The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-01-24 00:00:00

DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS
DORCFIESTER, TUE.SDAY, JANUARY 24, 1866.

N 0 TES OF TILE WEFJC.

From India we learn that great discontent
prevails amongst the British troops, and that if
the causes be not timely remedied by the Indian
Government, it will become the duty of the
Home authorities to take the matter promptly
in hand. When the East India Company solely
and almost exclusively governed that country,
the European forces, upon which the company
mainly depended, were, with few exceptions,
located on open plains, exposed to the full force
of a tropical San, the blinding heat and dust,
and the deluges of the season of monsoons.
Many were the oomplainta, and many the public
comments, on this important sanitary question,
but the grievance being totally in the hands of
the Civil Service—men enjoying princely salaries,
almost unlimited power—no attention was
L to the subject, and as a consequence of
neglect, the hospitals were at all times re-
with patients suffering understin-stroke and
tropical diseases, and the men died off so
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with contempt and neglect. Many have been
the alterations for the better since the rule of
the East India Company ceased t but nothing
has been done f.r the military in a sanitary
point of view. It is true field officers have
opportunities in peaceable times of reinvigorat-
ing their exhausted power for some short time
on the hills, but the main body of the army must
remain occupants of the sandy plains of Cawn-
pore and other stations equally condemnable.
No wonder, then, that complaints are rife on
the one side, and neglect of these complaints on
the part of the Civil Service should be as pro-
minent on the other. It is for the Home
Government to look to this, and provide a timely
remedy. Political economy, humanity, and
justice equally demand this at their hands.
The American news of the past week is soon
told. Although the Wilmington expedition was
a failure, the Confederates are advised by their
friends in the North to make the most of their
time by getting in all they want, as a much
larger expedition than the former one will soon
be brought against them. It is supposed that
Sherman will take the place of Butler, who,
notwithstanding how greatly he was lionised for
his brutality to women and children at New
Orleans, is now black-balled for what is termed
his cowardice at Wilmington. At Savannah the
inhabitants are quietly submitting to their fate;
indeed, the Northern papers would have us
believe that for the liberty of trading they would
gladly submit to the Northern rule. The mili-
tary operations are of small importance, con-
sisting principally of raids on railways and
bridges. It would not appear, however, that
the South is so completely "used up" as their
enemies would represent them to be, as Lee's
position at Richmond is deemed by him so safe,
that he purposes that Beauregard should relieve
him there, while he goes southward to see what ,
he can do towards stopping Sherman in his
victorious career. The South, it would seem, is
making up its mind to emancipate and arm the
negroea. The Richmond entind, (the especial ,
organ of President Davis,) looks at the necessity
of the case with a grave determination on that
point. Speaking of the present situation, it
says :—" We think that our late reverses have
done much towards preparing the minds of our
people for the most extreme sacrifices if they
shall be adjudged necessary to the successes of
our cause. And in truth they are not sacrifices
at all when compared with our situation. If
subjugated, it is a question simply whether we
shall give for our own uses, or whether the
Yankees shall take for theirs. Subjugation
means emancipation and confiscation."
Certain Romiah customs in the Church of
England are creating much uneasiness in various
places. At Gloucester, a "Sisterhood" of nuns
has been founded by s near relative of the
Bishop of Salisbury; and the weekly board of
the infirmary of that city having agreed to
admit the nuns as nurses to the wards of the
institution, an outburst of indignation has
taken place. A requisition, at the head
of which Lord Fitzhardinge has placed
his name, has been addressed to the governors
of the infirmary, calling upon them to revoke
the vote of the weekly board. Thus, in the
very sanctuary of charity, the battle of eccle-
siastical opinion is waged.
The Legislature has very wisely laid upon
pawnbrokers a heavy responsibility, and it must
be admitted that thou, responsibilities should be
rigidly enforced. A few days since a man
named John Wright was placed upon his trial
at the Middlesex Sessions, for stealing a bracelet
belonging to Lady Cadogan. This bracelet was
sold to Mr. Attenborough, of 33, Piccadilly,
without a single inquiry, for £lO. The stones
were immediately taken out and sold for £lB,
and the gold was broken up and sent to the
welters. The assistant judge censured the
pawnbroker for his conduct in the matter, but
we very much question whether, instead of a
censure, it would have proved a much more
salutary caution to others of his trade, who
frequently stand between the thief and detection,
if he had been placed upon his trial, and
sentenced to a term of penal servitude.
Last week very positive assertions went the
round of the papers that the Queen had offered
a baronetcy to the Poet Laureate, and that Mr.
Tennyson had accepted it, The Times and
Morning Post have flatly contradicted the report,
intimating that it had no foundation whatever
in fact. Who invented the unpleasant rumour t
It must assuredly have been an abominable im-
pertinence.... . _

- The Archbishop of York presided on Thurs-
day over a crowded meeting at Sheffield, to pro-
mote the building of additional churches. There
are now in the town 22 churches, with socommo-
dation, for 20,000 persons,giving but one seat to
every eight of the inhabitants. The dissenters
provide accommodation for one in every seven.
To remedy the deficiency, it is proposed to build
seven churches during the next five years, and
the subscriptions promised will be payable in
instalments within that period. Resolutions
were passed for practically carrying into effect
the object of the gathering.
The Economist last week, in treating on the
question of railway management, asked
—" Would the transfer of the railways to
the Government increase their utility to the
public 7 " To this we reply, the question is very
problematical. Granted that there are many
causes of complaint against railway manage-
ment—that the directors are frequently chosen
more for their wealth and the position they
occupy as shareholders, than for their practical
knowledge and sound opinions on railway
matters—that their modes of management are
not always conformable to the advantage of the
public or to the interest of the shareholders—
that the somewhat latitudinarian powers they
possess are at times neglected; still something
more is wanted before we invest Government
with a concentrated power of management, that
if used politically might become a dangerous
power in the hands of a ministry, and extremely
vexatious to the public. The principle of postal
reform has not the most remote bearing in
essence on railway reform. The postal service
haa always been in the hands of Government,
and the universal standard of charge was
adapted not so much from financial considerations
as from the fact of ita being a commercial
necessity. The heavy charges for the convey-
ance of letters to distant parts of the country
not only impeded commercial correspondence,
but had a demoralising effect in the manner of
high prohibitory duties. Every on* who could
evaded payment. With railway management
the case is widely different. For, although the
charges are far from uniform, and the principle
of making short distances pay for long ones,
is the very reverse of what they ought to be ;
still, in general, the charges are acknowledged to
be fair, and during the summer season are most
favourable to public locomotion for distant
excursions. Here, in fact, the freedom of
action enables companies to conduct a course of
rivalry in the highest degree favourable to the
public, however much it may lessen the
yearly dividend to shareholders—a point which
is for them to discuss. In a commercial and
even a general point of view we do not think any
increased benefit could be derived from railways
being in the hands of Government, and subject
to one uniform tariff of charges. We are aware
that rival companies often run their trains so as
to inconvenience the public almost as much as
possible, but the very fact that there are com-
peting companies is a guarantee that railways
cannot become a monopoly. Upon the whole
therefore, we are inolined to believe, that for all
the lines to be consolidated in the hands of
Government, there is more to fear than hope for.

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DORCHESTER —SUntimt DEATIL—On Tuesday,
the 17th instant, to inquest was held at the Plume of
Feathers Inn, before G. S>monda, Req, coroner, on the
body of George Mott, adriver, belonging to the R.H.
Artillery, stationed here, who was foiled dead in the
adjoining yard the previous night.—Lieuteoant Flare
mid the deceased had been acting as hi. gloom for two
years. He lad saw him alive on Monday evening. He
was then in his annul health. Ile had Lever known him
Subject to flts.-3arnes Sibley, oatler at the Plume of
Feathers Inn, stated that rho and was in the kitchen
about seven o'clock the night before. lie afterwards
went out, and a servant girl belonging to the house,
hearing some one groaning, to:d w thews of it. He
lit a candle directly and both proo clod to the yard.
He found Mott apinst the steble door on the ground,
and on lifting him up said, "Thus is George." He
WAS quite unconscious. Alter taking off his neck-tie,
be bathed his facie with oold water, and gave him some
brandy. Deceased was then brought into the house,
but was not intoxicated.—J. Good, Rag., surgeon,
deposed that he found the deceased on the
kitchen table. He had been dead about a quarter
of an hour. On examination he found • slight bruise
on the right cheek bone, caused apparently by a fall.
Dr. Tarant, surgeon of the battery was sent
for during which time the body was conveyed to the
Donet County Hospital. Apesl mortem examination waii
made by them on the following morning, when about
31be. ot congealed blood was found in the cavity con-
taining the heart. There was also an ulceration in the
large vessel leading from the heart, and • aniall hole
through which the blood flowed into the cavity. Other-
vise the body was free from any disease. He believed
Nth must have been instantaneous. The jury re-
ad • verdicie that deceased died from dimsse of the
On Thursday afternoon deceased was interred at
ery with military honours. IThe corpse
I to its last earthly resting place by a
number of comrade., the bead of the Dot-
ter Rifle Corp., under the leadership of Mr.
Wellspring, and the drum and Me band of

COMMITTED TO THE DORRET COUNTY PRISON. —Hard
Labour i George Bull, assault at Dorchester, 7 days;
William Cooper, assault at Lytehet Minster, 1 month ;
John A. Butt, assault at Blandford, 1 month; John
Dickenson, vagrancy at Preston cam Sutton Points, 7
days; Michael Taskett, vagrancy at Bridport, 14 days
James Sheppard, leaving family chargeable at
Beeminster, 3 months; Charles Bishop, drunk at
Bridport, 1 month ; Sarah Ann Buckler, drunk at
Bridport, 1 week.—/mprisonnent : William Croft,
drunk at Swanage, 7 days; Edward Satchell, drunk at
Dorchester, 7 days.
WEYMOUTH. Loss Or Vessel.. —On Friday
the crew of a vessel, which had sprung • leak off St.
Alban's Head on Thursday night and sunk, arrived
here. From the information which they supplied, it
appears that the ill-fated vessel was a schooner, named
the Countess of hfalmesbury, of Newport, Captain
Henry Potter, and owned by Mr. Thomas Willie of the
same place. She had on board a cargo of cement, and
was bound from Rochester to Brest. At 9 p.m., on
Thursday, when about eight miles south of St. Alban's
Head, the weather at that time being very floe, and the
wind blowing gently from the north, and whilst under
all canvass, a leak was discovered in her forecastle, and
on examination it was discovered that she had 4 feet
6 inches of water in her, which in five minutes after
gained 4 inches more. There being no wind to
keep her steady, and sa there was great danger
of her turning over because she rolled very much,
the boats were immediately launched, and the
crew, five in number, left her, and the ship sunk at
11.25. At four o'clock on Friday morning the crew
landed at Warbarrow Coastguard Station' and after-
wards arrived here, when they started for their
respective homes.
ANOTHER DIRASTIR AT ST.L.—The schooner Louisa
Ann, of Aberystwith, Wales, David Phillips, muter,
arrived in our harbour on Thursday, having arming
a leak owing to striking on a rock. She is laden with
pipe clay, and is bound from Poole to Runcorn,
Lancashire. She left Poole on the 17th inst.' but,
owing to contrary winds, she anchored in Portland
Roads, and on the following day proceeded on her
voyage at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. About two
hours afterwards when tinder all sail, as she was
rounding the Bill of Portland, she struck on a sunken
rock. She was got off, and on the pumps being set to
work eight inches of water were found in her. The
pumps continued to work, and her cou.ze was shaped
for Portland Roads where she arrived and anchored.
With the assistance of the crews of the Eliesar and
Eliza, the pumps were worked all night in order to
keep her afloat, and on the following day she came
into Weymouth harbour to have her damages repaired.
Tower COUNCIL hfurriao.—A Erecting of the Council
and Board of Health was held on Thursday, but the
business transacted was devoid of interest. The
Mayor presided.— Some discussion ensued with reference
as to what bills should be paid, the Mayor stating that
It was necessary that some, if not all, should be paid.—
Mr. Potheosry contended that the bills should be
examined by a committee prior to being placed before
the Council and ordered to be paid, bat the Mayor
asked what was to be done if members of the Council
would not come for that purpose. The subject was
brought to a close by it being stated that • meeting of
the whole Council would be called, whose business
would be specially devoted to examine the bills. —ln re-
ference to the proposed alteration in the position of the
Jack-in-the-Basket, the Mayor read a communication
which the Town Clerk had received from Dart-
mouth, where • 'similar alteration had been
effected, and it was therein stated that the light
had been removed without the consent of the
Board, and that notice of the intended
ri was only to be made known for
three months in some lamoon and local papers.—After
some desultory discussion the Town Clerk was in-
structed to make • formal application to the Trinity
Board respecting the proposed change, and Mr.
Pothecary suggested that Government should be applied
to in order to assist the Council in carrying to • own-
pletion the Nothe pier, stating that at Lyme Cobb
£3,000 were vented for improving that place.—Mr.
Joseph C,oaens s lease of the pile pier expiring on the
25th of March next, some conversation arose as to the
terms upon which It should be re-let. —Mr. Pothecary
thought the only course was for the Council to put the
tolls up to the highest bidder, and proposed a resolution
to that effect.—lt was stated that the flooring of the
pier needed repair, and Mr. Alderman Devenish wanted
to know why the Council should not keep the pier ix
their own possession after these repairs were completed.
—Mr. Pothecary was in favour of having all the public
trusts put up to auction, as he believed by such •course the
Connell would gain a considerable amount—Mr. Hare
was of a eontrary opiolon.—Mr. Drew said that £5O per
annum was now paid to the leasee of the pile pier for •
building which was not used, and simply to prevent
other persons from taking it.—Mr. Howard considered
that the Corporation should have some control as to
what buildings should be erected on the pier—Mr.
Thomas emended the proposition, which was agreed
to, with the addition that the Town Clerk should add
to the existing lease what conditions he thought neces-
sary, and a committee was named to fix the reserved
bidding.—The amounts of the late treasurer to the
Council, Mr. Jacobs, formed the next subject for dis-
cussion—Mr. Maunders said the committee appointed
to oonsider this matter had taken considerable trouble
in looking over the amounts, and himself and
Mr. Milledge had waited cm Mr. Jacobs and ex-
plained how matters stood. Mr. Jacobs informed
them that he had been much insulted by the
Council, and that • scandal had appeared in the news-
papers where it was stated he owed the Council £l,OOO.
Until this scandal was removed he felt be could have
nothing to do with them. All he owed the Council was
£76, which he had placed in the bank when he gave up
his office. Under them circumstances the committee
did not wish to present their report at preeent —Mr.
Howard said Mr. Jacobs only owed the Council £76,
which had been put into the bank, and therefore there
Was not the least attempt to cast any slur upon their
late treasurer by stating that he was indebted in £l,OOO
to the Comma. He had a balance of £l,OOO upon the
bridge fond. but then the other funds were indebted to
him in that amount —Mr. Alderman Devenish said the
different funds owed the laidge the mosey, and not the
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treasurer.-.4dr. Maunders intimated that Mr. Jacobs
was only prepared to pay the £76 to the present
tteasurer, which the committee were not willing to
accept, but through the mediation of the committee di
matter might be settled.—The other bminess connected
with the Council .ittit unimportant, as was also that
of the Board of Health ; after transaaing which the
meting separated.
ERRATUIL—THe Gata—ln a letter width appear, d
in the County Exprts. of Januar), 3rd; from Mr.
Buidon respecting the fOrmatidn of a new Gas Company
at Weymouth, it stated " let the coMparty put it
sufficient quantity of lamps, and there will be light
enough," instead of which the word Corporation
should be substituted. .

PORTLAND.—Ig QUEST. —An inquest was held on
Monday, atthe Prince of Wales Inn, before the coroner,
F. C. Steirgall, Esq., on the body of Alice Woodward,
the wife of • smith, working on the Verne fortifications.
It appears deceased, who had been in ill health for some
time peat, was in her usual state of health on Friday
morning, but afterwards she became so unwell that
Dr. Broadribb was sent for. This gentleman did not
arrive until about two hours afterwards, and then his
services were of no use, for the poor woman was dead.
Dr. Nioholetts, the registrar, refused to give a oert fiesta
of her death, and in consequent* an inquest was com-
pelled to be held. The jury returned a verdict that
deceased idled from natural causes,

CHICK EH ELL. —We have great pleasure in recording
the benevolence of W. Tucker, Esq., of " The Elms,"
who, according to his annual custom, has given to 30
poor families, 2 cwt. each of coals, an example well
worthy of imitation by those whom Providenoe has
placed in • position of wealth and comfort.
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PUDDLETOWN.—Coneeer.—An invitation concert
was given at the National School-room in this village,
on the 16th instant, to a large and respectable audience,
amongst whom were the Rev. the Vicar, John Brymer,
Esq., Mrs. Brymer and family, and General Shirley.
The room, which wan full to overflowing, was very taste-
fully decorated with wreaths, interwoven with artificial
flowers, the work of Mrs. and Miss Boyce, who also
kindly gave their musical services on the occasion. On
either side of the platform were fixed also a group of
artificial camelias, in large pots, executed by Mrs.
Haycox, and which presented a very pleasing appearance.
The whole performance gave great satisfaction, which
was testified by the applause which it met with at the
hands of the audience. Mrs. and Mise Boyce opened
the programme, and gave as a pianoforte duet, "0 Luce
di queete anima," from La Somnambula, with exqusite
taste and akill. Their rendering of the vocal duet,
"Those merry bells," was equally effective. The Rev.
G. B. Hodges presided at the pianoforte, and concluded
the first part by singing "To Music," with great feeling.
Between the firet and second parts of the conceit two
readings were given, one by the Rev. G. B. Hodges,
"The dream of Eugene Aram," and the other by R.
Slade, E.q., "The misadventure at Margate." In the
course of the evening, the Rev. Campbell Lock addressed
the audience, and informed them it was intended to
produce concerts at regular intervals when the new
schoo's, now erecting, were completed, and where
musical entertainments could be given with far more
effect than in the present room. Subjoined is the pro-
gramme :—Overture, "0 Luce di quests anima," Mrs.
and Miss Boyce.—Glee, "Spring's delight ," Rev.
G. B. Hodges, Messrs. Rowland, Toms, and Haycox.—
Song, "Village blacksmith," Mr. Toms.—Trio,
"Breathe soft ye winds," Rev. G. B. Hodges. Messrs.
Rowland and Haycox.—Trio "Red Cross Knight,"
Rev. G. R Hodges, Messrs. Rowland and Toms.—Song,
"To music," Rev. G. B. Hodge.—" The dream of
Eugene Aram," Rev. G. B. Hodges.—" Misadventure
at Margate" R.. Slade' Esq.—Doett, "Those merry
bells," Mrs. and Miss Boyoe.—Song, "Each to its own,"
Mr. Rowland.—Glee, " Since filet I saw, &c.," Rev.
G. B. Hodges, Messrs. Toms, jun.' Rowland, Toms, and
Hayerox.—Song, "The tempest of the heart," Mr.
Haycox.—Glee' "Red leaves," Rev. G. B. Hodges,
Messrs. Rowland, Toms and Son, and Flayoox.—Song,
"I love the merry sunshine," Master Tome.—Glee,
"The blue bells," Rev. G. B. Hodges, Messrs. Row-
land, Toms and Son, and Hayeox, The National
Anthem was then sung, the solos being given by
Master. Tome, Mr. Rowland, and the Reit. G. B. Hodges
respectively. The concert was repeated the following
evening for the benefit of the labouring classes.
ATHELHAMPTON.—The third of a series of Penny
Readings was given in the school-room of this place on
Wednesday evening, January 11th, to a crowded
audience, who manifested much interest in the pro.
oeedings. The Rev. H. B. Miles presided. Among
the pieces read may be specially mentioned Tennyson's
"Lady Clare," given with much taste and feeling by '
I Miss Samson • Shakespeare's "King Henry V. after the
I battle of Agieourt,' by Mr. G. J. Wood; a selection I
from "Better days for working people," by the Presi-
dent ; "Memorials of a friend of mine," by Mr. Wood
Homer; and "The dog baulked of his dinner," by Mr.
J. HJlmes. The musical portion of the entertainment
included "The death of Nelson," and "Thou art so
near and yet sorer," were sung in first-rate style by Mr.
Joseph Home!, of Martinstown. Several other pieces'
were most tastefully rendered by the same gentleman,
who was joined by hire. H. Hawkins in the duet "The
Syren and the Friar," which elicited rapturous applause,
and was evidently considered the gem of the evening.
The piano-forte accompaniments were very efficiently
executed by Mrs. H. Hawkins, of Martinstown, and the
entertainment brought to a conclusion by singing
the first verse of the National Anthem.
On Monday evening, the 16th inst., a respectable
company assembled in the school-room to hear an
address and recitatione, from Mr. John Ripley, in con-
necton with the Total Abstinence Society. The meeting
was commenced with singing and prayer, after which
Mr. Ripley proceeded to deliver an address of a very
forcible and striking character. His arguments were
unanswerable, and the manner in which they were put
could not fail to carry convictions to the minds of his
hearers. The chair was taken by the Rev. H. B. Miles,
rector of the parish, and altogether the meeting was of
a very interesting character.
ABBOTSBURY.—FUNERAL or vete LAYS EARL
OP Itoutinexe.—On Thursday, the 19th inst., the
mortal remains of William Thomas Horner Fox Strang-
ways, fourth Earl of Demeter, were interred in the
family vault at the churchyard of Abbotebttry. On
Wednesday the body was removed from Idelbury House
to Abbotsbury Castle, where it lay in state in the
library. Throughout the route the utmost token of
respect was paid to the deceased, shops being shut, and
the blinds of houses drawn down. The whole of the
funeral arrangements were conducted by the well-known I
undertakers, Messrs. Holland and Son, 23, Mountertreet,
Grosvenor-square, London, and were most ably carried
out. The coffin was richly ornamented, and covered
with crimson Genoese velvet. On each aide were
massive silver handles, above which were the earl's
cooronets. Upon the lid was a cross, and the sign of
the double Trinity; and upon the breastplate was the
following inscription:—" William Thomas Horner Foe
Strangways, fourth Earl of Ilchester, born 7th
May, 1795, died 10th January, 1865." The funeral was
somewhat of • private nature, only the personal friends of
deceased and his domestics having been invited.
Although the tenantry were not invited several were
present, and headed the procession, which left the
Castle for the village church soon after one o'clock.
The funeral cortege consisted of a hearse and eight
mourning coaches, and the private carriages of the
deceased, Lord Digby, and Colonel Digby. The
mourners were the youthful Earl of Ilehester, Lord
Digby, Sir Robert Sheffield, Sir John Trollope, Hon.
Mr. Dighy, the Rev. H. Fox Strangways, General
Porter. Colonel Digby, Mr. Sheffield, Mr. Hornby, Mr.
Howard, Mr. Featherstonhaugh, Dr. Fox, Dr. Rhodes,
Rev. E Col ins, Rev. F. Roberts, Rev. R. Roe, Rev. S.
Williams, Mr. Baekett, Mr. Martin, Mr. Fitzgerald, and
the domestics of deceased. The Castle is about a mile
and a half distant from the Church, and as the
melancholy cortege wended its way thither, the
villagers followed, whilst at the church there was a very
large assemblage. The sacred edifice was draped in
black, and every one appeared to feel the solemnity of
the occasion. The Burial Service was read by the Rev.
G. H. Penny, incumbent of Abbotsbnry, asisted bythe
Rev. R. Roe, of Melbury, Business was entirely
suspended at Abbotsbury daring the time the sad
ceremony was taking place' and flags were hoisted half-
mast from the Coastguard station and Abbotsbury Castle.
BEAMINSTER. —THE RAILWAY--We understand
that the bill for the Beaminster Railway has been with-
drawn, owing to the unexpected and great opposition of
the landowners ,of the district. This is generally
regretted by the townspeople, very many of whom
had taken shares in the proposed undertaking, thus
practically showing their great desire for railway
communication with the rest of the country.

BWANAGE.-SfowLEM INSTITUTE. —The second
anniversary of the opening of this institute was cele-
brated on Thursday evening by a public tea and
concert. The company numbered upwards of 250, who
testified their appreciation by warmly applauding the
several amateurs for the admirable style in which they
acquitted themselves in the difficult, but attractive pro-
gramme provided.
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FONTMELL MAGNA.—On Friday evening, the
20th inst. • the members of the church choir were re-
galed at ihe schoolroom with an entertainment, pro-
vided for them through the liberality of some of the
leading people of the village. About 20 partook of beef,
plum pudding, and other good things. A pleasant
evening was afterwards mimed in singing glees, &c., and
all appeared mutually pleased with the proceedings.
The Fontmell brass band was also present, and played
appropriate airs during the evening, which terminated
by singing the National anthem.

BLANDFORD.—MiLIeHILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—
We are pleased to learn that this long-established insti-
tution, which was founded soon after the beginning of
the present century, is recovering from the temporary
depression sustained by frequent changes of manage-
ment. The appointment of the Rev. G. D. Bartlet,
M.A. (late of Blandford), to be the head-master of the
school, has been followed by the most satisfactory
results. The committee have been perfectly satisfied
with the working of the school under his management,
and we understand that the parents of the pupils have
in the most decided way expressed their approval of the
moral tone and intellectual progress of the establish-
ment. The whole course of study is not only adapted
for pupils intended for commercial life, but is also
arranged as a preparation for the Universities, and for
those departments of the Civil and East India Services
which have been thrown open to public competition.
Numerous pupils have matriculated, several of them
with honours, at the University of London, and the
committee have instituted prises to encourage such
efforts. At the recent examination for the Govern-
ment Civil Service in China and Japan the first place
was gained by a former pupil and captain of the school,
Mr. Ernest Mason Satow, 8.A., of University College,
London. The school will re-open at the end of this
month, and the committee have reason to expect a con-
siderable increase of scholars.

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INDUSTRIAL HOY& —Another of the series of lectures
on behalf of this institution we.s given at the Assembly
Rooms, under the presidency of the Rev. J. R. Quirk,
by the Rev. j. M. Hassey, incumbent of Christ Church,
Brixton. The subject selected by him was "Home,"
and we were sorry to see that more did not avail them-
selves of the treat.—Mr. Quirk haring introduced the
lecturer, Mr. Hussey first read some affecting pieces
from different poets, chiefly Scotch, the sayings of
" Sootehmen in distant lands," the " Soldier's Dream,"
by Campbell, tsc., and then went on to things that were
of every-dsy occurrence. "Home," he divided into four
parts—Morning, Noon, Afternoon, and Evening. As
to the morning he narrated the visit of children to
grandpa" and the going to a party which was very
' amtudng. He then went on to more =starer things,
that of the swain looking out for • spOttee, and
the wedding; then under the division of noon, the
married life and the different doings in connection
therewith. As tient would not admit, he Pooved over

that of Upper and India was
the moat unhealthy in the world. Times
changed, and the Government of the oountry
into the hands of the authorities at home.
paused
a then thought that the increase of troops
from 10,000 to 80,000 Europeans, conveyed to
that country at an enormous expense, would
have ushered in a better mode of action. But
although the authority of the country was
abrogated, the old leaven of arbitrary action and
contempt for the military and mercantile services
remained. Tbe civilian stood his ground, his
past services were respected, his power was
little if anything impaired, and his self-esteem
still remained at fever heat No woudei
he should seek to preserve the barriers of erne,
and still eoatinite to trout tkotailiMr...vioe
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