silver street

Harris Francis James, engra~er, 65 High street Laing Wm. Alex. Gordon 1\I.D., C.M. physician, Boutport st

Harris Hannah (Mrs.), White Horse hotel, Boutport street Lake Brothers, iron founders, Victoria street, Newport

Harris \Villiam Thomas, tailor, Holland street Lake Charles (Mrs.), tinman, 83 Boutport street

Hartnoll William George, builder, 65 High street Lake Richard, Royal & Fortescue hotel, Boutport street

Haynes John, hosier, 4S Boutport street Lake William, iron founder, Newport road

Haysom Richard, painter, Litchdon street Lake William, tailor & draper, 47 Boutport street

Hean, Quick & Co. seed merchants, North walk Lancey John, shopkeeper, Trinity street

Hearn Samuel & Sarah (Miss), wine & spirit mers. 92 High st Lane Richard, painter &c. Azes lane

Hears Ellen (Miss), dress & mantle maker, 7 Newport ro:td Laramy William, seedsman, 24 Joy street

Heather Chas. station master, L. & S.W.R. Junction statn Latham Emily (Miss), shopkeeper, Silver street

Hedgeland Henry (Mrs.)~ umbrella maker, 3 Queen street Latham Richard, New inn, Silver street

Herbert Waiter, upholsterer, cabinet maker & carpet Lauder .Alexander, fine art pottery manufr.Bridge buildngs

factor, Cross street Law & Brewer, solicitor~-1, Bridge end

Hewish William, veterinary surgeon, Trinity street Law Wm. Edwd.(firm, Law & Brewer), solicitor,Bridge end

Hewitt Williaru, Fortescue .Arms tap, Wells street Lawrence Robert, printer & publisher & proprietor of the

Ricking Joseph, chemist & druggist, 26 Joy street "North Devon Herald," 106 High street. See advert

Higgs George, inland revenue officer (excise), Bear street Leary Alfred, Golden Anchor P.JI. Castle street

Higgs Thomas, draper, 37 High street Lee Thomas, grocer, Vicarage street

Hill Benjamin & Sons, watch makers, 2 Joy street Lemon William, coal merchant, RoUe's quay & Newport rd

Hill Elizabeth (Miss), confectioner, 2 Joy street Lewis & Sons, house furnishers, Silver street

Hill James, builder, Rock a\·enue, Newport Lewis Emma (Mrs.), dress maker, Boutport street

Hobbs James, supt. of county police, Castle street Lewis Samuel, marine store dealer, Trinity street

Hobbs John, wardrobe dealer, Paternoster row Lewis William, Barnstaple inn, Trinity street

Hockaday Emma (Mrs.), milliner, Square Lewis William, boot & shoe maker, Holland street

Hockridge John, Commercial inn, Boutport street Liverton William, china & glass dealer~ 29 & 31 High street

Hodge Cyrus, tailor, 73 High street Lock William & Son, boot & shoe manufacturers, 3 High st

Holland Richard, butcher, 32 Butcher's row Lock William Henry (firm, Thorne & Lock), estate agent &

Hookway George, farmer, Frankmarsh surveyor, Cross street

Hooper Sarab (Miss), dress maker, Bear str:let Lock Charles, grocer & wine dealer, 28 Boutport street

Hopper John, draper, 68 Boutport street Lock George, watch maker, Castle street

iHoctop & Fetter; family drapers, 39 & 40 High sbeet L'lc { henry, .Angel inn, Quay

1Iosegoo1 LBwis William, Golden Fleece hotel, Tuly :~tree~ Lo•.:k 'fl:omas, fly prorrietor, North w&lk

.DIRECTORY.] DEVONSHlEE. BARNSl'.APLE. 49

L-ock WiHia.~ collector of queen's ta1es, High street Ovey William, boot maker, Union street

Loewensteia Franz, carver, Richmond terrace Palmer William, collector of quay rates, Rolle's quay

London & South Western Railway Goods & Parcels Offices Parish Edwin Albert, saddler & harness maker, Square

(Chaplin& Co. age:J.ts), 25 Joy street Parkhouse John, provision dealer, Silver street

London & West of England Yeast Co. 51A, High street Parkin J. & Son, tailors, 31 Boutport street

Lord Bertha (Mrs.), dress maker, Bear street Parkin Charles, boot maker, Queen street

Lovering Brothers, grocers, 101 Boutport street Parkin George, butcher, 19 Butcher's row

.1\lcConn~l Henry Wilson M.B. (firm, Gamble & McConnel), Parkin John, shoe maker, Queen street

surgeon, Litchdon terrace Parminter John, builder, Ashleigh road I
J\V.:Kay Donald, painter, Alexandra road Parminter Waiter, Rolle Quay inn, ;Rolle's quay

McKevitt Micbael, draper, Queen street Partridge James, chemist, 75 High street

~lagennis Mary (Miss), private school, North walk Partridge William Henry, coal merchant, Trinity street

Maldram & Jones, corn merchants &c. Holland street Passmore Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Reform street

l\Ianning John, watch maker, 8o Boutport street Passmore John, draper, 21 High street

March John, glass & china dealer, x6 Joy street Pavey Mary Jane (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Trinity street

1.\Iarsh Ann (Mrs.), Golden Lion hotel & posting house, Peake John, linen draper, 18 & 19 Joy street •

Boutport street Pearce George, draper, 9 High street

.1\f.arshall & Nichol1s, wine & spirit merchants, 95 Boutport st Pearce Thomas Arthur, baker, Newport road

Marshall William, commercial traveller, Rumsam Pearce Thom<.Ls William, butcher, 34 Boutport street

Marks Bros. printers, booksellers, stationers & agents for the Pearse E. & Co. marine store dlrs. Loverings et. Boutport st

Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, IO'J High st Peatheyjohn Thomas, Royal Exchange P.H. Joy street

Martin Samuel H. collector of customs, Strand Pedlar William, locksmith, Market street

-Masterton Henry, civil engineer & county surveyor, xu Pe1ling John James, draper, 91 High street

Boutport street Pengelly John, cattle dealer & farmer, 20 Bear street

Mathews Reuben, carpenter, 4 Hill's view Pcnhale William F.R.c.v.s. veterinary surgeon, Castle street

Mau.nder Samuel, Northgate academy, Boutport street Penny Francis M.R.c.s.Eng. house surgeon, North Devon

May Frank, butcher, 31 Butcher's row infirmary, Litchdon street

.Mew John, draper, 6 Joy street Perrin John, jobbing gardener, Richmond street

:Michael William, printer, bookseller, stationer & fancy Pethebridge & Richards, auctioners, surveyors & valuers,

warehouse, 95 High street estate, house & insurance agents, The Strand

Miller Brothers, lace manufacturers, Derby Fetter & Son, brewers, maltsters, corn, hop, seed & manure

Miller Thomas, butcher, 30 Butcher's row merchants, & agents for Odam's super-phosphate, Anchor

Miils George, registrar of births, deaths & marriages for brewery, Boutport street

Bishops Tawton sub-district, Hill's view Fetter Frederick, architect, Bridge buildings

l\Iills John, butcher, 25 & 26 Butcher's row Phillips William & Son, house decorators, Bear street

Mingo James, tailor, Summerland l!treet Phillips George, restaurant, 33 High street

Mitchell Sergt. William, The Park Phillips William, farmer, Stoneyard

Mogridge Abraham, dairyman, Vicarage lawn Pickard James, market gardener, Rumsam house

Mogridge Thomas, dairyman, 9 Hill's view Pickett & Co. commission agents, The Strand

Monkhouse Mary (Mrs.), milliner & shopkeeper, Bear street Pickford&Co.railway carriers(Harry Colyer,agt.),68 High st

Moore Henry & Son, refreshment rooms & shoe makers, 32 Pile Thomas, baker, 8 Newport road

Boutport street Pile William, deputy registrar of births & deaths, Barnstaple

J\Ioore Henry Arthnr, grocer, Bear street sub-district, High street

l\Iorgan Charles, butcher, 13 Butcher's row Pile William Webber, tailor, 53 liigh street

Morris Edward Elliott, grocer, & agent for W. & A. Gilbey, Pile Misses, private school, 53 High street
wine & spirit merchants, 51 Boutport street
Pincombe Arthur, boot & shoe maker, x Strand

::Morrison & Chapman, watch makers & jewellers, 4 High st Pine Joseph, hair dresser, Silver street

Moule Henry, butcher, 12 Butcher's row Pine Thomas, cab proprietor, 77 Boutport street

Moxham Dan, shopkeeper, Silver street Pine William (Mrs.), wardrobe dealer, Silver street

J'vlugford Brothers, wine & spirit merchants & mineral water Piper William, Exeter inn, Litchdon street

manufacturers, Boutport street Pitts-Tucker & Sons, solicitors, Bridge chambers

National Provincial Bank of England Lim. (Charles Henry Pitts-Tucker Chas. Heyward,solicitor,see Pi~ts-Tucker & Sons

Whaley, manager), High street; draw on head office, Pitts-Tucker Tom John, solicitor, & commissioner for oaths

llishopsgate street, London E c & perpetual commissioner, see Pitts-Tucker & Sons

Newcombe Sarah (Mrs.), coffee rooms, 61 High street Pitts-Tucker Wm. Edwin, solicitor, see Pitts-Tucker & Sons

~ibloe James, travelling draper, Commercial road Pollard James, wire worker, Market street

.Nicholls William, boot maker, Queen street Pope Capt. Joseph, mining engineer, 7 Orchard ter. Newport

Nicklin & Sons, pianoforte & music warehouse, The Square Porter John, fishmonger, Strand

Ninnis William, grocer, Summerland street Pratt Edward, pharmacist, High cross & Cross street

Noakes Henry, ironmonger, 76 High street . Prideaux John, boot & shoe maker, 48 High street

North Devon Advertiser (John Beer Jones, publisher & pro- Prideaux Richard Hill, basket maker, 6x High street

prietor; published friday), Boutport street Pritchard Miss, dress maker, Chester terrace

.North Devon Athenreum (Earl I<'ortescue, pres.; William Pugsley Charles, corn dealer, Litchdon street

Knill, librarian; Charles E. R. Chanter~ chairman of Pugsley William, grocer, Joy street

directors), Square Pulsford John, stone, marble & monumental mason,agent to

North Devon Benefit Building Society (Harry Ashton, sec. ; Western Provident Assurance Co, Cemetery works, Bear st

Arnold Thorne, surveyor), Boutport street Purchase John, poulterer, Litchdon street

North Devon Friendly Institution (Richard Ashton, sec. Pyke Susan (Mrs.), Green Dragon P.H. Boutport street

The Square Quick William Bean & Co. seed merchants, North walk

.Xorth Devon Herald (Robert Lawrence, publisher & pro- Radford Joseph, cooper, South street, Newport

prietor; published on mondays & thursdays), xo6 High Rafarel William Claude, brass & iron founder, millwright,

street. See advertisement gas & water engineer, Barnstaple foundry

:Xorth Devon Infirmary (Earl Fortescue, patron; Richard Ratcliffe & Co. wine & spirit merchants, grocers & provision

Budd M. D. consulting physician; Charles Hanlen Gamble, dealers, 41 High street

consulting surgeon;JosephHarper, MarkJacksonM. n.Henry Ratclifle Edward, builder, Newport road

Wilson McConnel & J ames Wood Cooke, surgeons ; Francis Rawle, Gammon & Baker, timber merchants, Ro1le's quay

Penny, M.R.c.s.Eng. house surgeon; Edward Brown, surg.- Raymond Frederick William, baker, Lower Maudlin strooli

<lentist; Rev. Frederick Jarratt, chaplain; John Bridg- Reed Robert William, grocer, 18 High street

man, sec.; Miss .Annie Spencer, matron), Litchdon street Reed William George, draper, Joy street

Xorth Devon Journal (W.i.lliam Edwards, publisher & pro- Rew Charles, tailor, Summerland street·

prietor; published thursday), 96 High street. See advert Rice Joshua, wire worker, 40 High street

:Xorthcote Charles Edward, accountant, Alexandra terrace Richards W. & Co. drapers, Joy street

N orthcote Christopher, livery stables, Vicarage lane Richards John Hancock (firm, Pethebridge & Richards).

:Xutt Anthony, edge tool maker, Bear street auctioneer, surveyor &c. 2 Jubilee villas

~utts Henry, hair dresser, Newport Richards Samuel, county court~ bailiff & certified bailiff under

Oatfield Sarah (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Princess street the Law of Distress Amendment Act, Vicarage street

Oatway Henry, Rising Sun P.H. Newport road Richards William James, tailor, 67 High street

Oliver George, boot & shoe maker, 20 High street Richards William V. manager of the Devon &; Cornwall

Oliver James Broom, blacksmith, Queen street Hank, The Square

Oliver William Clement, architect & surveyor, Bridge end Ridd William, boot & shoe maker, Newport road

DEV, & CORN. 4

60 B.ARNST.APLE. DEVONSHIRE. [KELLY'8

Ridge Charles William, GlObe P.H. Queen street Stone William, Red Cow P.H. Holland street 1
Ridge Robert, builder & UIJdertaker, Cross street Stoyle J!J-mes, Stafford .Arms 'P.H. 'frinity streeb
Stribling Mary Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Holland ~treet
Ridge William, dairyman, 38A, High street

Roberts William Anwyl (firm, 'roller & Roberts), solicitor, & Stribling Thomas, boot maker, Victoria street, Newport

clerk to the Lynton local board, Boutport street Summer6eld J oseph, district supt. Prudential Assurance

Robertson William Andrew, surgeon dentist, 49 Boutport st Co. 6 Hill's view

Rogers George, greengrocer, Vicarage street Summers William, baker, Queen street

Rowe Annie (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Princess street Button John, common lodging house, Hardaway head

Rowe James, gun maker, 62 High street Symons & Co. coach builder!', Summerland street

Royal North Devon Yeomanry Cavalry (Hussars) {compris- Symons & Son, auctioneers & cabinet makers, Boutport si>

ing A, B, C & D squadron) (Col. Sir .A. Chichester hart. Symons Charles, timber merchant, Alexandra road

commandant ; Visct. H. F. Ebrington, lieut-col.; Capt. H. Symons George, house painter, Rock aYenue

C.Higgs,adjutant; B squadron, Capt. J. S. Follett; Staff- Symons John, baker, Reform street

Sergt. Bosworth, drill-instructor); head quarters & stores, Symons John Burgess, grocer, Bear street

Newport Symons Robert Spicer, grocer, Bear street ·

Rude John, carrier, Higher Maudlin street Symons Samuel, rope & twine manufacturer, Bear street

Rumsam Rhoda (Miss), trained nurse, Newport road Tanner John, tailor, Victoria street, Newport

Sampson John, coal merchant, North walk, Tarr William, King's .Arms, old established family & com-

Sampson John, apartments, 41 Sunflower street mercial hotel, 28 High street •

Sanders John & Son, wool dealers, North walk Ta.ylor John, butcher, Butcher's row

Sanders Samuel & Son, fellmongers, wool dealers k artificial Taylor John, glass & china dealer, Trinity street

manure manufacturers, Pilton bridge Taylor Phillip, baker, Bear street

Sanders & Son, auctioneers, 94 High street Taylor Samuel, tailor, Higher Maudlin street

Sander$ Edwin, butcher, Queen street Taylor William, insurance agent, Newport road

Sanders John, boot maker, Victoria street Thomas Charles, grocer, Victoria street

Sanders Jsph.Jn.Huxtable L.D.S.Irel.surgn.dntst. TheSquare Thomas Mary Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Vicarage street

Eanders William, builder, Alexandra road Thomas Paul, draper, 66 High street

Sanders William, jeweller, 52 Boutport street Thomas William, temperance hotel, 30 & 31 Joy street

Sanders William, painter, Diamond street Thompson Henry, confectioner, Diamond stree*

Satterley Charles H. master of Blue Coat school, North walk Thorne & James, solicitors, Castle street

Saunders Henry, shoe maker, Litchdon street Thorne Henry King, jun. (firm, Thorne & James), solicito:v

Saunders John, shopkeeper, Trinity street & clerk to Ilfracombe highway board, Castle street

Saunders William, boatman, Diamond street Thorne Arnold, architect & surveyor, &surveyor to the Barn-

Scammell George, photographer, 78! High street staple Benefit Building Society, Cross street

School of Art (Theodore Charbonnier, master), High street Thorne John Henry, carpenter, Bicton street

Scott Henry, house decorator &c. 10 Cross street 'fhorne John, builder, 23 Bear street

Sedgman Thomas, butcher, 16 Butcher's row 'fhorne Richard, coach builder, Rolle's quay

Seldon & Son, wine & spirit merchants, brewers, maltsters Thorne Richard, carriage builder, Tuly street

~ hop merchants, agents for Charles Norrington &; Co.'s Thorne Thomas, butcher, 20 & 21 Butcher's row

celebrated manures, xo8 Boutport street - Thorne William Henry, printer, 54 Boutport street

Seldon Alfred Frank, draper, 48 Boutport street Toiler & Roberts, solicitors & notaries, Boutport street

Seldon Arthur Frederick, solici~or, Bridge chambers Toiler William Henry (firm, Toiler & Roberts), solicitor,.

Seldon John, dairyman, Castle street agent to the Devon & Exeter Savings Bank, clerk to th&

Seldon William Henry, leather seller, Boutport street board of guardians of Barnstaple union, clerk to rural

Sellick Henry, watch jobber, Pages lane sanitary authority & to school attendance & assessment.

Serjeant Henry, grocer, Newport road committees, registrar of the archdeaconry of Barnstaple &r.

Seward Elizabeth (Mrs.), confectioner, Bear street superintendent registrar, Barnstaple union, clerk of tha

Sexon John, butcher, 5 & 6 Butcher's row peace for the borough of Barnstaple, Boutport street

Shaddick John, postmaster, Newport road Tolley William, boot maker, Holland street

Shapland & Petter, wholesale cabinet & moulding manu- 'fremeer John J. chemist&; druggist, 65 Boutport street.

facturers, mahogany, deal & timber merchants, turnery, Tresise Francis, draper, Ebberly terrace, .Bear street

:Raleigh works, Bridge wharf Trick Thomas, Golden Lion Tap P.H. The Square

Sbapland Frank, greengrocer, Trinity street Tucker George, Lamb hotel, Boutport street

Shapland Jane (Mrs.), provision merchant, Trinity street Tucker James, insurance agent, Gammon's lane

Shapland John Griffiths, grocer, Trinity street Turner Alfred, Union inn, Vicarage street

Shapland Selina (Miss), dress maker, 79 High street Turner Jane (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Silver street

Shellabear James, shopkeeper, Trinity street Turner John, cabinet maker, Boutport street

Shellard Wm. Henry, outfitter & tailor, 19 & 94 High street Turner John, coal merchant, Newport road

Shore John & Son, butchers, 26 Boutport street Turner Robert, bill poster, Vicarage lawn

Shute John, tailor, Newport Turner Robert, scale maker, Joy street

Simper Caleb, professor of music, Taw Vale parade Turner William, boot maker, Queen street

Singer Manufacturing Co. (Jas. McBean,mangr.),37Highst Turner William, tailor, Gaydon street

Slee William, builder &c. Bicton street Vicary George Henry (Mrs.), fish & game dlr.6g Boutport st

Sloman George, bread & biscuit baker, 21 Joy street Vicary Frederick, lodging house, 40 Sunflower street

Sly & Co. watch makers, 89 High street · Vickery Brothers, photographers, Bridge chambers

Smale Mina (Miss), fruit dealer & florist, 37 High street Vickery John (Mrs.), grocer, Alexandra road

Smallridge Samuel, poulterer, 87 Boutport street Vickery Richard, leather seller, Cross street

Smith W. 0. & Co. manura & cake merchants, Stores, Volunteer Battalion (4th) Devonshire Regiment (comprising

Pottington : office, 67 High street A, B, C, D, E, F & G companies), Col. E. S. Walcot c.B.

Smith James, linen draper, 104 High street commanding; Hon. Lieut.-Col. George Pearse, major;.

Smytb Brothers, tanners, Rackfield Capt. P. U. W. Vigors, adjutant; (A Co) Capt. J.

Smyth & Son, tailors, Sx, 82 & 83 High street Bosson, commandant ; (B Co.) Capt. A. F. Seldon, com-

Smyth-Richards Richard Cobley, surveyor, ecclesiastical mandant ; head quarters, Castle street

surveyor to the archdeaconry of Barnstaple, Castle street ; Vosper & Co. sewing machine agents, Market street

Lynton, every wednesday Wadham Henry, provision dealer, Litchdon street

Songhurst Geo. inspector of weights & measures, Alma ter Wadham Stephen Henry, carpenter, Litchdon street

8prague James & Sons, boot manufacturers, 84 High street Walker John (late Hodges), tailor & outfitter (wholesale &.

Sparkes Edwin, insurance agent, '.frinity street retail), High street

Spurway William, Ilfracombe inn, High street Walkey William, refreshment rooms, Gammon's lane

Squire & Evans, mantle makers, 43 High street Wall J. C. agent for Great Western railway, 24 High street.

Squire .Aibert, blacksmith, Diamond street Walpole Alfred, supervisor of inland revenue, Strand

Squire l<'rancis, undertaker & carpenter, Victoria street Ward Joseph, chimney sweeper, 6 Newport road

Squire Michael, implement agent, Church road , Ware John William Langston L.R.C P.LOnd., M.R.c.s.Eng.

Squires .Alfred, butcher, Butchers' row surgeon, medical officer & public vaccinator, No. 4 district,.

Stansfield & Co. brewers, North walk Barnstaple union & medical officer to the North Devon

Staples John, ironmonger, 17 High street dispensary, Boutport street

Steele Joseph, grocer, Queen street Weaver ~lizabeth (Miss) & Williams Eliza (Mrs.), toy

Stevens John, cab proprietor, 81 Boutport street dealers, 44 Boutport street ·

Stevens Mary (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Holland street Webb Edward, collector of poor rates for Barnstaple parish,

Stewart, Mitchell & Co. drapers & outfitters, 43 Boutport at Grosvenor street

Stone Frederick, butcher, 3 & 4 Butcher's row Webber George, coal & foragemerchant; agent for James

Stone Thomas, Queen's hotel, 6o Boutport street Tucker & Co.Lim. corn merchants(Cardiff), Vicarage lawn

•

DIRECTORY.) DEVONSHIRE. BEAWORTHY. ~1

Webber Arthur,. cab proprietor, Newport Willmetts Robert, insurance agent, Fort street. •

Webber John, draper, Joy street · Willou~hby Robertt refreshmenli house, Queen street

Webber John, poulterer, Litchdon street Wills Reginald, draper, 109 High street

Webster Frederick, hair dresser, Trinity street Winter John William, Mermaid P.H. 56 High street

Webster 'fhomas, hair dresser, SA, Joy street Woods Francis James, wine & spirit merchant, Strand

Welch Wm. umbrella maker & chimney sweeper, Queen st Woollen Francis John, watch maker, Queen street

Welch William, jun. cutler, Azes lane Woollacott Jane (Mrs.), pa-wnbroker, Paige's lane

Westacott Charles, ironmonger, so Boutport street Woolway John! carriage builder, The.Square

Westacott Geor~·e, shopkeeper, Litchdon street Worth Elizabeth (Mrs.), pawnbroker, Green lane

Whaley Charles Henry, manager National Provincial Bank Wrefford George, machinist, Newport road, Newport

of England, Cross street 'Wright Arthur John, inspector of weights & maasures,

Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co. sewing machines Devon county, Castle street

{Nicholas Bale, manager), 86 Boutport street Wyllis Henry, fried fish dealer, Queen street

·white George & Son, boot & shoe makers, 105 Boutport st Yeo Dennis & Co. wholesale grocers &c. Quay place

White John Lee, boot & shoe maker, 88 High street Yeo John, Ebberley Arms P.H. Bear street

White Jn. Thos. musical instrument warehouse; 84 High st Yeo Samuel, brewer & maltster, Boutport street

Whitefield Eliza (Miss), dress maker, Boutport street Yeo William, butcher, 7 Butcher's row

Williams Henry Redmore, wholesale & retail furnishing & Youings William & Sons, statuary masons, Bear street

general ironmonger &sewing machine agent (ArthurJohn Youings Frank, tobacconist, 57 Boutport street

Cox, manager), 10 & 100 High street Young John D. & Son, iron founders &c. Silver street

Williams William Charles, fancy dealer, n & 12 High street

BEAFORD, anciently called" Beauford," from the ford M.A. canon of Westminster, and the Right Hon. Sir Thomas

over the river Torridge, is a parish and village, on the road Dyke Acland hart. P.C., D.L., J.P. of Killerton. are land-
from Torrington to Exeter, 6 miles south-east from Tarring- owners. The rest of the land is held by various small
ton station on the North Devon branch of the London and owners ; the land is all freehold. The soil is loamy ; · the
South Western railway, in the Northern division of the subsoil is a schistous rock, with occasional upper stratum of
county, South Shebbear hundred, Torrington petty sessional clay. The crops are chiefly wheat and barley, with a little

division, union and county court district, rural deanery of oats. The acreage is 3,203; rateable value, £2,232; the
Torrington, archdeaconry of Barnstaple and diocese of population in 1891 was 494.
Exeter. The church of All Saints is a building- of stone in WOOLLEIGH BARTON is a manor, 2 miles from the village,
the Decorated style, consisting of chancel, nave, south aisle, in the extreme north part of the parish, belonging to The
south porch and a western tower with spire containing 3 Right Hon. Sir T. D. Acland hart. and containing between
bells ; the first is inscribed " Plebs ois plaudit ut me tarn 300 and 400 acres : there are some remains here' of an
sepius audit;" the second" Est michi collatum IHS istud ancient chapel in the Early English style: the property,
nomen amatum ; '' both in old English lettering ; the tenor, now in the occupation of Mr. William Leverton, is pleas-
dated 1720, weighs 6 cwt. and 3 qrs. : the front is ancient, ingly diversified with river and woodland scenery.
and there is some good carving in the roof: the church was UPCOTT, a farm in the east of the parish, the propertvand
restored and re-seated and the windows re-glazed in 1879, now (1893) in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Webber Snell,
under the direction of Messrs. Price and Wooller, architects, has remained in the possession of the Snell family for 123
of Weston-super-Mare, a new stone pulpit, chancel screen, years; there was anciently an attached chapel, of which
lectern and reading desk being also erected at a cost of however there are now no traces.
about £1,300~ the Upcott aisle was restored at the expense WoODHOUsE, together with GRHAT and LITTLE WARHAM,
of T. W. Snell esq.; the altar cloth and chancel fittings form a farm on the west side of the parish, belonging to the
were given by the Rev. C. W. Fnrse M:.A. canon of West- Rev. C. W. Furse H. A. and are in the occupation of Mr.
minster; there is a monument to John Sing, of Clement's Arthur Knapman. The owner of the manor at one time
Inn, London, 1667, and Thomas Sing, of Warham, 1692; I resided in Woodhouse, though there never was any
aml a tablet to Margaret, wife of Hugh Mill, a former rector manorial house belonging to it : this property, at some
of this church, x686: over the south porch is an ancient sun points overlooking the river 'forridge, affords numerous
dial : there are 300 sittings : the old stocks still remain in fine prospects.
the churchyard. The register dates from the year 1653· KIVERLEIGH is a hamlet one mile north.
The living is a rectory, average tithe rent-charge £18s, net PosT & M. 0. 0., S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office
yearly value £224, with 6o acres of glebe and residence, in (Railway Sub-Office. Letters should have R.S.O. N.
the gift of the Rev. Charles Wood B.A. rector of Clapton, Devon added). Thos. Westcott, postmaster. Letters
Bristol, and held since 1877 by the Rev. Henry James received at .6.20 a.m. ; dispatched at 6.52 p.m. The
Marshall M. A. of St. John's College, Cambridge. There is nearest telegraph office is at Torrington
a Baptist chapel, with Sunday school attached, and a Bible A School Board of 5 members was formed March 30, 1882;
Christian chapel. An endowment of Cooksworthy, value W. Heard, clerk to the board
£12 xos. yearly, left by the Lady Havisia de Redvers to a Board School (mixed), erected with master's house in 187o,
clerk here for ever, has since been enjoyed by the parish on a site presented by Miss Arnold, for 133 children;
clerks of this place. The Rev. Charles Wellington Furse average attendance, 70; Wm. Hy. Hallett-Knott, master

Chamberlain Frank Wm. Abbott's hill Heard Elizabeth (Mrs. ),grocer & draper Saunders Thomas, farmer, Canns

Knapman Miss, Trevilla Heard John, blacksmith Smale Edward, mason

Marshall Rev. Hy. James M.A. Rectory HeardMary(Mrs.),Gnnsmiths'ArmsP.H Snell Susan & Sons, maltster.'l, millers

Pilgrim MajorRt.Penrose,Ureen warren Heard Silas, blacksmith (water) & farmers, Beaford mills

Westcott Mrs. Knowle cottage Heard William. builder Snell Thomas Webber, farmer & land-

COMMERCIAL. Hooper Rowland, farmer, Ramscliff owner, Upcott Barton

Ashplant William, shoe maker Isaac Thomas, shoe maker Trick William, farmer, manure manu-

Ashton John, tailor Jury Robert, wheelwright facturer (bone, potato & superphos-

Bennett Thomas, tailor Knapman Arthur, farmer, Abbott's hill phate) & steam threshing machine

Charnings Thos.farmer,SouthHarepath Leverton Wm. farmr. WoolleighBarton proprietor &c. Towell

Clarke Henry H. farmer, Pearson Luxton Francis, butcher Ware Robert, farmer, Hole

Copp Jonas, farmer, C:oombe farm Lyne John, farmer, Old Parsonage Westcott Fanny (Mrs.), Globe inn

Cornelius Elizabeth (Mrs.), farmer Miller Nathaniel, farmer, Harepath Westcott Thomas, grocer & draper,

Easterbrook Henry, carpenter & farmer Petherick Robert, builder Post office ; assistant O'verseer &

Friend Frederick, farmer PuddicombeRt.farmer,Kiverleigb manr assessor & collector of income tax

BEAWORTHY is a small village and parish, 8 miles residence, in the gift of and held since 1872 by the Rev.

south-west from Hatherleigh, with a station, called Halwill Frederick Augustus Willis M. A., LL.D. of Dublin and ad

and Beaworthy, Ii west of the village, on the Holsworthy eundem lll.A. and n.c.L. Oxford. There is a Bible Christian

branch of the London and South Western railway, in the chapel here, rebuilt in x884. The trustees of the late Ven.

Western division of the county, petty sessional division of Archdeacon Henry Woollcombe (d. 1885) are the principal
Hatherleigh, union and county court district of Okehampton, landowners. The soil is sandy and clay ; subsoil, stone.

Black Torrington east hundred, rural deanery of Okehamp- The chief crops are wheat, oats and roo1s. The acreage is

ton, arehdeaconry ot Totnes and diocese of Exeter. The 3,8o6; rateable value, £1,596 ; the population in 1891 was

church of St. Alban, restored in r87r, at a cost of [,soo, is 268.

an edifice of stone in the Early English style, consisting of PoST & M. 0. 0., S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office (near
chancel, nave, south porch and a western tower containing railway station) (Railway Sub-Office. Letters should

3 bells: there are xoo sittings. The register dates from the have R.S.O. North Devon added).-Marwood White.

year 'f759· The living is a rectory, average yearly value postmaster. Letters arrive at 5 a.m. & d1spa.tched at 7

from tit.he rent-charge £xn, with 63 acres of glebe and p.m.; no sunday delivery, but callers can have their

LEV. & CvR:X. 4.•

BE.!WORTHY. DEV'ONSHIREJ (KELLY's

letters from 7 a. m. to xo a. m. ; dispatch same time as Board School (mixed),. founded in 1877, for .t;o children~

week days. The nearest telegraph offices are at Halwill average attendance, 33 ; Waiter John Hare, master

& Beaworthy & Ashbury railway stations ·

WALL Box in village cleared at 6.5 a.m Halwell & Beaworthy Railway Stations, Frank Russell,

The place is included in the United School Board District station master •

of Halwill & Beaworthy

Adams Samuel Wm. Beaworthy house Harry Robert &Son, farmers, Tuchenor Pengelly Wm.&Hy. farmerS, Mansditch
Pyke Henry, farmer, Alderford
Medley George Webb, Winsford tower Harry John, farmer, Beamsworthy t1

"\ili'dlis Rev. Frederick Angnstns M.A., Harry John, farmer, Hole Sleeman Saml. blacksmith & cowkeepr

LL.D., D.C.L. Rectory HarryJn.shopkeeper & cowkpr.Park cot Symong J ames, farmer

COMMERCIAL. Harry Thomas, farmer, Madworthy Tickle Albany, farmer, Patchacoti

Adams Samuel William, farmer Hill John, farmer, Highean, Patchacott Tickle Evan, farmer, Patchacott

Badge Lewis, farmer, Patchacott Hunkin William, farmer, Broadmoor Voaden John & Richard, farmers, North

BaileyRd.&Walt.farmers,Beamsworthy Hutchings Danl.farmr.Beaworthy town & South Burdon

Chapman Richard, farmer, Venn J ames Richard&Harry,farmers,Coxhole Wakeham John, Broadbury imi

Crossman Francis,farmr. High.Melbury Jordan William, carpenter Westlake Susannah (:Mrs.) & George,

J<'riend Henry, farmer, Lower Melbury LuxtonWm.farmr.&shpkpr.Mt.Pleasnt millers (water), Wigdon mill
• Glass Hy. farmer, Weeks-in-the-Moor Luxton Wm.jun. farmer,Beamsworthy WhiteJames, farmer, Beaworthy town

Harris John, farmer, Pestacott Muirhead Alexander, bailiff to George Wooldridge Henry, farmer, Patchacott

Harry Ann (Mrs.) & Rhoda (Miss), Webb Medley esq. Winsford Wooldridge Jas. farmer,Summers town

farmers, Patchacott

BEER FERRIS, or BEER FERRERS, commonly called transept, with an inscription to Roger Champernowne, c.

"Beer town," is a parish and village, between the river 1449-52. The register dates from the year 1539· The
Tamar on the west and the Tavy on the east, 9 miles south living is a rectory, average tithe rent-charge £569, net
from Tavistock and 8 north-by-west from Plymouth; this yearly income £soo, including 148 acres of glebe, with

p:trish includes BEER ALSTON, formerly a parliamentary residence, in the gift of the Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe P.c.,

borough, but disfranchised by the Reform Act of 1832, and D.C.L. and held since r875 by the Rev. Frederick Thomas
now a town with about r,ooo inhabitants, 2 miles north from William Wintle M.A. of Magdalen College, Oxford, and
the village of Beer Ferris ; Beer Ferris is in the Western domestic chaplain to the Earl of Mount-Edgcnmbe. The
division of the county, Roborough hundred, Tavistock petty chapel of ease of the Holy Trinity at Beer Alston, erected in
sessional division, union and county court district, rural r848 1 is a building of stone, con-sisting of chancel, with
deanery of Tavistock, archdeaconry of Totnes and diocese of vestry, nave, transepts, west porch, and a turret containing
Exeter. There is a station here, and also one at Bear Alston, one bell. There is a Bible Christian chapel at Beer Ferris;
on the Plymouth, Devonport and South Western Junction and Bible Christian, Wesleyan, Free Methodi<>t and Congre-
railway. The church of St. Andrew, chiefly erected in 1243 gational chapels at Beer Alston. The North Tamar, the
by Sir William Ferrers, is a capacious building of unwrought Tamar Valley and the South Ward Silver Lead mines are in
stone iu the Middle Pointed style, but with successive this parish, but are not now worked. The Earl of Mount·

additions of a Perpendicular and Debased character, and Edgcumbe P.c., D.C.L. is lord of the manor and chief land-

consists of chancel and nave, both with south aisle, transepts, owner. The soil is loamy; subsoil, clay and slate. Large
south porch with parvise, and an embattled western tower, quantities of fruit are produced here, especially black
with four pinnacles and containing 6 bells, all cast by 1., C. cherries, known locally as mazards. The chief crops beside

and W. Pennington, in 1775, and hung in three tiers: in the fruit are wheat, barley and oats. The area is 5,865 acres;
chancel is an altar-tomb with the cross-legged effigy of a rateable value, £7,759 ; the population in 1891 was r,gr1.
knight in chain mail, wearing a long surcoat, and bearing a Sexton, Thomas Palmar.
shield, and alongside the effigy of a lady in flowing robes; PosT OFFICE, Beer Ferris.-Mrs. MaryElizabeth Fuge, sub-
these figures are assumed to represent Sir William de postmistress. Letters arrive from Beer Alston R.S.O.
l<'erariis or Ferrers and his wife, the founders or rebuilders 7.40 a.m.; dispatched at 6.5 p.m. The nearest money
of 1.he cburch; above the tomb rises a lofty triangular- order & telegraph office is at Beer Alston. Postal orders
headed canopy, richly crocketed and inclosing a feathered are issued here, but not cashed
arch; on either side are tall foliaged pinnacles: in the north PosT, T. 0. & M. 0. 0., S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office,
transept is a low arch, with very good mouldings, and the Beer Alstou (Railway Sub-Office. Letters should have

effigy of a knight, finely executed: here also is a large high R.S.O, Devon).-William Luxmore, sub-postmaster.
tomb of Purbeck marble, of the late Transitional period; Letters arrive at 6 a.m. & 3· 30 p.m. ; dispatched at 12.25,
the panelled sides bear shields within wreaths, and the 5.40 & 7.20 p.m
upper slab exhibits the matrix of a marginal inscription ; SCHOOLS : -
this tomb is conjectured to be that of Rob&rt, 2nd Baron National, Beer Alston (boys), built in 1853, for uo children;
Willoughby de Broke, ob. 1522: the east window is enriched average attendance, 78; Harry E. Richardson, master
with ancient stained glass, replaced in 1871, and comprising National (mixed), Beer Ferris, for 6o children; average
kneeling figures of Sir William Ferrers and Isota his wife; attendance, 45; Miss Beatrice Jarvis, mistress
the knight holds a church in his hands, and over his head is Sir John Maynard's, Beer Alston (girls & infants), was
the inscription" WILLS FEREYS ME FECIT;" below are the founded by Sir John Maynard, serjeant-at-law, born at
shields of Ferrers and Carminow : on l\lay 28th, r82r, Tavistock in r6o2, & distinguished as one of the prosecutors
Charles A. Stothard F.s.A. while copying these figures, fell of Strafford & Laud; he was M.P. for Beer Alstonin 1661,
from a ladder and was killed ; his remains were interred in & died October gth, 1690 : the endowment is now applied
the churchyard immediately below the window: the font to school purposes: the school will hold 150 children'
is very ancient, and the bench ends and ceilings bear the average attendance, rog ; Miss Elizabeth Ann Wilmot,
shield of Ferrers, with a curious augmentation of five · mistress
rudders in bend sinister : there are 281 sittings : the RAILWAY STATIONS :-
entrance to the churchyard is through an old lych gate; in Beer Ferris, John Helson, station master
tho churchyard is an ancient slab, formerly in the north Beer Alston, Jt'rederick Ernest Field, station master

Beer Ferris. Proctor Oliver, farmer, fruit grower & Rowe William Victor, Barn

I'roctor Miss tax collector Stansbury Mrs
Wintle Rev.Fdk.Thos.Wm M.A.[rector]
Wintle. Rev. Frederick Thomas B.A. Rosveare John Williarns,farmer & fruit Ward Daniel, Hewton

[carate], Rectory grower, Shutcombe farm · COMMERCIAL,

COMMERCIAL. Rowe George, farmer, Well Ball Samuel, boatman

Balkwell George Elliott, blacksmith & Sanders Samuel, farmer Bate William, farmer
shopkeeper
Trevethan Joseph, farmer, Beer Bartou Brighton Henry Nelson &Son, farmers,
Brealey Samuel, wheelwright
Cudlip John, baker & Stone Collins & Goldstreet
Cudlip Mary (Mrs.), market gardener
Fuga James, Plou<?:h inn Walters Frederick, farmer, HalwelJ Brighton George, farmer, Buttspill
Jt'uge William, shopkeeper
Gale John, farmer, Gnatham Whiting Alfred, carrier Brighton George Henry, Victoria hotel
Hallet James, farmer, Ley
Hamley William, grocer & baker · Beer Alston. Brown Ambrose, mason
Ha.mley Wm. Baskerville, timber mer
L11.ngman Samuel, farmer, Newhouse Ball Samuel, jun Brown Elizabeth (Mrs.), shopkeeper
OliverJohn, farmer, New parkJ Capron T. W. Ward house
l'aynter William, shopkeeper Ohing Thomas J,P. Mount Tamar Channon Charlotte (Mrs.), farmerr
Croft Silas Woodley, Rumleigh house
Hill Rowland Lockbridge ,
Nall Rev. Waiter [Congregationalist]
Pagen Fletcher, Tamar view Channon John, farmer, Little Gawton
Reed Augustus Keppel Joseph
Rickard J oseph Chubb John, farmer, Grove cottage

Clark John Pavey, temperance hotel

ClatworthyRichard, farmer,North Hoo~

Cola Richard, farmer, Leaches

Cole Thomas, shoe maker

Cook Edmund, shopkeeper

DIRECTORY.] DEVONSHffiE. BERRY NARBOR.

Creber Richard, farmer, Whit.som Langman Thomas, farmer, Slimeford Roberts Elizabeth tMiss),frmr. Hewton

Creber William, farmer, Weir quay Langman William, farmer, Furze hill Robins John, butcher

Curner William, mason LaviB John, shopkeeper Rowe Oliver, farmer, Helston

Dawes Thomas, farmer, Hillwell Lawry Ellen (Mrs.), baker Rowe Richard, farmer, Pbilley

Da.wes Thomas, jun. shopkeeper Lawry Thomas, shopkeeper Rule Richard, farmer, Wottons

Dennis James, fruit grower, Cotta Liilecrapp John, blacksmith Sherrell John, farmer

Dodd William, farmer Lillicrap Richard, baker Skewes Samuel George, chemist

Down James, shoe maker Lovis Selina (Mrs.), shopkeeper Sleep James, shoe maker

Eastwick William & Son, fruit growers Maddeford Richard, tailor Sleep John, shoe maker

Eswick William, shopkeeper ' Maker John, butcher ~leep Joseph, insurance agent

Foot Jane (Mrs.), shopkeeper Maker Thirza. (Miss), shopkeeper SmaleJn.tea gardens&pleasure grounds

Gill William, Tamar hotel, Hole's hole Martin Thomas, farmer, Rumleigh SmithMa.ry(Mrs. ),EdgcumbeArms P.ll

Geek William Nicholas, drapr.& grocer Matthews Robert, farmer, Down Sobey Henry, watch maker

German William, farmer, North ward Mill Edward, farmer, Cleve Sprague Charles, seedsman

German William, farmer, South Birch Oates Charles, shoe maker Spurr Richard, farmer, Hole

Goodman William, shopkeeper Paynter Thomas, butcher Spurrell Henry, tailor & draper

Guest George, farmer,LowerBirch frm Paynter William, farmer, Batten Spnrrell William, farmer, Anderton

Halls Alfred Thomas, saddler Perkins John, farmer, South ward Squance William, fruit grower

Hamlyn Freeman, farmr. Gt.Braunder Polkinghorne Richard, fruit grower Toll James, nurseryman

HatchStephen,coal mer.&livery stables Pugsley Elizabeth (Mrs.), shopkeeper Vinecombe William Henry, butcher

Hill Rowland, surgeon Reddicliff James, shopkeeper Wakely Robert, Commercial inn

Jackson Septimus, farmer & fruit Reed Augustus Keppel Joseph, surgeon Ward Daniel, steward to the Earl of

grower, Clamock & physician L.R.C.P. Edin. & public Mount Edgcnmbe, Hewton

Jago Alfred, basket maker, Holes bole vaccinator & medical officer, Beer Waycott Rosa (:\Irs. ), farmer, Hewton

James Mary Ann(Mrs.),miller (water), Ferris district, Tavistock union Westlake Thos. brick maker, Rumleigh

Deham bridge Rich James, farmer, Beer Alston down Westlake William, wheelwright

James William, Passage House inn Rich John, farmer, Easonage Weville John, shopkeeper

• Lane William, farmer, Lower Rumleigh Richards Jas. blacksmith & shopkeeper Wilcocks Henry Thomas, carpenter

Langman Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper Richards John, carpenter Wilcocks Mary (Ml's.), shopkeeper

Langman James, dairyman Rickard Joseph, farmer Williams George, shopkeeper & carrier

Langman Jn. Hy.farmer,Woollacombe Rickard Wilham, fruit grower,Denham Woodford Louisa (Mrs.), Cornish

LangmanRobert, farmer, Leigh Rickard William,farmer& frmtgrower, Arm.s F.H •

Langman Samuel, farmer, Collytown Marythorne
BE•LSTONE is a parish and village, near the old road college, Cambridge, who resides at Barton House. The

from Exeter to Cornwall, on the verge of Dartmoor Forest, Wesleyan chapel, erected in x89o, will seat about xzo

near the river Taw, zi miles south-east from Okehampton persons : the old chapel is now used as a Sunday school.

station on the main line of the London and South Western Rockside, the property and residence of John Byres-Leake

railway, 10 south-east from Hatherleigh and 21 west from esq. is pleasantly situated on an eminence commanding

Exeter, in the Western division of the county, Black Tor- picturesque views of the river Taw, as well as of" Caw-

rington hundred, petty sessional division of Hatherleigh, sand," and other Dartmoor beacons. Simon Peter Brendon

Okehampton union and county court district, rural deanery Newcombe esq. of Okebampton is lord of two-thirds and

of Okehampton, archdeaconry of Totnes and diocese of the Rev. Matthew B. G. R. Lucas M. A. is lord of the remain-

Exeter. 'fhe church of the Annunciation is an ancient ing third. S. P. B. Newcombe and Mr. George Glanfield are

building of granite, in the Norman and Early English the principal landowners. J. C. Kingdon esq. of Dunsford

styles, consisting of chancel, nave of five bays, south aisle, and 'f. H.eddaway esq. have estates here. The soil is loam ;

north porch and an embattled western tower with pinnacles, the subsoil is shale. The chief crops are oats and grass.

containing 5 bells, all cast in 1761; an ancient stone, bear- The acreage is I,ooo; rateable value, £1,248 ; the popula-

ing a circle and cross, found in x861 under some steps tion in 1891 was 181.

leading to the former vestry, is now placed in the south Parish Clerk, John Kelly.

wall of the rectory garden : the chnrch was partly restored PRESTECOTT is a hamlet, I mile north.

in 1855 and completed in 188x at a cost of £7oo, raised by SuB-PosT O:.·FrcF.-CharlesArscott,sub-postmaster. Cleared.

subscriptions: the communion plate includes a chalice and at 6.20 p.m. Letters by foot post at 7.20 a.m. through

paten dated 1713: there are 85 sittings. The register dates Okehampton, which is the nearest telegraph office; the

from the year 1553, but is decayed and very irregular; nearest money order office is at Sticklepath. Postal

some por~n of tne registers was destroyed by fire about orders al'e issued here, but not paid

IBxo. Thelivingisarectory, averagetitherent-charge£87, 1 The place contributes two members to the United Schooi

net yearly value £77, including 75 acres of glebe, with Board district of Sampford Courtenay & Honeycburch

residence, in the gift of and held since x886 by the Rev. The children of this parish attend the Board school at

Matthew Benj. George Reed Lucas M.A. of Corpus Christi Sticklepath

Birch Arthur J.P Bowden John, blacksmith Isaac John J. Page, farmer, East lake
Byres-Leake John, Rockside Brock William, stone mason
James The Misses Gillard Martba(Miss),girls' & boys' schl Pike Saml. farmer, Rectory Glebe farm
Lucas Rev. Matthew Benjamin Geol'ge Gillard William, farmer Pike William, farmer
Glanfield George, farmer & landowner,
Reed M.A. [rector], Barton house Reddaway John, farmer, Lees
Reddaway Robert, Town Living West lake Reddaway William~ New inn, & stor.e
West Charles John, Copper bill Glanfield George, jun. assistant over-
mason; also private apartments
coMMERCIAL. seer, West lake Westaway Henry. farmer, Prestecott
Gratton Wm. Thos.farmer,Brinnamoor
Arscott Charles, apartments, & post off Wood Bros. millers (water) [letters

addressed Sticklepath, Okehampton]

BERRY N ARBOR is a parish and village, on an in 1887 was new roofed at the expen!!e of Mrs. Basset, anrl

eminence about 3~'miles east from Ilfracombe, on the road the chancel was restored in x88g: there are sittings for 300
to Combmartin and overlooking the Cove of that name, in persons: the lycb gate on the south side of the churchyard
the North Western division of the county, Braunton hundred was erected in I671. The register dates from the year 1540.

and petty sessional division, Barnstaple union and county The living is a rectory, average tithe rent-charge £426, nl't
court district, rural deanery of Sherwell, archd.eaconry of yearly value £480, including 125 acres of glebe, With resi-
Barnstaple and diocese of Exeter. The roads in this parish deuce, in the gift of trustees, and held since x885 by the Rev.
are rugged and the farmhouses much scattered. The Reginald Churchill. Here is a Congregational chape!.

church of flt. Peter is an ancient edifice of stone, in the Nor- John JewP.ll D.D. Bishop of Salisbury, I559·7I, was born at
man, Early English and Perpendicular styles, consisting of Bowden farm, in this parish, May 24th, 1522; in 1562 he
chancel, nave, south aisle, south porch and a very fine em- published his well-known" Apology for the Church of Bug-

battled western tower of Perpendicular date, So feet in land." and in 1567 and 1569 a "Defence of the Apology;''
height, with pinnacles, containing a clock and six bells: he died at Monkton Farley, Wilts, 21st Sept. 1571. The
the chancel and nave are Norman and Early English, and annual "revel" is held the first Sunday after St. Peter's
thesouthaislePerpendicular: inthechurcharemonuments day. Near the chul'ch is the old manor-house, originally
to the Berry and Narbert families: the stained east window, built in the reign of Edward IV.; part of the front, including
erected in 1861, is a memorial to Samuel Thomas Slade the porch, was taken down in 188g, and the porch has been
Gully and W. A. Slade Gully u.A.: there is also a stained re-erected at Westaway. near Barnstaple; the exterior was

window in the south aisle, erect-ed in 1883 to Miss Basset, of formerly ornamented with shields of arms of the Plantage-
Watermouth Castle! in the vestry is an engraved portrait net, Bonville and other families, and elaborate carved work,
of Bishop Jewell, presented to the church by the Rev. Aubrey all of which has been removed to Watermouth Castle, the
Townsend B.D. in 1861 : the church is supposed to have seat of Mr~. Basset, lady of the manor and principal land-

been built in the 16th century ; it was repaired in x862, and owner, an embattled mansion of stone, erected about :r825

54 BERRY NARBOR. DEVONSHIRE. (JrELLY'S

and delightfully situated on an eminence sheltered by woods Parish Clerk, William Hicks. 'T '
and overlooking the Bristol Channel. Immediately below
POST & T. 0.-William Hicks, sub-postmaster. Letters
is a picturesque cove, which, at high water, presents the
appearance of an inland lake. The soil is light ; subsoil, through Ilfracombe, received at 9·35 a.m.; dispatched
gravel. The chief crops are oats and barley ; a great por-
tion of the land is pasture. The area is 4,958 acres; rate- at 5 p.m. The nearest money order office is at Comb..

able value, £5 161 ; the population in 1891 was 652. martin. Postal orders are issued here, but not paid.

National School (mixed), erected in 1847, to hold 15d

children; average attendance,9o; Chas.Edwd.Clifts,mast

(Marked thus • receive letters through Clogg Richard, farmer, Lower Lee Buxtable Richard, farmer, Symonses

Combmartin.] CorneyPrudence{Mrs.),farmr.Moles fm Irwin Williarn, farmer, Ettiford

Basset Chas.Hy. J.P.Watermouth castle Crocombe Thomas, farmer, Bowden fm Jewell John, mille'r (water), Berry mills

Basset Lieut. Waiter Bassett, Water- Cutcliffe Charles & Son, farmers, Hill- Lancey Phillip, shopkeeper

mouth castle cott Barton *Lewis John, farmer, Stowford

Basset Mrs. Watermouth castle *Darch John, farmer, Indicknowl Lewis Richard, farm bailiff to C. H.

ChurchillRev.Reginald[rector],Rectory Delbridge John, farmer, Rowes 'Basset esq. Watermouth cottage

Slade-Gully Mrs. Berry Narbor cottage Delbridge William, farmer Leworthy John, blacksmith

*Snell Michael, Leigh house Gear James, farmer, Henstridge farm Ley Thomas, carpenter

Snell Mrs. Woodland house *Hancock John, farmer, Blurridge *Nott Abraham, farmer, Yellaton

COMMERCIAL. Hancock Richard, tailor Perrin Thomas, farmer, Hill farm

Allin Josepb, shopkeeper & blacksmith, BancockWm.Hy.coach bldr.&wheelwrt Pethrick Philip, farmer, South Lee

Berrydown Barding Samuel, blacksmith Richards Benj. farmer, Mammon's f-rmn

Berry George, farmer, Hodges farm Hicks James, mason RichardsThos.farmer,East Haggington

*Berry Thomas, farmer, Bodstone *Hicks Thomas, shopkeeper *Toms Francis, farmer, Yetland

Bowden Joseph, farmer, Sloley's farm Hicks William, tailor, Post office Westcott James, farmer, Hodges

Bowden Samuel, farmer, Rowes farm Hookway Geo.Hy.farmer,Home Barton White John, wheelwright. Berry down

Bray William, Globe P.H. & carpenter Hunt Humphrey, farmer, Ruggaton White Richard, farmer, Smithson

*Chugg Richard, farmer, Thornland Huxtable Edwin, boot maker White William, farmer, Bemster

*Chugg Thomas, farmer, Brinscott *Huxtable James, farmer, Well Willis Thomas, farmer, South Lee

Clatwortby Richard, farmer, North Lee Huxtable Joseph, farmer, Berry down Willis Thomas, jun. farmer, Newberry

BERRY POMEROY is a parish and village on the deuce and 3 acres of glebe, in the gift of the Duke of

east bank of the river Dart, 2 miles east from Totnes station Somerset, and held since 1861 by the Rev. Arthur Joseph

on the South Devon section of the main line of the Great Everett M.A. of Clare College, Cambridge. About a mile

Western railway and 7 south-west from Torquay, in the north-east of the parish church, situated on an eminence

Southern division of the county, hundred of Haytor, petty above a tributary of the Hems and densely surrounded with

sessional division of Stanborough and Coleridge, union and woods, are the ruins of the ancient castle of the Pomeroys,

county court district of 'l'otnes, rural deanery and arch- originally erected, it is said, by Ralph de la Pomeroy, who

deaconry of Totnes and diocese of Exeter. BRIDOETOWN, a received this manor at the Conquest; the principal portion

hamlet I mile west, is included in the borough of Totnes of the existing ruins formed part of a splendid mansion begun

and connected with it by a stone bridge of three arches. by the Protector Somerset, who became possessor of the

The church of St. Mary, built by the Pomeroys, is an estate on the confiscation of the property of Sir Thomas

ancient edifice of stone, chiefly in the Perpendicular style, Pomeroy in 1549 ; the buildings formed the north and east

but with remains of Early English and Decorated work, sides of a quadrangle (the west side never having been

consisting of chancel, nave, aisles, south porch and an em- completed) and were erected at a cost of £2o,ooo; the rooms

battled western tower containing 4 bells, dated respectively were numerous and splendid, and the dining room, in par-

:z635, 1829, 1750 and 1607: in the north wall of the chancel ticular, was adorned with figures in alabaster and a mag-

is an altar tomb under a groined and canopied arch; the nificent chimney-piece of marble, elaborately wrought; the

sides are panelled in quatrefoils, some of which have shields principal portion of interest is the gatehouse, which bears

displaying the emblems of the Crucifixion; at the back of the the arms of the Pomeroys, and some towers connected with

arch are matrices of 4 kneeling effigies, 4 children and 4 it ; but the whole structure is now thickly overgrown with

shields, and two other carved shields of Pomeroy and ivy, and lofty trees have arisen within it. Bound's charity

Pomeroy impaling Denzell; this tomb commemorates Sir of £7o a year is for distribution to the poor. The Duke of

Richard Pomeroy kt. ob. I50I, and Elizabeth (Denzell), his Somerset is lord of the manor and impropriator of the great

wife: the east window of this aisle exhibits the arms of tithes, commuted at £4oo a year. 'fhe principal land-

Pomeroy, Ralegh and Beaumont: in the north aisle is a owners are the Duke of Somerset and Sir George Sheraton

monument in the Elizabethan style, to Sir Edwardt;eymour Baker hart. of 18 Cavendish road, St. John's Wood, I,ondon

bart. grandson of the Protector Somerset, ob. 11 Ap. 1613, N w. 'fhe soil is various; the chief crops are wheat, bar-

his wife, Elizabeth (Champernowne), and eleven children : lay and roots. The area is 4• no acres; rateable value,

in the chancel is a memorial tablet to the Rev. John Prince, ,£8,o21; the population in 1891 was 1,073·

au.thor ~f "The ~or~hies of Devon" and 42 years vicar ~?f WICKABOROUGH is a hamlet 2! miles north-by-east.

this parish, who died m 1723, and on the floor of the nave IS Parish Clerk Richard Avery
a. brass inscription to Henry Dypforde, ob. 14 Oct. 1590, and Sexton Sam~el Bow.
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Elizabeth, his wife : the foliaged capitals of the piers on the ' Totne~, .. nearest money order
nort h side incorporate scrolls bearing tthheenraembeusildofin7gpoefrstohniss Letters through which IS the &
and their wives who contributed to te!~graph office, arrive at 7 a.m. & 5 p.m. Letters for

part of the church: the church also retains a fine wood '\\ Ickaborough through Newton Abbot

screen: the south porch is groined and the bosses have the LETTER BoxEs.-Village, cleared at 8.55 a. m. & 6 p.m. ;
Pomeroy arms: in 1879 the interior was thoroughly restored sunday, II a. m.; True street, 9.10 a.m. & 6.15 p.m.;

at a cost of about £3,oooand has2oosittings The register sunday, 11.15 a.m
dates from the year 1602. 'Ihe living is a vicarage, average Parochial School (mixed), built in x874, for 90 children;

tithe rent-charge £319, net yearly value £28o, with resi- average attendance, ss; Miss Jones, mistress

Barran Charles, Berry house COMMERCIAL. Hunt William, farmer, Longcombe

Bennitt Pynson Wilmot, Pomeroy ldge Bryant John Henry, blacksmith, Long- Maddicott Jn.farmr.HigherLongcombe

Everett Rev. Arthur Joseph M.A. Vicar- combe cross Maye Wm. farmer, Great Court farm

age Clarke Jas.Browne,frmr.Wickaborough Mortimer William, farmer, Bourton •

Jellicoe Palmer, Loventor house Coaker John, farmer, Afton Parnell 'fhos.Robt. farmer, Longcombe

May Vice-Admiral Charles Henry, Wes- Dugdale Hy. farmer,Middle Longcombe Robins SarahAnn (Mrs. ),dairy,Fleet ml

ton house Evans William, farmer, Shadrick Underhay Richard, farmer, Netherton

Michelmore Alfred, True Street cottage Fletcher Charles, thatcher, Berry lodge Venning John, shopkeeper

Nugent Edwin Furneaux Francis, farmer, Berry Barton Warren Andrew, farmer, Weston

Tolht William Mills J.P. Highlands l<'urneauxLawrenceWm.farmer, Weston

BICKINGTON is a parish and village on the road from lar date, with 4 pinnacles and containing 5 bells: the church

Ashburton to Exeter, 3 miles north-east from Ashburton was thoroughly restored in x884 at a cost of £1,250; the

terminal station of the Ashburton branch of the Great organ was also reconstructed at the same time : there are

Western railway, and 4 north-west from Newton Abbot, 200 sittings. The register dates from the year 1603. The

in the Mid division of the county, Newton Abbot union, living, until 1861 a chapelry attached to Ashburt.on, is a
county court district of Newton Abbot, Teignbridge hundred vicara~e, gross yearly value £222, with residence, built in

and petty sessional division, rural deanery of Moreton, t885, m the gilt of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter, and

archdeaconry of Totnes and diocese of Exeter. The church, held since 1864 by the Rev. William Smith M. A. of JesuS'

dedicated (as appears from the will of John Ferris, xo Oct. College, Cambridge. Here is a Wesleyan chapel, built in

1545) to St. Nicholas, is an ancient building of stone, in the x885. There is a charity of £2 yearly left by B. Barron,

Perpendicular style, consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle, distributed o)l Christmas day: a sum of zos. yearly was

south porch and an embattled western tower of Perpendicu.. also left by the late Robtrt Sltinn~r. There is no manor.

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JDIRECTORY. DEVONSHIRE. r BICKLEIGH. fjfj

The principal owners of the land are Messrs. J. W. F .. and • received from Newton Abbot at 5·4-5 a.m.; dispatched at;

.J. Bickford, Messrs. Willcocks, Plymouth, and J. H. 7.20 & l)n sundays at 2.45 p.m. The nearest money 1

Foaden, Ashburton, Wrigwell having been held by the order & telegraph office is at Ashburton. Postal orders

Bickfords for 6oo years. The soil varies ; subsoil, slate and are issued here, but not paid
us ;trapp rock. '}:h~ aJ,"ea is 11913 acres ; rateable value, £2J WALL LETT;E~ Box (Boone Hill) cleared at 6.25 p.m. week

lthe population in 1891 was 230. days only

Sexton, John Chudleigh. , . Parish School (mixed), to hold 70 children; average attend- ·

Post' 0FFICR•...,...-James Willcocks, sub-postmaster. Letters ance, 54; Miss Josephine Couch, mistress .

.Bickford Misses, Prince cottage Bickford John, farmer, Wrigwell Harris John, farmer, Lurcombe

.Murch Henry, Lee villa , Bickford John William F.farmer,Barton Northway Henry, earthenware dealer

Smith Rev. William M.A. [vicar} Bond James, farmer, Yeo ShinnerEdwin,farmer, Lower Herebe1e

CO!IIMERCIAL. Bridgman George,shopkeeper & farmer, Smerdon John, shoe maker

.Badcock John, farmer, Gale Love lane Wheaton & Clifford (Thomas Johns,

Barber Charles, farmer, Chipley Christophers Henry, wheelwright manager), flock manufacturers

IBeavis James, farmer & assistant over- Counter Thomas, Halfway House :P.H Willcocks James, carpenter, Post office

seer, Farlicombe Craggs Wm. farmer, Higher Herebere Willcocks William, Jolly Sailor P.H. &

.Bickford Henry Harris, farmer, Combe Harris John, farmer, East burn farmer

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HIGH BICKINGTON is a parish and village, 3 miles beautiful scenery of the neighbourhood. Here are Baptist

:south-west from Portsmouth Arms station on the North and Bible Christian chapels. The charities are of [.10

Devon branch of the London and South Western railway, yearly value. The Pincombe trustees, who are lords of the

• 8 from Great Torrington and 9 south from Barnstaple, in manor, and Robert Greenwood Penny, are the chief land-
the Northern division of the county, hundred of North Taw- owners. The Sycamores, the property of the Rev. E. R.

ton, petty sessional division, union and county court Yerburgh M.A. rector, is the residence of General Percy

-district of Torrington, rural deanery of Torrington, arch· Fortescne Gardiner ; Seckington belongs to Francis Baring

.deaeonry of Barnstaple and diocese of Exeter. A tributary Short esq. .J.P. of Bickham Kenn; Little Silver to Capt. Fo.r.
<Jf the river Taw runs through the parish. The church of D. Barton: other owners are Henry Mallet Veale esq.

.St. Mary is a building of stone in the Perpendicular style, Passaford; Mr. W. Pincombe, Mr. George Webber, of Bur-

..consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle, south transept, south rington, the Hon. Mark G. K. Rolle D.L., .J.P. of Bicton, and

porch and an embattled tower, with pinnacles, containing a Mr. Case. The soil is heavy; subsoil, clay. The chief crops

.dock and 6 bells, all cast in 1753 except the first, which are oats and barley. The acreage is 4,194; rateable value,

<lates from 1827: the chancel retains a. piscina and 3 cano- ;[,2,620; the population in 1891 was 583.

pied sedilia, and the east window is stained: ~n the south Parish Clerk, Richard Bending.
-transept, now used as a vestry, part of the staircase to the ,
rood loft is still existing: there is a font of Norman date, Pos~ & M, 0. 0., S. B. & Annmty & Insurance Office.-:-Wm.
and the south doorway, which is of the same period, has a RIC~ards, sub-:postmaster. Letters t~rough Chulmle1gh by
-:Stoup: some good carved woodwork also remains: there are mat. cart, received at 8 r;; a ..m.; dispatch~d at 5-~5 p.m.

300 sittings. The register of baptisms and burials dates The nearest telegraph office IS at Umberle1gh statiOn

from the year 1707; marriages, I754· The living is !1. National Endowed School (mixed), built in 1856, & enlarged

..rectory, tithe rent-charge £450, average £342, gross yearly in 1874, to hold 135 children; average attendance, 95;

value £6oo, net £520, including 170 acres of glebe, with Waiter Ham, master ; Mrs. Harriett Bending, sewing

-residence, in the gift of and held since 1887 by the Rev. mistress: the school has an endowment of £so a year
Edmond Rochfort YerburghB.A. of Magdalene College,Cam- awarded.in 1855 by a decree of the Court of Chancery, out

bridge. The rectory, l!. substantial modern residence, with of the Pincombe trust estates, as an endowment for educa..

well- wooded grounds, is situated on an eminence overlook- tion in this school in the principles of the Established

.ing the Taw Valley, which affords an extensive view of the Church .

Barton Capt. F. D. Little Silver Down John, carpenter Patt William, farmer, Crispin

Gardiner Genl. Percy Fortescue, The Down William, farmer, Southwood Peake John, shopkeeper

Sycamores Dunn Samuel, farmer, Great Deptford Pedler George, carpenter

Penny Robert Greenwood, Nether grove Eastmond James, farmer, Shutley Pickard James, farmer, Dadland

.Skynner Thomas Gt!rman William, farmer, Middle wood Pidler Richard, miller (water)

Yerburgh Rev. Edmond Rochfort B. A. Gooding Henry & Sons, shopkeepers Rawle John, veterinary surgeon

Rectory Hall Edwin, farmer, Greatley Richards Wm. shoe maker, Post office

COMMERCIAL. Harris Eli, farmer, Weir marsh Richards William Henry, shoe maker

:Beer John, blacksmith & shopkeeper Harris James, farmer, Lee Slee Bernard, farmer, Libbiton

::Bird Noah, stone mason· Heaman William, grocer & blacksmith Slee John, butcher

Boundy Thomas, farmer, South Hele Jones Richard, farmer, Lee Barton Squire Arthur, farmer, Witherhill

<Jhugg William, farmer, Vauterhill Kelly James, tailor Taunton James, farmer, High downs

<Joates John, butcher Manning Wm. asst.overseer,Broadwood Tucker Jn. corn dlr. &farmer,Deptford

c.ColeJohn&Saml.frmrs.Parsonagefrm MayneRobert,stonemason Tucker Nathaniel, Black Horse P.H. &

.Cole Bernard, shopkeeper Miller Josiah, Ebberley Arms P.H. & cattle dealer

Cole Joseph, farmer, Snape cattle dealer Turner William, shoe maker

<Jole Samuel, farmer, Culverhouse Patt James, farmer, Stowford Woolacott Samuel, farmer, Yelland

Cousins John, Golden Lion P.H ·

.BICKLEIGH (near Plymouth) is a parish and village, marriage of Mary, daughter of Sir James Modyford hart. to.

with a station on the Great Western railway, 227 miles from whom there is an inscription in the church; she died 17341

London and s! north~east from Plymouth, in the Western there are se\'eral finely-wrought marble monuments of the

-division of the county, Roborough hundred and petty ses- Lopes family, including one, with arms, to Charlotta
sional division, Plympton St. Mary union, East ~tonehouse (Yeates), wife of Sir Manasseh Massey Lopes bart. d. 1833:

-county court district, rural deanery of Plympton, archdea- the church was rebuilt in 1838 by Sir Ralph Lopes bart.

-conry of Totnes and diocese of Exeter. The church of St. from the designs of Mr. J. l<'owler, architect, of London,t

Mary the Virgin, formerly belonging to Bnckland Abbey, is carried out under the dtrection of Mr. J. D. Sedding, archi·
an edifice in the Perpendicular style, consisting of chancel, tect, of London, and the cost of the alterations in ;~:882 wa$

nave of four bays, aisles, south porch and an embattled defrayed by his son, the Right Hon. Sir Massey Lopes bart.

western tower, with four crenellated pinnacles enriched with P.c., M.A.: the chancel has been rearranged, a marble pave-

.crockets and finials, containing a clock and 6 bells, all cast ment and oak stalls added, and the nave provided with oak
by the Penningtons in 1765, except the xst, dated 1838, and benches, the ends of which are panelled and carved in
-the 3rd, dated 1844, both by Pannell, of Cullompton: on the accordance with local types. The register of baptisms and
:South side are the remains of a monument to the Slanning burials dates from the year 1694; marriages, 1635· The
family, including an inscription to Gamaliel Slanning, killed, living is a vicarage, average tithe rent-charge A, 163, net

as the legend records, in a duel by Sir John Fitze, of Fitz- yearly value £r68, with residence and 32 acres of glebe
ford, in 1599 ; above is a quartered shield of arms, and the land, in the gift of the Right Hon. Sir Massey Lopes hart.
helmet and gauntlet of Sir Nicholas Slanning kt. a devoted P.c. and held since 1877 by the Rev. George Richard Scobell

royalist, recorder of Plumpton, and sometime M.P. for H.R.c.s.Eng. Elizabeth (Slanning), wife of SirJames Mody•

Plnmpton and Penrhyn, who was slain at the siege of ford hart. by will dated 17th March, 1718, gave to the vicar•

:Bristol, 26th July, 1643: in the church is a memorial to churchwardens and overseers a sum of £so, the interest to

Elizabeth, his daughter, relict of Sir James Modyford, hart. be distributed in bread every Sunday to poor pereons not in
d. 1724: the stained east window contains the royal arms, receipt of parochial relief. John Herring, in I7J8, gav~ ;[,xo
those of the see impaling the coat of the late Bishop Phil- for a similar purpose, and these two benefactions are now
potts, and the shield of Lopes; other parts of the church consolidated and bestowed as directed by the donors. There
exhibit the arms of Modyford and Dean, repre~nting the are almsh..mses, erected in 1873 and enlowed by the RigM

BICKLEImr. DEVONSHIRE. (KELLY"S

Hon. Sir Massey Lopes hart. in memory of Bertha, his wife, COUNTY' MAGISTRATES FOR ROBOROUGH PBrrt SESS'IONA.L.

only daughter of John, 1st Baron Churston, who died 13th · DIVISION.

Jan. 1872. On the village green stands an ancient cross, Parlby Rev. John Hall M.A. Manadon, Weston Peverel,.

which has been restored. The manor was held from the Plymouth, chairman

i6th century by the Slannings, the co-heirs of which family Lopes Right Hon. Sir Massey hart. P.c., M.A., D.L. Maristow,..

sold the property in 1798 to Manasseh Lopes esq. M.P. The Roborough R.S.O

Right Hon. S1r Massey Lopes bart. P.c., D.L., ;r.P. is lord of Bayly Robert esq. Torr grove, Plymouth

the manor and landowner. The soil is sand ; subsoil, clay. Burton General Fowler c.B. Stoke Damerel, Devonport

The chief crops are wheat, barley and green crops. The Clark Henry esq. B.A., D.L. Efford manor, near Plymouth

area is 1,949 acres; rateable value, £2,772 ; the population Deacon James Price esq. Hoo Meavy, Horrabridge R.S.O
JU 1891 was 302. Gill Reginald Butler Edgcumbe esq. Bickham, Roboro' R.S.O.

ROBOROUGH, 1 ~ miles west, is in this borough. Hodge Chapell Wm. esq. Pounds, Weston Peverel, Devonport
Sexton, John Parr. Lopes Henry Yarde Buller esq. Maristow, Roborough R.S.O·
Radcliffe Pollexfen Colmore Copleston esq. Derriford, near·
PosT OFFICE, Roborough (Railway Sub-Office. Letters
Plymouth

should haveR.S.O. Devon, added).-Richard Folland, sub- Radcliffe Waiter John Deacon esq. Warleigh, Tamerton.
postmaster. Letters arrive at 5·35 a. m. & 5.15 p.m.; dis- Foliot, Plymouth

patched at 6.40 p.m. The nearest money order office is Clerk to the Magistrates, T. Wolferstan, 22 Princess..
at Horrabridge & telegraph office at Bickleigh railwaystatn square, flymouth

WALL LETTER Box, at Station, cleared at 5.25 p.m. week Petty Sessions are held at the Court house the first monday

days only in the month at 11 a.m.; in September there is an addi-

National School (mixed), built in 1862 by the Right Hon. Sir tional court; in October none. The following places are-

Massey Lopes hart. m memory of his father Sir Ralph included in the petty sessional division :-Bickleigh~

Lopes hart. for 100 children; average attendance, 46 ; Buckland Monachorum, Compton Gifford, Egg Buckland,..

Miss Kate Ford, mistress Laira Green, Meavy, St. Budeaux, Shaugh, Sheepstor,..

Railway Station (G. W. railway), Thos. Tonkin, sta.tion mast Tamerton Foliot, Walkhampton & Weston Peverel

- Bickleigh. Eggins George, farmer, Higher Lee Wotten William, farmer, Dartlak&

Cole John, Oak villa . Gidley Saml. farmer, Higher Upperton Roborough.

Hawker Francis Feoder Wynne, Hele ho G-regory Richd. & Geo.farmers,Lee Bier Bickle William, Roborough cottage

Rutley Mrs. Rose cottage Hamley Maria (Mrs.), butcher
Scobell Rev. Geo. Rd. M.R.c.s. V1. carage Hamlyn George, farmer, Grenoven Shire George
King James, farmer, Hatshill Germans James, shoe maker
COMMERCIAL,
King Waiter, farmer, Hele Barton Halls Wm. Geo. saddler& harnessmakr-

Baskerville William, farmer, Woolwell Moul John, mason Ham William Bassett, wheelwright

Broad John, farmer, Ham · Pengelly James, carpenter Hamley Joseph, blacksmith

Brooks Joseph Benjmn. farmer, Combe Symons John, mason, farmer & assist- Ware Charles, Lopes Arms P.H

Cowling John, carpenter ant overseer, Combe park

BICXLEIGH (near Tiverton) is a parish and small ment, with effigies of a lady and infant and inscription to-

village, on the river Exe, and on the road from Tiverton to Elizabeth (Carew), wife of- Eriseye, ob. 1618: in the chan-
Exeter, with a station, called Cadeleigh andBickleigh, fmile eel is a· flat stone, inscribed to John Drue, (?) a former·
from the village (opened in x885), on the Exe Valley branch rector, ob. 28 June, 1531, and another to George Carew,.

of the Great Western railway, 4 miles south from Tiverton rector, ob. 8 April, 1610: the east window is a memorial to the-
and IO north from Exeter, in the Tiverton division of the late rector and his wife: the church;with the exception of1he
county, Hayridge hundred, Cullompton petty sessional divi- t.ower, was completely restored in 1848, and has 200 sittings~
sion, Tiverton union and county court district, rural deanery The parish register dates from the year I573· The living is a
of East Tiverton and archdeaconry and diocese of Exeter. rectory, a\"erage tithe rent-charge £,275 ; gross yearly value

The church of St. Mary is a building of stone in the Decor· £373, with residence and SI acres of glebe, in the gift of
a.ted style, consisting of chancel, nave, south aisle, south the Misses Carew, and held since 1849 by the Rev. Robert.
porch and an embattled western tower, containing a clock Baker Carew M.A. of Christ Church, Oxford. The charities.
and 5 bells: there are se\·eral ancient and handsome monu- are of the annual value of £29. Bickleigh Court, formerly
ments to the Carew family, including an altar-tomb on the the residence of the Courtenays, is now the property of the
north side of the chancel, the upper slab of which bears the Misses Carew who, with Charles Arthur Williams Troyte
arms of Carew impaling St. Clere, and an inscription to esq. D.L., J.P. of Huntsham Court, are the chief landowners_

John Carew, of Bickleigh esq. ob. 1588, who married a The soil is loamy. The chief crops are wheat, oats and

daughter of Gilbert St. Clere, of East Budleigh: on the wall barley. The acreage is 1,83S; rateable value, £2,335; the
above this tomb is a monument with kneeling effigies of a population in 1891 was 259.
man in half armour and trunk hose, and of a child, and 'fhe hamlet called CHEDDERLEIGH is now reduced to a.>
over these the arms of Carew, but no inscription : nel'l.r the farm-house and a few straggling cottages.
south door is a mural monument, with bust portraits in low Parish Clerk, James Gold.
relief and an inscription to Peter Carew esq. ob. 13 Sep- PosT 0FFICE.-Francis Baker, sub-postmaster. Letters

1ember I634· and Elizabeth (Chidley) his wife, ob. 17 August, arrive through Tiverton at 7·45 a. m. ; dispatched at 5.20•
16r9, with impaled shield : at the east end of the south aisle p. m. 'fhe nearest money order & telegraph office is at
are effigies, one above the other, of Sir Henry Carew kt. ob. 'fiverton. Postal orders are issued here, but not paid

168I1 and Elizabeth (Mohun), his wife; at either end of this National School (mixed), built in 1841, for 100 children;
monument are kneeling effigies of daughters, and above a average attendance, 75; Miss Ursula Mary Bevin, mistress-
shield, with many quarterings: on the south wall is a monu- Railway Station, John Caswlll, station master

CarewRev.Robt.Baket* M.A.,J.P.Rectory Chattey Humphrey, farmer, Exe land Perriam John, farmer, Henbere

cmrMERCIAL. Crooke Thos.Hy. farmer, Bickleigh court Persey Rd. farmer,Chedderleigh Barto~

Back Harriet (Mrs.), milliner Elston William. farmer & manure mer- RadfordAnn(Mrs. ),dairyman,OldThorn

Baker Francis, tailor, Post office chant, Mill hayes Rowe Maria(Mrs. ),dairymn.Copenhagn

Bamsey Joseph, mason GayEdwn.miller&corn mer.Watermills Strong Richard, baker
Goddard J ane (Mrs. ),farmr.Burn haJes To.z:er Samuel, farmer, Brithayes fpostaL
Bamsey Thomas, mason
Bennett Thomas, dairyman Gold Jas. wheelwright & assist. overseer address, Butterleigh, CuUompton1

Bond Wm.&Edwd.farmers,LowerBnm Hosegood Charles, blacksmith ·

BICTON is a parish, 4 miles south-west from Sidmouth Edward I. to Queen Victoria: the corbel's supporting ti1C'

station on the South Western railway, and II south-east springers of the roof have carved heads of eighteen distin-
from Exeter, in the Eastern division of the county, hundred guished Anglican theologians, beginning with John Wyclif:
of East Budleigh, petty sessional division of Woodbury, there Rre 224 sittings: a portion of the ancient church is
union of St. Thomas, Exeter county court district, rural used as a mortuary chapel, and a cloister connects it witl:t.
deanery of Aylesbeare, and archdea.conry and diocese of the tower, which is also standing. A churchyard cross was-

Exeter. The church of St. Mary the Virgin, an edifice erected in 1890 to the Rev. G. H. Kempe M.A. rector 1845-·
built in the year I85I at the sole expense of the Dowager 89, from designs by Mr. Harry Hems of Exeter: over the-
Lady RoUe, near the .site of the old church, is an edifice of grave of the late Lady Rolle is a model of the wayside cross
limestone in the Early Decorated style, from designs by Mr. mentioned below. 'fhe register of baptisms dates from the:
Hayward, architect, and consists of chancel, nave, transepts, year 1642; marriages and burials, I557· The living is a.
•outh porch and a tower on the south side, with a low spire, rectory, tithe rent-charge average £1391 net yearly value

socontaining one bell: there are thirteen stained windows, [214, including acres of glebe, with residence, in the

and the dripstones of the windows generally are ornamented gift of the Hon. M. G. Kerr RoUe, and held since 1889 by
with terminal heads representing the English monarchs from the Rev. Henry John Rawlinson lf.A. of Oriel College,

DIRECTORY.] DEVONSHIRE. BIDEFORD. 57

Oxford. The County Gaol was in this parish till the year the Chili pine (a-raucaria imb1•icata); the arboretum con-

1518, when it was removed to the city of Exeter, but the tains the finest collection of trees in Europe. The soil is
lord of Bicton was not exonerated from the custody of sand ; the subsoil is sand and gravel. The crops are wheat~

prisoners till 1787. In the parish stands a wayside cross, barley and roots. The acreage is 1,294; rateable value.

erected in 1743, and carved with texts relating to the "way £1,657; the population in t8gr was 12r.

of life." Bicton House, the mansion and property of the YETTINGTON is a hamlet t! miles west.

Hon. Mark George Kerr Rolle D.L., J.P. lord of the manor Sexton, Robert Woodson.

and chief landowner, stands in a fine park of 74 acres, well Letters through Budleigh Salterton, arrive at 8.30 a. m.
filled with timber, and containing a small lake: the gardens East Budleigh is the nearest money order & telegrapb

are tastefully laid out, and have acquired much celebrity office

from the completeness and rarity of the trees, shrubs and School, Yettington (mixed), built in 1846, for 6o children;
flowers here collected, and the systematic character of their average attendance. 46 ; & supported by the Hon. M. U.
arrangement: in the park is a fine avenue of oak, beech and Kerr RoUe; Miss Annie Vickery, mistress

Rolle Hon. Mark George Kerr D.L., J.P. Hart Wm. Thomas, farmer, Yettington Rew George Bazley, farmer, Yettin~oa

Bicton house Mayne James. head gardener to the Sanders W1.lter, farm bailiff to Hon.

Rawlinson Rev. Hy. John M.A. [rector] Hon. Mark G. K. RoUe Mark G. Kerr RoUe

Hart William, farmer, Yettington Pyne John Sanders, farmer, Yettington

BIDEFORD. •

BIDEFORD, i.e. By-the-Ford, is a municipal borough, market £377, including 52 acres of glebe, with residence, in th~

town and parish, situated on the river Torridge, and is the gift of Sir G. S. Stucley bart. and held since 1878 by the
head of a petty sessional division, onion and county court dis- Rev. Roger Granville M.A. of U::tiversity College, Durham~

trict, with a station in East-the-Water, on the Torrington and surrogate.

branch of the London and South Western railway, 3 miles St. Peter's church or chapel of ease at East-the-Water,.

from Bideford bay, 215 from London, 9 south-west from erected in 1S8g, is a building of local stone in the Gothie

Barnstaple and 6 north-west from Torrington, in the North style, consisting of chancel, nave and porch. A handsome

Western division of the county, hundred of Shebbear, rural iron screen with brass gates separates the chancel from the

deanery of Hartland, archdeaconry of Barnstaple and diocese nave and all the fittings of the church are of a costly

of Exeter. Bideford was formerly a separate port, but was character: it will seat 300 persons.

included January 20, 1882, under the Customs Consolidation The Bible Christian chapel, in Silver street, will seat 6oo
• Act of 1876, in that of Barnstaple.
persons. The Wesleyan chapel, in Bridge street, will seat

The town is picturesquely seated at the foot of a bill, and x,2oo people; the old Wesleyan chapel in Allhalland street,.

is divided into two unequal proportions by the river Torridge, is now converted into class-rooms and a ball for religion;;
the larger portion being on the western bank of the river, instruction; the Baptist chapel, in Lower Uunstone, has.

over which is a noble bridge of 24 arches, 677 feet in length, 520 sittings; the Congregational chapel, in Bridgelam1

erected by the Grenville family, the former owners of the street, a fine building of local stone with bath stone dressings,

manor: in 1865 it was widened 10 feet by adding foot-paths will seat about 700. The Brethren have a meeting house

on each side, at an expense of £ s,ooo. Vessels are able to in North road, and the Bethel Meeting Room is in Torringtoa

sail up to the bridge, and facilities are provided for the dis- street, East-the-Water.

charge of their cargoes close by. The Bridge trust produces The old Cemetery of about 3 acres in extent, situated ia
£563 annually, and under a scheme of the Court of Chancery, the upper or" Old Town," was formed in 1842, and has a
the surplus, after provision has been made for the main- mortuary chapel.

tenance and repairs of the bridge, is to be applied to educa- A new general Cemetery, situated on the Hartland road.
tional purposes.
There is steam packet communication between this place &nd containing a. caretaker's house and shelter, was opene'l
in 18go, and in the same year a new Church of England
and Bristol twice a week. The town is ligbted with gas, Cemetery was opened near the new Barnstaple road ; it is

from works in Eas.t-the-Water, the property of a company. about 2! acres in extent, and includes a hands:>me chapel.
Water works, the property of the corporation, were first
eracted in 1g72, at a cost £of 10, 000, and additional works A Nonconformist Cemetery was laid out in 1889-91 at a.
cost of £,1,500.. The~e cemeteri~s are under the control of
are now (1sg3) in progress, at an estimated cost of £ 7,500.
The supply is obtained from rainfall of 300 acres collecting the town council, actmg as a bur1al board.
area. There are two reservoirs, one on Gammaton Moor,about The Town Hall, a structure in the Elizabethan st.yle, in-

I2 miles from the town, one of 13~ million gallons capacity eludes the Borough police station; underneath are wards.
and another holding 10 million g"dllons. . for prisoners. The court of quarter sessions,the petty session3

Bideford is a borough by prescription, at any rate from for the borough and the county, and the sitt.ings of the county
~
the time of the Conquest, and received a charter in 1573 court are held here.

• from Queen Elizabeth, and later from James I. whose The Corporation insignia include two pairs of silver
ch11.rtercontinued in force until the passing of the Municipal maces, the earliest pair dating from about I573• are 12~
inches in length, the lower end of the stem and the grit>
Corporations Act, 1835 (5 & 6 William IV. c. 76). The
corporation now consists of a mayor, tweh'e town councilbrs being of iron ; the beads are enriched with open work and a
and four aldermen, and acts as the urban sanitary authority.
cresting of fleurs-de-lis ; the other pair,• made in the reign
The borough has a commission of the peace and separate
court of quarter sessions, and a police force. The '' Locai of Cba1•les I. are 2 feet 3 inches long, and appear to ha-ve
Government Act of 1858" was adopted here February 25, been originally of earlier date, the crowns being an addition

I859· of the Stuart period; the handles have two sets of scroll
The church of St. Mary is a fine building of local stone, in
brackets: there are no hall marks on either pair, but the
the Perpendicular style. consisting of chancel, nave, aisles,
transept, north and south porches and a. tower containing a. lesser maces date almost certainly from 1573, the date of the
clock and 8 bells, six of which date from 1772 and the fourth incorporation by Queen Elizabeth; there is also a silver oar,
from 1810: there are several stained windows, including one formerly belonging to the lord of the manor, and now to the
to Lady Elizabeth (O'Bryen), wife of Sir George Stucley hart. corporation, as the present lords ; it is 6! inches long and
il. 9 May, I 870 : on the south side of the chancel is a monu- quite plain ; the mayor's chain consists of 24 links of gold,
ment to Sir Thomas Graynfyld (Grenville) knt.patron of this
church, ob. 18 March, 1513, with effigy in armour, and on alternating with tablets for the names of successive mayors,.
the tomb are shields of arms of Grenville, and Grenville im- and attached at either end to a medallion portrait of Het·
paling Gilbert, this knight having married Isabel, daughter
of Otho Gilbert, of Compton Marldon: the chancel also Majesty the Queen, in gold and enamel, placed between two
retains a stone screen, and there is a fine Norman font, with maces; from this depends the badge, which displays the
cable moulding: the organ cost 500 guineas: the church, borough seal, within a wreath of laurel. There are also two-
seals, one of which is dated 1577, and another, quite modern;
the ancient seal of the early 15th century is lost ; the mayor
wears a robe of crimson cloth, trimmed with sable.

with the exception of the tower, was rebuilt in 1865: there The Bridge Hall, at the Bridge end, erected in 1882, from

are 11280 sittings : the churchyard has been inclosed with designs by W. R. Bryden esq. architect, at a cost of £4,300r
iron railings and planted with shrubs, at a cost of £,1, 100, defrayed from the funds of the Bridge estate, is a tine

defrayed by public subscription. In the churchyard is a building of stone in the French Renaissance style, containing

stone with an amusing epitaph in rhyme to Mary Sexton. a free library of 2,6oo volumes, reading room, a school of

The register dates from the year 1561. The living is a science and art, the Brid_,{e Hall chambers and sundry
rectory, average tithe rent-charge £516, net yearly value other offices.

58 BIDEFORD'. DEVO:XSHIRE. (KELLY'S

The Public Rooms; erected in t871, in Bridgeland street, overlooks the old bridge, was originally built in .1688 by one.J

comprise ~ music hall. with orchestra, and will hold 700 John Davie, and portions of the old structure have been re..

persons. tained in the modern work. The drawing-room, approached

The Post Office is in High street ; the Inland Revenue by a handsome oak staircase some 205 years old, has a fine

Office in High street; and the Harbour Olfice on the Quay. ceiling, adorned with foliage and figures of cherubs, birds>

There is now no shipbuilding here, and the trade m and snakes in high relief, and the walls are panelled to the

timber and coal has diminished, but the prosperity of the ceiling with oak ; in this room the Rev. Charles Kingsley

town has greatly increased since 1883 by the rapid develop- wrote a part of u Westward Ho!" •

ment of the cuff and collar manufactures : there are now Charities amounting to £35 yearly' are distributed- in

nearly 6oo persons, chiefly females, so employed; the prin- bread and money.

cipal factories being toose of Vincent and Duncan, McBryde- The Infirmary and Dispensary, in Meddon street, :erected

and Co. and Cooper and Co. of London. Here also is the large in x888, has room for 13 patients: during the year r887,

foundry of Messrs. Tardrew & Sons, and there are two small 53~ out-patients and xo6 in-patients were under treatment :

potteries, tanneries and a number of malting establtshments. it is wholly supported by voluntary contributions.

'fhere are three banks and a savings bank. Bideford is the head quarters of the F Troop, Royal North

The market days are Tuesday and Saturday, the former Devon Yeomanry Cavalry and of theE Company, 4th Volun-

being the principal one. A corn market is also held on teer Battalion Devonshire Regiment, who have a drill hall

Tuesday. in Queen street.

A fair was formerly held here on February 14th, but now On an eminence above the bridge near East-the-Water are

abandoned. the remains of Chudleigh Fort, a small castellated building

'!'he Market, erected in 1883-4 by the Corporation, and commanding the river approaches to the town: there was

opened 15th April, 1884, is a building of red brick and terra another fort on the west side of the river, as well as one at

cotta, from designs by Mr. J. Chudley, architect, of Newton Appledore : these were garrisoned for the Parliament,

Abbot, and was erected at a cost of about £3,ooo. The during the Civil War, by Major-General Chudleigh, but

main entrance is in the east front, under a semicircular after the action fought at Torrington in x643, and mentioned

archway, surmounted by a gable. At the ends of this front by Lord Clarendon, were surrendered to the Royalist com-

are the Fish Market and the Corn Exchange, each of which mander, Colonel Digby, Sept. 3 in that year, and received

have an area of 38ft. by 24ft. and a height of 32ft. On the a garrison of the King's party.

north side is the butchery, with a covered way extending Moreton Park is the residence of Sir George Stucley Stnc-

through it, and 24 shops, 12 on each ~ide. On the west ley bart. D. L., J. P. The manor· belongs to the Corporation

side is the pannier, covered by five gabled roofs, supported of the town.

on hollow iron columns, and having an area of Io,soo super- The area is 3,196 acres; rateable value, £17,780 ; the

ficial feet ; it is also available during the winter months for population of the parish and municipal borough in 1891 was

volunteer drills. . ],825·

The Royal Hotel, which adjoins the railway station and Parish Clerk, William Gregory Carpenter, Tower street.

Official Establishments, Local Institutions &c.

PosT, M. 0. & T. 0., S. B. & Annuity & Insurance Office, Rogers Thos. esq. Orleigh court, Buckland Brewer,Bideford

High street.-Miss Cadd, postmistress Smith Col. Charles John, Fairholme, Bideford

TELEGRAPH BusiNEss, 8 a. m. to 8 p.m. MoNEY & SAVINGS Stucley Lt.-Col. Wm.Lewis Stucley,Hartland abbey,Bideford

BANK BusiNEss, 9 a. m. to 6 p.m.; deposits accepted Treffry Joseph Thomas esq. Woodtown house, Alverdiscott,

nntil 8 p.m near Bideford

PosTAL DISPATCHES-MAILS (Week Days). Clerk to the Magistrates, Charles Wm. Hole, Willett st

London (night) & all parts, 7 p.m. (extra !d. stamp, 7.25 The following places are included in the petty sessional

p.m.); registered until 6.30 p.m division :-.Abbotsham, Alwington, Bnlkworthy, Buck-

London (day), Exeter, Plymouth &c. 7.30 a.m. ; registered land Brewer, Clovelly, East Putford, West Putford, Hart-

until *8 a.m land, Landcross, Littleham, Monkleigh, Newton St. Pet-

Appledore, 9.10 a.m. (extra id. stamp, tues. 8.40 a.m) rock, Northam, Parkham, Welcombe; Woolfardisworthy,

London, Bristol· &c. Barnstaple, Appledore, Ilfracombe, 'Vestleigh

Exeter, Plymouth, South Devon & Continental mails, Petty se~ions are held at the Town Hall every alternate

10.2oa.m tuesday at 12 noon

North of England, Ireland & Scotland; Barnstaple, Exeter, Borough Magistrates.
Southampton, S. Coast, t2. 10 p.m. ; registered until
The Mayor
1.40 p.m
Ackland William Henry M.D. 23 Bridgeland street
Torrington (night), IO p.m. ; registered until *8 p.m
Torrington (1stday), 11.10a.m.; registered until 10.3oa.m Duncan Alex. G. Southbank
Goaman Thomas, Buttgarden street
Torrington (2nd day), 3.20 p.m
Clovelly, Hartland &c. 7.10 a.m.; registered until *8 p.m Heywood Joshua, Abbotsham road
Westward Ho! Bideford{Town) &c. (1st), 7.10 a.m.; re- Hookway Robert T. Bath house
How John Herbert, New road
gistered until *8 pm
Westward Ho ! Bideford (Town) &c. (morning), 1 1. 30 a. m. J oyce William D. The Strand
(extra ~d. stamp, II.55 a.m.); registered until 11 a.m Narraway John Whitlock, 8 Honestone street
Westward Ho! Bideford (Town) &c. (afternoon), 4.1op.m. Restarick Henry M. Bridgeland street
Tardrew Henry, 'i South View terrace, Bideford
(extra ~d. stamp, 4.15 p.m)
BmEFORD TowN :OELIVERIEs.-Tbe town deliveries include Trewin Thomas, Quay
all letters &c. posted in the Head Letter Box up to half- Turner Geot•ge, Bridgeland street
an-hour of the time fixed for the commencement of the Turner William, The Barton
Turner William Henry, The Barton
next delivery
t Subject to alteration in summer months. Vincent George W. Glenville
Letters can be registered with a late fee 30 n1inutes later, except Wyatt James, Hillside house
those marked thus*.
Clerk, Charles William Hole, Willett street
SUNDAY MAIL.-The only general dispatch on sunday is at The magistrates' meetings are held at the Lower Hall every

5·45 p. m. (with extra stamp until 6.10 p.m.) ; and there monday & wednesday, at II a.m
is also a dispatch to Torrington at Io p. m
Corporation.
PARCEL PosT.-Dispatches, 1.40 p.m. & 6.30 p.m. ;
!892·93·
deliveries, four times a day MAYOR.-Robert Dymond

POSTAL DELIVERIES. RECORDER-Sir George Sheraton Baker hart. Library cham·

WEEK DAYS. 7.r5 a.m. from all parts; 12 (noon). from hers, Middle Temple, London E c

North of England & Scotland, Barnstaple, Exeter, South· ALDERMEN.
ampton &c. ; 4.30 p.m. London, Ireland, Barnstaple,
~]Thomas Trewin
IExeter, South Devon &c. &Torrington; 7· 15 p.m. local only

SuNDAYs.-Early morning delivery only
*John Whitlock Narraway

*Henry Morgan Restarick -JWilliam Braund

County Magistrates. COUNCILLORS.

FoR. THE BmEFORD PETTY SESSIONAL DiviSION. tJohn Joseph Braddick tRichard Clarke

Chairman to act in rotation according to alphabetical order tRobert Dymond lThomas Pollard
of name. tThomas Goaman *Richard Kivell
tGeorge Pollard *Henry Ascott
Stucley Sir George Stucley hart. D.L. Moreton park,Bideford
Dowell Admiral Sir William Montagu K.C.B. Ford, Bideford tRicbard Hookway *John Cock

Cary-Elwes Ricbd.Jas.esq. Walland Cary, Woolsery,Bideford tFrank Trapnell *Henry Baglow
Hamlyn Frederick esq. Clovelly court, Bideford Markei thus t retire in 1893.
Kirkwood Major Jas.·Morrison,Yeo vale, Alwington,Bideford Marked thus! retire in 1894.
Molesworth George Mill Frederick (commander R.N)
Marked thus • retire in 1896.

Marked thus, retire in 1898.

DIRECTORY.] DEVONSHIRE. BIDEFORDa 59

OFFICERS OF THE CoRPORATION & U.aBAN SANITARY Appledore i 3 Putford district, E. W. Emtage, Brad-

0 AUTHORITY. I worthy ; 4 Hartland district, Henry Miller J...R.C.P.Edin.

Town Clerk & Clerk to the Urban Sanitary Authority, Hartland; 5 Bradworthy district, Edmuncl Waiter
Emtage, Bradworthy .
Charles William Hole, Willett street
Superintendent Registrar, Charles William Hole, Willett.
Treasurer, Geo:ffrey Leigh, High street
Clerk of the Peace,HenryMontague Bazeley,28 Bridgeland st st.reet, Bideford; deputy, George Oliver Peard, Willett
Clerk to the Record Office, Charles Smale, Bridgeland street street, Bideford
Medical Officer of Health, William Henry Ackland M. D. 23 Registrars of Births & Deaths, Bideford sub-district, Thomas
Oatway, 8 Allhalland street, Bideford; deputy, John Oat-
Bridgeland street .
way, Allhalland street, Bideford; Bradworthy sub-districti
Coroner, J. F. Bromham, solicitor, Barnstaple
Public Analyst, A. Wynter Blyth, Court house, Marylebone Thomas Lewis, Bulkworthy: deputy, William Damrel,
Bulkworthy ; Hartland sub-district, Richard Braund,
lane, London
Superintendent of Borough Police, Capt. W. Buchanan, Woolfardisworthy; deputy, J. Andrews, Woolfardiso~
worthy; Northam sub-district, Alexander Penhorwood,
Torrington
Northam; deputy, Richard Moore, Northam; Parkham
Borough Surveyor, Henry Chowins, 6 Cooper street
Inspector of Weights & Measures, Arthur John Wright, sub-district, James Martin, Parkham; deputy, F. Martin,
Parkham
Town hall .
Inspector of Common Lodging Houses, John Lugg, High st Registrar of Marriages, James S. B. Braund, Old town;
deputy, T. Archibald Fogaty, Westcroft
Inspector of Nuisances, John Lugg, High street
Collector of Local Rates, Charles Heywood,Honestone street The Workhouse, a quadrangular building, with an open
court-yard in the centre, is situated in Meddon street &
Town Crier, Alfred Adams, 39 Coldharbour
Collector (Poor Rates), J. S. Milsom,Elmsleigh ter.Old town is available for 200 inmates; William Henry Andrews,
master; Rev. Roger Granville M.A. chaplain; Charles

Publio Establishments. Sinclair Thompson M. B., c.M. medical officer; Mrs.

Almshouses, Old Town, for ~ix poor persons Andrews, matron ; Miss Sarah Gould, school mistress

Borough Police Station, Town hall, William Buchanan, RuRAL SANITARY AuTHORITY.

superintendent, & 7 constables Meet at the Workhouse, after the Board meetings.
Bridge Hall, Bridge street, Thomas Sanders, keeper
Clerk, Charles William Hole, Willett street, Bideford
Corn Market, Market place
County Oourt, Town hall, His Honor Cecil Hugh Treasurer, William S. Bourne, National Provincial Bank of
Wriothesley Beresford B.A. judge ; Henry Montague England, Bideford
Bazeley, registrar & high bailiff, 28 Bridgeland street. Medical Officer of Health, E. Rouse L.R.C.P.Edin. Bideford
The court is held monthly ; the district comprises the Inspector of Nuisances, J. Sanders, Buckland Brewer

following places :-Abbotsham, Alwington, Appledore, ScHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE.

Bideford, Buckland Brewer, Buckish, Bulkworthy, Meet at the Board room, Workhouse, no particular time.
Clovelly, East Leigh, Fairy Cross, Hartland, Hoops,
Horwood, Instow, Landcross, Littleham, Lundy Island, Clerk, Charles William Hole, Willett street, Bideford
Monkleigh, Newton St. Petrock, Northam, Parkham, Attendance Offi('ers, J. Sanders, Buckland Brewer; T. H.
Putford East, Putford West, Westleigh, Woolfardisworthy Beara, Appledore; A. Penhorwood, Northam

Certified Bailiffs under the Law of Distress Amendment Act, Public Officers.
1888, Henry Lee Hutchmgs, New road & John Joseph
Admiralty Surgeon & Agent, William Henry Ackland M.D.
Braddick, 55 & 56 Mill street
Dispensary & Infirmary, Meddon street, William Henry 23 Bridgeland street
Ackland M. D. physician; Charles Sinclair Thompson M. B., .Agent to Lloyd's, Groves Cooper, Bridge chambers
c. M. Ezekiel Rouse L.R.C.P.Edin. Matthew Richard Good- Bideford Bridge Feoffees, The Mayor (pro tern.), Sir George
ing L.R.C.P.LOnd. & Charles Kingsley Ackland M.B. sur- S. Stucley bart. Henry M. Restarick, A. G. Duncan,
geons; W. 8. Lawrence, dentist; V. H. Hogg. dispen~>er; William Henry Ackland M.D. E. Trapnell, Rev. R. Gran·
ville, W. D. Joc..e, Henry Tardrew, Thomas Taplin Wick-
Miss Arnold, matron, J. E. Tucker, sec
Harbour Office, The Quay, John Pengilly, harbour master ham, John Whitlock Narraway, Henry Montague Bazeley,
Inland Revenue Office, High st,Wm.Cumberland,supervisor James Wyatt, Henry Ascott, Thomas Trewin & George
Market House, Market place, Hy.Chowins,Cooper st.keeper Willy Vincent ; steward, Charles William Hole ; warden,
Robert T. Hookway
Public Rooms, Robert Dymond, manager
Certifying Factory Surgeon, Ezekiel Rouse L.R.c.P.Edin.,
Stamp Office, Mill street, Thomas Murphy
M.R.c.s.Eng. I I Bridgeland street
Town Hall, Bridge end, Thomas Sanders, keeper
West of England Fire Brigade, 6 Cooper street, Henry Clerk to Bideford District Highway Board, George Turner,
Bridgelandstreet; meetings held at the Union Board room
Chowins, captain
Clerk to the Commissioners of Land Tax, C. William
VOLUNTEERS.
Hole, Willet.t street
4th Volunteer Battalion Devonshire Regiment \E Company), Clerk to the Commissioners of Property & Income Taxes for
Drill hall, Queen street, Captain Gilbert Gorton, com-
mandant; Surgeon-Lieut. Ezekiel Rouse, medical officer Shebbear & Hartland Dil'ltrict, Chas. Wm. Hole, Willett sl#
Collector of Laud, Property & Income Tax, Charles Hey-

wood, 5 Honestone street

BIDEFORD UNION. Collector of Poor's Rates, J. S. Milsom, Old town

Board day, alternate tuesdays, at 2 p.m. at the Union Consular Agent for France, Groves Cooper, Bridge chambrs

Workhouse, Meddon street. Inland Revenue Officers, William Cumberland, I8 The

The union comprises the following parishes, viz. :-Abbots- Quay; James Couch, Elmsleigh terrace

ham, Alwington, Bideford, Buckland Brewer, Bulkworthy, Surveyor to Lloyd's, Groves Cooper, Wear Gifford

Clovelly, East Putford, HaTtland, Landcross, Littleham, Places of Worship, with times of services.
Lundy Island, Monkleigh, Newton St. Petrock, Northam,

Parkham, Welcombe, West Putford, Woolfardisworthy. St. Mary's Church, Rev. Roger Granville l!rf.A. rector, &

The population of the union in 189I was 20,125; area, surrogate; Rev. William Turberville Llewellin Jenkins

63,864 acres; rateable value in 1893, £68,495 . & Rev. James Herbert Lea Crowther B.A. curates; 8 &.

Clerk to the Guardians & Assessment Committee, Charles II a. m. ; 3.30 & 6.30 p.m. ; daily, 8 a. m. & 5.30 p.m

William Hole, Willett street, Bideford St. Peter's Church, East-the-Water; 8 & 11 a.rn. & 6.30

Treasurer, William S. Bourne, National Provincial Bank of p.m.; wed. at 8 p.m .

England, Bideford CongregatiOnal, Bridgeland street, Rev. Howard E. Holmes,

Relieving Officers, Eastern district, Thomas Oatway, All- n a. m. & 6.;w p.m. ; wed. 7.30 p.m

halland street, Bideford; Western district, R. Bl'aund, Baptist, Gunstone street, Rev. Ernest Judson Page; II

Woolfardisworllhy a. m. & 6.30 p.m. ; wed. 7.30 p.m

Vaccination Officers, Thomas Oatway, Allballand street, Bethel Room, East-the-Water; II a. m.·; 3 & 6.30 p.m. ;

Bideford; Alexander Penborwood, Nortbam; James tues. & fri. 7.30 p.m
Bible Christian, Silver street, Rev. M. Brokenshire & Rev.
Martin, Parkham ; Thomas Lewis, Bulkworthy

Medical Officers, Abbotsham district & Bideford district, W. B. Reed, n a.m. & 6.30 p.m. ; wed. 7.30 p.m

Charles Sinclair Thompson M.B., c.H. 4 Buttgarden street, Brethren Meeting Room, North road; II a.m. &6.go p.m. ;.

Bideford; Bradworthy district, Edmund Waiter Emtage, mon. 7.30 p.m

Bradworthy; Buckland Brewer district, Charles Sinclair Wesleyan, Bridge street, Rev. John Archer & Rev. E.

Thompson K.B., c.M. Buttgarden street, Bideford; Hart- Thompson; II a.m. & 6.go p.m.; mon. &; wed.7.30p.m

land district, Hemy Miller L.:R.C. P.Ii:din. Hartland; Schools.
Northam district, Howard Slater, Appledore

Public Vaccinators, I Abbotsham district & Bideford dis· The Grammar School is supposed to be an ancient founda-
trict, Charles Sinclair Thompson M.B., C.M. 4 Buttgarden tion, but there are no records relating to it earlier than
street, Bideford; 2 Northam district, Howard Slater, the year I6:oJ5: the endowment now amounts to £140

60 BIDEFORD. DEVONSHIRE. [KELLY'S

· yearly; the school was- formerly held in the Old Bridge Newspapers.

Ban, and was removed in 1879 to new premises, erected Bideford Weekly Gazette, Grenville street; Waiter Crosby

in Northdown lane; average attendance, 63 boys; Isaac Coles, printer & publisher ; published, tuesday

Brook M.C.P., c.M. head master Torrington Chronicle, 40 Mill street; Thomas Tedrake,

School of Science & Art, Stephen Thomas, head master; printer & pubhsher

John Whitlock Narraway, sec Western Express, 40 Mill street; Thomas Tedrake, printer

A School Board of 7 members was formed January r6, 1871; & publisher ; published tuesday & saturday

Charles William Hole, Willett street, clerk to the board ; Railway.
John S. Milsom, Old Town, attendance officer London & South Western Railway Station, East-the-Water.
Board, Coldharbour (boys), built in 1840, for 280 children;
average attendance, 230; Frederick Baxter, master; Frederick Dalby, station master; William Pridham,
Edward James Richards, assistant master agent, Bridge end

Board School, Old Town (girls), erected in 1846 & en- Conveyance.

larged in 1893, for 270 children; average attendance, 155 ; APPLEDORE-Omnibus twice daily at ro a.m. & 4 p.m.
mistress, Miss Emma Oliver ; assistant mistress, Miss from Mill street ·
LilyJohns
CLOVELLY, HART!.AND, BunE & SrRATTON-Coaeh fro!ft
Board School, Old Town (infants), erected in 1846 & en- New inn, tues. thurs. & sat. during summer
larged in 1893, for 360 children; average attendance, 270; WEsTWARD Ho I & NoRTHAM-Omnibus three times daily
mistress, Miss G. E. Chegwidden; assistant mistresses, from R. Dymond's, 55 Mill street
Miss Mary Silk & Miss Cat.herine Jane Chegwidden
Board School, East-the-Water (infants), erected in 1874, Carriers.

for 256 children~ average attendance, 120; mistress, Miss BARNSTAPLE-Flew & Son & William Phear,from Quay,daily

Minnie F. White; assistant,! Miss Mary Jane Crossman BRADWORTHY-Hayman, tues. & sat

Church of England School, High street (girls), erected in CLOVELLY-Jeffrey & Jewell, tues. thurs. & sat. from Quay;

IB71, for 200 children; average attendance, 150; mis- also (mail brake) T. Oatway, High street, daily,7.15 a. m

tress, Miss Julia Blacker; assistant mistresses, Miss F. DoLTON---Folland, from' King's Arms,' Quay, tues

Richards & Miss E. Sanders HARTLANo-Stone & Thorne, from Newfoundland hotel,

Church of England School, Honestone street {boys), erected Quay, tues. & fri. ; Jeffrey, from Steam Packet inn,

in 1888, for II9 children; average attendance, II9 ; Quay, tues. thurs. & sat

master, George Cook; assistant master, Fredk. C. Smale KILKHAMPTON-Gist, from 'Steam Packet,' Quay, tues. &

Church of England School, Churchyard (infants), erected in fri. ; Kivell, wed. & sat

I 88g, for 200 children; average attendance, 190 ; mistress, LANGTREE-J. Daniel, How's yard, tues. thurs. & sat

Miss Margaret Sturley ; assistant mistress, Miss Blackler WESTWARD Ho 1-Philip Yeo, from High street, twice daily

PRIVATE RESIDENTS. Cox Edgar, 14 The Quay Hanson Mrs. Iffield grove, North road

Abbott Henry, Allhalland street Crichton Mrs. 16 Milton place Banson William Day J.P., D.L. White-

Abbott John, 14 Westcroft Crowther Rev. James Herbert Lea hill, Abbotsham road

A.bbott Mrs. 23 The Quay 111. A. [curate], 70 High street Harvey Daniel, 10 Buttgarden street

Ackland Charles Kingsley M.B. Slow- Cumberland William, I8 The Quay Hatherley Miss, 9 Bridgeland street

ford house, Strand Dark James, Market place Haydon Miss, :1 South View terrace,

Ackland Wm. Hy. M.D. 23 Bridgeland st Dark John, Honestone street North Down road

Adams Mrs. 2 Chingswell street Dawe Henry, High street Heyward Winstone John, Rock cottage,

Adcock William, 4 Westcroft Dayman Miss, I6A, The Quay Abbotsham road

Archer Rev. John [Wesleyan], Bridge st Dennis Charles, 39 Elm irove Heard Stanley, Royal hotel

Arnold Edwd. 3 Woodland ter.North rd Didham Commander Charles John R.N. Heath Wm.Sunnymead,North Down rd

Andrew George Henry, Market place Middleton house Heywood Fk. Westcroftter.Clovelley rd

Andrew Thomas, I Lansdowne terrace Dingle Henry, Meddon street Heywood Joshua, Hawthorn b.ouse,

Ascott William, 18 Buttgarden street Dingle Mrs. Meddon street Abbotsham road

Backhouse Thomas, 65 High street Duncan Alexander Greig, South bank Heywood Mrs.Springfield terrace,East-

Backway John, East-the-Water Duncan John, 15 The Quay the-Water

Baker John Cook, Brunswick house Dunhill Mrs. Ennore house, The Quay Hill Mrs. Carlton house, The Qu'l.y

Baker The Misses, Brunswick house Durant L. W. High street Hodges :Misses, 4 Abbotsham road

Balsdon John, 6 Milton place Dymond Robert, The Mount Hole Charles William, North View ho

Barnes Thomas, 7 Westcroft East Mrs. 40 Elm grove Holloway W1lliam, 18 Milton place

BarrowRobt.Torridge ho.East-the-Watr Eastman John, Elm grove Hookway Mrs. Richmond terrace

Bartlett Ernest Wm. 2 South View ter Eden Lieut. Wm. Gaven R.N. Stanhope Hookway Robert Taylor, Bath house

Baxter Frederick B.A. York cottage lodge Hopkins Henry Heard, 4 Lime gro-re

Bazeley Henry Montague, Belvoir, Edwards Mrs. 18 Bridgeland street Hopper Charles Cottel, The Strand

North Down rot~d Edvrards Mrs. 22 The Quay Howard Mr~. Richmond terrace

Beare Miss, Bridgeland street EdwardsRiph.Northcote,Abbotsha.m rd Hutchings Ernest Lee, New road

Bennett Samuel, Commercial wharf Embery Mrs.Strawberry cot.Meddon1st Hutchings Frank Lee, Strand

Bennett William Henry, Elm grove Emmett Mrs. 3 Westcroft Huxbam H. Willett., East-the-Water

Biggs Mrs. :Forest hill England Mrs. Thistledown vl.Clovelly rd Huxtable Mrs. 3 North road

Blackler Miss, Old town Faulkner Rev. Frederic John H.-'.. Jenkin Thomas Cann, 47 High street

Blackmore Mrs. 14 Lime grove Chudleigh house, High street Jenkins Rev. Wm.Turberville Llewellin

Blackmore Robert, Cooper street Fierville. Mrs. Southern house, New rd [curate], Lansdowne terrace

Blake Saml. 8 Elmsleigh ter. Clovelly rd Fittock Chas. Tamar vil. Abbotsham rd Jewell William Henry, Market place

sBourne William S. High street Fogaty Hooper, 10 Westcroft,,CJov&lly rd Joce Miss, Grenville street
Fogaty ThomasArchibald,II Westcroft Joce William, 11 The Strand
Boyle George, Queen street
Boyle Vernon, 3 Q.ueen street
terrace, Clovelly road JohnsWm.B.Sydenham pl.Honestone st

Broad William, Milton place Ford 'rhe Misses, 53 High street Jones Sydney, 67 High street

Brockenshire Rev. Mark [Bible Chris- Freeman Mrs. 20 The Quay Keall-Parkhouse Wm. 9 South View ter

tian], 7 Elmsleigh terrace Gent William, jur.. Old town Keates Alfred Edwin, Marine gardens

Brook Isaac M.c.P., C.M. (head master Giddie William, New road Keates William Hemy, Meddon street

of Grammar school), North Down la Giddy John Lyle, 1 Lime grove Keen Mrs. Clovelly road, Old town

Burdick William Johns, Honestone s1; Giles Rev. Edwin, The Elms, New rd Kelly Tim,Thistledown vils.Clorelly rd

Burnard Jn. Edward, 24 Bridgeland st Goaman Thomas, Buttgarden str...et Lamerton John Jeffery, 14 Milton place

Burnard Miss, 24 The Quay Goaman William Thos. Buttgarden st Lee Mrs. Belmont terrace

Burns Rev. J. S. [Catt.olic], The Pres- Gooding MatthewRichd.7 Bridgeland &t Lewis Edward, 19 The Quay

bytery, North road Gorton Gilbert, Grenville ho. The Quay Ley Miss, 13 Bridgeland street

Cawley Rev. Thomas, Octagon house, Gosnell Thomas, South View terrace, Littlejohns Christopher, Trafalgar pl

The Strand North Down lane Littlejohns Jn. Clements, Trafalgar pl

Chapman Mr8. 3 Cooper street Gottwaltz JQhn Francis, Culworth, Long Mrs. 22 Bridgeland street

Chegwidden Misses, Old town North Down road Low Percy Chas. B.A., M.B. 28 High st

Chope Mrs. Meddon street GranvilleRev.Roger li!.A.[rector& surro- Maddix Sml. Elmsleigh ter. Clovelly rd

Clark Capt. Richard, Weaver villa, gate,& chaplain or the Union],Rectory Maine The Misses, 35 High street

Abbotsham road Granville Mrs. High street Major Joseph, Bridge street

Clarke Mrs. North bank, North road Gregory Frank D. Rock cot. North rd Martin Thomas, I Bridgeland street

Cochrane Blair Onslow, Slade house Grimes Edward, The Quay May Mrs.i4 South View terrace

Cock John, Church walk Grossard Mrs.2 Woodland ter.North rd Meredith Harold J. I South View ter

Cook William Joseph, Grange villas, Hamlyn Thomas, 8 ~ilver street Meredith Josiah J. Carisbrooke, North

East thc~Water Hankin Capt. 6 South View terrace Down road

•

.JDIRECTORY DEVONSH~RE. BlDEFORD.

Merefield Wm. Hy. Mount Pleasant Restarick Hen.Morgan,27 Bridgeland st Thompson Rev.Wm.[Wes.],16Westcrft

l\'Ionkley William, 12 Buttgarden street Reynolds Mrs. 3 Queen Anne's bldng3 TJ..Jompsou Charles Sinclair M.B., c.x.

Moore Lieut.-Col. E. li. Beechworth, Ridge William John, 70 High street 4 Buttgarden street

Abbotsham road Risdon Miss, .Bridgeland street Thorn Mrs. 2 Trafalgar place

MountjoySI. Elmsleigh ter. Clovellyrd Rodgman Mrs. 34 Elm grove Topham Ed ward H. Pillhead house

Munford Mrs. 3 Cooper street Rogers Wm. lnkerman ho. Clovelly rd Trapnell Frank, 19 High street

Murray Henry P. 8 South View ter Roskruge Sl. I Woodland ter. North rd TreJeaven Miss, Buttgarden street

Narraway John Whitlock, Honestone st Rouse Ezekiel, II Bridgeland street Trewin Thomas, 17 The Quay

Oatway John, Allhalland street Rowe Mrs. 4 Lansdown terrace Trowbridge Mrs. Strand

Oatway Miss, Hillside, Abbotsham rd Rowe William, 6 Lime grove Tucker John Edward, 29 Bridgeland st

Oerton Thomas, Chudleigh villas Sanders Mrs. 55 High street Tucker William Henry, Victoria terrace

Oliver Mrs. 28 High street Schmid William de, 13 Westcroft Turner George, 4 Bridgeland street

Pa.ge Rev. Ernest [Bapt.], 9 Westcroft Schmidt Frederick, 17 Westcroft Turner William, The Barton

ParkinsonMiss,Kingsdwn.Abbotshm.rd Sellick William, 6 Westcroft Turner William Henry, The Barton

ParkinsonMrs.Kingsdwn.Abbotshm. rd Seward Mrs. II North road Vellacott Misses, 31 Bridgeland street

Pattison F. G. Rocklea Sewell William, Sunnyside Vigars Joseph Henry, 31 .Bridgeland st

Pollard George, East-the-Water Shute William, 17 Bridgeland street Vigors Capt. Urban, Lynton house,

Pollard Thos.Chapplepk.East-the-Watr Sing William Waiter, ro Lime grove Abbotsham road

Powe John Heard, I Springfield terrace Sinkins Joseph N.xo Lansdown terrace Warmiugton Philip, Saltrens

l'owell C:1pt. Thomas Follwtt, Grange Skewes T. L. 3r Elm grove, Belvoir West J ames, 8 Lime grove

villas, East-the-Water Smale Charles, Bridgeland street Whitefield Capt. John, 15 Westcroft

Pridham Arthur, East-the-Water Smith Col. Charles John R.E. Fair- Whitlock Samuel, Elm grove

Pridham Mrs. East-the-Water holme, North Down road Wickett George A. North road
Stevens Henry, Bridge street Wickham William D.3 Abbotsham road
Prince Thomas, so Mill street
Stucley Sir George Stucley bart. D.L., Williams Mrs. E. T. Westcroft terrace,
Prust Miss, 25 Lime grove

Purchase Mrs. 15 Bridgeland street J.P. Moreton park Clovelly road

Pyke Benjamin R. Longfield Sturley Miss, 33 High street Winter Major John Arundell, York ho

Pyke William, Longfield Tardrew Henry, 5 South View terrace Wrey Charles, l<'ord house

Reed Rev. William Bryan [Bible Tardrew Henry P. 18 Westcroft Wyatt Frank. High street

Christian], Edgehill Tattersill EdwardJohn, Ensor, Abbots- Wyatt James, 63 High street

Rees Arthur, Clovelly road ham road Yeo MISs, Wooda

Hepath John, r2 Lime grove 1ThomasStephn.Pengersee,Abbotshm. rd

COMMERCIAL. Bellew Fred Albert John, corn factor, 6 Mill street

Abbott William & Son, cabinet maker, ro Allhalland street Benham & Beer, hair dressers, 13 Allhalland street

Abbott John, baker, 38 Mill street Berry David T. basket maker, 19 Allhalland street

Ackland Charles Kingsley M.B. physician & surgeon, Stow- Berry William Len don, basket maker & toy dlr. 42 Mill street

ford house, Strand Bevis William Robcrt, confectioner, 83 High street

Ackland William Henry M.D. surgeon, & medical officer of Bible Christian Girls' College (Rev. William B. Reed,

health to urban sanitary authority & admiralty surgeon governor & chaplain; Mrs. Reed, head mistress & lady

& agent, 23 Bridgeland street superintendent), ~dge hill

Adams Alfred, town crier, 39 Coldharbour Bideford Amateur Athletic Club (Frank William Purchase,
Andrew George Henry, tailor & outfitter, Ip Marketplace
sec.), The Quay

Andrews Dennis, butcher, 33 Mill street Bideford Benefit Building Society (C. Heywood, sec.), 5

Arnold, Perrett & Co. Limited, wine & whisky merchants & Honestone street

manufacturers of all mineral waters (William John Ridge, Bideford Church Reading Room (Lt.-Col. Moore, sec.),

manager), 70 High street 23 Mill street

Aseott Henry, New inn, family & commercial hotel & posting Bideford Coffee Tavern (Mrs. Brownscombe, manageress),

house; omnibus & carriages to meet all trains, Market sq 82 High street

Ascott William 1\I.R.c.v.s. veterinary surgeon, Meddon Bideford Conservative Club (Major Kirkwood, pres. &

street & r8 Buttgarden street H. M. Burrow, sec.), 18 High street

Ash Alfred John, insurance agent, ro Rockmount terrace Bideford Co-operative Society (Thomas Henry Williams,

Ashford Francis, butcher, 63 Meddon street manager), 77 & 78 High street

Austin Jane (Mrs.), grocer, East-the-Water Bideford Free Library & Reading Rooms (John Whitlock

Avery George, shopkeeper, Higher Gunstone Narraway, hon. sec.& treasurer; Joseph Major, librarian),

Babb Frederick, shoe maker, 3 Hillside terrace Bridge hall

llabb George, mason, Garfield terrace Bideford Gas & Coke Co. Limited (W. D. Joce, sec.), 6

Backhouse Thomas, professor of music, 65 High street Grenville street

llackway Alfred, joiner, Pitt lane Bideford & District Dispensary & Infirmary (William Henry

Backway John, potter, Industrial place Ackland M.D. physician; Ezekiel Rouse L.R.C.P.Edin.,

Backway 'fhomas, shoe maker, Hillside terrace, Belvoir M.R.c.s.Eng. Charles Sinclair Thompsou M.B., c.M. if,

Backway Thomas, builder, 4 Hillside terrace Charles Kingsley Ackland M.B. ; M. R. Gooding L.R.C.P.

· llackway William, Torridge inn, Meddon street Loud., M.R.c.s.Eng. medical officers; John Edward

Haglole Samuel, butcher, Meddon street Tucker, sec.; Miss Henrietta Arnold, matron), Meddon st

Baglow Henry, painter & insurance agent, Pitt lane Bideford Industrial Provident Society Lim. 122 High street

nailey John, tailor & draper, I6 Buttgarden street .Bideford Liberal & Radical Association (J. W. Narraway,

Baker I. & Son, statuaries, stone, slate & marble merchants pres. ; W. T. Goaman, sec.), Bridge buildings

& builders' merchants, Brunswick place, New road & Bideford Public Rooms Co. Lim. (R. Dymond, sec.), Mill st

Brunswick wharf, East-the-Water; lime kilns; Mouth Bideford Rope & Twine Co. Limited (Henry M. Restarick,

mill, Hartland & Cleavehouses & Hallsannery managing director), Strand

Bale James, china & glass dealer, 3 High street Bideford Weekly Gazette (Waner Crosby Coles, printer &

lhlkw1ll & Heale (Misses), dress makers, 9 Buttgarden street publisher ; published tuesday), Grenville street

Balsdon James, tea dealer & draper, Clovelly road Bird Charles, shopkeeper, East-the-Water

BJ.rrow Robert & Son, brewers, East-the-Water brewery, Bird William, Terminus inn, East-the-Water

'l'orrington st. & Hlacksmiths' Arms P.H. East-the-Water Bishop Elizabeth (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Honestone street

Barrow Alfred, grocer & ale mer. Trafalgar house, Old Town Bishop Priscilla (Mrs.), coffee tavern, I Meddon street

llartlett & Son, timber merchants, East-the-Water Bishop Samuel, Portobello inn, 37 Silver street

Bartlett & Haycroft, dental surgeons, 6 Bridgeland street Bishop William, upholsterer, u Bridge street

llartlett Richard, shoe maker, Old Town Blake Philip, greengrocer, Bridge street

l~artlett William M.R.c.s. & L.D.s.Eng. dental surgeon, see Blake Samuel, boot maker, Elmsleigh terrace, Clovelly road

Bartlett & Haycroft · Bond Thomas, carver & gilder, IA, Chingswell street

Barton John, dairyman & wheelwright, North Down road Borough Police Station (C. G. Buchauan, supt.), Town hall

Ba11eley Henry Montague (firm, Rooker & Bazeley), solicitor Bonrne William S. manager of the National & Provincial

& notary public, commissioner to administer oaths in the Bank,treas. to the union & rural sanitary authonty, High st

supreme courts, registrar of the county court & clerk of Bourne William S. manager to the National Provincial Bank

the peace, 28 Bridgeland street of England Limited & treas. to the union & rural sanitary

Beddoes William, grocer & linen draper, 69 Meddon street authority, High street

}leer & Son, tailors, 20 Mill street Bow Sarah Ann (Mrs.), apartments, I Chudleigh villas,

Beer Charles, butcher, Meddon street East-the-Water

Reer Joshua, mason, Chapel street Bowen Harriett (Mrs.), shopkeeper, 15 Lower Gunstone

Beer Judith Ann (Mrs.),oldchina &carvingsdlr.21 Bridgest Bowen John, game dealer. ro Meddon street

ne3r Mary T. (Mrs.),Iodging house, Manor house, The Quay Boyle George, draper, tailor & hatter, 2 High street

62 BIDEFORD. D}~VONSHIRE. [KELL'Y'S

Bradbury Sewing Machine Co. (Edwin Hoskins, manager), Down Edward Hammond, marine store dealtlr, 7 High st
· Duncan Alex. Greig, linen collar mnfr. see Vincf)ut & Dttncan
32 Mill street ·
Braddick John Joseph, auctioneer & butcher, 55 & 56 Mlllst Duncan John, surgeon, 15 The Quay
' Dunn Sarah (Mrs.), temperance hotel & lodging house,
Braund Charles, painter &c. 9 Meddon street

Braund James S. B. registrar of marriages for Bideford dis- Buttgarden street
Durant John, lodging house & rural postman, Victoria tel'
trict, Old town

Braund WiHiam, boot maker, 66 Mill street Durant Lawson W. manager of the Devon & Cornwall Bank,

Brend John & Son, boot makers, Market place High street

Brett William, carriage painter, Honestone street Dymond, Son & Blackmore, auctioneers, valuers, house &

Bridge ball (Thomas Sanders, keeper), Bridge street estate agents, carriage proprietors, agents for Sutton &

Brock Annie (Mrs.), apartments, 2 Bridgeland street Co. & Lancashire Fire & Life, Queen street & 54 & 55 Mill

Brooks Henry, confectioner, 74 High street street, Queen st. ; branches at Northam & Westward Ho !

Brownston William, brewer, 29 High street Dymond Robert, boot maker, East-the-Water

Burrow Elizabeth (Mrs.), dress maker, East-the-Water Dymond Selina. (Mrs.), bread dealer, North cot. North road

Burrow Henry Marshall, watch maker, I5 Mill street Edwards John, nursery "and seedsman, 45 Meddon street

Butler William Henry, grocer, II Lower Meddon street & Elliott William Henry, carriage builder, 'forridge hill

tobacconist, I The Quay Ellis Albert, joiner, 27 High street

Cadd Miss, postmistress. High street Ellis Aun (Mrs.), lace maker, 47A, Mill street

Cadd William, chemist, 7I High street Ellis Edmund, builder, 47 Mill street

Cann John, apartmfmts, 6 Elmsleigh terrace Ellis George, baker & confectioner, 47 Mill street

Cann l:larah (Mrs.), lodg. ho. Elmsleigh house, Clovelly rd Embery John, joiner, East-the-Water

Carter George, chair caner, Lower Meddon street Evans Thomas, marine store dealer, East-the-Water

Cawsey Sarah (Mrs.), greengrocer, 15 Allhalland street Fire Brigade (West of England) (Henry Chowins, captain),

Cemetery (Charles William Hole, clerk to the burial board), 6 Cooper street

Old Town . Folland Arthur, basket maker, Havelock place, Old Town

Chope Sydney Redclift, saddler & harness maker, I7 Butt- Folley Wm. Hy. greengrcr. & dairyman, 14 & 15 North rd

garden street Fowler Jannetta (Mrs.), shopkeeper, Old Town

Chowins Hy. borough surveyor & market keeper, 6 Cooper st Fox, Fowler& Co. bankers (Geoffry Leigh, manager), High
street; draw on Barclay, Bevan & Co. London E c
Chubb Richard, painter, 37 Elm grove

Clarke Robert Frederick, boot maker, High street Friendship Caleb, temperance hotel, 5A, Honestone street

Clark John Colman, insurance agent, Clovelly road Friendship James, tailor, 17 Chingswell street

Clements & Son, tailors & drapers, 74 High street Friendship Sarah (Mrs.), antique china dlr. 17 Chingswellst.

Cock John, builder, Church walk Fry Thomas, corn, manure & seed merchant, I7 Market pl

Cock Richard, grocer, 3 Meddon street Fry William Henry, farmer, Warmington

Cole Catherine (Mrs.), apartments, Manor wharf Fulford John, carpenter, I2 Tower street
Fulford John Underhill, market gardener, East-the-Water
Cole Enoch, boot & shoe maker, sAllhalland street
Fulford William, joiner, 2I Honestone street
Cole John, farmer, Gammaton farm

Coles Waiter Crosby, printer & stationer, & publisher of Fursman John, market gardener, 29 Meddon street
"Bideford Weekly Gazette," s Grenville street
Gabriel Jarnes Edward, monumental carver in marble

Colwill Thomas & Son, mail contractors, Allhalland street & stone, East-the-Water

Colwill Mary (Mrs.), confectioner, SI Mill street Geen Thomas Martin, baker & confectioner, 2I Mill street

Colwill Mary (Mrs.), Ship on Launch P.H. East-the-Water Gent Wm. & Son, builders & road surveyors, 15 Chingswell st

Colwill Thomas, engineer, 8 Westcroft Giddie William, Tanton·s hotel; posting in all its various

Cooper Frederick, collar manufacturer, New street branches; omnibus to meet all trains, New road

Cooper Groves & Stapledon, land agents & surveyors, Bridge Giddy George, Cornish .!rms P.H. I Bull hill

chambers; & at Wear Giffard Glover Frank, tailor & outfitter, 42 High street

Cooper Groves, Lloyd's agent & consular agent for France Glover Henry, mason, 2 Abbotsham road

(firm, Cooper Groves & Stapledon), Bridge chambers Glover John, Swan P.R. 42 Mill street

Copp Josephine (Miss), dress ma.Sydenham pl.Honestonest Glover John, apartments, 29 Mill street

Copp William, basket maker, Honestone street Glover William, carriage smith, 37 Old town

Couch James, inland revenue officer, I3 Elmsleigh terrace Glover William, furniture dealer, Honestone street

Couldridge James William, wine & spirit merchant, I High st Glover William Henry, butcher, East-the-Water

Coull Mary Ann (Miss), dress maker, Strand Goaman Thos. & Son, who. grocers, 3 & 3A, Buttgarden st •

County Court Office (Henry Montague Bazeley, registrar), Gooding Matthew Richard L.R.C.P.LOnd., 1\l.R.c.s.:sng. sur-

28 Bridgeland street geon & physician, 7 Bridgeland street

Cowee Edward, tailor & draper, 53 Mill street & apartments, Goodman Henry, draper, IO & l:I Elmsleigh terrace

x6A, The Quay Gorton Gilbert, solicitor, 2 Queen street

Cox Hugo, tallow chandler, I9 Lower Meddon street Gorvin James, greengrocer, 44 Mill street

Crnng James, brewer & dairyman, 4 Bridge street Gould Fred, photographer, 30 Mill street

Crang John-, dairyman, 28 Mill street ofGrammar School (lsaac Brook lll.C.P., 0.111. head master,
Crang Sarah (Mrs.), apartments, 57 High street . assisted by an efficient staff masters i a thoroughly

Crang Waiter James, Appledore inn, Chingswell street commercial & technical education ensured), Northdown la.

Crump William, horse breaker, East-the-Water Grant William T. blacksmith, East-the-Water

Cumberland Wm. supervisor of inland revenue, I8The Quay Greenoff Eveline A. (Miss), fruiterer, 25 Mill street

Curtis John, dairyman, 62 Mill street Greenoff Minnie (Miss), fruiterer, 8 Grenville street

Cnrtis Richard, grocer, Meddon street Gregory Elizh. & Mary (Misses), dress mas. 6 Chingswell st

Cutland Frederick, Old Ring of Bells P.R. Honestone street Gregory Frank D. hay&; corn dealer, North road

Dalby Frederick, station master Griffits John Alonzo, chemist, The Quay

Darch Thomas, shoeing smith, Old Town GrimesEdward, watch maker &tobacconist, 8I High street

Dare John George, hair dresser & tobacconist, 58 Mill street Gummer Frederick, Lamb inn, Honestone street

Dark Albert John, Royal Mail inn, Bridge street Hamlyn Ellen (Miss), lodging house, 8 Landsdown' terrace

Dark Catherine (Mrs.), Swan inn, East-the-Water Hamlyn Wm. tea dealer & lodging house, 2A, Church walk

Dark John Haincs, outfitter, 2 Market place Harbour Office (John Pengilly1 master & weighbridge toll
Dark Samuel J. Union inn, 37 Mill street collector), The Quay

Davey Moses, baker. Honestone street Harding George, builder, Cold harbour

Davey Samuel, painter, 4 Honestone street Harknett Henry, greengrocer, New row
Davis Thomas, chimney sweeper, 8 New street
Harknett Thomas, dairyman, s6 Old tO"'W""Il
Dawe Henry, family grocer & italian warehouse, wine & Harris Emily (Mrs.), lodging house, Honestone street

spirit merchant, 84 High street Harris James, shipwright, 28 Elm grove

Delaney Elizh. E. (Mrs.), shopkpr. & lodg. ho. 22 Bridge st Hawkini Joseph, herbalist, :J5 New street

Dellridge James, shopkeeper, & post office, East-the-Water Harvey Daniel, draper, I4 Market place

Denham Francis, butcher, SIA, Mill street Hawkesley George (Mrs.), shopkeeper, 54 Meddon street

Dennis lfenry, farmer, Pill head Haycroft Frederick Theodore L.D.s.Eng. dental surgeon, see

Dennis William, farmer, Adjuvin Bartlett & Haycroft

Dennis William, job master, Rockmount terrace Heard Stanley, see Royal Hotel

Devon &Cornwall Banking Co. Limited (Lawson W. Dttrant, Heard Thomas, temperance hotel, Market place

manager) (open Io till 3; tues. xo till4; sat. IO till I), Hearn George, hair dresser, 17 Allhalland street

High street; draw on Barclay, Bevan & Co. LondonE c Hearn Richard, insurance agent, East-the-Watet

Devon Trading Co. Limited, cement, sanitary pipe, brick & Hernirnan Robert, carriage builder, East-the-Water

slate merchants (E. T. Scammell, manager), East-the- Heywood Joshua & Son, family drapers & tailors, dress &

Water; & at Exeter & Ilfracombe mantle makers, milliners &c. ; ladies' & childr e1.'s undtlr-

Dingle John Herring, grocer & druggist, I9 Buttgarden st linen warehouses, I, 2 & 3 Grenville street