The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-04-08 00:00:00

DOROICESTIML

MITIOROLOGICAL RXIVICr.—Ths depth of rain at
Dorchester during March, 1879, was 110 lochs., the
corresponding month last year was 2.16 inches.
The water which I. supplied to Use prisoners at the
gaol has for some time peat been condemned by the
medical and other authorities as being unfit for drink.
lug purposes. The Government has ordered it to be
connected with the borough mains, and the work le
being completed by Messrs. Crocker and Co.

MM. Parsoz. —latoly there haa been only one
festal. prisoner in Dorclastor Oarao—a state of things
that of mune spoke well for the good oardnot of thi
women of Dona. The officials, -however, found the
females' work liable to get into armors, and they were
obliged to bare bap. On Saturday six women
anived from anothor prison. •
Dona Comm 13turooL. —This vs/sable ham* of
study not only provides by its noble b
plaming feature in the view of oonatry northaTto:
chador, but has good sound work don* bud& A late
instance of this was at the recent prelimlnary exam!.
nation at the Royal Cullum of Surgeons; W. Habgood,
of this school, pained in the 'objects in Part I, and
"acquitted himself satisfactorily" in Part 11.
Azortza Townsman Mao is ZULOLLIM. —Lieut.
John Patrick 'Grill* •1 gallant young offiabr, tho
ttson of Captain Sad Adjutant Griffis, of the
.tit.O., and wbo formerly mottled in Dorchester,
has, we are very sorry to boor, died of dysentery, at
Fort Pearson, Lower Tapia, where ho arm serving
with the Natal Native Pianism The sad event,
which is much regretted, happened on the 90th of
January.

Doman Comm* Hogrtver.—The election of a
boom-surgeon for this valuable institution took plass
on Thursday. Tbare were seven candidates, but
only one had addressed the body of subscribers, Mr.
Mom= who received treneral support, and was
elected; The other madaies worn—Mr. J. R.
Baker, Mr. Joshua Lytle, Mr. W. Rowney, Mr.
Skate Gordon, Mr. J. T. Davidson, and Mr. Cole
Haim.

RIPIWIIIIII Or FORDINOTOII C 117104 -r We an
happy to hear that, with ths assistance of mast
zealous and indefatigabl• collectors, all the money
for the re of this tine old church, has
lgren=or elsa or promlssd, with the exception of
about ESL The moons is no doubt gratifying to the
Viewable Vicar sad his hardworking family, mad a
proof that true Evangelical principis. hare sufilaiant
vitality in and around Dorchestur to attract to thew
who earnestly and faithfully proclaim the truth—
approval and support.

. -
On Cants MAW? is now of such importance, and
I. evaigrowing so fast in value, that we are sure the
Local Parliament will be glad to note any auggoutioa
forth. benefit of buyers and gallon, and by consequesce
of themselves. A good deal of complaint is being made
that the Council do not allow parties to read down
stock to remain in the yard overnight, and this although
'ellen are willing to send their own men to take care
of their animals. It is freely stated that if the Council
would relax their rule in this partioular—then, import-
ant as the market is now, many more head would be
sent for sale.

Nola= Daum —On Monday, Wore the Ma
(Mr. A. Pope), Mr. IL Davis, and M. J. Oa
Mary Richards wee =untamed for being drunk. P.O.
idolised on Wednesday, the fed, about hail-pest nine
at night. heard a nobs in Mill-Mreet, and went to
Tubb a row where be found Ma Diehards tin
tlgmintedrruak tri man mm.took into _ hotabarbefeedent is a wido
owg
and gam out o.haring. When served with the summons,
she replied All right, that wont hurt tne."--The
Mayor saki this wee a,=racsiftd position for women,
and fined hoe ss. and

--
Utioa
Oorrnacra—Tbe Board ol Guardians M
the Wowing toadies
la.liariorai. I. ""rJ awe 64• hor
laagarliNo. 2, kir. it. ; No. 3, ditto,
_at
ditto; No. 4, Mr. Joseph Taxes, at ; No. 3, Mr.
Jobs Bosh, at Ad. ; 6. bfr.T Bugg at ed. ;
N 0.7, Mr. J. Bask 4L./10-kilr• J. ki=as
gas. per suck. llO. Pareonk peek 6s. pee el
salt, 11d. per caste; comdlae, k. 100 L per doss. ;
yellow soap, 25.. to 36a. par cut; soda, 3s. 1044. per
cwt. ; Ma, ha 9d. per lb. • =gar. 13A sad
lid. per lb. I Rios, lid. 44 lid. per lb.;
pes mad. lid. per lb.; laillbay some24a. per
Cut.; oat meal ; 64. Withani H ehasse,
el Lia par cwt. ; fresh batter, la Oid• Pwi
pork Sd, per lb. Marvin Lock, math= for out-
door poor, hid. per lb.
Munn° Iv • Po-e7.—On Elaturda9, Wow Mt.
Albert Beak's, Mr. G. Churchill, sad Mr. Georg*
Moyer, William Poe; wee breolit up by
fzid=i7 in Mr. Russell Wife pigaty, about last
without riWbie means of exierenoa Primmer
bash brout up before, cm tbs 6th o/ Jur
kat, and than sixpence on aad waa
cm premising to go into the ualon, but went to Portland
far a fortnight Ent Bs has bees a teapot:labia maa.
but has given way to drink, and so has sunk gala
this time he had nothing at all. Bs turnsd pig out the out into the kid, and took posersion of Ilse Wbsu the I.
eorgeiat found Wm ha said hi couldn't
Into his owl; boom at Portlan4.-34z. Pathan; mid Ur
ucopt.taxl=4lol4ool4ed buzjahilemonireutwae_ saw looksd
I. such a state that people would not allow Ida in their booms. Tim rellevirm officer had got hian • ticket to go into the union, list he Should be *bed up died.
--One month bird labour.

1 Thu PROPOUD MUSH= LID SCHOOL Of Asa..
flubecriptione are mill coining Is, but rather
sad It would be well if ladierand patlemen la%om
would at ODCO dimity the amount of their eta, for
between £1,400 sad 21,600 is yet required. It should
be remembered that what the promoters am mast
anxious about is the advancement of art and whom
among the mechanic.., who will be able to attend the
everalag abeam at low fen, and yet to compete for the
mime mad receive the otWiloates given by the Depart-
ment of ficianmand Art. The upper alarmed. their part
to rapport the school by paying higher fan sad U
tag their atimulaner at the dame;
t on the libirekall hors place of i bits
bse yams ma In shops and for artisans the
damn obi num of irsolhatbsy amid not othor•
who Foam. Whoa Mr. B. WMiras mom in Kay
TAZto bus sendibe saw diblis about tas
sehimk

Mama= Eamedexarr. Min Annie do
Medford abo is Wi4141111 d la both English and
Americus papers aa a thermals silkiness of her_ ratan-
s( so. giros entartabustes.e at the I oda Kali ea Monday
(this) and Tuesday and Wedaseday evenings The
Grassaisat Aurae( writes—" for • really en) ,111ble
eada,sleaplllring evening we must prefer Miss
de Moattord."

Tim ark or fart roar, the property of Mr.
Chaffer, of Chastanarle. who is quitting the farm,
took pros lest week, Mr T. Err of Dorchester,
being entrusted with the ratios. There was • large
atirreace, sad the sale proved a great sumer The
cart bones brought (copula% to 488 so Mr. W.
Hanks, of a very meritorious
animal at the last named Agar Mr. E. Pope pur-
chased a cob at Hp., and also • chestnut mare at
ipts. The implements fetched most satisfactory
RURAL SAXITLIT AUTIOSITY.— At a isseetha of
the Rural Sanitary Authority at the County on
Saturday last Use reports of the medical onions of
health for the year 1878 were read. The mortality of
the Maiden Newton district, excluding the asylum,
Is 13.9Qper 1000 of the population. Tee death rate
of the Puddlrown dirrW SS 15.5 per 1000,mi:iodine
the warkhoose. This It will be wen that the death
rate of the Dominator Rural District is much lower
than the average death rate of the amity generally.
At the meeting Mr. W. Chick was re- sppointed in-
spector of nuisances for another year at the same
salary.
ihrirmrn Boomer. —Mr. W. 0. Davy, who ha"
resided during the pest two pore at the Dorset aztal
School, has just obtared an open
ficisolankip el 1:50 • year for three year at Calm
College, Cambridge. The Rev. D. R. B. Rusher the
rector of Broadway, and formerly • fellow of Caine
College, reined 14. Davy in his unalannatical studies.
He was • pupil with the Rev. T. Raseell-Wright, the
hrd master of tha County School, for tree years in
Lineolnakire, after which he was for • time at Shrews-
bury School. Hr. Davy was • prominent member of
ths football and cricket elevens while at the ;Downy
School, and his rinsers showed their appreciation of
his assistance by presenting him with • testimonial
before he went up to try for a scholarship.

- -
A Youtasolun Asatour.—Jans Bernie, of Ifordinit
ton, on Monday morning lad, before the b
magistrates, ausamou'd the notations Pore oo:Zufor
an moult, on the MEL Oa that day complainant said
defendant insulted ber glebes& she (oomplainaat)
standing at the door at the time, and next Flora spat
In bar face, Ned dyne her, wanting her to OLION out
side and IgM ulnae her some vary bad names.—Mr.
Bytom& :What I 1011-street names as they call them
—A. Ti., dr. Complainant ooatinued that defendant
laid bold of her dames, calling her • dirty pig, and
telling bar to come out. Elbe was threatened with the
polio*, and said she didn't sere foe 40 policemen, end
got a militia-man to help. He, however, waa not
eummosed. Defendant declared sii• was carrying
something by the oomplainaat's bum, when
the latter insulted bar. As fur her huband he WM at
the Quotes Head all day.—Mr. Symonds You seem
to know more about iser husband than sbe does.—
Delendaat I know be's no good.--She oontinned
Lanige=todcerthamilr atieherbid.—Mr. Sym rained: You
ought to bring them bare es witaemea—Tle Mayor
unsidered this was of the Fordington quarrels, and
the cue ought not to have been brought there. lie
dismissed it, and the complaiaant had to pay costa
An Ormtroamtlese r.rn Pam —On Saturday,
before the county magistrates, at the
Robert Irione Nadia • little boy, of Portland, was
breaght up for stealing one of Ur. Ward's lamba
Mr. Howard appeared for Mr. Ward and said the
boy's relatives were very 'vegetable ; the lad had
stolen a lamb, being very fond of salads, he had a
Cemig, aad thought he should like • lamb to keep.
. Ward been risked he would have given the
boy • lamb ; and he did not want to be severe upon
him. He did not know what to do ; doubt the boy
had told a lot of stories about the lamb. He told the
shepherd that he was to hare it, and he (Mr. Howard)
must leave the matter in the hands of the Beach The
boy had been shut up since the 2nd of April.—Mr.
Ward said he did not wish to give the parents trouble,
and only wished the lamb had been killad rather than
the boy had stolen IL—m, child was a vecy weekly
sickly boy.—On the auggeslion of the Bench, Mr.
Howard formally applied to be allowed to withdraw
from the promontion, on the county oats bang paid.
Mr. A. Baakes pointed out to the prisoner that he
had brought himesU into • painful position ; had it
not been for Mr. Ward's hinders he would have com-
menced life as a thief. Whether it 1,1611 a fowl 3t
anything else boys most not take what was not their
own.—Mr. Ward offered even to give the boy a pet
lamb in order to keen him honest —Mr. Banks. re-
marked it was not every farmer who would be so kind,
and told primmer he was a very lucky boy.—lle was
discharge&
Tows Karr or no °truster= Housne.—Almost
all who could spare the time and get away from
ordinary occupations in Dorchester, weld to the
Barracks on Friday morning last, to see the noble
pack of bounds, and still more, the ladies and geode-
mon. ou horse and in carriages, who gathered in front
of the building. It wu inrieed, • gay and stirring
eight, for esooureged by the mod butitiful of weather,
the gentry and Inhabitants of this part of the county
mustered in large numbers. *wag thou preesst
warm Cleland Deane, Idea and Mira Demist Mx. W.
R. Bryon; ILP., Misses Brymer Mr. W. H. P.
Weston, Colonel Henning, C. 8., lire. Monnt-Batten,
Mr. E. W. Williams (fierdiustone), Mrs. WI
Coked WUliama, Adjutant bilarnard,_,
Churchill, Mr. Miller (Plush), Master vague'
Turner, Mr. Cockeram (Friar Mayn:ra, r. 11. It.
Middloto ,a Mr. Peeks* Gundry, Sir W. Marriott
Smith, Mr. Canning (Puddlurmathids),
Button, Mr. Sutton, Mr. J. Thresher (Cods HCilll7,llt.
Grille, Mr. John Groves (Weymouth), Rev. Buses
(Charminater), Mks Barnes, Mr. Bishop (Wrackleford
Honed, Mr. Sundaes, Mr. Saunders, jun. Mr.
Oakley Elaandus, Mn. Everett, Mr. Bettie; and
party, Mr. and Misses Bud, the Misses Howard,
many officers of the regiments stationed here or near,
Including some from Portland and Weymouth. Of
course, Mr. C. Codon, the esteemed master of
the hounds, acoompanisd his gallant pack, which
looked in good fettle. The view from the rising
ground in front of the bursas wan exosedingly
beautiful, the foreground, containing many huntsmen
In pink, and fair boatswains in graceful attire, con-
Unually on the move, as their hones were anxious to
be of and alter Charley, addle to the right the noble
hounds were all on the qes rise, Impatient of delay,
even although
cthey
fecr:re the °entre of an admiring
group The were numerous, and even
thoes who did intend to follow the bounds,
eontributed to the gaiety of the meet. After
• short time had been given for Intoe-03101111 to
arrive, there must have been about • huadred
equestrians on the ground, aad they soon moved of
up the Bridport-road, and away to Bradford planta-
tion, about two miles from Dorchester, where the
hounds were soon in covert. Parties of foot peseengers
were gathered on favourable point., some choosing the
" kw" side of • haystack for shelter from the wind,
while • group of ladies had taken possessioa of a
favourable point of vantage, a hall to the north-east,
whence the experiseoed among them judged they'd
be sure to see &guard break away, for they reckoned
on the known instinct of the crafty varmint, which
teaches him to go either with the wind or aslant.
While we were waiting we could not but admire the
view. Our arpeotut pantries friends formed gong
full a Si. and expectation sear at hand then the
down stretched away, a bite yellowish it is true, on
either hand; but down In the bottom Ley the deep
gnu num of Bradford plantation (saliently Par-
ling's). whines sounded up the music so dear to the
hunter's ears. Farther on, the long belts of wood
that make up the plantation wound about over the
country, and up the kill side, in labyrinthine lambkin,
one at thorn partly shading the beautiful mansion of
Mr. Middleton, so geared, situate, and here the
very aye of the picture. Higher up and farther of
still gently roes the rounded Ws till their tope met
the borings in a wavy At. short time of waiting
was relieved by such laddent. as the gladder pf a hare,
after which tU younger of those waiting went in
Ineffectual obese. But by and by, the red %in stole
away, and out mime the honeds bursting into full cry.
They ran him about from one woodland strip to
smother, till at let his tricks and his spud were not
enough to bare him from his user pursuers, and at
the very back of Mr. Middleton's hovel, he succumbed
to the
teeric:, to whoa', after lowing his brush
he was and who than and there_ picked Ms
bones. Next west away to Blagion Nnatunent,
and thence to Upway, and so terminated the day.