The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-08-01 00:00:00

THE PROPOSED NEW CORN EXCHANGE

A special meeting of the Town Council was held
on Monday, July 31st, for the purpose of receiving
the report of the General Purposes Committee on
the plans sent in of the proposed New Corn
Bach Ange. There were *even oompetitors, but as
four of the number had contempleted the pulling
down of the Oeilefit Townhell, these were set aside
and the attention of 'he committee had been
devoted to the consideration of the three only who
had sent in plans for fitting up the space between
the present hill and the butchers' market.
The members present were the Mayor, Aldermen
Bator and Galpin, and Councillors Bishop, Andrews,
Frond, T. Ensor, Steele, Lock, Gregory, Bennett,
, and Vernon.

The CLERK having read the minutes of the
previous meeting, proceeded to read the report of
the committee on the plans that had been want M.,
as follows

"The Committee have t, inform the Colwell, that in
reply to the advertismetit issued for plea for providing
an enlarged and improved Corn Etchenge, and a re-
arrangement of the present market accommodition,
seven designs have been sent in under mottoes, and
accompanied by sealed envelope., containing it is pre-
sumed the named of their several authors. These pions
have all been careful 7 end minutely considered by the
Committee in all their detail., and it hae appeared to
the Committee, that whilst each design possesses some
points of individeal merit, the general des.gn embr.oed
by the set of six drawings wider the mottoes of 'Free
Trade' and 'Protection' is best calculated to carry out
the object of the C and entitles the author to!
the trot prise of £21,• whilet the author of the design
under the motto cf 'Later °lnnis vineit," is entitled to !
the .econd prise of Pb ss. The competition has
certainly brought but some very important suggesPons '
in regard to the dispo-ftion of the market site, as will
be wen by an inspection of the designs then:we've' , but
vhibt admitting the excellence of all; it has appeared
to the COMmittee the. thew recommended by them
entitled to the prizes off- red are the beet adapted for 11
carrying out the desired objects."
Mr. ZlBOl3 said he had been taken rather by
surprise on finding a meeting of the Council called
together to receive the committee's report on the
subject. 'the committee had had but one meeting,
and, although be was called away before it had
terminated its sitting, he thought it almost im-
possible that they could have had time to oonsidef
the several plans in the whole of their details suffi-
ciently to give in their report The design of those
plans which the committee had fixed upon had un-
doubtedly considerable merit, and so had those which
had been rejected, but they bad also what he con-
sidered defects, and therefore he could not accept
either of them as the best that could be adopted for
the pew Corn Exchange.
The Metos said that if Mr. &oar was not
satisfied with what his hr titer cottfibittee men had
done, he should have remained at the committee
meeting and given his suggestions.
Mr. &Laos said he had ao idea they intended
comiog to a final dei.ion at that meeting. He
thought they had jumped to a conclusion too hurriedly,
before giving so important a matter that consider-
ation it required.
, Mr. GaLrrs begged to state that the reports on
' the whole of the plans were read, and that of the
three only eligible plans the committee recommended
the two hest,
Mr. ENSOR thought the subject should be referred
back to the committee for their more mature con-
sideration. He did not think, as so little time had
been devoted to it, they could jump to a conclusion
and adopt a final resolution on so weighty a matter
that morning. If they did refer it back, he would
be able to produce the original plan of the area of
the proposed ne* Corn kxchange;
The CLIME said in such cape probably Mt. Eager
would be entitled to the first prize.
Mr. &molt said that he had no idea of that.
What he contended was, that the Council were not
that day prepared to adopt either of the plans
before them as a whole without further consideration,
and he would therefore move, that the Council is
prepared to adopt Do much of the Committee's
report as the awarding of premiums for the two
plans signed "Free Trade" and "Protection," and
" Labor omnia vincet," for the first and second best
designs, and that an order for payment of the money
be made accordingly.
Mr. G A LPIN thought they ought to understand
what was their position in regard to these plane.
If they gave the two premiums as advertised, would
thaw plans be the property of the Council to adopt
or rejoin whet pert of them they chose? Or were
they bound to adopt either the 0116 Or the other of
them in it. entirety
. .•_

Mr. Essolt thought neither one nor the other, ae
a whole, could with the greatest advantage be
adopted._

The MAYOR said that Mr. Ensor had had an
opportunity of sending in his plan, but he neglected
to do so till after the time advertised. It would
be the greatest injaltica to thotle who had sent in
plans in time, now to receive
Mr. ANDREWS believed from the experience he
had bad with architects that, notwithstanding the
premiums they might receive for their piens, they
still considered those plans their own, and be
belleted they would complain most grevionaly if it
were attempted to patch tip .a building from the two
plane. He thought it was ifl *drib while eon-
indering whetter they were bound to aocetit of a Try
out either of the plans proposed, and also whether
Mr. Ensor's plan might not be so modified as
to make it all that was required. For his
own part he must say that the gentleman signing
himself "Labor ornate vinost" was evidently no
stranger IC; tilt place as he had evidently
followed Mr. Ensor's plan mina lan:irately eseept in
some objectionable points which appeared in biedwn.
The omit for erecting buildings according to the two
plans recommended by the committee, were esti-
mated—" Protection and Free Trade" at £2,200,
and "Labor °mom vinoet" at £B5O, and the emu.
nittee in their report said these were the best ac-
fitidifig to their "available means," but what he
wished to oak visa ifiidt *ere their available means?
To be sure they had a small aim det Ipitt tot building
purposes which they might nee, but he lige* of
nothing more. Whilst, therefore, be was anxious to
give all the facilities in his power to the agriculturista,
he must protest against nst laying on further burdens on
the people for what, after all, might be called a
dotlbtful benefit. He therefore did not thank the
plans before thehi *ere available plans, or that the
art came within the available melts et the Conned.
Mr. VERNON asked what the available meant W
tits Council were?
The Tows CLERK said the Corporation had eon-
/Adorable property and that by and by it would be
very rich. They (mold raise money on that property,
and even on the Townhan Ilnd the proposed Corn
Exchange, if it were required.
Mr. GALPIN denied that it was ever intended to
tax the people for the erection of the new bs=
Be thought that could not be too clearly mind
betanee he had heard other people talk in the same
itayi
Mr. ANDREWS: OU will ndt kit Ahem directly,
but you have now no property. What you will
have to do is to mortgage, and levy heavier taxes
on the people for other purposes.
Mr. Parson asked where they ever thought to get
the interest to pay for a building to cost £2,200
according to the deeign to which the first prize was to be
awarded t If they erected a building for something
like 4.800 they might manage to obtain interest for
the expenditure; but not if they much exceeded that
ann.
Mr. Humor seconded Mr. Ensor's resolution, ac-
cepting only so much of the report as referred to the
awarding premiums to the best and 'mond best
designs.
Mr. GALPIN asked whether the two plans were
such as to entitle them to the consideration of the
Council, and were the beet for the purpose required
that had been sent in. If eo' they were bound to
adopt the report in its lentirety. The report did
not bind them to carry out the buildings according
to the plans. They could afterwards adopt which-
ever plan they pleased, and with what modifications
were deemed desirable.
Mr. Aanexwe thought they had done a great
injustice to the town. Mr. Mondey had for
very many years acted as their &whited without
charge, and Mr. Elinor had a plan so good that one
gentleman was to be rewarded for following it so
closely. Why ooidd not they have taken Mr.
Ensor's plan, and with the combined talent of Mr.
MondeFt and other architects in the town, have got
the plan of a building which would answer every
purpose, and at • modetate price.
Mr. GALPIR, said that, in order to come to a dis-
cussion on the subject, he would move that the
report be adopted.
Mr. ENEOR then withdrew his motion, and Mr.
ANDREWS moved an amendment to the effect that
the report be not adopted.
Mr. T. Faison seconded the amendment, which,
on a show of hands, was lost, and the motion of Mr:
Galvin was carried by • majority of 8 to 2.
The lettere accompanying the plans of the sac-
easeful candidates were than opened, when it was
found that Mr. Hall, architect of Lapdog. Isle
'ld the first prise of al, and that the second
!ES se. was awarded tic the torn ruveyor.
,The tneeting then eeperated.'n

POI3IIITERST 'Erg AT DOEVMEiTER.

Fine/Kat; erl* its utraht co...turner AOKI it, paraplier•
nalia of eld, sari •ed fha istimtio, of oar Oilmen.
last Monday in a special degree for then " Court
Progress," which has a name and I habitation in this
tocn, made a "demonstratioo." The bells of Prt.Peter'•
merrily nehixed in the important day, and the event was
further mulied by the dieplay log of gags from sariPa
boa *pro.. • line of streamers was stretched amens
h attain fi oirethe my bin the wort. house. A large
no ,nhar of our country friendi arm. lo wi_nest the pro-
mised spectacle, an I ia the early put of the morning
all was bright and plots clog. The meruh_os of the
court, with representatives from Weymouth, Portland,
Krielport, Wareham, Sherborne, C,rne, W.mborne,
kflaiidford, Poole, and Bournewenth, aseemblel in •
field in Ciotti-a-street. the use of which T. coomi.,
, Esep, had courteettaly grant d for the mention, where a
I propaseini wet formed, which included, suitably &Mind
and ardled, ft7bin flood, the yronan bold, and, as we ant
to.d, exiled pit'hot. Itlio heed towards the end of the
12th nod WE 4-ginning of the I:4th century. and directed
his predatory waders in the green wood aminet the
' rich eoclesia-tim and other wealthy supporters of their
Norinen oppremors, but befriended the poor and sich
-a needed protection; also Will Scarlet and Little John,
his tin:kr followers, and Tuck.

The merry friar, that marty a sondem made
1a pr..tas ot Robin Hood, hts out airs, and their trade.

Many Foresters, wearing the sashes and em-4ems of the
order joined in the procession, and several handsome
banners bglooging to courts in this district were dis-
played. 'Fee ercshent band of the 3-d D.V. IL, under
Mr. Wellspring, and the Dortdiester Hrus Hand marched
in the prmessaia. and played sleds fruited music.
At er peramhulating some of the streers of the town.
they proeseded to St. Peter's church, where the Bs*.
K. W. Pears preached a sermon distinguished by its
fittiess and earnestness. On the conclusion of the
areice, tl.e procession was reformed, but the westber
had now undergone a great change—the sky had
aostimmed • lealen portentous hue, and shortly after t 313
Foie-tern tool n famed their psregrinationF, the rain
fell, damning the spirits DO less than the persons of the
merry men " ail and is Lincedn green." But
regrets are futile, and the Foresters, him practical
philosophers, determined to teaks "the best of
a tad" job gad enjoy themselves as mach
cireamstucet wo'uld Omit. They returned to the
fild, and soon Mr. Read setups& the fables cau-
-1 venentiv placed under an admirable tearcinee, an en-
silent Lot dinner, and the Foresters of today showed
that they hate inrerited the love of good cheer Which
characterised the rangers of Sberwoud forest.
The Mayor of Dorchester (Dr Aldridge) presided with
his wowed ability and urbanity, srUpported
Andrews, Bee. J. Good, E-q., frurgedn; and Mr.
Olio, vehi'e Mr. Gregory efficiently discharged the
duties of vice-chairsian, supported by Mr. Vernod
and Mr. Fudge. The company having feasted to their
satisfaction upon the viands provided, the cloth was re-
moved, sod the Chairman proposed the customary loyal
and patriotic toast:, which were right heartily received.
Colour-Sergeant Gre*ory, of the 3rd D.V.8., responded
on behalf of the "Army, Navy, and Volunteers." The
Chairman next gave The Biahop of the D;ocese."
making mention of their seal in the discharge of their
leered duties, and added, at the uggestioia of a gentle-
wan present, The Ministers of all denominations," of
, whole he also spoke in the highest terms.
The Catilltsli next give "Seccea to Forest."
. He referred to the establishment of the Order in 1745,
I under We name of the Royal Foresters, Sind made some
remarks upon the name selected for the Order,
"Foresters." He cordially approved of the principles
of the association, and trusted that its prosperity woe d
be long continued.
Mr. DIM ADEN, of Weymouth, briedy responded.
J. GOOD, Beil , proposed "The Mayor and Corporation
hi Dorchester," remarking upon the manner in which
they detoUt their time and abilities to the public
, service.

The MAYOR aekno•lidged the compliment.
" The Trade of Dorchester Ives the nest toast, and
Mr. GIRGORY responded.
The CHAIRMAN then gave " Prorperity id Court
Progress," remarking upon time eats actory &deluxe*
is had made since its formation six years ago.
. . .

,
Mr. G. Noses, secretary, returned thanks. He ob-
served that what the court was inaugurated between
six and 'even years ago, he did not anticipate the pro-
&Sad it had made. It started with only eight membcrs,
and now there were 124. The finances of the court were
also satisfactory. They had now a sum of £276 in the
Savings' Bank and is the hands of the treasurer, as a
sick fund. The payments for funerals were made from a
distriet fund. In the year previous to the last the rick
payments amounted to £49 54, but in the pant
year he was glad to say they only expended
£35 leis. This he attributed in some measure to the
skill and attention of the surgeon of tbe court, J. Good,
Seq. He was also glad to say that there had only been
four deaths since the formatioc of the court.

The Vics-CHAnimfrar then proposed "The Visitort.".

0. J. ARDIEWB, Esq., rct&nmi thanks, and stated
that but (dr the trains not serving they would have had
Sir H. D. Wolff present on Mat occasion. Sir Henry
begged him expreas to them his great regret that he
was unable to be there. He would have attended if he
possibly could, but be bad an engagement in
Hertfordshire on Saturday, at the inauguration, he
believed, of a Literary Guild, and was unable to get
beck to London in time to arrive at Dorchester by two
o'clock. He was rare that Sir 'Henry thoroughly
appreciated the importance of societies like this. The
worthy speaker then dwelt on the pleasures of helping
one'ii-self, and advised all who were not yet members of
• friendly society, to become such.
The Visiting Brethren" was next proposed from the
chair, and "-Kindred Societies," by the Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Bram, of Portland, responded. He assured
the company that if they only folly oonsidared
the advantages of Forestry none of them would
remain without its pale. It 'fostered that spirit of
Independence and forethought which had made
England the greatest nation upon earth. The district
to which Court Progress belonged was the third
lancest of Fores.srs in the world, and comprised
upwards of 6,, 00 members, and had &sick fund of about
£6,000, while its funeral fund arm probably nearly
£20,000. The friendly societies of the coentry, it was
calculated, saved the ratepayers in the shape of poors%
rates no less than £3,000,000 a year, and therefore he
I held that they deserved every encouragement. Hs
edumarecl the stars and stripes Foresters wear with
' the garters and decorations of the nobility, and
said they (the Foresters') were proud of theirs
because they showed that their Berrien were
appreciated by their brethren. He advised all to join
that or a similar society, adding that their motto was.
"Every man for every man, himself included."
During the past year nearly 30.000 members had been
aided to the Foresters and Odd Fellows. Dorset kr
its o)F...elation furnished as many members of friendly
societies ad ant other county. A few years ago they
beard a. good deal shout the condition of the
Dorset labourers, brit this seemed to indicate that
they were rising in the social scale, (Applause.)
Mr. Petts, of Wareham, and Mr. Bardge, of Dorchester,
also responded.
The other toasts were, "The surgeon of the Court, '
Mr. Good," "The Press," "The Chairman," drunk
with *laical honours, "The Vice-chairman," and
"The Ladies?'
By this time; the rain had nearly ceased, and • con-
siderable number of the fair set entered the field, and
the sports and dancing Were participated in with re-
markable spirit., considering the disadvantages under
which the company were enjoying themselves.

Wssi.wirtrt biwiliontat Cormaricitcs —The fol-
lowing are comprised in do first draft of the stations
of the ministers for the Bath district, proposed at the
Conference at Birmingham :—Weymotith Joseph
B. West, James Pratt; William Henley, super.
numerszy. Portland: Joker Wrought, James Hind.
Dorchester; Thomas It Jones, John Bonham.
Bbaftetbury Robert Gover, Henry Keet Bland.
Lord ; Jotaph A, Remetvorth.

CORN idamtitt July 119. —The supply of wheat
M this day's market was liberal for the season, but
in conaeqnenoe of the new crop whjah is now being
out, proving muck thinner on the land thut! was
expected, and as blight and rust seems unfortunately
prevalent in many districts, most of the wheat
offered obtained an advance of is. per quarter.
Grinding barley saleable at late prices. Oats in good
demand at fully late rated.

WORKING MIDI'S INST,VITZ. —A father fell meet-
ing of members and students of this institution was
held on Monday evening, in the Reading-room,
Sorok-street, fir the purpose of distributing the
prizes and Certificates lately awarded to several of the
students by the Southeiro Comities' Adult Education
Society. The Worshipful the Mayor iJ. P. Aldridge,
Esq.), occupied the chair. In accordance with the
requirements of the Parent Society, the Certificates
mere signed by the recipient, and also by the Mayor
and the President of the Institute. Mr. George
Bawler proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for
presiding, and Mr. G. Croaker seconded the proposi-
tion. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. Bawler for
the interest he had taken in the closes and the
meeting separated.
SAL& or Dower Ream AND Ewits.— We beg to
remind our agricultural readers that the annual Pale
of Down rams and ewes, belonging to Mr. C. Fooks,
of Cerne A.bbts, will take place in the Fair-Seld. at
Dorchester, on Monday nest, being Dorcheeter fair-
dpy. Ai a proof of the erainense to which Mr.
Fooki is tlien as & breeder of sheep, we may remark
that at oar annual cattle show, held last week, he
carried off the cdp given by Lieut.-Cot Start, M.P.,
being the breeder and owner of the best 20 Hamp-
shire-down ewes, under two years old. Also the
cup given by the Mayor of Dorchester, being the
owner and breeder of the beet 20 Cli,iver-down
lamb.; and likewise the cup given by Capt. S. D.
Darner, being the owner and breeder of the beet 20
Hampshire-down full mouthed ewes. Besides these,
other sheep exhibited by this gentleman, were
highly commended by the judges.
CONVOCATION 07 THZ PROVIIWs OF CANTIRBURY.
—We understand that the election of two archi. I
diaconal proctors to represent the Archdeaconry of
Dorset in the choice of two convocation proctors
from the diocese of Salisbury will take place in Ste
Peter's Church, Dorchester, on Tuesday, the Bth of
August. The two are chosen by proctors seat from
each of the three archdesoonrieu On the last occa-
sion the Hon. and Rev. W. H. Scott and the Rev.
, K Doman represented the dery of Dorset, and the
latter had the further honour of bang sent up to the
Jerusalem Chambers, It is not expected that the
I Hon. and Rev. W. B. Scott, owing to advancing
age, will again be put in nomination, and there is
some talk of returning the Ven. Archdeacon Hui-
table with the Rev, E. Dayman to the electoral
court at Salisbury, the former esteemed gentleman
not having a heat in oonvoication since he has resigned
the active ditties of archdeacon.
Colcior.—On Wednesday a match was played
betwe 4he Kingston Park cricket club and the

barristers of the Western circuit There was
time tor one inninp on each side. Ls will be awn
by die score appended that this gendessaa al the
long robe mule bet. sorry figure by the aide al war
county club :

Knrawros
Radelyffe, • Warty. b Ledgard
Sir Ivor Gnat. b Tr, b AKArams • • 3
Chunky, e Bromme, b Howard . .
c Castleman, b Andrews . •17
Fittberberi, run_ out. .
Moneypeney, to Broome . . . 3
Brymer, run eat . .
Cana-7, e Andrews, b Cols .
Lumbert, not eat
1
Marriott, e Pinckney, b Ledgard . 3
F. A. Brymer, b LeSprd • . • • 1
Byeeit,lbb,w2l,abl .

IVtiwCiiiccrr.

Broome, b Battle.
Howard, at., b Marriott . • • • 0
Cole. run out. b Settle . • • 0
Medlecott, oot out
Porcber, b Marriott
Pinckney, b Mooeypeoay
Andrews, e Hattie, b Marriott__ . . • (
Atbiamos. e Pirtaberbert, b Mommaypeouy . 0
Worry. b Marriott . . . .
Ledgard, b Marriott
Churchill, b Marriott . „ 1
Byes 4,1 b 1, Iv 5

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Hots Titiumr Luker Smoot- —We are gratified
to observe that efforts are shoat to be ineele au
behalf of this school, of which it may be remembered
we lately gave some statistics. The school wee
opened in 1556. At that tints there was a heawy
debt upon it. In consequence of the wheel helm
well supported, a little of this debt has bees peal a/
year by year, notwithstanding that the erpkg
furnishing light, ventilatioo, and drainage 6ay. beak
heavy. The debt is now about £llO. Upwards of
200 childree are continently bring echented ia gee
school, and it appear, to um to be worth while
an effort, once for all to clear the debt off Flirt
porpoise we are glad to learn that earmees will be
preached on Sunday next, morning and atoning, by
the Lord Bishop, and in the afternoon by
Rev. J. Fisher, in the parish church of Holy Trinity.
We can seemly hope that the collections donna •
single day will be so liberal as to liquidate the
balance of debt we have mimed ; but, co the ether
band, the number of dnguished pennies who will
be present in Dorchester en ocensios of the seesting
of the A rchnoologicsl Institute, and the gnat INIMINI
which has been rendered these by the me of the
school ea a museum induces in to think, not Daly
that the opportunity for doing a good settee may he
considered sessonable, but that a graceful end
Lining memorial might thus be afforded of the viols
with which the town hes been honoured. We
would, indeed, were it possible, wrge the advieshany
of establishing a Sunday school for Holy Tnnite—.
but are too well aware that this at present is in,
possible as there is no room in the shisroh for the
accommodation of the children, until A hes bees
rebuilt and enlarged, of which, however, we are eel
without hopes as we have beard of very liberst
of funds towards sash • purpose.
bewtpujugaL___on Wednesday night, a bay-rick,
containing shoat 40 tons, belonging to Mr. Henry
Blieuxiods, of Fordingten, win aline.* /windy de-
stroyed by fire, and that which was laved is seedy
worthless. The rick, with part of another, was
standing in Fordington field, close by the Beidport
turnpike-mad, and the fire wee fin* perceived about
nine o'clock. The borough fire-engine, under the
direction of Superintendent Foamy, was quickly ie
attendance, and was vigorously worked through the
night, but it was found impossible to any. it.
Happily, however, the adjoining rick was prevented
from taking fire. The diameter was used by an
' indendiary —a young man 26 or 27 years of age, wits
gives the name of William Church, and represnal
himself to be • servant out of ecnpl•Tueutrppri=
from Torquay to London. Be was a
under peculiar circumstance.. On Wednesday sight
Superintendent Underwood saw him at the tip
the town, going in the direction of the rice is
question, about 6.30. The man afterwards belpei
to drag the engine to the fire, and was one of the
moat active in working to extinguish it. Ihespirien,
however, appears to have rested upon him. Os
Thursday shoat 1.30 p.m., as Superintendent
Underwood was returning to the county polio.
station he found Chervil sitting on the book, by the
side of the Weymouth raid asleep. He roamed the
man up, and asked him where he slept on WealbelF
day night, and was answered, "I did not sleep any-
where ; 1 was at the fire." The superintendent
told him he maw him go in that direction, and asked
him if he knew whether they had found out who set
fire to the hey-riek. " I suppose," replied the man,
▪ they'd like to know." Superintendent Underwood
thee left him, and went borne. Shortly after, is
acinesquenee of his children telling him that a Masi
wanted him, be went to the door of the nation-yard,
and found Church tbere, wham he inked bun what
he wanted. "Oh," says the man "I want you to
take me; I eat fire to that stack int night." The
superintendent cautioned him, and then asked what
stack, to which he replied, "That hay-stack we
fwortabere talie kii.x.ing oho" eit jien:P:unotbwen; Itakhnizietesot
thebeenp,comhoo:
station and searobed. The soperinteedent nmeorked
to him that be had no Inciter nautehee, MINI he
answered, "No, not now; I threw my piper away
directly after it was done; I very nearly rats weer
man there." Church said he had fired the stook with
his pipe. The superintendent took him into ounce*
and brought him to Superintendent Penney, of the,
borough police force, to wham prisoner repeated that
he had fired the stack. At 4 p.m. the mine day,
prisoner was brought up before the Meyer (Dr_
Aldridge) and J. Encl., when iies to
the above effect was taken. Prisoner. on being
cautioned, said, "1 don't wish to make any state-
ment," and was committed for trial at the next
asnires An accident occurred in consequeose ad
the fire. Mr. White, draper, of High Eseeetzest, wins
driving homewards along the Bridport road, whew
the glare of the fire and the noise made by thee'
people congregated there, frightened the bone, and.
it !part
theeeivaehit aelerapithd ratecontatrngwithhthLerowdwster,.owtandl
that was supplying the fire-engine with water. Mr.
White was thrown out, and the carriage ins con,
siderably damaged.
WEYMOUTH.

LOCAL TALI:HT.—MA=IIG 07 TH2 Row AGRI-
CIILTOZAL Somers AT PLYMOUTH—We have moths
pleasure in belog able to state that our townsman,
Mr. William Sketchley, exhibited one of him nniver-
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sal joiners at this eoCiety's exhibition. Seventeen
other competitors entered the hate with him, hut he
was awarded the sliver medal of the ainociation. A.
little jealousy was caused thereby, and the attention
of the president was directed to the affair, who not
only erpreseed his conviction that the prize had boa
properly awarded, but also highly commended Mr-
Sketchley for his invention, more especially as be
had only had 24 hours to put his machine together,
whereas the other competitors bad had almost No
many days. and his was capehle of doing mope more
work in a given time. His planing disc called forth
marks ,tt approbation from all who snineseni
the besit ful manner in which it executed its work.