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Rh HELIER, ST. 236 IIELLINGLY. against 29,741 in 1851, showing a decrease of 213 in the decennial period. It should also he noticed that these returns include the poorhouse and general hospital of the island, containing 324 persons, the gaol and house of correction, containing 41 persons, and the military in barracks with their families, 625 persons, as well as 135 persons in vessels in the harbour. Nearly half the population are supposed to he strangers and British residents, who have settled at St. Helier, enticed thither by the mildness of the climate, and the cheap- ness of most of the comforts and luxuries of life. Board and lodging may he obtained in some of the best hotels at from 1 to 2 per week, but house rent is rather dearer in Jersey than in Guernsey, owing to the in- creased value of ground in and about St. Helier, it having been already occupied by pleasant villas and gardens. The principal public buildings are the court- house, built in 1647, and situated in Royal Square, where the " States Assembly " meets, and in which all law proceedings are conducted it contains a portrait of Marshal Conway, by Gainsborough, and a statue of Charles II; the public library, founded in 1736, and containing a collection of rare and valuable works ; the college, a handsome structure, erected in commemora- tion of her Majesty's visit in 1846, with beautiful terraced walks, commanding charming and extensive views over St. Aubin's and St. Clement's bays it is the chief educational establishment in Jersey ; the Jersey hospital and workhouse, situated at the W. end of the town, near Gloucester-street ; and the public prison of Jersey, on which 20,000 has been expended ; and also the parade, originally formed for the exercising of troops during the war, but now available as a public promenade, though not equally attractive with Prince Albert's Pier, which, especially on Sunday, is crowded with hundreds of pedestrians. There is also a theatre, a market-house, where there is always a display of French costumes, six banks, savings-bank, an establishment for hot sea-bathing, and numerous bathing machines along the shore of the magnificent bay of St. Clement's. The churches of St. Helier are not remakablo for architec- tural beauty ; the principal is the parish church, dedicated to St. Helier, and situated near the Royal- square. It is an ancient structure, built in 1341, and now nearly covered with ivy. In the interior are several interesting monuments, including one erected at the public cost to Major Pierson, who fell whilst repelling an invasion of the French in 1781. The service is per- formed in French on Sunday mornings and evenings, and in English in the afternoons. In the other five episcopal churches and chapels the services are in English. The living of St. Helier's is a rect. in the dioc. of Winchester, in the patron, of the governor. The actual endowment of the living is only about 200 a year, but the surplice fees and Midsummer collections, answering here to Easter dues, add aoout 400 more. There are also the following district churches: St. Luke's, an ecclesiastical parish, val. 150, in the patron, of the bishop and crown alternately ; All Saints, a perpet. cur., val. 120, in the patron, of the rector; St. Mark's, St. Paul's, and St. James's, val. 200 each, in the gift of the proprietors. St. Andrew's and St. Judo's are chapels- of-ease to the parish church ; and a new district church, St. Simon's, is about to be erected. The other places of worship are five Methodist, four Independent, two Pioman Catholic, one New Jerusalem, one Mormon, and one Plymouth Brethren chapels. The educational establish ments include, besides the college mentioned above, two infant, a British and Foreign, and five National schools attached to St. Luke's, St. Paul's, St. James's, and St. Andrew's. The benevolent institutions are numerous and well supported. The harbour, docks, and quays are spacious, and a considerable business is done, chiefly in the coasting trade, the oyster and other fisheries, and in the Newfoundland trade, which employs near 10,000 tons of island shipping, and 1,300 hands. "Shipbuilding is successfully carried on, and there are several foundries and breweries. The market days are Wednesday and Saturday ; the general market for meat, poultry, butter, eggs, fruit, and vegetables being held in Halkett-plac the fish-market in Castle-street, and the cattle an vegetable markets in Minden-place, in close proximity to each other. HELIGAN HILL, a hmlt. in the par of St. Ewe, i Cornwall, 3 miles S. of St. Austle. HELION BUMPSTEAD. &e BUMPSTEAD, HELIO co. Essex. HELLABY, a hmlt. in the par. of Stainton, S. div of the wap. of Strafforth, West Riding co. York, 5 miles E. of Rotherham. Here is situated the ancient mansion of Hellaby Hall, now a farmhouse. HELLAND, a par. in the hund. of Trigg, co. Corn- wall, 3 miles N. of Bodmin, its post town. The village, which is small, is situated on the river Camel, near the Wadebridge railway. It is mentioned in Domesday Book as Henland. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Exeter, val. 196. The church, dedicated to St. Helena, is an ancient stone structure. The Wesleyans have u place of worship. There is a school supported by the rector. The principal residence is Brodea, or Broads, the old seat of the Glynn family, where Dr. R. Glynn Clo- bury, the poet and physician, was born. HELLESDON, a par. partly within the city of Nor- wich, and partly in the hund. of Taverham, co. Nor- folk, 2 miles N.W. of Norwich, its post town and rail- way station. The parish, which is inconsiderable, is situated in a vale on the river Wensuin. A portion 'of the inhabitants are employed in market gardening. Here is an extensive corn-mill. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 430. The living is a rect. annexed to that of Drayton, in the dioc. of Norwich. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a small square edifice with wooden belfry crowned with a spire. Tho interior of the church contains three brasses, one of R. do Heylesdone, bearing date 1370, also of a priest, &c. There is a National school, erected by the Rev. William Campbell in 1852. HELLIDON, a par. in the hund. of Fawsley, co. Northampton, 5J miles S.W. of Daventry, its post town, mile S.'W. of Catcsby, and 15 miles N.E. of Banbury, The village, which is smaD, is situated in a hilly spot. The land is watered by the river Lcain, which rises in this parish. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Peterborough, val. 105. The church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is an ancient structure with a square embattled tower containing a clock and four bells. The parochial charities produce about 27 per annum, of which 20 goes to Ball's free school. Tho Wesleyans have a small place of worship. There is a Sunday-school with an endowment of 5 15*. George Charles Parkhurst Baxter, Esq., is lord of the manor. HELLIFIELD, a tnshp. in the par. of Long Preston, W. div. of the wap. of Staincliff, West Riding co. York, 6 miles S.E. of Settle, 10 W. of Skipton, and 2 from Long Preston. It is a station on the Midland railway. The village is situated near the river Kibble. Ilellitiuld is the principal residence, the seat of James Hammer! on, Esq. It is a very ancient mansion, formerly belonging to the Percies and Knolles. The land is chiefly meadow and pasture, with a considerable tract of common and woodland. HELLINGHILL, or HOLLINGHILL, a tn,l.p. in the par. of Rothbury, W. div. of Coquetdale ward, co. Northumberland, 4 miles S.E. of Rothbury. The land is partly moor. The Duke of Northumberland is lord of the manor. IIELLINGLY, a par. in the hund. of Dill, rape of Pevensey, co. Sussex, 2 miles N. of Hailsham, it* rail- way station and post town, and 1 2 E. of Lewes. This par., which is very considerable, includes the vil. of Horsebridge, situated on the river Cuckmcrc. a mineral spring of excellent quality. The roads from London to Eastbourne, and from Lewes to Ji; both pass through the village. The ancient manor! house of Horsehingcs displays some fine specimens ofc ancient carved work. A detached portion of the parish is situated in the liberty of Ralphshurst, in the hundred <