1 Daphne Geraldine Scutt, born about August 1919, Christchurch district, Hampshire, died in 1953, Dorset (age at death: possibly 34 years old). Parents: 2 and 3. Married about August 1947, Christchurch district, Hampshire, to Alfred A. Aston. [Note 1].
2 Arthur Scutt, born on 21 October 1869, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, baptized on 21 November 1869, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, died on 22 December 1950, Bournemouth, Hampshire (age at death: 81 years old), (1901) bank cashier, (1907) bank manager. Parents: 4 and 5. Married (1) on 19 October 1901, Hartley Wintney district, Hampshire, to Adeline Nortier Payne, born about 1879, died on 16 June 1916, Bournemouth, Hampshire (age at death: possibly 37 years old). [Note 2].
... married in May 1918, Christchurch district, Hampshire, to...
3 Hilda Dorothy Press, died. [Note 3].
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4 Charles B. Scutt, born on 2 December 1842, Sutton Poyntz, Dorset, baptized on 3 January 1843, Sutton Poyntz, Dorset, died on 2 February 1908, Lodmoor, Dorset, buried on 5 February 1908, St Andrews Churchyard, Preston and Sutton Poyntz (age at death: 65 years old), farmer. [Note 4].
... married on 19 December 1867, Bridport, Dorset, to...
5 Elizabeth Samson, born on 10 December 1845, Bridport, Dorset, died on 18 April 1929, Preston, Dorset, buried on 22 April 1929, St Andrews Churchyard, Preston with Sutton Poyntz (age at death: 83 years old). [Note 5].
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| [Bristol Mercury - Sat 04 Jun 1898. Bristol Volunteer Diary. To-day. ....... Volunteer Rifles - Ist Battalion P.A.S.I.I - Lieut. A. A. Fortt to be captain, the undermentioned gentlemen to be second lieutenants:- Henry George Kersley, Walter F. Long, and Arthur Scutt.] [Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette Thu 11 Jun 1903 Alleged Forgery in Bath. At the City Police Court, on Friday, before Messrs. T. W. B. Cox (in the chair), T. S. Cotterell, Austin J. King, R. Kersley, A. G. D. Moger, and J. Alton Tucker, John Charles Monckton (24), a singer, of 71, Castle Street, Oxford Street, West London, was charged that he, on the 4th inst., feloniously did forge and utter to Arthur Scutt, well knowing the same to be forged, a certain order purporting to be an order from one William J. Hart for the payment of money, to wit, a banker's cheque, for tho sum of £96 10s., with intent to cheat and defraud. Mr. Cannings Collins appeared on behalf of the Wilts and Dorset Bank. He was only prepared to give some evidence that day, and asked for a remand until Tuesday. Arthur Scutt, of Tregenna, Bloomfield Park, a cashier at the Wilts and Dorset Bank, said about 12.30 on Thursday prisoner came into the bank and presented a cheque (produced). He had never seen him before. It was dated June 3rd, 1903, and drawn in favour of Mr. F. J. Hunt, or order, and for £96 10s. It was endorsed "F. J. Hunt." He said nothing when he presented it. Witness asked him how he would take it, and he replied all in notes. Witness had suspicions, and communicated with Mr. Hart before paying the money. In the meantime he had a conversation with prisoner. Witness asked him if he was Mr. Hunt, and he replied no. He then asked who Mr. Hunt was, but he gave no answer. Witness thought he must know something about him, and asked what was his trade or profession, but he got no answer. Prisoner was requested to go into the managers' room. Mr. W. J. Hart was a customer at their branch, and was the only customer of that name. Witness knew his signature, and he thought the signature on the cheque was a very good imitation indeed. The cheque book from which it was taken was used by another customer altogether, and was issued in August, 1901. Prisoner stated that when the clerk asked him about Mr. Hunt he said he dealt in theatre enterprises. Witness replied that this was not correct. When witness volunteered the information that he was a commission agent, he replied that was. William J. Hart, a newsagent, of 26, Union Passage, said he had an account at the Wilts and Dorset Bank. The signature on the cheque was not his, but it was a very fair imitation. He did not know any Mr. F. J. Hunt, and had no dealings with any such person. He had never authorised or given authority for the cheque in question to be drawn. To his knowledge he had never seen prisoner before. D.C. Burge said he was called to the Wilts and Dorset Bank on Thursday about three o'clock. He captioned prisoner, and told him he should charge him with uttering the forged cheque, but he made no reply. On the way to the Police Station prisoner said, "I've got myself into a fine mess over this. If I were in London I could point out the man to you that gave me the cheque. I arranged to meet him at 3.30 on my return. I suppose I shall have an opportunity of defending myself." He afterwards said, "I met a man last night named Frederick Hunt on the corner of Euston Road, Tottenham Court Road. He took me into a public house called the King's Arms, and paid for a drink for me. He then went to the Sole's Arms, Hampstead Road, and he there paid for another for me. Hunt then asked me what I was doing, and I said I had not extra much to do. He then asked me if I would mind collecting some money for him. I said, 'Very well, as I have nothing particular to do I'll do it. Hunt then said, You will have to go to Bath for it, I arranged to meet Hunt the next morning, and I met him in Euston Road at 8.10 a.m. We both went together to Paddington Railway Station, and Hunt took my railway ticket for Bath and return. While we were on the platform Hunt gave me the cheque and told me to go to the Wilts and Dorset Bank, Bath, and cash it for him. He told me Mr. Hart lived in Union Passage, Bath, and was a wholesale stationer. I arranged to meet Hunt on my return to London at the Palace Tavern, Charing Cross Road. I do not know where Hunt, is living or what he is now doing. About three years ago Hunt engaged me as an artist at the Royal Theatre, Edmonton, and I have not seen him since until about three weeks ago. I was engaged about three or four years ago at the Lyric, Bath, with Johnnie Holland, a sketch artiste. On searching prisoner witness found a return ticket for Paddington; also a shilling and a halfpenny. He also had a watch and chain. The railway ticket was dated June 4th. Prisoner stated he could confirm everything that had been said. Enquiries were being now made in Tendon. The magistrates remanded prisoner until Tuesday next.] [Gloucester Citizen Sat 20 Apr 1907 Cirencester. BANK CHANGES. Mr. G. Patrick Smith, for seven years past the local manager of the Wilts and Dorset Bank, has heen appointed to Exmouth, and shortly leaves he capital of the Cotswolds for his new sphere. Mr. Arthur Scutt for fifteen years manager of the Bath branch of the Wilts and Dorset, is appointed to Cirencester. He is known to possess the triple recommendation of marked ability money, musical, and military matters, and it is believed Cirencester may afford scope for the display of all Mr. Scutt's business talents and social influences.] [Western Daily Press - Saturday 21 March 1914. Bridgwater Will Dispute. Yesterday the Court Appeal allowed an appeal from Arthur and Edward Angus Scutt and the Misses Helen Scutt and Florence Evelyn Scutt, all beneficiaries under the will of the late Mr John Scutt, jun., from decision of Mr Justice Neville dismissing an action by them against Thomas Henry Ensor, of Dorchester, the surviving trustee of the will of John Scutt, jun., and against Messrs J. P. Croad of Bosoombe, and T. F. Barham and J. Willshire Croad, Bridgwater (the executors of the late Mr Josias Croad, who was also a trustee of John Scut's will), and against the executors of the will of Mrs Kellaway (previously Mrs Scutt and the relict of John Scutt, who was the third trustee). The object of the action was to get indemnify from the estates of Josias Croad and Mrs Kellaway for losses occasioned to the estate by the retention of shares a Bridgwater cake mill. Mr Jenkins, K.C., for the appellants, said that the late Mr John Scutt, jun., left estate worth £13,000 net. Part of the estate was 100x£20 shares of the Bridgwater and West of England United Farmers Pure Linseed & Cotton Cake Company, Ltd., which afterwards changed its name to the Bridgwater Oil Mills, Ltd. The company paid substantial dividends, but these fluctuated, and eventually the company into liquidation in 1891. All the company's debts and liabilities were paid, and the shareholders received, by way of final divident £3 on every £20 share. The questioned decision was whether there was any breach of trust of the then trustees of the will in holding the shares from the testator's death in 1878, and whether the estates of the trustee in question were liable for the difference between what the shares could have been sold at within a reasonable, time after the testator's death and the £359 received way of final dividend. Evidence had been called at the trial to show that in 1884 the shares changed hands at £18 each. Mr Justice Neville had decided that the trustees were not in a position to realize the shares until after the death of Mr Scutt's widow, but this, counsel submitted, was wrong. Mr Peterson, K.C., for the respondents, argued that the Judge had decided rightly. Their Lordships decided that the learned Judge had approached the matter from an erroneous point of view, and referred the case back to him.] [A S - 81yr.] |
| IGI states b:1904 Dorset. |
| [IGI states b:1908 Dorset.] [Gloucestershire Echo, Saturday 19 August 1950. Tenant was 'Tricked," Tribunal told. A suggestion that his client had been "tricked" out of a controlled letting into a furnished one was made by Mr. A. Mason Amery in a case which came before the Cheltenham and District Rent Tribunal yesterday. The case was one in which Miss M. O'Farrell, occupying accommodation at Gambles House, Gambles Lane, Woodmancote, had her rent reduced from £2 10s. to £2 per week with security of tenure for three months. Mr. Amery's submission was that Miss O'Farrell, who formerly occupied an adjacent cottage belonging to the lessor, Mr. C. C. Scutt, was then a protected tenant under the Rent Restrictions Acts. She was asked by Mr. Scutt to move into Gambles House, which she did, on the promise of 12 months security. Mr. Scutt, who moved into the cottage after her, sold it and vacated on June 28. Statemant Denied. Mr. W. J. H. Davies (T. A. Matthews and Co., Hereford), representing Mr. Scutt, submitted that a notice to quit had been served on Miss O'Farrell on April 5, expiring on May 2, but this was denied by Miss O'Farrell. A subsequent notice, added Mr. Davies, was accepted by the lessee. The Tribunal agreed, fixed the rent at £2. 5s. a week, and granted three months security, terminating on September 7. The Tribunal congratulated Miss I. N. M. Westmacott, the lessor of Greendale, The Green, Northleach, on raising the standard of accommodation provided in respect of Mrs. D. Gessey, the lessee, and approved the referred rental of £2. 5s. per week. The Tribunal comprised Mr. G. Blagg (chairman), Mr. J. J. Edmonds (deputy chairman), and Mr. W. H. Parker, with the Clerk.] |
| [Father - yeoman.] [Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser, Somerset Wednesday 01 January 1868 - Marriages. December 19, at the parish church St. Mary's, Bridport, the Rev. Melville Lee, rector, Charles, son of John Scutt, Esq., Preston, Weymouth, and Bessie, second daughter Gerard Samson, Esq., Bridport.] [C B S also County Magistrates for Dorchester Petty Sessional Division.] [Evening Telegraph - Monday 03 February 1908. Found Dead in a Field. Mr Charles Scutt, chairman of the Executive Committee, Dorset County Council, was this morning found dead in two feet of water in a field close by his home at Preston.] [C B S - 65yr. of Wyke Oliver, Preston, nr. Weymouth - farmer & Justice of the Peace, Dorset - d:Lodmoor, nr.Weymouth. To Charles Edwin Scutt (theatre manager), Alfred John Scutt & Edward Angus Scutt, (both farmers). The London Gazette [1909] Charles Scutt, Esquire, J.P., Deceased - Pursuant to the Statute, 22nd and 23rd Vict., c.35. All persons having any claims or demands against the estate of Charles Scutt, Esquire, deneased, late of "Wyke Oliver," Preston, near Weymouth, Dorset, J.P. (who died on the 2nd February 1908, and whose will was proved in the Blandford District Probate Registry, on the 27th August 1908, by Messrs. Charles Edwin Scutt. Alfred John Scutt, Edward Angus Scutt, Edward Barnaby Duke, and Henry Branson, the executors therein named, are required to send particulars, in writing, of such claims to us before the 1th February 1909, after which date the estate will be distributed, having regard only to those claims of which notice shall have been received, Dated this 5th day of January 1909. Lock, Reed & Lock, Dorchester, Dorset - Solicitors for the Executors.] [Friday 09 August 1918, Western Gazette, Somerset. Messrs. Henry Duke & Son are favoured with instructions to Offer the above Resourceful FreeHold Landed Estate for Said Auction, their Property Sale-room, Dorchester, on Saturday, August 24th, at 3.30 p.m. Lot 1. Watercombe Farm, about Acres, famous mixed holdings, memorable as the Home of the world-famed Watercombe breed of sheep, established and bred there with such success and service to the Down Sheep of this Country by the then Tenant, Mr. Thomas Homer Saunders who was followed by his son, Mr. Thomas Chapman Saunders; was succeeded the late Mr. Charles Scutt, whose son, Mr. A. J. is the present Tenant. The occupation of this notable Farm has, therefore, remained in two families of leading Dorset Agriculturists for upwards of 100 years.] [Hastings & St Leonards Observer, Saturday 08 February 1908. MR Scutt sen. We regret to record that Mr Scutt, the popular local Manager of the Hastings Theatre, has sustained a sudden bereavement by the death of his father Mr Scutt, sen., who lived near Weymouth, was Justice of the Peace for the county of Dorset, and vice-Chairman of the Guardians at Weymouth, was County Councillor and member of one of the oldest families in Dorsetshire. At the meeting the Theatre Directors, Thursday, a vote of was passed to Mr. Scutt.] |
| [Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser, Somerset Wednesday 01 January 1868 - Marriages. December 19, at the parish church St. Mary's, Bridport, the Rev. Melville Lee, rector, Charles, son of John Scutt, Esq., Preston, Weymouth, and Bessie, second daughter Gerard Samson, Esq., Bridport.] [E S 84yr., (widow) lived at Wyke Oliver, Preston, Weymouth. To Charles Edwin Scutt (theater manager) & Edward Angus Scutt (farmer).] |
| [Hastings and St Leonards Observer, Saturday 15 June 1907. The Bush to the Theatre. Interesting Career of MR. C.E. Scutt of the Hastings Gaiety Theatre. Among the items on the excellent programme that is being arranged for Mr. Scutt's benefit at the Gaiety Theatre on Monday week, June 24th, is a lantern lecture on New Zealand by the popular resident Manager himself. Mr. Scutt is New Zealand enthusiast, and he can talk on the subject of the Colony for hours if need be, although it is intended that his lecture shall be a very short one, because there are several other things to presented, including a performance of that old but ever-favourite farce, "Box and Cox" with Mr. Scutt as Cox. But if Mr. Scutt once gets his audience interested, as he is sure to do, they will not notice the flight of time, as happened to our representative who had a chat with him about his experiences on Tuesday evening. ..... Those who know Mr. Scutt capabilities as manager will be surprised to find that he has filled but a small part up to now in his life, for the last thing he thought of doing, apparently, during the five years he stayed in Australasia, three in New Zealand and two in Western Australia, was acting, and like many another who has done well in the profession, he practically drifted into it, started life as a mechanical engineer, and went out to Western Australia at the time of the gold boom, purely on his own account, being led there by the adventurous disposition, which was, no doubt, of the heritage he derived (being a West Countryman) from those adventurers who did so much towards forming our Colonial Empire in the days of Good Queen Bess. But Mr. Scutt did not go gold mining, because he was not impressed with the results shown by those who had been up to the goldfields. So he stayed on the coast and followed his profession, taking part in the building of Freemantle Harbour, Western Australia. Mr. Scutt considers a greatly libelled Colony, because he says the country is not a desert, as is usually asserted, but contains some of the most beautiful forest land in the world. After two years in Western Australia he went to New Zealand, which he says he loves even more than his native country. The climate, the lovely scenery, the fertile land, and the almost Utopian condition? of existence which prevail there, have ill enraptured him with this Colony, in which he spent three years, still doing engineering, but chiefly of an agricultural nature. In the course of his residence in this "scenic paradise" Mr. Scutt collected a number of curious objects peculiar to the country, and also a good deal of the literature of the country. One thing that impressed him was the excellence of the books got out by the Government to attract emigrants. And an interesting point that Mr. Scutt was able to verify every statement in the literature he obtained about the country before proceeding to Western Australia and New Zealand. He convinced that New Zealand is an ideal country to live in and that if it were not for distance a great many more emigrants from this country would out there. He lived the simple life out there, and never knew a day's illness, yet life in the bush was not a soft thing by any means. He bathed in the boiling geysers, and includes in his collection a couple of tusks of a wild boar, the descendant of the harmless pigs which Captain Cook introduced into the country. Being possessed of some artistic ability, Mr. Scutt made a point of sketching beauty spots and things interest everywhere. and now possesses a couple of books full of capital pictures. He lived for some time in Auckland, and it is interesting to learn that out there he knew Mr. H. Brett, the nephew of the late Mr. T. B. Brett, who controls several newspapers there. It may be asked why, if he was so fond of the country, Mr. Scutt returned to England, but private reasons made it imperative for to come home, and hopes to be able to go back to New Zealand some day. It was on his return to the Old Country that Mr. Scutt really started on his dramatic career, although he had been an enthusiastic amateur actor for many years previous. He has seen every side of theatrical life, as actor, stage manager, business manager, and manager. He was resident manager at the Theatre Royal, Leamington Spa, from 1901 to 190*, then he went on tour with Mr. Charles Frohman in "Sherlock Holmes," and in June 1905, came to Hastings to take up the position of resident manager at the Gaiety Theatre, where he has remained ever since, winning a reputation for geniality and courtesy, which has made him popular with all who have come into contact with him in the town during the last two years, and it is certain that all these will rally round him next Monday week, and show their appreciation of his work by according him a "bumper" benefit. A finely comprehensive and varied programme has been prepared for the benefit. Besides the lecture on New Zealand mentioned above, which will be illustrated by some magnificent lantern slides of the beautiful scenery and wonders of nature to be seen in that country, there will also bioscope exhibition by Mr. Rowland, the manager of the Theatre. Then Mr. Laurence Hanray and Miss Dorothy Payn will appear in a series of variety sketches, and in "Box and Cox," Mr. Scutt will be assisted by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Esdale, who have had large professional experience, and are now living at ...... Another short farce will also be played, entitled "He, she and it," in which Mr Scutt will appear with Miss Jessica Thorne, a grand-daughter of the late Miss Sarah Thorne. Mr. Thomas Hilton, the capable conductor of the Theatre Orchestra, will play a violin solo, and the ever popular local favourite J. D. Hunter, will give some of his exquisitely funny songs and character sketches. Mr. Bert Forss, another well-known performer in character sketches, etc., will also appear.] [Hastings & St Leonards Observer, Saturday 08 February 1908. We regret to record that Mr Scutt, the popular local Manager of the Hastings Theatre, has sustained a sudden bereavement by the death of his father Mr Scutt, sen., who lived near Weymouth, was Justice of the Peace for the county of Dorset, and vice-Chairman of the Guardians at Weymouth, was County Councillor and member of one of the oldest families in Dorsetshire. At the meeting the Theatre Directors, Thursday, a vote of was passed to Mr. Scutt.] [Hastings & St Leonards Observer, Saturday 08 February 1908. Charles E Scutt. "Language" Sir, I should be glad if you could find space to ventilate a little grievance. The films have censorship, quite rightly, when so many unformed minds may hurt by what is put before their eyes. But it seems there is a growing laxity in the language permitted on the stage, which is a pity. A very popular company in in this town who who have delighted us for some years now, shocked a good many. I think, in their performance this week by the use, several times repeated, of two objectionable words. One these was certainly used by Mr. Bernard Shaw. But he did it deliberately, showing a lapse into class. The girl's father was a dustman. But the audience are not dustmen, nor that class, and it seems a great pity to shock sensitive ears with it. And it is quite unnecessary, as is also the frequent use of the words "My God" and its like. It looks as though the stage may yet beat the talkies, but must watch its language. E L BISHOP, 7 West Hill, St. Leonards.] [C E S living in 1911-31 in Hastings.] [Hastings & St Leonards Observer, Saturday 03 December 1938. Letters to the Editor , Hastings and its Natural Assets Sir. The letter handed to you by the Mayor and signed R. G. Praill in your last week's issue deserves all the publicity it can obtain. The letter dealt very fully with the "Old Town" as one of our great assets, and the writer says "if you only knew" you have "a gem to show the foreigner." Two great downs, the East Hill and Castle Down from Rotherfield - avenue to the Castle cliffs give the requisite settings to this gem and lend "enchantment to the view. Nothing is done to recommend this view to the notice of the world. Nevertheless. Castle Down, with its castle, caves and other objects of antiquarian interest, has in connection with the unique marine and landscape views—a long series of views varying every few yards—something priceless to show. From the south of Plynlimmon Terrace (which a hotel proprietor once described as the very best site for a hotel on the whole of the South Coast), the whole of Pevensey Bay backed by the Eastbourne Downs and Beachy Head skyline round to the top of the Ridge, in front the sea with great liners coming closer to the shore, and to the east the buttress of East Hill with its Roman camp on the skyline and a narrow strip sea running almost to meet it. The Old Town nestling in its valley. Further on at the elbow of Croft Road, overlooking Tor Field, you have a really astounding view which places Hastings in the forefront all seaside resorts. No expenditure of millions can give any other town such an asset. We have it for nothing — all we have to do is to preserve it. It is, I submit with all deference to town planners, in the true interest of Hastings (and St. Leonards) that the adjoining land now being desired by different committees of the Town Council should for 10 years, at any rate, be handed to the Allotment Committee, who proved its efficiency so that in these times of anxiety more food may be produced by willing workers. It is the "richest bit of land left in Hastings," and the surrounding allotments which have gained the proud position of "first in England" will be further protected. The clouds are heavy, very heavy over Europe, and potatoes on land will be better than at the bottom of the sea! As allotments it will prove of immediate use — economically sound and further preserve the opportunity of doing greater things in the future to enhance the glories of one of the brightest gems in the diadem of England. Charles E. Scutt.] [He was also known as Edmund Scutt (Census 1881 Dorset) and as Charles Thalassa Scutt.] [C E S - 82yr.] |
| [Western Gazette, Friday 09 February 1900. Servants, &c., Wanted. Carter Wanted at Lady-day, with sons. Also Thatcher or Labourer, with family. A. Scutt, Preston, Weymouth.] [Mon 21 Dec 1903, Exeter & Plymouth Gazette, Devon. Oak House School, Axminster. The annual examination of the pupils attending this school was held on the 14th, 15th, and 16th inst. The results were very satisfactory. Master Thornhill Madge twain, Toleis, Axminster, and Master Alfred John Scutt, of Luppitt, obtained the greatest distinction, and gained two prizes each.] [Friday 09 August 1918, Western Gazette, Somerset. Messrs. Henry Duke & Son are favoured with instructions to Offer the above Resourceful FreeHold Landed Estate for Said Auction, their Property Sale-room, Dorchester, on Saturday, August 24th, at 3.30 p.m. Lot 1. Watercombe Farm, about Acres, famous mixed holdings, memorable as the Home of the world-famed Watercombe breed of sheep, established and bred there with such success and service to the Down Sheep of this Country by the then Tenant, Mr. Thomas Homer Saunders who was followed by his son, Mr. Thomas Chapman Saunders; was succeeded the late Mr. Charles Scutt, whose son, Mr. A. J. is the present Tenant. The occupation of this notable Farm has, therefore, remained in two families of leading Dorset Agriculturists for upwards of 100 years.] [Fri 02 Jul 1926, Western Morning News, Devon. New Dorset Justices, Dorset Quarter Sessions yesterday Sir Charles Eric Hambro KBE of Milton Abbey, and Mr. Alfred John Scutt, of Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester, were added to the roll Justices of the Peace for Dorset.] [Western Daily Press - Monday 16 October 1933. "HUMBUG" Retort at noisy West Tithe Meeting. Dorset Farmer's Protest For "Fair Play." Three out-voted when noisily interrupted Anti-tithe Meeting at Dorchester, Dorset, Saturday night, Alfred Scutt, of Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester, said "let's have fair play. I am out play the game for my country and I don't beieve in a lot of Humburg." Oony three votes were given for a direct negative which he had moved to resolutions before the meeting. Scutt said that he held no brief for the parson, but small landowner and tenant farmer was out for fair play. People accepted obligations when they bought farms in pre-war days, and they bought them with tithe. Sir George Vernon, of Hall, Worcester, denied that clerical tithe was property. The property from which the tithe came had to be maintained. Repairs were not done by the parson, he said, but the poor old squire who went to church Sundays and was told that money was the root of all evil and covetousness the worst of sins. Landowner's Declaration. Mrs Doreen Wallace said that if they could convince Parliament that the tithe law was unworkable they could get repealed. Cap:G. Pitt Rivers, a Dorset landowner, that he was an agriculturist, tithe owner, and not an inconsiderable owner. He declared "I will not henceforth discharge a single agricultural worker or workman on my estates or lower any wages in order to pay tithe." Up to a year ago he paid tithe regularly, but owing to crushing taxation he had to make considerably retrenchments and discharge his work people. It is immoral," he said "to discharge men and throw them on the rates and tax us in order to pay this charge on an industry out of which we make our living for the good of the nation."] [Scutt, Alfred John - Chalbury Lodge, Preston, Weymouth, of independent means - Lock Reed & Lock, Dorchester, Dorset, Solicitors, (Doris Seymer Scutt, Ruth Seymer Milligan, William Scutt, William Noel Chick and Henry Osmond Lock) 23rd April 1952.] [A J S 80yr.] |
| [Western Daily Press - Saturday 21 March 1914. Bridgwater Will Dispute. Yesterday the Court Appeal allowed an appeal from Arthur and Edward Angus Scutt and the Misses Helen Scutt and Florence Evelyn Scutt, all beneficiaries under the will of the late Mr John Scutt, jun., from decision of Mr Justice Neville dismissing an action by them against Thomas Henry Ensor, of Dorchester, the surviving trustee of the will of John Scutt, jun., and against Messrs J P Croad of Bosoombe, and T F Barham and J Willshire Croad, Bridgwater (the executors of the late Mr Josias Croad, who was also a trustee of John Scut's will), and against the executors of the will of Mrs Kellaway (previously Mrs Scutt and the relict of John Scutt, who was the third trustee). The object of the action was to get indemnify from the estates of Josias Croad and Mrs Kellaway for losses occasioned to the estate by the retention of shares a Bridgwater cake mill. Mr Jenkins, K.C., for the appellants, said that the late Mr John Scutt, jun., left estate worth £13,000 net. Part of the estate was 100x£20 shares of the Bridgwater and West of England United Farmers Pure Linseed & Cotton Cake Company, Ltd., which afterwards changed its name to the Bridgwater Oil Mills, Ltd. The company paid substantial dividends, but these fluctuated, and eventually the company into liquidation in 1891. All the company's debts and liabilities were paid, and the shareholders received, by way of final divident £3 on every £20 share. The questioned decision was whether there was any breach of trust of the then trustees of the will in holding the shares from the testator's death in 1878, and whether the estates of the trustee in question were liable for the difference between what the shares could have been sold at within a reasonable, time after the testator's death and the £359 received way of final dividend. Evidence had been called at the trial to show that in 1884 the shares changed hands at £18 each. Mr Justice Neville had decided that the trustees were not in a position to realize the shares until after the death of Mr Scutt's widow, but this, counsel submitted, was wrong. Mr Peterson, K.C., for the respondents, argued that the Judge had decided rightly. Their Lordships decided that the learned Judge had approached the matter from an erroneous point of view, and referred the case back to him.] [Western Gazette - Friday 01 April 1921. DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of this Society was held at the Antelope Hotel, Dorchester, Wednesduy last week, Mr. Cecil Hanbury presiding. Mr. E. Angus Scutt, chairman of the Committee, presented the annual report, which it was stated that, happily, last year saw a revival of the Society's show, following disturbed period of the war. The Chairman was supported the following: Mr. E. Angus Scutt (chairman of the Committee), Colonel Brough. Major K. R. Balfour, Messrs. W. C. Percy Lotell, J. J. Wyatt, J. J. F. J. Burridge. W. P. Chick, C. Foot. T. Bissell. J. W. Hull, A. K. Holland, A. O. W. W. Lovelace, and H. C. Gee; with Mr. E. Miles (hon. secretary). Mr. E. Angus Scutt moved the election of Mr. Cecil Banbury as president the Society, and this was seconded by Mr. W. C. .Testy, and carried unanimously.] [Western Gazette - Friday 16 February 1940 PRESTON. Men's Club. Mr. Angus Scutt presided at the annual meeting of Preston Men's Club in the Scutt Memorial Hall Thursday. The resignation of Mr. W. J. Willshire as hon. secretary owing to war service was received with regret. Mr. F. Kelly was appointed to succeed him, with Mr. C. Mullet as deputy - Mr. L. Palmer was re-elected treasurer. The following were appointed to the Committee : Rev. T. R. Teague (chairman), Messrs. F. Kelly, C. Mullet, Palmer, F. Bailey, J. Damen, M. H. Norris, R. Mullet, G. Squibb and R. Poors was the general feeling the Scutt Memorial Hall, entering upon its 31st year, should be re-conditioned and put to good repair.] [E A S 72yr., lived at Jordan House, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, Farmer (Retired), 11th January 1945. Executor and Trustee Department, Lloyds Bank Ltd., 45 & 47 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, of Lock Reed & Lock, Dorchester, Solicitors. (Lloyds Bank Ltd., Alfred John Scutt, Charles Geoffrey Scutt and Albert Joseph Gillam.)] |
| W I S - 5yr. |
| [F S S in transit through U.S.A. in 1922 Oct 31 to Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada. 43yr., address:friend of Prof. Ellis, 365 Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.] [License, Presbyterian, married Bee Street, home of Mr Thomas H Parr. F S S (33) b:Weymouth, Dorset, bachelor, commercial man, residing Victoria, BC. A G P (23) spinster, b:Springfield, Manitoba.] [F S S - 55yr.] |
| S H S - 87yr., Canadian, single, farmer, d:Heywood Avenue, living in 1875 San Pedro, Saanich, BC, bur:1968 May 08 Hatley Memorial Gardens, Colwood, Victoria. |
| S L S 67yr., "Freshford," Grange Road, Weymouth, Retired Bank Cashier 4th September 1949. IGI states d:1944 Sep 04. |
| W S 69yr., "The Cottage," Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, Master Mariner (Retired) 9th September 1953. Hatchings & Hutchings, Carlton Chambers, Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, Solicitors (Caroline Scutt and Arthur Wentworth Malim). IGI states W S d:Dorset. |
| Western Daily Press - Saturday 21 March 1914. Bridgwater Will Dispute. Yesterday the Court Appeal allowed an appeal from Arthur and Edward Angus Scutt and the Misses Helen Scutt and Florence Evelyn Scutt, all beneficiaries under the will of the late Mr John Scutt, jun., from decision of Mr Justice Neville dismissing an action by them against Thomas Henry Ensor, of Dorchester, the surviving trustee of the will of John Scutt, jun., and against Messrs J. P. Croad of Bosoombe, and T. F. Barham and J. Willshire Croad, Bridgwater (the executors of the late Mr Josias Croad, who was also a trustee of John Scut's will), and against the executors of the will of Mrs Kellaway (previously Mrs Scutt and the relict of John Scutt, who was the third trustee). The object of the action was to get indemnify from the estates of Josias Croad and Mrs Kellaway for losses occasioned to the estate by the retention of shares a Bridgwater cake mill. Mr Jenkins, K.C., for the appellants, said that the late Mr John Scutt, jun., left estate worth £13,000 net. Part of the estate was 100x£20 shares of the Bridgwater and West of England United Farmers Pure Linseed & Cotton Cake Company, Ltd., which afterwards changed its name to the Bridgwater Oil Mills, Ltd. The company paid substantial dividends, but these fluctuated, and eventually the company into liquidation in 1891. All the company's debts and liabilities were paid, and the shareholders received, by way of final divident £3 on every £20 share. The questioned decision was whether there was any breach of trust of the then trustees of the will in holding the shares from the testator's death in 1878, and whether the estates of the trustee in question were liable for the difference between what the shares could have been sold at within a reasonable, time after the testator's death and the £359 received way of final dividend. Evidence had been called at the trial to show that in 1884 the shares changed hands at £18 each. Mr Justice Neville had decided that the trustees were not in a position to realize the shares until after the death of Mr Scutt's widow, but this, counsel submitted, was wrong. Mr Peterson, K.C., for the respondents, argued that the Judge had decided rightly. Their Lordships decided that the learned Judge had approached the matter from an erroneous point of view, and referred the case back to him. |
| [Western Daily Press - Saturday 21 March 1914. Bridgwater Will Dispute. Yesterday the Court Appeal allowed an appeal from Arthur and Edward Angus Scutt and the Misses Helen Scutt and Florence Evelyn Scutt, all beneficiaries under the will of the late Mr John Scutt, jun., from decision of Mr Justice Neville dismissing an action by them against Thomas Henry Ensor, of Dorchester, the surviving trustee of the will of John Scutt, jun., and against Messrs J. P. Croad of Bosoombe, and T. F. Barham and J. Willshire Croad, Bridgwater (the executors of the late Mr Josias Croad, who was also a trustee of John Scut's will), and against the executors of the will of Mrs Kellaway (previously Mrs Scutt and the relict of John Scutt, who was the third trustee). The object of the action was to get indemnify from the estates of Josias Croad and Mrs Kellaway for losses occasioned to the estate by the retention of shares a Bridgwater cake mill. Mr Jenkins, K.C., for the appellants, said that the late Mr John Scutt, jun., left estate worth £13,000 net. Part of the estate was 100x£20 shares of the Bridgwater and West of England United Farmers Pure Linseed & Cotton Cake Company, Ltd., which afterwards changed its name to the Bridgwater Oil Mills, Ltd. The company paid substantial dividends, but these fluctuated, and eventually the company into liquidation in 1891. All the company's debts and liabilities were paid, and the shareholders received, by way of final divident £3 on every £20 share. The questioned decision was whether there was any breach of trust of the then trustees of the will in holding the shares from the testator's death in 1878, and whether the estates of the trustee in question were liable for the difference between what the shares could have been sold at within a reasonable, time after the testator's death and the £359 received way of final dividend. Evidence had been called at the trial to show that in 1884 the shares changed hands at £18 each. Mr Justice Neville had decided that the trustees were not in a position to realize the shares until after the death of Mr Scutt's widow, but this, counsel submitted, was wrong. Mr Peterson, K.C., for the respondents, argued that the Judge had decided rightly. Their Lordships decided that the learned Judge had approached the matter from an erroneous point of view, and referred the case back to him.] ["Durley Croft," 14 Preston Road, Weymouth, Dorset, Widow 16th April 1963.] |