The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-07-04 00:00:00

WEYIIOI7TH.

Sin SAMUEL MICO'S CIIARITT.—On Monday last, the
trustees of the Miro charity met, and elected two poor
boys, out of about 40 candidates. for assistance from the
charity. There are now about 52 boys in receipt of Sir
Samuel Mico's generous legacy.
P.C. HANSEOWI, who AO courageously stopped the runa-
way horse in Lower St. Mary-street, on Saturday evening,
was hurt on the legs by the wheel In the excitement of
the time, Constable Ilansford did not at first discover his
hurts.

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COSENS Co.--We learn from the 1 lioestari Guardian,
of the 17th inst., that the above firm was registered on
the 10th as a limited liability company, with a capital of
£12,800 in fully paid up shares of £lOO each, the whole of
which have been taken up by members of the late firm.—
Every congratulation and encouragement is due to this
spirited and successful local firm.
THE PROPOSED AteI:ARIUM.-1n spite of all discourage-
ment, the spirited promoter, Capt. Chimmo, R.N., is
standing firmly by the aquarium idea. The gallant
captain is not, we believe, wedded to any particular site,
but will be delighted to work for any site that receives
local support, and with a generosity that seems
almost peculiar to English sailors, he is actually
ready to give the whole of his wrvires, proposing
that other directors shall do the same. This arrangement
would materially diminish the annual expenses of the
aquarliim, and render a dividend certain. Everybody
that knew Capt. Chimino before was certain that the
gallant Captain's services would have been simply invalu-
able to the undertaking, at any time he would arca pt; hut
his latest propoeal ought to awaken something like
enthusiasm, and rally round him a aullicieet number of
public-spirited men. For ourselves we should like to
use a temporary aquarium opened this very season, to
entertain our present visitors, and that they may not be
be driven away, should there be a little rain.
GOSPEL PROPAGATION SOCIETT.—A meeting in behalf
of Una society was held on Monday evening last, at the
Mission Room, holy Trinity. Owing to the men being
employed out of doors, there was not so many of them
present as was desired, but the meeting was fairly
numerous. The Vicar, Rev. .1. D. Addison, was present,
also the Rev. V. F. Ransome, and the Rev. Mr. Vivian
gave an address detailing the society's operations, and
specially referring to the number of young English people
who go to Australia and New Zealand, and who there
would never have the benefit of a clergyman (in many
Parts) if it were not for this society. lie appealed to throw
present to do what they could to support it, even if it
were only for the sake of their young people who went
to foreign parts. The Rev. V. F. Ransoms road the
report of the auxiliary, showing that the offertory had
produced—For Central India (April 61, 1:5 Hs. 11.1. ; on
June 25, XII 16s. led.; December 2, £3; on Epiphany,
14£ SI.; collection at meeting, k 2 12s. id. ; subscriptions.
£2 12s. lid., and that missionary boxes had added a
further amount, making the total £34 to. Id. Some
boys of the school 1.1 the singing of hymns, including
that commencing
'Thou, Whose almighty word
. Chaos and darkness heard."

At the conclusion neatly got-up fonus of two prayers by
the late Archbishop of Canterbury, on behalf of this
venerable society, were distributed to the audience, and a
collection was toads at the door. A large number of
scholars applied for missionary boxes—so many that the
Rev. V. F. Ransom° was obliged to defer part of the dis-
tribution till next day. .

PORT SANITARY ACTIIORITY.—A meeting of this com-
bined Board was held on Monday, to consider the applica-
tions for the post of Medical Othcers, and of Inspector of
Nuisances. Dr. Simpson and Dr. Parsons were candidates
for the first appointment, the application of the latter
being in the following terms:—
. . . . _

Mr. CbAirlun and iinti-tiemen. —I beg to offer myself
as a candidate for the appointment of medical officer to
the Weymouth Port Sanitary.
. . . . . .

"I have refrained from introducing testimonials, a. I
venture to presume that the fart of my having performed
the duties that will be involved for nearly three years with
tiatisfaction—even without a salary—will be sufficient in
itaolf to guarantee my fitness. . . . .

" I have understood, however, that it is contemplated
to have the house or hospital of reception for the sick at
sea at the Union Workhouse, and that ouch being
the case it is considered right that the parochial surgeon
should lie appointed, if such a course is permanently
approved of by the Local Board. I would not contest the
election, but, as I consider the proposition will not be
sanctioned by the powers above, I would respectfully ask
that in the event of the locality for the contagious
hospital being removed from the union, that the appoint-
ment of inedical officer may again be thrown open so that
my resignation in this contest may not be prejudicial in
the appointmentfor the future.
"I have the honour to be.
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,
"Your obedient servant,
" FREDK. J. PxasoNa.
"Registered Physician, Surgeon, Apothecary. Jr.c.. by
" Examination.

" Port Limb June 22, 1876."
Dr. Simpson was appointed the Medical Officer, and Mr.
Stone, of Easton, the Inspector.
THE Vol-Urn:ER Car P.—Previous to the encampment
of the Dorset Battalion of Volunteers at Lodinour, where
they are to encamp instead of at Jordan Hill, Preston, for
the sloping ground id the latter would have been moat
inconvenient for the sleepers around the tent pole,
the Adjutant, (7apt. Mount-Batten, paid a visit
of inspection to No. 5 company on Monday evening
last, The corps mustered at their Drill Hall and marched
to a field on the Dorchester road, where ahey were put
through • variety of light infantry movements, to the
entire satisfaction of the inspecting officer, who at the
close of the drill expressed himself in terms of approbation.
The corps was in particular well clothed, and the other
appointments were well put on. We hem that all weekly
dells will, up to the time .of marching into camp, be in
marching order, the mono messing utensils are to be
immediately served out, and every exertion used to turn
the corps out a credit to the Battalion. Employers having
volunteers in their service would greatly most the com-
manding officer by allowing them to attend the weekly
drills. His worship the Mayor Mr. (I. WeLiford) ham
suggested the necessity of an early meeting of the
inbitants, to consider the best way of receiving the
Battalion on July 31st, Altogether we may expect a very
pleasant week will be spent by the volunteers at their
annual encampment for 1576.
AQUARIUM COMPANA FOUNDER-S.—The Darly Telegraph,
in its money article of Monday, says —"We: have
received copy of a circular addressed by Mr. Edward
Beall to the shareholders of the Royal Aquarium Society
(Limited), inviting them to join him in • requisition to
the Executive Committee to call a special general meeting
for the purpose of considering certain resolutions. The
circular states that some preliminary inquiries have been
made as to the position and prospects of the company,
from which it appears that of the seven members of the
original board, four, namely, Lord Londesborough, Mr.
W. W. Robertson, Lord Caringtom and Mr. Arthur
Sullivan, have retired, and their places have been
partially tilled up ("by whom or how elected is unknown")
hy Mr. Maser, Mr. Whiteley and Mr. Roche; that
sows of the present directors" have held their seats and
drawn their emoluments without ever having qualified or
held shares in the society; and that one director has
suppliel goods to it. The resolutions to be proposed call
on these directors who have held no qualification, or who
have supplied goods or been connected with any contract
with the coinpany. to resign, and claim that the future
qualification should be the holding of at least 206 shares,
the elections to be made by the shareholders themselves.
Reference is also made to the appointment of the present
manager, and to the loss of Mr. Lloyd's services as
naturalist. in addition to the above an " Aquarfuili
Shareholder" writes to us complaining of the depreciation
in the market value of the shares, and calling attention to
certain reports afloat. of these we know nothing and
can only recommend the shareholder to make inquiries of
the officials, fajlini whom he might join the movement to
call a special meeting."
BOROUGH PETIT SESSIONS, Monday.—Before Mr. G. B.
Welsford (Mayor), Mr. Ayling, Mr. W. Talbot, and Mr.
B. Hopkins. .

Jots Brows, apprentice, was summoned for leaving the
service of his master, Mr. S. Charles, sall-maker.
Howarl prosecuted; the defendant did not appear.—The
apprentice was bound under the Mica trustees, and
received a soverehrn at the last meeting, in consequence
of the good character given him by his master. He had
served five years, but at the last year he bolted just as he
woo getting to boot use. He was bound in Apnl, 1871.
Mr. Charles said defendant went on very well Si. an
apprentice up to April last, when he remained away,
and sent word that he was nick. Some time after the
apprentice wanted him (the mastei), and asked him to
give up the indentures to he cancelled, but witness
refused. Afterwards he met him with a basket at his
back; that aroused his suspicions, and witness found lie
was working for Mr. Drayton as a painter, and told Mr.
Drayton that he pas an apprentice, when Mr. DraAon
said be would discharge him—Mr. Drayton had been
summoned, but he did not appear, having been confined
toe dark room for his eyes.- The apprentice's father said
the lad was in Surrey for the benefit of his health, and
he did not know where to write to him. The lad had
worked days for Mr. Drayton, as he wanted something
lighter than sail-making. Dr. Smith told hint (the
father) that a few weeks holiday would do him a grmit
deal of good—Mr. Howard said a few weeks' holiday
would do anybody a great deal of good- he should like It
hintself.—Adjourned for a week, that Mr. Brown might
„rig, to his goa. Hr. Howard etoUni that It would be

better to get the son back, and let him :to before • doctor.
and than If Mr. Charles was satisfied he WaS really ill he
would not press him to go back to work.
Ilottouou PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday.—Before Mr. J.
Ailing, and Mr. S. Reynolds.
Ge MeWogaani, shoemaker, was summoned for
'Busing his wife. The wife said he was constantly kicking
and abusing her, he tore up the bed, and called her foul
names—Mr. Howard defended, and in cross examination
the witness admitted going to the Milton Arms last night
about In o'clock, and having one glass ef ale and no more.
Being pressed, however, she admitted having had another
glass, given her by a woman. Begging Mr. Howard's
pardon, did he pay for it? The woman was so saucy in
her manner and troublesome in her evidence that the
Bench would not hear the case further, and dismissed it.
—Mr. Vickery said that since Gillingham had been a good
tomplar be was very much improved—in fact, quite a
changed man. . . . .

Rtehard Courteney, who has often appeared at Court
before, was SU JJJJJJJJ ned for threatening his wife Emma--
She said he came home drunk on Friday night, and said
he would run six inches of cold steel into her. The knife
produeed (a sharp-pointed table knife), she had taken
from his pocket. -Conrtenay said he used the knife at his
work, for he had no other. —William Lovell, a lodger in
the name house, had many times heard l'ourtenay threaten
his wife's life, and the language he used in the presence
of his little children was most disgusting. Ile (the lodger)
could hear it in the next room.

Courteous was elan charged with assaulting P.C.
Ita!lett —When the constable went to arrest hira, he
refused to coiue to the elstion, and was so violent that
Pallett knocked him down. When on the ground, he
pulled the constables whiskers, and tare some buttons
from his coat, so that he had to be dragged to the station.
where he declared he would not go unless they put him
on a stretcher.—For threatening his wife I "ourtenay wits
ordered to be bound over in kilt and to find two sureties
in au each, for his keeping the peace for three months.
—Prisoner said he could not find sureties.—Ordered to la
locked up in default For assaulting P.l'. Hallett he was
sentenced to a month's hard labour.

Matilda Jacket, pros- titute, was uininoncd for wander-
ing and being guilty of riotous conduct in Franchiae-
court. —Police-constable Bartlett gave evidence in the
case, which revealed a frightful state of things in the
Jacket family, the constable alleging that the prisoner's
conduct was Clain,' by illeftitUOUS Jealousy of her brother
and sister.—One month's hard labour.

BOROUGH PETTY 86MSIONS, IVetinesday.—Boture Mr.
a Reynolds, and Dr. Drew.