Children of John and Emma Pollard

WHEREAS a Petition of Edward Henry Pollard, at present and for sixteen days last past residing at No. 3, Saint Augustine's-terrace, in the city and county of Bristol, and for two weeks next immediately preceding thereto residing at No. 1, Saint James-square, in the aforesaid city and county, and for four days next immediately preceding thereto residing at the George Hotel, Templegate, in the aforesaid city and county, and for sixteen days next immediately preceding thereto residing at Maindee, near Newport, in the county of Monmouth, in all the abovementioned places being out of business, and for six years and upwards next immediately preceding thereto residing at Saint Mary-street, Bridgewater, in the county of Somerset, and carrying on trade there down to the 9th day of March, 1858, as a Clothier, Woollen Draper, Tailor, and Hatter, and occasionally letting lodgings, and from the said 9th day of March to the 1st day of June, 1858, acting as an Assistant in the said business, an insolvent debtor, having been filed in the County Court of Gloucestershire, at Bristol, and an interim order for protection from process having been given to the said Edward Henry Pollard, under the provisions of the Statutes in that case made and provided, the said Edward Henry Pollard is hereby required to appear before the said Court, on the 30th day of September instant, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, for his first examination touching his debts, estate, and effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provisions of the said Statues; and the choice of the creditors' assignees is to take place at the time so appointed. All persons indebted to the said Edward Henry Pollard, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to Messrs. Harley and Gibbs, Registrars of the said Court, at the office of the said Court, Broad-street, Bristol, the Official Assignees of the estate and effects of the said insolvent.

TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE PARISH OF BRIDGWATER.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, a Vacancy having occurred for the Office of Assistant Overseer for the Parish of Bridgwater, through the resignation of Mr JAMES BUSSELL, Junr., I respectfully offer myself as a CANDIDATE for the situation.

Having served as an Overseer (without an Assistant) and being thoroughly acquainted with the whole of the Duties belonging to the same, I doubt not of being able to give you entire satisfaction if Elected and shall feel much obliged by the favour of your Votes and Interest at the Vestry Meeting.

Meanwhile I remain,

                      Yours, very respectfully,

EDWARD H. POLLARD.

Bridgwater, October 14, 1859

CATERHAM (45 minutes from the City).—Detached RESIDENCE, standing in pretty garden, close to the Station; three sitting rooms, five bed or dressing rooms: conservatory, small coach-house, and stable. Rent £100—Apply for cards to view, to Mr. E.H. Pollard, Park Estate office, Caterham.

POSTAL ITEM.—We have been requested to announce that Mr. E.H. Pollard, House and Estate Agent, Caterham Valley, has been appointed to the office of sub-postmaster in place of Mr. Phillips, who has lately resigned.

TWO PLOTS FREEHOLD GROUND FOR SALE, near Asylum, Upper Caterham. Interest paid to March, 1885, and preliminary expenses.—For particulars, apply to Mr. E.H. Pollard, Post-office, Caterham Valley.

Another correspondent says:—A fire of an alarming character broke out on Saturday last, at about 3.45 p.m., at the rear of Mr. Walter Smith, provision merchant, supposed to have commenced in a shed used for general stores, which extended to Messrs. Pollard's, Lovegrove's, and Lovet's premises. [ . . . ] The damage was at Mr. Pollard's, the Post Office, a cow-shed, shed for post office barrow, dog kennel, and pig pound. Totally destroyed and small haystack damaged by turning. [ . . . ]

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On the 20th inst., at Brighton, whither she had gone for change of air, Maria, the beloved wife of Alfred W. Pollard, of Derby.

"A MERCIFUL MAN IS MERCIFUL TO HIS BEAST," and Mr. A.W. POLLARD, of Derby, has always laid claim to being considered as a most merciful man. We believe a sketch has appeared in a popular publication in which he is represented as extending the hand of mercy to some animal at his own door, for which due credit was accorded to him at the time, and it only just to give equal publicity to the fact that considerations of a commercial nature have necessitated his appearance at the Police Office to answer a charge of causing his own horse to be cruelly worked. The case will be found fully reported elsewhere in our columns, and it resulted in Mr. POLLARD being fined twenty shillings and costs. The Bench must have taken the defendant's antecedents into consideration or he would not have been so leniently treated, for we observe that a similar case has been met in Manchester this week with the sentence of a month's imprisonment with hard labour, without the option of paying a fine. We have received a communication from Mr. POLLARD requesting us to omit the report in question, and reiterating certain statements made by him before the Magistrates, with reference to his disappointment in not receiving another horse in time to do what was required of the poor beast, which, we learn, has now been destroyed. The whole thing is, however, so illustrative of the difference between sentimental and practical Samaritanism that we cannot refrain from calling public attention to it.

PRESENTATION TO A TEMPERANCE ADVOCATE.

On Friday night a tea meeting was held at the Temperance-hall, followed by a public meeting, at which was presented to Mr. A.W. Pollard, who is leaving Derby for Reading, a flattering testimonial of the work in which he has been for some time engaged in Derby. Mr. Wm. Hall, the president of the Derby Temperance Society, occupied the chair, and the other speakers were Mr. W. Mart, Mr. Simeon Smithard, Mr. Jesse Oakley, Mr. Alderman Longdon, J.P., Mr. Councillor Bemrose, Mr. Steer, &c. The articles presented to Mr. Pollard were, a very handsome "ladies' companion." to hand to Mrs. Pollard, an album of portraits of members of the temperance organizations, and a beautifully illuminated address, the work of Mr. Bailey (Messrs. Bemrose and Sons), and nicely framed by Mr. Gregory. The following is a copy of the address:—

"TO ALFRED WHITING POLLARD,

"Dear Friend—As in the providence of God you are about to remove from our midst, the friends engaged in the temperance movement desire to acknowledge with gratitude the services you have so cheerfully rendered that cause, which has for its aim and object our national sobriety. You have been most consistent in the practice of the principles which distinguishes us from the lovers of strong drink; and it is also gratifying to know that your dear wife has shared with you in the lively interest you have ever taken in the promotion of those principles, and we are deeply conscious of the loss which we as workers in the cause of temperance will sustain in your removal. As an active member of the Derby Temperance Society, and as its president for several years, we have had ample opportunity of witnessing your solicitude for the reclamation of the fallen, and the preservation of those exposed to the temptations peculiar to the drinking customs of the age. Nor has your sympathy in the moral suasion portion of the temperance movement made you unmindful of our country's need for the exercise of legislative authority. In the early days of the Derby Auxiliary of the United Kingdom Alliance you rendered important help by permitting is business meetings to he held in your house, and you have ever given it your moral and pecuniary aid, and otherwise assisted its onward course. In offering you this tribute of our respect we should not be unmindful of the fact that you have more particularly distinguished yourself in relation to, and as secretary to the Derby and Derbyshire Band of Hope Union; the origin of which in the year 1866 was mainly attributable to your own exertions. In the office of secretary your patience and perseverance were very exemplary, and in your removal the committee having charge of this portion of the enterprise will experience a great loss, but to yourself the efforts put forth to train up the rising race in the principles of abstinence we hope will ever be a source of comfort and delight. In closing, whilst looking upon the past with thankfulness to our Heavenly Father, and with pleasure to yourself, we much regret that you are leaving our companionship as a fellow worker; and most sincerely do we hope that you, with your dear wife and children, when looking upon this token of our esteem, may be stimulated to increased usefulness, so that it may be given you at last, with all who work for the good of souls and the glory of God, to hear the welcome words—'Well done, though good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.'

"Signed on behalf of

"Derby and Derbyshire Band of Hope Union.

"CLEMENT BOUGHTON KINGDON, President.

"WM. HALL, jun., Secretary.

"Derby, Feb. 23, 1876."

Mr. HALL in making the presentation briefly reviewed Mr. Pollard's service and concluding by saying—It is with very great pleasure—I think I may speak in the name of the meeting as well as my own—that we present you with this token of our esteem, and we feel assured that it will ever be esteemed by you, and whilst reading the words this address contains, we know that they will only stimulated you to increased exertions (Applause).

The album Mr. Hall said bore on it an engraved plate containing the words, "To Alfred Whiting Pollard from his Derby friends, March 3, 1876." After presenting this they had not expended the money (all of which was collected without solicitation), and they therefore decided upon presenting to Mrs. Pollard the ladies' companion which they would ask Mr. Pollard to hand to her.

Mr. POLLARD said he was deeply sensible of the kind feelings which had prompted all this, and he thought they did it in the great cause of temperance rather than for the creature—the great cause of temperance which had been such a blessing to them, to him, and to all those of their circle of friends who had tried it. For 40 years he had been an abstainer, beating Mr. Hall by four years, and he could not be anything else but very deeply interested in the work.

The other speakers mentioned above then followed, and Mr. Smithard, in addition sang several temperance melo-melodies [sic], in which the audience took the chorus under their especial protection; Mr. Brighouse, who accompanied on the piano, sang "The Sexton," and "Her bright smile haunts me still," in a capital manner. The speeches were exceptionally good and humourous and the entire meeting one of an enjoyable character

Mr. Alfred Pollard occupied the chair, and in a few well chosen words earnestly recommended the objects of the order to the sympathy of the audience.

READING TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—On Monday evening Mr. Redgrove and family gave their popular temperance hand-bell entertainment, before a numerous audience at the West-street Hall. Mr. A.W. Pollard occupied the chair. Songs and recitations, and solos on the zither, were also given at intervals, and formed an agreeable addition to the other portion of the programme. Mr. C. Moss presided at the pianoforte

DEATH OF MR. A.W. POLLARD.—Many old residents of Reading will learn with regret that Mr. Alfred Whiting Pollard, of Castle-crescent, has passed away. He died at his residence, Pendennis, Castle-crescent, on the 7th inst. [sic], on his 76th birthday. Mr. Pollard removed to Reading in 1876 from Derby, where he had carried on a successful business as a corn dealer and seedsman for 25 years. The cause of temperance was very dear to him, and both at Derby and Reading he worked diligently to promote temperance principles. Whenever practicable he attended the meetings at West-street Hall, as well as at the Band of Hope in connection with the Friends' Meeting in Church-street. With the late Mr. W.I. Palmer he held temperance meetings in surrounding villages, and assisted in forming the "Help Myself Society." To the Savings' Bank, the British School, the Young Men's Christian Association, and other agencies he gave much help. For several years he was a member of the Reading Board of Guardians, where his tact and business capacity were much valued. The funeral took place on Wednesday last in the burial ground of the Society of Friends, Church-street, where a large number of friends and relatives had assembled. The funeral was of the simplest nature, and the interment took place in a brick grave, the sides of which were lined with moss. Amongst the relations present were:— [listed]. Several beautiful wreaths were sent. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Messrs. Edward Morris and Co., Ltd., and carried out by Mr W.J. Stapley.

By the express wish of the family, the funeral was of the simplest character, the interment taking place in the Burial Ground of the Society of Friends, Church-street, on Wednesday afternoon. The relatives were conveyed in four carriages from the house, and arrived at Church-street at three o'clock, the hour appointed for the service. As is the usual custom with the Quakers a platform was erected over the open grave, and it was here that the mourners took up their position, amongst them and the remainder of the company assembled being:—Mr. Arthur Pollard, Mr. Walter Pollard, Mr. Herbert Pollard (sons), Miss Ella Pollard (daughter), Mr. W.M. Childs, M.A. (son-in-law), Master A. Pollard (grandson), Mr. Philip Bastin and Mr. Richard Bastin, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Shaw, Nurse Sharpe, Mr. H. Bastin, Mr. L. Bastin, Miss Tredwell, Mr. C. Love, the Misses Turquand, Mr. W.J. Brain, Mr and Mrs. W. Smith, Miss Nield, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Wallis, Mr. and the Misses Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lea, Mrs. Gillett (Banbury), Mr. F. Hunt, Mr. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Rawlings, Mr. and Mrs. Board, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. T.T. Cass, Mr. Fear, and Mr. J. Hannam. [ . . . then more on the proceedings at the funeral]