The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-09-19 00:00:00

SRI) D.R.Y. PRIZE_ SHOOTING.

The annual prise shooting of this corps took place
on Wednesday at Maiden Castle. The weather was
very favourable for shooting, there being but little
wind, and no glare on the targets. Shooting com-
menced soon after half-put nine, but the interest in
the proceedings seemed to be solely confined to the
volunteers, MI there was not a &nen persons present.
Subjoined are the results of the competitions :
Gorrsrtriozi A.-900 and 500 yards; seven rounds at
cach—First, Captain Hodges' prise; second, Lieutenant
Williams' prim ; third, Sub-Lieutenant Williams' prise;
fourth and fifth, .C 1 10a each ; sixth and seventh. £1
each. Entrance, includung amenition, la 6d.
MO Yds. 500.Yds. Tot.

24-54
26 73 —49
25 23 —4B
sts 96 —lB
24 —46
30 16 46
stz 25-46
29 16 45
24 90 —44

Sergeant blutford
Sergeant Rogers ...
Sergeant Harris ...
Private Vine
Private Tapecott
Corporal Guy... ...
Private Parioni
Quartermaster-Sergeant Cross ...
Private Mallandine

Private Homer ...
Private Mandl ...
Private Chick ..
Private A. Tilley ...
Private Dibben .
Private Kerley ...
Corporal Hogg ...
Private Stone.. ...
Private Dunning ...
Private Vincent ...
Private Crocker ...
Private Stockier ...
Private G. Taylor ...
Private Rowe...
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... 28 15 - 43
. . 21 19 - 43
... 26 17 - 43
21 19 - 40
... 23 17 - 40
... 21 18 - 39
... 23 12 - 35
... 18 15 - 33
•. 16 15 - 31
... 16 15 - 31
... 18 12 - 30
81 5-26
26 2-28
... 10 11 - 21
O-
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kiii;t: -... 5 5 10
71us prises were won am under :—Flrst,f3ergt llutford
second, Sere, Henri.; third. Private TtPecott ; fourth"
Private Persona; fifth, Private Homer; sixth, Sergeant
Osmond ; seventh, Private k Tilley.
COMPITMON 8.-500 and 600 yard.; seven rounds at each
—First the Haloes cup ; second, £3 : third, ; fourth.
Sergeant Itumsey's/priee ; fifth, £l. Entrance including
ammunition, Is. &I.
500 Yds. 800 Yd,. Tot
... 28 23 49
27 2t 49
... 26 20 48
21 21 45
18 24 40
21 IV 40
22 17 99
24 16 99

Private Gibbets ...
Private Vine
Corporal Guy
Sergeant Osmond ...
Private A. Marsh ...
Sergeant Rogers
.
Privata Mallaisdatne
Private Homer ...
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ig;;;; .fap•cost *** ::: Ili ii —is
ter-serint ci•Ogs ... v ii 38
Private Dunning ... ... . . 25 12 —37
Comore] Hogg... ... ... ... 17 17 —34
Private Walls.. . 21 9 al
Sergeant Harris' ::: ::: ::. 19 12 —3l
Private Paramus ... ... ... 18 12 30
Sergeant Mutford ... ... ... 93
Private Kerley ... ... ... 9:1 8— 28
Private Stockley 22 ... ... ... 6 —2B
Private A.. Tilley ... ... ... 21 6 27
Private W. Rogers ... ... ... 27 7 SI
Private G. Taylor ... ... ... 4 13 17
Private Stone ... ... ... 5 8 13
The prises in this competition were gloted as follow :
First, Private Diblem ; second, Private Vine; third.
Corporal Guy; fourth, Sergeant Osmond ; fifth, Private
Homer. _
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Corrsrrrios C.—First. the pile offered by the inhabi-
tants of Dorchester in lieu of the gold metal presented
September. 1872, and Li ; second, silver medal and £3;
third, bronze medal and Quastermaster Newman's
prize; fourth, fifth, v•A sixth, £2 each; seventh and
eighth, Al each. 90r -nd 000 yards; seven rounds
at each. Entrance, ammunition, 2s.
Is. 500 Yds, MO Yd.. Tot,
Sergeant Rogers . . 28 20 27 75
Private 1ta11andine......27 l9 22 00
Quarter-Master-Sergeant Cross 28 13 27 08
Private Chick 24 30 14 68
Private Vine ... 15 15 18 08
Private Marsh ... 2.4 24 18 fid
Corporal Guy... ... 11 2.5 15 51
Private Dibben 21 90 18 18

including_
900 Y,

E4;aTe giOcictey
Private Homer . .
Private Rogers ...
Private Dunning ...

kil4 -
27 19 14 - 60
23 22 14 - 59
17 25 15 - 57
26 14 16 - 56

Private Tapseott
Sergeant Ilutford
Private Crocker ..
Private Parson, ...

110 00 7-
18 1 - 65
26 17 12 -- 54
23 12 !°-5

Bersmnt 25 —4
49
Private Kerley 18 19 11 48
Private A. Tilley ... 18 12 17 47
Private Churchill 11 13 21 45
Sergeant Harris ... 17 19 7 43
Private Stone 8 19 14 41
Private 20 11 3 34
The prises were won in the followinteorieL;—First,
Sergeant Rogers; second, Quartermaster -Sergeant Crou ;
third, Private Mallandino; fourth, Private Chick; fifth.
Private A. Marsh' sixth, Private Stockley ; seventh.
Private Rogers; eighth, Private Dunning.
Conrcrirtog D.—For recruits only. Seven rounds at 200
yards—First. Mews. Saunders and Jacob's prise; second
and third. ; fourth, Mr. Tiller's prize; fifth. 10s.
Entrance, including ammunition, la.
_ Points. I _ Points

Private Kerley... ... 21 Private Stone ... :1
Private Homer... ... 19 Private C. Churchill ... 6
Private A. Tilley ... 17 Private R. Churchill ... 5
Private G. Rogers ... 14 Private Oram 4
Private Forward ... 12 Private Rowe ... 4
Private G. Taylor ... 12 Private Spicer _ 3
The prises were won u under :—First, Private Kerley;
second, Private Rower; third. Private A. Tilley; fourth,
Private G. Rogers; and fifth, Private Forward.,
Aousisoare Pnius.—For the highest score in A, B, and
C—First, Mr. Pouncy's prize; second. Mr. Steele's
guinea.
The prizes were won thus :—First, Mr. Pouncis prise,
Private Vine ; second, Mr. Steele's guinea, &vaunt
Rogers.
CONSOLATION Pang of .C 1 for non-winnen during the day.
Seven rounds at 200 yard&
Corporal Hogg proved the winner of this prize.

A HARVEST THANKSOITING Fannvsi was celebrated
on Sunday, in the chapel belonging to the United
Methodist tree Church. Three sermons were preached
on the occasion, in the morning and evening by the
Rev. B. Glazebrook, of Bridgewater, and in the after-
noon by the Rev. A. Urea, of Weymouth. Collectiona
were made after each service in behalf of the 'Trust
fund. Also, on the following Monday there *as a
public tea in the chapel when over 50 sat
down to enjoy the good things which were provided,
after which there was a public meeting, cled over
by Mr. Anderson of Weouth, and ad given
by the Rev. B. Glaseok, Rev. A. Uren, Mr.
Parker, Mr. Payne, and others. The chapel was
tastefully decorated for the occasion, and in addition
to this there was a fine show of apples, vegetables,
and other good things kindly given by the friends
for the benefit of the chapel, which was sold after the
meeting, the proceeds of which, added to the
collections on Sunday, the takings for the tea, /cc.,
amounted to £7 la.

PRUE:MON.
On Tuesday Maim. Comben and Swill, gave a
harvest supper to their workpeople and friends,
numbering between 70 and 80. A sumptuous repast
was provided. A very pleasant evening was spent,
and dancing and singing kept up till the email holm.

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CH.! SHOW.— This competiiion was held on
Tu_rity, and passed off very satisfactory. The
ings were enlivened by the performance of the
ra=f the Hith 8.R.V., under Mr. A. Beare, band-
master. The umpires were Messrs. Hill, bro.:,
Evercreech ; Eweus, Axminster, H. Marsh, Yevoil ;
T. Walden, Came, Dorchester ; and the following is
their award :—_ _

—ift-urraa- Cflissg—Best tub of butter, not less than
Ma—First, A, Mr. E. Hallett, Torauddle ; second, .el,
Mr. C. G. Dews, West Chelborough third, 10s., Mr. N.
Watts, Catacomb. ; fourth, 5a., Mr. W. Snardon,
Corscomhe. Beet Illb of butter in 11b. mile—First, 15..,
Mr. B. Maxey. Corsoombe ; second, 54., Mr. E. Hallett.
printed, in balf-pounds-10s., Mr. B. Macey. Best
modelled butter, not less than Mb.—Arst, 10a, Mr. E.
Hallett; second. Si., Mr. W. Snaydon. Bad lcvrt. of
skim chesse—Fint, At Mr. T. Walden, Came; second
Era Mr. B. Macey ; third £l, Mr. E. Ward, Corsoombe.
Best three raw milk chatekCheddar shape, not lees than
510 b. each—First, 63, Mr. H. Cannon, Corsoombe ;second.
£2, Mr. N. Watts; third. .£l, Mr. R. Hedditch ; fourth,
10s., Mr. J. Gibbons, Corscombe. Ditto truckles—First,
Mr. E. Billet; second, £l, Mr. H. Cannon; third,
10s., Mr. P. Doble, Cheddington.

PIIDDLITOWN.
A TROUT CAPTURED BY A SNAKE.
A few days ago the men engaged in build-
ing the new stabled for Mr. Brymer in this
place, heard an unusual flushing of the water
In the river close by, and going to see the cause,
discovered a snake, about 18 or 20 inches long,
with a trout in its mouth, was endeavouring to drag
the fish through the water to land. One of the men
with a long stick quickly killed the snake, and the
trout escaped, but so firmly was he hooked, that a
piece was torn out of it. back, otherwise it was
unhurt. The fish can be seen occasionally, and is
known from haying a white patch on the back, from
which a piece was torn by the snake.

IVBIT LI7LWORTH.

Hamm' How.—The harvest being all gathered
In, the labourers on the farms of Mr. Ellis, of Burn-
gate, and Mr. Dorey, of West Lulworth, have, accord-
ing to their annual customs, been regaled with
capital sappers. That of Mr. Ellis's took place on
Thursday lank and the spread was equal to those of
years past. Mr. Dorey gave his on the following
evening; a pleasant evening was spent, and all
seemed to have heartily enjoyed themaelvea

OORYATICB.
ON Wednesday, a handsome testimonial was pre-
sented to Mr. Thomas, of Upway, for his kind services
every alternate Sunday in the schoodmom of this
place. There was a large and enthtudastic gathering
for tea before the event of the evening took place,
presided over by Mn. Bpiller and Mn. Burridge,
alter which Mr. Butcher, in the names of the con-
tributors, handed over to Mr. Thomas a handsome
Alabaster clock, and • silver butter knife. Mr.
Thomas having thanked them with much feeling, Mr.
Bolton addressed the audience. A groat deal of
kindly and good feeling prevailed.

WEYMOUTH.
Tea &mows' Hors has been Muted £5O by the
Admiralti, for the ,ssar 1875.
BATH POULTRY SHOW.—Mr g. C. Seaman took the
third prize at the above great show, for a pen of white
Leghorn&
LLICIE YACHT simmer, —ce Timr..lay morning the
kit& 450 tons, double-foooel Atomn yarlot. Mr. C. R.
N. Tenet, was lying off the house of the It )5l Dorset
Yacht Club.
DEATH Or A WELL-KNOWN INHABITANT. Mr.
Tizard, a coal meter, on MomLty last week wee
noised with paralysis, when at work, was taken home,
and died on Thursday morning last, at the ago of TA.
His wife had died three months before, in a similar

way.
ANOTHIR S-rt RR TlLT.—That generoux comi any
Coeens an Co., limited, on We.lnewlay aftenv.n last
gratuitously conveyed the Primitive Methodist Sunday
school, teachers and all, to Portland, where they had
a picnic ten on the C'otniniiii. The company further
extended their kindness by bringing them back, with-
out foe or reward. „

CRICKET. —Hoye Artillery y. Weyywyth A thief les. —On
Thursday last a match was played between elevens of
the 15th Royal Artillery and the Weymouth Athletic
Cricket Club. The Royal Artillery went first to the
wickets and made 142, then the Weymouth took an
innings and scored 31): they had to tallow their innings
and added 67, so that the Artillery won by an innino and
311 runs. The play of Lieutenant Baldock (31), and Mr.
Macintock (25) were specially admired.
, MAN FALLING INTO THR How.—On Friday afternoon.
about half-past four, Frank Read, mate of the William
Dyer, was weighing the coal, as the vessel was discharging
on the Weymouth aide, near the Cove, and, tripping, fell
into the hold. A hospital sergeant was at hand immedi-
ately, and (mind the man had • severe wound on the
temple. Dr. Nathan warn sent for : but he was not at home,
and poor Read was got up from the hold, and conveyed on
• stretcher, groaning much to the Royal Hospital. There
It was feared that • rib was injured and internal damage
sustained.
SUCORMS OP A FORMNR INHABITANT IN PARIS.—Mr.
Ricardo Linter the celebrated pianist and composer,i
whom many n Weymouth remember with great
pleasure, when his early triumphs reflected lustre on
this town, lately performed n a Ina.;,mificent grand
piano, at Rrani's splendid music saloon in Paris. His
wonderful performance delighted several lovers of
music, and he was congratulated that, since the days
of Thalbery very few pianist have equalled Mr.
Linter in his particular talent of making the piano
sing.
COLINGIATI SCHOOL In the list which has been
recently published of the candidates who have been
successful in the examination for certificates granted by
the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board
appear the names of two pupil* of the above school—viv.,
Alfred Collett, son of Mr. D. Collett, Grosvenor-villas,
Weymouth, and Richard Hare, Royal-terrace, Weymouth.
Herman Hoffert, ot the Collegiate School, (son of
Professor Hofferk) has obtained the Training Scholarship
at South Kensington. He is the youngest exhibitioner
on record, in the Department. The Exhibition is worth
.C5O a year in money, with free admission to the course of
instruction, rte., at the School of Mines'
OUTWORN AT Tux Scans FORT.—An arched stone
covered way has been erected in front of the former gate-
way of the broths Fort. It is only two or three yards
wide : but is about 15 yards deep, and terminates just in
front of the drawbridge. The glacis of the Nothe Fort
on the land side is now more secure than formerly, as the
earth used to sink down the slopes on the military road,
after rains and frosts, but now they will bare no such
effect on this part, the earth being supported by the arch.
The covered way will also tend to secure the gateway of
the Fort from sudden and direct attack by way of the
Military-road, should an enemy have landed to the south-
west of the Fort.
ST. JOHN'S CHolll.—Laat week a party of between
50 and 60, of the choir of St. John's church, and Mrs.
Richard Thompson's adult class, had a delightful
excursion. Accompanied by the Herds. J. Stephen-
son, Vaudrey, and Fisher, and by Mr. R. Oakley,
they left Weymouth by the 2.20 train on Thursday,
and proceeded to Moreton, where by the kind permis-
sion of Major Frampton, they went into the Park and
much enjoyed themselves with cricket, rambling about,
&c., having dinner and tea under the trees, a most
enjoyable change. A little rain served to give almost
• piquancy to their pleasure, and they returned home
in the evening full of thankfulness to their kind
minister and the other friends.
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THE NAVAL COLLEGE—On Monday last the Town
Council in committee* met to consider the question of
the proposed Naval College. They appointed the
Mayor, the Town Clerk, and Mr. G. It. Crickmay, to
examine the sites named, to ascertain the owners, and
discover the prices, if purchase would be consented to.
Should the owners demand unreasonable prices, it wax
suggested compulsory powers might be obtained, to
enable the land to be taken at fair value. The Town
Clerk (Mr. F. C. Steggall) stated that he had received
a letter inviting him to meet the Naval College Site
Committee on their arrival, at the Bunion Hotel, so
that arrangements might ho made for viewing the
various sites.

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A MUSICIAN'S Dterft—A most talented harpist and
organist is gone from among us,—Mr. G. Gubbins, the
organist of Trinity church. Not long ago, Mr.
Gubbins was in fair health and cheerful spirits, which
his genial disposition displayed to all who knew him.
In the profession he was highly respected, in private
life he was universally esteemed. He had the mis-
fortune to meet with a most awkward accident from
some of his teeth, leading first to most painful results,
and from that time he visibly declined both in spirits
and health. We very much regret to announce that
Mr. Gubbins expired on Sunday last, and our sorrow
will be shared by very many in the town. Besides
being eminent in his profession, Mr. Gubbins was an
original thinker on some subjects, and a master of the
keenest Retire where few would suspect.
BAZAAR IN THR NEW GARDENS.—On Wednesday after-
noon last, • hussar was held in the Rings Gardens, in aid
of the fund for the improvement of St John's Church,
Portland. The stalls were arranged in the band tent, and
kept by ladies of Weymouth and Portland. Dr. Scriven,
Southdown, Preston, had sent a large .piantity of flowers
and fruit, and the Misses Mears and Miss Crickmay kept
the fruit stall: Mrs. H. Russell, Mrs. Talbot Greece%
Mrs. Ottley, Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Will,, presided at the
other stalls, and had brought a very pretty selection of
the usual attractive knick-knacks and ladies' work. The
Rev. T. Ottley was present, and the Town Rand played in
the Gardens during the afternoon. Mr. M. Thurman,
jun., had kindly superintended the putting. up of the stalls
and tent. Business at first was not very brisk: but it
afterwards improved, and at one time the tent was quite
full. On the whole, a good many sales took place, and
there was every prospect of a welcome addition being
made to thsltestoration,anil9larg!me.nt Fund.

Gotogg Wzonmo.—On Wednesday last Mr. and Mrs.
G. Reynolds. of Rose Cottage, Spring Gudons, com-
pleted the 50th year of happy married life, and, in
accordance with the modern custom, had all their family
together at the house, including 10 of the two generations,
without reckoning the eon and daughters-in-law. It will
be remembered that Weymouth is Mr. Reynolds native
town, he entered the Customs' service at an early age, and
has been in it .1.5 years. He was controller at our Custom
House, and wu so satisfied with Weymouth that he
declined to remove from it, even for a higher rank in the
service. Mr. ftcynold's exquisite taste in horticulture is
well known, and he is also one of the most assiduous of
our borough magistrates. The tlags were hoisted in the
II arbour during the day.
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WHEKLCHAIILIIIEN'S SUPPER.—A few days ago PS of the
wheelchairmen and cabmen were entertained at the
Queen's Hotel, by the kindness of Mrs. Wilson, of Rath.
Mr. R. N.. Howard kindly accepted the post of chairman,
and made himself. as usual, more popular than before.
Mr. Woodsfoni, one of the chairmen, filled the vice.
chair. Mrs. Wilson provided glasses round, Mr. Howard
another round, and Messrs. Eldridge, Pope, and Co., •
third "round of gross," so that the usual toasts were
duly honoured. " The health of Mrs. Wilson, the chair-
men" friend, and patrons" was received with the utmost
enthusiasm, as it always is. During the evening Mr.
Howard touched on ItOtrie subjects specially interesting
to the men, and gave them some good advice. The
catering of Mr. Cook was first-rate, and gave the greeted
satidaction.
Mr. Nun with his company has during the past week,
been giving performances at the Oxford Hall, Ilfracombe.
We are glad to learn from our able contemporary the
flfriseoesbe Chronicle that the hall has been exceedingly
well filled on each occasion. In concluding its critique
the Ckronick says ;—The scenery and dresses are excellent,
and the performances have fully decerved the extensive
patronage they have received. The following incident is
also recorded.—On Thursday last several of the gentlemen
belonging to Mr. Neebe's theatrical company strolled out
as far as Hillsborough Hill, and whilst there, 0011 of the
party, with great want of thought and caution, commenced
ascending by the face of the cliff to the beach below;
shortly after, his comtanions on going to witness his
descent, found to their horror that he had completely
disappeared from sight. They at once feared there was
"another good man gone wrong,"—by falling from the
cliff to the beach below; full of this idea they rushed
from the hill to the Quay; there they procured a bast and
at once rowed for the spot, where they expected to find
the managled remains of their companion; but 'ere the
boat reached the shore their fears were set at rest by Arcing
the utilising gentleman walking along the beach towards
them. We may add that beyond the fright, and • wetting
from the drenching rain then falling, none of the party
sustained the slightest injury.
DIR. FORRESTER., AT THE ROTAL HOTEL, fulfilled all
the anticipations respecting Inns, on Friday and Saturday
last. His impersonation of the villian lase was just such
as might have been expected from an actor who had
declined to follow the conventional ideas, and had thought
out the character for himself. So true did it seem to
nature that the novelty of the type WWI less startling, and
the 'audiences felt that his lago was the only one who
could have so wrought upon the noble nature of Othello
as to make him destroy the one dearer to him than his
life. The frames of mind induced in Othello were also
finely rendered, and the transitions, from one to the other,
so gradual, and yet so distinct, that one could feel the
Influences as they subtly passed from lago's demon hints
intalthe noble Moor. There was aflikeness to truth about
the whole that relieved Othello from the often-felt
imputation that he was a veritable fool to be swayed by
the conventional lago. In these two characters Mr.
Forrester'a readings were not only thoroughly successful,
but so fresh as to make them doubly pleasing. But the
variety read by the great actor commended him even more
to our mind; his "Father ;leech " was • finely humorous
and yet melodramatic and tragic rendering, in which the
Irish accent, not too strong, gave an additional flavour to
the whole. " Monsieur Mallet " too, was on the outside •
humourous piece, and it certainly evoked roars of hearty
laughter, yet was there an after-taste of deep pathos, of
sympathy, with the poor proscribed emigre longing for—
Good news from home, geed news tor me
To rube across the deco blue sea.
The "Singer's Curse" and "The Raven" were both so
terrible as to mark his talent as of the tragic order;
seldoni have we heard the deep /owed tone of E. A. Poe
so well rendered. Mr. Forrester is undoubtedly a reader
of the first rank. . .

BOnnumi PirrrY Stosio,e, Monday.—Before Dr. Drew,
Mr. B. Hopkins, and Mr. T. Abbott.
Robert Murray, James Mao's, and Thomas Raley were
chaired with breaking a pane of glass in West-street, also
with obstructing. P.C. Hansford said that about a
quarter-past midnight he heard a noise i West-street.
went into John-street, and when he got to the bottom of
the street, he heard a window smashed. Prisoners were
close by the window, but he was about two yards off
round the coiner. Prisoners were altogether, but Murray
was nearest to the window, and had a stick in his hand.
Witness spoke to them, and they asked him to show the
glass which WM broken, when he showed the light
ndthe window, directly. On this Murray said "One
eomrades hove a stone at me, and hit the wall; that
VOW what you heard." He also called witness abusive
names and used bed language, on which he loft them,
got assistance and took them. They got some trucks and
ran them shout, delayed their being taken, and said they
wanted lodgings, on which he told them they bad better
go where they had left their knapsacks. Mnrmy and
Wilcox admitted that the window was brokeu : but
Riley said he knew nothing shout it. Murray was fined
Is., and Is. for obstructing the police. Wilcox and ltyley
were dismissed with a caution.
BOROUGII Parry SessioNs. Thursday. "or" The
Mayor (Mr. G. B. Welsford,) Mr. James illedge, Mr. J.
Ayling. Mr. W. Talbot, Mr. T. Abbott, and Mr. 11.
Racirett

SELLING CAVIXDIIIII WITIIOCT WRAPPERs.
Edmund Henry Magog of Trinity road, Weymouth,
William Talbot Dennis, of II igh•street. and Elizabotts
Drinsiey, of Hope Tavern. were summoned for selling
Cavendish tobacco. sweetoned with liquorice, and not in
the prow Excise wrappars.-11r=likcollector. Mr.
C. T. Atidss, supervisor, and 11r. Boa vision_ ,odlear
stkoded, also a solidtar, and a tram Illoarest

for the Excise. Defendants PleadadetY. except
Mibrula ling rai linger, who d she did not know Wag do-ull
anything wrong; she only had three °name. and ox half.
nunces.—Mr. C. T. Atkins, supervisor of the Inland
Revenue, went to the defendants house, and asked to see
the Cavendish, when he took fm a cigar box. 31ege. of
Cavendish, which he forwarded simples of to the
laboratory, Somerset 110t11111. The Cavendish was done up
In newspaper in }oz. packets. In answer to enquiries,
Mrs. Brinsley stated that on July 5, she was very
short of tobaccri, and sent • little girl to Mr. Snooks or
Mr. Bqrbidge's for a quarter of • pound, and she brought
back a quarter of • pound. Witness took the Cavendish
and sent half of it to the Principal of the Laboratory
Somerset House.—Mr. James Helme, the chemist. Proved
receiving three Ins, packet : the tobacco was very sweet
to the taste, and he found it contained 20 per cent. of
Mr. Avling asked to see the adulterated
tobacco, and the chemist handing it up remarked—" Yaw'
worship will find that it is perfectly sweet to the taste."—
(A laugh.)—Mr. Ayling next examined the defendant, u
to how much she charged per ounce for the tobacco, and
the solicitor for the Exercise suggested that she should be
asked where she brought it(tit)—The Mayor very properly
returned that he ought not to put such a question.—The
solicitor said that the fair trades was damaged and the
Excise defrauded by the sale of such tobacco in such •
way. If they (veld stop the sale, it would alcv the
Importation of such tobacco, for they well knew where it
came from, and be suggested that a money penalty should
be imposet.—Ressell said he took his in exchange for
grocenee MI a foreign captain, and Dennis said he bought
his et( a "sailor moan. —The Bench said the object of
these proceedings was to present smuggling, for the
tobacco was in a torni very convenient for smuggling,
They inflicted a fine of £5 each with recommendation to
the commissioners to reduce the penalty to 404- each
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William Brick:es was summoned for being drunk and
assaulting the police in the discharge of their duty. Ile
accosted P.C. Hansford in Maiden-street, and abused him
and Sergeant Harvey. When served with a summons at
the Milton Arms, he pretended to he asleep' and on being
touchrd, lie jumped up, seized a poker, and threatened to
dash out the serlivant's braina —Fined 10a. and costa.
Paid.

-1-i-O-ROUGH Perry SESSIONS, lriday.—Before Dr. Drew.
Hr. O. Reynolds, and Mr. B. Hopkins.
Winioeg and Mans Rogers were eummt.4 by
Mr. George Rabbetta for breaking a fence. The fen bad
been often broken, and P.C. Carter watched and caught
the boys—Ordered to pay the Is. diunage, and ls. ed.
tine, costs remitted.
AN OBSTINATH DIBTOR MADE TO PAT.
rthur llill, a man with good clothes on, was summoned
by James Sheppard, cab driver, for refusing to pay a fare.
—The fare. Sheppard said, had been owing since
September, Mt and had been asked for many times ;
but Hill always put it off by saying he was going to
change
to change a Cheque. About a fortnight ago, he againko
when defendant said if ha did so again he would put him
somewhere else.—liefendant said complainant had coin*
into a hotel, and abused him; but the Bench told him
that had nothing to do with the present case; he owed
the fare and must pay. —Hill had to pay the fare and
casts halides.

BoaotiOn Perri' Sstalowe, Saturday afternoon.
Before Mr. H. Haggett and Mr. Jos, Robertson.
THE GILLINGHAM CHEAT AT WEYMOUTH.
Chas. Benjaheld alias Harding alias Charles Mama., was
charged with obtaining from Mr. Charles Jones, of the
London Hotel, food and lodging to the amount of
£2 4s. tid., by • false pretence that he was Charles
lienjafield. of Church Farm, Gillingham, and the owner
of • horse named Gertrude, entered- and going to rurt at
the Weymouth Races ; also obtaining from Mr. Jones .C 3
by • false pretence; also obtaining from Messrs. Hurdle
brothers, on the 111th August, • ham value 17s. by • false
pretence. There afterwards cropped up another charge,
of obtaining money from Mr. Felton, of the Golden Lion
Hotel, by false pretences.
Mr. Howard appeared for the prosecution, and remarked
that Weymouth Races took rom on the 28th and itilth
August, and on the Yardrisoner came to Mr. Jones, who
keeps the London Hotel,and stated that he had a horse
named Gertrude entered for the Manor Cup, and he
wanted accommodation for himself and stabling for his
horse. He gave the name of Mr. Beniatield, who is a
very eminent cattle feeder, and that carried off prises at
Smithfield and elsewhere. Upon this Mr. Jones took him
to Mr. Wheeler's about the stable, and also let him have
food and lodging. Prisoner carried on his duplicity so far
that he had a telegram, supposed to be from Mr. Day,
and also &eked for a telegraph form, to send for straw
from his own farm, so that it should be of good quality.
Not only did he have refreshment : but he drew £3 of Mr.
Jones, on his representations. l'risoner had just been
committed from Dorchester for a similar offence.
Mr. Chas. Jones, of the London Hotel, said Weymouth
Races advertised for 28th and 21ch August, and on the
SElrd August previous, prisoner came to his house, lie
gave the name of Ilenja.field, that he was in the
Yeomanry Cavalry, and was down with them when they
were here; he rented Church Farm, Gillingham, about
IWO acres, under the Marchioness of Westminster that
he had a mare homed Gertrude, being trained at Mr.
Day's, which he Lad entered for the Manor Cup, at the
Weymouth Races ; that he wanted lodgings for himself
for three or four days, and good stabling for the mare.
Witness took him to Mr. Whimler's, and he engaged the
stables of Mr. Wheeler's man, went back to the Hotel,
witness showed him his room, and he said he should stay
till Saturday, and then go beck to fetch the mare. He
stayed that night and next morning showed a telegram,
which appeared to come from Mr. Day; he also asked for
• telegraph form, to telegraph to his farm, Church Farm,
for some straw. Witness used to reside in that part
Defendant filled in *o form and took it away. Or.
Thursday night, 24th, defendant handed a piece of paper
across the bar, with the words "Will you kindly lend
me a pound's worth of silver I" Witness lent it him, on
the 25th he went out all day, and in the evening be
borrowed another pound, and in the evening went away
without paying. It was in consequence of his represent-
ing himself to be Mr. Benjafleld, and that he rented
Church Farm, that witness let him have the money, also
on ac.ceunt of his statement that he had • horse entered
for the Manor Cup.
Mr. E. Duna, Victoria Hotel, took an active part in
the last Weyursith Races, lathy one of the committee of
management, and produced a ' correct card." No horse
named Gertrude was entered for the Manor Cup, or any
other race at the Weymouth meeting.
Mr. Henry Batty, superintendent of the Dorset County
Constabulary, said prisoner was brought to him last
Saturday. Knew Mr. Benjafleld, of Stalbridge, and his
brother, of Shaftesbury, and prisoner was not either of
them. Prisoner had told him that his name was Frederick
Hiscock, and that his father and mother are still at
Gillingham; he had himself been five years in the
Clearing House at Euston-square, and afterwards removed
to Wales in the same capacity for the benefit of his
health. On further investigation witness found that
prisoner is Hiecock and not Benjafield.
Hiscock pleaded guilty, and had nothing to say.
Prisoner was then charged with having obtained from
Mr. Felton, of the Golden Lien Hotel Ify a false
pretence—nainely, a note, which stated " I unfortunately
came away without my chequebook; will you kindly
lend me a pound. I shall leave to-morrow. I will give
you a receipt for it. F. Benjafield, Church Farm, Mot-
emetic, Dorset."
Mr. Felton, of the Golden Lion, said that on the 16th
of August prisoner came to his hotel and gave him the
note produced. Seeing the name at the bottom of it he
at once lent the money, as he knew the name of Benja-
field well, and would have let him have a heavier amount,;
but would not have let prisoner have the money if he
had not believed him to be Mr. Benjafleld, who is in a
g0i2.1.1 . . .

Mr. Batty, comparing the handwriting of the receipt
given to Mr. Felton with that on • cheque on which pri-
soner was committed at Dorchester, had no doubt the
handwriting was the same.
Prisoner again pleaded guilty.
Next he was charged with obtaining a ham, the pro-
perty of Messrs. Hurdle, bacon and cheese factors, Wey-
th, by false pretences.
Mr. Henry Hurdle, provision merchant, said that, on
August 19th, the prisoner cause into his store, Maiden-
street, and stated " I was in company with your brother
last night, and I am vim, to send on a sample of Cheddar
cheese. Witness said ' What may be your name r and
defendant replied " Benjafield." Witness asked "Are
you related to the Mr. Benjatield, near Stalbridge,
that carries off so many prizes I' Defendant
replied, "flat is my brother." lie added that he
himself lived at Church Farm, Motcombe, and rented
under the Marchioness of Wegfaninster, had.nearly four
tons of cheese for sale, and Mr. Hurdle was to go up the
following week and see the bulk, after they had received
the sample. Ile added that he would send off the cheese
and telegraph that they might not lie about at the station
and get damaged. Some hams were hung up in the
store, and defendant said, "I'll have one of these hams
to take back with me." He had it weighed, and said,
"Take that out of the sample cheese; there, your brother
is sure to buy the lot when he comes." Told him the
ham came to ids. 1111, and it was packed up and sent to
the station, directed to "Mr. Benjalleld, Church Farm,
Motcombe." Witness walked up, and saw the ham in
the cloak room. Would not have let him have the ham
if he had not made the statements. Knew Mr. Banjos,
Held by name as • breeder.
Mr. Robert Cements, landlord of the New Concert-
hall Tavern, St. Nichelas-street. About the middle of
August prisoner came to his house to stop, and gave the
name of Charles Harding, of Church Farm, Moteombe,
and told him he was • young farmer, his father was dead,
and he was going to run • horse called Gertrude for the
Manor Cup. When he had been there a day or two he
brought a ham to the house, and said it was one he had
sent home for, and he would make him • present of it.
He said he had sold a lot of cheese to Mr. Hurdle, and
MU going to take from .1.230 to £230 ; but the bank was
shut, and would Mr. Clemente let him have some money.
Ile let him have le. 64. Defendant said he had a large
cheese at the station, weighing 72Hb., and witness shodd
have it at ed. a pound. His wife gave him another
pound, and he went to the station, but found there was
no cheese there, and had nut seen hint since till now.
Robert Gillingham, in the employ of Mr. Hurdle,
weighed the ham, and now identified the remains,
again pleaded guilty, and was committed to
the Quarter Sessions for triaL

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The annual demonstration of effort on behalf of this
old society was made at the beginning of last week, when
sermons were preached at Gloucester street and Hops
chapels, and an address given to the two schools of the
same at the Hope chapel, the latter by the Rev T.
Hann, of Trowbridge, and the Rev. W. hi. Blake, formerly
missionary in India, preached, morning and evening.
The public meeting was held on Monday evening in
Gloucester street chapeL on the platform were the Rev
T. Mann. Trowbridge; Rev W. Smith, fin the chair), Rev
.J. Bailey. (Baptist) Rev K Bolton. (Gloucester Wroth
Rev W. Lewis, (Hope chapel), and Rev W. M. Blake.
They sang a hymn commencing " 0 Christ, our life, our
hearts desire." and the Rev. J. Bailey, offered prayer.
Rev. W. Stunt hoped the interest of none of those
present for the society was abated by time. True this
society had had its enemies, but many of them had been
changed into friends still some would tempt them to
controversy. That must not be; like Nehemiah." we
have • great work and cannot come down." Let us go on,
and then the soft answer will turn away wrath. True the
agency seemed inadequate ; but when there were but five
barley loaves and three small fishes, that small supply
was adquote in the hands of Jesus. And the Lord is with
us to the end of time, and his promise Is "Tome every
knee shall bow, every tongue shall confees;LiPt4lattst)
Rev W. Lr.wis, read the report, which a t the
treasury had been able to provide for the work of the
year, a balance conjoin; in hand, and the income of the
society from all sources amounted to nearly £115.000. In
Weymouth had been collected - from Gloucester-street
chapel-3O 15s. 9d, and from Hope chapel Elf; Is. Bd,
from the villages, £911.. Bd, making it total of .f.. 58 as. Id.
The Rev. T. Mr" Trowbridge, this the interest In the
society was growing; Wiltshire. a few years ago raised
only about .000, but now it raised £l.OOO. The society
has progressed in the work, so that the progress may be
compared with that in apostolic eget In that age, after
60 years' work, there were a million of Christians. but
now in the same time there was an increase of a million
and a quarter. Although the first missionaries to the
SOUtheelt Islands had to wait 16 years before they
saw fruits, yet then Tahiti was Criatianised. then
Tames was made more Christian than &Wand itself,
then time New Hebrides were Christianised, and now the
missionaries had gone still forward to the great island of
New Guinea. Their Livingstone was the t.ioneer in
( 'entre' Africa, tied now they were Bending a mission to
be established flu one of the great lakes. In income the
societies had increased ; for the Church Missionary
Societies £44000 was raised yearly, and .f. 579.000 by the
different dissenting societies. This society had one-third
or the converts, one-third of the native labourers. they
had now 175 native ministers devoting their energies to
raising up native missionaries, instead of sending out
se many Illitropean missionaries. (Applause.) After
narrating the history of the conversion of an African
village named "Hog's hole," and the name being changed
to "Hearts Ease," he stated that the society wants men
to carry on the work, and appealed to the young to give
themselves for the sake of Christ
Rev. W. Burn, of Holt, formerly a
tn
India, said we are all most donde lotereartedit=ar
responsible for it. The eldest son of the Sovereign had
been sent there to show the pee* that we oars tor thswa,

and that our sympathies are with them, and the resat
has been good • the Prinos dkl show as much sympathy
with Christianity, perhaps, as it was poesible to show.
The airistions in -Bananas, in the Puniaub, gathered,
presented addresses and copies of the Bible in the native
vampire. mid ia his replies the Prince mpol.! ••oe,`l of
Christianity ache could. Many races h tried L,get
possession of India—the Aryans, the Mohammedans, the
Portugueae, the Dutch. the French, this Danes (to whom
we owe gratitude for allowing Christian missionariea on
their possession, when Englishmen would not allow
them); but their power is gone; Englishmen are Lords
paramount, the Queue is (rightly, be thought) Empress of
India, and may God give the English Government grace
to do its duty, so that India might have reason to bless
fled that she was brought into connection with this
country. Here are between 200 and 300 millions of
people, speaking about 34 different languages. Calcutta
to the second largest place in the British Empire having
about 700.000 or 800,600 Weide. For these 300 mibona of
people Christ died; they have souls, and we are
responsible for them. Nineteen.twentieths of the people
are either of the !Undoes' rcligioa or Moluonmedatui ; the
Hindoo are seven to one of the Mohammedans. The
Queen is the greatest Mohammedan sovereign in the
world, and, next to the Emperor of (Thine, she has the
largest number of idolatrous aubjects in the world. So
they had to preach to the Mohammedans on one aide and
the Hindoos on the other. The Mohammedans will
approve when you tell the Hindi:ice their idols are false,
but wham lOU sneak to them of repentance and faith in
the Geed teens °brisk then comes out all the hate that is
in the Mohammedan heart, ancl that has bees shown so
lately, for everything Christian. Almost all the peoples
are found in the sacred city of Benarea, which is 400
miles from °obelus, yet now is connected by railway
with Bombay, in one of the grandest railway systems in
the world, which is undermining caste more quickly
than anything else. He exhibited some images of
Giuseesh, the god of wisdom, of Krishna, and others,
worshipped there; but added that the people are getting
ashamed of their gods, and the numbers of native
Christians are increasing, even the percentage of Increase
has got larger, being at the rate of 61 per cent. at the last
census. But there are only IMO missionaries of the
17pited Kingdom, Germany, and America in all India.
Our 000 have gone into that valley et death, but for
them there is the crown of reward, as they labour to
make India the brightest gem in the Crown of the King
of Kings. (Applause,)
The ceUeetion was then made, the Rev. E Bolton
stating that they had progressed each year.
A vote of thanks was given to the chairman and depu-
tation, and the proceedings concluded with the doxology,
at nearly 10 o'clock.