The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-07-20 00:00:00

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BLANDWORD. —lriah Society. —Two eloquent and
impressive sermons were preached in this church,
on Sunday week, by the Rev. J. Coghlan, M.A.. on
behalf of this society, and a meeting was held at
the Townhall, on Monday afternoon, at which Sir
J. H. D'Oyly presided. Collections were made on
each occasion.
WARSHAW.— A fire broke out at North Bestwall,
about ii o'clock on Sunday morning week, when a
long range of sheds, a large barn, stables, cart-houses,
large rick of rushes, &a., were totally consumed in
lase than half-an-hour. The flames were awfully
grand, towering up to an immense height, the
whole being thatched and closely connected. The
engines were soon on the spot, but, as usual,
were found of very little use, and the supply of
water very short. This is sadly complained of, in
the town especially, where the public pumps are in
sad repair, and their numbers very limit—indeed
in some cases the pumps that ought to be for the
public are taken from the streets and made private
property by being placed in enclosed yards. We
believe the property was fully insured by the owner,
the Rev. J. M. Colson, and the occupier, Mr. H. J.
Garland. How the fire originated is uncertain.
SuArritissusr. On Wednesday, before W.
Batten, Esq., Mayor, and Mr. Roberts, James Tana.
well was brought up in custody, charged with being
drunk and aasaulting the police. It seems the de-
fendant is a tailor in the town, and when Boner is
respectable and wen conducted, but when unber the
influence of liquor is very violent, especially against
the police, out of whom (the superintendent) felt
the force of his teeth, by which he tore out a piece
of his troweers with a narrow miss of taking a piece
of flesh with it The case being clear and of an ag-
gravated nature, he was fined 40s. and costs, to
pay Sor repairing the trowsers, and to find sureties to
keep the peace for six mouths.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. —Pre.
aident, the Most Honorable the Marqnis of West.
minster. The anniversary meeting of the Shaf-
tesbury and Gillingham Auxiliary was held at
the Assembly Rooms, Grosvenor Arms, on Tuesday
week. The Rev. Mr. Walter, Rector of Hmelbury
Brian, presided. The report having been read,
which was very satisfactory and encouraging, the
Rev. H. Barne' M.A., Vicar of Faringdon, the
deputation from the parent society, communicated
much interesting information respecting the opera-
tions uf the society, both at home and in foreign
countries, after which the Bev. C. Glyn' Rev T.
Evans, Mr. Parsons, and other gentlemen addressed
the meeting, which was very respectably attended.
CHARD/MOCK. The annual horticultural show
and amateur concert, took place on Thursday week,
in aid of the building fund for the orphan and
industrial schools in this parish, under the direction
of the vicar, the Rev C. Woodcock. The village was
a scene of unusual bustle, flags and evergreens being
suspended along the road leading to the flower
show, which was well worth seeing. At 6 o'clock
the concert commenced in the school-room, which
was fitted for the purpose, and afforded accommoda-
tion for nearly 300 persons. The Chardstook
Orphan Boys' Band was in attendance, and was a
ammo of attraction and attention by the visitors;
the pieces selected gave every satisfaction. Mr.
Clay's entertainment by whistling, as an accompani-
ment to the pianoforte, was very clever, and much
applauded. Miss Rachel Evans aiSO greatly
delighted the company by her skilful performance.
The National Anthem concluded the proceedings,
after which the whole party dispersed, having spent
a very pleasant and agreeable day.
Iwsaux Mixers& —The annual tea meeting of the
above village took place on Wednesday week, in a
• spacious barn of Mr. E. H. Burt, fitted up and de.
coasted for the purpose, when upwards of 400 sat
down to an excellent tea. Mr. E. H. Burt was in
the chair, and was supported on the right and left
by the Revds. Messrs. Bray, Greathead, Evans,
King, Browning, Davidge, and others. The inform-
ation offered by these gentlemen respecting the in.
crease of Sunday Schools, and the great increase of
the spread of the gospel in foreign parts, was truly
pleasing. At intervals some excellent and appro-
priate pieces of music, both vocal and instrumental,
were performed. The party separated at nine
o'clock, highly gratified with the day's proceedings.

SHERBORNZ.—Accident. —On Saturday week &per.
son named Peel was assisting in loading hay in the
Old Castle ground, he slipped off the had, and fell
with considerable force on to the turf below. It
was at first supposed he was dead, and Mr. White,
the surgeon, on being sent for, found him in a state
of insensibility, and -labouring under severe con.
mission of the brain. His shoulder blade had been
driven in by the force of the blow, and the longs
appeared to have sustained injury. Hs was promptly
attended to and taken home, and is now in • fair
way, of recovery.

TESTIMONIAL TO A CLEROYMAN.—The Rev, G.
W. Horton having resigned the senior curacy of this
parish, preached his farewell sermon on Sunday
evening, from the 2nd verso of the 16th chapter of
Luke, "Give an account of thy stewardship, for
thou mayest be no longer steward." The rev.
gentleman in a most fervent, affectionate, and truly
Christian discourse, observed 3 Circumstances which
God's Providenoe seemed to permit, if not to op. ,
pee, compelled him to break a connection which
bound him to them with bands the strength whereof
he knew not until they were about to be severed.
Reviewing his labours and their effects during the
four years he had been amongst us, he regretted
that his ministerial recollections had so little of
Paul's holy joy and confident)e in them, since they
presented more grounds for deer humiliation, self-
reproach, and anxiety, than for Joyous anticipation.
Yet fervently and affectionately he exhorted them
to the practice of piety and virtue, concluding by
an earnest exhortation that they would do for him
what, with God's help he would do for them—pray
that he might know God's will, and ALI° that he
might have grace to fulfil it. The teachers and
children of the Sunday school, admiring Mr. Hor-
ton's straight-forward conduct and Christi= bearing,
resolved to present him with a testimonial of regard;
and a heautifui solid silver chased liali.knife and
fork were purchased and presented to him, with a
very kind and feeling note on their behalf.
VESTRY MEETING.—A vestry meeting was held on
Friday morning week for the purpose of taking into
consideration the propriety of applying to the
Bishop's Court for a Faculty to remove the
accumulated earth, and level the churchyard,
to remove tombs; to lay flat tombstones;
to cut down trees in the churchyard; re-
arrange the present roads and footpaths, and to
make others in or through the same; and also for
adopting such proceedings thereon as might be con-
sidered advisable. Theirs was a very small attendance
—not more than 14 or 15 persons being present.
The vicar took the chair; and the notioe convening
the meeting having been read, some conversation
arose, when the following resolution was pro•
posed by Mr. T. Penny, seconded by Mr. H. Ensor,
and unanimously adopted :—" That a Faculty be
petitioned for to remove the accumulated earth and
level the churchyard; to remove tombs; to lay flat
tombstones; to cut down trees in the churchyard;
re-arrange the present roads and footpaths, and
mate others in or through the same."—The vestry
clerk thought a communication should be made to
the Board of Health, soliciting their co-operation
with them in the matter.—lt was then proposed by
Mr. Ellis, seconded by Mr. Dodge, and resolved
unanimously ;—"That a copy of the Above resolu-
tion, with the plan Row presented, be sent to the
Sherborne Local Board of Health, with a request
that they will co-operate in carrying the same into
effect."—The vicar having thanked /dr. Coate for
the urbanity he had displayed in bringing the sub-
ject of his vault before them, the vestry broke up.

STORMINSTiII NZWTON. Petty Seuiona. —Monday
week.—(Before the Bev. H. F. Yeatman, chairman, the
Rev. Henry Boucher, and Lieutenant-Colonel Malet.)—
Georgiana Hall *as charged with breaking • hordle
used II a (twee at Child Okeford, and ,vas fined Is.
damage, 6d. fine, and oosts.—Sherritiel Knapten was
summoned by Isaiah Maggs, of Stourton, for damaging
his gig. Mr. Genge appeared for the defendant. The
case was partly gone into, when Mr. Gongs applied to
the Bench for leave to sett's the matter out of court,
the complainant oonsenting.---Charles John Clark, of
Bishops Councils, was summoned for being drunk and
disorderly. The defendant did not appear. The case
was proved by P.C. Body, of Stalbrulge. Defendant
wactoonvicted in 55. and oosts, and ordered to find sureties
to keep the peace for the next six months. —Sarah
Chinn, of Hinton St. Mary, summoned Elio' Galpine, of
the same place for an assault. Mr. Dashwood defended.
Tho complainant stated that the defendr.nt, on the sth
inst., when at the well threw a bucket of water over
her. Mr. Dashwood said his client did not deny having
done so, but the complainant had been the first to
begin, which was denied. The Bench fined him 2s. 6d.
and costa. There were other eummonses between the
mine parties which were allowed to be withdrawn.—
Robert Hunt, of Marnhull, was summoned by Supt.
Hammond, for being drunk and swearing profane oat me,
on Sunday the 20th ultimuo. The defendant pleaded
guilty to being drunk, for which the Bens& convicted
him in the penalty of Se. and coda. The charge of
uttering three profane oaths was fully proved by P.C.
Swim, and the Bench convicted the defendant in the
further sum of 3a. and coate.—Levi Moore, of Hinton
St, Mary, was summoned for assaulting P.C. &mom in
the execution of his duty on the 21st ult. The de-
fendant pleaded guilty. Mr. Hammond informed the
Bench that the assault complained of was not of a
violent nature, and as the defendant had pleaded guilty
he (the superintendent) would only plum for a nominal
penalty • and the Banoli, after a suitable caution from
the Cluarruon, convicted the dobludant in the sum of
55. Bd. and oasts. -- APPRIIE/410X Or GWEN
TIIAVESB.—Gearge Traveu appeared before the Bent&
to complain that on Monday, the fith inst., he was walled
upon to accompany • policeman from his master's hoUlle
at Lydlinch to Starminster, it being inpposed that be
had been conoerned in a burglary oourlon Claundle,
of which he knew notlo. The superintendent of
pails, stated in reply, Osage Travis* was only
Invited to go and clear himself, for as thare was no
charge against him, tigliminot boon, and could not be
apprehended, The Chairman said that according to the
legal authorities "a palioeniameonid only apprehend a
person without • warrant when lie had reasonable sus-
picion that be had ocarnittscl alelosy," Ana that in this
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