The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-02-04 00:00:00

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PORTLAND. —ST. JOHN'S PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS.
—Our readers will be glad to hear that another
success has been added to the many gained by this
schools. At the last Christmas competition examina-
tion, held by the Government for awarding Queen's
scholarships, Miss Squire, and Mr. Frederick
Wingent, late pupil teachers in the above schools,
gained high positions in the first class. This is very
creditable, as we understand many more failed
than were successful, the number of scholarships
being limited to the number of vacancies in the
training college.
Tun BRITANNIA.—It was announced on Tuesday
that the Britannia, 120, training depot for naval
cadets, would be put into No. 2 dock, at Portsmouth,
on the following day, to have her copper examined
before proceeding to her new moorings at Portland.
She is expected at the latter place in the early part
of this week.
MILTON ABBAS.—We have much pleasure in
hearing of the 'success of Mr.C. Chile°, of this parish,
at the late examinations for Queen's scholars. He
has, we understand, attained an excellent position
among the fortunate "First Class," and now pro
ceeds to St. John's College, Battersea, to complete
his training under the Her. S. Clark. As the posi-
tion of a schoolmaster in the soeial scale is that
which he forms for himself, we are glad to see one
so promising from Milton, and heartily do we wish
him success in his future career.

CORFE 'CASTLE. COURT or Barra/turret,
Excruir, 27th JUnruzry.—(Before Mr. Commistsioner
B. Andrews, Q.C.) In the matter of Andrew., Dyer,
of Corfe Castle Surgeon /to•, a Bankrupt. This
was the day apP s
ointed for the final examination, and
for hearing application for order of discharge. The.
Bankrupt appeared in Court, and Mr. Terrell, agent
for ?dr:* Weston, having addressed his Honor on the
circumstances, and no one appeared to oppose the
ednunissioner, his Honer said the Bankrupt 'might
pass, and take his order of discharge, if no appeal
lodged within the 30 days allowed for such purposes.
POOLE.- -Fonzarnr.—On Tuesday evening the
annual supper, in connection with Court " Amity,"
1865, of the Ancient Order of Foresters, took place
at the Bell and Crown Inn. An excellent repast
was provided by Host Brother John White, and
ample justice was done it by the company. The
, cloth being removed, the chair was occupied by
Brother a Lacy, Esq. vice.chair, Brother C.
James. After the usual loyal and patriotio toasts
had been drunk, Brother Gard, secretary, gave a
very pleasing aecount of the nourishing state of that ,
Court, adding that it now numbered 160 financial,
and 13 honorary members and subscribers, being an
increase in the year 1861 of thirty-one I Although
the liabilities had increased during the year, the
nnmber of days' sickness had decreased, there
having been 503 days' sickness in 1860, and 342 in
1861. He also stated that the total receipts for the
year 1861 were £230 Is. 6d., and after paying all
claims to sick members, to the district funeral fund,
surgeon, &c., the necessary expenses of manage-
ment, there was a balanpe of £ll3 18s, 3d. in favour
of the Court, which had been invested ip the Poole
Savings' Bank.