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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-01-21

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from the beginniag ; it hea bees mestantly improving,
sad is new one of the best sad most important ribber
tees el the sg."—Ron. Maintietth P. WILDE&
" Plod to our hand come tie home jearoals. ODOM
which the ably cooducted nerdessrs' abnalik worthily
holds the lead, ss it has now dens for more thin • genera.
non—The Jsesrma Amway. Aga am
rrilg " GARDENKIIS OHR.ONICILE,"
1 a Weekly Illuarated Journal (Retebdahed
11141), devoted to all Brauer of Gordeniog and Rural
Pursuits generally. Every Friday, yelee Id.; Poet
Irma, IV.
The "OkRnRNIIRS' CHRONICLE" Is the Med-
iae Horticultural journal of lb. World, and enjoys a
rapidly increasing 131/001411111 bah at Hoene, la the
Canada, and Abroad.
The " GARDENERS' CHRONICLE" is written
by Gentlemen, Men of Solemn, Professional Gar-
dena., and Special Reporter. Its Cootributors
Include almost all the howling Eaten Gardners and
most of theleadiag Botanists and Naturalises of this
dountry, the Continent, and America.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-01-21

MILITARY RIOT AT FALMOUTH.

A military riot is Falmouth was the 'abject oi
magioteriel enquiry as Thursday.
The prisonors were marched Into court by an armed
Weft.
Chtulleigh. • private in the artillery, was Koine oat of
Geary', publir-houm. He thee walked towards the
reser where Heck .y was stendim, and twit... Med,
' Are you a meal ' Men atruok Ifeckey on the bead. and
attempted to strike him again, also struck • policeman,
who Seilald him. He resisted, sod two of his omerades
and two artillerymen came up. Coo said with an oath,
"We will kill aim Let schist" They b. th struck terlaroind
said, " Hold off," and lald hold .4 the proposer. Civilians
assisted. and Connor and Borker were taken away.
Chudleigh was brought to the station In custody by
°hapset and Hill about ten minutes alter eleven o'clock.
The six prisoners some alone Market Sinned from the
direstion of tie gsrcleon, walking In a compost body.
The prisoners then made • rash for the door, and several
of them drew their sworda agoinst the picket, got out into
Me street and nourished their swords, challenging any.
one who nine in their way, and yelling. The picket
were unarmed and mattered. Primmer@ came up sheaths'
and yelling, with weapons still drawn, sad demanded the
release of Cbtodieles Gallighan louriebod the sword
over the superiatearlint's bead and said " Hire no
1! IA
cut or 1.111 l
my ouourA "brad " The
tebtrst shouted,
swords. t
order to prevent bloodshed, sad mar minElsion. the
superiatendent liberated Quoits'& bosons were so
ialoristed„md Ye knew be could get the mu s. They
attacked with their swords the doors of the county cellos
station, and left sixteen sword cots on the door. In
oddities to the cut., the county police doer, tn. giantism
end dome on Merest Mope an cut,
Th. Mayas asked the county and harbour polies to step
forward,and In the name of the Beach he timaked them
for their webs& He easteseed Modistes to three
months' lesprksonment, Beeasy, Oellighan, Caesar,
Iltinnery, and Telma to six maths each, end Barker to
one aseath is Beings Gaol, with hard labour.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-01-21

MPWAT.

ENTORTALIIIIMIT. —On Wednesday last
a vary plessant temperance entertainiaent was given
In the UpwitCougregatiesal Chapel, by various
friends from Weymouth, who kindly gave their
11•1140•6 for the purpose of giving a start to the
temperanoe society and Read of Hops, which the
pastor (Rev. J. Butcher) is onnmencing in the village.
The meeting commenced at seven o'clock, whoa,
gambol:a being free, the chapel was crowded to
exams, many having to staid. Me pastor presided,
sad, after briefly dating the object of the meeting,
called on the entertshiers to proceed with the lam and
varied programme, which assisted of radiations and
readings, admirably gine by Misses Benison, Cooks,
Hackett, sad Guy, and Messrs. Hoimwood, Maple,
and Bows. Two solos were charminly sang by
Mao May Freeman, and a ohoir of MI greatly en-
hanced the ipleasure of the meeting by their sweet
rendering a selection of temperanop pleas, very
ably aeoompealed on the American organ by Mr.
H. J. Rogers (organist al Gioconda. chapel) A
thoroughly enjoyable eves* was spent, as testilied
by the applatun givon to mob =land the meths
was brought to a close by a vote a thanks
being accorded both. entertainess, chairman, and
erpecially to Mr. H. J. Rogers, who Madly orpnised
the mitertanneeet. We may add many doted the
at the elan, a tout
ad we ust many will come
rol" anl and esrol themselves as members of the
society.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-01-21

WOOL.

Otnorattows' AXNIVEISARY.—The fifteenth ami-
d the loyal " Bindon Abbey" lodge ol
Cldndnowe vu held at the Black Bur Hotel ak
Thursday evening lag, when about 50, including
honorary members and visitors, sat down to a table
spread in Host May's usual style with good thine' toe
numerous to mention. The Rev. H. H. Dodingtos
Oiled the chair, and Mr. W. H. Dotey the vice-ehair,
and, notwithstanding the snow and the dippery reds,
there was a good muter of bun member. and visikee
present from the neighbouring villages. em^llid
whom were Mr. Dent. Mr. Powell, Mr. Champ
(East Lulwrittl). Mr. Luau (Hindu Abbey), Dr.
Bartlett, Dr. Fall (Winfrith), Mean,. Bemombe
(Wool and 80rt.0..), Mr. E. Dorey, Mr. Tinsley
(itationmaster, Wool), kr,. Grace was said by Me
rev. chairman. and a capital supper heartily perukes
of. After the cloth had been removed the umel kV;
patriotic, and complimentary toasts were given sen
will received, some capital song. were sung, and
iII y and happy evening 1•1118 spent. Two extra hours
had been granted, so the party enjoyed Memel!".
until twelve o'clock, when they all joined in &skull
whether "Auld acquaintance should be forgotten.
and the Nelional Anthem brought the 18th mama,
eery to • close.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-01-21

COUNTY BALL.

The annual county ball, under distinguirthed patronage,
was held on Wednesday. In the Corn Exchange. Extensive
and very complete preparations had been made by Mr. end
Mrs Eyers for this fashionable gathering of the county
families, but, unfortunately, nub scents weather set in
the preceding hay. wid a fall of snow, that In many
places the roads in the neighbourhood were imposed
and several of those who had intended to be present were
prevented from corning. Others were unable to attend
through family aMiction and bereavement

As oo former o-casiona, the decorations of the ball-
room were confided to Mr. H. Groom end went Met
tastefully arranged by Mr. Pouldea Light refreshments
were furnlabed in a portion of the room screened off from
that appropriated to dancing. The supper was laid la
the Town Hall, and game the highest tatisfaction, ths
tables being very nicely ornamented, and the viands and
wines of first-clams quality. Target*. celebrated quadrille
band from Southampton was engaged for the occasion.

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The company begin to arrive altar 10 p.m., and
inc'uded the follow.ng la 'is' and gentlemen:— Mr. 43 H.
ILowne, Mr. and Mr. %mud, Mi.. D' o.ly. MIMI C.
, Mr. T. Snow, MI $ snow, H'. Thornhill. the
Mire* Tho nhill (2), Sir W. S. Marriott, Bart., the Mires
Smith (a), Mr. Dußon ay, Captain Wing, Colour Howrd,
Mr. Beanfoy Mr. and Mra. A. B. Foster, M-. Herbert
Evans. Mr. T. We'd, Mr. and Mra Fyler, Mrs. F. W.
Todd, Mr. D'A c. Todd Mr. R. Peres, Mis• Pearce Mra
Farquharson. 11.. A ciao ski Frequharson, M ii 14. r
pi' nal , Miss Or Farquharson, Mr. Edmund Smith,
Mr. Curden, Mrs. Itrs. the Misses Breeds (2), Mr.
Brteds, Mr. and Mrs. K 0. Farquhanon, Mies Radelyffe
Mr. 0. Floyer Lleut W H. Groves, R.N., Mr. Barre
Filippa R. 8.A.. Mr. Clogrene. Mies 'M's ner, Capt. and
Mr; Torkingtos, Bliss Browne, Mr Frith, R.A. Mr
Browne, Mra C. 1. Parke, Mr Munro, Mrs. Mauro,
Captain and Mrs. Henreid, Mra W. Parke, Mho Foster,
Mra Fort, Mr. and Mra G. Fort, Mr. A. Fort, Mr.
Kindersky, Mist Fort,
_MI= Buchanan, Mr. 0.3. Parks.,
the Misses Parke (3), Mr. B, Milford, Kiss L Milford.
Mrs. Torkington, Mir 0. Torkingtoa, Mr. A. Torkington,
Mr. Warner, Mt. C. Torkington,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-01-21

SATURDAY'S MARKETS.

COWL

BliTH.—At our mariert;r-re— was a moderate sopplYof
grain. geaerally of only medium cutler. Trade was slew,
at previous prices Wheat, whim. 43i. to 45s ;v.1.90.
to Ma ; barley, Xis to 46i.: oats 34' to 341.; flour. 20a.
toMs
GLOUCIMTER.—EngIi•Ii wheat wee in fair so I?,
and_ Lamers were disposed to aell to,r• SHIM at the
ot lad Ekturdar. Foreign wheat met little dein= and
the Wm were in favour of buyers Barley, maim, and
oats, rather lower.
TAUNTON.—Ttaare wee a moderate attendant* of
growers and dealers at the Oars Exchange, and business
eras pretty brisk for the time of lost. EnctiA wheat
sold at from 5.. Sl. fia. Hd. per filb. Malting h...
fetched from M,. to 40i. per or.. according to quality-7.A
griading harlay was sold for Mg. to tI Od. per qr. Baena.
Mls. to 1.9 a Mal" Ms. to Ms per qr. Mew. 30a. to
Ils.
WARMINSTER.—At our market them wag a moderate
attendance of buyers and a/11am Tee beet qualities of
wheat ruled Ono in price, whilet damp eaglitilee were
neglected. In barley the best sample. advanced Is par
qr., but for all mcoodary qualities the demand ruled very
dull. In other grab thsr• was no material alteration.
Current quotation. :—Wheat. 49a to 545. per qr. ; barley,
filla to 50, ; *ate. MA to Ma. ; peas, 36, Walk :Mw. Ma.
90, to Mr. ; vetches, 4.. 6.1 to 50. ed.
SOUTHAMPTON. Famar.—Whast, red, £9 10a to
£lO 10a ; white, CIO Oa ,o LII Its ; barley, grinding, Ma
Od. tons. Od.; malting.9la :to dila Od. ;oats. ISsOd. to
• OLL ; beans 1k Od. to 47a Od. : peas, 40a. Od. to
Its Od. ; coal, • 15. Od. toff& 0.1.; flour, 3k Od. to Ma Od.
—Our market was fairly attended, but very little business
was dons, the trade ruling toll for all articles at the
mime of last week Flour slow, with • downward tendency.
In the mat °market there wee an average supply of
stock AU dock ot the beet quality sold well, but inferior
lots did not change handl.